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ANNUAL REPORT

2022

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HIGHLIGHTS 2022

3,972,000

Group Active Customers1

$18.9m

$1.180b

209.7%

Adjusted EBITDA2

GROSS SALES3

YOY GROWTH  
OF KOGAN FIRST 
SUBSCRIBERS4  
TO 372,000

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The number of unique customers who have purchased on the Kogan.com or Mighty Ape platform in the past twelve months from 
30 June 2022, rounded to the nearest thousand.

Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBIT, Adjusted NPAT and Adjusted EPS are measures of the underlying performance of the Business, they remove 
non‑cash items including the unrealised gain/(loss), equity‑based compensation and one‑off non‑recurring items. Refer to page 23 of this 
Annual Report for a detailed reconciliation of adjusting items.

Non‑IFRS measure.

Kogan First Subscribers excludes Kogan First customers who are in a trial period, and includes only non‑trial subscribers.

$61.8m

RETURN TO POSITIVE 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES 
CASH FLOWS

STRONG  
PERFORMANCE 
THROUGH 
KEY INITIATIVES:

KOGAN MARKETPLACE

KOGAN FIRST  
LOYALTY PROGRAM

MIGHTY APE

COST OF DOING 
BUSINESS

SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS 
MADE TO RECALIBRATE 
OPERATING COSTS AND 
DRIVE EFFICIENCIES

CONTENTS

2  Chairman’s Letter
4  Founder & CEO’s Report
7  Operating & Financial Review
25  Directors’ Report
32  Remuneration Report

48  Environmental, Social  
and Governance

51  Auditor’s Independence Declaration
52  Financial Report
57  Notes to the Financial Statements

102  Directors' Declaration
103  Independent Auditor’s Report
108  Shareholder Information
111  Corporate Directory

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I am pleased to present the Kogan.com  
Ltd (Kogan.com) Annual Report for the 
financial year ended 30 June 2022 (FY22). 
This year the Business showed its true 
strength and resilience through the 
continued disruptions and volatility driven 
by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The 
Business achieved its highest ever Gross 
Sales3, returned to positive operating cash 
flows and successfully met the needs of 
millions of shoppers in Australia and New 
Zealand, culminating in multiple awards. 
Through the challenges we have stayed true 
to our mission and values, and maintained 
focus on our long-term strategies.

We enjoyed our first full year with Mighty Ape as part 
of the Group. Mighty Ape achieved strong results  
in FY22 and delivered on some exciting projects, as 
we continued to work together to achieve synergies 
across the Group. As we look to the future with 
Mighty Ape, it was with great pleasure that we 
appointed Gracie MacKinlay to CEO – Mighty Ape, 
having been their Chief Marketing and Sales Officer 
for the past 10 years. Simon Barton, the Founder of 
Mighty Ape, will continue as Chief Financial Officer 
– Mighty Ape, as he assists with Gracie’s transition.

In FY22 we operated with a majority independent 
Board, Audit & Risk Committee and Remuneration 
and Nomination Committee, following the 
appointments of Janine Allis and James Spenceley  
as Non‑Executive Directors towards the end of FY21.

As always, we value robust governance practices and 
sound risk management at all levels of our Company 
and our new Directors have brought further insight  
and experience to our strategic leadership.

Our Corporate Governance Statement and other 
policies and charters are available on the Company’s 
corporate website, www.kogancorporate.com.

STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITIES

Our Company is always looking for ways to improve 
and operate more efficiently. We do this in order to 
deliver on our mission of making the most in‑demand 
products and services more affordable and 
accessible for all.

We see significant opportunities in Kogan 
Marketplace and the Kogan First loyalty program.  
We anticipate a return to growth for our Exclusive 
Brands Division as we consolidate our product 
offerings in the Division. We also look forward  
to rolling out enhancements across our Verticals 
including Kogan Mobile, our largest Vertical.

CHAIRMAN’S LETTER

Dear Kogan.com Shareholders,

Our FY22 result demonstrates the strength of our 
Business and team. Throughout the year, we have 
been open and transparent about the operational 
difficulties we have faced. By implementing a clear 
and precise strategy guided by our core values, we 
unwound our excess inventory, achieved operational 
cost efficiencies and continued to grow key areas  
of the Business – Kogan Marketplace and our Kogan 
First loyalty Program. All of this has ensured that  
we continue to put the customer at the heart of  
the Business.

It has been another exceptional year for our  
Kogan Marketplace, which continued to go from 
strength‑to‑strength. The number of Marketplace 
Sellers on our platform increased by 49.1% year‑on‑year 
as Marketplace Gross Sales3 increased by 20.3%  
on FY21. We continued to drive innovation and 
improvements on our proprietary platform, being 
recognised during the year at a leading industry 
awards night as the Top Australian Marketplace 2022. 
We now offer millions of products to our customers 
in partnership with thousands of Kogan Marketplace 
Sellers, allowing the Business to deliver more choice 
to our customers without the need for additional 
capital investment.

Our Kogan First loyalty program grew rapidly in  
FY22 as more and more smart shoppers learn of the 
exceptional value being delivered. Our Kogan First 
Subscribers4 more than tripled year‑on‑year, to over 
372,000 at 30 June 2022. Revenues generated  
from Kogan First subscriptions increased by 73.4% 
year‑on‑year to $15.5 million. As we keep our sights 
on our medium‑term goal of one million Kogan First 
Subscribers4, we were also delighted to have achieved 
an improving renewal rate, of 84.7% in FY22.

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OUR TEAM

Our team has been relentless in delivering on our 
strategy each and every day. On behalf of the Board,  
I would like to thank each and every one of our 
fantastic team members for their hard work 
throughout a very difficult year.

CASH BEING CONSERVED

Our Business has already started to see the results of 
cost efficiency endeavours and strategies beginning 
to materialise. During this period of consolidation, the 
Kogan.com Board has decided to not declare a FY22 
Dividend. We look forward to returning to positive 
operating leverage in the coming periods, consistent 
with our historical performance.

LOOKING AHEAD

The Board is excited about the opportunities ahead 
and we look forward to continuing to deliver our 
long‑term strategy for the benefit of our customers 
and shareholders into FY23 and beyond.

Greg Ridder 
Chairman

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I’m pleased to confirm that we returned  
to positive operating cash flow this year,  
by driving our growth initiatives in Kogan 
Marketplace, Kogan First and Mighty Ape, 
while also undertaking a number of 
initiatives to right-size our inventory  
levels and cost of doing business.

Whilst successfully rebalancing the 
Business, we have continued to remain 
focused on our primary goal of delivering 
unbeatable value for our customers.

FOUNDER & CEO’S REPORT

Dear Kogan.com Shareholders,

The challenges our Company has faced throughout 
FY22 has proven many things – but one in particular 
– how resilient and robust our Business is. Through 
the many lockdowns, supply chain interruptions  
and logistics issues, we continued to deliver the 
most in-demand products and services at affordable 
prices, ensuring we were there when our millions  
of Australian and New Zealand customers needed us.

In the year of our sweet 16th, we achieved our highest 
ever Gross Sales3, won our 5th consecutive Australia 
Post People’s Choice Award, and were awarded the 
Top Australian Marketplace at a leading industry 
awards night. These achievements are a result of our 
loyal customers placing their trust in us, and turning 
to Kogan.com time‑and‑time again for the products 
they need at market leading prices.

Millions of customers are discovering the benefits of 
shopping from any device and location they choose. 
It’s amazing to think that more Australians and  
New Zealanders will be online shoppers tomorrow 
than today – the opportunities for us are endless,  
and we’re just getting started.

Our Kogan First Loyalty program delivers incredible 
value to so many of our customers. It rewards our 
most loyal customers by providing free shipping, 
exclusive deals, everyday discounts, Kogan First 
Rewards Credits and priority Customer Care. In  
FY22 our loyalty program delivered over $20.5 million 
in subscriber benefits. Kogan First Subscribers4  
have stronger loyalty and repeat purchase behaviour 
because they get such great deals. As of September 
2022, we now have over 380,000 Kogan First 
Subscribers4 taking advantage of these  
amazing benefits.

We are working hard to continue delighting our 
Kogan First Subscribers4 with the ongoing increase 
and evolution of subscriber benefits. Owing to this, 
along with inflationary pressures, the price of Kogan 
First is increasing to $79.00/year. The price increase 
will allow Kogan.com to continue to deliver the best 
experience for Kogan First Subscribers4 and offer 
even greater rewards to our loyal customers. These 
new benefits include the doubling of Kogan Reward 
Credits and expanding the reach of the program to 
the Dick Smith platform.

BUILDING THE KOGAN.COM PORTFOLIO

At Kogan.com we are obsessed with delighting our 
millions of customers. We do this by delivering on our 
promise to make the most in‑demand products and 
services more accessible and affordable. Kogan.com 
has become synonymous with value and trust, 
enabling us to leverage the brand to build a portfolio 
of products and services with market‑leading offers. 
This diversification of income makes us a more 
resilient business, and allows us to always find new 
and exciting ways to delight our customers.

In the past 12 months to 30 June 2022, just under  
four million customers have transacted with our  
retail platform, and a significant amount of our traffic 
continues to come from owned & earned sources.  
The convenience and value we offer has our 
customers delighted and returning for more. With  
a huge range, great value and first class service, 
Kogan.com and Mighty Ape are well positioned  
to continue delighting customers in Australia and 
New Zealand.

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As more of these savvy shoppers engage with our 
platform for the first time, our marketing investment 
is also expected to have ongoing long‑term benefits 
to our Business, through repeat purchasing from 
these incremental Active Customers and growth  
in Kogan First membership.

Kogan Marketplace has gone from strength to 
strength, as we focused on growing and improving 
our proprietary marketplace platform. This included 
the expansion of the platform to New Zealand.

Kogan Marketplace Gross Sales3 increased by 20.3% 
year‑on‑year, reflecting a CAGR5 of 51.6% since FY20. 
Sellers on the platform also increased, by 49.1% this 
year, and there continues to be a strong pipeline of 
new sellers about to be onboarded.

There is still so much more to do, and our  
proposed improvements to the platform include  
the implementation of an advertising platform  
for marketplace sellers to gain further reach within  
the Kogan.com website. The growth of Kogan 
Marketplace means that customers have more  
choice than ever and the Company can become  
more efficient, without reliance on ongoing 
investment in inventory to drive sales.

The Mighty Ape team and operations are continuing 
to integrate into the Kogan Group. Trading in FY22 
was strong, with Revenue of $163.4 million6, Gross 
Profit of $39.1 million6, Adjusted EBITDA2 of 
$12.3 million6 and Adjusted EBIT of $10.5 million6, 
respectively. Active Customers grew to 783,000  
as at 30 June 2022, a 2.5% increase year‑on‑year.

The year also included the appointment of Gracie 
MacKinlay to Chief Executive Officer – Mighty Ape, 
following 10 successful years as their Chief Sales  
and Marketing Officer. As part of the transition,  
Simon Barton, Mighty Ape’s Founder, is continuing  
as the Chief Financial Officer – Mighty Ape.

PRODUCT OFFERING AND PERFORMANCE

This year we have navigated volatile market 
conditions and uncertainty. As the online retail 
industry now returns to a some‑what steady state  
of growth, we are entering a period of consolidation.

Our Exclusive Brands Division offers the best  
value products available anywhere. This Division  
is one of the pillars of our Business as it is the most 
efficient way to get a product from a manufacturer  
to our customers – by cutting out all the middlemen 
usually associated with the retail supply chain. As part 
of our initiatives to reduce our cost of doing business, 
we are performing ongoing range reviews to ensure 
we are offering the most in‑demand products at the 
most affordable prices. We continue to see a bright 
future for our Exclusive Brands division, as we control 
the entire supply chain which enables us to deliver 
customers incredible value across the most  
in‑demand products.

The Group had $159.9 million of inventory at the end  
of the period, representing a significant unwinding  
of excess inventory (30 June 2021: $227.9 million).  
The Group continues to be focused on reducing 
inventory levels further over the coming period,  
while also offering a huge range of products  
in combination with our Kogan Marketplace.

The unwinding of excess inventory has resulted  
in lower operating costs, and a return to positive 
operating cash flows, of $61.8 million in FY22.  
Our net cash position (total cash less loans  
& borrowings) increased to $31.2 million from 
$12.8 million at 30 June 2021.

Kogan Verticals also continue to be a key part of  
the Business. This year we worked with our partners  
to develop, improve and review our Kogan Verticals 
offerings. In doing so, we returned to growth in Active 
Customers for Kogan Mobile Australia, which is our 
largest Vertical. During the year we launched eSims 
and the trial of 5G on all Large and Extra‑Large plans. 
Moving into FY23, we’re extremely excited about the 
proposed integration with Telstra’s rural towers, which 
will allow broader mobile connectivity throughout 
Australia. We also look forward to welcoming more 
international travellers, students and holiday makers 
back to our shores, many of whom will likely 
experience the great value of Kogan Mobile.

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Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) between FY20 and FY22 is an informative metric to consider the underlying growth  
of the Business, given the volatility over the COVID impacted period.

6  Values stated in AUD using the AUD/NZD average rate from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022.

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“We are pioneers and leaders in a market that continues 
to grow. IBIS World has reported that the online retail 
market in Australia was worth $52.7 billion in FY22,  
and it will grow to $56.2 billion next year. It puts into 
perspective the opportunity we have in front of us,  
as more and more Aussies and Kiwis turn to the  
convenience of online shopping.”

FY23 & BEYOND

As we now focus on FY23, we have many reasons  
to be excited. The Business has made great progress 
in driving operating efficiencies, with the key goal of 
returning to positive operating leverage. We expect 
our Business to be driven by the continued strong 
growth of Kogan First as we move towards our 
medium‑term goal of one million subscribers. We will  
be rolling out further improvements to continue 
developing the Kogan Marketplace, including the 
implementation of a new advertising platform.  
We also expect strong contribution from our Exclusive 
Brands Division, continued growth of Mighty Ape  
and realisation of further synergies, and a roll out  
of enhancements to our Verticals.

Kogan.com is a diversified portfolio of businesses 
driven by our core values to delight and win 
customers for life. Our team is dedicated to this 
mission, and we look forward to delivering on this  
in FY23, and beyond.

Ruslan Kogan 
Founder & CEO

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ORGANISATIONAL OVERVIEW & BUSINESS MODEL

OUR BUSINESS MODEL

Kogan.com is a portfolio of retail and services businesses that includes Kogan Retail, 
Kogan Marketplace, Kogan Mobile, Kogan Internet, Kogan Insurance, Kogan Travel, 
Kogan Money, Kogan Cars, Kogan Energy, Dick Smith, Matt Blatt and Mighty Ape. 
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 platform to seize opportunities like the expansion of Kogan 
Marketplace and acquisition of leading online New Zealand retailer Mighty Ape  
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

We have built a vertically integrated eCommerce business across 
Australia and New Zealand – providing incredible value to a loyal  
and large community of smart shoppers.

At 30 June 2022, we had 3,972,000 Group Active Customers7. 
Kogan.com had 3,189,000 Active Customers8 as at 30 June 2022, 
representing a CAGR5 of 20.9% since 30 June 2020. Mighty Ape  
Active Customers8 grew by 2.5% year‑on‑year9 to 783,000 at 
30 June 2022.

Kogan Retail & Kogan Marketplace

Kogan.com’s technology and sourcing driven business model  
is more than just a disruptive, low cost distribution platform. In  
combining the 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 and distributors,  
giving them access to our Kogan Community, in addition to our 
marketing and online distribution capability. Our curated marketplace 
works with sellers and distributors who generate incremental sales  
with exposure on the Kogan.com platform and marketing initiatives  
to the Kogan Community. 

7  Group Active Customers refers to unique customers who have purchased in the last twelve months from reference date on  

either the Kogan.com or Mighty Ape platforms, rounded to the nearest thousand.

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

to the nearest thousand.

9  Mighty Ape was purchased on 1 December 2020. As a result, the CAGR of Mighty Ape Active Customers is not applicable  

to the Kogan Group.

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Kogan First

Kogan First loyalty program was launched in the last quarter of FY19, 
and grew to over 372,000 subscribers at 30 June 2022, representing 
209.7% growth year‑on‑year.

Kogan First Subscribers4 are offered exclusive deals on top of everyday 
discounts on the platform, Kogan First Reward Credits, free shipping  
and priority Customer Care.

Kogan Mobile

Kogan Mobile launched in October 2015 offering pre‑paid mobile phone 
plans online. We partner with TPG to deliver this amazing vertical. The 
strong commercial relationship with TPG has translated into a return  
to growth in Active Customers for Kogan Mobile in FY22. The unique 
model means that TPG is responsible for operations, while Kogan  
is responsible for branding, marketing and customer acquisition.

Kogan Travel

Kogan Travel launched in May 2015 and offers directly sourced holiday 
packages and travel bookings. Kogan Travel was particularly impacted 
by the COVID‑19 pandemic. A relaunch of this Vertical with a new  
partner is planned for FY23.

Kogan Insurance

Kogan Insurance launched in August 2017 to offer general insurance, 
covering home, contents, landlord, car and travel insurance, with a focus 
on value for money. In April 2022 a new agreement was entered into with 
QBE. QBE will underwrite our general insurance policies, with Kogan.com 
earning commission on the sale of all insurance policies. 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 part of TPG that was announced  
in June 2017, Kogan Internet launched in April 2018, providing fixed line 
NBN plans. NBN has an estimated market size of 8.7 million services  
in operations.

Kogan Money Super

In partnership with Mercer Australia, Kogan.com offers a no frills,  
ultra low fee Australian superannuation fund, Kogan Super. Kogan Super 
leverages Kogan.com’s digital efficiency as one of Australia’s lowest fee 
superannuation options and aims to manage a share of the 23.2 million 
Aussie superannuation accounts, which represent a combined total of 
more than $3.4 trillion in assets10.

10  Source: https://www.finder.com.au/superannuation‑statistics

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Kogan Mobile New Zealand

Kogan Mobile New Zealand launched in 1HFY20 in partnership  
with Vodafone New Zealand offering telecommunications services  
in New Zealand. Vodafone NZ is New Zealand’s largest mobile  
network operator.

Kogan Energy

Kogan Energy offers competitive power and gas deals and was launched in 
September 2019 in partnership with part of Shell Energy Operations Pty Ltd.

Kogan Money Credit Cards

Kogan Credit Cards, in partnership with NAB, is a credit card with 
uncapped Kogan reward points, no annual fee, complimentary Kogan 
First membership, and competitive rates and fees. It was launched in 
October 2019.

Dick Smith

In 2016, Kogan.com acquired Dick Smith, one of Australia’s premier 
consumer electronics brands and a pioneer of the consumer electronics 
industry in Australia.

