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Magellan Financial Group Limited

Annual Report 2021

ABN 59 108 437 592

Five year summary

Group Results
Total Revenue
Total Expenses
Net Profit Before Tax
Net Profit After Tax
Adjusted Revenue and Other Income1
Adjusted Expenses1
Adjusted Net Profit Before Associates1
Adjusted Net Profit After Tax1
Effective Tax Rate

Funds Under Management2
Average Funds Under Management
Closing Funds Under Management
Funds Under Management comprises:

Retail
Institutional

Average Base Management Fee (per annum)3
Average AUD/USD Exchange Rate

Funds Management Business1
Total Revenue
Total Expenses
Net Profit Before Tax
Net Profit Before Tax and Performance Fees1
Employee Expenses / Total Expenses
Cost to Income Ratio (expense/revenue)
Cost to Income Ratio (excluding performance fees)

Assets
Total Assets
Net Assets
Net Tangible Assets Per Share

30 June
2021

30 June
2020

30 June
2019

30 June
2018

30 June
2017

715,012
336,048
337,243
265,156
699,072
111,339
454,441
412,659
21.4

103,680
113,902

30,883
83,019
61
0.7469

663,608
106,918
556,690
526,616
65.8
16.1
16.9

693,952
178,874
515,078
396,214
692,941
119,751
438,299
438,299
23.1

95,458
97,184

26,769
70,415
62
0.6716

674,811
116,799
558,012
477,048
63.2
17.3
19.7

617,387
124,050
493,337
376,947
577,251
104,024
364,225
364,225
23.6

75,819
86,718

23,216
63,502
62
0.7155

561,326
101,537
459,789
376,182
61.8
18.1
21.3

452,598
181,988
270,610
211,791
452,598
101,010
268,897
268,897
21.7

59,034
69,509

19,182
50,327
65
0.7752

428,705
97,275
331,430
291,841
53.4
22.7
25.0

338,268
82,141
256,127
196,225
338,268
82,141
196,225
196,225
23.4

45,667
50,597

15,159
35,438
66
0.7538

329,188
80,908
248,280
226,774
58.5
24.6
26.3

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$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
%

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$m

$m
$m
bps
$

$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
%
%
%

$'000
$'000
$

1,216,166
989,434
4.77

1,123,873
1,045,927
5.08

800,291
734,022
3.44

674,943
620,433
2.92

493,981
447,611
2.60

Shareholder Value
Basic Earnings Per Share
Diluted Earnings Per Share
Adjusted Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share1
Total Dividends Per Share comprises:

Interim and Final Dividends Per Share
Performance Fee Dividend Per Share

Franking

cents
cents
cents
cents
cents
cents
%

Other Information
Number of Employees
Average Number of Employees

144.6
144.6
225.0
211.2
199.7
11.5
75

139
135

218.3
218.3
241.5
214.9
184.5
30.4
75

131
128

213.1
213.1
205.9
185.2
151.8
33.4
75

125
125

122.0
122.0
154.9
134.5
119.6
14.9
100

124
116

116.9
114.1
114.1
85.6
79.9
5.7
100

108
104

1 Adjustments are made for strategic, non-cash or unrealised items to provide additional meaningful information (refer to section 1.4.2 of the Directors’ 

Report and note 2 in the financial statements for the breakdown of these items).

2 As reported in the Group’s funds under management ("FUM") announcements published on the Australian Securities Exchange ("ASX").
3 Calculated using management fees (excluding services and performance fees) for the relevant year divided by the average of month end FUM over 

the same year.

Where accounting classifications have changed, or where changes in accounting policy are adopted retrospectively, comparatives have been revised 
and may differ from results previously reported. The above Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Comprehensive Income and Consolidated 
Statement of Financial Position extracts are derived from the published financial statements. This table includes non-IFRS information as defined in 
section 1.4.2 of the Directors’ Report.

The annual financial report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001. MFG has also 
released information to the ASX in compliance with the continuous disclosure requirements of the ASX Listing Rules and these announcements are 
available at www.asx.com.au (MFG's ASX code: MFG).

Contents

Chairman's Report

Chief Executive Officer’s Letter

Directors’ Report

Remuneration Report

Auditor's Independence Declaration

Financial Statements

Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Comprehensive Income

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

Notes to the Financial Statements

1. 

Basis of Preparation

Results for the Year

2. 

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6. 

7. 

Segment Information

Earnings Per Share

Strategic Initiatives During the Year

Revenue

Taxation

Reconciliation of Operating Cash Flows

Investments

8. 

9. 

Financial Assets

Associates

10. 

Intangibles

Operating Assets and Liabilities

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12. 

13. 

14. 

15. 

Loans and Receivables

Leases

Payables

Financial Liabilities

Provisions

Capital and Financial Instrument Risk Management

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19. 

20. 

21. 

Capital Management

Contributed Equity

Dividends

Subsidiaries

Related Parties

Financial Instrument Risk Management

Other Items

22. 

23. 

24. 

25. 

Commitments and Contingent Assets and Liabilities

Parent Entity Information

Auditor Remuneration and Independence

Subsequent Events

Directors’ Declaration

Independent Auditor's Report

Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility Report

Corporate Information

Shareholder Information

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Chairman's Report
For the year ended 30 June 2021

Dear Shareholder,

I am delighted to write to you as a fellow shareholder in Magellan Financial Group Limited (“Magellan”). Overall, we believe Magellan’s 
financial results for the year ended 30 June 2021 are satisfactory:

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Average funds under management increased 9% to $103.7 billion.
Reported net profit after tax was $265.2 million (compared with $396.2 million for year ended 30 June 2020).
Net profit before tax of the Funds Management Segment was $556.7 million (compared with $558.0 million for the year ended 
30  June  2020).  Excluding  performance  fees,  net  profit  before  tax  of  the  Funds  Management  Segment  increased  by  10%  to 
$526.6 million.
Total dividends of 211.2 cents per share (compared with 214.9 cents per share for year ended 30 June 2020).

I am pleased to inform you that we have established a dividend reinvestment plan (“MFG DRP”) to allow shareholders to reinvest 
dividends at a 1.5% discount to the market price. The establishment of the MFG DRP is a fair and efficient way to retain a modest 
amount of additional capital whilst at the same time maintaining our dividend policy of paying out 90-95% of the profits from our funds 
management business. The Directors consider it is in the interests of shareholders to retain a modest amount of additional capital to 
ensure we have a strong balance sheet with ample liquidity. The directors are targeting to retain around 25%-30% of dividends on 
an annual basis for at least the next few years via the MFG DRP. If participation by shareholders results in a take up below this level 
the Directors will consider having the MFG DRP partially underwritten.

I encourage you to read the CEO report by Brett Cairns which provides a comprehensive review of our 2020/21 financial results.

We  have  often  outlined  that  the  most  important  driver  of  ongoing  value  creation  for  Magellan  is  to  take  care  of  our  clients  and 
deliver on our investment objectives. This will always be our priority. A recent example was the announcement on 1 July 2021 to 
transition the closed-ended Magellan High Conviction Trust to an open-ended fund. The units in the Magellan High Conviction Trust 
have been trading at a meaningful discount to the underlying net asset value for an extended period of time and it was considered 
in the best interests of investors to transition the Magellan High Conviction Trust to an open-ended fund to effectively eliminate the 
trading discount.

As shareholders in Magellan Financial Group you may ask why we decided to give up “permanent” capital in a closed-ended structure to 
enable unitholders to have direct liquidity at the net asset value. The simple answer is that it is the right thing to do for the investors in 
the fund. Only by putting our clients' interests first will we retain their trust and goodwill. It takes years and years to earn this trust and 
when there is a fork in the road, you need to choose which direction you want to take. For us this choice was clear and easy. Pleasingly, 
we have received very positive feedback from many investors in the fund following the announcement.

As I look back on the last 12 months, I can’t help but think what a significant year it has been at Magellan. In some respect it has been 
a challenging year. While our Airlie Australian Equities and Infrastructure Equities strategies have had a stellar year, our Global Equity 
strategy (for which I am primarily responsible) has had a more difficult year, measured by relative performance versus the market over 
the past 12 months. This is in part due to our caution leading into the announcement of the vaccine result in early November 2020 
and the defensive nature of the Global Equity strategy.

Given  the  importance  of  our  Global  Equity  strategy  to  Magellan’s  funds  under  management  and  revenues,  it  is  important  for 
shareholders to understand the objectives of the strategy and its investment track record.

The Global Equity strategy has two fundamental investment objectives:

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•

To achieve superior risk-adjusted investment returns (our objective, which is not a guarantee, is to achieve a minimum average 
return of 9% per annum net of fees over the medium to long term); and
To minimise the risk of a permanent capital loss.

If we achieve these objectives over time, we believe our clients invested in the strategy will be happy. The concept of minimising the 
risk of a permanent capital loss is integral to how we manage money.

Our  investment  philosophy  is  to  build  a  conservative  and  relatively  concentrated  portfolio  of  outstanding  companies  –  ones  that 
possess sustainable competitive advantages – and to purchase securities in these businesses when their share prices are attractive 
compared with our assessment of their intrinsic value. We believe buying a concentrated portfolio of high-quality companies purchased 
at appealing prices will deliver investors superior risk-adjusted investment returns over the medium to long term while minimising the 
risk of a permanent capital loss. We will never make investment decisions to outperform the equity market in the short term.

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Chairman's Report
For the year ended 30 June 2021

We believe our skill is judging where the earnings of a business will be in three, five and 10 years and not how a company’s share price 
will perform relative to the equity market in the short term.

The investment track record of the Magellan Global Fund, Magellan’s flagship retail fund that follows the Global Equity strategy, has 
consistently achieved our investment objectives over the past 14 years. Since inception on 1 July 2007, the fund has delivered a return 
of 11.9% per annum in Australian dollars net of fees, meaningfully exceeding our return objective of 9% per annum. If an investor 
had invested A$10,000 in the fund on 1 July 2007 it would have grown to A$48,343 by 30 June 2021 (including reinvested dividends). 
As a comparison, if an investor had invested in a MSCI World Index fund over the same period, it would have grown only to about 
A$28,165, a return that equates to 7.7% per annum.

Our  investment  results  have  been  achieved  with  meaningfully  lower  risk  of  capital  losses  compared  with  the  index.  In  terms  of 
downside participation (measuring how the strategy performs versus the index during market decline), our Magellan Global Fund has 
suffered 45% of the market’s decline, measured on a three-month rolling basis. This has, in part, been due to our cap on the amount of 
risk we allow the Global Equity strategy to take. We set a maximum risk cap for the portfolio at 80% of the combined volatility and stock 
‘downside risk’ compared with the world equity market. This capping of risk has shown its worth over time. Unsurprisingly, this risk 
cap has been a significant constraint on the strategy over the past year when higher-risk cyclical stocks boomed on news of successful 
vaccine trial results. We believe our conservative approach of capping risk and investing in a concentrated portfolio of high-quality 
companies that have been purchased at attractive prices is prudent and is likely to continue to deliver superior returns with lower risk 
over time.

Our Magellan Global Fund is often compared with the return of global equity markets (measured usually against the MSCI World Index) 
over short periods. It is important to appreciate that the composition of our portfolio is nothing like that of the general stock market. 
We typically only hold about 25 investments whereas the MSCI World Index comprises about 1,600 companies. In the short term, 
you should therefore expect our portfolio to sometimes materially outperform or underperform the stock market. Our investment style 
means we would generally expect in the short term to outperform falling global equity markets if there is a material market downturn 
and underperform a very strong equity market rally.

While we judge the Magellan Global Fund’s return over time predominantly against our after-fee return objective of 9% per annum 
and its performance in falling markets, it is relevant to judge the performance of the Magellan Global Fund against the MSCI World 
Index over a reasonable time frame. A standard industry benchmark is to measure returns versus the market on a three-year-rolling 
basis, measured monthly. Since the fund’s inception in mid-2007, there have been 133 months of three-year returns. We are satisfied 
that our Magellan Global Fund has delivered an average three-year return of 14.4% per annum over these 133 monthly periods, which 
has outperformed the MSCI World Index by 4.2% per annum on average over the same three-year periods. The Magellan Global Fund 
has outperformed the MSCI World Index on a three-year rolling basis 88% of the time, or 117 times out of 133. On the 16 occasions 
when the fund underperformed the MSCI World Index, it delivered an average annual return of 12.3% and underperformed the index 
by just 0.4% per annum on average. In fact, the worst three-year return relative to the MSCI World Index was in June 2016 when the 
fund recorded a three-year annual return of 13.1%, which lagged the MSCI World Index by only 1.5% per annum.

All our team members have worked incredibly hard and we have completed a number of important strategic projects this year.

Firstly, we completed the restructure of our global equities retail funds and associated capital raising and bonus option issue. Investors 
can now access Magellan’s flagship Global Equity strategy, the Magellan Global Fund, either through an open-ended unit class or a 
closed-ended unit class depending on their preferences.

Secondly, we launched a number of new funds in the Australian retail market. At Magellan, we are very focused on thinking deeply 
about solving problems for our clients and leveraging our core competencies to address their needs. We believe all our new products 
are uniquely positioned to address different issues our clients face and are proud to introduce new portfolio managers to the market, 
highlighting the incredible depth of our investment team.

MFG Core Series

The MFG Core Series (comprising three funds: MFG Core International Fund, MFG Core ESG Fund and MFG Core Infrastructure Fund) 
utilises our research process and aims to offer clients who are seeking lower cost alternatives an attractive investment proposition 
that leverages Magellan’s expertise. The MFG Core Series offers investors more diversified portfolios of high-quality companies based 
on Magellan’s investment philosophy and proprietary research that are actively constructed and managed systematically. The MFG 
Core Series is priced at a management fee of 0.50% which we believe will appeal to investors who are wanting attractive lower cost 
investment funds.

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Chairman's Report
For the year ended 30 June 2021

Magellan Sustainable Fund

The Magellan Sustainable Fund managed by Magellan’s Deputy Chief Investment Officer, Dom Giuliano, applies a thoughtful and 
proprietary approach to ESG including climate change. We are delighted to be able to offer our Sustainable strategy to retail investors 
which offers a high conviction, global equities portfolio with meaningfully lower carbon factor risk than global markets.

Magellan FuturePay

In  June  we  launched  Magellan  FuturePay,  our  retirement  income  product  that  was  under  development  for  a  number  of  years. 
FuturePay  uses  a  unique  approach  to  manage  sequencing  risk  to  offer  investors  a  predictable  monthly  income,  whilst  also  the 
potential to benefit from capital growth and daily access to your savings.

Magellan Capital Partners

Finally, we have made a number of investments outside our Funds Management business. These investments form part of our new 
business segment, Magellan Capital Partners, and are investments in what we believe to be high quality businesses, run by highly 
talented management teams. These investments have the potential to add to our intellectual capital, provide meaningful diversification 
beyond our Funds Management business and importantly generate substantial shareholder value over time. The investments we made 
in the 2021 financial year are a 40% economic interest in Barrenjoey Capital Partners Group Holdings Pty Limited ("Barrenjoey Capital 
Partners" or "Barrenjoey"), a 15% interest (fully diluted) in FinClear Holdings Limited ("FinClear") and a 12% shareholding (fully 
diluted) in Guzman y Gomez (Holdings) Limited (“GYG”).

All of these initiatives I have outlined above are investments for the future. Investments that we believe, can add meaningful additional 
earnings streams, create a more robust business and ultimately create shareholder value over time.

Our full year financial results for the year ended 30 June 2021 reflect the start up losses and costs, but not the potential long term 
financial benefits, of both the new fund initiatives and investments. Our reported profits include transaction costs of $220.2 million 
($154.1 million after tax) in relation to strategic initiatives (such as the Magellan Global Fund Partnership Offer and options issue, the 
restructure of the Magellan Global Fund and the launch of Magellan FuturePay) and our share of the after-tax losses of $41.8 million 
from our investments in Barrenjoey, GYG and FinClear. This is predominantly attributed to Barrenjoey which is currently incurring large 
start-up costs as their executives build out the team, onboard clients and set up the required infrastructure.

Does this concern us in any way?

Not in the slightest. These costs were anticipated, and we are confident both in the prospects for each of these investments and that 
they will add to building a stronger Magellan over time. At Magellan, we do not focus on short term earnings or performance and that 
will not be changing.

Paul Lewis has informed us that he intends to retire from the Board as a non-executive director on 30 September 2021. Paul joined 
the Board in 2006 and has provided invaluable advice to the Company over the past 14 years. Paul has also chaired the Remuneration 
and Nominations Committee and has been a director of Magellan Asset Management Limited. On behalf of all our employees and 
shareholders, I would like to thank Paul for everything he has done for Magellan.

I would like to thank all our colleagues at Magellan for all their dedication and hard work this year.

Thank you for your ongoing support of Magellan.

Yours sincerely,

Hamish M Douglass
Chairman

Sydney
17 August 2021

Magellan Financial Group Limited | Annual Report 2021

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Chief Executive Officer’s Letter
For the year ended 30 June 2021

Dear Shareholder,

I am delighted to present this report for Magellan Financial Group Limited (“the Group” or “Magellan”) for the year ended 30 June 2021.

Overview of Magellan

For those who might be new to Magellan this section provides a brief overview of the business, which will be updated from time to time 
as the business develops. For those who are more familiar with Magellan’s business, please feel free to skip to the section “Overview 
of Results”, which provides a detailed discussion of results for the period.

Magellan  is  a  specialist  fund  manager  that  has  four  core  investment  strategies  –  Global  Equities,  Global  Listed  Infrastructure, 
Sustainable  and  Australian  Equities  (via  Airlie  Funds  Management).  We  manage  these  strategies  on  behalf  of  retail  investors  in 
Australia and New Zealand and institutional investors located around the world.

The Group’s Funds Management segment is our core business and is the driver of the Group’s revenues, profitability and, therefore, 
dividends paid to shareholders.

The primary component of the Group’s revenues is the management fees that we earn on the investment strategies we manage 
for our clients. Management fees are based on funds under management (“FUM”) and thus management fee revenue will be driven 
by the Group’s FUM. Changes in FUM itself are driven primarily by investment performance and also by client inflows, outflows and 
distributions. From time to time we may also earn performance fees if our funds and mandates achieve certain performance hurdles. 
Performance fees are lumpy and do not occur evenly from period to period.

Our  clients,  of  course,  have  a  choice  as  to  who  manages  their  money,  and  so  it  is  crucial  we  focus  on  them  and  achieving  the 
investment outcomes we aim to deliver. We have invested significantly in our investment team, developed key systems and processes, 
and built scalable operations and risk management frameworks, all aimed to deliver for our clients.

We have also developed a strong distribution team to work with our clients and their advisers. Our distribution team prides itself on 
building long standing relationships and delivering high standards of communication and insightful events.

As a fund manager, our business is heavy in human capital. Although not noted in our balance sheet, people are our most valuable 
asset and, as our profit or loss statement shows, they are also our largest expense (apart from payments for tax). Payments to 
employees make up roughly 60-65% of our adjusted operating expense base. Given the nature of our business, we believe it is very 
important to foster a culture amongst our team where everyone is encouraged to think and act like owners of the business. We are 
pleased our voluntary employee share purchase plan has resulted in approximately 81% of employees being Magellan shareholders.

The remaining 35-40% of adjusted operating expenses include such things as marketing and distribution costs, funds administration 
costs including custody and registry, information technology expenses, legal and professional fees, rent and so on. About half of these 
expenses are variable in nature with some moving in line with changes in FUM (and therefore revenue) and others being a function 
of the number of investors and their activity (statement communications for example). The other half of these non-employee related 
costs result from the day-to-day running of the business, such as office tenancies and information technology expenses which tend 
to be fixed in nature.

We have focused on developing the business to ensure scalability as the business grows and currently our core cost-to-income ratio 
is 16.9% (excluding the positive impact of performance fees).

Although our  business is relatively capital light, we do  believe it  is  essential  to  maintain  a  strong  balance  sheet  and accordingly 
Magellan had $876.4 million of net tangible assets as at 30 June 2021. Our liabilities comprise of day-to-day payables and provisions 
for employee entitlements and tax, together with lease liabilities for our offices. We have no borrowings although for funding flexibility, 
we do maintain an undrawn corporate debt facility. We believe a strong balance sheet that can withstand almost any market condition 
is important for our clients as well as shareholders, as has been demonstrated during these recent uncertain times.

A meaningful portion of the Group’s capital is invested in our strategies alongside our clients via a fund investments portfolio which is 
shown in our accounts under the Fund Investments business segment. Through this we invest in our funds (for example the Magellan 
Global Fund) and seed new investment strategies and initiatives. The Group earns revenue from Fund Investments through fund 
distributions and, if these investments grow over time, we may realise a capital gain (or capital loss, if these investments decline 
over time).

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Chief Executive Officer’s Letter
For the year ended 30 June 2021

It is important to note that the earnings from our Fund Investments may fluctuate significantly from period to period and while 
growing,  are  not  a  core  driver  of  the  business.  Further,  accounting  standards  require  us  to  include  both  realised  and  unrealised 
gains/losses in the Group’s reported earnings. Given the size of our Fund Investments this brings some unwanted noise into our 
reported earnings at various times and as such we will endeavour to be clear in our discussions and financial accounts as to what 
portion of our earnings are derived from the core business and what is the result of investment gains or losses, some of which may 
not yet be realised.

We also make selective investments external to our funds which are shown in our accounts under the Magellan Capital Partners 
business segment. These investments need to meet a number of key criteria and over time we hope will add to our firm's intellectual 
capital, provide meaningful diversification and optionality, and generate attractive returns for our shareholders.

It is worth spending a few moments broadly discussing how investments are recorded in our accounts.

When we hold an investment in shares, or fund units, these financial instruments are accounted for under one of three different 
methods depending on the assessed level of power or influence we hold over that underlying investment entity (the investee).

At one end of the spectrum, if we are deemed to have control over the investee, our investment gets consolidated into our accounts. 
Our 100% owned funds management business Magellan Asset Management falls into this camp, but we do not need to hold 100% 
of an investment to be considered to have control. When an investment is consolidated, the investee’s full revenue, expenses, assets 
and liabilities are recorded in our accounts. To the extent we do not hold 100% of the investment, the portion we do not own is shown 
in our accounts as a minority (or non-controlling) interest.

At the other end of the spectrum, where we are considered not to have control or significant influence over the investee, we do not 
recognise the investee’s revenues, expenses, assets or liabilities in our accounts. Instead, we account for the fair value of our holding 
as a separate financial asset in our balance sheet. Changes in the fair value of those holdings are then recorded in our Groups’ earnings 
as fair value gains or losses, whether they are realised or unrealised. Any dividends or distributions we receive from these investments 
are also accounted for in our profit or loss statement. Our Fund Investments usually fall into this camp.

There is also a middle ground. Where we are considered to have significant influence over the investee, but not control, accounting 
standards require the investment to be equity accounted. In this case the investment is recorded as a separate asset on the balance 
sheet (usually described as an Associate). Then, in each period, our proportional share of the investee’s net profit or loss is recorded 
as a separate item in our profit or loss statement, and so is incorporated into the Group’s reported earnings. If the investee reports 
a net profit, our share of it, less any dividends we receive, is added to the carrying value of the investment on our balance sheet. If 
the investee reports a net loss, our share of it gets deducted from the carrying value on our balance sheet, but only to the extent that 
value is not less than zero. If cumulative losses were to exceed the investment’s carrying value, the excess losses would then not be 
recorded in our reported earnings, because effectively we cannot lose more than what we have invested. Instead, the accumulation 
of the excess losses is noted, and we would only be able to record our share of any future profits once the profits exceeded those 
accumulated losses. Finally, if we were to sell an equity accounted investment, we would book a profit to the extent the proceeds 
exceeded the investment carrying value, or a loss to the extent it fell short.

Our investments in Magellan Capital Partners are currently equity accounted. It is important to note in this regard that while we 
incorporate our share of the underlying investments’ profits or losses in our reported earnings, these do not impact our cash flow. Only 
dividends received from these investments add to our cash flow.

As at 30 June 2021 the Group has net assets of $989.4 million, of which $113.1 million is classified as intangible. These intangible 
assets  arose  following  the  purchases  of  Airlie  Funds  Management  (“Airlie”)  and  Frontier  Group  (“Frontier”)  and  comprise  values 
attributed to customer relationships and goodwill.

Accounting standards dictate that some intangible assets (like customer relationships) are treated as having finite useful lives while 
others (such as goodwill) are deemed to have indefinite useful lives.

The values of those intangible assets with fixed lives are required to be amortised (i.e. written-off) typically in equal yearly amounts 
over their life, with that amortisation amount being accounted for as an expense against earnings in each year. Goodwill, on the other 
hand, has no fixed useful life and therefore is subject to a yearly impairment test, with any recognised impairment also being accounted 
for as an expense against earnings in that year.

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Chief Executive Officer’s Letter
For the year ended 30 June 2021

It is important to note that while these amortisation and impairment expenses (if any) reduce our reported earnings, they are not cash 
items. Furthermore, in the case of customer relationships, the amortisation over set periods implicitly assumes customers leave by 
those times and are not replaced, an assumption that we do not expect to be the case.

Therefore, when reviewing our financial statements and results we believe it is important to consider several different measures to 
gain an overall understanding of the business and its performance.

Firstly,  an  analysis  of  our  statutory  reported  earnings  is  clearly  important,  but  it  is  also  important  to  be  mindful  of  the  inherent 
assumptions and assorted items which are included in that measure.

As such, secondly, we also think a metric whereby we make adjustments to exclude specific items provides additional meaningful 
information  about  the  performance  of  the  business,  particularly  in  comparative  analysis.  Such  adjustments  include  adding  back 
non-cash items such as amortisation, because we consider departing clients would be replaced, and removing unrealised gain/losses, 
because they are unrealised. We also adjust for items that relate to transaction costs of strategic initiatives. For example, the offer 
costs we incurred as part of the initial public offerings (“IPO”) of our closed-ended funds, the costs associated with the restructure of 
our global equities retail funds, and funding of the discounts offered on any capital raisings, including Unit Purchase Plans (“UPP”) and 
Distribution Reinvestment Plans (“DRP”).

Thirdly, as our business consists primarily of a Funds Management segment, but also a portfolio of Fund Investments and investments 
held under Magellan Capital Partners, it is instructive to consider each separately. Our Fund Investments portfolio can be considered 
in terms of its value per share, whilst the Funds Management segment can be reviewed by considering the net profit before tax 
of  that  segment,  both  with  and  without  performance  fees  (due  to  their  lumpy  nature).  Similarly,  the  Magellan  Capital  Partners 
segment can be considered in light of the carrying value of the investments, the dividends received, and our share of the underlying 
businesses’ earnings.

Each of these measures is discussed in the Overview of Results section and the accounts below.

Finally, a word on tax. Our effective tax rate is below the company tax rate (currently 30%) because Magellan has the benefit of being 
declared an Offshore Banking Unit (“OBU”). The benefit of an OBU is that assessable offshore income, net of costs, is taxed at a 
concessional rate of 10%. Our assessable domestic income is still taxed at the company tax rate and so our actual overall tax rate will 
depend on the mix of our offshore and onshore businesses. Currently our effective tax rate is 21.4%.

The federal government has announced its intention to abolish the OBU regime from 1 July 2023. Once abolished, the concessional 
10% rate will no longer be available and all our assessable earnings will be taxed at the company tax rate. Whilst this will reduce our 
after-tax earnings and cashflow, because we will be paying more tax, it will also increase the franking credits available to shareholders, 
and so the level of franking attached to dividends will likely increase.

The remainder of this report discusses the business in more detail and the Group’s financial results for the year ended 30 June 2021.

Overview of Results

The  2021  financial  year  has  been  a  very  busy  and  productive  one  for  Magellan.  We  completed  a  number  of  important  strategic 
initiatives that we believe will add meaningfully to Magellan’s value, diversity and resilience over time. These measured steps not 
only build on our core business by focussing on our clients’ needs, but also provide the prospect of further business opportunity. 
Whilst these initiatives are likely to take time to reach their full potential, we firmly believe they have a high probability of adding to 
shareholder value well into the future.

These initiatives include the launch of a suite of new funds – the MFG Core Series, the Magellan Sustainable Fund and Magellan 
FuturePay – and our investments made in Magellan Capital Partners. These are discussed in more detail later.

As important as these new initiatives are, we remain fixated on our existing core business. The Group saw a 9% growth in average 
FUM over the previous corresponding period, to $103.7 billion (average FUM of $95.5 billion for the year ended 30 June 2020). We 
are pleased with this outcome, particularly given the uncertainty surrounding markets and the headwind of a rising Australian dollar.

For the year ended 30 June 2021, the Group reported net profit after tax of $265.2 million, which represents a decrease of 33% over 
the previous corresponding period ($396.2 million for the year ended 30 June 2020).

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Chief Executive Officer’s Letter
For the year ended 30 June 2021

Adjusted for non-cash and unrealised items and costs relating to strategic initiatives, the Group’s net profit after tax decreased by 6% 
to $412.7 million for the year ended 30 June 2021 ($438.3 million for the year ended 30 June 2020). Adjusted financial measures 
for the year are adjusted for non-cash amortisation expense of $4.5 million, unrealised capital gains from the Fund Investments 
segment of $11.2 million (net of tax) and costs related to strategic initiatives of $154.1 million (net of tax), which primarily relate to 
the restructure of our global equities retail funds that completed in December 2020 and the associated Partnership Offer and Bonus 
MGF Option Issue that completed in March 2021. Adjusted earnings per share decreased by 7% to 225.0 cents per share (241.5 cents 
per share for the year ended 30 June 2020).

It is important to note that adjusted earnings include our share of the after-tax losses incurred by the investments in Magellan Capital 
Partners, which were $41.8 million. Whilst these losses have been incurred in some of the underlying businesses as they invest and 
build out their operations, they are non-cash items to Magellan.

In the period, the Group earned crystallised performance fees before tax of $30.1 million ($81.0 million for the year ended 30 June 
2020). As we have discussed previously, it is important to note performance fees can, and usually do, vary significantly from period 
to period. Whilst this does not detract from their value, it can distort near term comparative analysis.

We therefore draw shareholders’ attention to the change in profit before tax and performance fees of our Funds Management business. 
This increased 10% to $526.6 million ($477.0 million for the year ended 30 June 2020) which was broadly in line with the growth in 
average FUM.

Fund Investments made a profit of $50.5 million before tax. This included distributions of $15.1 million, $19.9 million of realised capital 
gains and $15.9 million of unrealised capital gains. Earnings from distributions and realised capital gains/losses are included in other 
revenue in the table on the next page.

The Directors have declared total dividends of 211.2 cents per share in respect of the year ended 30 June 2021. This compares with 
214.9 cents per share in the 2020 financial year. In respect of the six months to 30 June 2021, the Directors have declared a total 
dividend of 114.1 cents per share, franked at 75% (122.0 cents per share, 75% franked, in 2020) which will be paid on 23 September 
2021. The dividend comprises:

•
•

a Final Dividend of 102.6 cents per share (91.6 cents per share for the six months to 30 June 2020); and
a Performance Fee Dividend of 11.5 cents per share (30.4 cents per share for the six months to 30 June 2020).

The Company’s policy is to pay Interim and Final Dividends of 90% to 95% of the net profit after tax of the Group’s Funds Management 
business excluding performance fees. Net profit after tax of the Funds Management business excludes amortisation of intangibles 
and costs related to strategic initiatives. In addition to the Interim and Final Dividends, the Group will pay an annual Performance 
Fee Dividend of 90% to 95% of the net crystallised performance fees after tax. Any Performance Fee Dividend will be paid annually 
alongside the Final Dividend.

The payment of dividends by the Group will be subject to corporate, legal and regulatory considerations.

As we have previously noted, dividends are likely to be less than 100% franked due to the combination of our payout ratio and our 
below 30% tax rate. Although the Board has a policy of paying out franking credits to the maximum extent possible over time, the 
level of franking attached to dividends may vary from period to period. As noted above, the proposed changes to the OBU will likely 
lead to higher levels of franking paid to shareholders in the future.

The  Directors  have  established  a  dividend  reinvestment  plan  (“MFG  DRP”)  to  enable  shareholders  to  reinvest  all  or  part  of  their 
dividends at a small discount to the market price with no brokerage charges, and to provide the Company with additional funding 
flexibility. The MFG DRP will be in operation for the Final and Performance Fee Dividend declared for the six months ended 30 June 
2021. The MFG DRP issue price will be set at a 1.5% discount to the volume weighted average price over the pricing period. We believe 
this will be attractive to many shareholders, a number of which have expressed interest in the establishment of a DRP over many years. 
Shareholders will be sent an election notice in the coming days and will have until 7 September 2021 to elect to participate in the DRP 
for the Final and Performance Fee Dividend for all or part of their shareholding.

