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Magellan Financial Group Limited

Annual Report 2022

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
2022

30 June
2021

30 June
2020

30 June
2019

30 June
2018

553,530
116,582
495,986
383,011
647,251
132,082
393,132
399,733
22.8

715,012
336,048
337,243
265,156
697,944
110,451
454,201
412,419
21.4

94,251
61,291

103,680
113,902

22,169
39,122
62
0.7257

609,137
127,090
482,047
470,575
68.2
20.9
21.3

30,883
83,019
61
0.7469

662,594
106,115
556,479
526,405
65.6
16.0
16.8

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

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

$m
$m

$m
$m
bps
$

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

$'000
$'000
$

1,241,401
1,026,760
4.95

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

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

206.9
206.9
215.9
179.0
175.1
3.9
77

135
137

144.6
144.6
224.9
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

1 Adjustments are made for strategic, non-recurring, non-cash or unrealised items to provide additional meaningful information (refer to section 1.4.1 

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 Letter

Chief Executive Officer's Letter

Performance Overview

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. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

Segment Information

Earnings Per Share

Revenue

Taxation

Reconciliation of Operating Cash Flows

Investments

7. 

8. 

9. 

Financial Assets

Associates

Intangibles

Operating Assets and Liabilities

10. 

11. 

12. 

13. 

14. 

Loans and Receivables

Leases

Payables

Employee Benefits

Financial Liabilities

Capital and Financial Instrument Risk Management

15. 

16. 

17. 

18. 

19. 

20. 

21. 

22. 

Capital Management

Contributed Equity

Reserves

Employee Share Option Plan

Dividends

Subsidiaries

Related Parties

Financial Instrument Risk Management

Other Items

23. 

24. 

25. 

26. 

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 Letter
For the year ended 30 June 2022

Dear Shareholder,

It is a pleasure to present the 2022 Annual Report, my first report to shareholders as Chairman of Magellan Financial Group Limited 
("Magellan"). I joined the Magellan Board in March 2016 as a non-executive director and earlier this year I had the honour of being 
appointed your Chairman, following a period as Deputy Chairman from June 2019 to February 2022.

I will surprise no one by saying that this year has been a challenging one for Magellan. Whilst our funds under management ("FUM") 
and financial results in the second half of the year reflect the challenges Magellan has faced, they also demonstrate the scale and 
resilience of our business. In a year of change and transformation for the company, our balance sheet has remained strong and our 
current levels of profitability provide an excellent platform from which to reinvest in the business and grow. There is, of course, much 
work to do in regaining the trust of our clients and shareholders but we are committed to rebuilding this trust and to returning value 
to Magellan's clients and shareholders.

Looking to the Future

Magellan  remains  very  focused  on  our  core  funds  management  business.  Our  number  one  priority  is  to  deliver  on  our  clients’ 
investment objectives, which in turn will provide the foundation for revenue growth and returns for shareholders over the long term. 
We recognise that our Global Equities Strategy has underperformed relative to the market over the past 18 months and that we must 
do better. Magellan has built a reputation for protecting investor capital and generating wealth over the long-term and, whilst we will 
stay true to our investment philosophies and disciplined investment approach, we are extremely focused on sharpening our investment 
processes to deliver the investment performance for which we are known.

As we focus on the future, it is important we look after our people who are Magellan’s number one asset. As a result, in March 2022, we 
announced a number of staff retention initiatives, which included a retention bonus plan, amendments to the terms of share purchase 
plan ("SPP") loans to employees, and the issue of options to employees at an exercise price of $35 per option with a five-year term, 
subject to standard conditions around vesting and continued employment. Having a strong balance sheet has allowed us to support 
and invest in our people through initiatives that also align with shareholder outcomes. This, in turn, has allowed employees to remain 
focused on our clients and the business during a period of change and uncertainty. I am proud of how our people have met the 
challenges of this year.

Capital Management

During the year, we delivered on a number of capital management initiatives which were announced in conjunction with our Interim 
Results in February 2022, the first of which was the implementation of an on-market buy-back of up to 10 million shares. The buy-back 
is now well underway, and we believe that this represents an effective way to enhance value for shareholders.

In March 2022, we also announced a bonus issue of options to shareholders on a 1-for-8 basis for nil consideration. The options 
were issued with an exercise price of $35 per option and a five-year term. We believe that the bonus options, issued at no cost to 
shareholders, represent a potential source of value to shareholders.

Finally, in line with our strategy (announced to the market in February 2022) to focus on our core funds management business, and 
not make further investments in Magellan Capital Partners, we sold our shareholding in Guzman y Gomez for cash consideration of 
$140 million, representing a 36.3% premium to our entry price in January 2021.

Taken  in  totality,  we  believe  these  capital  management  initiatives  are  consistent  with  our  aim  to  deliver  capital  efficiency,  solid 
dividends and attractive returns to shareholders, and importantly, are evidence of our focus on our core funds management business.

Leadership & Board Update

As  announced  in  May  2022,  following  an  extensive  search  the  Board  appointed  David  George  as  Magellan's  CEO  and  Managing 
Director.  David  joined  us  on  19  July  2022,  and  it  is  my  great  pleasure  to  welcome  David  to  Magellan.  David  has  deep  funds 
management experience having spent the last 14 years with the Future Fund, and he brings an outstanding investment management 
pedigree, strong client service credentials and a fresh perspective to our team. David is a great fit for our business and an excellent 
leader for the next chapter of our growth.

I sincerely thank Kirsten Morton for acting as Interim CEO through the leadership transition period. Kirsten has displayed tremendous 
leadership and determination and will continue to be a key part of the success of Magellan going forward in her dual roles as Chief 
Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer.

Magellan Financial Group Limited | Annual Report 2022

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Chairman's Letter
For the year ended 30 June 2022

Lastly, as you are aware, Hamish Douglass stepped down from the Board in March 2022. I thank Hamish for his contribution to the 
Board over many years and for founding and building a great business. Later this year, I look forward to welcoming Hamish to a new 
consultancy role which will enable him to deliver his macroeconomic and geopolitical investment expertise to Magellan commencing 
from October 2022.

As we flagged earlier in the year, the Board continues its search for an additional non-executive director, and we are hoping to have 
news on an appointment in the coming months.

Concluding Remarks

Looking forward, I am excited for the next chapter of Magellan's growth. Despite recent challenges, it is important to remember 
that Magellan remains a globally significant asset manager with over A$60 billion of FUM as at 29 July 2022, a team of talented and 
dedicated employees, and thousands of clients who have placed their trust in us.

I would like to thank my fellow Directors on the Board and Magellan employees for their dedication and hard work this year.

Thank you for your ongoing support of Magellan.

Yours sincerely,

Hamish McLennan
Chairman

Magellan Financial Group Limited | Annual Report 2022

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Chief Executive Officer's Letter
For the year ended 30 June 2022

Dear Shareholder,

Magellan was founded in 2006 with a simple goal of protecting and growing the wealth of its clients through investments in high-quality 
global companies. By focusing on its clients and delivering on its investment objectives over many years, Magellan became an asset 
manager of meaningful scale, with deep and long-standing relationships in the investment community. This growth led to the creation 
of significant shareholder value.

However, the past year has seen the company undergo a period of significant change and transformation. Changes to Magellan’s 
leadership team and personnel, as well as relative underperformance in the Global Equities strategy, have impacted client confidence 
and contributed to a period of declining funds under management and profitability.

I acknowledge that this year’s events are not what you would have expected.

It has only been a few short weeks since I joined the company, but I want to convey to you that I am acutely aware of the challenges, 
as is the Magellan Board and indeed the entire Magellan team. We are committed to improving investment returns and, in doing so, 
restoring stability, confidence and shareholder value.

Despite recent changes, Magellan’s goal of protecting and growing its clients’ wealth remains undiminished. My initial impressions are 
of a professional, energetic and committed team with a tremendous pride to deliver for our clients. I am looking forward to working 
with the team in service of this goal.

Strong Platform for Growth

Notwithstanding the challenges of the past year, Magellan remains an asset manager of significant scale with considerable underlying 
financial strength and great potential.

Our three core investment capabilities – Global Equities, Infrastructure Equities and Australian Equities – are supported by deeply 
experienced investment teams and disciplined investment processes, that provide the foundation for future growth. These capabilities 
also give Magellan the capacity to tailor and deliver new products to investors that leverage our existing investment expertise, such 
as the MFG Core Series and the Sustainable strategy.

Importantly, our strong balance sheet and current level of profitability give us the flexibility to continue to invest in our core funds 
management business and take advantage of opportunities as they arise.

I am excited by the opportunities in the market and how they present for Magellan. The current investment landscape is a volatile 
and challenging one. The end of monetary expansion marks a change from the time when money flows pushed all asset values 
upward. Such a volatile and difficult environment should reward outstanding fundamental company research and active management 
of  portfolios,  qualities  that  are  trademarks  of  Magellan  products.  I  look  forward  to  contributing  my  own  long-term  investment 
perspectives  and  experience,  developed  during  my  14  years  at  the  Future  Fund,  to  the  considerable  depth  of  knowledge  and 
experience of our investment team as we navigate this evolving environment.

Closing Remarks

In my first weeks as CEO, I have had two priorities. The first has been to work with the investment team, supporting a relentless 
focus on efficiency, effectiveness, and excellence throughout our investment activity. The second has been to take time to listen to 
shareholders, clients and our team at Magellan, which I plan to continue to do in the coming months. This is part of a detailed review 
of the business to identify areas of improvement in our core funds management business and to formulate a strategy that restores 
performance, enhances shareholder returns and positions the business for future growth. I look forward to sharing my thoughts with 
shareholders in October.

I would like to thank all shareholders for your ongoing support of Magellan. It is a great privilege to lead Magellan through the next 
chapter of its growth. There is much to do, and I look forward to updating you on our progress.

David George
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director

Magellan Financial Group Limited | Annual Report 2022

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Performance Overview
For the year ended 30 June 2022

Overview of Results

The 2022 financial year has been a challenging period for Magellan Financial Group Limited (“Magellan” or the “Group”). Funds under 
management (“FUM”) at 30 June 2022 was $61.3 billion, representing a decrease of 46% from the 30 June 2021 closing FUM of 
$113.9 billion. The timing of client outflows, which primarily occurred during (or shortly prior to) the second half, resulted in a more 
modest decrease to average FUM for the year of 9% to $94.3 billion (average FUM of $103.7 billion for the year ended 30 June 2021).

The Group’s statutory net profit after tax for the 2022 financial year was $383.0 million, representing an increase of 44% over the 
previous corresponding period ($265.2 million for the year ended 30 June 2021). The significant increase in statutory net profit can 
be largely attributed to the material one-off after tax expense (of approximately $148 million) recognised by the Group in the 2021 
financial year in respect of strategic initiatives for that period, associated with the issue of additional Magellan Global Fund (“MGF”) 
Closed Class Units and MGF Options under the MGF Partnership Offer and Bonus MGF Option Issue.

The Group’s adjusted net profit after tax decreased by 3% to $399.7 million ($412.4 million for the year ended 30 June 2021). Adjusted 
earnings per share decreased by 4% to 215.9 cents per share (224.9 cents per share for the year ended 30 June 2021).

The Group believes adjusted net profit after tax provides meaningful information about the performance of the business, particularly 
in comparative analysis. Adjusted financial measures for the period are adjusted for:

•
•
•
•

•

non-cash amortisation expense of $4.6 million;
net unrealised capital losses from the Fund Investments segment of $92.9 million (net of tax: $65.1 million);
net non-cash remeasurement of share purchase related loans of $3.3 million;
net gain on dilutions and disposals of associates of $50.7 million (net of tax: $40.4 million), which primarily relates to the sale of 
the Group’s 11.6% shareholding in Guzman y Gomez (Holdings) Limited (“GYG”); and
net non-cash benefits from strategic initiatives of $22.6 million (net of tax: $15.8 million), which primarily reflect changes in the 
fair value of Magellan’s liability to fund the 7.5% exercise discount in respect of the MGF Options.

Profit before tax from the Funds Management business decreased by 13% to $482.0 million ($556.5 million for the year ended 30 June 
2021). In the period, the Group earned crystallised performance fees before tax of $11.5 million ($30.1 million for the year ended 
30 June 2021). These fees were previously disclosed in Magellan’s 1H22 Interim Results and were earned by the Group during the 
six-month period to 31 December 2021. Performance fees can, and usually do, vary significantly from period to period. Profit before 
tax and performance fees of the Funds Management business decreased 11% to $470.6 million ($526.4 million for the year ended 
30 June 2021) which was broadly in line with the decrease in average FUM.

The Group’s share of the after-tax profits generated by the investments in Magellan Capital Partners was $8.4 million. In addition, 
Magellan made an after-tax gain on disposal of $23.4 million from the sale of its 11.6% shareholding in GYG, which completed on 
24 June 2022 and a one-off gain on dilution of $17.6 million resulting from Barclays’ $75 million additional investment in Barrenjoey.

Fund Investments made a loss of $56.1 million before tax. This primarily comprised net unrealised capital losses of $92.9 million which 
were partially offset by distribution income of $17.6 million and net realised capital gains of $19.4 million. 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 179.0 cents per share in respect of the year ended 30 June 2022. This compares with 
211.2 cents per share in the 2021 financial year. In respect of the six months to 30 June 2022, the Directors have declared a total 
dividend of 68.9 cents per share, franked at 80% (114.1 cents per share, 75% franked, in 2021) which will be paid on 6 September 
2022. The dividend comprises:

•
•

a Final Dividend of 65.0 cents per share (102.6 cents per share for the six months to 30 June 2021); and
a Performance Fee Dividend of 3.9 cents per share (11.5 cents per share for the six months to 30 June 2021).

The Group’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, 
expenses/benefits related to strategic initiatives and gains/losses from non-cash remeasurements. 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.

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Performance Overview
For the year ended 30 June 2022

As previously noted, dividends are likely to be less than 100% franked due to the combination of Magellan’s payout ratio and its below 
30% tax rate. Magellan’s 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%. Assessable domestic income is still taxed at the company tax rate and so the actual overall tax rate will 
depend on the mix of the Group’s offshore and onshore businesses. Currently Magellan’s effective tax rate is 22.8%. As previously 
announced to shareholders, the OBU regime will be abolished from 1 July 2023. Once abolished, the concessional 10% rate will no 
longer be available and all of the Group’s assessable earnings will be taxed at the company tax rate.

The Board has a policy of paying out franking credits to the maximum extent possible over time, however, the level of franking attached 
to dividends may vary from period to period. The proposed changes to the OBU will likely lead to higher levels of franking paid to 
shareholders in the future.

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

30 June 
2022
$'000

592,634
11,472
43,145
647,251

30 June 
2021
$'000

635,407
30,074
32,463
697,944

Change
$'000

(42,773)
(18,602)
10,682
(50,693)

Change
%

(7%)
(62%)
33%
(7%)

Adjusted expenses

(132,082)

(110,451)

(21,631)

20%

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

515,169
(122,037)
393,132

587,493
(133,292)
454,201

(72,324)
11,255
(61,069)

(12%)
(8%)
(13%)

Share of after tax profit/(loss) of associates1

6,601

(41,782)

48,383

116%

Adjusted net profit after tax

399,733

412,419

(12,686)

(3%)

Net (expenses)/benefits related to strategic initiatives 
(after tax)2
Net gain on dilutions and disposals of associates (after tax)
Amortisation expense of intangible assets
Net non-cash remeasurement of SPA loans
Net unrealised change in fair value of financial assets and 
liabilities (after tax)
Total non-IFRS adjustments

15,814
40,395
(4,585)
(3,291)

(154,113)
-
(4,548)
240

(65,055)
(16,722)

11,158
(147,263)

169,927
40,395
(37)
(3,531)

(76,213)
130,541

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Statutory net profit after tax

383,011

265,156

117,855

44%

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)

206.9
215.9

175.1
3.9
179.0

144.6
224.9

199.7
11.5
211.2

62.3
-9.0

-24.6
-7.6
-32.2

43%
(4%)

(12%)
(66%)
(15%)

1 Share of after-tax profit/(loss) of associates of $8.38 million adjusted for tax on undistributed associate profit of $1.78 million. A reconciliation to the 

reported statutory net profit is outlined in section 1.4.1 of the Directors' Report.

2 Comprises the change in value of the obligation associated with Magellan Global Fund ("MGF") Options issued under the MGF Partnership Offer and 
Bonus MGF Option Issue and contributions to Magellan FuturePay under the commitment made by the Group. The prior period also included the 
restructure of MGF and the costs of funding discounts under the Magellan High Conviction Trust ("MHH") and Magellan Global Trust ("MGG") DRPs.

1 Adjusted financial measures are adjusted for strategic, non-recurring, non-cash or unrealised items to provide additional meaningful information 

(refer to section 1.4.1 of the Directors’ Report and note 2 in the financial statements for the breakdown of these items).

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Performance Overview
For the year ended 30 June 2022

Funds Management Segment

The  Group’s  Funds  Management  segment  is  Magellan’s  core  business  and  the  driver  of  the  Group’s  revenues,  profitability,  and 
therefore, dividends paid to shareholders. As at 30 June 2022, the Funds Management business had FUM of $61.3 billion that is 
managed on behalf of Australian and New Zealand retail investors and institutional investors around the world. This section discusses 
the financial performance of the Funds Management segment for the period.

For the year ended 30 June 2022, the Funds Management segment profit before tax was $482.0 million ($556.5 million for the year 
ended 30 June 2021). Excluding performance fees, profit before tax decreased by 11% to $470.6 million ($526.4 million for the year 
ended 30 June 2021). Funds Management segment profit excludes amortisation of intangibles, expenses/benefits related to strategic 
initiatives and gains/losses from non-cash remeasurements.

The following table summarises the profitability of the Funds Management segment over the past two financial years:

Revenue
Management fees
Performance fees
Services fees
Other revenue and income

Expenses
Employee expenses
Fund administration and operational costs
Information, technology and data
Marketing
Other expenses

Net profit before tax

30 June 2022
$'000

30 June 2021
$'000

Change
%

588,594
11,472
4,040
5,031
609,137

86,716
20,441
8,183
2,349
9,401
127,090
482,047

631,367
30,074
4,040
(2,887)
662,594

69,602
19,589
7,147
1,620
8,157
106,115
556,479

(7%)
(62%)
0%
274%
(8%)

25%
4%
14%
45%
15%
20%
(13%)

Net profit before tax and performance fees1

470,575

526,405

(11%)

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

94,251
0.7257
137
68.2%
20.9%
21.3%

103,680
0.7469
135
65.6%
16.0%
16.8%

(9%)
(3%)
1%

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

Revenues

The primary component of the Group’s revenues are management fees, which are based on FUM. Changes in FUM are discussed 
further on page 11.

Revenues for the year decreased by 8% to $609.1 million. This was driven by a 7% decrease in total management fee revenue, as a 
result of a 9% decrease in average FUM over the period, and a decline in performance fees. Performance fees before tax for the year 
totalled $11.5 million compared with $30.1 million in the prior corresponding period. Performance fees can, and very often do, vary 
significantly from period to period.

Given a large portion of Magellan’s overall FUM is invested in offshore markets and is typically unhedged for currency movements, 
Magellan’s FUM, and therefore revenue, is inversely affected by movements in the Australian dollar. The depreciation of the Australian 
dollar during the year has had a positive impact on FUM and revenue, with the average AUD/USD exchange rate across the period 
depreciating 3% compared with the 2021 financial year.

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Performance Overview
For the year ended 30 June 2022

As a result of the acquisition of Frontier in 2018, the Group also 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 $3.4 million net foreign exchange gain.

Expenses

Expenses increased by 20% to $127.1 million over the previous corresponding period, within previously provided guidance that Funds 
Management segment expenses would be in the range of $125-$130 million.

As noted above, the operating expenses of the Funds Management segment exclude items relating to strategic initiatives. For the 
year ended 30 June 2022 these initiatives included benefits arising from the change in value of the obligation to fund the discounts 
associated with MGF Options and costs incurred from contributions to Magellan FuturePay under the commitment made by Magellan. 
In the past, these items have included the costs associated with the restructure of Magellan’s global equities retail funds in December 
2020,  and  funding  of  the  discounts  offered  under  any  capital  raisings  (for  example  UPPs,  DRPs  and  the  MGF  Partnership  Offer) 
in Magellan’s closed-ended funds. These costs are regarded as investments in the business 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 21.3% 
compared with 16.8% for the year ended 30 June 2021. The increase to Magellan’s cost to income ratio primarily reflects the decrease 
in revenue resulting from a material reduction in FUM during the period.