Matt Blatt

In May 2020, Kogan.com acquired Matt Blatt, one of Australia’s premier 
furniture and homewares brands and a pioneer of the online furniture 
industry in Australia.

Mighty Ape

In December 2020, Kogan.com acquired Mighty Ape, one of New 
Zealand’s largest online retailers with a focus on gaming, toys and  
other entertainment categories.

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 16+ years’ experience in Exclusive Brands, Third‑Party Brands offering.  
We also use the strength of the Kogan platform to partner with thousands of Marketplace sellers and  
industry leaders across our many Kogan Verticals.

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

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.

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Industry leading IT platform & data driven culture:

The Kogan.com platform 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 machine learning and A.I. to ensure that our customers get the tailored shopping experience they 
deserve. Our proprietary algorithms and A.I. technology means that we are communicating the right product 
or service to the right person at the right time. We have also created proprietary systems to reduce fraud, and 
optimise marketing spend, making Kogan.com smarter and stronger as a business and leading to the best 
deals for customers ensuring we stay ahead of the curve in offering price leading goods and services in 
Australia and New Zealand.

SIGNIFICANT MARKET CHALLENGES

For more than 10 years, eCommerce grew in Australia at a consistent and stable rate. This enabled Kogan.com 
to plan for growth in a measured and precise way.

The consistency of this growth was rocked by the onset of the COVID‑19 pandemic, when customers turned  
to online shopping, and we found that – almost overnight – our business started to double in sales.

This acceleration of sales continued for many months in the first year of the pandemic, and – like many others 
– we predicted that the trend was not going to stop, or slow. We increased both our range and volume of 
inventory, as well as our logistics footprint to match this expected level of growth.

As the true volatility of the situation settled in – caused by stay‑at‑home orders and lockdown ambiguity 
– eCommerce did not continue to grow as anticipated. This led to our holding excess inventory, and an 
associated increase in variable costs and marketing costs to sell through the inventory. As a result,  
profitability in FY22 was impacted.

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BUILDING THE KOGAN.COM PLATFORM

At 30 June 2022, we had 3,972,000 Group Active Customers. Kogan.com had 3,189,000 Active Customers  
as at 30 June 2022, representing a CAGR5 of 20.9% since 30 June 2020. Mighty Ape Active Customers grew 
by 2.5% year‑on‑year to 783,000 at 30 June 2022.

We continued to strategically invest in marketing to reach new customers and unwind excess inventory.  
By increasing our marketing activity to address fluctuating customer demand throughout the year, our return  
on investment was impacted. As our inventory levels right‑sized, marketing costs progressively reduced in  
the fourth quarter of FY22.

Despite this increase in marketing activity, our platform and loyal customer base continued to drive most  
of our traffic. Owned & Earned traffic sources12 still represent the vast majority of the visits to our websites, 
which demonstrates that satisfied customers continue to return to Kogan.com. This is a key metric for the 
platform we have built.

The Company places great emphasis on customer experience. Data for Kogan.com (excluding Mighty Ape), 
shows that over 50% of orders are coming from customers who have previously shopped with us over the  
last 12 months. This is a strong endorsement of the value we provide to our customers.

Figure 1.2 Group Active Customers13

Figure 1.3 Repeat buying activity14   

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13  Active Customers of both Kogan.com and Mighty Ape. Mighty Ape was purchased on 1 December 2020, thus being incorporated 

into FY21 and FY22 figures.

14  Chart reflects Kogan.com only (excludes Mighty Ape).
15  Repeat Customers refers to customers who have purchased more than once with Kogan.com (excluding Mighty Ape).
16  Repeat Orders refers to orders placed during the period by Kogan.com Active Customers (excluding Mighty ape) who have 

previously transacted with the Business at the time of their order.

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Figure 1.4 Traffic – Owned & earned  
vs paid marketing17

Figure 1.5 12 month return on investment 
in marketing18

Paid
35%

Owned & Earned
65%

$51

$46

$38

$29

Gross Profit per
 Group Active Customer

Market spend per new
Group Active Customer

FY21

FY22

PERFORMANCE REVIEW & OUTLOOK

RESULTS SUMMARY

Over the past year, the Company has worked hard to respond to changing levels of demand, while navigating  
a high starting inventory position, a large logistics network, and the ongoing integration of Mighty Ape.

Despite all the challenges of the pandemic, the effects of which are ongoing, we achieved our highest ever 
Gross Sales3 of $1.180 billion, and are proud to have exited the financial year with a strong trajectory of  
improving Adjusted EBITDA2.

The long‑term health of the Business is evident, with the compound annual growth rate from FY20 to FY22  
of Gross Sales3 and Gross Profit being 23.6% and 20.7%, respectively.

17  Chart reflects Kogan.com excluding Mighty Ape.
18 

12 month Gross Profit/Active Customers; marketing costs/sum of new customers in FY22.

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Table 1.1 FY22 Kogan Group Results compared to FY21 & FY20

$m

Gross Sales3 

Revenue19 

Cost of sales

Gross Profit

Gross margin

Other income

Variable costs

Marketing costs

Contribution profit

Contribution margin

People costs

Other costs

Total operating costs

Unrealised gain/(loss)

EBITDA3,20 

EBITDA margin

Unrealised gain/(loss)

Equity‑based compensation

Donations

COVID‑19 related stock provision

COVID‑19 related logistics costs

Bitbuy.com domain sale

Mighty Ape Tranche 3 & 4  
and acquisition costs

Adjusted EBITDA2 

Depreciation & amortisation

EBIT

Adjusted EBIT

Interest

Profit/(Loss) before tax

Income tax expense

NPAT20

Adjusted NPAT2

EPS

Adjusted EPS2

FY20

772.3

497.9

(371.4)

126.5

25.4%

0.0

(20.1)

(27.6)

78.8

15.8%

(20.2)

(10.6)

(78.6)

(1.4)

46.5

9.3%

(1.4)

(1.0)

(0.7)

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

49.7

(7.4)

39.1

42.3

(0.2)

38.9

(12.0)

26.8

30.0

0.29

0.32

FY21

1,179.0

780.7

(577.0)

203.7

26.1%

0.0

(44.9)

(58.7)

100.1

12.8%

(59.6)

(19.4)

(85.5)

(19.9)

(182.7)

(204.0)

1.4

22.5

2.9%

1.4

(15.6)

(2.5)

(2.2)

(7.7)

0.0

(12.8)

61.8

(10.9)

11.5

50.9

(0.3)

11.3

(7.7)

3.5

42.9

0.03

0.41

(2.2)

(21.8)

(3.0%)

(2.2)

(26.6)

0.0

0.0

0.0

5.1

(17.0)

18.9

(19.2)

(41.0)

(0.3)

(1.7)

(42.7)

7.3

(35.5)

(2.9)

(0.33)

(0.03)

FY22

1,180.0

718.5

(534.1)

184.4

25.7%

5.1

(32.5)

(71.2)

85.8

FY20 vs FY22 
CAGR5 %

FY21 vs FY22 
Mvmt %

23.6%

20.1%

19.9%

20.7%

0.1%

(8.0%)

(7.4%)

(9.5%)

0.3pp/0.5% (0.4pp)/(1.6%)

100.0%

100.0%

27.2%

60.5%

4.4%

(27.6%)

21.4%

(14.3%)

11.9% (3.9pp)/(13.1%) (0.9pp)/(6.9%)

105.9%

36.8%

61.2%

22.6%

43.3%

2.5%

11.7%

(250.1%)

(38.3%)

60.9%

n/a

163.3%

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

(69.4%)

75.5%

(100.6%)

569.1%

(479.0%)

(193.8%)

n/a

n/a

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

19  The differential between Revenue and Gross Sales is reflective of Kogan Marketplace and Kogan Verticals recognising only 

commission‑based Revenue while the gross transaction values are recognised within Gross Sales.

20  Given the various adjustments (including provision for the likely payment of Mighty Ape Tranche purchase price instalments  

and equity‑based compensation) the Company believes the data is not directly comparable to prior periods.

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In FY22, our Business achieved its highest ever Gross Sales3 of $1.180 billion despite operational disruptions 
caused by volatile customer demand.

Revenue19 of $718.5 million reflects the contribution of Mighty Ape, the expanding Kogan Marketplace, our 
Kogan First loyalty program, as well as Advertising Income, Kogan Money, Kogan Energy and Kogan Mobile 
New Zealand. Growth in these areas was partially offset by a decline in both our Exclusive Brands and 
Third‑Party Brands product divisions which have cycled extreme growth in the prior year. As a result,  
Revenue declined by 17.6% and 35.0%, respectively. However, Exclusive Brands Revenue of $311.6 million  
in FY22 had a CAGR5 of 15.7% since FY20, reflecting the strong long‑term growth trajectory of the division.

The Business has been performing extensive range reviews to ensure it is offering the most in‑demand 
products at the most affordable prices, without investing in under‑performing product categories.  
By focusing on in‑demand products, and removing inefficiencies in the long‑tail of the product range,  
the Business will offer a curated range of products at lower prices, driven by the efficiencies created.

Our Marketplace team has worked tirelessly this year to improve and grow the platform. This included  
the expansion of the platform to New Zealand.

Kogan Marketplace Gross Sales3 increased by 20.3% year‑on‑year, with a CAGR5 of 51.6% since FY20. Sellers  
on the platform increased by 49.1% this year, and there continues to be a strong pipeline of new sellers ready 
to be onboarded.

We are continuously improving our proprietary marketplace platform which enables the Company to achieve 
ongoing growth without further investment in inventory – these improvements include a current investment  
in implementing an advertising platform for marketplace sellers to gain further reach within the Kogan.com 
website. The growth of Kogan Marketplace means that customers have more choice than ever and the 
Business can become leaner, without the reliance on ongoing investment in inventory to drive sales.

The Kogan First loyalty program grew to over 372,000 subscribers as at 30 June 2022, with Revenue 
increasing to $15.5 million, an increase of 73.4% on the prior year. Kogan First Subscribers4 enjoy incredible 
value, with more than $20.5m in benefits provided to members in FY22, in addition to special access to deals 
and priority customer service. Growth of the program was underpinned by increasing renewal rates, which 
was 84.7% in FY22 (FY21: 78.2%), demonstrating strong customer satisfaction with the program.

Mighty Ape recorded FY22 Revenue of $163.46 million, Gross Profit of $39.16 million, Adjusted EBITDA2  
of $12.36 million and Adjusted EBIT2 of $10.5 million6. Active Customers were 783,000 as at 30 June 2022, 
increasing 2.5% year‑on‑year.

The year included the appointment of Gracie MacKinlay to Chief Executive Officer, following 10 successful 
years as their Chief Sales and Marketing Officer. As part of the transition, Simon Barton, Mighty Ape’s founder, 
is continuing as Mighty Ape’s Chief Financial Officer.

Variable costs consist of warehousing and selling costs. Costs have been elevated reflecting the levels of 
excess inventory and increased logistics costs relating to COVID interruptions. As excess inventory unwinds, 
associated costs are reducing and we expect that to continue into FY23.

In order to reward and incentivise key talent and align their interests with our Shareholders, the Business has 
made strategic investments in team members. Long‑term Incentives remain in place and people costs have 
increased YoY, as a result. FY22 included equity‑based compensation expenses driven by the award of options 
after the Company’s AGM in November 2020, which are being expensed as per the accounting treatment 
described in the Notice of Meeting of the 2020 AGM.

Statutory NPAT of $(35.5) million was significantly impacted by non‑cash equity‑based compensation and  
the continued provision for the likely payment of Mighty Ape Tranches 3 & 4 Acquisition Payables.

Adjusted EBITDA2, Adjusted EBIT2 and Adjusted NPAT2 which excludes unrealised gain/(loss), equity‑based 
compensation and other one‑off non‑recurring items including the profit from sale of the bitbuy.com domain, 
was $18.9 million, $(0.3) million and $(2.9) million, respectively. Refer to page 23 of this Annual Report for a 
detailed reconciliation of adjusting items.

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MIGHTY APE

FY22 represented the first full financial year of Mighty Ape21. The Business is entering a new era with the transition 
of a new CEO, whilst continuing to benefit from the ongoing implementation of synergies with Kogan.com.

Table 1.2 Mighty Ape financial highlights for FY22

$m

Gross Sales3

Revenue

Gross Profit

Gross Margin

EBITDA3

EBITDA Margin

Adjusted EBITDA2

Adjusted EBIT2

Adjusted NPAT2

FY22

164.2

163.4

39.1

23.9%

12.3

7.5%

12.3

10.5

7.3

PORTFOLIO BUSINESS MIX

Exclusive Brands generated 33.1% of the Group’s overall Gross Profit and continues to deliver the largest  
Gross Profit contribution across the Business.

Mighty Ape is now the Group’s second largest contributor, accounting for 21.2% of the Group’s Gross Profit. Kogan 
Marketplace, Third‑Party Brands, Kogan First and Kogan Mobile are material contributors to overall Gross Profit.

Kogan First reflects subscription revenues. Despite only launching in late FY19, Kogan First is already contributing 
8.4% of overall Gross Profit indicating the growth opportunity in Kogan First. We grew Active Customers within 
Kogan Mobile AU, our largest Vertical, and we have high hopes for this division over the coming year and beyond.

Advertising income contributed 2.3% of our Gross Profit in FY22. We anticipate significant growth of this 
Division as we launch an advertising platform as an extension of our Marketplace, which will allow us to 
continue providing great value back to our customers.

Figure 1.6 Kogan Group Gross Profit Product & Business Mix 

Mighty Ape
21.2%

Kogan Marketplace
16.6%

Third-Party Brands
9.7%

Kogan First
8.4%

Exclusive Brands
33.1%
Exclusive Brands products
continue to deliver the
largest Gross Profit
contribution across
the business.

Other Business22
2.8%

Advertising Income
2.3%

Kogan Mobile
5.9%

21  Mighty Ape was purchased in December 2020.
22  Other Business includes Kogan Travel, Kogan Insurance, Kogan Internet, Kogan Money, Kogan Cars and Kogan Energy.

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KOGAN FIRST

Kogan First reflects subscription revenues. In just its third full year since it was launched in late FY19 –  
it is contributing 8.4% of overall Gross Profit indicating the growth opportunity in Kogan First.

Figure 1.7 Kogan First Subscribers4

Figure 1.8 Kogan First renewal rates23

209.7% on FY21

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200,000

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FY20

FY21

FY22

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90.0%

80.0%

70.0%

60.0%

50.0%

84.7%

78.2%

70.0%

FY20

FY21

FY22

The Kogan First loyalty program grew to over 372,000 subscribers as at 30 June 2022, with Kogan First 
Subscribers4 demonstrating stronger loyalty and repeat purchase behaviour than non‑members. The benefits 
provided are being recognised by our customers, as demonstrated by the increasing renewal rate of Kogan 
First subscriptions.

In FY22, the loyalty program has delivered over $20.5 million in subscription benefits. In addition to these 
benefits, Kogan First Subscribers4 also received early access and priority customer service.

With the ongoing increase and evolution of subscriber benefits as well as the impacts of inflation, the price  
of Kogan First has been increased in FY22. Monthly subscriptions have increased from $6.99/month to  
$8.99/month, and yearly subscriptions have increased from $59.00/year to $79.00/year.

The Company’s medium‑term goal is to reach 1 million Kogan First Members, and the Company is investing  
in member benefits to work toward this goal.

23  Kogan First renewal rate is calculated as the number of Kogan First subscriptions resubscribed as a proportion of total subscriptions 

due for renewal during the relevant period.

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

Table 1.3 Summary of Kogan Group Net Assets at 30 June 2022 and 30 June 2021.

$m

Current assets

Non‑current assets

Total assets

Current liabilities

Non‑current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

30-Jun-22

30-Jun-21

235.5

124.8

360.3

(137.6)

(50.1)

(187.7)

172.6

329.2

112.8

442.0

(163.1)

(98.2)

(261.3)

180.7

The Group had a strong capital position, with net cash (total cash less loans & borrowings) of $31.2 million, 
after having funded the Tranche 2 payment in respect of the Mighty Ape acquisition of A$29.9 million during 
the year and loans & borrowings repayments of $49.0 million.

Inventory in‑warehouse has reduced by $53.9 million over the past 12‑months, and the Group continues to be 
focussed on reducing inventory levels over the coming periods.

The acquisition of Mighty Ape in December 2020 resulted in the recognition of Goodwill, as well as significant 
Right‑of‑Use Assets, Lease liabilities and intangibles which continue to be reflected in the Group’s Net Assets. 
An assessment of impairment to Goodwill was performed on 30 June 2022 with no adjustments required. The 
increase in Goodwill reflects the movement in foreign exchange at time of the payment of Tranche 2, reflected 
through the Balance Sheet as per accounting standards.

CASH FLOWS

Table 1.4 Summary of Kogan Group Statutory Cash Flow from Operating Activities.

$m

Receipts from customers

Payments to suppliers and employees

Interest received

Finance costs paid

Income tax paid

Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities

FY22

745.0

FY21

885.5

(678.5)

(926.3)

0.0

(1.7)

(3.0)

61.8

0.0

(0.6)

(21.7)

(63.0)

The Group returned to positive operating cash flows, of $61.8 million, following the continued unwinding  
of inventory and initiatives to reduce costs, as mentioned earlier in this report.

The Group finished the period with a cash balance of $66.2 million.

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OUTLOOK

We’re excited for what FY23 and beyond will look like as we navigate the changing online retail environment 
and continue to create a leaner, stronger and more profitable Group.

In FY23, we expect:

•  Continued expansion of Kogan Marketplace and the anticipated launch of an advertising platform

•  Continued growth of Mighty Ape

•  Further growth in Kogan First heading toward medium‑term goal of 1 million subscribers

•  Continued strong contribution from Exclusive Brands

•  The roll‑out of enhancements across a number of Kogan Verticals

• 

Improved operating leverage, consistent with the Company’s long‑term track record

NON-IFRS MEASURES

Throughout this report, Kogan.com has included certain non‑IFRS financial information, including Gross  
Sales, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, EBIT, Adjusted EBIT, Adjusted NPAT and Adjusted EPS. 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 1.5 Non‑IFRS Measures

Gross Sales

EBITDA

EBIT

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBIT

Adjusted NPAT

Adjusted EPS

The gross transaction value, on a cash basis, of products and services sold,  
of Kogan Retail, Kogan Marketplace and the Kogan Verticals.

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation.

Earnings before interest and tax.

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation, unrealised gain/(loss), 
equity‑based compensation and one‑off non‑recurring items. Refer to page 23  
of this Annual Report for a detailed reconciliation of adjusting items.

Earnings before interest, tax, unrealised gain/(loss), equity‑based compensation  
and one‑off non‑recurring items. Refer to page 23 of this Annual Report for  
a detailed reconciliation of adjusting items.

