2010
ANNUAL REPORT
MANHATTAN CORPORATION LIMITED
ABN 61 123 156 089
www.manhattancorp.com.au
CORPORATE DIRECTORY
DIRECTORS AND COMPANY SECRETARY
SHARE REGISTRY
Alan J Eggers
B.Sc, B.Sc(Hons), M.Sc, F.S.E.G., MAusIMM, MAIG
Marcello Cardaci
B.Juris, LLB, B.Com
John A G Seton
Executive Chairman
Non Executive Director
Non Executive Director
Company Secretary
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LLM(Hons)
Sam Middlemas
B.Com, CA, Grad. Dip. Acc
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CONTENTS
CHAIRMAN’S REVIEW
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
AUDITOR’S REPORT
AUDITOR’S DECLARATION
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DIRECTORS’ STATEMENT
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
ASX ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ANALYSIS OF SHAREHOLDINGS
TENEMENT SCHEDULE
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29 September 2010
Dear Shareholders and Investors
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It’s a pleasure, on behalf of the Board and our management team, to present Manhattan’s Annual Report and Financial
Statements for the year ended 30 June 2010.
The year under review has been one of significant progress for Manhattan as we develop and add to the Company’s
uranium resource base and set the platform for transition from explorer to producer status
The hangover from the Global Financial Crisis has continued to affect investor and market sentiment and the uranium
sector world wide being out performed by most other commodities during the year. The uranium spot price has remained
depressed during the year in the range of US$42 to $45 pound. However, we are of the opinion that the sector has a very
positive future in the medium to long term.
There are currently around 440 nuclear power plants and 480 ships and research reactors in operation around the world.
65 new power plants are under construction and being commissioned. As well, there are around another 380 new nuclear
plants in the advanced planning stage that will be built over the next 20 years as the world turns to safe, reliable,
competitive and emission free base load power to provide energy.
China’s demand for nuclear fuel is insatiable
China is buying unprecedented amounts of uranium as it commissions a new plant every six months. It’s predicted that
China’s demand for uranium will reach 44Mlb per annum (equivalent to nearly 50% of current world mine production) by
2020 and be generating over 50,000Mw of nuclear power. China is attempting to accelerate this program to develop the
largest nuclear power grid in the world in the next 15 years.
India’s nuclear power program is constrained by a shortage of fuel
India has only 3 of its 17 nuclear plants operating to capacity and a 60% overall utilisation. This shortfall in supply is a
serious roadblock for India’s plans to produce 20,000Mw of nuclear power by 2020 that will require 18Mlb fuel a year.
Japan has also commenced an expansion of its nuclear power program and is similarly desperately short of fuel and
actively competing with China, India, Taiwan and Western Europe (and others) to secure medium to long term supplies for
its industry.
The US nuclear grid, the largest in the world, consumes 50Mlb of fuel per year and is expanding
The US, with only around 5Mlb of domestic production, is primarily dependent on the supply of highly enriched uranium
(HEU) from decommissioning of Russia’s nuclear warheads. This source of supply, and the agreement, terminates in 2013
and whilst a new agreement may be agreed to by the US and Russia for further decommissioning of the nuclear arsenal,
it’s unlikely to be on the current scale. Further, now with the resurgence of the nuclear industry in Russia, Russia requires
the fuel for its own domestic industry leaving the US to look elsewhere for fuel.
World primary mine production is currently around 100Mlb per annum and world consumption by the existing installed
capacity 200Mlb per annum
The shortfall is met by HEU supplies and mixed oxide fuel (MOX) generated by recycling waste fuel. However, by 2013,
with the end of HEU supplies to US, there is a shortfall black hole in supply of 120Mlb to 140Mlb a year with demand rising
to 320Mlb by 2020 and a shortfall of over 200Mlb. This large shortfall, based on existing facilities and plants already under
construction, equates to double the current world primary mine supply in just nine years.
Uranium prices are poised to rebound
Existing mine expansions are underway, or planned to meet this looming shortfall. A counter to this, a number of mines are
maturing, at capacity or nearing the end of their productive lives. New uranium mines are being commissioned around the
world. However, apart from a rapid increase in ISL production from Kazakhstan in the last two years making it now the
largest uranium producer in the world closely followed by Canada, Australia and Namibia, the overall new mine production
has been modest. There are a number of reasons for this including new mine engineering problems, mine failures, ramp
up problems, permitting delays or prohibitions in some states and, with seemingly depressed uranium prices, a lack of
incentive and increased risk profile for new mine developments.
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Manhattan has a substantial uranium resource at Double 8
The Company has the potential here to develop a world class resource base capable of sustained low cost ISL uranium
oxide production for many years. The Double 8 uranium oxide (“U3O8”) resource of 10.9Mlb and a further drilled potential
of 6.6Mlb to 15.4Mlb is a significant resource with substantial exploration upside yet to be drill tested. The deposit already
ranks as the 12th largest reported uranium resource in Australia and fourth largest in Western Australia.
The Company is evaluating and developing a number of nearby resources and has the experience, expertise and funding
required (with over $5.3 million in cash and investments in ASX listed uranium companies) to deliver a real uplift in
shareholder value for its investors.
Manhattan has further consolidated its 100% ground holdings with over 2,240km2 of tenements covering the majority of the
known palaeochannels prospective for aquifer sand hosted uranium mineralisation potentially amenable to ISL uranium
recovery techniques in the Ponton Mulga Rock Uranium Province.
Manhattan is extremely well positioned to take advantage of the break out in the uranium demand and price in the next few
years as it drills up and develops its resource inventories at Ponton in WA
In the last year your Company has commenced a major drilling initiative to test five palaeochannel uranium mineralised
targets, to the north of the Queen Victoria Spring Nature Reserve (“QVSNR”), at Ponton in Western Australia.
By September 2010 over 500 drill holes have been drilled by Manhattan at Ponton. 32,500 metres of a 40,000 metre, $4
million, program of aircore drilling and 1,326m of sonic drilling has been completed. Systematic aircore drilling of the
Stallion, Highway and Highway North discoveries are complete with sonic resource definition drilling at Stallion completed
and started at Highway and Highway North. Aircore drilling is now underway at East Arm and along the palaeochannel in
the Shelf area.
Shareholders can now look forward to a strong flow of positive information over the coming months
Manhattan will be releasing the sonic drilling results for Stallion and Highway and a maiden resource estimate for Stallion
(and possibly Highway and Highway North) in the coming months.
It’s been disappointing that exploration access to evaluate Manhattan’s significant uranium resources and potential at
Ponton within the QVSNR has not been resolved during the year. This access is very high priority for Manhattan and
significant progress is being made with the Western Australian government to have our tenements granted in the Reserve.
The responsible Ministers, and their advisers, have been briefed by Manhattan, departmental submissions in support of
access completed, access criteria agreed to by both Departments of Mines and Petroleum and Environment and
Conservation and their respective Ministers, the active support of peak industry groups engaged and members of the WA
parliament have completed site visits and written to, and met with, the Premier of WA in support of our access to the
remote area Reserve. The Board believes that the WA Mining Act will now be applied (as opposed to the previous WA
Labor government’s unlawful prohibition on access) and access will now be granted in the near future to allow the
Company to commence resource definition drilling program at Double 8, Stallion South, Highway South and Ponton Creek.
Manhattan also retains an interest the Western Australian uranium project at Gardner Range where Northern Uranium
Limited, and its strategic partner Areva, are operators and about to commence a 5,000 metre RC drilling program to test
for high grade unconformity uranium deposits.
The strong shareholder support and commitment to the Company from individual investors and key Australian and
international resource and specialist uranium funds in Sydney, Hong Kong and London is particularly pleasing and reflects
investor confidence in Manhattan, its management and the uranium sector’s bright outlook for future growth.
We have recruited a first class management and operations team at Manhattan
Combined with the expertise and experience of the Board the team are driving the Company’s programs towards very
successful outcomes and that will create a Company that is well positioned to deliver on behalf of its investors.
I look forward to regularly reporting progress on our initiatives over the coming year as we enter a very exciting phase in
the Company’s development and head toward the goal of a sustainable, low impact, low cost, mid tier uranium producer
and unlocking this value for shareholders.
ALAN J EGGERS
Executive Chairman
29 September 2010
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INTRODUCTION
Manhattan is currently undertaking a major drilling initiative to test five palaeochannel uranium mineralised targets, to the
north of the Queen Victoria Spring Nature Reserve (“QVSNR”), at Ponton in Western Australia.
Manhattan also retains an interest the Western Australian uranium project at Gardner Range where Northern Uranium
Limited, and its strategic partner Areva, are operators and earning an interest and the Siccus Project in the Frome Basin of
South Australia.
Figure 1: Manhattan’s Australian Projects
The Company has reported a significant uranium oxide (“U3O8”) resource of 10.9Mlb and a further drilled potential of
6.6Mlb to 15.4Mlb for the Double 8 deposit located in the northwest corner of the QVSNR. There remains substantial
exploration upside yet to be drill tested at Double 8 and along the palaeochannel system at Stallion, Highway, Highway
North, Shelf and East Arm that will substantially expand this resource base. On regaining exploration access to the
QVSNR the Double 8 resource will be upgraded along with drill testing the Stallion South, Highway South and Ponton
Creek targets.
Manhattan's strategy for growth is to drill and develop a number of palaeochannel hosted uranium oxide resources,
including the Double 8 uranium deposit, to in-situ leach (“ISL”) mine development stage at Ponton.
