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2010 ANNUAL REPORT 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

Contents   

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Annual Shareholder Letter 

Directors’ Report 

Auditor’s Independence Declaration 

Statement of Comprehensive Income 

Statement of Financial Position 

Statement of Changes in Equity 

Statement of Cash Flows 

Notes to the Financial Statements 

Directors’ Declaration 

Independent Auditor’s Report 

Corporate Information 

 - Corporate Governance Statement 

 - Shareholder Information 

 - Corporate Directory 

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER LETTER 

Dear Shareholder, 

OVERVIEW OF RESULTS 

Magellan Financial Group Limited (‘Magellan’ or ‘Group’) recorded a full year net profit 
after tax of $3.8 million for the year ended 30 June 2010. 

The Group’s underlying operating result, excluding significant items and unrealised mark-
to-market investment gains, was a profit after tax of $3.6 million. This compares with a 
corresponding underlying operating profit after tax for the previous financial year of $1.1 
million. 

The Group’s reported result includes: 

• revenues, excluding realised and unrealised investment gains and foreign exchange 
gains, of $12.3 million compared with underlying revenues of $9.8 million for the previous 
corresponding period; and 

• total operating expenses of $7.2 million, compared with total operating expenses of $7.7 
million for the previous corresponding period. 

Magellan is in a strong financial position with an extremely strong balance sheet. As at 30 
June 2010: 

• the Group had cash, fixed term deposits, and fixed and variable rate debt investments of 
approximately $28.6 million, investment assets (excluding the cash and fixed and variable 
rate debt investments) of approximately $68.3 million and shareholders funds of $111.1 
million; and 

• the Group’s NTA per share (diluted for the conversion of the Class B shares) was 
approximately $0.71 (2009:$0.66). 

The underlying revenues for 2011 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. 

MAGELLAN’S FUNDS MANAGEMENT BUSINESS 

For the year ended 30 June 2010, the funds management business generated revenues of 
approximately $9.0 million (2009: $6.3 million) and had expenses of approximately $6.7 
million (2009: $6.5 million), which resulted in a profit before tax of $2.3 million (2009: loss 
of $0.2 million).  

We believe that over time Magellan is likely to generate an attractive return from our 
investment in the funds management business. This core business should be scalable over 

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time, and Magellan’s funds under management should continue to grow without the need 
to make material additional capital investment into the business. 

Over the past 12 months we have added additional high quality employees, particularly 
specialists in relationship management and distribution for the funds management 
business. We have opened offices in Brisbane and Melbourne to service our growing 
relationships with financial planners around the country. We believe that developing and 
maintaining strong and trusted relationships with financial planners is an important factor 
in Magellan’s future. 

As at 23 August 2010, the Group had funds under management of approximately $1.3 
billion, split between global equities and infrastructure equities. This compares with funds 
under management of $393 million at 30 June 2009 and $1.1 billion at 30 June 2010. The 
directors are comfortable that Magellan continues to be well placed to attract funds under 
management: 

• the Magellan Global Fund has continued to build its reputation with research houses and 
major financial planning groups, with solid investment outperformance in these difficult 
markets (31.2% above the market benchmarks for the first 3 years to 30 June 2010). As 
at 23 August 2010 the Magellan Global Fund had funds under management of 
approximately $283 million, compared with $70.6 million at 30 June 2009 and $261 million 
at 30 June 2010. 

• our infrastructure team has built momentum and continues to have promising 
discussions with a number of institutional clients. We are hopeful that these discussions 
will result in a number of additional mandates being awarded in the 2011 financial year. 

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, whilst maintaining positive relationships with financial 
planners and investors in our funds. 

INVESTMENTS IN MAGELLAN’S FUNDS AND PRINCIPAL INVESTMENTS 

As at 30 June 2010, Magellan’s investment assets comprised $60.7 million invested in the 
three funds we manage and an investment portfolio of $7.6 million (which excludes cash, 
fixed term deposits, and fixed and floating rate debt investments of $28.6 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. We 
intend for Magellan to maintain a very strong balance sheet including a high level of 
liquidity to ensure our business will withstand almost any market condition or unforseen 
event. This conservative balance sheet approach has benefited the Group, particularly 
during the early stages of the funds management business in the extreme markets of the 
last three years and will benefit Magellan in the future. 
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 

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“look through” investments with the Group’s direct portfolio investments to show the ten 
largest aggregated “look through” equity investments as at 30 June 2010. 

We are delighted with the quality of the investments in our funds and believe that 
Magellan has acquired interests in high quality companies at attractive prices. 

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 
above average growth profiles with market leading positions in emerging markets, as well 
as leadership in most developed markets. We believe that, in aggregate, that these 
companies continued to strengthen their competitive advantages and gained market share 
in 2009/10. 

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

30 June 2010 A$m market 
price 

MFG’s ten largest investments on a “look 
through” basis 
American Express 
Nestlé 
Yum! Brands 
eBay 
Wal-Mart 
Coca-Cola 
McDonald's Corp 
Google 
Wells Fargo 
PepsiCo 
MAGELLAN FINANCIAL 
The other listed holdings in which the Group has “look through” holdings valued in excess 
of $2 million as at 30 June 2010 market prices are Procter & Gamble and Colgate-
Palmolive. 

10.5 
7.6 
7.3 
6.0 
5.4 
4.3 
3.8 
3.5 
3.5 
3.4 

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  

26 August 2010

Hamish Douglass 
Managing Director & CEO 

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

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 2010. 

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

Directorship 
Chairman and Executive Director 

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

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

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 profit after tax for the year ended 30 June 2010 was $3,826,000 (2009: 
$12,365,000 loss). 

The Group’s underlying operating result, excluding significant items and unrealised mark-to-market 
investment gains, was a profit after tax of $3.6 million. This compares with a corresponding 
underlying operating profit after tax for the previous financial year of $1.1 million. 

The Group’s reported result includes: 

• revenues, excluding realised and unrealised investment gains and foreign exchange gains, of 

$12.3 million compared with underlying revenues of $9.8 million for the previous corresponding 
period; and 

• total operating expenses of $7.2 million, compared with total operating expenses of $7.7 million 

for the previous corresponding period. 

Magellan is in a strong financial position with an extremely strong balance sheet. As at 30 June 
2010: 

• the Group had cash, fixed term deposits, and fixed and variable rate debt investments of 

approximately $28.6 million, investment assets (excluding the cash and fixed and variable rate 
debt investments) of approximately $68.3 million and shareholders funds of $111.1 million; and 

• the Group’s NTA per share (diluted for the conversion of the Class B shares) was approximately 

$0.71 (2009:$0.66). 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

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. 

Unissued Shares 

Share Options 
As at the date of this report, there were 13,916,425 unissued ordinary shares under option as 
follows: 

• 

• 

6,033,942 MFG 2011 Options to take up one new ordinary share in the Company at an 
exercise price of $1.30. The options expire on 30 June 2011 

7,882,483 MFG 2016 Options to take up one new ordinary share in the Company at an 
exercise price of $3.00. The options expire on 30 June 2016 

Option holders do not have any right, by virtue of the option, to participate in any share issue or 
interest issue of the Company. 

MFG Class B Shares 
As at the date of this report, Mr Douglass held 10,200,000 MFG Class B Shares which will convert 
into the Company’s ordinary shares on 21 November 2016 in accordance with a conversion 
formula. The maximum number of the Company’s ordinary shares that will be issued on 
conversion of all the Class B shares is 10,200,000. 

Changes in the State of Affairs 
There were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the Group that occurred during the 
year. 

Events Subsequent to the end of the Financial Year   
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. 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

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 year 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 year 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. 

Audit services: 

Ernst & Young - audit and review of the financial statements of: 

- the Company and its operating subsidiaries 
- wholesale unit trust 

KPMG - audit and review of the financial statements of: 

- the Magellan unlisted funds 

Other services: 
Ernst & Young: 

- other regulatory audit services 
- tax compliance 
- tax advice 

KPMG 

- compliance plan audit 
- tax compliance (tax returns) 
- tax advice 

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2010  2009 
$ 

$ 

73,850  151,498 
-

6,000 

23,130  26,167 
102,980  177,665 

29,500  10,000 
18,600 
8,500 
14,300  15,000 

9,900  10,250 
- 44,341 
5,364
-
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

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 17. 

Information on Directors 

Chris Mackay 
Chairman and Executive Director (Chief Investment Officer) 

Mr  Mackay  is  an  experienced  finance  industry  executive  and  co-founded  Magellan  with  Mr 
Douglass.  He  is  also  a  Non-executive  director  of  Consolidated  Media  Holdings  Limited  [formerly 
Publishing  &  Broadcasting  Limited]  (appointed  March  2006),  Seven  Group  Holdings  Limited 
(appointed June 2010) and Magellan Flagship Fund Limited (appointed September 2006).  He was 
previously a director of Crown Limited (2007 – 2008), and New Privateer Holdings Limited (2006 – 
2007).   Mr  Mackay  retired  as  Chairman  of  the  investment  bank  UBS  Australasia  in  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 20 years experience in financial services and 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 Government’s Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB), the Australian Government’s 
Financial Literacy Board, the Australian Government’s Takeovers Panel, and a member of the 
Forum of Young Global Leaders of the World Economic Forum. 

Naomi Milgrom  AO 
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. In 2010, Ms Milgrom received an Officer of the Order of Australia "for service to 
business as a leader and mentor in the fashion industry, and to the community through advisory 
and management roles of a wide range of arts, health and philanthropic bodies". 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

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, and from 
2003 to 2009 was a member of British Telecom’s Global Advisory Board.  Mr Lewis is currently 
Chair of NAB’s Private Wealth Advisory Council, Chairman of PSP International, Deputy Chairman 
of the Australian British Chamber of Commerce, and a board member of St Vincent’s Hospital 
Prostate Cancer Centre. 

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. 

Information on Company Secretaries  

Nerida Campbell 
Company Secretary 

Ms Campbell has over 20 years experience in the investment banking and finance industry, 
previously holding various finance and management roles including that of Chief Financial Officer 
for UBS AG, Australia and New Zealand. She is also the Company Secretary of Magellan Flagship 
Fund Limited and Magellan Asset Management Limited.  Ms Campbell is a member of the Institute 
of Chartered Accountants in Australia, a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia, 
and a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. 

Leo Quintana 
Company Secretary 

Leo has 8 years experience as a corporate lawyer. He is the Legal Counsel for the Company and 
the Legal Counsel and Company Secretary of Magellan Flagship Fund Limited and Magellan Asset 
Management Limited.  Leo is admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales and 
holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Business.  He was previously an Associate – 
commercial and corporate group, of Harris Friedman Hyde Page Lawyers.  Leo is a member of the 
Law Society of New South Wales and a member of the Australian Corporate Lawyers Association. 

David Simpson 
Company Secretary (resigned 20 November 2009) 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

Directors’ Meetings 
The following table sets out the number of meetings of the Company’s Directors held during the 
year ended 30 June 2010 and attended by each Director. 

Board Meetings 

Held 

Attended 

While a Director 

Audit and Risk Committee 
Meetings 

Held 

Attended 

While a Member 

Chris Mackay 
Hamish Douglass 
Naomi Milgrom 
Paul Lewis 
Brett Cairns 

4 
4 
4 
4 
4 

4 
4 
4 
4 
4 

Remuneration Report (audited) 

5 

5 
5 

4 

5 
5 

This report outlines the Key Management Personnel and Other 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”.  Key Management Personnel for the Group are the Non-
executive Directors, Executive Directors and other Key Management Personnel identified below.  
Other Executives are employees that are senior managers of the Group, and the company 
secretary of the Company. The Group has no senior managers, other than Key Management 
Personnel, with executive authority. 

The Board’s remuneration policy is designed to attract and retain appropriately experienced, skilled 
and qualified personnel in order to achieve the Group’s objectives.  The Board does not grant 
options under its remuneration policy. 

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. 

The Non-executive Directors are eligible to participate in the Group’s Share Purchase Plan (SPP) 
which is described later in this report. Non-executive Directors’ remuneration includes share based 
payment amounts that represent the cost to the Group of providing interest free loans under the 
SPP. 

