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2014 

    [ANNUAL REPORT] 

          FOR THE YEAR ENDED – 30 JUNE 2014 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contents 

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT ............................................................................................................................. 4 

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S ANNUAL LETTER ........................................................................................ 5 

DIRECTOR’S REPORT ............................................................................................................................. 13 

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION .......................................................................................... 31 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS  ............................................................................... 32 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ................................................... 33 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION ........................................................................ 34 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY ......................................................................... 35 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS ..................................................................................... 36 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS .............................................................................................. 37 
1     Summary of significant accounting policies ........................................................................... 37 
2     Segment information .............................................................................................................. 48 
3     Earnings per share .................................................................................................................. 51 
4     Dividends ................................................................................................................................ 52 
5     Income tax .............................................................................................................................. 53 
6     Revenue .................................................................................................................................. 54 
7     Receivables ............................................................................................................................. 55 
8     Financial assets ....................................................................................................................... 56 
9     Property, plant and equipment .............................................................................................. 58 
10   Payables and provisions ......................................................................................................... 58 
11   Contributed equity ................................................................................................................. 59 
12   Share purchase plan ............................................................................................................... 61 
13   Parent entity information ....................................................................................................... 64 
14   Interests in subsidiaries and other entities ............................................................................ 65 
15   Related party transactions ..................................................................................................... 65 
16   Statement of cash flows reconciliation .................................................................................. 67 
17   Capital and financial risk management .................................................................................. 68 
18   Contingent assets, contingent liabilities and commitments .................................................. 75 
19   Auditor’s remuneration .......................................................................................................... 76 
20   Events subsequent to reporting date ..................................................................................... 76 

DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION ................................................................................................................... 77 

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT ...................................................................................................... 78 

CORPORATE INFORMATION ................................................................................................................. 80 

SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION ............................................................................................................. 81 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT 

Dear Shareholders 

At Magellan Financial Group (“Magellan”) our long term vision is to create a world class funds management business. 
We are at the early stages of this journey. 

Over the past year we are pleased to report that we have made strong progress. Our financial results continue to be 
excellent and we have further deepened and broadened our client relationships, and added to our team’s skills. The 
Chief Executive Officer’s annual letter, and the financial statements that follow, provide important information in 
relation to our business and should be read carefully.  

We are also very pleased about the continuing positive development of our culture. At Magellan we strive to act 
rationally and fairly, whilst being realistic and pragmatic. We understand it is inevitable that we will make mistakes, 
and indeed making mistakes is a necessary part of learning. Further, we recognise that thinking in risk adjusted terms 
requires judgement and thereby inherently involves taking risks. The objective of course is to survive and flourish over 
time, and as Yogi Berra beautifully puts it, not to make the “wrong mistake”!  

Our business and our investment processes led by Hamish Douglass are focussed on medium-term outperformance 
and continue to evolve and improve. The combination of accumulating knowledge, and an expanding group of highly 
talented people, are important foundations for our firm. We will continue to invest in our people and processes. 

We look to treat each of our main constituents – clients (and their advisors), employees and shareholders – fairly. We 
understand that to provide excellent long-term results for our shareholders, we must develop a motivated world class 
team to provide excellent overall service and results for our clients. We look to act internally and externally in a 
partnership oriented way. For example, our distribution efforts centre on relationships, and we encourage all our 
team members to be and act like owners. 

We will continue to broaden and deepen Magellan’s business over time. We are mindful of balancing the needs and 
opportunities of our current core activities with those of our eventual new initiatives. Magellan will inevitably evolve, 
but in a measured way. 

This year has also seen several changes to the Board, with Naomi Milgrom AO, and Chris Mackay stepping down. We 
are delighted that two high calibre directors, Karen Phin and Robert Fraser, have joined our Board and we are already 
benefitting from their perspectives. We thank Naomi for her very valuable input over the past seven years, and also 
Chris for his continuing insights and on-going contribution as our Special Advisor. 

While we are pleased and proud of our growth and the outcomes we have achieved for our clients over the past seven 
years, we recognise that much still needs to be done. Our whole team is excited by the challenges and opportunities 
that lie ahead. 

We look forward to seeing you at the Annual General Meeting as our journey continues.  

Dr Brett Cairns 
Chairman 

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S ANNUAL LETTER 

Dear Shareholders, 

I am delighted to write to you as a shareholder in Magellan Financial Group Limited (“the Group”) for the year ended 
30 June 2014. 

OVERVIEW OF RESULTS 

The  Group  had  a  successful  year  which  was  characterised  by  continued  strong  growth  in  funds  under  management 
(which increased from $14.7 billion to $23.5 billion for the 12 months to 30 June 2014) and the strong growth both in 
earnings and interim and final dividends. 

For the year ended 30 June 2014: 

- 

- 

the Group’s net operating profit after tax increased by 25% to $82.9 million ($66.6 million in 2013). The year 
ended 30  June 2013  included a  realised after tax gain on the in-specie distribution of the Group’s holding in 
Magellan  Flagship  Fund  Limited  (MFF)  of  approximately  $18.1  million.  Excluding  the  gain  on  the  in-specie 
distribution, the Group’s net operating profit after tax  was $48.5 million in 2013, representing a year on year 
increase of 71%. 

fully diluted earnings per share increased by 22% to 48.9 cents (40.0 cents in 2013). Excluding the gain on the in-
specie distribution, the Group’s fully diluted earnings per share was 29.2 cents in 2013, representing a year on 
year increase of 67%. 

The Directors have declared a final fully franked dividend of 21.8 cents per ordinary share in respect of the 2014 financial 
year (16.5 cents per ordinary share final dividend in 2013).  A fully franked interim dividend of 16.5 cents per share was 
paid in March 2014 (5.0 cents per ordinary share interim dividend in April 2013). The Directors have confirmed the policy 
of paying a dividend of 75% to 80% of the net profit after tax (NPAT) of the Group’s funds management business, with 
the  calculation  to  include  any  crystallised  performance  fees.    Performance  fees  fluctuate  materially  from  period  to 
period. The payment of dividends by the Group will be subject to available franking credits and corporate, legal and 
regulatory considerations.  The Directors have also reviewed the timetable for payment of dividends and consider it is 
in the interest of shareholders to pay dividends promptly following the release of the financial results. This year the final 
dividend will be paid on 1 September 2014, which is earlier than the payment date for last year’s final dividend of 11 
October 2013. 

The following table summarises the Group’s profitability over the past two financial years: 

Revenue 
Expenses 
Profit before tax expense  
Tax expense 
Profit after tax expense 

Key Statistics 
Earnings per share (cents per share) 
Diluted earnings per share (cents per share)2 
Diluted earnings per share (cents per share) 
excluding gain on in-specie distribution2 
Dividend (interim and final)(cents per share, fully franked)3 
Effective tax rate 

30 June 
2014 
$’000 
148,109 
37,630 
110,479 
(27,540) 
82,939 

53.3 
48.9 

48.9 
38.3 
24.9% 

30 June 
20131 
$’000 
120,906 
25,904 
95,002 
(28,402) 
66,600 

43.6 
40.0 

29.2 
21.5 
29.9% 

Change 
% 

22% 
45% 
16% 
(3%) 
25% 

22% 
22% 

67% 
78% 

1 Includes gain on the in-specie distribution as a result of the disposal of the Group’s investment in MFF in February 2013  
2 Fully diluted earnings per share 
3 Excludes the in-specie distribution representing 9.16 cents per share in the year ended 30 June 2013 

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S ANNUAL LETTER 

As at 30 June 2014, the Group is in a strong financial position: 

- 

- 

the Group had investment assets (cash and cash equivalents and other financial assets) of approximately $208.4 
million (30 June 2013: $153.0 million) and shareholders’ funds of approximately $206.6 million (30 June 2013: 
$153.0 million); and 

the  Group’s  NTA  per  share  (diluted  for  MFG  2016  Options  and  the  conversion  of  the  Class  B  Shares)  was 
approximately $1.24 (30 June 2013: $1.02).  

Over the 2014 financial year, there have been a few changes to the Group’s Board of Directors. On 30 September 2013, 
Chris Mackay stepped down as Executive Chairman of the Group and Dr. Brett Cairns was appointed as Non-Executive 
Chairman. Mr Mackay has been appointed as Special Adviser to both the Group’s Board and Chief Executive Officer. In 
April  2014,  Ms  Naomi  Milgrom  AO  retired  from  the  Group’s  Board  and  Ms  Karen  Phin  and  Mr  Robert  Fraser  were 
appointed as Non-Executive directors. 

Funds Management Business 
For the year ended 30 June 2014, despite the significant reduction in performance fees, the Group’s funds management 
business  generated  revenues  of  approximately  $139.1  million  ($86.8  million  for  2013)  and  had  expenses  of 
approximately $36.6 million ($25.2 million for 2013), which resulted in a profit before tax of $102.5 million ($61.6 million 
for 2013).  

The following table summarises the profitability of the funds management business over the past two financial years: 

30 June 2014 
$’000 

30 June 2013 
$’000 

Change 
% 

Revenue 
Management fees 
Performance fees 
Service fees 
Consulting fees 
Interest & other income 

Expenses 
Employee expense 
US marketing and consulting fees4 
Other expense 

Profit before tax expense 

Key Statistics 

Average funds under management (A$ million) 
Average number of employees 
Employee expenses / total expenses 
Cost / income 
Cost / income, excl. performance fees 

Net assets ($’000) 

132,567 
2,117 
3,918 
- 
533 
139,135 

23,599 
3,127 
9,890 
36,616 
102,519 

19,104 
64 
64.4% 
26.3% 
26.7% 

34,931 

137% 
(93%) 
n/a 
n/a 
(53%) 
60% 

35% 
96% 
60% 
45% 
66% 

104% 
25% 

56,007 
28,449 
- 
1,200 
1,130 
86,786 

17,427 
1,598 
6,182 
25,207 
61,579 

9,351 
51 
69.1% 
29.0% 
43.2% 

40,609 

(14%) 

4  Pursuant to the agreement, Frontier Partners Inc. is entitled to receive 25% of net management fees from Frontegra MFG Funds   
   and 20% of management and performance fees from institutional mandate clients in North America. 

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S ANNUAL LETTER 

Management fee revenues increased as a result of higher average funds under management over the period  due to 
strong net inflows and investment performance.  

Employee expense increased by 35% over the previous corresponding period to $23.6 million in the year ended 30 June 
2014. This increase was due to a 25% increase in the average number of employees and an increase in remuneration 
levels.  At 30 June 2014 there were 69 employees across the Investment, Distribution, and Business Support and Control 
teams, a net increase of 11 during the year. 

Our  new  hires  included  three  analysts  added  to  the  Investment  team,  two  Distribution  professionals  and  six  in  our 
Business Support and Control team (including a dedicated Company Secretary, a Head of Investor Relations and senior 
personnel in the Finance and Compliance teams). We are extremely pleased with the quality of the people we have 
hired and the development of the teams.  

Overall the funds management business showed solid improvement in the cost to income ratio (excluding performance 
fees), reducing from 43.2% in the 2013 financial year to 26.7% in 2014. 

During the 2015 financial year, we are planning to further increase the size of the Investment team to develop additional 
capability and to provide flexibility for extensions of our investment products in the years ahead. We are also planning 
to make a number of hires in our Distribution and Business Support and Control teams. We expect that total employee 
expenses for the 2015 financial year will increase in the range of 30-35%, relative to 2014, due to the increase in the 
average number of employees and increased remuneration levels. 

The following table sets out total employee numbers over the past three financial years. 

Employee Summary 

Investment 
- Professional 
- Administration 

Distribution 
- Professional 
- Administration 

Business Support & Control 
- Professional 
- Administration 

Total 
Average number of employees 

30 June 
2014 

30 June 
2013 

30 June 
2012 

24 
2 
26 

15 
3 
18 

22 
3 
25 

69 
64 

22 
2 
24 

14 
1 
15 

17 
2 
19 

58 
51 

14 
2 
16 

12 
1 
13 

13 
2 
15 

44 
38 

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S ANNUAL LETTER 

At 31 July 2014, the Group had funds under management of approximately $24.8 billion, split between global equities 
(83%) and infrastructure equities (17%). This compares with funds under management of $23.5 billion at 30 June 2014 
and $14.7 billion at 30 June 2013. The increase in funds under management was driven by net inflows of $7.1 billion 
and investment performance of $1.7 billion for the year ended 30 June 2014.  

The following table sets out the composition of funds under management: 

Funds Under Management (FUM) 

A$ million 

Retail 
Institutional 

Australia/New Zealand 

- 
-  North America 
- 
Rest of World 

Total FUM 

Percentage 
Retail 
Institutional 

Australia/ New Zealand 

- 
-  North America 
- 
Rest of World 

Total FUM 

31 July 
2014 

30 June 
2014 

30 June 
2013 

30 June 
2012 

6,629 

6,693 

4,542 

1,750 

3,006 
4,915 
10,233 
18,154 
24,783 

2,889 
4,690 
9,241 
16,820 
23,513 

2,424 
2,891 
4,838 
10,153 
14,695 

1,924 
306 
26 
2,256 
4,006 

27% 

28% 

31% 

44% 

12% 
20% 
41% 
73% 
100% 

12% 
20% 
40% 
72% 
100% 

16% 
20% 
33% 
69% 
100% 

48% 
7% 
1% 
56% 
100% 

FUM subject to Performance Fees (%) 

35% 

37% 

39% 

53% 

Institutional FUM (%) 

-  Active 
-  Enhanced Beta 

Breakdown of FUM (A$ million) 

-  Global Equities 
- 

Infrastructure Equities 

Average Base Management fee (bps)  
excluding Performance Fees(5) 

82% 
18% 

81% 
19% 

80% 
20% 

35% 
65% 

20,529 
4,254 

19,443 
4,070 

12,088 
2,607 

2,357 
1,649 

65 

66 

71 

It  should  be  noted  that  our  retail  business  has  higher  fees  than  our  institutional  business  and  our  infrastructure 
enhanced beta product has lower fees than other institutional mandates. 

We consider that the theoretical capacity of our global equities and infrastructure strategies is approximately US$50 
billion. This is split approximately US$40 billion for our global equities strategies and US$10 billion for our infrastructure 
strategies.    We  carefully  take  into  account  the  investment  universe,  the  market  capitalisation  established  for  the 
strategy and liquidity requirements in ascertaining the theoretical capacity of each of our strategies. This theoretical 
capacity is not static and should be approximately indexed to changes in the values of  world equity markets over time. 
For example if world equity markets increased by 7% per annum over the next five years our theoretical capacity should 
increase to approximately US$70 billion while maintaining the same investment opportunity set.   

(5)  Calculated using Management Fees (excluding Performance Fees) for the prior twelve month period divided by the average of month end FUM  
     over the same period 

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S ANNUAL LETTER 

As  mentioned  previously  we  intend  to  increase  the  size  of  our  Investment  team  in  2015  and  this  may  lead  to  the 
development of new but related global equity products in the future. These would be incremental to the theoretical 
capacity of the Group’s existing products.  

We  further  note  that  at  31  July  2014,  the  Group  was  managing  around  A$24.8  billion  (equating  to  approximately 
US$23.0 billion) and the above capacity numbers are purely theoretical and should in no way be taken as a forecast or 
indication as to the level of funds under management the Group may have in the future. 

Retail Funds Under Management 
At 30 June 2014, the Group had total retail funds under management of $6.7 billion. We experienced total net retail 
inflows of $2.1 billion for the 12 months to 30 June 2014, compared with $1.8 billion for the previous financial year. The 
Group experienced average monthly retail net inflows of approximately $177 million over the 12 months to 30 June 
2014, compared with $149 million over the previous corresponding period.  

The Magellan Global Fund and the Magellan Infrastructure Fund continue to enhance their reputations with research 
houses and major financial planning groups in Australia and New Zealand. We have an outstanding team of business 
development managers, led by Frank Casarotti, with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland.  Both these 
funds have established strong performance records.  

The following table sets out the investment performances of the Magellan Global Fund and the Magellan Infrastructure 
Fund since their inception, and of the Magellan High Conviction Strategy since it was seeded on 1 January 2013, followed 
by its official launch on 1 July 2013. 

 Investment Performance for the period to 30 June 2014(6) 

1 Year 

3 Years 
p.a. 

5 Years 
p.a. 

Since 
Inception 
p.a. 

 Magellan Global Fund  

MSCI World NTR Index ($A)  

MSCI World Minimum Volatility NTR Index ($A) 

     S&P 500 TR Index ($A)  

     Dow Jones Industrials Index TR ($A)  

 Magellan Infrastructure Fund  

UBS Dev Infra & Utilities NTR Index Hedged ($A) 

Magellan High Conviction Strategy 

11.7% 

20.3% 

11.9% 

20.8% 

12.1% 

22.0% 

24.6% 

16.2% 

22.7% 

16.6% 

15.9% 

21.6% 

18.4% 

15.6% 

14.4% 

- 

16.6% 

11.5% 

10.3% 

15.2% 

14.2% 

18.7% 

13.8% 

9.7% 

1.9% 

2.9% 

4.6% 

4.5% 

6.8% 

5.0% 

- 

30.6% 

We invest our clients’ money with the purpose of preserving capital and an expectation of returns that outperform our 
stated benchmarks over the medium term. 

To achieve these objectives the Group has developed a global equity investment strategy that focuses on quality/low 
volatility and we have clearly communicated the nature of this approach to our clients.  

We believe the results to date have been good with the  investment performances near the top of their peer groups 
when measured over 3 and 5 years. Given our medium term focus, however, it is not unreasonable to expect some 
periods  when  the  funds  will  lag  their  benchmarks.    Further,  given  our  strategic  focus  on  quality/low  volatility 
investments, it can also reasonably be expected that returns may underperform broader based benchmarks in strongly 
rising markets due to the cap on volatility.  Over the cycle, however, we believe the strategy will produce an appropriate 
risk  adjusted  outperformance  while  maintaining  our  focus  on  capital  preservation,  particularly  in  adverse  market 
conditions.  

These are key tenets of the Group’s approach that we believe are well understood by the adviser community and our 
clients. 

(6)  Calculations are based on exit price with distributions reinvested, after ongoing fees and expenses but excluding individual tax, member fees and   
      entry fees (if applicable). Annualised performance is denoted with “p.a.” for the relevant period.  

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The table above also highlights that even when viewed over a single year, the varying nature of what appears  to be 
somewhat similar indices can produce vastly different  outcomes. For  example, the past year has seen the  Magellan 
Global Fund produce returns broadly in line with the Dow Jones Industrials and the MSCI World Minimum Volatility NTR 
indices, which themselves have underperformed the more broadly constructed MSCI World NTR and S&P 500 TR indices. 
We also note that the Magellan Global Fund’s yearly performance is in line with its stated objective of an average return 
of 9%, net of fees, across the investment cycle. Lastly, the Fund has exhibited an historical tracking error, relative to the 
MSCI World NTR index, of approximately 7.9%, which is broadly in line with the outcome for this particular year. 

We are delighted that the Group continues to build adviser support. This has been based on a relationship approach 
and a clear understanding of the strategy that underpins the funds. We estimate the total number of advisers using the 
Magellan  Global  Fund/Colonial  First  State  Magellan  Global  Fund  Option  (“MGF”)  has  increased  from  approximately 
5,600 to approximately 7,500 over the past year. The Group has also made substantial progress over the past 3-6 months 
in penetrating the bank/AMP aligned advice markets and we expect to gain traction in these channels over the coming 
year.  

The retail component of the MGF had funds under management of approximately $6.1 billion as at 30 June 2014.  MGF 
experienced total retail net inflows of $1.8 billion and average monthly retail net inflows of approximately $154 million 
over the 12 months to 30 June 2014. This compares to MGF’s total net inflows of $1.7 billion and the average monthly 
retail net inflows of $140 million over the 12 months to 30 June 2013. The following chart sets out the monthly retail 
net inflows into MGF over the past 3 years: 

Magellan Global Fund(7) 
FUM & Monthly Retail Net Inflows 

 250

$M

 200

 150

 100

 50

 -

$M

 7,000

 6,000

 5,000

 4,000

 3,000

 2,000

 1,000

 -

Magellan Global Fund & CFS Flows - LHS

Magellan Global Fund & CFS FUM - RHS

Retail inflows have generally been seasonal (January, June and July tend to be the weakest months) and can be lumpy, 
due to events such as winning a new dealer group that transitions funds to the Group. 

On 1 July 2013 the Group launched three new funds for Australian and New Zealand investors. Complementing our 
existing  funds,  we  launched  the  Magellan  Global  Fund  (Hedged),  a  currency  hedged  offering  of  our  Global  Equity 
Strategy, and the Magellan Infrastructure Fund (Unhedged). We also launched a new investment product, the Magellan 
High Conviction Fund. This fund is a highly concentrated global equity strategy (8-12 stocks) and is managed by myself,  

(7) FUM & Flows includes Colonial First State Magellan Global Option from April 2011 – retail only 

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as Lead Portfolio Manager. We have been pleased with investor and adviser interest in the Magellan High Conviction 
Fund, with funds under management of $129 million at 30 June 2014. 

The Group remains optimistic that there continues to be significant potential to attract new inflows into global equities 
from  Australian  retail  investors.  As  stated  above  we  have  made  substantial  progress  in  penetrating  the  bank/AMP 
aligned advice markets over the past 3-6 months and expect to gain traction in these channels over the coming year. 
We  are  also  actively  working  on  an  ASX  listed  version  of  the  Magellan  Global  Fund  which,  if  successful,  should  be 
attractive to self directed, self managed superannuation investors. 