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Chief Executive Officer’s Letter
For the year ended 30 June 2021

The following table summarises the Group’s profitability over the past two financial years1:

Management and services fees
Performance fees
Other revenue and income
Adjusted revenue and other income

Adjusted expenses

Adjusted net profit before tax
Adjusted tax expense
Adjusted net profit after tax and before associates

Share of after tax profit/(loss) of associates
Adjusted net profit after tax

30 June 2021
$’000

30 June 2020
$’000

Change
%

635,407
30,074
33,591
699,072

591,641
80,964
20,336
692,941

(111,339)

(119,751)

587,733
(133,292)
454,441

573,190
(134,891)
438,299

(41,782)
412,659

-
438,299

7%
(63%)
65%
1%

(7%)

3%
(1%)
4%

n/m
(6%)

Transaction costs related to strategic initiatives (after tax)1
Amortisation expense of intangible assets
Net unrealised change in fair value of financial assets and liabilities (after tax)
Total non-IFRS adjustments

(154,113)
(4,548)
11,158
(147,503)

(38,104)
(4,689)
708
(42,085)

304%
(3%)
1,476%

Statutory net profit after tax

265,156

396,214

(33%)

Key statistics
Diluted earnings per share (cents per share)
Adjusted diluted earnings per share (cents per share)

Dividends
Interim and final dividends (cents per share)
Annual performance fee dividend (cents per share)
Total dividends (cents per share)

144.6
225.0

199.7
11.5
211.2

218.3
241.5

184.5
30.4
214.9

(34%)
(7%)

8%
(62%)
(2%)

1 Comprises the cost of funding the discounts under the MGF Partnership Offer, the Bonus MGF Option Issue and the Magellan High Conviction Trust, 
Magellan Global Trust and Magellan Global Fund DRPs, transaction costs related to the MGF restructure and contributions to Magellan FuturePay 
under the commitment made by MFG. In the prior period, transaction costs primarily related to the initial public offering of the Magellan High 
Conviction Trust.

1 Adjusted financial measures are adjusted for non-cash items (amortisation expense and unrealised gains/losses) and transaction costs related to 

strategic initiatives. A reconciliation to the reported profit and loss statement is outlined in Section 1.4 of the Directors’ Report.

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Chief Executive Officer’s Letter
For the year ended 30 June 2021

Funds Management Segment

For the year ended 30 June 2021, the Group’s Funds Management segment profit before tax was $556.7 million ($558.0 million for 
the year ended 30 June 2020). Excluding performance fees, profit before tax grew by 10% to $526.6 million ($477.0 million for the 
year ended 30 June 2020). The following table summarises the profitability of the Funds Management business over the past two 
financial years:

Revenue
Management fees
Performance fees
Services fees
Interest and other revenue

Expenses
Employee expense
Fund administration and operational costs
IT and information services expense
Marketing expense
Other expense

Net profit before tax

30 June 2021
$’000

30 June 2020
$’000

Change
%

631,367
30,074
4,040
(1,873)
663,608

70,405
19,589
7,147
1,620
8,157
106,918
556,690

587,246
80,964
4,395
2,206
674,811

73,781
18,820
6,738
4,929
12,531
116,799
558,012

8%
(63%)
(8%)
(185%)
(2%)

(5%)
4%
6%
(67%)
(35%)
(8%)
(0%)

Net profit before tax and performance fees1

526,616

477,048

10%

Key statistics
Average funds under management ($ million)
Average AUD/USD exchange rate
Average number of employees
Employee expenses / total expenses
Cost / income
Cost / income, excl. performance fees1

103,680
0.7469
135
65.8%
16.1%
16.9%

95,458
0.6716
128
63.2%
17.3%
19.7%

9%
11%
5%

1 Adjusts for the current period performance fee impact on revenue and expenses for the 12-month period.

Revenues

The key driver of revenue is FUM and this is discussed in detail in the next section. Revenues for the year decreased by 2% to 
$663.6 million. This was driven by an 8% increase in total management fee revenue as a result of a 9% increase in average FUM over 
the period, offset by a decline in performance fees. Performance fees before tax for the year totalled $30.1 million compared with 
$81.0 million in the prior corresponding period. Performance fees can, and very often do, vary significantly from period to period.

Given a large portion of our overall FUM is invested in offshore markets and is typically unhedged for currency movements, our FUM, 
and therefore revenue, is inversely affected by movements in the Australian dollar.

As at 30 June 2021, 84% of FUM was exposed to currency movements, with the US dollar representing most of the exposure at 
63%  of  FUM.  The  strong  growth  in  the  Australian  dollar  during  the  year  has  thus  had  a  negative  impact  on  FUM  and  revenue, 
with the average AUD/USD exchange rate across the period appreciating 11% compared with the 2020 financial year. Overall, the 
increase  in  the  average  of  Australian  dollar  exchange  rates  across  the  period  compared  with  last  year  resulted  in  a  decrease  in 
revenue of approximately $51 million which corresponds to a negative impact on growth in revenue earned from management fees 
of approximately 8%. In the absence of the rise of the Australian dollar, growth in management fees would have been around 16%. 
Of course, the Australian dollar can be volatile and, in some periods, we will experience a benefit when the Australian dollar falls and 
in other periods we will be negatively impacted when the Australian dollar rises, as was the case in the past 12 months.

Over the period, average Retail FUM increased by 9% and average Institutional FUM increased by 8%, compared with the prior 
corresponding period. The average annualised Base Management fee for the year was 0.61%.

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Chief Executive Officer’s Letter
For the year ended 30 June 2021

As  a  result  of  the  acquisition  of  Frontier,  the  Group  also  now  receives  revenues  relating  to  Frontier’s  third-party  fund  manager 
distribution  business  (excluding  Magellan)  which  has  been  included  in  other  revenue.  Other  revenue  during  the  period  was  also 
impacted by a $4.6 million net foreign exchange loss.

Expenses

In considering the operating expenses of the Funds Management segment we exclude costs relating to strategic initiatives, for instance 
the IPOs of our closed-ended funds, the restructure of our global equities retail funds in December 2020, and funding of the discounts 
offered under any capital raisings (for example UPPs, DRPs and the Partnership Offer) in our closed-ended funds.

We  view  these  amounts  as  investments  in  building  FUM  and  underpinning  our  long-term  partnership  approach,  rather  than 
contributing to day-to-day operating expenses.

Overall, the Funds Management business operated efficiently with a cost to income ratio (excluding performance fees) of 16.9% 
compared with 19.7% for the year ended 30 June 2020.

Expenses decreased by 8% to $106.9 million over the previous corresponding period, somewhat better than our earlier expectations 
that Funds Management segment expenses would be at the lower end of the $110-115 million range. The generally lower level of 
expenses for the year reflects some impacts of COVID-19 (for example, lower levels of salary increases, lower levels of marketing and 
travel) and the fact that previously deferred bonus amounts which would have ordinarily been brought to account this year were paid 
out last year as part of our response to the virus.

For the 2022 financial year, we expect Funds Management segment expenses to be in the range of $125-130 million. The increase in 
expected expenses is largely driven by bringing into account deferred bonuses as our deferred remuneration arrangements are reset, 
and some salary increases driven by expected modest new hires and increases in salaries.

Ultimately the level of our expenses each year will depend on a number of market related variables such as foreign exchange rates, 
FUM levels and unitholder activity. Although we pay close attention to our costs and have a cost-conscious culture, our current cost to 
income ratio of 16.9% means incremental changes in expenses will not be a material driver of profitability. For example, a $5 million 
increase in our expenses has roughly the same impact on profits as would an annualised revenue reduction resulting from a 0.75% 
decline in our FUM (something which can happen from day-to-day merely due to market movements).

The following table sets out total employee numbers:

Investment

Portfolio Managers/Analysts
Dealers

Distribution & Marketing
Other (including Finance, Risk & Compliance, Admin)
Frontier
Airlie

Total
Average number of employees

30 June 2021

30 June 2020

34
3
37
34
48
11
9

139
135

31
3
34
34
44
11
8

131
128

As at 30 June 2021, the Group had 139 employees. We are pleased with the talent employed across the business and we continue 
to add to bench strength of the management team. We expect future increases in employee numbers resulting from organic growth 
to be modest, reflecting scalability. Such increases are unlikely to occur evenly from one year to the next as the various areas of our 
business reach resource constraints at different points in time as we grow.

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Chief Executive Officer’s Letter
For the year ended 30 June 2021

Funds Under Management

As at 30 June 2021, the Group had FUM of $113.9 billion, split between global equities (75%), infrastructure equities (17%) and 
Australian equities (8%). This compares with FUM of $97.2 billion at 30 June 2020. The increase in FUM was driven by investment 
performance of approximately $13.2 billion and net inflows of $4.5 billion less cash distributions (net of reinvestment) of approximately 
$1.0 billion.

The following table sets out the composition of FUM:

Retail
Institutional
Total FUM ($billion)

Retail (%)
Institutional (%)

FUM subject to performance fees (%)

Breakdown of FUM ($billion)

Global equities
Global listed infrastructure
Australian equities

Average base management fee (bps) per annum excluding performance fees1

30 June 2021

30 June 2020

30.9
83.0
113.9

27%
73%

34%

85.4
19.0
9.5

61

26.8
70.4
97.2

28%
72%

34%

74.3
15.9
7.0

62

1 Calculated as management fees (excluding performance and services fees) for the relevant period divided by the average of month end FUM over 

the same period.

Retail FUM

The Group’s retail business is focused on retail investors in Australia and New Zealand whom we target through two key channels: 
broker advised and financial advisers, and self-directed retail investors.

At 30 June 2021, the Group had total retail FUM of $30.9 billion. We experienced total net retail inflows of $1.9 billion for the 12 months 
to 30 June 2021 (including the proceeds of the Partnership Offer), compared with $2.9 billion (including the proceeds of the Magellan 
High Conviction Trust IPO) for the previous financial year.

The Group experienced average monthly retail net inflows of approximately $95 million over the 12 months to 30 June 2021 (excluding 
the proceeds of the Partnership Offer), compared with $169 million (excluding the proceeds of the Magellan High Conviction Trust IPO) 
over the previous financial year.

During the period we undertook several important new initiatives in the retail business that are outlined below:

Restructure of Global Equities Retail Funds

During the period we completed the restructure of our global equities retail funds. The restructured Magellan Global Fund now has 
funds under management of $17.9 billion as at 30 June 2021 and two unit classes – an open-ended unit class (ASX: MGOC / APIR: 
MGE0001AU) and a closed-ended unit class (ASX: MGF).

We believe the simplified single trust with an Open Class Unit and a Closed Class Unit is a positive step for investors and consolidates 
a number of the initiatives we have undertaken that began with the development of the Active ETF in 2015.

We have long recognised and understood that some investors prefer the characteristics and outcomes of investing in open-ended 
funds whereas others prefer closed-ended structures for the different characteristics and outcomes that they bring.

However, each of these structures has its own inefficiencies and drawbacks – for example, open-ended structures have largely been 
confined to the unlisted space with the associated burden of the application and redemption process and closed-ended investors have 
historically had to fund establishment costs and importantly also deal with the prospect of large and persistent trading price discounts 
to net asset value.

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Chief Executive Officer’s Letter
For the year ended 30 June 2021

By building on the changes we have already made, we believe bringing both open and closed-ended units together into a single trust 
should provide investors with valuable efficiencies. Establishing open and closed-ended unit classes over the same investment portfolio 
should help create an improved trading environment over time for the closed-ended unit class given the removal of any “basis risk” 
between the two securities; and open-ended class units can now be purchased and sold seamlessly either via the ASX and/or directly 
with the fund. Indeed, since the restructure was implemented on 8 December 2020, around 900 unitholders of open-ended units have 
elected to move their holdings from SRN to HIN, something that prior to the restructure could only have been achieved via a sale and 
purchase of units between different funds which would have led to an unnecessary tax crystallisation event.

Following  the  successful  implementation  of  the  restructure,  we  were  also  very  pleased  with  the  support  from  investors  for  the 
Magellan Global Fund Partnership Offer completed in March 2021. Applications from more than 30,000 unitholders were received 
for approximately $726 million. Including the additional Closed Class Units funded by Magellan, the raising totalled approximately 
$780 million. Investors who participated in the Partnership Offer received valuable partnership benefits comprising:

•
•

additional Closed Class Units worth 7.5% of their subscription; and
one MGF Option for each Closed Class Unit allotted under the Offer. Each MGF Option is exercisable into one Closed Class Unit with 
the exercise price set at a 7.5% discount to the Estimated NAV per Closed Class Unit at the time of exercise. The MGF Options 
are quoted on ASX and have a three-year term.

Consistent with our partnership approach, these Partnership Benefits are funded by Magellan and not by the Magellan Global Fund or 
its unitholders.

Separately, Closed Class Unitholders were also issued with bonus MGF Options under the Bonus MGF Option Issue on a one-for-two 
basis. These MGF Options have the same terms as the MGF Options issued under the Partnership Offer, with Magellan again funding 
the exercise discount.

As  with  previous  capital  raisings  with  partnership  benefits,  these  strategic  initiatives  resulted  in  a  material  expense  in  the  year 
ended 30 June 2021, with the Group recognising an after-tax expense of approximately $148 million. This comprised $38 million 
associated with the issue of additional Closed Class Units under the Partnership Offer and $110 million associated with the MGF 
Options. Accounting standards are conservative and dictate that a liability be recognised in the financial statements by assuming 
that all MGF Options are exercised over the three-year option term and calculating the related 7.5% discount amount, and then fully 
expensing this amount upfront. Over time, the liability will then move in line with changes in the closed-ended class unit price and 
when MGF Options are ultimately exercised. Any increase in the liability will be recorded as an additional expense in our profit or loss, 
and a decrease in the liability will result in a gain.

We view these costs as investments in building FUM and therefore do not include them in our Funds Management operating expenses 
and they are excluded when calculating shareholder dividends.

Magellan Sustainable Fund and MFG Core Series

We were pleased to launch the Magellan Sustainable Fund on the Chi-X securities exchange during the period (CXA: MSUF / APIR: 
MGE4669AU). The sustainable strategy continues to build its track record and we are delighted to be able to make this differentiated 
approach to portfolio construction available to retail investors.

During the period, we also launched the MFG Core Series on the Chi-X securities exchange. The MFG Core Series comprises three 
funds: MFG Core International Fund (CXA: MCSG / APIR: MGE3851AU), MFG Core ESG Fund (CXA: MCSE / APIR: MGE8722AU) and 
MFG Core Infrastructure Fund (CXA: MCSI / APIR: MGE9182AU). These funds are available for retail investors at a 0.50% management 
fee. We believe these funds provide an attractive lower cost investment alternative for those wishing to gain an exposure to Magellan’s 
research and investment expertise but are not necessarily seeking our full actively managed portfolio services.

Magellan FuturePay

We were also very pleased to launch Magellan FuturePay in early June 2021, on the Chi-X securities exchange (CXA: FPAY / APIR: 
MGE9989AU). FuturePay seeks to deliver investors a predictable monthly income by investing in high quality, low volatility investment 
strategies and utilising a unique reserving strategy that can provide income support in periods of market underperformance. These 
investment characteristics are valuable to many investors, particularly those in retirement, and we are pleased with the initial positive 
feedback with FuturePay already attracting over 125 unitholders.

These new funds will take time to build a track record, join approved product lists and potentially make their way into model portfolios, 
all necessary elements to attracting long-term FUM. We are very patient in this regard and have no targets or expectations for the short 
term, however, we do believe that each fund uniquely addresses a market need and are well positioned for the future.

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Chief Executive Officer’s Letter
For the year ended 30 June 2021

We now have nine Active ETFs quoted on an exchange with total FUM of $16.3 billion as at 30 June 2021, with some 60,000 unitholders 
holding directly on the unit registers either via an SRN or HIN. When combined with our listed closed-ended funds of $4.3 billion, our 
total direct unitholder base (that is, those holding directly on the register) is approximately 130,000 investors.

Along with the continued growth in our retail business, we remain extremely focused on those clients and their advisers for whom we 
already manage money. Our highly experienced retail Distribution team is dedicated to providing value to our existing relationships 
and aims to support and partner with our adviser network by delivering clear and relevant information in a timely manner.

The following table sets out the investment performance of the Magellan Global Fund, the Magellan Infrastructure Fund, the Magellan 
High Conviction Fund and the Airlie Australian Share Fund since their inceptions.

Investment Performance for the Period to 30 June 20211

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

Magellan Global Fund3

MSCI World NTR Index ($A)

Magellan Infrastructure Fund

Global Listed Infrastructure Benchmark ($A)4

Magellan High Conviction Fund

Airlie Australian Share Fund
S&P/ASX 200 Accum. Index

%

10.8
27.5

7.9
17.2

17.4

33.7
27.8

% p.a.

% p.a.

13.2
14.4

4.6
3.3

12.1

12.1
9.6

14.4
14.6

5.9
4.8

15.2

-
-

Since
Inception
% p.a.2

11.9
7.7

7.6
5.1

15.0

13.3
10.5

1 Calculations are based on exit price with distributions reinvested, after ongoing fees and expenses but excluding individual tax, member fees and 

2

entry fees (if applicable). Annualised performance is denoted with “p.a.” for the relevant period.
Inception date for the Magellan Global Fund and Magellan Infrastructure Fund is 1 July 2007, the inception date for Magellan High Conviction Fund 
is 1 July 2013 and the inception date for the Airlie Australian Share Fund is 1 June 2018.

3 Performance for the Magellan Global Fund Open Class
4 The Global Listed Infrastructure benchmark is comprised of the following: from inception to 31 December 2014 the benchmark is UBS Developed 
Infrastructure and Utilities NTR Index (AUD Hedged) and from 1 January 2015 onwards, the benchmark is the S&P Global Infrastructure NTR Index 
(AUD Hedged).

Overall, we are pleased with the performance achieved to date by our investment strategies. The Airlie Australian Share Fund has now 
passed its three year track record and its performance to date is a testament to the Airlie Investment Team and the fund’s portfolio 
managers, Matt Williams and Emma Fisher. Whilst the Global Equity strategy has had a more difficult year when measured by relative 
performance versus the market over the past 12 months, it continues to achieve its two fundamental investment objectives:

•

•

to achieve superior risk-adjusted investment returns (our objective, which is not a guarantee, is to achieve a minimum average 
return of 9% per annum net of fees over the medium to long term); and
to minimise the risk of a permanent capital loss.

I encourage you to read Hamish’s Chairman’s Report for a detailed review of the performance of the Magellan Global Fund.

Institutional FUM

At 30 June 2021, the Group had total institutional FUM of $83.0 billion from around 130 clients2. During the 12 months to 30 June 2021, 
we experienced institutional net inflows of $2.6 billion, which compares with net inflows of $2.8 billion for the previous financial year.

Although our institutional clients are located around the world, the Group seeks to implement a targeted approach to institutional 
distribution and therefore most of our institutional clients are based in North America, the UK and Australia/NZ. In February 2018, 
the Group acquired our North American distribution partner, Frontier. We view North America as a key market for our institutional 
distribution activities and we are delighted to have Bill Forsyth, Frontier’s founder and Chairman, leading this activity.

2 The number of clients includes separately managed accounts and institutional investors in local and offshore vehicles

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For the year ended 30 June 2021

We view our institutional business as well diversified by client. The following table and chart set out the percentage of management 
and services fees revenue generated by the top 30 institutional clients and highlights only four clients individually represent more than 
2% of total management and services fees revenue.

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On 31 December 2017 we closed our core global equities strategies managed by Hamish Douglass to new institutional investors3. We 
do, however, expect to see continued inflows from existing institutional clients that have reserved capacity.

Our  global  listed  infrastructure  strategies  continue  to  see  interest  from  institutional  investors,  and  we  believe  Magellan  is  well 
positioned  to  grow  in  this  space  given  our  unique  approach  to  defining  infrastructure  and  the  consistent  long-term  investment 
outperformance  the  team  has  achieved.  We  believe  the  theoretical  capacity  of  our  global  listed  infrastructure  strategies  is 
approximately US$20 billion. At 30 June 2021, the Group’s infrastructure FUM was US$14.2 billion.

We are also pleased with the continued development of our next generation of global equities strategies, the Sustainable strategies. 
Our Deputy CIO Dom Giuliano manages the Global Sustainable strategy, and our US Sustainable strategy is managed by Alan Pullen. 
Both strategies have recently passed their four-year anniversaries and continue to gather investor interest, with the Global Sustainable 
strategy securing another institutional client during the period and in the process of finalising further mandates.

We believe both these strategies are well positioned on the back of solid track records and a thoughtful, differentiated sustainable 
investment approach. We estimate the theoretical capacity of the Sustainable strategies is approximately US$20 billion.

3 U.S. mutual fund will remain open with some allocated capacity.

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Chief Executive Officer’s Letter
For the year ended 30 June 2021

Fund Investments

The Group’s Fund Investments is a sub-set of the Group’s balance sheet and largely comprises investments in our funds and seed 
portfolios for new strategies and initiatives. As at 30 June 2021, the Group had net Fund Investments of $407.5 million, compared with 
$373.7 million at 30 June 2020.

The following table sets out a summary of the Group’s Fund Investments as at 30 June 2021.

$million

Cash
Investments in:

Magellan funds1
Net seed portfolios

Other2
Total
Net deferred tax liability3
Net Fund Investments

Net Fund Investments per share (cents)4

1

Investments are set out in note 8 of the financial statements.

30 June 2021

30 June 2020

0.5

1.4

441.5
10.6
0.3
452.9
(45.4)
407.5

388.3
7.8
7.4
404.9
(31.2)
373.7

221.7

205.0

2 Comprises receivables and payables.
3 Arises from changes in the fair value of financial assets offset by the deferred tax asset relating to unused tax losses.
4 Based on 183,793,753 ordinary shares on issue at 30 June 2021 (30 June 2020: 182,280,222 ordinary shares).

We  aim  to  earn  satisfactory  returns  on  our  Fund  Investments  portfolio  over  time  while  maintaining  capital  strength  to  underpin 
the Group’s business. The Board has established a pre-tax return hurdle of 10% per annum over the business cycle for the Fund 
Investments portfolio.

The Group’s Fund Investments portfolio has returned pre-tax 12.9%, 12.6% and 13.9% per annum over the last 1, 3 and 5 years to 
30 June 2021 respectively. Excluding the effect of the Group’s previous investment in MFF Capital Investments Limited, disposed of by 
way of an in-specie distribution to shareholders in February 2013, the portfolio returned pre-tax 11.5% per annum since inception from 
1 July 2007. 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.

Magellan Capital Partners

During the period we made three investments in our Magellan Capital Partners segment:

•

•

•

In  September  2020  we  made  a  $156  million  investment  for  a  40%  non-diluting  economic  interest  (5%  voting  interest)  in 
Barrenjoey Capital Partners which is a newly established full-service financial services firm;
In October 2020 we invested $20 million for a circa 15% (fully diluted) interest in FinClear Holdings Limited which is a provider 
of technology, infrastructure and ASX market-access services; and
In December 2020 we announced an investment in Guzman y Gomez (Holdings) Limited ("GYG"), an Australian based quick 
service restaurant chain specialising in made to order, clean, authentic and fresh Mexican food and followed on with a smaller 
additional investment in March 2021. Our investment totals $103 million for a 12% shareholding (fully diluted).

We believe these investments have the potential to add to our intellectual capital, provide meaningful optionality and diversification 
prospects and importantly, generate substantial shareholder value over time. We carefully consider any investment opportunity and 
there are four important criteria that the Board uses in its assessment:

1. High  quality  management  teams:  we  do  not  want  to  be  distracted  from  our  clients  and  therefore  we  do  not  want  to  be 
operationally involved in these investments. We look for high quality management teams and seek to oversee our investment 
through non-executive Board representation;

2. High quality companies with meaningful scale in their sector;
3. Companies that can contribute to the intellectual capital of Magellan and provide meaningful optionality; and
4. Attractive financial returns for shareholders.

Our share of the underlying earnings for these investments totalled a loss of $41.8 million for the year, largely driven by the start-up 
costs of Barrenjoey Capital Partners. The following is an update on each of the businesses within Magellan Capital Partners:

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For the year ended 30 June 2021

Barrenjoey Capital Partners

By any measure Barrenjoey has enjoyed a very strong start as a new firm. The business now employees around 250 people and 
has assembled an extremely high-quality team. The year has seen the establishment of many of the key systems and processes 
needed to operate a full-service financial services firm, including licences, technology, governance structures and operating systems. 
Pleasingly, this complex rollout has been achieved with a required investment and across a timeframe that has been in line or ahead 
of expectations.

Importantly, Barrenjoey has appropriately taken a conservative approach to write off costs wherever possible in establishing the 
platform, rather than capitalising them, and this is reflected in our share of those start-up losses.

The Corporate Finance and Cash Equities businesses of Barrenjoey commenced client servicing activities during the latter part of the 
financial year and have already achieved impressive initial results.

For example, Corporate Finance has acted on a very broad array of M&A and capital markets transactions including the recent IPOs 
of PEXA and Noble Oak, advising Seven Group on its innovative bid for Boral and advising Morrison & Co and the Future Fund on the 
acquisition of a 49% interest in the Telstra Towers business.

The Cash Equities business commenced in June 2021 with the business performing well in excess of internal expectations. The team 
is providing first class solutions to the firm’s institutional client base and gaining meaningful traction and market share.

Recently, Barrenjoey also commenced publishing company research and the Research Coverage group is expected to be covering in 
excess of 80 ASX listed entities by the end of the calendar year. Likewise, the Fixed Income and Equities Financing businesses are well 
advanced and expected to go live progressively during the upcoming year.

And perhaps most pleasingly, the Barclays partnership is proving very beneficial for Barrenjoey’s clients, with demonstrated financing 
and underwriting support.

We are extremely pleased with the progress Barrenjoey has made as it establishes itself. What has been achieved to date is very 
impressive  and  even  though  a  number  of  businesses  are  yet  to  come  online,  there  is  clear  momentum  and  revenue  generation 
potential for the coming year. Overall the business is developing ahead of expectations.

FinClear Holdings

FinClear offers a suite of trading and administrative functions for any business providing financial advice or wealth management 
services, be that an adviser, stockbroker, or fintech.

Since we completed our investment last year, FinClear has continued to grow its business, bringing on-board a number of established 
clients such as Praemium, an ASX listed provider of managed accounts with over $40 billion of funds under administration, as well 
as new fintech clients such as Superhero and Stake, who offer retail investors a low-cost brokerage model that has proved highly 
attractive overseas.

In early July 2021, FinClear completed the acquisition of Pershing Securities Australia, a competing execution and clearing business, 
on highly attractive terms. The acquisition is expected to bring significantly greater operating scale and allow FinClear to expand its 
service offering, particularly to larger stockbroker clients.

As a result, the listed securities hosted on FinClear’s HIN platform have increased from $7 billion to $130 billion, on a combined basis, 
and FinClear will now service around 250 wholesale intermediary clients and over 300,000 active end client accounts.

This  provides  a  significant  platform  on  which  to  build  out  FinClear’s  product  offering  and  innovate  as  the  next  generation  of 
technologies (such as distributed ledgers) become available with the vision of providing investors with a simple, convenient and 
frictionless investment experience.

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Chief Executive Officer’s Letter
For the year ended 30 June 2021

Guzman y Gomez

GYG has had an excellent year with the company further deepening its brand, expanding its restaurant locations and exceeding its 
budgeted earnings for the year by almost 50%, notwithstanding the turbulence created by revolving lockdowns in many key market 
areas. Sales in Australia totalled $418 million with global sales for the year being $445 million.

Despite the lockdowns, GYG has broadly benefited from the COVID-impacted conditions in Australia as it has fostered consumers 
to trial and very often repeat, their food offerings. This has been particularly true of its convenience-focussed drive-thru restaurants 
(which have excellent unit economics) and has also resulted in meaningful growth in GYG’s customer network through word of mouth 
referral. GYG has supported this with some highly effective multi-channel marketing which focused consumers on the authenticity and 
freshness of its food.

GYG achieved its new restaurant opening target for the year and now has 157 corporate-owned and franchised restaurants. Each 
restaurant opened grows the customer network and creates a larger and larger sales flywheel as consumption of GYG becomes more 
convenient and more frequent. As such, we are very excited by the Company’s ability to grow through new restaurant openings over 
the coming years.

Magellan has deep investment experience in the Quick Service Restaurant ("QSR") space, having held investments across a number 
of companies in our funds for many years. We believe the GYG business has a tremendous long-term growth outlook which is uniquely 
combined with a highly skilled, deeply experienced and passionate management team and board. We are excited to be a shareholder 
not just for the likely compelling financial returns, but also for the learnings we will inevitably receive along GYG’s growth journey. We 
believe there is much we can learn to add to our intellectual capital including expanding our investment knowledge in the QSR space 
and enhancing the development of Magellan’s retail business more broadly.

Capital Management

As at 30 June 2021, the Group’s financial position included:

•

•

•
•

investment  assets  (cash  and  cash  equivalents,  financial  assets  and  investments  in  associates)  of  $902.9  million  (30  June 
2020: $836.0 million). The Group’s cash position at 30 June 2021 was $211.6 million and current loans and receivables were 
$118.4  million.  Dividends  of  $209.7  million  (before  any  take  up  in  the  MFG  DRP)  are  due  to  be  paid  to  shareholders  on 
23 September 2021;
net assets of $989.4 million (30 June 2020: $1,045.9 million) which includes $113.1 million of intangible assets following the 
acquisitions of Airlie and Frontier;
net tangible assets per share of $4.77 (30 June 2020: $5.08); and
total liabilities of $226.7 million which relate predominantly to the Group's financial commitments in regard to the MGF Options 
but also include payables, provisions and lease liabilities. The Group has no debt and has access to an undrawn debt facility.

Although our business is capital light, we continually think about the use of capital balancing the following needs:

• maintaining a strong balance sheet in proportion to the scale of our business to ensure the continued support of our clients, which 

has proved particularly important in these recent uncertain times;
ensuring flexibility for growth whether that be through new fund launches or strategic opportunities; and
delivering capital efficiency, solid dividends and attractive returns for shareholders.

•
•

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For the year ended 30 June 2021

Closing Remarks

Our team deserves a great deal of praise and thanks for all the hard work and diligence over the past year. As the above outlines, much 
has been achieved and most of it whilst juggling the many curve balls thrown up by the virus. Not an easy task, but one our team has 
handled superbly.

As always, many thanks also to Hamish and the Board for all their support, guidance, and energy over the past year. Our Board has 
worked extremely well together in considering the many issues that arose over the year and have contributed significantly to the many 
outcomes that have been achieved.

I would particularly also like to thank Paul Lewis who is retiring from the Board on 30 September 2021 after 14 years as a non-executive 
director. Paul and I joined the Magellan Board pretty much at the same time as the firm was just beginning. I have fond memories of 
those early board meetings as the firm was finding its feet where we cheekily used to ask management at the time if they had any 
thoughts about when we might see some revenue. Thankfully things have improved somewhat since then and Magellan’s success is 
surely linked to Paul’s invaluable input and advice along that journey. On behalf of everyone involved at Magellan, thanks Paul.

Yours faithfully,

Brett Cairns
CEO

17 August 2021

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Directors’ Report
For the year ended 30 June 2021

The Directors present their report together with the financial statements of Magellan Financial Group Limited (the “Company” or 
“MFG”) and its controlled entities, which together form the Group, for the year ended 30 June 2021.

1. Operations and Activities

1.1. Company Overview

The  Company  is  a  listed  public  company  incorporated  in  Australia.  The  Group’s  main  operating  company  is  Magellan  Asset 
Management Limited (“MAM”). The shares of the Company are publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange ("ASX")under 
ASX Code: MFG.

The Company’s principal place of business is Level 36, 25 Martin Place, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000.

1.2. Principal Activity

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

1.3. Dividends

During the year ended 30 June 2021, dividends amounting to $400,743,000 were paid representing 219.1 cents per ordinary share 
(June 2020: $366,614,000 representing 204.3 cents per ordinary share).

On 17 August 2021, the Directors declared a total dividend of 114.1 cents per ordinary share (75% franked) in respect of the six 
months to 30 June 2021 (June 2020: 122.0 cents per ordinary share 75% franked). The dividend payments comprise a Final Dividend 
of 102.6 cents per ordinary share and a Performance Fee Dividend of 11.5 cents per share (June 2020: Final Dividend of 91.6 cents 
per ordinary share and a Performance Fee Dividend of 30.4 cents per ordinary share). The amount of the Final and Performance 
Fee Dividend expected to be paid on 23 September 2021, but not recognised as a liability as at 30 June 2021, is approximately 
$209,709,000 (June 2020: $222,382,000).