Remuneration of Executive Directors, Other Key Management Personnel and Other 
Executives 

Executive Director, Other Key Management Personnel and Other Executive remuneration 
comprises fixed and variable remuneration that takes into account the individual’s experience, 
abilities, achievements, and contribution to the Group.  

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

Executive Directors 

The Executive Directors’ remuneration is determined by the Board, which may utilise the services 
of external advisors. The Executive Directors’ fixed compensation is unchanged from the previous 
year, and similarly to the previous year there are no variable compensation amounts. The 
Executive Directors fixed remuneration is not dependent on the performance of the Group, the 
Company’s share price, or dividends paid by the Company. Details of the employment agreements 
of the Executive Directors are described later in this report. 

Other Key Management Personnel and Other Group Executives 

Other Key Management Personnel and the Other Executive are eligible to participate in the Group’s 
SPP which is described later in this report.  Other Key Management Personnel and Other Executive 
remuneration includes share based payment amounts that represent the cost to the Group of 
providing interest free loans under the SPP. 

Other Key Management Personnel and Other Executive fixed compensation is structured as a total 
employment cost package, which may be received as a combination of cash, non-cash benefits 
and superannuation contributions.  Fixed compensation is reviewed annually to ensure that it is 
competitive and reasonable, however there are no guaranteed increases to the fixed compensation 
amount. The amount of fixed compensation is not dependant on the satisfaction of a performance 
condition, or the performance of the Group, the Company’s share price, or dividends paid by the 
Company. 

The Board determines the total amount of discretionary variable compensation to be paid to the 
Group’s employees with regard to the profitability of the Group’s funds management business.  
The amount of the variable compensation payable to an individual is not dependent on the 
satisfaction by employees of a performance condition, or the performance of the Group, the 
Company’s share price, or dividends paid by the Company, and is paid to employees after the 
finalisation and public release of the Group’s full year results. 

The Executive Directors determine the amount of variable compensation to be paid to Other Key 
Management Personnel and the Other Executive, taking into consideration each individual’s 
performance and contribution during the year. 

As neither the fixed or variable component of the Other Key Management Personnel and the Other 
Executive remuneration is dependent on the satisfaction of a performance condition, or the 
performance of the Group, the Company’s share price, or dividends paid by the Company, a 
discussion of the relationship between the Board’s remuneration policy and the Group’s 
performance is not provided.  

The Board considers that a focus on short term indicators for the determination of short term 
discretionary compensation, including the Group’s earnings, and movements in the Company’s 
share price over the period since its re-capitalisation in November 2006, may encourage 
performance that is not in the best interests of the Group and its shareholders. The Directors are 
more concerned that the Other Key Management Personnel and the Other Executive are motivated 
to build investment returns for investors in the funds managed by the Group and to build 
shareholder wealth over the long term.  The Directors believe that the participation in the SPP by 
the Other Key Management Personnel and the Other Executive closely align their interests with the 
long term interests of shareholders. 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

Share Purchase Plan (SPP) 

The Group has put in place a SPP that provides financial assistance to Non-executive Directors and 
employees (‘Participants’), by way of an interest free loan, to invest in shares in the Company.  
The issue price of shares under the SPP is their fair market value on the offer date. 

Details of the closing price of the Company’s shares at each financial year end since the 
Company’s re-capitalisation are provided below together with the issue price of shares under the 
SPP. 

30 June 2007 
30 June 2008 
30 June 2009 
30 June 2010 

MFG shares 
closing price 
$2.20 
$0.53 
$0.55 
$1.13 

Offer date 

10 September 2007
20 October 2008
23 September 2009

MFG shares 
Issue price 
$1.66 
$0.52 
$0.78 

The Directors believe that the Key Management Personnel and Other Executive participation in the 
SPP closely aligns their interests with the interests of the shareholders of the Group. 

Further details of the SPP are provided 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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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

Details of Remuneration 
The Key Management Personnel of the Group, including the Non-executive and Executive Directors 
of the Company, and the Other Executives received the following amounts during the year: 

Short term 
Benefits

Salary 

$ 

Cash 
Bonus(2)
$

Post-
employment 
Benefits
Superannuation

Termination 
Benefits

$

$

Share 
based 
Payment 
Under 
SPP(1) 
$ 

Total

$

Non-executive 
Directors 
Naomi Milgrom 
Paul Lewis 
Brett Cairns 

Executive 
Directors 
Chris Mackay 
Hamish Douglass 

Other Key 
Management 
Personnel 
Nerida Campbell 

Total Key 
Management 
Personnel 

Other 
Executives 
Leo Quintana 

13,485 
20,000 
18,349 

235,539 
235,539 

-
-
-

-
-

1,215 
-
1,651 

14,461 
14,461 

198,539 

50,000 

14,461 

721,451 

50,000 

46,249 

142,202 

20,000 

12,798 

-
-
-

-

-

-

-

-

- 
71,657 
71,657 

14,700 
91,657 
91,657 

250,000 
250,000 

5,120 

268,120 

148,434 

966,134 

3,573 

178,573 

Total 

863,653 

70,000

59,047

152,007  1,144,707

(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) The cash bonus entitlements relating to the year ended 30 June 2010 were discretionary and are payable 
on 15 September 2010. 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

Comparative information for the year ended 30 June 2009 is as follows: 

Short term 
Benefits

Salary 

$ 

Cash 
Bonus
$

Post-
employment 
Benefits
Superannuation

Termination 
Benefits

$

$

Share 
based 
Payment 
Under 
SPP(1) 
$ 

Total

$

13,379 
20,000 
79,223 

-
-
13,380 

1,204 
-
5,865 

-
-
83,626 

- 
71,657 
71,657 

14,583 
91,657 
253,751 

236,255 
236,255 

199,255 

-
-

-

13,745 
13,745 

13,745 

-
-

-

- 
- 

250,000 
250,000 

1,823 

214,823 

784,367 

13,380 

48,304 

83,626 

145,137 

1,074,814 

132,569 

-

11,931 

-

754 

145,254 

Non-executive 
Directors 
Naomi Milgrom 
Paul Lewis 
Brett Cairns 

Executive 
Directors 
Chris Mackay 
Hamish Douglass 

Other Key 
Management 
Personnel 
Nerida Campbell 

Total Key 
Management 
Personnel 

Other 
Executives 
Leo Quintana 

Total 

916,936 

13,380

60,235

83,626

145,891  1,220,068

(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). 

Executive Directors, Other Key Management Personnel and Other Executives were remunerated by 
Magellan Asset Management Limited, a controlled entity.   

Mr Cairns was employed as an Executive by Magellan Asset Management Limited 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 was contractually entitled to the cash bonus paid to him, which was not 
performance related.  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. 

All other payments to Non-Executive Directors were made by the Company. 

There are no Other Executives other than as disclosed in the tables above. 

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

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, 
Executives 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 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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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

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 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’ 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 employees have rolling contracts. The Group may terminate 
the employee’s employment agreement by providing up to three months written notice. On 
termination, the employee is required to 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.  

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

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. 

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 2010

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION 

. 

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

Revenue 
Management fee revenue 
Interest income 
Dividend and distribution income 
Net changes in the fair value of 
financial assets 

Note 

4 a) 

Consolidated 
2010
$ ’000

2009
$ ’000

Parent 

2010 
$ ’000 

2009
$ ’000

7,320 
2,364 
1,138 

4,017 
2,947 
794

- 
2,169 
1,138 

-
2,455 
797

5 

214

(15,331) 

214 

(16,714) 

Net gain / (loss) on sale of financial assets 
Foreign exchange gain / (loss) 
Other revenue 

4 b) 

Total revenue 

Expenses 
Employee benefits expense 
Depreciation and amortisation 
Occupancy expense 
Audit fees 
Legal and professional fees 
Fund administration expenses 
Marketing expense 
Other operating expenses 

Total expenses 

Share of income from associate entity 
Finance cost – external unitholders’ share 
of net profit 
Operating profit / (loss) before 
significant items and income tax 

6
40
1,496 

(137)
(231)
2,000 

6 
41 
- 

(547)
(342)
1

12,578 

(5,941) 

3,568 

(14,350) 

4,954 
121
377
137
54
351
330
837

7,161 

(292)

5,519 
154
342
198
80
251
260
902

7,706 

272

-

(484)

345 
- 
- 
59 
7 
- 
- 
159 

570 

- 

- 

763
-
-
123
21
-
-
168

1,075 

-

-

5,125 

(13,859) 

2,998 

(15,425) 

Income tax (expense) / benefit 

6 a) 

(1,406) 

4,254 

(764) 

4,905 

Net operating profit / (loss) before 
significant items 

3,719 

(9,605) 

2,234 

(10,520) 

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

Significant Items 
Finance cost – revaluation of 
external unit holders’ units in unlisted funds 
Gain to Group on loss of significant 
influence over associate entity 
Deemed loss to Group on 
loss of control of unlisted funds 
Write down of carrying value of 
controlled entities 

AASB 132 Accounting Adjustment  
Income tax (expense) / benefit on 
significant items 

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

Other comprehensive income 
Net loss realised on disposal of 
available-for-sale financial assets 
Net impact of deemed disposal upon ending 
of significant influence over associate entity 
Net impact of deemed disposal of 
controlling interest in unlisted funds 
Revaluation of available-for-sale financial 
assets 
Share of revaluation of available-for-sale 
financial assets of an associate 
Impairment loss on available-for-sale 
financial assets 
Income tax expense on items of 
other comprehensive income 
Other comprehensive income for the 
year, net of tax 

Total comprehensive income for the 
year 

Consolidated 
2010
$ ’000

2009
$ ’000

Parent 

2010 
$ ’000 

2009
$ ’000

Note 

18 

-

153

-

-

-

(769)

-

(4,118) 

-

1,327 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

-

-

-

(20,084) 

1,327 

-

6 a) 

(46)

800

3,826

(12,365)

2,234 

(29,277)

(6)

18 

(153)

137

-

-

4,084 

- 

- 

- 

547

-

-

5,372 

(2,178) 

6,517 

(4,467) 

18 

1,444 

(1,290) 

-

14,478 

- 

- 

15,977 

6 b) 

(1,997) 

(3,959) 

(1,955) 

(3,589) 

4,660

11,272

4,562 

8,468

8,486

(1,093)

6,796 

(20,809)

Earnings per share  

Earnings attributable to shares  

Basic earnings / (loss) per share 

Diluted earnings / (loss) per share 

Consolidated 

2010 

2009 

7 

7 

2.6 cents 

(8.5 cents) 

2.5 cents 

(8.5 cents) 

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

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 
AS AT 30 JUNE 2010 

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 

Consolidated 

Parent 

2010
$ ’000

2009
$ ’000

2010 
$ ’000 

2009
$ ’000

2,243 
27,057 
3,181 
357
176
33,014

-
-
67,595 
6,683 
4,922 
-
268
79,468

39,622 
3,316 
2,310 
-
223
45,471

15,441 
-
27,054 
9,874 
4,217 
-
359
56,945

234 
25,098 
956 
357 
112 
26,757 

- 
12,539 
67,595 
6,433 
4,922 
1,150 
- 
92,639 

35,969 
3,075 
1,093 
-
140
40,277

15,441 
12,539 
27,054 
9,826 
4,217 
1,150 
-
70,227

Note

9 
12 a) 
10 
13 a) 

11 

12 b) 
6 d) 
13 b) 
20 a) 
14 

Total assets 

112,482

102,416

119,396 

110,504

Liabilities 
Current liabilities 
Trade and other payables 
Loan from controlled entity 
Income tax payable 
Total current liabilities 

Non-current liabilities 
Trade and other payables 
Total non-current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Net assets 

15 a) 

1,177 
-
172
1,349

707
-
-
707

39 
2,000 
172 
2,211 

124
-
-
124

15 b) 

-
-

-
-

1,639 
1,639 

2,569 
2,569

1,349

707

3,850 

2,693

111,133

101,709

115,546 

107,811

Equity 
Contributed equity 
Available-for-sale reserve 
Retained profits / (Accumulated losses) 
Total attributable to 
members of the Group 

17 

108,630 
2,552 
(49)

107,692 
(2,108) 
(3,875) 