The Company’s 2,240km2 granted licences and applications at Ponton in WA now cover the majority of the known
palaeochannels prospective for aquifer sand hosted uranium mineralisation potentially amenable to ISL uranium recovery
techniques (Figure 2). Airborne EM surveys have defined over 100kms of conductive palaeochannels within Manhattan’s
Ponton Project area prospective for sand hosted uranium deposits. Drilling has now intersected sand hosted uranium
mineralisation along 25kms of the palaeochannel at Stallion, Stallion South and Double 8, for 4kms at Ponton Creek and
10kms at Highway and Highway North.
By September 2010 Manhattan has completed 32,000 metres of a 40,000 metre, $4 million, program of aircore drilling and
1,326m of sonic drilling at Ponton in WA. Systematic drilling of the Stallion discovery on 400m and 200m spaced lines at
100m centres over 8km of strike is complete. Drilling is now underway at Highway and Highway North to be followed by
testing the Shelf and East Arm targets to the north of the QVSNR in 2010.
Merger and acquisitions to acquire additional quality uranium resources that can be developed into producing mines in the
near term are also under consideration by the Company.
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REVIEW OF PROJECTS
1.
PONTON PROJECT (WA)
Interest: Manhattan 100%
Operator: Manhattan Corporation Limited
Manhattan’s Ponton project is located approximately 200km northeast of Kalgoorlie on the edge of the Great
Victoria Desert in WA. The Company has 100% control of around 2,240km2 of applications and granted exploration
tenements underlain by Tertiary palaeochannels within the Gunbarrel Basin. These palaeochannels are known to
host a number of uranium deposits and drilled uranium anomalies (Figure 2).
Figure 2: Ponton Project (WA)
The project includes the 11Mlb Double 8 uranium deposit (the deposit also has an additional Mineralisation
Potential drilled of 6.6Mlb to 15.4Mlb uranium) and advanced drill targets at Stallion and Stallion South. Sandstone
hosted uranium mineralisation has now been defined in drill holes along 25 kilometres of the palaeochannel at
Stallion, Stallion South and Double 8. In addition recent drilling by Manhattan has intersected uranium
mineralisation along 9km of the palaeochannel at Highway and Highway North.
Drilled uranium mineralisation has also been defined at Ponton Creek, Highway South, The Shelf and East Arm
within Manhattan’s tenements. These palaeochannels connect with Energy and Minerals Australia’s lignite hosted
Mulga Rock uranium deposits with a combined reported inferred resource estimate of 24,520 tonnes (54Mlb) U3O8
(see below and Figure 2).
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Helicopter electromagnetic (“EM”) and airborne magnetic surveys flown by Manhattan at Ponton have clearly
defined conductive palaeochannels prospective for sand hosted uranium mineralisation extending for over 100km
within Manhattan’s tenements.
Manhattan’s aircore drilling program in 2010 is targeted at sand hosted uranium mineralisation in conductive
palaeochannels defined by the Company’s EM surveys and uranium mineralised sands discovered by previous
drilling by Manhattan, PNC and Uranerz in the area.
The 40,000m aircore drill program has systematically tested the Stallion discovery on 400m and 200m spaced lines
at 100m centres over 8km of strike and is now drilling the Highway and Highway North targets to the north of the
QVSNR. By 30 June 19,700m of drilling has been completed in 2010 at Stallion, Highway and Highway North.
2.
DOUBLE 8 URANIUM DEPOSIT (WA)
Interest:
Operator: Manhattan Corporation Limited
100%
The Double 8 uranium deposit is located in tenement application E28/1898 in the southwest of the project area
within the QVSNR (Figure 2). Manhattan’s priority is now to regain exploration access to the QVSNR and
recommence resource definition drilling of the uranium deposit.
Manhattan has reported a maiden Inferred Resource Estimate for the Double 8 uranium deposit at Ponton of 16Mt
at 310ppm uranium oxide (U3O8) containing 10.9Mlb U3O8 at a 200ppm cutoff. In addition, the Exploration Results
reported identified further Mineralisation Potential at Double 8 of between 6.6 and 15.4Mlb of U3O8 at the 200ppm
cutoff.
The mineralisation is currently drilled over 9km of strike, at widths of approximately 500m on average with down
hole thicknesses of 3 to 25 meters. At a depth of 30 to 70 metres, the deposit is a shallow, sand hosted tabular
deposit and should be amenable to ISL, the lowest cost method of producing yellowcake with the least
environmental impact.
Manhattan’s reported Inferred Resource and Mineralisation Potential, based on PNC’s drilling in the 1980’s are
summarised in the tables below:
DOUBLE 8 INFERRED RESOURCE ESTIMATES
CUTOFF GRADE
eU3O8(ppm)
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
TONNES (MILLION)
GRADE eU3O8(ppm)
TONNES U3O8(t)
59
28
16
9
6
4
3
180
250
310
370
410
450
490
10,620
7,000
4,960
3,330
2,460
1,800
1,470
POUNDS (MILLION)
U3O8(Mlb)
23.4
15.4
10.9
7.3
5.4
4.0
3.2
DOUBLE 8 ADDITIONAL MINERALISED POTENTIAL
CUTOFF GRADE
eU3O8(ppm)
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
TONNAGE RANGE
(MILLION)
40 - 80
20 - 40
10 - 20
5 - 10
3 - 5
2 - 3
1 - 2
GRADE RANGE
eU3O8(ppm)
100 - 200
200 - 250
300 - 350
350 - 400
400 - 450
450 - 550
550 - 600
TONNAGE RANGE U3O8(t)
4,000 - 16,000
4,000 - 10,000
3,000 - 7,000
1,750 - 4,000
1,200 - 2,250
900 - 1,650
550 - 1,200
POUNDS RANGE (MILLION)
U3O8(Mlb)
8.8 - 35.3
8.8 - 22.0
6.6 - 15.4
3.9 - 8.8
2.6 - 5.0
2.0 - 3.6
1.2 - 2.6
As stated in Manhattan’s maiden Resource Estimate for Double 8 announced on 5 May 2009, and in accordance with clause 18 of
the JORC Code 2004, tonnage and grade ranges reported as Mineralisation Potential in this report must be considered
conceptual in nature as there has been insufficient exploration and drilling to define a mineral resource and it is uncertain if further
exploration and drilling will result in the determination of a reportable resource.
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The Double 8 uranium deposit of 10.9Mlb U3O8 is a significant resource and already places the deposit as the
twenty second largest reported uranium resource in Australia and the ninth largest in Western Australia.
The fact that the uranium mineralisation at Double 8 remains open and is yet to be closed off by drilling, indicates
that there is considerable exploration upside for the Double 8 deposit. Manhattan considers further exploration,
drilling and sampling at Double 8 (and along the Ponton palaeochannel) will expand the resource and upgrade the
confidence levels of the reported estimates to higher categories under the JORC Code 2004.
Gaining exploration access to the QVSNR is a priority for Manhattan. High level meetings with Manhattan and the
WA government, to progress exploration access, are underway. In addition a number of submissions in support of
Manhattan gaining exploration access, by peak industry groups, have been made to the responsible Ministers in the
WA government. On the grant of E28/1898 Manhattan will immediately commence a A$4 million, 60,000 metre
resource definition drilling program at Double 8. This 1,000 hole program is designed to expand the reported
Inferred Resource and convert the reported Mineralisation Potential to Inferred Resource status.
3.
STALLION TARGET (WA)
Interest:
Operator: Manhattan Corporation Limited
100%
The Stallion uranium prospect is located in E28/1523 and centred 14km northwest of the Double 8 uranium deposit
at Ponton (Figure 2). The target is mineralised sands in the Ponton Tertiary palaeochannel north of the QVSNR.
Here, wide spaced reconnaissance drilling on 4km centres by PNC in the early 1980’s intersected significant
uranium mineralisation.
Manhattan has now completed 221 vertical aircore drill holes at Stallion totalling 16,914m of drilling. Drilling has
been completed on 200m and 400m spaced lines with holes drilled at 100m centres along each grid line across the
palaeochannel.
Each hole has been gamma logged and a total of 2,533 drill samples, including standards and field duplicates, have
been collected and assayed for uranium and a range of elements. Due to the nature of the unconsolidated
mineralised sands and the volumes of water encountered in the mineralised channel sands the sample assays are
not considered reliable as estimates of grade and thickness and are not reportable.
Based on the down hole gamma logs multiple zones of uranium mineralisation 200m to 1,000m wide between 2m
and 25m thick have been encountered in 70 of the 221 aircore holes drilled. Anomalous sands have been
intersected along 8km of the buried palaeochannel at Stallion at 60m to 90m deep (Figure 3).
Figure 3: Schematic Section Stallion & Double 8 (WA)
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1,177 metres of sonic drilling, in 16 holes, has also been completed along the mineralised zone at Stallion. These
sonic holes have duplicated and twinned approximately 1 in 3 of the mineralised holes and provided competent
samples of the unconsolidated mineralised sands for chemical analysis.
The sonic drill samples have been submitted for uranium and multi element analysis to provide assay data that will
enable conversion of the down hole gamma logs to grade U3O8. Grades and *grade thickness values will then be
used to calculate a resource estimate for the Stallion mineralisation. [*Grade thickness is metres intersected
correlated
multiplied by average gamma converted grade based on sonic sample chemical assays ppmU3O8
with the measured gamma response]
The uranium mineralisation is hosted within reduced carbonaceous sands and weathered granitic sands in an
aquifer capped by 2m to 8m clay horizon and up to 50m of unmineralised sandstone and claystone and underlain
by weathered and crystalline granite basement (Figure 3).
The sonic samples will also provide sample material for porosity and permeability studies, mineralogical and
metallurgical analysis, host sediment chemistry and particle size analysis as input into scoping studies to determine
if the mineralisation is amenable to ISL extraction of the contained uranium oxide.