The Company’s policy is to pay Interim and Final Dividends of 90% to 95% of the net profit after tax of the Group’s funds management 
business excluding performance fees. Net profit after tax of the funds management business excludes amortisation of intangibles and 
costs related to strategic initiatives. In addition to the Interim and Final Dividends, the Directors will pay an annual Performance Fee 
Dividend of 90% to 95% of net crystallised performance fees after tax. Any Performance Fee Dividend will be paid annually alongside 
the Final Dividend. The payment of dividends by the Group will be subject to corporate, legal and regulatory considerations.

1.4. Review of Financial Results and Operations

1.4.1. Reconciliation of Net Profit After Tax to Adjusted Net Profit After Tax

The Group’s net profit after tax (“Statutory net profit”) and earnings per share are prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting 
Standards. The Group also reports a number of non-International Financial Reporting Standards ("non-IFRS") financial measures 
including "adjusted revenue and other income", "adjusted net profit before associates", "adjusted net profit after tax" and "adjusted 
basic and diluted EPS" which are shown on the next page. Refer to section 1.4.2 for further details on non-IFRS financial measures.

The Group’s statutory net profit after tax for the year ended 30 June 2021 was $265,156,000, down $131,058,000 on the prior year. 
The Group’s adjusted net profit after tax was $412,659,000 (June 2020: $438,299,000) which takes into account various non-IFRS 
adjustments as shown on the following page.

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Directors’ Report
For the year ended 30 June 2021

30 June 2021

30 June 2020

Statutory
$'000

Non-IFRS
$'000

Statutory
$'000

Non-IFRS 
$'000

Management and services fees
Performance fees
Other revenue and income
Total revenue and other income
Adjust for: net unrealised change in fair value of financial assets 
and liabilities
Adjust for: realised change in fair value of financial liabilities
Adjusted revenue and other income

Total expenses
Adjust for: transaction costs related to strategic initiatives1
Adjust for: amortisation of intangible assets
Adjusted expenses

Income tax
Adjust for: tax expense on above adjustments
Adjust for: tax expense on undistributed associate profit
Adjusted income tax

Adjusted net profit before associates

635,407
30,074
49,531
715,012

(336,048)

(72,087)

Share of after-tax profit/(loss) of associates
Adjust for: tax expense on undistributed associate profit

(41,721)

635,407
30,074
49,531
715,012

(15,940)
-
699,072

(336,048)
220,161
4,548
(111,339)

(72,087)
(61,266)
61
(133,292)

454,441

(41,721)
(61)

591,641
80,964
21,347
693,952

(178,874)

(118,864)

-

591,641
80,964
21,347
693,952

(7,091)
6,080
692,941

(178,874)
54,434
4,689
(119,751)

(118,864)
(16,027)
-
(134,891)

438,299

-
-

Net profit after tax
Adjusted net profit after tax

265,156

396,214

412,659

438,299

Basic and diluted earnings per share
Adjusted basic and diluted earnings per share

144.6

218.3

225.0

241.5

1 Comprises the cost of funding the discounts under the MGF Partnership Offer, the Bonus MGF Option Issue and the Magellan High Conviction Trust, 
Magellan Global Trust and Magellan Global Fund DRPs, transaction costs related to the MGF restructure and contributions to Magellan FuturePay 
under the commitment made by MFG. In the prior period, transaction costs primarily related to the initial public offering of the Magellan High 
Conviction Trust.

1.4.2. Non-IFRS Financial Measures

Non-IFRS financial measures are measures that are not defined or specified under IFRS. The Directors believe non-IFRS financial 
measures  assist  in  providing  additional  meaningful  information  about  the  performance  of  the  business  and  period-to-period 
comparability by adjusting for strategic, non-cash or unrealised items which affect the Group’s statutory financial results.

Non-IFRS financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as a substitute for, the Group’s statutory results. These measures 
may also differ from non-IFRS measures used by other companies.

The  Group’s  non-IFRS  financial  measures  are  presented  with  reference  to  the  Australian  Securities  &  Investments  Commission 
("ASIC") Regulatory Guide 230 Disclosing non-IFRS financial information, issued in December 2011. Non-IFRS financial measures are 
not subject to audit or review.

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For the year ended 30 June 2021

1.4.3. Statement of Financial Position

The Group is in a strong financial position and at 30 June 2021 reported:

•

•

investment  assets  (cash  and  cash  equivalents,  financial  assets  and  investments  in  associates)  of  $902,878,000  (June  2020: 
$835,950,000) and shareholders’ funds of $989,434,000 (June 2020: $1,045,927,000); and
NTA per share of $4.77 (June 2020: $5.08).

On  19  February  2021,  MFG  extended  the  maturity  of  its  debt  facility  to  February  2024  and  increased  the  borrowing  capacity 
to  $160,000,000.  The  Group  may  use  the  facility  to  finance  the  partnership  benefits  it  has  undertaken  to  fund  as  part  of  the 
MGF  Partnership  Offer.  In  addition,  this  facility  can  be  used  to  fund  the  various  commitments  made  by  the  Group  in  respect  of 
Magellan FuturePay.

Refer to the Chief Executive Officer’s Annual Letter on page 7 for further information on the Group’s operations, including details on 
the Group’s results, strategy and future outlook.

1.5. Likely Developments and Expected Results of Operations

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 in the Chief Executive Officer's Annual Letter.

1.6. Significant Changes in the State of Affairs

There were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the Group during the year ended 30 June 2021 other than as disclosed in 
this report or the financial statements.

1.7. Events Subsequent to the End of the Financial Year

Other than the items below and the dividend disclosed in respect of the six months ended 30 June 2021 discussed at section 1.3, 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.

Dividend Reinvestment Plan

In August 2021, the Directors established a dividend reinvestment plan (“MFG DRP”) to enable MFG shareholders to reinvest all or 
part of their dividends at a small discount to the market price with no brokerage charges, and to provide the Company with additional 
funding flexibility. The MFG DRP will be in operation for the 2021 Final and Performance Fee Dividend. The MFG DRP issue price 
is a 1.5% discount to the volume weighted average price of MFG shares over the pricing period. MFG shareholders will be sent an 
election notice and have until 7 September 2021 to elect to participate in the MFG DRP for the 2021 Final and Performance Fee 
Dividend. Shares will be issued under the MFG DRP on 30 September 2021. Further details are available in the ASX announcement 
dated 17 August 2021.

Transition of Magellan High Conviction Trust to Active Exchange Traded Fund

On 1 July 2021, the Group announced its intention to transition Magellan High Conviction Trust ("MHH") from a closed-ended listed 
investment trust to an open-ended Active Exchange Traded Fund ("ETF"). Since that date, MHH has lodged a request to be removed 
from the official list of the Australian Securities Exchange (“ASX”) with effect from Monday 30 August 2021 and a unitholder meeting 
to approve the transition is scheduled for Wednesday 25 August 2021.

Subject to ASX approval, it is anticipated MHH will commence trading on the ASX as a managed fund under Schedule 10A of the 
ASX Operating Rules (AQUA Rules) on Tuesday 31 August 2021 under the ASX ticker code ‘MHHT’. Following the transition, investors 
will continue to be able to transact through the ASX however it is expected that they may be able to do so at a tight spread to the 
NAV per unit of the fund. Any costs relating to the transition will be paid for by the Group. Further details are available in MHH’s ASX 
announcement dated 2 August 2021.

Funds Under Management

On 9 August 2021, the Group reported to the ASX that its funds under management was $117.0 billion as at 31 July 2021.

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Directors’ Report
For the year ended 30 June 2021

1.8 Auditor

Ernst & Young continues in office in accordance with section 327 of the Corporation Act 2001 and a copy of the Auditor’s Independence 
Declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out on page 46.

Non-Audit Services

The Audit & Risk Committee has reviewed details of the amounts paid and payable for non-audit services provided by the Group's 
auditors, Ernst & Young and Plante Moran, to the Group during the year ended 30 June 2021.

The Directors, in accordance with advice received from the Audit & Risk Committee, are satisfied that the provision of non-audit 
services  by  the  auditors  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 did not impact the impartiality and 
objectivity of the auditor;
the Board's own review conducted in conjunction with the Audit & Risk Committee concluded that the auditor independence was 
not compromised, having regard to the Board's policy with respect to the engagement of auditors; and
none of the non-audit services provided by Ernst & Young or Plante Moran during the year had the characteristics of management, 
decision making, self review, advocacy or joint sharing of risks.

For details regarding non-audit services provided by the auditors, fees paid to the auditors along with auditor tenure, refer to note 24 
to the financial statements.

1.9 Rounding of Amounts

The Company is of a kind referred to in the ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Directors’ Reports) Instrument 2016/191 and 
amounts in the Directors’ Report have been rounded to the nearest thousand dollars in accordance with that Legislative Instrument, 
or in certain cases, the nearest dollar.

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For the year ended 30 June 2021

2. Directors and Officers

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

Hamish Douglass
Brett Cairns
John Eales
Robert Fraser
Colette Garnsey
Paul Lewis
Hamish McLennan
Karen Phin

Chairman and Chief Investment Officer
Chief Executive Officer
Non-Executive Director
Non-Executive Director and Chairman of MAM1
Non-Executive Director
Non-Executive Director
Non-Executive Director and Deputy Chairman
Non-Executive Director

1 Magellan Asset Management Limited ("MAM").

Secretaries

Appointed

21 November 2006
22 January 2007
1 July 2017
23 April 2014
30 November 2020
20 December 2006
1 March 2016
23 April 2014

The Company Secretary is jointly held by Marcia Venegas and Mariana Kolaroski. Ms Venegas was appointed to the position in 2019 
and Ms Kolaroski on 23 April 2021.

Information on Directors and Officers

Hamish Douglass
Chairman and Chief Investment Officer

Hamish is the co-founder of the Company. He is a former member of the Australian Government’s Foreign Investment Review Board 
(FIRB), 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. Hamish is a Director of the Victor Chang Cardiac Research 
Institute. He holds a BCom from the University of NSW.

Brett Cairns

Chief Executive Officer

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. Brett has a BE (Hons), Master of Business Administration and a Doctorate of Philosophy from the University of Sydney.

John Eales AM

Non-Executive Director and member of the Audit & Risk Committee and the Remuneration & Nominations Committee

John graduated from the University of Queensland in 1991 and enjoyed a 10 year international sporting career with the Australian 
rugby team from 1991, captaining the Wallabies from 1996 until 2001.

John  has  served  as  an  executive,  adviser,  director  and  investor  in  a  number  of  listed  and  unlisted  private  organisations.  John 
co-founded the Mettle Group in 2003 – a corporate consultancy which was acquired by Chandler Macleod in 2007.

John is currently Chairman of Trajan Group (since March 2021) and also serves on the Boards of Flight Centre Travel Group (since 
September 2012), FUJIFILM Data Management Solutions Pty Ltd and Executive Health Solutions. He continues to serve as a consultant 
to major Australian companies, including Westpac. John has been a regular columnist in both the Australian Financial Review and The 
Australian over the last 20 years and is the author of two books, Learning from Legends Sport and Learning from Legends Business. 
He is the Chair of the World Rugby Hall of Fame Selection Panel and on the Rugby Australia Bid Advisory Committee for the Rugby 
World Cup 2027.

He was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 1999 for services to the community and rugby and is a Patron of the Melanoma 
Foundation, Hearts in Union and the Champagnat Trust.

John holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Queensland and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

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Robert Fraser

Non-Executive Director – Chairman of the Audit & Risk Committee and member of the Remuneration & Nominations Committee, 
Chairman of Magellan Asset Management Limited (Responsible Entity and main operating subsidiary of MFG)

Robert is a company director and corporate adviser with over 30 years of investment banking experience, specialising in mergers and 
takeovers, corporate and financial analysis, capital management, equity capital markets and corporate governance. 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 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 as a Non-Executive Director on the 
Boards of ARB Corporation Limited (since February 2004), F.F.I. Holdings Limited (since October 2011) and MFF Capital Investments 
Limited (since May 2019).

Colette Garnsey OAM

Non-Executive Director and member of the Audit & Risk Committee and the Remuneration & Nominations Committee

Colette has over 40 years of experience in retail, marketing and distribution and played a key role in the development and growth of 
the Australian retail industry using her established experience in branding, consumer insights, digital and marketing.

Colette serves as a Director of Australian Wool Innovation Limited (since November 2011 and Chairman from November 2018 to March 
2021), Flight Centre Travel Group (since February 2018), Seven West Media Limited (since December 2018), Laser Clinics Australia 
(since November 2020) and Loreto Normanhurst (since January 2021).

Colette has previously held senior roles with David Jones, Pacific Brands and Premier Investments. She has also held directorial and 
advisory positions for government boards and not-for-profit enterprises, including the CSIRO (1997 to 2001), Australian Government 
Innovation Council (2010 to 2012), Federal Trade and Investment Ministers (2014 to 2018), Australian Fashion Week (1998 to 2009) 
and the Melbourne Fashion Festival (2006 to 2013).

Colette was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2012 for services to business and professional organisations. She holds an 
Executive MBA from the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University.

Paul Lewis MBE

Non-Executive Director, Chairman of the Remuneration & Nominations Committee and member of the Audit & Risk Committee

Paul was Managing Partner and Chief Executive – Asia for PA Consulting Group, based in Hong Kong from 1992 to 2004, 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 2009 was a member of British Telecom’s Global Advisory Board. Paul is currently Deputy 
National Chairman of the Australian British Chamber of Commerce, Chair of IPScape Limited, Chair of GWS Giants Foundation, and a 
board member of Volt Bank. He was previously Chair of the NAB Private Advisory Board, NAB Business Advisory Board, Optal Limited 
and British Telecom Global Advisory Board. Paul is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and was awarded an MBE 
in June 2018 for services to bilateral trade.

Hamish McLennan

Deputy  Chairman,  Non-Executive  Director  and  member  of  the  Audit  &  Risk  Committee  and  the  Remuneration  & 
Nominations Committee

Hamish McLennan has over 30 years of experience in the media industry. He is currently Chairman of REA Group Limited (appointed 
February 2012 and Chairman since April 2012), a global online real estate advertising company, Chairman of HT&E Limited (appointed 
October 2018), an Australian media and entertainment company, and Chairman of Rugby Australia (appointed June 2020). Hamish 
is also a Non-Executive Director of the tech firm Claim Central Consolidated (since January 2020) and an independent director of 
Scientific Games, a US gaming and lottery company (since November 2020). He was previously Executive Vice President, Office of the 
Chairman, News Corporation, and Global Chairman & CEO of Young & Rubicam (Y&R) in New York, part of WPP, the world’s largest 
communications services group. Mr McLennan joined Young & Rubicam in 2002 as Chairman and CEO of Y&R Brands Australia/New 
Zealand, one of the largest marketing services groups in Australasia, and led the firm’s global business operations from 2006 to 2011. 
He was also previously Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (March 2014 to July 2015) and Chief Executive Officer and 
Managing Director (February 2013 to March 2014) of Australian media company Ten Network Holdings Limited. He has previously 
served on the Boards of Directors for the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and the US Ad Council.

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Karen Phin

Non-Executive Director and member of the Audit & Risk Committee and the Remuneration & Nominations Committee

Karen has over 20 years of capital markets experience advising a range of top Australian companies on their capital management and 
funding strategies. Until 2014, Karen was Managing Director and Head of Capital Management Advisory at Citigroup in Australia and 
New Zealand. From 1996 to 2009, she worked at UBS where she was also a Managing Director and established and led the Capital 
Management Group. Prior to joining Citigroup, Karen spent 12 months at ASIC as a Senior Specialist in the Corporations group. Karen 
is currently a Non-Executive Director of Omni Bridgeway Ltd (since August 2017), Non-Executive Director of ARB Corporation Limited 
(since June 2019) and is a member of the Takeovers Panel and the Ascham School Council of Governors. Karen has a Bachelor of 
Arts/Law (Honours) from the University of Sydney and is a graduate of the AICD.

Marcia Venegas

Company Secretary

Marcia was appointed Company Secretary of the Company on 20 March 2019. Marcia also holds the role of Chief Risk Officer and 
Head of Risk, Compliance and Legal. Prior to joining MFG in November 2015, Marcia was Chief Compliance Officer at Platinum Asset 
Management in Sydney and held senior roles including Chief Compliance Officer at Dodge & Cox in the US. Marcia brings more than 20 
years of experience in the financial services industry in Australia and the US, during which time she has been responsible for national 
and  international  regulatory  requirements,  the  development  and  maintenance  of  governance,  risk  and  compliance  frameworks, 
licensing, proxy voting, training and liaising with regulators, auditors and clients. Marcia holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University 
of Wollongong.

Mariana Kolaroski

Company Secretary

Mariana was appointed Company Secretary of the Company on 23 April 2021. Mariana is a lawyer with over 13 years of experience 
and specialised in corporate law and mergers and acquisitions. Mariana also holds the role of Deputy Chief Legal Officer. Prior to 
joining MFG in April 2021, Mariana was Special Counsel at Minter Ellison where she advised on major corporate transactions, corporate 
law, and corporate governance. During this time, she also gained valuable in-house experience, having completed a number of client 
secondments with large Australian corporations. Mariana holds a Bachelor of Law and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of 
New South Wales.

Directors' Meetings

The number of meetings of the Board and Board Committees held during the year ended 30 June 2021 and the number of those 
meetings attended by each Director are set out below:

Board

Audit & Risk Committee

Remuneration & 
Nominations Committee

Held

Attended

Held

Attended

Held

Attended

11
11
11
11
5
11
11
11

11
11
10
11
5
11
9
11

-
-
9
9
5
9
9
9

-
-
9
9
5
9
8
9

-
-
2
2
1
2
2
2

-
-
2
2
1
2
2
2

Hamish Douglass
Brett Cairns
John Eales
Robert Fraser
Colette Garnsey
Paul Lewis
Hamish McLennan
Karen Phin

Directors' Interests

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

Indemnification and Insurance of Directors and Officers

The Group 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 and its subsidiaries as permitted by the Corporations Act 2001. The 
terms of the contract prohibit the disclosure of the premiums paid.

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3. 2021 Remuneration Report (Audited)

This Remuneration Report outlines the remuneration arrangements for the Key Management Personnel (“KMP”) of the Group for the 
year ended 30 June 2021. KMP 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 2021 financial year, the KMP for the Group included the Chairman and Chief Investment Officer (“CIO”), the Chief Executive 
Officer ("CEO"), the Non-Executive Directors and the Group’s Executives as set out below.

Name

Position

Non-Executive Directors
John Eales
Robert Fraser
Colette Garnsey
Paul Lewis
Hamish McLennan
Karen Phin

Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director

Executive Directors
Hamish Douglass
Brett Cairns

Chairman & CIO
CEO

Group Executives (Other KMP)
Kirsten Morton
Marcia Venegas
Craig Wright

Chief Financial Officer
Company Secretary and Head of Risk, Compliance and Legal
Head of Magellan Capital & Advisory

Term as KMP

Full Year
Full Year
30 November 2020 to 30 June 2021
Full Year
Full Year
Full Year

Full Year
Full Year

Full Year
Full Year
Full Year

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

3.1. Remuneration Philosophy and Principles

The  Group’s  remuneration  philosophy  is  centred  on  fair  compensation  for  performance  and  contribution  that  achieves  business 
outcomes.  It  aims  to  balance  short  term  and  long  term  incentives  appropriately,  including  encouraging  broad  based  employee 
ownership in the Group. Importantly, incentives motivate each employee to achieve agreed business objectives which align to long 
term business outcomes.

The key drivers of the Group’s remuneration philosophy and principles are:

•
•
•
•

Promoting staff behaviour that is in the best interest of clients;
Attracting and retaining outstanding staff;
Building a culture that rewards performance while maintaining the Group’s reputation and mitigating risk; and
Encouraging staff to think and act like long-term owners of the Group.

Broadly the Group’s remuneration arrangements for employees comprise the following components:

•
•
•

A fixed remuneration amount (inclusive of superannuation);
A variable incentive which is determined annually and is usually subject to some level of deferred payment; and
An offer of voluntary participation in the Group’s Share Purchase Plan (“SPP”), to encourage long term ownership in the Group.

Variable Remuneration

The Board believes variable incentives should be aimed at areas where employees have a direct influence over the business and the 
outcomes that are aligned to the best interests of the Group’s clients. If these objectives are met, the interests of shareholders will be 
satisfied. The Board does not believe it is appropriate to use measures such as earnings per share or the share price performance of 
the Group in determining annual variable remuneration. Such arrangements could misalign the interests of the employee with those 
of the Group’s clients and ultimately be detrimental to the long-term interests of shareholders.

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With  the  exception of  the  Chairman  & CIO  and  certain  portfolio managers, the variable incentive  amount  is discretionary and is 
determined by reference to an employee’s individual performance and contribution, and the overall performance of the Group. Other 
than for the Chairman & CIO, variable remuneration is not determined on a formulaic basis but is an outcome of an overall performance 
appraisal process. Variable remuneration may be in the range of 0-100% of the fixed remuneration amount and can be higher in 
exceptional circumstances.

The Chairman & CIO’s variable incentive is capped at 200% of his fixed remuneration and is dependent upon the performance of the 
investment strategies, measured over three years, for which he has primary responsibility. The Board believes that aligning the basis 
of the Chairman & CIO’s variable incentive to investment performance provides an important calibration with the Group’s clients and 
is in the best long-term interest of shareholders.

The Lead Portfolio Manager for the Group’s Global Listed Infrastructure strategy has a variable remuneration arrangement that is 
directly tied to the net revenues, less certain allocated costs, of the Group’s Global Listed Infrastructure business and the performance 
of the investment strategies for which he has primary responsibility. The Board considers that this arrangement appropriately rewards 
and aligns his interests with those of the Group’s clients and shareholders.

Certain portfolio managers have variable remuneration arrangements that incorporate two components:

•
•

A discretionary component in the range of 0-100% of fixed remuneration or higher in certain circumstances; and
A performance component in the range of 0-200% of fixed remuneration dependent upon the performance of the investment 
strategies for which they are responsible, which is generally calculated over a three year period, or a lesser term where a three 
year period is not available or appropriate.

Variable incentives are paid partly as a current year cash bonus and partly as a conditional deferred cash bonus amount over periods 
up to three years, dependent upon ongoing employment.

Share Purchase Plan (SPP)

The Group does not operate a specific long-term incentive plan. However, the Group offers voluntary participation in the SPP as a 
means to align employees with shareholders, encourage employees to think and act like business owners and to create value over 
the longer term. The Group does not offer share grants to employees as the Board does not believe that grants create alignment with 
shareholders through true ownership, as the employees are not required to pay for shares through these instruments. The Group 
does not grant share options to Directors or employees given the asymmetric payoff structure of options which again creates a lack 
of alignment between employees and shareholders.

The Group’s SPP is a subscription for shares by SPP participants at the prevailing market price. The Group provides financial assistance 
to  the  SPP  participants  for  up  to  either  75%  or  100%  of  the  subscription  value,  via  a  full  recourse,  interest-free  loan,  and  thus 
the SPP participant bears the full risks and benefits of being a shareholder. The Board believes the Group is best placed to offer 
stable financing arrangements to establish and support meaningful ownership as it would be counterproductive to a true long-term 
ownership position if short term share price movements were to impact upon an employee’s own financing of this loan. The full 
recourse loan is compulsorily repaid via dividends paid on associated shares plus 25% (or other amount as permitted by the SPP rules) 
of the relevant employee’s after tax variable incentive. As the loan is full recourse, participants are liable to repay the loan irrespective 
of the performance of the Group’s shares.

The SPP provides participants with the opportunity to acquire a meaningful ownership interest in the Group and, unlike many option 
and performance share plans, participants are required to pay for the shares. The interest-free component of the full recourse loan 
provides  real  value  to  SPP  participants  and  is  expensed  by  the  Group  through  the  Consolidated  Statement  of  Profit  or  Loss  and 
Comprehensive Income.

The Board believes promoting meaningful broad based ownership should start at Board level and therefore the Group also offers SPP 
participation to Non-Executive Directors. The Board does not require any minimum share ownership thresholds, however the SPP 
structure delivers a shareholding often many multiples of the value of their Non-Executive Director’s fees. Importantly, this also allows 
Non-Executive Directors to be appropriately invested in the Group at the beginning of their tenure rather than waiting many years 
to accumulate a meaningful ownership position. The Board believes that providing full recourse financial assistance to Non-Executive 
Directors under the SPP does not hinder their independence from management and that establishing a meaningful ownership stake 
promotes independent thought and engagement that will be in the long-term interests of the Group’s shareholders. The Group’s 
shareholders must approve the provision of financing to the Non-Executive Directors by way of a vote at the Annual General Meeting.

Further details of the SPP are set out in note 11 to the financial statements.

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3.2. Remuneration of Non-Executive Directors

The Board periodically reviews and determines the remuneration of the Non-Executive Directors. 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.

Remuneration and other terms of employment for the Non-Executive Directors are formalised in service agreements with the Group. 
Non-Executive Directors are appointed for a term of three years unless the Non-Executive Director is not re-elected by shareholders 
of the Company.

The Board believes that Non-Executive Director fees should be modest and that when combined with a meaningful ownership stake, 
Non-Executive  Directors’  interests  are  better  aligned  with  the  shareholders  when  considering  important  strategic  issues  such  as 
executive compensation, acquisitions, dividend policy, capital management, corporate transactions, development of corporate culture 
and ethical business practices.

On  that  basis,  remuneration  comprises  Directors’  fees  (inclusive  of  superannuation)  and  the  non-cash  expense  to  the  Group  of 
providing the full recourse, interest-free loans under the SPP described in section 3.1. Together, these form part of the Non-Executive 
Director Remuneration Cap set out in clause 50(a) of the Constitution, which currently stands at $750,000.

The following table outlines the Non-Executive Directors’ fees (inclusive of superannuation) for the Board and Committees of both the 
Group and MAM for the year ended 30 June 2021 and the proposed fees for the year ended 30 June 2022.

Position

30 June 2021

30 June 2022

MFG Board (Group)
MFG Audit & Risk Committee

MFG Remunerations & Nominations Committee
MAM Board

Non-Executive Director
Chairman
Member
Chairman/Member
Chairman

72,100
25,750
10,300
-
25,750

76,491
27,318
10,927
-
27,318

The Group has reimbursed or borne expenses incurred by the Non-Executive Directors in the discharge of their duties of $nil (June 
2020: $876).

No retirement benefits (other than superannuation) are provided to Non-Executive Directors.

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3.3. Remuneration of Executive Directors and Other KMP

The below table provides a summary of Executive Directors and Other KMP remuneration structures for the 2021 financial year.

Fixed remuneration 
(incl. superannuation)

$2,500,000

Hamish 
Douglass

Brett Cairns

$1,545,000

Other KMP

Market-based base salary

Variable remuneration

SPP participation

Up to 200% of fixed remuneration based 
on the performance of the Group's Global 
Equity strategy over a three year period
Up to 50% of fixed remuneration based on 
performance metrics set by the Board
Generally up to 100% of fixed 
remuneration based on individual 
performance / contribution and the overall 
performance of the Group

Not entitled to participate in SPP as he 
owns 22.2 million shares which provide a 
material alignment with shareholders
Ability to participate in SPP

Ability to participate in SPP

Mr Douglass’ Remuneration Structure

Mr Douglass is Magellan’s co-founder, Chairman, CIO and Lead Portfolio Manager of Magellan’s Global Equities strategies. The Board 
believes it is important for Mr Douglass’ remuneration to be tied to the performance of the investment strategies under his control. 
Mr Douglass is responsible for managing $85.3 billion of funds under management (as at 30 June 2021). Focusing on client outcomes 
and achieving superior investment returns for clients over the medium to long term will ultimately be in shareholders’ interests.

Mr Douglass’ remuneration took effect from 1 July 2018 for a minimum of three years. Mr Douglass’ remuneration is subject to a 
maximum total annual remuneration cap of $7,500,000 over this period, of which $2,500,000 (inclusive of superannuation) is fixed 
and $5,000,000 is variable.

Mr Douglass’ annual variable incentive is determined in relation to the performance of the Global Equity Strategy over a three year 
period, that being the current year and the two preceding years. Importantly, the three year performance period emphasises the 
Group’s medium to long term focus for its investment strategies and the needs of clients. Mr Douglass does not receive any of his 
variable incentive upfront. Instead payment is deferred over the subsequent three financial years which is consistent with the medium 
term focus of Mr Douglass’ variable remuneration arrangements.

In addition, Mr Douglass’ substantial shareholding in the Group, along with his investments in the Group’s investment strategies, 
creates strong alignment with clients and shareholders.

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The Board, in consultation with Mr Douglass, determined the performance metrics and underlying quantitative measures that apply 
for the relevant period for Mr Douglass’ variable remuneration. For the year ending 30 June 2021, the metrics were:

Performance metrics

Weighting

Ranking of the Global Equity 
Strategy in Peer Group

25%

(rolling 3 years as at 30 June 
each year)1

Percentage paid/
Performance measures

The percentage paid is in the range of 0% 
to 100% dependent on the ranking quartile 
band achieved as per the below table:
100%
50% to 100%
(sliding scale)
0%

1st Quartile
Bottom of 2nd Quartile to 
top of 2nd Quartile
3rd and 4th Quartile 
(bottom 50%)

Absolute Performance (Gross 
Return) of the Global Equity 
Strategy (measured in USD) 

25%

(rolling 3 years as at 30 June 
each year)

Relative gross investment 
performance of the Global 
Equity Strategy against its 
Benchmark Index

25%

(rolling 3 years as at 30 June 
each year)2

Down Market Capture of 
the Global Equity Strategy 
(measured in USD) against its 
Benchmark Index

25%

(rolling 3 years as at 30 June 
each year)

12% p.a. or greater
8% p.a. to 12% p.a.

The percentage paid is in the range 
of 0% to 100% dependent on the 
absolute performance achieved as per the 
below table:
100%
50% to 100%
(sliding scale)
0%
The percentage paid is in the range of 
0% to 100% dependent on pre-determined 
relative performance differences above the 
Benchmark Index as per the below table:
100%

Less than 8% p.a.

Achieves Benchmark 
Index + 2.5% p.a. 
or greater
Achieves Benchmark 
Index to Benchmark 
Index + 2.5% p.a.
Achieves less than 
Benchmark Index p.a.

50% to 100%
(sliding scale)

0%

The percentage paid is in the range of 0% 
to 100% dependent on the Down Market 
Capture achieved as per the table below:
Achieves Down Market 
100%
Capture less than 75%
Achieves Down Market 
Capture of 75% to less 
than 100%
Achieves Down Market 
Capture greater or equal 
to 100%

50% to 100%
(sliding scale)

0%

2021 Outcome

Mr Douglass achieved 63.0% of this 
component in 2021 based on a 2nd 
Quartile ranking

Mr Douglass achieved 100% of this 
component in 2021 based on gross 
investment performance of 15.37% p.a.

Mr Douglass achieved 57.6% of this 
component in 2021 based on gross 
investment performance of 15.37% 
p.a. against Benchmark Index of 
14.99% p.a.

Mr Douglass achieved 100% of this 
component in 2021 based on Down 
Market Capture of 63.16%.

1 Ranking determined by reference to Magellan Global Fund’s quartile positioning in Global Equity sector for the 3 year total return as set out 
in the Morningstar Australian Institutional Sector Survey as at June of each year (or if that survey ceases to be published, an equivalent 
replacement survey).

2 The Benchmark Index is the MSCI World Net Total Return (in USD), a free-float adjusted market capitalisation weighted index designed to measure 
the equity performance of 24 developed markets. Index results assume the reinvestment of all distributions of capital gain and net investment income 
using a tax rate applicable to non-resident institutional investors who do not benefit from double taxation treaties. The returns are calculated using 
published index data on a daily basis. Daily returns are compounded to calculate the monthly and longer term returns.

In respect of the year ended 30 June 2021, Mr Douglass is entitled to total variable incentive of $4,007,037 payable in 36 equal 
monthly instalments (June 2020: $5,000,000, waived in full by Mr Douglass due to COVID-19). Mr Douglass' entitlement to variable 
incentive amounts is dependent on him being employed by the Group at the time of payment and, where relevant, is also subject to 
the termination arrangements described in Section 3.5.