As a fund manager, Magellan’s business is heavy on human capital and its people are fundamental to delivering value for clients. 
Payments to employees increased by 25% to $86.7 million and made up 68.2% of the operating expenses of the Funds Management 
segment in the 2022 financial year. The increase in employee expenses during the period is primarily attributable to the payment of 
deferred cash bonuses in respect of the 2021 financial year (as foreshadowed in the 2021 Annual Report), Mr Douglass’ resignation 
payment and a pro-rated expense for the staff retention bonus plan announced in March 2022 (discussed further below).

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 2022

30 June 2021

32
3
35
36
46
9
9

135
137

34
3
37
34
48
11
9

139
135

As at 30 June 2022, the Group had 135 employees. During the period, Magellan continued to invest in and support its people. In 
March 2022, a staff engagement and retention program was announced. This included a retention bonus plan and the issue of up to 
10 million share options to employees, subject to standard conditions around vesting and continued employment. These initiatives 
have allowed employees to remain focused on clients and the business during a period of change and uncertainty, while also aligning 
with shareholder outcomes. The expenses associated with the employee options and retention bonus plan will be recognised over the 
course of their respective vesting periods. The Funds Management segment expenses for the period include the amounts recognisable 
in relation to these initiatives for the 2022 financial year.

The level of expenses each year also depends on a number of market related variables such as foreign exchange rates, FUM levels 
and unitholder activity.

The Group continues to pay close attention to costs and has a cost-conscious culture.

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Performance Overview
For the year ended 30 June 2022

Funds Under Management

As at 30 June 2022, the Group had FUM of $61.3 billion, split between global equities (54%), infrastructure equities (33%) and 
Australian equities (13%). This compares with FUM of $113.9 billion at 30 June 2021. The decrease in FUM was driven by investment 
losses  of  approximately  $2.3  billion,  net  outflows  of  $49.5  billion  and  cash  distributions  (net  of  reinvestment)  of  approximately 
$0.8 billion.

The following table sets out the composition of FUM over the past two financial years:

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 2022

30 June 2021

22.2
39.1
61.3

36%
64%

40%

33.3
20.1
7.9

62

30.9
83.0
113.9

27%
73%

34%

85.4
19.0
9.5

61

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 the Group targets through two key 
channels: broker advised and financial advisers, and self-directed retail investors.

At 30 June 2022, the Group had total retail FUM of $22.2 billion. The Group experienced total net retail outflows of $5.2 billion for the 
12 months to 30 June 2022, compared with total net inflows of $1.9 billion for the previous financial year. Retail net outflows increased 
during the second half of the financial year, with retail net outflows of $3.5 billion, compared with retail net outflows of $1.7 billion 
during the first half.

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

Investment Performance for the Period to 30 June 20221

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

Magellan Global Fund3

MSCI World NTR Index ($A)

Magellan Infrastructure Fund

Global Listed Infrastructure Benchmark ($A)4

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

%

% p.a.

% p.a.

(11.8)
(6.5)

6.6
9.4

(7.4)
(6.5)

2.1
7.7

1.5
2.4

8.0
3.3

8.4
10.1

5.5
4.2

-
-

Since
Inception
% p.a.2

10.2
6.7

7.5
5.4

7.8
6.1

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 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).

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Performance Overview
For the year ended 30 June 2022

It has been a difficult 18 months for the Global Equities strategy, and Magellan recognises that it must do better. Magellan continues 
to believe investing in the world’s best companies is the path to growing wealth in the long-term, and it is extremely focused on 
sharpening investment processes to deliver the investment performance for which the Group is known.

Magellan’s Infrastructure Equities strategy continues to deliver solid long-term performance underscored by the team’s strict approach 
to defining investment grade infrastructure, which excludes companies where Magellan has assessed their earnings to have material 
direct  exposure  to  commodity  prices,  competitive  pressure  or  sovereign  risk.  The  long-term  performance  of  the  strategy  speaks 
volumes to this disciplined approach, which has developed a strong following amongst investors and advisers.

The Airlie Australian Share Fund (ASX: AASF / APIR: MGE9705AU), managed by Matt Williams and Emma Fisher, has established an 
exceptional three-year track record and continues to deliver strong investment performance. As at 30 June 2022, FUM in the Airlie 
Australian Share Fund stood at $308 million, significantly higher than the $103 million 12 months ago.

While it is still early days, Magellan sees significant growth opportunities for the newer products launched in recent years as follows:

• MFG Core Series: The three funds in the MFG Core Series (MFG Core International Fund, MFG Core ESG Fund and MFG Core 
Infrastructure Fund) were launched to retail investors in December 2020. There is growing demand for low cost products and 
Magellan is excited for the opportunities that the MFG Core Series presents.

• Magellan Sustainable Fund: Magellan is pleased to continue to offer retail investors a thoughtful and differentiated approach to 

climate change and ESG risks through the Magellan Sustainable Fund, managed by Dom Giuliano.

Subsequent to the end of the financial year, in July 2022, Magellan made the decision to close Magellan FuturePay. Magellan FuturePay 
was developed to meet the needs of many investors for retirement income and its unique structure achieved this objective. However, 
given the size and modest anticipated demand for FuturePay, Magellan determined that it was in the best interests of investors to 
return their capital and close the fund. The closure is also consistent with the Group’s strategy to simplify its business and concentrate 
on its core investment capabilities.

Institutional FUM

At 30 June 2022, the Group had total institutional FUM of $39.1 billion. During the 12 months to 30 June 2022, institutional net outflows 
were $44.2 billion, which compares with net inflows of $2.6 billion for the previous financial year. The loss of the St James’s Place 
mandate in December 2021 of $23 billion was the largest contributor to the institutional net outflows for the period.

During  the  financial  year,  Magellan  undertook  a  significant  engagement  program  across  its  global  institutional  client  base  and 
continues  to  work  closely  with  clients  to  provide  transparency  and  insight  on  the  performance  and  positioning  of  the  Global 
Equities strategy.

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

The Group’s global listed infrastructure strategies continue to see interest from institutional investors, and Magellan believes it is well 
positioned to grow in this space given its unique approach to defining infrastructure and the solid long-term investment performance 
the team has achieved. At 30 June 2022, the Group’s infrastructure FUM was US$13.8 billion.

Magellan is also pleased with the continued development of its next generation of global equities strategies, the Sustainable strategies. 
Head of ESG and Portfolio Manager, Dom Giuliano, manages the Global Sustainable strategy, and the US Sustainable strategy is 
managed by Head of Financials and Portfolio Manager, Alan Pullen. Both strategies have passed their five year anniversaries and 
continue to gather investor interest. Magellan was pleased to welcome new institutional mandates into the Global Sustainable strategy 
during the period and total institutional FUM of these strategies is now $417 million. The Group believes both these strategies are well 
positioned on the back of solid track records and a thoughtful, differentiated sustainable investment approach.

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Performance Overview
For the year ended 30 June 2022

Fund Investments

Fund Investments is a sub-set of the Group’s balance sheet and largely comprises investments in Magellan’s funds and seed portfolios 
for  new  strategies  and  initiatives.  The  Group  believes  that  maintaining  a  strong  balance  sheet  which  can  withstand  almost  any 
market  condition  is  important  for  Magellan’s  clients  and  shareholders.  The  Group’s  Fund  Investments  are  important  for  multiple 
reasons, including:

•
•
•

Alignment with clients through co-investment in Magellan’s investment strategies;
Seeding new investment strategies; and
Providing a meaningful level of liquid assets for operational risk purposes.

As at 30 June 2022, the Group had net Fund Investments of $358.4 million, compared with $407.5 million at 30 June 2021. The 
following table sets out a summary of the Group’s Fund Investments as at 30 June 2022 and 30 June 2021:

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 7 of the financial statements.

30 June 2022
$'m

30 June 2021
$'m

0.3

0.5

374.0
4.7
0.3
379.3
(20.9)
358.4

441.5
10.6
0.3
452.9
(45.4)
407.5

193.6

221.7

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 185,088,872 shares on issue at 30 June 2022 (June 2021: 183,793,753 ordinary shares).

The Group aims to earn satisfactory returns on its 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 (11.9%), 2.0% and 7.8% per annum over the last 1, 3 and 5 years to 
30 June 2022 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 9.8% 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.

The underperformance of Magellan’s Global Equities strategy in the last 18 months has meaningfully impacted the returns of the Fund 
Investments portfolio. Magellan is highly focused on improving investment performance in its funds which, in turn, should improve the 
Group’s Fund Investments portfolio returns.

Magellan Capital Partners

As at 30 June 2022, Magellan Capital Partners comprised two financial investments:

•

•

36% economic interest (5% voting interest) in Barrenjoey Capital Partners Group Holdings Pty Limited (“Barrenjoey”), a recently 
established full-service financial services firm; and
16% interest in FinClear Holdings Limited (“FinClear”), a provider of technology, infrastructure and ASX market-access services 
(excluding the impact of any potential dilution arising from unexercised issued options).

These investments are held on Magellan’s balance sheet and are managed separately from and independently of Magellan’s core Funds 
Management business. Magellan Capital Partners is overseen by Craig Wright, Head of Magellan Capital & Advisory.

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Performance Overview
For the year ended 30 June 2022

During the period, Magellan Capital Partners sold its 11.6% shareholding in GYG for cash consideration of $140 million, representing 
a 36.3% premium to Magellan’s entry price in January 2021. The sale completed on 24 June 2022. Magellan may also be entitled to 
a further payment of up to $6 million subject to the performance of GYG and the realisation of the investment by the acquiring entity.

The Magellan Capital Partners segment delivered a pre-tax profit of $9.1 million during the year ended 30 June 2022, with Barrenjoey 
delivering  a  modest  profit  for  the  year  and  FinClear  recognising  a  material  one-off  profit  on  the  gain  on  acquisition  of  Pershing 
Australia. This profit excludes the sale of Magellan’s shareholding in GYG for a net pre-tax profit of $33.7 million and also excludes a 
one-off net pre-tax gain of $17.6 million on the dilution of Magellan’s shareholding in Barrenjoey from 40% to 36% following Barclays’ 
$75 million additional investment in Barrenjoey.

As announced in conjunction with Magellan’s Interim Results in February 2022, Magellan does not plan to make further investments 
via Magellan Capital Partners. The Board is pleased with the performance of Magellan Capital Partners over the period and continues 
to manage these holdings in a prudent and patient way.

Capital Management

As at 30 June 2022, the Group’s financial position included:

•

•

•
•

investment assets (cash and cash equivalents, financial assets and investments in associates) of $963.3 million (June 2021: 
$902.9  million).  The  Group’s  cash  position  at  30  June  2022  was  $419.9  million  and  current  loans  and  receivables  were 
$66.3 million. Dividends of $127.5 million are due to be paid to shareholders on 6 September 2022;
net assets of $1,026.8 million (June 2021: $989.4 million) which includes $111.3 million of intangible assets in relation to the 
acquisitions of Airlie and Frontier;
net tangible assets per share of $4.95 (June 2021: $4.77); and
total liabilities of $214.6 million (June 2021: $226.7 million) which relate predominantly to the Group's financial commitments in 
regard to the MGF Options but which also include payables, employee benefits, income tax payable and lease liabilities. The Group 
has no debt and has access to an undrawn debt facility.

During the period, Magellan delivered on a number of capital management initiatives which were announced at the Interim Results 
Briefing in February 2022. These included:

•

•

•

an on-market share buy-back of up to 10 million ordinary fully paid shares (representing up to 5.4% of shares on issue as at 
announcement). As at 30 June 2022, Magellan has bought back 626,960 shares pursuant to the programme;
a 1-for-8 pro rata non-renounceable bonus issue of options to eligible shareholders for nil consideration. The options were issued 
with an exercise price of $35.00 per option and an expiry date of 16 April 2027 and commenced trading on the ASX in April 2022 
under the ticker “MFGO”;
the sale of Magellan Capital Partners’ shareholding in GYG for cash consideration of $140 million.

The above initiatives are consistent with Magellan’s focus on its core Funds Management business and Magellan’s aim to deliver capital 
efficiency and attractive returns for shareholders.

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Directors’ Report
For the year ended 30 June 2022

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 2022.

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 2022, dividends amounting to $414,179,000 were paid representing 224.2 cents per ordinary share 
(June 2021: $400,743,000 representing 219.1 cents per ordinary share).

On 17 August 2022, the Directors declared a total dividend of 68.9 cents per ordinary share (80% franked) in respect of the six months 
to 30 June 2022 (June 2021: 114.1 cents per ordinary share 75% franked). The dividend payments comprise a Final Dividend of 65.0 
cents per ordinary share and a Performance Fee Dividend of 3.9 cents per share (June 2021: Final Dividend of 102.6 cents per ordinary 
share and a Performance Fee Dividend of 11.5 cents per ordinary share). The amount of the Final and Performance Fee Dividend 
expected to be paid on 6 September 2022, but not recognised as a liability as at 30 June 2022, is approximately $127,526,000 (June 
2021: $209,709,000).

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, 
expenses/benefits related to strategic initiatives and gains/losses from non-cash remeasurements. 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 2022 was $383,011,000, up $117,855,000 on the prior year. 
The Group’s adjusted net profit after tax was $399,733,000 (June 2021: $412,419,000) 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 2022

30 June 2022

30 June 2021

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: non-cash interest recognised in respect of SPA loans
Adjusted revenue and other income

Total expenses
Adjust for: net expenses/(benefits) related to strategic initiatives1
Adjust for: amortisation of intangible assets
Adjust for: non-cash expenses recognised in respect of SPA loans
Adjusted expenses

Income tax
Adjust for: tax on above adjustments
Adjust for: tax on undistributed associate profit
Adjust for: tax on gain from associate dilutions and disposals
Adjusted income tax

Adjusted net profit before associates

592,634
11,472
(50,576)
553,530

(116,582)

(112,975)

Share of after-tax profit/(loss) of associates
Adjust for: tax on undistributed associate profit
Net gain on dilutions and disposals of associates
Adjust for: net gain on dilutions and disposals of associates

8,381

50,657

592,634
11,472
(50,576)
553,530

92,937
784
647,251

(116,582)
(22,592)
4,585
2,507
(132,082)

(112,975)
(21,104)
1,780
10,262
(122,037)

393,132

8,381
(1,780)
50,657
(50,657)

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

(336,048)

(72,087)

(41,721)

-

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

(15,940)
(1,128)
697,944

(336,048)
220,161
4,548
888
(110,451)

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

454,201

(41,721)
(61)
-
-

Net profit after tax
Adjusted net profit after tax

383,011

265,156

399,733

412,419

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

206.9

144.6

215.9

224.9

1 Comprises the change in value of the obligation associated with Magellan Global Fund ("MGF") Options issued under the MGF Partnership Offer 
and Bonus MGF Option Issue and contributions to Magellan FuturePay under the commitment made by the Group. In the prior period, costs also 
included the restructure of MGF and the costs of funding discounts under the Magellan High Conviction Trust ("MHH") and Magellan Global Trust 
("MGG") DRPs.

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-recurring,  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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Directors’ Report
For the year ended 30 June 2022

1.4.3. Statement of Financial Position

The Group is in a strong financial position and at 30 June 2022 reported:

•

•
•

investment  assets  (cash  and  cash  equivalents,  financial  assets  and  investments  in  associates)  of  $963,305,000  (June 
2021: $902,878,000);
shareholders’ funds of $1,026,760,000 (June 2021: $989,434,000); and
NTA per share of $4.95 (June 2021: $4.77).

The Group has access to $150,000,000 through a revolving debt facility. The Group may use the facility to finance the partnership 
benefits it has undertaken to fund as part of the MGF Partnership Offer.

Refer to the Performance Overview on page 7 for further information on the Group’s operations and results. Further details regarding 
the future outlook of the Group are included in the Chief Executive Officer's Letter on page 6.

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 Performance Overview section.

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 2022 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 noted below, 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.

Final Dividend and Performance Fee Dividend

Refer to section 1.3 for details of the dividend declared in respect of the six months ended 30 June 2022.

Magellan FuturePay Closure

On 12 July 2022 the Group announced the termination of Magellan FuturePay which took effect on 20 July 2022 (“Closure Date”). 
Investors in Magellan FuturePay on the Closure Date received a final payment comprising their pro-rata share of the net proceeds 
on wind-up. Investors who would otherwise have received less than their original investment, after taking into account distributions 
received, also received an ex gratia payment from the Group. The total ex gratia payment funded by the Group was $88,000. The final 
distribution was paid to investors on 27 July 2022.

Due to the closure of the fund, the Group has been released from the following financial obligations:

•

•

The commitment to provide up to $50,000,000 to assist Magellan FuturePay capitalise the FuturePay Support Trust was terminated 
with effect from the Closure Date. At the date of termination, the unutilised portion of the commitment was $48,567,000.
The funding facility extended to Magellan FuturePay by the Group was terminated with effect from 12 July 2022. At no time during 
the financial period was the funding facility utilised.

Funds Under Management

On 4 August 2022, the Group reported to the ASX that its funds under management was $60.2 billion as at 29 July 2022.

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 44.

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 2022.

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Directors’ Report
For the year ended 30 June 2022

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 auditors;
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 25 
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.

2. Directors and Officers

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

Hamish McLennan1
Robert Fraser2
David George
John Eales
Colette Garnsey
Karen Phin
Paul Lewis
Hamish Douglass3
Brett Cairns

Non-Executive Chair
Non-Executive Deputy Chair and Chair of MAM
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
Non-Executive Director
Non-Executive Director
Non-Executive Director
Non-Executive Director
Chair and Chief Investment Officer
Chief Executive Officer

Appointed

Resigned

1 March 2016
23 April 2014
19 July 2022
1 July 2017
30 November 2020
23 April 2014
20 December 2006
21 November 2006
22 January 2007

-
-
-
-
-
-
30 September 2021
19 March 2022
6 December 2021

1 During the year ended 30 June 2022, Mr McLennan served as Deputy Chair from 1 July 2021 until he was appointed Chair on 7 February 2022.
2 Mr Fraser was a Non-Executive Director of MFG and the Chair of Magellan Asset Management Limited ("MAM") during the year ended 30 June 2022. 

On 7 February 2022, Mr Fraser was appointed Deputy Chair of MFG.

3 During the year ended 30 June 2022, Mr Douglass was the Chair from 1 July 2022 until 7 February 2022 when he commenced a medical leave 

of absence.

Secretaries

Marcia Venegas has been Company Secretary since 2019. During the year Mariana Kolaroski was a joint Secretary of the Company 
until she resigned from the role on 3 June 2022.

Information on Directors and Officers

Hamish McLennan

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

Hamish 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 Light 
& Wonder, 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. Hamish 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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Robert Fraser

Non-Executive Director – Deputy Chairman of Magellan Financial Group Limited, 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. Robert is currently 
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, licensed real estate agent and a registered tax (financial) adviser. Robert currently 
serves as a Non-Executive Director on the Boards of ARB Corporation Limited (since February 2004) where he is Chairman of the 
Audit Committee and the Remuneration and Nomination Committee, F.F.I. Holdings Limited (since October 2011) and MFF Capital 
Investments Limited (since May 2019) where he is Chairman of the Audit and Risk Commitee.

David George

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director

David’s career spans over 20 years in institutional investment management across analytical roles, investment management and 
organisational leadership in Australia and Canada. Most recently, David spent 14 years at the Future Fund (Australia’s Sovereign Wealth 
Fund). This included roles evaluating and investing alongside external investment managers, leadership of a sector team, and finally as 
Deputy Chief Investment Officer, Public Markets with responsibility for equities, credit, derivative overlays, public market alternatives, 
cash and treasury. David also served as a member of the firm-wide Senior Management Team and on all relevant internal investment 
portfolio management and risk committees.

Prior  to  the  Future  Fund,  David  held  senior  roles  at  Mercer  Investment  Consulting,  the  Royal  Bank  of  Canada  and  Integra 
Capital Management.

David is a CFA and CAIA Charterholder and holds a Bachelor of Arts (Economics) degree from Western University in Canada. David 
also sits on the Board of the CAIA Association and is a trustee of the Standards Board of Alternative Investments.

John Eales AM

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

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 is currently Chair of Laser Clinics Australia (appointed to the Board in November 2020 and Chairman since October 2021). She 
also serves as a Director of Flight Centre Travel Group (since February 2018), Seven West Media Limited (since December 2018) and 
Loreto Normanhurst (since January 2021).

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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.

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.

Former Directors 

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 three 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.

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.

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Directors' Meetings

The number of meetings of the Board and Board Committees held during the year ended 30 June 2022 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

3
18
25
25
25
1
25
25

2
8
25
25
25
1
24
25

-
-
10
10
10
4
10
10

-
-
10
10
10
4
10
10

-
-
6
6
6
1
6
6

-
-
6
6
6
1
6
6

Brett Cairns
Hamish Douglass
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. 2022 Remuneration Report (Audited)

Message from the Chair of the Remuneration & Nomination Committee

Dear Shareholder,

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I present the Group's Remuneration Report for the financial year ended 30 June 2022. As well 
as  an  explanation  of  Magellan  Financial  Group’s  remuneration  framework,  performance  and  outcomes  for  Group  Executives  and 
Non-Executive Directors, the Remuneration Report includes context on our culture and current people initiatives.