109,005 
1,642 
4,899 

108,067 
(2,921) 
2,665 

111,133

101,709

115,546 

107,811

Total equity 

111,133

101,709

115,546 

107,811

The Statement of Financial Position 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  
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

Attributable to Equity Holders of the Group 

Contributed 
Equity 
$’000

Retained 
Profits / 
(Accumulated 
Losses) 
$’000

Available-for-
sale Reserve 
$’000 

Total 
$’000

Equity as at 1 July 2009 

107,692

(3,875)

(2,108) 

101,709

Net profit for the year 
Other comprehensive income 

Total comprehensive income 

Issue of securities: 
- under share purchase plan (SPP) 
SPP expense for the year 

Total transactions with 
equity holders in their capacity 
as equity owners 

-
-

-

647
291

938

3,826 
-

- 
4,660 

3,826 
4,660 

3,826

4,660 

8,486

-
-

-

- 
- 

- 

647
291

938

Equity as at 30 June 2010 

108,630

(49)

2,552 

111,133

Attributable to Equity Holders of the Group 

Contributed 
Equity 
$’000

Retained 
Profits / 
(Accumulated 
Losses) 
$’000

Available-for-
sale Reserve 
$’000 

Total 
$’000

Equity as at 1 July 2008 

106,757

8,490

(13,380) 

101,867

Net loss for the year 
Other comprehensive income 

Total comprehensive income 

Issue of securities: 
- under employee share scheme (SPP) 
SPP expense for the year 

Total transactions with 
equity holders in their capacity 
as equity owners 

-
-

-

209
726

935

(12,365) 
-

- 
11,272 

(12,365) 
11,272 

(12,365)

11,272 

(1,093)

-
-

-

- 
- 

- 

209
726

935

Equity as at 30 June 2009 

107,692

(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  
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

Attributable to Equity Holders of the Parent 

Contributed 
Equity 
$’000

Retained Profits 
/ (Accumulated 
Losses) 
$’000

Available-for-
sale Reserve 
$’000 

Total 
$’000

Equity as at 1 July 2009 

108,067

2,665

(2,921) 

107,811

Net profit for the year 
Other comprehensive income 

Total comprehensive income 

Issue of securities 
- under share purchase plan (SPP) 
SPP expense for the year 

Total transactions with 
equity holders in their capacity 
as equity owners 

-
-

-

647
291

938

2,234 
-

- 
4,562 

2,234 
4,562 

2,234

4,562 

6,796

-
-

-

- 
- 

- 

647
291

938

Equity as at 30 June 2010 

109,005

4,899

1,641 

115,545

Attributable to Equity Holders of the Parent 

Contributed 
Equity 
$’000

Retained Profits 
/ (Accumulated 
Losses) 
$’000

Available-for-
sale Reserve 
$’000 

Total 
$’000

Equity as at 1 July 2008 

107,132

31,942

(11,389) 

127,685

Net loss for the year 
Other comprehensive income 

-
-

(29,277) 
-

- 
8,468 

(29,277) 
8,468 

Total comprehensive income 

(29,277)

8,468 

(20,809)

Issue of securities 
- under share purchase plan (SPP) 
SPP expense for the year 

Total transactions with 
equity holders in their capacity 
as equity owners 

209
726

935

-
-

-

- 
- 

- 

209
726

935

Equity as at 30 June 2009 

108,067

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 CASH FLOWS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

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 

Payments to suppliers and employees 
Net cash inflows / (outflows) from 
operating activities 

Cash flows from investing activities 

Consolidated 

Parent 

Note 

2010
$ ’000 

2009 
$ ’000 

2010 
$ ’000 

2009
$ ’000 

6,940 

1,615 

169 

(297) 

1,196 

578 

- 

4,085 

2,762 

1,777 

(263) 

1,293 

475 

(30) 

- 

1,423 

169 

(297) 

- 

578 

- 

- 

2,273 

1,466 

(263) 

- 

140 

- 

(6,197) 

(9,810) 

(297) 

(324) 

16 a) 

4,004

289 

1,576 

3,292

Proceeds from sale and maturity of financial assets 

5,528 

7,951 

5,528 

Purchases of financial assets 

(46,921) 

(14,692) 

(45,220) 

Cash outflow on loss of control of unlisted trusts 

Net cash flows from foreign exchange contracts 

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 

Repayment of loans 

Distributions paid by controlled unlisted trusts 
Net cash inflows / (outflows) from 
financing activities 
Net increase / (decrease) in 
cash and cash equivalents 

Effects of exchange rate movements 
Cash and cash equivalents at 
the beginning of the year 

Cash and cash equivalents at 
the end of the year 

- 

37 

(30) 

(9,343) 

(1,162) 

(2) 

- 

37 

- 

2,879 

(9,215) 

- 

(138) 

- 

(41,386)

(17,248) 

(39,655) 

(6,474)

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

-

4,770 

(1,978) 

- 

- 

(247) 

- 

- 

66 

- 

2,341 

6,001 

- 

- 

- 

- 

2,545 

2,341 

6,067

(37,382) 

(14,414) 

(35,738) 

3 

673 

3 

2,885 

(204) 

39,622 

53,363 

35,969 

33,288 

9 

2,243

39,622 

234 

35,969

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

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

1. 

Corporate Information 

The financial report of Magellan Financial Group Limited for the year ended 30 June 2010 was 
authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the directors on 26 August 2010. 

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. 

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 (AASB) and International 
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). 

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with AASB and IFRS requires the use of 
critical accounting estimates and judgements. The following balances rely on such judgements: 

•  balances relating to the Share Purchase Plan. Details are provided in note 2 (p) and note 

13; 
investment in other unlisted funds. Details are provided in note 12 (c).  

• 

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

2. 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

(c) New Accounting Standards  
Except as described below, the accounting policies applied by the Group in this financial report are 
the same as those applied by the Group for the year ended 30 June 2009. 

(i) New Standards Adopted 
The Group has adopted the following new and amended Australian Accounting Standards and 
AASB interpretations which are applicable for interim and annual periods beginning on or after 1 
January 2009: 

•  AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements (revised 2007) effective 1 January 2009.  
The Statement of Comprehensive Income presents all items of recognised income and 
expense, either in one single statement or in two linked statements.  The Group has 
elected to present one statement. 

•  AASB 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures effective 1 January 2009. The amended 

Standard requires additional disclosures about fair value measurement and liquidity risk. 
Fair value measurement related to all financial instruments recognised and measured at fair 
value are to be disclosed by source of inputs using a three level fair value hierarchy, by 
class. The fair value measurement disclosures are presented in note 12 (c). The liquidity 
risk disclosures presented in note 19 (c) are not impacted by the amendments. 

(ii) 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: 

•  AASB 9 Financial Instruments effective 1 January 2013. The amendments require financial 

assets to be measured at fair value through profit or loss, unless:  

- the criteria for amortised cost measurement are met, or  

- the Group qualifies and elects to recognise gains and losses on equity securities that are   

not held-for-trading directly in other comprehensive income. 

Where the Group elects to recognise gains and losses on qualifying securities directly in 
other comprehensive income there will be no requirement to recognise either impairment 
losses or cumulative changes in fair value on de-recognition of the assets in profit or loss. 

A number of other Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations have been issued but are 
not effective for the current year. The adoption of these Standards and Interpretations will not 
affect the reported results and position of the Group. Adoption may result in changes to 
information currently disclosed in the financial statements. The Group does not intend to adopt 
any of these pronouncements before their effective dates.  

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

2. 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

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

Magellan Asset Management Limited 
New Privateer Holdings Pty Limited 
Magellan Capital Partners Pty Limited 

% Ownership 

30 June
2010
100.0 
*
100.0 

30 June
2009
100.0 
100.0 
100.0 

* New Privateer Holdings Pty Limited was voluntarily de-registered on 23rd June 2010 

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

Acquisitions have been accounted for using the purchase method of accounting, which involves 
allocating the cost of the business combination to the fair value of assets acquired and the 
liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed at the date of the acquisition.   

(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 profit or loss, 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. 

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

2. 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

(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 is the Australian 
dollar.  

Transactions and Balances 
Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are translated into Australian dollars 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 London 4pm exchange 
rates at balance date. The fair values of financial assets are determined using the London 4pm 
exchange rates at balance date.  

Foreign currency exchange differences relating to financial assets are included in changes in fair 
value disclosed in other comprehensive income or profit or loss account. All other foreign currency 
exchange differences are presented separately in profit or loss. 

(h) Cash and Cash Equivalents 
Cash comprises current accounts 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 deposits (maturity less than 90 days from 
date of inception) are classified as cash equivalents. 

(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.  

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

2. 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

(j) Derivative Financial Instruments 
The Group may enter into a variety of derivative financial instruments to manage its 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 profit or loss 
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 as; financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, loans and receivables, held-
for-trading, 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 or 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 year 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. 

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 profit or loss.   

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 initially recognised at fair value and then are carried 
at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.   

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

2. 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

(k) Financial Assets (continued) 

Loans and Receivables 
Fixed term deposits that have a term of 90 days or greater from date of inception are classified as 
loans and receivables.  These deposits are initially recognised at fair value and are then carried at 
amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.  They are classified as current assets if the 
term to maturity from reporting date is less than 12 months and non-current if the term to 
maturity is greater than 12 months.   

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 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 other comprehensive income is recognised in profit or loss. 

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 or loss’.  On consolidation of these 
trusts into the results of the Group, their 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 until the 
asset is sold, at which time the cumulative change in fair value previously reported in equity is 
recognised in profit or loss. 

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 profit or loss, 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 
Investments in associates are accounted for using the equity method of accounting in the 
consolidated financial statements and at fair value in the parent.  An 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. 

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

2. 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

(k) Financial Assets (continued) 

Under the equity method, the investment in an associate is carried in the consolidated Statement 
of Financial Position 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 an associate’s post-acquisition profit or loss is recognised in profit or loss, 
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.  Dividends receivable from an associate are recognised in the 
Company’s Statement of Comprehensive Income as income, while in the consolidated financial 
statements they reduce the carrying value of the investment.   

(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) Comparative Information 
Comparative information in respect of the previous period’s Operating Segment Information (Note 
3 to the financial statements) has been re-classified to assist in the understanding of the current 
period’s financial report. 

(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 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.   

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

2. 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

(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. 

(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 initially recognised at fair value, which is determined by discounting loans 
to their net present value using the risk-fee interest rate at the time the loan is granted and an 
estimated repayment schedule.  Following initial recognition, they are carried at amortised cost 
using the effective interest rate method, adjusted for changes in the projected repayment 
schedule.  Changes in the carrying value of these are recognised in ‘interest income’ in profit or 
loss.  The cost of providing the benefit to Participants is recognised as an employee benefits 
expense in profit or loss 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 date, and of the changes in carrying value of the loans 
and employee benefits expense recognised in profit or loss during the year ended 30 June 2010 
are provided in note 13. 

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

2. 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

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

(r) Revenue Recognition 

Management Fee Revenue 
Base management fee revenue is recognised in profit or loss as it accrues based on the 
entitlements set out in the relevant investment management agreements, and unlisted funds 
constitutions or product disclosure statements.  Performance fee revenue is recognised in profit or 
loss 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 profit or loss as it accrues, using the effective interest rate 
method and if not received at balance date it is reflected in the Statement of Financial Position 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 profit or loss when a present obligation exists (legal or constructive) as 
a result of a past event that can be reliably measured.  Expenses are recognised in profit or loss if 
expenditure does not produce future economic benefits that qualify for recognition in the 
Statement of Financial Position. 

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

(u) Income Tax 
The current income tax payable is based on the Group’s taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit 
differs from profit as reported in the Statement of Comprehensive Income because of items of 
income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and items that are never taxable 
or deductible. The Group’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been 
enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.  
Deferred tax is recognised on temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and 
liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of 
taxable profit. Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences. Deferred 
tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is probable 
that taxable profits will be available against which those deductible temporary differences can be 
utilised.  

32 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

2. 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

(v) Earnings Per Share 
Basic earnings per share is determined by dividing the net profit attributable to members of the 
parent by the weighted average 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 average 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. 