4.
HIGHWAY & HIGHWAY NORTH TARGETS (WA)
Interest:
Operator: Manhattan Corporation Limited
100%
The Highway and Highway North uranium prospects are located in E28/1523 and E39/1143 centred 15km
northeast of the Double 8 uranium deposit at Ponton (Figure 2). As at Stallion, the target is mineralised sands in the
Ponton Tertiary palaeochannel north of the QVSNR. Previous wide spaced reconnaissance drilling by PNC and
Uranerz in the early 1980’s intersected uranium mineralisation in the area.
In August 2010 Manhattan completed aircore drilling at Highway and Highway North. 213 aircore holes totalling
13,754 metres of drilling has been completed (average hole depth 65m) on 400m x 100m and 800m x 100m grids.
Holes are drilled on 100m and 200m centres along each grid line across the palaeochannel.
Anomalous uranium mineralisation, indicated by the down hole gamma logs, has been encountered in the aircore
drilling along 10km of strike at Highway and Highway North although the mineralised sands do not appear to be as
well defined and continuous as the Stallion mineralisation. Again each hole has been gamma logged and a total of
1,246 drill samples have been submitted for multi element analysis (inc. QAQC).
In late August the sonic rig drilled three holes within the mineralised palaeochannel at Highway totalling 144 metres
of drilling. These sonic samples submitted for multi element analysis will be important in assessing the resource
potential of Highway and Highway North and establishing conversion and disequilibrium factors for future resource
estimates.
Apart from some shallow lignite hosted anomalous uranium encountered along the southern part of the
palaeochannel at Highway North, the geological controls and style of the channel sand hosted uranium
mineralisation at Highway and Highway North are similar to the mineralisation encountered at Stallion.
5.
STALLION SOUTH, PONTON CREEK, HIGHWAY SOUTH, SHELF & EAST ARM TARGETS (WA)
Interest:
Operator: Manhattan Corporation Limited
100%
Stallion South is located immediately to the south of Stallion and northwest of Double 8 along the Ponton
palaeochannel, Ponton Creek is located along the channel to the southeast of Double 8 and Highway South 5km to
northeast of Double 8. These three prospects are within licence application E28/1898 within the QVSNR (Figure 2).
The Shelf is located along the channel approximately 10km northeast of Highway North (in granted E39/1143) and
East Arm 21km east of the Highway prospects (in granted E39/1144). Both the Shelf and East Arm prospects are
located to the north of QVSNR (Figure 2).
At each of these targets wide spaced reconnaissance drilling (generally on 4km centres) by PNC and Uranerz in the
early 1980’s intersected anomalous uranium mineralisation, with similar grades to those reported by Manhattan at
Double 8. The uranium mineralisation drilled by PNC and Uranerz, at these prospects, is also hosted within reduced
carbonaceous sands and weathered granitic sands in an aquifer overlying crystalline granite and Paterson group
shale basement along buried palaeochannels. The exception is the Shelf uranium mineralisation where closer
spaced drilling (on 200m x 100m centres) has identified shallower lignite hosted uranium mineralisation within the
upper sandstone and claystone.
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Manhattan’s 2010 aircore drill program has now commenced testing the palaeochannels in the Shelf and East Arm
areas to further define the potential for sand hosted uranium deposits. As well some aircore holes will be targeted at
further evaluating the lignite hosted uranium resource at the Shelf.
6.
GARDNER RANGE PROJECT (WA)
Interest:
Operator: Afmeco Mining and Exploration Pty Ltd
100%
The Gardner Range project is located in the Tanami region of WA approximately 150km southeast of Halls Creek.
Manhattan holds four granted exploration licences covering 550km2 bordering the Northern Territory (Figure 1).
The target is Athabasca Basin style unconformity related uranium mineralisation similar to the Ranger uranium mine
in NT. Historic drilling at the Don uranium prospect, within the project area, intersected 0.44m of 1.5% U3O8 and
1.7g/t gold at a depth of 40m.
Manhattan’s Gardner Range project is subject to a Farm In and Joint Venture Agreement with Northern Uranium
Limited where Northern can initially earn a 60% interest in Manhattan’s project by expenditure of $1.05 million.
French nuclear group, Areva NC, via Areva’s wholly owned Australian subsidiary Afmeco Mining and Exploration
Pty Ltd in a strategic alliance with Northern, is the operator of project.
In April 2010 Northern announced a $2 million exploration program for priority uranium targets, including 7,800 RC
drilling, at its Gardiner Tanami project in 2010.
Approximately 5,000 metres of this RC drilling is planned to be undertaken on Manhattan’s project. Drilling will be
targeted west of the historical discovery hole at the Don, where the EM survey revealed that the conductor beneath
the Don mineralisation extends to the west northwest below the Gardiner Sandstone cover and an area to the south
of the Don along the Soma conductor.
Northern Uranium and Areva have had their Program of Work for the Gardner Range tenements approved by the
DMP. They intend to complete approximately 5,000m of RC drilling on Manhattan’s tenements in September to
November 2010.
In addition, detailed geological mapping will be completed on the Deva target (within Manhattan’s tenements) in
order to define potential new drill targets for testing in 2011.
7.
SICCUS PROJECT (SA)
Interest:
Operator: Manhattan Corporation Limited
90%
The Siccus project covers part of the Tertiary palaeochannel system in the Frome Basin of SA. Manhattan’s
exploration licence E4527 covers an area of 672km2 of this highly prospective uranium province. The target at
Siccus is sandstone hosted uranium mineralisation, similar to the nearby deposits at Beverley, Four Mile and
Honeymoon (Figure 1).
Manhattan now plans to divest its interest in the Siccus and is currently negotiating a joint venture farm out
agreement with a listed uranium company for them to earn an interest in the Project.
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SUMMARY AND ACQUISITIONS
Manhattan is currently undertaking an aggressive 40,000 metre aircore drill program to systematically test five uranium
mineralised targets, to the north of the QVNR, at Ponton in WA. This drill program will be completed in 2010.
In addition, the Company has 100% control of the 11Mlb Double 8 uranium resource and three additional mineralised
targets within the QSVNR. These targets will be drill tested on regaining exploration access to the area. Drilling at Double
8, and targets both within and to the north and east of the Reserve, have the potential to add substantially to the
Company’s uranium resource inventory.
Manhattan is now focussed on defining new sand hosted uranium deposits at Ponton suitable for ISL uranium recovery
and, on gaining access, resource definition drilling at Double 8 and other advanced uranium targets within the QVSNR.
Opportunities to acquire quality advanced uranium deposits or advanced resources, which are likely to result in near term
mine development opportunities within Australia and overseas, are being evaluated. The recent weakness in the markets
and negative sentiment in the uranium sector has raised the hurdles temporarily for M&A activity.
ALAN J EGGERS
Executive Chairman
29 September 2010
COMPETENT PERSON’S STATEMENT
The information in this report that relates to reported Exploration Results, Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves is based on
information compiled by Mr Alan J Eggers who is a Corporate Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
(“AusIMM”). Alan Eggers is a professional geologist and an executive director of Manhattan Corporation Limited. Mr Eggers has
sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of mineral deposits being reported on in this report and
to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2004 Edition of the Australasian Code for
Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (“JORC Code 2004”). Mr Eggers consents to the inclusion in
this report of the information on the Exploration Results, Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves based on his information in the form
and context in which it appears.
As stated in Manhattan’s maiden Resource Estimate for Double 8 announced on 5 May 2009, and in accordance with clause 18 of the
JORC Code 2004, tonnage and grade ranges reported as Mineralisation Potential in this report must be considered conceptual in
nature as there has been insufficient exploration and drilling to define a mineral resource and it is uncertain if further exploration and
drilling will result in the determination of a reportable resource.
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
The Directors have pleasure in presenting their Annual Report and Financial Statements for Manhattan Corporation
Limited (“Manhattan”) for the year ended 30 June 2010.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
The principal continuing activity of Manhattan during the year was mineral exploration and development and evaluation of
mineral projects and corporate opportunities in the resource sector world wide.
There has been no significant change in the nature of Manhattan’s business activities during the year under review.
OPERATING RESULTS
The loss of the Company for the year, after provision for income tax, amounted to $4,688,711 (2009: $3,223,240)
DIVIDENDS
No dividend has been paid or recommended by the Directors since the commencement of the year.
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
Manhattan listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (“ASX”) on 29 January 2008 following an Initial Public Offering that
raised $4.5 million The Company had acquired interests in one uranium exploration project in South Australia and three
uranium exploration projects in Western Australia.
In the last Financial Year to 30 June 2010 the Company has focussed on exploring its three Australian uranium projects at
Ponton and Gardner Range in WA and the Siccus project in SA. The Company has undertaken airborne geophysical
surveys at Ponton and Gardner Range and a major drilling program at Ponton. The Ponton Project includes the Double 8
uranium deposit where Manhattan has previously announced a maiden JORC Resource Estimate.
In October 2009 Manhattan announced a Farm In and Joint Venture Agreement with Northern Uranium Limited
(“Northern”) on the Gardner Range project. French nuclear group, Areva NC, via Areva’s wholly owned Australian
subsidiary Afmeco Mining and Exploration Pty Ltd in a strategic alliance with Northern, is now the operator of project.
Negotiations have been advanced during the year to farm out part of its interest in the Siccus project in SA.
Manhattan will continue to advance its exploration and development projects and examine acquisition opportunities in the
resource sector, with particular focus on advanced uranium projects, with the potential to deliver an early cash flow or a
substantial uplift in shareholder value.