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Changes to Mr Douglass' Remuneration Structure from 1 July 2021

Mr Douglass' remuneration was due for review effective 1 July 2021. Following the review, Mr Douglass has entered into a new 
remuneration agreement for a period of five years which will be due for review on 1 July 2026. The following changes to Mr Douglass' 
remuneration will take place from 1 July 2021:

•

•

•

Fixed remuneration (inclusive of superannuation) to increase from $2,500,000 to $2,731,000. This equates to approximately a 3% 
per annum compound increase since it was fixed on 1 July 2018;
From 1 July each year, fixed remuneration (inclusive of superannuation) will increase by 3%. This is in line with the 3% annual 
increase applied to Non-Executive Director fees and the Group's CEO's remuneration; and
Variable remuneration will not change and will remain up to 200% of fixed remuneration, awarded in relation to the performance 
of the investment strategies managed by Mr Douglass. The Board believes it is important for Mr Douglass' remuneration to be tied 
to the performance of his investment strategies as achieving superior investment outcomes for clients over the medium to long 
term will ultimately be in shareholders’ interests. For the year ending 30 June 2022, the variable metrics will not change.

Dr Cairns’ Remuneration Structure

Dr Cairns’ fixed remuneration (inclusive of superannuation) for the year ended 30 June 2021 was $1,545,000 (2020: $1,545,000). 
Effective 1 July 2021, Dr Cairns' fixed remuneration will increase to $1,639,091, being an increase of 3% for year ended 30 June 2021 
– which was waived, and a 3% increase commencing 1 July 2021.

Dr Cairns is eligible to receive variable remuneration of up to 50% of fixed remuneration based on performance metrics the Board 
believes are important to the long term success of the business and over which Dr Cairns has direct influence. The Remuneration and 
Nominations Committee will determine the amount to be awarded on an annual basis with regard to the determined performance 
metrics. The Board will, in consultation with Dr Cairns, review the performance metrics that will apply, and their respective weightings, 
from 1 July each year.

In considering the appropriate structure for Dr Cairns’ remuneration as CEO, the Board believes it is important for incentives to be 
aligned to the Group’s strategy and aimed at areas where Dr Cairns has a direct influence over the outcome. As previously outlined 
to shareholders, the key driver of creating shareholder value is servicing and retaining the Group’s existing clients and the funds 
the Group already manages on behalf of clients by achieving our stated investment objectives. Over time, shareholder value can 
also be created by additional earnings growth via net new client business either via flows into existing products or via the launch of 
new products.

As CEO, Dr Cairns is not responsible for managing client money and, therefore, the Board believes it would be inappropriate for 
incentives to be based on investment performance. Dr Cairns is responsible for ensuring the Group operates to the highest standards 
and to ensure operational areas that underpin the Group’s reputation and confidence of clients in the Group such as compliance, 
cybersecurity and fund operations are managed appropriately. Further, the Group’s employees are key to the success of the Group and 
achievement of the Group’s strategy and the ability to foster and retain key talent and protect the Group’s cultural values is a priority 
for the business. Dr Cairns is also integral to a number of strategic projects that if successful, could create significant shareholder 
value. For the year ended 30 June 2021, the Board determined the four performance metrics were: Delivery of Key Strategic Projects, 
Leadership, People and Culture, Compliance, Governance and Cybersecurity and Operational Effectiveness.

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The below table provides an overview of key achievements and business outcomes delivered by Dr Cairns that were considered when 
determining his variable remuneration for the year.

Performance Metrics

2021 Achievements

Delivery of Key 
Strategic Projects

Leadership, People 
and Culture

Compliance, Governance 
and Cybersecurity
Operational Effectiveness

•

•

•
•
•
•

•
•
•
•

Successful launch of new funds including Magellan FuturePay, MFG Core Series and Magellan 
Sustainable Fund
Design and delivery of the restructure of Magellan's retail global equities funds and associated 
Partnership Offer and Bonus MGF Option Issue
Completion of equity investments in Barrenjoey Capital Partners, FinClear and Guzman y Gomez
Cohesive and stable team maintained, with all key employees retained
Effective return-to-work program including flexible working approach
Implemented a number of initiatives supporting Magellan's culture, safety and wellbeing including 
Employee Assistance Program with Life Street, update to Parental Leave Policy and flexible 
working practices for all employees
No significant regulatory issues identified or unresolved during the year
Security of Group’s IT network maintained
Effective technology solutions established to improve productivity and client solutions
Group continued to operate efficiently with cost to income ratio (excluding performance fees) of 
the Funds Management Business of 16.9% for the year ended 30 June 2021

In respect of the year ended 30 June 2021, the Remuneration and Nominations Committee awarded Dr Cairns a variable incentive of 
$772,500 (50% of fixed remuneration) (June 2020: $772,500, waived in full by Dr Cairns due to COVID-19).

The after-tax amount of Dr Cairns' awarded variable incentive will be credited toward repayment of his SPP loan.

Remuneration Structure for Other KMP

Fixed remuneration is structured as a total employment cost package, which may be received as a combination of cash, non-cash 
benefits and superannuation contributions. Fixed remuneration for Other KMP is reviewed annually to ensure that it is competitive and 
reasonable. However, there are no guaranteed increases to the fixed remuneration amount. Last year due to COVID-19, Magellan took 
a cautious and prudent approach, including freezing salaries that would normally have been reviewed in June. In December 2020, 
taking into consideration the improved outlook and the Group's continued growth, it was determined that from 1 January 2021 salaries 
for all employees, excluding Magellan's Chairman & CIO and CEO, would be increased by 4%.

When considering variable remuneration, the Board’s primary objective is that KMP are motivated to achieve high performance over 
areas where they have direct influence, while maintaining the Group's reputation and mitigating risk. The core of the Group's culture 
is to put our clients first. If these objectives are met, the interests of shareholders will also be satisfied.

The CEO determines the amount of variable incentive to be paid to Other KMP, subject to review and approval of overall amounts 
by the Remuneration and Nominations Committee, taking into consideration the individual’s performance and contribution during the 
year. The variable remuneration of Other KMP is discretionary and may be in the range of 0 to 100% of fixed remuneration (higher in 
exceptional circumstances) and comprises a cash bonus amount and a conditional deferred cash bonus payable in 36 equal monthly 
instalments over the course of the next three financial years. Entitlement to the deferred cash bonus is dependent on Other KMP being 
employed by the Group at the time of payment.

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.

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Summary of 2021 Variable Remuneration Outcomes
Variable Remuneration Outcomes for 2021

The table below outlines the variable remuneration outcomes (as a % of fixed remuneration) for Executive Directors and Other KMP 
for the 2021 financial year and provides an overview of key achievements and business outcomes delivered by Other KMP that were 
considered when determining their variable remuneration for the year.

KMP

Variable 
Remuneration 
Outcome

Comments

Hamish Douglass

160%

Brett Cairns

50%

Kirsten Morton

95%

Marcia Venegas

100%

Craig Wright

125%

•

•
•

•
•

•

Based on agreed criteria and performance metrics relating to the performance of the 
investment strategies under his control over the three year period to 30 June 2021
The performance metrics and relative weightings are outlined in section 3.3
Based on performance metrics relating to the long term success of the business and 
the Group operations over which Dr Cairns has direct influence outlined in section 3.3
Delivered on the succession plan relating to the finance team
Expanded coverage and capabilities of operations to support the strategic initiatives 
implemented in FY21 and concluded the integration of US businesses into the Group
Following the launch and consolidation of funds in FY21, performed benchmarking of 
fees/services and updated where required to realise cost synergies from scalability. 
Also performed additional oversight of material suppliers and third party providers in 
light of varying COVID-19 risks globally

• Maintained sound relationships with tax regulators and successfully concluded 

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•
•

•

•

streamlined assurance tax reviews
Proactively enhanced tax risk management frameworks covering the Group and funds 
in response to evolving global tax regulatory landscape
Implemented a financial reporting technology solution and commenced a finance data 
project to improve capabilities, processes and maintain a sustainable cost overhead 
structure in light of growing regulation and legislation requirements
Enhanced the Group’s Compliance and Risk Management Frameworks to provide 
reasonable assurance that the Group’s risk and compliance functions continue to 
remain effective
Upgraded key risk systems across the Group to ensure the risk function is delivered 
efficiently and effectively
Provided risk and compliance advice on strategic initiatives, new products, fund 
restructures and managed shareholder and investor inquiries
Regular and constructive engagement with regulators, including participation in 
industry bodies
Strengthened the resiliency of the risk, compliance, legal and company secretarial 
functions across the Group to ensure business continuity
Implemented and substantially progressed key regulatory changes for example, 
modern slavery and design and distribution obligations
Project management and structuring of strategic initiatives across the Group, 
including the restructure of Magellan’s Global Equities retail funds and associated 
capital raisings, being the Magellan Global Fund Partnership Offer and the Bonus MGF 
Option Issue and new fund launches of MFG Core Series, Magellan Sustainable Fund 
and Magellan FuturePay
Project management, structuring and negotiation of Magellan Capital Partners’ 
investments in Barrenjoey Capital Partners, FinClear Holdings and Guzman y Gomez
Negotiation of a new corporate debt facility relating to the Global Equities restructure
Overseeing the Group’s IT infrastructure & security and business continuity planning 
through the COVID-19 pandemic
Overseeing Magellan’s involvement in the Group’s UCITS investment company based 
in Ireland and co-mingled private fund in respect of the High Conviction investment 
strategy to make that strategy available to institutional investors globally
Given the number of projects of strategic importance completed within a condensed 
timeframe, an exceptional bonus of 125% was awarded to Mr Wright

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Split Between Cash and Conditional Deferred Cash Bonus Components of 2021 Variable Remuneration

The below table provides a summary of variable remuneration outcomes for Executive Directors and Other KMP for the years ended 
30 June 2021 and 30 June 2020. The table outlines the portion of variable remuneration awarded for each financial year that is paid 
in cash and the portion that is deferred over subsequent financial years. In 2020, no awarded variable remuneration was subject to 
a deferral period due to COVID-19.

Variable Incentive Outcomes

Cash Bonus

Conditional 
Deferred 
Cash Bonus

Total Variable 
Remuneration 
Awarded

Fixed 
Remuneration 
(incl. Super)

$1

$2

$

$3

-
-
772,500
-

332,837
308,228
313,549
216,300
385,376
243,338

4,007,037
-
-
-

138,834
-
128,451
-
167,124
-

4,007,037
-
772,500
-

471,671
308,228
442,000
216,300
552,500
243,338

2,500,000
2,500,000
1,545,000
1,545,000

496,496
477,400
442,000
425,000
442,000
425,000

Total Variable 
Remuneration 
Awarded
as % of Fixed 
Remuneration
%

160%
0%
50%
0%

95%
65%
100%
51%
125%
57%

Executive Directors
Hamish Douglass4

Brett Cairns4

2021
2020
2021
2020

Group Executives (Other KMP)
Kirsten Morton

2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020

Marcia Venegas

Craig Wright

Total KMP

2021
2020

1,804,262
767,866

4,441,446
-

6,245,708
767,866

5,425,496
5,372,400

1 Cash Bonus represents the portion of Group Executives’ awarded variable remuneration that is paid in cash post the release of the Group's 

Annual Report.

2 Conditional Deferred Cash Bonus represents the portion of Group Executives’ awarded variable remuneration for the financial year that is deferred 
and is paid in cash in 36 equal monthly instalments in future financial years, subject to continued employment with the Group. In the 2020 financial 
year, no component of the awarded variable remuneration was deferred due to COVID-19.

3 Fixed remuneration as at 30 June 2021.
4 Dr Cairns and Mr Douglass waived 100% of their awarded bonus for the 2020 financial year due to COVID-19.

The conditional deferred cash bonus payable by the Group to the Executive Directors, Other KMP and employees in respect of the year 
ended 30 June 2021 is $14,929,795 and payable over the years ending 30 June 2022, 30 June 2023 and 30 June 2024 (June 2020: 
nil). Refer to note 13 in the financial statements for the cumulative total of conditional deferred cash bonuses unpaid at 30 June 2021.

Details  of  the  remuneration  paid  to  Executive  Directors  and  Other  KMP  is  provided  in  section  3.4.  Details  of  the  employment 
agreements of Executive Directors and Other KMP are described in section 3.5.

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3.4. Details of Remuneration

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

Short Term Benefits

Leave Benefits

Salary

$

75,251

75,251

123,600

118,238

44,186

82,400

82,400

75,251

75,251

75,251

75,251

Non-Executive Directors

John Eales

Robert Fraser

2021

2020

2021

2020

Colette Garnsey8 2021
2021

Paul Lewis

Hamish 
McLennan

Karen Phin

2020

2021

2020

2021

2020

Executive Directors
Hamish Douglass 2021
2020

2,478,306

2,478,997

Brett Cairns

2021
2020

1,523,306

772,500

1,523,997

-

Group Executives (Other KMP)

Kirsten Morton

2021

2020

Marcia Venegas 2021
2020

Craig Wright

2021

2020

465,254

456,397

411,806

403,997

411,806

403,997

332,837

308,228

313,549

216,300

385,376

243,338

Cash
Bonus

Conditional 
Deferred 
Cash 
Bonus 
paid
$2

$1

Brought 
Forward 
Deferred 
Cash 
Bonus
$3

Superan-
nuation

Total Cash 
Remuneration

Short 
Term

Long 
Term

Other 
Benefits

Total 
Statutory 
Remuneration

$

$4

$5

$5

$6

$7

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

2,720,799

3,500,473

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

152,151

143,742

-

-

89,738

87,788

-

-

116,724

110,862

7,149

7,149

-

5,362

4,198

-

-

7,149

7,149

7,149

7,149

21,694

21,003

21,694

21,003

21,694

21,003

21,694

21,003

21,694

21,003

82,400

82,400

123,600

123,600

48,384

82,400

82,400

82,400

82,400

82,400

82,400

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

5,220,799

136,464

6,000,473

2,317,500

1,545,000

819,785

1,081,521

747,049

818,826

818,876

895,924

41,329

34,964

19,121

29,545

2,298

12,352

(511)

649

5,811

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

29,328

33,598
16,088

17,435

-

-

-

26,703

29,857
13,273

14,384

-

-

25,317 145,117

139,687

91,294

10,084

8,988

38,201

-

8,714

10,128

4,563

1,549

7,284

1,344

4,908

5,331

111,728

115,998

139,688

141,035

48,384

82,400

82,400

109,103

112,257

95,673

96,784

5,357,263

6,041,802

2,522,898

1,795,102

863,977

1,094,356

804,886

819,659

833,147

917,194

Total KMP

2021 5,766,417 1,804,262 2,720,799
2020

3,859,086

5,693,776

767,866

- 134,115

10,425,593 213,974

82,316 247,264

10,969,147

342,392

131,824

10,794,944

68,048

158,803

194,792

11,216,587

1 The cash bonus amount includes the current year cash bonus.
2 The conditional deferred cash bonus paid is the deferred components of prior years’ bonuses which have been paid in cash over the course of the 

current year.

3 The brought forward deferred cash bonus is the deferred cash bonuses due to be paid in future financial years that were brought forward as a result 

of changes to remuneration in 2020 due to COVID-19 and were paid in cash after the release of the Group's 2020 annual results.

4 The total represents the cash amounts actually received by the Group KMP, as distinct from the accounting expense. As a result, it does not align 

to Australian Accounting Standards.

5 Comprises annual leave and long service leave entitlements accrued but not taken during the year. Ms Morton’s short-term entitlements also includes 

an amount of $nil for annual leave paid out during the year ended 30 June 2021 (June 2020: $17,554).

6 Other benefits represent the expense of providing interest-free loans to Participants in the Share Purchase Plan (refer to further details at section 

3.1). These are non-cash items.

7 No non-monetary benefits or other short term benefits not otherwise disclosed above were paid during the years ended 30 June 2021 and 

30 June 2020.

8 Ms Garnsey was appointed on 30 November 2020 and remuneration for the year ended 30 June 2021 is shown for the period 30 November 2020 

to 30 June 2021.

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3.5. Employment Agreements

The Executive Directors and Other KMP are engaged under employment agreements with MAM, a controlled entity of the Group.

Hamish Douglass, Chairman and CIO

Mr  Douglass  is  employed  under  a  contract  with  MAM,  with  effect  from  1  March  2008  and  which  will  continue  indefinitely  until 
terminated. The terms of the contract are outlined below.

Fixed and variable remuneration
Mr Douglass is entitled to fixed and variable remuneration as outlined in Section 3.3.

Shareholding requirement
Mr Douglass’ contract does not specify a shareholding ownership requirement. However as one of the founders of the business Mr 
Douglass and his associates hold 22,212,727 ordinary shares (2020: 22,212,727 ordinary shares).

Termination arrangements
Termination arrangements within Mr Douglass’ employment contract are as follows:

Termination  with  cause:  The  Board  may  immediately  terminate  Mr  Douglass’  employment  agreement  with  cause.  Under  these 
circumstances, Mr Douglass will be paid the statutory requirements of any accrued fixed remuneration (eg accrued base salary and 
superannuation) and accrued leave entitlements (eg annual and long service leave) at the termination date, after set-off of any loss 
suffered by the Group from the acts of Mr Douglass which led to his termination.

Termination without cause: Either the Board or Mr Douglass can terminate Mr Douglass’ employment contract at any time by providing 
not less than 12 months written notice. Under these circumstances, Mr Douglass will be paid the statutory requirements of any accrued 
fixed remuneration (eg accrued base salary and superannuation), accrued leave entitlements (eg annual and long service leave) at the 
termination date and any other amounts approved by the Board in its absolute discretion subject to all applicable laws and regulations.

•

•

Termination due to death or incapacity: In addition to the statutory requirements of any accrued fixed remuneration (eg accrued 
base salary and superannuation) and accrued leave entitlements (eg annual and long service leave) at the termination date, Mr 
Douglass will be paid any outstanding variable remuneration attributable to any previous financial year; and
a pro-rata variable remuneration component for the period from 1 July of that year to the termination date.

Dr Brett Cairns, CEO

The CEO is employed under a contract with MAM, with effect from 1 January 2015 and which will continue indefinitely until terminated.

MAM may terminate the contract at any time by giving not less than three months written notice or providing payment in lieu of that 
notice, or at any time without notice if serious misconduct has occurred. Dr Cairns may terminate the contract at any time by giving 
three months written notice. In the event of termination of Dr Cairns’ contract, his termination payment would comprise any accrued 
fixed compensation, including superannuation, after set-off of any loss suffered by the Group from the acts of Dr Cairns which led to 
his termination; and any amounts of accrued annual and long service leave.

Under the contract, Dr Cairns is restrained from soliciting employees and clients of MAM or any related company of MAM for a period 
of six months after termination of employment.

Group Executives (Other KMP)

Other KMP have rolling employment contracts with MAM. MAM may terminate the contracts at any time by giving not less than one 
month written notice or providing payment in lieu of that notice, or at any time without notice if serious misconduct has occurred. Other 
KMP may terminate the contract at any time by giving one month written notice. On termination, Other KMP are required to repay any 
loan amounts outstanding in respect of shares acquired under the Group’s SPP in accordance with the SPP terms and conditions. In 
the event of the termination of an Other KMP contract, their termination payment would comprise any accrued fixed compensation, 
including superannuation, after set-off of any loss suffered by MAM from the acts of that Other KMP which led to their termination; 
and any amounts of accrued annual and long service leave.

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3.6. Shareholdings

The number of ordinary shares held during the year by each KMP is set out below:

Non-Executive Directors
John Eales
Robert Fraser
Colette Garnsey1
Paul Lewis
Hamish McLennan
Karen Phin
Executive Directors
Hamish Douglass
Brett Cairns
Group Executives (Other KMP)
Kirsten Morton
Marcia Venegas
Craig Wright

Closing 
balance
30 June 2019

Net 
additions/
(disposals)

Closing 
balance
30 June 2020

Net 
additions/
(disposals)

Closing 
balance
30 June 2021

77,616
599,109
-
1,500,000
100,248
89,312

-
-
-
-
5,000
-

77,616
599,109
-
1,500,000
105,248
89,312

22,212,727
1,034,523

-
103,092

22,212,727
1,137,615

18,896
2,889
18,896

-
1,805
-

18,896
4,694
18,896

-
(99,109)
2,030
(150,000)
-
-

-
13,000

6,748
8,308
5,836

77,616
500,000
2,030
1,350,000
105,248
89,312

22,212,727
1,150,615

25,644
13,002
24,732

1 Ms Garnsey was appointed as a Director on 30 November 2020 and the balance as at 30 June 2020 represents the number of ordinary shares held 

by her and her associates as at the date of her appointment.

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

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3.7. Unitholdings in Magellan Funds

The number of units held during the year by each KMP in funds managed by the Group, is set out below:

Closing 
balance
30 June 2019

Net additions/
(disposals)1

Closing 
balance
30 June 2020

Net 
additions/
(disposals)1

Closing 
balance
30 June 20212

Magellan Global Fund - Open Class Units3

Hamish Douglass

Brett Cairns

Paul Lewis

Marcia Venegas

Magellan Global Fund - Closed Class Units4

Hamish Douglass

Brett Cairns

John Eales

Robert Fraser

Paul Lewis

Hamish McLennan

Karen Phin

Kirsten Morton

Marcia Venegas

Craig Wright

MGF Options expiring 1 March 20245

Hamish Douglass

Brett Cairns

John Eales

Robert Fraser

Paul Lewis

Hamish McLennan

Karen Phin

Kirsten Morton

Marcia Venegas

Craig Wright

Magellan High Conviction Trust6

Hamish Douglass

Brett Cairns

John Eales

Robert Fraser

Paul Lewis

Hamish McLennan

Karen Phin

Kirsten Morton

Marcia Venegas

Craig Wright
Magellan Global Equities Fund 
(Currency Hedged)

Hamish Douglass

Brett Cairns
Magellan Infrastructure Fund 
(Currency Hedged)

Marcia Venegas

2,174,518

-

557,126

83,059

-

24,198

2,257,577

1,163,549

3,421,126

-

581,324

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

70,416

31,696

5,545

70,416

613,020

5,545

21,869,659

21,869,659

142,270

388,435

260,893

142,270

388,435

260,893

1,048,196

1,048,196

115,655

115,909

45,674

93,390

69,791

115,655

115,909

45,674

93,390

69,791

12,829,522

12,829,522

96,598

235,377

158,092

696,197

70,083

70,237

26,702

11,394

42,291

96,598

235,377

158,092

696,197

70,083

70,237

26,702

11,394

42,291

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

14,294,964

14,294,964

1,438,079

15,733,043

181,594

218,196

252,566

181,594

218,196

252,566

1,485,530

1,485,530

36,319

120,471

21,791

3,632

72,638

277

309

108

36,319

120,471

21,791

3,632

72,638

520,118

10,881

3,661

5,607

6,738

7,797

10,523

1,121

2,243

673

88,431

2,243

366

615

174

187,201

224,934

260,363

1,496,053

37,440

122,714

22,464

92,063

74,881

520,484

11,496

3,835

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

519,841

10,572

3,553

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Magellan Infrastructure Fund

Hamish Douglass

Paul Lewis

Magellan High Conviction Fund7

Hamish Douglass

Paul Lewis

Craig Wright

Airlie Australian Share Fund

Brett Cairns

John Eales

Paul Lewis

Karen Phin

Magellan FuturePay

Brett Cairns

Magellan Global Equities Fund3

Hamish Douglass

Brett Cairns

Marcia Venegas

Magellan Global Trust3

Hamish Douglass

Brett Cairns

John Eales

Robert Fraser

Paul Lewis

Hamish McLennan

Karen Phin

Kirsten Morton

Marcia Venegas

Closing 
balance
30 June 2019

Net additions/
(disposals)1

Closing 
balance
30 June 2020

Net 
additions/
(disposals)1

Closing 
balance
30 June 20212

101,174

428,629

3,341,317

-

38,695

-

-

-

19,049

-

693,487

42,478

3,344

-

13,206

101,174

441,835

40,783

3,382,101

-

847

-

39,542

20,000

20,000

-

-

19,049

-

-

-

-

319

1,240

98

-

918,376

89,853

889,714

(39,542)

989

16,685

415,755

-

101,174

1,360,211

3,471,954

889,714

-

20,989

16,685

415,755

19,049

-

20,000

20,000

693,806

43,718

3,442

(693,806)

(43,718)

(3,442)

14,966,234

510,336

15,476,570

(15,476,570)

84,833

284,299

190,947

104,833

84,647

84,833

35,240

11,257

2,983

9,995

6,713

2,638

2,976

2,983

1,239

396

87,816

294,294

197,660

107,471

87,623

87,816

36,479

11,653

(87,816)

(294,294)

(197,660)

(107,471)

(87,623)

(87,816)

(36,479)

(11,653)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1

2

Includes the reinvestment of June and December distributions in the years ended 30 June 2019 and 30 June 2020 respectively
In addition to the above holdings, Mr Douglass selected the Magellan Global Fund product via his employer superannuation account and currently 
has holdings of 474,987 units at a value of $1,197,014 as at 30 June 2021 (June 2020: 467,196 units at a value of $1,072,963)

3 As a result of the restructure of the retail global equity funds completed in December 2020, KMP's interests in Magellan Global Equities Fund and 
Magellan Global Trust were acquired by the Magellan Global Fund by way of two trust schemes. KMP were issued Open Class Units and Closed Class 
Units in the Magellan Global Fund respectively on the same terms as the other members of the funds.

5

4 As a result of the restructure of the retail global equity funds completed in December 2020, KMP's interests in Magellan Global Equities Fund and 
Magellan Global Trust were acquired by the Magellan Global Fund by way of two trust schemes. KMP were issued Open Class Units and Closed Class 
Units in the Magellan Global Fund respectively on the same terms as the other members of the funds. If KMP were eligible and participated in the 
Magellan Global Fund Partnership Offer in the year ended 30 June 2021, additions include units issued under that offer on 1 March 2021 at $1.7383 
per new unit. These units were issued on the same terms as other investors in the Partnership Offer.
If KMP were eligible and participated in the Magellan Global Fund Partnership Offer and Bonus MGF Option Issue, in the year ended 30 June 2021 
additions include MGF Options issued under these offers. These MGF Options were issued on the same terms as other investors in the Partnership 
Offer and Bonus MGF Option Issue.
Includes Loyalty Units and IPO Foundation Units issued as part of the Magellan High Conviction Trust IPO on 15 January 2020. These units were 
issued on the same terms as other investors in the IPO.
Includes Class A and Class B units of the Magellan High Conviction Fund.

6

7

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

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Directors’ Report
For the year ended 30 June 2021

3.8. Loans to KMP

The Group has made full recourse interest-free loans to Non-Executive Directors and Other KMP in connection with shares acquired 
under the Group’s SPP. As at 30 June 2021, eight KMP held a loan (June 2020: six). The terms and conditions of the loans, including 
repayment terms, are disclosed in note 11 of the financial statements. There are no other related party transactions with the KMP other 
than those disclosed.

SPP shares
acquired
during year

Opening
loan
balance

Loans
made

Loans
(repaid)

Directors
Brett Cairns3

John Eales

Robert Fraser

Hamish McLennan

Karen Phin

Group Executives 
(Other KMP)
Kirsten Morton

Marcia Venegas

Craig Wright

2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020

2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020

number

$

$

$

Closing loan balance

Face value1 Carrying value2

-
103,092
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

6,748
-
5,367
1,305
5,836
-

4,904,190
-
779,848
888,850
352,490
552,195
681,398
812,044
290,804
455,562

-
42,963
48,763
-
-
64,593

-
4,999,962
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

329,992
-
299,962
49,975
299,981
-

(225,875)
(95,772)
(116,899)
(109,002)
(214,172)
(199,705)
(140,110)
(130,646)
(176,693)
(164,758)

(2,605)
(42,963)
(8,071)
(1,212)
(3,474)
(64,593)

4,678,315
4,904,190
662,949
779,848
138,318
352,490
541,288
681,398
114,111
290,804

327,387
-
340,654
48,763
296,507
-

3,816,185
3,789,323
562,617
635,551
135,723
333,105
482,529
583,350
111,970
274,812

245,857
-
263,725
44,381
221,637
-

1 The face value represents the loan balance due to be repaid to the Company.
2 The carrying value represents the loan balance as required by the accounting standards (for further detail, refer to note 11 in the 

financial statements).

3 Following approval at the Company’s 2019 AGM, the Company issued an SPP loan totalling $5,000,000 to Dr Cairns on 14 November 2019 which 

resulted in the issuance of 103,092 MFG ordinary shares at $48.50 per share on the same day.

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Directors’ Report
For the year ended 30 June 2021

3.9. Link Between Performance and Remuneration Paid by the Group

Group Results
Total revenue
Total expenses
Net profit after tax
Adjusted revenue1
Adjusted expenses1
Adjusted net profit before associates1
Adjusted net profit after tax1

Funds Management Business
Net profit before tax
Net profit before tax and performance fees

Shareholder Value
Diluted EPS
Adjusted diluted EPS1
Total dividends paid
Closing share price (ASX code: MFG)2

KMP Remuneration
Total KMP remuneration:3
fixed compensation4
variable compensation5

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000

715,012
336,048
265,156
699,072
111,339
454,441
412,659

693,952
178,874
396,214
692,941
119,751
438,299
438,299

617,387
124,050
376,947
577,251
104,024
364,225
364,225

452,598
181,988
211,791
452,598
101,010
268,897
268,897

338,268
82,141
196,225
338,268
82,141
196,225
196,225

$'000
$'000

556,690
526,616

558,012
477,048

459,789
376,182

331,430
291,841

248,280
226,774

cps
cps
cps
$

$
$

144.6
225.0
211.2
53.86

218.3
241.5
214.9
58.01

213.1
205.9
185.2
51.00

122.0
154.9
134.5
23.30

114.1
114.1
85.6
28.84

6,196,822
4,772,325
10,969,147

6,052,451
5,164,136
11,216,587

5,567,815
3,153,443
8,721,258

8,782,415
4,448,273
13,230,688

6,608,195
3,594,905
10,203,100

Number of KMP

11

10

10

12

12

Growth rates
%
Net profit after tax
%
Adjusted net profit after tax
%
FM net profit before tax
%
FM net profit before tax and performance fees
%
Diluted EPS
%
Adjusted diluted EPS
%
Total KMP remuneration
%
Dividends paid
Total KMP remuneration as % of net profit after tax %

-33%
-6%
0%
10%
-34%
-7%
-2%
-2%
4%

5%
20%
21%
27%
2%
17%
29%
16%
3%

78%
35%
39%
29%
75%
33%
-34%
38%
2%

8%
37%
33%
29%
7%
36%
30%
57%
6%

-1%
-1%
18%
15%
-1%
-1%
18%
-4%
5%

1 Adjusted financial measures are adjusted for non-cash items (amortisation expense and unrealised gains/losses) and transaction costs related to 

strategic initiatives.

2 As at 30 June.
3 As reported in historical Annual Reports and has not been adjusted for changes to KMP.
4 Fixed compensation comprises salary, superannuation and leave benefits outlined in Table 3.4.
5 Variable compensation comprises cash bonuses and other benefits outlined in Table 3.4.

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Directors’ Report
For the year ended 30 June 2021

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

Hamish M Douglass
Chairman

Sydney
17 August 2021

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A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation Ernst & Young 200 George Street Sydney  NSW  2000 Australia GPO Box 2646 Sydney  NSW  2001 Tel: +61 2 9248 5555 Fax: +61 2 9248 5959 ey.com/au Auditor’s independence declaration to the Directors of Magellan Financial Group Limited As lead auditor for the audit of the financial report of Magellan Financial Group Limited for the financial year ended 30 June 2021, I declare to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been: a)no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 inrelation to the audit; andb)no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.This declaration is in respect of Magellan Financial Group Limited and the entities it controlled during the financial year. Ernst & Young Clare Sporle Partner 17 August 2021 Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and 
Comprehensive Income

For the year ended 30 June

Revenue
Management fees
Performance fees
Services fees
Advisory fees
Dividend and distribution income
Interest income
Net change in the fair value of financial assets and liabilities:

Realised
Unrealised

Net foreign exchange (loss)/gain
Total revenue and other income

Expenses
Employee expenses
Non-Executive Director fees
Fund administration and operational costs
Information, technology and data
Marketing
Professional services fees
Travel and entertainment
Depreciation and amortisation
Foreign and withholding taxes
Transaction costs related to strategic initiatives
Finance costs
Other expenses
Total expenses

Share of after tax profit/(loss) of associates

Net profit before tax

Income tax expense

Net profit after tax

Other comprehensive income for the year
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

Total comprehensive income for the year

Basic earnings per share (cents per share)
Diluted earnings per share (cents per share)

Note

5
5
5

2

9

6

3
3

2021
$’000

631,367
30,074
4,040
1,632
15,122
1,766

19,917
15,940
(4,846)
715,012

70,513
505
19,810
7,147
1,620
3,068
347
7,071
416
220,161
2,768
2,622
336,048

2020
$’000

587,246
80,964
4,395
2,472
14,570
3,724

(5,700)
7,091
(810)
693,952

73,900
456
19,034
6,738
4,929
5,798
1,615
7,104
324
54,434
1,158
3,384
178,874

(41,721)

-

337,243

515,078

(72,087)

(118,864)

265,156

396,214

(3,484)
(3,484)

882
882

261,672

397,096

144.6
144.6

218.3
218.3

The  Consolidated  Statement  of  Profit  or  Loss  and  Comprehensive  Income  should  be  read  in  conjunction  with  the  Notes  to  the 
Financial Statements.