Operating Segment Information 

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

Funds management 

Funds management activities are undertaken by the controlled entity, Magellan Asset Management 
Limited (MAM). MAM acts as 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 which are managed investment schemes offered to 
Australian and New Zealand investors. MAM also acts as trustee for the Magellan Infrastructure 
Beta Fund which is an unregistered managed investment scheme offered to Australian wholesale 
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. 

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

3. 

Operating Segment Information (continued) 

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

30 June 2010 

Revenue 
Management fees 
Consulting fees 
Interest income 
Dividend income and distribution income 
Changes in fair value of 
financial assets 
Net gains on disposal of financial assets 
Foreign exchange losses 
Other revenue 

Expense 
Employee benefits expense 
Employee benefits expense - (SPP) 
Other expenses 

Share of income from an associate 
Operating profit before significant 
items and income tax 

30 June 2009 

Revenue 
Management fees 
Consulting fees 
Interest income 
Dividend income 
Changes in fair value of 
financial assets 
Net losses on disposal of financial assets 
Foreign exchange 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 (loss) before significant 
items and income tax 

Funds 
management
$ ’000

Principal 
Investments
$ ’000

Unallocated 
- Corporate 
$ ’000 

7,320 
1,490 
193
-

-
-
-
6
9,009

4,609 
147
1,982 
6,738
-

2,271

-
-
1,756 
1,138 

214
6
40
-
3,154

-
-
-
-
(292)

2,862

- 
- 
415 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
415 

54 
144 
225 
423 
- 

(8) 

Funds 
management
$ ’000

Principal 
Investments
$ ’000

Unallocated 
- Corporate 
$ ’000 

4,017 
1,747 
271
-

-
-
-
249
6,284

4,756 
582
1,188 
6,526
-

-
-
2,638 
794

(15,331) 
(137)
(231)
4
(12,263)

-
-
-
-
272

- 
- 
38 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
38 

38 
143 
999 
1,180 
- 

-

(484)

- 

Total
$ ’000

7,320 
1,490 
2,364 
1,138 

214
6
40
6
12,578

4,663 
291
2,207 
7,161
(292)

5,125

Total
$ ’000

4,017 
1,747 
2,947 
794

(15,331) 
(137)
(231)
253
(5,941)

4,794 
725
2,187 
7,706
272

(484)

(242)

(12,475)

(1,142) 

(13,859)

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

3. 

Operating Segment Information (continued) 

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

30 June 2010 

Cash and cash 
equivalents 
Financial assets 
Loan to Unallocated – 
Corporate 
Loans – share 
purchase plan (SPP) 
Other assets 

Total assets 

Loan from Funds 
management 
Other liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Funds 
management 
$ ’000 

Principal 
Investments
$ ’000

Unallocated 
- Corporate
$ ’000

Eliminations* 
$ ’000 

1,971 
1,958 

2,000 

- 
4,445 
10,374 

- 
2,286 
2,286 

272
92,694

-

-
7,502
100,468

-
213
213

- 
- 

- 

5,279 
1,150 
6,429

2,000 
1,639 
3,639

- 
- 

- 

- 
(4,789) 
(4,789) 

- 
(4,789) 
(4,789) 

Total
$ ’000

2,243 
94,652 

2,000 

5,279 
8,308 
112,482

2,000 
(651)
1,349

Net assets 

8,088 

100,256

2,790

- 

111,133

30 June 2009 

Cash and cash 
equivalents 
Financial assets 
Investment in 
associate 
Loans – share 
purchase plan (SPP) 
Other assets 

Total assets 

Other liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Funds 
management 
$ ’000 

Principal 
Investments
$ ’000

Unallocated 
- Corporate
$ ’000

Eliminations* 
$ ’000 

3,617 
240 

- 

- 
4,616 
8,473 
2,075 
2,075 

36,005
30,130

15,441

-
10,696
92,272
-
-

- 
- 

- 

4,217 
1,150 
5,367
2,328 
2,328

- 
- 

- 

- 
(3,696) 
(3,696) 
(3,696) 
(3,696) 

Total
$ ’000

39,622 
30,370 

15,441 

4,217 
12,766 
102,416
707
707

Net assets 

92,272
*Eliminations includes adjustments and eliminations for inter-segment transactions and netting of items in the Statement 
of Financial Position. 

6,398 

3,039

- 

101,709

The Group’s net investment into its funds management business activities is as follows: 
2009 
$ ’000 
12,500 
1,150 
13,650 

Capital invested in controlled entity 
Subordinated loan to controlled entity 

2010 
$ ’000 
12,500 
1,150 
13,650 

Cash and cash equivalents 
Fixed term deposits 
Loan to parent company from controlled entity 
Net investment in funds management business 

The Group’s business activities are conducted in Australia. 

35 

1,971 
1,718 
2,000 
7,961 

3,617 
- 
- 
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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

4. 

Revenue 

a) Management fee revenue 

Consolidated 

Parent 

Management and administration fees 

2010

$ ’000
7,320 

7,320

2009

$ ’000
4,017 

4,017

2010 
$ ’000 
- 

- 

2009

$ ’000
-

-

MAM is the Responsible Entity and investment manager of the Magellan Global Fund and Magellan 
Infrastructure Fund (the Unlisted Funds) and is entitled to receive monthly management and 
administration fees from these funds. MAM is the trustee and investment manager for the 
Magellan Infrastructure Beta Fund and is entitled to receive monthly management and 
administration fees from this fund. MAM is also the investment manager of Magellan Flagship Fund 
Limited (the Flagship Fund) an ASX listed investment company, and is entitled to receive a 
quarterly management fee.  

MAM may also be entitled to receive performance fees from the Unlisted Funds and the Flagship 
Fund depending on specific hurdles being achieved.  

The total fees earned by MAM for the year ended 30 June 2010 from these entities was 
$6,419,000 (2009: $3,934,000). 

b) Other revenue 

Consolidated 

Parent 

Consulting fee income 
Other revenue* 

2010

$ ’000

1,490 

6

1,496

2009

$ ’000

1,746 

254

2,000

2010 
$ ’000 
- 

- 

- 

2009

$ ’000

-

1

1

 * Other revenue in 2009 includes reimbursement by UBS of costs paid by MAM, as disclosed in the Directors’ report.   

5. 

Changes in the Fair Value of Financial Assets  

The changes in fair value of financial assets recognised in profit or loss comprise: 

Consolidated 

Parent 

2010
$ ’000

2009
$ ’000

2010 
$ ’000 

2009
$ ’000

214
-

214

(853)
(14,478) 

(15,331)

214 
- 

214 

(737)
(15,977) 

(16,714)

Change in the fair value of financial assets 
 - Fair value movements – held-for-trading 
 - Unrealised impairment loss – available-for-sale 

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

6. 

Income Tax 

a) Total income tax expense recognised 
during the year comprises: 

Income tax (expense) / benefit attributable to 
operating profit / (loss) 
Income tax (expense)/ benefit attributable to 
significant items 
Total income tax (expense) /benefit 
recognised in Profit or Loss 

Current income tax (expense) / benefit 

Prior year adjustment 

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

differences 

(b) Income tax expense recognised in 
other comprehensive income: 
 - Arising from the revaluation of  
available-for-sale financial assets  
- Arising from the disposal of  
available-for-sale financial assets 
 - Arising from the loss of significant influence 
over associate entity 
- Arising from the recognition of impairment 
losses in other comprehensive income 
- Arising from the deemed disposal of 
controlling interest in unlisted funds 
- Arising from the formation of a consolidated 
tax group 

Total income expense recognised in other 
comprehensive income 

Consolidated 

Parent 

2010

$ ’000

2009

$ ’000

2010 

$ ’000 

2009

$ ’000

(1,406) 

4,254 

(764) 

4,905 

(46)

800

- 

-

(1,452)

5,054

(764) 

4,905

(1,458) 

29

-

-

(577) 

36 

-

-

(23)

5,054 

(223) 

4,905 

(1,452)

5,054

(764) 

4,905

(1,564) 

1,428 

(1,957) 

1,339 

-

(244)

(433)

-

-

-

-

(4,459) 

(790)

106

2 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(234)

-

(4,939) 

245

(1,997)

(3,959)

(1,955) 

(3,589)

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

6. 

Income Tax (continued) 

c)  Income tax attributable to the 
financial year differs from the prima 
facie amount payable on operating profit 
/ (losses). The difference is reconciled 
as follows:  
Operating profit / (loss) before significant 
items and income tax expense 
Prima facie income tax (expense) / benefit on 
operating loss at 30% 

Prior year adjustments 

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) 

Consolidated 

Parent 

2010

$ ’000

2009

$ ’000

2010 

$ ’000 

2009

$ ’000

5,125 

(13,859) 

2,998 

(15,425) 

(1,537) 

4,158 

(899) 

4,628 

29

-

37

-

65

-

(1,406)

-

181

-

(206)

3

12

106

4,254

36 

- 

37 

- 

62 

- 

-

539

(71)

(206)

-

15

-

(764) 

4,905

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.   

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

6. 

Income Tax (continued) 

d) Deferred tax balances 

Tax losses carried forward 
Net capital losses carried forward 

Costs associated with the issue of 
securities deductible in future years 

Revaluation of financial assets 

Other temporary differences 

Deferred tax asset 

e) Tax consolidation 

Consolidated 

Parent 

2010

2009

2010 

2009

$ ’000

$ ’000

$ ’000 

$ ’000

806
971

210

1,863 
943

395

4,509 

6,681 

186

(8)

806 
971 

210 

4,509 

(63) 

1,863 
943

395

6,681 

(56)

6,682

9,874

6,433 

9,826

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 subsidiary and 
Magellan Capital Partners 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. 

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

Earnings Per Share 

7. 
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) 

Consolidated 

2010 
$ ’000 

2009
$ ’000

3,826 

(12,365) 

146,906 

145,774 

2.6 cents 

(8.5 cents)

3,826 

(12,365) 

155,721 

145,774 

Diluted (loss) / earnings per share 

2.5 cents 

(8.5 cents)

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) 

Weighted average number of shares on assumed exercise of: 

MFG 2011 Options (‘000) 
MFG 2016 Options (‘000) 
Class B shares 
Weighted average number of shares for 
diluted earnings per share (‘000) 

146,906 

145,774 

- 
- 
8,815 

-
-
-

155,721 

145,774 

b) Further information 
The Company has on issue 6.0 million MFG 2011 Options (2009: 6.0 million), 7.9 million MFG 2016 
Options (2009: 7.9 million) and 10.2 million Class B shares (2009: 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 2010, the effect of 
the Class B shares is dilutive as the Group has reported a net profit 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 2010, the total weighted average number of 
securities for the purposes of calculating the diluted earnings per share would be 155,720,857 
(2009: 156,030,149). 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 

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

7. 

Earnings Per Share (continued) 

The 2011 and 2016 options are anti-dilutive because their respective exercise prices were in 
excess of the market price of the Company’s 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 in the future.   

8. 

Dividends 

No dividends were paid during the financial year (2009: nil).  No final dividend has been declared. 

Franking credit balance 

The amount of franking credits available for 
subsequent financial year are: 
Franking credits arising from the payment of 
income tax payable 

9. 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Cash and cash equivalents comprise: 

Cash at bank 
Fixed term deposits 

Parent 

2010 
$ ’000 

830 

172 

1,002 

2009
$ ’000

816

-

816

Consolidated 

Parent 

2010
$ ’000

643
1,600 

2009
$ ’000

9,950 
29,672 

2,243

39,622

2010 
$ ’000 

234 
- 

234 

2009
$ ’000

9,469 
26,500 

35,969

Fixed term deposits with maturity dates greater than 90 days from inception date are classified as 
financial assets and are designated as loans and receivables. 

10. 

Trade and Other Receivables 

Trade receivables 
Accrued interest 
Other 

Related party receivables 
- Controlled entity 
- Other related parties 

Consolidated 

Parent 

2010
$ ’000

2009
$ ’000

2010 
$ ’000 

2009
$ ’000

1,008 
14
31

1,053 

-
2,128 

3,181

701
255
35

991

-
1,319 

2,310

- 
- 
31 

31 

- 
925 

956 

-
226
31

257

341
495

1,093

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

11. 

