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2009 ANNUAL REPORT

                 
                 
                 
CONTENTS

Annual Investor Letter

Directors’ Report

Auditor’s Independence Declaration

Corporate Governance Statement

Income Statement

Balance Sheet

Statement of Changes in Equity

Statement of Cash Flows

Notes to the Financial Statements

Directors’ Declaration

Independent Auditor’s Report

Shareholder Information

Corporate Directory

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ANNUAL INVESTOR LETTER

SEPTEMBER 2009

Dear Investor,

Magellan Financial Group Limited (‘Magellan’ or ‘Group’) recorded a full year net loss after tax of $12,365,000 
for the year ended 30 June 2009 (2008: $6,203,000 profit).

OVERVIEW OF RESULTS

The Group’s underlying operating result, excluding significant items and unrealised mark-to-market investment 
losses, was a profit after tax of $1.1 million. This compares with a corresponding underlying operating loss 
after tax for the previous financial year of $1.6 million.

The Group’s reported result includes:

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revenues, excluding realised and unrealised investment losses and foreign exchange losses, of $9.8 million 
compared with underlying revenues of $9.6 million for the previous corresponding period;

total operating expenses of $7.7 million, compared with total operating expenses of $11.6 million for the 
previous corresponding period. We had originally forecast total operating expenses for the 2009 financial 
year of approximately $10 million and we revised this estimate to $7.3 million at the time of the release 
of the Group’s half year results. The total operating expenses of $7.7 million for the 2009 financial year 
included  a  non-recurring  non-cash  charge  in  respect  of  the  Company’s  share  purchase  plan  of  $0.47 
million, which was incurred in the last six months;

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non-recurring and non-cash significant items which reduced the reported result by $2.8 million after tax. 
Each of these items represent accounting entries which we believe should be excluded from the results in 
order to better understand the underlying operating performance of the Group. These items are:

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an accounting profit after tax of $1.3 million for the final accounting adjustment for MFG 2009 Options 
which expired on 30 June 2009;

an  accounting  loss  after  tax  of  $3.3  million  on  the  deemed  disposal  on  deconsolidation  of  our  two 
managed unit trusts; and

an accounting loss after tax of $0.8 million representing the minority unitholders’ share of the change 
in  value  of  their  interests  in  our  two  managed  unit  trusts  from  1  July  2008  up  to  the  date  of  their 
deconsolidation,

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a net loss before tax of $15.3 million ($10.7 million after tax) consisting of the Group’s share of unrealised 
mark-to-market  losses.  This  includes  the  transfer  of  $14.5  million  (before  tax)  as  an  impairment  loss 
to  the  Income  Statement  from  the  available  for  sale  reserve,  as  required  by  International  Accounting 
Standards, where there has been a significant or prolonged decline in the market value of an investment 
below its cost. As shown in the Financial Statements, the Directors note that the impairment losses are 
unrealised and may reverse in future periods, but that any such reversals will be credited to the asset 
revaluation reserve and not the Income Statement. The transfer of the impairment losses has no impact 
on the Group’s Balance Sheet or net assets per share, as these assets are carried at their market value.

Magellan is in a strong financial position with an extremely strong Balance Sheet. At 30 June 2009:

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the Group had cash of approximately $39.6 million, investment assets of approximately $45.8 million and 
shareholders funds of $101.7 million; and

the  Group’s  NTA  per  share  (diluted  for  the  conversion  of  the  Class  B  shares)  was  approximately  $0.66 
(2008:$0.67). 

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The underlying revenues for 2010 and future years will depend upon the Group’s average level of funds under 
management, the investment performance of the individual funds, as well as interest, dividend and fee income. 
Reported revenues will also include the effect of mark-to-market accounting on the Group’s trading portfolio 
and any realised gains or losses on investments.

The Group’s investment assets comprised $34.1 million in the three funds that we manage and an investment 
portfolio  of  $11.7  million  (which  includes  fi xed  and  fl oating  rate  debt  investments  of  $5.4  million).    As  we 
indicated at the time of the release of the half year results, we intend to make further investments in the funds 
that we manage. Subsequent to the end of the fi nancial year, the Group acquired a further 14.3 million shares 
in Magellan Flagship Fund Limited for $8.4 million.

As at 30 June 2009, the Group had invested approximately $10 million in the establishment of its funds and asset 
management business. We believe that this largely covers our upfront investment in people and infrastructure. 
Based on the current revenues and cost structure for this business, we do not believe we will need to make 
any material additional capital commitment to this business. We continue to believe that over time Magellan is 
likely to generate an acceptable return on this investment, and this business is Magellan’s focus.

MAGELLAN’S FUNDS AND ASSET MANAGEMENT BUSINESS

For  the  year  ended  30  June  2009,  the  funds  and  asset  management  business  generated  revenues  of 
approximately $6.2 million (2008: $5.1 million) and had expenses of approximately $7.1 million (2008: $10.4 
million),  which  resulted  in  a  loss  before  tax  of  $0.9  million  (2008:  loss  of  $5.3  million).  Based  on  current 
revenues and expenses, the funds and asset management business is now profi table. The future results of the 
funds and asset management business will largely depend upon Magellan’s ability to grow and retain funds 
under management and achieve satisfactory risk adjusted returns for investors in our funds.

As at 18 September 2009, the Group had funds under management of approximately $500 million, split between 
global equities and infrastructure equities. This compared with funds under management of $393 million at 30 
June 2009, $383 million at 31 December 2008, and $336 million at 30 June 2008. The directors are comfortable 
that Magellan is well placed to attract funds under management in 2010 and beyond:

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the Magellan Global Fund has continued to build its reputation with research houses and major fi nancial 
planning groups. As at 18 September 2009 the Magellan Global Fund had funds under management of 
approximately $115 million, compared with $36 million at 31 December 2008.

•  our infrastructure team continues to have promising discussions with a number institutional clients 
and we are hopeful that these discussions will result in a number of mandates being awarded in the 
2010 fi nancial year.

Magellan is establishing the foundations for a world class funds and asset management business built upon 
the achievement of solid risk adjusted investment performances over time. This core business is scalable and 
funds under management can grow signifi cantly without the need to add materially to the number of people 
employed.

It is still very early days in the life of our business and there are no grounds for any complacency or lack of 
focus. We will only succeed for the long-term through rigorous analytical processes and a disciplined focus 
upon managing risks as well as returns for the investment funds entrusted to us.

At the time of establishing Magellan we stated that we were interested in investing in a limited number of fund 
managers. 

We  have  reviewed  many  proposals  over  the  past  24  months.  However  the  vast  majority  of  these  proposals 
did not appear attractive and we decided to pass on these opportunities. We have actively investigated some 
proposals and we remain very cautious about what we will progress. Some very detailed work was undertaken 
in conjunction with UBS during the fi nancial year but we determined not to progress these opportunities. We 
compare any outside investment opportunities with the opportunities inside Magellan Asset Management and 
the Group’s funds and principal investments.

MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED

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ANNUAL INVESTOR LETTER (CONTINUED)

INVESTMENTS IN MAGELLAN’S FUNDS AND PRINCIPAL INVESTMENTS

As  at  30  June  2009,  Magellan’s  investment  assets  comprised  $34.1  million  in  the  three  funds  we  manage 
and an investment portfolio of $11.7 million (which includes fixed and floating rate debt investments of $5.4 
million). Subsequent to the end of the financial year, we acquired a further 14.3 million shares in Magellan 
Flagship Fund Limited for $8.4 million. Over time we hope to earn satisfactory returns for shareholders via the 
sensible deployment of the Group’s capital, whilst maintaining capital strength to underpin the business.

In 2008/9 we deployed $5.4 million (as at 30 June 2009) in fixed and floating rate investments in Australian 
Dollar bonds issues by some global companies where we were satisfied with their credit quality. These are 
scheduled to mature in calendar 2010 and earn analysed yields from 5.55% to 9.67% for credit qualities that 
we believe are comparable with those of the major Australian banks. These securities are liquid and we regard 
them as comparable to our cash holdings, although we expect to hold them to maturity.

In  early  2009  we  also  decided  to  increase  our  investment  in  equities  and  have  done  so  by  increasing  our 
investment in the funds we manage. 

We consider the Group’s investments in our funds as “look through” investments in the underlying companies 
which  comprise  the  portfolios.  The  following  table  aggregates  these  “look  through”  investments  with  the 
Group’s direct portfolio investments to show the ten largest aggregated “look through” equity investments as 
at 30 June 2009.

MFG’s Ten largest  Investments on a “Look Through” basis

American Express

Nestlé

Yum! Brands

Wal-Mart

eBay

PepsiCo

Google

Procter & Gamble

Coca-Cola

McDonald’s

30 June 2009 
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Market Price

5.2

5.1

3.9

3.9

3.3

2.4

2.1

2.0

1.7

1.7

The other listed holdings in which the group has “look through” holdings valued in excess of $1m as at 30 June 
2009 market prices are Tesco Plc, Unilever and Colgate-Palmolive.

We  are  delighted  with  the  quality  of  the  investments  in  our  funds  and  believe  that  Magellan  has  acquired 
interests in high quality companies on terms that we regard as attractive.

Many of these businesses have extraordinary and sustainable competitive advantages. They generate strong 
cash  flows  and  returns  well  above  their  cost  of  capital.  They  have  satisfactory  growth  profiles  with  market 
leading positions in emerging markets, as well as leadership in most developed markets

Although economic growth and business profitability is likely to be subdued in many parts of the world, we 
expect these companies to continue to demonstrate business resilience.

As at 30 June 2009, the group had cash of approximately $39.6 million in addition to the fixed and floating rate 
investments mentioned earlier. We intend for Magellan to keep a very strong Balance Sheet including a high 
level of liquidity and the investments in a handful of global leading, high ROE businesses.

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We  firmly  believe  that  this  conservative  Balance  Sheet  approach  has  benefitted  the  Company,  particularly 
during the early stages of the funds and asset management business in the extreme markets of the last two 
years. We also believe that Balance Sheet strength will be a significant future benefit.

MAGELLAN’S INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES

As our business remains young and our approach not widely known, we felt it helpful to discuss our investment 
approach again this year. For those of you who read last year’s Annual Report you will see that it is virtually 
identical to Hamish’s  comments in that Report, and may help explain why the Magellan Global Fund managed 
by Hamish is very materially outperforming the market benchmarks.

At Magellan we have two fundamental investment objectives:

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minimise the risk of a permanent capital loss for our investors; and

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achieve superior risk adjusted investment returns.

The concept of minimising the risk of a permanent capital loss is integral to our philosophy of how we manage 
money.  We believe that this central concept is different to many in the funds management industry. For many, 
risk  is  effectively  measured  as  the  danger  of  falling  short  of  the  benchmark,  rather  than  the  risk  of  losing 
capital for investors. In our view, investors in recent years have become unrealistically obsessed with chasing 
returns without any real appreciation of the risk of losing their capital.

At  Magellan  we  believe  in  the  “prudent  man  rule”  in  managing  money  for  our  clients  (and  ourselves).  The 
“prudent  man  rule”  was  developed  in  the  19th  century  when  a  Massachusetts  judge  suggested  trustees 
should “observe how men of prudence, discretion and intelligence manage their own affairs, not in regard to 
speculation, but in regard to the permanent disposition of their funds, considering the probable income, as 
well as the probable safety of the capital to be invested.”

In order to achieve our investment objectives, our investment philosophy is to buy a relatively concentrated 
portfolio  of  outstanding  companies  from  around  the  world,  and  to  purchase  securities  in  these  businesses 
when  their  share  prices  are  attractive  compared  to  our  assessment  of  their  underlying  intrinsic  value.  We 
believe  buying  a  concentrated  portfolio  of  outstanding  companies  at  attractive  prices  will  deliver  investors 
superior risk adjusted returns over a 3 to 5 year time horizon, whilst minimising the risk of permanent capital 
loss. 

The concept of “Margin of Safety” is central to our investment philosophy and our desire to minimize the risk of 
permanent capital loss. The margin of safety is a discount to our assessment of intrinsic value that we require 
before buying shares of a company. For companies of comparable quality and characterstics, the bigger the 
assessed discount, the wider the margin of safety. We combine this concept with a complementary primary 
filter focussed upon business quality.

INVESTMENT TEMPERAMENT

It is our strong belief that in order to achieve superior long-term investment returns, investors need to have a 
detached and unemotional temperament.  The past 24 months have been particularly challenging for investors 
and it has been difficult to see beyond the current turmoil in world financial markets. We believe that it is very 
important to be able to separate the underlying risks and economics of a business from short-term volatility 
in the stock market.

John Bogle recently wrote in a paper in the Financial Analysts Journal: “Although returns earned in the stock 
market  are  volatile  and  unpredictable,  the  returns  earned  by  the  underlying  businesses  in  the  aggregate  – 
which collectively represent the foundation of aggregate market capitalization – are (or have been historically) 
far less volatile and predictable. Put another way, investors are more volatile than investments … emotions 
and perceptions – the tides of hope, greed and fear among the participants in the financial system – govern the 
short term returns generated by the markets”.

MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED

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We  believe  the  market  often  provides  us  with  excellent  investment  opportunities  to  buy  or  sell  at  prices 
significantly  different  from  our  assessment  of  the  intrinsic  value  of  underlying  businesses.  In  chapter  8  of  
The Intelligent Investor, Benjamin Graham introduced the concept of “Mr Market”.  Mr Market is an obliging 
business partner who every day is prepared to tell you what your interest in a business is worth and is prepared 
to buy or sell you an additional interest on that basis. Sometimes he quotes you very reasonable prices based 
on  the  business  prospects  and  developments  as  you  know  them.  Often,  Mr  Market  is  unpredictable  and 
temperamental and quotes you ridiculously high or low prices.

Additionally Graham wrote: “Basically price fluctuations have only one significant meaning for the true investor. 
They provide him with an opportunity to buy wisely when prices fall sharply and to sell wisely when they advance 
a great deal. At other times he will do better if he forgets about the stock market and pays attention to his 
dividend returns and to the operating results of his companies.” 

We agree entirely with Messrs Bogle and Graham that for most investors the daily quotation of stock prices are 
a giant distraction and can lead people to make entirely incorrect investment decisions. As Warren Buffett has 
stated on numerous occasions “the market is there to serve you not instruct you”. We remain entirely focused 
on  analysing  the  underlying  results  and  economics  of  businesses  in  which  we  seek  to  invest  and  virtually 
ignore daily share price movements unless we are interested in making purchasing or selling decisions.

In a recent speech (June 2, 2008) to a conference of Financial Planners in Florida, John Bogle said:

“Investing  to  me,  is  all  about  the  long-term  ownership  of  businesses,  focused  on  the  gradual  accretion  in 
intrinsic value that is derived from the ability of our corporations to produce the goods and services that our 
consumers and savers demand, to compete effectively, to thrive on the entrepreneurship, and to capitalize on 
change, adding value to our society...

Speculation is just the opposite. It represents the short-term- not long-term – holding of financial instruments, 
not  businesses,  focused  (usually)  on  the  belief  that  their  prices,  as  distinct  from  their  intrinsic  values,  will 
rise”.

At  Magellan,  we  are  clearly  focused  on  the  business  of  investing  and  not  speculating  on  short-term  price 
movements. 

Sir John Templeton, who recently died at the age of 95 was perhaps best known for saying: “Bull markets are 
born on pessimism, grown on scepticism, mature on optimism and die on euphoria. The time of maximum 
pessimism is the best time to buy, and the time of maximum optimism is the best time to sell.”

We are very conscious that many investors have caught “falling swords” by making contrarian investment calls 
simply on the basis that it must be a good time to buy when others are panicking. We generally take a very 
cautious stance, and undertake extensive investment analysis, in order to seek to avoid the “falling swords”. 
Our investment returns over time will depend on whether our analysis about the economics and competitive 
position of a business is correct and not on short-term share price movements.  Benjamin Graham stated: 
“You are neither right nor wrong because the crowd disagrees with you. You are right because your data and 
reasoning are right.”

We fundamentally believe that over time a business’ share price should broadly track its underlying intrinsic 
value.  This  is  what  Graham  was  referring  to  when  he  pointed  out:  “in  the  short  run  the  market  is  a  voting 
machine … (but) in the long term it is a weighing machine.” 

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MARKET COMMENTARY

In  last  year’s  Annual  Report,  Hamish  set  out  some  detailed  market  commentary  which  is  worth  reading, 
particularly  in  light  of  subsequent  events.  We  have  also  released  detailed  market  updates  with  the  Annual 
Reviews of the funds and this is available from our website or from the ASX website.

In summary, we expect that ramifications from the Global Crisis will permeate for many years. Our principal 
response  is  to  refocus  upon  the  dual  disciplines  of  Quality  and  Value.  Over  time,  companies  of  the  highest 
quality  gain  market  share,  produce  strong  free  cashflows  and  demonstrate  earnings  resilience.  If  they  are 
purchased when their valuations are attractive, we believe that returns will be at least satisfactory when held 
for the medium-term and beyond.

The Global Crisis put additional stress upon businesses, including quality businesses. This was most obvious 
in financials where even very high quality institutions were dragged into the vortex of the crisis of confidence 
when bankers stopped transacting and lending with each other and the inter-bank market dried up. 

We sought to asses and reassess the business strengths and weaknesses of all of our investee companies 
in the context of the crisis. The crisis has been an opportunity to further upgrade the quality of the portfolios 
managed by Magellan on terms we regard as attractive.

There  will  be  further  market  volatility.  The  last  12  months  demonstrate  the  speed  with  which  the  ‘crowd’ 
(investors and speculators) swing to and from greed and fear. Politicians and the public will rewrite the rules 
governing some industries, and protectionism will increase. Consumers, businesses, governments and central 
bankers also have the extremely difficult tasks of assessing when (and how) the unprecedented stimulus should 
be reduced and how to pay for it. Some significant distortions in asset markets, from artificially low interest 
rates and excess liquidity, are returning. 

There  are  also  considerable  debates  about  inflation  and  deflation.  We  seek  to  be  prepared  for  both,  with 
investments in companies with pricing power supported by sustainable competitive advantages. We also expect 
the impacts of technological change to continue to be very important for society and investors.

Thank  you  for  your  ongoing  interest  in  Magellan  and  we  look  forward  to  meeting  you  either  at  the  Annual 
General Meeting or over the years ahead.

Yours faithfully,

Chris Mackay 
Chairman 

Hamish Douglass
Managing Director & CEO

MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

The Directors of Magellan Financial Group Limited (the “Company”) submit their report for the Company and 
its controlled entities which together form the consolidated entity (the “Group”) in respect of the year ended 
30 June 2009.

DIRECTORS

Name

Chris Mackay

Hamish Douglass

Naomi Milgrom

Paul Lewis

Brett Cairns

Directorship

Chairman (appointed 27 May 2009)
and Executive Director

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
(resigned as Chairman 27 May 2009)

Non-executive Director

Non-executive Director

Non-executive Director

Appointed

21 November 2006

21 November 2006

20 December 2006

20 December 2006

22 January 2007

The following persons were Directors of the Company during the year and up to the date of this report unless 
otherwise stated.

CORPORATE INFORMATION
The Company is limited by shares and incorporated in Australia.  The shares and options of the Company that 
are publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) are ASX Code: MFG, MFGOB, and MFGOC. The 
Company also has on issue unlisted Class B shares.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY
The  primary  business  activity  of  the  Group  is  funds  management  with  the  objective  to  offer  international 
investment funds to Australian and New Zealand investors.