Our year, Remuneration at a Glance
This  was  a  challenging  year  for  the  business  as  we  navigated  significant  internal  change,  volatile  markets  and  other  difficult 
external factors.

During the year, the Remuneration & Nomination Committee ("the Committee") dealt with the following significant items relating to 
people and remuneration:

•

Senior leadership and Board renewal. Mr Hamish McLennan was appointed Non-Executive Chairman following Mr Hamish 
Douglass unexpectedly stepping down as Chairman for a medical leave of absence on 7 February 2022. The Board was able to 
respond quickly to this challenge by implementing its risk management and succession plans.

During the year, Ms Kirsten Morton assumed the role of Interim CEO while we undertook a search for a new CEO following the 
resignation of Dr Cairns in December 2021. In May 2022, we were pleased to announce the appointment of Mr David George, an 
experienced investment management executive, as CEO and Managing Director. Mr George commenced with the Group on 19 July 
2022 and we have been very pleased with his contribution to date. 

We have also commenced a process around further Board renewal involving a search for an additional Non-Executive Director. We 
look forward to providing details of our progress in the coming months. 

•

Employee staff engagement and retention program successfully implemented. At its core we are a client-led people 
business built around people talent and skills. Over some months we designed and refined a program to retain key talent and skills 
and ensure business and leadership continuity for both the renewal and future growth of our business. After extensive involvement 
and consideration by the Committee, the Board and the CEO, the Board approved an engagement and retention program which 
was implemented in early April 2022. This program targeted all levels of employees across the business and was an important 
element in the Board's goal to return stability and simplicity to the business as quickly as possible. Details of the program were 
announced on 31 March 2022 and are discussed in more detail at section 3.2. 

The program included a one-off incentive that consisted of the following components:  

1. cash retention incentive – The cash incentive comprises two components and is payable provided the employee remains 
continuously employed at September 2024 and September 2025 and performs to the Group's satisfaction, in which case the 
full component values of the retention cash incentive will be awarded.

2. employee  share  options  ("options")  –  The  options  were  issued  under  the  Employee  Share  Option  Plan  for  nil 
consideration and have an exercise price of $35.00. The options vest on 1 September 2024 provided that the employee 
remains continuously employed until that date, after which they may be exercised up until 16 April 2027.

3.

share purchase plan ("SPP") loans – The Board varied the repayment terms for employees with SPP loans by extending 
the repayment dates for the interest free loans from 10 to 15 years. The variations provide additional time for employees 
to repay their loans. In addition, for employees who receive a cash retention incentive and have an outstanding SPP loan 
at the relevant date, the after-tax cash retention incentive paid will automatically be applied to reduce their outstanding 
loan balance.

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• Review of SPP. Whilst participation in the SPP is voluntary, over 85% of employees are Magellan shareholders and are aligned to 
think and act like owners of the business, and the original intent was to promote alignment between employees and shareholders. 
However, particularly in light of the share price decline, the Board suspended the SPP indefinitely from February 2022 as we 
considered the future SPP issuance and related loans would be unlikely to meet its intended purposes. As mentioned above, 
the Board also varied the terms of the SPP Rules. The variations included extending the maximum loan term from 10 to 15 
years,  removing  the  requirement for loan  repayments  from  an  employee's annual  cash  bonus and permitting voluntary  loan 
repayments. As part of approving the above variation, the Board put in place a process to ensure that the security over shares 
held by employees is protected. The variations did not alter the full recourse nature of the loans. That is, all SPP loans remain 
on  foot  and  are  required  to  be  repaid.  Further  details  on  the  SPP  and  variations  are  included  in  section  3.2  and  note  10 
of  the  financial  statements.  The  variations  only  applied  to  SPP  loans  provided  to  employees  and  not  SPP  loans  provided  to 
Non-Executive Directors.

2022 Variable Remuneration Outcomes
For the year ended 30 June 2022, the Group Executives (other than the Executive Directors) were awarded variable performance-
based  incentives  of  between  55%  -  76%  of  their  fixed  remuneration.  This  reflects  strong  commitment  and  performance  of 
management over the financial year, whilst managing many external factors outside of their control. Mr Douglass and Dr Cairns, former 
Executive Directors, received no variable remuneration outcomes in the 2022 financial year. More details can be found in section 3.4.

Supporting the Group's Strategy
The Board is committed to ensuring the remuneration strategy reflects good governance, includes consultation with key stakeholders, 
is transparent in its design to support the Group's strategy, and drives sustainable shareholder value creation over the short, medium 
and long-term.

On behalf of the Board, we invite you to read the Remuneration Report and welcome your feedback.

Yours faithfully,

John Eales, Chairman
Remuneration & Nominations Committee

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3.1. Key Management Personnel

This Remuneration Report outlines the remuneration arrangements for the Key Management Personnel (“KMP”) of the Group for the 
year ended 30 June 2022. 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 2022 financial year, the KMP for the Group included the Non-Executive Directors and the Group’s Executives as set out below.

Chairman
Hamish McLennan1

(from 7 February 2022)

Non-Executive Directors
Robert Fraser
John Eales
Colette Garnsey
Karen Phin
Paul Lewis2

Term as KMP

Full Year

Full Year
Full Year
Full Year
Full Year
Until 30 September 2021

Executive Directors
Hamish Douglass3
Brett Cairns

Chairman (until 7 February 2022) and Chief Investment Officer
Chief Executive Officer

Until 19 March 2022
Until 6 December 2021

Group Executives (Other KMP)
Kirsten Morton4
Marcia Venegas
Craig Wright

Interim CEO (from 6 December 2021) and Chief Financial Officer
Company Secretary and Head of Risk, Compliance and Legal
Head of Magellan Capital & Advisory

Full Year
Full Year
Full Year

1 Mr  McLennan  was  appointed  Chairman  on  7  February  2022  following  the  Board's  review  of  structure  and  governance  arrangements  and  the 

commencement of Mr Douglass' medical leave of absence.

2 Mr Lewis retired as a Director on 30 September 2021.
3 Mr Douglass served as Chairman up until 7 February 2022 at which point he commenced a medical leave of absence and resigned from the role. 
He subsequently resigned as a Director on 19 March 2022. He resigned as an employee of MAM on 15 June 2022. Although Mr Douglass ceased 
to be a KMP on 19 March 2022, his remuneration for the entire period of employment up until his resignation on 15 June 2022 is included in this 
Remuneration Report for purposes of transparency.

4 Ms Morton was Chief Financial Officer for the year ended 30 June 2022. Following Dr Cairns' resignation on 6 December 2021, Ms Morton was 

appointed Interim CEO and held dual roles for the remainder of the year.

Following Dr Cairns stepping down as CEO on 6 December 2021, the Board conducted an executive search for a new CEO. On 11 May 
2022, the Board announced the appointment of Mr David George as Managing Director and CEO, with Mr George commencing in the 
role on 19 July 2022. Consequently, Mr George is not a KMP in the 2022 financial year.

In  February  2022,  at  the  request  of  the  Board,  Mr  Christopher  Mackay  stepped  into  an  oversight  role  in  relation  to  portfolio 
management of the Group's Global Equity strategies upon Mr Douglass commencing his medical leave of absence. Mr Mackay is not 
a Director of any Group entity and has no other role with the Group. In addition, Mr Mackay did not receive any remuneration from 
the Group for this role or otherwise.

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

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3.2. Oversight and Governance

Magellan Financial Group Board

•
•
•

Overall responsibility for the remuneration strategy and outcomes for Executives and Non-Executive Directors
Reviews an approves recommendations from the Remuneration & Nominations Committee
Approves the appointment of Non-Executive Directors and CEO

Information and exchange with other 
Board committees

Notably the Audit & Risk Committee, to ensure 
that all relevant matters are considered before the 
Remuneration and Nominations Committee makes 
remuneration recommendation and decisions.

Independent remuneration advisors

The Committee appoints an external independent 
advisor to assist it with market and governance 
issues, benchmarking, best practice observations and 
general advice.

Remuneration & Nominations Committee

The Remuneration & Nominations Committee ("the Committee") supports 
the Board by overseeing the Group's remuneration policies and practices. 
Including its Chairman, the Committee has five members, all of whom 
are independent Non-Executive Directors. The key responsibilities of the 
Committee are as follows:

•

•
•

•

•

•

•

Review the composition, functions, responsibilities and size of the 
Board and Directors tenure;
Lead the process to appointment of Directors and CEO
Develop and implement a process for the evaluation of the 
performance of Non-Executive Directors
Provide oversight over the Company's strategic human resources 
initiatives including diversity, culture and leadership; and
Review and recommend significant changes in remuneration policy 
and structure including employee equity plans and awards
Equitably, consistently and responsibly reward executives – including 
variable performance-based remuneration targets and achievement 
of remuneration outcomes; and
Take appropriate action to ensure the Committee, Board 
and senior management have available to them sufficient 
information and external advice to ensure informed decision-making 
regarding remuneration.

CEO & Senior Management

Provides relevant data and information for the Committee to recommend:

1.
2.
3.
4.

Variable remuneration targets and outcomes
Remuneration policy
Individual remuneration and contractual arrangements
Culture and people matters

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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 SPP, to encourage long-term ownership in the Group. In February 2022, the Board 
suspended the SPP indefinitely as it considered it no longer met its intended purposes.

The Committee engages external remuneration advisors from time to time to conduct benchmarking and advice on regulatory and 
market developments. To ensure independence and avoid conflicts of interest, a remuneration advisor is directly engaged by the 
Committee's Chairman or upon his/her instruction and reports must be delivered directly to the Chairman. The Committee generally 
seeks information rather than specific remuneration recommendations within the definition of the Corporations Act 2001 ("the Act"). 
The recommendations that the Committee makes to the Board are based on its own independent assessment of the advice and 
information received from various sources, using its experience and having careful regard to the principles and objectives of the 
remuneration framework, Group performance, shareholder and community expectation and good governance. During the year, no 
external advisor provided any remuneration recommendations as defined by the Act.

Performance-Based 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 and shareholders. 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.

With the exception of Mr Douglass 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 Mr 
Douglass, variable remuneration is not determined on a formulaic basis but is an outcome of an overall performance appraisal process. 
Variable performance-based remuneration may be in the range of 0-100% of the fixed remuneration amount and can be higher in 
exceptional circumstances.

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.

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2022 Retention Program

As a funds manager, people are fundamental to delivering value for our clients, which in turn delivers shareholder returns. Our view 
is that retaining our talented people is an investment for our long-term success.

In April 2022, a retention program was introduced as a one-off incentive and is in addition to annual remuneration. The program was 
designed to retain key talent and skills and ensure leadership continuity for both the renewal and future growth of our business. The 
program extended to all levels across the business and was an important element in returning stability and simplicity to the business 
as quickly as possible. As the Group is a very manageable size at approximately 135 employees, each retention offer was able to be 
thoughtfully considered and tailored to maximise its impact and therefore alignment to all stakeholders. Notwithstanding the highly 
competitive labour market at present, we are pleased to report that we have continued to experience low turnover up to the date of 
this report and morale across the business remains good.

Under the retention program, certain staff were offered either a cash retention incentive, employee share options under the Employee 
Share Option Plan ("options") or both. Providing the employee remains continuously employed at September 2024 and September 
2025 and performs to the Group's satisfaction, the full value of the cash incentive will be awarded. For employees who receive a cash 
retention incentive and have an outstanding loan balance under the SPP, the after-tax cash retention incentive will be automatically 
applied to reduce the employee's outstanding loan balance. The options were issued for nil consideration and have an exercise price 
of $35.00. The options vest on 1 September 2024 providing the employee remains continuously employed at that date. Once vested, 
the options may be exercised until 16 April 2027 provided the employee remains employed. The options lapse if the employee leaves 
the Group. The Group issued 8,202,500 employee options to employees under the Employee Share Option Plan ("ESOP") during the 
year ended 30 June 2022. Further details on the options are included in note 18 of the financial statements.

Other Equity/Share Plans

Share Purchase Plan

The Group does not operate a specific long-term incentive plan. Until February this year, the Group offered 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. Whilst the SPP provided both employees and Non-Executive Directors ("participants") with the opportunity 
to acquire a meaningful ownership interest in the Group, the Board suspended the SPP indefinitely from February 2022 as it considered 
it no longer met its intended purpose of employee retention in the current environment. Notwithstanding this, the Board encourages 
equity ownership in line with an individual's personal circumstances, to promote alignment with shareholders. The Board does not 
require any minimum share ownership thresholds.

The Group’s SPP involved a subscription for shares by SPP participants at the prevailing market price. The Group provided 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 believed the Group was 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. In the year 
ended 30 June 2022, repayments against the full recourse loan comprised dividends paid on associated shares plus 25% (or other 
amount as permitted by the SPP rules) of the relevant employee’s after tax variable performance-based incentive. From April 2022, the 
Board varied the terms to no longer require a payment to be made from the employee's variable performance-based incentive. As the 
loan is full recourse, participants are liable to repay the loan irrespective of the performance of the Group’s 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.

Up until the suspension, the Group's SPP was also extended to Non-Executive Directors which allowed 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 held the view that providing full recourse financial assistance to Non-Executive Directors under the SPP 
did not hinder their independence from management and that an ownership stake that is meaningful but in line with their personal 
circumstances, promotes independent thought and engagement that will be in the long-term interests of the Group’s shareholders. 
Further details of the SPP are set out in note 10 to the financial statements.

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Employee Share Options Plan (ESOP)

Whilst the Group has not granted share options to Directors or employees in the past, the options issued under the ESOP have 
an exercise price of $35.00 and a five year term. Consequently, the Board believes this creates alignment between employees and 
shareholders as employees are incentivised to, and rewarded for, delivering a share price within a reasonable period of time that is 
at a meaningful premium to the share price at the time of the issue of the options. The Group issued 8,202,500 employee options to 
employees under the Employee Share Option Plan during the year ended 30 June 2022. Further details on the options are included 
in note 18 of the financial statements.

3.3. Remuneration of Non-Executive Directors

Non-Executive Director remuneration comprises Directors’ fees (inclusive of superannuation). Non-Executive Directors do not receive 
retirement benefits (other than superannuation) or remuneration linked to the performance or earnings of the Group, which ensures 
the Non-Executive Directors are able to independently and objectively assess both executive and Group performance.

The Board periodically reviews, and determines, the remuneration of Non-Executive Directors. The Board believes Non-Executive 
Director fees should fairly recognise the Directors' contribution to the work of the Board and the associated Committees on which 
Directors serve. This is central to ensuring the Board's remuneration policy attracts and retains experienced, high-calibre independent 
Directors with a broad range of skills and experience particularly during this period of change. In addition, the Board encourages equity 
ownership by Non-Executive Directors in line with their personal circumstances, to ensure alignment with shareholders. The non-cash 
expense to the Group of providing the full recourse, interest-free loans under the SPP is described in section 3.2.

The total amount of Non-Executive Director fees is capped at a maximum aggregate fee limit that is approved by shareholders. The 
current fee limit of MFG is $750,000, which was approved by shareholders at the AGM on 12 October 2017 and the current fee limit 
of MAM is $500,000. In 2022, total Board and Committee fees paid for both MFG and MAM were $503,000.

Annual Board and Committee fees of both the Group and MAM for the years ended 30 June 2022 and 30 June 2021 is below. These 
did not change in the year ended 30 June 2022 other than a modest inflationary adjustment. Actual fees paid to the Chairman and 
Board members in 2022 are provided in section 3.5.

MFG Board (Group)

MFG Audit & Risk Committee

MFG Remunerations & Nominations Committee

MAM Board

Position

Chair
Member
Chair
Member
Chair
Member
Chair
Member

30 June 2022
$'000

30 June 2021
$'000

77
77
27
11
-
-
27
-

72
72
26
10
-
-
26
-

The Group has reimbursed or borne expenses incurred by the Non-Executive Directors in the discharge of their duties of $17,000 (June 
2021: $nil).

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3.4. Remuneration of Executive KMP

Remuneration  of  current  and  former  Executive  KMP  comprised  fixed  remuneration  and  performance-based  remuneration.  The 
summary below provides further details of the different elements of the CEO and Other KMP remuneration structures applicable during 
the year ended 30 June 2022 along with a summary of exit arrangements.

CEO Remuneration Structure

Following the resignation of Dr Cairns as CEO on 6 December 2021, Ms Morton was appointed Interim CEO on 6 December 2021 and 
performed CEO duties while a search for a new CEO was underway.

For the year ended 30 June 2022, the remuneration arrangement of the Interim CEO mirrored that of the former CEO, pro-rated 
for the period of service. As in prior years, the variable performance-based remuneration of the CEO is based on the performance 
metrics set by the Board at the outset of each financial year. The performance metrics for the current year are discussed below. Ms 
Morton adopted the same metrics upon her appointment as Interim CEO as the Board assessed the performance metrics remained 
appropriate. The Remuneration and Nominations Committee determines, and the Board approves, the variable performance-based 
incentive to be awarded on an annual basis with regards to the determined performance metrics.

Dr Cairns' Remuneration

Component

Detail

Fixed remuneration
(including 
superannuation)
Variable 
remuneration
structure

Variable 
remuneration 
outcome 
Exit arrangement

For  the  year  ended  30  June  2022,  Dr  Cairns'  fixed  remuneration  (inclusive  of  superannuation) 
was $1,639,091.

Dr  Cairns  was  eligible  to  receive  a  variable  performance-based  incentive  of  up  50%  of  fixed 
remuneration  based  on  the  performance  metrics  the  Board  believe  are  important  to  the  long-term 
success of the business and over which Dr Cairns has direct influence over the outcome.

Dr  Cairns'  remuneration  as  CEO  was  appropriately  aligned  to  the  Group's  strategy.  As  previously 
outlined  to  shareholders,  the  key  driver  of  creating  shareholder  value  is  servicing  and  retaining 
the  Group's  existing  clients  and  funds  the  Group  manages  on  behalf  of  clients  by  achieving  our 
stated investment objectives. As CEO, Dr Cairns was not responsible for managing client money and, 
therefore, the Board believe it inappropriate for his incentive to be based on investment performance. 
Dr Cairns was 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, 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. For the year ended 
30 June 2022, the Board determined the performance metrics and weightings were:

Leadership, People & Culture (25%);

1. Design & Delivery of Strategic Initiatives (25%);
2.
3. Compliance, Governance & Cybersecurity (25%); and
4. Operational Effectiveness (25%). 
Dr Cairns did not receive a bonus for the 2022 financial year.

After stepping down from the CEO position effective 6 December 2021, Dr Cairns received a payment 
in lieu of notice and for his statutory entitlements of accrued annual and long service leave. He was not 
awarded a performance-based incentive in respect of the period 1 July 2021 to 6 December 2021 as per 
the Board's discretion. Details of the overall remuneration paid to Dr Cairns is provided in section 3.5.

Dr Cairns' existing SPP loan remains on-foot after cessation of his employment and there have been no 
changes to the terms and conditions of the full recourse loan. 

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Ms Morton's Remuneration

Component

Detail

Fixed remuneration
(including 
superannuation)

Ms  Morton  received  a  pro-rated  salary  adjustment  for  the  increase  in  her  role  and  accountabilities 
following  her  appointment  as  Interim  CEO.  For  the  year  ended  30  June  2022,  Ms  Morton's  fixed 
remuneration  (inclusive  of  superannuation)  for  her  dual  roles  was  $1,157,000  (2021:  $496,000). 
Effective from 19 July 2022, Ms Morton stepped down as Interim CEO and into the role of Chief Financial 
Officer & Chief Operating Officer. At that date, Ms Morton's fixed remuneration is $527,000 per annum.

Variable 
remuneration
structure 

As CFO and Interim CEO, Ms Morton is eligible to receive a variable performance-based incentive:

•

•

Interim  CEO  role:  up  to  50%  of  the  2022  CEO's  annual  fixed  remuneration  of  $1,639,091, 
pro-rated for the period 6 December 2021 to 30 June 2022 and subject to the achievement of 
the performance metrics set by the Board. This equates to a maximum award of $469,160 for 
performance that exceeds aggregate performance metrics; and
CFO  role:  up  to  100%  of  the  CFO's  annual  fixed  remuneration.  For  the  year  ended  30  June 
2022  and  notwithstanding  Ms  Morton  held  dual  roles  during  the  year,  the  maximum  variable 
performance-based incentive as CFO was based on the 2022 CFO's annual fixed remuneration of 
$511,400, pro-rated for the period 1 July 2021 to 6 December 2021. This equates to a maximum 
award of $218,642.