Net profit after tax and before unrealised gain/(loss), equity‑based compensation  
and one‑off non‑recurring items. Refer to page 23 of this Annual Report for a 
detailed reconciliation of adjusting items.

Earnings per share before unrealised gain/(loss), equity‑based compensation  
and one‑off non‑recurring items. Refer to page 23 of this Annual Report for  
a detailed reconciliation of adjusting items.

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STRATEGY, RISK AND OPPORTUNITIES

STRATEGY

Online retail is in its infancy in Australia. According to IBIS World, the online shopping industry was worth 
$52.7 billion in FY22, and is set to grow at an annualised rate of 10.4% over the next five years through to 
FY28, to $92.1 billion.

Figure 1.9 Online Shopping industry growth forecast (Source: IBIS World24).

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FY23

FY24

FY25

FY26

FY27

FY28

Kogan.com’s strategy involves a number of initiatives aimed at sustaining long‑term growth, which will be 
driven by our Kogan First loyalty program, Kogan Marketplace, Exclusive Brands Division and Kogan Verticals.

24  Source: IBISWorld X0004 Online Shopping in Australia Industry Report Aug 2022.

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KOGAN MARKETPLACE

Kogan Marketplace continues to rapidly grow. We achieved another year of record Gross Sales3 for the 
Division and we continue to onboard more and more sellers.

The Kogan Marketplace delivers incredible range and choice for our customers without the need to invest 
capital. This enables us to scale infinitely into the future without corresponding capital requirements for 
warehousing and stock. It also enables thousands of small and medium sized businesses to access millions  
of customers and grow their business.

Figure 1.10 Kogan Marketplace Gross  
Sales growth

Figure 1.11 Kogan Marketplace Active Sellers

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300

200

100

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51.6% CAGR since FY20

20.3% on FY21

138.0% CAGR since FY20

49.1% on FY21

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FY20

FY21

FY22

FY20

FY21

FY22

We are always looking to enhance the Marketplace platform, and in FY23, we are excited to be launching  
a new advertising platform for marketplace sellers to gain further reach within the Kogan.com website  
and improve the customer experience.

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EXCLUSIVE BRANDS STRATEGY

Kogan.com has 20 Exclusive Brands in its stable, offering the best value products available anywhere.  
This division is one of the pillars of our Business as it is the most efficient way to get a product from  
a manufacturer to the customer and results in incredible value. Our Exclusive Brands Division is the  
largest contributor to Gross Profit in our business, and is a highlight of our customer offering.

As part of the initiatives to reduce our cost of doing business, we are performing ongoing range reviews  
to ensure we are offering the most in‑demand products at the most affordable prices. We continue to see  
a bright future for our Exclusive Brands division, as we control the entire supply chain which enables us to 
deliver customers incredible value across the most in‑demand products.

Figure 1.12 Exclusive Brands Revenue growth

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400

300

200

100

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15.7% CAGR since FY20

FY20

FY22

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

•  Ever expanding range of in‑demand products

• 

16+ years’ experience

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RISKS

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

Australian retail 
environment and 
general economic 
conditions may 
worsen

Many of Kogan.com’s products are discretionary goods and, as a result, sales levels 
are sensitive to consumer sentiment. Kogan.com’s offering of products, and its 
financial and operational performance, may be affected by changes in consumers’ 
disposable incomes, or their preferences as to the utilisation of their disposable 
incomes. Any reduction in the disposable incomes of Kogan.com’s customers as a 
result of changes to factors such as economic outlook, interest rates, unemployment 
levels and taxation may decrease consumer confidence and consumer demand, 
which may subsequently result in lower levels of revenue and profitability.

Competition may 
increase and change

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

COVID-19

Events related to the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID‑19) have resulted in significant 
market volatility. There is continued uncertainty as to ongoing and future response 
of governments and authorities globally as well as a likelihood of an Australian 
economic recession of unknown duration or severity. As such, the full impact of 
COVID‑19 to consumer behaviour, suppliers, employees and the Company are  
not fully known. Given this, the impact of COVID‑19 could potentially be materially 
adverse to the Company’s financial and operational performance. Further, any 
government or industry measures may adversely affect Kogan.com operations  
and are likely beyond the control of Kogan.com.

In compliance with its continuous disclosure obligations, Kogan.com will continue  
to update the market in regard to any material impact of COVID‑19 on Kogan.com.

Inventory 
management

In order to operate its business successfully, Kogan.com must maintain sufficient 
inventory and also avoid the accumulation of excess inventory.

Key supplier,  
service provider and 
counterparty factors

Manufacturing and 
product quality

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 currently uses a wide range of third‑party suppliers to produce its 
Exclusive Brands products. While Kogan.com employs dedicated engineers to 
assess product samples, and uses third‑party inspection agencies for quality control 
and inspections, there is no guarantee that every supplier will meet Kogan.com’s 
cost, quality and volume requirements.

Marketplace 
operations

As the Kogan Marketplace continues to grow, Kogan.com must maintain the 
integrity of the platform by ensuring the quality of sellers and products being 
offered. Additionally, processes are in place to ensure fair competition on the 
website amongst all sellers.

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

Reputational product 
sourcing factors

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.

The Kogan.com portfolio of Exclusive Brands 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.

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Exposure to litigation Kogan.com may be subject to litigation, claims, disputes and regulatory 

investigations, including by customers, suppliers, government agencies, regulators  
or other third parties. These disputes may be related to warranties, product 
descriptions, personal injury, health, environmental, safety or operational concerns, 
nuisance, negligence or failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Changes in GST and 
other equivalent taxes

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

Retention of key  
team members

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 team members.

Reliance on 
third-party payment 
providers

Kogan.com is exposed to risks in relation to the methods of payment that it 
currently accepts, including credit card, PayPal and vouchers. Kogan.com may  
incur loss from fraud or erroneous transactions.

RECONCILIATION TO ADJUSTED EBITDA, ADJUSTED EBIT AND ADJUSTED NPAT

Table 1.5 Reconciliation to Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBIT and Adjusted NPAT

Unadjusted

Unrealised 
gain/(loss)

Equity- 
based 
compensa-
tion

Mighty Ape  
purchase –  
Tranches 
3&4

Bitbuy.com 
domain sale

Adjusted

Revenue

Cost of sales

Gross Profit

Gross margin

Other income

Variable costs

Marketing costs

People costs

Other costs

718.5

(534.1)

184.4

25.7%

5.1

(32.5)

(71.2)

(85.5)

(19.9)

Total operating costs

(204.0)

(2.2)

(21.8)

(3.0%)

(19.2)

(41.0)

(1.7)

(42.7)

7.3

(35.5)

(0.33)

Unrealised gain/(loss)

EBITDA

EBITDA margin

Depreciation & 
amortisation

EBIT

Interest

Loss before tax

Income tax benefit/
(expense)

NPAT

EPS

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(5.1)

26.6

17.0

2.2

(0.6)

(8.0)

0.5

718.5

(534.1)

184.4

25.7%

0.0

(32.5)

(71.2)

(41.8)

(19.9)

(165.5)

0.0

18.9

2.6%

(19.2)

(0.3)

(1.7)

(2.0)

(0.8)

(2.9)

(0.03)

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OPERATING & FINANCIAL REVIEW CONTINUED

Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBIT, Adjusted NPAT and Adjusted EPS: are measures of the underlying 
performance of the Business, they remove non‑cash items including the unrealised gain/(loss), equity‑based 
compensation and one‑off non‑recurring items. In respect of FY22 the below items have been adjusted:

•  Unrealised gain/(loss): unrealised loss at year end related to shares still held and open forward foreign 

exchange contracts.

•  Equity-based compensation: significant equity‑based compensation expenses driven largely by the award  
of options after the Company’s AGM in November 2020. These options were granted to Ruslan Kogan, 
CEO, and David Shafer, CFO & COO, with a strike price of $5.29.

•  Mighty Ape purchase – Tranches 3 & 4: refers to the provision for the likely payment of Mighty Ape 

Tranche 3 & 4 purchase price instalments as part of the Sale Agreement, which are contingent on the 
Mighty Ape Founder & CFO remaining with the Business until the delivery of the financial year 2022  
and 2023 results, respectively. In line with accounting standards, Tranches 3 and 4 payments will  
be considered as compensation for post‑combination services, and as such, treated as employee 
remuneration for accounting purposes. The Group will proportionately account for these expenses  
up until the respective payment dates.

–  For Australian income tax purposes, amounts paid for the acquisition of Mighty Ape shares are 
considered as capital in nature and are therefore non‑deductible, rather increasing the tax cost  
base of the shares. No deferred tax asset is recognised due to it being probable that the temporary 
difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

•  Bitbuy.com domain sale: relates to the profit on the sale of the domain name bitbuy.com. For full details  

of the transaction, refer to the ASX release ‘Domain sale re Bitbuy’ on 14 December 2021.

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT

The Directors of Kogan.com Limited 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 2022 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

Janine Allis – Independent, Non‑Executive Director

David Shafer – Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director

Harry Debney – Independent, Non‑Executive Director

James Spenceley – Independent, Non‑Executive Director

Ruslan Kogan – Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director

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

COMPANY SECRETARY

Kogan.com engages Acclime Australia Pty Ltd to provide company secretarial services, with Mark Licciardo  
as Kogan.com’s Company Secretary.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

Kogan.com is a portfolio of retail and services businesses that included Kogan Retail, Kogan Marketplace, 
Kogan Mobile, Kogan Internet, Kogan Insurance, Kogan Travel, Kogan Money, Kogan Cars, Kogan Energy,  
Dick Smith, Matt Blatt and Mighty Ape during the year ended 30 June 2022.

Kogan.com earns the majority of its Revenue and profit through the sale of goods and services to Australian 
and New Zealand customers. Its offering comprises products released under Kogan.com’s Exclusive 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 seller‑fee based Revenue from Kogan Marketplace and 
commission‑based Revenue from the Verticals including Kogan Mobile, Kogan Internet, Kogan Insurance, 
Kogan Money, Kogan Cars, Kogan Energy and Kogan Travel (“Kogan Verticals”).

In December 2020, Kogan.com acquired Mighty Ape, one of New Zealand’s largest online retailers with  
a focus on gaming, toys and other entertainment categories.

The results of Kogan HK Limited, a Hong Kong registered entity, Kogan US Trading Inc, a US incorporated 
entity, and Mighty Ape Limited, a New Zealand registered entity, have been compiled using International 
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

An operating and financial review of the Group during the financial year and the results of these operations  
are contained on pages 7 to 24 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

There are no subsequent events post reporting date 30 June 2022.

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INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

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

Under the deeds of indemnity, insurance and access, Kogan.com must maintain a Directors’ and Officers’ 
insurance policy insuring a Director (among others) against liability as a Director and Officer of Kogan.com 
related to body corporate (or the date any relevant proceedings commenced during the seven year period 
have been finally resolved).

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

INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE OF AUDITORS

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

PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY

No person has applied for leave of court to bring proceedings on behalf of the Company or intervene  
in any proceedings to which the Company is a party for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf  
of the Company for all or any part of those proceedings.

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

DIVIDENDS

As the Business works through a period of consolidation, the Kogan.com Board has decided to not declare  
a FY22 Dividend.

Noting a pause on Dividends during FY22, a Dividend Reinvestment Plan was available for the 2021  
interim Dividend.

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’s independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001. The Directors are 
satisfied that the services disclosed below did not compromise the external auditor’s independence for the 
following reasons:

•  All non‑audit services were subject to the corporate governance procedures adopted by the Group and have 
been reviewed by the Audit 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.

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The following fees were paid or payable to KPMG for non‑audit services provided during the year ended 
30 June 2022:

Tax advisory and compliance

$

5,121

5,121

LEAD AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION

The lead auditor’s independence declaration for the financial year ended 30 June 2022 can be found  
on page 51 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) 
Independent, 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, he is experienced  
in leading businesses in multiple countries, cultures, economic circumstances and market 
conditions. Mr Ridder is also a director at Spirit Technology Solutions Limited and a number 
of unlisted and not for profit entities.

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. He is a CPA and a graduate member of the Australian 
Institute of Company Directors.

Directorship of listed entities within the past three years

•  Director of Spirit Technology Solutions Ltd (appointed in November 2019)

Board Committee membership

•  Member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee

•  Chairman of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee

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Janine Allis

Independent Non‑Executive Director

Ms Allis was appointed to the Board of Kogan.com in April 2021, as an Independent, 
Non‑Executive Director and also serves as a member of the Remuneration and  
Nomination Committee and Audit and Risk Management Committee.

Ms Allis is the founder of Boost Juice and the Retail Zoo group of food retail brands. 
Ms Allis has been Telstra Businesswoman of the Year, Amex Franchisor of the Year, ARA 
Retailer of the Year and was inducted into the Australian Business Women Hall of Fame.

Ms Allis was listed as one of BRW's top 15 people who have changed the way we  
do business in the last 20 years and is an ambassador for UNHCR.

Directorship of listed entities within the past three years

•  Director of Australian Pharmaceuticals Industries (API) (ceased March 2022)

Board Committee membership

•  Member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee

•  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 
Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director in November 2010.

Prior to joining Kogan.com, Mr Shafer was 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.

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 was the CEO of Costa Group until April 2021 and oversaw the business’ 
transition from a privately‑owned Company to a member of the S&P/ASX 200 Index until 
his retirement in March 2021. On 26 September 2022, Harry was appointed Interim CEO  
of Costa Group, as they transition to a new CEO.

Prior to joining the 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.

Directorship of listed entities within the past three years

•  Non‑Executive Director of Costa Group Holdings Ltd (appointed on 1 July 2021)

Board Committee membership

•  Chairman of the Audit and Risk Management Committee

•  Member of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee

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James Spenceley

Independent Non‑Executive Director

Mr Spenceley was appointed to the Board of Kogan.com in March 2021, as an Independent, 
Non‑Executive Director and also serves as a member of the Remuneration and Nomination 
Committee and Audit and Risk Management Committee.

Mr Spenceley founded Vocus Communications (now Vocus Group, ASX:VOC) in 2007 and 
built it into an ASX100 company through organic growth and acquisitions. Mr Spenceley  
is Chairman of local services provider Airtasker and Chairman at Swoop Telecom.

Mr Spenceley was the former owner of Illawarra Hawks NBL team and has twice won Ernst 
& Young Australian Entrepreneur of the Year recognition. In 2018, he was inducted into the 
Telecommunications Hall of Fame.

Directorship of listed entities within the past three years

•  Chairperson of Airtasker Limited (appointed in December 2015)

•  Chairperson of Swoop Telecom (appointed in February 2019)

•  Non‑Executive Director at Think Childcare (ceased October 2021)

Board Committee membership

•  Member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee

•  Member of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee

Ruslan Kogan

(BBS) 
Founder, 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.

Mark Licciardo (Acclime Australia Pty Ltd)

(B Bus (Acc), GradDip CSP, FGIA, GAICD) 
Company Secretary

Mr Licciardo is the founder of Mertons Corporate Services, now part of Acclime Australia, 
and is responsible for Acclime Australia’s Listed Services Division.

He is also an ASX‑experienced director and chair of public and private companies,  
with expertise in the listed investment, infrastructure, bio‑technology and digital sectors. 
He currently serves as a director on a number of Australian company boards as well as 
foreign controlled entities and private companies.

During his executive career, Mr Licciardo held roles in banking and finance, funds 
management, investment and infrastructure development businesses, including being the 
Company Secretary for ASX 100 companies Transurban Group and Australian Foundation  
Investment Company Limited.

Mr Licciardo holds a Bachelor of Business degree in accounting, a Graduate Diploma  
in Governance and is a Fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute, the Governance  
Institute of Australia and the Australian Institute of Company Directors. 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT CONTINUED

MEETINGS OF DIRECTORS

Directors' meetings held between 1 July 2021 and 30 June 2022:

Greg Ridder

Janine Allis

David Shafer

Harry Debney

James Spenceley

Ruslan Kogan

BOARD

AUDIT AND RISK

REMUNERATION  
AND NOMINATION C

A

11

11

11

11

11

11

B

11

11

11

11

11

11

A

3

3

3

3

3

3

B

3

3

31

2

3

21

A

–

–

–

–

–

–

B

–

–

–

–

–

–

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.

C  Remuneration & Nomination committee discussions were concurrently with Board Meetings throughout the year.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

The Board is committed to achieving and demonstrating the highest standards of Corporate Governance.  
The Board continues to refine and improve the governance framework and practices in place to ensure they 
meet the interest of Shareholders.

The Company complies with the Australian Securities Exchange Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate 
Governance Principles and Recommendations 4th 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 REGULATIONS

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

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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

Janine Allis

James Spenceley

SHARE RIGHTS

Unissued Shares under Rights

Ordinary 
Shares

15,853,321

5,225,642

158,000

98,099

4,761

0

At 30 June 2022 the Group had 963,331 unissued shares under Right which are expected to vest up until 
30 June 2026, all unissued shares under Right are Ordinary Shares of the Company.

Shares Issued on Exercise of Rights

During the financial year, the Group issued 364,477 Ordinary Shares as a result of the Rights vesting.

RETENTION OPTIONS

Unissued Shares under Options

At 30 June 2022 the Group had 6,401,632 unissued shares under Options which are expected to vest up until 
31 December 2027, all unissued shares under Options are Ordinary Shares of the Company.

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REMUNERATION REPORT

INTRODUCTION

The Directors are pleased to present the FY22 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.

At the 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM), held on 25 November 2021, the majority of shareholder votes cast 
(57.08%) were in favour of adopting the 2021 Remuneration Report. However 41.69% of the votes cast were 
against the 2021 Remuneration Report, constituting a second strike under the Corporations Act 2001. We have 
since consulted with proxy advisors, investors and other stakeholders to understand the concerns. In response 
to the feedback provided, the Board has actioned their feedback where immediately possible as we continue 
to evolve our remuneration framework going forward. During the last 12 months, no new long term incentive 
plans were issued to key executives, Founder and CEO of Kogan.com, Mr. Kogan, and the Company's CFO  
and COO, Mr. Shafer, nor did they receive any short term incentive variable remuneration for the year  
ended 30 June 2022. 

The quantum and conditions of Retention Options awarded to the Founder and CEO of Kogan.com, Mr Kogan, 
and the Company’s CFO/COO Mr Shafer were approved by Shareholders at the 2020 AGM. The details of this 
awarded Long Term Incentive (LTI) are provided below and are accounted for in the same way the Company’s 
other equity‑settled awards are treated (refer section 5.2 of the FY22 Annual Report), with their fair value 
determined at their date of grant (30 November 2020) in line with AASB 2 Share‑Based Payments. The cost  
of these transactions is recognised in the Consolidated Income Statement and Consolidated Statement of 
Other Comprehensive Income 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. It is important to note that, while the Strike Price of the Retention 
Options is $5.29 (and the Options are out‑of‑the‑money as at the date of this Report), the accounting 
treatment in accordance with AASB 2 Share‑Based Payments, requires that the value as at the date of  
grant is expensed over the vesting period. 