A full review of operations for the Financial Year, together with future prospects that form part of this Report, are presented
in the Chairman’s Review and the Review of Operations on pages 1 to 9 of this Annual Report.
Manhattan completed the merger with Manhattan Resources Pty Ltd on 21 July 2009.
During the period since listing on ASX, to the end of the 2010 Financial Year, the Company has used its cash reserves in a
way consistent with its business objectives detailed in its Initial Public Offering Prospectus dated 29 October 2007.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN STATE OF AFFAIRS
On 21 July 2009 the Company completed the merger with Manhattan Resources Pty Ltd following shareholder approval.
The merger resulted the change of the Company name to Manhattan Corporation Limited, the issue of 44,201,640 new
shares and a number of new Director, employee and consultant options, and cancellation of a number of Director options.
Mr Alan Eggers joined the Board as Executive Chairman, Mr John Seton as a Non Executive Director and Mr David Riekie
resigned from the Board. At the date of the merger Manhattan Resources Pty Ltd held cash and liquid securities with a
value in excess of $8 million.
MATTERS SUBSEQUENT TO THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR
There has not arisen in the interval between the end of the 2010 Financial Year and the date of this Report any item,
transaction or event of a material nature, in the opinion of the Directors of the Company, to affect significantly the operation
of the Company, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the Company in future Financial Years.
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LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS AND EXPECTED RESULTS
There is no likely or expected change to the operations of the Company to systematically explore the Company’s key
projects, in particular the Ponton projects. The Company will continue to review all business development opportunities
that present themselves in an effort to enhance the exploration and development portfolio. This activity may or may not
lead to future acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures and other changes to the Company’s project portfolio.
ENVIRONMENTAL OBLIGATIONS
The Company operates within the resources sector and conducts its business activities with respect for the environment
while continuing to meet the expectations of the shareholders, employees and suppliers. The Company’s exploration
activities are currently regulated by significant environmental regulation under laws of the Commonwealth and states and
territories of Australia. The Company aims to ensure that the highest standard of environmental care is achieved, and that
it complies with all relevant environmental legislation. The Directors are mindful of the regulatory regime in relation to the
impact of the organisational activities on the environment. There have been no known breaches by the Company during
the Financial Year.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
In recognising the need for the highest standards of corporate behaviour and accountability, the Directors of Manhattan
support and have adhered to the ASX principles of corporate governance (as appropriate for a company of Manhattan’s
size). Manhattan’s Corporate Governance Statement is contained in this Annual Report and posted on its web site.
DIRECTORS AND COMPANY SECRETARY
The following persons held office as Directors and Company Secretary of Manhattan during the year. All Directors and the
Company Secretary were in office for the entire period unless otherwise stated:
Alan J Eggers
Robert Wrixon
Marcello Cardaci
John A G Seton
David Riekie
Robert (Sam) Middlemas
Appointed 21 July 2009
Resigned 31 July 2010
Appointed 21 July 2009
Resigned 20 July 2009
PROFILE OF DIRECTORS AND COMPANY SECRETARY
Alan J Eggers B.Sc, B.Sc(Hons), M.Sc, F.S.E.G., MAusIMM, MAIG
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
Alan Eggers is a professional geologist with over 35 years of international experience in exploration for uranium, base
metals, precious metals and industrial minerals. He was the founding director and managing director for 20 years of listed
uranium company Summit Resources Limited. He built Summit into an ASX top 200 company with a market capital of $1.2
billion until its takeover by Paladin Energy Ltd in May 2007 when he resigned from the board. His professional experience
has included management of mineral exploration initiatives and corporate administration of private and public companies.
Alan is managing director of Wesmin Consulting Pty Ltd, formerly a director of ASX listed Zedex Minerals Limited
(resigned January 2010), was a founding director of the Australian Uranium Association and holds a number of
directorships in private companies.
Robert Wrixon B.Eng(Hons), M.Eng, PhD, GAICD
DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT AND COMMERCIAL
Robert Wrixon has 15 years industry experience and holds an honours degree in chemical engineering from Princeton
University and a PhD in mineral engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. Robert was previously with Xstrata
where he spent five years in marketing, energy policy, corporate strategy and business development (M&A) for both
Xstrata Coal in Sydney and Xstrata plc, based in London. He served as Xstrata’s representative on the board of CMC Ltd,
the coal marketing company for the Cerrejon joint venture in Colombia. Prior to joining Xstrata, he was project manager for
Mars & Co, a global strategy consulting firm working at client sites in the USA, Australia and Japan. He holds no other
directorships. Following the end of the Financial Year Robert Wrixon resigned from the board of Manhattan on 31 July
2010.
Marcello Cardaci B.Juris, LLB, B.Com
NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Marcello Cardaci is a partner in the Australian legal practice of Blakiston & Crabb. Mr Cardaci holds degrees in law and
commerce and is experienced in a wide range of corporate and commercial matters with a particular emphasis on public
and private equity raisings and mergers and acquisitions. Blakiston & Crabb specialises in the provision of legal advice to
companies involved in various industries including resources and manufacturing. Mr Cardaci is a non executive director of
Forge Group Limited (4 June 2007 to current) and Sphere Minerals Limited (2 June 1999 to current).
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John A G Seton LLM(Hons)
NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
John Seton is an Auckland based solicitor with extensive experience in commercial law, stock exchange listed companies
and the mineral resource sector. He is the Chairman of NZX listed SmartPay Limited, a director and former President of
TSX and ASX listed Olympus Pacific Minerals Inc (July 1999 to current), former Chairman of ASX listed Summit
Resources Limited (until May 2007) and Zedex Minerals Limited (resigned January 2010) and holds or has held
directorships in several companies listed on the Australian and New Zealand Stock Exchanges including Kiwi Gold NL,
Kiwi International Resources NL, Iddison Group Vietnam Limited and Max Resources NL. John was also the former chief
executive of IT Capital Limited. Mr Seton is also the former Chairman of the Vietnam/New Zealand Business Council and
holds a number of private company directorships including Chairman of The Mud House Wine Group Limited (resigned 10
September 2010), an unlisted public company.
Robert (Sam) Middlemas B.Com, CA, Grad. Dip. Acc
COMPANY SECRETARY
Sam Middlemas is a chartered accountant with more than 15 years experience in various financial and company
secretarial roles with a number of listed public companies operating in the resources sector. He is the principal of a
corporate advisory company which provides financial and secretarial services specialising in capital raisings and initial
public offerings. Previously Mr Middlemas worked for an international accountancy firm. His fields of expertise include
corporate secretarial practice, financial and management reporting in the mining industry, treasury and cash flow
management and corporate governance.
REMUNERATION REPORT
The remuneration report for the Financial Year ended 30 June 2010 is set out under the following main headings:
(A)
Principles Used to Determine the Nature and Amount of Remuneration;
(B)
Details of Remuneration;
(C)
Service Agreements;
(D)
Share Based Compensation;
(E)
Additional Information; and
(F)
Loans to Directors and Executives.
The information provided in this remuneration report has been audited as required by section 308(3C) of the Corporations
Act 2001.
(A)
Principles Used to Determine the Nature and Amount of Remuneration
The primary functions of the Remuneration Committee are to:
•
•
•
•
•
Make specific recommendations to the Board on remuneration of Director’s and senior officers;
Recommend the terms and conditions of employment for the Executive Chairman;
Undertake a review of the Executive Chairman’s performance, at least annually, including setting with the
Executive Chairman’s goals for the coming year and reviewing progress in achieving those goals;
Consider and report to the Board on the recommendations of the Executive Chairman on the remuneration
of all direct reports; and
Develop and facilitate a process for Board and Director evaluation.
The Board has elected not to establish a remuneration committee based on the size of the organisation and has
instead agreed to meet as deemed necessary and allocate the appropriate time at its regular Board meetings.
Non Executive Directors
Fees and payments to Non Executive Directors reflect the demands which are made on, and the responsibilities of,
the Directors. Non Executive Directors’ fees and payments are reviewed annually by the Board. The Chairman’s
fees are determined independently to the fees of Non Executive Directors based on comparative roles in the
external market. The Chairman is not present at any discussions relating to determination of his own remuneration.
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Directors’ Fees
The current base remuneration was reviewed in July 2010 in light of current conditions and the cash reserves of the
Company. Non Executive Directors’ fees are determined within an aggregate Directors’ fee pool limit, which is
periodically recommended for approval by shareholders. The maximum Directors fees approved by shareholders
and payable currently stands at $200,000 per annum.
The following fees have applied during the Financial Year:
Base Fees
2010
Non Executive Chairman
Non Executive Directors
Additional Fees
$35,000
$35,000 (increased from $20,000 from 21 July 2010)
A Director may also be paid fees or other amounts as the Directors determine if a Director performs special duties
or otherwise performs services outside the scope of the ordinary duties of a Director. A Director may also be
reimbursed for out of pocket expenses incurred as a result of their directorship or any special duties.
Retirement Allowances for Directors
Superannuation contributions required under the Australian superannuation guarantee legislation (currently 9%) are
made in addition to Directors’ overall fee entitlements.
Executive Pay
The executive pay and reward framework has two components:
•
•
Base pay and benefits, including superannuation; and
Long term incentives through issue of share options.
The combination of these comprises the executive’s total remuneration. The Company revisits its long term equity
linked performance incentives for executives as deemed necessary by the Board. The equity linked performance
incentives take the form of share options to provide incentives for the Directors and senior management to drive
shareholder value through growth in share price.