Investment in Associate 

Magellan Global Fund ceased to be an associate of the Group on 13 August 2009, the date when 
loss of significant influence over the associate occurred.  Since that date Magellan Global Fund has 
been treated as an investment by the Group and classified as a non-current available-for-sale 
financial asset (refer to note 12 (b)).  

a)  

Reconciliation of the carrying value of the investment in associate: 

Carrying value – 1 July (2009: Cost at 4 December 2008) 
Additional amounts invested ^ 
Share of profits for the period 
Distribution receivable 
Share of unrealised gains / (losses) on available for sale financial 
assets ^ 
Reclassification of carrying value at date of loss of significant 
influence over associate to available-for-sale financial assets 

         Consolidated 

2010 
$ ’000 

15,441 
2,318 
(292) 
- 

2009
$ ’000

14,278 
2,500 
272
(319)

1,443 

(1,290) 

(18,910) 

-

15,441
Carrying value - 30 June 
^ 2010 figures relate to period from 1 July 2009 to date of loss of significant influence over associate. 

- 

At 30 June 2009 the carrying value of Group’s investment in Magellan Global Fund was equal to 
the fair value, which comprised of 17,789,949 units at a redemption unit price of $0.85. 

b) 

Summarised financial information 

The following table provides summarised financial information at balance date relating to the 
investment in associate for the prior year for comparative purposes: 

Total assets 

Total liabilities 

Net assets 

Company’s share of net assets 

Revenue 

Net profit 

Distributions payable 
Unrealised losses on investments recognised in other 
comprehensive income 

30 June 2010 

30 June 2009

$’000 
* 

* 

* 

* 

$’000

71,103 

(1,682) 

69,421 

15,441

1 July 2009 to 
13 August 
2009 

4 December 2008 
to 
30 June 2009

$’000 
* 

* 

* 

* 

$’000

462

(43)

(1,427) 

(2,992) 

* Not applicable since investment in Magellan Global Fund is reflected as an investment in available-for-sale 
financial asset as at 30 June 2010 

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

12. 

Financial Assets 

a) Current 
Held-for-trading 
(by domicile of primary stock exchange) 

- Listed shares – Australia 

Held-to-maturity 

Consolidated 

Parent 

2010
$ ’000

2009 
$ ’000 

2010 
$ ’000 

2009
$ ’000

1,072 

684 

1,072 

684

- Fixed and floating rate securities 

9,622 

2,391 

9,622 

2,391 

Loans and receivables 

- Fixed term deposits 

16,363 

27,057

241 

14,404 

-

3,316 

25,098 

3,075

The movement in the carrying value of the Group’s current financial assets can be analysed as 
follows: 

Balance at 1 July 
Acquisitions 
Disposals 
Reclassification of held-to-maturity securities from non-current to current 
Cash placed on fixed term deposit 
Maturities of fixed and floating rate securities 
Changes in fair value 
Balance at 30 June 

2010 
$ ’000 
3,316 
9,826 
(168) 
2,822 
16,122 
(5,400) 
539 
27,057 

2009
$ ’000
3,200 
2,734 
(1,765) 
-
-

(853)
3,316

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 – United States 
- Listed shares – Switzerland 
- Listed shares – Europe 
- Unlisted funds - Magellan 
         - Magellan Global Fund 
         - Magellan Infrastructure Fund 
- Unlisted funds - Other 

Consolidated 

Parent 

2010
$ ’000

2009 
$ ’000 

2010
$ ’000

2009
$ ’000

352

2,822 

352

2,822 

27,507 
3,252 
1,420 
134

29,822 
3,347 
1,761 

15,499 
2,613 
1,143 
122 

** 
3,172 
1,683 

27,507 
3,252 
1,420 
134

29,822 
3,347 
1,761 

15,499 
2,613 
1,143 
122

**
3,172 
1,683 

67,595

27,054 

67,595

27,054

** the Company and the Group’s investment in Magellan Global Fund was classified as an Investment in an Associate as 
at 30 June 2009 (see note 11).   

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

12. 

Financial Assets (continued) 

b) Non-current (continued) 

The movement in the fair value of the Group’s non-current financial assets can be analysed as 
follows: 

Balance at 1 July 
Acquisitions 
Reclassification of investment in associate 
Disposals 
Reclassification of held-to-maturity securities from non-current to current 
Changes in fair value 
Balance at 30 June 

c) Fair Value Disclosures 

i) Financial Assets carried at Fair Value 

2010 
$ ’000 
27,054 
19,215 
18,910 
(128) 
(2,822) 
5,366 
67,595 

2009
$ ’000
26,327 
8,133 
-
(2,879) 
-
(4,527) 
27,054

Accounting standards require financial instruments to be recognised and measured at fair value 
and disclosed by source of inputs using a three level fair value hierarchy: 

•  Level 1 :  The Group invests in liquid securities quoted on major stock exchanges. The fair 

value of these investments is based on quoted bid prices. 

•  Level 2 :  The Group invests in unlisted trusts which in turn invest in liquid securities 

quoted on major stock exchanges. The fair value is estimated using the redemption price 
provided by the investment manager of the unlisted trust. 

•  Level 3 :  The Group invests in unlisted trusts which typically invest in unlisted companies. 

The fair value is estimated based on Director’s valuation. 

The three level fair value hierarchy has been applied to the Group’s equity financial instruments 
only and does not apply to the Group’s investments in loans and receivables or held-to-maturity 
financial assets. 

Listed shares 

The fair value of the Group’s listed shares has been determined directly by reference to published 
price quotations in an active market and are categorised as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. The 
fair value of the Group’s listed securities categorised as Level 1 is $33,385,000 (2009: 
$20,061,000) which comprises both held-for-trading and available-for-sale listed securities.  

Unlisted funds - Magellan 

The fair values of investments in the Magellan Global Fund and Magellan Infrastructure Fund are 
calculated using the redemption unit prices at balance date. They are categorised as Level 2 in the 
fair value hierarchy on the basis that the inputs into the redemption unit price are directly 
observable from published price quotations. The fair value of the Group’s investment in these 
funds categorised as Level 2 is $33,169,000 (2009: $3,172,000). 

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

c) Fair Value Disclosures (continued) 

i) Financial Assets carried at Fair Value (continued) 

Unlisted funds – other 

‘Unlisted funds – other’ comprises units in two private equity funds, for which there is no active 
market.  These funds invest in equity and debt securities of unlisted companies, which are valued 
by the funds’ investment manager using valuation techniques.  The Group’s Directors’ have applied 
a discount to the unit prices provided by the funds’ investment manager to reflect the illiquidity of 
the units, and the estimated impact on the investment manager valuations of investee companies 
of periodic re-financing requirements.   

The Directors’ valuation is based on assumptions which are not supported by observable market 
prices and therefore categorised as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.  The Directors believe the 
estimated fair value based on other unlisted funds’ investment manager valuations and these 
discount assumptions recorded in the Statement of Financial Position and the related changes in 
fair value recorded in other comprehensive income are reasonable and the most appropriate at the 
reporting date. 

Reconciliation of Level 3 fair value movements: 

Balance at 1 July 
Acquisitions 
Capital calls 
Impairment charge during the year 
Balance at 30 June 

2010
$ ’000
1,683 
-
78
-
1,761

2009 
$ ’000 
3,155 
- 
101 
(1,573) 
1,683 

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the year. 

ii) Held-to-maturity financial assets 

Fixed and floating rate securities are recognised at amortised cost and have a carrying value of 
$9.97 million at 30 June 2010. Two independent broker quotes are obtained for these securities as 
at 30 June 2010 in order to estimate the fair value. The fair value of these securities is estimated 
to be $9.73 million. 

iii) Loans and receivables 

Fixed term deposits are carried at amortised cost which is a close approximation to fair value. 

d) Fixed charge 

Certain of the Group’s investment assets are held in custody with Merrill Lynch International (MLI), 
a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America. The Group has granted MLI a fixed charge over the 
Group’s rights, title and interest in these assets as security for the performance of its obligations 
under an International Prime Brokerage Agreement (IPBA) which it has entered into with MLI. 

45 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

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. Subject to the Listing Rules, the Directors have overall discretion in relation 
to the Plan and may vary the rules. They have currently determined that 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: 

(cid:131)  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 

(cid:131) 

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 may be required to 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. The Directors waived the 
requirement in respect of offers made pursuant to the SPP in respect of the years ended 30 June 
2009 and 30 June 2010. 

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. 

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

13. 

Share Purchase Plan (SPP) (continued) 

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. 

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 date was: 

a) Current 

Amounts due within one year 
b) Non-current 
Amounts due later than one year and within ten 
years 

47 

Consolidated 

Parent 

2010
$ ’000

2009
$ ’000

2010 
$ ’000 

2009
$ ’000

357

-

357 

-

4,922 

4,217 

4,922 

4,217 

5,279

4,217

5,279 

4,217

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

13. 

Share Purchase Plan (SPP) (continued) 

Shares are 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 
10 September 2007 
20 October 2008 
23 September 2009 

5-day weighted average share price  

$1.66 
$0.52 
$0.78 

The value of shares securing the loans to Participants at balance date applying the Company’s 
closing market price of $1.13 was $7.6 million (2009:$3.0 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.    

The following information has been used to determine the carrying value of the loans as at: 
30 June 2009

30 June 2010

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 

September 2009 tranche 

Face value of loans 
Estimated weighted average duration of loans 
Imputed interest rate 

$5.8m
4.5 years
7.0%

$0.2m
6.1 years
5.0%

$1.0m
7.7 years
5.3%

$5.8m
5.8 years
7.0%

$0.2m
4.8 years
5.0%

-
n/a
n/a

The increase in the estimated weighted average duration of loans between June 2009 and June 
2010 resulted from changes in assumptions surrounding the repayment patterns of the loans. 

Amounts recognised in profit or loss in respect of the SPP loans are as follows: 

Included in: 
Interest income 
Employee benefits expense 
Net credit / (charge) to 
profit or loss before tax 

Consolidated 
2010
$ ’000

2009
$ ’000

415
(291)

38
(725)

Parent 

2010 

2009
$ ’000  $ ’000

415 
(291) 

38
(725)

124

(687)

124 

(687)

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

13. 

Share Purchase Plan (SPP) (continued) 

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). 

14. 

Property, Plant and Equipment 

2010 

2009 

Consolidated 

Leasehold 
Improvements 
$ ’000 
119 

Equipment,  
Fixtures and 
Fittings
$ ’000
481

Total
$ ’000
600

Leasehold 
Improvements 
$ ’000 
361 

Equipment,  
Fixtures and 
Fittings
$ ’000
238

- 
- 
- 

-
30
-

-
30
-

43 
- 
- 

29 

198
-
-

92

241
-
-

121

(241) 
- 
(1) 

119 

25 
(19) 
(1) 

38 

Total
$ ’000
599

-
2
(1)

241
2
-

481

600

63
19
-

88
-
(1)

116

154

Cost at 30 June 

119 

511

630

Cost at 1 July  

Reclassifications 
Additions 
Disposals 

Accumulated 
depreciation and 
impairment losses 
at 1 July 
Reclassification 
Disposals 
Depreciation charge 
for the year 

Accumulated 
depreciation and 
impairment losses 
at 30 June 

72 

290

362

43 

198

241

Net carrying amount 
221
at 30 June 
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 2010 is $nil (2009:$ nil).   

283

268

76 

47 

359

15. 

Trade and Other Payables 

a) Current 

Trade payables 
Accrued expenses 
Other payables 

b) Non-current 
Related party payables - Controlled entities 

49 

Consolidated 

Parent 

2010
$ ’000

2009
$ ’000

2010 
$ ’000 

2009
$ ’000

110
870
197

1,177

-

-

189
247
271

707

4 
24 
11 

39 

42
71
11

124

-

-

1,639 

1,639 

2,569 

2,569

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

16. 