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Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

As at 30 June

Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Loans and receivables
Financial assets
Prepayments
Other assets
Total current assets

Non-current assets
Loans and receivables
Financial assets
Associates
Property, plant and equipment
Right-of-use assets
Intangible assets
Net deferred tax asset
Other assets
Total non-current assets
Total assets

Current liabilities
Payables
Financial liabilities
Provisions
Income tax payable
Lease liabilities
Total current liabilities

Non-current liabilities
Net deferred tax liability
Provisions
Lease liabilities
Total non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets

Equity
Contributed equity
Reserves
Retained earnings
Total equity

Note

11
8

11
8
9

12
10
6

13
14
15

12

6
15
12

17

2021
$’000

211,577
118,389
1,650
1,342
817
333,775

21,191
452,523
237,128
619
11,497
113,062
41,110
5,261
882,391
1,216,166

36,553
157,547
1,983
11,576
2,275
209,934

-
4,473
12,325
16,798
226,732
989,434

607,849
344,987
36,598
989,434

2020
$’000

437,513
136,428
2,017
775
385
577,118

13,567
396,420
-
585
13,666
120,552
-
1,965
546,755
1,123,873

34,389
293
1,437
20,179
2,411
58,709

1,250
3,110
14,877
19,237
77,946
1,045,927

525,271
360,307
160,349
1,045,927

The Consolidated Statement of Financial Position should be read in conjunction with the Notes to the Financial Statements.

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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

For the year ended 30 June

Contributed 
Equity

Profits 
Reserve

Note

$’000

$'000

Foreign 
Currency 
Translation 
Reserve
$’000

Retained 
Earnings

Total 
Equity

$'000

$’000

Opening balance at 1 July 2020

525,271

356,925

3,382

160,349 1,045,927

Net profit for the year
Other comprehensive income for the year
Total comprehensive income for the year

-
-
-

-
-
-

-
(3,484)
(3,484)

265,156
-
265,156

265,156
(3,484)
261,672

Issue of shares:

To acquire shares in Barrenjoey Capital Partners
Under share purchase agreements ("SPA")
Transaction costs, net of tax

Dividends paid
SPA expense for the year
Transfer (from retained earnings)/to profits reserve

17
17
17
17
17
23

66,033
16,411
(81)
-
215
-

-
-
-
(400,743)
-
388,907

-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
(388,907)

66,033
16,411
(81)
(400,743)
215
-

Closing balance at 30 June 2021

607,849

345,089

(102)

36,598

989,434

Opening balance at 1 July 2019
Adoption of AASB 16
Restated opening balance at 1 July 2019

Net profit for the year
Other comprehensive income for the year
Total comprehensive income for the year

Issue of shares:

Under institutional placement
Under SPA
Transaction costs, net of tax

Dividends paid
SPA expense for the year
Transfer (from retained earnings)/to profits reserve

17
17
17
17
17
23

243,150
-
243,150

-
-
-

275,000
10,533
(3,723)
-
311
-

-
-
-

-
-
-

2,500
-
2,500

-
882
882

488,372
(698)
487,674

396,214
-
396,214

734,022
(698)
733,324

396,214
882
397,096

-
-
-
-
-
356,925

-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
(366,614)
-
(356,925)

275,000
10,533
(3,723)
(366,614)
311
-

Closing balance at 30 June 2020

525,271

356,925

3,382

160,349

1,045,927

The Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the Notes to the Financial Statements.

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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

For the year ended 30 June

Cash flows from operating activities
Management and services fees received
Performance fees received
Advisory fees received
Dividends and distributions received
Interest received
Finance cost payments
Tax payments
Payments to suppliers and employees
Payments of transaction costs related to strategic initiatives
Net cash from operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from sale of financial assets and liabilities
Purchases of financial assets and liabilities
Purchases of associates
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
Net returns/(placements) of cash on term deposits
Net repayments from/(loans to) third party
Net cash used in investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from share issuances, net of transaction costs
Proceeds from repayment of share purchase plan loans
Dividend payments
Lease payments
Net cash used in financing activities

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year

Note

2021
$’000

2020
$’000

659,980
48,639
1,835
18,046
882
(2,685)
(122,849)
(139,922)
(62,595)
401,331

81,744
(98,104)
(212,816)
(272)
367
7,500
(221,581)

(115)
749
(398,523)
(2,632)
(400,521)

(220,771)
(5,165)
437,513
211,577

616,590
92,303
2,957
10,964
3,113
(1,158)
(124,153)
(148,386)
(54,197)
398,033

5,749
(61,374)
-
(263)
(5)
(7,500)
(63,393)

270,554
1,427
(364,641)
(1,939)
(94,599)

240,041
(716)
198,188
437,513

7

18

The Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows should be read in conjunction with the Notes to the Financial Statements.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2021

Overview
Magellan Financial Group Limited (the “Company” or “MFG”) is a for-profit entity that is incorporated and domiciled in Australia. The 
Company is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ticker code: MFG).

The principal activities of the Company and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) are described in the segment information in note 2 . This 
financial report was authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the Directors on 17 August 2021 and the Directors have 
the power to amend and reissue this financial report.

1. Basis of Preparation

This general purpose financial report is presented in Australian dollars and has been prepared in accordance with the Corporations Act 
2001, Australian Accounting Standards (“AASB”) and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board and other 
mandatory professional reporting requirements. It also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued 
by the International Accounting Standards Board.

This financial report has been prepared on a going concern basis and under the historical cost convention except for the measurement 
of financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss. All amounts in this financial report are rounded to the nearest 
thousand  dollars  ($’000)  in  accordance  with ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Directors’ Reports) Instrument 2016/191, 
unless stated otherwise.

1.1. Accounting Policies

The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of this financial report are contained within the notes to which they relate. The 
policies adopted in the preparation of this financial report are consistent with those of the previous financial year except for the 
accounting  policy  set  out  in  note  9  regarding  investments  in  associates  and  the  adoption  of  the  revised  Conceptual  Framework 
(“Conceptual Framework”) on 1 July 2020. The Conceptual Framework included amendments to the definition and recognition criteria 
for  assets,  liabilities,  income  and  expenses,  guidance  on  measurement  and  derecognition,  and  other  relevant  financial  reporting 
concepts and resulted in no impact on the Group.

The Group has not early adopted any accounting standard, interpretation or amendment that has been issued but is not yet effective 
at reporting date. No accounting standards, interpretations or amendments that have been issued are expected to have a material 
impact on the Group's financial statements.

1.2. Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgements

In applying the Group’s accounting policies, a number of estimates and assumptions have been made concerning the future. 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. As a result, actual results could differ from those estimates.

The main areas where a higher degree of judgement or complexity arises, or where assumptions and estimates are significant to the 
financial statements are:

•
•

•
•
•

Recoverability of the deferred tax asset arising from unused tax losses (refer to note 6);
Determination of significant influence over associates for which the Group holds less than a 20 percent voting interest (refer to 
note 9);
Estimation of useful lives and impairment of intangible assets including goodwill (refer to note 10);
Impact of the proposed abolition of the Offshore Banking Unit regime on tax balances (refer to note 6); and
Classification of interests held in funds for which the Group provides management services (refer to note 19).

Impacts of COVID-19

Despite the pandemic continuing throughout the 2021 reporting period, there have been no additional risks or adverse impacts on 
the Group or its financial results arising from COVID-19 including recent localised outbreaks in Australia. The Group's operations and 
services continued to operate effectively and were responsive to any recalibration necessary to meet government requirements. Whilst 
there remains volatility in both equity and currency markets, the Group's funds under management increased by 17% during the year 
and increased a further 3% to $117.0 billion since 30 June 2021.

In addition, the Group has not recorded any impairment of its goodwill or equity accounted investments during the year, nor has it 
experienced any recovery issues with its management, services and performance fees receivable. The Group maintained solvency 
throughout the year with strong cash reserves ($211.6 million as at 30 June 2021), access to liquid investments ($452.5 million as at 
30 June 2021) and an undrawn credit facility which more than covered the Group's obligations and regulatory capital requirements.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2021

1.3. Foreign Currency Translation

Both the functional and presentation currency of MFG is Australian dollars. Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded in 
the functional currency by applying the 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 reporting date. The fair values of 
financial assets where denominated in a foreign currency are translated to Australian dollars using the Reuters London 4pm exchange 
rates at reporting date. Foreign currency exchange differences relating to financial assets are included in net changes in fair value in 
the profit or loss. All other foreign currency exchange differences are presented separately in the profit or loss as net foreign exchange 
gains/(losses).

1.4. Goods and Services Tax (“GST”)

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.

1.5. Expenses

Expenses are recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Comprehensive Income on an accruals basis at the fair 
value of the consideration paid or payable for services rendered. Certain costs, such as depreciation of property, plant and equipment 
and amortisation of intangible assets, are charged evenly over the useful life of the asset.

Employee expenses include salaries, wages, allowances and annual and long service leave, together with the cost of other benefits 
provided to employees such as bonuses and share purchase loans. The Group makes some performance awards to employees that 
are deferred over a specified vesting period. The cost of such awards are charged to the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and 
Comprehensive Income over the vesting period.

Information regarding the Directors’ remuneration is included in the Remuneration Report commencing on page 29.

1.6. Impairment of Non-Financial Assets

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 and Comprehensive Income 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.

1.7. Structured Entities

Structured entities are those entities that have been designed so that voting or similar rights are not the dominant factor in deciding 
who has control, such as when any voting rights relate to administrative tasks only, or when the relevant activities are directed by 
means of contractual arrangements.

The Group has determined that the funds for which it acts as Responsible Entity or Investment Manager (as set out in note 2) and 
the funds in which it invests (as set out in note 8) are not structured entities. In making this assessment the decision-making rights 
of the Group, as Responsible Entity or Investment Manager, as well as the various rights afforded to investors in the funds, including 
the right to remove the Investment Manager and redeem holdings have been taken into consideration.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2021

2. Segment Information

The Group’s business activities are organised into the reportable operating segments listed below for internal management purposes. 
During  the  year,  management  commenced  reporting  financial  information  in  respect  of  an  additional  segment,  Magellan  Capital 
Partners. Comparatives have not been restated, as this segment has no prior period financial information.

Funds Management

The Funds Management segment provides investment management services to high net worth and retail investors in Australia and 
New Zealand, and institutional investors globally. Funds Management activities include:
•
•
•

Providing investment research and administrative services to certain clients;
Providing investment management and sub-advisory services under client mandates; and
Acting  as  Responsible  Entity/Trustee  ("RE")  and/or  Investment  Manager  ("IM")  for  the  following  funds  (collectively  the 
"Magellan Funds"):

Australian funds
Magellan Global Fund1
Magellan Global Fund (Hedged)
Magellan Global Equities Fund (Currency Hedged)
Magellan Infrastructure Fund
Magellan Infrastructure Fund (Unhedged)
Magellan Infrastructure Fund (Currency Hedged)
Magellan High Conviction Fund
Magellan High Conviction Trust
MFG Core Infrastructure Fund4,5
MFG Core International Fund5
MFG Core ESG Fund5
Magellan Sustainable Fund
Magellan FuturePay6
FuturePay Support Trust
Airlie Australian Share Fund7
Airlie Concentrated Share Fund7

RE
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓

✓
✓

IM
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓

International funds
MFG Global Fund2
MFG Select Infrastructure Fund2
MFG Global Sustainable Fund2
Frontier MFG Global Equity Fund3
Frontier MFG Global Plus Fund3
Frontier MFG Core Infrastructure Fund3
Frontier MFG Select Infrastructure Fund3
Frontier MFG Global Sustainable Fund3
MFG High Conviction Master Fund

IM
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓

1 Magellan Global Equities Fund ("MGE") and Magellan Global Trust ("MGG") were acquired by Magellan Global Fund as part of the global equities 

restructure (refer to note 4).

2 Funds authorised under the European Communities (Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (“UCITS”)).
3 Collectively, the Frontier MFG Funds.
4 Formerly, Magellan Core Infrastructure Fund.
5 Collectively, the Core Series Funds which were launched on 15 December 2020.
6 The fund launched on 2 June 2021.
7 Collectively, the Airlie Funds

Fund Investments

The Fund Investments (previously referred to as Principal Investments) segment comprises the Group's direct investment in Magellan 
Funds and a select portfolio of listed Australian and international equities.

Magellan Capital Partners

The  Magellan  Capital  Partners  segment  comprises  a  portfolio  of  selective  investments  in  businesses  in  which  the  Group  has  a 
strategic interest.

Corporate

The  Corporate  segment  principally  comprises  the  Group's  treasury  management  activities,  corporate  development  and  strategy 
activities and the costs associated with governance and corporate management. The combined income tax consequences of the 
Group are reported in the Corporate segment, with the exception of deferred income tax arising from changes in the value of fund 
investments and associates, which are reported in the relevant segment.

No operating segments have been aggregated to form the above reportable operating segments and inter-segment revenues and 
expenses (where applicable) have been eliminated on consolidation.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2021

Segment Financial Results

30 June 2021

$’0001

$’000

Funds 
Management

Fund 
Investments

Magellan 
Capital 
Partners
$’000

Corporate

Total

$’000

$’000

Segment revenue
Management fees
Performance fees
Services fees
Advisory fees
Dividend and distribution income
Interest income
Net change in the fair value of financial assets and liabilities:

Realised
Unrealised

Net foreign exchange (loss)/gain
Total segment revenue and other income

Segment expenses
Employee expenses
Non-Executive Director fees
Other expenses
Total segment expenses

631,367
30,074
4,040
1,632
-
1,059

-
-
(4,564)
663,608

70,405
313
36,200
106,918

-
-
-
-
15,122
1

19,917
15,940
(282)
50,698

-
-
228
228

-
-
-
-
-
227

-
-
-
227

-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
479

-
-
-
479

631,367
30,074
4,040
1,632
15,122
1,766

19,917
15,940
(4,846)
715,012

108
192
3,893
4,193

70,513
505
40,321
111,339

Share of after tax profit/(loss) of associates

-

-

(41,721)

-

(41,721)

Total segment operating profit before tax

556,690

50,470

(41,494)

(3,714) 561,952

Other comprehensive income
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations
Other comprehensive income for the year, before tax
Total comprehensive income for the year, before tax

(3,484)
(3,484)
553,206

-
-
50,470

-
-
(41,494)

-
-

(3,484)
(3,484)
(3,714) 558,468

1

Includes elimination of income and expense under the transfer pricing agreements between MFG's wholly-owned subsidiary, Magellan Asset 
Management Limited ("MAM"), and US controlled entities, within the Funds Management segment.

Reconciliation of Segment Operating Profit Before Tax to Statutory Net Profit After Tax

Total segment operating profit before tax
Add back:
Amortisation of intangible assets1
Transaction costs related to strategic initiatives:

Magellan Global Fund Partnership Offer and MGF Options Issue
Restructure of Magellan Global Fund
Commitment to Magellan FuturePay
Dividend Reinvestment Plan discounts relating to Magellan Funds2
Magellan High Conviction Trust ("MHH") initial public offering

Total transaction costs related to strategic initiatives
Statutory net profit before tax for the year
Income tax expense
Statutory net profit after tax for the year

Note

30 June 2021
$’000

30 June 2020
$’000

561,952

574,201

(4,548)

(4,689)

4
4
4

(211,718)
(5,981)
(1,062)
(1,400)
-
(220,161)
337,243
(72,087)
265,156

-
-
-
(1,032)
(53,402)
(54,434)
515,078
(118,864)
396,214

1 Amortisation expense relates to intangible assets recorded on acquisition of Airlie Funds Management ("Airlie") and Frontier Partners Inc, Frontegra 

Strategies LLC and Frontegra Asset Management Inc (collectively, the “Frontier Group”).

2 Reflects amounts paid (or payable) by MFG to MHH, MGG and MGF to ensure there is no net asset value per share dilution of unitholders who choose 

not to participate in the funds' Dividend Reinvestment Plans as a result of the discount offered to participants under the plans.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2021

Segment Financial Results (continued)

30 June 2020

Segment revenue
Management fees
Performance fees
Services fees
Advisory fees
Dividend and distribution income
Interest income
Net change in the fair value of financial assets and liabilities:

Realised
Unrealised

Net foreign exchange (loss)/gain
Total segment revenue and other income

Segment expenses
Employee expenses
Non-Executive Director fees
Other expenses
Total segment expenses

Share of after tax profit/(loss) of associates

Funds 
Management
$’0001

Fund 
Investments
$’000

Corporate

Total

$’000

$’000

587,246
80,964
4,395
2,472
-
309

-
-
(575)
674,811

73,781
283
42,735
116,799

-

-
-
-
-
14,570
12

(5,700)
7,091
(235)
15,738

-
-
222
222

-

-
-
-
-
-
3,403

-
-
-
3,403

119
173
2,438
2,730

-

587,246
80,964
4,395
2,472
14,570
3,724

(5,700)
7,091
(810)
693,952

73,900
456
45,395
119,751

-

Total segment operating profit before tax

558,012

15,516

673

574,201

Other comprehensive income
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations
Other comprehensive income for the year, before tax
Total comprehensive income for the year, before tax

882
882
558,894

-
-
15,516

-
-
673

882
882
575,083

1

Includes elimination of income and expense under the transfer pricing agreements between MAM and US controlled entities, within the Funds 
Management segment.

Segment Assets and Liabilities

30 June 2021
Financial assets
Associates
Other assets
Total liabilities
Net assets

30 June 2020
Financial assets
Other assets
Total liabilities
Net assets

Funds 
Management

Fund 
Investments

$’000

$’000

1,650
-
296,645
(55,740)
242,555

2,017
304,327
(54,605)
251,739

452,523
-
(46,439)
(462)
405,622

396,420
8,787
(39,518)
365,689

Magellan 
Capital 
Partners
$’000

-
237,128
(76)
-
237,052

Corporate

Total

$’000

$’000

-
-
274,735
(170,530)
104,205

454,173
237,128
524,865
(226,732)
989,434

-
-
-
-

-
412,322
16,177
428,499

398,437
725,436
(77,946)
1,045,927

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2021

3. Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share ("EPS") 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 EPS is calculated by adjusting the basic EPS to take into account the effect of 
any costs associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares and the weighted average number of additional ordinary shares that would 
have been outstanding assuming the conversion of all dilutive potential ordinary shares.

Basic and diluted EPS
Net profit attributable to shareholders ($'000)
Weighted average number of shares for basic and diluted EPS ('000)
Basic and diluted EPS (cents)

4. Strategic Initiatives During the Year

Global Equities Restructure

30 June 2021

30 June 2020

265,156
183,379
144.6

396,214
181,521
218.3

During the period, MAM completed the restructure of three global equities retail funds – Magellan Global Fund, Magellan Global 
Equities Fund and Magellan Global Trust – into a single trust, being the Magellan Global Fund (“MGF”). The restructured MGF now has 
two unit classes on issue – the Open Class Units and the Closed Class Units – with total funds under management of $17.9 billion as 
at 30 June 2021.

Total  restructure  costs  of  $5,981,000  were  recognised  as  an  expense  in  the  Consolidated  Statement  of  Profit  or  Loss  and 
Comprehensive Income for the year ended 30 June 2021.

In January 2021, MAM launched the Magellan Global Fund Partnership Offer (“Partnership Offer”), allowing eligible MGF unitholders 
to subscribe for $1 of Closed Class Units for every $4 of MGF Units held. Unitholders who participated in the Partnership Offer also 
received partnership benefits comprising:

•
•

additional Closed Class Units worth 7.5% of their subscription; and
one MGF option (“MGF Partnership Options”) for each Closed Class Unit allotted under the Partnership Offer.

The Partnership Offer completed on 23 February 2021 and raised approximately $726 million. This resulted in the issue of 449.4 million 
new MGF Closed Class units at $1.7383 per unit and 449.4 million MGF Partnership Options on 1 March 2021.

In  addition  to  the  Partnership  Offer,  MAM  issued  eligible  Closed  Class  Unitholders  in  MGF  with  620.1  million  MGF  Options  on  a 
one-for-two basis (“Bonus MGF Options”). These Bonus MGF Options were issued on 1 March 2021 and have the same terms as the 
MGF Partnership Options issued under the Partnership Offer.

Under  both  the  MGF  Partnership  Options  and  Bonus  MGF  Options  issues  (together  referred  to  as  “MGF  Options”),  a  total  of 
1,069,524,485 MGF Options were allotted to eligible unitholders on 1 March 2021. MGF Options are quoted on the ASX: MGFO and 
have a three-year term. Each MGF Option is exercisable into one Closed Class Unit with the exercise price set at a 7.5% discount to 
the Estimated Net Asset Value ("NAV") per Closed Class Unit at the time of exercise. MGF Options became exercisable by holders daily 
on 1 June 2021 and can be exercised up to 1 March 2024.

The 7.5% discount associated with the additional 449.4 million Closed Class Units and 1.070 billion MGF Options is funded by the 
Group and not by MGF or its unitholders. For the year ended 30 June 2021, the Group recognised a total expense of $211,718,000 
comprising $54,502,000 ($38,151,000 after tax) for the discount associated with the additional Closed Class Units issued in March 
2021 and $157,216,000 ($110,051,000 after tax) for the estimated cost to MFG of funding the discount associated with the future 
exercise of all MGF Options.

Accounting standards are conservative with regard to the MGF Options and the estimated cost to the Group has been recognised as a 
financial liability in the Statement of Financial Position (refer to note 14) and assumes all MGF Options are exercised over the three-year 
option term. Over time, the financial liability will move in line with changes to the NAV per Closed Class Unit and reduce when MGF 
Options are exercised or ultimately forfeited. Any increase in the liability will be recorded as an additional expense, and any decrease 
as a gain, in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Comprehensive Income. At reporting date, 867,251 MGF Options had 
been exercised amounting to $123,000.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2021

A reconciliation of the financial liability recorded as at 30 June 2021 in respect of the Group's obligation to fund the MGF Options 
discount is below:

Initial recognition of liability to fund MGF Options discount
Net increase in liability resulting from NAV changes
Expense recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Comprehensive Income
Exercise of options during the year
Closing balance of liability in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

30 June 2021
$’000

137,220
19,996
157,216
(123)
157,093

The  MGF  Options,  should  they  be  exercised  by  holders,  will  increase  MFG's  funds  under  management  and  deliver  increased 
management fees to the Group into the future.

Magellan FuturePay

Magellan FuturePay ("FuturePay") was launched and commenced trading on the Chi-X securities exchange (“Chi-X”) on 2 June 2021. 
Investment in FuturePay can be made through Chi-X (ticker: FPAY) or directly with the fund (APIR: MGE9989AU).

FuturePay is an actively managed fund that aims to deliver investors a predictable monthly income that grows with inflation, driven 
by returns and capital growth, with a focus on downside protection. This is underpinned by a reserving strategy and ongoing income 
support, together with daily access to capital. To underpin the objective of delivering investors a predictable monthly income that 
grows with inflation, FuturePay makes a small contribution from the capital it receives from investors to the FuturePay Support Trust 
(“Support Trust”), a separate pool of assets managed for the benefit of FuturePay investors. These amounts are not paid to unitholders 
who redeem out of FuturePay, rather these amounts remain pooled in the Support Trust. Together with FuturePay, the Support Trust 
operates to provide the capital reserving and income support function. This is further supplemented by a finance facility provided 
by MFG.

MAM is the Responsible Entity of FuturePay and Investment Manager of the Support Trust. The Support Trust is overseen by a wholly 
owned trustee company, Magellan FuturePay Pty Limited, that is responsible for determining when the Support Trust will make support 
payments to FuturePay.

MFG has committed to provide FuturePay with the following support:

•

•

Up to $50,000,000 to assist with the initial capitalisation of the Support Trust. MFG's contribution will be made incrementally 
when there is a net issuance of units in FuturePay. At 30 June 2021, MFG's contributions amounted to $1,062,000 which has 
been recognised as an expense in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Comprehensive Income. Measurement of the 
remaining balance of MFG's initial capitalisation amount is dependent on the issuance of units in FuturePay; and

A  finance  facility  (“Reserve  Facility”)  equal  to  2%  of  FuturePay's  funds  under  management  and  capped  at  $100,000,000. 
FuturePay may utilise this facility to pay the target monthly income distribution to unitholders where assets in the Support Trust 
are low during poor market conditions. Where the facility is drawn, repayment is made to MFG in months when FuturePay’s 
investment portfolio outperforms and the assets in the Support Trust have been replenished. Interest is payable monthly to MFG 
on outstanding amounts. As at 30 June 2021, the Reserve Facility is undrawn.

In addition, MFG seeded FuturePay with a $10,000,000 investment on 26 May 2021 (refer to note 8).

Further  information  relating  to  FuturePay,  the  Support  Trust  and  support  provided  by  MFG  is  available  in  the  Product  Disclosure 
Statement and at www.magellanfuturepay.com.au.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2021

5. Revenue

The Group's primary source of revenue is fee income from investment management activities. Fee income includes management, 
services and performance fees.

Management Fees

Management fees are based on an agreed percentage of the value of funds under management. Management fee revenue, determined 
in accordance with Investment Management Agreements for mandates and Constitutions for managed funds, is recognised as the 
service is provided and at the amount the Group is entitled to receive.

Magellan Global Fund1
Magellan Global Fund (Hedged)
Magellan Global Equities Fund (Currency Hedged)
Magellan Infrastructure Fund
Magellan Infrastructure Fund (Unhedged)
Magellan Infrastructure Fund (Currency Hedged)
Magellan High Conviction Fund
Magellan High Conviction Trust
Magellan Global Equities Fund1
MFG Core Infrastructure Fund
Magellan Global Trust1
MFG Global Fund
MFG Select Infrastructure Fund
MFG High Conviction Master Fund
Frontier MFG Funds
Airlie Funds
Other funds and mandates
Total management fees

30 June 2021
$’000

30 June 2020
$’000

193,516
20,349
4,063
25,178
9,877
7,509
8,966
14,450
9,567
1,538
12,810
18,957
2,285
808
26,277
1,116
274,101
631,367

156,861
11,220
1,924
22,236
10,537
5,583
8,733
10,175
21,929
1,629
31,569
20,226
2,081
690
24,089
856
256,908
587,246

1 On 27 November 2020, Magellan Global Equities Fund and Magellan Global Trust were acquired by Magellan Global Fund as part of a global equities 

restructure (refer to note 4).

Services Fees

Services fees arise from providing investment research and administrative services to MFF Capital Investments Limited as well as 
research  and  advisory  services  under  other  mandates.  Services  fees  are  recognised  as  the  relevant  service  is  provided  and  it  is 
probable that the fee will be collected.

Performance Fees

Performance fees may be earned from certain funds and mandates. The Group's entitlement to a performance fee is dependent on 
outperformance of certain hurdles over an agreed performance measurement period. These hurdles may be index relative (including 
in some cases a fixed percentage above an index), absolute return or both absolute return and index relative. In addition, 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 high-water mark is the NAV per unit at the end of the most recent measurement period 
for which the Group was entitled to a performance fee, less any income (including capital distributions) since the last performance 
period. Performance measurement periods vary across funds and mandates and are typically one, three, six or 12 month periods. The 
measurement period for all Magellan funds is six months ending 30 June and 31 December each year.

Performance fee arrangements give rise to variable consideration and fees are only recognised where it is highly probable that a 
significant reversal of such revenue will not occur in future periods, being when any uncertainty related to outperformance is resolved. 
Performance fees are therefore typically recognised at the end of the performance period.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2021

Based on performance relative to both market index and 
absolute return hurdle
Magellan Global Fund (Open/Closed Class)
Magellan Global Fund (Hedged)
Magellan Global Equities Fund (Currency Hedged)
Magellan Infrastructure Fund
Magellan Infrastructure Fund (Unhedged)
Magellan Infrastructure Fund (Currency Hedged)
Based on performance relative to absolute return hurdle
Magellan High Conviction Fund (Class A/B)
Magellan High Conviction Trust
MFG High Conviction Master Fund
Based on performance relative to a market index
Other funds and mandates
Total performance fees

1 The high watermark as at 30 June 2021 and adjusted for distributions.

Management, Services and Performance Fees by Investor Type

Management and services fees
Retail
Institutional
Performance fees
Retail
Institutional
Total management, services and performance fees

Total Retail
Total Institutional
Total management, services and performance fees

Management, Services and Performance Fees by Geographic Location

Australia & New Zealand
United Kingdom & Europe
North America
Asia
Total management, services and performance fees

Dividend and Distribution Income

High watermark 
unit price
($)1

30 June 2021

30 June 2020

$’000

$’000

2.4206/1.7385
1.5435
3.0466
1.3987
1.4765
3.0614

2.1980(A)/1.3474(B)
1.7334
-

various

103
48
-
-
-
-

7,945
9,968
225

11,785
30,074

3,107
74
5
219
40
51

5,106
5,612
1,191

65,559
80,964

30 June 2021
$’000

30 June 2020
$’000

347,168
288,239

18,063
12,011
665,481

365,231
300,250
665,481

319,824
271,817

48,708
32,256
672,605

368,532
304,073
672,605

30 June 2021
$’000

30 June 2020
$’000

416,174
142,372
87,715
19,220
665,481

426,662
133,118
95,855
16,970
672,605

Dividend and distribution income is recognised when it is declared and the Group's right to receive payment is established.

Interest Income

Interest income is recognised on an accrual basis.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2021

6. Taxation
Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense

Net profit before tax
Prima facie income tax expense at 30% (2020: 30%)
Effect of amounts which are non-deductible/(assessable) in calculating
taxable income:

Concessional tax rate on offshore banking unit ("OBU")
Share of losses of associates
Non-assessable income and non-deductible expenses
US state and local taxes (net of tax credits)
Differences in overseas tax rates
Imputed interest and expense relating to SPP loans
Franked dividends and distributions received
(Under)/over provision of prior year income tax

Income tax expense

Components of Income Tax Expense

Current income tax (expense)/benefit
Deferred income tax expense/(benefit)
Differences in overseas tax rates
US state and local taxes (net of tax credits)
(Under)/over provision of prior year income tax
Income tax expense

Offshore Banking Unit

30 June 2021
$’000

30 June 2020
$’000

337,243
(101,173)

515,078
(154,523)

42,444
(12,593)
(1,996)
(423)
(120)
72
2
1,700
(72,087)

42,025
-
(4,556)
(1,189)
(93)
(45)
-
(483)
(118,864)

30 June 2021
$’000

30 June 2020
$’000

(115,569)
42,325
(120)
(423)
1,700
(72,087)

(123,272)
6,173
(93)
(1,189)
(483)
(118,864)

MAM, a controlled entity of MFG and a member of the Australian tax consolidated group, was declared an OBU on 31 July 2013. 
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% and is determined with reference to 
current Australian tax legislation definitions of assessable OB income, exclusive OB deductions and general OB deductions.

In March 2021, the Treasury Laws Amendment (2021 Measures No. 2) Bill 2021 proposed to abolish the OBU regime. This will remove 
the concessional tax rate of 10% applying to certain Group income and expenses from 1 July 2023. This change does not result in any 
immediate financial impact on the Group but is likely to result in the Group paying higher income tax in Australia, which in turn will 
increase the franking credits available to frank the Group's dividend to shareholders. The Group anticipates that the concessional tax 
rate will apply up to, and including, 30 June 2023.

For the year ended 30 June 2021, the Company’s effective tax rate was 21.4% (June 2020: 23.1%), which includes tax paid (net 
of  tax  credits  in  foreign  jurisdictions).  This  rate  is  below  the  Australian  company  tax  rate  of  30%  primarily  as  a  result  of  MAM’s 
qualifying OB income, net of costs. The impact of the OBU concessional tax rate during the year ended 30 June 2021 is a benefit 
of $42,444,000 in the income tax expense recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Comprehensive Income 
(30 June 2020: $42,025,000).