Base Pay
Structured as a total employment cost package which may be delivered as a combination of cash and prescribed
non financial benefits at the executives’ discretion. Executives are offered a competitive base pay that comprises
the fixed component of pay and rewards. Base pay for executives is reviewed annually to ensure the executive’s
pay is competitive with the market. An executive’s pay is also reviewed every 12 months and will be adjusted in line
with the executive’s performance and current market conditions.
Benefits
Executives and Key Management Personnel are entitled to receive additional benefits or allowances.
Long Term Incentives
The executives are entitled to share options as approved by shareholders.
(B)
Details of Remuneration
Amounts of Remuneration
Details of the remuneration of the Directors, the Key Management Personnel (as defined in AASB 124 Related
Party Disclosures) and executives of Manhattan Corporation Limited for the Financial Year are set out in the
following tables.
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The Key Management Personnel are the Directors of Manhattan Corporation Limited during the Financial Year
which were:
Alan J Eggers
Robert Wrixon
Marcello Cardaci
John A G Seton
David Riekie
Executive Chairman appointed 21 July 2010
Director Development and Commercial
Non Executive Director
Non Executive Director appointed 21 July 2010
Non Executive Director resigned 20 July 2010
In addition, the following persons must be disclosed under the Corporations Act 2001 as Company executives:
Robert (Sam) Middlemas Company Secretary.
Directors and Executives Remuneration
Executive Remuneration
Short Term Benefits
Post
Employment
Share Based
Payments
Total
Percentage
Options
Cash Salary &
Fees
Cash Bonus
Super
Annuation &
Pensions
Options
30 June 2010
Non Executive Directors
Marcello Cardaci
John A G Seton1
David Riekie2
Executive Directors
Alan J Eggers3
Robert Wrixon4
Key Management Personnel
Sam Middlemas5
Total Compensation
Non Executive Directors
Marcello Cardaci
David Riekie2
Executive Directors
Robert Wrixon
Key Management Personnel
Phil Warren6
Sam Middlemas5
Total Compensation
$
35,000
33,000
1,151
283,750
241,667
56,591
651,159
$
45,000
30,000
241,667
66,150
27,240
410,057
$
$
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
30 June 2009
-
-
-
-
-
-
$
3,150
-
104
$
241,415
241,415
-
$
279,565
274,415
1,255
-
1,086,367
1,370,117
21,750
482,829
746,246
-
25,004
$
4,050
2,700
241,415
2,293,441
298,006
2,969,604
$
-
-
$
49,050
32,700
21,750
161,580
424,997
-
-
-
-
28,500
161,580
66,150
27,240
600,137
%
%
86
88
-
79
65
81
-
-
-
38
-
-
-
1 Mr Seton was appointed as a Non Executive Director on 21 July 2009.
Mr Riekie resigned as a Non Executive Director on 20 July 2009.
2
Mr Eggers was appointed Executive Chairman on 21 July 2009. All fees were paid under a Consultancy Agreement with
3
Wesmin Consulting Pty Ltd.
Dr Wrixon resigned as a Executive Director on 31 July 2010.
Mr Middlemas was appointed Company Secretary on 3 March 2009. All fees were paid under a Consultancy Agreement
with Sparkling Investments Pty Ltd.
4
5
6 Mr Warren resigned as Company Secretary on 3 March 2009. Grange Consulting Group were paid fees for Mr Warren’s
services as Company Secretary.
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(C)
Service Agreements
On appointment to the Board, all Non Executive Directors enter into a service agreement with the Company in the
form of a letter of appointment. The letter summarises the Board policies and terms, including compensation,
relevant to the office of Director.
Remuneration and other terms of employment for Executive Directors and Key Management Personnel are
formalised in service agreements. Each of these agreements provide for the provision of performance related
conditions, other benefits including an allocation of options. Other major provisions of the agreements relating to
remuneration are set out below.
Alan J Eggers Executive Chairman
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Services provided by consulting company Wesmin Consulting Pty Ltd (“Wesmin”);
Term of agreement. Continues indefinitely until cancelled by the Company or the Executive;
Base Consulting fees of $300,000 per annum plus reimbursement of relevant expenses and costs ;
Agreement and fees reviewed annually by the Board of Directors;
2,250,000 options to acquire ordinary shares in the capital of the Company (60 cents, expire 21 July 2014).
2,250,000 options to acquire ordinary shares in the capital of the Company ($1.00, expire 21 July 2014).
Termination of the service agreement by Wesmin or the Company requires a period of not less than 3
month’s notice by either party and such notice shall not have effect until 2 years from the commencement
date (20 July 2009).
Robert Wrixon Executive Director Development and Commercial
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Term of agreement. Continues indefinitely until cancelled by the Company or the Executive;
Base Salary, inclusive of superannuation, for the period 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010 was $250,000.
Agreement reviewed annually by the Board of Directors;
1,000,000 options to acquire ordinary shares in the capital of the Company (20 cents, expire 23 June 2013).
Options exercised on 15 January 2010;
1,000,000 options to acquire ordinary shares in the capital of the Company (30 cents, expire 23 June 2013).
Options terminated upon mutual agreement following the Manhattan merger on 20 July 2009;
1,000,000 options to acquire ordinary shares in the capital of the Company (40 cents, expire 23 June 2013).
Options terminated upon mutual agreement following the Manhattan merger on 20 July 09; and
1,000,000 options to acquire ordinary shares in the capital of the Company (60 cents, expire 21 July 2014).
1,000,000 options to acquire ordinary shares in the capital of the Company ($1.00, expire 21 July 2014).
Options terminated upon mutual agreement following directors resignation on 31 July 2010; and
Termination of employment by the Company requires a period of 4 month’s notice, and termination by the
Director requires 1 month’s notice.
(D)
Share Based Compensation
Options
Options over shares in Manhattan are granted to Directors, consultants and employees as consideration and are
approved by general meeting of shareholders. The Options are designed to provide long term incentives for
executives and non executives to deliver long term shareholder returns. Participants are granted options which are
granted for no issue price and the exercise prices will be such price as determined by the Board (in its discretion)
on or before the date of issue. Options are granted for no consideration.
The terms and conditions of each grant of options (up to 30 June 2010) affecting remuneration in the previous, this
or future reporting periods are as follows:
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Grant Date
Date Vested and
Exercisable
Expiry Date
Exercise Price
Value Per
Option at Grant
Date
Percent Vested
18 December 20061
23 June 20082
23 June 20083
23 June 20083
21 July 2009
21 July 2009
12 March 2010
12 March 2010
n/a
23 December 2009
23 June 2010
23 June 2011
21 July 2010
21 July 2011
12 March 2011
12 March 2012
30 June 2010
23 June 2013
23 June 2013
23 June 2013
21 July 2014
21 July 2014
12 March 2015
12 March 2015
$0.20
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
$0.60
$1.00
$1.80
$2.20
Nil
$0.11
$0.10
$0.09
$0.35
$0.32
$0.61
$0.57
100
100
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
2
3
Founder Options were escrowed until 28 January 2010 and were exercised prior to 30 June 2010.
Options were exercised during the year.
Options terminated by mutual agreement on the Manhattan merger on 21 July 2009 and replaced with new options issued.
Options granted carry no dividend or voting rights.
Details of options over ordinary shares in the Company provided as remuneration to each Director of Manhattan
and each of the Key Management Personnel of the Company are set out below. When exercisable, each option is
convertible into one ordinary share of Manhattan.
Further information on the options is set out in Note 24 to the Financial Statements.
Options
Number of Options Granted
During Year
Number of Options Vested
During Year
Directors
2010
2009
2010
2009
Alan J Eggers1
Marcello Cardaci2
Robert Wrixon3
John A G Seton4
David Riekie
Key Management Personnel
Sam Middlemas5
Phil Warren
Total
4,500,000
1,000,000
2,000,000
1,000,000
-
1,000,000
-
9,500,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,000,000
-
-
-
1,000,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
2
3
4
5
4,500,000 Options granted on the Manhattan merger on 21 July 2009.
1,000,000 Options granted on the Manhattan merger on 21 July 2009.
2,000,000 Options terminated upon mutual agreement following the Manhattan merger on 21 July 2009, and replaced with
2,000,000 new options issued. 1,000,000 Options vested and exercised during the 2010 Financial Year.
1,000,000 Options granted on the Manhattan merger on 21 July 2009.
1,000,000 Options granted on the Manhattan merger on 21 July 2009.
The assessed fair value at grant date of options granted to the individuals is allocated equally over the period from
grant date to vesting date, and the amount is included in the remuneration tables above. Fair values at grant date
are independently determined using a Black and Scholes option pricing model that takes into account the exercise
price, the term of the option, the impact of dilution, the share price at grant date and expected price volatility of the
underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk free interest rate for the term of the option.
There were 11,600,000 options issued during the 2010 Financial Year (2009 Nil) and 1,000,000 shares issued on
exercise of options by a Director during the Financial Year ended 30 June 2010 (2009 Nil).
(E)
Additional Information
Details of Remuneration: Options
Options are issued to Directors and executives as part of their remuneration. The options are not issued based on
performance criteria, but are issued to the majority of Directors and executives of Manhattan Corporation Limited to
increase goal congruence between executives, Directors and shareholders.
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Directors of Manhattan
Year Granted
Vested
Percentage
Forfeited
Percentage
Financial
Years in
Which Options
May Vest
Number of
Options
Issued
Maximum
Total Value of
Grant Yet to
Vest
Marcello Cardaci1
David Riekie1
Robert Wrixon2
Alan J Eggers
Marcello Cardaci
Robert Wrixon
John A G Seton
Key Management Personnel
Sam Middlemas
2006
2006
2008
2009
2009
2009
2009
2009
100
100
33
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2010, 2011
2010, 2011
2010, 2011
2010, 2011
-
-
-
4,500,000
1,000,000
2,000,000
1,000,000
$
-
-
-
1,505,925
334,650
669,300
334,650
2010, 2011
1,000,000
334,650
-
-
67
-
-
-
-
-
1
2
Founder Options were escrowed until 28 January 2010 and exercised during the year ended 30 June 2010.