As was the case for Dr Cairns, Ms Morton as Interim CEO, was not responsible for managing client 
money  and  therefore  the  Board  believed  it  was  inappropriate  for  her  incentive  to  be  based  on 
investment performance. Having regard to the changing priorities and extraordinarily challenging and 
dynamic  environment  during  her  appointment,  it  was  determined  Ms  Morton  was  responsible  for 
ensuring the Group operates to the highest standards. This included servicing clients and ensuring 
operational areas that underpin the Group’s reputation and confidence of clients such as compliance, 
cybersecurity  and  fund  operations  were  strongly  managed.  As  the  Group  is  a  people  business,  Ms 
Morton was also responsible to foster and retain key talent and protect the Group’s cultural values 
to  assist  with  the  long-term  success  of  the  Group  and  its  achievement  of  the  Group's  strategy  in 
the near-term.

Variable
remuneration
outcome

The  below  table  provides  an  overview  of  key  achievements  and  business  outcomes  delivered  by 
Ms  Morton  that  were  considered  when  determining  her  variable  remuneration  as  Interim  CEO  for 
the period 6 December 2021 to 30 June 2022. Ms Morton's achievements as CFO are summarised 
separately on the next page.

Performance 
Metric 
and Weighting

Leadership, 
People & Culture
(25%)

FY22 Performance Outcome Against Metric

•
•

•

•

•
•

•
•

Piloted new culture survey and responsively actioned throughout 2022
Lifted employee engagement, internal communication and connection with 
the Group's values, in a challenging environment
Developed,  managed  and  delivered  employee  retention  program  in 
response to Group's needs, together with ongoing retention strategy and 
additional engagement initiatives
Successfully  managed  the  organisational  process  and  related  changes 
around the 2022 announcements of Mr Douglass and Mr George
Reviewed and progressed succession planning across the Group
Ongoing retention strategy reviewed and additional retention and employee 
engagement initiatives implemented
Implemented effective hybrid working arrangements
No regretted departures across Group in 2022

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Component

Detail

Performance 
Metric 
and Weighting

Compliance, 
Governance 
& Cybersecurity
(25%)

FY22 Performance Outcome Against Metric

•

• Managed  risk  and  operational  considerations  pertaining  to  external 
announcements  and  internal  business  changes  from  December  2021 
onwards, with no material issues
Actively  involved  in  managing  response  to  client  servicing  during 
internal  business  changes, 
including  establishing  and  maintaining 
client relationships
No significant regulatory issues identified or unresolved in the Group during 
the period, nor breaches or near-misses

•

Design & Delivery of 
Strategic Initiatives
(25%)

Operational 
Effectiveness
(25%)

•

•
•
•

•

•

Reviewed  and  implemented  simplification  initiatives  to  create  capacity  to 
invest in our core business
Successful divestment of Guzman & Gomez at 36% premium to entry price
Efficient closure of FuturePay with minimal disruption
Progressed ESG integration within Group

Strong  management  and  handling  of  the  Group's  operations  during  a 
challenging  period,  and  adjusting  processes  and  reporting  to  respond  to 
various  internal  stakeholders  and  external  requirements,  without  taking 
undue risks
Delivered uninterrupted service to clients with no significant issues.

For the year ended 30 June 2022, Ms Morton received a total variable incentive of $676,870 (2021: 
$471,671),  representing  59%  of  Ms  Morton's  2022  total  fixed  remuneration.  The  amount  awarded 
comprised the maximum 50% for the Interim CEO role and 95% of the maximum 100% for the CFO 
role, pro-rated for the relevant period as discussed above.

Mr George's Remuneration

Mr George joined the Group as CEO on 19 July 2022 and consequently is not included within the 2022 Remuneration Report. A 
summary of the material terms of Mr George's remuneration arrangement was announced to the Australian Securities Exchange 
on  11  May  2022.  The  Board  will  disclose  the  FY23  performance  metrics,  along  with  the  respective  weightings,  for  Mr  George's 
performance-based incentive in the FY23 annual report. Mr George’s remuneration will align with the the Group strategy, whilst also 
being designed in a manner that drives both Company and shareholder value creation.

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Mr Douglass’ Remuneration Structure

Mr Douglass is Magellan’s co-founder. He served as Chairman of the Board up until 7 February 2022 at which he commenced a medical 
leave of absence and resigned from the role. He subsequently resigned as a Director of the Board on 19 March 2022. He held the role 
of Chief Investment Officer and Lead Portfolio Manager of Magellan’s Global Equities strategies until his resignation from the Company 
on 15 June 2022.

Component

Detail

Fixed remuneration
(including 
superannuation)

Variable
remuneration
structure 

For  the  year  ended  30  June  2022,  Mr  Douglass'  fixed  remuneration  (inclusive  of  superannuation) 
was $2,731,000.

Mr  Douglass  was  eligible  to  receive  a  variable  performance-based  incentive  of  up  to  200%  of 
fixed remuneration.

The Board believed it was important for Mr Douglass’ remuneration to be tied to the performance of 
the  investment  strategies  under  his  control  and  focusing  on  client  outcomes  and  achieving  superior 
investment returns for clients over the medium to long-term will ultimately be in shareholders’ interests. 
Consequently, Mr Douglass’ annual variable incentive was 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. The three-year performance period emphasised 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,  the  Board  viewed  Mr  Douglass’  substantial  shareholding  in  the  Group,  along  with 
his  investments  in  the  Group’s  investment  strategies,  as  creating  strong  alignment  with  clients 
and shareholders.

Variable
remuneration
outcome

The Board determined the performance metrics and underlying quantitative measures that applied for 
Mr Douglass’ variable remuneration for the year ended 30 June 2022. These metrics were unchanged 
from the prior year. In respect of the year ended 30 June 2022, Mr Douglass was entitled to a variable 
performance-based incentive, however upon mutual agreement between the Board and Mr Douglass, no 
variable performance-based remuneration was awarded (June 2021: $4,007,000).

Exit arrangement

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 3.6.

Notwithstanding  Mr  Douglass  resigned  on  15  June  2022  and  had  a  12  month  written  notice  period, 
the Board and Mr Douglass agreed this notice would be served over the period of 7 February 2022 to 
6 February 2023 ("agreed notice period"). The total amount paid and payable to Mr Douglass upon his 
resignation was $2,499,000 which comprised a payment in lieu of notice to 6 February 2023 and unpaid 
deferred cash bonuses earned in prior periods (to which he was entitled over the period to 6 February 
2023). Mr Douglass also received his statutory entitlements of accrued annual and long service leave. 
Details of the overall remuneration paid to Mr Douglass are provided in section 3.5.

No performance-based incentive was paid or payable to him in respect of the 2022 financial year. Mr 
Douglass forfeited $1,868,361 of unpaid deferred cash bonuses arising in respect of prior periods, but only 
payable to him at dates beyond the end of the agreed notice period on 6 February 2023. 

Following Mr Douglass' resignation from the Group on 15 June 2022, Mr Douglass entered into a consultancy agreement with MAM 
effective from 1 October 2022 to provide geopolitical and macroeconomic investment insights to the Group.

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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.

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 and Chairman determine 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 each individual’s performance and contribution 
during the year. The variable performance-based incentive 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 over periods up to three years. Entitlement to the deferred cash bonus is dependent on Other KMP being employed by the 
Group at the time of payment.

Additionally,  the  Group  may  require  KMP  to  act  as  a  Director  of  a  subsidiary  of  the  Group  or  associate  of  the  Group  for  no 
additional remuneration.

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Summary of 2022 Variable Remuneration Outcomes
Variable Performance-Based Remuneration Outcomes for 2022

The table below outlines the variable remuneration outcomes (as a % of fixed remuneration) for current and former Executive KMP 
who were employed during the 2022 financial year, along with an overview of key achievements delivered that were considered when 
determining their variable remuneration for the year.

KMP

Variable 
remuneration 
outcome

Comments

Hamish Douglass

0%

• Mr Douglass and the Board mutually agreed to award no performance-based incentive 

in 2022.

Brett Cairns

0%

Kirsten Morton

59%

Marcia Venegas

76%

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

No performance-based incentive awarded as per the Board's discretion.

In relation to the Interim CEO role - refer to achievements of the performance metrics 
relating to the long term success of the business and the Group's operations over which 
Ms Morton has direct influence as outlined in section 3.4.
In relation to the CFO role -
•

Efficiently adapted processes, controls and reporting across finance and investment 
operations  to  respond  to  business  needs  following  internal  changes,  with  no 
increase in risk and no near misses
Implemented further expense discipline and optimal allocation of resources to the 
Group's highest priorities, notably in second half of 2022
Further progressed succession and key person risk management across operations 
team. The effectiveness of role readiness planning and testing was shown through 
the  seamless  step  change  in  role  by  the  Deputy  CFO  following  Ms  Morton's 
appointment to Interim CEO

•

•

• Maintained  sound  relationships  with  tax  regulators  throughout  assurance  tax 

reviews in 2022 and outcomes were within risk tolerance.

Delivered  strong  company  secretarial  support  and  senior  leadership  throughout 
challenging period
Successfully implemented technology solutions streamlining management of regulatory 
changes and client information requests
Strong management of elevated level of investor inquiries following internal changes in 
2022 financial year
Strong  oversight  in  identification,  management  and  governance  of  non-financial  risk 
against backdrop of internal changes, with no material issues
Implemented enhanced framework for assessing and addressing modern slavery risks in 
the Group's operations, with no material issues identified
Regular and constructive engagement with regulators and industry bodies.

Craig Wright

55%

• Managed the sale of Magellan’s investment in Guzman y Gomez (Holdings) Limited for 

•
•
•

•

•

•

a 36% premium to its initial investment
Crisis management planning and response implementation
Strongly led stakeholder outreach program in a year of change
Strong management of elevated level of shareholder inquiries following internal changes 
in 2022 financial year
Delivered  the  successful  migration  of  the  Group's  corporate  IT  network  and 
infrastructure to a new cloud hosting environment, with no business disruption
Project  managed 
management initiatives
Oversees  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 during a period of change.

implementation  of  various  capital 

the  development  and 

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Components of 2022 Variable Performance-Based Remuneration

The table below provides a summary of variable remuneration outcomes for current and former KMP for the years ended 30 June 2022 
and 30 June 2021. The table outlines the portion of performance-based variable remuneration awarded for each financial year that 
is paid in cash and the portion that is deferred over subsequent financial years, along with the retention incentives offered under the 
2022 retention program.

Details of the remuneration paid to former Executive Directors and Other KMP is provided in section 3.5. Details of the employment 
agreements of Executive Directors and Other KMP are described in section 3.6.

Performance-based

Cash 
bonus

Conditional 
deferred 
cash bonus

$'0001

$'0002

Total 
performance-
based 
remuneration 
awarded
$'000

Group Executives (Other KMP)
2022
Kirsten 
Morton
2021
2022
Marcia 
Venegas
2021
2022
Craig
Wright
2021

100
333
100
314
100
385

Former Executive Directors
Brett
Cairns5
Hamish 
Douglass6

2022
2021
2022
2021

-
773
-
-

Total KMP

2022
2021

300
1,804

577
139
245
128
150
167

-
-
-
4,007

972
4,441

677
472
345
442
250
553

-
773
-
4,007

1,272
6,246

Fixed 
remuneration 
(incl. super)

$'000

1,157
496
455
442
455
442

709
1,545
2,618
2,500

5,395
5,425

Performance-
based 
remuneration
as % of fixed 
remuneration
%

Retention

Cash 
incentive

Options

$'0003

$'0004

59%
95%
76%
100%
55%
125%

0%
50%
0%
160%

400
-
230
-
60
-

-
-
-
-

113
-
113
-
113
-

-
-
-
-

690
-

340
-

1 Cash bonus represents the portion of Other KMP's awarded variable remuneration that is payable in September post the release of the Group's 

Annual Report.

2 Conditional deferred cash bonus represents the portion of Other KMP’s awarded variable remuneration for the financial year that is deferred and is 

paid in cash in future financial years, subject to continued employment with the Group.

3 Retention incentives awarded to Other KMP in the 2022 financial year as part of a broader employee retention program will be payable in cash in 
September 2024 and September 2025, subject to performance and continued employment with the Group. Where Other KMP have an outstanding 
SPP loan, the cash retention incentive will firstly be directed to repayment of the loan balance.

4 Share options awarded to Other KMP in the 2022 financial year as part of a broader employee retention program are exercisable from 1 September 
2024 at an exercise price of $35.00 per option, subject to continued employment with the Group. The value of the share options was independently 
determined at grant date.

5 Dr Cairns' remuneration for the year ended 30 June 2022 is shown for the period 1 July 2021 to 6 December 2021.
6 Mr Douglass' remuneration for the year ended 30 June 2022 is shown for the period 1 July 2021 to 15 June 2022. Although Mr Douglass ceased to 

be a KMP on 19 March 2022, his remuneration for the entire period of employment is included for purposes of transparency.

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3.5. Details of Remuneration

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

Short-term benefits

Long-term benefits

Salary

Cash
bonus

Conditional 
deferred 
cash bonus 
paid

Superan-
nuation

Total 
cash 
remuneration

$'000

$'0001

$'0002

$'000

$'0003

Annual 
and 
long 
service 
leave
$'0004

Retention 
incentives

Termination 
benefits

Other 
benefits

Total 
statutory 
remuneration

$'0005

$'0006

$'0007

$'0008

Non-Executive Directors
Hamish 
McLennan

2022

2021

79

75

Robert 
Fraser

John
Eales

Colette 
Garnsey

Karen
Phin

Paul
Lewis9

2022

2021

2022

2021

2022

2021

2022

2021

2022

2021

131

124

79

75

79

44

79

75

22

82

Group Executives (Other KMP)
Kirsten 
2022
Morton10

1,133

2021

465

Marcia 
Venegas

Craig
Wright

2022

2021

2022

2021

432

412

432

412

Former Executive Directors
Brett 
Cairns11

2022

692

1,523

2021

Hamish 
Douglass12

2022

2021

2,595

2,478

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

286

333

175

314

126

385

-

773

-

-

Total KMP 2022

2021

5,754

5,766

587

1,804

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

46

-

43

-

56

-

-

-

2,844

2,721

2,989

2,721

8

7

-

-

8

7

8

4

8

7

-

-

24

22

24

22

24

22

18

22

24

22

87

82

131

124

87

82

87

48

87

82

22

82

1,489

820

673

747

637

819

709

2,318

5,463

5,221

144

134

9,474

10,426

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

46

40

17

51

29

9

50

60

126

136

267

296

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

46

-

31

-

18

-

-

-

-

-

94

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

404

-

2,499

-

2,903

-

22

27

11

16

26

29

9

-
9

13

-

-

7

5

8

7

8

5

685

145

-

-

785

247

110

109

142

140

113

112

96

48

96

96

22

82

1,588

864

730

805

691

833

1,848

2,523

8,087

5,357

13,523

10,969

1 The cash bonus amount reflects the portion of Other KMP's awarded variable remuneration that is paid in cash post the release of the Group's Annual 
Report. For the year ended 30 June 2022, the amount shown is the cash bonus payable in September along with the portion of the conditional 
deferred cash bonus that each Other KMP has become entitled to up to the date of this report.

2 The conditional deferred cash bonus paid reflects the deferred components of prior years’ bonuses which have been paid in cash during the current 
financial year. With the exception of Mr Douglass, deferred cash bonuses in respect of financial year 2020 were brought forward in response to 
Covid-related remuneration changes. As a result, there were no conditional deferred cash bonuses paid in 2021.

3 The total cash remuneration 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.

4 Comprises annual leave and long service leave entitlements accrued and not taken during the year.
5 Comprises the portion of the retention incentives accrued as an employee expense during the financial year. Included in the amount for each Other 
KMP is $12,000 of share-based payment expense recognised in respect of options granted in 2022. Refer to note 18 of the financial statements for 
further information.

6 Represents payments made to employees who have resigned in the period.
7 Other benefits represent the non-cash cost of providing interest-free loans to Participants in the SPP (refer to further details at section 3.2). At the 
time of Dr Cairns' resignation, the remaining balance of unrecognised interest on his SPP loan at 6 December 2022 totalling $685,000 has been 
reflected as non-cash remuneration.

8 No  non-monetary  benefits  or  other  short-term  benefits  not  otherwise  disclosed  above  were  paid  during  the  years  ended  30  June  2022  and 

30 June 2021.

9 Mr Lewis' remuneration covers the period 1 July 2021 to 30 September 2021, being the date of his retirement from the Board.
10 Ms Morton's salary for the year ended 30 June 2022 reflects her dual role as Interim CEO and Chief Financial Officer from 6 December 2021.
11 Dr Cairns' remuneration covers the period 1 July 2021 to 6 December 2021, being the date of his resignation.
12 Mr Douglass' remuneration covers the period 1 July 2021 to 15 June 2022. Although Mr Douglass ceased to be a KMP on 19 March 2022, his 

remuneration for the entire period of employment up until his resignation on 15 June 2022 is included for purposes of transparency.

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For the year ended 30 June 2022

3.6. KMP Employment Agreements

Remuneration and other terms of employment for the Executive Directors and Other KMP are formalised in employment agreements 
with  MAM,  a  controlled  entity  of  the  Group.  The  key  contractual  details  for  current  and  former  Executive  KMP  who  are  or  were 
employed during the year ended 30 June 2022 are summarised below.

Hamish Douglass, former Chairman and CIO

Mr Douglass was employed from 1 March 2008 until his resignation on 15 June 2022.

Fixed and variable remuneration
Mr Douglass was entitled to fixed and variable remuneration as outlined in Section 3.4.

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 held 22,212,727 ordinary shares (2021: 22,212,727 ordinary shares) up until 15 June 2022.

Termination arrangements
Termination  with  cause:  The  contract  provided  the  Board  with  the  ability  to  immediately  terminate  Mr  Douglass’  employment 
agreement  with  cause.  Under  those  circumstances,  Mr  Douglass  would  be  entitled  to  be  paid  the  statutory  requirements  of  any 
accrued fixed remuneration (e.g. accrued base salary and superannuation) and accrued leave entitlements (e.g. 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 had the ability to terminate Mr Douglass’ employment contract at any 
time by providing not less than 12 months' written notice. Under those circumstances, Mr Douglass would be entitled to be paid the 
statutory requirements of any accrued fixed remuneration (e.g. accrued base salary and superannuation), accrued leave entitlements 
(e.g. annual and long service leave) at the termination date, unpaid deferred bonuses earned in prior years and payable during the 
written notice 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 (e.g. accrued 
•
base salary and superannuation) and accrued leave entitlements (e.g. annual and long service leave) at the termination date, Mr 
Douglass would 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.

•

CEO

Length of employment agreement

Notice period provided 
by executive

Notice period provided 
by Company

Kirsten Morton1
Brett Cairns

Ongoing
Ceased employment on 6 December 2021

3 months
3 months

3 months
3 months

1 Following the commencement of Mr David George on 19 July 2022, Ms Morton stepped down as Interim CEO.

In the event of termination, the termination payment comprises any accrued fixed compensation, including superannuation, after 
set-off of any loss suffered by the Group from the acts of the CEO which led to his termination; and any amounts of accrued annual 
and long service leave.

Under their respective employment agreements, both Dr Cairns and Ms Morton are 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 up to three months 
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 up to three months' written notice. In the event of the termination, their termination 
payment comprises any accrued fixed compensation, including superannuation, after set-off of any loss suffered by MAM from the acts 
of that the KMP which led to their termination; and any amounts of accrued annual and long service leave.

On termination, any KMP with an outstanding SPP loan balance is required to repay the amount in respect of shares acquired under 
the Group’s SPP in accordance with the SPP terms and conditions.