We continue to engage with Shareholders and look forward to receiving further feedback on our 2022 
Remuneration Report.

The audited Remuneration Report covers the following matters:

1.  2022 outcomes at a glance;

2.  Details of Key Management Personnel;

3.  Remuneration governance;

4.  Remuneration policy;

5.  Company performance;

6.  Details of realised remuneration;

7.  Details of statutory remuneration;

8.  Equity instruments;

9.  Executive Directors and Other KMP Service Agreements; and

10. Key Management Personnel transactions. 

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2022 KEY OUTCOMES AT A GLANCE

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) remuneration

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) remuneration

For FY22, our CEO:

For FY22, our CFO:

•  Had no increase to fixed remuneration

•  Had no increase to fixed remuneration

•  Was not awarded any additional  

•  Was not awarded any additional  

variable remuneration

variable remuneration

•  Received total realised remuneration  

•  Received total realised remuneration  

of $447,068

of $386,568

•  Had total statutory remuneration  

•  Had total statutory remuneration  

of $15,222,128

of $10,244,160

•  Has outstanding Options with a value of 
$3,548,10125. The associated strike price  
is $5.29 (currently out‑of‑the‑money) and  
will vest in August 2023 if service conditions  
are met.

•  Has outstanding Options with a value of 
$2,365,40125. The associated strike price  
is $5.29 (currently out‑of‑the‑money) and  
will vest in August 2023 if service conditions  
are met. 

Non-Executive Directors (NED) fees

No increases to NED fees (the Chairman and other NED base fees remained unchanged).

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.

KMP

POSITION HELD

Independent Non-Executive Directors

Greg Ridder

Chairman, Independent Non‑Executive Director

Janine Allis

Independent Non‑Executive Director

Harry Debney

Independent Non‑Executive Director

James Spenceley

Independent Non‑Executive Director

Executive Directors

TERM AS KMP

Full year

Full year

Full year

Full year

David Shafer

Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer & Executive Director

Full year

Ruslan Kogan

Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director

Other KMP

Gracie MacKinlay

Mighty Ape, Chief Executive Officer (from 6 June 2022)

Simon Barton

Mighty Ape, Chief Financial Officer26 

Full year

Part year

Full year

25  Based on a valuation performed by SLM Corporate at 23rd August 2022.
26  Simon Barton was determined a KMP upon the acquisition of Mighty Ape on 1 December 2020. Simon Barton, Founder of Mighty Ape, 

was CEO of Mighty Ape until 6 June 2022. He continues in the capacity of Mighty Ape CFO.

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REMUNERATION GOVERNANCE

The Board has appointed the Remuneration and Nomination Committee (“the Committee”) whose objective  
is to assist the Board in relation to the Group remuneration strategy, policies and actions. In performing this 
responsibility, the Committee must give appropriate consideration to the Company’s performance and 
objectives, employment conditions and external remuneration relativities.

Remuneration and Nomination Committee

Kogan.com’s Remuneration and Nomination Committee is composed of Independent Non‑Executive Directors.

The responsibilities of the 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 planning 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 the Company’s remuneration framework, 

remuneration packages and policies applicable to the members of the executive management of the 
Company (“Senior Management”) and Directors;

•  review and make recommendations to the Board on equity‑based remuneration plans for senior executives 

and other employees;

•  define levels at which the Chief Executive Officer must make recommendations to the Committee on 

proposed changes to remuneration and employee benefit policies;

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

•  ensure that remuneration policies demonstrate a clear relationship between key executive 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 Committee’s responsibilities and the Process for Evaluation of Performance are 
available at www.kogancorporate.com.

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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 Committee and reported to the Board. The remuneration of senior 
managers are reviewed annually by the Committee. At the absolute discretion of the 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.

Fixed remuneration

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

Executive KMP’s did not receive an adjustment to fixed remuneration in the 2022 financial year.

Statutory values

Executive KMP

R. Kogan

D. Shafer

Other KMP

G. MacKinlay27 

S. Barton28 

Total

Executive KMP

R. Kogan

D. Shafer

Other KMP

S. Barton28

Total

Year

2022

2022

2022

2022

2021

2021

2021

Cash Salary
$

Super-
annuation
$

Annual & Long 
Service Leave
$

423,500

363,000

15,481

279,104

23,568

23,568

464

–

1,081,085

47,600

423,500

363,000

163,371

949,871

21,694

21,694

–

43,388

39,645

33,982

1,060

19,001

93,688

39,645

33,982

15,704

89,331

27  Gracie MacKinlay is deemed a KMP following her appointment to CEO of Mighty Ape on 6 June 2022. Values have been disclosed  

in AUD using an average exchange rate of 0.9041.

28  Values for Simon Barton have been disclosed in AUD using an average exchange rate of 0.9376 for 2022 and 0.9315 for 2021.

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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 individuals for their contribution to the success of the Group.

Actively encourage team members to take more ownership over the EBITDA3.

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 EBITDA3 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 EBITDA3.

Continuation of employment.

Why were the performance 
conditions 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 2021 to 30 June 2022.

Timing of assessment

August 2022, following the completion of the 30 June 2022 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.

KMP’s did not receive a payment under the STI plan in the 2022 financial year (FY21: $0).

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Long-Term Incentives (LTI) – Equity Incentive 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 individuals for their contribution to the success of the Group over  
the long‑term.

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 
Securities under the EIP.

Service condition on vesting Individuals must be employed by the Group at time of vesting and not be  

Form of award and payment Performance Rights or Options.

in their notice period.

Board discretion

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

Consideration

Nil.

Rights

Restrictions on dealing

Each Right confers on its holder an entitlement to a Share, subject to the 
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 Ordinary 
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.

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Performance Rights awarded to KMPs:

The Statutory Values below represent the expenses incurred through the Consolidated Income Statement  
and Consolidated Statement of Other Comprehensive Income Statement in accordance with AASB 2  
Share‑Based Payments.

Executive KMP

R. Kogan

D. Shafer

Other KMP

G. MacKinlay

S. Barton

Total

STATUTORY VALUE

Year

Value

Year

Value

2022

2022

2022

2022

–

–

393

–

393

2021

2021

2021

2021

–

–

–

–

–

Options awarded to KMPs:

The Statutory Values below represent the expenses incurred through the Consolidated Income Statement  
and Consolidated statement of Other Comprehensive Income Statement in accordance with AASB 2  
Share‑Based Payments.

Executive KMP

R. Kogan

D. Shafer

Other KMP

S. Barton

Total

STATUTORY VALUE

Year

Value

Year

Value

2022

2022

14,735,415

9,823,610

2021

2021

8,495,007

5,663,338

2022

31,439

2021

16,703

24,590,464

14,175,048

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To better understand the underlying remuneration potentially being delivered to the KMPs, the Committee 
re‑engaged SLM Corporate to perform an updated valuation as of 23 August 2022 (release date of the FY22 
Appendix 4E) and 23 August 2021 for comparative purposes. The results are as follows:

Options

Executive KMP

R. Kogan

D. Shafer

Other KMP

S. Barton

Total

Date

Value

Date

Value

23/08/2022

3,548,101

23/08/2021

26,866,641

23/08/2022

2,365,401

23/08/2021

17,911,094

23/08/2022

4,418 23/08/2021

76,597

5,917,920

44,854,332

Mr. Barton did not receive any Options during FY22. As at 30 June 2022, 17,443 Options remained unvested.

At the date of grant for Mr. Kogan and Mr. Shafer, being 30 November 2020, the value of their options were 
worth $41,325,935 and $27,550,623, respectively. At the date of grant for Mr. Barton, being 3 December 2020, 
his options were worth $161,871.

As part of Mrs. MacKinlay's appointment to CEO, she was granted 112,360 Performance Rights which have 
both a service condition and performance hurdle attached. As at 30 June 2022, all Performance Rights 
remained unvested.

Performance Rights

Date

Value

Date

Value

Other KMP

G. MacKinlay

Total

23/08/2022

398,878 23/08/2021

398,878

n/a

n/a

At the time of grant, these performance rights were worth $400,000.

The below relates to the Options awarded to Mr. Kogan and Mr. Shafer following the FY20 Annual General 
Meeting. During FY22, no new Retention Options were granted. As at 30 June 2022, all Retention Options 
remained unvested.

The number and class  
of securities issued to  
the Directors

Details of the Retention 
Options

3,600,000 options granted to Mr Kogan and 2,400,000 granted to Mr Shafer 
under the EIP.

The Board (excluding Mr Kogan and Mr Shafer) decided to grant the Retention 
Options to Mr Kogan and Mr Shafer because the Board believed it was in the 
best interests of the Company and Shareholders to incentivise Mr Kogan and 
Mr Shafer to remain in their positions for the next 3 years given their proven 
track records, in order to maximise the prospect of Mr Kogan and Mr Shafer 
contributing to the creation of significant future returns for Shareholders.

The Retention Options are being accounted for in the same way the 
Company’s current equity‑settled awards are treated (refer section 5.2 of the 
FY22 Annual Report), with their accounting value determined at their date  
of grant (within 10 Business Days of the Meeting). Equity‑settled awards are 
measured at fair value at the date of grant. The cost of these transactions is 
recognised in the Company’s Consolidated Income Statement and 
Consolidated Statement of Other 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.

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REMUNERATION REPORT CONTINUED

Details of the Retention 
Options (continued)

The Company obtained an independent valuation of the Retention Options 
from SLM Corporate dated 7 May 2020 to provide advice in relation to 
whether the proposed grant of the Retention Options were reasonable in the 
circumstances and by reference to industry standards. The valuation applied  
a number of assumptions and variables, including the following:

•  the closing price of the Company’s Shares on ASX on 30 April 2020  

(a reference date under the report), being $7.99 per Share;

•  a risk‑free rate of 0.33%;

•  a volatility factor of 62.5%;

•  dividend yield of 1.96%; and

•  a time to maturity of the underlying Options of 4 years.

The estimated value of each Retention Option pursuant to the valuation  
was $4.13 as at the reference date of the report of 7 May 2020. On this basis,  
the estimated value as at the reference date of the report of 7 May 2020 of:

•  the Retention Options to be granted to Mr Kogan under Item 5.1 was 

$14,872,133; and

•  the Retention Options to be granted to Mr Shafer under Item 5.2 was 

$9,914,756.

The report from SLM Corporate dated 7 May 2020 reflects the value of the 
Retention Options on or about the date that the Company agreed to grant  
the Retention Options to Mr Kogan and Mr Shafer. For completeness, given 
the time that has elapsed between the AGM (at which the Retention Options 
were approved by Shareholders) and both the date of the independent 
valuation of the Retention Options from SLM Corporate and the date that the 
Company agreed to grant the Retention Options, the Company obtained an 
updated independent valuation of the Retention Options from SLM Corporate 
dated 8 December 2020. This valuation applied the same assumptions and 
variables as noted above, except that:

•  the closing price of the Company’s Shares on ASX on 30 November 2020 
(date of issue of the Retention Options as per the updated independent 
valuation), being $16.40 per Share;

•  a risk‑free rate of 0.25%;

•  a volatility factor of 62.5%; and

•  dividend yield of 1.28%.

The value of each Retention Option pursuant to the valuation was $11.48 as  
at the issue date of the updated independent valuation of 8 December 2020. 
On this basis, the value as at the issue date of the updated independent 
valuation of 8 December 2020 of:

•  the Retention Options granted to Mr Kogan was $41,325,935; and

•  the Retention Options granted to Mr Shafer was $27,550,623.

The increase in the value of the Retention Options reflected the increase  
in the Company’s share price since the Company announced the terms of the 
Retention Options to the ASX on 12 May 2020 and the grant of the Retention 
Options following the Company’s AGM on 20 November 2020. 

Strike price

Share price at grant date

Share price at 
28 September 2022

$5.29

$16.40

$2.99

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Independent Non-Executive Directors’ remuneration

Kogan.com Independent 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 Independent 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 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 $800,000 per annum. Any change to that aggregate annual 
sum needs to be approved by Shareholders.

The annual Independent Non‑Executive Directors’ fees paid or payable to Greg Ridder (as Chairman of the 
Board and Remuneration & Nomination Committee), Harry Debney (as Chairman of the Audit & Risk Committee), 
Janine Allis and James Spenceley for FY22 are $185,000, $110,000, $95,000 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.

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

Independent Non‑Executive Directors’ did not receive an adjustment to Directors’ fees in the 2022 financial year.

COMPANY PERFORMANCE

Relationship to remuneration policy

In considering the consolidated entity’s performance and the benefits of Shareholder wealth, the 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.

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REMUNERATION REPORT CONTINUED

Shareholder wealth

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

Revenue (in $'m)

Net profit after income tax (NPAT)

Adjusted NPAT2

Earnings per share (EPS)

Adjusted EPS2

EBITDA3,29 (in $'m)

Adjusted EBITDA2 (in $'m)

Dividends paid (in $'m)

Share Price at 30 June

FY18

412.3

14.1

15.2

0.15

0.16

26.0

27.1

10.0

6.82

FY19

438.7

17.2

18.6

0.18

0.20

30.1

31.5

11.4

4.75

FY20

497.9

26.8

30.0

0.29

0.32

46.5

49.7

14.8

14.72

FY21

780.7

3.5

42.9

0.03

0.41

22.5

61.8

31.3

11.58

FY22

718.5

(35.5)

(2.9)

(0.33)

(0.03)

(21.8)

18.9

0.0

2.78

Profit amounts have been calculated in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (AASB). EBITDA3  
is calculated based on the operating profit before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation.

DETAILS OF REALISED REMUNERATION

KMP realised remuneration

The table below is a voluntary non‑statutory disclosure that details realised remuneration that the KMPs 
received for the period in FY22 and FY21. It includes cash salary, superannuation contributions, STI earned and 
LTI that vested during the period, including Mighty Ape – acquisition related remuneration that vested during 
the period. This information differs from the statutory remuneration table found on the following page, which 
also includes the expense for vested & unvested awards, along with other long term benefits, in accordance 
with Australian Accounting Standards.

Executive KMP

R. Kogan

D. Shafer

Other KMP

G. MacKinlay27

S. Barton

Total

R. Kogan

D. Shafer

Other KMP

S. Barton26

Total

Fixed 
Remun-
eration30 

447,068

386,568

15,945

279,104

1,128,685

445,194

384,694

Year

2022

2022

2022

2022

2021

2021

2021

163,371

993,259

STI

LTI

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Total 
realised 
remun-
eration

447,068

386,568

15,945

279,104

1,128,685

445,194

384,694

163,371

993,259

29  Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation & Amortisation.
30 

Includes cash salary and superannuation consistent with the statutory remuneration table in the next section, excluding accrued 
annual leave entitlements.

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REMUNERATION REPORT CONTINUED

Mighty Ape – acquisition-related remuneration

Mighty Ape acquisition related remuneration, refers to the likely payment of Mighty Ape Tranche 3 & 4 
purchase price instalments as part of the Sale Agreement. Tranche 3 and 4 are contingent on the Mighty Ape 
Founder & CEO, Simon Barton, remaining with the business until the delivery of the financial year 2023 results.  
In line with accounting standards, Tranches 3 & 4 payments will be considered as compensation for 
post‑combination services, and as such, treated as employee remuneration for accounting purposes.  
The Group will proportionately account for these expenses up until the respective payment dates.

As at 30 June 2022 a total of $29,085,807 has been provided for in relation to Tranche 3 & 4.

Non-Executive Directors’ remuneration

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

Greg Ridder

Harry Debney

Janine Allis

James Spenceley

Total

Greg Ridder

Harry Debney

Janine Allis

James Spenceley

Total

Year

2022

2022

2022

2022

2021

2021

2021

2021

SHORT‑
TERM 
BENEFITS

Total fees 
$

POST‑
EMPLOY‑
MENT 
BENEFITS

Super-
annuation 
$

185,000

110,000

95,000

95,000

485,000

185,000

110,000

24,457

31,667

351,124

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Total 
$

185,000

110,000

95,000

95,000

485,000

185,000

110,000

24,457

31,667

351,124

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:

Ruslan Kogan

David Shafer

Greg Ridder

Harry Debney

Janine Allis

Gracie MacKinlay27 

James Spenceley

Simon Barton26

No. shares 
held
2022

%  
Ownership 
2022

No. shares 
held
2021

%  
Ownership 
2021

15,853,321

14.83%

15,853,321

14.88%

5,075,642

4.75%

6,075,642

158,000

98,099

4,761

500

–

–

0.15%

0.09%

0.00%

0.00%

–%

–%

158,000

98,099

4,761

–

–

–

5.70%

0.15%

0.09%

0.00%

–%

–%

–%

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS AND OTHER KMP 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 Executive KMP and Other 
KMP employment:

Executive KMP

CEO

CFO, COO

Other KMP

CEO – Mighty Ape

CFO – Mighty Ape

Termination notice  
by Kogan.com

Termination notice  
by employee

Termination  
payments provided  
for under contract

12 months

6 months

6 months

6 months

12 months

6 months

6 months

6 months

12 months

6 months

6 months

6 months

Executive and Other KMP 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 Listing, Ruslan Kogan and David Shafer entered into employment contracts.

Simon Barton has been determined to be a KMP from the acquisition date of Mighty Ape Limited, 
1 December 2020. Mr Barton entered into a new agreement for his role as Chief Financial Officer – Mighty Ape 
on 6 June 2022.

Gracie MacKinlay has been determined to be a KMP following her promotion to Chief Executive Officer 
– Mighty Ape on 6 June 2022.

Chief Executive Officer

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

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

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

Upon termination of Mr Kogan’s employment, Mr Kogan will be subject to a restraint of trade period of 
12 months during which time Mr 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 Mr Kogan to participate in Kogan.com’s incentive programs.

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REMUNERATION REPORT CONTINUED

Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

Mr 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 Mr Shafer to govern his employment with Kogan.com.

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

Upon termination of Mr Shafer’s employment, Mr Shafer will be subject to a restraint of trade period of 
6 months during which time Mr Shafer 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 Mr Shafer to participate in Kogan.com’s incentive programs.

Chief Executive Officer – Mighty Ape

Mrs MacKinlay is employed in the position of Chief Executive Officer of Mighty Ape.

Kogan.com has entered into an employment contract with Mrs MacKinlay to govern her employment  
with Mighty Ape.

Mrs MacKinlay or Mighty Ape may terminate Mrs MacKinlay’s employment by giving 6 months’ notice. 
Mighty Ape may elect to make payment in lieu of notice. Mighty Ape may terminate Mrs MacKinlay’s 
employment without notice in circumstances warranting summary dismissal.