Institutional Funds Under Management 
At 30 June 2014, the Group had total institutional funds under management of $16.8 billion from more than 80 clients(8). 
We  experienced  institutional  net  inflows  of  $5.0  billion  for  the  12  months  to  30  June  2014.  This  included  average 
monthly net inflows from existing global equity institutional flow accounts(9) of approximately $162 million over the 12 
months to 30 June 2014, compared with $48 million in 2013.  

In order to manage the capacity of our global equities strategies we have advised the Group’s institutional clients that 
we intend to close our existing Global Equity Strategy to new separate accounts (minimum investment  size US$200 
million) on 31 October 2014 and also intend to close the UCITS and US pooled vehicles to new investors on 31 December 
2014. From these dates we will be opening a sister global equity strategy, Magellan Global Plus, to institutional investors. 
The Magellan Global Fund and Colonial First State Magellan Global Fund Option will both remain open to Australian and 
New Zealand advisers and retail investors. Magellan Global Plus applies a very similar strategy to our existing Global 
Equity Strategy, but it invests in companies with a minimum market capitalisation of US$25 billion, as opposed to the 
Global Equity Strategy whose minimum is US$10 billion. We have had positive discussions with prospective investors in 
relation to the Magellan Global Plus Strategy. Our stated capacity of US$50 billion across the Group’s global equities 
and infrastructure strategies  includes both the Global Equity and Global Plus strategies. The pipeline of prospective 
institutional investors considering our Global Equity and Global Plus strategies is solid.  

We  are  pleased  with  the  development  of  the  Group’s  institutional  funds  management  business,  particularly  in  the 
United States and United Kingdom. 

We particularly value our relationship with Frontier Partners and the depth of client relationships and the prospective 
client pipeline. For the 12 months to 30 June 2014, we experienced institutional net inflows of $1.0 billion from clients 
in the United States, bringing the total funds under management to approximately $4.0 billion ($2.5 billion at 30 June 
2013).  

We have identified Canada as a priority market moving forward. At 30 June 2014, we had $706 million in funds under 
management from Canadian clients and we are building a pipeline of prospective clients.  

Our  UK  business  continues  to  go  from  strength  to  strength.  At  30  June  2014,  the  Group  had  total  funds  under 
management of approximately $7.9 billion from clients in the UK ($4.8 billion at 30 June 2013). For the 12 months to 30 
June 2014, we experienced net inflows of $2.5 billion. Our important relationship with St. James’s Place continues to 
grow. At 30 June 2014, this account has grown to $4.8 billion from $3.7 billion at 30 June 2013. We have continued to 
see  good  inflows  into  the  UK  infrastructure  fund  that  replicates  the  Magellan  Core  Infrastructure  (Enhanced  Beta) 
Strategy. This fund has grown to $2.2 billion at 30 June 2014 from $1.0 billion at 30 June 2013. 

We  continue  to  make  steady  progress  in  the  Asia-Pacific  region.  At  30  June  2014,  the  Group  had  total  funds  under 
management of approximately $2.9 billion from Australian institutional investors. We remain focused on specific target 
markets in our region, primarily Australia and Singapore. 

In August 2013, MFG Global Fund (a UCITS fund offered to institutional clients in our target markets, outside Australia 
and the United States) was approved by the Central Bank of Ireland. We are pleased with the client interest in this fund 
and at 30 June 2014 had funds under management of approximately $1.2 billion. 

(8) The number of clients include separately managed accounts and institutional investors in local and offshore vehicles 
(9)  Includes St. James’s Place, Frontegra MFG Global Equity Fund - US Mutual Fund, MFG Global Fund (UCITS) and three other undisclosed accounts. 

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Investments in Magellan’s Funds and Principal Investments 
At  30  June  2014  the  Group  had  total  net  Principal  Investments  of  $119.7  million  (net  of  tax  liabilities,  settlement 
receivables/payables and accruals), compared with net Principal Investments of approximately $85.5 million at 30 June 
2013.  

The Group’s Principal Investments include investments in Magellan Funds, listed shares, a  number of small unlisted 
investments and surplus cash after allowing for the Group’s working capital requirements. We intend to allocate any 
surplus  cash  generated  by  the  Group,  after  allowing  for  dividends  of  75%-80%  of  the  earnings  from  the  Funds 
Management business, to Principal Investments. 

Over time we aim to earn satisfactory returns for shareholders through the sensible deployment of the Group’s capital, 
while maintaining capital strength to underpin the business. The Board has established  a  pre-tax hurdle of 10% per 
annum over the business cycle for the Principal Investments. We intend for the Group to maintain a very strong balance 
sheet including a high level of liquidity to ensure our business will withstand almost any market condition or unforeseen 
event. 

The Group’s Principal Investments portfolio has returned pre-tax 13.1%, 23.3% and 18.7% per annum over the last 1, 3 
and 5 years respectively. Excluding the effect of the Group’s investment in MFF, which was disposed of by way of in-
specie distribution to shareholders in February 2013, the portfolio returned pre-tax 8.5% per annum over the period    1 
July 2007 to 30 June 2014. The inception date of 1 July 2007 has been chosen to reflect the first purchase date of the 
investments in the Magellan Global Fund and Magellan Infrastructure Fund. 

The following table sets out a summary of the Group’s Principal Investments at 30 June 2014: 

MFG Group’s Principal Investments    

A$ million 
Cash 
Magellan Unlisted Funds(A) 
Listed shares 
Listed subordinated bank notes 
Other(B) 
Total 
Deferred tax liability(C) 
Payables – outstanding settlements 
Net Principal Investments 

30 June 2014 
0.3 
115.5 
10.1 
- 
3.5 
129.4 
(9.7) 
- 
119.7 

30 June 2013 
0.4 
73.1 
21.6 
4.3 
2.8 
102.2 
(7.9) 
(8.8) 
85.5 

Net Principal Investments per share (cents)(D) 

70.9 

52.6 

(A)  Magellan Unlisted Funds includes the Magellan Global Fund, Magellan Infrastructure Fund, Magellan Global Fund (Hedged), Magellan  
     Infrastructure Fund (Unhedged), Magellan High Conviction Fund and the Frontegra MFG Funds. 
(B)  Other comprises distributions receivable and unlisted funds and shares. 
(C)  Deferred tax liability arising from changes in the fair value of financial assets and net capital losses carried forward. 
(D)  Based on the aggregate of 158,842,157 ordinary shares on issue at 30 June 2014 and 10,119,516 ordinary shares being the ordinary shares into   
       which the 10,200,000 Class B Shares would be entitled to convert into at 30 June 2014. At 30 June 2013, it is based on 152,782,876 ordinary  
     shares and 9,732,697 ordinary shares into which the 10,200,000 Class B Shares would have been entitled to convert at 30 June 2013. 

I would like to thank all my colleagues at Magellan for the outstanding job they have done over the years.  It is a privilege 
to work with such an incredibly focussed and talented team of people. 

Thank you for your ongoing interest and support of Magellan Financial Group Limited. 

Yours faithfully, 

Hamish M Douglass 
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer 

14 August 2014 

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

The Directors of  Magellan Financial Group Limited (the “Company” and “MFG”) submit their financial report for the 
Company and its controlled entities which together form the consolidated entity (the “Group”) in respect of the year 
ended 30 June 2014. 

1.  Operations and Activities 

1.1  Company Overview 
The Company is a listed public company and incorporated in Australia.  The Group’s main operating company is Magellan 
Asset  Management  Limited  (MAM).  The  shares  and  options  of  the  Company  are  publicly  traded  on  the  Australian 
Securities Exchange under ASX Codes: MFG and MFGOC respectively. The Company also has on issue unlisted Class B 
shares. 

The Company’s principal place of business is Level 7, 1 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000. 

1.2  Principal Activity 
The principal activity of the Group is funds management with the objective of offering international investment funds 
to high net worth and retail investors in Australia and New Zealand, and institutional investors globally.  

1.3  Dividends and Distributions 
During  the  year,  dividends  amounting  to  $50,921,000  were  paid  representing  33.0  cents  per  share  (June  2013: 
$26,196,000  comprising  $12,219,000  representing  8.0  cents  per  share  and  an  in-specie  distribution  of  $13,977,000  
representing 9.16 cents per share (refer to note 4(iii) in the financial statements for further details)).  

Since the end of the year, the Directors have declared a final fully franked dividend of 21.8 cents per ordinary share in 
respect of the year ended 30 June 2014 (June 2013: 16.5 cents per share), which represents approximately $34,628,000. 

The Directors have affirmed the policy of paying a  dividend of 75% to 80% of the net profit after tax (NPAT) of the 
Group’s funds management business, with the NPAT calculation to include any crystallised performance fees, which 
may fluctuate materially from period to period. The payment  of dividends by the Group will be subject  to available 
franking credits and corporate, legal and regulatory considerations. 

1.4 
Review of Operations 
Financial Results for the year  
The Group’s net profit after tax for the year ended 30 June 2014 was $82,939,000 compared with net profit after tax of 
$66,600,000 for the prior year. Total operating expenses of $37,630,000 compared with total operating expenses of 
$25,904,000 for the previous corresponding year. 

The Group is in a strong financial position with an extremely strong balance sheet and at 30 June 2014 reported:  

- 

- 

investment assets (including  cash and fixed and variable rate debt  investments) of $208,431,000 (June  2013: 
$152,972,000) and shareholders’ funds of $206,587,000 (June 2013: $153,039,000) ; and 

NTA per share of $1.24 (June 2013:$1.02) diluted for MFG 2016 Options and the conversion of the Class B Shares. 

Refer to the Chief Executive Officer’s Annual Letter for further information, including details on the Group’s strategy 
and future outlook. 

Likely Developments and Expected Result of Operations 

1.5 
The Group will continue to pursue its financial objectives which are to increase the profitability of the Group over time 
by increasing the value and performance of funds under management and seeking to grow the value of the Group’s 
investment portfolio. Additional comments on expected results of operations of the Group are included in this report 
under the review of operations at section 1.4 and the Chief Executive Officer’s Annual Letter for further information. 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

Significant changes in the State of Affairs 

1.6 
There  were  no  significant  changes  in  the  state  of  affairs  of  the  Group  that  occurred  during  the  year  not  otherwise 
disclosed in this report or the financial statements. 

Events Subsequent to the end of the Financial Year 

1.7 
On 14 August 2014, the Directors declared a franked final dividend of 21.8 cents per ordinary share in respect of the 
year ended 30 June 2014.  

Other than the above, the Directors are not aware of any other matter or circumstance not otherwise dealt with in this 
report  that  has  significantly  affected  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. 

Environmental Regulation 

1.8 
The  Group  is  not  subject  to  any  particular  or  significant  environmental  regulation  under  Commonwealth,  State  or 
Territory legislation. 

1.9 

Unissued Shares 

MFG 2016 Options 
As at the date of this report, there were 1,898,524 unexercised MFG 2016 Options to take up one new ordinary share 
each in the Company at an exercise price of $2.6411 per share (1,898,524 unexercised MFG 2016 Options at 30 June 
2014). The options expire on 30 June 2016. Refer to note 11(d)(ii) for further details on the MFG 2016 Options, including 
the terms and conditions applying to their exercise. 

Refer to section 3.6 in the Remuneration Report for the MFG 2016 Options exercised and held by the Directors and Key 
Management Personnel of the Group. The MFG 2016 Options are not entitled to dividends or distributions and ordinary 
shares issued on exercise of the options rank equally with all other ordinary shares from the date the ordinary shares 
are issued.  

MFG Class B Shares 
As at the date of this report, Mr Douglass held 10,200,000 MFG Class B Shares which have no entitlement to dividends 
and convert into the Company’s ordinary shares on 21 November 2016 in accordance with a conversion formula (June 
2013: 10,200,000 MFG Class B Shares). Refer to note 11(d)(iii) for further details. The service conditions attached to the 
conversion of the MFG Class B shares into MFG ordinary shares were satisfied on 1 July 2012. 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

2. 

Directors and Officers 

Directors 

2.1 
The following persons were Directors of the Company during the year and up to the date of this report: 

Name 
Brett Cairns 
Hamish Douglass 
Robert Fraser 
Paul Lewis 
Karen Phin 
Chris Mackay 
Naomi Milgrom AO 

Directorship 
Chairman - Non-executive Director 
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director  
Non-executive Director 
Non-executive Director 
Non-executive Director 
Chairman and Executive Director 
Non-executive Director 

Appointed 
 22 Jan 2007 
21 Nov 2006 
23 Apr 2014 
20 Dec 2006 
23 Apr 2014 
21 Nov 2006 
20 Dec 2006 

 Resigned 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
30 Sep 2013 
23 Apr 2014 

On 30 September 2013, Dr Brett Cairns replaced Mr Chris Mackay who stepped down as Executive Chairman on the 
same day. Mr Mackay was appointed a Special Advisor to both the Board and CEO and in that role provides ongoing 
counsel to the Group. For further details refer to note 15(c)(i). 

2.2 

Secretaries 

The following persons were Company Secretaries of the Company during the year and up to the date of this report: 

Name 
Geoffrey Stirton 
Nerida Campbell 
Leo Quintana 

There are no other officers of the Company. 

2.3 

Information on Directors and Officers 

Appointed 
20 Mar 2014 
20 Nov 2006 
29 Feb 2008 

 Resigned 
- 
20 Mar 2014 
20 Mar 2014 

Brett Cairns 
Non-executive Director, Chairman of Board and Remuneration and Nominations Committee, and member of the Audit 
and Risk Committee 

Brett  was  formerly  co-head  of  the  Capital  Markets  Group within  Structured  Finance  at Babcock  &  Brown,  which  he 
joined in 2002. Brett 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, Brett spent  3 years with Credit Suisse Financial 
Products, the then derivatives bank of the Credit Suisse group. 

Hamish Douglass 
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer 

Hamish  is  a  member  of  the  Australian  Government’s  Foreign  Investment  Review  Board  (FIRB),  a  member  of  the 
Australian Government’s Financial Literacy Board, former Acting President of the Australian Government’s Takeovers 
Panel and former Co-Head of Global Banking at Deutsche Bank, Australasia. He was a Director of Magellan Flagship Fund 
Limited from September 2006 until 6 February 2013.  

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

2.3 

Information on Directors and Officers (continued) 

Paul Lewis 
Non-executive Director and member of the Audit and Risk Committee and Remuneration and Nominations Committee 

Paul 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.  
Paul  led  major  assignments  in  financial  services  –  retail  banking,  life  insurance  and  stock  exchanges,  energy, 
manufacturing, telecommunications, rail, air, container shipping and government. Paul also served on senior advisory 
panels with ministerial representation in Hong Kong, Malaysia and Indonesia, and from 2003 to 2010 was a member of 
British Telecom’s Global Advisory Board. Paul is currently Chair of NAB’s Private Wealth Advisory Council, Chairman of 
PSP International, Chairman of Growth Mantra, Deputy Chairman of the Australian British Chamber of Commerce, and 
a board member of IPScape Limited and Cure Cancer Australia Foundation. 

Robert Fraser 
Non-executive  Director,  Chairman  of  Audit  and  Risk  Committee  and  member  of  Remuneration  and  Nominations 
Committee (appointed 23 April 2014) 

Robert is a company director and corporate adviser with over 25 years of investment banking experience, specialising 
in  mergers  and  takeovers,  corporate  and  financial  analysis,  capital  management  and  equity  capital  markets.  He  is 
presently the Managing Director of TC Corporate Pty Limited, the corporate advisory division of Taylor Collison Limited 
stockbrokers of which he is a Director and principal. Robert has a Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Laws (Hons) 
degrees from the University of Sydney and is also qualified as a licensed business broker and licensed real estate agent. 
Robert currently serves on the Boards of ARB Corporation Limited, F.F.I. Holdings Limited and Gowing Bros Limited and 
in the past three years has been a director of Symex Holdings Limited (January 2011 to February 2012).  

Karen Phin 
Non-executive Director and member of the Audit and Risk Committee and Remuneration and Nominations Committee 
(appointed 23 April 2014) 

Karen  has  over  18  years’  capital  markets  experience  advising  a  range  of  top  Australian  companies  on  their  capital 
management and funding strategies. Until recently, Karen was Managing Director and Head of Capital Management 
Advisory at Citi in Australia and New Zealand. From 1996 – 2009, she worked at UBS where she was also a Managing 
Director and established and led the Capital Management Group. Prior to joining Citi, Karen spent 12 months at ASIC as 
a Senior Specialist in the Corporations group. Karen is currently on the Finance Committee of the Royal Australasian 
College  of  Physicians  and  is  a  member  of  the  ASX  Tribunal.  Karen  has  a  Bachelor  of  Arts/Law  (Honours)  from  the 
University of Sydney. 

Geoffrey Stirton 
Company Secretary (appointed 20 March 2014) 

Geoffrey Stirton joined the Company in March 2014. Geoffrey was most recently Group Company Secretary at The Trust 
Company and has also held Group Secretary roles at Investa Property Group and MLC Limited. He has over 20 years 
experience  in  financial  services  in  various  company  secretarial,  finance  and  management  roles.  Geoffrey  holds  a 
Bachelor  of  Commerce  degree  from  the  University  of  NSW,  is  a  Chartered  Accountant,  a  Fellow  of  the  Governance 
Institute of Australia and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

2.4 

Directors’ Meetings 

The number of Board meetings, including meetings of Board Committees, held during the year ended 30 June 2014 and 
the number of those meetings attended by each Director is set out below: 

Remuneration and Nominations Committee was formed on 20 February 2014. 

(A) 
(B)  Mr Douglass resigned as a member of the Audit & Risk Committee on 5 June 2014. Mr Douglass otherwise attended all other meetings as a 

guest. 

(C)  Mr Fraser and Ms Phin were appointed on 23 April 2014 
(D)  Mr Mackay resigned on 30 September 2013 
(E)  Ms Milgrom AO resigned on 23 April 2014 

Directors’ Interests  

2.5 
On 1 October 2013, Mr Mackay entered into a consultancy agreement with Magellan Asset Management Limited (a 
wholly owned entity of MFG) after being appointed Special Advisor to both the Board and CEO of Magellan Financial 
Group Limited. Under this agreement Mr Mackay is paid consultancy fees of $250,000 per annum. Refer to section 3.5 
of the Remuneration Report for further details. Apart from the above, no other Director has or has had any interest in 
a contract entered into up to the date of this Directors’ Report with the Company or any related entity other than as 
disclosed in this report.  

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HeldAttendedHeldAttendedHeldAttendedB Cairns555522H Douglass(B)5555--P Lewis555522R Fraser(C)111111K Phin(C)111111C Mackay(D)21----N Milgrom(E)43--11BoardAudit & Risk                               Committee while a Directorwhile a memberRemuneration & Nominations                   Committee (A)while a member 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

3. 

2014 Remuneration Report (Audited) 

This Remuneration Report outlines the remuneration arrangements of the Group for the year ended 30 June 2014. It 
details the remuneration arrangements for Key Management Personnel (KMP) of the Group who are defined as those 
persons and corporate entities having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling activities of 
the Group, directly or indirectly. 

In the 2014 financial year, the KMP for the Group included the  Non-executive Directors, Executive Director and  the 
Group’s senior executives with authority for the planning, directing and controlling of the activities of the Group, as set 
out below: 

(A) 

Dr Cairns replaced Mr Mackay as Chairman on 30 September 2013.  

The Board does not grant options to KMP or employees of the Group under its remuneration policy. 

The Remuneration Report has been prepared and audited against the disclosure requirements of the Corporations Act 
2001. 

Remuneration of Non-executive Directors 

3.1 
The Board reviews and determines the remuneration of the  Non-executive Directors and may utilise the services of 
external advisors. 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 remuneration of the Non-executive Directors is 
not linked to the performance or earnings of the Group. 

The Non-executive Directors are eligible to participate in the Company’s Share Purchase Plan (SPP) which is described 
in section 3.2 of the Remuneration Report. Remuneration of two of the Non-executive Directors’ includes share based 
payment amounts that represent the non-cash expense to the Group of providing interest free loans under the SPP. 

The Company has reimbursed or borne expenses incurred by the Non-executive directors in the discharge of their duties 
of $1,989 (June 2013: $13,344). 

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NamePositionTerm as KMPIndependent Non-Executive DirectorsBrett Cairns(A)ChairmanFull YearPaul LewisDirectorFull YearRobert FraserDirector23 Apr 2014 - 30 Jun 2014Karen PhinDirector23 Apr 2014 - 30 Jun 2014Former DirectorsChris MackayExecutive Director 1 Jul 2013 - 30 Sep 2013Naomi Milgrom AONon-executive Director1 Jul 2013 - 23 Apr 2014Executive DirectorHamish DouglassManaging Director & CEOFull YearGroup ExecutivesNerida CampbellChief Operating OfficerFull YearFrank CasarottiHead of DistributionFull YearGerald StackHead of ResearchFull Year 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

3. 

2014 Remuneration Report (Audited) (continued) 

Remuneration of Executive Directors and Other Key Management Personnel 

3.2 
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.  

Executive Directors 
The Executive Directors’ remuneration is determined by the Board, which may utilise the services of external advisors. 
In respect of the year ended 30 June 2014 it comprised fixed compensation and in respect of Mr Douglass only, a variable 
compensation amount in the form of a short term incentive payment. 

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. 

The  amount  of  fixed  compensation  was  not  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.  The  amount  of  variable 
compensation paid to Mr Douglass in respect of the year ended 30 June 2014 was determined with reference to Mr 
Douglass’ achievement of agreed criteria and performance metrics. Mr Mackay  resigned on 30 September 2013 and 
was not entitled to receive a short term or long term incentive in respect of the year ended 30 June 2014. 

Details of the employment agreements of the Executive Directors are described later in this report. 