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3.7. Shareholdings

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

Closing balance
30 June 2020

Net additions/
(disposals)

Closing balance
30 June 2021

Net additions/
(disposals)

Closing balance
30 June 2022

Non-Executive Directors
John Eales

Ordinary shares
MFG 2027 Options1

Robert Fraser

Ordinary shares
MFG 2027 Options1

Colette Garnsey2

Ordinary shares
MFG 2027 Options1

Paul Lewis3

Ordinary shares
Hamish McLennan
Ordinary shares
MFG 2027 Options1

Karen Phin

Ordinary shares
MFG 2027 Options1

Group Executives (Other KMP)
Kirsten Morton

Ordinary shares
MFG 2027 Options1
ESOP issued options4

Marcia Venegas

Ordinary shares
MFG 2027 Options1
ESOP issued options4

Craig Wright

Ordinary shares
MFG 2027 Options1
ESOP issued options4

Former Executive Directors
Brett Cairns5

Ordinary shares
Hamish Douglass6
Ordinary shares

77,616
-

599,109
-

-
-

-
-

(99,109)
-

2,030
-

77,616
-

500,000
-

2,030
-

3,238
10,112

-
62,502

28,710
3,843

80,854
10,112

500,000
62,502

30,740
3,843

1,500,000

(150,000)

1,350,000

-

1,350,000

105,248
-

89,312
-

18,896
-
-

4,694
-
-

18,896
-
-

-
-

-
-

6,748
-
-

8,308
-
-

5,836
-
-

105,248
-

89,312
-

25,644
-
-

13,002
-
-

24,732
-
-

-
13,157

257
11,197

-
3,206
75,000

1,735
1,843
75,000

(17,896)
855
75,000

105,248
13,157

89,569
11,197

25,644
3,206
75,000

14,737
1,843
75,000

6,836
855
75,000

1,137,615

13,000

1,150,615

27,709

1,178,324

22,212,727

-

22,212,727

-

22,212,727

1 MFG 2027 Options issued 14 April 2022.
2 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.

3 The balance as at 30 June 2022 represents the number of ordinary shares and options held by Mr Lewis and his associates at 30 September 2021, 

being the date of his retirement from the Board.

4 Share options awarded to Group Executives in the 2022 financial year are exercisable from 1 September 2024 at an exercise price of $35.00 per 
option, subject to continued employment with the Group. The share options expire on 16 April 2027. The fair value per option was $1.512 at grant 
date. Refer to note 18 of the financial statements for further information.

5 The balance as at 30 June 2022 represents the number of ordinary shares and options held by Dr Cairns and his associates at 6 December 2021, 

being his resignation date.

6 The balance as at 30 June 2022 represents the number of ordinary shares and options held by Mr Douglass and his associates at 19 March 2022, 

being the date he ceased to be a KMP.

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For the year ended 30 June 2022

3.8. 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 2020

Net additions/
(disposals)1

Closing balance
30 June 2021

Net additions/
(disposals)1

Closing balance
30 June 20222

Magellan Global Fund - Open Class Units3

Hamish Douglass4

Brett Cairns5

Paul Lewis6

Marcia Venegas

Magellan Global Fund - Closed Class Units7

Hamish Douglass4

Brett Cairns5

John Eales

Robert Fraser

Paul Lewis6

Hamish McLennan

Karen Phin

Kirsten Morton

Marcia Venegas

Craig Wright

MGF Options expiring 1 March 20248

Hamish Douglass4

Brett Cairns5

John Eales

Robert Fraser

Paul Lewis6

Hamish McLennan

Karen Phin

Kirsten Morton

Marcia Venegas

Craig Wright

Magellan High Conviction Trust

Hamish Douglass4

Brett Cairns5

John Eales

Robert Fraser

Paul Lewis6

Hamish McLennan

Karen Phin

Kirsten Morton

Marcia Venegas

Craig Wright

Magellan Global Equities Fund (Currency Hedged)

Hamish Douglass4

Brett Cairns5

Magellan Infrastructure Fund (Currency Hedged)

Marcia Venegas

2,257,577

-

581,324

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1,163,549

3,421,126

70,416

31,696

5,545

70,416

613,020

5,545

70,592

1,335

10,436

207

3,491,718

71,751

623,456

5,752

21,869,659

21,869,659

414,898

22,284,557

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

274

7,961

5,348

-

2,371

2,376

936

315

1,431

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

142,544

396,396

266,241

1,048,196

118,026

118,285

46,610

93,705

71,222

12,829,522

96,598

235,377

158,092

696,197

70,083

70,237

26,702

11,394

42,291

14,294,964

1,438,079

15,733,043

422,247

16,155,290

181,594

218,196

252,566

1,485,530

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

2,558

6,078

7,035

35,000

1,012

2,023

607

101

(74,881)

-

203

155

189,759

231,012

267,398

1,531,053

38,452

124,737

23,071

92,164

-

520,484

11,699

3,990

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Magellan Infrastructure Fund

Hamish Douglass4

Paul Lewis6

Magellan High Conviction Fund9

Hamish Douglass4

Paul Lewis6

Craig Wright

Airlie Australian Share Fund

Brett Cairns5

John Eales

Paul Lewis6

Karen Phin

Craig Wright

Magellan FuturePay

Brett Cairns5

Karen Phin

Closing balance
30 June 2020

Net additions/
(disposals)1

Closing balance
30 June 2021

Net additions/
(disposals)1

Closing balance
30 June 20222

101,174

441,835

-

918,376

101,174

1,360,211

3,382,101

-

39,542

89,853

889,714

(39,542)

3,471,954

889,714

-

20,000

-

-

19,049

-

-

-

989

16,685

415,755

-

-

20,000

-

20,989

16,685

415,755

19,049

-

20,000

-

-

76,185

54,324

11,754

-

335

-

6,629

-

30,050

140

33,653

101,174

1,436,396

3,526,278

901,468

-

21,324

16,685

422,384

19,049

30,050

20,140

33,653

2

1

Includes the reinvestment of June and December distributions in the years ended 30 June 2020 and 30 June 2021 respectively.
In addition to the above holdings, Mr Douglass selected the Magellan Global Fund product via his employer superannuation account and had holdings 
of 480,824 units at a value of $1,154,217 as at 19 March 2022 when he ceased to be a KMP (June 2021: 474,987 units at a value of $1,197,014).
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.

4 Mr Douglass ceased to be a KMP on 19 March 2022 and the balance as at 30 June 2022 represents the number of units held by Mr Douglass and 

his associates as at 19 March 2022.

5 Dr Cairns resigned on 6 December 2021 and the balance as at 30 June 2022 represents the number of units held by Dr Cairns and his associates 

as at 6 December 2021.

6 Mr Lewis resigned as a Director on 30 September 2021 and the balance as at 30 June 2022 represents the number of units held by Mr Lewis and 

his associates as at 30 September 2021.

7 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 Class A and Class B units of the Magellan High Conviction Fund.

9

8

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

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For the year ended 30 June 2022

3.9. 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 2022, six KMP held a loan (June 2021: eight). The terms and conditions of the loans, including 
repayment terms, are disclosed in note 10 of the financial statements. There are no other related party transactions with KMP other 
than those disclosed.

SPP shares
acquired
during year

Opening
loan
balance

Loans
made

Loans
(repaid)

Closing loan balance

number

$'000

$'000

$'000

$'000

Face value1 Carrying value2

Directors
Hamish McLennan

Robert Fraser

John Eales

Colette Garnsey
Karen Phin

2022
2021
2022
2021
2022
2021
2022
2022
2021

Group Executives (Other KMP)
Kirsten Morton

Marcia Venegas

Craig Wright

2022
2021
2022
2021
2022
2021

-
-
-
-
-
-
28,710
-
-

-
6,748
-
5,367
-
5,836

541
681
138
352
663
780
-
114
291

327
-
341
49
297
-

Former Executive Director
2022
Brett Cairns
2021

-
-

4,678
4,904

-
-
-
-
-
-
750
-
-

-
330
-
300
-
300

-
-

(143)
(140)
(138)
(214)
(120)
(117)
(32)
(114)
(177)

(15)
(3)
(57)
(8)
(13)
(3)

(641)
(226)

398
541
-
138
543
663
718
-
114

312
327
284
341
283
297

323
483
-
136
401
563
538
-
112

247
246
215
264
186
222

4,038
4,678

3,676
3,816

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  10  of  the 

financial statements).

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3.10. 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

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

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

553,530
116,582
383,011
647,251
132,082
393,132
399,733

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

$'000
$'000

482,047
470,575

556,690
526,616

558,012
477,048

459,789
376,182

331,430
291,841

cps
cps
cps
$

206.9
215.9
179.0
12.92

144.6
225.0
211.2
53.86

218.3
241.5
214.9
58.01

$'000
$'000

6,165
7,358
13,523

6,197
4,772
10,969

6,052
5,164
11,217

213.1
205.9
185.2
51.00

5,568
3,153
8,721

122.0
154.9
134.5
23.30

8,782
4,448
13,231

Number of KMP for the year

11

11

10

10

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 remuneration6
%
Dividends paid
Total KMP remuneration as % of net profit after tax %

44%
-3%
-13%
-11%
43%
-4%
23%
-15%
4%

-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 Adjustments are made for strategic, non-recurring, non-cash or unrealised items to provide additional meaningful information (refer to section 1.4.1 

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

2 As at 30 June.
3 As reported in historical Annual Reports and has not been adjusted for changes to KMP. For the year ended 30 June 2022, total remuneration includes 

termination benefits of $2.9 million whch were paid to Mr Douglass.

4 Fixed compensation comprises salary, superannuation and leave benefits outlined in section 3.5.
5 Variable compensation comprises cash bonuses, retention incentives, termination benefits and other benefits outlined in section 3.5.
6 Excluding termination benefits paid to Mr Douglass of $2.9 million during the year ended 30 June 2022, Total KMP remuneration increased 0.5% for 

the year ended 30 June 2022.

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Directors’ Report
For the year ended 30 June 2022

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

Hamish McLennan
Chairman

Sydney
17 August 2022

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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 2022, 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 in relation to the audit;  b) No contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit; and  c) No non-audit services provided that contravene 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 2022  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 gain/(loss)
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
Expenses/(benefits) related to strategic initiatives
Finance costs
Other expenses
Total expenses

Share of after tax profit/(loss) of associates
Net gain on dilution of interests in associates
Net gain on disposal of interests in 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

4
4
4

2

8
8
8

5

3
3

2022
$'000

588,594
11,472
4,040
1,536
17,600
422

19,353
(92,937)
3,450
553,530

88,654
503
20,642
8,183
2,349
4,366
924
7,142
351
(22,592)
2,227
3,833
116,582

8,381
17,002
33,655

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

(41,721)
-
-

495,986

337,243

(112,975)

(72,087)

383,011

265,156

3,344
3,344

(3,484)
(3,484)

386,355

261,672

206.9
206.9

144.6
144.6

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
Employee benefits
Financial liabilities
Income tax payable
Lease liabilities
Total current liabilities

Non-current liabilities
Employee benefits
Provisions
Lease liabilities
Total non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets

Equity
Contributed equity
Reserves
Retained earnings
Total equity

Note

10
7

10
7
8

11
9
5

12
13
14

11

13

11

16
17

2022
$'000

419,922
66,270
1,650
994
724
489,560

31,901
379,438
162,295
592
9,560
111,287
49,849
6,919
751,841
1,241,401

15,478
31,401
133,349
18,483
2,585
201,296

3,316
62
9,967
13,345
214,641
1,026,760

671,716
317,758
37,286
1,026,760

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

13,043
25,493
157,547
11,576
2,275
209,934

4,422
51
12,325
16,798
226,732
989,434

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

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

Share-
based 
payments 
reserve
$'000

Foreign 
currency 
translation 
reserve
$’000

Retained 
earnings

Total 
equity

$'000

$’000

Opening balance at 1 July 2021

607,849

345,089

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

-
-
-

-
-
-

-

-
-
-

(102) 36,598

989,434

- 383,011
3,344
-
3,344 383,011

383,011
3,344
386,355

Issue of shares:

Under Dividend Reinvestment Plan ("DRP")
Under share purchase agreements ("SPA")
On exercise of MFG 2027 Options

Shares bought back on-market and cancelled
Transaction costs, net of tax
Dividends paid
SPA expense
Share-based payment expense
Transfer (from retained earnings)/to 
profits reserve

16
16
16
16
16
19
16

24

52,335
19,731
99
(7,796)
(709)
-
207
-

-
-
-
-
-
(414,179)
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,283

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

52,335
19,731
99
(7,796)
(709)
(414,179)
207
1,283

-

382,323

-

- (382,323)

-

Closing balance at 30 June 2022

671,716

313,233

1,283

3,242

37,286

1,026,760

Opening balance at 1 July 2020

525,271

356,925

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

-
-
-

-
-
-

Issue of shares:

To acquire shares in Barrenjoey 
Capital Partners
Under SPA

Transaction costs, net of tax
Dividends paid
SPA expense
Transfer (from retained earnings)/to 
profits reserve

16
16
16
19
16

24

66,033
16,411
(81)
-
215

-
-
-
(400,743)
-

-

388,907

Closing balance at 30 June 2021

607,849

345,089

-

-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-

-

-

3,382

160,349

1,045,927

-
(3,484)
(3,484)

265,156
-
265,156

265,156
(3,484)
261,672

-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-

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

(388,907)

-

(102)

36,598

989,434

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 the sale of financial assets and liabilities
Purchases of financial assets and liabilities
Proceeds from the sale of associates
Purchases of associates
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
Net returns/(placements) of cash on term deposits
Net repayments from/(loans to) associates
Net cash from/(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
Shares bought back on-market
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

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

661,808
31,991
1,384
14,987
1,053
(2,227)
(113,917)
(158,314)
(2,139)
434,626

43,832
(42,694)
136,858
(2,985)
(261)
-
-
134,750

23,035
3,120
(381,819)
(2,390)
(6,890)
(364,944)

204,432
3,913
211,577
419,922

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

6

8

19

16

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 2022

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 2022 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 18 regarding the employee share option plan.

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.

Reclassification of employee benefits

The Group's liabilities for employee benefits including salaries, wages, leave obligations and bonuses, were previously presented as 
either payables or provisions in the Statement of Financial Position. However, management considers it to be more relevant if all 
employee benefits are presented in one separate line item in the Statement of Financial Position. Prior year comparatives as at 30 June 
2021 have been restated by reclassifying current payables of $23,510,000 and current provisions of $1,983,000 to current employee 
benefits and by reclassifying non-current provisions of $4,422,000 to non-current employee benefits.

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:

•

•
•

Determination of significant influence over associates for which the Group holds less than a 20 percent voting interest (refer to 
note 8);
Estimation of useful lives and impairment of intangible assets including goodwill (refer to note 9); and
Classification of interests held in funds for which the Group provides management services (refer to note 20).

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).

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022

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, share purchase loans and options. 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 22.

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 7) 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 2022

2. Segment Information

The Group’s business activities are organised into the reportable operating segments listed below for internal management purposes.

Funds Management

The Funds Management segment provides investment funds management 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"):

International funds
MFG Global Fund1
MFG Select Infrastructure Fund1
MFG Global Sustainable Fund1
Frontier MFG Global Equity Fund2
Frontier MFG Global Plus Fund2
Frontier MFG Core Infrastructure Fund2
Frontier MFG Select Infrastructure Fund2
Frontier MFG Global Sustainable Fund2
MFG High Conviction Master Fund LP

IM
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓

Australian funds
Magellan Global Fund
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 Fund3
MFG Core International Fund3
MFG Core ESG Fund3
Magellan Sustainable Fund
Magellan FuturePay
FuturePay Support Trust
Magellan Global Wholesale Fund
MC Fund
Airlie Australian Share Fund4
Airlie Concentrated Share Fund4

RE
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓

✓
✓
✓
✓

IM
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓

1 Funds authorised under the European Commission (Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (“UCITS”)).
2 Collectively, the Frontier MFG Funds.
3 Collectively, the Core Series Funds.
4 Collectively, the Airlie Funds.

Fund Investments

The Fund Investments segment comprises the Group's direct investment in certain 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 financial assets 
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 2022

Segment Financial Results

30 June 2022

$’0001

$’000

Funds 
Management

Fund 
Investments

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

Realised
Unrealised

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

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

588,594
11,472
5,576
-
99

-
-
3,396
609,137

86,716
314
40,060
127,090

-
-
-
17,600
1

19,353
(92,937)
54
(55,929)

-
-
205
205

Magellan 
Capital 
Partners
$’000

-
-
-
-
739

-
-
-
739

-
-
-
-

Corporate

Total

$’000

$’000

-
-
-
-
367

-
-
-
367

588,594
11,472
5,576
17,600
1,206

19,353
(92,937)
3,450
554,314

26
189
4,572
4,787

86,742
503
44,837
132,082

Share of after tax profit/(loss) of associates

-

-

8,381

-

8,381

Total segment operating profit before tax

482,047

(56,134)

9,120

(4,420) 430,613

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

3,344
3,344
485,391

-
-
(56,134)

-
-
9,120

-
-

3,344
3,344
(4,420) 433,957

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 assets2
Net non-cash remeasurement of SPA loans
Net gain on dilutions and disposals of interests in associates
Net (expenses)/benefits related to strategic initiatives:
MGF Partnership Offer and Bonus MGF Option Issue
Commitment to Magellan FuturePay
Restructure of Magellan Global Fund
Dividend Reinvestment Plan discounts relating to Magellan Funds

Total benefits/(expenses) 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 2022
$'000

30 June 2021
$'0001

430,613

561,712

8

14

(4,585)
(3,291)
50,657

22,961
(369)
-
-
22,592
495,986
(112,975)
383,011

(4,548)
240
-

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

1 Prior period segment operating profit before tax has been restated to exclude the net non-cash remeasurement of SPA loans of $240,000 on a basis 

consistent with the current reporting period.

2 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”).

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022

Segment Financial Results (continued)

30 June 20211

$’0002

$’000

Funds 
Management

Fund 
Investments

Magellan 
Capital 
Partners
$’000

Corporate

Total

$’000

$’000

Segment revenue
Management fees
Performance fees
Services and 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
5,672
-
45

-
-
(4,564)
662,594

69,602
313
36,200
106,115

-
-
-
15,122
1

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

-
-
228
228

-
-
-
-
227

-
-
-
227

-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
365

-
-
-
365

631,367
30,074
5,672
15,122
638

19,917
15,940
(4,846)
713,884

23
192
3,893
4,108

69,625
505
40,321
110,451

Share of after tax profit/(loss) of associates

-

-

(41,721)

-

(41,721)

Total segment operating profit before tax

556,479

50,470

(41,494)

(3,743)

561,712

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)
552,995

-
-
50,470

-
-
(41,494)

-
-
(3,743)

(3,484)
(3,484)
558,228

1 Prior period segment operating profit before tax has been restated to exclude the net non-cash remeasurement of SPA loans of $240,000 on a basis 

2

consistent with the current reporting period.
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 2022
Financial assets
Associates
Other assets
Total liabilities
Net assets

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

Funds 
Management

Fund 
Investments

$’000

$’000

1,650
-
249,813
(60,947)
190,516

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

378,743
-
(20,351)1
-
358,392

452,523
-
(46,439)1
(462)
405,622

Magellan 
Capital 
Partners
$’000

695
162,295
(1,821)1
-
161,169

-
237,128
(76)1
-
237,052

Corporate

Total

$’000

$’000

-
-
470,377
(153,694)
316,683

381,088
162,295
698,018
(214,641)
1,026,760

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

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

1 Reflects tax liabilities within the Group's net deferred tax asset.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022

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)

30 June 2022

30 June 2021

383,011
185,125
206.9

265,156
183,379
144.6

The outstanding MFG 2027 Options and the outstanding options issued to certain employees under the MFG Employee Share Option 
Plan (refer to notes 16 and 18) are not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share because they are antidilutive for the 
year ended 30 June 2022. However, these options could potentially dilute basic earnings per share in the future.

4. 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
MFG Core Infrastructure Fund
MFG Global Fund
MFG Select Infrastructure Fund
MFG Global Sustainable Fund
MFG High Conviction Master Fund
Frontier MFG Funds
Airlie Funds
Other funds and mandates
Total management fees

30 June 2022
$'000

30 June 2021
$'000

212,610
17,618
3,749
29,333
11,515
9,174
7,243
12,067
1,464
15,501
2,733
856
849
25,089
2,468
236,325
588,594

215,893
20,349
4,063
25,178
9,877
7,509
8,966
14,450
1,538
18,957
2,285
237
808
26,277
1,116
273,864
631,367

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.

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 

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022

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 intervening income (including capital distributions). 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.

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

High watermark 
unit price
($)1

30 June 2022
$'000

30 June 2021
$'000

2.3186/1.6653
1.4711
2.9029
1.3605
1.8552
2.9951

2.2580(A)/1.3869(B)
1.7813
-

various

104
13
2
5,336
1,838
1,648

791
1,052
680

8
11,472

103
48
-
-
-
-

7,945
9,968
225

11,785
30,074

1 The high watermark as at 30 June 2022 and adjusted for distributions. The high watermark is the Net Asset Value ("NAV") per unit at the end of the 
most recent calculation period for which the Group was entitled to a performance fee, less any intervening income (including capital 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

30 June 2022
$'000

30 June 2021
$'000

345,324
247,311

10,590
881
604,106

355,914
248,192
604,106

347,168
288,239

18,063
12,011
665,481

365,231
300,250
665,481

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022

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

30 June 2022
$'000

30 June 2021
$'000

404,976
97,925
80,232
20,973
604,106

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

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 calculated using the effective interest rate method and recognised on an accrual basis.