Upon termination of Mrs MacKinlay’s employment, Mrs MacKinlay will be subject to a restraint of trade  
period of 6 months during which time Mrs MacKinlay cannot compete with Mighty Ape or provide services  
in any capacity to a competitor of Mighty Ape or solicit suppliers, clients or employees of Mighty Ape.  
The enforceability of the restraint clause is subject to all usual legal requirements.

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

Chief Financial Officer – Mighty Ape

Mr Barton is employed in the position of Chief Financial Officer of Mighty Ape as of 6 June 2022. Prior to this, 
Mr Barton was employed in the position of Chief Executive Officer of Mighty Ape.

Mighty Ape has entered into an employment contract with Mr Barton to govern his employment with 
Mighty Ape.

Mr Barton may terminate his employment by giving 6 months’ notice. Mighty Ape will not terminate 
Mr Barton’s employment for any reason (except for reasons stated within Mr Barton’s employment contract) 
during the period of three years from Mr Barton’s commencement date. Thereafter, Mr Barton’s employment 
may be terminated at any time by Mighty Ape by giving Mr Barton six months’ notice. Mighty Ape may elect  
to make payment in lieu of notice. Mighty Ape may terminate Mr Barton’s employment without notice in 
circumstances warranting summary dismissal.

Upon termination of Mr Barton’s employment, Mr Barton will be subject to a restraint of trade period of 
12 months during which time Mr Barton cannot compete with Mighty Ape or the Group or provide services  
in any capacity to a competitor of Mighty Ape or the Group or solicit suppliers, clients or employees of 
Mighty Ape or the Group. The enforceability of the restraint clause is subject to all usual legal requirements.

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

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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. Mr Kogan is a minority shareholder and Director of eStore. The agreement was 
entered into an arm’s length terms.

KMP

Ruslan Kogan

Transaction type

Services provided by eStore warehousing

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

2022
$000

7,829

2021
$000

11,986

As at 30 June 2022, the total liability to eStore Logistics Pty Ltd was $488,813 (30 June 2021: $556,156).

The Directors' Report is signed on behalf of the Board in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.

Greg Ridder 
Non-Executive Chairman

Melbourne, 29 September 2022

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ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE

GOVERNANCE

The Kogan.com Board of Directors and senior management team operate the business with high regard to 
Corporate Governance at all times and are transparent to its shareholders, team members and suppliers.

Kogan.com operates with a majority independent Board of Directors and supporting majority independent 
Audit & Risk Committee and Remuneration & Nomination Committee. The Audit & Risk Committee  
is required to meet at least twice per annum and the Remuneration & Nomination Committee is required  
to meet at least annually in order to perform their functions.

Kogan.com is committed to observing its disclosure obligations under the ASX Listing Rules (and the 
Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (the Act)) and is governed by the Company's Continuous Disclosure Policy. 
Information is communicated to shareholders through the lodgement of all relevant financial, continuous 
disclosure announcements and other information with the ASX and is also made available on Kogan.com’s 
Corporate Website.

MODERN SLAVERY AND ETHICAL SOURCING

Kogan.com takes its obligations under the Australian Modern Slavery Act 2018 (the Modern Slavery Act) 
seriously and is committed to the ongoing review and improvement of its contribution and impact on  
human rights.

Kogan.com has prepared its Modern Slavery Statement in accordance with the Modern Slavery Act and  
with regard to the Commonwealth Modern Slavery Act 2018 Guidance for Reporting Entities (the Guidance). 
The Company’s Modern Slavery Statement is available on Kogan.com's Corporate Website. The Statement 
outlines the measures taken annually by the Company to reduce the risk of modern slavery occurring in the 
Company’s businesses or its supply chain.

Kogan.com’s supply chains are sophisticated and span the globe. The Company places great emphasis on 
working solely with ethical suppliers and expects its suppliers to comply with the mandatory non‑negotiable 
requirements of its Ethical & Sustainable Sourcing Policy, with preference among those suppliers going to  
the ones that also respond to the desirable elements (refer to the Company's Ethical & Sustainable Sourcing 
Policy available on Kogan.com’s Corporate Website). Suppliers are required to update and provide evidence  
of internationally recognised accreditation (e.g. BSCI) for their production facilities.

The Company applies a risk‑based approach to assessing which areas of business may have greater potential 
for modern slavery to occur. Refer to the Kogan.com Modern Slavery Statement available on Kogan.com’s 
Corporate Website for further detail on the supply chain risk assessment and mitigating actions the Company 
engages in to reduce the risk of modern slavery.

Kogan.com opposes modern slavery in all its forms.

THE KOGAN.COM TEAM

The Kogan.com team thrives in a dynamic, high‑performance culture.

The Company's success is built off technology and digital efficiency and it is our dedicated team that  
makes it all happen. Kogan.com’s team is central to the business, its culture and its ability to outperform  
the expectations of shareholders and customers.

The team’s training sessions (Lunch & Learns) are held across the business to drive engagement, career 
development and growth opportunities internally. Our highly skilled Software Engineering team holds  
“Tech Talks” and Meetups for the industry, sharing knowledge and experiences with like‑minded professionals  
in their field.

Kogan.com embraces growing talent from within our team members. The business is dedicated to supporting 
the growth of our team, with many of the role appointments made coming from internal team promotion 
within the business.

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Kogan.com recognises that a diverse workplace is achieved through merit‑based decision‑making which is 
integral to building and sustaining a culture that fosters equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. Kogan.com 
operates under an Equal Opportunity, Merit and Diversity Policy, which can be located on Kogan.com’s 
Corporate Website.

Kogan.com continues to recognise the importance of gender and cultural diversity with a commitment to 
ensuring all representatives have equal opportunity through a merit based approach. The team are provided 
with a learning and development budget, to further enhance their skill sets in their chosen fields.

Our team and culture are at the heart of our business operations and a key ingredient in our success.

OUR VALUES

Each team member is driven by the Company’s core values, they ensure that we individually and collectively 
maintain focus on putting our customers first, being honest with ourselves and each other and being the 
pioneers of our industry to deliver on the Company’s long term growth strategy.

Put our customer first

Deliver on promises and delight customers. Win customers for life. Use your creativity, imagination and energy 
to deliver value.

Have fun

Don’t take yourself too seriously. Be positive and work as a team. Treat others as you'd like to be treated.

Be honest

With yourself, customers & co‑workers. Confront the facts, even the hard ones. Think from first principles.

Pioneer

Experiment, fail fast, learn quickly, fix things quickly, and repeat. Embrace technology and change. Have an 
open mind and don’t be afraid of a challenge. We're changing the way people shop. There is always a better 
way – challenge the status quo.

Do more with less

Do things in the most efficient way possible. Being frugal allows us to keep prices low for customers.

Keep it real

Focus on doing good, not looking good. Ensure merit‑based decisions by placing facts at the heart of your 
processes. Concentrate on real life results and being objective. Always put health and safety first; nothing  
is more important.

Have high expectations

Work collaboratively, give your best in your work, and expect the same of the team.

Think long term

We're creating customers for life and a company that's built to last. Take the short term pain for a long  
term gain.

Step up

Do what it takes. Solve problems that need to be solved. Be a doer.

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ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE CONTINUED

SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELLBEING

The safety, health and wellbeing of the Kogan.com team are the Company’s top priorities. The business  
takes all measures necessary to ensure that its team is safe. This includes being one of the first companies in 
Australia to switch to a ‘work from home’ model at the beginning of the COVID‑19 pandemic. A COVID‑Safe 
Plan was immediately developed to ensure that our team, suppliers and customers remained as safe as 
possible during this difficult and unprecedented time.

Since the beginning of the COVID‑19 pandemic, Kogan.com has supported a flexible work model for its team 
members as well as providing all the necessary measures including hand sanitiser for each team member as 
well as sanitiser stations set up around the office, masks and team members and visitors alike requiring to  
scan or sign into the office in order to ensure contact tracing is available in the event that it may be required.

The health and wellbeing, including mental health, of our team members is imperative. There are various 
health and wellbeing related activities the team are encouraged to participate in including yoga (onsite but 
also done virtually), pilates, meditation, Kogan.com Fitness Squad activities including marathons, fun runs, 
10,000 steps challenges, Corporate Games and team group social activities and team event celebrations 
(onsite and virtual) to keep the team connected. In addition, all team members have access to the Company’s 
independent and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) if required.

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AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION

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 2022 there have been: 

no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the 
Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and 

no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. 

i. 

ii. 

KPM_INI_01 

PAR_SIG_01 

PAR_NAM_01 

PAR_POS_01 

PAR_DAT_01 

PAR_CIT_01 

 KPMG  

Simon Dubois  

                                                                   Partner  

                                                                   Melbourne  

                                                                   29 September 2022  

KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of the KPMG global organisation of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee. 
All rights reserved. The KPMG name and logo are trademarks used under license by the independent member firms of the KPMG global organisation. Liability limited by a scheme approved under 
Professional Standards Legislation. 

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FINANCIAL REPORT

53  CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT AND 

75  SECTION 3: CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND FINANCING

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OTHER 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

54  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT  
OF FINANCIAL POSITION

55  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT  
OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

56  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

57  NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

57  BASIS OF PREPARATION

57  a. Principles of Consolidation
57  b. Uses of Judgements and Estimates
58  c. Common Control Transaction
58  d. Functional and Presentation Currency
58  e. New Accounting Standards and Interpretations

75  3.1 Loans and Borrowings
76  3.2 Capital and Financial Risk Management
83  3.3.1 Issued Capital and Reserves
85  3.3.2 Dividends
86  3.4 Earnings per Share

87  SECTION 4: GROUP STRUCTURE
87  4.1 Controlled Entities
87  4.2 Deed of Cross Guarantee
88  4.3 Parent Entity Disclosures
88  4.4 Related Parties

89  SECTION 5: EMPLOYEE REWARD 

AND RECOGNITION
89  5.1 Key Management Personnel Compensation
90  5.2 Incentive Plans

59  SEGMENT INFORMATION

100  SECTION 6: OTHER

59  a. Basis of segmentation
59  b. Segment information provided to the Board

60  SECTION 1: BUSINESS PERFORMANCE

60  1.1 Revenue
61  1.2a Operating activities
61  1.2b Finance costs
62  1.3 Tax Balances
65  1.4 Notes to the Cash Flow Statement

65  SECTION 2: OPERATING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

65  2.1 Working Capital
70  2.2 Intangible Assets
73  2.3 Property, Plant and Equipment

100  6.1 Subsequent Events
100  6.2 Remuneration of Auditors
101  6.3 Contingent Liabilities
101  6.4 Company Information

102  DIRECTORS' DECLARATION

103  INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

108  SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

111  CORPORATE DIRECTORY

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CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT AND CONSOLIDATED 
STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022

Revenue

Cost of sales

Gross profit

Other Income

Selling and distribution expenses

Warehouse expenses

Administrative expenses

Other expenses

Results from operating activities

Finance income

Finance costs

Unrealised gain/(loss)

Net finance (cost)/income

(Loss)/Profit before income tax

Tax Benefit/(expense)

(Loss)/Profit after income tax

Other comprehensive income

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss

Exchange (loss)/gain on translation of foreign operations

Other comprehensive (loss)/income for the year

Total comprehensive (loss)/income for the year

Note

1.1

1.2a

1.2b

1.3

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

2022
$000’s

2021
$000’s

718,504

780,742

(534,076)

(577,037)

184,428

203,705

5,129

–

(79,217)

(68,865)

(24,553)

(34,735)

(121,702)

(86,403)

(2,204)

(38,119)

48

(2,467)

(2,170)

(4,589)

(42,708)

7,251

(35,457)

(2,967)

10,735

25

(938)

1,446

533

11,268

(7,731)

3,537

(809)

(809)

272

272

(36,266)

3,809

Basic earnings per Share

Diluted earnings per Share

3.4a

3.4b

(0.33)

(0.33)

0.03

0.03

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS AT 30 JUNE 2022

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Inventories

Other financial assets

Prepayments and other assets

Current tax assets

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Property, plant & equipment

Intangible assets

Deferred tax assets

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS

TOTAL ASSETS

LIABILITIES

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Trade and other payables

Acquisition payables

Lease liabilities

Employee benefits

Provisions

Deferred income

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

Acquisition payables

Loans & borrowings

Lease liabilities

Employee benefits

Deferred income

Deferred tax liabilities

TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

TOTAL LIABILITIES

NET ASSETS

EQUITY

Share capital

Merger reserve

Other reserves

Accumulated losses

TOTAL EQUITY

Note

2.1.2a

2.1.1

2.1.2b

1.3

2.3

2.2

1.3

2.1.3a

2.1.3a

2.1.3b

2.1.3c

3.1

2.1.3b

2.1.3c

1.3

3.3.1a

3.3.1c

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

2022
$000’s

2021
$000’s

66,230

5,357

91,691

5,810

159,898

227,873

532

2,785

716

205

1,981

1,689

235,518

329,249

24,642

92,077

8,073

124,792

360,310

83,021

29,086

7,670

1,929

2,072

13,773

137,551

–

34,869

14,993

261

–

–

50,123

187,674

172,636

17,668

95,098

–

112,766

442,015

104,317

36,290

5,554

1,638

3,480

11,777

163,056

5,247

78,699

10,279

173

86

3,746

98,230

261,286

180,729

301,082

299,186

(131,816)

(131,816)

40,429

(37,059)

15,648

(2,289)

172,636

180,729

The accompanying notes form part of the financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

Share 
Capital 
$000

Retained 
earnings 
$000

Merger 
reserve 
$000

Note

Trans-
lation 
reserve 
$000

Share-
based 
pay-
ments 
reserve

Total 
Equity 
$000

269,033

25,456 (131,816)

(291)

1,643 164,025

–

–

–

3,537

–

3,537

3.3.1b

1,537

Balance at 1 July 2020

Comprehensive income

Net profit after tax

Other comprehensive income

Total net profit and other 
comprehensive income for the year

Transactions with owners,  
in their capacity as owners

Issue of Ordinary Shares under 
performance plans

Tax deduction for difference between 
accounting expense and funds paid  
to issue incentive plans

Equity‑settled share‑based payments

5.2c

Institutional placement net  
of tax impact

Dividend reinvestment plan

4,812

–

19,751

4,053

(4,053)

Dividends paid

3.3.2

–

(27,229)

Total transactions with owners  
and other transfers

30,153

(31,282)

–

–

–

–

(35,457)

687

–

(34,770)

Balance at 30 June 2021

Balance at 1 July 2021

Comprehensive income

Net loss after tax

Retained earnings relates to prior 
financial years

Other comprehensive expense

Total net loss and other 
comprehensive expense for the year

Transactions with owners,  
in their capacity as owners

Issue of Ordinary Shares under 
performance plans

Tax deduction for difference between 
accounting expense and funds paid  
to issue incentive plans

Equity‑settled share‑based payments

5.2c

Total transactions with owners  
and other transfers

3.3.1b

1,021

875

–

1,896

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

272

272

–

–

–

3,537

272

3,809

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(1,537)

–

–

4,812

15,561

15,561

–

–

–

19,751

–

(27,229)

14,024

12,895

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(809)

(809)

–

–

–

–

(35,457)

687

(809)

(35,579)

–

–

–

–

(1,021)

–

–

875

26,611

26,611

25,590

27,486

299,186

(2,289) (131,816)

(19)

15,667 180,729

299,186

(2,289) (131,816)

(19)

15,667 180,729

Balance at 30 June 2022

301,082

(37,059) (131,816)

(828)

41,257

172,636

The accompanying notes form part of the financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Receipts from customers

Payments to suppliers and employees

Interest received

Finance costs paid

Income tax paid

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

2022
$000’s

2021
$000’s

Note

744,950

885,495

(678,455)

(926,285)

48

(1,733)

(2,971)

25

(596)

(21,671)

Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities

1.4

61,839

(63,032)

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

Purchase of intangible assets

Disposal of intangible assets

Business acquisition net of acquired cash32 

Net cash (used in) investing activities

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Proceeds from issue of shares

Transaction costs related to the issue of shares

Dividends paid net of dividend reinvestment plan

Repayment of loans & borrowings

Draw down on debt facility

Transaction costs on draw down facility

Repayment of lease liabilities

Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities

Net (decrease) in cash held

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of financial year

Effects of exchange rate changes on cash

(1,505)

(4,054)

2,672

(810)

(3,919)

–

(29,891)

(50,960)

(32,778)

(55,689)

–

–

–

20,001

(250)

(27,229)

(48,980)

(20,002)

5,000

94,749

(9)

(234)

(10,252)

(3,276)

(54,241)

63,759

(25,180)

(54,962)

91,691

146,726

(281)

(73)

Cash and cash equivalents at end of financial year

3.2

66,230

91,691

The accompanying notes form part of the financial statements

32  There were no acquisitions during this financial year. FY21 relates to the payment of Mighty Ape Tranche 1 net of cash acquired  

at the time of purchase. FY22 relates to the payment of Mighty Ape Tranche 2.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022

BASIS OF PREPARATION

The financial report of Kogan.com Ltd and its controlled entities (“the Group”; “Kogan.com”) for the year ended 
30 June 2022 was authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the Directors on 29 September 2022.

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 25.

These General Purpose Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the Corporations Act 
2001, Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations of the Australia 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 2021.

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 
financial assets and financial liabilities.

Kogan.com is a Company of the kind referred to in ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Directors’ 
Reports) Instrument 2016/191 and in accordance with that instrument, amounts in the Directors’ Report  
and the Financial Report are rounded to the nearest thousand dollars, except where otherwise indicated.

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’s exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from the involvement with the entity and has the 
ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity. A list of the subsidiaries is provided in Note 4.1.a.

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 the 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. Uses of Judgements and Estimates

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

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

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

•  the provisions for warranties and sales returns which 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 during financial year 2022/23

•  the assessment of the recoverable value of non‑current assets, including intangible assets, which 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

•  the valuation of Goodwill based on value in use calculations.

Key estimates and judgements have not changed from those disclosed in the Group financial report for the 
year ended 30 June 2021. The goodwill recognised as at 30 June 2021 in relation to the acquisition of Mighty 
Ape was final.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED

BASIS OF PREPARATION (continued)

c. 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.

d. Functional and Presentation Currency

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

e. New Accounting Standards and Interpretations

In the current year, the Group has adopted all of the following new and revised Standards and Interpretations 
issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (the AASB) that are relevant to its operations and 
effective for the current annual reporting period. Their adoption has not had any material impact on the 
disclosures or on amounts reported in these financial statements.