Group Executives (Other Key Management Personnel) 
The  Other  KMP’s  remuneration  comprises  fixed  and  variable  remuneration  that  takes  into  account  the  individual’s 
experience, abilities, achievements, and contribution to the Group.  

Other  KMP’s  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.  Other  KMP  fixed  compensation  has  increased  by  23%  (June  2013:  30%)  reflecting  partly  the  increased 
responsibilities of Other KMP in line with the Group’s continued growth, and partly an alignment closer to market rates. 
Other KMP fixed compensation for 2015 has not been increased. 

The Board considers that a focus on short term indicators for the determination of short term variable compensation, 
such as movements in the Company’s share price, may encourage performance that is not in the best interests of the 
Group and its shareholders. The Board is more concerned that Other KMP 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 Board believes 
that the participation in the Group’s SPP by Other  KMP closely aligns their interests with the long term interests of 
shareholders. 

The  Chief  Executive  Officer  determines  the  amount  of  variable  compensation  to  be  paid  to  Other  KMP,  taking  into 
consideration the individual’s performance and contribution during the year. The cash bonuses of Other KMP, excluding 
Mr  Stack,  are  discretionary  and  may  be  in  the  range  of  0  -  100%  of  fixed  compensation.  Mr  Stack’s  cash  bonus  is 
determined as 10% of net revenues earned by the Group in respect to the investment strategies for which he is portfolio 
manager,  less  an  internal  allocation  of  costs.  The  variable  component  of  the  Other  KMP  is  not  dependent  on  the 
satisfaction of performance conditions (except as noted for Mr Stack), the Company’s share price, or dividends paid by 
the Company. 

Other KMP are eligible to participate in the Group’s SPP which is described later in this report. Other KMP remuneration 
includes share based payment amounts that represent the non-cash expense to the Group of providing interest free 
loans under the SPP. 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

3. 

2014 Remuneration Report (Audited) (continued) 

3.2 

Remuneration of Executive Director and Other Key Management Personnel (continued) 

Share Purchase Plan (SPP) 
The  Group  has  in  place  a  SPP  that  provides  financial  assistance  to  Non-executive  Directors  and  employees 
(‘Participants’), by way of an interest free fully recourse loan, to invest in shares in the Company.  The issue price of 
shares under the SPP is the weighted average sale price of the shares on the ASX over the five trading days immediately 
preceding the day the offer is made. 

Details of the closing price of the Company’s shares as at 30 June in each year since inception of the Company 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 

30 June 2011 
30 June 2012 
30 June 2013 
30 June 2014 

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

$1.32 
$2.15 
$9.64 
$10.93 

SPP offer date 

10 September 2007 
20 October 2008 
8 September 2009 
10 November 2010 
2 March 2011 
30 September 2011 
12 March 2013 
29 October 2013 

SPP offer issue price 
of MFG shares 
$1.66 
$0.52 
$0.78 
$1.35 
$1.75 
$1.20 
$7.33 
$10.02 

The Directors believe that the KMP and employee 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 12 to the financial statements. 

Directors’ fees 
The Non-executive and Executive Directors’ base remuneration is reviewed annually and set out in section 3.3 of the 
Remuneration Report. 

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 2014 

3. 

3.3 
(a) 

2014 Remuneration Report (Audited) (continued) 

Details of Remuneration 
The total amount paid or payable to KMP of the Group is detailed below: 

   (A)     The cash bonus amount includes the current year cash bonus and deferred components of the prior year bonus which have been paid over the  
            course of the current year (refer to further details at 3.3(b)). 

(B)       Includes long service entitlements accrued during the year. Upon Mr Mackay’s resignation as MFG Chairman and from MAM on 30 September 
2013, Mr Mackay was no longer eligible for the long service leave. As a result, the long service leave entitlement that had accrued to Mr Mackay 
at 30 September 2013 was forfeited.  

(C)        Share based payments represent the expense of providing interest free loans to Participants in the Share Purchase Plan (see section 3.2 of the 

Remuneration Report in the Directors’ Report). These are non cash items. Refer note 16(b). 

(D)    Mr Fraser and Ms Phin were appointed on 23 April 2014 and remuneration is shown for the period 23 April 2014 to 30 June 2014.  
(E)    Ms Milgrom resigned on 23 April 2014. Ms Milgrom’s remuneration for the year ended 30 June 2014 is shown for the period 1 July 2013 to 23 

April 2014. 

(F)        Mr Mackay resigned on 30 September 2013. Mr Mackay’s remuneration for the year ended 30 June 2014 is shown as a pro-rata for the period 1 
July 2013 to 30 September 2014. A payment was made to Mr Mackay upon his resignation as Chairman of MFG and an employee of MAM on 30 
September 2013, acknowledging his compliance, up to that time, with the investment restrictions in his employment agreement with MAM, as a 
discretionary payment determined by the MFG Board. Mr Mackay was not entitled to receive a short-term or long-term incentive in respect of 
the year 30 June 2013. Mr Mackay’s 2013 cash bonus of $100,000 comprises the deferred component of a bonus awarded in respect to the year 
ended 30 June 2012. 

(G)       Mr Casarotti disposed of 150,000 MFG shares held under the SPP and fully discharged the loan made to him by MFG under the SPP during the 

year ended 30 June 2013. 

(H)       Includes $100,000 accrued in the current year in relation to the investment restriction contract with Mr Douglass (June 2013: $100,000). For 

further details refer to note 18(b)(i). 

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Post-Long-OtherTotalemploymentterm BenefitsBenefitsBenefitsSalaryCash Bonus(A)SuperannuationOther(B)(C)$$$$$$Independent Non-Executive DirectorsBrett Cairns2014122,426       -                   11,324              -          14,331       148,081       201318,349         -                   1,651                 -          14,331       34,331         Paul Lewis201483,750         -                   -                     -          14,331       98,081         201320,000         -                   -                     -          14,331       34,331         Robert Fraser(D)201416,499         -                   1,526                 -          -             18,025         2013-               -                   -                     -          -             -               Karen Phin(D)201413,894         -                   1,285                 -          -             15,179         2013-               -                   -                     -          -             -               Naomi Milgrom AO(E)201415,256         -                   1,411                 -          -             16,667         20139,174           -                   826                    -          -             10,000         Executive DirectorsH Douglass(H)20141,232,225   1,225,000       17,775              130,103 100,000    2,705,103   2013383,530       725,000          16,470              34,101    100,000    1,259,101   C Mackay(B)(F)2014433,056       -                   4,444                 -          125,000    562,500       2013583,530       100,000          16,470              51,884    -             751,884       Other KMP - Group ExecutivesN Campbell2014407,225       350,000          17,775              54,207    18,340       847,547       2013333,530       325,000          16,470              38,839    18,290       732,129       F Casarotti(G)2014407,225       350,000          17,775              49,581    -             824,581       2013333,530       325,000          16,470              35,049    167,580    877,629       G Stack2014407,225       921,469          17,775              50,732    38,228       1,435,429   2013333,530       524,207          16,470              35,993    34,651       944,851       20143,138,781   2,846,469       91,090              284,623 310,230    6,671,193   20132,015,173   1,999,207       84,827              195,866 349,183    4,644,256   Short Term BenefitsTotal KMP 
 
 
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

3. 

2014 Remuneration Report (Audited) (continued) 

3.3 
(b) 

Details of Remuneration (continued) 
The components of the total cash bonus paid or conditionally payable to KMP of the Group is detailed below: 

(A) The bonus earned in respect of the current year which is paid in cash (payable in the following September). 
(B) The conditional deferred cash bonus for the year ended 30 June 2013 has been paid in twelve equal instalments in the year ended 30 June 2014. 

The conditional deferred cash bonus of the 30 June 2012 bonus was paid in twelve equal instalments during the year ended 30 June 2013. 

(C)  The conditional deferred cash bonus for the year ended 30 June 2014 is payable in twelve equal instalments in the year ending 30 June 2015. 
Entitlement to the short term incentive amounts is dependent on the KMP being employed by the Group at the time of the payment. The conditional 
deferred cash bonus for the year ended 30 June 2013 was paid in twelve equal instalments during the year ended 30 June 2014. Refer to note 1(r) 
for the accounting policy on the conditional deferred cash bonus component of the annual bonus. 

The total conditional deferred cash bonus payable for the Group for the year ended 30 June 2014 is $3,516,000 (June 
2013:  $2,750,000),  which  includes  the  conditional  deferred  cash  bonus  payable  for  KMP  of  $1,432,500  (June  2013: 
$1,192,853) in the above table. 

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Cash               Bonus                   (A)Conditional Deferred Cash Bonus paid                    (B)TotalConditional Deferred Cash Bonus payable        (C)$$$$Executive DirectorsH Douglass2014650,000      575,000                 1,225,000     600,000                   2013625,000      100,000                 725,000        575,000                   Other KMP - Group ExecutivesN Campbell2014200,000      150,000                 350,000        150,000                   2013200,000      125,000                 325,000        150,000                   F Casarotti2014200,000      150,000                 350,000        150,000                   2013200,000      125,000                 325,000        150,000                   G Stack2014603,616      317,853                 921,469        532,500                   2013387,400      136,807                 524,207        317,853                   20141,432,500                20131,192,853                Short Term Benefit - Cash BonusTotal KMP 
 
    
 
  
 
 
 
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

3. 

2014 Remuneration Report (Audited) (continued) 

Service Agreements 

3.4 
Remuneration and other terms of employment for the Independent Non-executive Directors are formalised in service 
agreements with the Company. 

The following table outlines the Non-executive Directors fees for the Board and Committees of both Magellan Financial 
Group and Magellan Asset Management Limited for the year ended 30 June 2014: 

(A)    Fees are inclusive of base fees and superannuation. 

Brett Cairns 
Non-executive Director, Chairman of Board and Remuneration & Nominations Committee, and member of the Audit and 
Risk Committee  
 
 

Commenced on 22 January 2007 
Term of appointment is 3 years following which the Director seeks re-election by shareholders of the Company 

Paul Lewis 
Non-executive Director, member of the Remuneration & Nominations and Audit and Risk Committees (Chairman of Audit 
and Risk Committee up to 22 April 2014) 
 
Commenced on 20 December 2006 
 
Term of appointment is 3 years following which the Director seeks re-election by shareholders of the Company 

Robert Fraser 
Non-executive Director, Chairman of Audit and Risk Committee (from 23 April 2014) and member of Remuneration & 
Nominations Committee  
 
 

Commenced on 23 April 2014 
Term of appointment is 3 years unless the Director is not re-elected by shareholders of the Company 

Karen Phin 
Non-executive Director, member of Remuneration & Nominations Committee and Audit and Risk Committees 
 
 

Commenced on 23 April 2014 
Term of appointment is 3 years unless the Director is not re-elected by shareholders of the Company 

Naomi Milgrom  AO 
Non-executive Director 
 

Commenced on 20 December 2006 and resigned 23 April 2014 

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PositionFees ($)(A)Board (Group)Chairman150,000                            Non-Executive Director70,000                              Audit & Risk CommitteeChairman25,000                              Member10,000                              Remuneration & NominationsChairman-                                    CommitteeMember-                                     
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

3. 

2014 Remuneration Report (Audited) (continued) 

Employment Agreements 

3.5 
The Executive Directors and Other KMP are engaged under employment agreements with Magellan Asset Management 
Limited (MAM), a controlled entity of the Company. 

Hamish Douglass, Managing Director and CEO 
The  Director  is  employed  under  a  contract  with  MAM,  with  effect  from  1  March  2008  and  which  will  continue 
indefinitely until terminated. 

Under the terms of the contract, which applied for the year to 30 June 2014, Mr Douglass: 
- 

received  fixed  compensation  structured  as  a  total  employment  cost  package  of  $1,250,000  per  annum, 
inclusive of statutory superannuation contributions, received as a combination of cash, non-cash benefits and 
superannuation contributions. Fixed compensation is subject to review on 1 July 2016 

- 

is eligible to receive in respect of each of the three (3) financial years to 30 June 2014, 30 June 2015 and 30 
June 2016, variable compensation being a maximum short term incentive amount of up to but not exceeding 
100% of his fixed compensation for that financial year. The amount  of the short  term incentive received is 
wholly based on the investment performance of the Group’s “Global Equity Strategy” applying the following 
performance metrics and relative weighting set out in the table below.  The Board, in consultation with the 
Director,  have  determined  the  underlying  quantitative  measures  for  each  of  the  performance  metrics  that 
apply, which are subject to review at 1 July 2016. 

STI Payment 

Performance 

Weighting 

Percentage Paid/Performance Measures 

Criteria 

Metrics 

Ranking of Magellan 
Global Fund 
 in Peer Group  
(rolling 3 years as at 
30 June each year) 

33.3% 

The percentage paid is in the range of 0% to 100% 
dependent on the ranking quartile band achieved.  

Mr Douglass received 100% of this component in 
2014. 

Absolute 
Performance 
 (Gross Return)           

33.3% 

The percentage paid is in the range of 0% to 100% 
dependent on the absolute performance achieved 
exceeding pre-determined levels.  

Investment 
Performance 
of the Global 
Equity 
Strategy 

of Magellan Global 
Fund 
(rolling 3 years as at 
30 June each year) 

Relative gross 
investment 
performance of  
Magellan Global 
Fund against its 
Benchmark Index 
(rolling 3 years as at 
30 June each year ) 

Mr Douglass received 100% of this component in 
2014. 

33.3% 

The percentage paid is in the range of 0% to 100% 
dependent on pre-determined relative 
performance differences above the Benchmark 
Index.  

Mr Douglass received 100% of this component in 
2014. 

In respect of year ended 30 June 2014, Mr Douglass will receive a total short term incentive of $1,250,000 
payable as a cash bonus of $650,000 in September 2014 and a deferred cash bonus of $600,000 payable over 
the course of the year ending 30 June 2015 – refer note 3.3(b). Mr Douglass’ entitlement to the short term 
incentive amounts is dependent on him being employed by the Group at the time of the payment. 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

3. 

3.5 

2014 Remuneration Report (Audited) (continued) 

Employment Agreements (continued) 
Hamish Douglass, Managing Director and CEO 

Should the Director’s employment cease by reason of the retirement, death, total and permanent disability, ill health 
or the genuine redundancy, the Board may at its sole discretion allow a short term incentive amount to be paid in whole 
or in part. 

The  previous  investment  restrictions  along  with  the  terms  applying  to  the  payment  of  $500,000  to  the  Director  in 
consideration  for  compliance  with  the  investment  restrictions  are  unchanged,  except  the  period  of  restraint  from 
soliciting employees and clients has been increased to 12 months after termination of employment. 

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. The 
service conditions attached to the conversion of the MFG Class B shares to MFG ordinary shares were satisfied on 1 July 
2012. 

In the prior year, different terms of contract existed and these are described below. In the year ended 30 June 2013, 
the Director:  

- 

- 

- 

- 

received fixed compensation structured as a total employment cost package of $400,000 per annum, inclusive 
of superannuation, received as a combination of cash, non-cash benefits and superannuation contributions 

 received variable compensation of a total amount of $1,200,000 comprising the maximum annual short term 
incentive amount of $800,000 being 200% of his fixed compensation, and an additional discretionary amount 
of $400,000 approved by the MFG Board as MFG’s diluted earnings per share for the year ended 30 June 2013 
had exceeded 20 cents per share 

The Director’s annual short term incentive amount was based on the following three key criteria and relative 
weight distributions: 

Key Criteria 
MFG Group performance and profitability 
Investment Performance of the Global Equity Strategy 
Other Criteria as determined by the MFG Board in its absolute discretion 

Weighting 
50% 
40% 
10% 

  Specific pre-determined performance metrics for the above were set by the MFG Board.  

has undertaken to MAM that for the period up to and including 1 July 2017, neither he nor his associates will, 
within Australia and New Zealand, invest in a business which in the reasonable opinion of MAM is primarily 
engaged  in  the  business  of  funds  management,  other  than  an  investment  in  MFG,  Magellan  Flagship  Fund 
Limited, MAM and related entities, and any managed  investment  scheme in which  MAM acts as trustee or 
responsible entity.  These restrictions will cease to apply prior to 1 July 2017 if a third party acquires control of 
MAM or MFG, or if the employment contract is terminated for any reason. The restrictions do not apply in 
respect of any investment in: 

(a)   shares in a company;  
(b)  
(c)   other interests in an entity,  

interests in a managed investment scheme; or 

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. 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

3. 

3.5 

2014 Remuneration Report (Audited) (continued) 

Employment Agreements (continued) 
Hamish Douglass, Managing Director and CEO 

In consideration for complying with this investment restriction MAM shall pay the Director an amount of $500,000 on  
or before 15 July 2017 and: 

- 

- 

- 

may terminate the contract  at any time by giving not  less than 3  months  written notice to the Investment 
Manager and the Investment Manager may terminate the contract by providing 12 months written notice or 
providing payment in lieu of that notice. 
may have his contract terminated by the Investment Manager at any time without notice if serious misconduct 
has occurred. 
is restrained from soliciting employees and clients of the Investment Manager for a period of 3 months after 
termination of employment. 

Chris Mackay, Chairman and Executive Director (up to 30 September 2013) 
During the year, Mr Mackay was employed under a contract with MAM, which had effect from 1 March 2008 and which 
continued until terminated on 1 October 2013, when Mr Mackay resigned from MAM.  

Under the terms of the contract, which applied for the period 1 July 2013 to 30 September 2013, Mr Mackay: 

-                   received  a  fixed  compensation  structured  as  a  total  employment  cost  package  of  $1,250,000  per  annum 
(inclusive of superannuation) effective from 1 July 2013, received as a combination of cash, non-cash benefits 
and superannuation contributions;  

-                  had no entitlement to receive short term or long term incentive payments; 

-                  received a discretionary payment of $125,000 determined by the MFG Board on his resignation as Chairman of 
MFG  and  an  employee  of  MAM  on  30  September  2013  in  acknowledgement  of  his,  and  his  associates’, 
compliance for the period up to and including 30 September 2013, with restrictions placed on the investment 
in  any  outside  business  engaged  in  funds  management,  other  than  an  investment  in  MFG,  the  Magellan 
Flagship Fund Limited, MAM and related entities, and any managed investment scheme in which MAM acted 
as  trustee  or  responsible  entity.  The  investment  restrictions  ceased  when  the  employment  contract  was 
terminated on 1 October 2013. 

During the year ended 30 June 2014, Mr Mackay entered into a consultancy agreement with MAM after being appointed 
Special Advisor to both the Board and CEO of MFG. Under this agreement, which was effective from 1 October 2013, 
Mr Mackay is entitled to consultancy fees of $250,000 per annum, payable quarterly in advance. The agreement is to 
continue indefinitely until terminated. 

Other Key Management Personnel – Group Executives 
Other KMP have rolling  employment  contracts with MAM and these may be terminated by providing three months 
written notice. On termination, the Other KMP are required to repay any loan amounts outstanding in respect to shares 
acquired under the Company’s Share Purchase Plan in accordance with the SPP terms  and conditions. There are no 
provisions for any termination payments other than for unpaid remuneration and accrued annual leave to be paid to 
Other KMP. 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

2014 Remuneration Report (Audited) (continued) 
Options and Shareholdings 

3. 
3.6 
The number of ordinary shares, Class B shares and MFG 2016 Options held during the year by each KMP, including  
their personally-related parties, is set out below.  

(A)   Refer to note 11(d)(ii) for the key terms and conditions of the MFG 2016 Options. 
(B)   There were no additions or disposals of Class B shares during the year (June 2013: nil). Refer to note 11(d)(iii) for the key terms and conditions 

     of the MFG Class B Shares. 

(C)   The ordinary shares were not issued in connection with Mr Fraser’s or Ms Phin’s appointment as Director on 23 April 2014 and the above  
        balances are shown for the period since their appointment as a director of the Company. 
(D)  Mr Casarotti disposed of 150,000 MFG shares held under the SPP and fully discharged the loan made to him by MFG under the SPP during the 

year ended 30 June 2013. 

(E)   Mr Mackay and Ms Milgrom AO resigned as a Director on 30 September 2013 and 23 April 2014 respectively and the above balances are shown 

for the period that they were a director of the Company.  

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OpeningAdditions/ExercisedOpeningAdditions/ExercisedClosingbalance(disposals)optionsbalance(disposals)optionsbalance(E)1 July 20121 July 201330 June 2014Independent Non-Executive DirectorsBrett Cairns   - Ordinary shares1,095,481    -                      -                     1,095,481    (100,000)11,467          1,006,948        - MFG 2016 Options(A)11,467         -                      -                     11,467         -                       (11,467)-                      Paul Lewis   - Ordinary shares2,000,747    -                      -                     2,000,747    (60,138)5,790            1,946,399        - MFG 2016 Options(A)5,790            -                      -                     5,790            -                       (5,790)-                      Robert Fraser   - Ordinary shares(C)-                     -                      -                     501,358       -                       -                     501,358           - MFG 2016 Options-                     -                      -                     -                     -                       -                     -                      Karen Phin   - Ordinary shares(C)-                     -                      -                     16,192         -                       -                     16,192              - MFG 2016 Options-                     -                      -                     -                     -                       -                     -                      Naomi Milgrom AO(A)(E)   - Ordinary shares6,182,360    -                      -                     6,182,360    (654,509)-                     5,527,851        - MFG 2016 Options(A)16,532         -                      -                     16,532         -                       -                     16,532           Executive DirectorsHamish Douglass   - Ordinary shares10,519,917 -                      -                     10,519,917 -                       297,792        10,817,709      - Class B shares(B)10,200,000 -                      -                     10,200,000 -                       -                     10,200,000      - MFG 2016 Options(A)297,792       -                      -                     297,792       -                       (297,792)-                      Chris Mackay   - Ordinary shares18,077,777 -                     -                    18,077,777 -                      -                     18,077,777      - MFG 2016 Options(A)(E)2,644,354    -                     -                    2,644,354    -                      -                     2,644,354     Other KMP - Group Senior ExecutivesNerida Campbell   - Ordinary shares660,019       -                      -                     660,019       -                       39,600          699,619           - MFG 2016 Options(A)39,600         -                      -                     39,600         -                       (39,600)-                      Frank Casarotti   - Ordinary shares(D)806,927       (150,000)-                     656,927       -                       -                     656,927           - MFG 2016 Options(A)-                     -                      -                     -                     -                       -                     -                      Gerald Stack   - Ordinary shares390,963       -                      -                     390,963       20,000            -                     410,963           - MFG 2016 Options(A)-                     -                      -                     -                     -                       -                     -                        
 
MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

3. 