Options vesting in 2010 and 2011 were terminated upon mutual agreement following the Manhattan merger on 20 July
2009, and replaced with new options issued.
(F)
Loans to Directors and Executives
There were no loans to Directors and Executives during the Financial Year.
This is the end of the Audited Remuneration Report.
DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS
The relevant interest of each Director in the shares or options issued by the Company as notified by the Directors to the
ASX in accordance with S205G(1) of the Corporations Act 2001, at the date of this report is as follows:
Directors
Ordinary Shares
Options Over Ordinary Shares
Alan J Eggers
Robert Wrixon
Marcello Cardaci
John A G Seton
27,182,617
1,120,000
2,815,726
23,630,878
2,849,379 ($0.20, 21 January 2012)
2,250,000 ($0.60, 21 July 2014)1
2,250,000 ($1.00, 21 July 2014)2
1,000,000 ($0.60, 21 July 2014)1
1,000,000 ($1.00, 21 July 2014)3
500,000 ($0.60, 21 July 2014)1
500,000 ($1.00, 21 July 2014)2
2,849,379 ($0.20, 21 January 2012)
500,000 ($0.60, 21 July 2014)1
500,000 ($1.00, 21 July 2014)2
Options vested on 21 July 2010.
Options will only vest on 21 July 2011 providing employment conditions are continuously met during the period.
1
2
3 Options terminated by mutual agreement on resignation of Director 31 July 2010.
SHARES UNDER OPTION
Unis sued ordinary shares of Manhattan under option at the date of this Report are as follows:
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Date Options Granted
Expiry Date
Issue Price of Shares
Number Under Option
22 January 2008
21 July 20091
21 July 20092
12 March 20103
12 March 20104
22 January 2012
21 July 2014
21 July 2014
12 March 2015
12 March 2015
$0.20
$0.60
$1.00
$1.80
$2.20
3,849,379
5,550,000
4,550,000
250,000
250,000
1 Options vested on 21 July 2010.
2
Options will only vest on 21 July 2011 providing employment conditions are continuously met during the period. 1,000,000
options lapsed on 31 July 2010 on resignation of Director.
Options will only vest on 12 March 2011 providing employment conditions are continuously met during the period.
Options will only vest on 12 March 2012 providing employment conditions are continuously met during the period.
3
4
No option holder has any right under the options to participate in any other share issue of the Company or any other entity.
SHARES ISSUED ON THE EXERCISE OF OPTIONS
There were 6,750,000 options exercised during the Financial Year (2009 Nil).
DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS
The number of Directors’ board meetings and the number of board meetings attended by each of the Directors of the
Company for the time the Director held office during the Financial Year were:
Directors
Number Eligible to Attend
Number Attended
Alan J Eggers
Robert Wrixon
Marcello Cardaci
John A G Seton
David Riekie
7
8
8
7
2
7
6
7
7
2
PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY
No person has applied to the Court under section 237 of the Corporations Act 2001 for leave to bring proceedings on
behalf of the Company, or to intervene in any proceedings to which the Company is a party, for the purpose of taking
responsibility on behalf of the Company for all or part of those proceedings.
No proceedings have been brought or intervened in on behalf of the Company with leave of the Court under section 237 of
the Corporations Act 2001.
NON AUDIT SERVICES
The Company may decide to employ the Auditor on assignments additional to their statutory audit duties where the
Auditor’s expertise and experience with the Company is important. The Board has considered the position and is satisfied
that the provision of non audit services is compatible with the general standard of independence for auditors imposed by
the Corporations Act 2001, and would not compromise the Auditor’s independence.
During the year the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by the Auditor of the Company, its related
practices and non related audit firms:
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Audit Services
2010
2009
Rothsay Chartered Accountants
Audit and Review of Financial Reports
Tax Work under the Corporations Act 2001
BDO Kendals Audit and Assurance (WA) Pty Ltd
Audit and Review of Financial Reports
Tax Work under the Corporations Act 2001
Total Remuneration for Audit Services
$
20,000
5,000
-
-
25,000
$
-
-
42,688
8,700
51,388
DIRECTORS’ AND OFFICERS INSURANCE
During the Financial Year, Manhattan paid a premium to insure the Directors and the Company Secretary.
The liabilities insured are legal costs that may be incurred in defending civil or criminal proceedings that may be brought
against the officers in their capacity as officers of the Company, and any other payments arising from liabilities incurred by
the officers in connection with such proceedings. This does not include such liabilities that arise from conduct involving a
wilful breach of duty by the officers or the improper use by the officers of their position or of information to gain advantage
for themselves or someone else or to cause detriment to the Company. It is not possible to apportion the premium
between amounts relating to the insurance against legal costs and those relating to other liabilities.
AUDITORS’ INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION
A copy of the Auditors’ Independence Declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out
on page 22 of the Annual Report.
Rothsay Chartered Accountants are appointed to office in accordance with section 327 of the Corporations Act 2001.
Signed in accordance with a Resolution of the Directors.
DATED at Perth on 29 September 2010
ALAN J EGGERS
Executive Chairman
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AUDITOR’S REPORT
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AUDITOR’S REPORT
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AUDITOR’S DECLARATION
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
________________________________________________________________________________
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the Year Ended 30 June 2010
REVENUE
Revenue from Continuing Operations
EXPENSES
Expenses Excluding Finance Costs
Finance Costs
Loss Before Income Tax
Income Tax Expense
Loss For The Year
Total Comprehensive Loss for the Year Attributable to Members
of Manhattan Limited
Basic Earnings/(Loss) Per Share
Where diluted earnings per share are not dilutive, they
are not disclosed
Note
2010
2009
5
6
6
8
$
62,486
$
214,700
(5,238,767)
(2,463)
(3,389,099)
(47,493)
(5,178,744)
(3,221,892)
490,033
(1,348)
(4,688,711)
(3,223,240)
(4,688,711)
(3,223,240)
7
(5.7) cents
(8.2) cents
The Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes that
form part of these Financial Statements.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
As at 30 June 2010
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Trade and Other Receivables
Financial Assets at Fair Value
Total Current Assets
Non Current Assets
Property, Plant and Equipment
Exploration and Evaluation Expenditure
Total Non Current Assets
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities
Trade and Other Payables
Provisions
Total Current Liabilities
TOTAL LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
EQUITY
Contributed Capital
Reserves
Accumulated Losses
TOTAL EQUITY
Note
2010
2009
$
$
10
11
12
14
13
15
16
17
18
1,380,337
136,482
5,139,641
6,656,460
36,986
4,230,220
4,267,206
981,885
82,445
0
1,064,330
1,855
2,172,505
2,174,360
10,923,666
3,238,690
534,039
556,977
1,091,016
116,293
-
116,293
1,091,016
116,293
9,832,650
3,122,397
14,727,786
3,392,475
(8,287,611)
6,075,793
645,504
(3,598,900)
9,832,650
3,122,397
The Consolidated Statement of Financial Position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes that form
part of these Financial Statements.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
________________________________________________________________________________
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the Year Ended 30 June 2010
Note
2010
2009
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Payments to Suppliers and Employees (inclusive of GST)
Interest Received
Other Revenue
Income Tax Paid
Net Cash Flows From/(Used In) Operating Activities
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Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Payments for Property, Plant and Equipment
Purchase of Trading Securities
Sale of Trading Securities
Funds Received From Applications Withdrawn
Payments For Exploration and Evaluation
Net Cash Flows Used In Investing Activities
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Proceeds From Issue of Shares
Cost of Shares Issued
Loan Repayments
Net Cash Flows From/(Used In) Financing Activities
$
(1,226,375)
63,751
-
-
(1,162,624)
(40,194)
(158,176)
606,241
-
(1,772,056)
(1,364,185)
1,350,000
(94,850)
-
1,255,150
$
(1,414,245)
121,696
-
(1,348)
(1,293,897)
-
-
-
136,744
(665,564)
(528,820)
-
-
(750,000)
(750,000)
Net (Decrease)/Increase In Cash and Cash Equivalents
(1,271,659)
(2,572,717)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
Cash Aquired from Manhattan Resources Merger
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
Non Cash Financing and Investing Activities
981,885
1,670,111
1,380,337
3,554,602
-
981,885
10
20
The Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes that form part of
these Financial Statements.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
________________________________________________________________________________
For the Year Ended 30 June 2010
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
Consolidated
Note
Contributed
Equity
Options Reserve
Accumulated
losses
Total
Balance at 1 July 2008
Profit for the Year
Total Comprehensive Income
Transactions with Owners in Their Capacity as Owners
Directors, Employess and Consultants Options
Balance at 30 June 2009
Profit for the Year
Total Comprehensive Income
Transactions with Owners in Their Capacity as Owners
Shares Issued During the Year
Directors, Employess and Consultants Options
Balance at 30 June 2010
$
6,075,793
-
-
-
6,075,793
-
-
8,651,993
-
14,727,786
$
483,924
-
-
161,580
645,504
-
-
-
2,746,971
3,392,475
$
(375,660)
(3,223,240)
(3,223,240)
-
(3,598,900)
(4,688,711)
(4,688,711)
-
-
(8,287,611)
$
6,184,057
(3,223,240)
(3,223,240)
161,580
3,122,397
(4,688,711)
(4,688,711)
8,651,993
2,746,971
9,832,650
The Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes that form part of these
Financial Statements.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
________________________________________________________________________________
FOR THE YEAR ENDING TO 30 JUNE 2010
1.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial report are set out below. These policies
been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.