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2021

Reconciliation of Net Deferred Tax Asset/(Liability)

Financial assets held at fair value
Accruals and provisions
Investment in associates
Business-related costs deductible over 5 years
Unused tax losses from issuance of loyalty units under MGG priority offer
Net deferred tax asset/(liability)

30 June 
2021
$’000

(47,242)
56,958
(77)
29,580
1,891
41,110

Charged to

Equity

Profit

$'000

$'000

-
-
-
35
-
35

(8,040)
47,794
(77)
8,759
(6,111)
42,325

30 June 
2020
$’000

(39,202)
9,164
-
20,786
8,002
(1,250)

At 30 June 2021, deferred tax assets of $12,593,000 (June 2020: nil) relating to the Group's share of post-tax losses from associates 
have not been recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.

Key Estimate and Judgement

At 30 June 2021, the Group’s net deferred tax asset of $41,110,000 includes $1,891,000 (30 June 2020: $8,002,000) relating to the 
unused capital loss on the issuance of loyalty units to eligible unitholders of MGG under the MGG priority offer. At 30 June 2021, the 
deferred tax asset has been recognised on the basis that it is probable that the capital loss will be offset against capital gains that are 
expected to be realised from the Fund Investments Portfolio.

Tax Consolidation

MFG and its wholly owned Australian subsidiaries have formed a tax consolidated group for income tax purposes. The entities in the 
tax consolidated group are party to a tax sharing agreement, which limits the joint and several liability of the subsidiaries in the case 
of a default of MFG. These entities are also party to a tax funding agreement under which each subsidiary has agreed to compensate 
MFG for the amount of tax calculated as though the subsidiary were a tax paying entity. MFG, as head entity, and the subsidiaries in 
the tax consolidated group continue to account for their own current and deferred tax amounts. The amounts are measured as if each 
entity in the tax consolidated group were a standalone taxpayer in its own right. The subsidiary tax balances are transferred to MFG 
via inter-company transactions and recognised as related party tax payables or receivables.

During  the  financial  year,  income  tax  liabilities  of  $123,447,000  (June  2020:  $126,609,000)  were  assumed  by  MFG  of  which 
$16,006,000 remained receivable from other entities under the tax funding agreement as at reporting date (June 2020: $12,596,000).

There is also a US tax consolidated group for income tax purposes which includes several US based entities.

Income Tax

Income tax expense/benefit is the tax payable/receivable on the current year’s taxable income adjusted by changes in deferred tax 
assets and liabilities. Taxable profit differs from net profit reported in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Comprehensive 
Income as some items of income or expense are assessable or deductible in years other than the current year and some items are 
never assessable or deductible.

Current and deferred tax is recognised in the profit or loss, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in comprehensive 
income or directly in equity. In this case, the tax is recognised in comprehensive income or equity respectively.

Current Tax

Current tax assets or liabilities are amounts receivable or payable in relation to income taxes attributable to taxable profits of the 
current or prior financial years, less income tax instalments paid. The tax rates and laws used to calculate current taxes are those that 
are enacted or substantively enacted as at the reporting date.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2021

Deferred Tax

Deferred tax balances represent amounts that will become payable or recoverable in future accounting periods. They arise when there 
are temporary differences between the tax bases of the Group's assets and liabilities and the related accounting values. Deferred tax 
is not recognised if it arises from the initial recognition of goodwill, from an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business 
combination which affects neither taxable income nor accounting profit or from investments in subsidiaries, associates and foreign 
operations when the timing of reversal can be controlled and it is probable that the temporary differences will not reverse in the 
foreseeable future.

Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses only if it is probable that future taxable 
amounts will be available to utilise the temporary differences and losses. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at 
each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the tax benefit will be realised.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset only when there is a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets and current tax 
liabilities and the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and for 
which the tax consolidated group intends either to settle current tax liabilities and assets on a net basis, or to realise the assets and 
settle the liabilities simultaneously, in each future period in which significant amounts of deferred tax liabilities or assets are expected 
to be settled or recovered.

Deferred tax is measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is realised or the liability is settled 
based on tax legislation that has been enacted or substantively enacted at reporting date.

7. Reconciliation of Operating Cash Flows

The below table provides a reconciliation of net profit after tax, which is based on accounting rules, to operating cash flows.

Net profit after tax

Adjustments for non-cash items of profit or loss:

Net change in the fair value of financial assets and liabilities:

Unrealised
Recorded as dividend and distribution income

Share of loss of associates
Depreciation and amortisation expense
Net foreign exchange loss/(gain)
Non-cash charges related to SPP loans

Adjustments for which cash effects are investing activities:

Realised changes in the fair value of financial assets and liabilities
Dividends and distributions reinvested

Adjustments for operating asset and liability movements:

(Increase)/decrease in receivables
(Increase)/decrease in prepayments
(Increase)/decrease in net deferred tax asset
Increase/(decrease) in payables and provisions
Increase/(decrease) in income tax payable

Effects of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents
Net cash from operating activities

30 June 2021
$’000

30 June 2020
$’000

265,156

396,214

(15,940)
(1,356)
41,721
7,071
4,846
(240)

(19,917)
(2,605)

13,137
(577)
(42,325)
160,967
(8,603)

(4)
401,331

(7,091)
(2,793)
-
7,104
810
150

5,700
(1,062)

(3,814)
271
(6,306)
8,028
824

(2)
398,033

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank and short term deposits with a maturity of 90 days or less that are readily convertible 
to known amounts of cash and subject to an insignificant risk of change in value. Term deposits with maturities greater than 90 days 
from inception date are classified as financial assets (refer to note 8).

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For the year ended 30 June 2021

8. Financial Assets

Term deposits - at amortised cost1
Total current financial assets

Investments - fair value through profit or loss

Magellan Funds2
Magellan Global Fund - Open Class3
Magellan Global Fund - Closed Class3
Magellan Global Fund (Hedged)
Magellan Global Equities Fund (Currency Hedged)
Magellan Infrastructure Fund (Currency Hedged)
Magellan High Conviction Fund4
Magellan High Conviction Trust5
MFG Core International Fund6
MFG Core ESG Fund7
Magellan Sustainable Fund8
Magellan FuturePay9
Magellan Wholesale Plus Global Fund
Magellan Wholesale Plus Infrastructure Fund
Frontier MFG Core Infrastructure Fund
Frontier MFG Global Plus Fund
Frontier MFG Global Sustainable Fund
MFG Global Sustainable Fund
Frontier Caravan Emerging Markets Fund10
Magellan Global Equities Fund11
Magellan Global Trust11
Total investments in Magellan Funds

Seed portfolios - securities by domicile of primary stock exchange
United States
Europe and United Kingdom
Asia
Australia
Total investments in seed portfolios

30 June 2021
$’000

30 June 2020
$’000

1,650
1,650

2,017
2,017

211,704
42,589
1,069
25,067
12,323
19,176
33,424
11,670
11,514
5,520
10,879
10,890
6,204
7,591
13,058
16,959
1,821
-
-
-
441,458

9,595
908
451
111
11,065

144,551
-
927
21,823
11,903
40,533
4,770
-
-
-
-
9,796
5,742
7,180
11,734
15,157
1,630
21,039
84,076
7,401
388,262

6,320
1,243
476
119
8,158

Total non-current financial assets

452,523

396,420

1 Held with a major Australian bank and pledged against bank guarantees in respect of the Group's lease obligations. Should the Group fail to make 

its lease payments, the bank can apply the deposits in settlement of the amount paid to the lessor under the guarantees.

2 At 30 June 2021, MFG held the following investments: Magellan Global Fund Open Class 1.4% and Closed Class 1.4% (June 2020: nil), Magellan 
Global Fund (Hedged) 0.1% (June 2020: 0.1%), Magellan Global Equities Fund (Currency Hedged) 7.2% (June 2020: 9.9%), Magellan Infrastructure 
Fund (Currency Hedged) 1.5% (June 2020: 1.9%), Magellan High Conviction Fund 4.0% (June 2020: 8.6%), Magellan High Conviction Trust 3.7% 
(June 2020: 0.6%), MFG Core International Fund 84.5% (June 2020: nil), MFG Core ESG Fund 84.6% (June 2020: nil), Magellan Sustainable Fund 
70.9% (June 2020: nil), Magellan FuturePay 63.6% (June 2020: nil), Magellan Wholesale Plus Global Fund 1.1% (June 2020: 1.0%), Magellan 
Wholesale Plus Infrastructure Fund 4.2% (June 2020: 7.3%), Frontier MFG Core Infrastructure Fund 1.1% (June 2020: 1.2%), Frontier MFG Global 
Plus Fund 2.9% (June 2020: 2.6%), Frontier MFG Global Sustainable Fund 99.1% (June 2020: 99.0%) and MFG Global Sustainable Fund 3.9% (June 
2020: 100.0%).

3 On 8 December 2020, Magellan Global Fund acquired all units in Magellan Global Equities Fund and Magellan Global Trust as part of a restructure 

(refer note 4). At 30 June 2021, MFG held 8,379,927 MGF Options.

4 MFG sold 12,276,911 units for $24,959,000 during the year.
5 MFG purchased 17,950,036 units for $26,347,000 during the year.
6 MFG seeded the fund with $10,000,000 which was made on 15 July 2020 and 9 December 2020.
7 MFG seeded the fund with $10,000,000 on 9 December 2020 and acquired a further $100 of units during the year.
8 MFG seeded the fund with $5,000,000 on 9 December 2020.
9 MFG seeded the fund with $10,000,000 on 26 May 2021 and acquired a further $2,332 of units during the year.
10 MFG received a return of capital of $22,254,000 (US$16,778,000) following the fund liquidation on 15 December 2020.
11 On 8 December 2020, MFG's units in Magellan Global Equities Fund and Magellan Global Trust were acquired by Magellan Global Fund as part of a 

restructure (refer to note 4).

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For the year ended 30 June 2021

Reconciliation of Financial Assets Carrying Value

Current
Opening balance at 1 July
Cash placed on term deposit
Matured term deposits
Closing balance

Non-current
Opening balance at 1 July
Acquisitions
Disposals
Net change in fair value

Realised
Unrealised
Recorded as dividend and distribution income

Closing balance

Classification and Measurement

30 June 2021
$’000

30 June 2020
$’000

2,017
2,384
(2,751)
1,650

396,420
100,612
(81,822)

19,916
16,041
1,356
452,523

2,009
2,379
(2,371)
2,017

339,084
52,437
(5,344)

388
7,062
2,793
396,420

Financial assets are recognised initially at fair value on the date at which the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of 
the instrument.

Financial assets are measured at amortised cost when their contractual cash flows represent solely payments of principal and interest 
and they are held within a business model designed to collect cash flows. This classification typically applies to the Group's receivables, 
loans and term deposits. The carrying value of financial assets at amortised cost is adjusted for impairment under an expected credit 
loss model (refer to note 21).

All other financial assets are measured at fair value through profit or loss with future changes in the value of such assets recognised in 
the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Comprehensive Income. The change in fair value of financial assets does not include 
dividend and distribution income.

Financial  assets  are  classified  as  non-current  assets  unless  management  intends  to  dispose  of  the  assets  within  12  months  of 
reporting date.

Derecognition

Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the assets have expired or have been transferred and 
the Group no longer holds substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership.

Securities Lending

The Group has securities lending arrangements with financial institution counterparties through which the Group's Open Class Units 
in MGF may be lent on a fully collateralised basis. As at 30 June 2021, none of the Group's units were on loan (June 2020: nil).

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For the year ended 30 June 2021

9. Associates

Associates are entities in which the Group has an investment and over which it has significant influence, but not control, through 
participation in financial and operating policy decisions. The Group accounts for associates using the equity method.

Under the equity method, investments are initially recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position at cost and adjusted 
thereafter  to  recognise  the  Group's  share  of  the  associate's  profit  or  loss  and  other  comprehensive  income.  The  Group's  share 
of the associate's profit or loss and other comprehensive income is included in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and 
Comprehensive Income. Dividends received from an associate are accounted for as a reduction to the carrying value of the investment.

At each reporting date, the Group applies judgement to determine whether there is any indication that the carrying value of associates 
may be impaired. If an associate is deemed to be impaired, the carrying value is reduced to the investment's recoverable amount. This 
reduction is recognised as an impairment charge in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Comprehensive Income.

Associate

Industry

Ownership 
interest

Investment carrying value

2021
%

2020
%

30 June 2021
$’000

30 June 2020
$’000

Barrenjoey Capital Partners Group Holdings Pty 
Ltd ("Barrenjoey")1
Guzman y Gomez (Holdings) Ltd ("GYG")2,3
FinClear Holdings Ltd ("FinClear")4,3

Financial services
Consumer services
Financial services

40
13
17

-
-
-

114,480
102,904
19,744
237,128

-
-
-
-

1 Barrenjoey is a newly-launched Australian-based financial services firm providing corporate and strategic advisory, capital market underwriting, 

research, prime brokerage and fixed income services. The Group's voting interest in Barrenjoey is 4.99%.

2 GYG is an is an Australian-based quick service restaurant chain specialising in made to order, clean, authentic and fresh Mexican food. The Group's 

voting interest in GYG is equal to its ownership interest.

3 Ownership interest reflects the Group's current entitlement and excludes the impact of any potential dilution arising from unexercised options.
4 FinClear is an Australian-based provider of technology, trading infrastructure and exchange market-access services to wealth, stockbroking, platform 

and fintech customers. The Group's voting interest in FinClear is equal to its ownership interest.

Key Judgement

Through representation on the board of directors of each associate, the Group participates in financial and operating policy decisions. 
As a result, the Group is deemed to have significant influence despite holding less than 20% of the voting rights of the entities.

Associates' Financial Information

The tables below provide summarised financial information of the Group's associates aggregated on an industry classification basis. 
The information reflects the amounts presented in the financial statements of the associates and not the Group's share of those 
amounts (except where indicated). As required by the equity method, amounts have been amended to reflect adjustments made by 
the Group, including fair value adjustments and modifications for differences in accounting policies.

Summarised Statement of Financial Position

Current assets
Non-current assets
Current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Net assets

Group's interest in net assets
Goodwill and transaction costs
Investment carrying amount

Financial services

Consumer services

Total

30 June 
2021
$’000

196,521
24,500
(108,164)
(10,646)
102,211

35,340
98,884
134,224

30 June 
2020
$’000

-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-

30 June 
2021
$’000

80,922
125,502
(38,506)
(100,454)
67,464

8,611
94,293
102,904

30 June 
2020
$’000

-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-

30 June 
2021
$’000

277,443
150,002
(146,670)
(111,100)
169,675

43,951
193,177
237,128

30 June 
2020
$’000

-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-

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For the year ended 30 June 2021

Summarised Statement of Profit or Loss and Comprehensive Income

Financial services

Consumer services

Total

Revenue

30 June 
2021
$’000

18,516

Profit or loss from continuing operations
Other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income

(105,823)
-
(105,823)

Group's share of associates' 
profit/(loss)
Dividends received from associates

Transactions with Associates

(41,973)
-

30 June 
2020
$’000

-

-
-
-

-
-

30 June 
2021
$’000

59,504

2,009
-
2,009

252
-

30 June 
2020
$’000

-

-
-
-

-
-

30 June 
2021
$’000

78,020

(103,814)
-
(103,814)

(41,721)
-

30 June 
2020
$’000

-

-
-
-

-
-

The Group has entered into a facility agreement to provide Barrenjoey with up to $50,000,000 of unsecured working capital finance. 
During the year ended 30 June 2021, $15,000,000 was drawn and then subsequently repaid. Interest received on the facility for the 
year ended 30 June 2021 amounted to $86,000 (June 2020: nil). The facility was entirely undrawn at 30 June 2021.

10. Intangibles

Intangible assets comprise goodwill and customer relationships resulting from the acquisition of Airlie and the Frontier Group.

30 June 
2021

Customer 
relationships
$'000

Goodwill

Total

$'000

$'000

Customer 
relationships
$'000

30 June 
2020

Goodwill

Total

$'000

At cost
less: accumulated amortisation 
and impairment
Total intangible assets

Movements:
Opening balance at 1 July
Amortisation expense
Net foreign 
exchange differences
Closing balance

Customer Relationships

25,381

102,840

128,221

25,911

105,252

(15,159)
10,222

-
102,840

(15,159)
113,062

(10,611)
15,300

-
105,252

15,300
(4,548)

105,252
-

120,552
(4,548)

19,805
(4,689)

104,703
-

(530)
10,222

(2,412)
102,840

(2,942)
113,062

184
15,300

549
105,252

$'000

131,163

(10,611)
120,552

124,508
(4,689)

733
120,552

Customer relationships reflect existing agreements with clients and relationships with unitholders in the case of the Magellan Funds. 
They are definite life assets with useful lives based on the following expected client attrition profile:

•
•

Airlie - 5 years
Frontier Group - 7 years

Customer relationship assets are recognised at fair value at the date of acquisition and amortised to profit or loss on a straight-line 
basis over the useful lives stated above.

Goodwill

Goodwill arises when consideration paid for a business exceeds the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired or liabilities 
assumed at the date of acquisition. The Group's goodwill represents the value of expected synergies from the acquisitions of Airlie and 

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For the year ended 30 June 2021

the Frontier Group, as well as the value of their respective workforces. Goodwill has an indefinite life. It is initially recognised at cost 
at the date of a business acquisition and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment.

Impairment

Goodwill is tested for impairment annually or when circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. In addition, 
impairment tests for all assets are performed when there is an indication of impairment. All goodwill of the Group has been allocated 
to one cash generating unit ("CGU"), being the Funds Management segment ("FM CGU"). The recoverable amount of the FM CGU 
has been determined by taking a value-in-use approach which calculates the net present value of the CGU’s estimated future pre-tax 
cash flows.

Key Estimates and Judgements

Judgement is used to assess the estimated useful life of intangible assets, the presence of indicators of impairment and the recoverable 
amount of goodwill and customer relationship assets.

Determination of the recoverable amount of goodwill requires the application of significant judgement when making assumptions 
about the future cash flows of the FM CGU, including the reasonableness of applied growth and discount rates.

In the Group's goodwill impairment testing, estimated future cash flows are based on financial budgets approved by the Board of 
Directors for a period of one year. Cash flows for the five years beyond the approved budget period are extrapolated using a growth 
rate of 4% (June 2020: 6%) based on external forecasts of long-term global equity market returns. A perpetuity growth rate of 2.5% 
(June 2020: 2.5%) is used to derive a terminal value and a pre-tax discount rate of 12% (June 2020: 12%) is applied to net cash flows.

In forecasting cash flows over the assessment period, the current economic conditions, impacts arising from covid-19 and the Funds 
Management  segment  performance  were  considered.  Management  is  of  the  view  that  no  reasonably  possible  change  to  a  key 
assumption would cause the recoverable amount of goodwill to fall short of the carrying amount. As such there is no impairment of 
goodwill at 30 June 2021.

11. Loans and Receivables

Current
Fees receivable
Distributions receivable from Magellan Funds
Other receivables
Loans issued under share purchase agreements
Loan to third party

Non-current
Loans issued under share purchase agreements
Total loans and receivables

Fees Receivable

30 June 2021
$’000

30 June 2020
$’000

113,717
279
126
4,267
-
118,389

21,191
139,580

119,495
7,333
378
1,722
7,500
136,428

13,567
149,995

Fees receivable comprise uncollected management, performance and services fees. These amounts are initially recognised at the fair 
value of the amounts to be collected. An impairment analysis is performed at each balance date to determine whether a loss allowance 
should be recognised for expected credit losses. Expected credit losses are based on the difference between the contractual cash flows 
due in accordance with the contract and all the cash flows that the Group expects to receive, discounted at an approximation of the 
original effective interest rate. The Group applies the simplified approach for trade receivables whereby the loss allowance is based 
on lifetime expected credit losses at each balance date.

Receivables of $2,550,000 were past due at 30 June 2021 (June 2020: $14,599,000). Based on the credit quality of the Group's clients 
(including Magellan Funds) and no historical credit losses, there were no provisions for expected credit losses recognised during the 
year (June 2020: nil).

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2021

Share Purchase Agreements

The Group has a Share Purchase Plan (the “Plan” or “SPP”) for its employees and Non-Executive Directors (“Participants”) through 
which MFG provides Participants with financial assistance to purchase MFG shares. The Plan exists to align more closely the interests 
of Participants with the interests of the shareholders of the Group.

The financial assistance provided to Participants is by way of a full recourse interest free loan (“SPP loan”). The SPP loan is secured 
by the MFG shares issued under the SPP to that Participant. The maximum SPP loan term is 10 years. Any outstanding balance at the 
end of the SPP loan term must be repaid by the Participant. A Participant who ceases to be employed must repay the total amount 
owing under the SPP loan within three months of cessation, or such longer period as determined by the Board.

Shares purchased under the SPP are issued at the volume weighted average price of traded shares on the five business days prior to 
the offer date. This issue price is deemed to be fair market value of the shares at the offer date.

Shares purchased under the SPP have the same rights as all other MFG ordinary shares except they are placed in a trading lock. 
Following full repayment of the SPP loan, the holding lock and any security over the shares issued under the SPP is released and the 
Participant has unrestricted access to their shares.

Repayment  of  SPP  loans  occurs  by  applying  an  amount  equal  to  25%  (or  other  amount  permitted  under  the  SPP  rules)  of  the 
Participant’s after-tax annual cash bonus as well as dividends received from the shares issued under the SPP.

Reconciliation of SPP Loans

Opening balance at 1 July
Loan issuances1
Imputed interest income
Repayments - cash
Repayments - dividends (refer to note 18)
Shares released on loan termination
Closing balance

30 June 2021

30 June 2020

Number of 
shares

SPP loans
$'000

Number of 
shares

SPP loans
$'000

950,469
312,720
-
-
-
(66,744)
1,196,445

15,289
12,010
1,128
(749)
(2,220)
-
25,458

911,016
210,877
-
-
-
(171,424)
950,469

11,219
7,027
443
(1,427)
(1,973)
-
15,289

1

In the current financial year, SPP loans were issued in October 2020, December 2020 and March 2021 based on MFG share issue prices of $55.89, 
$59.24 and $44.29, respectively.

Classification and Measurement

SPP loans are initially recognised at fair value, which is determined by discounting loans to their net present value using an interest 
rate reflective of the risk of the underlying asset at the time the loan is granted and an estimated repayment schedule. Subsequently, 
the loans are carried at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method and adjusted for changes in the projected repayment 
schedule. Changes in the carrying value of the SPP loans are recognised within interest income in the Consolidated Statement of Profit 
or Loss and Comprehensive Income.

The  cost  of  providing  the  interest  free  loans  to  Participants  is  recognised  as  interest  expense  on  a  straight-line  basis  over  the 
expected life of the SPP loan. This expense is included within employee expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss 
and  Comprehensive  Income.  During  the  year  ended  30  June  2021,  $888,000  was  recognised  within  employee  expenses  (June 
2020: $593,000).

Both the change in the carrying value of the SPP loans recorded in interest income and the cost of providing the interest free loan to 
Participants recorded as interest expense are non-cash items and therefore not included in the Group’s Consolidated Statement of Cash 
Flows. Over the life of the SPP loans, the amounts credited to interest income and the amounts recognised as interest expense within 
employee expenses will exactly offset each other.

The total value of MFG ordinary shares securing the SPP loans to Participants applying MFG’s closing share price at 30 June 2021 of 
$53.86 was $64,441,000 (June 2020: $55,137,000). An impairment analysis is performed at each reporting date to determine whether 
to recognise a loss allowance for potential loan defaults. No loss allowance has been recognised at reporting date as no amounts are 
past due or deemed to be impaired.

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For the year ended 30 June 2021

12. Leases

The Group's lease arrangements primarily comprise operating leases of office space typically for fixed periods of up to 10 years.

At commencement of a lease, the Group records a lease liability in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position reflecting the 
present value of future contractual payments to be made over the lease term, discounted at the Group's incremental borrowing rate, 
unless an interest rate is stated within the lease. A right-of-use ("ROU") asset is also recorded at the value of the lease liability plus 
any initial direct costs incurred to obtain the leased asset.

Interest is accrued on the lease liability, and recognised within finance costs in the Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss and 
Comprehensive  Income,  whilst  the  liability  balance  is  reduced  as  lease  payments  are  made.  The  ROU  asset  is  depreciated  on  a 
straight-line basis over the shorter of the leased asset's useful life or the lease term.

The liability is remeasured upon the occurrence of certain events, such as a change in the lease term or the lease payments. The 
amount of any liability remeasurement is adjusted against the value of the ROU asset.

Payments associated with short term leases and leases of low-value assets are recognised on a straight-line basis as an expense 
in profit or loss. Short term leases have a term of 12 months or less and low-value assets comprise small items of technology and 
office equipment.

30 June 2021

30 June 2020

ROU assets
$'000

Lease liabilities
$'000

ROU assets
$'000

Lease liabilities
$'000

Opening balance at 1 July
Additions and remeasurements
Lease terminations
Lease payments
Depreciation expense
Interest expense
Net foreign exchange differences
Closing balance

13,666
138
-
-
(2,285)
-
(22)
11,497

17,288
135
(323)
(3,107)
-
634
(27)
14,600

15,8171
-
-
-
(2,158)
-
7
13,666

1 Reflects the transition adjustment recognised at adoption of AASB 16 on 1 July 2019.

The Group's lease payments are contractually due in the following time periods:

30 June 2021

30 June 2020

Within 1 
year
$'000

Within 2 
to 5 years
$'000

Beyond 
5 years
$'000

Total

$'000

Within 1 
year
$'000

Within 2 
to 5 years
$'000

Beyond 
5 years
$'000

Lease liabilities

2,817

11,716

1,809

16,342

3,068

11,561

4,838

19,2791
-

(2,734)
-
732
11
17,288

Total

$'000

19,467

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For the year ended 30 June 2021

13. Payables

Payables represent liabilities for goods and services received prior to the end of the year which remain unpaid at 30 June.

Trade payables and accruals
Accrued employee entitlements
Taxes payable - GST and Fringe Benefits Tax
Unsettled trades
Total payables

Trade Payables and Accruals

30 June 2021
$’000

30 June 2020
$’000

10,321
23,510
2,716
6
36,553

10,076
22,019
2,280
14
34,389

Trade payables are unsecured and are recognised at the amount due to suppliers. Accruals represent amounts due for supplies and 
services received but not invoiced at reporting date.

Employee Entitlements

Employee entitlements comprise wages, salaries, annual leave and bonuses.

Liabilities for wages and salaries and annual leave are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled and 
include related on-costs, for example payroll tax. Bonuses are recognised in respect of employee services up to the end of the reporting 
period. A liability is recognised for annual cash bonuses paid within three months of reporting date, where the Group is contractually 
obliged or where there is past practice that has created a constructive obligation to pay the bonus under the employee bonus plan. 
Where the conditional deferred cash bonus is paid in 12 or 36 equal instalments (depending on the employee) in the following financial 
year or years and is conditional on the employee being employed at the time of payment, the bonus paid each month is expensed in 
the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Comprehensive Income as incurred. In the previous year, a liability was recognised 
in the Statement of Financial Position for the unpaid conditional deferred cash bonus amounts brought forward, which were paid in 
September 2020.

The cumulative total of conditional deferred cash bonuses payable by the Group to Key Management Personnel ("KMP") and employees 
in future years is a contingent liability. At 30 June 2021, the contingent liability is $16,596,000 (June 2020: $4,387,000) and subject to 
the vesting conditions being met. Of this amount, $7,902,000 would be payable during the year ending 30 June 2022 and $8,694,000 
would be payable during the years ending 30 June 2023 and 2024.

14. Financial Liabilities

Financial liabilities - fair value through profit or loss
Partnership benefits relating to Magellan Global Fund restructure (refer to note 4)
Other financial liabilities
Total financial liabilities

30 June 2021
$’000

30 June 2020
$’000

157,093
454
157,547

-
293
293

Classification and Measurement

Financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value on the date at which the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions 
of the instrument. These liabilities are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss if they are held for trading purposes 
or designated as such upon initial recognition. Changes in the value of such liabilities are recognised in the Consolidated Statement 
of Profit or Loss and Comprehensive Income.

All other financial liabilities are measured at amortised cost.

Financial liabilities are classified as current unless the Group has the unconditional right to defer settlement beyond 12 months from 
the reporting date.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2021

15. Provisions

Provisions are liabilities for which there is uncertainty about the timing or amount of settlement and therefore usually require the use 
of estimates. Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event and 
it is probable that settlement will require an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits. Provisions are recorded at the Group's 
best estimate of the cost of settling the obligation. Any differences between those estimates and the actual settlement amounts are 
recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Comprehensive Income as additional charges when the Group has 
underestimated the actual amounts settled and as credits when the Group has overestimated them.

Employee entitlements - long service leave
Other
Total current provisions

Employee entitlements - long service leave
Other employee entitlements
Other
Total non-current provisions

Long Service Leave

30 June 2021
$’000

30 June 2020
$’000

1,983
-
1,983

1,475
2,947
51
4,473

1,419
18
1,437

1,314
1,706
90
3,110

Liabilities for long service leave are recognised when employees reach a qualifying period of continuous service. Non-current liabilities 
are measured as the present value of expected future payments and are expected to be paid after 12 months of reporting date. Current 
liabilities are measured at the amount expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date. Consideration is given to expected 
future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service and discounted using high quality corporate 
bond rates at reporting date, with terms to maturity that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows.

16. Capital Management

The Board of Directors is committed to prudent capital management and a conservative approach to protect shareholder value. The 
Board's objectives when managing capital are to ensure the Group continues as a going concern, has sufficient liquidity to meet its 
operating requirements, is able to support the payment of dividends to shareholders in accordance with the Company's dividend policy, 
and maintains the flexibility to retain capital if required for future business expansion. The Directors recognise and believe that the 
Group’s core business, being funds management, is scalable over time and funds under management should continue to grow without 
the need to make material additional capital investment into the business.

The  Group’s  capital  consists  of  contributed  equity  and  a  profits  reserve  which  preserves  the  Company’s  capacity  to  pay 
future dividends. 

The Board regularly reviews the Group's free cash flow generation, cash and cash equivalents, investments, tax and other financial 
factors. The Group also has access to a revolving credit facility which remains fully undrawn as at 30 June 2021 (refer to the Liquidity 
Risk discussion in note 21). In order to maintain an optimal capital structure, the Board may:
•
•
•
•
•

vary the amount of dividends paid to shareholders;
issue new shares;
utilise a dividend reinvestment plan;
increase or decrease borrowings; or
redeem and/or sell investments.

The Group is also subject to regulatory capital requirements by virtue of an Australian Financial Services Licence (“AFSL”) held by MAM. 
Under the AFSL, MAM must hold a minimum level of net tangible assets and cash and cash equivalents. During the 2021 financial year 
MAM complied with its licensing requirements at all times.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2021

17. Contributed Equity

Opening balance
Shares issued as purchase consideration for shares 
in Barrenjoey
Shares issued under SPA
Shares issued under institutional placement1
Expense for SPA
Transaction costs of share issues and placement, net of tax
Closing balance2

30 June 2021

30 June 2020

Number of 
shares
'000

Contributed 
equity
$'000

Number of 
shares
'000

Contributed 
equity
$'000

182,280

525,271

177,087

243,150

1,201
313
-
-
-
183,794

66,033
16,411
-
215
(81)
607,849

-
211
4,982
-
-
182,280

-
10,533
275,000
311
(3,723)
525,271

1 On 14 August 2019, 4,981,885 ordinary shares were issued at a price of $55.20 upon completion of the institutional share placement.
2

Includes 1,196,445 ordinary shares held by employees and Non-Executive Directors under the SPP (June 2020: 950,469). Refer to note 11 for 
further details.

Ordinary shares are fully paid and entitle the holder to receive declared dividends and proceeds on winding up of the Company in 
proportion to the number of and amounts paid up on shares held. An ordinary share also entitles the holder to one vote, either in 
person, or by proxy, at a meeting of the Company shareholders. The Company does not have authorised capital and the Company's 
shares have no par value.