TRADING RESULTS
The Group’s net loss after tax for the year ended 30 June 2009 was $12,365,000 (2008: $6,203,000 profit).

The Group’s underlying operating result, excluding significant items and unrealised mark to market investment 
losses, was a profit after tax of $1.1 million. This compares with a corresponding underlying operating loss 
after tax for the previous financial year of $1.6 million.

The Group’s reported result includes

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revenues,  excluding  realised  and  unrealised  investment    losses  and  foreign  exchange  losses,  of  $9.8 
million which compares to underlying revenues of $9.6 million for the previous corresponding period.

total  operating  expenses  of  $7.7  million,  which  compares  to  total  operating  expenses  of  $11.6  million 
for the previous corresponding period. We had originally forecast total operating expenses for the 2009 
financial year at approximately $10 million and we revised this estimate to $7.3 million at the time of the 
release of the Group’s half year results. The total operating expenses of $7.7 million for the 2009 financial 
year included a non-recurring non-cash charge in respect of the Company’s share purchase plan of $0.47 
million, which was incurred in the last six months.

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non-recurring and non-cash significant items which reduced the reported result by $2.8 million after tax. 
Each of these items represent accounting entries which we believe should be excluded from our results in 
order to better understand the underlying operating performance of the Group. These items are:

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an accounting profit after tax of $1.3 million for the final accounting adjustment for MFG 2009 Options 
which expired on 30 June 2009;
an  accounting  loss  after  tax  of  $3.3  million  on  the  deemed  disposal  on  deconsolidation  of  our  two 
managed unit trusts;

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an accounting loss after tax of $0.8 million representing the minority unit holders’ share of the change 
in value of their interests in our two managed unit trusts from 1 July 2008 up to the date of their de-
consolidation.

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a net loss before tax of $15.3 million ($10.7 million after tax) consisting of the Group’s share of unrealised 
mark to market losses. This includes the transfer of $14.5 million (before tax) as an impairment loss to the 
Income Statement from the available for sale reserve, as required by International Accounting Standards 
where there has been a significant or prolonged decline in the market value of an investment below its 
cost. The directors note that the impairment losses are unrealised and may reverse in future periods, but 
that any such reversals will be credited to the asset revaluation reserve and not the Income Statement. 
The transfer of the impairment losses has no impact on the Group’s balance sheet or net assets per share, 
as these assets are carried at their market value. 

Magellan is in a strong financial position with an extremely strong balance sheet. At 30 June 2009:

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the Group had cash of approximately $39.6 million, investment assets of approximately $45.8 million and 
shareholders funds of $101.7 million.

the  Group’s  NTA  per  share  (diluted  for  the  conversion  of  the  Class  B  shares)  was  approximately  $0.66 
(2008:$0.67). 

The Group’s investment assets comprised $34.1 million in the three funds that we manage and an investment 
portfolio  of  $11.7  million  (which  includes  fixed  and  floating  rate  debt  investments  of  $5.4  million).    As  we 
indicated at the time of the release of the half year results we intend to make further investments in the funds 
that we manage. Subsequent to the end of the financial year the Group acquired a further 14.3 million shares 
in Magellan Flagship Fund Limited for $8.4 million.

As at 30 June 2009 the Group has invested approximately $10 million in the establishment of its funds and asset 
management business. As previously disclosed, we believe that this largely covers our upfront investment in 
people  and  infrastructure.    Based  on  the  current  revenues  and  cost  structure  for  this  business,  we  do  not 
believe  we  will  need  to  make  any  material  additional  capital  commitment  to  this  business.  We  continue  to 
believe that over time Magellan is likely to generate an acceptable return on this investment, and this business 
is Magellan’s focus.

For  the  year  ended  30  June  2009  the  funds  and  asset  management  business  generated  revenues  of 
approximately $6.2 million (2008: $5.1 million) and had expenses of approximately $7.1 million (2008: $10.4 
million),  which  resulted  in  a  loss  before  tax  of  $0.9  million  (2008:  loss  of  $5.3  million).  Based  on  current 
revenues and expenses, the funds and asset management business is now profitable. The future results of 
the funds and asset management business will be largely dependent on Magellan’s ability to grow and retain 
funds under management and achieve satisfactory risk adjusted returns for investors in our funds.

As at 21 August 2009, the Group had funds under management of approximately $481 million, which compared 
to funds under management of $393 million at 30 June 2009, $383 million at 31 December 2008, and $336 
million at 30 June 2008. The Group’s funds under management are split approximately $370 million in global 
equities and $100 million in infrastructure equities. The directors are comfortable that Magellan is well placed 
to attract funds under management in 2010 and beyond:

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the  Magellan  Global  Fund  has  continued  to  build  its  reputation  with  research  houses  and  major 
financial planning groups. At 21 August 2009 the Magellan Global Fund had funds under management of 
approximately $98 million, which compared to $36 million at 31 December 2008.

our infrastructure team continues to have promising discussions with a number institutional clients and 
we  are  hopeful  that  these  discussions  will  result  in  a  number  of  mandates  being  awarded  in  the  2010 
financial year.

DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS
No dividends have been declared by the Directors and none have been paid or are payable during the year and 
to the date of this report.

MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

CHANGES IN THE STATE OF AFFAIRS
There were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the Group that occurred during the year. These 
changes have been disclosed in this report or the financial statements.

EVENTS SUBSEqUENT TO THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR 
Subsequent to the end of the financial year, the Group acquired 14,336,117 shares in Magellan Flagship Fund 
Limited (ASX code: MFF) on-market for $8.4 million. As at the date of this report the Group holds 44,727,166 
MFF shares or 12.49% (2008: 27,494,268 or 7.27%).

The Directors are not aware of any other matter or circumstance not otherwise dealt with in this report or in 
the financial statements that has significantly or may significantly affect the operations of the Group, the result 
of those operations or the state of affairs of the Group in subsequent financial periods.

LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS AND ExPECTED RESULT OF OPERATIONS
The Group will continue to pursue its financial objective which is to increase the profitability of the Group over 
time by increasing the value and performance of funds under management, seeking to grow the value of the 
Group’s investment portfolio and by containing costs.

The methods of operating the Group are not expected to change in the foreseeable future.

ROUNDING OFF OF AMOUNTS
The Group is of a kind referred to in the Australian Securities & Investments Commission’s Class Order 98/0100 
(as amended) and consequently amounts in the Directors’ Report and financial statements have been rounded 
off to the nearest thousand dollars in accordance with that Class Order, unless otherwise indicated.

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION
The Group is not subject to any particular or significant environmental regulation under Commonwealth, State 
or Territory legislation.

AUDITOR
Ernst & Young (the “Auditor”) continues in office in accordance with section 307C of the Corporation Act 2001.

AUDIT AND NON-AUDIT SERVICES
Details  of the amounts paid or payable to the Auditor for audit and non-audit  services  provided  during the 
period are set out below.

The Directors, in accordance with advice received from the Audit Committee, are satisfied that the provision 
of  those  non-audit  services  during  the  period  by  the  Auditor  is  compatible  with  the  general  standard  of 
independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001. The Directors are satisfied, considering the 
nature and quantum of the non-audit services that the provision of non-audit services by the Auditor, as set out 
below, did not compromise the Auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001.

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Audit services:

Auditors of the Company and its operating subsidiaries – Ernst & Young

    Audit and review of the annual financial report

Auditors of the unlisted trusts – KPMG

    Audit and review of the annual financial report

Other services:

Auditors of the Company and its operating subsidiaries – Ernst & Young

    Other regulatory audit services

    Tax compliance

    Tax advice

Auditors of the unlisted trusts - KPMG

    Compliance plan audit

    Tax compliance (tax returns)

    Tax advice

2009

$

2008

$

151,498

112,800

26,167

177,665

14,000

126,800

10,000

8,500

15,000

10,250

44,341

5,364

93,455

9,700

-

-

10,000

43,230

39,169

102,099

AUDITORS’ INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION
A copy of the Auditors’ Independence Declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 
is set out on page 20.

INFORMATION ON DIRECTORS

Chris Mackay
Chairman and Executive Director 

Mr Mackay has considerable experience in business management, capital allocation, risk management and 
investment. Mr Mackay is a Non-executive director of Magellan Flagship Fund Limited (appointed September 
2006), and a director of Consolidated Media Holdings Limited (formerly Publishing & Broadcasting Limited) 
(appointed March 2006), and was previously a director of Crown Limited (appointed July 2007, resigned March 
2008), and New Privateer Holdings Limited (appointed April 2006, resigned August 2007). Mr Mackay retired as 
Chairman of UBS Australasia in March 2006, having previously been its Chief Executive Officer. Mr Mackay is 
a member of the Federal Treasurer’s Financial Sector Advisory Council and a former member of the Business 
Council of Australia and Director of the International Banks & Securities Association. 

Hamish Douglass
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, and member of the Audit and Risk Committee 

Mr Douglass has more than 18 years experience in financial services and has advised on some of the largest 
corporate transactions in Australia. Mr Douglass was formerly the Co-head of Global Banking at Deutsche 
Bank,  Australasia.  Mr  Douglass  is  a  Non-executive  director  of  Magellan  Flagship  Fund  Limited  (appointed 
September 2006). Mr Douglass is a member of the Australian Takeovers Panel, and a member of the Forum of 
Global Young Leaders of the World Economic Forum.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

Naomi Milgrom
Non-executive Director

Ms Milgrom is the Executive Chair and CEO of Australia’s largest speciality women’s fashion retailer, the Sussan 
Group - comprising Sussan, Suzanne Grae and Sportsgirl. One of Australia’s top business entrepreneurs, Ms 
Milgrom has combined business leadership with leadership in the arts, sciences and women’s health, as Chair 
of the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA), Chair of the Melbourne Fashion Festival, and director 
of the Howard Florey Institute. Ms Milgrom was the first woman to deliver the Batman Oration on Australia 
Day 2006. The Centenary of Federation Medal was awarded to Ms Milgrom for her outstanding contribution to 
business and the fashion industry.

Paul Lewis
Non-executive Director and Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee

Mr  Lewis  was  Managing  Partner  and  Chief  Executive  –  Asia,  based  in  Hong  Kong  from  1992  –  2004,  for 
PA  Consulting  Group,  at  the  conclusion  of  which  PA  had  offices  in  Hong  Kong,  Beijing,  Tokyo,  Bangalore, 
Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta. Mr Lewis led major assignments in financial services – retail banking, 
life insurance and stock exchanges, energy, manufacturing, telecommunications, rail, air, container shipping 
and government.  Mr Lewis also served on senior advisory panels with ministerial representation in Hong Kong, 
Malaysia and Indonesia. Mr Lewis is Chairman of PSP International and holds a number of senior advisory 
roles with British Telecom, namely, being on the Asia Pacific Advisory Board since 2003, the Global Advisory 
Board since 2005 and in senior advisory roles including local Chairman for Australia and New Zealand. He is 
the Deputy Chairman of the Australian British Chamber of Commerce.

Brett Cairns
Non-executive Director and member of the Audit and Risk Committee

Mr Cairns was formerly co-head of the Capital Markets Group within Structured Finance at Babcock & Brown, 
which he joined in 2002. Mr Cairns was a former Managing Director and Head of Debt Capital Markets for 
Merrill Lynch in Australia where he worked from 1994 to 2002. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Mr Cairns spent 
3 years with Credit Suisse Financial Products, the then derivatives bank of the Credit Suisse group.

David Simpson
Company Secretary

Mr Simpson is the Company’s Consulting Counsel and Company Secretary. He is also the Company Secretary 
and  Consulting  Counsel  of  Magellan  Flagship  Fund  Limited  and  Magellan  Asset  Management  Limited.  Mr 
Simpson has over 20 years of experience as a corporate lawyer. He was a partner in Freshfields Bruckhaus 
Deringer (“Freshfields”), one of the world’s largest law firms, and before that was a partner in one of Australia’s 
leading law firms, Allen Allen & Hemsley (now Allens Arthur Robinson). From 1991 to 2004, Mr Simpson was 
based in Asia, in Indonesia and Singapore. 

Leo quintana
Company Secretary

Mr Quintana is the Company’s Legal Counsel and Company Secretary. He is also the Legal Counsel and Company 
Secretary of Magellan Flagship Fund Limited and Magellan Asset Management Limited.   Mr Quintana has 8 
years experience as a corporate lawyer.  He is admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales 
and previously was an associate - commercial and corporate group, of Harris Friedman Hyde Page Lawyers.

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DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS
The following table sets out the number of meetings of the Company’s Directors held during the year ended 30 
June 2009 and attended by each Director.

Board Meetings

Audit and Risk Committee Meetings

Held

Attended  

Held

Attended

Whilst a Director

Whilst a Member

4

4

4

4

4

4  

4

3

4

4

n/a

7

n/a

7

7

n/a

6

n/a

7

7

Chris Mackay

Hamish Douglass

Naomi Milgrom

Paul Lewis

Brett Cairns

REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED)
This  report  outlines  the  director  and  executive  remuneration  arrangements  of  the  Company  and  Group  in 
accordance  with  the  requirements  of  the  Corporations  Act  2001  and  its  Regulations.  For  the  purposes  of 
this  report  Key  Management  Personnel  of  the  Group  are  defined  as  those  persons  having  “authority  and 
responsibility for planning, directing and controlling activities of the entity”.

Remuneration of Non-executive Directors
The Board reviews and determines the remuneration of the Non-executive Directors and may utilise the services 
of external advisors. The remuneration of the Non-executive Directors is not linked to the performance of the 
Group.

Remuneration of Executive Directors and Key Management Personnel
The  remuneration  policy  is  designed  to  attract  and  retain  appropriately  experienced,  skilled  and  qualified 
executives in order to achieve the Group’s objectives. Executive remuneration is a combination of fixed and 
variable remuneration that takes into account the executives experience, abilities and achievements.

The  fixed  compensation  is  structured  as  a  total  employment  cost  package,  which  the  executive  may  elect 
to  receive  as  a  combination  of  cash,  non-cash  benefits  and  superannuation  contributions.  There  are  no 
guaranteed increases to the fixed remuneration, however it is reviewed annually to ensure that it is competitive 
and reasonable.

The variable compensation is performance related and is determined by the Board after consideration of Key 
Management Personnel skills and contributions to the achievement of the Group’s objectives as measured by 
such indicators as the performance of the Group and the performance of the Magellan Flagship Fund Limited, 
the Magellan Global Fund and the Magellan Infrastructure Fund as appropriate.

The Directors do not consider it appropriate to assess Key Management Personnel performance solely against 
short term indicators.  A focus on short term indicators may encourage performance that is not in the best 
interests  of  the  Group  and  its  shareholders.  The  Directors  are  more  concerned  that  the  Key  Management 
Personnel are motivated to build investment returns for investors in the funds managed by the Group and to 
build shareholder wealth over the long term.

Share Purchase Plan
The Group has put in place a Share Purchase Plan (the ‘Plan’) for its employees and Non-executive Directors 
(Participants’). The Plan will provide assistance to Participants to invest in shares in the Company in order to 
more closely align the interests of Participants with the interests of the shareholders of the Group.

Further details of the Plan are provide in note 13 to the financial statements.

Directors’ fees
The Non-executive and Executive Directors’ base remuneration is reviewed annually.

Retirement benefits for Directors
No retirement benefits (other than superannuation) are provided to Directors.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

Details of Remuneration
The Non-executive Directors of the Company were remunerated by the Company, except where noted, and 
received the following amounts during the year:

Non-executive Directors

Naomi Milgrom

Paul Lewis

Brett Cairns (2)

Short term Benefits Post-employment 
Benefits

Termination 
Benefits

Share based 
Payment

Total

Salary
$

13,379

20,000

79,223

Cash Bonus
$

Superannuation
$

-

-

13,380

1,204

-

5,865

Under SPP(1)
$

-

71,657

$

-

-

$

14,583

91,657

83,626

71,657

253,751

(1)    Share  based  payments  represent  the  cost  of  providing  interest  free  loans  to  Participants  in  the  Share 
Purchase Plan (see Directors Report – Remuneration Report – Share Purchase Plan)
(2)  Mr Cairns was employed as an Executive by Magellan Asset Management Limited, a controlled entity, during 
the  period  10  November  2008  to  22  May  2009,  and  received  remuneration  of  $175,427  (inclusive  of  a  cash 
bonus of $13,380, superannuation of $5,727 and a termination payment of $83,626) in that capacity. Mr Cairns 
employment costs relating to his Executive appointment were fully reimbursed by UBS Investment Bank (UBS) 
under the Strategic Alliance announced on 3 October 2008.

Comparative information for the year ended 30 June 2008 is as follows:

Non-executive Directors

Naomi Milgrom

Paul Lewis

Brett Cairns

Short term Benefits

Salary
$

18,349

20,000

20,000

Post-employment 
Benefits

Superannuation
$

1,651

-

-

Share based Payment

Total

Under SPP(1)
$

-

71,657

71,657

$

20,000

91,657

91,657

The  Key  Management  Personnel  of  the  Company,  including  the  Executive  Directors,  were  remunerated  by 
Magellan  Asset  Management  Limited,  a  controlled  entity,  and  received  the  following  amounts  during  the 
year:

Short term Ben-
efits

Post-employment 
Benefits

Share based 
Payment

Total

Key Management Personnel
(including Executive Directors)

Salary

Superannuation

Under SPP(1)

Chris Mackay
Chairman and
Executive Director

Hamish Douglass
Managing Director and
Chief Executive Officer

N Campbell
Chief Financial Officer and
Chief Operating Officer

$

236,255

$

13,745

236,255

13,745

$

-

-

$

250,000

250,000

199,255

13,745

1,823

214,823

(1)    Share  based  payments  represent  the  cost  of  providing  interest  free  loans  to  Participants  in  the  Share 
Purchase Plan (see Directors Report – Remuneration Report – Share Purchase Plan

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Comparative information for the year ended 30 June 2008 is as follows:

Key Management Personnel
(including Executive Directors)

Chris Mackay
Chairman and
Executive Director

Hamish Douglass
Managing Director and
Chief Executive Officer

N Campbell
Chief Financial Officer and
Chief Operating Officer

Short term Benefits

Post-employment 
Benefits

Share based 
Payment

Salary

Cash Bonus

Superannuation

Under SPP(1)

$

78,957

78,957

$

-

-

$

5,059

5,059

$

-

-

Total

$

84,016

84,016

199,871

220,000

13,129

1,031

434,031

No amounts were paid to Non-executive Directors, Executive Directors or other Key Management Personnel 
during the year (2008: nil) in respect of other long-term benefits.

Service Agreements
Remuneration  and  other  terms  of  employment  for  the  Non-executive  Directors  are  formalised  in  service 
agreements.

Employment Agreements
The  Executive  Directors  (Messrs  Douglass  and  Mackay),  Mr  Cairns  while  employed  in  the  capacity  of  Chief 
Executive Officer of Magellan Capital Partners Pty Limited, Key Management Personnel and all other employees 
are engaged under employment agreements.

The Executive Directors are employed under employment contracts with the following key terms.

The Chairman, Mr. Mackay is employed under a contract with effect from 1 March 2008 and which will continue 
indefinitely until terminated. Under the terms of the contract:

• 

Mr. Mackay receives fixed remuneration of $250,000 per annum, inclusive of superannuation.