5. Taxation
Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense

Net profit before tax
Prima facie income tax expense at 30% (2021: 30%)
Effect of amounts which are non-deductible/(assessable) in calculating taxable income:

Concessional tax rate on offshore banking unit ("OBU")
Share of profit/(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, expense and allowances relating to SPA 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 2022
$'000

30 June 2021
$'000

495,986
(148,796)

337,243
(101,173)

32,358
5,870
(1,274)
(310)
(35)
(988)
-
200
(112,975)

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

30 June 2022
$'000

30 June 2021
$'000

(121,263)
8,433
(35)
(310)
200
(112,975)

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

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.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022

In September 2021, the Treasury Laws Amendment (2021 Measures No. 2) Bill 2021 received Royal Assent. This legislation abolishes 
the OBU regime and removes the concessional tax rate of 10% applying to certain Group income and expenses from 1 July 2023. 
This change does not result in any financial impact on the Group for the 2022 financial year, but will result in the Group paying higher 
income tax in Australia from 1 July 2023, which in turn will generate additional franking credits available to frank the Group's dividends 
to shareholders (all other variables being equal).

For the year ended 30 June 2022, the Company’s effective tax rate was 22.8% (June 2021: 21.4%), 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 2022 is a benefit of 
$32,358,000 in the income tax expense recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Comprehensive Income (June 
2021: $42,444,000).

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 
2022
$'000

(20,906)
51,777
(1,822)
20,800
-
49,849

Charged to

Equity

Profit

$'000

$'000

-
-
-
306
-
306

26,336
(5,181)
(1,745)
(9,086)
(1,891)
8,433

30 June 
2021
$'000

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

At 30 June 2022, deferred tax assets of $6,887,000 (June 2021: $12,593,000) relating to the Group's share of post-tax losses from 
associates have not been recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.

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 $122,746,000 (June 2021: $123,447,000) were assumed by MFG of which $5,687,000 
remained receivable from other entities under the tax funding agreement as at reporting date (June 2021: $16,006,000).

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.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022

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.

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.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022

6. 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 (profit)/loss of associates
Net gain on dilution of interest in associates
Net gain on disposal of interests in associates
Depreciation and amortisation expense
Net foreign exchange (gain)/loss
Non-cash charges related to SPP loans
Share-based payment expense
Expected credit losses

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 2022
$'000

30 June 2021
$'000

383,011

265,156

92,937
(745)
(8,381)
(17,002)
(33,655)
7,142
(3,450)
2,916
1,283
375

(15,940)
(1,356)
41,721
-

7,071
4,846
(240)
-
-

(19,353)
(1,342)

(19,917)
(2,605)

49,521
358
(8,433)
(17,469)
6,907

6
434,626

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

(4)
401,331

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 7).

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022

7. 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 Class4,5
Magellan Global Fund (Hedged)
Magellan Global Equities Fund (Currency Hedged)
Magellan Infrastructure Fund (Currency Hedged)
Magellan High Conviction Fund6
Magellan High Conviction Trust7
MFG Core International Fund
MFG Core ESG Fund
Magellan Sustainable Fund
Magellan FuturePay
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
MC Fund8
Magellan Global Wholesale Fund9
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

Unlisted entities

30 June 2022
$'000

30 June 2021
$'000

1,650
1,650

1,650
1,650

153,875
55,518
839
19,850
12,660
8,654
34,212
10,175
9,857
4,760
9,454
9,079
6,334
8,526
11,594
15,290
1,655
795
908
374,035

4,184
524
-
-
4,708

695

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

-

Total non-current financial assets

379,438

452,523

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 2022, MFG held the following investments: Magellan Global Fund Open Class 1.6% and Closed Class 2.8% (June 2021: 1.4% and 1.4%), 
Magellan Global Fund (Hedged) 0.1% (June 2021: 0.1%), Magellan Global Equities Fund (Currency Hedged) 12.3% (June 2021: 7.2%), Magellan 
Infrastructure Fund (Currency Hedged) 1.4% (June 2021: 1.5%), Magellan High Conviction Fund 3.8% (June 2021: 4.0%), Magellan High Conviction 
Trust 6.4% (June 2021: 3.7%), MFG Core International Fund 66.0% (June 2021: 84.5%), MFG Core ESG Fund 79.7% (June 2021: 84.6%), Magellan 
Sustainable Fund 64.3% (June 2021: 70.9%), Magellan FuturePay 53.4% (June 2021: 63.6%), MC Fund 90.9% (June 2021: nil), Magellan Global 
Wholesale Fund 99.9% (June 2021: nil), Magellan Wholesale Plus Global Fund 1.3% (June 2021: 1.1%), Magellan Wholesale Plus Infrastructure 
Fund 4.0% (June 2021: 4.2%), Frontier MFG Core Infrastructure Fund 1.5% (June 2021: 1.1%), Frontier MFG Global Plus Fund 18.4% (June 2021: 
2.9%), Frontier MFG Global Sustainable Fund 90.2% (June 2021: 99.1%) and MFG Global Sustainable Fund 9.8% (June 2021: 3.9%).

3 MFG sold 10,658,054 units for $27,430,000 during the year.
4 MFG purchased 17,999,911 units for $28,238,000 during the year.
5 At 30 June 2022, MFG held 8,379,927 MGF Options (June 2021: 8,379,927 MGF Options).
6 MFG sold 3,422,597 units for $7,674,000 during the year.
7 MFG purchased 4,561,060 units for $7,672,000 during the year.
8 MFG seeded the fund with $1,000,000 on 30 December 2021.
9 MFG seeded the fund with $1,000,000 on 28 March 2022.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022

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 2022
$'000

30 June 2021
$'000

1,650
1,650
(1,650)
1,650

452,523
43,474
(43,603)

19,308
(93,009)
745
379,438

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

396,420
100,612
(81,822)

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

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 22).

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.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022

8. 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

2022
%

2021
%

30 June 2022
$'000

30 June 2021
$'000

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

Financial services
Financial services
Consumer services

36
16
-

40
17
13

133,240
29,055
-
162,295

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

1 Barrenjoey is an 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%. During the year ended 30 June 2022, Barclays Unquoted 
Investments Limited ("Barclays") increased its shareholding in Barrenjoey via a $75 million subscription for new capital. As a result of the Barclays 
capital injection, the Group's economic interest in Barrenjoey was diluted from 40% to 36.4% and a $17,594,000 gain on dilution was recognised 
in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Comprehensive Income.

2 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.

3 Ownership interest reflects the Group's current entitlement and excludes the impact of any potential dilution arising from unexercised options issued 

by FinClear.

4 On  9  May  2022,  the  Group  sold  its  shares  in  GYG  to  an  investment  trust  managed  by  Barrenjoey.  The  Group  received  cash  consideration  of 
$136,858,000, net of arranging fees, and recorded a gain on sale of $33,655,000 (before tax) in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and 
Comprehensive Income.

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.

Transactions with Associates

The Group provides Barrenjoey with up to $50,000,000 of unsecured working capital finance. During the year ended 30 June 2022 
an aggregate of $45,000,000 was drawn in varying amounts (June 2021: $15,000,000) and all borrowings were subsequently repaid 
in full. The maximum loan balance during the year was $25,000,000. Interest received in respect of these borrowings amounted to 
$739,000 (June 2021: $86,000). The facility was undrawn at 30 June 2022 and has not been drawn since that date.

During the period, the Group received the following services from Barrenjoey:

•

•

•

DRP underwriting services in respect of the dividend declared for the six month period ended 30 June 2021. As part of the DRP 
underwrite, Barrenjoey was issued 586,056 ordinary MFG shares, all of which were subsequently transferred to relevant MFG 
shareholders. No MFG shares were held by Barrenjoey as at 30 June 2022. The Group paid Barrenjoey fees of $46,000 (June 2021: 
nil) in connection with the underwriting service. 
Brokering services in respect of the MFG on-market share buy-back of up to 10 million ordinary shares announced on 16 March 
2022. The Group paid Barrenjoey $9,000 in brokerage fees during the year ended 30 June 2022 (June 2021: nil). 
Arranging services in respect of the Group's disposal of its interest in GYG to a trust managed by Barrenjoey on behalf of investors. 
The Group paid Barrenjoey $3,079,000 in arranging fees during the year ended 30 June 2022 (June 2021: nil). As part of the 
transaction, the Group has executed an agreement with Barrenjoey which would see the Group receive further consideration of up 
to $6,128,000, net of $138,000 in related arranging fees, subject to the performance of GYG and the realisation of the investment 
by the managed trust.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022

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 of accounting, 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 
2022
$'000

5,296,420
93,404
(4,520,696)
(622,817)
246,311

71,675
90,620
162,295

30 June 
2021
$'000

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

35,340
98,884
134,224

30 June 
2022
$'000

30 June 
2021
$'000

30 June 
2022
$'000

-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-

5,296,420
80,922
125,502
93,404
(38,506) (4,520,696)
(622,817)
246,311

(100,454)
67,464

8,611
94,293
102,904

71,675
90,620
162,295

30 June 
2021
$'000

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

43,951
193,177
237,128

Summarised Statement of Profit or Loss and Comprehensive Income

Financial services

Consumer services

Total

30 June 
2022
$'000

30 June 
2021
$'000

30 June 
2022
$'0001

30 June 
2021
$'000

30 June 
2022
$'000

30 June 
2021
$'000

Revenue

273,536

18,516

139,536

59,504

413,072

78,020

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

45,580
-
45,580

(105,823)
-
(105,823)

3,267
-
3,267

2,009
-
2,009

48,847
-
48,847

(103,814)
-
(103,814)

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

7,965
-

(41,973)
-

416
-

252
-

8,381
-

(41,721)
-

1 Amounts presented in consumer services for the year ended 30 June 2022 reflect the period from 1 July 2022 to 30 April 2022 as the Group's interest 

in GYG was divested in May 2022.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022

9. Intangibles

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

30 June 2022

30 June 2021

Customer 
relationships
$'000

Goodwill

Total

$'000

$'000

Customer 
relationships
$'000

25,743

105,288

131,031

25,381

102,840

Goodwill

Total

$'000

$'000

128,221

(19,744)
5,999

-
105,288

(19,744)
111,287

(15,159)
10,222

-
102,840

(15,159)
113,062

10,222
(4,585)
362
5,999

102,840
-
2,448
105,288

113,062
(4,585)
2,810
111,287

15,300
(4,548)
(530)
10,222

105,252
-
(2,412)
102,840

120,552
(4,548)
(2,942)
113,062

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

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 
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 of the Group's goodwill is 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  applied  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 Directors for a 
period of one year. Cash flows for the 4 years beyond the approved budget period are extrapolated using a growth rate of 5.0% (June 
2021: 4.0%) based on external forecasts of long-term global equity market returns. A perpetuity growth rate of 3.0% (June 2021: 
2.5%) is used to derive a terminal value and a pre-tax discount rate of 12.4% (June 2021: 11.6%) 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 2022.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022

10. Loans and Receivables

Current
Fees receivable
Distributions receivable from Magellan Funds
Other receivables
Loans issued under share purchase agreements

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

Fees Receivable

30 June 2022
$'000

30 June 2021
$'000

64,081
221
352
1,616
66,270

31,901
98,171

113,717
279
126
4,267
118,389

21,191
139,580

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 $3,521,000 were past due at 30 June 2022 (June 2021: $2,550,000). 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 2021: nil).

Share Purchase Agreements

The Group has arrangements in place through which its employees, Non-Executive Directors and employees of associates receive 
financial assistance to purchase MFG shares (referred to as "Share Purchase Agreements" or "SPA") to align more closely the interests 
of SPA particants to those of shareholders of the Group.

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

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

SPA loans to employees and Non-Executive Directors are subject to the Group's Share Purchase Plan (“SPP”) Rules. During the year, 
terms relating to the repayment of loans were varied in accordance with the SPP Rules. The variations only applied to loans issued 
to employees of Magellan Asset Management Limited and were intended to provide greater flexibility to assist employees with the 
repayment of their loan(s). The variations did not amend the full recourse nature of the SPA loans.

The variations included extending the maximum loan term from 10 to 15 years and removing the requirement for loan repayments 
from an employee’s annual cash bonus. In addition, voluntary loan repayments have been permitted, however MFG retains absolute 
discretion to determine the allocation of loan repayments where multiple loans are held. This ensures appropriate security over the 
outstanding loan is retained by the Group. For the same reason, where an employee has more than one SPA loan, dividends are 
not aggregated but rather repayment occurs by applying the dividends received from the shares issued under each SPA loan to that 
particular SPA loan.

Where an employee is awarded a cash retention amount (refer to note 13) and has an outstanding SPA loan at the payment date of 
that award, the variation includes a requirement for the after-tax amount to be applied to reduce any outstanding SPA loan.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022

At 30 June 2022, the weighted average duration of the SPA loans was 6.9 years, with individual terms ranging from 1.5 years to 14.4 
years (June 2021: weighted average duration of 5.0 years, with individual terms ranging from 1.2 years to 9.8 years).

Reconciliation of SPA Loans

Opening balance at 1 July
Loan issuances
Modification adjustment
Imputed interest income/(expense)
Repayments - cash
Repayments - dividends (refer to note 19)
Expected credit losses1
Shares released on loan termination
Closing balance

30 June 2022

30 June 2021

Number of 
shares

SPA loans
$'000

Number of 
shares

SPA loans
$'000

1,196,445
566,503
-
-
-
-
-
(384,594)
1,378,354

25,458
15,029
(350)
(233)
(3,120)
(2,892)
(375)
-
33,517

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

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

1 Reflects an allowance for potential loan defaults recognised in accordance with the measurement requirements of AASB 9 Financial Instruments 

(refer to note 22 for further discussion).

Classification and Measurement

SPA 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 SPA 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 SPA participants is capitalised at inception of the loan and subsequently expensed 
on a straight-line basis over the expected life of the SPA loan. This cost, which reflects the foregone interest income of the Group, 
is recorded within employee expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Comprehensive Income. During the year 
ended 30 June 2022, $2,132,000 was recognised within employee expenses (June 2021: $888,000).

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

On variation of the SPA loan terms, the revised cash flows, reflecting the new loan maturities and repayment terms, were discounted 
using the effective interest rate determined at inception of the original loan. The carrying values of the SPA loan, and the related 
capitalised cost of providing those loans were adjusted and a net modification gain of $206,000 was recognised within interest income 
in the the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Comprehensive Income (June 2021: nil).

The total value of MFG ordinary shares securing the SPA loans to SPA participants applying MFG’s closing share price at 30 June 
2022 of $12.92 was $17,808,000 (June 2021: $64,441,000 at a share price of $53.86). An impairment analysis is performed at each 
reporting date to determine whether to recognise a loss allowance for potential loan defaults. At 30 June 2022, an expected credit loss 
allowance of $375,000 (June 2021: nil) has been recognised within other expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and 
Comprehensive Income (refer to note 22 for further discussion).

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022

11. 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 2022

30 June 2021

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

11,497
323
-
-
(2,270)
-
10
9,560

14,600
313
-
(2,918)
-
547
10
12,552

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

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

30 June 2022

30 June 2021

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

3,036

10,721

-

13,757

2,817

11,716

1,809

12. Payables

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

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

Total

$'000

16,342

Trade payables and accruals
GST and Fringe Benefits Tax payable
Unsettled trades
Total payables

30 June 2022
$'000

30 June 2021
$'0001

13,456
2,022
-
15,478

10,321
2,716
6
13,043

1 Prior year comparatives as at 30 June 2021 have been restated by reclassifying current payables of $23,510,000 to current employee benefits.

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.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022

13. Employee Benefits

Employee benefits comprise wages, salaries, annual and long service leave obligations, bonuses and cash retention incentives.

Accrued employee entitlements
Leave obligations
Total current employee benefits

Accrued employee entitlements
Leave obligations
Total non-current employee benefits

30 June 2022
$'000

30 June 2021
$'0001

27,377
4,024
31,401

1,636
1,680
3,316

21,584
3,909
25,493

2,947
1,475
4,422

1 Prior year comparatives as at 30 June 2021 have been restated by reclassifying current payables of $23,510,000 and current provisions of $1,983,000 

to current employee benefits and by reclassifying non-current provisions of $4,422,000 to non-current employee benefits.

Wages, Salaries and Annual Leave

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.

Long Service Leave

Liabilities for long service leave are recognised when employees reach a qualifying period of continuous service. Current liabilities are 
measured at the amount expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date. Non-current liabilities are measured as the 
present value of expected future payments and are expected to be paid beyond 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.

Bonuses

Bonuses are recognised in respect of employee services received up to the end of the reporting period 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. A 
current liability is recorded for accrued bonuses to be paid within 12 months of reporting date. A non-current liability is recorded for 
accrued bonuses to be paid beyond 12 months of the reporting date.

For certain employees, a portion of their annual bonus is deferred and paid in equal instalments for a period of up to 36 months 
conditional on the employee being employed at the time of payment. The conditional deferred bonus paid each month is expensed in 
the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Comprehensive Income as incurred.

The unrecognised portion of annual bonuses payable to employees by the Group in the future is a contingent liability. At 30 June 2022, 
the contingent liability is $9,766,000 (June 2021: $16,596,000). Of this amount, $4,405,000 would be payable during the year ending 
30 June 2023 and $5,361,000 would be payable during the years ending 30 June 2024 through 30 June 2025, subject to the vesting 
conditions being met.

Employee Retention Program

During the year ended 30 June 2022, the Group offered a retention package to employees as part of its broader employee retention 
program.  The  package  included  a  cash  incentive  payable  subject  to  satisfactory  performance  and  continued  employment  up  to 
September 2024 and September 2025. Where employees have a share purchase loan, cash incentive awarded at those dates will firstly 
be directed to repayment of the outstanding loan. For further details refer to section 3.2 in the Remuneration Report.

Retention incentives payable in cash are recognised in respect of employee services received up to the end of the reporting period. 
A current liability is recorded for accrued incentives to be paid within 12 months of reporting date. A non-current liability is recorded 
for accrued incentives to be paid beyond 12 months of the reporting date.

The retention incentives payable in cash for services provided by employees in future periods is a contingent liability. At 30 June 2022, 
the contingent liability is $16,433,000 (June 2021: $nil). Of this amount, $6,650,000 would be payable during the year ending 30 June 
2025 and $9,783,000 would be payable during the year ending 30 June 2026, subject to the vesting conditions being met.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022

14. Financial Liabilities

Financial liabilities - fair value through profit or loss
Obligation to fund the discount offered on MGF Options1
Other financial liabilities
Total financial liabilities

30 June 2022
$'000

30 June 2021
$'000

133,349
-
133,349

157,093
454
157,547

1

In January 2021, MFG committed to fund the 7.5% discount associated with options issued to MGF unitholders under the MGF Partnership Offer 
and the Bonus MGF Option Issue (referred to collectively as "MGF Options"). In accordance with accounting standards, the funding obligation has 
been recognised as a financial liability assuming all MGF Options are exercised over the three-year option term. As a result, the financial liability 
moves in line with changes to the NAV per MGF Closed Class Unit and reduces when MGF Options are exercised or ultimately forfeited. Any increase 
in the financial liability is recorded as an additional expense, and any decrease as a gain, in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and 
Comprehensive Income.

Reconciliation

The movement in the carrying value of the Group's obligation to fund the MGF Options discount is as follows:

Opening balance at 1 July
Initial recognition of liability to fund MGF Options discount
Net increase/(decrease) in liability resulting from NAV changes
Expense recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Comprehensive Income
Exercise of MGF Options during the period
Closing balance as at 30 June

30 June 
2022
$'000

157,093
-
(22,961)
134,132
(783)
133,349

30 June 
2021
$'000

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

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 2022

15. 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 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 2022 (refer to the Liquidity 
Risk discussion in note 22). 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 2022 financial year 
MAM complied with its licensing requirements at all times.

16. Contributed Equity

Ordinary shares
Opening balance
Shares issued:

Under Dividend Reinvestment Plan1
Under SPA
On exercise of MFG 2027 Options
As purchase consideration for shares in Barrenjoey

Shares bought back on-market and cancelled2
Transaction costs, net of tax
SPA expense
Total ordinary shares3,4

Options
Opening balance
MFG 2027 Options issued 14 April 2022
Shares issued from exercise of options during period
Transaction costs of option issues, net of tax
Total options

30 June 2022

30 June 2021

Number of 
securities
'000

Contributed 
equity
$'000

Number of 
securities
'000

Contributed 
equity
$'000

183,794

607,849

182,280

525,271

1,353
566
3
-
(627)
-
-
185,089

-
23,219
(3)
-
23,216

52,335
19,731
99
-
(7,796)
(164)
207
672,261

-
-
-
(545)
(545)

-
313
-
1,201
-
-
-
183,794

-
-
-
-
-

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

-
-
-
-
-

Total contributed equity

208,305

671,716

183,794

607,849

1 On 30 September 2021, 766,692 ordinary shares were issued to DRP participants at a price of $38.43 and 586,056 ordinary shares were issued to 

2

3

4

the underwriter in accordance with the underwriting agreement at a price of $39.02.
Includes $906,000 in respect of share purchases that had not settled as at 30 June 2022.
Includes 1,378,354 ordinary shares held by SPA participants (June 2021: 1,196,445). Refer to note 10 for further details.
Includes 1,480,060 ordinary shares subject to voluntary escrow which expires in respect of 655,646 shares on 1 March 2023, in respect of 98,438 
shares on 2 October each year until 2025 and in respect of 430,662 shares on 23 November 2031 (or such other date determined under the terms 
governing the issuance of those shares).