18. Dividends

Cents per 
share

Franking
%1

Total
$'000

Date Paid

During the year ended 30 June 2021
Prior year final dividend paid
Prior year performance fee dividend paid
Total prior year final and performance fee dividend paid
Interim dividend paid
Total dividends declared and paid during the year2

During the year ended 30 June 2020
Prior year final dividend paid
Prior year performance fee dividend paid
Total prior year final and performance fee dividend paid
Interim dividend paid
Total dividends declared and paid during the year2

91.6
30.4
122.0
97.1
219.1

78.0
33.4
111.4
92.9
204.3

75%
75%

75%

75%
75%

75%

166,969
55,413
222,382
178,361
400,743

138,128
59,147
197,275
169,339
366,614

26 August 2020
26 August 2020

25 February 2021

29 August 2019
29 August 2019

27 February 2020

1 At the corporate tax rate of 30%.
2

Includes dividends of $2,220,000 which were not paid in cash but rather applied directly against the balances of Share Purchase Plan loans (June 
2020: $1,973,000) (refer to note 11).

Dividend Declared

On 17 August 2021, the Directors declared a total dividend of 114.1 cents per ordinary share (75% franked at the corporate tax rate of 
30%) in respect of the six months to 30 June 2021 (June 2020: 122.0 cents per ordinary share 75% franked). The dividend comprises 
a Final Dividend of 102.6 cents per ordinary share and a Performance Fee Dividend of 11.5 cents per share (June 2020: Final Dividend 
of 91.6 cents per ordinary share and a Performance Fee Dividend of 30.4 cents per ordinary share).

A dividend payable to shareholders of the Company is only recognised for the amount of any dividend declared by the Directors 
on  or  before  the  end  of  the  financial  year,  but  not  paid  at  reporting  date.  Accordingly,  the  Final  Dividend  and  Performance  Fee 
Dividend for the six months to 30 June 2021 totalling approximately $209,709,000 are not recognised as liabilities and will be paid on 
23 September 2021.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2021

Imputation Credits

The Group has a total of $46,375,000 imputation credits available for subsequent reporting periods based on a tax rate of 30% (June 
2020: $61,728,000 at a 30% tax rate). The amount comprises the balance of the imputation account at the end of the reporting period, 
adjusted for franking credits that will arise from the payment of income tax liabilities after the end of the year. The dividend declared 
by the Directors on 17 August 2021 will be partially franked out of existing franking credits, or out of franking credits arising from the 
payment of income tax.

19. Subsidiaries

Country of incorporation/
Principal place of business

% equity interest1

30 June 2021

30 June 2020

Magellan Asset Management Limited
Magellan FuturePay Pty Limited2
Magellan Capital Partners Pty Limited
Magellan Capital Partners No. 2 Pty Limited3
Magellan Capital Partners No. 3 Pty Limited3
MFG Services LLC4
Frontier North American Holdings Inc.5

Frontier Partners Inc.
Frontegra Strategies LLC
Frontegra Asset Management Inc.

MFG High Conviction Master Fund GP LLC

Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
United States of America
United States of America
United States of America
United States of America
United States of America
United States of America

100
100
100
100
100
100
80
100
100
100
100

100
100
100
-
-
100
80
100
100
100
100

1 The proportion of ownership interest is equal to the proportion of voting power held.
2 Magellan FuturePay Pty Limited (formerly MRTF Pty Limited) is the corporate trustee of FuturePay Support Trust.
3 Magellan Capital Partners No. 2 Pty Limited and Magellan Capital Partners No. 3 Pty Limited have share capital consisting solely of ordinary shares 

that are held wholly and directly by MFG, which also holds all the voting rights.

4 MFG Services LLC ("MFGS") is a service company and provides MAM with investment research and distribution services.
5 Frontier North American Holdings Inc. ("FNAH") is the US holding company of the Frontier Group. FNAH is 20% owned by a former shareholder of the 
Frontier Group. MFG has a call option over the remaining 20% of the issued share capital of FNAH, the acquirer of the Frontier Group and a controlled 
entity of MFG. The minority shareholder of FNAH, Mr Bill Forsyth, holds a put option over his interest in the issued share capital of FNAH. The options 
can be exercised by either party during the period 1 January 2026 to 31 March 2026, at an exercise price based on a multiple of annualised average 
earnings for a specified period. In addition to the above, MFG holds a further call option to purchase the remaining 20% of the issued share capital 
of FNAH for $1. This option can be triggered at any time prior to 31 December 2025 in certain circumstances. At the date of this report, the Group 
has no expectation that this call option would be triggered. The Group has determined that it has a present ownership interest in the non-controlling 
interest of FNAH.

Inset names indicate that shares are held by the company immediately above. All material subsidiaries have a 30 June reporting date. 
Transactions between MAM and foreign entities are subject to transfer pricing arrangements.

The Group’s investments in other entities are set out in notes 8 and 9.

Key Judgement

Certain subsidiaries of the Group provide fiduciary and/or investment management services to funds in which the Group holds an 
economic interest. Such interests are not considered to be interests in controlled entities and consequently have been recognised in the 
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as financial assets held at fair value through profit or loss. This classification involves the 
use of judgement in assessing whether the Group controls each relevant fund, including consideration of the nature and significance 
of various factors such as the exposure of the Group to variability of returns, compensation to which Group entities are entitled, the 
scope of the Group entities' decision-making authority and the rights held by third parties to remove the Group entities as Responsible 
Entity/Trustee or Investment Manager.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial report of the Group comprises the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries. Subsidiaries 
are entities over which the Group has the power to govern the financial and operating policies, is exposed to variable returns from its 
involvement in the entity and has the ability to affect those returns. Assets, liabilities, income and expenses of a subsidiary are included 
from the date the Group gains control until the date control ceases. All inter-entity assets, liabilities, equity, income, expenses and cash 
flows relating to transactions within the Group are eliminated in full on consolidation. When necessary, adjustments are made to the 
results of subsidiaries to bring them into line with the Group’s accounting policies.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2021

Foreign Subsidiaries

On consolidation, the assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries whose functional currency differs from the presentation currency are 
translated into Australian dollars at the rate of exchange at reporting date. Exchange differences arising on translation are recognised 
in comprehensive income and accumulate in the foreign currency translation reserve within equity. On disposal of a foreign subsidiary, 
the deferred cumulative amount recognised in equity relating to that particular foreign operation is recognised in the Consolidated 
Statement of Profit or Loss and Comprehensive Income.

20. Related Parties

Magellan Financial Group Limited is the ultimate parent entity of the Group. The related parties of the Group include its subsidiaries, 
associates, KMP, close family members of KMP and any entity controlled by those entities.

Transactions with Related Parties

Management and performance fees from investment funds managed by subsidiaries of the Group are set out in note 5.

Transactions with associates are set out in note 9.

Other transactions that occurred between entities of the Group are fully eliminated on consolidation of the Group and are:

Revenue recognised by parent entity

Dividends1
Reimbursed expenses

Expenses recognised by parent entity

Expense reimbursements

Equity contributions to subsidiaries

Cash
Non-cash

Transactions between subsidiaries at international transfer prices

Service fees
Recharged expenses

30 June 2021
$

30 June 2020
$

495,474,363
253,208

385,414,562
231,750

20,304

22,081

205,010,913
66,032,707

-
-

24,639,738
267,382

23,073,055
307,687

1 Dividends to MFG from MAM totalled $495,000,000 and $474,363 paid by MFGS (June 2020: $385,414,562 from MAM and nil from MFGS).

All transactions with related parties are conducted on standard commercial terms and conditions. Receivable and payable balances at 
year end are unsecured and will be settled in cash. No guarantees have been given or received between entities in the Group.

KMP Remuneration

Short-term benefits

Salary
Cash bonus

Post-employment benefits
Long-term benefits
Other benefits
Total remuneration paid to KMP

30 June 2021
$

30 June 2020
$

5,766,417
4,525,061
134,115
82,316
461,238
10,969,147

5,693,776
4,969,344
131,824
158,803
262,840
11,216,587

The KMP of the Group are listed in section 3 of the Remuneration Report and the remuneration of each KMP is included in section 3.4 
of the Remuneration Report.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2021

21. Financial Instrument Risk Management

The Group's operating and investing activities expose it to various forms of financial instrument risk including:
•
•
•

the risk that money owed to the Group will not be received (credit risk);
the risk that the Group may not have sufficient cash available to pay its creditors as they fall due (liquidity risk); and
the risk that the value of financial assets and liabilities will fluctuate as a result of movements in factors such as market prices, 
interest rates and foreign exchange rates (market risk).

The Board has an approved risk management framework including policies, procedures and limits and uses different methods to 
measure and manage these risks that are discussed in detail throughout this note.

The  Group's  primary  exposure  to  financial  instrument  risk  is  derived  from  the  financial  instruments  that  it  holds  as  principal.  In 
addition,  due  to  the  nature  of  the  business,  the  Group's  exposure  extends  to  the  impact  on  investment  management  and  other 
fees that are determined as a percentage of funds under management and are therefore impacted by the financial instrument risk 
exposures of the Group's clients. This note deals only with the primary exposure of the risks from the Group's holding of financial 
instruments and not the secondary exposure impacting the Group's revenue.

The investment portfolios of funds managed by MAM are monitored on a daily basis in accordance with the investment objectives and 
mandates of those funds. Further details of the risk management objectives and policies applied in respect of the Group's managed 
funds can be found in their product disclosure statements (“PDS”) and in the case of the Frontier MFG Funds, in their prospectuses.

Credit Risk

Credit risk refers to the risk that a counterparty will fail to meet its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the Group. Market 
prices generally take counterparty credit into account and therefore the risk of loss is implicitly provided for in the carrying value of 
financial assets and liabilities held at fair value.

The Group’s maximum exposure to credit risk is the carrying amount of all cash and cash equivalents, financial assets, receivables and 
SPP loans recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as well as the value of any undrawn loan commitments which 
are accessible to counterparties at reporting date.

Additionally, MAM in its capacity as Trustee and Responsible Entity of the Magellan Funds (as set out in note 2) has appointed The 
Northern Trust Trust Company (“NT”) as custodian. NT is required to comply with the relevant provisions of the Corporations Act 
2001, applicable ASIC regulatory guides and Regulatory Instruments relating to registered managed investment scheme property 
arrangements with custodians. As at 30 June 2021, the credit quality of NT’s senior debt is rated by Standard and Poor’s as A+ and 
by Moody’s as A2 (June 2020: A+ and A2 respectively).

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The  Group  minimises  its  credit  risk  by  ensuring  cash  and  term  deposits  are  held  with  high  credit  quality  financial  institutions  as 
determined by a recognised rating agency. As at 30 June 2021, the Group's cash and term deposits were held with major Australian 
and international banks rated no lower than AA- by Standard & Poor's or Aa3 by Moody's (June 2020: AA- and Aa3, respectively).

Financial Assets

The Group mitigates its credit risk by ensuring the majority of its financial assets are held with Magellan Funds for which MAM is the 
Trustee or Responsible Entity.

MFG 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 MFG’s investment assets. The IPBA with MLI is in a form that is typical of prime brokerage arrangements. MFG 
has granted MLI a fixed charge over the Company's right, title and interest in the assets held in custody with MLI, as security for the 
performance of its obligations under the IPBA. In the event of MLI becoming insolvent, MFG would rank as an unsecured creditor and, 
to the extent MLI has exercised a right-of-use over MFG’s securities, MFG may not be able to recover such equivalent securities in full. 
In addition, cash which MLI holds or receives on behalf of MFG 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, MFG would rank as an unsecured creditor and may not be able to 
recover the cash in full. At 30 June 2021 and 2020, MFG held a negligible cash balance with MLI.

Loans and Receivables

The Group manages credit risk by regularly monitoring receivables and SPP loan balances.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2021

Fee receivables arise as a result of the Group's investment management activities and are typically paid between 15 and 45 days of 
being invoiced. These counterparties generally do not have an independent credit rating and the Group assesses credit quality taking 
into account each debtor's financial position, past experience and other available credit risk information. Historically, default levels have 
been insignificant and unless a client has withdrawn its funds, there is an ongoing relationship between the Group and the client.

SPP loans are secured by the MFG shares issued to the Participant under the SPP. The Group's credit exposure is therefore limited to 
any shortfall represented by the difference between the face value of SPP loans and the value of the MFG shares securing those loans 
for each Participant. At 30 June 2021, the total SPP loan shortfall was $57,000 (June 2020: nil). As the SPP loans are full recourse, the 
Group is entitled to recover any shortfall from the Participant.

At 30 June 2021, the estimated weighted average duration of SPP loans, including those that were issued and extended, was 0.3 years 
to 7.5 years (June 2020: 0.8 years to 4.6 years).

Undrawn Loan Commitments

The Group has committed to provide Barrenjoey with up to $50,000,000 of working capital finance under an unsecured revolving 
facility that matures in September 2023.

The Group has also extended a funding facility to Magellan FuturePay. The size of the facility is 2% of the FUM of Magellan FuturePay 
subject to a cap of $100,000,000. As at 30 June 2021, the Magellan FuturePay FUM was $15,945,000 and accordingly the total capacity 
of the facility was $319,000.

Liquidity Risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group may not be able to meet its financial obligations in a timely manner or may be forced to sell 
financial assets at a value which is less than their worth.

The Group manages liquidity risk by monitoring rolling cash flow forecasts in order to maintain sufficient cash reserves to meet future 
obligations and regulatory capital requirements. Additionally, the Group has access to an undrawn credit facility (discussed below) and 
liquid equity investments held in the Fund Investments portfolio.

As at 30 June 2021, the Group had an obligation to settle trade creditors and other payables of $36,553,000 (June 2020: $34,389,000) 
within 30 days (refer to note 13). A further obligation of $11,576,000 (June 2020: $20,179,000) is payable between 30-150 days for 
the Group’s tax instalment and final income tax payment. Furthermore, $209,709,000 will be paid on 23 September 2021 in respect 
of the Final and Performance Fee dividend (refer to note 18). The Group had cash of $211,577,000 (June 2020: $437,513,000) and 
a further $114,122,000 (June 2020: $127,206,000) of receivables to cover these liabilities.

The Group's reported current assets of $333,775,000 and current liabilities of $209,934,000 result in a net current asset surplus of 
$123,841,000. Accordingly, the Group has sufficient liquid funds and current assets to meet its current liabilities.

The Group has access to a $160,000,000 floating rate facility provided by a major Australian bank which may be drawn at any time 
up to 19 February 2024. During the year, the borrowing capacity under the facility was increased with a view to ensuring the Group 
has sufficient access to finance to meet its obligations under the MGF Partnership Offer and commitment to Magellan FuturePay (refer 
to note 4). As a result of the increase in the borrowing capacity a one off establishment fee of $480,000 was paid and recognised 
within finance costs in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Comprehensive Income. Commitment fees apply when the 
facility is undrawn. For the year ended 30 June 2021, these commitment fees amounted to $2,135,000 (June 2020: $426,000) and 
were recognised within finance costs.

At 30 June 2021, the facility was undrawn and all financial covenants were complied with during the year.

Market Risk

The  value  of  the  Group's  financial  assets  and  liabilities  is  exposed  to  movements  in  market  prices,  foreign  exchange  rates  and 
interest rates.

Price Sensitivity

The value of investments held in the Fund Investments portfolio (refer to note 8) changes as a result of movements in equity prices 
in  local  currency  (caused  by  factors  specific  to  the  individual  stock  or  the  market  as  a  whole),  exchange  rate  movements,  or  a 
combination of both. Additionally, certain financial liabilities held by the Group change as a result of movements in the estimated unit 
prices of the funds to which they relate.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2021

Over the past 10 financial years, the annual performance of the MSCI World Net Total Return Index has ranged between +39% and 
-5% (in USD) and +33% and -1% (in AUD). The past performance of markets is not always a reliable guide to future performance, 
and MFG’s Fund Investments portfolio does not attempt to mirror the global indices, however this wide range of historic movements 
in the indices provides an indication of the magnitude of equity price movements that could occur within the portfolio.

For illustrative purposes, an increase of 10% in market prices would have had the following impact on the recorded value of the Group's 
financial instruments:

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
Impact on net profit after tax/other comprehensive income and equity

30 June 2021
$’000

30 June 2020
$’000

31,677
(12,493)
19,184

27,749
-
27,749

A decrease of 10% in market prices would have an equal but opposite impact on net profit, comprehensive income and equity.

Foreign Exchange Sensitivity

The Group holds the following types of financial assets and liabilities for which fair value changes arise as a result of movements in 
foreign exchange rates:

•
•

Cash and term deposits denominated in a foreign currency;
Financial  assets  denominated  in  a  foreign  currency  (refer  to  note  8)  as  well  as  related  dividend/distribution  receivables  and 
outstanding settlements for sales/purchases;

• Management and performance fees receivable denominated in a foreign currency; and
•

Payables denominated in a foreign currency.

The Group’s foreign currency transactions are primarily conducted in the following currencies: Australian dollars, United States dollars, 
British pounds, Euros and New Zealand dollars.

For illustrative purposes, if the Australian dollar strengthened by 10% relative to each currency to which the Group had an exposure, 
with all other variables held constant, the impact on net profit after tax and equity would have been:

Cash and cash equivalents
Financial assets
Receivables
Payables
Lease liabilities
Total impact on net profit after tax and equity

30 June 2021
Increase(decrease)

30 June 2020
Increase(decrease)

USD
$'000

(548)
(3,503)
(674)
312
15
(4,398)

GBP
$'000

Other
$'000

(7)
(16)
(907)
4
-
(926)

(15)
(82)
(28)
21
8
(96)

USD
$'000

(3,988)
(4,013)
(2,434)
261
24
(10,150)

GBP
$'000

Other
$'000

(7)
(14)
(832)
4
-
(849)

(13)
(94)
(18)
27
-
(98)

A decrease of 10% in the Australian dollar relative to each currency would have an equal but opposite impact on net profit after tax 
and equity.

The Group has indirect exposure to foreign currency via its investment in funds that are denominated in both Australian dollars, such as 
the Group's Australian funds, and US dollars, such as the Group's international funds (refer to note 2). This is because the underlying 
investment portfolios of these funds comprise equities predominantly denominated in foreign currencies and with operating exposure 
to global currencies. As a result, the fair values of these funds are influenced by currency movements. The sensitivity analysis disclosed 
above disregards the indirect impact of the foreign currency movement on the underlying fund portfolios.

In  addition  to  its  investments,  the  Group’s  management  and  performance  fees  are  also  indirectly  exposed  to  fluctuations  in 
foreign currency where fees are invoiced in a different currency to the underlying funds under management. As at 30 June 2021, 
approximately 84% of the Group’s funds under management was exposed to movements in the Australian dollar relative to other 
currencies (June 2020: 87%).

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2021

Interest Rate Sensitivity

The Group’s primary exposure to interest rate movements relates to its cash and term deposits. Term deposits are of relatively short 
duration and their fair value would not be materially affected by changes in interest rates.

Cash and cash equivalents held by the Group are predominantly held with Australian financial institutions and the value of cash 
balances is sensitive to the RBA cash rate. In light of the low interest rate environment, the Group’s primary bankers have confirmed 
that negative interest rates will not be applied to the Group’s cash balances.

The Group does not hold any financial assets or liabilities for which a change in value as a result of interest rate movements would 
impact on the Group's recorded net profit or equity.

Fair Value Disclosures

The Group measures its investments in the Fund Investments portfolio at fair value. To provide an indication about the reliability of 
the inputs used in determining fair value, the Group classifies financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value into the following 
three levels prescribed under the accounting standards.

•

•

•

Level 1: quoted (unadjusted) prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. The fair value of these investments is based 
on the closing price of 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 unobservable inputs such as is required where the Group invests in unlisted funds which in 
turn invest in unlisted entities.

30 June 2021
Magellan Fund investments1
Seed portfolios
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
Total financial assets and liabilities at fair value

30 June 2020
Magellan Fund investments1
Seed portfolios
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
Total financial assets and liabilities at fair value

Level 1
$'000

Level 2
$'000

Level 3
$'000

Total
$'000

364,690
11,065
(454)
375,301

129,973
8,158
(293)
137,838

76,768
-
(157,093)
(80,325)

258,289
-
-
258,289

-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-

441,458
11,065
(157,547)
294,976

388,262
8,158
(293)
396,127

1 Fair value is determined by reference to the fund’s redemption unit price at reporting date and is categorised in level 2 as inputs into the redemption 

unit price are directly observable from published price quotations.

During the year ended 30 June 2021, the investment in Magellan Global Fund was transferred from level 2 to level 1 as the investment 
was quoted on the ASX following the completion of a restructure in December 2020 (refer to note 4). There were no other transfers 
between any fair value hierarchy levels during the years ended 30 June 2021 or 2020. The Group’s policy is to recognise transfers into 
and out of hierarchy levels as at the end of the reporting period.

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

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2021

22. Commitments and Contingent Assets and Liabilities

Commitments

As detailed in note 4, the Group has committed up to $50,000,000 to assist Magellan FuturePay capitalise the FuturePay Support Trust 
of which $1,062,000 has been recognised as at 30 June 2021. The Group has also extended loan commitments to certain related 
parties, which remain undrawn at reporting date (refer to note 21).
All other commitments relate to non-cancellable payments under short term and low value lease agreements as set out below:

Within one year
Later than one year but no later than five years
More than five years
Total

Contingent Assets and Liabilities

30 June 2021
$’000

30 June 2020
$’000

24
7
-
31

33
11
-
44

In addition to contingent balances noted in other sections of this financial report, the Group has contingent assets and liabilities in 
respect of the following items:

• Dividend Reinvestment Plans of Magellan Funds: In accordance with the terms of the deeds entered into with MGF and MHH, the 
Group has agreed to pay those funds an amount equal to the DRP discount. As a result, the Group has a contingent liability where 
MGF or MHH offer a discount to the Net Trust Value per unit on units issued under the DRP in future periods. The quantum of the 
contingent liability is determined at each distribution date of MGF and MHH and the amount is currently equal to a 7.5% and 5% 
discount respectively to the NAV per unit multiplied by the number of units participating in the DRP. It is not practical to estimate 
the future cost to the Group as there is uncertainty as to the level of participation in the DRP, the NAV per unit and whether the DRP 
will be offered. For the year ended 30 June 2021, $1,400,000 was paid (or payable) by the Group in respect of the DRP discounts 
relating to Magellan Funds (refer to note 2).

• FuturePay Support Trust: The Group is one of the nominated beneficiaries of the FuturePay Support Trust. As a beneficiary, the 
Group is entitled to receive distributions of trust income and property, however those distributions are at the discretion of the 
Trustee of the FuturePay Support Trust. Further, the management fee earned by MAM in respect of Magellan FuturePay will be 
reduced where distributions of FuturePay Support Trust income are made to the Group. At 30 June 2021 and up to the date of 
this report, no distributions have been received or accrued by the Group or declared by the FuturePay Support Trust.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2021

23. Parent Entity Information

Assets
Current assets
Non-current assets
Total assets

Liabilities
Current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets

Equity
Contributed equity
Reserves
Retained profits
Total equity

Net profit after income tax expense for the year
Total comprehensive income for the year

30 June 2021
$’000

30 June 2020
$’000

186,948
937,304
1,124,252

170,939
-
170,939
953,313

608,224
345,089
-
953,313

380,399
380,399

355,278
570,311
925,589

21,584
12,926
34,510
891,079

525,646
356,925
8,508
891,079

356,925
356,925

The financial information for the parent entity, Magellan Financial Group Limited, has been prepared on the same basis as the Group’s 
consolidated financial statements, except for investments in subsidiaries. Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for at cost less 
impairment expense, in the financial statements of the parent entity. Dividends received from subsidiaries are recognised in the parent 
entity’s profit or loss rather than being deducted from the carrying amount of the investment.

Profits Reserve

The profits reserve consists of profits transferred from retained profits that are preserved for future dividend payments. The profits 
reserve will reduce when dividends are paid from this reserve. The movement between retained profits and the profits reserve is 
as follows:

Opening balance at 1 July
Net profit for the year
Transfer (from retained earnings)/to profits reserve
Dividends paid
Closing balance

Contingent Asset and Liabilities

30 June 2021

30 June 2020

Retained 
earnings
$'000

8,508
380,399
(388,907)
-
-

Profits
reserve
$'000

356,925
-
388,907
(400,743)
345,089

Retained 
earnings
$'000

375,122
356,925
(356,925)
(366,614)
8,508

Profits
reserve
$'000

-
-
356,925
-
356,925

At 30 June 2021, MFG has the following contingent assets and liabilities, which are further detailed in note 22:

• Dividend Reinvestment Plans of Magellan Funds: A contingent liability to pay an amount to MHH and MGF, at each distribution 
period where a DRP is offered, to ensure the interests of unitholders in MHH and MGF who choose not to participate in the 
respective DRP are not diluted.

• FuturePay Support Trust: A contingent asset in respect of potential distributions of trust income and property at the discretion of 

the trustee of the FuturePay Support Trust.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2021

24. Auditor Remuneration and Independence

Australia - Ernst & Young
Fees for audit and review of statutory financial reports of:

MFG Group and controlled entities
Magellan Funds in Australia1

Fees for regulatory audits required to be performed by the auditor
Fees for other audit related assurance services2
Fees for other assurance services3
Fees for other services:

Taxation compliance services4
Taxation advisory services

Total Australia

Overseas - Ernst & Young, Plante Moran
Fees for audit of statutory financial report of:

Frontegra Strategies LLC
Magellan Funds in Ireland1

Fees for audit related assurance services2
Fees for other services:

Taxation compliance services4
Taxation advisory services5

Total overseas
Total auditor remuneration

30 June 2021
$

30 June 2020
$

235,652
258,900
494,552
8,800
79,200
118,500

135,100
18,500
153,600
854,652

29,252
65,412
94,664
-

-
63,153
63,153
157,817
1,012,469

136,000
273,100
409,100
8,800
105,200
27,750

98,700
247,315
346,015
896,865

17,429
67,552
84,981
2,512

1,582
59,383
60,965
148,458
1,045,323

Percentage of total auditor remuneration paid as non-audit fees to the Group's auditors

40.9%

51.7%

1 Relates to non-consolidated funds where a Group entity is a Responsible Entity, Trustee or Investment Manager.
2 Comprises various audits (ICR audits, debt covenant audit, compliance plan review, GS007 controls review) required under legislation, regulation or 

contractual arrangements where the Board determines the auditor is best placed to undertake those audits.

3 Comprises investigating accountant assurance services relating to PDS issuances for the restructure of the Magellan Global Fund in December 2020, 

along with a minor fee for a Board education session.

4 Comprises review of income tax returns for both the Group and the Magellan Funds and review of annual unitholder distributions of the 

Magellan Funds.

5 Comprises assistance with the UK and German tax calculations and lodgements for MFG Investment Fund plc.

Independence and Non-Audit Services

The  Group’s  external  auditors  are  Ernst  &  Young  and  Plante  Moran  and  the  Audit  &  Risk  Committee  (“the  Committee”)  has 
responsibility for monitoring the independence and objectivity of the external auditors. All auditors confirmed their independence 
during 2021 and prior to issuing their opinions on financial reports. In addition, no Committee member has a connection with the 
external auditors.

A key factor in ensuring auditor independence is the Committee’s consideration of the non-audit services performed by the auditors. 
The Committee preserves independence and objectivity by maintaining a policy on the engagement of non-audit services provided 
by an auditor and restricts the auditor to providing services that are closely related to the audit. Every audit and non-audit service is 
considered and approved in writing by the Committee, or the Committee’s Chairman acting as a delegate. This is based on a written 
recommendation from management. There is no delegation of approval provided to management for any engagement provided by the 
auditor. Particular consideration is also given to where the Group’s auditor also performs services for its associates and/or key third 
party providers, for example fund administrators and custodians. Where this occurs, the Group ensures the signing audit partner is not 
common to both parties. Approval is provided before work commences and reported to the Committee at the next scheduled meeting 
along with details regarding the nature of service, quantum of fee and projected total non-audit fees for the financial year. This is 
undertaken in addition to the auditor confirming that no prohibited non-audit services have been provided.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2021

The  Committee  considers  there  may  be  circumstances  where  the  auditor  may  hold  specific  expertise,  know-how  or  company 
knowledge which provides a compelling benefit to the Group through its appointment. In the current and prior financial year, non-audit 
services provided  by  Ernst &  Young were routine  tax  services, namely the review  of the Group’s income tax returns and  annual 
distributions of the Magellan Funds, adhoc assistance with lodging foreign withholding tax registrations in Taiwan and routine tax 
surveillance reviews. The view was that Ernst & Young’s appointment in fact offered greater risk management by providing a higher 
level of detection of risks or errors given its holistic and detailed understanding of the Group and current issues along with the tax 
partner being an industry leader.

Other non-audit services not required by regulation mainly comprise of assurance services in respect of a review of controls and 
compliance plan and an audit of the indirect cost ratios for the Magellan Funds. The Committee considered these services were most 
appropriately performed by Ernst & Young as they support the statutory audits as well as provide the external auditor with relevant 
insights on aspects of the Group’s Australian business and are not considered to present a risk to auditor independence.

It is important to note that the Magellan Funds do not incur audit or non-audit fees and therefore unitholders of the Magellan Funds 
do not incur this additional cost. Rather those fees are paid by the Responsible Entity of the Funds, MAM, a wholly owned entity of 
the Group. As a result, this significantly increases non-audit fees reported by the Group and these will continue to increase in future 
years when new funds are launched or the negotiated fee rate increases.

Subject to the Group’s external auditors maintaining independence, the Committee considers it is most important to ensure that the 
highest level of risk management is provided to the Group and, where possible, that the services are delivered efficiently for the benefit 
of the Group’s shareholders. The Committee does not view auditor independence is a binary matter and therefore does not believe 
a fixed 50% threshold of non-audit fees exceeding total audit fees is the only relevant consideration when determining if non-audit 
services are excessive and, by inference, whether auditor independence is at risk.

Oversight of External Auditors

A key part of the Committee’s work consists of overseeing the relationship with the Group’s external auditors including safeguarding 
independence, approving non-audit fees and their appointment.

Ernst & Young was appointed external auditor of the Australian entities and Irish funds in 2008. The external audit was last put out 
to tender in 2018, which aligned to the auditor’s 10 year anniversary, and Ernst & Young was reappointed auditor as it scored highest 
across all requirements and the Board was satisfied that appropriate safeguards were in place to ensure the required independence 
of Ernst & Young. The next external audit tender will take place within 10 years of their appointment. Ms Clare Sporle has served as 
lead audit partner since August 2019. In accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, the next rotation of the lead partner is planned 
to occur after the completion of the 30 June 2024 financial year audit.

In 2012, Plante Moran was appointed auditor of a US subsidiary, Frontegra Strategies Inc., and an audit tender will occur in 2022, in 
line with the 10 year anniversary.

As there is no contracted tenure with the Group’s external auditors, an audit tender can be called at any time.

25. Subsequent Events

Other than the items in this note and the dividend disclosed in respect of the six months ended 30 June 2021 (refer to note 18), 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 results of those operations or the state of affairs of the Group in subsequent 
financial periods.

Dividend Reinvestment Plan

In August 2021, the Directors established a dividend reinvestment plan (“MFG DRP”) to enable MFG shareholders to reinvest all or 
part of their dividends at a small discount to the market price with no brokerage charges, and to provide the Company with additional 
funding flexibility. The MFG DRP will be in operation for the 2021 Final and Performance Fee Dividend. The MFG DRP issue price 
is a 1.5% discount to the volume weighted average price of MFG shares over the pricing period. MFG shareholders will be sent an 
election notice and have until 7 September 2021 to elect to participate in the MFG DRP for the 2021 Final and Performance Fee 
Dividend. Shares will be issued under the MFG DRP on 30 September 2021. Further details are available in the ASX announcement 
dated 17 August 2021.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2021

Transition of Magellan High Conviction Trust to Active Exchange Traded Fund

On 1 July 2021, the Group announced its intention to transition MHH from a closed-ended listed investment trust to an open-ended 
Active Exchange Traded Fund ("ETF"). Since that date, MHH has lodged a request to be removed from the official list of the Australian 
Securities Exchange (“ASX”) with effect from Monday 30 August 2021 and a unitholder meeting to approve the transition is scheduled 
for Wednesday 25 August 2021.

Subject to ASX approval, it is anticipated MHH will commence trading on the ASX as a managed fund under Schedule 10A of the 
ASX Operating Rules (AQUA Rules) on Tuesday 31 August 2021 under the ASX ticker code ‘MHHT’. Following the transition, investors 
will continue to be able to transact through the ASX however it is expected that they may be able to do so at a tight spread to the 
NAV per unit of the fund. Any costs relating to the transition will be paid for by the Group. Further details are available in MHH’s ASX 
announcement dated 2 August 2021.

Funds Under Management

On 9 August 2021, the Group reported to the ASX that its funds under management was $117.0 billion as at 31 July 2021.