• 

• 

• 

• 

Mr. Mackay is not entitled to a bonus for the financial year ending 30 June 2009. For subsequent financial 
years, Mr. Mackay may receive a bonus, at the discretion of the Board.

Mr. Mackay has undertaken to the Company that for the period up to and including 1 July 2012 he will not, 
within Australia and New Zealand, invest in a business of funds management other than an investment in 
a Magellan entity. The restrictions will cease to apply prior to 1 July 2012, if a third party acquires control of 
the company or the company terminates the employment contract. The restrictions do not apply in respect 
of any investment in:

(a) shares in a company; or
(b) interests in a managed investment scheme; or
(c) other interests in an entity, 

which represent less than 10% of the issued shares in that company, interests in that managed       investment 
scheme or other interests in that other entity respectively.

Mr. Mackay may terminate the contract at any time by giving not less than 3 months written notice to the 
Company and the Company may terminate the contract by providing 12 months written notice or providing 
payment in lieu of that notice.

The Company may terminate the contract at any time without notice if serious misconduct has occurred. 
Where the contract is terminated for cause, the Company must pay Mr. Mackay any accrued but unpaid 
amounts to which he is entitled after setting off for misfeasance for any loss suffered by the Company from 
the acts which caused the termination.

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Douglass, is employed  under a  contract with  effect 
from 1 March 2008 and which will continue indefinitely until terminated. Under the terms of the contract:

• 

Mr. Douglass receives fixed remuneration of $250,000 per annum, inclusive of superannuation.

• 

• 

• 

• 

Mr. Douglass is not entitled to a bonus for the financial year ending 30 June 2009. For subsequent financial 
years, Mr. Douglass may receive a bonus, at the discretion of the Board.

Mr. Douglass has undertaken to the Company that for the period up to and including 1 July 2012 he will not, 
within Australia and New Zealand, invest in a business of funds management other than an investment in a 
Magellan entity. The restrictions will cease to apply prior to 1 July 2012, if a third party acquires control of 
the company or the company terminates the employment contract. The restrictions do not apply in respect 
of any investment in:

(a) shares in a company; or
(b) interests in a managed investment scheme; or
(c) other interests in an entity, 

which represent less than 10% of the issued shares in that company, interests in that managed investment 
scheme or other interests in that other entity respectively.

Mr. Douglass may terminate the contract at any time by giving not less than 3 months written notice to the 
Company and the Company may terminate the contract by providing 12 months written notice or providing 
payment in lieu of that notice.

The Company may terminate the contract at any time without notice if serious misconduct has occurred. 
Where the contract is terminated for cause, the Company must pay Mr. Douglass any accrued but unpaid 
amounts to which he is entitled after setting off for misfeasance for any loss suffered by the Company from 
the acts which caused the termination.

Mr. Douglass also holds MFG Class B shares which have no entitlement to receive a dividend and which convert 
into MFG ordinary shares on the first business day after 21 November 2016 in accordance with a conversion 
formula. Mr. Douglass’s Class B shares will convert into only one MFG ordinary share on the first business day 
after 21 November 2016 if, before 1 July 2012, he ceases to be a director or employee of MFG, or a subsidiary 
of MFG (other than through death or incapacity) or his employment has been terminated for cause.

Key  Management  Personnel  and  other  executives  have  rolling  contracts.  The  Group  may  terminate  the 
executive’s employment agreement by providing three months written notice. On termination, the executive 
must repay any loan amounts outstanding in respect to shares acquired under the Share Purchase Plan in 
accordance with the plan terms and conditions. There are no provisions for any termination payments other 
than for unpaid remuneration and accrued annual leave.

DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS IN CONTRACTS
No Director has or has had any interest in a contract entered into up to the date of this Directors’ Report with 
the Company or any related entity other than as disclosed in this report.

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INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
The Group has paid premiums to insure each of its Directors and Officers in office against liabilities for costs 
and expenses incurred by them in defending any legal proceedings arising out of their conduct while acting 
in the capacity of Directors and Officers of the Group, other than conduct involving a wilful breach of duty in 
relation to the Group.

This report is made in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.

Chris Mackay
Chairman

Sydney
26 August 2009

MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED

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AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION 

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

Magellan  Financial  Group  Limited  (the  “Company”)  is  a  listed  company  whose  shares  are  traded  on  the 
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The Board recognises the importance of good corporate governance. 
The Company’s corporate governance framework, policies and practices are designed to ensure the effective 
management and operation of the Company, and will remain under regular review.

1. 

THE BOARD

1.1 

The Board of Directors 

C. Mackay (Chairman and Executive Director)
H. Douglass (Executive Director)
N. Milgrom (Independent Non-Executive Director)
P. Lewis (Independent Non-Executive Director)
B. Cairns (Independent Non-Executive Director)

Details of each Board member’s background and attendance at Board meetings are set out in the Directors’ 
Report.

The Board is responsible for the overall operation and stewardship of the Company and is responsible for its 
overall success and long-term growth and corporate governance. The Board will act in the best interests of the 
Company to ensure the business of the Company is properly managed.

1.2 

Board Composition and Independence

There must be a minimum of three Directors and a maximum of ten Directors. The Board currently comprises 
five Directors, three of whom are Independent Non-Executive Directors. 

The Board comprises: 

• 

Directors with an appropriate range of skills, experience and expertise; and 

• 

Directors who can understand and competently deal with current and emerging business issues. 

A Director must retire from office no later than the longer of the third annual general meeting of the Company 
or three years, following that Director’s last election or appointment. 

An independent Non-executive Director is a Non-executive Director who is independent of the Company and 
free of any business or other relationship that could materially interfere with, or could reasonably be perceived 
to materially interfere with, the exercise of their unfettered and independent judgment.

The Board is confident that each of the Directors will bring skills and qualifications to the Company which 
will  enable  them  to  effectively  discharge  their  individual  and  collective  responsibilities  as  Directors  of  the 
Company.

The  Board  considers  that  the  number  of  Directors  is  sufficient  to  enable  it  to  effectively  discharge  its 
responsibilities. However, the composition of the Board will be reviewed periodically and its independence, 
and that of the individual Directors, will be assessed as part of those reviews.

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1.3 

The Role of the Board and Delegation

The corporate governance policies of the Company and its controlled entities (collectively the “Group”)  revolve 
around a Charter the purpose of which is to: 

• 
• 
• 

promote high standards of corporate governance; 
clarify the role and responsibilities of the Board; and 
enable the Board to provide strategic guidance for the Group and effective operational oversight.

The Charter will apply subject to applicable legal and regulatory requirements, including duties and obligations 
imposed on the directors by statute and general law. The Board may review and amend the Charter at any 
time. The Board Charter is available from the Company by contacting the Company Secretary.

The principal responsibilities of the Board include: 

• 
• 
• 

• 

• 

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

• 
• 

assessing the Group’s overall performance; 
providing strategic advice to the Group’s senior management;
approving the appointment and removal of the Chairman, Deputy Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Chief 
Financial Officer and the Company Secretary;
establishing committees of the Board and, in relation to each committee appointing the members and the 
Chairman, setting committee charters and delegating authority to relevant committees; 
subject to the law and the Company’s Constitution, determining the remuneration of the Non-executive 
directors (including the members of all committees of the Board); 
reporting to shareholders; 
reviewing the Group’s investment activities; 
approving an annual operating budget for the Group, for the financial year ahead; 
approving the Company’s annual financial statements and reports to shareholders;
approving the Company’s half year financial statements and reports to shareholders; 
reviewing and overseeing the implementation of a Code of Conduct; 
monitoring and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and ethical standards and 
policies; 
monitoring and ensuring compliance with best practice corporate governance requirements; and
ensuring the risk management systems, including internal controls, operating systems and compliance 
processes, are operating efficiently and effectively.

Subject to legal or regulatory requirement and the Company’s Constitution, the Board may delegate any of the 
above powers to individual Directors, or committees of the Board. Any such delegation shall be in compliance 
with the law and the Company’s Constitution.

1.4 

Non-executive Directors’ Remuneration Structure

For the year ended 30 June 2009 the Non-executive Directors’ fees are in each case:

• 
• 
• 

$10,000 as a Non-executive Director of MFG;
$5,000 as a member of the Audit and Risk Committee;
$5,000 as a Director of Magellan Asset Management Limited

plus reimbursement of expenses such as travelling expenses

Two of the Non-executive Directors are Participants in the Company’s Share Purchase Plan. The terms and 
conditions of the Share Purchase Plan are described in the Directors Report. Details of each Non-executive 
Directors  participation  in  the  Share  Purchase  Plan  is  disclosed  in  the  Directors  Report  –  Remuneration 
Report.

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1.5 

Evaluation of Performance 

The Board reviews its performance in terms of the Group’s objectives and results.   

The Group’s Chief Executive Officer reviews the performance of the Group’s senior management team. The Chief 
Executive Officer sets performance objectives for each senior management team member at the beginning of 
each financial year. Performance reviews of each senior management team member are carried out against 
their objectives with input from appropriate stakeholders.

1.6 

Access to Information and Independent advice 

Directors have access to any information they consider necessary to fulfil their responsibilities and to exercise 
independent judgment when making decisions. 

Directors may obtain independent professional advice at the Company’s expense, subject to making a request 
to,  and  obtaining  the  prior  authorisation  of,  the  Chairman  of  the  Board.  Where  the  Chairman  of  the  Board 
wishes to obtain independent professional advice, the Chairman is required to make a request to, and obtain 
the prior authorisation of, the Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee of the Board. 

2 

BOARD COMMITTEES

The Board may from time to time establish committees to assist it in the discharge of its responsibilities. To 
date, the Board has only found a need to establish the Audit & Risk Committee. 

Other committees may be established by the Board as and when required. Membership of Board committees 
will be based on the needs of the Company, relevant legislative and other requirements and the skills and 
experience  of  individual  Directors.  The  Company  does  not  have  a  Nomination  Committee.    This  represents 
a  departure  from  Recommendations  1.2  and  1.3  of  the  ASX  Principles  as  a  Nomination  and  Remuneration 
Committee is not required given the size and nature of the Company.

Performance of all committee members will be reviewed periodically by the Board.

Audit & Risk Committee

The Audit and Risk Committee is comprised of:

P. Lewis (Chairman and Independent Non-Executive Director)
B. Cairns (Independent Non-Executive Director)
H. Douglass (Executive Director)

Details of each Committee member’s background and attendance at Audit and Risk Committee Meetings are 
set out in the Directors’ Report. 

The  Chairman  of  the  Audit  and  Risk  Committee  is  an  Independent  Non-executive  Director  and  is  not  the 
Chairman of the Board.

The objective of the Audit and Risk Committee is to assist the Board to discharge its responsibilities in relation 
to: 

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

effective management of financial and operational risks; 
compliance with laws and regulations; 
accurate management and financial reporting; 
maintenance of an effective and efficient audit; and 
high standards of business ethics and corporate governance.

These objectives form the foundation of the Audit and Risk Committee’s Charter.  A copy of this Charter is 
available from the Company by contacting the Company Secretary.

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The Audit and Risk Committee will endeavour to: 

• 
• 
• 

• 
• 
• 

maintain and improve the quality, credibility and objectivity of the financial accountability process; 
promote a culture of compliance within the Company; 
ensure effective communication between the Board and the Company’s senior financial and compliance 
management; 
ensure effective audit functions and communications between the Board and the Company’s auditor; 
ensure that compliance strategies and compliance functions are effective; and
ensure that Directors are provided with financial and non-financial information that is of high quality and 
relevant to the judgments to be made by them.

3. 

ETHICAL CONDUCT

The Group’s operating company, Magellan Asset Management Limited, has a Corporate Code of Conduct (the 
“Code”) that applies to Directors and employees.  The purpose of this Code is to:

• 

• 

• 

• 

articulate the  high standards of honest, ethical and law-abiding behaviour that is expected of Directors 
and employees;
encourage the observance of those standards so as to protect and promote the interests of shareholders 
and other stakeholders;
guide Directors and employees as to the practices thought necessary to maintain confidence in the Group’s 
integrity; and
set  out  the  responsibilities  and  accountabilities  of  Directors  and  employees  to  report  and  investigate 
reports of unethical practices.

A  copy  of  the  Corporate  Code  of  Conduct  is  available  from  the  Company  by  contacting  the  Company 
Secretary.

4. 

MARKET DISCLOSURE

The Company is committed to complying with its continuous disclosure obligations under the Corporations Act 
2001 and the Listing Rules and releasing relevant information to the market and shareholders in a timely and 
direct manner and to promoting investor confidence in the Company and its securities.

The Company’s Continuous Disclosure Policy is designed to ensure that the Company: 

• 

• 

• 

as a minimum complies with its continuous disclosure obligations under the Corporations Act 2001 and 
the ASX Listing Rules; 
provides shareholders and the market with timely, direct and equal access  to information issued by it; 
and 
ensures that information which is not generally available and which may have a material effect on the price 
or value of the Company securities (price sensitive information), is identified and appropriately considered 
by the Directors and senior executives for disclosure to the market.

The Policy, which is available from the Company by contacting the Company Secretary, also sets out procedures 
which must be followed in relation to releasing announcements to the market and discussions with analysts, 
the media or shareholders.

The Company’s market announcements will also be available on its website after they are released to ASX.

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5. 

SHAREHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS

The Board is committed to ensuring that shareholders are fully informed of material matters that affect the 
Company’s position and prospects. It seeks to accomplish this through a strategy which includes:

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

the Half Year Results released in February each year;
the Full Year Results released in August each year;
the Annual Report released in September each year;
the Chairman’s address to the Annual General Meeting; and
the posting of significant information on the Company’s website as soon as it is disclosed to the market.

The Company holds its Annual General Meeting in October and a copy of the notice of Annual General Meeting 
is posted on the Company’s website and mailed to shareholders. The Board invites shareholders to attend the 
Annual General Meeting or to appoint a proxy to vote on their behalf if they are unable to attend. The formal 
addresses at the Annual General Meeting are disclosed to the market. 

The Company’s external auditor will be invited to attend any annual meeting and will be available to answer 
questions about the conduct of the audit and the preparation and contents of the auditor’s report.

6. 

SHARE TRADING BY DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES

The Group’s Trading Policy sets out the circumstances in which Directors and employees of the Group may 
deal in: 

• 

• 

the Company’s securities, which includes any shares in the Company, debentures (including convertible 
notes) issued by the Company and options to acquire or subscribe for shares in the Company; and
other  financial  products,  which  includes  any  shares,  options,  derivatives  (including  market  index 
derivatives), debentures, or any other financial product able to be traded of any company, trust or other 
organisation, local domestic and international, in which the Company invests or proposes to invest, 

with the objective that no Director or employee will contravene the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001, 
the ASX Listing Rules or any other applicable law.

This is designed to protect the reputation of the Company and to ensure that such reputation is maintained or 
perceived to be maintained by persons external to the Company. An overriding principle is that the Directors and 
employees who possess non-public price sensitive information must not deal in the Company’s securities.

A copy of the Trading Policy is available from the Company by contacting the Company Secretary.

7. 

RISK MANAGEMENT 

The Board, through the Audit and Risk Committee, is responsible for ensuring that:

• 
• 

• 

there are adequate policies for the oversight and management of material business risks to the Group;
there are effective systems in place to identify, assess, monitor and manage the risks of the Group and to 
identify material changes to the Group’s risk profile; and 
arrangements  are  adequate  for  monitoring  compliance  with  laws  and  regulations  applicable  to  the 
Group.

Risks managed include: 

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

implementing strategies (strategic risk);
operations or external events (operational risk);
legal and regulatory compliance (legal risk);
changes in community expectation of corporate behaviour (reputation risk); and
being unable to fund operations or convert assets into cash (liquidity risk).

MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT (CONTINUED)

The  Company  has  implemented  risk  management  and  compliance  frameworks.  These  frameworks  ensure 
that:

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

emphasis is placed on maintaining a strong control environment;
accountability and delegations of authority are clearly identified;
risk profiles are in place and regularly reviewed and updated;
timely and accurate reporting is provided to Management and respective Committees; and
compliance with the law, contractual obligations and internal policies (including business rules of conduct) 
is communicated and demonstrated

The Group’s senior management reports periodically to the Audit and Risk Committee on the effectiveness of 
its risk management and compliance frameworks.

8. 

CORPORATE REPORTING

In respect of the year ending 30 June 2009 the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have certified 
to the Board that:

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

the financial records of the Company for the financial period have been properly maintained in accordance 
with section 286 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Act);
the financial statements and notes referred to in paragraph 295(3)(b) of the Act for the financial period 
comply with the accounting standards;
the financial statements and notes for the financial period give a true and fair view (as per section 297 of 
the Act);
any other matters that are prescribed by the Corporations Regulations 2001 in relation to the financial 
statements and the notes for the financial period are satisfied;
the integrity of the Company’s financial statements is founded on a sound system of risk management and 
internal compliance and control which implements the policies adopted by the Board; and
the Company’s risk management and internal compliance and control system is operating efficiently and 
effectively in all material respects.

9. 

REMUNERATION

It is an objective of the Group to attract and maintain talented and motivated Directors and employees so as to 
encourage enhanced performance and to pursue the long-term growth and success of the Group.  

The  Board  determines  the  remuneration  of  the  non-executive  directors  (including  the  members  of  all 
committees  of  the  Board).    Details  of  Board  and  executive  remuneration  are  set  out  in  the  Remuneration 
Report which forms part of the Directors’ Report. 

The Company does not have a remuneration committee or has not disclosed a remuneration committee charter 
and this is a departure from ASX Recommendation 8.1 and 8.3.  Given the size of the Company and its Board, 
a separate committee is not considered appropriate.

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED - CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT (CONTINUED)

                 
INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

Revenue

Management fee revenue

Interest income

Dividend and distribution income

Changes in the fair value of
financial assets

Net (losses) / gains on disposal of return 
available for sale financial assets

Foreign exchange (losses) / gains

Other revenue

Total revenue

Expenses

Employee benefits expense

Depreciation and amortisation

Occupancy expense

Audit fees

Legal and professional fees

Fund administration expenses

Marketing expense

Management fee expense

Other operating expenses

Total expenses

Share of income from associate entity

Finance cost 
- external unitholders’ share of net profit

Operating (loss) / profit before
significant items and income tax

Income  tax benefit  / (expense)

Net operating (loss) / profit before
significant items

Note

3 a)

        Consolidated

     Parent

2009
$’000

4,017

2,947

794

2008
$’000

4,261

4,219

630

2009
$’000

-

2,455

797

2008
$’000

-

3,042

544

4 a)

(15,331)

(3,372)

(16,714)

(1,821)

4 b)

(137)

3 b)

(231)

2,000

(5,941)

247

36

508

(547)

(342)

1

218

(20)

(23)

6,529

(14,350)

1,940

5,519

8,445

763

391

154

342

198

80

251

260

-

902

7,706

272

78

514

147

148

137

322

606

1,216

11,613

-

(484)

(296)

-

-

123

21

-

-

-

168

1,075

-

-

-

-

86

30

-

-

597

197

1,301

-

-

(13,859)

(5,380)

(15,425)

639

5 a)

4,254

1,182

4,905

(266)

(9,605)

(4,198)

(10,520)

373

MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED

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INCOME STATEMENT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

        Consolidated

     Parent

Note

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

Significant Items

Finance cost – revaluation of 
external unit holders’ units in unlisted funds

Deemed loss to parent on loss of control of unlisted funds

Write down of Goodwill

Write down of carrying value of controlled entities

AASB 132 Accounting Adjustment

19

20

11

18

(769)

2,495

(4,118)

-

(18,644)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(20,084)

1,327

26,550

1,327

26,550

Income tax expense on significant items

5 a)

800

-

-

-

Net profit / (loss) attributable to
members of the parent

(12,365)

6,203

(29,277)

26,923

Earnings per share 

Earnings attributable to shares

    Basic (loss)/ earnings per share

    Diluted (loss)/earnings per share

        Consolidated

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

6

6

(8.5 cents)

5.0 cents

(8.5 cents)

(15.7 cents)

The Income Statement is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes to the Financial Statements.