(a)
Basis of Preparation
This general purpose financial report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting
Standards, other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board, Australian
Accounting Interpretations and the Corporations Act 2001.
Compliance with IFRS
The financial report of Manhattan Corporation Limited also complies with International Financial Reporting
Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.
Historical Cost Convention
These Financial Statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with AIFRS requires the use of certain critical
accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the
Company’s accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas
where assumptions and estimates are significant to the Financial Statements are disclosed in Note 2.
Going Concern
The Company incurred a loss for the year of $4,688,711 (2009: $3,223,240) and a net cash outflow from
operating activities of $1,162,624 (2009: $1,293,897).
At 30 June 2010 the Group had cash assets of $1,380,337 (2009: $981,885) and working capital of
$5,565,444 (2009: $948,038).
Included in the working capital the Group holds trading securities in ASX listed companies with a value of
$5.1 million at 30 June 2010. These securities will be sold to fund the Group’s activities as required. Based
on this fact, the Directors consider it appropriate that the finance report be prepared on a going concern
basis.
(b)
Basis of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets and liabilities of the Company’s wholly owned
subsidiary Manhattan Resources Pty Ltd as at 30 June 2010 and the results of the subsidiary for the year
then ended.
Subsidiaries are all those entities (including special purpose entities) over which the Group has the power to
govern the financial and operating policies, so as to obtain benefits from its activities, generally
accompanying a shareholding of more than one-half of the voting rights. The existence and effect of
potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or convertible are considered when assessing whether
the Group controls another entity.
The financial statements of the subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting period as the Parent Entity,
using consistent accounting policies. Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where
necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the Group.
Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group. They are de-
consolidated from the date that control ceases.
Intercompany transactions and balances, income and expenses and profits and losses between Group
companies, are eliminated.
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FOR THE YEAR ENDING TO 30 JUNE 2010
1.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Minority interests in the net assets of consolidated subsidiaries are identified separately from the Group's
equity therein. Minority interests consist of the amount of those interests at the date of the original business
combination and the minority's share of changes in equity since the date of the combination. Losses
applicable to the minority in excess of the minority's interest in the subsidiary's equity are allocated against
the interests of the Group except to the extent that the minority has a binding obligation and is able to make
an additional investment to cover the losses.
Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for at cost in the Statement of Financial Position of the Company.
(c)
Segment Reporting
A business segment is identified for a group of assets and operations engaged in providing products or
services that are subject to risks and returns that are different to those of other business segments. A
geographical segment is identified when products or services are provided within a particular economic
environment subject to risks and returns that are different from those of segments operating in other
economic environments.
(d)
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Amounts disclosed as
revenue are net of returns, trade allowances, rebates and amounts collected on behalf of third parties.
The Group recognises revenue when the amount of revenue can be reliably measured, it is probable that
future economic benefits will flow to the entity and specific criteria have been met for each of the Group’s
activities as described below. The amount of revenue is not considered to be reliably measurable until all
contingencies relating to the sale have been resolved. The Group bases its estimates on historical results,
taking into consideration the type of customer, the type of transaction and the specifics of each arrangement.
(e)
Income Tax
The income tax expense or revenue for the period is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income
based on the national income tax rate for each jurisdiction adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and
liabilities attributable to temporary differences and to unused tax losses.
Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between
the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the Consolidated Financial Statements.
However, the deferred income tax is not accounted for if it arises from initial recognition of an asset or
liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the transaction affects neither
accounting nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) that have
been enacted or substantially enacted by the year ending 30 June and are expected to apply when the
related deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is settled.
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 those temporary differences and losses.
Deferred tax liabilities and assets are not recognised for temporary differences between the carrying amount
and tax bases of investments in controlled entities where the parent entity is able to control the timing of the
reversal of the temporary differences and it is probable that the differences will not reverse in the
foreseeable future.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax
assets and liabilities and when the deferred tax balances relate to the same taxation authority. Current tax
assets and tax liabilities are offset where the entity has a legally enforceable right to offset and intends either
to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. Current and deferred tax
balances attributable to amounts recognised directly in equity are also recognised directly in equity.
(f)
Impairment of Assets
For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are
separately identifiable cash inflows which are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or
company of assets (cash generating units). Non financial assets other than goodwill that suffered impairment
are reviewed for possible reversal of the impairment at each reporting date.
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FOR THE YEAR ENDING TO 30 JUNE 2010
1.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
(g)
Acquisition of Assets
Assets including exploration interests acquired are initially recorded at their cost of acquisition on the date of
acquisition, being the fair value of the consideration provided plus incidental costs directly attributable to the
acquisition.
When equity instruments are issued as consideration, their market price at the end of acquisition is used as
fair value, except where the notional price at which they could be placed in the market is a better indication
of fair value.
(h)
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For cash flow statement presentation purposes, cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits
held at call with financial institutions, other short term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of
three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an
insignificant risk of changes in value, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in
current liabilities on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.
(i)
Exploration and Evaluation Expenditure
Exploration, evaluation and development expenditure incurred is accumulated in respect of each identifiable
area of interest. These costs are only carried forward to the extent that they are expected to be recouped
through the successful development of the area or where activities in the area have not yet reached a stage
that permits reasonable assessment of the existence of economically recoverable reserves.
Accumulated costs in relation to an abandoned area are written off in full against profit in the year in which
the decision to abandon the area is made.
When production commences, the accumulated costs for the relevant area of interest are amortised over the
life of the area according to the rate of depletion of the economically recoverable reserves.
A regular review is undertaken of each area of interest to determine the appropriateness of continuing to
carry forward costs in relation to that area of interest.
(j)
Trade and Other Payables
These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Group prior to the end of
Financial Year which are unpaid. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of
recognition.
(k)
Contributed Equity
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or
options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds. Incremental costs directly
attributable to the issue of new shares or options for the acquisition of a business are not included in the cost
of the acquisition as part of the purchase consideration.
(l)
Investments and Other Financial Assets
Financial assets in the scope of AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement are
classified as either financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, loan and receivables, or available for
sale investments, as appropriate. When financial assets are recognised initially they are measured at fair
value, plus, in the case of investments not at fair value through profit or loss, directly attributable transaction
costs. The Group determines the classification of its financial assets after initial recognition and, when
allowed and appropriate, re-evaluates this designation at each financial year end.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
________________________________________________________________________________
FOR THE YEAR ENDING TO 30 JUNE 2010
1.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Financial Assets at Fair Value Through Profit or Loss
This category has two sub-categories: financial assets held for trading, and those designated at fair value
through profit or loss on initial recognition. A financial asset is classified in this category if acquired
principally for the purpose of selling in the short term or if so designated by management. The policy of
management is to designate a financial asset at fair value through profit or loss if there exists the possibility
it will be sold in the short term and the asset is subject to frequent changes in value. Derivatives are also
categorised as held for trading unless they are designated as hedges. Assets in this category are classified
as current assets if they are either held for trading or are expected to be realised within twelve months of the
year ending 30 June.
Loans and Receivables
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not
quoted in an active market. They arise when the Group provides money, goods or services directly to a
debtor with no intention of selling the receivable. They are included in current assets, except for those with
maturities greater than twelve months after the year ending 30 June which are classified as non current
assets. Loans and receivables are included in receivables in the year ending 30 June.
Available for Sale Financial Assets
Available for sale financial assets, comprising principally marketable equity securities, are non-derivatives
that are either designated in this category or not classified in any of the other categories. They are included
in non current assets unless management intends to dispose of the investment within twelve months of the
year ending 30 June.
Purchases and sales of investments are recognised on trade date being the date on which the Group
commits to purchase or sell the asset. Investments are initially recognised at fair value plus transaction costs
for all financial assets not carried at fair value through profit or loss. Financial assets are derecognised when
the rights to receive cash flows from the financial assets have expired or have been transferred and the
Group has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership.
Available for sale financial assets and financial assets designated through profit or loss are subsequently
carried at fair value. Loans and receivables and held to maturity investments are carried at amortised cost
using the effective interest rate method. Realised and unrealised gains and losses arising from changes in
the fair value of the “financial assets at fair value through profit or loss” category are included in the income
statement in the period in which they arise. Unrealised gains and losses arising from changes in the fair
value of non monetary securities classified as available for sale are recognised in equity in the net
unrealised gains reserve. When securities classified as available for sale are sold or impaired, the
accumulated fair value adjustments previously reported in equity are included in the income statement as
gains and losses on disposal of investment securities.
The Group assesses at each balance date whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or
group of financial assets is impaired. In the case of equity securities classified as available for sale, a
significant or prolonged decline in the fair value of a security below its cost is considered in determining
whether the security is impaired. If any such evidence exists for available for sale financial assets, the
cumulative loss, measured as the difference between the acquisition cost and the current fair value, less any
impairment loss on that financial asset previously recognised in profit and loss is transferred from equity to
the income statement. Impairment losses recognised in the income statement on equity instruments
classified as held for sale are not reversed through the income statement.
(m) Plant and Equipment
Plant and equipment is stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated
impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the
items.
Subsequent costs are included in the asset's carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as
appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the
Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to
the income statement during the financial period in which they are incurred.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
________________________________________________________________________________
FOR THE YEAR ENDING TO 30 JUNE 2010
1.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Plant and equipment are depreciated on a reducing balance or straight line basis at rates based upon their
effective lives up to five years.