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022

Ordinary Shares

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.

Share Buy-back

On 16 March 2022, the Company announced its intention to undertake an on-market share buy-back of up to 10 million ordinary 
shares, representing up to 5.4% of the shares on issue. During the year ended 30 June 2022, the Group bought back and cancelled 
626,960 ordinary shares at a total cost of approximately $7,796,000. The shares were acquired at an average price of $12.43 per 
share, with prices ranging from $11.91 to $12.97. The total acquisition cost, inclusive of after-tax transaction costs, was deducted from 
contributed equity. The on-market buy-back program has a proposed end date of 3 April 2023.

MFG 2027 Options

On  14  April  2022,  each  eligible  shareholder  received  one  option  for  every  eight  ordinary  shares  held  at  7  April  2022  for  nil 
consideration. A total of 23,218,530 options were issued by the Company. The options are listed on the ASX (ASX code: MFGO) with 
an exercise price of $35.00. Each option entitles the holder to acquire one ordinary share in the company and is exercisable at any 
time prior to their expiry date at 5pm (Sydney time) on 16 April 2027.

The options are not entitled to dividends, and ordinary shares issued on exercise of the options rank equally with all other ordinary 
shares from the date of issue. Ordinary shares issued on exercise of the options are only entitled to receive a dividend if such shares 
have been issued on or prior to the applicable record date for determining entitlements.

Employee Options

Information relating to the MFG Limited Employee Share Option Plan, including details of the options issued and lapsed during the 
financial year and options outstanding at the end of the reporting period, is set out in note 18.

17. Reserves

Profits reserve
Opening balance at 1 July
Transfer from retained earnings
Payment of dividends
Closing balance at 30 June

Share-based payments reserve
Opening balance at 1 July
Recognised in employee expenses
Closing balance at 30 June

Foreign currency translation reserve
Opening balance at 1 July
Recognised in other comprehensive income
Closing balance at 30 June

Total reserves

Profits Reserve

30 June 2022
$'000

30 June 2021
$'000

345,089
382,323
(414,179)
313,233

356,925
388,907
(400,743)
345,089

-
1,283
1,283

(102)
3,344
3,242

-
-
-

3,382
(3,484)
(102)

317,758

344,987

The profits reserve consists of profits transferred from MFG's accumulated retained profits that are preserved for future dividend 
payments. The profits reserve will reduce when dividends are paid from this reserve.

Share-based Payments Reserve

The share-based payments reserve is used to recognise the fair value of options issued to employees under the MFG Limited Employee 
Share Option Plan over the vesting period (refer to note 18).

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022

Foreign Currency Translation Reserve

The foreign currency translation reserve comprises foreign exchange differences arising from translation of the financial statements 
of the Group's US-based operations to Australian dollars.

18. Employee Share Option Plan

During the financial year, the Magellan Financial Group Limited Employee Share Option Plan ("ESOP") was established as part of 
broader employee engagement and retention program. Participation in the ESOP is at the Board's discretion and no individual has a 
contractual right to participate or to receive any guaranteed benefits.

Under the ESOP, participants have been granted options which vest on 1 September 2024 provided the participant has not given or 
been given notice of termination of their employment. Once vested, the options may be exercised until 16 April 2027 provided the 
participant remains employed with satisfactory performance. Options are granted under the ESOP for no consideration and carry no 
dividend or voting rights. If exercised, each option is converted into one ordinary share at an exercise price of $35.00 per option.

On exercise of their options, participants can pay the exercise price in cash and be issued an equivalent number of MFG shares or, 
alternatively, can elect to set off the total applicable exercise price against the market value of the equivalent number of shares which 
they are entitled to receive on exercise ("cashless exercise"). Under a cashless exercise, the market value of the shares is calculated 
as the volume weighted average MFG share price in respect of the 10 trading days ending on the day before the exercise date.The 
number of shares issued to a participant who elects the cashless exercise alternative will be equivalent in value to the number of 
options exercised, multiplied by the excess of the market value over the $35.00 option exercise price.

Set out below is a summary of options granted under the ESOP:

Outstanding at 1 July 2021
Granted
Lapsed
Outstanding at 30 June 20221
Exercisable at 30 June 2022

Number of 
options

Weighted average 
exercise price

-
8,327,500
(125,000)
8,202,500
-

-
$35.00
$35.00
$35.00
-

1 The options outstanding at 30 June 2022 have a contractual life of 4.8 years.

Fair Value

The assessed fair value at grant date of options granted during the year ended 30 June 2022 was $1.512 per option (June 2021: nil). 
The fair value at grant date was independently determined using a binomial tree model under the Black-Scholes-Merton framework 
that takes into account the exercise price, the term of the option, the share price at grant date, price volatility of the underlying share, 
dividend yield and the risk-free interest rate for the term of the option. The model inputs for options granted during the year ended 
30 June 2022 include:

Grant date
Expiry date
Share price at grant date
Exercise price
Expected share price volatility1
Expected dividend yield
Risk-free interest rate

Assumption

11 April 2022
16 April 2027
$16.62
$35.00
42.0%
7.6%
2.9%

1 Expected price volatility is based on historic volatility over a period commensurate with the remaining life of the options, adjusted for the impacts 

of extraordinary periods of volatility not expected by the Directors to occur in the future.

Classification and Measurement

Over the vesting period, the fair value of the options is recognised as an employee expense within the Consolidated Statement of Profit 
or Loss and Comprehensive Income, with a corresponding entry recognised in the share-based payments reserve within equity. Where 
an option holder ceases to be an employee before the option has vested, the cumulative employee expense recognised in previous 
periods is reversed. There is no reversal of employee expense for vested options that subsequently lapse or expire unexercised.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022

The total share-based payment expense recorded in respect of options issued under the ESOP for the year ended 30 June 2022 is 
$1,283,000 (June 2021: nil).

19. Dividends

Cents per 
share

Franking
%1

Total
$'000

Date Paid

During the year ended 30 June 2022
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 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

102.6
11.5
114.1
110.1
224.2

91.6
30.4
122.0
97.1
219.1

75%
75%

75%

75%
75%

75%

188,573 23 September 2021
21,136 23 September 2021

209,709
204,470
414,179

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

8 March 2022

26 August 2020
26 August 2020

25 February 2021

1 At the corporate tax rate of 30%.
2

Includes dividends of $2,892,000 which were not paid in cash but rather applied directly against the balances of SPA loans (June 2021: $2,220,000) 
(refer to note 10) and a further $29,468,000 which were not paid in cash as they were delivered in shares in relation to the DRP participation (June 
2021: nil).

Dividend Declared

On 17 August 2022, the Directors declared a total dividend of 68.9 cents per ordinary share (80% franked at the corporate tax rate of 
30%) in respect of the six months to 30 June 2022 (June 2021: 114.1 cents per ordinary share 75% franked). The dividend comprises 
a Final Dividend of 65.0 cents per ordinary share and a Performance Fee Dividend of 3.9 cents per share (June 2021: Final Dividend 
of 102.6 cents per ordinary share and a Performance Fee Dividend of 11.5 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 2022 totalling approximately $127,526,000 are not recognised as liabilities and will be paid on 
6 September 2022.

Imputation Credits

The Group has a total of $39,363,000 imputation credits available for subsequent reporting periods based on a tax rate of 30% (June 
2021: $46,375,000 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 2022 will be partially franked out of existing franking credits, or out of franking credits arising from the 
payment of income tax.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022

20. Subsidiaries

Country of incorporation/
Principal place of business

% equity interest1

30 June 2022

30 June 2021

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
Magellan Capital Partners No. 4 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
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
100
80
100
100
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, Magellan Capital Partners No. 3 Pty Limited and Magellan Capital Partners No. 4 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 in the previous table indicate that shares are held by the company listed 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 7 and 8.

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.

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.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022

21. Related Parties

Magellan Financial Group Limited is the ultimate parent entity of the Group. The related parties of the Group include its subsidiaries, 
associates, key management personnel ("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 4.

Transactions with associates are set out in note 8.

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

Revenue recognised by parent entity

Dividends1
Reimbursed expenses

Expenses recognised by parent entity

Expense reimbursements

Equity contributions (from)/to subsidiaries

Cash
Non-cash

Transactions between subsidiaries at international transfer prices

Service fees and recharged expenses

30 June 2022
$'000

30 June 2021
$'000

411,795
300

495,474
253

38

20

(94,604)
-

205,011
66,033

25,068

24,907

1 Comprising dividends from MAM of $388,000,000 and MCP3 of $23,795,000 (June 2021: $495,000,000 from MAM and $474,000 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
Termination benefits
Long-term benefits
Share-based payments
Other benefits
Total remuneration paid to KMP

30 June 2022
$'000

30 June 2021
$'000

5,754
3,576
144
2,903
201
35
910
13,523

5,766
4,525
134
-
82
-
461
10,969

The KMP of the Group are listed in section 3.1 of the Remuneration Report and the remuneration of each KMP is included in section 
3.5 of the Remuneration Report.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022

22. 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 
SPA 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 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 2022, the credit quality of NT’s senior debt is rated by Standard and Poor’s as A+ and 
by Moody’s as A2 (June 2021: 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 2022, 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 2021: 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 2022 and 2021, MFG held a negligible cash balance with MLI.

Loans and Receivables

The Group manages credit risk by regularly monitoring receivables and SPA loan balances.

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For the year ended 30 June 2022

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.

SPA loans are secured by the MFG shares issued to participants under the SPA as well as MFG 2027 Options issued to SPA participants 
in respect of those shares. Additionally, whilst the SPA loan is outstanding, the Group is entitled to both the dividends received from 
the secured shares and 100% of the after-tax cash retention bonuses paid to employees in September 2024 and September 2025.

The Group's credit exposure is therefore limited to any shortfall represented by the difference between the face value of SPA loans 
and the aggregate value of the MFG shares, MFG 2027 Options, dividends and after-tax cash retention bonuses securing those loans 
for each SPA participant. At 30 June 2022, the total SPA loan shortfall was $11,614,000 (June 2021: $nil). As the SPA loans are full 
recourse, the Group is entitled to recover any shortfall from the SPA participant.

Expected credit losses ("ECL") are estimates of the shortfalls expected to result from defaults over the relevant timeframe. Given the 
long-term nature of the SPA loans, the Group estimates ECLs over the life of the financial instruments. For an SPA loan the ECL is 
calculated by multiplying the shortfall amount to which the Group is exposed by the assessed probability of default. As there has never 
been an historical default of an SPA loan, the Group determines the default probabilities to apply to SPA loans having regard to the 
default probabilities published by the major Australian banks in respect of retail lending.

At 30 June 2022, the Group applied probabilities of default to its SPA loans ranging from 2.5% to 4% (June 2021: 2.5% to 4%) 
resulting in an aggregate recognised allowance for ECLs of $375,000 (June 2021: nil). For each 1% increase in the applied probability 
of default, the Group's total allowance for ECLs would increase by $116,000.

Undrawn Loan Commitments

The Group has provided Barrenjoey with up to $50,000,000 of working capital finance under an unsecured revolving facility that 
matures in September 2023.

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 2022, the Group had an obligation to settle trade creditors and other payables of $15,478,000 (June 2021: $13,043,000) 
within 30 days (refer to note 12). A further obligation of $18,483,000 (June 2021: $11,576,000) is payable between 30-150 days for 
the Group’s tax instalment and final income tax payment. On 6 September 2022, $127,526,000 is expected to be paid in respect of 
the Final and Performance Fee dividend (refer to note 19). Finally, the Group's obligation to fund the discount offered on MGF options 
(refer to note 14) is classified as a current liability because the Group has no control over when options might be converted by the 
holders of those instruments. The Group had cash of $419,922,000 (June 2021: $211,577,000) and a further $64,654,000 (June 2021: 
$114,122,000) of receivables to cover these liabilities.

The Group's reported current assets of $489,560,000 and current liabilities of $201,296,000 result in a net current asset surplus of 
$288,264,000. Accordingly, the Group has sufficient liquid funds and current assets to meet its current liabilities.

The Group has access to a $150,000,000 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 reduced from $210,000,000 following an 
assessment  by  management  of  the  level  of  financial  support  deemed  necessary  to  meet  the  Group's  obligations  under  the  MGF 
Partnership Offer and commitment to Magellan FuturePay. Commitment fees apply when the facility is undrawn. For the year ended 
30 June 2022, these commitment fees amounted to $1,680,000 (June 2021: $2,135,000) and were recognised within finance costs.

At 30 June 2022, the facility was undrawn and all financial covenants were complied with during the year.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022

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 7) 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.

Over the past 10 financial years, the annual performance of the MSCI World Net Total Return Index has ranged between +39% and 
-14% (in USD) and +33% and -6% (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 2022
$'000

30 June 2021
$'000

26,561
(7,101)
19,460

31,677
(12,493)
19,184

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  7)  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:

30 June 2022

30 June 2021

Increase(decrease)

Increase(decrease)

Cash and cash equivalents
Financial assets
Receivables
Payables
Employee benefits
Lease liabilities
Total impact on net profit after tax and equity

USD
$'000

(626)
(2,895)
(1,694)
132
17
8
(5,058)

GBP
$'000

Other
$'000

(6)
(11)
(234)
4
-
-
(247)

(15)
(42)
(1)
18
-
5
(35)

USD
$'000

(548)
(3,503)
(674)
74
238
15
(4,398)

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GBP
$'000

Other
$'000

(7)
(16)
(907)
4
-
-
(926)

(15)
(82)
(28)
21
-
8
(96)

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022

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 2022, 
approximately 82% of the Group’s funds under management was exposed to movements in the Australian dollar relative to other 
currencies (June 2021: 84%).

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.

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 classifies financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value into the following three levels, as prescribed under 
the accounting standards, to provide an indication about the reliability of the inputs used in determining fair value:

•

•

•

Level 1: quoted (unadjusted) prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Fair value 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. 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 entities or unlisted 
funds which in turn invest in unlisted entities.

The table below presents the Group's financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value according to the fair value hierarchy:

30 June 2022
Magellan Fund investments1
Seed portfolios
Unlisted entities2
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
Total financial assets and liabilities at fair value

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

Level 1
$'000

Level 2
$'000

Level 3
$'000

Total
$'000

310,361
4,708
-
-
315,069

63,674
-
-
(133,349)
(69,675)

364,690
11,065
(454)
375,301

76,768
-
(157,093)
(80,325)

-
-
695
-
695

-
-
-
-

374,035
4,708
695
(133,349)
246,089

441,458
11,065
(157,547)
294,976

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.

2 Comprises a shareholding in an unlisted company for which management has assessed the investment cost to be a reasonable reflection of fair value 

at reporting date.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022

During the year ended 30 June 2022, there were no transfers between any fair value hierarchy levels (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). 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.

23. Commitments and Contingent Assets and Liabilities

Commitments

The Group has extended loan commitments to certain related parties, which remain undrawn at reporting date (refer to note 22).
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 2022
$'000

30 June 2021
$'000

21
-
-
21

24
7
-
31

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 a deed entered into with MGF, the Group has 
agreed to pay MGF an amount equal to the MGF DRP discount. As a result, the Group has a contingent liability where MGF offers 
a discount to the Net Trust Value per unit on units issued under the MGF DRP in future periods. The quantum of the contingent 
liability is determined at each MGF distribution date and the amount is currently equal to a 7.5% discount to the NAV per unit 
multiplied by the number of units participating in the MGF 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 MFG DRP, the NAV per unit and whether the MGF DRP will be offered. On 
25 August 2021, the Magellan High Conviction Trust transitioned from a closed ended listed investment trust into an open ended 
active exchange traded fund. As a result, a previous deed between the Group and MHH for the Group to pay MHH an amount 
equal to the MHH DRP discount was terminated and the MHH DRP discount funding is no longer provided by the Group. For the 
year ended 30 June 2022 no amount was paid (or payable) by the Group for discounts relating to MGF and MHH DRPs (June 
2021: $1,400,000).

• Deferred proceeds in respect of GYG divestment: refer to note 8

• Deferred conditional bonuses and cash retention incentives: refer to note 13.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022

24. 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 earnings
Total equity

Net profit after income tax expense for the year
Total comprehensive income for the year

30 June 2022
$'000

30 June 2021
$'000

353,212
792,123
1,145,335

186,948
937,304
1,124,252

158,729
-
158,729
986,606

672,090
314,516
-
986,606

382,323
382,323

170,939
-
170,939
953,313

608,224
345,089
-
953,313

380,399
380,399

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.

Contingent Assets and Liabilities

At 30 June 2022, MFG has a contingent liability in respect of the dividend reinvestment plans of Magellan Funds (refer to note 23).

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022

25. 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 Australia

Fees for regulatory audits required to be performed by the auditor
Fees for other audit related assurance services1
Fees for other assurance services
Fees for other services:

Taxation compliance services2
Taxation advisory services3

Total Australia

Overseas - Ernst & Young, Plante Moran
Fees for audit of statutory financial report of:

Frontegra Strategies LLC
Magellan Funds in Ireland

Fees for other services:

Taxation compliance services2
Taxation advisory services4

Total overseas
Total auditor remuneration

30 June 2022
$'000

30 June 2021
$'000

175
294
469
9
83
-

151
149
300
861

19
64
83

-
66
66
149
1,010

236
259
495
9
79
118

135
19
154
855

29
65
94

-
63
63
157
1,012

Percentage of total auditor remuneration paid as non-audit fees to the Group's auditors

44.5%

40.9%

1 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.

2 Comprises  review  of  income  tax  returns  for  both  the  Group  and  the  Magellan  Funds  and  review  of  annual  unitholder  distributions  of  the 

Magellan Funds.

3 Comprises of transfer pricing review and withholding tax advice.
4 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 2022 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.

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 

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022

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, ad hoc 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  comprises  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 as 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 and 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 Ernst & Young's re-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.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022

26. Subsequent Events

Other than the items noted below, 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.

Final Dividend and Performance Fee Dividend

Refer to note 19 for details of the dividend declared in respect of the six months ended 30 June 2022.

Magellan FuturePay Closure

On 12 July 2022 the Group announced the termination of Magellan FuturePay which took effect on 20 July 2022 (“Closure Date”). 
Investors in Magellan FuturePay on the Closure Date received a final payment comprising their pro-rata share of the net proceeds 
on wind-up. Investors who would otherwise have received less than their original investment, after taking into account distributions 
received, also received an ex gratia payment from the Group. The total ex gratia payment funded by the Group was $88,000. The final 
distribution was paid to investors on 27 July 2022.

Due to the closure of the fund, the Group has been released from the following financial obligations:

•

•

The commitment to provide up to $50,000,000 to assist Magellan FuturePay capitalise the FuturePay Support Trust was terminated 
with effect from the Closure Date. At the date of termination, the unutilised portion of the commitment was $48,567,000.
The funding facility extended to Magellan FuturePay by the Group was terminated with effect from 12 July 2022. At no time during 
the financial period was the funding facility utilised.

Funds Under Management

On 4 August 2022, the Group reported to the ASX that its funds under management was $60.2 billion as at 29 July 2022.

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Directors’ Declaration
For the year ended 30 June 2022

In the Directors’ opinion,

a.

the financial statements and notes set out on pages 45 to 84 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 2022 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 2022.