2014 Remuneration Report (Audited) (continued) 

Unitholdings in Magellan Unlisted Funds 

3.7   
The number of units held during the year by each KMP, including their personally-related parties, in funds managed by 
the Group, are: 

(A)   Includes the reinvestment of 30 June 2012 and 30 June 2013 distributions in the years ended 30 June 2013 and 30 June 2014 respectively. 
(B)   In addition to the above holdings, Mr Douglass and Mr Casarotti selected the Magellan Global Fund product via their superannuation funds and 
        currently have holdings of 403,233 and 169,824 units at a value of $445,814 and $291,146 respectively as at 30 June 2014 (June 2013: 385,356  
        and 155,739 units at a value of $387,206 and $239,837 respectively).  
(C) Mr Mackay resigned as director on 30 September 2013 and the transactions and balances above relate to the period 1 July 2013 to 30 September 

2013.  

Unless specified above, no other KMP held units in Magellan Unlisted Funds. 

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OpeningAdditions/OpeningAdditions/Closingbalance(disposals)balance(disposals)balance(C)1 July 2012(A)1 July 2013(A)30 June 2014Magellan Global FundDirectorsPaul Lewis337,975         6,086           344,061          7,376              351,437          Hamish Douglass(B)845,164         15,221         860,385          345,927          1,206,312       Chris Mackay(c)423,273         7,624           430,897          -                  430,897          Other KMP - Group Senior ExecutivesNerida Campbell20,697           373              21,070            32,712            53,782             Gerald Stack52,914           953              53,867            1,155              55,022             Frank Casarotti(B)-                  -               -                  -                  -                   Magellan Infrastructure FundDirectorsPaul Lewis36,983           1,422           38,405            1,219              39,624             Other KMP - Group Senior ExecutivesGerald Stack67,268           2,586           69,854            2,217              72,071             Magellan High Conviction FundDirectorsHamish Douglass-                  -               -                  1,482,751      1,482,751        
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

3. 

2014 Remuneration Report (Audited) (continued) 

Loans to KMP 

3.8 
Magellan Financial Group Limited  has made full recourse interest  free loans to Non-executive Directors and KMP 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 section 3.2 of the Remuneration Report. 

3.9 

Link between performance and remuneration paid by the Group 

(A)  Fixed compensation comprises salary, superannuation and accrued long service leave 
(B)  Variable compensation comprises cash bonuses, share based payments and a discretionary payment to Mr Mackay in 2014 
(C)  Excluding in-specie distribution of 9.16 cents per share 

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SPP  SharesOpeningLoansLoansacquired Loanmade(repaid)during yearBalanceFace valueCarrying valueNumber$$$$$DirectorsBrett Cairns2014-                   1,135,000      -                  (410,500)724,500           613,727            2013-                   1,215,000      -                  (80,000)1,135,000        970,354            Paul Lewis2014-                   1,135,000      -                  (370,250)764,750           647,823            2013-                   1,215,000      -                  (80,000)1,135,000        970,354            Other KMP - Group ExecutivesN Campbell2014-                   181,831         -                  (101,000)80,831              90,887              2013-                   223,238         -                  (41,407)181,831           166,705            F Casarotti2014-                   -                  -                  -                -                    -                     2013-                   720,327         -                  (720,327)-                    -                     G Stack201420,000             319,972         150,300         (184,132)286,140           273,857            2013-                   385,901         -                  (65,929)319,972           250,051            Closing Loan Balance20142013201220112010Total revenue ($'000)148,109    120,906    35,846      18,314      12,578      Total expenses ($'000)37,630      25,904      16,693      10,244      7,161        Net operating profit ($'000)82,939      66,600      13,660      5,792        3,719        Basic earnings per share (cents per share)53.3           43.6           9.0             3.9             2.6             Diluted earnings per share  (cents per share)48.9           40.0           8.5             3.7             2.5             Dividends paid (cents per share)(C)33.0           8.0             3.0             -             -             Closing share price (ASX code: MFG) 10.93$      9.64$        2.15$        1.32$        1.13$        Total KMP remuneration:- fixed compensation ($)(A)3,514,4942,295,866818,750805,000767,700- variable compensation ($)(B)3,156,6992,348,390590,1979,443198,4346,671,1934,644,2561,408,947814,443966,134 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

4. 

Other  

Indemnification and Insurance of Directors and Officers 

4.1 
The  Company  insures  the  Directors  and  Officers  of  the  Group  in  office  to  the  extent  permitted  by  law  for  losses, 
liabilities, costs and charges 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. 

During the year, the Group paid insurance premiums to insure the Directors and Officers of the Company. The terms of 
the contract prohibit the disclosure of the premiums paid. 

4.2     Auditor 
Ernst & Young continues in office in accordance with section 327 of the Corporation Act 2001. 

Non-audit Services 

4.3  
During the year, Ernst & Young, the Group’s auditor, has performed other services in addition to its statutory duties. 
Details of the amounts paid or payable to the auditor are set out in note 19 to the financial report.  

The Directors, in accordance with advice received from the Audit & Risk 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 for the following reasons: 

 

 

all non-audit services have been reviewed by the Audit & Risk Committee to ensure that they do not impact the 
impartiality and objectivity of the auditor; and 
none of the services undermine the general principles relating to auditor independence as set out in APES 110 
Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants. 

  Auditor’s Independence Declaration 

4.4  
A copy of the Auditor’s Independence Declaration as required under section 307C of the  Corporations Act 2001 is set 
out on page 30. 

Rounding of Amounts 

4.5  
The Company 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 have been rounded off to the nearest thousand dollars 
in accordance with that Class Order, or in certain cases, the nearest dollar. 

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

Brett Cairns 
Chairman 

Sydney 
14 August 2014 

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

The Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes to the 
Financial Statements. 

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30 June30 June20142013Note$’000$’000RevenueManagement fees6(a)132,567      56,007 Performance fees6(c)2,117      28,449 Service fees6(b)3,918               -   Consulting fees               -            1,200 Interest income2,003         2,965 Dividend and distribution income         3,995          2,308 Net changes in fair value of held for trading financial assets               -            3,698 Net gain/(loss) on sale of available-for-sale financial assets6(e)         4,221       24,805 Net foreign exchange gain/(loss)(725)         1,459 Other              13               15 Total revenue    148,109 120,906ExpensesEmployee expenses23,87017,509Fund administration and operational costs4,1491,861US marketing/consulting fee expense3,1271,598Marketing expense         1,741          1,122 Travel and entertainment expense893908Occupancy expense724587Legal and professional fees480467Auditor's remuneration19485262Depreciation expense9(a)116104Other         2,045          1,486 Total expenses      37,630 25,904Operating profit before income tax expense    110,479 95,002Income tax expense5(a)(27,540)(28,402)Net operating profit for the year      82,939 66,600Basic earnings per share (cents per share)353.3 cents43.6 centsDiluted earnings per share (cents per share)348.9 cents40.0 centsConsolidated  
       
 
 
 
 
 
 
MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OTHER 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
for the year ended 30 June 2014      

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

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30 June30 June20142013$’000$’000Net operating profit for the year82,939      66,600Other comprehensive incomeItems that may be reclassified to profit and loss in future yearsNet changes in the fair value of available-for-sale financial assets8(c)      10,076       31,093 Net (gain)/loss on sale of available-for-sale financial assets recycled through profit or loss6(e)(4,221)(24,805)Income tax benefit/(expense) on the above item5(a)(1,759)(1,852)Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax         4,096 4,436Total comprehensive income for the year      87,035 71,036NoteConsolidated 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 
as at 30 June 2014 

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

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30 June30 June20142013$’000$’000AssetsCurrent assetsCash and cash equivalents16(c)82,868      38,096 Financial assets8(a)302      14,685 Receivables7      23,431       35,181 Loans - share purchase plan 121,783         1,489 Prepayments252            326 Total current assets    108,636 89,777Non-current assetsFinancial assets8(b)125,558100,488Loans - share purchase plan 12         2,271          2,835 Property, plant and equipment9386341Total non-current assets    128,215 103,664Total assets236,851193,441LiabilitiesCurrent liabilitiesPayables10      11,471       17,331 Income tax payable      10,538       16,839 Total current liabilities      22,009       34,170 Non-current liabilitiesDeferred tax liabilities5(c)         7,460          5,721 Provisions10            795             511 Total non-current liabilities         8,255          6,232 Total liabilities      30,264       40,402 Net assets    206,587 153,039EquityContributed equity11      93,812       76,378 Available for sale reserve      25,516       21,420 Retained profits      87,259       55,241 Total attributable to members of the Group    206,587 153,039Total equity206,587153,039NoteConsolidated 
 
 
 
 
 
MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

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

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Contributed EquityRetained ProfitsAvailable for Sale ReserveTotal2014$’000$’000$’000$’000Equity - 1 July 2013        76,378        55,241       21,420 153,039    Net profit for the year                 -          82,939                -   82,939      Other comprehensive income                 -                   -            4,096 4,096        Total comprehensive income for the year                 -          82,939          4,096       87,035 Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners:Issue of securities:  - under employee share purchase plan (SPP)11(a)          1,682                 -                  -            1,682   - on exercise of MFG 2016 Options11(a)        15,511                 -                  -         15,511   - transaction costs arising on share issue11(a)(31)                -                  -   (31)Dividends paid4                 -   (50,921)               -   (50,921)SPP expense for the year11(a)             272                 -                  -   272Total transactions with equity holders in their capacity as equity owners17,434(50,921)               -   (33,487)Equity - 30 June 201493,81287,25925,516206,587Equity - 1 July 2012      115,395        14,837       16,984 147,216    Net profit for the year                 -          66,600                -   66,600      Other comprehensive income                 -                   -            4,436 4,436        Total comprehensive income for the year                 -          66,600          4,436       71,036 Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners:Issue of securities:  - under employee share purchase plan (SPP)11(a)             765                 -                  -               765   - on exercise of MFG 2016 Options11(a)             292                 -                  -               292 Dividends paid4                 -   (12,219)               -   (12,219)In-specie distribution4,11(a)(40,772)(13,977)               -   (54,749)SPP expense for the year11(a)             698                 -                  -   698Total transactions with equity holders in their capacity as equity owners(39,017)(26,196)               -   (65,213)Equity - 30 June 201376,37855,24121,420153,039NoteAttributable to Equity Holders of the Consolidated Entity 
 
  
 
 
MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

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

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30 June30 June20142013$’000$’000Cash flows from operating activitiesManagement, service and consulting fees received    128,664       49,616 Performance fees received      23,792       10,999 Interest received         1,618          1,947 Proceeds from sale of held for trading financial assets               -                 23 Dividends and distributions received362            952 Tax paid(33,801)(11,583)Payments to suppliers and employees (inclusive of GST)(33,801)(20,701)Net cash inflows/(outflows) from operating activities16(a)      86,834 31,253Cash flows from investing activitiesProceeds from sale of available-for-sale financial assets6,43211,312Payments for available-for-sale financial assets(28,835)(14,541)Net matured term deposits classified as loans and receivables14,35215,754Net cash flows from foreign exchange transactions(713)(11)Payments for property, plant and equipment9(a)(217)(173)Net cash inflows/(outflows) from investing activities(8,981)12,341Cash flows from financing activitiesProceeds from issue from securities      15,978             501 Proceeds from repayment of SPP loans         1,872          3,698 Dividends paid4(50,921)(12,219)Net cash inflows/(outflows) from financing activities(33,071)(8,020)Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents44,78235,574Effects of exchange rate movements on cash and cash equivalents(10)         1,470 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year      38,096          1,052 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year16(c)      82,868       38,096 NoteConsolidated 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

1. 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies 

This  financial report  is for Magellan Financial Group Limited (the “Company”) and its controlled entities (the 
“Group”) for the year ended 30 June 2014. The report was authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution 
of the Directors on 14 August 2014. 

The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of this financial report are set out below. These 
policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated. 

Basis of Preparation 

(a)  
The financial report is a general purpose financial report which is presented in Australian dollars and has been 
prepared in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, Australian Accounting  Standards and Interpretations 
issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board and other mandatory professional reporting requirements. 
The Company is a for-profit entity for the purpose of preparing this financial report. 

Compliance with IFRS 
The financial report complies with Australian Accounting Standards (AASB) and International Financial Reporting 
Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. 

Historical cost convention 
This financial report has been prepared on a going concern basis and under the historical cost convention except 
for assets and liabilities which are measured at fair value.  

Changes in accounting policy, accounting standards and interpretations 
The  accounting  policies  adopted  are  consistent  with  those  of  the  previous  financial  year  and  corresponding 
reporting period except for the adoption of the new standards and amendments which became mandatory for 
the first time this reporting period commencing 1 July 2013. 

(i)   New and amended standards and interpretations 
In the current year, the Group and Company adopted the following new and amended Australian Accounting 
Standards and interpretations as of 1 July 2013: 

 

AASB 10: Consolidated Financial Statement (AASB 10), AASB 11: Joint Arrangements (AASB 11), AASB 
12:  Disclosure  of  Interests  in  Other  Entities,  AASB  127:  Separate  Financial  Statements  (AASB  127), 
AASB 128 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures and AASB 2011-7: Amendments to Australian 
Accounting Standards arising from the Consolidation and Joint Arrangements Standards 

AASB 10 (issued August 2011) replaced the guidance on control and consolidation in AASB 127 and in 
Interpretation 112 Consolidation – Special Purpose Entities. The Group reviewed its investments in other 
entities to assess whether the conclusion to consolidate is different under AASB 10 and AASB 11 than 
under AASB 127 and AASB 131. No differences were identified and therefore no adjustments to any of 
the carrying amounts in the financial statements are required as a result of the adoption of AASB 10 or 
AASB 11. Refer to note 1(b) for the revised accounting policy on the principles of consolidation.  

AASB  12  requires  disclosures  relating  to  the  Group’s  interests  in  subsidiaries,  joint  arrangements, 
associates  and  structured  entities.  It  requires  information  about  joint  arrangements,  associates, 
structured entities and subsidiaries with non-controlling interests. As the Group does not have any joint 
arrangements,  associates,  investments  in  structured  entities  or  non-controlling  interests  that  are 
material to the Group, the adoption of AASB 12 has not resulted in any significant change in disclosures, 
which have been included in note 14.  

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

1. 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

(a)  
(i)    
 

 

  Basis of Preparation (continued) 

New and amended standards and interpretations (continued) 
AASB  13:  Fair  Value  Measurement  (AASB  13)  and  AASB  2011-8:  Amendments  to  Australian 
Accounting Standards arising from AASB 13 
AASB 13 provides guidance for determining the fair value of assets and liabilities. It does not change 
when the Group is required to use fair value, but, rather, provides guidance on how to determine fair 
value when fair value is required. It has also expanded the disclosure requirements for all assets and 
liabilities carried at fair value. The Group reviewed its policies for measuring fair values of assets and 
liabilities and the adoption of AASB 13 has not resulted in any change in the fair value measurements 
of the assets and liabilities of the Group, however additional disclosures have been included in note 
17(h).  

AASB  119    Employee  Benefits  (Revised  2011)  (AASB  119)  and  AASB  2011-10:  Amendments  to 
Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 119 
AASB 119 Employee Benefits revised the definition of short-term and long-term employee benefits and 
requires all employee benefits to be calculated and classified based on when the employee benefit is 
expected to be taken rather than when it vests. Discounting is to be applied to all long-term benefits. 
The adoption of AASB 119 did not result in a material impact on the Group’s financial performance or 
financial position. 

None of the other new standards or interpretations adopted from 1 July 2013 affected any of the amounts or 
the disclosures in the current or prior year. 

Accounting Standards and interpretations issued but not yet effective 

(ii)   
The  Australian  and  International  Accounting  Standards  issued  but  not  yet  mandatory  for  the  30  June  2014 
reporting period have not been adopted by the Group or Company in the preparation of this financial report. 

The assessment of the impact of the new standards and interpretations which may have a material impact on 
the Group are set out below: 

 

 

AASB  9:  Financial  Instruments  (AASB  9)  and  AASB  2012-6:  Amendments  to  Australian  Accounting 
Standards – Mandatory Effective Date of AASB 9 and Transition Disclosures (effective 1 July 2018)  
AASB  9  contains  new  requirements  for  classification,  measurement  and  de-recognition  of  financial 
assets and liabilities, replacing the recognition and measurement requirements in AASB 139 Financial 
Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. Under the new requirements the four current categories 
of financial assets discussed at note 1(j) will be replaced with two measurement categories: fair value 
and amortised  cost. Financial assets will only be able to be measured at amortised cost  where  very 
specific  conditions  are  met.  At  30  June  2014,  the  Group  continues  to  evaluate  the  disclosure 
requirements of this standard but  does not  anticipate it  will have a material financial impact as the 
carrying  values  of  its  investments  approximate  fair  value.  However  the  adoption  of  the  standard  is 
expected to result in a  change in the presentation of fair  value movements within the  Consolidated 
Statement of Profit or Loss and the Consolidated Statement of Other Comprehensive Income and also 
impact the type of information disclosed in the notes to the financial statements. 

IFRS 15: Revenue from Contracts with Customers (effective 1 July 2017) (IFRS 15) 
IFRS  15  supercedes  the  revenue  recognition  guidance  in  AASB  118  Revenue,  AASB  111  Construction 
Contracts  and  related  interpretations.  The  core  principle  in  IFRS  15  requires  revenue  recognition  to 
depict the transfer of goods or services to customers at an amount that reflects the consideration to 
which  the  entity  expects  to be  entitled  to  receive.  IFRS  15  has  not  yet  been  issued  as  an  Australian 
Accounting Standard  but  this is  expected to occur  shortly. At 30  June 2014, the  Group  continues to 
evaluate the impacts of IFRS 15 however additional information disclosed in the notes to the financial 
statements is expected to be required. 

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

1. 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

Principles of Consolidation 

(b)  
The consolidated financial report of the Group comprises the assets and liabilities of all controlled entities and 
the results of all controlled entities for the year. The Company and its controlled entities are collectively referred 
to in this financial report as the ‘Group’ or the ‘consolidated entity’.  

Controlled entities 

i) 
Controlled entities are entities over which the Group has control, which is when the Group is exposed, or has 
rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through 
its power to direct the activities of the entity. When the Group has less than a majority of the voting or similar 
rights of an entity, the Group also considers the following when assessing whether it has the power of control 
over the entity: contractual arrangements with the other voting holders of the entity, rights arising from other 
contractual arrangements and the Group’s voting rights and potential voting rights. 

Controlled entities are fully consolidated from the date control commenced and deconsolidated from the date 
that control ceased. Refer to note 14 for all controlled entities. 

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

Associates 

ii) 
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. Investments in associates are accounted for using the equity method of accounting in the 
consolidated financial statements. 

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 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 
received or  receivable from  an associate are recognised in the Statement  of  Profit or  Loss and Statement  of 
Other Comprehensive Income as income, while in the consolidated financial statements they reduce the carrying 
value of the investment.  

Changes in ownership interests 

iii)  
When the Group ceases to have control, joint control or significant interest, any retained interest in the entity is 
remeasured  to  its  fair  value  with  the  change  in  carrying  amount  recognised  in  profit  or  loss.  This  fair  value 
becomes the initial carrying amount for the purposes of subsequently accounting for the retained interest as an 
associate or financial asset. In addition, any amounts previously recognised in other comprehensive income in 
respect of that entity are accounted for as if the Group had directly disposed of the related assets or liabilities, 
which means that amounts previously recognised in other comprehensive income are reclassified to profit or 
loss. 

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

1. 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

Business Combinations 

(c)  
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. 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. Acquisition 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. 

Segment Reporting 

(d)  
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. The chief operating 
decision maker has been determined as the Chief Executive Officer, Mr Hamish Douglass. 

Foreign Currency Translation 

(e)  
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 
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 Reuters London 4pm exchange rates at balance date. The fair values of 
financial assets are determined using the Reuters London 4pm exchange rates at balance date. Foreign currency 
exchange differences relating to financial assets are included in net changes in fair value in the  Consolidated 
Statement  of  Profit  or  Loss.  All  other  foreign  currency  exchange  differences  are  presented  separately  in  the 
Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss as net gains/losses on foreign exchange. 

Revenue Recognition 

(f)  
Management fees 
Management fees arise from providing: 
 

investment  management  services  as  investment  manager  and  sub-advisor  to  the  funds  and  external 
wholesale client mandates set out at note 2; and 

  Trustee and Responsible Entity services where the Company acts as Trustee and Responsible Entity to the 

funds as set out in note 2.  

Management  fee  revenue,  which  is  based  on  a  percentage  of  the  fund’s  or  mandate’s  portfolio  value,  is 
recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss as it is earned and calculated in accordance with the 
Investment Management Agreements, mandates and Constitutions of the funds as set out in note 2. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

1. 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

Revenue Recognition (continued) 

(f)  
Service fees 
Service  fees arise  from providing  investment  research and administrative services to  Magellan  Flagship Fund 
Limited (MFF).  