Statement of Cash Flows Reconciliation 

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

Consolidated 

Parent 

Net profit / (loss) after tax  
Adjusted for: 
Amounts attributable to external unitholders 
Deemed loss to parent on loss of control of unlisted funds 
Deemed gain to parent on loss of significant influence 
over associate 
AASB 132 Adjustment 
Losses / (gains) on sale of available-for-sale financial 
assets 
Unrealised impairment losses on available-for-sale 
financial assets 
Impairment of controlled entities 
Change in carrying value of fixed and floating rate 
securities 
Dividends and distributions on available-for-sale financial 
assets reinvested 
Depreciation 
Unrealised foreign exchange (gains) / losses 
Net cash flows from foreign exchange contracts 
Imputed interest on loans under share purchase plan 
(SPP) 
Employee expense on loans under SPP 
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 
Increase / (decrease) in current tax liabilities 

2010
$ ’000
3,826 

2009 
$ ’000 
(12,365) 

2010 
$ ’000 
2,234 

2009
$ ’000
(29,277) 

-
-

97
-

(6)

-
-

(320)

(495)

121
(3)
(37)

(415)
291
-

-
303
43
306
(388)
509
172

1,253 
4,118 

- 
(1,327) 

- 
- 

- 
- 

-
-

-
(1,327) 

168 

(6) 

547

14,478 
- 

- 
- 

15,977 
20,084 

(40) 

(320) 

(40)

(508) 

154 
(793) 
1,024 

(38) 
725 
(272) 

- 
(159) 
26 
(5,232) 
2,288 
(3,211) 
- 

(495) 

(508)

- 
(3) 
(37) 

(415) 
291 
- 

- 
54 
27 
507 
(388) 
(45) 
172 

-
342
-

(38)
725
-

644
(80)
(123)
(4,957) 
1,295 
28
-

Net cash inflows / (outflows) from operating activities 

4,004

289 

1,576 

3,292

b) Non-cash financing and investing activities: 

Issue of shares under SPP 
Share based payments under SPP 
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 

50 

647
291

-

495

143 
726

- 

647 
291 

- 

508 

495 

143
726

746

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

17. 

Contributed Equity 

Contributed equity 

Consolidated 

Parent 

2010
$ ’000

2009
$ ’000

2010 
$ ’000 

2009
$ ’000

108,630 

107,692 

109,005 

108,067 

108,630

107,692

109,005 

108,067

a) Movement during the year of Group securities on issue was as follows: 

Balance at 1 July 2009 
Issue of shares under share purchase plan (SPP) 

Balance at 30 June 2010 

Balance at 1 July 2009 
Issue of shares under SPP 
Recognition of SPP expense for the year 

Balance at 30 June 2010 

Number 
MFG 
2011 
Options 
 ‘000 
6,034 
- 

MFG 
2016 
Options
‘000
7,882 
-

Class 
B 
Shares
’000
10,200 
-

6,034 

7,882 

10,200 

Shares

’000
145,945 
1,253 

147,198 

Value 

Consolidated 

Parent 

$‘000 

107,692 

647 

291 

$‘000

108,067 

647 

291 

108,630 

109,005

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. However, the final exercise period commences on the date that is two business days 
after the release of the results for the half year to 31 December 2010 and ends on 30 June 
2011. 

-  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. 

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. However, the final exercise period commences on the date that is two business days 
after the release of the results for the half year to 31 December 2015 and ends on 30 June 
2016. 

-  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. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

17. 

Contributed Equity (continued) 

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 will 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 10.2 million. 

For example, based on the issued capital as at 30 June 2010 the 10,200,000 the Class B shares 
would be entitled to convert to approximately 8.83 million ordinary shares, being equal to 0.06 
times 147.2 million ordinary shares on issue. 

b) Capital Management 

The Directors aim to earn satisfactory returns for shareholders over time via the sensible 
deployment of the Group’s capital, whilst maintaining capital strength to underpin the business. 
The Directors intend to maintain a very strong balance sheet including a high level of liquidity to 
ensure the business will withstand almost any market conditions or unforseen event. This 
conservative balance sheet approach has benefitted the Group, particularly during the early stages 
of the funds management business in the extreme markets of the last three years, and will benefit 
the Group in the future. 

The Directors believe that the Group’s core business, funds management, is scalable over time and 
the Group’s funds under management should continue to grow without the need to make material 
additional capital investment into the business.  

The Group’s capital consists of its shareholders equity and the Group has no external net 
borrowings. The Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Magellan Asset Management (‘MAM’), is the 
holder of an Australian Financial Services License (‘AFSL’). As a holder of an AFSL, the Australian 
Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) sets out requirements in respect of holdings of Net 
Tangible Assets and Surplus Liquid Funds. MAM has complied with all externally imposed 
requirements to hold an AFSL during the year.  

There  were  no  changes  in  the  Group’s  approach  to  capital  management  during  the  year.  Other 
than  the  requirements  imposed  under  the  AFSL,  the  Group  is  not  subject  to  any  externally 
imposed capital requirements. 

18.   Deemed Gain to Group on Loss of Significant Influence Over Associate Entity 

At 1 July 2009, the Magellan Global Fund was deemed to be an associate entity as the percentage 
of units held by the Group was sufficient to provide the Group with significant influence.  On 13 
August 2009, the Group’s percentage holding in Magellan Global Fund was diluted below 20% by 
inflows into the Fund from external unit holders.  At this date, the Fund ceased to be an associate 
entity and was classified as an available-for-sale investment. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

18.   Deemed  Gain  to  Group  on  Loss  of  Significant  Influence  Over  Associate  Entity 

(continued) 

In accordance with AASB 128: Investments in Associates, on the day that the Fund ceased to be 
an associate of the Group, the Group is deemed to have disposed of its share of the underlying  
assets of the Fund as if it held those assets directly.  The profit that arose on this deemed disposal 
is recognised in the profit or loss account. 

The fair value of the Group’s ongoing investment in the Fund following the loss of significant 
influence is determined by the redemption unit price of the Fund on the applicable date.  
Subsequent changes in the fair value of the investment in the Fund are recognised in the 
available-for-sale reserve and disclosed in other comprehensive income. 

19. 

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.  

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; and 
the effect of market movements on the Group’s funds under management and the 
consequent impact on the management fees earned. 

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 investments.  The investment portfolios of Magellan Flagship Fund and the two Magellan 
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 Magellan unlisted funds. 

The Group earns management fees on funds under management, which are typically based on a 
percentage of the value of those funds.  Market movements will therefore affect the management 
fees that the Group earns.  The Group may also be entitled to earn performance fees on a portion 
of the funds that it manages.  These performance fees are reliant on the performance of portfolios 
compared to absolute and index relative hurdles and hence have some exposure to market risk. 

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 profit or loss and the 
Statement of Changes in Equity. 

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

19. 

Financial Risk Management Objectives and Policies (continued)  

b) Market Risk 
Market risk is the risk that the Group’s revenues and 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 entitlement to 
investment management fees on the funds under management, and from the Group’s and the 
Company’s direct investment in equity securities. 

All equity investments are carried at fair value with changes arising from held-for-trading 
investments reflected in profit or loss, and changes arising from available-for-sale investments 
reflected in other comprehensive income. 

Over the past 10 years, the annual movement in the major global indices has varied between 
+40% and -24% (in AUD) and +22% and -31% (in USD).  Past performance of markets is not 
always a reliable guide to future performance, and neither the Company’s own investment 
portfolio, nor the portfolios managed by the Group, attempt to mirror the global indices.  However, 
this very wide range of historical movements in the index provides an indication of the magnitude 
of equity price movements that might reasonably be expected within the portfolio over the next 
twelve months.   

Impact arising from the Group’s own investment portfolio 
Each incremental increase of 5% in the market prices of the Group’s and the Company’s 
investments held at balance 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 

Assumptions and explanatory notes 

Group 

Parent 

2010
$ ’000

2009
$ ’000

2010 

2009 
$ ’000  $ ’000 

38

24

38 

24 

2,410 

2,448

1,381 

1,405

2,410 

1,381 

2,448 

1,405 

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 by Director’s valuation. 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)  A decrease of 5% in the market prices of the Group’s and the Company’s investments held at balance 

date would have an equal and opposite effect to the changes disclosed above. 

iii)  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. 

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

19. 

Financial Risk Management Objectives and Policies (continued) 

(i) Equity Price Risk (continued) 

Impact arising from the Group’s funds under management 
Each incremental increase of 5% in the average funds under management of the Group during the 
years ended 30 June 2010 and 30 June 2009 would have increased the net profit after tax as 
follows: 

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

Total impact on equity 

Assumptions and explanatory notes 

Group 

Parent 

2010
$ ’000

2009
$ ’000

2010 

2009 
$ ’000  $ ’000 

256

256

147

147

- 

- 

- 

- 

i)  A decrease of 5% in the average funds under management of the Group would have an 

equal and opposite effect to the changes disclosed above; 

ii)  The potential impact of performance fees has not been estimated, as these arise from the 
performance of the funds managed by the Group relative to the market, as well as to 
movements in the overall market.  The Group did not earn any material performance fees 
during the year ended 30 June 2010 (2009: nil) and therefore the impact of market 
movements on future performance fees will not reduce the Group’s net profit after tax; 
iii)  Changes in market prices may impact the inflows to, and outflows from, the Group’s funds 

under management. This impact has not been estimated. 

(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 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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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

19. 

Financial Risk Management Objectives and Policies (continued) 

(ii) Currency Risk (continued) 

An increase of 10% 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 
profit or loss and amounts recognised in other comprehensive income: 

Group 

Assets denominated in: 
US dollars 
Swiss francs 

Parent Company 

Assets denominated in: 
US dollars 
Swiss francs 

Increase / (decrease) 
in net profit 

Increase / (decrease) 
other comprehensive 
income 

2010
$ ’000

(5)
-

2009
$ ’000

(68)
-

2010 
$ ’000 

(296) 
(129) 

2009
$ ’000

(124)
(54)

Increase / (decrease) 
in net profit 

Increase / (decrease) 
other comprehensive 
income 

2010
$ ’000

(5)

2009
$ ’000

(68)
-

2010 
$ ’000 

(296) 
(129) 

2009
$ ’000

(124)
(54)

The Group and the Company held a US dollar cash balance at 30 June 2010, 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 other 
comprehensive income, unless financial assets are sold.  A decrease of 10% in the Australian 
dollar relative to each currency would have an opposite impact of materially similar magnitude on 
amounts recognised in profit or loss 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. 

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

19. 

Financial Risk Management Objectives and Policies (continued) 

(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 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.   

The sensitivity of the Group’s and the Company’s statement of comprehensive income 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 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 

2010
$ ’000

2009
$ ’000

2010 
$ ’000 

2009
$ ’000

149

303

121 

276

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. 

 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 2010, the Group had an obligation to settle trade creditors of $1.2 million (2009: 
$0.7 million) within 30 days.  The Group had sufficient cash reserves of $2.2 million (2009: $39.6 
million) and a further $3.2 million (2009: $2.3 million) 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 loan to the Company from the controlled entity is repayable on demand. The Company has 
sufficient cash reserves of $2.2 million to repay this loan as required. 

57 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

19. 

Financial Risk Management Objectives and Policies (continued) 

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 financial assets and liabilities as they are marked 
to market. The total credit risk for on-Statement of Financial Position items including securities is 
therefore limited to the amount carried on the Statement of Financial Position.  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 (MLI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America.  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 Unlisted Funds.  The services provided by MLI to the Group include 
clearing and settlement of transactions, financing, securities lending and acting as custodian for 
the Company and the Unlisted Funds’ assets.  The IPBA with Merrill is in a form that is typical of 
prime brokerage arrangements. In acting as custodian of the each Unlisted Funds’ assets, MLI 
complies with the relevant provisions of the Corporations Act and applicable ASIC policy 
statements relating to registered managed investment scheme property arrangements with 
custodians. In the unlikely event of MLI becoming insolvent the Company and the Unlisted Funds 
may rank as an unsecured creditor in regard to any investments that have been lent or used as 
collateral by MLI.  

As at 30 June 2010, 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. 

At 30 June 2010 the Group had an outstanding balance totalling $5.3 million (2009: $4.2 million) 
for loans to participants under the share purchase plan and held at 30 June 2010 Company shares 
valued at $7.6 million (2009: $3.0 million) as security for the loans (note 13 provides further 
information). The loans were made to Company employees and Directors on a full recourse basis.  