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

Hamish McLennan
Chairman

Sydney
17 August 2022

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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  Independent auditor’s report to the members of Magellan Financial Group Limited Report on the audit of the financial report Opinion We 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 2022 and 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 2022 and of its consolidated financial performance for the year ended on that date; and b. Complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001. Basis for opinion We 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 matters Key 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 Magellan Financial Group Limited | Annual Report 2022

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A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation   procedures performed to address the matters below, provide the basis for our audit opinion on the accompanying financial report.  1. Management and performance fee revenue Why significant How our audit addressed the key audit matter The Group’s key revenue streams are management and performance fees earned by Magellan Asset Management Limited (MAM), a consolidated subsidiary, through the investment management agreements in place with third parties and Magellan Funds. For the year ended 30 June 2022, management fees were $588,594,000 and performance fees were $11,472,000 which equates to 106.3% and 2.1% of total revenue and other income 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 4 to the financial report. Our procedures included: • Recalculating management fees, on a sample basis, in accordance with contractual arrangements; • Assessing the performance fees recognised for the period to 30 June 2022 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, its clerical accuracy and examining the methodology applied in accordance with contractual arrangements; and • Assessing the adequacy of the disclosures in Note 4 to the financial report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards.            Magellan Financial Group Limited | Annual Report 2022

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A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation    2. Investments in associates  Why significant How our audit addressed the key audit matter The Group classifies investments in entities over which it has significant influence as associates in the statement of financial position and applies equity method accounting in line with AASB 128 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures. The Group’s associates account for 13.1% of total assets. The Group recognised a gain of $17,002,000 on dilution of its interest in an associate and a gain of $33,655,000 on disposal of its interest in an associate. Together with the equity accounted profits this made up 11.9% of the Group’s net profit before tax. The Group’s accounting for its associates, including the determination that the Group has significant influence over the entities, equity method accounting and impairment assessments was considered a key audit matter due to the quantitative impact on the Group’s financial statements.  Our procedures included: • Evaluating the Group’s assessment of significant influence over the investments, and the accounting treatment and presentation thereon; • Testing the appropriateness of the equity accounting for the Group’s investments in associates. We issued audit instructions to associate’s auditors covering matters significant to the Magellan audit. We performed a review of the auditor’s final report to assess whether procedures were performed in line with instructions and the conclusion reached was appropriate for the purposes of our audit; • Assessing the gain on dilution of the Group’s interest in an associate by confirming the change in shareholding and the value of the dilutive share issuance with the associate’s auditor; • Assessing the gain on disposal of an associate by obtaining the relevant transaction agreements, agreeing the cash movement to bank statements, and recalculating the gain; • Evaluating the Group’s assessment of impairment indicators relating to their investments in associates; and • Assessing the adequacy of the disclosures in Note 8 and Note 21 in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards.  3. 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 2022, the value of these non-current financial assets, as shown Our procedures included: • Obtaining and considering the assurance reports on the controls of the Group’s administrator in relation to investment Magellan Financial Group Limited | Annual Report 2022

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A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation   in Note 7 to the financial report was $379,438,000, which equates to 30.6% of the total assets held by the Group.  As described in Note 7 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. management services and considering the auditor’s opinion, their objectivity and the results of their procedures; • Agreeing all investment holdings to third party sources at 30 June 2022; • Agreeing the fair value of investments in the portfolio held at 30 June 2022 to independent pricing sources for listed securities/funds. For unlisted funds, on a sample basis, we agreed the investment prices to available redemption information; and  • Assessing the adequacy of the disclosures in Note 7 and Note 22 to the financial report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards.  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 $105,288,000 as at 30 June 2022. 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 in the impairment model 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 9 in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards.  Magellan Financial Group Limited | Annual Report 2022

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A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation   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 2022 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. 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. Magellan Financial Group Limited | Annual Report 2022

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A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation   ► 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.  ► 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 Report Opinion on the Remuneration Report We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 22 to 42 of the directors’ report for the year ended 30 June 2022. Magellan Financial Group Limited | Annual Report 2022

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A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation   In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Magellan Financial Group Limited for the year ended 30 June 2022 complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. 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 2022  Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility Report
For the year ended 30 June 2022

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  the  Group’s  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 and places lower value on pro-cyclical companies in 
the resource, materials and oil and gas sectors. This approach is a natural filter which tends to reduce exposure to carbon intensive 
companies and material ESG issues. The Magellan Investment Team’s research reports also include a discussion of climate change risks 
and opportunities 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 affect profoundly business models through government regulation (e.g. carbon pricing), technology and changes in consumption 
patterns. Importantly, there are also significant opportunities for companies to profitably deploy capital into areas that meet the 
needs of a decarbonising world. 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.

As a long-term investor, Magellan is committed to engaging with portfolio companies on material ESG matters. During the financial year 
ended 30 June 2022, Magellan engaged with many portfolio companies on a number of material ESG topics. These are summarised 
in the table below:

Strategy1

Global

High Conviction

Core International

Sustainable

Core ESG

Select Infrastructure

Core Infrastructure

Engagement 
(#S)

Engagement 
(% ESG 
Discussed)

Portfolio (% 
Companies 
Engaged on 
ESG)

Climate 
Change

Diversity, 
Equity & 
Inclusion

Social 
Licence

Labour 
Mgmt2

Responsibility 
for Content & 
Data Privacy

Governance

~400

~400

~400

~300

~300

~300

~300

62%

62%

69%

59%

59%

79%

79%

88%

100%

60%

94%

59%

97%

54%

47%

54%

35%

53%

32%

88%

47%

44%

46%

26%

31%

23%

21%

12%

21%

15%

13%

25%

10%

65%

31%

24%

31%

17%

17%

16%

32%

16%

15%

38%

8%

14%

10%

0%

1%

85%

100%

50%

92%

45%

79%

42%

1 The level of engagement reflects the importance of a particular risk to the company and sub-industry. In addition, the level of engagement on ESG 

issues is also considered in the context of the relative size of Magellan’s investment.
Including supply chain management

2

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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. A summary of proxy voting for the period ended 30 June 2022 is provided below:

Category1

Board Related (1,530)
Compensation (319)
Shareholder Proposals (114):
- Environmental (12)
- Social (59)
- Governance (43)
Capital Management (130)
Audit/Financials (329)
Other (122)

With Management

Against Management

98%
88%
78%
58%
85%
74%
94%
95%
92%

2%
12%
22%
42%
15%
26%
6%
5%
8%

1 Statistics based on ballots that are not subject to re-registration requirements.

In  addition,  Magellan’s  Australian  Equities  business,  Airlie  Funds  Management,  also  maintains  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 it acts as a responsible owner by engaging with portfolio companies and voting proxies. 
Consideration of ESG issues is a component which is implicit in Airlie’s investment philosophy and selection process with the aim to 
account for all relevant ESG issues in the same balanced way it does other key risks facing a company. These policies can be found 
on the Airlie website: www.airliefundsmanagement.com.au.

Airlie recognises corporate governance is an important part of share ownership and that Airlie has a responsibility to act with the best 
interests of clients in mind. One way Airlie represents its clients in matters of corporate governance is through the proxy voting process. 
A summary of Airlie’s proxy voting for the period ended 30 June 2022 is provided below:

Category1

Board Related (169)
Compensation (135)
Shareholder Proposals (23):
- Environmental (9)
- Social (7)
- Governance (7)
Capital Management (18)
Audit/Financials (13)
Changes to Company Statutes (16)
Other (6)

With Management

Against Management

97%
87%
91%
100%
86%
86%
100%
100%
81%
100%

3%
5%
9%
0%
14%
14%
0%
0%
19%
0%

1 May not add to 100% as Management do not provide a recommendation for all resolutions.

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 the Group’s 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  135  employees,  with 
approximately 85% 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 the Board as 
part of the review of the firm’s risk management framework.

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 

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5-star NABERS2 rated office building. Magellan also continues to build awareness amongst its employees and focuses 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. Magellan also recently gained membership to the Investor Group on Climate 
Change (IGCC) and has also become a signatory to the Net Zero Asset Managers Commitment.

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 2017

Calendar 
Year 2018

Calendar 
Year 2019

Calendar 
Year 2020

Calendar 
Year 2021

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

0
113
113
0.81
0.1

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 2021 of 0.1 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 assessing company specific risks and opportunities associated with climate change, 
the Airlie Investment Team considers factors such as emissions intensity, physical and transition risks as well as the quality of the 
company’s climate change mitigation activities within its assessment of business quality. Additionally, the Airlie Investment Team will 
test a company’s stated transition plan, the costs of the plans and include carbon prices when incorporating the 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.

2 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 2022
(tonnes CO2e per $US million revenue)1

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

114
17
13
751
108
120
29
1,016
510
20

1 Portfolio carbon intensities are calculated using the weighted average carbon intensity method.

Note: Certain information ©2021 MSCI ESG Research LLC. Reproduced by permission.

It is important to note that the above reported carbon intensities are at a point in time, and that over time these could lie within a range 
of intensities, depending on the strategy, the investment universe and relative valuations within that universe. Much higher carbon 
intensities do not, of themselves, indicate companies exposed to higher decarbonisation risks. Indeed, the opposite could be true, for 
example regulated utilities companies that currently have fossil fuel power generation would likely report high carbon intensity, but 
these utilities could be investing substantial capex into renewable energy sources and earning an attractive regulated return on those 
investments. Over time, these utilities would show material reductions in their carbon intensity as renewables became an increasing 
part of their energy generation mix.

People

As a funds management company, Magellan’s people are integral to the success of the business. Magellan takes an active involvement 
in staff wellbeing, staff engagement and career development.

Remuneration

Magellan’s  Remuneration  Report  on  page  22  of  this  Annual  Report  outlines  Magellan’s  approach  and  philosophy  to  employee 
compensation. The 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.

During the period, Magellan introduced a staff engagement and retention program to retain staff and maintain business stability during 
what has been a challenging period. Under the program, staff will benefit from three initiatives, comprising:

•

•

•

A retention bonus plan paid in two instalments in September 2024 and September 2025, subject to standard conditions including 
that they remain employed by Magellan on those dates;
Amendments to the terms of loans offered to employees under Magellan’s voluntary Share Purchase Plan (SPP), described in 
section 3.2 of the Director’s Report, including to extend the maximum life of the loans and to remove the requirement to direct 
a portion of an employee’s annual bonus towards the repayment of their SPP loan; and
The issue of up to 10 million options to staff pursuant to an employee share option plan (subject to standard conditions around 
vesting and continued employment).

These initiatives are in addition to Magellan’s competitive remuneration packages and are a part of Magellan’s overall goal to be an 
employer of choice. During the period, Magellan made a decision to suspend further offers of voluntary SPP loans to staff. However, 
the Board believes options issued to staff with a strike price at a significant premium to recent trading prices and a 5-year term creates 
significant alignment of the long-term interests of staff with shareholders. As at 30 June 2022, approximately 85% of employees had 
an individual shareholding in Magellan.

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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.

Magellan launched its inaugural Employee Pulse Survey in December 2021 and an employee intranet was rolled out in June 2022 as 
a medium for timely communication and feedback. Magellan’s Investment Team, Distribution Team and the Airlie Team hold offsite 
team meetings on a regular basis.

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 and to identify development areas as well 
as any training requirements. Based on Magellan’s relatively small size by number of employees (135 employees as at 30 June 2022), 
Magellan considers that these forums are appropriate to receive transparent feedback from employees.

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. Other health and wellbeing benefits include annual executive health checks for staff aged 45 years+, annual skin checks 
and  annual  flu  vaccinations.  The  Group’s  recognition  and  rewards  program  includes  whole  of  company  semi-annual  celebrations 
(Australia & NZ), Annual CEO award, $25k service award for 10 years of service, Magellan gift for significant birthdays and bespoke 
arrangements recognising gratitude for exceptional employee efforts.

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.

Magellan’s  Paid  Parental  Leave  Policy  provides  up  to  15  to  18  weeks  (depending  on  the  length  of  employment),  for  permanent 
employees who have the primary responsibility for the care of their child and who have worked for Magellan for at least 12 months 
continuously at the time of the birth or adoption of that child. Employees 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 and variable incentive 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  provides  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 Group continues 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  Magellan’s 
website: www.magellangroup.com.au.

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The Board annually reviews the measurable objectives it sets to achieve improvement in the diversity of employees and has set 
objectives for female representation of 33% for independent directors, 40% for senior management (classified by Magellan as direct 
reports to the CEO) and 40% for the overall Group. The gender representation across the Group as at 30 June 2022 is shown below:

Non-executive independent
directors (5 total)

40%40%

60%60%

KMP (3 total)

67%67%

33%33%

Senior management (10 total)

40%40%

Group (135 total)

46%46%

60%60%

54%54%

0

20

40

60

80

100

Female

Male

Magellan also participates in the annual Workplace Gender Equality Reporting process, which under the Workplace Gender Equality Act 
2012, requires non-public sector employers with 100 or more employees to submit a report to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency 
(“WGEA”). Magellan’s participation not only meets its Australian compliance obligations, but also contributes to the WGEA’s dataset on 
gender equality in Australian workplaces. The process also allows us to identify gender equality issues and put action plans in place. 
A copy of the report can be found under the Shareholder Centre on Magellan’s website: www.magellangroup.com.au.

Magellan has introduced a MFG Asset Management Internship Program with an aim to promote, engage and attract more diverse talent 
into investing roles, with an initial focus being on women. Magellan’s Internship Program will be designed to provide students with an 
understanding of what it’s like to work within Magellan’s Investment Management team and working life at Magellan. The pilot program 
in 2022 will consist of:

•
•

A four-week paid internship for one (female) student within the Investment team; and
A  partnership  with  the  University  Network  for  Investing  and  Trading  (“UNIT”)  on  promoting  Investment  Management  as  an 
engaging career choice.

Magellan’s intention is ultimately to rollout the Internship Program across various sector teams within Magellan’s Investment Team.

Health and Safety

The health and safety of the Group’s employees is of paramount importance. Following successful implementation of working from 
home  arrangements  during  the  first  wave  of  the  COVID-19  pandemic  in  March  2020  (and  during  the  subsequent  state-by-state 
lockdowns of 2021), Magellan has continued to offer employees the flexibility to work from home. Whilst working from home, the 
Group’s employees have stayed connected via virtual communication platforms and working remotely has not changed Magellan’s 
commitment to maintaining its 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, during the year, Magellan provided employees with access 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 2021, Magellan initiated its 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 three days a week 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.

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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.

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 individuals 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 include employee participation in Steptember raising funds for Cerebral Palsy.

Magellan is also a participating fund manager in the Future Generation Global Investment Company Limited (“FGG”). FGG 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 2022 financial year, this equated 
to approximately $1.1 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 initial public offering of FGG.

Magellan is also a Core Fund Manager to Hearts & Minds Investments. Hearts and Minds Investments Limited (“HM1”) is an ASX listed 
investment company and as a Core Fund Manager, Magellan provides HM1 with its top three security recommendations on a quarterly 
basis. HM1 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 leading cyber security solutions and maintains a formal information security 
governance framework. Complementing the data protection and monitoring mechanisms it has 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 key executives 
within Magellan and meets quarterly to discuss cybersecurity risks, controls, policies, regulatory requirements, and any changes to 
the environment that might affect the Group’s 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 it 
has 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 the Group’s cybersecurity protection, Magellan engages an external consulting firm specialising in 
IT security to conduct annual ‘penetration testing’ of the Group’s environment. Magellan maintains 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 the Group’s 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 of the need always to follow security best practices. Magellan also performs periodic social engineering tests on employees using 
simulated email phishing and telephone-based phishing, to test the efficacy of the Group’s 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. The Group repeats the technology-focused due diligence process for all 
critical third-party service providers on an annual basis.

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Modern Slavery

Magellan published its first Modern Slavery Statement in 2021. The Statement can be found under the Responsible Investing section 
of Magellan's website: www.magellangroup.com.au. All staff complete annual training on modern slavery.

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Corporate Information
As at 17 August 2022

Directors

Hamish McLennan – Chairman
Robert Fraser – Deputy Chairman and Chairman of MAM
David George – Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
Robert Fraser – Deputy Chairman and Chairman of MAM
John Eales AM
Colette Garnsey OAM
Karen Phin

Company Secretary

Marcia Venegas

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 and options are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: MFG and MFGO)

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  and  option  holders  can  register  their  email  address  at  boardroomlimited.com.au  to  receive  shareholder 
communications electronically.

Electronic delivery of CHESS holding statements and notifications

The  ASX  has  now  launched  the  ASX  CHESS  Statements  Portal,  giving  share  and  option  holders  the  ability  to  receive  electronic 
notifications about their holdings. This shift away from paper-based communications may make it easier for investors to manage their 
holdings and benefit the environment by reducing waste.

To access the portal and electronic notifications, investors will need their broker to opt them in. Investors should contact their broker 
to see if they have this service enabled. If an investor has not opted in, they will continue to receive CHESS holding statements and 
notifications by mail. Once an investor has opted in, investor statements and notifications will be available through the ASX CHESS 
Statements Portal and they will no longer receive paper statements.

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As at 11 August 2022

Analysis of Holdings

Fully paid ordinary shares

Holdings ranges
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 securities

Number of 
holders
40,279
12,919
1,520
1,003
87
55,808
2,823

Number of 
shares
14,545,335
28,385,712
11,139,184
23,837,570
107,181,073
185,088,874
54,737

Percentage of 
shares on issue
7.86
15.33
6.02
12.88
57.91
100.00

MFG 2027 Options

Holdings ranges
1-1,000
1,001-5,000
5,001-10,000
10,001-100,000
100,001 and over
Total

Options issued to employees under the MFG ESOP

Holdings ranges
1-1,000
1,001-5,000
5,001-10,000
10,001-100,000
100,001 and over
Total

Number of 
holders
53,720
1,434
184
191
15
55,544

Number of 
options
5,963,670
2,822,861
1,290,546
5,336,322
7,802,301
23,215,700

Percentage of 
options on issue
25.69
12.16
5.56
22.98
33.61
100.00

Number of 
holders
-
6
7
82
24
119

Number of 
options
-
30,000
70,000
4,202,500
4,375,000
8,677,500

Percentage of 
options on issue
0.00
0.34
0.81
48.43
50.42
100.00

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Shareholder Information
As at 11 August 2022

Twenty Largest Holders

Fully paid ordinary shares

Holder Name
Midas Touch Investments Pty Ltd
HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited
Magellan Equities Pty Limited
JP Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Limited
Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited
BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd
National Nominees Limited
Mr David Doyle
Aljamat Pty Ltd
Jash Pty Limited
Netwealth Investments Limited
Nota Bene Investments Pty Ltd
BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd Hub24 Custodial Services Ltd
Emmanuel Capital Pty Ltd
ACE Property Holdings Pty Ltd
Glenn Hargraves Investments Pty Ltd
Est. Mr Philip Alan Kenneth Naylor
Mr Domenico Giuliano
Mr Christopher Andrew Anderson & Mrs Virginia Ivy Anderson
Marsev Pty Limited
Total shares held by the 20 largest shareholders
Total ordinary shares on issue

MFG 2027 Options

Holder Name
Midas Touch Investments Pty Ltd
Magellan Equities Pty Limited
HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited
Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited
JP Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Limited
Marsev Pty Limited
Q & N Investments Pty Ltd
UBS Nominees Pty Ltd
Mr David Doyle
National Nominees Limited
Aljamat Pty Ltd
Jash Pty Limited
Nota Bene Investments Pty Ltd
Netwealth Investments Limited
Mr Ernst Kohler
Mr James Henderson Allen
Dinwoodie Investments Pty Ltd
Mr Nicholas Dermott McDonald
HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited - A/C 2
Emmanuel Capital Pty Ltd
Total MFG 2027 Options held by the 20 largest option holders
Total MFG 2027 Options on issue

Number of shares

Percentage of 
shares on issue

21,242,277
19,849,303
17,025,961
10,310,475
7,783,892
3,478,146
1,864,281
1,500,000
1,310,000
1,163,886
917,868
825,000
746,006
630,000
600,000
575,000
566,089
559,218
540,000
539,944
92,027,346
185,088,874

11.48
10.72
9.20
5.57
4.21
1.88
1.01
0.81
0.71
0.63
0.50
0.45
0.40
0.34
0.32
0.31
0.31
0.30
0.29
0.29
49.73

Number of options

Percentage of 
options on issue

2,419,598
2,128,248
717,783
551,143
395,627
203,761
200,436
195,093
187,500
167,973
163,750
145,486
134,375
123,180
105,420
100,000
100,000
100,000
78,786
78,750
8,296,909
23,215,700

10.42
9.17
3.09
2.37
1.70
0.88
0.86
0.84
0.81
0.72
0.71
0.63
0.58
0.53
0.45
0.43
0.43
0.43
0.34
0.34
35.73

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Substantial Shareholders

Shareholder
Hamish Douglass, Midas Touch Investments Pty Ltd and associates1
Chris Mackay, Magellan Equities Pty Ltd and associates2

1 Date of last substantial shareholder notice lodged on 1 July 2022.
2 Date of the last substantial shareholder notice lodged on 2 October 2020.

Voting Rights

Number of shares

21,452,502
17,522,248

Percentage of 
shares on issue
11.59%
9.46%

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.

Neither the MFG 2027 Options nor options issued to employees under the MFG ESOP confer on the holder a right to receive notices of 
general meetings (except as may be required by law), nor any right to attend, speak at or vote at general meetings of the Company.

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