Service fee revenue is calculated at 1.25% per annum (excluding GST, payable quarterly in arrears) of the market 
value of all assets less total indebtedness of  MFF divided by the weighted average number of  MFF shares on 
issue during the quarter and multiplied by the lesser of (i) the number of shares on issue at 30 June 2013 or (ii) 
the weighted average number of shares on issue during the relevant quarter. The service fees are reduced by an 
amount equivalent to MFF’s Managing Director and Portfolio Manager’s base remuneration of $1,000,000 per 
annum  inclusive  of  superannuation  (capped  amount)  and  associated  payroll  related  costs;  and  travel  and 
incidental expenses up to an amount of $120,000 per annum. Service fee revenue is recognised in the Statement 
of Profit or Loss as it is earned and calculated in accordance with the Services Agreement.  

Performance fees 
The Group may earn performance fees from its retail funds, from some institutional mandates and MFF. Where 
a performance fee is applicable to an institutional client mandate, the base management fee will generally be 
lower than earned from mandates where no performance fee applies.  The Group’s entitlement to performance 
fees for any given performance period is dependent on the portfolio outperforming certain hurdles, which may 
be index relative hurdles,  absolute  return hurdles or a combination of both.  Performance fees are generally 
subject to either a high water mark arrangement or a deficit clause, which ensures that fees are not earned more 
than once on the same performance. The Group’s entitlement to performance fees from MFF is dependent on 
MFF’s total shareholder return exceeding 10% per annum, compounded annually, over prescribed performance 
periods. 

Performance  fees  are  recognised  in  the  Consolidated  Statement  of  Profit  or  Loss  only  when  the  Group’s 
entitlement to the fee becomes certain, which is at the end of the relevant performance period.  Performance 
periods for the Group’s performance fee arrangements range from three months to four years. 

Refer to note 6 for further details on the management, service and performance fees. 

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

Interest income 
Interest income is recognised on an accruals basis using the effective interest rate method.  

Dividend and distribution income  
Dividend and distribution income is recognised when it is declared. 

Net gain or loss on sale 
The gain or loss on disposal of assets is calculated as the difference between the carrying amount of the asset at 
the date of disposal and the net proceeds from disposal and is included in the Consolidated Statement of Profit 
or Loss and Consolidated Statement of Other Comprehensive Income in the year of disposal.  

 Expenses 

(g)  
Expenses are recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss on an accruals basis. Directors’ fees 
(including  superannuation)  and  related  employment  taxes  are  included  as  an  expense  in  the  Consolidated 
Statement of Profit or Loss as incurred. Information regarding the Directors’ remuneration is included in section 
3.3 of the Remuneration Report.  

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

1. 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

 Income Tax 

(h)  
The income tax expense/benefit is the tax payable/receivable on the current year’s taxable income based on the 
current  income  tax  rate  adjusted  by  changes  in  deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities  attributable  to  temporary 
differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements, 
and to unused tax losses. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the  Consolidated Statement of 
Profit or Loss and Consolidated Statement of Other Comprehensive Income as items of income or expense are 
taxable  or  deductible  in  years  other  than  the  current  year  and  in  addition  some  items  are  never  taxable  or 
deductible.  

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for all deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses 
carried forward to the extent that it is probable that future taxable amounts will be available against which the 
deductible  temporary  differences  and  the  carry-forward  of  unused  tax  credits  and  unused  tax  losses  can  be 
utilised.  

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and recognised only to the extent 
that  it  is  probable  that  future  taxable  profits  will  be  available  against  which  the  asset  can  be  utilised. 
Unrecognised deferred tax assets are reassessed at each reporting date and are recognised only to the extent 
that it is probable that future taxable profits will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered. 

Current tax and deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the 
year when the asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted 
or substantively enacted by the end of balance date.  

Tax Consolidation - Australia 
Magellan  Financial  Group  Limited  (MFG)  and  its  wholly  owned  Australian  controlled  entities  formed  a  tax 
consolidated group for the purpose the tax consolidation legislation, on 1 July 2007. MFG is the head entity of 
the tax consolidated group. 

Under the tax consolidation legislation, the head entity and each controlled entity continues to account for its 
own current and deferred tax amounts. These tax amounts are measured as if each entity in the tax consolidated 
group continues to be a standalone taxpayer in its own right. In addition, MFG also recognised the 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.   

On forming the tax consolidation group, each entity in the tax consolidated group entered into a tax sharing 
agreement, which limits the joint and several liability of the wholly owned entities in the case of a default of the 
head entity, MFG. The Company has also entered into a tax funding agreement under which the wholly owned 
entities  fully  compensate  MFG  for  any  current  tax  payable  assumed  and  are  compensated  by  MFG  for  any 
current  tax  receivable  and  deferred  tax  assets  relating  to  unused  tax  losses  or  unused  tax  credits  that  are 
transferred to MFG under the tax consolidation legislation. The funding amount is determined by reference to 
the amounts recognised in the financial report. Assets and liabilities arising under the tax funding agreement 
with the tax consolidated entities are recognised as related party receivables or payables and these amounts are 
due upon demand from MFG or the relevant entity. 

MFG may also require payment of interim funding amounts to assist with its obligations to pay tax instalments 
and the funding amounts are also recognised as related party receivables or payables. Any difference between 
the amounts assumed and amounts receivable or payable under the tax funding agreement are recognised as a 
contribution to (or distribution from) wholly owned tax consolidated entities. 

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

1. 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

(h)  

 Income Tax (continued) 

Offshore Banking Unit 
Magellan Asset  Management Limited, a  controlled  entity of MFG, and a  member of MFG’s tax  consolidation 
group, was declared an Offshore Banking Unit (OBU) on 31 July 2013. Under current Australian tax legislation, 
assessable offshore banking (OB) income derived from the Group’s OB funds management and advisory activities 
provided to clients outside of Australia and New Zealand, net of costs, is subject to a concessional tax rate of 
10%. Revenues earned from non-resident clients that are invested in the Group’s Global Equities strategy meet 
the current definition of assessable OB income. The amount of assessable OB income, net of costs, in a financial 
year that will be subject to the 10% concessional tax rate is determined with reference to the current legislation’s 
definitions of assessable OB income, exclusive OB deductions and general OB deductions.  For  further details 
refer to note 5(d). 

Goods and Services Tax (GST) 

(i)  
Revenue,  expenses  and  assets  (with  the  exception  of  receivables)  are  recognised  net  of  the  amount  of  GST, 
except when GST incurred on a purchase of goods and services is not recoverable from the taxation authority, 
in  which  case  the  GST  is  recognised  as  part  of  the  cost  of  that  purchase  or  as  an  expense.    Receivables  and 
payables  are  stated  inclusive  of  GST.  The  net  amount  of  GST  recoverable  from,  or  payable  to,  the  taxation 
authority is included in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as a receivable or payable.  

Cash Flows are included in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows on a gross basis. The GST component of 
cash flows arising from financing activities which are recoverable from, or payable to the taxation authority, is 
presented as operating cash flows. 

Financial Assets and Liabilities 

(j) 
The Group classifies its financial assets into one of the four following categories: financial assets at fair value 
through profit or loss, loans and receivables, held-to-maturity investments and available-for-sale financial assets. 
Designation  is  re-evaluated  at  each  financial  year  end,  but  there  are  restrictions  on  reclassifying  to  other 
categories. Financial liabilities are  classified as financial liabilities at amortised cost. Classification of financial 
assets and liabilities depends on the purpose for which the assets and liabilities were acquired.  The Group’s 
classifications are set out below: 

Financial 
asset/liability 
Cash 
Receivables 
Financial assets 

Payables 

Classification 

Valuation basis 

Fair value through profit or loss 
Loans and receivables 
Loans and receivables 
Available-for-sale 
Held for trading  
Financial liability at amortised cost 

Fair value 
Amortised cost 
Amortised cost 
Fair value 
Fair value 
Amortised cost 

Refer to note 1(k) 
Refer to note 1(l) 
Refer to note 1(n) 
Refer to note 1(n) 
Refer to note 1(n) 
Refer to note 1(q) 

Derecognition of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities 
Financial  assets  and  financial  liabilities  are  derecognised  when  the  Group  no  longer  controls  the  contractual 
rights that comprise the financial instrument which is normally the case when the instrument is sold. 

Cash and Cash Equivalents 

(k)  
Cash  includes  cash  at  bank  and  deposits.  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. 
Term deposits with a term of 90 days or less from the date of inception are classified as cash equivalents. For 
term deposits with a term of greater than 90 days refer also to note 1(n)(iii). 

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

1. 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

Receivables  

(l)  
Receivables are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective 
interest method, less any allowance for uncollectible amounts. This is the original invoice amount rendered for 
management, administration and performance fees, less a provision for any uncollected debt.  Collectability of 
receivables is reviewed regularly and bad debts are written off when identified. A specific provision for doubtful 
debts is made where there is objective evidence that the Group will not be able to collect the original receivable 
amount.  Financial  difficulties  of  the  debtor  or  default  payments  are  considered  objective  evidence  of 
impairment. The amount of the impairment loss is the receivable carrying amount compared with the present 
value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate.  

Derivatives  

(m)  
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 recognised as assets when their fair value is positive and as 
liabilities when their fair value is negative. 

Financial Assets 

(n) 
The Company’s financial assets comprise and are classified as follows: 

Classification 
Type of Financial asset 
Listed shares 
Available-for-sale 
Subordinated bank notes  Available-for-sale 
Available-for-sale 
Unlisted funds 
Available-for-sale 
Unlisted shares 
Loans and receivable 
Term deposits 

Valuation basis 
Fair value 
Fair value 
Fair value 
Fair value 
Amortised cost 

Refer to note 1(n)(i) 
Refer to note 1(n)(i) 
Refer to note 1(n)(i) 
Refer to note 1(n)(i) 
Refer to note 1(n)(iii) 

Available-for-Sale Financial Assets 

i) 
Available-for-sale financial assets are assets that are not classified in any other financial asset category.  These 
assets are carried at fair value. Changes in the fair value of available-for-sale financial assets are recognised in 
the  available  for  sale  reserve  in  the  Consolidated  Statement  of  the  Financial  Position  and  included  in 
Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Consolidated Statement of Other Comprehensive Income until the 
asset is disposed or impaired. When available-for-sale financial assets are sold or impaired, cumulative gains 
recognised  in  the  available  for  sale  reserve  are  recognised  in  the  Consolidated  Statement  of  Profit  or  Loss. 
Cumulative  losses  are  recognised  in  the  available  for  sale  reserve  to  the  extent  that  they  reverse  previously 
recorded  gains,  and  when  previously  recorded  gains  have  been  reversed  in  full,  any  impairment  loss  below 
original cost (when significant and prolonged) is recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss.  

In assessing whether an available-for-sale asset is impaired, the Board considers 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.  Available-for-sale  financial  assets  are  classified  as  non-current  assets  unless  management 
intends to dispose of the assets within 12 months of balance date. 

Purchases and Sales of Financial Assets 

ii) 
All  purchases  and  sales  of  financial  assets  are  recognised  on  the  trade  date,  being  the  date  that  the  Group 
commits  to  purchase  or  sell  the  asset.  Purchases  or  sales  of  financial  assets  are  purchases  or  sales  under 
contracts that require delivery of the assets or settlement within the period generally established by regulation 
or convention in the market place. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

1. 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

Purchases and Sales of Financial Assets (continued) 

ii) 
Payments and receipts relating to the purchase and sale of investment securities are classified as cash flows from 
operating  activities,  as  movements  in  the  fair  value  of  these  securities  represent  the  Group’s  main  income 
generating activity. 

Loans and Receivables 

iii) 
Term deposits with a term greater than 90 days from the date of inception are classified as loans and receivables. 
The deposits are initially recognised at fair value and then carried at amortised cost using the effective interest 
rate method. They are classified as current assets where the term to maturity from balance date is less than 12 
months and as non-current assets where the term to maturity is greater than 12 months.  Changes in the fair 
value  of  investments  are  recognised  in  the  Consolidated  Statement  of  Profit  or  Loss.  When  investments  are 
disposed the net gain or loss on sale is recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss at the date of 
sale. 

Held-for-Trading Financial Assets 

iv) 
Held-for-Trading Financial Assets are short-term trading securities which are carried at fair value.  Changes in fair 
value are recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss.  

Impairment of Assets 

(o) 
All non-financial assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that 
the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Where an indicator or objective evidence of impairment exists, an 
estimate  of  the  asset’s  recoverable  amount  is  made.  An  impairment  loss  is  recognised  in  the  Consolidated 
Statement of Profit or Loss for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. 
Recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use.  

 Property, Plant and Equipment 

(p) 
Property,  plant  and  equipment  is  stated  at  historical  cost  less  accumulated  depreciation  and  impairment. 
Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to its acquisition. Subsequent costs are included 
in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset.  

Depreciation and amortisation 
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 

The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed at each balance date. An asset’s carrying amount  is 
written  down  to  recoverable  amount  where  an  indicator  of  impairment  or  objective  evidence  exists.  An 
impairment loss is recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss where the asset’s carrying amount 
is greater than its estimated 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. Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with 
the carrying amount. These are included in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss. 

Payables  

(q) 
Payables comprise trade creditors and accrued expenses owing by the Group at balance date which are unpaid. 
Trade creditors represent liabilities for goods and services received by the Group prior to the end of the year 
that remain unpaid at balance date.  They are unsecured and usually paid within 30 days of recognition. Payables 
are recognised at amortised cost at the point where the Group becomes obliged to make payments in respect 
of the purchase of these goods and services.  

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

1. 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

Payables (continued) 

(q) 
A  dividend  payable  to  shareholders  of  the  Group  is  recognised  for  the  amount  of  any  dividend  declared, 
determined or publicly recommended by the Directors on or before balance date but not paid at balance date. 

Employee Expenses and Entitlements 

(r)  
Wages, salaries and annual leave  
Liabilities for wages and salaries (including non-monetary benefits) and annual leave are recognised in payables 
within accrued employee entitlements and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities 
are settled.   

Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits, annual leave and accumulating sick leave that 
are expected to be settled within 12 months from balance date are recognised in respect of employees’ services 
up to balance date and included as current liabilities in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position. They 
are 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 measured at the rates paid or payable. Employee benefit 
on-costs are included in accrued employee entitlements in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position and 
employee expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss when the employee entitlements to which 
they relate are recognised. 

Bonus plan 
A liability is and an expense is recognised for the bonus plan where the Group is contractually obliged or where 
there is past practice that has created a constructive obligation to pay the relevant bonuses.  

The cash bonus is paid within three months of balance date. The conditional deferred cash bonus is paid in twelve 
equal instalments in the following financial year and payment of the deferred cash bonus is conditional on an 
eligible employee being employed at the time of payment. The deferred cash bonus for each month is expensed 
in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss as incurred. 

Long service leave 
Liabilities for long service leave are recognised when employees reach a qualifying period of continuous service 
and are measured at the amount expected to be settled within 12 months from balance date. Any amount which 
is expected to be payable after 12 months from balance date is classified as a non-current liability and measured 
as the present value of expected future payments.  Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary 
levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service and discounted using market yields at balance 
date  on  national  government  bonds  with  terms  to  maturity  that  match,  a  closely  as  possible,  the  estimated 
future cash outflows.  

Share Purchase Plan 

(s)  
The Company has in place a Share Purchase Plan (SPP) for employees and Non-executive Directors (‘Participants’) 
to purchase shares in the Company (see Directors Report – Remuneration Report – Share Purchase Plan). The 
Company provides financial assistance to Participants, by way of an interest free loan. Loans to Participants are 
initially recognised at fair value, which is determined by discounting loans to their net present value using the 
risk-free 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 are provided in note 12. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

1. 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

Leases  

(t)  
Leases where the lessor retains substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership of the asset are classified as 
operating leases. Net rental payments for operating leases are recognised as an expense in the  Consolidated 
Statement of Profit or Loss on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.  

Contributed Equity  

(u)  
The Group’s ordinary shares, MFG 2016 Options and Class B Shares are classified as equity and recognised at the 
value of consideration received by the Group. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares 
are recognised in equity as a deduction, net of tax. 

Earnings Per Share 

(v)  
Basic earnings per share is calculated as net profit/(loss) after income tax expense for the year divided by the 
weighted average number of ordinary shares on issue. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by adjusting the 
basic earnings per share to take into account the effect of any costs associated with dilutive potential ordinary 
shares  and  the  weighted  average  number  of  additional  ordinary  units  that  would  have  been  outstanding 
assuming the conversion of all dilutive potential ordinary shares. Refer to note 3 for further details. 

Rounding of Amounts 

(w)  
The Group is of a kind referred to in the Australian Securities & Investments Commission’s Class Order 98/0100 
(as amended) and amounts in the financial statements have been rounded off to the nearest thousand dollars 
in accordance with that Class Order, or in certain cases, the nearest dollar. 

Parent Entity Financial Information 

(x)  
The financial information for the parent entity, MFG, (disclosed in note 13) has been prepared on the same basis 
as the Group’s consolidated financial statements, except for investments in subsidiaries which are accounted for 
at cost in the financial statements of MFG.  

Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgements  

(y) 
The  preparation  of  the  financial  statements  requires  the  Directors  to  make  judgements,  estimates  and 
assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements. The Directors base their judgements 
and  estimates  on  historical  experience  and  various  other  factors  they  believe  to  be  reasonable  under  the 
circumstances, but which are inherently uncertain and unpredictable, the result of which forms the basis of the 
carrying values of assets and liabilities. As such, actual results could differ from those estimates.  

The  main  area  where  a  higher  degree  of  judgement  or  complexity  arises  or  areas  where  assumptions  and 
estimates  are  significant  to  the  Group  and  Company’s  financial  statements  is  the  valuation  of  unlisted 
investments.  The  valuation  techniques  used,  which  involves  estimates,  are  discussed  in  detail  at  note  17(h). 
Apart from the above and as the Company’s cash and cash equivalents are provided by strongly rated financial 
institutions, none of the other assets or liabilities are subject to significant judgement or complexity due to the 
timing of when revenues or expenses are accrued and recognised. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

2.  Segment Information 

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

Funds Management 
The funds management activities of the Group, which are undertaken by the controlled entity, Magellan Asset 
Management Limited (MAM), comprise acting as: 
 

Trustee,  Responsible  Entity  and  Investment  Manager  for  the  following  managed  investment  schemes 
offered primarily to Australian and New Zealand investors: 

o  Magellan Global Fund 
o  Magellan Global Fund (Hedged) 
o  Magellan Infrastructure Fund  
o  Magellan Infrastructure Fund (Unhedged); and 
o  Magellan High Conviction Fund (collectively, the Unlisted Funds); 

 

 

 

 

 

Trustee  and  Investment  Manager  for  the  Magellan  Core  Infrastructure  Fund  (MCIF),  which  is  an 
unregistered managed investment scheme offered to Australian wholesale investors;   
Investment  Manager  for  the  MFG  Global  Fund,  a  fund  authorised  under  the  European  Communities 
(Undertakings  for  Collective  Investment  in  Transferable  Securities  (UCITS))  and  offered  to  global 
institutional clients; 
Sub-adviser to the Frontegra MFG Global Equity Fund and the Frontegra MFG Core Infrastructure Fund, 
which are offered to wholesale investors in the United States;  
Investment  Manager  for  the  Magellan  Flagship  Fund  Limited  (MFF)  until  30  September  2013  and 
investment research and administrative services provider to MFF from 1 October 2013 (refer to note 6(b) 
for further details); and 
Investment Manager or Sub-adviser to other external wholesale client mandates. 

Principal Investments 
The  principal  investment  portfolio  is  comprised  of  the  Company’s  investments  in  the  Unlisted  Funds,  the 
Frontegra MFG Funds and in a select portfolio comprising Australian and international listed companies, cash, 
and  other  investments,  and  net  deferred  tax  assets/liabilities  arising  from  changes  in  fair  value  of  these 
investments. 

Corporate 
This includes interest income on the Company’s Share Purchase Plan (SPP) loans and cash and term deposits, 
corporate  costs,  cash  (including  term  deposits),  all  current  tax  liabilities  and  deferred  tax  assets/liabilities 
excluding those arising from changes in the fair value of financial assets.  