The effects of the following Standards and Interpretations that are issued but not yet effective are not 
expected to be material:

(i)  AASB 2014‑10 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards: Sale or Contribution of Assets  

Between an Investor and its Associate or Joint Venture (effective 1 January 2022)

(ii)  AASB 2015‑10 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Effective Date of Amendments  

to AASB 10 and AASB 128 (effective 1 January 2022)

(iii)  AASB 2017‑5 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Effective Date of Amendments  

to AASB 10 and AASB 128 and Editorial Corrections (effective 1 January 2022)

(iv)  AASB 17 Insurance Contracts and AASB 2020‑5 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards 

– Insurance Contracts (effective 1 January 2023)

(v)  AASB 2020‑1 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Classification of Liabilities as Current  

or Non‑Current (effective 1 January 2022)

(vi)  AASB 2020‑3 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Annual Improvements 2018‑2020  

and Other Amendments (effective 1 January 2022)

(vii)  AASB 2021‑2 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Disclosure of Accounting Policies  

and Definition of Accounting Estimates (effective 1 January 2023)

(viii)  AASB 2021‑5 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Deferred Tax related to Assets  

and Liabilities arising from a single transaction (effective 1 January 2023)

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SEGMENT INFORMATION

a. Basis of segmentation

The Group has the following two operating divisions, Kogan.com and Mighty Ape. These operating divisions 
offer different products and services and are managed separately because they require different product 
sourcing and marketing strategies.

The Board considers the business primarily from an operating divisions perspective, and receives monthly 
reports that allow them to make strategic decisions about resource allocation to each. On this basis, 
management has identified the operating divisions as the Group’s two reporting segments.

The Board monitors the performance of these two segments separately. The Group does not operate under 
any other operating division.

Reportable segments Operations

Kogan.com

Online retailer selling in‑house and third‑party brand household and consumer 
electronics products, as well as providing services for telecommunication, internet, 
insurance, home finances, utilities,

Mighty Ape

Online specialist retailer of gaming and entertainment products.

b. Segment information provided to the Board

Information related to each reportable segment, split by primary geographical market, is set out below. 
Segment Adjusted EBITDA2 is used to measure performance as management believes that this information  
is the most relevant in evaluating the results of the respective segments relative to other entities that operate 
in the same sectors.

REPORTABLE SEGMENT

30 June 2022

Segment revenue

Adjusted EBITDA2

Interest income

Interest expense

Depreciation and amortisation

Total Segment assets

Capital expenditure

Total Segment liabilities

KOGAN PARENT

(Australia)
$000’s

(New 
Zealand)
$000’s

MIGHTY 
APE

(New 
Zealand)
$000’s

TOTAL

$000’s

523,020

32,054

163,430

718,504

6,197

45

(1,310)

(14,040)

329,034

4,585

162,773

380

12,331

18,908

–

–

–

–

–

–

3

(461)

48

(1,771)

(5,163)

(19,203)

31,275

360,309

974

5,559

24,901

187,674

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SEGMENT INFORMATION (continued)

b. Segment information provided to the Board (continued)

REPORTABLE SEGMENT

KOGAN PARENT

(Australia)
$000’s

672,949

52,771

22

675

10,015

390,192

3,758

219,638

(New 
Zealand)
$000’s

27,588

2,163

–

–

–

–

–

–

30 June 2021

Segment revenue

Adjusted EBITDA2

Interest income

Interest expense

Depreciation and amortisation

Total Segment assets

Capital expenditure

Total Segment liabilities

SECTION 1: BUSINESS PERFORMANCE

1.1 Revenue

Sale of goods

MIGHTY 
APE

(New 
Zealand)
$000’s

TOTAL

$000’s

80,205

780,742

6,899

61,833

3

263

925

25

938

10,940

49,650

439,842

971

4,729

39,475

259,113

Revenue is recognised when the Group satisfies a performance obligation by transferring a promised good  
to a customer. When a performance obligation is satisfied, the Group recognises as revenue the amount of the 
transaction price which excludes the associated costs and possible return of goods. Prior to these conditions 
being met, receipts from the sale of the goods are recorded in deferred income. Revenue is measured net of 
returns, trade discounts and volume rebates.

The majority of sales undertaken by Kogan.com are through the website, where payment is received upfront.

Kogan.com is an online‑only retailer. Each sale represents a separate identified contract with a customer for 
which generally two performance obligations are expected: sales of goods and delivery revenue.

The timing of transfer of control varies depending on the individual terms of the sales agreement. For sale  
of goods, transfer usually occurs upon dispatch of the goods, where control is contractually transferred to  
the customer.

Revenue is the amount of the transaction price which excludes the associated costs and possible return  
of goods. Prior to these conditions being met, receipts from the sale of the goods are recorded in deferred 
income. Revenue is measured net of returns, trade discounts and volume rebates.

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.

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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 obligations to the customer, in line with the terms and conditions of sale.

Revenue

Sales revenue:

Sale of goods33 

Rendering of services

Other revenue:

Marketing subsidies

Other revenue

Total revenue

1.2a Operating activities

Expenses

Cost of sales

Employee benefit expense

Depreciation and amortisation expense

1.2b Finance costs

Realised foreign exchange losses

Finance costs on debt facilities

Interest Expense

Bank Fees

Total finance costs

33 

Includes associated delivery fee income.

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CONSOLIDATED GROUP

2022
$000

2021
$000

651,561

729,927

61,814

45,466

713,375

775,393

4,223

906

5,129

4,000

1,349

5,349

718,504

780,742

2022
$000

2021
$000

534,076

577,037

85,475

19,203

59,641

10,940

2022
$000

396

990

781

300

2,467

2021
$000

120

88

194

535

938

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SECTION 1: BUSINESS PERFORMANCE (continued)

1.3 Tax Balances

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 assets and deferred tax liability balances 
during the year as well as unused tax losses.

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

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

Deferred tax assets relating to temporary differences and unused tax losses are recognised only 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 liability 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 (benefit)/expense comprise:

Current Tax

Deferred Tax

Over provision in respect of prior year

Income tax (benefit)/expense attributable to the Group

b. The prima facie tax on (loss)/profit from ordinary activities before income 
tax is reconciled to income tax as follows:

Prima facie tax on (loss)/profit from ordinary activities before income

tax at 30% (2021: 30%):

•  Consolidated Group

•  Effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit

•  Effect of other deductibles in determining taxable profit

•  Effect of other non‑allowable items (Mighty Ape Tranche 3 & 4)

•  Other

Income tax (benefit)/expense attributable to the Group

The applicable weighted average effective tax rates are as follows:

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

2022
$000

2021
$000

4,694

13,231

(11,855)

(5,335)

(90)

(7,251)

(165)

7,731

(12,812)

3,380

961

(454)

5,114

(60)

(7,251)

17%

381

104

3,914

(48)

7,731

69%

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The Group’s consolidated effective tax rate for the 12 months ended 30 June was 17% (for the 12 months 
ended 30 June 2021: 69%). The effective tax rate is impacted by the difference in accounting versus tax 
treatment of the Mighty Ape Tranche 3 and 4 payments. For Australian income tax purposes, amounts paid 
for the acquisition of Mighty Ape shares are considered as capital in nature and are therefore non‑deductible, 
rather increasing the tax cost base of the shares. No deferred tax asset is recognised due to it being probable 
that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

Effective tax is impacted by the differences between when an amount of revenue or expense is recognised  
for accounting purposes and when income and deductions are recognised under the tax laws.

Current and deferred tax balances

Assets

CURRENT

Current tax asset

Deferred tax asset

Total

Liabilities

CURRENT

Current tax liabilities

Deferred tax liabilities

Total

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

2022
$000

2021
$000

716

8,073

8,789

–

–

–

1,689

–

1,689

–

3,746

3,746

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SECTION 1: BUSINESS PERFORMANCE (continued)

1.3 Tax Balances (continued)

Movements in deferred tax balances

2022

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

De-
ferred 
tax 
assets

Intangible assets

(13,696)

(1,855)

(76)

619

2,182

172

2,963

1,079

4,700

166

(3,746)

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(3,401)

2,864

76

209

819

(86)

1,456

(254)

7,677

2,754

12,114

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(295)

(295)

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

De-
ferred 
tax 
liabili-
ties

(5,256)

(10,832)

–

–

–

(5,256)

(10,832)

–

828

–

–

–

828

3,001

3,001

86

198

(112)

4,419

4,419

825

825

12,377

12,377

2,625

2,625

–

–

–

–

8,073

24,273 (16,200)

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

(671)

(899)

318

346

609

422

732

1,037

493

–

28

(777)

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

1,343

(431)

155

1,337

(250)

(258)

(17)

4,207

166

2,387

28

5,475

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

De-
ferred 
tax 
assets

De-
ferred 
tax 
liabili-
ties

Other

Net

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(1,855)

–

(1,855)

(13,696)

1,106 (14,802)

(76)

619

2,182

172

318

619

2,182

258

2,963

2,963

1,079

1,079

4,700

4,700

166

166

(394)

–

–

(86)

–

–

–

–

(3,746)

13,391

(17,137)

Acqui-
sitions

(434)

(14,140)

37

118

236

–

2,489

59

–

–

(11,635)

$000

Property, plant  
& equipment

Financial assets

Employee benefits

Provisions

Deferred Income

Lease Liability

Other items

Share‑based 
payments reserve

Tax losses carried 
forward

Net tax assets 
(liabilities)

2021

$000

Property, plant  
& equipment

Intangible assets

Financial assets

Employee benefits

Provisions

Deferred Income

Lease Liability

Other items

Share‑based 
payments reserve

Tax losses carried 
forward

Net tax assets 
(liabilities)

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1.4 Notes to the Cash Flow Statement

Reconciliation of Cash Flows from Operating Activities  
with Profit after Income Tax

(Loss)/Profit after income tax

Non‑cash flows in profit:

•  depreciation & amortisation

•  provision for aged and slow‑moving stock

•  Mighty Ape Tranche 3 & 4 Accrual

• 

issue of Performance Rights and Shares

•  Unrealised loss/(gain) on financial instruments

• 

Income tax (benefit)/expense

•  Other

Changes in assets and liabilities:

•  (increase)/decrease in trade and term receivables

•  (increase) in prepayments and other assets

•  decrease/(increase) in inventories

•  (decrease)/increase in trade payables and accruals

• 

increase/(decrease) in deferred income

•  (decrease)/increase in provisions

•  tax paid

Cash flows from operating activities

SECTION 2: OPERATING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

2.1 Working Capital

2.1.1 Inventories

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

2022
$000

2021
$000

(35,457)

3,537

19,203

4,934

17,047

26,611

2,170

(7,251)

(71)

(5,138)

(483)

10,940

2,366

12,039

20,373

(1,508)

7,731

–

670

(640)

62,108

(89,829)

(19,783)

1,925

(1,005)

(2,971)

61,839

1,596

(10,591)

1,954

(21,669)

(63,032)

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

2022
$000

21,982

137,916

2021
$000

36,102

191,771

159,898

227,873

In 2022, inventories of $534 million (2021: $577 million) were recognised as an expense during the year and 
included in ‘cost of sales’.

In addition, inventories have been reduced by $7.5 million (2021: $3.0 million) as a result of the write‑down  
to net realisable value. This write‑down was recognised as an expense during the year.

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SECTION 2: OPERATING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

2.1 Working Capital (continued)

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

Credit risk

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

2022
$000

4,434

923

5,357

2021
$000

4,925

885

5,810

The Group has no significant concentration of credit risk with respect of 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

New Zealand

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

2022
$000

4,941

416

5,357

2021
$000

5,259

551

5,810

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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 
transactions. 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) is considered to be  
of high credit quality.

PAST DUE BUT NOT IMPAIRED  
(DAYS OVERDUE)

Gross 
Amount
$000

Past Due
and
Impaired
$000

< 30
$000

31-60
$000

61-90
$000

> 90
$000

4,434

923

5,357

4,925

885

5,810

–

–

–

–

–

–

4,311

923

5,234

3,765

885

4,650

53

–

53

813

–

813

23

–

23

91

–

91

47

–

47

256

–

256

2022

Trade and  
term receivables

Other

Total

2021

Trade and  
term receivables

Other

Total

2.1.2b Prepayments and Other Current Assets

CURRENT

Prepayments

Rental bond

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

2022
$000

2,538

247

2,785

2021
$000

1,954

27

1,981

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SECTION 2: OPERATING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

2.1 Working Capital (continued)

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

Total Trade and other payables

CURRENT

Mighty Ape Tranche 2

Mighty Ape Tranche 3

Mighty Ape Tranche 4

Total Acquisition payables

NON‑CURRENT

Mighty Ape Tranche 4

Total Acquisition payables

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

2022
$000

2021
$000

59,643

23,378

83,021

–

14,804

14,282

29,086

65,351

38,966

104,317

29,500

6,790

–

36,290

–

–

5,247

5,247

Mighty Ape – acquisition-related remuneration

Mighty Ape acquisition related remuneration, refers to the provision for the likely payment of Mighty Ape Tranche 
3 & 4 purchase price instalments as part of the Sale Agreement, which are contingent on the Mighty Ape 
Founder & CFO, Simon Barton, remaining with the Business until the delivery of the financial year 2023 results.

In line with accounting standards, Tranches 3 & 4 payments will be considered as compensation for 
post‑combination services, and as such, treated as employee remuneration for accounting purposes.  
The Group will proportionately account for these expenses up until the respective payment dates.

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2.1.3b Lease liability

At inception of a contract, the Group assess 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, and should be 

physically, or represent substantially, all 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 determining 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.

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 or the end of the lease term. The estimated 
useful lives of the 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

• 

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 measured 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 separately in the statement of financial position. As at 30 June 2022, 
the net carrying amount of the right‑of‑use asset is $22.1 million (2021: $15.7 million), please refer to note 2.3.

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SECTION 2: OPERATING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

2.1 Working Capital (continued)

2.1.3b Lease liability (continued)

The lease liability as of 30 June 2022 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

Total undiscounted lease liabilities as at 30 June

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

Current

Non‑current

2.1.3c Deferred Income

2022
$000

8,795

14,252

942

23,989

22,663

7,670

14,993

2021
$000

6,349

8,313

2,522

17,184

15,833

5,554

10,279

Deferred Income relates to receipts from the sale of the goods which have not been dispatched, unfulfilled 
services to be performed under the Group’s Kogan First loyalty program and advertising fees received upfront 
with the obligation to be fulfilled in a future period as per the agreement.

CURRENT

Deferred Income

NON CURRENT

Deferred Income

Total Deferred Income

2022
$000

13,773

13,773

–

13,773

2021
$000

11,777

11,777

86

11,863

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.

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(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 the Statement of 
Comprehensive Income.

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 – general

Patents and trademarks – Matt Blatt

Website development costs

Software costs

Intellectual property

Brand Names

2.5 years

10.0 years

2.5 years

2.5 years

2.0 years

10.0 – 15.0 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 Units (CGU).

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 marketing 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 the Statement of Comprehensive Income. They are allocated to reduce 
the carrying amount of assets in the CGU on a pro‑rata basis only if Goodwill has been fully impaired. 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.

(vi) Impairment testing for Goodwill

Goodwill arising on the acquisition of Mighty Ape in New Zealand of $46.3M, has been allocated to the 
Mighty Ape Cash generating unit (“CGU”) based on their expected earnings contribution to the Group  
arising from the acquisition.

The recoverable amount of each CGU (or group of CGUs) has been determined based on value in use 
calculations which use cash flow projections from financial budgets approved by management covering  
a five‑year period, using a post‑tax discount rate of 11.2% for Mighty Ape. The cash flow beyond the budget 
period have been extrapolated using a steady 2% long term growth rate assumption which is consistent  
with the projected long term average growth rate for the industry in New Zealand.

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SECTION 2: OPERATING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

2.2 Intangible Assets (continued)

(vi) Impairment testing for Goodwill (continued)

The key assumptions used in the value in use calculations includes sales growth, operating costs and the 
discount rate. The assumptions regarding sales growth and operating costs are based on experience and  
the Group’s forecasted operating and financial performance for Mighty Ape. The discount rate is derived  
from Mighty Ape’s weighted average cost of capital (WACC).

Sensitivity analysis indicates that no reasonably possible change in key assumptions would result in an 
impairment loss. Accordingly, the Group has concluded that no impairment is required based on current 
market economic conditions and expected future performance.

Patents and trademarks:

Cost

Accumulated amortisation

Net carrying amount

Website development costs:

Cost

Accumulated amortisation

Net carrying amount

Software costs:

Cost

Accumulated amortisation

Net carrying amount

Intellectual property:

Cost

Accumulated amortisation

Net carrying amount

Goodwill:

Cost

Accumulated amortisation

Net carrying amount

Total intangibles

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

2022
$000

2021
$000

45,522

(6,331)

39,191

13,792

(8,791)

5,001

1,284

(1,096)

188

45,617

(3,004)

42,613

11,101

(6,624)

4,477

1,154

(940)

214

23,233

21,928

(21,847)

(20,054)

1,386

1,874

46,311

45,920

–

46,311

92,077

–

45,920

95,098

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Patents 
and 
trademarks
$000

Website 
develop-
ment costs
$000

Software 
costs
$000

Intellectual 
property
$000

Goodwill
$000

Total
$000

4,065

109

1,168

1,726

40,795

3,223

–

–

13

296

–

–

3,033

1,510

–

–

(2,356)

(1,640)

(95)

(2,669)

–

–

8,279

3,641

45,920

89,938

–

–

–

(6,760)

42,613

4,477

214

1,874

45,920

95,098

42,613

200

(294)

4,477

2,691

–

214

130

–

1,874

1,305

–

(3,320)

(2,168)

(156)

(1,793)

(8)

–

–

–

45,920

95,098

391

–

–

–

4,717

(294)

(7,436)

(8)

39,191

5,001

188

1,386

46,311

92,077

Consolidated Group:

Year ended 30 June 2021

Balance at the beginning 
of the year

Additions

Additions through 
acquisition of entities

Disposals

Amortisation

Closing value at 
30 June 2021

Year ended 30 June 2022

Balance at the beginning 
of the year

Additions

Disposals

Amortisation

Foreign Currency 
exchange differences

Closing value at 
30 June 2022

2.3 Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment

Each class of property, plant and equipment is carried at cost 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 management 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 the Statement of Comprehensive Income during the financial period in which they are incurred.

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SECTION 2: OPERATING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

2.3 Property, Plant and Equipment (continued)

Depreciation

The depreciable amount of all fixed assets purchased 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

Computer equipment (straight‑line basis)

Office equipment (straight‑line basis)

Leasehold improvements (straight‑line basis)

Class of Fixed Asset

Right of use asset

Depreciation Rates

67%

20%

20%

Lease Term

2‑7 years

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 the Statement of Comprehensive Income in the period in which they arise.