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED - INCOME STATEMENT (CONTINUED)

                 
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 JUNE 2009

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Financial assets

Trade and other receivables

Loans - share purchase plan (SPP)

Prepayments

Total current assets

Non-current assets

Investment in associate

Investments in controlled entities

Financial assets

Deferred tax asset

Loans - share purchase plan (SPP)

Loan to controlled entity

Property, plant and equipment

Total non-current assets

Total assets

Liabilities

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables

External unitholders’ interests
in controlled trusts

AASB 132 Accounting Adjustment

Tax liabilities

Total current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Trade and other payables

Total liabilities

Net assets

Equity

Contributed equity

Available for sale reserve

Retained profit

Total attributable to members of the Group

Total equity

        Consolidated

     Parent

Note

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

8

39,622

53,363

35,969

33,288

12 a)

9

13

3,316

2,310

-

223

3,200

1,248

203

241

3,075

1,093

-

140

1,978

1,006

203

17

45,471

58,255

40,277

36,492

10

11

15,441

-

-

-

15,441

-

12,539

76,916

12 b)

27,054

47,367

27,054

25,651

5 d)

13

22 b)

14

9,874

4,217

-

359

8,740

3,840

-

511

9,826

4,217

1,150

-

8,300

3,840

1,150

-

56,945

60,458

70,227

115,857

102,416

118,713

110,504

152,349

15 a)

707

18

-

-

-

4,745

10,731

1,327

43

124

20,565

-

-

-

-

1,327

-

707

16,846

124

21,892

15 b)

-

-

2,569

2,569

2,772

2,772

707

16,846

2,693

24,664

101,709

101,867

107,811

127,685

17

107,692

106,757

108,067

107,132

(2,108)

(13,380)

(2,921)

(11,389)

(3,875)

8,490

2,665

31,942

101,709

101,867

107,811

127,685

101,709

101,867

107,811

127,685

The Balance Sheet is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes to the Financial Statements.

MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED

29

                 
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EqUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

Equity as at beginning of year

Net loss realised on disposal of 
available for sale financial assets

Impairment loss on
available for sale financial assets

Net impact of deemed disposal of 
controlling interests in unlisted funds

Revaluation of
available for sale financial assets

Share of revaluation of 
available for sale financial assets of associate

Income tax on items taken 
directly to or transferred from equity

Total income and expenses for 
the year recognised directly in equity

Net loss for year

Total (expense) / income  for year

Issue of securities:

- under share purchase plan (SPP)

SPP expense for the period

Total transactions with
equity holders in their capacity
as equity owners

Equity as at end of year

      Attributable to Equity Holders of the Group

Contributed 
Equity

Retained Profits 
/ (Accumulated 
Losses)

Available 
for Sale 
Reserve

Total

$’000

106,757

$’000

$’000

$’000

8,490

(13,380)

101,867

-

-

-

- 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

137

137

14,478

14,478

4,084

4,084

(2,178)

(2,178)

(1,290)

(1,290)

(3,959)

(3,959)

11,272

11,272

(12,365)

-

(12,365)

(12,365)

11,272

(1,093)

209

726

935

107,692

-

-

-

-

-

-

209

726

935

(3,875)

(2,108)

101,709

The Statement of Changes in Equity is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes to the Financial 
Statements. 

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED - STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

                 
Equity as at beginning of year

Net gains realised on disposal of 
available for sale financial assets

Impairment loss on
available for sale financial asset

Revaluation of
available for sale financial assets

Transaction costs associated with
the issue of securities

Income tax on items taken 
directly to or transferred from equity

Total income and expenses for
the year recognised directly in equity

Net profit for year

Total (expense) / income  for year

Issue of securities:

- as consideration for acquisition of controlled entities

- under employee share scheme (SPP)

- on exercise of MFG 2009 Options

SPP expense for the period

Buyback and cancellation of shares and options
held by controlled entities

AASB 132 Adjustment:

- on cancellation of MFG 2009 Options

- on exercise of MFG 2009 Options

Total transactions with equity holders 
in their capacity as equity owners

Equity as at end of year

      Attributable to Equity Holders of the Group

Contributed 
Equity

Retained Profits 
/ (Accumulated 
Losses)

Available 
for Sale 
Reserve

Total

$’000

68,365

$’000

2,287

$’000

$’000

(1,203)

69,449

-

-

(123)

36

(87)

(87)

47,610

6,347

8

335

(17,978)

2,155

2

38,479

106,757

(194)

(194)

2,244

2,244

(18,613)

(18,613)

-

(123)

4,386

4,422

(12,177)

(12,264)

-

-

-

-

-

6,203

-

6,203

6,203

(12,177)

(6,061)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

47,610

6,347

8

335

(17,978)

2,155

2

38,479

8,490

(13,380)

101,867

The Statement of Changes in Equity is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes to the Financial 
Statements. 

MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED

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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EqUITY (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

Equity as at beginning of year

Net loss realised on disposal of 
available for sale financial assets

Impairment loss on
available for sale financial assets

Revaluation of
available for sale financial assets

Income tax on items taken 
directly to or transferred from equity

Total income and expenses for
the year recognised directly in equity

Net loss for year

Total (expense) / income for year

Issue of securities:

- under share purchase plan (SPP)

SPP expense for the period

Total transactions with
equity holders in their capacity
as equity owners

Equity as at end of year

      Attributable to Equity Holders of the Parent

Contributed 
Equity

Retained Profits 
/ (Accumulated 
Losses)

Available 
for Sale 
Reserve

Total

$’000

107,132

$’000

$’000

$’000

31,942

(11,389)

127,685

-

-

-

-

-

-

209

726

935

108,067

-

-

-

-

-

(29,277)

(29,277)

-

-

-

547

547

15,977

15,977

(4,467)

(4,467)

(3,589)

(3,589)

8,468

8,468

-

(29,277)

8,468

(20,809)

-

-

-

209

726

935

2,665

(2,921)

107,811

The Statement of Changes in Equity is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes to the Financial 
Statements. 

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED - STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (CONTINUED)

                 
Equity as at beginning of year

Net loss realised on disposal of available for sale financial as-
sets

Impairment loss on
available for sale financial assets

Revaluation of
available for sale financial assets

Transaction costs associated with
the issue of securities

Income tax on items taken 
directly to or transferred from equity

Total income and expensesfor 
the year recognised directly in equity

Net profit for year

Total income / (expense) for year

Issue of securities

- as consideration for acquisition of controlled entities

- under share purchase plan (SPP)

- on exercise of MFG 2009 Options

SPP expense for the period

Buyback and cancellation of shares and options 
held by controlled entities

AASB 132 Adjustment

- on cancellation of MFG 2009 Options

- on exercise of MFG 2009 Options

Total transactions with equity holders
in their capacity as equity owners

Equity as at end of year

      Attributable to Equity Holders of the Parent

Contributed 
Equity

Retained Profits 
/ (Accumulated 
Losses)

Available 
for Sale 
Reserve

Total

$’000

68,365

$’000

5,019

$’000

$’000

(1,203)

72,181

-

-

-

(123)

36

(87)

-

(87)

47,610

6,347

8

335

(17,603)

2,155

2

38,854

107,132

-

-

-

-

-

-

144

144

1,626

1,626

(16,289)

(16,289)

-

(123)

4,333

4,369

(10,186)

(10,273)

26,923

-

26,923

(10,186)

26,923

16,650

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

47,610

6,347

8

335

(17,603)

2,155

2

38,854

31,942

(11,389)

127,685

The Statement of Changes in Equity is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes to the Financial 
Statements. 

MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED

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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

Cash flows from operating activities

Receipt of fee income

Interest received

Proceeds from sale of held-for-trading financial assets

Purchases of held-for-trading financial assets

Other revenue received

Dividends received

Tax paid

        Consolidated

     Parent

Note

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

4,085

2,737

1,777

(263)

1,293

475

(30)

4,585

4,311

998

-

455

392

(440)

-

2,248

1,466

(263)

-

140

-

-

3,201

-

-

(43)

37

-

Payments to suppliers and employees

(9,810)

(12,050)

(324)

(1,830)

Net cash inflows / (outflows) from operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities

Proceeds from sale of available for sale financial assets

Purchases of available for sale financial assets

Interest received on fixed and floating rate securities

Loan advanced to controlled entity

Purchases of shares and units in controlled entities

Transaction costs paid in acquiring controlled entities

Net cash inflow on acquisition of controlled entity

Cash outflow on loss of control of unlisted trusts

Net cash flows from foreign exchange contracts

Proceeds from sale of plant and equipment

Purchase of plant and equipment

Net cash (outflows)/ inflows from investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from issue of securities and units

Payments for redemption of units

Borrowings from controlled entities

Payment of costs on issue of securities

Repayment of loans

Interest paid

Distributions paid by controlled unlisted trusts

16

264

(1,749)

3,267

1,365

7,951

4,971

2,878

2,168

(14,692)

(38,818)

(9,215)

(9,488)

25

-

-

-

-

(9,343)

(1,162)

-

(2)

-

-

-

(770)

7,003

-

99

325

(244)

25

-

-

-

-

-

-

(138)

-

-

(7,246)

(24,500)

(770)

-

-

-

-

-

(17,223)

(27,434)

(6,450)

(39,836)

17

4,770

16,718

(1,978)

(1,382)

66

-

17

-

-

-

-

(247)

-

6,001

(123)

(7,000)

(56)

-

-

-

-

-

2,064

-

2,304

(123)

-

(1)

-

Net cash inflows / (outflows) from financing activities

2,545

8,157

6,067

4,244

Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

Effects of exchange rate movements

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year

(14,414)

(21,026)

2,884

(34,227)

673

(19)

(204)

-

53,363

74,408

33,288

67,515

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year

8

39,622

53,363

35,968

33,288

The Statement of Changes in Equity is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes to the Financial 
Statements. 

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED - STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

                 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

1. 

CORPORATE INFORMATION

Magellan  Financial  Group  Limited  (the  “Company”)  is  a  company  limited  by  shares  and  incorporated  in 
Australia.  The shares of the Company are publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).

The nature of the operations and the principal activities of the Company and its controlled entities (the “Group”) 
are described in the Directors’ Report.  

2. 

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The  financial  report  is  a  general  purpose  financial  report  which  has  been  prepared  in  accordance  with 
the  requirements  of  the  Corporations  Act  2001,  Australian  Accounting  Standards  and  other  authoritative 
pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board. 

(a) Basis of Preparation
The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial report are set out below. These 
policies have been consistently applied to all periods presented, unless otherwise stated.

These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for financial assets 
and certain financial liabilities, which have been measured at fair value.

Comparative  information  in  respect  of  the  previous  period  has  been  re-classified  where  this  assists  in  the 
understanding of the current period’s financial report.

The  financial  report  is  presented  in  Australian  dollars  and  all  values  are  rounded  to  the  nearest  thousand 
dollars ($000) unless otherwise stated.  

(b) Compliance with IFRS
The financial report complies with Australian Accounting Standards (AAS) and International Financial Reporting 
Standards (IFRS).

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with AAS and IFRS requires the use of certain critical 
accounting estimates and judgements, which are included below.

(c) New Accounting Standards 
(i) New Standards Not Yet Adopted
Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have recently been issued or amended but are not 
yet  effective  have  not  been  adopted  by  the  Group  in  the  preparation  of  this  financial  report.    The  following 
standards, amendments to standards and interpretations have been identified as those which may impact the 
Group in the period of initial application. 

• 

Revised 
AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements  and AASB 2007-8 Amendments to Australian 
Accounting Standards arising from AASB 101 is applicable to annual reporting period beginning on or after 
1 January 2009. The Group has not adopted this standard early. It requires the presentation of a statement 
of comprehensive income and makes changes to the statement of changes in equity but will not affect any 
of the amounts recognised in the financial statements. If the Group makes a prior period adjustment or 
re-classifies items in the financial statement, it will need to disclose a third balance sheet (statement of 
financial position), this one being at the beginning of the comparative period.

(ii) New Standards Adopted Early
AASB 8 Operating Segments  is  mandatory  for  accounting  periods  starting  on  or  after  1  January  2009  but 
is available for early adoption. The Group has elected to early adopt this standard and has applied it in the 
preparation of this financial report.

MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED

35

                 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

2. 
AASB 8  replaces AASB 114 Segment Reporting  and  adopts  a  management  reporting  approach  to  segment 
reporting. The impact is to provide additional information to investors, that was not previously required.

(d) Basis of Consolidation
The financial report of the Group comprises the consolidated financial reports of the Company and its controlled 
entities:

Ownership %

30 June 2009

30 June 2008

100.0
ø
µ

100.0

100.0

100.0

56.2

75.2

100.0

100.0

Magellan Asset Management Ltd^

Magellan Global Fund

Magellan Infrastructure Fund

New Privateer Holdings Pty Ltd*

Magellan Capital Partners Pty Ltd**

^ became a public company on 27 March 2007
* became a proprietary company on 29 May 2008
** formerly NPH Funds Pty Ltd
ø ceased to be a controlled entity on 4 December 2008

µ ceased to be a controlled entity on 22 October 2008

The controlling interest in New Privateer Holdings Pty Ltd (‘New Privateer’) and Magellan Capital Partners Pty 
Ltd (formerly NPH Funds Pty Ltd) (‘MCP’) was acquired on 7 February 2008.  The results of these entities have 
been included from the date control was acquired.  

The Company’s controlling interest in Magellan Global Fund and Magellan Infrastructure Fund (‘the Funds’) 
was  acquired  on  1  July  2007.    They  ceased  to  be  controlled  entities  of  the  Company  on  4  December  2008 
and 22 October 2008 respectively when external investor contributions into the funds diluted the Company’s 
percentage holdings to less than 50% in each fund.  As at 30 June 2009, the Company owned 9.3% of the total 
units in Magellan Infrastructure Fund and 22.2% of the total units in Magellan Global Fund.

The Funds are accounted for as controlled entities for the period from 1 July 2008 until the dates of loss of 
control and in the comparative information for the year ended 30 June 2008.  From 4 December 2008 to 30 
June 2009, Magellan Global Fund was deemed to be an associate entity as the percentage of the units of the 
fund held was sufficient to provide the Group with significant influence.  The Group’s share of Magellan Global 
Fund’s result following loss of control is recognised as share of loss of an associate in accordance with AASB 
128: Investments in Associates (see note 2k).  

Magellan Infrastructure Fund has been classified as an available-for-sale financial investment from the date 
of loss of control or significant influence to 30 June 2009.  Changes in the fair value since the date of loss of 
control are recognised in the Available For Sale Reserve.

Further details of the impact on the Income Statement of the Group’s loss of control over Magellan Infrastructure 
Fund and Magellan Global Fund are disclosed in note 19.

The external unitholders’ interests in units of the Magellan Global Fund and Magellan Infrastructure Fund up 
to the date at which they ceased to be controlled entities are classified as a financial liability, and the profit or 
loss which has accrued to the units during the period has been accounted for as an income or expense and 
presented in the Income Statement as “Finance cost – external unitholders’ share of net profit”.

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

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

2. 
(e) Business Combinations
The purchase method of accounting is used to account for all business combinations regardless of whether 
equity  instruments  or  other  assets  are  acquired.  Cost  is  measured  as  the  fair  value  of  the  assets  given, 
shares  issued  or  liabilities  incurred  or  assumed  at  the  date  of  exchange  plus  costs  directly  attributable  to 
the combination. Where listed equity instruments are issued in a business combination, the fair value of the 
instruments is the published closing market bid price as at the date of the exchange. Where unlisted equity 
instruments  are  issued  in  a  business  combination,  the  fair  value  of  the  instruments  will  be  determined  by 
the Directors using an appropriate valuation methodology.  Transaction costs arising on the issue of equity 
instruments are recognised directly in equity.

Except  for  non-current  assets  or  disposal  groups  classified  as  held  for  sale  (which  are  measured  at  fair 
value less costs to sell), all identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a 
business combination are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date. The excess of the cost 
of the business combination over the net fair value of the Group’s share of the identifiable net assets acquired 
is recognised as goodwill. If the cost of the acquisition is less than the Group’s share of the net fair value of the 
identifiable net assets of the controlled entity, the difference is recognised as a gain in the income statement, 
but only after a reassessment of the identification and measurement of the net assets acquired.

Where settlement of any part of the consideration is deferred, the amounts payable in the future are discounted 
to  their  present  value  as  at  the  date  of  exchange.  The  discount  rate  used  is  the  Company’s  incremental 
borrowing rate, being the rate at which a similar borrowing could be obtained from an independent financier 
under comparable terms and conditions.

(f) Operating Segment Reporting
An operating segment is a distinguishable component of the Group that is engaged in business activities from 
which the Group earns revenues and incurs expenses, whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the 
Group’s chief operating decision maker in order to make decisions about the allocation of resources to the 
segment and assess its performance, and for which discrete financial information is available.

(g) Foreign Currency Translation
Functional and Presentation Currency 
The  functional  and  presentation  currency  of  the  Company  and  its  controlled  entities  as  determined  in 
accordance with AASB 121: The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates will be the Australian dollar. 

Transactions and Balances
Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are translated into Australian currency at the foreign currency 
exchange  rate  ruling  at  the  date  of  the  transaction.  Monetary  assets  and  liabilities  denominated  in  foreign 
currencies  are  translated  to  Australian  Dollars  at  the  foreign  currency  closing  exchange  rate  ruling  at  the 
Balance Sheet date. 

Foreign  currency  exchange  differences  arising  on  translation  and  realised  gains  and  losses  on  disposals 
or  settlements  of  monetary  assets  and  liabilities  are  recognised  in  the  Income  Statement.  Non-monetary 
assets  and  liabilities  denominated  in  foreign  currencies  that  are  measured  at  fair  value  are  translated  to 
Australian  dollars  at  the  foreign  currency  closing  exchange  rates  ruling  at  the  dates  that  the  values  were 
determined. Foreign currency exchange differences relating to investments at fair value through profit and 
loss and derivative financial instruments are included in gains and losses on investments. All other foreign 
currency exchange differences relating to monetary items, including cash and cash equivalents are presented 
separately in the Income Statement.

(h) Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash comprises current deposits with banks. Cash equivalents are short-term highly liquid investments that 
are  readily  convertible  to  known  amounts  of  cash,  are  subject  to  an  insignificant  risk  of  changes  in  value, 
and are held for the purpose of meeting short-term cash commitments rather than for investment or other 
purposes.  Fixed  term  cash  deposits  (maturity  less  than  90  days  from  balance  date)  are  classified  as  cash 
equivalents.