At 30 June 2010 all cash and receivables are collectable within 30 days and there are no amounts 
which are past due. 

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

20.   Transactions with Related Parties  

a) 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 Company’s acquisition of 
MAM. The amount drawn down on the facility at 30 June 2010 was $1,150,000 (2009: 
$1,150,000).   

(ii) Amounts due to MAM 
At balance date, a net amount of $1,638,000 (2009: $2,568,000) 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 $76,000 (2009: $341,000) was payable by MAM to the Company 
representing employee share purchase plan (SPP) loan repayments withheld from employee 
bonuses in accordance with the SPP rules. As at balance date MAM has an unsecured, interest free 
loan to the Company of $2,000,000 which is repayable on demand.  

b) Disclosures Relating to Key Management Personnel 

Share Holdings 

The number of ordinary shares held in the Company at 30 June 2010: 

Name 
Directors 
Naomi Milgrom  
Paul Lewis  
Brett Cairns 
Hamish Douglass  
Chris Mackay  

Other Key 
Management 
Personnel 
Nerida Campbell (1) 

Balance at 
1 July 2009

Acquisitions

Cancellations/ 
Disposals 

Balance at 
30 June 2010

6,182,360
1,569,747
1,086,427
9,408,448
18,077,777

-
331,000
-
1,028,060
-

435,019

150,000

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

6,182,360
1,900,747
1,086,427
10,436,508
18,077,777

585,019

(1) Acquisitions during the period under the Company’s Share Purchase Plan 

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

20.   Transactions with Related Parties (continued) 

The number of ordinary shares held in the Company at 30 June 2009: 
Balance at 
1 July 2008

Acquisitions

Cancellations/ 
Disposals 

Name 
Directors 
Naomi Milgrom  
Paul Lewis  
Brett Cairns 
Hamish Douglass  
Chris Mackay  

6,182,360
1,070,213
1,086,427
7,643,813
17,051,781

-
499,534
-
1,764,635
1,025,996

Other Key 
Management 
Personnel 
Nerida Campbell (1) 
(1) Acquisitions during the period under the Company’s Share Purchase Plan 

358,096

76,923

Balance at 
30 June 2009

6,182,360
1,569,747
1,086,427
9,408,448
18,077,777

435,019

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

The number of MFG Class B shares held in the Company at 30 June 2010: 

Name 

Balance at 
1 July 2009

Acquisitions

Disposals 

Balance at 
30 June 2010

Hamish Douglass 
10,200,000
The key terms and rights attaching to the MFG Class B Shares are disclosed in note 17.  MFG Class 
B shares disclosed above are identical to 30 June 2009 disclosures. 

10,200,000

- 

-

Option Holdings 
The number of MFG 2011 Options (ASX: MFGOB) expiring on 30 June 2011 held at 30 June 2010: 

Name 
Directors 
Brett Cairns 

Balance at 
1 July 2009

Acquisitions

Disposals 

Balance at 
30 June 2010

9,054

-

- 

9,054

The number of MFG 2016 Options (ASX: MFGOC) expiring on 30 June 2016 held at 30 June 2010: 

Name 
Directors 
Naomi Milgrom 
Paul Lewis 
Brett Cairns 
Hamish Douglass 
Chris Mackay 

Other Key 
Management 
Personnel 
Nerida Campbell 

Balance at 
1 July 2009

16,532
5,790
11,467
297,792
2,644,354

39,600

Acquisitions

Disposals 

Balance at 
30 June 2010

-
-
-
-
-

-

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

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.  Option Holdings disclosed above are identical to 30 June 2009 disclosures. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

20.   Transactions with Related Parties (continued) 

Unit Holdings in the Unlisted Funds 

The number of units in Magellan Global Fund held at 30 June 2010: 

Name 
Directors 
Paul Lewis 
Hamish Douglass 
Chris Mackay 

Balance at 
1 July 2009

161,793
800,659
400,985

Other Key 
Management 
Personnel 
Nerida Campbell 
* including reinvestment of 30 June 2009 distributions 

-

Acquisitions*

Disposals 

Balance at 
30 June 2010

164,961
16,447
8,237

20,010

- 
- 
- 

- 

326,754
817,106
409,222

20,010

The number of units in Magellan Global Fund held at 30 June 2009: 

Balance at 
1 July 2008

Acquisitions*

Disposals 

Balance at 
30 June 2009

Name 
Directors 
Paul Lewis 
Hamish Douglass 
Chris Mackay 
* including reinvestment of 30 June 2008 distributions 

26,744
781,959
391,619

135,049
18,700
9,366

- 
- 
- 

161,793
800,659
400,985

The number of units in Magellan Infrastructure Fund held at 30 June 2010: 

Balance at 
1 July 2009

Acquisitions*

Disposals 

Balance at 
30 June 2010

Name 
Directors 
Paul Lewis 
* including reinvestment of 30 June 2009 distributions 

27,792

1,551

- 

29,343

The number of units in Magellan Infrastructure Fund held at 30 June 2009: 

Name 
Directors 
Paul Lewis 
* including reinvestment of 30 June 2008 distributions 

26,360

Balance at 
1 July 2008

Acquisitions*

Disposals 

Balance at 
30 June 2009

1,432

- 

27,792

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

20.   Transactions with Related Parties (continued) 

c) Loans 

The Company has made full recourse interest free loans to Non-executive Directors and Key 
Management Personnel 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. 

Shares 
acquired 
during 
the year  

Loan 
Balance 
at 1 July 
2009

Loans 
made Repayments

Loan Balance at 30 June 
2010 

Number 

$

-  1,245,000
-  1,245,000

$

-
-

Face value 

$ 

Carrying 
Value
$

1,245,000 
1,245,000 

1,087,431
1,087,431

$

-
-

150,000 

30,575

117,000

-

147,575 

111,295

Name 

Directors 
Paul Lewis 
Brett Cairns 

Other Key 
Management 
Personnel 
Nerida Campbell 

Comparative information for the year ended 30 June 2009 is as follows: 

Shares 
acquired 
during 
the year  

Loan 
Balance 
at 1 July 
2008

Loans 
made Repayments

Loan Balance at 30 June 
2009 

Number 

$

-  1,245,000
-  1,245,000

$

-
-

Face value 

$ 

Carrying 
value
$

1,245,000 
1,245,000 

1,016,291
1,016,291

$

-
-

76,923 

575

30,000

-

30,575 

30,575

Name 

Directors 
Paul Lewis 
Brett Cairns 

Other Key 
Management 
Personnel 
Nerida Campbell 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

20.   Transactions with Related Parties (continued) 

d) Remuneration 

The Key Management Personnel of the Group, including the Non-executive and Executive Directors 
of the Company, received the following amounts during the year: 

Short term Benefits 

- Salary 

- Cash Bonus  

Post-employment Benefits 

- Superannuation 

Termination Benefits 
Share based Payment 
- Under SPP (1) 

Total 

Consolidated 
2010
$

2009
$

Parent 

2010 
$ 

2009
$

721,451 

784,367 

46,834  

33,658 

50,000 

13,380 

-  

-  

46,249 

48,304 

2,866  

1,790 

              -  

83,626 

-  

-  

148,434 

145,137 
966,134  1,074,814 

148,434  

145,137 
198,134   180,585 

(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) 

21. 

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 in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane as well as 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 

Consolidated 

Parent 

2010
$ ’000

2009 
$ ’000 

2010 
$ ’000 

2009
$ ’000

375
292
668

334 
610 
944 

- 
- 
- 

-
-
-

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 

21. 

Contingent Liabilities and Commitments for Expenditure (continued) 

Contingent Liabilities 

The Group has a contingent liability for uncalled amounts of $0.4 million (2009: $0.5 million) on 
units in other unlisted unit trusts that are held for investment purposes. The directors are not 
aware of any other contingent liabilities at balance date. 

22. 

Events Subsequent to Reporting Date 

No significant events have occurred since the balance date which would impact on the financial 
position of the Group as at 30 June 2010 and on the results for the year ended on that date. 

23. 

Auditor’s Remuneration 

Consolidated 

Parent 

2010
$

2009
$

2010 
$ 

2009
$

73,850 

151,498 

58,850 

122,551 

6,000 
29,500 
18,600 
14,300 

-
10,000 
9,291 
15,000 

- 
- 
6,600 
- 

23,130 

26,167 

9,900 

-
-

10,250 

44,341 
5,364 

- 

- 

- 
- 

-
-
-
-

-

-

18,150 
-

175,280

271,120

65,450  140,701

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

audit and review of the financial statements for 
the Company and its operating subsidiaries 
audit of the financial statements for the wholesale 
unit trust 
other regulatory audit services 
tax compliance (tax returns) 
tax advice 

- 

- 
- 
- 

Amounts received or due and receivable by 
KPMG Australia for: 
- 

audit and review of the financial statements for 
the Magellan unlisted funds 
audit of the compliance plan for each of the 
Magellan unlisted funds 

- 

- 
- 

tax compliance (tax returns) 
tax advice 

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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: 

(a)  

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 2010 and of their performance for the year ended 
on that date; and 

(ii) 

complying with Australian Accounting , International Financial Reporting Standards 
(IFRS) as disclosed in Note 1(b) and Corporations Regulations 2001; and 

(b) 

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

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 2010. 

On behalf of the Board 

Chris Mackay 
Chairman 

Sydney 
26 August 2010 

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT 

INTRODUCTION 

This Corporate Governance Statement (‘Statement’) applies to Magellan Financial Group Limited  
(the ‘Company’) and its controlled entities (collectively, the ‘Group’).  The Company’s Directors 
and Group senior management recognise the importance of good corporate governance. The 
Group’s corporate governance framework, policies and practices are designed to ensure the 
effective management and operation of the Group, and will remain under regular review. 

Some of the Company’s controlled entities have adopted their own policies and practices to deal 
with specific matters relevant to their business including, for instance, compliance with the 
conditions of an Australian Financial Services Licence. Where such policies and practices have been 
adopted, they have been developed in line with the standards referred to in this Statement.  

This Statement reports against the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance 
Principles and Recommendations (‘ASX Recommendations’).  As required by the ASX Listing 
Rules, this statement sets out the extent to which the ASX Recommendations have been followed 
or, where appropriate, indicates a departure from them with an explanation. 

1. 

LAY SOLID FOUNDATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT 

Role and responsibilities of the Board 

The Board is responsible for the overall operation and stewardship of the Group and is 
responsible for its overall success and long-term growth and corporate governance. The 
Board will act in the best interests of the Group to ensure the business of the Group is 
properly managed. The Group’s corporate governance arrangements revolve around the 
Company’s Board 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 Board may review and amend the Board Charter at any time.  The Company’s Board 
Charter is available 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, 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 
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;  

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• 
• 
• 
• 

• 

• 

approving the Group’s annual Financial Statements and reports to shareholders; 
approving the Group’s half year Financial Statements and reports to shareholders;  
reviewing and overseeing the implementation of a Corporate 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 Group’s 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. 

Evaluation of senior executive performance 

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

Induction of senior executives  

The Group has an induction process in place for all new employees of the Group, including 
senior executives. As part of this induction process, new senior executives will receive 
briefings on the Group’s business and its policies and procedures. These briefings will focus 
on the key operational, regulatory, risk and compliance issues that are of relevance to the 
Group. 

2. 

STRUCTURE THE BOARD TO ADD VALUE 

Board Composition 

The Company’s Board must comprise:  

• 
• 

Directors with an appropriate range of skills, experience and expertise; and 
Directors who can understand and competently deal with current and emerging 
business issues. 

The following persons were Directors of the Company during the year: 

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

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, date of appointment and attendance at Board 
meetings are set out in the Directors’ Report. The Board is confident that each of the 
Directors will bring the skills and qualifications which will enable them to effectively 
discharge their individual and collective responsibilities as Directors of the Company. 

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The Company’s Constitution provides that there must be a minimum of three Directors and 
a maximum of ten Directors. Having regard to the size of the Group and the nature of its 
business, the Board has determined that a five member Board is the appropriate 
composition for the Board and will enable it to continue 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. 