Equipment & Vehicles:

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

2022
$000

2021
$000

4,961

(2,410)

2,551

40

(36)

4

39,416

(17,329)

22,087

24,642

3,611

(1,669)

1,942

39

(32)

7

21,822

(6,103)

15,719

17,668

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Movements in carrying amounts

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

Equipment 
& Vehicles
$000

Leasehold 
improve-
ments
$000

Right-of-use 
asset
$000

Consolidated Group:

Year ended 30 June 2021

Balance at the beginning of the year

Additions

Additions through acquisition of entities

Depreciation Expense

Closing value at 30 June 2021

Year ended 30 June 2022

Balance at the beginning of the year

Additions

Depreciation Expense

Foreign Currency exchange differences

Closing value at 30 June 2022

237

305

1,795

(395)

1,942

1,942

1,350

(665)

(76)

2,551

14

–

–

(7)

7

7

–

(3)

–

4

SECTION 3: CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND FINANCING

3.1 Loans and Borrowings

NON‑CURRENT

Trade Advance

Amortised borrowing costs

Net carrying amount

Total
$000

2,603

7,233

12,147

(4,315)

17,668

2,352

6,928

10,352

(3,913)

15,719

15,719

17,594

17,668

18,944

(11,016)

(11,684)

(210)

(286)

22,087

24,642

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

2022
$000

2021
$000

35,000

78,902

(131)

(203)

34,869

78,699

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

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SECTION 3: CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND FINANCING (continued)

3.1 Loans and Borrowings (continued)

Debt Facilities

The group has multiple debt facilities, referring to loans and borrowings in the balance sheet. The tables below 
set out the various structures of the debt facilities between Kogan.com and Mighty Ape as at balance dates.

Debt Facility

KOGAN

2022
$000
AUD

Multi‑option facility

55,000

Additional debt facility

–

Total Debt Facility

55,000

2021
$000
AUD

75,000

10,000

85,000

Debt Facility

Overdraft facility

Trade finance facility

Total Debt Facility

MIGHTY APE

2022
$000
NZD

1,500

6,000

7,500

2021
$000
NZD

1,500

6,000

7,500

For details relating to the amounts drawn down against these facilities, please refer to the table below.  
Mighty Ape drawn down amount has been converted to AUD from NZD 4.0 million for the financial year 
ended 30 June 2021 based on the AUD/NZD spot rate (FY22: Nil).

Drawn down amount

Kogan

Mighty Ape

Total Drawn down amount

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

2022
$000
AUD

35,000

–

35,000

2021
$000
AUD

75,200

3,702

78,902

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 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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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’ security 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 purchase.

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

Cash and cash equivalents

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

The Group held cash and cash equivalents of $66.2 million as at 30 June 2022 and $91.7 million as at the end 
of 30 June 2021. The cash and cash equivalents are held with bank and financial institution counterparties, 
which are rated A to AA–, based on the Standard & Poor’s ratings

Impairment of 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 during FY22 (FY21: Nil).

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:

•  prepared forward‑looking cash flow analysis in relation to its operating, investing and financing activities;

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

•  monitoring undrawn credit facilities;

•  maintaining a reputable credit profile;

•  managing credit risk related to financial assets; and

•  only investing surplus cash with major financial institutions.

The table 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.

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SECTION 3: CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND FINANCING (continued)

3.2 Capital and Financial Risk Management (continued)

Financial liability and financial asset maturity analysis

Consolidated Group

Note

2022
$000

2021
$000

2022
$000

2021
$000

2022
$000

2021
$000

2022
$000

2021
$000

WITHIN 1 YEAR

1 TO 5 YEARS

OVER 5 YEARS

TOTAL

Financial liabilities due for payment

Trade and other 
payables

2.1.3a

(83,021) (104,317)

Acquisition payables

(29,086)

(36,290)

–

–

–

(5,247)

–

–

–

–

(83,021) (104,317)

(29,086)

(41,537)

Lease liabilities

2.1.3b

(7,670)

(5,554)

(13,804)

(7,568)

(1,189)

(2,711)

(22,663)

(15,833)

Loan & borrowings

3.1

Financial liabilities

Total Expected 
outflows

–

–

–

–

(34,869)

(78,699)

–

–

–

–

–

–

(34,869)

(78,699)

–

–

(119,777)

(146,161)

(48,673)

(91,514)

(1,189)

(2,711) (169,639) (240,386)

Financial assets – cash flows realisable

Cash and cash 
equivalents

Trade, term and  
loan receivables

66,230

91,691

2.1.2a

5,357

5,810

Other financial assets

532

205

72,119

97,706

Total anticipated 
inflows

Net (Outflow)/inflow 
on financial 
instruments

Market risk

a. Interest rate risk

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

66,230

91,691

5,357

5,810

532

205

72,119

97,706

(47,658)

(48,455)

(48,673)

(91,514)

(1,189)

(2,711)

(97,520) (142,680)

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.

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 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.

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Foreign currency transactions

Functional and presentation currency

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

Foreign exchange forward contracts

The Group has open foreign exchange forward contracts at the end of the reporting period relating to highly 
probable forecast transactions and recognised financial assets and financial liabilities. These contracts commit 
the Group to buy and sell specified amounts of foreign currencies in the future at specified exchange rates.  
It is the Group’s policy to manage pricing of its products (with exception of ageing and obsolete inventory) 
according to specified target Gross Margins, rather than to sacrifice Gross Margin to drive sales volumes. In an 
environment where the Australian dollar may be 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 the contracts.

Consolidated Group

Buy USD/sell AUD

NOTIONAL AMOUNTS

AVERAGE  
EXCHANGE RATE

2022
$000

2021
$000

2022
$000

2021
$000

Settlement

‑ less than 6 months

‑ 6 months to 1 year

0

–

30,430

–

0.69

–

0.75

–

The fair value of foreign exchange contracts at 30 June 2022 totalled $170.29 (2021: ($204,798)).

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 2022

+/‑10bps in foreign exchange rates

Year ended 30 June 2021

+/‑10bps in foreign exchange rates

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

Profit
$000

Equity
$000

0

0

3,043

3,043

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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SECTION 3: CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND FINANCING (continued)

3.2 Capital and Financial Risk Management (continued)

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 Standards.

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.

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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.

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 measured 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 financial 
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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SECTION 3: CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND FINANCING (continued)

3.2 Capital and Financial Risk Management (continued)

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 financial 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

Trade and other receivables

Foreign exchange forward contracts

Total financial assets

Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities at amortised cost:

Trade and other payables

Loans & borrowings

Acquisitions payable – current

Acquisitions payable – non‑current

Lease liability – current

Lease liability – non‑current

Financial liabilities

Total financial liabilities

Fair value measurements

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

Note

2022
$000

2021
$000

66,230

5,357

532

72,119

83,021

34,869

29,086

–

7,670

14,993

–

91,691

5,810

205

97,706

104,317

78,699

36,290

5,247

5,554

10,279

–

169,639

240,386

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

•  cash and cash equivalents;

• 

foreign exchange forward contracts; and

•  shares investment in Bitbuy entity

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

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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

Cash & cash equivalents and Shares 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 table below sets out the fair value of foreign exchange contracts and the shares as at 30 June 2022.  
This represented the amount ‘in/out of the money’ on financial instruments as at the reporting dates.

Fair Value

Foreign exchange contracts

Shares investment in Bitbuy entity

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

2022
$000

–

532

2021
$000

205

–

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 is determined based on an external valuation report using 
forward exchange rates at the balance sheet date.

3.3.1 Issued Capital and Reserves

a. Ordinary Shares

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

2022
$

2021
$

2022
No

2021
No

Fully paid ordinary shares

301,081,639 299,185,901

106,927,603 106,561,563

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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SECTION 3: CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND FINANCING (continued)

3.3.1 Issued Capital and Reserves (continued)

b. Movement in Ordinary Shares

Details

Balance

Date

Shares No.

Issue
price

$

30 June 2020 103,531,706

269,033,496

Share purchase plan

10 July 2020

1,746,733

$11.45 20,000,854

Transaction costs incurred during  
Share purchase plan net of tax

Shares issues to eligible employees  
under an incentive plan

10 July 2020

–

–

(250,237)

17 August 2020

343,440

$1.68

576,746

Dividend reinvestment plan

28 October 2020

86,648

$21.19

1,835,644

Tax deduction for difference between 
accounting expense and funds paid  
to issue incentive plans

Shares issues to eligible employees  
under an incentive plan

31 December 2020

–

–

1,755,158

26 February 2021

682,454

$1.41

959,801

Dividend reinvestment plan

31 May 2021

170,582

$13.00

2,217,387

Tax deduction for difference between 
accounting expense and funds paid  
to issue incentive plans

30 June 2021

–

–

3,057,052

Balance

30 June 2021

106,561,563

299,185,901

Shares issues to eligible employees  
under an incentive plan

Tax deduction for difference between 
accounting expense and funds paid  
to issue incentive plans

Shares issues to eligible employees  
under an incentive plan

Shares issues to eligible employees  
under an incentive plan

Shares issues to eligible employees  
under an incentive plan

Tax deduction for difference between 
accounting expense and funds paid  
to issue incentive plans

24 August 2021

326,646

$1.79

585,544

31 December 2021

–

–

931,667

25 February 2022

37,831

$11.26

425,934

25 February 2022

6 April 2022

30 June 2022

678

885

–

$6.04

4,096

$5.65

5,000

–

(56,503)

Balance

30 June 2022 106,927,603

301,081,639

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 was recorded within a merger reserve of $131,816,250.

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d. Share-based payments 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.

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

Dividend reinvestment plan

a. Ordinary Shares

Recognition and measurement

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

2022
$000

–

–

–

2021
$000

31,282

(4,053)

27,229

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.

There was no final 2022 dividend declared and therefore is not reflected in the consolidated financial 
statements for the year ended 30 June 2022.

Dividends

Dividends per Share (in cents)

Franking percentage

Payment date

Dividend record date

b. Franking credits

2022
Final

2022
Interim

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

2021
Final

–

–

–

2021
Interim

16.0

100%

31 May 2021

– 9 March 2021

The franking account balance as at 30 June 2022 is 9,591,844 (2021: $8,657,001).

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SECTION 3: CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND FINANCING (continued)

3.4 Earnings per Share

a. Basic earnings per share

Net profit for the reporting period

Net profit for the reporting period used in calculating EPS

Weighted average number of ordinary shares of the entity

Basic Earnings per Share

b. Diluted earnings per share

Net profit for the reporting period

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

2022

2021

(35,456,513)

3,536,756

(35,456,513)

3,536,756

106,852,382 105,803,451

(0.33)

0.03

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

2022

2021

(35,456,513)

3,536,756

Weighted average number of ordinary shares of the entity on issue

106,852,382 105,803,451

Adjustments to reflect potential dilution for Performance Rights

365,155

3,029,857

Diluted weighted average number of Ordinary Shares of the entity

107,217,537 108,833,308

Diluted Earnings per Share

(0.33)

0.03

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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 equals the voting rights held by the Group.  
Each subsidiary’s principal place of business is also its country of incorporation.

Name of subsidiary

Principal place of business

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

Matt Blatt Pty Ltd

Mighty Ape Limited

Mighty Ape Australia Pty Ltd

b. Significant restrictions

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Hong Kong

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

United States

Australia

Australia

New Zealand

Australia

OWNERSHIP INTEREST 
HELD BY THE GROUP

2022
%

2021
%

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

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.

4.2 Deed of Cross Guarantee

A deed of cross guarantee between Kogan.com Ltd and its entities listed above was enacted during FY22  
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.

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SECTION 4: GROUP STRUCTURE (continued)

4.3 Parent Entity Disclosures

The following information has been extracted from the books and records of the parent (Kogan.com Ltd) 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

4.4 Related Parties

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

(i) Entities exercising control over the Group:

2022
$000

2021
$000

202,979

202,979

191,707

191,707

684

684

1,330

1,330

202,295

190,377

169,266

41,257

167,370

15,667

–

(31,282)

(8,228)

38,622

202,295

190,377

(15,567)

(15,567)

3,551

3,551

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 the entity, are 
considered Key Management Personnel (refer to 5.1).

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

An entity that has the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of an entity, but  
does not have control over those policies, is an entity which holds significant influence. Significant influence 
may be gained by share ownership, statute or agreement. There are no such entities at year end (2021: nil).

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(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.

Services provided by eStore warehousing

Amounts payable to eStore as at 30 June

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

2022
$

2021
$

7,829,196

11,985,662

488,813

556,156

SECTION 5: EMPLOYEE REWARD AND RECOGNITION

5.1 Key Management Personnel Compensation

As deemed under AASB 124 Related Parties disclosures, Key Management Personnel (KMP) include each of 
the Directors, both Executive and Non‑Executive, and those members who have authority and responsibility 
for planning, directing and controlling activities within the business. A summary of the KMP compensation is 
set out in the following table. Refer to the Remuneration Report for full details.

A summary of the KMP compensation is set out in the following table. Refer to the Remuneration Report for 
full details.

Cash Salary

Short‑term incentives

Post‑employment

Long‑term benefits

Equity‑based compensation

Other long‑term benefits

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

2022
$

2021
$

1,081,085

949,871

–

47,600

93,688

–

43,388

89,331

24,590,857

14,175,048

17,047,089

12,038,718

42,860,319

27,296,356

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SECTION 5: EMPLOYEE REWARD AND RECOGNITION (continued)

5.1 Key Management Personnel Compensation (continued)

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 key management person, including their related parties, is as follows:

Executive KMP

Ruslan Kogan

David Shafer

Other Non-Executive KMP

Held at 
1 July 2021

15,853,321

6,075,642

Received  
on exercise  
of rights

–

–

Shares 
purchased

Shares Sold

Held at 
30 June 2022

–

–

–

15,853,321

(1,000,000)

5,075,642

Held at 
1 July 2021

Received  
on exercise  
of rights

Shares 
purchased

Shares Sold

Held at 
30 June 2022

Gracie MacKinlay

Simon Barton

–

–

–

–

500

–

–

–

500

–

Non-Executive Directors

Greg Ridder

Harry Debney

Janine Allis

James Spenceley

5.2 Incentive Plans

Held at 
1 July 2021

Received  
on exercise  
of rights

Shares 
purchased

Shares Sold

Held at 
30 June 2022

158,000

98,099

4,761

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

158,000

98,099

4,761

–

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 
employees 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

•  equity based long‑term incentives.

The Group has established the EIP, which is designed to align the interests of eligible employees more closely 
with the interests of Shareholders in the listed entity post 7 July 2016. Under the EIP, eligible employees may 
be offered Restricted Shares, Options or Rights which may be subject to vesting conditions. The Group may 
offer additional long‑term incentive schemes to senior management and other employees over time.

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Short-term incentives – 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 individuals for their contribution to the success of the Group.

Actively encourage team members to take more ownership over the EBITDA3.

Offers of cash incentive may be made to any team members 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 EBITDA3 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 EBITDA3.

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 2021 to 30 June 2022.

Timing of assessment

August 2022, following the completion of the 30 June 2022 accounts.

Form of payment

Paid in cash.

Board discretion

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

Long-term incentives – Equity Incentive Plan

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

Consideration

Eligibility

Nil.

Offers of Incentive Securities 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 incentive 
Securities under the EIP.

Amount payable  
& Entitlement

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

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

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SECTION 5: EMPLOYEE REWARD AND RECOGNITION (continued)

5.2 Incentive Plans (continued)

Long term incentives – Equity Incentive Plan (continued)

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).

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.

Executive Retention Options awarded at the 2020 AGM issued under the Groups EIP

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

The number and class  
of securities issued  
to the Directors

Details of the Retention 
Options

3,600,000 options granted to Mr Kogan and 2,400,000 granted to Mr Shafer 
under the EIP.

The Board (excluding Mr Kogan and Mr Shafer) decided to grant the Retention 
Options to Mr Kogan and Mr Shafer because the Board believed it was in the 
best interests of the Company and Shareholders to incentivise Mr Kogan and 
Mr Shafer to remain in their positions for the next 3 years given their proven 
track records, in order to maximise the prospect of Mr Kogan and Mr Shafer 
contributing to the creation of significant future returns for Shareholders.

The Retention Options are being accounted for in the same way the Company’s 
current equity‑settled awards are treated (refer above), with their accounting 
value determined at their date of grant (within 10 Business Days of the Meeting). 
Equity‑settled awards are measured at fair value at the date of grant. The cost 
of these transactions is recognised in the Company’s 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.

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Details of the Retention 
Options (continued)

The Company obtained an independent valuation of the Retention Options 
from SLM Corporate dated 7 May 2020 to provide advice in relation to whether 
the proposed grant of the Retention Options were reasonable in the 
circumstances and by reference to industry standards. The valuation applied  
a number of assumptions and variables, including the following:

•  the closing price of the Company’s Shares on ASX on 30 April 2020  

(a reference date under the report), being $7.99 per Share;

•  a risk‑free rate of 0.33%;

•  a volatility factor of 62.5%;

•  dividend yield of 1.96%; and

•  a time to maturity of the underlying Options of 4 years.

The estimated value of each Retention Option pursuant to the valuation was 
$4.13 as at the reference date of the report of 7 May 2020. On this basis, the 
estimated value as at the reference date of the report of 7 May 2020 of:

•  the Retention Options to be granted to Mr Kogan under Item 5.1 was 

$14,872,133; and

•  the Retention Options to be granted to Mr Shafer under Item 5.2 was 

$9,914,756.

The report from SLM Corporate dated 7 May 2020 reflects the value of the 
Retention Options on or about the date that the Company agreed to grant the 
Retention Options to Mr Kogan and Mr Shafer. For completeness, given the  
time that has elapsed between the AGM (at which the Retention Options were 
approved by Shareholders) and both the date of the independent valuation  
of the Retention Options from SLM Corporate and the date that the Company 
agreed to grant the Retention Options, the Company obtained an updated 
independent valuation of the Retention Options from SLM Corporate dated 
8 December 2020. This valuation applied the same assumptions and variables 
as noted above, except that:

•  the closing price of the Company’s Shares on ASX on 30 November 2020 
(date of issue of the Retention Options as per the updated independent 
valuation), being $16.40 per Share;

•  a risk‑free rate of 0.25%;

•  a volatility factor of 62.5%; and

•  dividend yield of 1.28%.

The value of each Retention Option pursuant to the valuation was $11.48 as at 
the issue date of the updated independent valuation of 8 December 2020. On 
this basis, the value as at the issue date of the updated independent valuation 
of 8 December 2020 of:

•  the Retention Options granted to Mr Kogan was $41,325,935; and

•  the Retention Options granted to Mr Shafer was $27,550,623.

The increase in the value of the Retention Options reflects the increase in  
the Company’s share price since the Company announced the terms of the 
Retention Options to the ASX on 12 May 2020 and the grant of the Retention 
Options following the Company’s AGM on 20 November 2020.