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period, as shown in the Cash Flow Statement, is reconciled to the 
related item in the Balance Sheet.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

2. 
(i) Trade and Other Receivables 
Receivables  are  recognised  as  and  when  they  are  due.    They  are  initially  recognised  at  fair  value  and  are 
subsequently  measured  at  amortised  cost  using  the  effective  interest  method,  less  any  allowance  for 
uncollectible amounts.

Debts which are known to be uncollectible are written off. A provision for doubtful debts is raised when there 
is evidence the amount will not be collected. An impairment provision is recognised when there is objective 
evidence that the Group will not be able to collect the receivable. Financial difficulties of the debtor, default 
payments or debts more than 60 days overdue are considered objective evidence of impairment. The amount of 
the impairment loss is the receivable carrying amount compared to the present value of estimated future cash 
flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate.

(j) Derivative Financial Instruments
The Group may enter into a variety of derivative financial instruments to manage their exposure to interest rate 
and foreign exchange rate risk, including forward foreign exchange contracts and interest rate swaps. 

Derivatives are categorised as held for trading financial assets and are initially recognised at fair value on the 
date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured to their fair value at each reporting 
date. The resulting gain or loss is recognised in the Income Statement immediately unless the derivative is 
designated and effective as a hedging instrument, in which event, the timing of the recognition in profit or loss 
depends on the nature of the hedge relationship.

Derivatives  are  carried  as  assets  when  their  fair  value  is  positive  and  as  liabilities  when  their  fair  value  is 
negative.

The Group has not entered into any transactions that qualify as cashflow or fair value hedges.

(k) Financial Assets
Financial  assets  in  the  scope  of  AASB139:  Financial  Instruments:  Recognition  and  Measurement  are 
categorised  either  as  financial  assets  at  fair  value  through  profit  and  loss,  loans  and  receivables,  held-to-
maturity  investments,  or  available-for-sale  financial  assets.  The  classification  depends  on  the  purpose 
for  which  investments  were  acquired.  Designation  is  re-evaluated  at  each  financial  year  end,  but  there  are 
restrictions on reclassifying to other categories.

When financial assets are recognised initially, they are measured at fair value, plus in the case of assets not at 
fair value through profit and loss, directly attributable transaction costs.

Recognition and De-recognition
All  regular  way  purchases  and  sales  of  financial  assets  are  recognised  on  the  trade  date,  ie  the  date  that 
the group commits to purchase or sell the asset. Regular way purchases or sales are purchases or sales of 
financial assets under contracts that require delivery of the assets or settlement within the period generally 
established by regulation or convention in the market place. Financial assets are derecognised when the right 
to receive cash flows from the financial assets have expired or been transferred.

Fixed Term Deposits
Fixed term cash deposits (maturity greater than 90 days and less than 1 year from balance date) are classified 
as current financial assets and are designated as assets held to maturity.

Held-for-Trading Financial Assets
Short-term trading securities are classified as held-for-trading financial assets and are carried at fair value.  
Changes in fair value are recognised in the Income Statement.

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

2. 
Held-to-Maturity Financial Assets
Fixed and floating rate bonds are classified as held-to-maturity where it is the intention to hold them until 
maturity date.  These securities are carried at amortised cost and the premium or discount on acquisition is 
recognised in the Income Statement using the effective interest rate method over the period from acquisition 
to maturity.

Available-for-Sale Financial Assets
Long  term  investments  are  classified  as  available-for-sale  financial  assets  and  are  carried  at  fair  value.  
Unrealised  changes  in  fair  value  are  taken  to  an  available  for  sale  reserve  within  equity  until  the  asset  is 
sold, or until the investment is determined to be impaired, at which time the cumulative change in fair value 
previously reported in equity is recognised in the Income Statement.

Investments in operating subsidiaries are also classified as available-for-sale financial assets and are carried 
at cost in accordance with AASB 127: Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements.  

From time to time, the Company may hold controlling interests in unlisted unit trusts which classify their long-
term investments as ‘at fair value through profit and loss’.  On consolidation of these trusts into the results 
of  the  Group,  these  long-term  investments  are  designated  as  available-for-sale  financial  assets  to  achieve 
consistency with long-term investments held directly by the Company.  Unrealised changes in fair value are 
taken to an available for sale reserve within equity until the asset is sold, at which time the cumulative change 
in fair value previously reported in equity is recognised in the Income Statement.

Impairment Losses on Available-For-Sale Financial Assets
An impairment loss on available-for-sale financial assets is recognised where the Board assesses that there 
has been a significant or prolonged decline in the value of the asset, in accordance with AASB 139: Financial 
Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. In assessing whether an asset is impaired, the Board will consider 
a  number  of  quantitative  and  qualitative  factors,  including  the  current  market  price  of  the  asset,  research 
performed internally by experienced equity analysts, and, where appropriate, external research that provides 
guidance on the long-term underlying value of the asset.

If  an  asset  is  deemed  to  be  impaired,  the  difference  between  fair  value  and  cost  will  be  recognised  as  an 
impairment charge in the Income Statement, less any impairment losses relating to that asset that have been 
recognised in previous periods.  Subsequent reversals of impairment losses are recognised directly in equity 
through the available for sale reserve.  

Investments in Associates
The  Group’s  investment  in  its  associate  is  accounted  for  using  the  equity  method  of  accounting  in  the 
consolidated financial statements and at fair value in the parent.  The associate is an entity over which the 
Group is determined to have significant influence and that is neither a subsidiary nor a joint venture.  The Group 
generally deems it has significant influence if it has greater than a 20% share in the entity.

Under the equity method, the investment in the associate is carried in the consolidated balance sheet at cost 
plus post acquisition changes in the Group’s share of net assets of the associate.  Where an associate was 
previously a controlled entity of the Group, the deemed cost for the purpose of applying the equity method is 
the fair value on the date that the Group ceased to have a controlling interest.  

After  application  of  the  equity  method,  the  Group  determines  whether  it  is  necessary  to  recognise  any 
impairment loss with the respect to the Group’s net investment in associates.

The Group’s share of its associate’s post-acquisition profit or loss is recognised in the income statement, and 
its  share  of  post-acquisition  movements  in  reserves,  including  its  available-for-sale  reserve,  is  recognised 
in  reserves.    The  cumulative  post-acquisition  movements  are  adjusted  against  the  carrying  amount  of  the 
investment.  Distributions receivable from the associate are recognised in the Company’s income statement as 
income, while in the consolidated financial statements they reduce the carrying value of the investment.  

The reporting dates of the associate and the Group are identical.  The Group’s accounting policies have been 
adopted in determining the Group’s share of profit or loss and the Group’s share of post-acquisition movement 
in reserves recognised in the financial report.  

MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

2. 
(l) Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated 
impairment losses.  Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the 
assets as follows:

 - Furniture, fittings and leasehold improvements 
 - Computer equipment   

- over three to five years
- over three to five years

If the estimated recoverable amount of an asset is less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount will be 
written down to the recoverable amount.

An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no further future economic 
benefits are expected from its use.

(m) Goodwill
Goodwill acquired in a business combination is initially measured at cost being the excess of the cost of the 
business combination over the Group’s interest in the net fair value of the acquired entity’s identifiable assets, 
liabilities and contingent liabilities.

Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill 
is not amortised but is subject to impairment testing on an annual basis or whenever there is an indication of 
impairment. Impairment losses recognised for goodwill are not subsequently reversed.

(n) Trade and Other Payables 
Trade  and  other  payables  are  carried  at  amortised  cost.    They  represent  liabilities  for  goods  and  services 
received by the Group prior to the end of the financial period that remain unpaid at balance sheet date.  They 
are  recognised  at  the  point  where  the  Group  becomes  obliged  to  make  future  payments  in  respect  of  the 
purchase of these goods and services.  

(o) Provisions and Employee Benefits
Wages and Salaries, Annual Leave and Sick Leave
Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits, and annual leave expected to be settled 
within 12 months of the reporting date are recognised in respect of employees’ services up to the reporting date, 
measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. Expenses for non-accumulating 
sick leave are recognised when the leave is taken and are measured at the rates paid or payable.

Long Service Leave
Liabilities  for  long  service  leave  are  recognised  when  employees  reach  a  qualifying  period  of  continuous 
service. 

Bonus Plan
Liabilities  and  expenses  for  bonuses  are  recognised  where  contractually  obliged  or  where  there  is  a  past 
practice that has created a constructive obligation.

Directors’ Entitlements
Liabilities for Directors’ entitlements to fees are accrued at nominal amounts calculated on the basis of current 
fee rates.  Contributions to Directors’ superannuation plans are charged as an expense as the contributions 
are paid or become payable.

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

2. 
(p) Share Purchase Plan
The Company has in place a Share Purchase Plan for employees and Non-executive Directors (‘Participants’) 
to purchase shares in the Company (see Directors Report – Remuneration Report – Share Purchase Plan).

Loans to Participants are recognised at fair value based on an estimated repayment schedule, and are classified 
as current or non-current loans in accordance with this schedule.  Fair value is determined by discounting loans 
to their net present value using the risk-free imputed interest rate at the time the loan is granted.  Changes 
in fair value of these are recognised in ‘interest income’ on the Income Statement.  The cost of providing the 
benefit to Participants is recognised as an employee expense in the Income Statement on a straight line basis 
over the expected life of the loan, in accordance with AASB 2: Share Based Payments.

Details of the loans outstanding at balance sheet date, and of the changes in carrying value of the loans and 
staff expense recognised in the Income Statement during the year ended 30 June 2009 are provided in note 
13.

(q) Contributed Equity 
Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, 
net of tax, from the proceeds of the issue of shares and options.

(r) Revenue Recognition
Management Fee Revenue
Base management fee revenue is recognised in the Income Statement as it accrues based on the entitlements 
set out in the relevant investment management agreements, and unlisted funds constitutions.  Performance 
fee revenue is recognised in the Income Statement when the Group’s entitlement to it becomes certain, usually 
at the end of the period to which the fee relates.

Interest Income
Interest income is recognised in the Income Statement as it accrues, using the effective interest rate method 
and if not received at balance date, is reflected in the Balance Sheet as a receivable.

Dividend Income 
Dividend income is recognised on the applicable ex-dividend date.

Consulting Fee Income
Consulting fee income is recognised when the Group is entitled to it, which is determined by the terms and 
conditions of the contractual arrangement.

(s) Expense Recognition
Expenses are recognised in the Income Statement when a present obligation exists (legal or constructive) as 
a result of a past event that can be reliably measured.  Expenses are recognised in the Income Statement if 
expenditure does not produce future economic benefits that qualify for recognition in the Balance Sheet.

(t) Leases 
Operating equipment lease payments are recognised as an expense in the Income Statement on a straight-line 
basis over the lease term. 

(u) Income Tax
The income tax expense or benefit for the period is the tax payable or receivable on the current period taxable 
income or loss based on the current income tax rate adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities 
attributable to temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts 
in the financial statements, and to unused tax losses. Under AASB 112: Income Taxes, deferred tax balances 
are determined using the Balance Sheet method which calculates temporary differences based on the carrying 
amounts of an entity’s assets and liabilities in the Balance Sheet and their associated tax bases.

A  deferred  tax  asset  is  recognised  only  to  the  extent  that  it  is  probable  that  future  taxable  profits  will  be 
available against which the asset can be utilised. Deferred tax assets are reduced to the extent that it is no 
longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realised.

MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

2. 
(v) Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share is determined by dividing the net profit attributable to members of the parent by the 
weighted number of ordinary shares outstanding during the financial year.
Diluted earnings per share is determined by dividing the net profit attributable to members of the parent, 
adjusted for the impact of potential equity, divided by the weighted number of ordinary shares and dilutive 
potential ordinary shares.

(w) Dividends
Provision is made for the amount of any dividend declared, determined or publicly recommended by the 
Directors on or before the end of the financial year but not paid at balance date.

(x) Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Revenue, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of recoverable GST. Where GST is not 
recoverable from the taxation authority, the GST is recognised as part of the applicable expense or cost of the 
asset acquired.

3. 

REVENUE

a) Management fee revenue 

Management and administration fees

        Consolidated

     Parent

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

4,017

4,017

4,261

4,261

-

-

-

-

Magellan Asset Management Limited (‘MAM’), a controlled entity, acts as Investment Manager for the 
Magellan Flagship Fund Limited (Flagship Fund) – see note 22(a) – and the Magellan Global Fund and the 
Magellan Infrastructure Fund – see note 22 (c).  MAM received fees of $nil (2008: $40,000) in respect of 
administrative services provided to MCP for the period 1 July 2007 to 7 February 2008, the date on which the 
Company acquired control of MCP

b) Other revenue

Consulting fee income

Other revenue1

        Consolidated

     Parent

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

1,746

254

2,000

500

8

508

-

1

1

-

(23)

(23)

1 Other revenue includes reimbursement by UBS of costs paid by MAM, as disclosed in the Directors’ report. 

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4. 

CHANGES IN THE FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS

The changes in fair value of financial assets recognised in the Income Statement comprise:

        Consolidated

     Parent

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

a) Change in the fair value of financial assets

Company and its operating subsidiaries

- Fair value movements – held for trading

(853)

(1,128)

(737)

(195)

- Unrealised impairment loss – available for sale

(14,478)

(1,626)

(15,977)

(1,626)

Controlled trusts

- Unrealised impairment loss – available for sale

-

(618)

-

-

b) Net gain / (loss) on sale of available for sale financial assets

- Company and its operating subsidiaries

- Controlled trusts

(15,331)

(3,372)

(16,714)

(1,821)

(137)

-

(137)

239

8

247

(547)

-

(547)

218

-

218

The unrealised impairment loss on available for sale assets is categorised as follows:

Company and its operating subsidiaries

- Listed shares – Australia – Magellan Flagship Fund

- Listed shares – Australia - other

- Listed shares – United States

- Unlisted unit trusts – Magellan  Infrastructure Fund

- Unlisted unit trusts - other

Controlled trusts

- Listed shares – Australia - other

        Consolidated

     Parent

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

(11,745)

(111)

(973)

-

(1,649)

-

-

(11,730)

(111)

-

-

(1,626)

(967)

(1,626)

-

-

(1,596)

(1,573)

-

-

(14,478)

(1,626)

(15,977)

(1,626)

-

-

(618)

(618)

-

-

-

-

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

5. 

INCOME TAx

a) Income tax attributable to the financial year differs from the 
prima facie amount payable on operating (losses) / profit. 
The difference is reconciled as follows:

Operating (loss) / profit before significant items
and income tax expense

        Consolidated

     Parent

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

iv)

(13,859)

(5,084)

(15,425)

639

Prima facie income tax credit / (expense) on operating loss at 30%

4,158

1,525

4,628

(191)

Adjustments arising on tax consolidation

Tax expense relating to controlled entity recognised by parent

Share purchase plan

Tax effect of franked dividends received

Other non-assessable income and non-deductible expenses

Tax effect of contribution from unlisted unit trusts

i)

ii)

iii)

181

-

(206)

3

12

106

4,254

(172)

-

(74)

6

(2)

(101)

1,182

539

(71)

(206)

-

15

-

-

-

-

-

(75)

-

4,905

(266)

i) These adjustments reflect the increase or decrease to deferred tax assets arising from re-setting the      
tax cost base of financial assets under the tax consolidation regime.

Tax consolidation requires that the tax cost bases of a subsidiary member’s assets be re-set at joining 
date to align them to the tax cost base of the consolidated tax group’s interests in that subsidiary member.  
The tax cost base setting process allocates the cost of the membership interests in the subsidiary to the 
assets that the subsidiary has brought into the consolidated tax group in proportion to the assets’ market 
values.

ii) These are nominal interest and expenses recognised in accordance with AASB 2: Share Based Payments 
(see note 2 (p)) on which there is no tax effect.

iii) This represents the tax effect, calculated at 30% of the net contribution to the Group’s operating profit 
from controlled trusts, excluding the Company’s share of distributions made by the trusts for the year on 
which a tax provision has been raised.  

iv) There is no tax effect on the significant items except for the deemed loss to parent on loss of control of 
unlisted funds.  Included within this item is the recognition in the Income Statement of investment gains 
and losses on the investment portfolios held by the trusts.  Although these investment gains and losses 
are unrealised by the trusts, they are deemed to be realised in the consolidated income statement of the 
Group upon loss of a controlling interest in the trusts.  A tax expense of 30% of the Group’s (excluding 
external unit holders’) share of these deemed losses has been recognised as a tax expense on significant 
items .

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        Consolidated

     Parent

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

b)  Total income tax benefit recognised in Income Statement:

Income tax benefit attributable to operating profit

4,254

1,182

4,905

(266)

Income tax benefit attributable to significant items

800

-

-

-

Total income tax benefit / (expense) recognised in Income Statement

5,054

1,182

4,905

(266)

Current income tax benefit / (expense)

Deferred income tax benefit / (expense)
– origination and reversal of timing differences

-

(7)

-

-

5,054

1,189

4,905

(266)

5,054

1,182

4,905

(266)

        Consolidated

     Parent

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

c)  Income tax benefit transferred directly to / (from) equity

- Arising from the revaluation of available for sale financial assets

1,428

(4,889)

1,339 (4,836)

- Arising from the disposal of available for sale financial assets

(244)

16

(234)

- Arising from the recognition of impairment losses in the 
Income Statement

(4,459)

488

(4,939)

- Arising from the deemed disposal of controlling interest in unlisted funds

(790)

- Arising from the formation of a consolidated tax group

- Arising from costs associated with the issue of securities

106

-

-

-

-

245

(37)

-

(37)

16

488

-

-

Total income tax benefit / (expense) recognised directly in equity

(3,959)

(4,422)

(3,589)

(4,369)

Deferred income tax benefit / (expense)
 - origination and reversal of timing differences

d) Deferred tax as at 30 June relates to the following:

Tax losses carried forward

Net capital losses carried forward

Costs associated with the issue of
securities deductible in future years

(3,959)

(4,422)

(3,589)

(4,369)

(3,959)

(4,422)

(3,589)

(4,369)

        Consolidated

     Parent

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

1,863

2,503

1,863

2,564

943

395

35

567

943

395

35

347

Revaluation of financial assets available-for-sale

6,198

4,930

6,198

5,337

Revaluation of financial assets held for trading

Impairment losses on
available for sale financial assets

Other temporary differences

Deferred tax asset

495

(12)

(8)

148

488

69

495

(12)

(56)

-

-

17

9,874

8,740

9,826

8,300

MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

5. 

INCOME TAx (CONTINUED)

e) Tax consolidation
Members of the tax consolidated group
The  Company  and  its  100%  owned  Australian  subsidiary  Magellan  Asset  Management  Limited  formed  a  tax 
consolidated  group  on  1  July  2007.  The  100%  owned  Australian  subsidiaries  acquired  during  the  year,  New 
Privateer Holdings Pty Limited and MCP Pty Limited joined the tax consolidated group on 20 March 2008. The 
Company is the head entity of the tax consolidated group.

Tax effect accounting by members of the tax consolidated group
The  head  entity  and  its  controlled  entities  in  the  tax  consolidated  group  continue  to  account  for  their  own 
current  and  deferred  tax  amounts.  In  addition  to  its  own  current  and  deferred  tax  amounts,  the  head  entity 
also recognises current tax assets or liabilities and the deferred tax assets arising from unused tax losses and 
unused tax credits assumed from controlled entities in the tax consolidated group.