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

2.  Segment Information (continued) 

(a)  Segment financial results 
The operating results of the Group’s operating segments, excluding income tax expense, are as follows: 

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Funds ManagementPrincipal InvestmentsCorporateConsolidatedJune 2014$’000$’000$’000$’000RevenueManagement fees           132,567                    -                   -   132,567        Performance fees               2,117                    -                   -   2,117             Service fees               3,918                    -                   -   3,918             Interest income                  541                   56          1,406 2,003             Dividend and distribution income                      -                3,995                 -   3,995             Net gain/(loss) on sale of available-for-sale financial assets                      -   4,221                -   4,221             Net foreign exchange gain/(loss)(10)(715)                -   (725)Other                       2                    -                  11 13                  Total revenue           139,135              7,557          1,417          148,109 ExpensesEmployee benefits expense             23,356                    -                242 23,598          Employee benefits expense - SPP                  243                    -                  29 272                Other expenses             13,017                   62 68113,760                       36,616                   62 952           37,630 Operating profit before income tax expense           102,519              7,495              465          110,479 Other comprehensive incomeNet changes in fair value of available-for-sale financial assets                      -             10,076                 -   10,076          Net (gain)/loss on sale of available-for-sale financial assets recycled through profit or loss                      -   (4,221)                -   (4,221)Other comprehensive income for the year, before tax                      -                5,855                 -                5,855 Total comprehensive income for the year, before tax           102,519           13,350              465          116,334 June 2013RevenueManagement fees             56,007                    -                   -   56,007          Performance fees             28,449 28,449          Consulting fees               1,200 1,200             Interest income                  447                     7          2,511 2,965             Dividend and distribution income                      -                2,308                 -   2,308             Net changes in fair value of financial assets                      -                3,698                 -   3,698             Net gain/(loss) on sale of available-for-sale financial assets                      -             24,805                 -   24,805          Net foreign exchange gain/(loss)                  683                 776                 -   1,459             Other                      -   15                -   15                  Total revenue             86,786           31,609          2,511          120,906 ExpensesEmployee benefits expense             16,758                    -                  53 16,811          Employee benefits expense - SPP                  669                    -                  29 698                Other expenses               7,780                    -                615 8,395                          25,207                    -                697            25,904 Operating profit before income tax expense             61,579           31,609          1,814            95,002 Other comprehensive incomeNet changes in fair value of available-for-sale financial assets                      -             31,093                 -   31,093          Net (gain)/loss on sale of available-for-sale financial assets recycled through profit or loss                      -   (24,805)                -   (24,805)Other comprehensive income for the year, before tax                      -                6,288                 -                6,288 Total comprehensive income for the year, before tax61,579            37,897          1,814                  101,290  
 
 
MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

2.  Segment Information (continued) 

(b)  Segment Assets and Liabilities 
The assets and liabilities of the Group’s segments are as follows: 

The Group’s net investment into its funds management business activities is: 

(A)  The Funds Management segment maintains a minimum of $20,000,000 in liquid assets (including cash and cash equivalents to meet  
        regulatory and operating requirements) (June 2013: $10,000,000). 
(B)   Eliminations include adjustments and eliminations for inter-segment transactions and netting of items on the Consolidated Statement    
        of Financial Position. 
(C)   On 2 August 2013, the subordinated loan was repaid following receipt of consent by ASIC. Refer to note 15(d)(iii). 

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Funds Management(A)Principal InvestmentsCorporateEliminations(B)Consolidated30 June 2014$’000$’000$’000$’000$’000Cash and cash equivalents           26,293                  281          56,294                  -   82,868           Financial assets - term deposits                302                     -                     -                    -   302                 Financial assets - investments                    -            125,558                   -                    -   125,558         Receivables and other assets           20,515               3,532                 22                  -   24,069           Loans - SPP                    -                       -              4,054                  -   4,054             Total assets           47,110          129,371          60,370                  -   236,851         Payables & provisions           12,179                      6                 81                  -   12,266           Tax liabilities                    -                 9,745            8,253                  -   17,998           Total liabilities           12,179               9,751 8,334                 -   30,264           Net assets           34,931          119,620          52,036                  -   206,587         30 June 2013Cash and cash equivalents             9,096                  376          28,624                  -   38,096           Financial assets - term deposits             5,966                     -              8,719                  -   14,685           Financial assets - investments                    -            100,488                   -                    -   100,488         Receivables and other assets           34,475               1,328            1,195 (1,150)35,848           Loans - SPP                    -                       -              4,324                  -   4,324             Total assets           49,537          102,192          42,862 (1,150)193,441         Payables & provisions             8,928               8,806            1,258 (1,150)17,842           Tax liabilities                    -                 7,921          14,639                  -   22,560           Total liabilities             8,928            16,727 15,897(1,150)40,402           Net assets           40,609            85,465          26,965                  -   153,039         30 June30 June20142013$’000$’000Capital invested in controlled entity12,500        12,500           Subordinated loan to controlled entity(C)-              1,150             Total net investment12,500        13,650            
 
     
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

3.  Earnings per Share (EPS) 

 Reconciliation of earnings used in calculating earnings per share 

 Weighted average number of securities 
 The reconciliation of the weighted average number of shares on a fully diluted basis used to calculate diluted    
 EPS is below: 

(A)   During the year ended 30 June 2014, the MFG share price was above the MFG 2016 Options exercise price. The MFG 2016 Options are 
considered to be potential ordinary  shares for the purposes of the diluted earnings per share calculation and have been included in the 
determination of diluted earnings per share to the extent they are dilutive. 

(B)   The Class B shares (refer to note 11(d)(iii)) are considered to be potential ordinary shares for the purposes of the diluted earnings per 
share calculation and have been included in the determination of diluted earnings per share to the extent they are dilutive. The equivalent 
number of Class B shares for the purposes of calculating the diluted earnings per share has been determined as the weighted average number 
of ordinary shares into which the Class B shares would convert applying a conversion factor of 0.0637028, and assuming the 1,898,524 MFG 
2016 Options had been exercised at 1 July 2014. 

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30 June30 June20142013Basic earnings per shareNet profit attributable to shareholders ($'000)82,939   66,600           Weighted average number of shares for basic EPS ('000)155,675 152,624         Basic earnings per share (cents)53.3        43.6               Diluted earnings per shareNet profit attributable to shareholders ($'000)82,939   66,600           Weighted average number of shares for diluted EPS ('000)169,772 166,409         Diluted earnings per share (cents)48.9        40.0               ConsolidatedNet profit after income tax expense used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share ($'000)82,939   66,600           Weighted average number of ordinary shares on issue used in calculating basic EPS ('000)155,675 152,624         Add adjustments:  -  equivalent number of unexercised MFG 2016 Options(A)3,861      3,943               -  equivalent number of Class B shares(B)10,236   9,842             Weighted average number of shares used in calculating diluted EPS ('000)169,772 166,409          
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

4.  Dividends 

                                                                                                                                    Notes 

(i)            Declared and paid during the year 
Fully franked interim dividend - 16.5 cents per ordinary share:  
paid 10 March 2014 
Fully franked final dividend - 16.5 cents per ordinary share:  
paid 11 October 2013  
Fully franked interim dividend - 5.0 cents per ordinary share:  
paid 10 April 2013 
Fully franked final dividend - 3.0 cents per ordinary share:  
paid 19 October 2012  

Total dividends paid during the year 

30 June 
2014 
$’000 

30 June  
2013 
$’000 

25,712 

25,209 

- 

- 

50,921 

- 

- 

7,635 

4,584 

12,219 

In-specie distribution  
Fully franked dividend component of in-specie distribution -  
9.16 cents per ordinary share: paid 19 February 2013                                       4(iii) 

Total dividends and in-specie distributions 

- 

50,921 

13,977 

26,196 

Dividend declared 

(ii) 
On 14 August 2014, the Directors declared a fully franked final dividend of 21.8 cents per share in respect of the 
year ended 30 June 2014 (June 2013: 16.5 cents per share). The amount of the declared dividend expected to 
be paid on 1 September 2014, but not recognised as a liability, is approximately $34,628,000.  

In-specie distribution 

(iii)  
On 14 December 2012, the Company announced an in-specie distribution to MFG shareholders which involved 
distributing MFG’s holdings of shares and options in Magellan Flagship Fund Limited (MFF). This distribution, 
which  was  approved  by  shareholders  at  an  extraordinary  general  meeting  on  5  February  2013,  involved 
distributing  50,109,307  MFF  shares  and  16,627,507  MFF  options  and  represented  approximately  3.29  MFF 
shares and 1.09 MFF options for every 10 MFG ordinary shares held by shareholders on the record date of 13 
February  2013.  The  distribution  was  completed  on  19  February  2013.  The  capital  reduction  amount  was 
approximately  $54,749,000  equating  to  $0.3589  per  MFG  ordinary  share,  which  was  determined  using  the 
average of the volume weighted average price (VWAP) for MFF shares of $1.0176 and MFF options of $0.2210 
for  the  five  trading  days  immediately  preceding  the  distribution  date.  The  in-specie  distribution  of  the  MFF 
shares and MFF options to MFG shareholders resulted in a realised gain of approximately $25,778,000 before 
income tax.  

Imputation credits 

(iv) 
The balance of the imputation credit account at the end of the year adjusted for imputation credits that will 
arise from the payment of the amount of the provision for income tax is as follows: 

Imputation credits at balance date 

Imputation credits that will arise from payment of income tax payable 
Total imputation credits available for subsequent reporting periods based on 
a tax rate of 24.9% (June 2013 – 30%) 

14,624 

7,288 

2,640 

16,938 

21,912 

19,578 

The  payment  of  the  dividend  declared  by  the  directors  on  14  August  2014  will  reduce  the  franking  account 
balance shown above by approximately $14,840,000. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

5.  Income Tax 

(a)    Reconciliation of income tax expense 
The income tax expense for the year can be reconciled to the accounting net profit as follows: 

(b)   Components of income tax expense  
Income tax attributable to net profit from ordinary activities comprises: 

(c)   Net deferred tax asset/(liability) 
(i)  Deferred tax liability balances comprise temporary differences attributable to: 

(ii)  Reconciliation of deferred tax liability is as follows: 

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30 June30 June20142013Notes$’000$’000Operating profit before income tax expense             110,479                95,002 Prima facie income tax expense at 30% (33,144)(28,501)Effect of amounts which are non-deductible/(assessable) in calculating taxable income:  - effect of concessional tax rate on offshore banking unit (OBU)5(d)                  5,524                         -     - over/(under) provision of prior year tax64(73)  - imputed interest and expense relating to share purchase plan 35135  - tax effect of franked dividends/distributions received                        -   15  - non-assessable income and non-deductible expenses(19)22Income tax expense reported in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss(27,540)(28,402)  - changes in fair value of available-for-sale financial assets(3,023)(9,352)  - sale of available-for-sale financial assets recycled through profit or loss1,2647,500Income tax expense reported in the Consolidated Statement of Other Comprehensive Income(1,759)(1,852)Current income tax benefit/(expense)(27,604)(29,447)Deferred income tax benefit/(expense)                        -                     1,118 Over/(under) provision of prior year income tax64(73)Income tax expense reported in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss(27,540)(28,402)Amounts recognised in Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss: - changes in the fair value of financial assets(9,745)(7,921) - accruals                  2,285                   2,200 Total net deferred tax liabilities(7,460)(5,721)Opening balance(5,721)200Movement in temporary differences during the year:  - net capital losses carried forward                        -   (1,286)  - changes in the fair value of financial assets(1,818)(5,792)  - other791,157Closing balance -  net deferred tax liabilities(7,460)(5,721) 
 
 
 
     
 
 
     
 
 
       
   
 
 
 
MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

5.  Income Tax (continued) 

(d)   Offshore Banking Unit 
MAM was declared an Offshore Banking Unit (OBU) on 31 July 2013 (refer to note 1(h) for further details).  In 
the year ended 30 June 2014, the Company’s effective tax rate was 24.9% (June 2013: 30%), which is below the 
Australian company tax rate of 30% primarily as a result of the income, net of costs, of the OBU attracting a 
concessional tax rate of 10%.  The income tax expense of the OBU recognised in the Consolidated Statement of 
Profit or Loss is as follows: 

(A)  no prior year comparatives have been included as MAM was declared an OBU in the current financial year. 

e)   Tax consolidation 
During the year, income tax liabilities of $25,441,000 (June 2013: $19,900,000) were assumed by MFG, the head 
entity of the tax consolidated group.  Payments totalling $34,103,000 (June 2013: $12,716,000) were made to 
MFG from the other entities in the tax consolidated group under the tax funding agreement during the year. At 
30 June 2014, $503,000 remains receivable from other entities in the tax consolidated group. Refer to notes 1(h) 
and 15(d)(ii) for further details on the tax consolidated group and transactions. 

6.   Revenue 

(a)   Management Fees  
The management fees received/receivable during the year were:   

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30 June2014(A)$’000Operating profit before income tax expense      110,479 Prima facie income tax expense at 30%(33,144)less: effect of concessional tax rate of OBU comprising:          - effect of concessional tax rate of 10% on OBU net profit            5,980           - effect of lower tax rates on deferred tax assets/liabilities at 31 July 2013 on declaration of OBU(456)less: over/(under) provision of prior year tax64less: imputed interest and expense relating to share purchase plan 35less: non-assessable income and non-deductible expenses(19)Income tax expense recognised in Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss (27,540)Group's effective tax rate24.9%30 June30 June20142013Note$’000$’000Magellan Global Fund               63,408                29,902 Magellan Global Fund Hedged                     136                         -   Magellan High Conviction Fund                  1,511                         -   Magellan lnfrastructure Fund                  4,819                   2,812 Magellan lnfrastructure Fund Unhedged                     353                         -   Magellan Core Infrastructure Fund                  1,045 936Magellan Flagship Fund6(b)                  1,431                   4,656 MFG Global Fund                   3,644                         -   Frontegra MFG Funds                  3,251                      752 Other mandates               52,969 16,949Total management fees during the year132,56756,007 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
          
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

6.  Revenue (continued) 

(b)   Service fees 
From 1 October 2013, MAM provided investment research and administrative services to Magellan Flagship Fund 
(MFF), a listed investment company, and earned service fees of $3,918,000 for the year ended 30 June 2014. 
Refer to note 1(f) for further details. MAM acted as the Investment Manager for MFF for the period 1 July 2013 
to 30 September 2013. The management fees earned for this period are included in note 6(a).  

(c)   Performance fees 
During the year ended 30 June 2014, performance fees were also earned on the following funds and mandates 
as the market index and relative hurdles were met: 

(d)  Management, service and performance fees by geographic location 
The geographical breakdown of the management, service and performance fees is as follows: 

(e)   Net gain/(loss) on sale on available-for-sale financial assets 

7.  Receivables 

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30 June30 June20142013Note$’000$’000Magellan Global Fund                       26                16,613 Magellan High Conviction Fund                  1,070                         -   Magellan lnfrastructure Fund                     286                      706 Other funds and mandates735               11,130 Total performance fees during the year2,11728,449Australia94,233                              71,678 United States15,126                                 7,438 United Kingdom & Ireland25,154                                 5,191 Canada3,404                                      149 Asia685                                            -   Total management, service and performance fees138,60284,456Net gain/(loss) from: - in-specie distribution of listed shares - MFF4(iii)-                                    22,080  - disposal of listed subordinated bank notes8(b)91                                               -    - disposal of units in unlisted investments3,799                                      381  - disposal of other listed investments331                                      2,344 Total net gain/(loss) on sale of available-for-sale financial assets                  4,221 24,805Fees receivable               19,827 33,856Distributions receivable - Unlisted Funds                  3,466 1,286Other                     138 39Total receivables               23,431 35,181 
 
 
 
     
 
 
 
 
    
  
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

8. 

Financial Assets 

(a)  

  Current      

(b)  

  Non-current 

(A)   

(B)   

includes a term deposit of $297,000 (June 2013: $297,000) held with an Australian bank which is pledged against a bank guarantee in 
respect of the Group’s future lease obligations. In the event that the Group does not meet its lease payments, the bank has the right 
to apply the Group’s deposit in settlement of the amount paid by the bank under the guarantee. Refer to note 18 for detail on the 
Group’s leases. 
the  listed  subordinated  bank  notes  were  fully  disposed  during  the  year.  Refer  to  note  6(e)  for  the  net  gain/(loss)  on  sale  of  this  
investment. 

(C)    Magellan Global Fund (Hedged)(MFGH), Magellan Infrastructure Fund (Unhedged) (MIFU) and Magellan High Conviction Fund (MHCF) 
(the Funds) were launched on 28 June 2013 and seeded by the Company. On 1 July 2013, the Funds were open to external investors 
and the net fund inflows from external investors have decreased the Group’s investment from 100% at 30 June 2013 to 1.5% in MGFH, 
2.5% in MIFU and 15.4% in MHCF at 30 June 2014. As a result, the Group has classified these investments as available-for-sale financial 
assets at 30 June 2014. Refer to further details at note 14. 

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30 June30 June20142013$’000$’000Financial assets classified as loans and receivablesTerm deposits(A)                     302 14,685Total current financial assets30214,685Available-for-sale financial assetsInvestments in listed shares (by domicile of primary stock exchange)  - United States                  7,463 18,575  - Switzerland                     727 733  - France                     764 436  - Netherlands                     140 131  - United Kingdom                     668 1,660  - Germany                     324                         -   Investments in listed subordinated bank notes  - Australia(B)                        -   4,262Total listed investments               10,086 25,797Investments in unlisted funds  - Magellan Global Fund78,697               58,230                 - Magellan Global Fund (Hedged)(C)565                    500                      - Magellan Infrastructure Fund2,360                 1,970                   - Magellan Infrastructure Fund (Unhedged)(C)1,810                 1,498                   - Magellan High Conviction Fund(C)19,436               200                      - Frontegra MFG Global Equity Fund8,383                 7,459                   - Frontegra MFG Core Infrastructure Fund3,881                 3,259                   - Other165                    1,400                 Investments in unlisted shares  - Other175                    175                    Total unlisted investments             115,472 74,691Total non-current financial assets             125,558 100,488 
 
  
 
 
 
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

8. 

Financial Assets (continued) 

  Reconciliations 

(c)  
The movement in the carrying value of the Group’s financial assets is as follows: 

(A)  On 17 October 2012, the Company received 16,627,507 listed options in Magellan Flagship Fund for nil consideration. The options were 
classified  as  held  for  trading,  and  fully  disposed  of  during  the  year  ended  30  June  2013  as  part  of  an  in-specie  distribution  to  the 
Company’s shareholders. 

(B)  At 30 June 2013, the Group and Company held an investment in MHCF of $200,000. On 1 July 2013, the Company seeded a further 
investment in MHCF by way of an in-specie transfer of a portion of its investment in listed shares and associated dividend receivables, 
and cash into MHCF totalling $12,515,000. This is disclosed above as acquisitions and also disposals – in-specie transfer. 

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30 June30 June20142013$’000$’000CurrentBalance at 1 July14,68530,565               Disposals-                     (3,698)Cash placed on term deposit7,260                 14,685Matured term deposits(21,643)(30,565)Net changes in fair values of investments(A)-                     3,698                 Balance at 30 June                     302 14,685Non-currentBalance at 1 July100,488107,595             Acquisitions - in-specie transfer(B)12,51524,343               Acquisitions - other27,380-                     Disposals - in-specie transfer(B)(12,515)(62,543)Disposals - other(12,386)-                     Net changes in fair values of investments10,07631,093               Balance at 30 June125,558100,488              
 
    
   
 
 
 
MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

9. 

Property, Plant and Equipment 

Reconciliation 

(a)  
Reconciliations of the carrying amount for each class of property, plant and equipment at the beginning and 
end of the financial year are set out below: 

Property, plant and equipment is held by MAM.   

10.   Payables and Provisions 

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LeaseholdOfficeTotalLeaseholdOfficeTotalImprove-Equipment,Improve-Equipment,mentsFixture &mentsFixture &FittingsFittings$’000$’000$’000$’000$’000$’000At cost2159701,1851189291,047less: accumulated depreciation and         impairment losses115684799113593706Total property, plant & equipment            100              286            386 533634130 June 201430 June 2013Carrying amount at beginning of year53363415267272Additions971202171172173Disposals               -   (56)(56)                 -                    -                  -   Depreciation expense(2)(114)(116)(1)(103)(104)Carrying amount at end of year100286386533634130 June30 June20142013$’000$’000Trade payable and accruals                  1,219 1,060Settlements payable - shares purchased                        -   8,816Accrued employee entitlements                  6,995 5,303US marketing/consulting costs payable                     837 1,217GST payable                  2,395 918Fringe benefits tax payable                       25                        17 Total payables               11,471 17,331Employee entitlements - long service leave                      595 411Provision for investment restriction contract18(b)                     200 100Total provisions                     795                      511  
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

11. 

  Contributed Equity 

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30 June30 June20142013$’000$’000Ordinary shares93,81276,378MFG 2016 options-           -           Class B shares-           -           Total contributed equity93,81276,37830 June30 June30 June30 June2014201320142013Number of sharesNumber of shares'000'000$’000$’000(a) Ordinary SharesOpening balance152,783152,55876,378115,395Shares issued on exercise of MFG 2016 Options5,87311115,511292Shares issued under SPP1861141,682765SPP expense for year -  - 272698less: capital component of in-specie distribution -  -  - 40,772less: transaction costs arising on share issue -  - 31 - Total ordinary shares158,842152,78393,81276,378(b) MFG 2016 OptionsOpening balance7,7717,882 -  - Shares issued from exercise of options(5,873)(111) -  - Total listed options - MFG 2016 Options1,8987,771 -  - (c) Class B SharesOpening balance10,20010,200 -  - Closing balance - Class B Shares10,20010,200 -  -  
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

11. 

  Contributed Equity (continued) 

(d) 

Terms and Conditions 

Ordinary shares 

(i) 
Fully  paid  ordinary  shares  entitle  the  holder  to  receive  dividends  declared  and  proceeds  on  winding  up  the 
Company in proportion to the number of and amounts paid up on shares held. Ordinary shares  entitle their 
holder to one vote, either in person, or by proxy, at a meeting of the Company. 

MFG 2016 Options 

(ii) 
MFG  2016  Options  (‘Options’)  expire  on  30  June  2016  but  can  be  exercised  during  any  two  month  period 
commencing two business days following the announcement of the Group’s full and half year results in each 
year  prior  to  the  expiry  date,  except  for  the  final  exercise  period  which  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 the Option, the option holder is issued one new ordinary share in the Company.  

The in-specie distribution on 19 February 2013 (refer to note 4(iii) for further details) had the effect of reducing 
the exercise price of the MFG 2016 Options by $0.3589 per MFG Option.  The adjusted exercise price of each 
Option at 30 June 2014 is $2.6411 (June 2013: $2.6411).  