Independent Directors 

The Board has a majority of Independent Non-Executive Directors. Directors of the 
Company are considered to be independent when they are independent of management 
and free from 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 Chairman of the Board is not an independent director. This is a departure from ASX 
Recommendation 2.2, which recommends that the Chair should be an independent 
director. The Board believes that Mr Mackay is the most appropriate person to lead the 
Board as Chairman and that he is able to and does bring independent judgment to all 
relevant issues falling within the scope of the role of Chairman and that the Company and 
Group as a whole benefits from his experience and expertise.  

Access to information  

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 Group’s expense, subject to making a 
request to, and obtaining the prior authorisation of, the chairperson of the Board. Where 
the chairperson of the Board wishes to obtain independent professional advice, he or she is 
required to make a request to, and obtain the prior authorisation of, the chairperson of the 
Audit and Risk Committee of the Board. 

Retirement of Directors 

A Director must retire from office no later than the later of the third Annual General 
Meeting of the Company or three years following the Director’s last election or 
appointment.  

Nominations and appointment of new Directors 

ASX Recommendation 2.4 provides that the Board should establish a Nominations 
Committee. Given the size and the nature of the Group, the Board has determined that a 
Nomination Committee not warranted. The Board considers the issues that would otherwise 
be considered by a Nominations Committee.  

Review of Board performance 

Under the Company’s Board Charter, the Board will conduct a review of its collective 
performance and the performance of its Directors every two years.  This review will 
consider the Board’s role; the processes of the Board and its Committees; the Board’s 
performance; and each Director’s performance before the Director stands for re-election.  
This review was undertaken by the Board in August 2010.  

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3. 

PROMOTE ETHICAL AND RESPONSIBLE DECISION MAKING 

Corporate Code of Conduct 

The Company has a Corporate Code of Conduct (the “Code”) that applies to all Directors 
and employees of the Group.  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 of the Group; 
encourage the observance of those standards so as to protect and promote the 
interests of shareholders and other stakeholders; 
guide Directors and employees of the Group 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 of the 
Group to report and investigate reports of unethical practices.  

A copy of the Corporate Code of Conduct is available on the Company’s website. 

Personal Trading Policy 

The Company has a Personal Trading Policy that sets out the circumstances in which the 
Directors and employees of the Group may trade in the Company’s securities. 

The Policy places restrictions and notification requirements, including the imposition of 
blackout periods, trading windows and the need to obtain pre-trade approval.   

A copy of the Company’s Personal Trading Policy is available the Company’s website. 

One of the Company’s controlled entities, Magellan Asset Management Limited (‘MAM’), 
has also established its own Personal Trading Policy.   This Policy sets out the 
circumstances in which MAM’s Executive Directors and employees may trade in the 
Company’s securities and in securities generally.   The Policy also places restrictions and 
notification requirements, including the imposition of blackout periods, trading windows 
and the need to obtain pre-trade approval. 

4. 

SAFEGUARD INTEGRITY IN FINANCIAL REPORTING 

Audit and Risk Committee  

Committee composition 

The Company has established and Audit & Risk Committee (‘Committee’). The following 
persons were members of the Committee during the year: 

• 
• 
• 

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 & Risk 
Committee meetings are set out in the Directors’ Report.  

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The Chairman of the Committee is an Independent Non-Executive Director and is not the 
Chairman of the Board.  The Committee also consists of a majority of Independent Non-
Executive Directors. This is a departure from ASX Recommendation 2.4 which recommends 
that the Audit Committee should consist only of non-executive directors. Given the size and 
the nature of the Group, and the skills and expertise of each Committee member, the 
Board considers that a Committee comprised of a majority of Independent Non-Executive 
Directors is appropriate.  

Objectives and responsibilities of the Committee 

The objective of the 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 Committee’s Charter.  A copy of the 
Committee’s Charter can be found on the Company’s website. 

The Committee will endeavour to: 

• 

• 
• 

• 

• 
• 

maintain and improve the quality, credibility and objectivity of the financial 
accountability process;  
promote a culture of compliance within the Group;  
ensure effective communication between the Board and the Group’s senior financial 
and compliance management;  
ensure effective audit functions and communications between the Board and the 
Group’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. 

The Committee will meet a minimum of three times each year.  The Chairman of the 
Committee will report to the Board after each Committee meeting.  

Independent external audit 

The Group’s independent external auditor is Ernst & Young. The Committee is responsible 
for recommending to the Board the appointment and removal of the external auditor.  The 
independence and effectiveness of the external auditor is reviewed regularly.  The 
Committee is also responsible for ensuring that the external audit engagement partners are 
rotated in accordance with relevant statutory requirements, and otherwise after a 
maximum of five years' service. 

The external auditors attend the Committee’s meetings when the Group’s half year and full 
year Financial Statements are being considered. The external auditors also attend other 
meetings where relevant items are on the Committee’s agenda.  

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The Group’s external auditors attend the Company’s Annual General Meeting and are 
available to answer questions from shareholders in relation to the conduct of the audit, the 
Audit Report, the accounting policies adopted by the Group in preparing the Financial 
Statements and the independence of the auditors. 

5. 

MAKE TIMELY AND BALANCED DISCLOSURE 

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

Continuous Disclosure Policy 

The Board has adopted a Continuous Disclosure Policy that is designed to ensure 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 
that information which is not generally available and which may have a material 
effect on the price or value of the Company’s securities be identified and 
appropriately considered by the Directors and  Group senior executives for 
disclosure to the market. 

The Policy, which can be found on the Company’s website, 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 the ASX. 

6. 

RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF SHAREHOLDERS 

Communication to Shareholders 

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

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

the Group’s Half Year Results released in February each year; 
the Group’s Full Year Results released in August each year; 
the Chairman’s and Chief Executive Officer’s Letter to Shareholders each year; 
the Group’s Annual Report released in September each year; 
the Chairman’s address to the Annual General Meeting; and 
the posting of market announcements on the Group’s website after they are 
disclosed to the market.  

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Shareholder Meetings 

The Company holds its Annual General Meeting in October and a copy of the notice of the 
Annual General Meeting is released to the ASX and also mailed to shareholders. The Board 
encourages 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 Group’s external auditor will be invited to attend any Annual General Meeting and will 
be available to answer questions about the conduct of the audit and the preparation and 
contents of the Audit Report. 

7. 

RECOGNISE AND MANAGE RISK 

Risk management responsibility 

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 assessed 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). 

Risk Management Framework 

The Group 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 Group senior management and 
respective Committees; and 
compliance with the law, contractual obligations and internal policies (including the 
Corporate Code 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. 

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Assurance 

In respect of the year ending 30 June 2010 the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial 
Officer have made the following certifications to the Board: 

• 

• 

The Group’s Financial Statements and notes applicable thereto represent a true and 
fair view of its financial position and performance and comply with the requirements 
of the Accounting Standards, Corporations Act and Corporations Regulations; and 

The risk management and internal compliance and control systems are sound, 
appropriate, operating efficiently and effectively managing the Group’s material 
business risks. 

Responsible Entity and Trustee Governance 

Magellan Asset Management Limited (‘MAM’) is a wholly owned controlled entity of the 
Company. It is the holder of an Australian Financial Services Licence (‘AFSL’) and is the 
Responsible Entity of two registered managed investment schemes and the Trustee of one 
unregistered managed investment scheme (collectively, the ‘Magellan Funds’). 

There are currently four Directors on the MAM Board: Hamish Douglass, Paul Lewis, Naomi 
Milgrom and Brett Cairns. At least half of the Board of MAM is comprised of External 
Directors, within the meaning of section 601JA of the Corporations Act.  

As the Responsible Entity or Trustee of each of the Magellan Funds, MAM has a fiduciary 
obligation to act in the best interests of the investors in the Magellan Funds. The Directors 
of MAM are conscious of their fiduciary obligations to investors and continually assess their 
decisions in light of these obligations. The MAM Board has responsibility for the 
management of risks that arise from its duties as the Responsible Entity and Trustee of the 
Magellan Funds and the provision of financial services under its AFSL. 

8. 

REMUNERATE FAIRLY AND RESPONSIBLY 

Remuneration Committee 

ASX Recommendation 8.1 provides that the Board should establish a Remuneration 
Committee. Given the size and the nature of the Group the Board has determined that a 
Remuneration Committee is not warranted, nor does it have a Remuneration Policy to 
disclose.  The Board considers the issues that would otherwise be considered by a 
Remuneration Committee. 

Remuneration Framework and Structure 

The remuneration details for Directors and senior executives are provided in the 
Remuneration Report which commences on page 9 of the Directors’ Report.  

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SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION 
AS AT 20 AUGUST 2010 

Distribution of Shareholders 
The distribution of shareholders of the Company as at 20 August 2010 is presented below: 

Distribution Schedule of Holdings 

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 

Number 
of 
Holders

Number of 
Ordinary 
Shares 

Percentage 
of Shares in 
Issue

643
842
379
745
128

408,710 
2,257,067 
2,948,903 
22,701,451 
118,882,123 
2,737 147,198,254 

0.278
1.533
2.003
15.422
80.763
100.000

98

16,470 

0.011

Twenty Largest Shareholders 
The names of the twenty largest shareholders of the Company as at 20 August 2010 are listed 
below: 

Holder Name 
Cavalane Holdings Pty Ltd 
Magellan Equities Pty Limited 
Midas Touch Investments Pty Ltd 
Nota Bene Investments Pty Ltd   
UBS Wealth Management Australia Nominees Pty Ltd 
Vahedin Pty Limited 
Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited 
Emmanuel Capital Pty Ltd 
HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 
ABN Amro Clearing Sydney Nominees Pty Ltd   
ANZ Nominees Limited   
Christopher John Mackay 
National Nominees Limited 
J P Morgan Nominees Australia Limited 
Mr David Doyle 
Aljamat Pty Ltd   
Innisfallen Investments Pty Limited 
UBS Nominees Pty Ltd 
Giwah Pty Ltd   
JDV Limited   

Number of 
Ordinary 
Shares 
16,689,645 
15,355,551 
9,686,508 
6,006,006 
5,769,070 
5,348,638 
3,777,249 
3,380,196 
2,925,341 
2,542,522 
2,370,284 
2,232,012 
1,592,540 
1,572,886 
1,500,000 
1,462,000 
1,356,662 
1,246,289 
1,241,873 
1,228,767 

Percentage 
of Shares 
in Issue
11.338
10.432
6.581
4.080
3.919
3.634
2.566
2.296
1.987
1.727
1.610
1.516
1.082
1.069
1.019
0.993
0.922
0.847
0.844
0.835

Total shares held by the twenty largest shareholders 

87,284,039 

59.297

Total shares in issue 

147,198,254 

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SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION 
AS AT 20 AUGUST 2010 

Substantial Shareholders 
The names of the substantial shareholders appearing on the Company’s Register of Substantial 
Shareholders at 20 August 2010 are listed below: 

Shareholder 
Cavalane Holdings Pty Ltd 
(an entity controlled by Consolidated Press Holdings Ltd) 
Chris Mackay and associates (1) 
Hamish Douglass, Midas Touch Investments Pty Ltd and associates (2) 

Number of 
Ordinary 
Shares 

18,006,006 
18,077,777 
10,436,508 

(1)    includes shares acquired after substantial shareholder notice that was lodged on 27 March 2008 – 16,830,301 shares    
(2)    includes shares acquired after substantial shareholder notice that was lodged on 16 June 2009 – 9,408,448 shares  

Voting Rights 
Subject to the Company Constitution: 

a)  at  meetings  of  shareholders,  each  shareholder  is  entitled  to  vote  in  person,  by  proxy,  by 

attorney or by representative; 

b)  on  a  show  of  hands,  each  shareholder  present  in  person,  by  proxy,  by  attorney  or  by 

representative is entitled to one vote; and 

c)  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 
Nerida Campbell 
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 

Share Registrar 
Registries Limited 
Level 7, 207 Kent Street 
Sydney NSW 2000 
Telephone: +61 2 9279 0664 
Email: registries@registries.com.au 

Securities Exchange Listing 
Australian Securities Exchange 
ASX code: MFG 

Website 
http://www.magellangroup.com.au 

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