6. 

EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following reflects the earnings and weighted average share data used in calculation of basic and diluted 
earnings per share.

a) Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share

Net profit / (loss) attributable to security holders – basic

Weighted average number of securities for
basic earnings per security (‘000)

Basic (loss) / earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share

Net profit / (loss) attributable to security holders – diluted

Weighted average number of securities for
diluted earnings per security (‘000)

Diluted (loss) / earnings per share

        Consolidated

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

(12,365)

6,203

145,774

124,099

(8.5 cents)

5.0 cents

(12,365)

145,774

(20,347)

129,823

(8.5 cents)

(15.7 cents)

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The net (loss) / profit attributable to share holders on a fully diluted basis can be 
reconciled to the basic net profit as follows:

Net profit attributable to share holders – basic

Deduct AASB 132 Accounting Adjustment

        Consolidated

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

(12,365)

6,203

-

(26,550)

Net (loss) / profit attributable to security holders – diluted

(12,365)

(20,347)

The weighted average number of securities on a fully diluted basis can be reconciled 
to the weighted average number of securities used to calculate basic earnings per 
share as follows:

Weighted average number of shares already issued (‘000)

145,774

124,099

Weighted average number of share on assumed exercise of:

MFG 2009 Options (‘000)

MFG 2011 Options (‘000)

MFG 2016 Options (‘000)

Class B shares

Weighted average number of shares for
diluted earnings per share (‘000)

-

-

-

-

5,724

-

-

-

145,774

129,823

b) Further information
The  Company  has  on  issue  6.0  million  MFG  2011  Options  (2008:  6.0  million),  7.9  million  MFG  2016  Options 
(2008: 7.9 million) and 10.2 million Class B shares (2008: 10.2 million) that represent potential ordinary shares.  
The Class B shares have the right to a pro-rata share of net assets on winding up of the Group but as they do 
not carry the right to participate in dividends, they have been deemed not to represent ordinary shares already 
on issue.  Further details of the terms of these options and shares are included in note 17.  

For the calculation of the diluted earnings per share for the year ended 30 June 2009, the effect of the Class B 
shares is anti-dilutive as the Group has reported a net loss attributable to share holders.  The Class B shares 
have the potential to dilute basic earnings per share in the future.  If the Class B shares were converted for the 
year ended 30 June 2009, the total weighted average number of securities for the purposes of calculating the 
diluted earnings per share would be 154,520,578.

The 2011 and 2016 options are anti-dilutive as the Group has reported a net loss attributable to share holders, 
and  because  the  exercise  prices  are  in  excess  of  the  market  price  of  ordinary  shares  throughout  the  year.  
These securities have the potential to dilute basic earnings per share in the future but it is not possible to 
estimate the potential impact they will have on the total weighted average number of shares for purposes of 
calculating diluted earnings per share.  

For the calculation of the earnings per share for the year ended 30 June 2008, the effect of the 2009 options 
was dilutive.  The AASB 132 Accounting Adjustment arose from the classification of the option embedded in 
the MFG 2009 Options as a financial liability and the requirement to recognise changes in fair value of this 
liability in the Income Statement. The net profit attributable to share holders was adjusted for this item in the 
calculation of fully diluted earnings per share.  The 2011 and 2016 options and the Class B shares were anti-
dilutive and disregarded in the calculation of fully diluted earnings per share.

MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

7. 

DIVIDENDS

No dividends were paid during the financial year (2008: nil). No final dividend has been declared.

Franking credit balance

Balance at 1 July

Franking credits arising from controlled entities joining the tax consolidation group

Franking credits on dividends received

Franking account balance at 30 June

8. 

CASH AND CASH EqUIVALENTS

Cash and cash equivalents comprise:

Cash held by the parent company and its
operating subsidiaries

Cash held by controlled trusts

9. 

TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

Trade receivables

Accrued interest

Other

Related party receivables

- Controlled entity

- Other related parties

        Parent

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

779

32

5

816

-

771

8

779

        Consolidated

     Parent

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

39,622

46,286

35,969

33,288

-

7,077

-

-

39,622

53,363

35,969

33,288

        Consolidated

     Parent

2009
$’000

701

255

35

991

-

1,319

2,310

2008
$’000

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

7

277

153

437

-

811

-

226

31

257

341

495

-

167

-

167

839

-

1,248

1,093

1,006

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10. INVESTMENT IN ASSOCIATE

a) Investment details

Magellan Global Fund

b) Movement in carrying value

Cost – at 4 December 2008

Additional amounts invested

Share of profits for the period

Distribution receivable

        Consolidated

     Parent

2009
$’000

15,441

15,441

2008
$’000

-

-

2009
$’000

15,441

15,441

2008
$’000

-

-

        Consolidated

2009
$’000

14,278

2,500

272

(319)

(1,290)

15,441

2008
$’000

-

-

-

-

-

-

Share of unrealised gains / (losses) on available for sale financial assets

Carrying value at 30 June

Magellan Global Fund became an associate entity on 4 December 2008 when it ceased to be a controlled entity 
of the Company.  The cost of the Company’s investment is the fair value on the date of loss of control.

Summarised financial information

c) 
The following table provides summarised financial information relating to Magellan Global Fund as at 30 June 
2009 and for the period from 4 December to 30 June 2009:

Total assets

Total liabilities

Net assets

Company’s share of net assets

Revenue

Net profit

Distributions payable

Unrealised losses on available for sale investments recognised directly in equity

30 June 2009
$’000

71,103

(1,682)

69,421

15,441

4 December 2008
to 30 June 2009
$’000

462

(43)

(1,427)

(2,992)

d) Fair value
The  fair  value  of  the  Company’s  investment  in  Magellan  Global  Fund  is  $15,441,000.    The  Company  held 
17,789,949 units in Magellan Global Fund and the fair value per unit (redemption price) was $0.85. 

MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

11. 

INVESTMENTS IN CONTROLLED ENTITIES – PARENT ENTITY

Operating subsidiaries

Controlled trusts

        Parent

2009
$’000

12,539

-

12,539

2008
$’000

60,881

16,035

76,916

The Operating subsidiaries include two entities, New Privateer and MCP, for which substantially all the assets 
were disposed of or transferred to the Company during the year ended 30 June 2009.  An impairment charge 
has been recognised in accordance with AASB 136: Impairment of Assets.  The carrying value of New Privateer 
and MCP as at 30 June 2009 equates to the residual net tangible assets of each entity.  The impairment loss has 
been recognised in the Company’s income statement for the year ended 30 June 2009 in the line item ‘Write 
down of carrying value of controlled entities’.  

The Company ceased to hold controlling interests in the Controlled trusts during the year ended 30 June 2009.  
See note 2 d) for further information. 

12. 

FINANCIAL ASSETS

a) Current

Held for trading

(by domicile of primary stock exchange)

- Listed shares – Australia

- Unlisted shares – Australia

Held to maturity

- Fixed and floating rate securities

- Cash term deposits

Held by:

- Company and its operating subsidiaries

 - Controlled trusts

        Consolidated

     Parent

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

684

2,971

684

1,978

-

-

-

-

2,391

241

-

2,391

241

-

3,316

3,200

3,075

1,978

3,316

3,212

3,075

1,978

-

(12)

-

-

3,316

3,200

3,075

1,978

Forward foreign exchange contracts

-

(12)

-

The movement in the fair value of current financial assets of the Company and its operating subsidiaries can 
be analysed as follows

Balance at 30 June 2008

Acquisitions

Disposals

Changes in fair value

Balance at 30 June 2009

$’000

3,200

2,734

(1,765)

(853)

3,316

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b) Non-current

Held to maturity

- Fixed and floating rate securities

Available for sale financial assets

(by domicile of primary stock exchange)

- Listed shares – Australia

- Magellan Flagship Fund

- Listed shares – Australia - other

- Listed shares – United States

- Listed shares – Switzerland

- Listed shares – United Kingdom

- Listed shares – Europe

- Listed shares – other

- Unlisted unit trust –

- Magellan Infrastructure Fund

22 c)

- Unlisted unit trusts – other^

Held by:

- Company and its operating subsidiaries

- Controlled trusts

        Consolidated

     Parent

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

2,822

-

2,822

-

22 b)

15,499

15,534

15,499

14,969

-

1,626

2,613

18,076

1,143

-

122

-

3,172

1,683

2,733

2,677

2,131

1,435

-

3,155

-

2,613

1,143

-

122

-

3,172

1,683

-

5,962

1,133

-

-

432

**

3,155

27,054

47,367

27,054

25,651

27,054

26,327

27,054

25,651

-

21,040

-

-

27,054

47,367

27,054

25,651

* less than $1,000
** Magellan Infrastructure Fund was a controlled entity at 30 June 2008 and is included in note 11.
^ the Company and the Group’s investment in Magellan Global Fund is classified as an Investment in an Associate as at 30 June 2009 (see 
note 10).  

The movement in the fair value of non-current financial assets of the Company and its operating subsidiaries 
can be analysed as follows:

Balance at 30 June 2008

Acquisitions

Disposals

Changes in fair value

Balance at 30 June 2009

$’000

26,327

8,133

(2,879)

(4,527)

27,054

Acquisitions includes the deemed re-acquisition of the Company’s interest in Magellan Infrastructure Fund ($3,618,000) 
following it ceasing to be a controlled trust.

MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

FINANCIAL ASSETS (CONTINUED)

12. 
c) Fixed and floating charge
Certain of the Group’s investment assets are held in custody with Merrill Lynch, a wholly owned subsidiary of 
Bank of America.  The Group has granted Merrill Lynch a fixed and floating charge over the Group’s rights, title 
and interest in the assets as security for the performance of its obligations under this arrangement.  

13. 

SHARE PURCHASE PLAN (SPP)

The Group has put in place a Share Purchase Plan (the ‘Plan’) for its employees and Non-executive Directors 
(Participants’). The Plan will provide assistance to Participants to invest in shares in the Company in order to 
more closely align the interests of Participants with the interests of the shareholders of the Group.

Employees will be invited to apply for a specified number of fully paid ordinary shares in the Company once a 
year. The number of Company shares that may be offered is limited to:

i)  shares  with  a  market  value  equal  to  a  multiple  of  one  times  the  employee’s  after-tax  bonus  for  the 
financial year (ending 30 June) prior to the financial year in which the subsequent offer is made; and
ii) such further number of shares as requested and approved by the Board, subject to:

• 

• 

where the total amount of the financial assistance being provided to an employee participant will 
exceed $750,000 or will exceed three times the amount of an employee participant’s annual base 
salary inclusive of superannuation, the prior approval of the Board is required; and
the maximum amount of financial assistance that may be provided  by the company to an individual 
employee is $1,000,000.

and, in each case:

iii) subject to a maximum of $750,000 worth of shares per employee in each financial year, other than 
in the case of a new employee where the Board may resolve, in its absolute discretion, to initially offer 
additional shares to the new employee; and 
iv) the aggregate maximum number of shares issued under each subsequent offer under the Plan will not 
exceed 5% of the total number of shares on issue at the time of the offer provided that the Company may 
issue additional Company shares in any subsequent offer up to, but not exceeding, the number of shares 
that it has bought back in the period since the last offer of shares under the Plan.

No performance hurdles will attach to the invitation to participate in, or the issue of shares under, the Plan. 
The Directors can resolve to vary the timing of these invitations.

The issue price for the shares will be the fair market value of the shares at the offer date. This will ordinarily 
be calculated using the volume weighted average price of traded shares in the 5 business days prior to the 
offer date.

Participants make an upfront contribution of up to 25% of the issue price at the time of issue. The remaining 
amount of the issue price will be funded by way of a full recourse interest free loan from the Company.

Participants will be required to apply 25% of their after tax annual bonus  each year  to repay the loan  until 
the  loan  has  been  fully  repaid.  The  maximum  term  of  the  loan  for  employee  Participants  is  10  years.  Any 
outstanding balance at the end of 10 years must be repaid by the employee. Employees are not entitled to repay 
their loan early.

Participating Non-executive Directors will be required to repay the loan on the fifth anniversary of the date of 
issue of their shares. Participating Non-executive Directors will be entitled to repay their loan early.

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Loans to Participants under the Plan will be secured on the shares issued to that Participant. The shares will 
not be transferable until the loan is fully paid. Once the loan has been fully repaid, the shares issued under the 
Plan will be freely transferable.

Dividends will be payable on the shares issued under the Plan on the same basis as all other issued fully paid 
ordinary shares, and will be applied to repay the loan until the loan has been fully repaid.

The shares issued under the Plan will have the same rights to participate in any entitlements or bonus issues 
and will otherwise rank equally with all other issued ordinary shares.

Upon  request  from  the  Company,  the  outstanding  loan  amount  must  be  repaid  in  full  immediately  without 
further demand or notice upon the earliest of:

i) any breach by the Participant of the Share Purchase Plan Rules (the ‘Plan Rules’) where the breach is 
not remedied within 7 days of the Company’s notice to the Participant to do so; or
ii) an application being made to a court for an order, or an order being made, that the Participant be made 
bankrupt (or any similar event in any jurisdiction as determined by the Board in its discretion).

If  a  Participant  ceases  to  be  an  Employee  whilst  a  loan  to  that  Participant  is  outstanding,  the  Participant 
must:

i) repay the total amount owing under the loan within 3 months (or, in the event that a Participant has 
died, within 6 months), or such longer period determined by the Board in its discretion, of ceasing to be 
an Employee and, upon payment of such amount the holding lock and any security over the shares issued 
under the Plan will be released and the Participant shall be entitled to retain his or her shares issued 
under the Plan; or
ii) require the shares issued under the Plan to be bought back or sold by the Company and must pay to the 
Company the balance (if any) of the total amount owing outstanding under the loan after the application 
of the proceeds of sale.

The carrying value of loans outstanding at balance sheet date was:

a) Current

Amounts due within one year

b) Non-current

Amounts due later than one year and within ten years

        Consolidated

     Parent

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

-

203

-

203

4,217

4,217

3,840

4,043

4,217

3,840

4,217

4,043

Shares were issued to Participants at an issue price equal to the fair market value of the shares at offer date 
calculated using the volume weighted average price of traded shares in the five business days prior to the 
offer date.

Offer date

5-day weighted average share price 

10 September 2007

20 October 2008

$1.66

$0.52

The value of shares securing the loans to Participants at balance date applying the Company’s closing market 
price of $0.55 was $3.0 million (2008:$2.6 million).  No amounts are past due nor considered impaired as the 
Plan provides that any shortfall between the loan amount and the value of the shares is recoverable from the 
Participants.  

MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED

53

                 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

13. 

SHARE PURCHASE PLAN (SPP) (CONTINUED)

The following information has been used to determine the fair value of the loans as at: 

September 2007 tranche

Face value of loans

Estimated weighted average duration of loans

Imputed interest rate

October 2008 tranche

Face value of loans

Estimated weighted average duration of loans

Imputed interest rate

 30 June 2009

30 June 2008

$5.8m

5.8 years

7%

$0.2m

4.8 years

5%

$5.8m

4.9 years

7%

-

-

-

The increase in the estimated weighted average duration of loans between June 2008 and June 2009 results 
from changes in assumptions surrounding the repayment patterns of the loans.

Amounts recognised in the Income Statement in respect of the SPP loans are as follows:

Included in: 

Interest income

Employee benefits expense (1)

Net credit / (charge) to profit and loss before tax

        Consolidated

     Parent

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

38

(725)

(687)

87

(338)

(251)

38

87

(725)

(338)

(687)

(251)

(1) Included in the expense amount for the year ended 30 June 2009 is a non-recurring amount of $0.47million relating 
to future employee benefits expenses which were required to be recognised in the current financial year, as a result of 
employment changes.

Both  the  increase  in  the  carrying  value  of  the  loans  recorded  in  interest  income  and  the  cost  of  providing 
the benefit to Participants recorded in employee benefits expense are non-cash items.  Over the life of the 
loans the amounts credited to interest income and the amounts recognised as employee benefits expense will 
exactly offset each other.  The accounting treatment of these loans is described further in note 2 p).

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14. 

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EqUIPMENT

        Consolidated

2009

Equipment,  
Fixtures and 
Fittings
$’000

Leasehold    
Improvements
$’000

Total
$’000

Leasehold   
Improvements
$’000

2008

Equipment,  
Fixtures and 
Fittings
$’000

Total
$’000

361

238

599

Cost at 1 July

Reclassifications

Additions

Disposals

Cost at 30 June

Accumulated depreciation and 
impairment losses at 1 July

Reclassification

Disposals

Depreciation charge for the year

Accumulated depreciation and       
impairment losses at 30 June

Net carrying amount at 30 June

241

2

-

481

63

19

-

-

2

(1)

600

88

-

(1)

116

154

198

241

(241)

-

(1)

119

25

(19)

(1)

38

43

76

261

-

111

(11)

361

18

(4)

10

24

183

444

-

134

(79)

238

-

245

(90)

599

18

36

(22)

68

(26)

78

64

88

283

359

337

174

511

Property, plant and equipment is held by a controlled entity of the parent company.  The carrying value of 
property, plant and equipment of the parent company at 30 June 2009 is $nil (2008:$ nil). 

15. 

TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

a) Current

Trade payables

Accrued expenses

Distributions payable to external unitholders

Other payables

Related party payables

- Controlled entities

- Other related parties

b) Non-current

Related party payables - Controlled entities

        Consolidated

     Parent

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

189

247

-

271

707

-

-

616

244

296

3,589

4,745

-

-

42

71

-

11

124

3

54

-

2

59

-

-

21,833

-

707

4,745

124

21,892

-

-

-

-

2,569

2,569

2,772

2,772

MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED

55

                 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

16. 

CASH FLOW STATEMENT RECONCILIATION

a) Reconciliation of Net Profit / (Loss) after Tax to Net Cash Flows 
from Operations:

Net profit / (loss) after tax

Adjusted for:

Amounts attributable to external unitholders

Deemed loss to parent on loss of control of unlisted funds

Writedown of goodwill

AASB 132 Adjustment

Losses / (gains) on sale of
available-for-sale financial assets

Unrealised impairment losses on available-for-sale financial as-
sets

Impairment of controlled entities

Interest received and accrued on fixed and floating rate securities

Dividends and distributions on
available-for-sale financial assets reinvested

Depreciation

Loss on disposal of plant and equipment

Unrealised foreign exchange (gains) / losses

Net cash flows from foreign exchange contracts

Imputed interest on loans under share purchase plan

Employee expense on loans under share purchase plan

Interest paid

Share of income of an associate

Intra-group transfer of sundry balances 
via loan account with controlled entities

(Increase) / decrease in trade and other receivables

(Increase) / decrease in prepayments

(Increase) / decrease in deferred tax assets

(Increase) / decrease in held for trading financial assets

Increase / (decrease) in trade and other payables

(Decrease) /increase in current tax liabilities

Net cash inflows / (outflows) from operating activities

        Consolidated

     Parent

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

(12,365)

6,203

(29,277)

26,923

1,253

(2,199)

4,118

-

-

18,644

-

-

-

-

-

-

(1,327)

(26,550)

(1,327)

(26,550)

168

(268)

547

(218)

14,478

2,244

15,977

1,626

-

(64)

(508)

154

-

(793)

1,024

(38)

725

-

(272)

-

(159)

26

-

-

-

78

66

47

-

(86)

335

20

-

-

446

(30)

20,084

(64)

(508)

-

-

342

-

(38)

725

-

-

644

(80)

(123)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(86)

335

1

-

-

(259)

(12)

(5,232)

(1,272)

(4,957)

(2,507)

2,288

1,934

1,295

(1,978)

(3,212)

-

(925)

(436)

27

-

4,090

-

264

(1,749)

3,267

1,365

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        Consolidated

     Parent

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

b) Non-cash financing and investing activities

Settlement of controlled entity purchase with securities

-

47,610

-

47,610

Issue of shares under SPP

Share based payments under SPP

Buy back and cancellation of securities held by controlled entities

Acquisition of financial assets by means of amounts payable to 
controlled entities

Acquisition of available for sale financial assets via dividend and 
distribution reinvestment plans

143

726

-

-

508

4,291

335

143

726

4,291

335

(17,978)

-

(17,603)

-

-

746

39,258

508

-

17. 