Options are not entitled to dividends or distributions. Ordinary shares issued on exercise of the options rank 
equally with all other ordinary shares from the date of issue. An ordinary share issued on exercise of an option 
is only entitled to receive a dividend or distribution where the option was exercised and the ordinary share is 
issued on or before the record date for that distribution. Ordinary shares issued pursuant to the exercise of an 
option will not be issued until after the record date for any dividend or distribution payable in respect of the half 
year period immediately prior to the exercise period during which that option was exercised. The holder of an 
option may only participate in new issues of the Company if the holder exercises that option and becomes the 
holder of ordinary shares on or prior to the record date for the new issue of ordinary shares. 

Class B shares 

(iii) 
The Class B Shares were issued to Mr Hamish Douglass with certain service conditions which were satisfied on 1 
July  2012.  Incorporating  the  effect  of  the  in-specie  distribution  made  to  the  Company’s  shareholders  on  19 
February 2013, the Class B Shares will convert into the number of ordinary shares equal to 0.0637028 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 conversion of the Class B Shares will occur on 21 November 2016. The maximum number 
of ordinary shares that will be issued on conversion of all Class B Shares is 10,829,476. Prior to the in-specie 
distribution on 19 February 2013, the conversion factor was 0.06 times and the maximum number of ordinary 
shares that would have been issued on conversion was 10,200,000. 

Mr Douglass holds 10,200,000 Class B Shares which at 30 June 2014 were entitled to convert  into 10,119,516 
ordinary shares of the Company on 21 November 2016. 

Based on the Company’s ordinary shares on issue and assuming all Options were fully exercised as at 30 June 
2014, the 10,200,000 Class B Shares would be entitled to convert to 10,239,631 ordinary shares being equal to 
0.0637028  times  160,740,681  securities  which  would  have  been  on  issue  at  30  June  2014  (comprising 
158,842,157 ordinary shares on issue and 1,898,524 Options). The Class B shares have no entitlement to receive 
dividends and until the Class B Shares are converted into ordinary shares they confer no rights to participate in 
any bonus issue or subscribe for new securities in the Company unless the Directors determine otherwise in 
accordance with the Terms of Issue of the Class B Shares. 

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

12.  Share Purchase Plan (SPP) 

The  Group  has  put  in  place  a  Share  Purchase  Plan  (the  ‘Plan’  or  ‘SPP’)  for  its  employees  and  Non-executive 
Directors (‘Participants’). The Plan provides 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.  At 30 June 
2014, 3,303,658 ordinary shares were held by the Participants under the SPP (June 2013: 4,767,558).   

Employees are invited to apply for a specified number of fully paid ordinary shares in the Company. Subject to 
the Listing Rules, the Directors have overall discretion in relation to the Plan and may vary the rules. The Directors 
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 (ended 30 June) prior to the financial year in which the offer is made; and 
ii)  such further number of shares as requested and approved by the Board, subject to: 

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

 

and, in each case: 

iii)  subject to a maximum of $750,000 worth of shares per employee in each financial year, other than in the 
case of a new employee where the Board may resolve, in its absolute discretion, to offer initially additional 
shares to the new employee; and  

iv)  the aggregate maximum number of shares issued under each 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 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 is the fair market value 
of the shares at the offer date. This is 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 is funded by way of a full 
recourse interest free loan from the Company.  

Participants are required to apply an amount equal to 25% of their after tax annual  cash 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. Although employees 
are not entitled to repay their loan early, the Board may from time to time permit an early repayment under 
certain circumstances. 

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

Dividends are payable on the shares issued under the Plan on the same basis as all other issued fully paid ordinary 
shares, and the amount of the dividends are applied to repay the loan until the loan has been fully repaid. The 
shares  issued  under  the  Plan  have  the  same  rights  to  participate  in  any  entitlements  or  bonus  issues  and 
otherwise rank equally with all other issued ordinary shares.  

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

12.  Share Purchase Plan (SPP) (continued) 

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) 

ii) 

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 the participant 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 
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: 

Current: due within 1 year 

Non-current: due later than 1 year and within 10 years 

30 June 
2014 
$ ’000 

30 June 
2013 
$ ’000 

1,783 

2,271 

4,054 

1,489 

2,835 

4,324 

During the year ended 30 June 2014, 160,138 ordinary shares under the SPP were disposed of by Participants  
(June 2013: 284,893 ordinary shares under the SPP were disposed of by Participants) and from these disposals, 
proceeds of $145,500 (June 2013: $1,708,000) were applied directly to repay Participants loans. Total SPP loan 
cash repayments during the year were $1,872,000 (June 2013: $3,698,000). 

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 
8 September 2009 
10 November 2010 
2 March 2011 
21 September 2011 
12 March 2013 
29 October 2013 

5-day weighted average share price 
$1.66 
$0.52 
$0.78 
$1.35 
$1.75 
$1.20 
$7.33 
$10.02 

The value of  shares  securing  the loans to Participants at balance date applying the Company’s 30 June 2014 
closing  market  price  of  $10.93  was  $36,109,000  (June  2013:  $46,000,000).    No  amounts  are  past  due  or 
considered impaired as the SPP provides that any shortfall between the loan amount and the value of the shares 
is recoverable from the Participants.    

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

12.  Share Purchase Plan (SPP) (continued) 

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

September 2007 tranche 
Face value of loans 
Estimated weighted average duration of loans 
Imputed interest rate 
October 2008 tranche 
Face value of loans 
Estimated weighted average duration of loans 
Imputed interest rate 
September 2009 tranche 
Face value of loans 
Estimated weighted average duration of loans 
Imputed interest rate 
November 2010 tranche 
Face value of loans 
Estimated weighted average duration of loans 
Imputed interest rate 
September 2011 tranche  
Face value of loans 
Estimated weighted average duration of loans 
Imputed interest rate 
March 2013 tranche 
Face value of loans 
Estimated weighted average duration of loans 
Imputed interest rate 
October 2013 tranche 
Face value of loans 
Estimated weighted average duration of loans 
Imputed interest rate 

30 June 
 2014 

30 June  
2013 

$1,600,000  $2,600,000 
2.3 years 
7.0% 

1.4 years 
7.0% 

$4,500 
2.0 years 
5.0% 

$34,000 
1.6 years 
5.3% 

$100,000 
1.2 years 
5.0% 

$500,000 
1.1 years 
5.3% 

$600,000 
1.1 years 
5.5% 

$700,000 
1.9 years 
5.5% 

$300,000 
1.5 years 
4.0% 

$300,000 
2.5 years 
4.0% 

$500,000 
2.4 years 
3.4% 

$600,000 
3.5 years 
3.4% 

$1,400,000 
4.0 years 
3.4% 

- 
- 
- 

The amounts recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss in respect of the SPP loans are: 

Interest income 

Employee benefits expense 

Net credit in Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss 

30 June  
2014 
$ ’000 

388 

(272) 

116 

30 June 
2013 
$ ’000 

1,148 

(698) 

450 

Both the change 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 and therefore are not reflected 
within the Group’s Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. 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.  Refer 
to note 1(s) for further details. 

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

13.  Parent Entity Information 

The  accounting  policies  of  the  parent  entity,  Magellan  Financial  Group  Limited,  which  have  been  applied  in 
determining the financial information shown below, are the same as those applied in the Group’s consolidated 
financial statements. Refer to note 1 for a summary of the significant accounting policies relating to the Group.  

The individual financial report for the parent entity shows the following aggregate amounts: 

(a) 

Summary financial information 

Guarantees entered into by the Parent Entity 

(b) 
The parent entity has issued a letter of comfort to a client of its controlled entity, MAM, whereby it undertakes 
to  provide  support  and  assistance  as  required  to  ensure  MAM  complies  with  the  financial  conditions  of  its 
Australian Financial Services Licence. 

Contingencies and Commitments of the Parent Entity 

(c) 
At 30 June 2014, the parent entity has no contingent assets, contingent liabilities or commitments. 

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30 June 201430 June 2013$’000$’000Statement of Financial PositionAssetsCurrent assets         53,214          49,192 Non-current assets       140,368        115,862 Total Assets       193,582        165,054 LiabilitiesCurrent liabilities         10,634          25,752 Non-current liabilities           9,742             7,910 Total Liabilities         20,376          33,662 Net Assets       173,206        131,392 EquityContributed equity94,187         76,753         Available for sale reserve24,604         20,510         Retained profits54,415         34,129         Total Equity173,206      131,392       Net profit for the year after income tax expense71,207         54,085         Other comprehensive income, net of income tax expense4,096           4,436           Total comprehensive income for the year75,303         58,521         Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income 
 
 
    
     
 
 
 
 
MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

14.  

Interests in Subsidiaries and Other Entities 

The Group’s subsidiaries at reporting date are set out below. They have share capital consisting solely of 
ordinary shares that are held directly by the Group, and the proportion of ownership interests held equals 
the voting rights held by the Group. The country of incorporation is also the principal place of business.  

The Group incorporates the assets, liabilities and results of all controlled entities in accordance with the 
accounting policy described in note 1(b). 

Change in the Group’s ownership interest in a subsidiary 
Magellan  High  Conviction  Fund  (MHCF),  Magellan  Global  Fund  (Hedged)  (MFGH)  and  Magellan 
Infrastructure Fund (Unhedged) (MIFU)  (the Funds)  were  launched on 28 June 2013 and seeded by the 
Company. On 1 July 2013, the Funds were open to external investors. As a result, the net FUM inflows from 
external investors have reduced the Group’s investment from 100% at 30 June 2013 to 1.5% in MGFH, 2.5% 
in MIFU and 15.4% in MHCF at 30 June 2014. Accordingly, the Group has classified these investments in the 
Funds as financial assets at 30 June 2014 (refer to note 8(b)). 

15.   Related Party Transactions 

  Ultimate Parent Entity 

(a) 
Magellan Financial Group Limited is the ultimate parent entity. 

  Transactions with Related Parties 

(b) 
Interests in controlled entities are set out in note 14. 

  Key Management Personnel  

(c) 
(i) 
The Directors of the Company during the year and up to the date of this report were: 

Directors 

Name 
Brett Cairns 
Hamish Douglass 

Directorship 
Chairman - Non-executive Director 
Chief Executive Officer and Managing 

Robert Fraser 
Paul Lewis 
Karen Phin 
Chris Mackay 

Director  

Non-executive Director 
Non-executive Director 
Non-executive Director 
Chairman and Executive Director 

Naomi Milgrom AO 

Non-executive Director 

Appointed 
 22 Jan 2007 
21 Nov 2006 

 Resigned 
- 
- 

23 Apr 2014 
20 Dec 2006 
23 Apr 2014 
21 Nov 2006 

20 Dec 2006 

- 
- 
- 
30 Sep 
2013 
23 Apr 2014 

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Name of entityCountry of incorporation20142013Magellan Asset Management LimitedAustralia100%100%Magellan Capital Partners Pty LimitedAustralia100%100%Ownership interest      held by GroupName of entityCountry of incorporation20142013Magellan High Conviction FundAustralia15.4%100%Magellan Global Fund (Hedged)Australia1.5%100%Magellan Infrastructure Fund (Unhedged)Australia2.5%100%Ownership interest      held by Group 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

15.   Related Party Transactions (continued) 

(c) 

  Key Management Personnel (continued)  

Directors (continued) 

(i) 
On 30 September 2013, Dr Brett Cairns replaced Mr Chris Mackay, as Chairman of MFG, who stepped down 
as Executive Director on the same day, as Chairman. Mr Mackay was appointed a Special Advisor to both 
the Board and CEO and in that role provides ongoing counsel to the Group. As a result, Mr Mackay entered 
into  a  consultancy  agreement  with  MAM  after  being  appointed  Special  Advisor.  Under  this  agreement, 
which  was  effective  from  1  October  2013,  Mr  Mackay  is  entitled  to  consultancy  fees  of  $250,000  per 
annum, payable quarterly in advance. The agreement is to continue indefinitely until terminated. 

Other Key Management Personnel (KMP) 

(ii) 
In  addition  to  the  Directors,  the  following  persons  also  had  authority  for  the  strategic  direction  and 
management of the Group, directly or indirectly, during the financial year: 

Nerida Campbell   
Gerald Stack 
Frank Casarotti 

Chief Operating Officer  
Head of Research 
Head of Distribution 

Remuneration of KMP 

(iii) 
KMP of the Group received the following amounts during the year: 

Refer to section 3.3 of the Remuneration Report on page 20 for further details. 

Transactions with Other Related Parties 
(d) 
The following transactions occurred with related parties: 

(i) Dividends amounting to $65,211,000 representing $5.217 per share were paid by MAM to MFG during 
the year ended 30 June 2014 (June 2013: $2.502 per share representing $31,274,000).  

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30 June30 June20142013$$Short term benefits  - Salary3,138,781   2,015,173   - Cash Bonus2,846,469   1,999,207 Post-employment benefits91,090        84,827      Long-term benefits284,623      195,866    Other benefits310,230      349,183    Total remuneration paid to KMP6,671,193   4,644,256 30 June30 June20142013Note$'000$'000Dividends received from MAM(i)65,211        31,274      Amounts receivable/(payable) under the tax funding agreement from controlled entities(ii)503              9,165         Amounts received/(paid) from/by MAM pursuant to tax funding agreement(ii)34,103        12,716      Subordinated loan to MAM(iii)-               1,150          
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

15.   Related Party Transactions (continued) 

Transactions with other related parties (continued) 
(d) 
(ii)   
During  the  year,  MAM’s  income  tax  liabilities  of  $25,441,000  (June  2013:  $19,900,000)  were 
assumed  by  MFG,  the  head  entity  of  the  tax  consolidated  group.  Payments  totalling  $34,103,000  (June 
2013: $12,716,000) were received by MFG and Magellan Capital Partners Pty Limited from MAM under the 
tax  funding  agreement  during  the  year  and  $503,000  was  receivable  by  MFG  from  MAM  in  respect  of 
amounts arising from the transfer of MAM’s tax liability to the Company (June 2013: $9,165,000). Refer to 
note 1(h) for further details on the tax consolidated Group.  

(iii)  
The  Company  provided  an  interest-free  subordinated  loan  of  $1,150,000  to  its  wholly  owned 
subsidiary, MAM, on 29 November 2006. Under the terms of MAM’s Australian Financial Services Licence 
(AFSL),  the  loan  cannot  be  repaid  without  the  prior  consent  of  the  Australian  Securities  &  Investments 
Commission (ASIC). At 30 June 2013, ASIC consented to the repayment of the subordinated loan and MAM 
has since repaid the loan in full to the Company on 2 August 2013. 

16.  

Statement of Cash Flows Reconciliation 

(a) 

Reconciliation of Net Operating Profit after Tax to Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities 

(b) 

Non-cash financing and investing activities 

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30 June30 June20142013Note$’000$’000Net operating profit after income tax expense82,93966,600Adjusted for:Net loss/(gain) on disposal of held for trading financial assets-              (3,675)Net loss/(gain) on disposal of available-for-sale financial assets(4,221)(24,805)Net change in carrying value of held to maturity assets(2,139)-               Dividends and distributions reinvested(1,431)(831)Depreciation116104Income tax paid(33,801)(11,583)Net foreign exchange (gain)/loss725(1,459)Imputed interest on loans under the SPP(388)(1,148)Employee expense on loans under SPP287698(Increase)/decrease in receivables13,883(25,416)(Increase)/decrease in prepayments74(162)Increase/(decrease) in net deferred tax liabilities1,761(4,248)Increase/(decrease) in payables28,93924,463Increase/(decrease) in income tax payable9012,715Net cash inflows from operating activities86,83431,253In-specie distribution 4(iii)                 -   13,977Issue of ordinary shares under SPP1,028765Imputed interest on loans under SPP(388)(1,148)Share based payments under SPP272698Acquisition of additional units in Magellan Unlisted Funds through distribution reinvestment1,431                  -    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

16.  

Statement of Cash Flows Reconciliation (continued) 

Reconciliation of cash 

(c) 
Reconciliation of cash at the end of the year (as shown in the Statement of Cashflows) to the related item 
in the financial report 

Term deposits with maturity dates greater than 90 days from inception date are included in financial assets 
(refer note 8(a)).  

17.  

Capital and Financial Risk Management 

Capital Management 

(a) 
The Group’s approach to capital management remained unchanged during the year, which was to ensure 
that it continues as a going concern, it has sufficient cash flow to meet its operating requirements, it is able 
to support the payment of dividends to shareholders in accordance with the Group’s dividend policy, and 
it  retains  the  flexibility  to  retain  capital  if  required  for  future  business  expansion.  The  Group’s  capital 
consists entirely of shareholder equity. The Group has no external net borrowings at 30 June 2014 (June 
2013: nil). 

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

A controlled entity of the Company, Magellan Asset Management Limited (MAM), is subject to regulatory 
financial requirements by virtue of holding an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL). These regulatory 
requirements, which are determined by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC), were 
amended  for  Responsible  Entities  of  Registered  Managed  Investment  Schemes  from  November  2013. 
During the year ended 30 June 2014, MAM maintained the required net tangible assets of 10% of the three 
year  average  of  MAM’s  revenues  and  satisfied  the  liquidity  requirements  of  cash  and  cash  equivalents 
which  is  50%  of  the  required  net  tangible  assets,  in  accordance  with  ASIC  Regulatory  Guide  166. 
Notwithstanding the liquidity requirements of the AFSL, the Directors of MAM determined on 18 October 
2013 that MAM would hold a greater amount of cash and cash equivalents being at least $20,000,000. 

Financial Risk Management 

(b) 
The activities of the Group expose it to various types of risks, both direct and indirect: liquidity risk, price 
risk, currency risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. 

Exposure to risk occurs through the impact of the Group’s net profit and total equity arising from: 
- 

changes in the value of the Group’s investment portfolios and changes in other financial assets 
and liabilities; and 
the effect of market foreign exchange rate movements on the Group’s funds under management 
and the consequential impact on the management and performance fees earned. 

- 

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30 June30 June20142013$’000$’000Cash at bank         82,868           38,096  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

17.  

Capital and Financial Risk Management (continued) 

Financial Risk Management (continued) 

(b) 
The Group’s investment assets comprise strategic investments in: 
- 

- 
- 

unlisted funds of which MAM, a wholly owned entity of the Group, is the Responsible Entity and 
Investment Manager (Magellan Unlisted Funds); 
a direct portfolio of investments; and 
two  unlisted  institutional  mutual  funds  in  the  United  States  of  America,  being  Frontegra  MFG 
funds, of which MAM is the Investment Manager.  

The investment portfolios of the Magellan Unlisted funds and the Frontegra MFG funds are managed on a 
daily basis by MAM in accordance with the investment objectives and mandates of those funds. Further 
details of the risk management objectives and policies of those entities can be found in the annual report 
of the Product Disclosure Statement  (PDS) of the Magellan Unlisted funds, and the prospectuses of the 
Frontegra MFG funds. 

Liquidity Risk 

(c) 
Liquidity  risk  is  the  risk  that  the  Group  will  encounter  difficulty  in  meeting  obligations  associated  with 
financial liabilities on the due date or will be forced to sell financial assets at a value which is less than they 
are worth. 

The Group manages liquidity risk by maintaining sufficient cash reserves to cover its liabilities. On February 
2013, the Board of MFG determined that the Group would maintain a minimum amount of $20,000,000 in 
cash and cash equivalents and a minimum amount of liquid assets equal to 0.5% of the Group’s funds under 
management subject to a maximum amount of $100,000,000.  

As at 30 June 2014, the Group had an obligation to settle trade creditors and other payables of $11,471,000 
(June  2013:  $17,331,000)  within  30  days.  In  addition,  the  Group  also  has  an  obligation  to  pay  the  fully 
franked final dividend of 21.8 cents per  share in respect  of the year ended 30  June 2014 amounting to 
approximately $34,628,000 on 1 September 2014 (refer to note 4(ii)). The Group had cash (including term 
deposits maturing within 30 days) of $82,868,000 (June 2013: $38,096,000) and a further $23,431,000 (June 
2013: $35,181,000) of receivables to cover these liabilities.  

At 30 June 2014, the Group reported current assets of $108,636,000 and current liabilities of $22,009,000 
resulting in a net current asset surplus of $86,627,000. After taking into account the final dividend for the 
year  ended  30  June  2014  totalling  $34,628,000,  this  would  result  in  a  net  current  asset  surplus  of 
$51,999,000.  Accordingly  the  Group  has  sufficient  liquid  funds  and  current  assets  to  meet  its  current 
liabilities. 

Maturities of financial liabilities 
At 30 June 2014, the Group’s financial liabilities comprise trade creditors and payables which mature in 1 
year or less (June 2013: 1 year or less). 

Price Risk 

(d) 
Price risk is the risk that the value of the Group’s direct and indirect investments in equities will increase or 
decrease as a result of changes in market prices, caused by factors specific to the individual stock or the 
market as a  whole. Price risk exposure arises  from the  Group’s investments in listed equities, Magellan 
Unlisted Funds, the Frontegra MFG funds, and from the Group’s entitlement to investment management 
and performance fees on funds under management.  

All  of  the  Group’s  investments  are  carried  at  fair  value  with  changes  arising  from  available-for-sale 
investments reflected in other comprehensive income. Over the past 10 years, the annual movement in the 
MSCI World Net Total Return Index has varied between +31% and -30% (in AUD) and +33% and -21%  

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

17.  

Capital and Financial Risk Management (continued) 

Price Risk (continued) 

(d) 
(in USD). The past performance of markets is not always a reliable guide to future performance, and the 
Company’s investment portfolio does not attempt to mirror the global indices, but this very wide range of  
historic movements in the indices provides an indication of the magnitude of equity price movements that 
might reasonably occur within the portfolio over a 12 month period. The impact of equity price movements, 
expressed in percentage terms, on the net profit reported by the Company, is reasonably linear. 