Strike price

$5.29

Share price at grant date

$16.40

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SECTION 5: EMPLOYEE REWARD AND RECOGNITION (continued)

5.2 Incentive Plans (continued)

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 is 
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 $26.6 million (2021: $15.6 million) 
which relates to Performance Rights and Options granted during the year or in previous years.

The Group has recognised no expense in relation to cash based short term incentives in 2022 (2021: nil).

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Long-term incentives – 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

Strike price

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

$0.00

178,573

$237,500

$1.52

$0.00

1,451,856

$1,516,224

$1.34

$0.00

1 to 5 years

1 to 5 years

3 & 4 years

30 Jun 2017

30 Jun 2017

31 Dec 2019

30 Jun 2018

30 Jun 2018

31 Dec 2020

30 Jun 2019

30 Jun 2019

30 Jun 2020

30 Jun 2020

30 Jun 2021

30 Jun 2021

37,037

$42,029

$1.34

$0.00

1 to 5 years

31 Dec 2017

31 Dec 2018

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

Strike price

Rights life

Vesting dates

LONG‑TERM INCENTIVE PLANS

29 June 2017

29 June 2017

29 June 2017

29 June 2017

436,365

$617,699

$1.70

$0.00

12,121

$17,667

$1.70

$0.00

18,182

$27,295

$1.70

$0.00

212,121

$290,244

$1.70

$0.00

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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SECTION 5: EMPLOYEE REWARD AND RECOGNITION (continued)

5.2 Incentive Plans (continued)

Incentive Plans inputs (continued)

Long-term incentives – Equity (continued)

Grant Dates

Number

Fair value at grant date

Share price at grant date

Strike price

Rights life

Vesting dates

22 December 2017 22 December 2017

6 April 2018

28 June 2018

LONG‑TERM INCENTIVE PLANS

55,633

$324,011

$6.20

$0.00

30,810

$182,256

$6.20

$0.00

18,013

$151,273

$8.60

$0.00

21,708

$140,203

$6.76

$0.00

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%

1.4%

1.8%

Grant Dates

Number

Fair value at grant date

Share price at grant date

Strike price

Rights life

Vesting dates

27 February 2019 27 February 2019

20 August 2019

20 August 2019

LONG‑TERM INCENTIVE PLANS

10,491

$42,908

$4.09

$0.00

15,152

$23,837

$4.09

$0.00

30,711

$173,210

$5.64

$0.00

36,550

$206,141

$5.64

$0.00

1 to 3 years

1 to 2 years

1 to 4 years

1 to 4 years

31 Dec 2019

30 Jun 2020

31 Dec 2019

30 Jun 2020

31 Dec 2020

30 Jun 2021

31 Dec 2020

30 Jun 2021

31 Dec 2021

31 Dec 2021

30 Jun 2022

31 Dec 2022

30 Jun 2023

Dividend yield

2.0%

2.0%

1.3%

1.3%

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Grant Dates

Number

Fair value at grant date

Share price at grant date

Strike price

Rights life

Vesting dates

18 February 2020 18 February 2020

17 August 2020

17 August 2020

LONG‑TERM INCENTIVE PLANS

9,766

$50,000

$5.12

$0.00

1 year

3,906

$20,000

$4.98

$0.00

21,767

$369,979

$17.00

$0.00

11,831

$174,744

$14.77

$0.00

1 to 2 years

1 to 4 years

1 to 5 years

31 Dec 2020

30 Jun 2022

30 Jun 2021

31 Dec 2021

30 Jun 2023

30 Jun 2022

31 Dec 2022

30 Jun 2023

31 Dec 2023

30 Jun 2024

31 Dec 2024

31 Dec 2025

Dividend yield

4.2%

1.5%

1.4%

1.4%

LONG‑TERM INCENTIVE PLANS

Grant Dates

Number

Fair value at grant date

Share price at grant date

Strike price

Rights life

Vesting dates

17 August 2020

19 October 2020

19 October 2020

19 October 2020

9,077

$154,309

$17.00

$0.00

1 year

1,536

$30,000

$19.53

$0.00

1 to 2 years

512

$10,000

$19.53

$0.00

1 year

134

$1,973

$14.77

$0.00

1 to 3 years

31 Dec 2021

30 Jun 2021

31 Dec 2020

31 Dec 2021

30 Jun 2022

31 Dec 2022

31 Dec 2023

Dividend yield

1.4%

0.6%

0.6%

0.6%

Grant Dates

Number

Fair value at grant date

Share price at grant date

Strike price

Rights life

Vesting dates

1 December 2020 3 December 2020

25 January 2021

25 January 2021

LONG‑TERM INCENTIVE PLANS

6,000,000

$68,876,559

$16.40

$5.29

3 years

61,632

$571,945

$19.00

$16.38

3 years

6,125

$118,825

$19.40

$0.00

167,607

$3,251,576

$19.40

$0.00

1 to 3 years

1 to 4 years

30 Jun 2023

1 Apr 2023

31 Dec 2021

31 Dec 2021

Dividend yield

1.4%

1.7%

0.9%

0.9%

31 Dec 2022

31 Dec 2022

31 Dec 2023

31 Dec 2023

31 Dec 2024

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SECTION 5: EMPLOYEE REWARD AND RECOGNITION (continued)

5.2 Incentive Plans (continued)

Incentive Plans inputs (continued)

Long-term incentives – Equity (continued)

Grant Dates

Number

Fair value at grant date

Share price at grant date

Strike price

Rights life

Vesting dates

LONG‑TERM INCENTIVE PLANS

16 April 2021

16 April 2021

30 June 2021

30 June 2021

11,279

$180,013

$15.95

$0.00

8,773

$140,017

$15.95

$0.00

1,806

149,869

$20,000

$1,652,050

$11.07

$0.00

$11.07

$0.00

1 to 3 years

1 to 3 years

1 to 2 years

1 to 3 years

31 Dec 2021

30 Jun 2022

31 Dec 2022

30 Jun 2022

31 Dec 2022

30 Jun 2023

31 Dec 2023

30 Jun 2023

31 Dec 2023

30 Jun 2024

30 Jun 2024

Dividend yield

1.2%

1.2%

0.0%

0.0%

Grant Dates

Number

Fair value at grant date

Share price at grant date

Strike price

Rights life

Vesting dates

LONG‑TERM INCENTIVE PLANS

25 August 2021

25 August 2021

25 August 2021

25 August 2021

7,208

$81,500

$11.30

$0.00

11,766

$200,022

$17.00

$0.00

1,546

$29,992

$19.40

$0.00

1 to 2 years

1 to 2 years

1 to 2 years

8,233

$91,139

$11.07

$0.00

3 years

31 Dec 2022

30 Jun 2023

30 Jun 2023

30 Jun 2024

31 Dec 2023

30 Jun 2024

30 Jun 2024

Dividend yield

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

LONG‑TERM INCENTIVE PLANS

Grant Dates

Number

Fair value at grant date

Share price at grant date

Strike price

Rights life

Vesting dates

25 August 2021

7 October 2021

7 October 2021

7 October 2021

38,780

$438,214

$11.30

$0.00

6,193

$69,981

$11.30

$0.00

5,736

$64,071

$11.17

$0.00

1 to 4 years

1 to 4 years

1 to 3 years

430,000

$4,248,400

$9.88

$9.88

3 years

30 Jun 2022

30 Jun 2022

30 Jun 2022

25 Feb 2024

30 Jun 2023

30 Jun 2023

30 Jun 2023

30 Jun 2024

30 Jun 2024

30 Jun 2024

30 Jun 2025

30 Jun 2025

Dividend yield

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

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Grant Dates

Number

Fair value at grant date

Share price at grant date

Strike price

Rights life

Vesting dates

31 December 2021 31 December 2021

6 April 2022

6 April 2022

LONG‑TERM INCENTIVE PLANS

32,048

$299,969

$9.36

$0.00

6,411

$60,007

$9.36

$0.00

8,763

$55,032

$6.28

$0.00

3,982

$25,007

$6.28

$0.00

1 to 2 years

1 to 2 years

less than 1 year

less than 1 year

31 Dec 2022

30 Jun 2023

31 Dec 2022

30 Jun 2022

31 Dec 2023

30 Jun 2024

Dividend yield

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

Grant Dates

Number

Fair value at grant date

Share price at grant date

Strike price

Rights life

Vesting dates

LONG‑TERM INCENTIVE PLANS

6 April 2022

6 April 2022

30 June 2022

30 June 2022

33,997

$213,501

$6.28

$0.00

345,464

$1,951,872

$5.65

$0.00

10,583

$40,004

$3.78

$0.00

39,684

$150,006

$3.78

$0.00

1 to 2 years

2 to 3 years

less than 1 year

1 to 2 years

30 Jun 2023

30 Jun 2024

31 Dec 2022

30 Jun 2023

30 Jun 2024

30 Jun 2025

30 Jun 2024

Dividend yield

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

LONG‑TERM INCENTIVE PLANS

Grant Dates

Number

Fair value at grant date

Share price at grant date

Strike price

Rights life

Vesting dates

30 June 2022

30 June 2022

30 June 2022

30 June 2022

10,204

$30,000

$2.94

$0.00

1 year

5,291

$20,000

$3.78

$0.00

1 year

112,360

$400,002

$3.56

$0.00

60,000

$226,800

$3.78

$3.78

2 to 4 years

2 to 5 years

30 Jun 2023

30 Jun 2023

30 Jun 2024

27 Feb 2024

Dividend yield

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

30 Jun 2025

27 Feb 2025

30 Jun 2026

27 Feb 2026

27 Feb 2027

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SECTION 5: EMPLOYEE REWARD AND RECOGNITION (continued)

5.2 Incentive Plans (continued)

Reconciliation of outstanding Performance Rights

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

LONG‑TERM  
INCENTIVE PLANS

Performance Rights

No.
2022

No.
2021

789,348

1,514,138

700,182

390,316

364,477

(1,025,894)

(161,722)

(89,212)

–

–

963,331

789,348

116,495

326,646

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

SECTION 6: OTHER

6.1 Subsequent Events

Subsequent to the financial year end, there were no events which would require adjustment or disclosure to 
the financial statements.

6.2 Remuneration of Auditors

Remuneration of the auditors for:

Auditing or reviewing the financial statements

Due diligence

Tax advisory and compliance

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

2022
$

2021
$

413,330

429,458

–

235,000

5,121

17,830

418,450

682,288

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6.3 Contingent Liabilities

As at 30 June 2022 the Group had bank guarantees of A$1.2 million (30 June 2021: A$1.2 million)  
and NZ$8.6 million (30 June 2021: NZ$8.6 million) with Westpac Banking Corporation in relation  
to its ordinary course of business.

6.4 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 53 to 101 and the 
Remuneration report on pages 32 to 47 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 2022 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 2022.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors:

David Shafer 
Executive Director

Melbourne, 29 September 2022

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

Independent Auditor’s Report 

To the shareholders of Kogan.com Ltd   

Report on the audit of the Financial Report 

Opinion 

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 the 

Group’s financial position as at 30 
June 2022 and of its financial 
performance for the year ended on 
that date; and 

The Financial Report comprises:  

•  Consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 

June 2022 

•  Consolidated income statement and consolidated 
statement of other comprehensive income,  
Consolidated statement of changes in equity, and 
Consolidated statement of cash flows for the year 
then ended 

•  Notes including a summary of significant accounting 

• 

complying with Australian Accounting 
Standards and the Corporations 
Regulations 2001. 

policies 

•  Directors’ Declaration. 

The Group consists of 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 (including Independence Standards) (the Code) that are relevant to our 
audit of the Financial Report in Australia. We have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in 
accordance with these requirements.  

KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of the KPMG global organisation of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Limited, a private 

English company limited by guarantee. All rights reserved. The KPMG name and logo are trademarks used under license by the independent member firms of the KPMG 

global organisation. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. 

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Key Audit Matters 

The Key Audit Matters we identified are: 

• Revenue recognition from sale of

goods

• Valuation of inventory

Key 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 from sale of goods (AUD $652m)  

Refer to Note 1.1 to the Financial Report 

The key audit matter 

How the matter was addressed in our audit 

Revenue recognition from sale of goods is a 
key audit matter due to the:  

-

-

-

relative size of sale of goods revenue
(being 91% of total revenue) within the
Group’s consolidated income
statement;

significant audit effort to test the high
volume of sale of goods transactions
recorded as revenue by the Group;

the Group has specific processes and
controls they perform at year end to
check revenue is recognised in the
right period. This increases the risk of
bias and our audit effort to perform
specific testing of revenue transactions
in the last week of the reporting period.

Our procedures included: 

•

•

•

•

evaluating the appropriateness of the
Group’s revenue recognition policies
against the requirements of the
accounting standard.

testing key controls related to the sale of
goods, including management review of
the exceptions to 3-way-match exception
report.

for a sample of sale of goods revenue
recognised by the Group throughout the
year, we checked the amount of revenue
recorded by the Group to the amount of
the customer sales invoice and cash
receipts obtained from the Group’s bank
statements. We checked the date
revenue was recognized by the Group to
the underlying shipping documentation
and against the terms of sale of goods.

selecting a sample of revenue
transactions before and after the year end
due to the increased risk of potential bias.
For each sample selected we:

o

checked the amount of revenue
recorded by the Group to the
amount of the sales invoice to
the customer and cash receipts
from the Group’s bank
statements; and

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o

checked the date the revenue
was recognised to shipping
documents.

•

assessing the disclosures in the Group’s
financial report using our understanding
obtained from our testing and against the
requirements of the accounting standards.

Valuation of inventory-on-hand (AUD $138m) 

Refer to Basis of preparation Note b and Note 2.1.1 to the Financial Report 

The key audit matter 

How the matter was addressed in our audit 

Valuation of inventory is a key audit matter due 
to the:  

• Relative size of inventories (being 44% of

total assets) within the Group’s
consolidated statement of financial position.

•

Judgement applied by us to assess the
Group’s provisioning of slow moving and
obsolete inventory and consideration of
market and consumer factors impacting the
Group’s ability to sell certain inventory
items at profitable margins, such as
seasonality of demand and changing
consumer preferences.

Our procedures included: 

• evaluating the appropriateness of the Group’s

inventory valuation policies against the
requirements of the accounting standards.

•

•

•

•

•

attending a sample of inventory counts across
the Group’s warehouse locations, to observe
the condition of a sample of products held.

analysing the level of inventory by ageing
categories for each product type per the
inventory ageing report, including movements
in ageing categories compared to prior periods,
in order to highlight products or categories at
higher risk of impairment.

checking the integrity of the Group’s inventory
ageing report at 30 June 2022, as a key input
used in the slow moving and obsolete
inventory provisioning, by comparing on a
sample basis the inventory age and inventory
cost per the ageing report to purchase
invoices.

comparing product unit cost to most recent
sales price information (as proxy for net
realizable value) for a sample of products
recorded by the Group at year-end in order to
identify inventory at risk of selling below cost.

challenging the Group’s judgements within
their obsolete inventory provisioning,
particularly the extent to which aged and
seasonal inventory can be sold, taking into

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account our knowledge of the industry, 
seasonality of demand, consumer preferences 
and past Group performance. 

assessing the historical accuracy of the
Group’s inventory provisioning against actual
outcomes, to inform our evaluation of the
current year provisioning and key judgements.

assessing the disclosures in the Group’s
financial report using our understanding
obtained from our testing against the
requirements of 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

Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001

•

•

implementing necessary internal control to enable the preparation of a Financial Report that
gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or
error

assessing the Group and Company’s ability to continue as a going concern and whether the
use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate. This includes disclosing, as
applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting
unless they either intend to liquidate the Group and Company or to cease operations, or have
no realistic alternative but to do so.

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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
material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; and

to issue an Auditor’s Report that includes our opinion.

Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in 
accordance with 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 
https://www.auasb.gov.au/admin/file/content102/c3/ar1_2020.pdf. This description forms part of our 
Auditor’s Report. 

Report on the Remuneration Report 

Opinion 

Directors’ responsibilities 

In our opinion, the Remuneration Report 
of Kogan.com Ltd for the year ended 30 
June 2022, complies with Section 300A of 
the Corporations Act 2001. 

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 32 and 47 of the Directors’ report for the year 
ended 30 June 2022.  

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 

29 September 2022 

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SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

The Shareholder information set out below was applicable as at 14 September 2022.

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

107,044,098 fully paid ordinary shares are held by 44,718 individual shareholders.

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

Performance Rights

864,260 performance rights are held by 85 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

Holdings less than a marketable parcel

Fully paid 
ordinary 
shares

Performance 
Rights

33,966

8,632

1,282

797

41

44,718

12,886

10

49

11

14

1

85

–

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C. EQUITY SECURITY HOLDERS

Twenty largest quoted equity security holders

Name

KOGAN MANAGEMENT PTY LTD 

HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED

CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED

SHAFER CORPORATION PTY LTD 

J P MORGAN NOMINEES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED

BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES PTY LTD 

BNP PARIBAS NOMS PTY LTD 

NATIONAL NOMINEES LIMITED

SBL POSITIONS 

MR GORAN STEFKOVSKI

HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED – A/C 2

SUPERHERO SECURITIES LIMITED 

BNP PARIBAS NOMS (NZ) LTD 

BUTTONWOOD NOMINEES PTY LTD

MR JOHN STEVEN LUNDGREN

MATTHEW WONG INVESTMENTS (AUS) PTY LTD  


DR BERYL LIN

BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES PTY LTD HUB24 CUSTODIAL SERV LTD 

ABICHANDANI & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD

SNOWY MOUNTAIN PTY LTD 

Units

15,515,701

8,004,386

6,431,714

5,075,642

3,070,259

1,152,008

1,056,451

733,550

676,939

669,336

504,853

408,723

398,404

350,001

350,000

337,080

336,448

295,514

275,000

250,000

% units

14.49%

7.48%

6.01%

4.74%

2.87%

1.08%

0.99%

0.69%

0.63%

0.63%

0.47%

0.38%

0.37%

0.33%

0.33%

0.31%

0.31%

0.28%

0.26%

0.23%

Total

Total Remaining Holders Balance

45,892,009

61,152,089

42.87%

57.13%

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 14 September 2022:

Disclosed Holder

JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates

Shafer Corporation Pty Ltd ATF the Shafer Family Trust

Number of 
Shares held 
at time of 
notice

5,364,769

5,225,642

% of Issued 
Capital 
disclosed at 
time of 
notice

5.02%

4.88%

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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

864,260 performance rights held by 85 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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CORPORATE DIRECTORY

COMPANY SECRETARY

Mark Licciardo, Acclime Australia

PRINCIPAL REGISTERED OFFICE

KOGAN.COM LTD

C/‑ Acclime Australia 
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 
Dockland VIC 3008

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