CONTRIBUTED EqUITY

Contributed equity

        Consolidated

     Parent

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

107,692

106,757

108,067

107,132

107,692

106,757

108,067

107,132

The movement during the year of Group securities on issue was as follows:

Number

Shares
’000

MFG 2009 
Options
’000

MFG 2011 
Options
’000

MFG 2016 
Options
’000

Class B 
Shares
’000

Balance at 1 July 2008

145,437

18,958

6,034

7,882

10,200

Issue of shares under employee share scheme (SPP)

Exercise of MFG 2009 Options 

Options expired

Balance at 30 June 2009

508

-

-

-

-

(18,958)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

145,945

-

6,034

7,882

10,200

Balance at 1 July 2008

Issue of shares under Share Purchase Plan 

Recognition of SPP expense for the year

Balance at 30 June 2009

The MFG 2009 Options expired on 30 June 2009.

Value

Consolidated
$’000

106,757

209

726

Parent
$’000

107,132

209

726

107,692

108,067

The key terms and rights attaching to the MFG 2011 Options are as follows:
 -

MFG  2011  Options  can  be  exercised  during  any  two  month  period  following  the  announcement  of  the 
Company’s full or half year results in each year prior to the expiry date.
Upon exercise of an MFG 2011 Option, the option holder will be issued with one new ordinary share in the 
Company.
The exercise price of the MFG 2011 options is $1.30.
The MFG 2011 options expire on 30 June 2011.

 -

 -
 -

MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

17. 

CONTRIBUTED EqUITY (CONTINUED)

The key terms and rights attaching to the MFG 2016 Options are as follows:
 -

MFG  2016  Options  can  be  exercised  during  any  two  month  period  following  the  announcement  of  the 
Company’s full or half year results in each year prior to the expiry date.
Upon exercise of an MFG 2016 Option, the option holder will be issued with one new ordinary share in the 
Company.
The exercise price of the MFG 2016 options is $3.00.
The MFG 2016 options expire on 30 June 2016.

 -

 -
 -

The  key  terms  and  rights  attaching  to  the  10,200,000  Class  B  Shares  issued  to  Hamish  Douglass  are  as 
follows:
 -
 -

No entitlement to receive dividends.
If Mr Douglass has met certain service conditions, the Class B shares convert to the number of ordinary 
shares equal to 0.06 times the number of ordinary shares of the Company on issue on 21 November 2016 
(up to a maximum of 170,000,000 ordinary shares). The maximum number of ordinary shares that will be 
issued on conversion of all the Class B shares is 10,200,000.

For example, based on the issued capital as at 30 June 2009 the 10,200,000 the Class B shares would be entitled 
to convert to 8.76 million ordinary shares, being equal to 0.06 times 145.9 million ordinary shares on issue.

18. 

AASB 132 ACCOUNTING ADJUSTMENT

Amounts  recognised  in  the  Income  Statement  as  a  AASB  132  Adjustment  arise  from  the  revaluation  of  a 
financial liability embedded in the MFG 2009 Options, in accordance with AASB: 132 Financial Instruments: 
Presentation.  As the options expired on 30 June 2009, the value of the liability per option as at 30 June 2009 
was nil (2008: $0.07).

19.  
               INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

DEEMED DISPOSAL OF CONTROLLING INTERESTS IN MAGELLAN GLOBAL FUND AND MAGELLAN  

The Company’s controlling interests in Magellan Global Fund and Magellan Infrastructure Fund (‘the Funds’) 
were  acquired  on  1  July  2007.    They  ceased  to  be  controlled  entities  of  the  Company  on  4  December  2008 
and 22 October 2008 respectively when external investor contributions into the funds diluted the Company’s 
percentage holdings to less than 50% in each fund.  As at 30 June 2009, the Company owned 9.3% of the total 
units in Magellan Infrastructure Fund and 22.2% of the total units in Magellan Global Fund.  The loss of control 
gave rise to losses as follows:

Reclassification of unrealised losses on non-current investments held by the Funds (i)

Effect of recognition of investment in Funds at fair value on date of loss of control (ii)

Total loss to Group on deemed disposal

30 June 2009
$’000

(4,084)

(34)

(4,118)

(i) In accordance with AASB: 127 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements, the unrealised losses 
on available for sale investments held by the Funds that were previously recognised in the consolidated 
Group’s Available for Sale Reserve have been reclassified to the Income Statement on loss of control of 
the Funds.

(ii) The fair value of the Group’s ongoing investment in the Funds following loss of control is determined by 
the redemption price of each Fund on applicable reporting dates.  The difference between the redemption 
price and the net asset value, which represents an allowance made for disposal costs, gives rise to a loss 
on recognition of the investments in the Funds on date of loss of control. 

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20. 

GOODWILL

(a) Reconciliation of carrying amounts of goodwill at the beginning and end of the period

At 1 July net of impairment

Acquisition of controlled entities

Impairment

At 30 June net of impairment

        Consolidated

     Parent

2009
$’000

-

-

-

-

2008
$’000

-

18,644

(18,644)

-

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

21. 

FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES

(a) Financial Risk Management Objectives, Policies and Processes
The activities of the Group and the Company give rise to exposure to direct and indirect financial risk, including 
market  risk,  credit  risk  and  liquidity  risk.    Risks  are  managed  through  a  process  of  ongoing  identification, 
measurement and monitoring. 

Direct exposure to financial risk occurs through the impact on the Group’s and the Company’s profit and total 
equity arising from changes in the value of the Group’s and the Company’s investment portfolios and changes 
in other financial assets and liabilities, including trade receivables and payables that arise directly from its 
operations.

The Group’s investment assets comprise long term, strategic investments in the Magellan Flagship Fund and 
two  Magellan  unlisted  funds  of  which  a  controlled  entity  of  the  Group  is  the  investment  manager,  and  the 
application of a portion of the Group’s cash reserves into a small, direct portfolio of quality investments.

The investment portfolios of Magellan Flagship Fund and the two unlisted funds are managed on a daily basis 
by the Investment Manager in accordance with the investment objectives and mandates of those funds.  Further 
details of the risk management objectives and policies of those funds can be found in the annual report of 
Magellan Flagship Fund and the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) of the unlisted funds.

The remainder of this note provides further details of the specific risks faced by the Group and the Company 
and illustrates the potential impact of changes in risk variables on the Income Statement and Statement of 
Changes in Equity.

(b) Market Risk
Market risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of financial instruments will fluctuate due to 
changes in market variables such as equity prices, foreign exchange rates, and interest rates. 

(i) Equity Price Risk
Equity  price  risk  is  the  risk  that  the  fair  value  of  equities  increases  or  decreases  as  a  result  of  changes  in 
market prices, caused by factors specific to the individual stock or affecting all instruments in the market.  
Equity price risk exposures arise from the Group’s and the Company’s investments in equity securities.

All investments are carried at fair value with changes arising from held-for-trading investments reflected in 
the Income Statement, and changes arising from available-for-sale investments reflected in the Statement of 
Changes in Equity.  

MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

21. 

FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (CONTINUED)

(i) Equity Price Risk  (Continued)
An increase of 5% in the market prices of the Group’s and the Company’s investments held at balance sheet 
date would have had the following impact on net profit and total reserves:

Impact on net profit after tax attributable to members of the parent

Impact on available for sale reserve, net of tax

Total impact on equity

       Group

     Parent Company

2009
$’000

24

1,381

1,405

2008
$’000

(254)

1,560

1,306

2009
$’000

24

1,381

1,405

2008
$’000

125

1,293

1,418

Assumptions and explanatory notes
i. 

The Company and the Group hold an investment in an unlisted trust that invests in unlisted equities.    The 
fair  value  of  this  trust  is  determined  using  the  unit  price  supplied  by  the  manager  of  that  trust.    The 
underlying values of the unlisted equities are determined with reference to the projected cash flows of 
those businesses, which may or may not be correlated with changes in market prices of listed equities.  No 
assessment has been made of the impact of changes in market prices on the fair value of that trust.

ii. 

The comparative figures, for the year ended 30 June 2008, indicate a decrease in profit of the Group with 
a 5% increase in the market values of investments, which arises due to the impact of consolidating the 
controlled trusts.  The trusts were no longer controlled entities at 30 June 2009.  

iii. 

A decrease of 5% in the market prices of the Group’s and the Company’s investments held at balance sheet 
date would have an equal and opposite effect to the changes disclosed above.

iv. 

The  Group  recognises  impairment  losses  on  available  for  sale  investments  in  accordance  with  the 
accounting policy disclosed in note 2(k).  For the purposes of the sensitivity disclosed above, it has been 
assumed that a 5% change in market prices would have no impact on the assessment of whether individual 
assets are impaired.

(ii) Currency Risk
Currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to 
changes in foreign exchange rates.  The Group and the Company are potentially exposed to currency risk on 
foreign currency denominated:
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -

held for trading financial assets;
available for sale financial assets;
cash balances and overdrafts;
currency derivatives;
payables and receivables, such as income receivable from foreign investments or outstanding settlements 
on purchase or sale of foreign investments.

To the extent that changes in the fair value of available for sale financial assets arise from currency movements, 
this will be recognised in the Statement of Changes in Equity.  

At balance sheet date, the Group’s direct currency risk exposure arose from:
 -
 -

foreign currency financial assets designated as available for sale;
foreign currency cash balances.

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An  increase  of  5%  in  the  Australian  dollar  relative  to  each  currency  to  which  the  Group  and  Company  had 
significant exposure would have the following impact on amounts recognised in the Income Statement and 
amounts recognised directly in equity:

Group

Assets denominated in:

US dollars

Euro

Swiss francs

British pounds

Parent Company

Assets denominated in:

US dollars

Euro

Swiss francs

British pounds

Increase / (decrease) 
 in net profit

Increase / (decrease) 
credited directly to 
equity

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

(68)

252

(124)

-

-

-

(68)

-

-

-

94

57

52

-

-

-

-

(6)

(54)

-

(124)

(6)

(54)

-

(677)

(69)

(108)

(99)

(425)

25

(51)

(47)

The Group and the Company held a US dollar cash balance at 30 June 2009, which gives rise to the currency 
exposure  recognised  in  net  profit.    The  rest  of  the  Group’s  and  the  Company’s  foreign  currency  exchange 
exposure arises on non-monetary assets and is recognised directly in equity, unless financial assets are sold.  
A decrease of 5% in the Australian dollar relative to each currency would have an opposite impact of materially 
similar magnitude on amounts recognised in the Income Statement and amounts recognised directly in equity 
for both the Group and the Company.

The Group and the Company also have indirect foreign exchange exposure via the investments in Magellan 
Flagship Fund, Magellan Global Fund and Magellan Infrastructure Fund.  Magellan Flagship Fund is listed on 
the Australian Securities Exchange and its market value is denominated in Australian dollars.  Magellan Global 
Fund and Magellan Infrastructure Fund (‘the Funds’) are unlisted registered schemes, also denominated in 
Australian  dollars.    These  entities’  investment  portfolios  comprise  companies  predominantly  denominated 
in  foreign  currencies,  and  with  extensive  operating  exposure  to  global  currency  fluctuations.    Changes  in 
their fair value are therefore influenced by movements in currencies.  The sensitivity analysis disclosed above 
disregards the impact on the fair value of these investments.

(iii) Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk arises from the possibility that changes in interest rates will affect future cash flows or the 
fair value of financial instruments.  At balance sheet date, the Group and the Company’s exposure to changes 
in interest rates arises from:

 -
 -

cash balances, including amounts on term deposit;
floating rate notes.

The  Group  and  the  Company  also  held  some  fixed  interest  securities.    These  are  designated  as  “held-to-
maturity” and recognised at amortised cost.  Future changes in interest rates will not affect the carrying value 
of these securities, nor the future cash flows to be received.  

Substantially  all  of  the  Group’s  and  Company’s  holdings  of  cash  and  cash  equivalents  are  held  with  major 
Australian banks.  Cash term deposits are of short duration and their fair value would not be materially affected 
by changes in interest rates.  

MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

21. 

FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (CONTINUED)

(iii) Interest Rate Risk (Continued)
The sensitivity of the Group’s and the Company’s income statement to changes in interest rates is reflected in 
the impact on the interest that would be earned.  Based on the cash and cash equivalents held by the Group 
and the Company at balance sheet date, the effect on the annual interest income of an increase of 100 basis 
points in floating interest rates would be as follows:

Impact on net profit after tax attributable to members of the parent

       Group

     Parent Company

2009
$’000

303

2008
$’000

354

2009
$’000

276

2008
$’000

233

A decrease of 100 basis points in floating rate interest rates would have an equal but opposite effect on the 
annual interest income and the net profit after tax attributable to members of the parent company.

(iv) Indirect Impacts of Market Risk
In addition to the direct impacts of market risk on the financial assets and liabilities of the Group, the operating 
profit is indirectly exposed to market risks.  The most significant impact is on the fees earned by a controlled 
entity  of  the  group  for  providing  investment  management  services  to  Magellan  Flagship  Fund  and  the  two 
unlisted funds.  Base fees earned by the Group are based on a percentage of the fair value of the investments 
managed by these funds.  Changes in equity prices and foreign exchange rates would impact the net asset 
value of the funds and therefore the base fees earned by the Group.  The Group may also earn performance 
fees from the funds based on their performance relative to certain benchmarks.  Changes in market conditions 
might also impact the flow of funds into or out of the unlisted funds.

(c) Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will encounter difficulty in meeting obligations associated with financial 
liabilities. The Group manages liquidity risk by maintaining sufficient cash reserves to cover its liabilities and 
by receiving management fee income on a regular basis.

As  at  30  June  2009,  the  Group  had  an  obligation  to  settle  trade  creditors  of  $0.7m  (2008:  $4.7m)  within  30 
days.  The Group had sufficient cash reserves of $39.6m (2008: $53.4m) and a further $2.0m (2008: $1.3m) 
of receivables collectable within 30 days to cover these liabilities and accordingly the Group does not have a 
significant direct exposure to liquidity risk.

The Company’s trade and other payables of $3m arise from balances owed to controlled entities.  There are no 
contractual settlement terms for these balances and no liquidity risk arises from them.

(d) Credit Risk
Credit  risk  represents  the  loss  that  would  be  recognised  if  counterparties  failed  to  perform  as  contracted. 
Market prices generally incorporate credit assessments into valuations and risk of loss is implicitly provided 
for  in  the  carrying  value  of  on-balance  sheet  financial  assets  and  liabilities  as  they  are  marked  to  market. 
The total credit risk for on-balance sheet items including securities is therefore limited to the amount carried 
on the Balance Sheet.  The Group minimises concentrations of credit risk by undertaking transactions with 
counterparties  that  are  recognised  and  reputable  or  are  recognised  and  reputable  financial  intermediaries 
with acceptable credit ratings determined by a recognised rating agency.

The Group has entered into International Prime Brokerage Agreements (IPBA) with Merrill Lynch International 
(Australia) Limited (Merrill).  The Company has entered into an IPBA, and two further IPBAs have been entered 
into by a controlled entity in its capacity as Responsible Entity of the controlled trusts.  The services provided 
by Merrill include lending, clearance, settlement and custody services. The IPBA with Merrill is in a form that 
is typical of prime brokerage arrangements. Certain of the Company’s investments are held directly by Merrill 
as prime broker and custodian.

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FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (CONTINUED)

21. 
During the financial year, Merrill Lynch was acquired by Bank of America, one of the ‘systemically important’ 
global financial institutions.  As at 30 June 2009, the credit quality of Bank of America / Merrill Lynch’s senior 
debt is rated by Standard & Poor’s as being A and by Moody’s as being A2.  In the unlikely event of Merrill Lynch 
becoming insolvent, the Company may rank as an unsecured creditor in respect of any investments that have 
been lent or used as collateral by Merrill Lynch.  

At 30 June 2009 the Group had an outstanding balance totalling to $4.2m (2008: $3.8m) for loans to participants 
under the share plan scheme and held at 30 June 2009 Company shares valued at $3.0m (2008: $2.6m) as 
security for the loans (note 12 provides further information). The loans were made to Company employees and 
Directors on a full recourse basis. 

At 30 June 2009 all cash and receivables are collectable within 30 days and there are no amounts which are 
passed due.

22.  

TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES 

a) Magellan Flagship Fund Limited (‘Flagship Fund’)
Magellan Asset Management (‘MAM’) is the investment manager of the Flagship Fund.  Under the Investment 
Management Agreement, MAM is entitled to the following fees:

(i) Base Fee
A quarterly fee is payable, calculated as 0.3125% (excluding GST) of the market value of all assets held by the 
Flagship Fund less total debt.  To date, the Investment Manager has excluded deferred tax assets from the 
calculation of the base fee thereby reducing the base fee amount. During the year ended 30 June 2009, the total 
base fees earned by MAM from the Flagship Fund were $3,207,000 (2008: $3,932,000).  The amount owing from 
the Flagship Fund to MAM at balance sheet date was $722,000 (2008: $808,000).  

(ii) Performance Fee
MAM is entitled to an annual performance fee of 10% (excluding GST) of the amount by which the absolute 
dollar value of the investment performance, net of the base fee, exceeds the Australian Dollar MSCI for each 
annual period, provided that:

 -

 -

the total annual return in the relevant  annual period exceeds the Australian Government 10-year bond 
rate (measured as an average of the 10-year bond rate published in the Australian Financial Review or 
similar publication) on the first day of each quarter occurring within the relevant annual period; and

the portfolio value less borrowings on the last day of the relevant annual period is more than that on the 
last day of the last annual period for which a performance fee was paid to the Investment Manager within 
the last three years.

No performance fee was receivable from the Flagship Fund for the annual period to 30 June 2009 
(2008: $nil).   

b) Magellan Asset Management Limited (‘MAM’)

(i) Sub-ordinated Loan to MAM
The Company has provided an interest-free sub-ordinated loan facility to its wholly owned subsidiary MAM.  
Under the terms of MAM’s Australian Financial Services Licence, the loan cannot be repaid without the prior 
consent of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.  The current loan agreement commenced 
on  29  November  2006,  following  the  acquisition  of  MAM  by  the  Company.    The  amount  drawn  down  on  the 
facility at 30 June 2009 was $1,150,000 (2008: $1,150,000).  

(ii) Amounts due to MAM
At balance date, a net amount of $2,568,000 (2008: $2,467,000) was payable by the Company to MAM in respect 
of amounts arising from the transfer of MAM’s tax losses to the Company. 