Impact arising from the Group’s own investments 
Each incremental increase of 5% in the market prices of the Group’s investments held at balance date would 
have had the following impact on net operating profit and equity: 

Assumptions and explanatory notes 
(i) 

the Group holds an investment in an unlisted fund that invests in unlisted equities. The fair value of 
this fund is determined by a Directors’ valuation. The underlying values of the unlisted equities are 
determined by the fund’s investment manager 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 the fund. 

(ii)  a decrease of 5% in the market prices of the Group’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 1(n)i). For the purposes for 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. 

Impact arising on entitlements to management, service and performance fees 
Management and service fees 
The Group earns management fees on funds under management, which are based on a percentage of the 
value of the clients’ and the funds’ portfolios, and service fees from MFF based on an agreed methodology 
described in note 1(f). Management fees and service fees will be impacted by movements in the underlying 
prices in local currency, exchange rate movements, or a combination of both. Each incremental increase of 
5% in the average value of funds under management of the Group, and the market value of MFF’s portfolio 
less borrowings, during the years ended 30 June 2014 and 30 June 2013 would have increased the base 
management fees recognised in net operating profit and equity as follows: 

   Assumptions and explanatory notes 

(i) 

(ii) 

a decrease of 5% in the average value of funds under management of the Group and the market value 
of MFF’s portfolio less borrowings would have an equal and opposite effect to the changes disclosed 
above. 
changes  in  market  prices  may  impact  the  inflows  to,  and  outflows  from,  the  Group’s  funds  under 
management. This impact has not been estimated. 

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30 June30 June20142013$’000$’000Impact on available for sale reserve, net of tax       4,715        3,517 Total impact on net operating profit and equity4,715      3,517      30 June30 June20142013$’000$’000Impact on net operating profit and equity for the year       4,978        1,959 Total impact on net operating profit and equity for the year4,978      1,959       
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
   
MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

17.  

Capital and Financial Risk Management (continued) 

Price Risk (continued) 

(d) 
Performance fees 
The Group earns performance fees  from  its  funds, from  some institutional client  mandates and MFF to 
which  it  provides  investment  management  services.  Where  a  performance  fee  is  applicable  to  an 
institutional  client  mandate,  the  base  management  fee  will  generally  be  lower  than  that  earned  from 
mandates where no performance fee applies. The Group’s entitlement to performance fees for any given 
performance  period  is  dependent  on  the  portfolio  outperforming  certain  hurdles,  which  may  be  index 
relative hurdles, absolute return hurdles or a combination of both. Performance fees are generally subject 
to either a high water mark arrangement or a deficit clause, which ensures that fees are not earned more 
than once on the same performance. The Group’s entitlement to performance fees from MFF is dependent 
on  MFF’s  total  shareholder  return  exceeding  10%  per  annum,  compounded  annually,  over  prescribed 
performance periods. These fees also accrue over different calculation periods, ranging from three months 
to  four  years.  The  fees  recognised  in  the  Consolidated  Statement  of  Profit  or  Loss  are  characterised  as 
follows: 

Currency Risk 

(e) 
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 has direct exposure to currency risk on foreign currency 
denominated: 
- 
- 
- 

investments designated as available-for-sale (refer note 8); 
cash balances and term deposits (refer note 16(c) and note 8(a)); and 
payables  and  receivables,  such  as  income  receivable  from  foreign  investments,  outstanding 
settlements on purchase or sale of foreign investments and management and performance fees 
invoiced in foreign currency (refer notes 7 and 10). 

At 30 June 2014, had the Australian dollar strengthened by 10% relative to each currency to which  the 
Group had significant exposure, with all other variables held constant, the impact on the Group’s equity 
and net profit would have been: 

A decrease of 10% in the  Australian dollar relative to  each currency would have an  equal and  opposite 
impact to those disclosed above. 

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30 June30 June20142013$’000$’000Based on performance relative to a market index              -          5,702 Based on performance relative to a return hurdle       1,801        4,569 Based on performance relative to both a market index and a return hurdle          316      18,178 Total performance fees2,117      28,449    2014201320142013$’000$’000$’000$’000Assets denominated in:US dollars(383)(876)(1,346)(1,864)Euro              -   (7)(84)(36)Canadian dollars(63)(1)              -   (47)British pounds(94)              -   (46)              -   Swiss francs              -                 -   (50)(106)Increase/(decrease)Increase/(decrease)in net profitin equity30 June30 June 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

17.  

Capital and Financial Risk Management (continued) 

Currency Risk (continued) 

(e) 
The Group also has indirect exposure to foreign currency via its investments in unlisted funds. The Magellan 
Unlisted  Funds  are  denominated  in  Australian  dollars  and  the  Frontegra  MFG  funds  are  US  dollar 
denominated.  The  underlying  investment  portfolios  of  these  funds  comprise  entities  predominantly 
denominated in foreign currencies, and with extensive operating exposure to global currency fluctuations 
which  will  drive  portfolio  values.  Changes  in  their  fair  value  are  therefore  influenced  by  movements  in 
currencies.  The  sensitivity  analysis  disclosed  above  disregards  the  impact  on  the  foreign  currency 
movement on the underlying portfolios. 

The  Group’s  management,  service  and  performance  fees  are  also  indirectly  exposed  to  fluctuations  in 
foreign  currency  where  the  management,  service  and  performance  fees  earned  from  funds  under 
management  and  MFF  are  subject  to  adverse  movements  in  the  exchange  rate  of  the  Australian  dollar 
relative  to  foreign  currencies.  For  the  year  ended  30  June  2014,  approximately  94%  of  the  Group’s 
management, service and performance fees were indirectly exposed to movements in the Australian dollar 
relative to other currencies (June 2013: 93%). 

Interest Rate Risk 

(f) 
Interest  rate risk  is the risk  that the fair  value of a  financial instrument  will  fluctuate due to changes in 
market  interest  rates.  The  Group’s  exposure  to  interest  rate  risk  relates  primarily  to  cash  and  cash 
equivalents and also term deposits. Substantially all of the Group’s holdings of cash and cash equivalents 
are held with major Australian banks. Term deposits are of short duration and their fair value would not be 
materially affected by changes in interest rates. 

Sensitivity analysis 
Based on the cash and cash equivalents held by the Group at balance date, the sensitivity on the Group’s 
net operating profit and equity of a decrease of 50 basis points in floating interest rates, assuming all other 
variables remain constant is: 

An increase of 50 basis points in floating rate interest rates would have an equal but opposite effect on net 
operating profit and equity, 

Credit Risk 

(g) 
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 when valued at fair value. The maximum exposure 
to  credit  risk  at  balance  date  is  therefore  the  carrying  amount  of  financial  assets  recognised  in  the 
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position. 

The Group minimises concentrations of credit risk by ensuring cash balances and term deposits are held 
with  and  managed  by  counterparties  that  are  reputable  financial  intermediaries  with  acceptable  credit 
ratings determined by a recognised rating agency. In addition, credit limits are reviewed by management 
with reference to the counterparty’s latest credit rating and may be updated throughout the year. During 
the year ended 30 June 2014, the Group held cash and term deposits with Australian  and  international 
banks. The credit quality of Australian banks counterparties at 30 June 2014 was rated by Standard & Poor’s 
as being AA-, and by Moody’s as being Aa2 (AA- and Aa2 respectively at 30 June 2013). The credit quality 
of the international bank counterparty at 30 June 2014 was rated by Moody’s as Baa2 (Baa2 at 30 June 
2013).  

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30 June30 June20142013$’000$’000Impact on net operating profit and equity          312           184  
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

17.  

Capital and Financial Risk Management (continued) 

Credit Risk (continued) 

(g) 
The  Company  has  entered  into  an  International  Prime  Brokerage  Agreement  (IPBA)  with  Merrill  Lynch 
International (MLI), a subsidiary of Bank of America. The services provided by MLI under the IPBA include 
clearing and settlement of transactions, securities lending and acting as custodian for the Company’s assets. 
Under  an  addendum  to  the  IPBA,  Merrill  Lynch  International  (Australia)  Limited  may  provide  financing 
services to the Company. The IPBA with MLI is in a form that is typical of prime brokerage arrangements. 
Each of the Company’s securities held by MLI may be used by MLI for its own purposes. Securities of the 
Company utilised by MLI become the property of MLI and the Company has a  right  against  MLI for the 
return  of  equivalent  securities.  In  the  event  of  MLI  becoming  insolvent  the  Company  would  rank  as  an 
unsecured creditor and the Company may not be able to recover such equivalent securities in full. 

Cash which MLI holds or receives on behalf of the Company is not segregated from MLI’s own cash and may 
be used by MLI in the course of its business. In the event of MLI becoming insolvent the Company would 
rank as an unsecured creditor and may not be able to recover the cash in full. 

The Group also manages credit risk by regularly monitoring loans and receivable balances throughout the 
year. A provision for doubtful debts is made where collection is deemed uncertain. At 30 June 2014, the 
provision for doubtful debts was nil (June 2013: nil). 

At 30 June 2014, the Group also had credit exposure to the Participants with loans under the SPP. At 30 
June  2014,  the  outstanding  balance  on  the  loans  totalled  $4,054,000  (June  2013:  $4,324,000).  MFG 
ordinary  shares  of  3,303,658  were  valued  at  $36,109,000  (June  2013:  4,767,558  MFG  ordinary  shares 
valued  at  $46,000,000)  respectively  were  held  as  security  for  these  loans.  The  loans  were  made  to  the 
Group’s employees and certain Non-executive Directors of the Company on a full recourse basis. Further 
information is provided in note 12. 

The  Company  in  its  capacity  as  Trustee  and  Responsible  Entity  of  the  following  registered  managed 
investment  schemes  has  appointed  The  Northern  Trust  Company  (NT)  as  custodian  of  Magellan  Global 
Fund,  Magellan  Global  Fund  (Hedged),  Magellan  Infrastructure  Fund,  Magellan  Infrastructure  Fund 
(Unhedged), Magellan High Conviction Fund and Magellan Core Infrastructure Fund. 

The credit quality of NT’s senior debt is rated, as at 30 June 2014 by Standard and Poor’s as AA- and by 
Moody’s as Aa3 (AA- and Aa3 respectively at 30 June 2013). 

In  acting  as  custodian,  NT  is  required  to  comply  with  the  relevant  provisions  of  the  Corporations  Act, 
applicable  ASIC  regulatory  guides  and  class  orders  relating  to  registered  managed  investment  scheme 
property arrangements with custodians.  

At 30 June 2014 and 30 June 2013, the Group’s maximum exposure to credit risk is the carrying amount of 
the financial assets recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position. 

Ageing analysis of receivables 
At 30 June 2014, all of the Group’s receivables are due within 0 to 30 days (June 2013: 0 to 30 days). No 
amounts are impaired or past due at 30 June 2014 or 30 June 2013. 

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

17.  

Capital and Financial Risk Management (continued) 

Fair Value Measurements 

(h) 
The Group classifies the fair value measurements of financial assets and financial liabilities using the three 
level fair value hierarchy set out below, to reflect the source of valuation inputs used when determining 
the fair value: 
- 

Level 1:   quoted (unadjusted) prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. The fair 
value  of  these  investments  is  based  on  the  closing  bid  price  for  the  security  as  quoted  on  the 
relevant exchange. 

- 

- 

Level  2:    valuation  techniques  using  market  observable  inputs  either  directly  or  indirectly.  The 
Group  invests  in  unlisted  funds  which  in  turn  invest  in  liquid  securities  quoted  on  major  stock 
exchanges. The fair value is estimated using the redemption price provided by the unlisted fund. 

Level 3: valuation techniques using non-market observable inputs. The Group invests in unlisted 
funds which typically invest in unlisted entities, and has an investment in an unlisted company. 
The fair value is based on a Directors’ valuation. 

The table below presents the fair value measurement hierarchy of the Group’s financial assets and 
liabilities: 

(i)  Unlisted Funds – Magellan and Frontegra MFG 
The fair value of investments in the Magellan Unlisted Funds operated by the Group and the Frontegra MFG 
funds is determined with reference to the redemption price 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.  

(ii)    Unlisted Funds – Other 
Investments in Unlisted funds – Other comprise an investment in a single private equity fund. As there is 
no active market for these units, the fair value is a Directors’ valuation that is determined with reference 
to the unit price of the fund. A discount is applied to the fund’s redemption unit price, as determined by 
the fund’s investment manager, to reflect the illiquidity of the units. The Directors believe the estimated 
fair value, based on other unlisted fund’s valuation undertaken by that fund’s investment manager, and the 
discount assumptions applied, is reasonable and appropriate. 

(iii)   Unlisted shares - Other 
Investments in Unlisted shares – Other comprises a shareholding in an unlisted funds management business. 
As there is no active market for the shares, the Directors have valued this investment at cost after giving 
consideration to that company’s most current unaudited net asset position. 

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30 June30 June20142013Note$’000$’000Assets measured at fair valueAvailable-for-sale financial assets- Level 1: listed shares and subordinated bank notes 10,08625,797- Level 2: unlisted funds – Magellan and Frontegra MFG(i)115,13273,116- Level 3: unlisted funds - other(ii)1651,400- Level 3: unlisted shares - other(iii)175175Total financial assets125,558100,488 
 
 
 
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

17.  

Capital and Financial Risk Management (continued) 

Fair Value Measurements (continued) 

(h) 
There  have been no  transfers  between any of the three levels in the hierarchy during the year and the 
Group’s policy is to recognise transfers into and out of fair value hierarchy levels as at the end of the year. 

The reconciliation of the fair value movements within level 3 is shown below: 

The  fair  value  of  all  other  financial  assets  and  liabilities  approximate  their  carrying  values  in  the 
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.  

18.  

Contingent Assets, Contingent Liabilities and Commitments  

Lease Commitments 

(a) 
The Group has entered into non-cancellable operating leases for its office premises in Sydney, Melbourne, 
Brisbane and Auckland (New Zealand) and for office equipment.  

Contingent Assets and Contingent Liabilities 

(b) 
The Group has contingent liabilities of $300,000 (June 2013: $924,000) comprising: 
(i) 

$300,000  in  relation  to  the  investment  restriction  contract  with  Mr  Hamish  Douglass  on  1  July 
2012. Assuming the conditions of the contract are complied with, which requires Mr Douglass to 
remain in employment until 1 July 2017, the Group is required to pay Mr Douglass $500,000 on or 
before 15 July 2017 (refer to further details of the contract in section 3.5 in the 2014 Remuneration 
Report in the Directors’ Report). At 30 June 2014, $200,000 has been provided for in the Group’s 
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position (June 2013: $100,000) and as a result, the Group has 
a contingent liability of $300,000 (June 2013: $400,000); and 
there were no uncalled capital amounts on the investment in the unlisted fund held by the Group 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 (June 2013: $524,000). 

(i) 

The Group has no material contingent assets as at 30 June 2014 (June 2013: nil). 

  Guarantees 

(c) 
For  information  about  guarantees  given  by  entities  in  the  Group,  including  the  Company,  refer  to  note 
13(b).  

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30 June30 June20142013Level 3$’000$’000Opening balance - 1 July1,5752,005Return of capital(2,264)(146)Net change in fair value1,029(284)Closing Balance - 30 June3401,57530 June30 June20142013$’000$’000Commitments for minimum lease payments in relation to non-cancellable operating leases are payable as follows:Within one year669676Later than one year but no later than five years1,1721,787Total commitments1,8412,463  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       
 
 
 
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
for the year ended 30 June 2014 

19.   Auditor’s Remuneration 

Amounts received or due and receivable by the auditor of the Group, Ernst & Young: 

20.  

Events Subsequent to Reporting Date 

On 14 August 2014, the Directors declared a franked interim dividend of 21.8 cents per share in respect of 
the year ended 30 June 2014 (refer to note 4(ii) for further details). 

Other than the above, the Directors are not aware of any other matter or circumstance not otherwise dealt 
with in this financial report  that has significantly  or may significantly affect the  Group’s operations, the 
results of those operations or the Group’s state of affairs in future years. 

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30 June30 June20142013$$(a) Ernst & Young AustraliaAudit servicesStatutory audit and review of the financial reports:  - the Company104,200  108,361    - the Unlisted Funds84,000    27,000    Other assurance services:  - Regulatory required audits30,000    16,000      - Other37,000    20,000    255,200  171,361  Non-audit servicesTaxation services130,325  90,664    Total remuneration of Ernst & Young Australia385,525  262,025  (b) Related practices of Ernst & Young AustraliaAudit servicesStatutory audit of the financial reports:  - MFG Investment Fund Plc - MFG Global Fund36,142    -           36,142    -           Non-audit servicesTaxation services63,240    -           Total remuneration of related firms of Ernst & Young Australia99,382    -           Total auditor's remuneration484,907  262,025   
 
    
 
 
       
 
 
 
MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION 

In the Director’s opinion, 

a) 

the financial statements and notes set out on pages 31 to 75 are in accordance with the Corporations Act 
2001, including: 

(i)  giving a true and fair view of the Consolidated Entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2014 and of its 

performance for the financial year ended on that date; and 

(ii)  complying with Accounting Standards, the Corporations Regulations 2001, International Financial 
Reporting Standards (IFRS) as disclosed in Note 1 and other mandatory professional reporting 
requirements, and 

b) 

there are reasonable grounds to believe 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 2014. 

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

Dr Brett Cairns 
Chairman 

Sydney, 14 August 2014 

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

CORPORATE INFORMATION 

Directors 
Brett Cairns - Chairman 
Hamish Douglass – Managing Director and CEO 
Paul Lewis 
Robert Fraser 
Karin Phin 

Company Secretary 
Geoffrey Stirton 

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

Auditors & Tax Advisors 
Ernst & Young 
680 George Street 
Sydney NSW 2000 

Share Registrar 
Boardroom Pty Limited 
Level 7, 207 Kent Street 
Sydney NSW 2000 
Telephone: +61 2 9290 9600 
Fax: +61 2 9279 0664 
Email: enquiries@boardroomlimited.com.au  

Securities Exchange Listing 
Australian Securities Exchange 
ASX code (ordinary shares): MFG 
ASX code (listed options): MFGOC 

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

Corporate Governance Statement 
The Corporate Governance Statement for MFG can be found at the Corporate Governance tab at  
http://www.magellangroup.com.au 

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION 
AS AT 12 AUGUST 2014 

Distribution of Shareholders 
Analysis of the numbers of shareholders by size of holding at 12 August 2014 is presented below: 

Holding 
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 of Ordinary Shares 

Number of 
Holders 

2,968 
3,518 
726 
795 
112 

8,119 

103 

Number of 
Ordinary  
Shares 
1,697,399 
8,797,978 
5,469,055 
22,193,695 
120,684,030 

158,842,157 

1,175 

Percentage 
 of Shares  
on Issue 
1.07 
5.54 
3.44 
13.97 
75.98 

100.00 

0.00 

Twenty Largest Shareholders 
The names of the twenty largest shareholders of the Company as at 12 August 2014 are listed below: 

Holder Name 
Magellan Equities Pty Limited 
HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 
Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited 
JP Morgan Nominees Australia Limited 
Midas Touch Investments Pty Ltd 
National Nominees Limited 
UBS Wealth Management Australia Nominees Pty Ltd 
Nota Bene Investments Pty Ltd 
Emmanuel Capital Pty Ltd 
BNP Paribus Nominees Pty Ltd (DRP) 
Mr Christopher John Mackay 
Netwealth Investments Limited 
Mr David Doyle 
Aljamat Pty Ltd 
PAJ Lewis Superannuation Fund Pty Ltd 
Jash Pty Limited 
Mr Philip Alan Kenneth Naylor & Mrs Andrea Naylor 
Darian Investments Pty Limited 
Vahedin Pty Limited 
Mr Frank Casarotti 

Number of 
Ordinary  
Shares 
17,953,167 
12,338,728 
11,730,299 
10,112,242 
10,059,300 
7,265,161 
6,049,822 
5,351,497 
2,900,000 
2,434,561 
2,232,022 
1,788,389 
1,500,000 
1,310,000 
996,399 
969,742 
750,000 
724,006 
721,655 
656,927 

Percentage 
 of Shares  
on Issue 
11.54 
7.93 
7.54 
6.50 
6.47 
4.67 
3.89 
3.44 
1.86 
1.57 
1.44 
1.15 
0.96 
0.84 
0.64 
0.62 
0.48 
0.47 
0.46 
0.42 

Total shares held by the twenty largest shareholders 

97,843,917 

62.89 

Total ordinary shares on issue 

158,842,157 

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MAGELLAN FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED 

SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION 
AS AT 8 AUGUST 2014 

Substantial Shareholders 
The substantial shareholders in the Company’s Register of Substantial Shareholders at 8 August 2014 are listed 
below: 

Shareholder 

Hamish Douglass, Midas Touch Investments Pty Ltd and associates(A)(B) 
Chris Mackay and associates(C) 

  Number of  
Ordinary  
Shares 
  10,817,709 
  20,722,131 

Percentage  
of Shares  
on issue 
6.81 
13.05 

(A)  Includes shares acquired after substantial shareholder notice lodged on 16 June 2009 – 9,408,448 shares.  
(B)  Mr Douglass holds 10,200,000 Class B Shares which at 30 June 2014 were entitled to convert into 10,119,516 ordinary shares of the  
     Company on 21 November 2016 (refer to note 11(d)(iii) for further  details). 
(C)  Includes options exercised after substantial shareholder notice lodged on 17 October 2013 – 19,671,947 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 ordinary shares and “MFGOC” for the listed MFG 2016 Options. 

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