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Directors’ Declaration
For the year ended 30 June 2021

In the Directors’ opinion,

a.

the financial statements and notes set out on pages 47 to 83 are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:

i.

ii.

giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2021 and of its performance for the year ended on 
that date; and

complying with Accounting Standards, the Corporations Regulations 2001, International Financial Reporting Standards as 
disclosed in note 1 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements; and

b.

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

This declaration has been made after receiving the declarations required to be made to the Directors in accordance with section 295A 
of the Corporations Act 2001 for the year ended 30 June 2021.

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

Hamish M Douglass
Chairman

Sydney
17 August 2021

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A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation   Ernst & Young 200 George Street Sydney  NSW  2000 Australia GPO Box 2646 Sydney  NSW  2001  Tel: +61 2 9248 5555 Fax: +61 2 9248 5959 ey.com/au  OpinionWe have audited the financial report of Magellan Financial Group Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries (collectively the Group), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2021, the consolidated statement of profit or loss and comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies, and the directors’ declaration.In our opinion, the accompanying financial report of the Group is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:a. Giving a true and fair view of the consolidated financial position of the Group as at 30 June 2021 and of its consolidated financial performance for the year ended on that date; andb. Complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001.Basis for opinionWe conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial report section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including Independence Standards) (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.Key audit mattersKey audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the financial report of the current year. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, but we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. For each matter below, our description of how our audit addressed the matter is provided in that context.We have fulfilled the responsibilities described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the audit of the financial report section of our report, including in relation to these matters. Accordingly, our audit included the performance of procedures designed to respond to our assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report. The results of our audit procedures, including the procedures performed to address the matters below, provide the basis for our audit opinion on the accompanying financial report.Independent auditor’s report to the members of Magellan Financial Group LimitedMagellan Financial Group Limited | Annual Report 2021

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A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation    1. Management and performance fee revenue Why significant How our audit addressed the key audit matter The Group’s key revenue streams are management, services and performance fees earned by Magellan Asset Management Limited (MAM), a consolidated subsidiary, through the Investment Management Agreements in place with third parties and other Magellan Funds. For the year ended 30 June 2021, management fees were $631,367,000 and performance fees were $30,074,000 which equates to 88.3% and 4.2% of total revenue respectively. Revenue from management and performance fees is earned and calculated in accordance with the Investment Management Agreements and Constitutions of the funds. Performance fees however are dependent on the portfolio outperforming certain hurdles and are only recognised in the statement of profit or loss and comprehensive income when MAM’s entitlement to the fee is highly probable, which is at the end of the relevant performance period. Due to the quantum of these revenue streams and the impact that the variability of market-based returns can have on the recognition and earning of performance fees, this was considered a key audit matter. Disclosures relating to these revenue streams are included in Note 5 to the financial report. Our procedures included: • Recalculating management and services fees, on a sample basis, in accordance with contractual arrangements; • Assessing the performance fees recognised for the period to 30 June 2021 from funds and mandates, on a sample basis, and assessing whether they met the relevant recognition criteria. This included assessing the inputs into the calculation model and examining the methodology applied in accordance with contractual arrangements; and • Assessing the adequacy of the disclosures in Note 5 to the financial report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards.  2. Investment existence and valuation Why significant How our audit addressed the key audit matter The Group has a significant investment portfolio consisting of listed equities and investments in Magellan Funds. As at 30 June 2021, the value of these non-current financial assets, as shown in Note 8 to the financial report was $452,523,000, which equates to 36.7% of the total assets held by the Group.  Our procedures included: • Obtaining and considering the assurance reports on the controls of the Group’s administrator in relation to investment management services and considering the auditor’s opinion, their objectivity and the results of their procedures; Magellan Financial Group Limited | Annual Report 2021

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A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation   As described in Note 8 and Note 21 to the financial report, the Group’s investments are classified as ‘financial assets at fair value through profit or loss’ (“FVTPL”) in line with AASB 9 Financial Instruments.   Pricing, exchange rates and other market drivers can have a significant impact on the value of these financial assets and the financial report, therefore the valuation of the investment portfolio was a key audit matter. • Agreeing all investment holdings to third party sources at 30 June 2021; • Agreeing the fair value of investments in the portfolio held at 30 June 2021, on a sample basis, to independent pricing sources for listed securities/funds. For unlisted funds, on a sample basis, we agreed the investment valuations to statements from external fund administrators and 30 June 2021 redemption prices; and  • Assessing the adequacy of the disclosures in Note 8 and Note 21 to the financial report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards.   3. Consolidation and equity accounting considerations  Why significant How our audit addressed the key audit matter Consolidation is an area of complexity for the Group with judgements required on whether it has control of, or significant influence over, its investments in Magellan Funds and investments in unlisted entities. Investments may be accounted for by consolidation, equity accounting, or as investments at fair value. The determination of the appropriate accounting depends upon the ability of the Group to exercise control or significant influence.  This matter was considered a key audit matter as judgement is required in determining the appropriate accounting, particularly due to the Group’s practice of seeding funds, resulting in the ownership percentage changing over time and being dependent on the rate of external investor take up, and the new investments the Group made during the year.   The Group’s investments in Magellan Funds, associates, subsidiaries and other entities are disclosed in Note 8, Note 9, and Note 19 of the financial report. Our procedures included: • Evaluating the Group’s assessment of control or significant influence for the investments, and the accounting treatment and presentation thereon; • Performing our own independent assessment of the impact of consolidating or equity accounting funds to determine if this would have a material impact on the financial report; • Testing the appropriateness of the equity accounting for the Group’s investments in associates;  • Evaluating the Group’s assessment of impairment indicators relating to their investments in associates; and • Assessing the adequacy of the disclosures in Note 8, Note 9, and Note 19 in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards.      Magellan Financial Group Limited | Annual Report 2021

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A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation   4. Goodwill impairment assessment Why significant How our audit addressed the key audit matter Goodwill has been recognised as a result of the Group’s historical acquisitions, representing the excess of the purchase consideration over the fair value of assets and liabilities acquired. On acquisition date, the goodwill has been allocated to the applicable Cash Generating Units (“CGUs”). The group has goodwill of $102,840,000 as at 30 June 2021. Goodwill must be tested for impairment on at least an annual basis. The determination of recoverable amount requires judgement on the part of management in both identifying and then calculating the value of the relevant CGUs.  Recoverable amounts are based on management’s view of variables and market conditions such as future price and assets under management growth rates, the timing of future operating expenditure, and the most appropriate discount and long-term growth rates. As such it was considered a key audit matter. Our audit procedures included the following: • Assessing the Group’s determination of the CGUs to which goodwill is allocated; • Assessing the methodology used to calculate the recoverable amount of each CGU; • Agreeing the projected cash flows used in the impairment models to the Board approved plan of the Group; • Comparing the Group’s implied growth rate assumption to comparable companies; • Considering the accuracy of historical cash flow forecasts; • Assessing the methodology and assumptions used in the determination of the discount rate, including comparison of the rate to market benchmarks; • Testing the mathematical accuracy of the impairment model for each CGU; • Considering the Group’s sensitivity analysis and evaluating whether any reasonable foreseeable change in assumptions could lead to a material impairment; and • Assessing the adequacy of the disclosures in Note 10 in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards.  Information other than the financial report and auditor’s report thereon The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Company’s 2021 annual report, but does not include the financial report and our auditor’s report thereon. Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and accordingly we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon, with the exception of the Remuneration Report and our related assurance opinion. In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial report or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.  If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.  Magellan Financial Group Limited | Annual Report 2021

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A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation   Responsibilities of the directors for the financial report The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial report, the directors are responsible for assessing the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters relating to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial report Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this financial report. As part of an audit in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also: ► Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. ► Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Group’s internal control.  ► Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the directors. ► Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial report or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Group to cease to continue as a going concern.  Magellan Financial Group Limited | Annual Report 2021

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  ► Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial report, including the disclosures, and whether the financial report represents the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. ► Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business activities within the Group to express an opinion on the financial report. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the Group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion. We communicate with the directors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. We also provide the directors with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, actions taken to eliminate threats or safeguards applied.  For the matters communicated to the directors, we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the financial report of the current year and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditor’s report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosures about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communications.  Report on the audit of the Remuneration ReportOpinion on the Remuneration ReportWe have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 29 to 44 of the directors’ report for the year ended 30 June 2021.In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Magellan Financial Group Limited for the year ended 30 June 2021, complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.      A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation Magellan Financial Group Limited | Annual Report 2021

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A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation   Responsibilities The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the Remuneration Report in accordance with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Remuneration Report, based on our audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards.     Ernst & Young     Clare Sporle Partner Sydney 17 August 2021  Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility Report
For the year ended 30 June 2021

Magellan is committed to acting responsibly and ethically in all areas of its business. Magellan seeks to engender a culture of building 
trust with everyone who does business with the Group.

Responsible Investment

Magellan is committed to responsible investment and became a signatory to the United Nations supported Principles of Responsible 
Investment  (“PRI”)  in  March  2012.  The  PRI  is  the  globally  recognised  accord  for  responsible  investing.  Magellan’s  Responsible 
Investment Principles, which are available on our website, outline and summarise Magellan’s approach to responsible investing, ESG 
integration, engagement and proxy voting.

Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) issues are considered to be a natural component of Magellan’s investment process, as 
gaining a robust understanding of these issues is a key part to assessing the outlook for future cash flow generation and risks facing 
investors. Magellan’s investment process seeks to identify high quality companies, which naturally filters out most companies from 
sectors that typically come with material ESG issues (eg Magellan’s investment universe excludes most pro cyclical resources, materials 
and oil and gas companies). Magellan’s Investment Team’s research reports also include a discussion of climate change risks facing 
companies, if material, and includes a company’s emissions intensity. Magellan maintains an ESG Policy, which outlines how ESG issues 
are incorporated into Magellan’s investment analysis framework and investment process.

In September 2016, Magellan launched the first of a series of Sustainable investment strategies that implement a proprietary low 
carbon overlay. Magellan believes it is highly likely that the world will move further towards addressing climate change risks by reducing 
carbon emissions. Climate change is therefore an increasingly important issue for global companies and investors, with the potential 
to profoundly affect business models through government regulation (eg carbon pricing), technology and changes in consumption 
patterns. These factors directly and indirectly impact the relative cost of companies’ products and services, customer demand, and 
pricing power. Magellan’s Sustainable strategies provide investors with a high quality, attractive risk-adjusted return focused portfolio 
with materially lower carbon factor risk than global markets.

Magellan considers proxy voting rights as an important power which, if exercised diligently, can enhance client returns. Magellan 
believes these should be managed with the same care as any other asset managed on behalf of its clients. Magellan maintains a Proxy 
Voting Policy and a set of Corporate Governance Principles which outline its approach to proxy voting and engagement with portfolio 
companies. These policies and all proxy voting records are available to Magellan’s clients, however, given the concentrated nature of 
Magellan’s portfolios, proxy voting records are not made publicly available.

As a long-term investor, Magellan is committed to engaging with portfolio companies on material ESG matters. During the year ended 
30 June 2021, Magellan engaged with many portfolio companies on a number of material ESG topics.

In addition, our Australian Equities business, Airlie Funds Management, also maintain a set of Responsible Investment Principles, 
an ESG Policy and a Proxy Voting Policy which outline how the Airlie Investment Team integrate ESG risks and opportunities into 
their investment decision making and how they act as responsible owners by engaging with portfolio companies and voting proxies. 
Consideration of ESG issues is a component which is implicit to Airlie’s investment philosophy and selection process, in that Airlie’s aim 
is to incorporate material ESG issues in the same balanced way it does other key risks which impact investment performance. These 
policies can be found on their website: www.airliefundsmanagement.com.au.

Environment

Magellan understands the importance of mitigating its impact on the environment and is committed to environmental sustainability. 
Magellan welcomes the reporting framework of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and looks to align its 
reporting to this framework, whilst recognising that certain requirements are yet to crystalise.

Magellan’s Board of Directors assesses its appetite for climate-related issues under “environmental risk” as part of an annual review 
of risks impacting the Company. Given the nature of Magellan’s business and as a services firm of 139 employees, with approximately 
83% of employees based in the head office in Sydney, Magellan has a relatively small environmental footprint and the Board has 
determined that this risk is not material to Magellan’s operations. Environmental risk is reviewed annually by senior management as 
part of the firm’s risk management framework.

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There are three main areas where Magellan’s environmental footprint lies – premises, energy and travel. Magellan aims to ensure that, 
where possible, business operations are conducted in an environmentally sustainable way. For example, Magellan’s head office is a 
4.5 star NABERS4 rated office building. Magellan also continues to build awareness amongst its employees and focus on areas where 
it can make an impact, including recycling and minimising printing.

Magellan is a signatory to the Carbon Disclosure Project’s (“CDP”) climate change program. CDP holds the largest global collection 
of self-reported climate change, water and forest-risk data in an effort to transform the way the world does business to prevent 
dangerous climate change and protect natural resources.

Greenhouse Gas (“GHG”) emissions by Scope (metric tonnes CO2e)

Scope 1
Scope 2
Total GHG emissions
Total per employee
Total per A$ million of revenue

Calendar 
Year 2016

Calendar 
Year 2017

Calendar 
Year 2018

Calendar 
Year 2019

Calendar 
Year 2020

0
124
124
1.14
0.4

0
134
134
1.29
0.4

0
135
135
1.07
0.3

0
139
139
1.07
0.2

0
122
122
0.90
0.2

As outlined in the table above, Magellan’s GHG emissions are relatively small, particularly on a per employee and per A$ million of 
revenue basis. Magellan’s Scope 1 & 2 emissions intensity for calendar year 2020 of 0.2 tonnes CO2e per A$ million dollars of revenue 
puts Magellan among the lowest emissions intensity companies globally.

Within  Magellan’s  Funds  Management  business,  as  discussed  in  the  section  titled  “Responsible  Investment”,  Magellan  considers 
Environmental issues as a natural component of its investment process, particularly where such issues may impact the future cash 
flows of the companies in which it is invested. Research reports compiled by the Investment Team include a discussion of climate 
change risks facing companies, if material, and includes a company’s emissions intensity. If a material risk is identified, the Investment 
Team will incorporate cash flow impacts (either to capital expenditure or earnings margins) to reflect the cost to the company of 
addressing  or  remediating  the  exposure.  In  general,  the  majority  of  Magellan’s  investment  universe  is  unlikely  to  be  exposed  to 
material  Transition  Risks,  however  there  are  some  companies  in  the  Infrastructure,  Industrials  and  Transportation  sectors  which 
have a greater exposure to Transition Risks. These risks will be incorporated into Magellan’s assessment of future cash flows when 
Transition Risks are assessed likely and material. Magellan aims to engage with portfolio companies where it considers a material 
potential environmental issue has arisen with the objective of reducing risk exposures and enhancing certainty of long-term cash 
flow generation.

Further, within the Airlie investment process, when making an assessment of the company-specific risks and opportunities associated 
with climate change, Airlie considers factors such as emissions intensity, Physical and Transition Risks as well as the company's climate 
change mitigation activities within Airlie's assessment of business quality, as well as incorporating these risks and opportunities as part 
of the valuation process.

The  development  of  Magellan’s  Sustainable  strategies  offers  investors  the  opportunity  to  invest  in  a  high  quality,  attractive 
risk-adjusted return focused portfolio with materially lower carbon factor risk than global markets.

4 NABERS is a national rating system that measures the environmental performance of Australian buildings, tenancies and homes. NABERS is managed 

nationally by the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, on behalf of Federal, state and territory governments.

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In May 2017, Magellan became a signatory of the PRI’s Montreal Pledge. Under the Pledge, Magellan commits to measure and publicly 
disclose the carbon footprint of its actively managed investment portfolios which are outlined in the table below.

Carbon footprint as at 30 June 2021
(tonnes CO2e per $US million revenue)

Magellan Global Fund
Magellan Sustainable Fund
Magellan High Conviction Fund
Magellan Infrastructure Fund
Airlie Australian Share Fund
MFG Core International Fund
MFG Core ESG Fund
MFG Core Infrastructure Fund
Magellan FuturePay
US Sustainable strategy

206.6
23.7
12.1
715.0
117.0
85.7
27.9
1,181.9
616.5
30.9

Note: portfolio carbon intensities are calculated using the weighted average carbon intensity method.

People

As a funds management company, Magellan’s people are integral to the success of the Company. Magellan takes an active involvement 
in staff wellbeing, staff engagement and career development.

Remuneration

Magellan’s  Remuneration  Report  on  page  29  of  this  Annual  Report  outlines  Magellan’s  approach  and  philosophy  to  employee 
compensation. Our remuneration philosophy is centred on fair compensation for performance and contribution that achieves business 
outcomes and is underpinned by four principles:

•
•
•
•

Promoting staff behaviour that is in the best interest of clients;
Attracting and retaining outstanding staff;
Building a culture that rewards performance while maintaining Magellan’s reputation and mitigating risk; and
Encouraging staff to think and act like long-term owners of the Group.

Alongside competitive remuneration packages, Magellan promotes staff ownership of the Company and encourages staff to think like 
owners as a way of engaging and retaining staff. Magellan believes the Company’s voluntary Share Purchase Plan (SPP), described in 
section 3.1 in the Directors’ Report, is a transparent and essential program which improves staff retention and aligns the long-term 
interests of the staff with shareholders through a sense of ownership. As at 30 June 2021, approximately 81% of employees had an 
individual shareholding in the Company.

Magellan is focused on ensuring pay equity at the time of hire. Magellan also conducts an annual review of employee remuneration 
which compares employees in the same role and level to highlight any pay inequalities and adjusts compensation based on this review 
if required. Variances in compensation should reflect relative performance of employees.

Engagement and Retention

Magellan implements a number of other initiatives to promote staff engagement and retention. Magellan’s employee engagement 
strategies are based on equality principles which are applied to remuneration, benefits and total rewards, training and development, 
health and safety and access to flexible working.

All new starters have a one-on-one meeting with Dr Brett Cairns, Magellan’s CEO, to discuss Magellan’s history, values and what 
Magellan stands for. Middle and senior management seek regular feedback from employees and Magellan also undertakes annual 
performance  reviews  with  all  employees  to  discuss  performance  against  a  set  of  internal  performance  objectives,  to  identify 
development  areas  as  well  as  any  training  requirements.  Based  on  Magellan’s  relatively  small  size  by  number  of  employees 
(139  employees  as  at  30  June  2021),  Magellan  considers  that  these  forums  are  appropriate  to  receive  transparent  feedback 
from employees.

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Magellan strongly believes that staff engagement and satisfaction go well beyond direct financial compensation. Magellan’s annual 
leave policy encourages staff to take their full statutory requirement over each annual period by providing an additional week of leave 
if they do so.

Magellan is committed to providing a flexible and family friendly working environment. Magellan recognises the importance of family 
friendly working conditions and offers a range of initiatives to support its employees before and after the birth/adoption of a child. 
Magellan’s  aim  is  to  reduce  the  impediments  parents  face  in  returning  to  work  and  give  employees  the  flexibility  to  choose  the 
arrangements which best suit their circumstances.

During  the  year,  Magellan  updated  its  Parental  Leave  Policy.  Magellan  increased  Paid  Parental  Leave  to  up  to  15  to  18  weeks 
(depending  on  the  length  of  employment),  for  permanent  employees  who  have  worked  for  Magellan  for  at  least  12  months 
continuously at the time of the birth or adoption of their child and who have the responsibility for the care of that child. Employees will 
receive superannuation payments on both their paid and unpaid portion of Parental Leave for the first 12 months of Parental Leave. 
Employees on Paid Parental Leave are eligible for the annual remuneration review, variable incentive and SPP Offer whilst on leave. In 
addition, if an employee returns to work during the period of Paid Parental Leave, Magellan will continue to pay the remaining period of 
Paid Parental Leave in addition to their base salary and other entitlements. Magellan offers a “Keep in Touch” Program with employees 
who are on Paid Parental Leave.

Magellan also offers a Childcare Reimbursement of up to $150 per day for Primary Carers for the first 26 weeks after returning to 
work, when returning to work within 12 months from the commencement of Paid Parental Leave. All Primary and Secondary Carers 
are entitled to a 12 month subscription to Juggle Street to source local nanny or babysitting options for their families.

Magellan understands the importance of family and it has introduced Family Leave for all permanent employees. Under Family Leave, 
if Personal/Sick Leave has been used, employees can apply for Family Leave. Family Leave is paid leave so employees can take time 
out to care for a family member or manage a family situation. The amount of Family Leave an employee can take will be reviewed by 
Magellan management on a case by case basis.

At  Magellan,  culture  is  very  important  and  the  Company  will  continue  to  monitor  retention  rates.  Under  the  equality  principles, 
Magellan aims to understand the reasons for any resignations via exit interview data.

Diversity

Magellan  is  committed  to  workplace  diversity  and  recognises  the  value  of  attracting  and  retaining  employees  with  different 
backgrounds,  knowledge,  experience  and  abilities.  Magellan  maintains  a  Workplace  Diversity  and  Inclusion  Policy  that  outlines 
the  Group’s  commitment  to  diversity  and  inclusion  in  the  workplace  and  provides  a  framework  to  achieve  the  Group’s  diversity 
goals  for  the  business.  The  Group’s  policy  is  to  recruit  and  manage  on  the  basis  of  competence  and  performance  regardless 
of  age,  race,  gender,  nationality,  religion,  sexuality,  physical  ability  or  cultural  background.  The  policy  can  be  found  on  our 
website: www.magellangroup.com.au.

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In  the  2021  financial  year,  the  Board  reviewed  the  measurable  objectives  it  has  set  to  achieve  improvement  in  the  diversity  of 
employees. These objectives for female representation are 33% for independent directors, 40% for senior management (classified 
by Magellan as direct reports to the CEO or Chairman) and 40% for the overall Group. The current gender representation across the 
Group is shown below as at 30 June 2021.

Non-executive independent
directors (6 total)

KMP (5 total)

Senior management (11 total)

Heads of divisions (14 total)¹

33%33%

40%40%

36%36%

36%36%

67%67%

60%60%

64%64%

64%64%

Group (139 total)

45%45%

55%55%

0

20

40

60

80

100

Female

Male

1 Heads of division refers to employees who are responsible for a division or function within the organisation. This statistic includes Senior 

Management, excluding the Chairman and CEO.

Magellan welcomed Colette Garnsey to the Board in November 2020. During the year Magellan's two female non-executive directors 
hosted a Women at Magellan lunch to foster mentoring, networking and promotion of women in our business.

Magellan is exploring an internship program to attract more diverse talent and promote careers in financial services, with an initial 
focus on women.

Each year Magellan completes the Workplace Gender Equality Report. A copy of which can be found under the Shareholder Centre on 
our website: www.magellangroup.com.au.

Health and Safety

The  health  and  safety  of  our  employees  is  of  paramount  importance.  As  a  result  of  the  COVID-19  pandemic  and  in  conjunction 
with our Work Health & Safety Policy, Magellan transitioned to working from home from mid-March 2020 and cancelled business 
travel as well as attendance at domestic conferences. Our employees have stayed connected via virtual communication platforms and 
working remotely has not changed Magellan’s commitment to maintaining our high level of client service and compliance obligations. 
Magellan’s Employee Assistance Program, a free counselling service available for employees and their families, has been promoted 
during this time. To further support employee wellbeing, Magellan has signed up to The Resilience Project corporate program. This 
digital program focuses on helping employees develop mental health strategies during uncertain times, using evidence based practices 
in resilience including gratitude, empathy and mindfulness.

In  late  2020,  Magellan  began  to  initiate  a  Return  to  Workplace  Plan.  Magellan  recognises  individual  employees  have  different 
preferences about working from home and working from the office, but also believes there is great importance for the company's 
culture of working together in the office. Magellan therefore has initiated a flexible working approach for all employees, whereby 
employees are asked to be in the office on Wednesday and Thursday and, in agreement with their manager, can choose to work from 
home or in the office for the remaining days of the week. Of course, employees are asked to work from home during any governmental 
public health orders or guidance.

Magellan maintains a Work Health & Safety Policy which outlines the obligations and responsibilities of Magellan and its employees 
with respect to compliance with the Work Health & Safety regulation.

Magellan also undertakes annual Workplace Conduct training to ensure that all employees and the Board clearly understand what is 
expected from them in terms of behaviour and conduct and that the workplace remains a safe environment for all employees.

Magellan’s Workplace Conduct Policy details the Group’s approach in relation to harassment in the workplace, including bullying, 
discrimination, sexual harassment, workplace violence and vilification, and provides procedures for dealing with complaints.

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Community

Magellan believes an active contribution to community is important. Magellan does not generally make corporate donations as the 
Group believes it is more appropriate to focus on delivering satisfactory returns and leave it to individual shareholders to determine 
the charities to which they donate. Magellan prefers to focus its efforts on employee participation in fund raising initiatives.

Magellan’s efforts over the past financial year includes employee participation in Steptember raising funds for Cerebral Palsy.

Magellan  is  also  a  participating  fund  manager  in  the  Future  Generation  Global  Investment  Company.  Future  Generation  Global 
Investment Company is an ASX listed investment company that invests in global equities investment strategies managed by prominent, 
Australian fund managers. Participating fund managers manage the capital entirely pro-bono so that 1.0% of net assets each year 
can be donated to Australian non-profit organisations committed to young Australians affected by mental health issues. In the 2021 
financial year, this equated to approximately $1.0 million in respect of funds managed by Magellan. Magellan is a foundation member 
and received an initial allocation of ~10% of the assets under management at the time of the IPO of the Future Generation Global 
Investment Company.

Magellan is also a Core Fund Manager to Hearts & Minds Investments. Hearts & Minds Investments is an ASX listed investment 
company and as a Core Fund Manager, Magellan provides Hearts & Minds Investments with our top three security recommendations 
on a quarterly basis. Hearts & Minds Investments foregoes any investment fees and instead makes a donation equal to 1.5% of net 
assets each year to certain charities.

Cybersecurity and Privacy

The cybersecurity threat environment is constantly evolving and managing cyber risk is one of Magellan’s highest priorities. To protect 
client information and corporate data, Magellan employs the leading cyber security solutions and maintains a formal information 
security  governance  framework.  Complementing  the  data  protection  and  monitoring  mechanisms  we  have  in  place,  Magellan  is 
continuously assessing its multi-layered protection measures against the ever-changing threat environment.

Magellan established an Information Technology Risk Committee (“ITRC”) in early 2017 as a key governance body to enhance the 
governance and oversight of Magellan’s information technology risk management activities. The committee comprises Magellan’s 
CEO  and  other  key  executives  within  Magellan  and  meets  quarterly  to  discuss  cybersecurity  risks,  controls,  policies,  regulatory 
requirements, and any changes to the environment that might affect our overall cybersecurity posture. Magellan’s Board is provided 
with the minutes of these meetings and any analysis undertaken.

Magellan’s  cybersecurity  defence  framework  is  aligned  to  the  Australian  Cyber  Security  Centre’s  ‘Essential  Eight  framework’  and 
we have implemented all Essential Eight strategies. Magellan has also mapped its approach to the National Institute of Standards 
and Technology (NIST) cyber security framework. All client data is held in ISO27001 certified data centres located within Australia. 
Magellan applies the principle of role-based least privilege with respect to data and systems access to ensure staff can only access the 
minimal data set required to perform their role. Privileges are regularly re-certified.

As an independent assessment of our cybersecurity protection, we engage an external consulting firm specialising in IT security to 
conduct annual ‘penetration testing’ of our environment. We maintain a Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan that is tested annually 
and contains defined security roles, responsibilities, and procedures to follow if an event should ever occur.

As part of our Cybersecurity Program, all employees are required to complete cybersecurity awareness training upon joining the firm as 
part of their induction process and on an annual basis thereafter. This ensures staff are aware of cyber-attack techniques and that they 
always follow security best practices. We also perform periodic social engineering tests on employees using simulated email phishing 
and telephone-based phishing, to test the efficacy of our cyber-awareness training.

Third party risk management is a key component of Magellan’s information security program. All third-party relationships undergo a 
rigorous security risk assessment as part of the due diligence process before being engaged. This includes an assessment of their 
cybersecurity posture and data privacy/data access controls. We repeat the technology focused due diligence process for all critical 
third-party service providers on an annual basis.

Modern Slavery

During the year, Magellan published its first Modern Slavery Statement. The Statement can be found under the Shareholder Centre of 
Magellan's website: www.magellangroup.com.au. All staff completed training on modern slavery in July 2021.

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Corporate Information
As at 17 August 2021

Directors

Hamish Douglass – Chairman and CIO
Hamish McLennan – Deputy Chairman
Brett Cairns – CEO
John Eales AM
Robert Fraser – Chairman of MAM
Colette Garnsey OAM
Paul Lewis MBE
Karen Phin

Company Secretaries

Marcia Venegas
Mariana Kolaroski

Registered Office

Level 36, 25 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000
Telephone: +61 2 9235 4888
Email: info@magellangroup.com.au

Website

www.magellangroup.com.au

Securities Exchange Listing

Magellan Financial Group Limited shares are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: MFG)

Corporate Governance Statement

The Corporate Governance Statement for MFG can be found at the Shareholder Centre at www.magellangroup.com.au

Auditor

Ernst & Young
200 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000

Share Registry

Boardroom Pty Limited
Level 12, 225 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Telephone: +61 2 9290 9600
Email: enquiries@boardroomlimited.com.au

InvestorServe is Boardroom's free, self-service website where shareholders can manage their interests online. The website enables 
shareholders to:

•
•
•
•
•

view share balances
change address details
view payment and tax information
update payment instructions
update communication instructions

Shareholders can register their email address at boardroomlimited.com.au to receive shareholder communications electronically.

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Shareholder Information
As at 12 August 2021

Distribution of Shareholders

Analysis of the number of shareholders by size of holding at 12 August 2021 is below:

Holdings
1-1,000
1,001-5,000
5,001-10,000
10,001-100,000
100,001 and over
Total
Number of holders with less than a marketable parcel of ordinary shares

Twenty Largest Shareholders

The names of the 20 largest shareholders of the Company as at 12 August 2021 are:

Holder Name
HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited
Midas Touch Investments Pty Ltd
Magellan Equities Pty Limited
JP Morgan Nominees Australia Limited
Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited
Marsev Pty Limited
BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd
National Nominees Limited
BNP Paribas Noms Pty Ltd
Mr David Doyle
Aljamat Pty Ltd
Jash Pty Limited
Nota Bene Investments Pty Ltd
Netwealth Investments Limited
Emmanuel Capital Pty Ltd
Invia Custodian Pty Limited
BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd Hub24 Custodial Services Ltd
Mr Philip Alan Kenneth Naylor & Mrs Andrea Naylor
Invia Custodian Pty Limited
DSBH Pty Limited
Total shares held by the 20 largest shareholders
Total ordinary shares on issue

Number of 
Holders

Number of 
Ordinary 
Shares
12,343,476
18,066,434
6,297,982
17,807,312
129,278,549
46,763 183,793,753
1,445

36,636
8,468
874
697
88

336

Percentage 
of Shares on 
Issue
6.71
9.83
3.43
9.69
70.34
100.00

Number of 
Ordinary 
Shares
30,698,481
21,001,577
16,729,408
15,962,555
8,776,183
2,579,724
2,323,989
2,226,582
2,044,971
1,500,000
1,310,000
1,130,331
1,075,000
891,664
880,000
750,000
748,035
650,000
600,000
570,091
112,448,591
183,793,753

Percentage 
of Shares on 
Issue
16.70
11.43
9.10
8.69
4.78
1.40
1.26
1.21
1.11
0.82
0.71
0.61
0.58
0.49
0.48
0.41
0.41
0.35
0.33
0.31
61.18

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As at 12 August 2021

Substantial Shareholders

Substantial shareholders in the Company as at 12 August 2021 are below:

Shareholder
Hamish Douglass, Midas Touch Investments Pty Ltd and associates1
Chris Mackay, Magellan Equities Pty Ltd and associates2

1 Date of last Appendix 3Y notice lodged on 23 July 2021.
2 Date of the last substantial shareholder notice lodged on 2 October 2020.

Voting Rights

Number of 
Ordinary Shares
22,212,727
17,522,248

Percentage of 
Shares on Issue
12.08
9.53

Under the Company's Constitution, the voting rights attaching to ordinary shares at a meeting of shareholders are:

1. each shareholder is entitled to vote in person, by proxy, by attorney or by representative;
2. on a show of hands, each shareholder present in person, by proxy, by attorney or by representative is entitled to one vote; and
3. 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.

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