(iii) Amounts due from MAM
At balance date, a net amount of $341,000 (2008:$334,000) was payable by MAM to the Company representing 
employee share scheme loan repayments withheld from employee bonuses in accordance with Share Purchase 
Plan rules.

MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

22.  

TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES (CONTINUED)

c) Magellan Global Fund and Magellan Infrastructure Fund

(i) Management and Administration Fees
MAM is the Responsible Entity and investment manager of the Magellan Global Fund and Magellan Infrastructure 
Fund.  Under the Investment Management Agreement, MAM is entitled to the following fees:

Management  fees  paid  to  MAM  for  managing  the  Magellan  Global  Fund  and  the  Magellan  Infrastructure 
Fund are 1.26% per annum and 0.96% per annum respectively of the net asset value of each fund at the end 
of each month. Administration fees paid to MAM for managing the Magellan Global Fund and the Magellan 
Infrastructure Fund are 0.10% per annum of the net asset value of each fund at the end of each month.  The 
management and administration fees are reflected in the daily unit price of each fund and are paid to MAM 
monthly. During the year ended 30 June 2009, the total management and administration fees earned by MAM 
from the Magellan Global Fund were $536,000 (2008: $295,000), and earned from the Magellan Infrastructure 
Fund were $189,000 (2008:$62,000).  The amounts owing from the Magellan Global Fund and the Magellan 
Infrastructure Fund to MAM at balance sheet date were $78,000 (2008: $24,000) and $23,000 (2008:$5,000) 
respectively.  

(ii) Performance Fees
MAM is entitled to an annual performance fees from Magellan Global Fund and Magellan Infrastructure Fund 
of 10% (excluding GST) of the amount by which the absolute dollar value of their performance, net of base fees, 
exceeds the applicable hurdle index for that fund, provided that:

 -

 -

the total annual return in the relevant  annual period exceeds the Australian Government 10-year bond 
rate (measured as an average of the 10-year bond rate published in the Australian Financial Review or 
similar publication) on the first day of each quarter occurring within the relevant annual period; and
the Funds’ unit prices (adjusted for intervening distributions) on the last day of the relevant annual period 
exceeds that on the last day of the most recent annual period for which a performance fee was paid to the 
Investment Manager within the last three years.

No  performance  fees  were  receivable  from  Magellan  Global  Fund  or  Magellan  Infrastructure  Fund  for  the 
annual period to 30 June 2009 (2008: $nil).   

(iii) Unit holdings

The numbers of units held in the Funds at balance sheet date are:

Related party

Magellan Global Fund

Magellan Infrastructure Fund

Balance at 
1 July 2008

Number

15,000,001

5,000,001

Acquisitions

Number

3,249,709

271,662

Balance at 
30 June 2009

Distribution 
receivable

Number

%

18,249,710

22.3

5,271,663

9.3

$’000

318

177

The units acquired include units allocated under the Funds’ distribution reinvestment plans.  The Company 
participates in this optional scheme on the terms and conditions available to all investors in the Funds.

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d) Equity Instrument Disclosure Relating to Key Management Personnel and Related Parties

Share Holdings
The number of ordinary shares held in the Company at balance sheet date are:

Name

Directors

Naomi Milgrom 

Paul Lewis

Brett Cairns

Hamish Douglass

Chris Mackay

Executives

N Campbell

Balance at 
1 July 2008

Acquisitions

Cancellations / 
Disposals

Balance at 
30 June 2009

6,182,360

1,070,213

1,086,427

7,643,813

17,051,771

-

499,534

-

1,764,635

1,029,006

358,096

76,923 (1)

-

-

-

-

-

-

6,182,360

1,569,747

1,086,427

9,408,448

18,080,777

435,019

(1) Shares acquired under the Company’s Share Purchase Plan

The number of MFG Class B shares held in the Company at balance date are:

Name

Hamish Douglass

Balance at 
1 July 2008

10,200,000

Acquisitions

Disposals

Balance at 
30 June 2009

-

-

10,200,000

The key terms and rights attaching to the MFG Class B Shares are disclosed in note 17.

e) Equity Instrument Disclosure Relating to Key Management Personnel and Related Parties

Option Holdings
MFG 2009 Options (ASX: MFGOA) expired unexercised on 30 June 2009:

Name

Directors

Naomi Milgrom 

Paul Lewis

Brett Cairns

Hamish Douglass

Chris Mackay

Executives

N Campbell

Balance at 
1 July 2008

Acquisitions

Expired

Balance at 
30 June 2009

3,008,468

3,600

61,867

3,934

622,607

10,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

3,008,468

3,600

61,867

3,934

622,607

10,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

22.  

TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES (CONTINUED)

e) Equity Instrument Disclosure Relating to Key Management Personnel and Related Parties (CONTINUED)

The number of MFG 2011 Options (ASX: MFGOB) expiring 30 June 2011 held at balance date are:

Name

Brett Cairns

Balance at 
1 July 2008

Acquisitions

Disposals

9,054

-

-

Balance at 
30 June 2009

9,054

The number of MFG 2016 Options (ASX: MFGOC) expiring 30 June 2016 held at balance date are:

Name

Directors

Naomi Milgrom 

Paul Lewis

Brett Cairns

Hamish Douglass

Chris Mackay

Executives

N Campbell

Balance at 
1 July 2008

Acquisitions

Disposals

Balance at 
30 June 2009

16,532

5,790

11,467

297,792

2,644,354

39,600

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

16,532

5,790

11,467

297,792

2,644,354

39,600

The key terms and rights attaching to the MFG 2011 Options, and MFG 2016 Options are disclosed in note 17.

Unit Holdings in Magellan Global Fund and Magellan Infrastructure Fund

The number of units in Magellan Global Fund held at balance date are:

Name

Paul Lewis

Hamish Douglass

Chris Mackay

Balance at 
1 July 2008

26,744

781,959

391,619

Acquisitions*

Disposals

135,049

18,700

9,366

-

-

-

Balance at 
30 June 2009

161,793

800,659

400,985

* including reinvestment of distributions

The number of units in Magellan Infrastructure Fund held at balance date are:

Name

Paul Lewis

Balance at 
1 July 2008

Acquisitions

Disposals

Balance at 
30 June 2009

26,360

1,432

-

27,792

In respect of these units issued to directors, Magellan Asset Management, the Responsible Entity, exercised 
its right to waive the contribution fee of 1.25% which it is entitled to levy on investors who invest in the funds 
directly instead of through a financial adviser. 

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f) Loans

The Company has made full recourse interest free loans to Non-executive Directors in connection with shares 
acquired under the Company’s Share Purchase Plan (SPP). The terms and conditions of the loans, including 
repayment terms, are disclosed in the Remuneration Report – Share Purchase Plan.

Name

Shares acquired 
during the year 
under SPP

SPP Loan Bal-
ance at
1 July 2008

Loans made

Repayments

Directors

Paul Lewis

Brett Cairns

Number

$

-

-

1,245,000

1,245,000

$

-

-

$

-

-

SPP Loan      
Balance at 
30 June 2009

SPP
Balance at 
30 June 2009

Face value

Fair Value

$

$

1,245,000

1,245,000

2,490,000

1,016,291

1,016,291

2,032,582

The  Company  has  made  full  recourse  interest  free  loans  to  the  following  Key  Management  Personnel  in 
connection with shares acquired under the Company’s SPP during the year. The number of shares acquired and 
the terms and conditions of the loans including repayment terms are disclosed in the Remuneration Report – 
Share Purchase Plan.

Name

Shares acquired 
during the year 
under SPP

SPP Loan Bal-
ance at
1 July 2008

Loans made

Repayments

Executives

N Campbell

Number

$

$

76,923

575

30,000

$

-

SPP Loan      
Balance at 
30 June 2009

SPP
Balance at 
30 June 2009

Face value

Fair Value

$

$

30,575

30,575

26,615

26,615

23. 

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND COMMITMENTS FOR ExPENDITURE

Capital Commitments
The directors are not aware of any capital commitments as at the date of this report.

Lease Commitments
A controlled entity, Magellan Asset Management Limited (‘MAM’), has entered into non-cancellable operating 
leases for its office premises at Level 7 at 1 Castlereagh Street Sydney and for office equipment.

Commitments for minimum lease payments 
in relation to non-cancellable operating leases 
are payable as follows:

Within one year

Later than one year but not later than five years

Contingent Liabilities

               Consolidated

                Parent

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

334

610

944

323

960

1,283

-

-

-

-

-

-

The Group has a contingent liability for uncalled amounts of $0.5 million (2008: $0.6million) on units in unlisted 
unit trusts that are held for investment.

The directors are not aware of any other contingent liabilities at balance date

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

 24. 

OPERATING SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Group’s business activities are organised into the following reportable operating segments for internal 
management purposes:

Funds and asset management
Funds and asset management activities are undertaken by the controlled entity, Magellan Asset Management 
Limited (MAM), which acts as an Investment Manager for the Magellan Flagship Fund Limited (the Flagship 
Fund), a listed investment company (ASX code: MFF) and other wholesale client mandates. It acts as Responsible 
Entity and Investment Manager for the Magellan Global Fund and Magellan Infrastructure Fund (the Unlisted 
Funds)  which  are  registered  schemes  offerings  made  to  Australian  and  New  Zealand  wholesale  and  retail 
investors.

Principal investments
The principal investment portfolio is comprised of investments in the Flagship Fund, the Unlisted Funds, and 
in a select portfolio of Australian and international listed companies, cash and fixed interest securities and 
other investments.

Unallocated - Corporate
Costs associated with the board, ASX listing, audit and regulatory compliance activities of the Group.

The operating results of the Group’s operating segments are as follows:

30 June 2009

Revenue

Management fees

Consulting fees

Interest income

Interest income -  (SPP)

Dividend income

Changes in fair value of financial assets

Net gains / (losses) on disposal of financial 
assets

Foreign exchange gains / (losses)

Other revenue

Expense

Employee benefits expense

Employee benefits expense -  (SPP)

Other expenses

Share of income from an associate

Finance cost – external units holder’ share 
of net profit

Operating profit / (loss) before significant 
items and income tax

Funds and asset 
management
$’000

Principal 
Investments
$’000

Unallocated - 
Corporate
$’000

4,017

1,747

271

(95)

-

-

-

-

249

6,189

4,756

582

1,769

7,107

-

-

-

-

2,638

-

794

(15,331)

(137)

(231)

4

(12,263)

-

-

62

62

272

(484)

-

-

-

133

-

-

-

-

-

133

38

143

356

537

-

-

Consolidated

$’000

4,017

1,747

2,909

38

794

(15,331)

(137)

(231)

253

(5,941)

4,794

725

2,187

7,706

272

(484)

(918)

(12,537)

(404)

(13,859)

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30 June 2009

Revenue

Management fees

Consulting fees

Interest income

Interest income -  (SPP)

Dividend income

Changes in fair value of financial assets

Net gains / (losses) on disposal of financial 
assets

Foreign exchange gains / (losses)

Other revenue

Expense

Employee benefits expense

Employee benefits expense -  (SPP)

Other expenses

Finance cost

– external unit holders’ share of net profit

Operating profit / (loss) before significant 
items and income tax

Funds and asset 
management
$’000

Principal 
Investments
$’000

Unallocated - 
Corporate
$’000

Consolidated
$’000

4,261

500

330

(37)

-

-

-

-

8

5,062

8,047

193

2,135

10,375

-

(5,313)

-

-

3,802

-

630

(3,372)

247

36

-

1,343

-

-

-

-

296

1,047

-

-

124

-

-

-

-

-

124

62

143

1,033

1,238

4,261

500

4,132

87

630

(3,372)

247

36

8

6,529

8,109

336

3,168

11,613

-

296

(1,114)

(5,380)

The assets and liabilities of the Group’s operating segments are as follows:

30 June 2009

Funds and asset 
management
$’000

Principal 
Investments
$’000

Unallocated - 
Corporate
$’000

Eliminations*
$’000

Consolidated
$’000

Cash and cash equivalents

Financial assets

Investment in associate

Loans – share purchase plan (SPP)

Other assets

Total assets

External unit holders’ interests in 
controlled trusts

Other liabilities

Total liabilities

3,617

240

-

-

4,616

8,473

-

2,074

2,074

36,005

30,370

15,441

-

9,401

91,217

-

124

124

-

-

-

4,217

-

4,217

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(1,491)

(1,491)

-

(1,491)

(1,491)

39,622

30,610

15,441

4,217

12,526

102,416

-

707

707

Net assets

6,399

91,093

4,217

-

101,709

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

 24. 

OPERATING SEGMENT INFORMATION (CONTINUED)

30 June 2008

Funds and asset 
management
$’000

Principal 
Investments
$’000

Unallocated - 
Corporate
$’000

Eliminations*
$’000

Consolidated
$’000

Cash and cash equivalents

Financial assets

Investment in associate

Loans – share purchase plan (SPP)

Other assets

Total assets

External unit holders’ interests in 
controlled trusts

Other liabilities

Total liabilities

7,349

240

-

-

4,140

11,729

-

5,283

5,283

46,014

50,327

-

-

8,084

104,425

10,731

2,316

13,047

-

-

-

4,043

-

4,043

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(1,484)

(1,484)

-

(1,484)

(1,484)

53,363

50,567

-

4,043

10,740

118,713

10,731

6,115

16,846

Net assets

6,446

91,378

4,043

-

101,867

*Eliminations includes adjustments and eliminations for inter-segment transactions and netting of balance sheet items

The Group’s net investment into its funds and asset management business activities as at 30 June 2009 is:

Capital invested in controlled entity

Subordinated loan to controlled entity

Cash held by funds and asset management operating segment

Net investment in funds and asset management business

The Group’s business activities are conducted in Australia.

$’000

12,500

1,150

13,650

3,617

10,033

25. 

EVENTS SUBSEqUENT TO REPORTING DATE

Subsequent to the end of the financial year, the Group acquired 14,336,117 shares in Magellan Flagship Fund 
Limited (ASX code: MFF) on-market for consideration of $8.4 million. As at the date of this report the Group 
holds 44,727,166 MFF shares or 12.49% (2008: 27,494,268 or 7.27%).

No other significant events have occurred since the balance date which would impact on the financial position 
of the group as at 30 June 2009 and on the results for the year ended on that date.

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 26. 

AUDITOR’S REMUNERATION

Amounts received or due and receivable by 
Ernst & Young Australia for:

 -

 -

 -

 -

an audit of the financial report for the 
entity and its operating subsidiaries

other regulatory audit services - AFSL

tax compliance (tax returns)

tax advice

Amounts received or due and receivable by 
KPMG Australia for:

 -

 -

 -

 -

audit and review of the annual financial 
report for the controlled trusts

audit of the compliance plan for each 
controlled trust

tax compliance (tax returns)

tax advice

            Consolidated

                Parent

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

152

10

9

15

26

10

44

5

271

113

10

-

-

14

10

43

39

229

123

86

-

-

-

-

-

18

-

141

-

-

-

-

-

13

-

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DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION

In accordance with a resolution of the Directors of Magellan Financial Group Limited, I state that:

In the opinion of the Directors:

• 

the financial statements, notes and the additional disclosures included in the Directors Report 
designated as audited, of the company and of the consolidated entity are in accordance with the 
Corporations Act 2001, including:

(i)  giving a true and fair view of the financial position of the company and the consolidated entity as at 

30 June 2009 and of their performance for the year ended on that date; and

(ii)  complying with Australian Accounting Standards and Corporations Regulations 2001; and

• 

there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they 
become due and payable.

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 2009.

On behalf of the Board

Chris Mackay
Chairman

Sydney
26 August 2009

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

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SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION
AS AT 20 AUGUST 2009

DISTRIBUTION OF SHAREHOLDERS
The distribution of shareholders of the Company as at 20 August 2009 is presented below:

Distribution Schedule of Holdings

Number of 
Holders

Number of Ordinary 
Shares

Percentage of 
Shares in Issue

1-1,000

1,001-5,000

5,001-10,000

10,001-100,000

100,001 and over

Total

Number of holders with less than a marketable parcel

789

1,012

378

754

107

3,040

569

515,069

2,599,077

2,901,780

22,387,509

112,091,532

140,494,967

0.367

1.850

2.065

15.935

79.783

100.000

TWENTY LARGEST SHAREHOLDERS
The names of the twenty largest shareholders of the Company as at 20 August 2009 are listed below:

Holder Name

Cavalane Holdings Pty Ltd

Magellan Equities Pty Ltd

Midas Touch Investments Pty Ltd

Nota Bene Investments Pty Ltd

Vahedin Pty Limited

UBS Wealth Management Australia Nominees Pty Ltd

RBC Dexia Investor Services Australia Nominees Pty Limited

Mr Jeffrey Emmanuel

Mr David Dixon

Mr Christopher Mackay

Mr Peter Kennan

Doulev Pty Limited

Mr David Dixon & Ms Catherine Ramm

Aljamat Pty Ltd

JP Morgan Nominees Australia Limited

Mr David Doyle

Mr Philip Naylor & Mrs Andrea Naylor

National Nominees Limited

ANZ Nominees Limited

Emmanuel Capital Pty Ltd

Number of 
Ordinary Shares

Percentage of 
Shares in Issue

18,006,006

15,355,551

12.338

10.521

8,708,448

6,006,006

5,348,638

5,332,277

3,031,613

2,505,000

2,433,801

2,232,012

1,891,594

1,886,006

1,832,810

1,799,863

1,728,532

1,500,000

1,490,059

1,417,940

1,406,122

1,375,196

5.967

4.115

3.665

3.654

2.077

1.716

1.668

1.529

1.296

1.292

1.256

1.233

1.184

1.028

1.021

0.972

0.963

0.942

Total shares held by the twenty largest shareholders

85,287,474

58.438

Total shares in issue

145,945,254

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AS AT 20 AUGUST 2009

SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS
The names of the substantial shareholders of the Company and their holdings as at 20 August 2009 are listed 
below

Shareholder

Chris Mackay and associates

Cavalane Holdings Pty Ltd  
(an entity controlled by Consolidated Press Holdings Ltd)

Hamish Douglass, Midas Touch Investments Pty Ltd and associates

Voting Rights
Subject to the Company Constitution:

Number of 
Ordinary Shares

Percentage of 
Shares in Issue

18,080,777

18,006,006

9,408,448

12.389

12.338

6.447

a. 

b. 

c. 

at meetings of shareholders, each shareholder is entitled to vote in person, by proxy, by attorney or by 
representative;

on a show of hands, each shareholder present in person, by proxy, by attorney or by representative is 
entitled to one vote; and

on a poll, each shareholder present in person, by proxy, by attorney or by representative is entitled to one 
vote for every share held by the shareholder.

In the case of joint holdings, only one joint holder may vote.

Stock Exchange Listing
The Company’s ASX code is “MFG” for its shares and “MFGOB”, and “MFGOC” for its listed options.

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CORPORATE DIRECTORY

Directors
Chris Mackay– Chairman
Hamish Douglass – Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Naomi Milgrom 
Paul Lewis 
Brett Cairns

Company Secretaries
David Simpson
Leo Quintana

Registered Office
Magellan Financial Group Limited
Level 7, 1 Castlereagh Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Telephone: +61 2 8114 1888
Email: info@magellangroup.com.au
Fax: +61 2 8114 1800

Auditors
Ernst & Young
680 George Street
Sydney NSW 2000

Website
www.magellangroup.com.au

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