The assets' residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each year ending
30 June.
(n)
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of associated GST, unless the GST
incurred is not recoverable from the taxation authority. In this case it is recognised as part of the cost of
acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense.
Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount
of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included with other receivables or payables
in the year ending 30 June.
Cash flows are presented on a gross basis. The GST components of cash flows arising from investing or
financing activities which are recoverable from, or payable to the taxation authority, are presented as
operating cash flow.
(o)
Employee Benefit Provisions
Wages and Salaries, Annual Leave and Sick Leave
Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non monetary benefits, annual leave and accumulating sick
leave expected to be settled within 12 months of the year ending 30 June are recognised in respect of
employees' services rendered up to the year ending 30 June and measured at amounts expected to be paid
when the liabilities are settled. Liabilities for non accumulating sick leave are recognised when leave is taken
and measured at the actual rates paid or payable. Liabilities for wages and salaries, and annual leave are
included as part of Other Payables.
Long Service Leave
Liabilities for long service leave are recognised as part of the provision for employee benefits and measured
as the present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees
to the year ending 30 June using the projected unit credit method. Consideration is given to expected future
salaries and wages levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service. Expected future
payments are discounted using national government bond rates at the year ending 30 June with terms to
maturity and currency that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows.
Share Based Payments
The Group provides benefits to employees (including Directors) in the form of share based payment
transactions, whereby employees render services in exchange for shares or options over shares ("equity
settled transactions").
The fair value of options granted is recognised as an employee benefit expense with a corresponding
increase in equity (share option reserve). The fair value is measured at grant date and recognised over the
period during which the employees become unconditionally entitled to the options. Fair value is determined
by an independent valuator using a Black and Scholes option pricing model. In determining fair value, no
account is taken of any performance conditions other than those related to the share price of Manhattan
("Market Conditions").
(p)
Earnings Per Share
Basic Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing profit/(loss) attributable to equity holders of the Group,
excluding any costs of servicing equity other than ordinary shares, by the weighted average number of
ordinary shares outstanding during the Financial Year, adjusted for bonus elements in ordinary shares
issued during the year.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
________________________________________________________________________________
FOR THE YEAR ENDING TO 30 JUNE 2010
1.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Diluted Earnings Per Share
Diluted earnings per share adjust the figures used in the determination of basic earnings per share to take
into account the after income tax effect of interest and other financing costs associated with dilutive potential
ordinary shares and the weighted average number of additional ordinary shares that would have been
outstanding assuming the conversions of all dilutive potential ordinary shares.
(q)
New Accounting Standards and UIG Interpretations
Certain new accounting standards and interpretations have been published that are not mandatory for the 30
June 2010 reporting period as set out below.
AASB 2009-5
Further Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from the Annual
Improvements Project [AASB 5, 8, 101, 107, 117, 118, 136 & 139]
AASB 2009-8
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standard – Group cash settled Share Based
Payment Transactions
AASB 2009-10
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Classification of Rights Issues
[AASB 132]
AASB 2009-11
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 9 [AASB 1, 3, 4,
5, 7, 101, 102, 108, 112, 118, 121, 127, 131, 132, 136, 139, 1023 and 1038 and
Interpretations 10 and 12]
AASB 2009-12
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards [AASB 5, 8, 108, 110, 112, 119, 133,
137, 139, 1023 and 1031 and Interpretations 2, 4, 16, 1039 and 1052]
Interpretation 19
Interpretation 19 Extinguishing Financial Liabilities with Equity Instruments
The Group has assessed the impact of these new standards and interpretations not to be material to the
Group’s Financial Statements.
2.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS
Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors,
including expectations of future events that may have a financial impact on the entity and that are believed to be
reasonable under the circumstances.
Key Estimates: Impairment of Exploration and Exploration Expenditure
The Group assesses impairment at each reporting date by evaluating conditions specific to the Group that may lead
to impairment of assets. Where an impairment trigger exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined by
Value in use calculations performed in assessing recoverable amounts and incorporate a number of key estimates.
The Group has made an impairment charge for the year which has been recognised in the Income Statement.
Share Based Payment Transactions
The Group measures the cost of equity settled share based payments at fair value at the grant date using the Black
and Scholes model taking into account the exercise price, the term of the option, the impact of dilution, the share
price at the grant date, the expected volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend yield and risk free
interest rate for the term of the option.
3.
SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Group operates in one industry, mineral resource exploration and assessment of mineral projects and in one
main geographical segment, being Australia.
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________________________________________________________________________________
FOR THE YEAR ENDING TO 30 JUNE 2010
4.
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Group’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks: market risk (including currency risk, interest rate risk
and price risk), credit risk and liquidity risk. The Group’s overall risk management program focuses on the
unpredictability of the financial markets and seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the financial
performance of the Group. The Group does not use derivative financial instruments, however the Group uses
different methods to measure different types of risk to which it is exposed. These methods include sensitivity
analysis in the case of interest rate and other price risks, aging analysis for credit risk and at present are not
exposed to price risk.
Risk management is carried out by the Board of Directors with assistance from suitably qualified external and
internal advisors. The Board provides written principles for overall risk management and further policies will evolve
commensurate with the evolution and growth of the Group.
(a) Market Risk
(i)
Foreign Exchange Risk
The Group does not currently operate internationally and therefore its exposure to foreign exchange
risk arising from currency exposures is limited.
(ii)
Price Risk
The Group holds a number of available for sale equity investments. These material investments are
managed on an individual basis and all buy and sell decisions are approved by the Board of
Directors. The Group is not exposed to commodity price risk as the Group is still carrying out
exploration.
(iii) Cash Flow and Fair Value Interest Rate Risk
The Group’s only interest rate risk arises from cash and cash equivalents and borrowings. Term
deposits and current accounts held with variable interest rates expose the Group to cash flow interest
rate risk. The Group does not consider this to be material to the Group and have therefore not
undertaken any further analysis of risk exposure.
(b)
Credit Risk
Credit risk is managed by the Board for the Group. Credit risk arises from cash and cash equivalents as well
as credit exposure including outstanding receivables and committed transactions. All cash balances held at
banks are held at internationally recognised institutions, with minimum independently rated rates of ‘A’. The
majority of receivables are immaterial to the Group. Given this the credit quality of financial assets that are
neither past due or impaired can be assessed by reference to historical information about default rates.
The maximum exposure to credit risk is the carrying amount of the financial assets of cash and trade and
other receivables to the value of $1,516,819 (2009: $1,064,330).
The following financial assets of the Group are neither past due or impaired:
Financial Assets
2010
2009
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Trade and Other Receivables
Total
$
1,380,337
136,482
1,516,819
$
981,885
82,445
1,064,330
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
________________________________________________________________________________
FOR THE YEAR ENDING TO 30 JUNE 2010
4.
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)
(c)
Liquidity Risk
Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient cash and marketable securities, the
availability of funding through an adequate amount of committed credit facilities and the ability to close out
market positions. The Group manages liquidity risk by continuously monitoring forecast and actual cash
flows and matching the maturity profits of financial assets and liabilities. As at reporting date the Group had
sufficient cash reserves to meet its requirements. The Group therefore had no credit standby facilities or
arrangements for further funding in place.
The financial liabilities of the Group at reporting date were trade payables incurred in the normal course of
the business of $534,039 (2009: $116,293). These were non interest bearing and were due within the
normal 30 to 60 days terms of creditor payments. The Group had no borrowings during the year and have
therefore not undertaken any further analysis of risk exposure.
(d)
Fair Value Estimation
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities must be estimated for recognition and measurement or for
disclosure purposes.
The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets is based on current quoted market prices at
reporting date. The quoted market price used for financial assets held by the Group is the current market
price.
The carrying value less any required impairment provision of trade receivables and payables are assumed to
approximate their fair values due to their short term nature.
5.
REVENUES
Revenues
2010
2009
Other Revenue From Continuing Operations
Interest
Other: Profit From Sale of Tenements
Total
$
62,486
0
62,486
$
121,696
93,004
214,700
6.
EXPENSES
(a)
Expenses, Excluding Finance Costs, Included in the Income Statement
Expenses
2010
2009
Legal Fees
Depreciation
ASX and Share Registry Fees
Consultant Fees
Rent
Employee Benefits
Exploration Impairment
Loss on Trading Investments
Share Based Payments
General and Administration Costs
Total Expenses, Excluding Finance Costs
34
$
8,638
5,063
47,374
58,050
347,221
333,460
151,691
1,228,745
2,746,970
311,555
5,238,767
$
2,005
1,058
26,824
93,390
135,279
504,154
2,115,501
-
161,580
349,308
3,389,099
2010 ANNUAL REPORT MANHATTAN CORPORATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
________________________________________________________________________________
FOR THE YEAR ENDING TO 30 JUNE 2010
6.
EXPENSES (continued)
(b)
Finance Costs
Bank Fees and Charges
Interest Expense
Total Finance Costs
7.
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
Finance Costs
2010
2009
$
2,463
0
2,463
$
2,647
44,846
47,493
Basic earnings (loss) per share (“EPS”) amounts are calculated by dividing net loss for the year attributable to
ordinary equity holders of the parent by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the
period.
Diluted earnings (loss) per share amounts are calculated by dividing the net loss attributable to ordinary
shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period (adjusted for the
effects of dilutive options).
The following reflects the income and share data used in the total operations basic and diluted earnings (loss) per
share computations:
Earnings (Loss) Per Share
2010
2009
Basic Loss Per Share
Loss Used in Calculating EPS
Weighted Average Number of Ordinary Shares
Outstanding During the Year Used in Calculating Basic EPS
$
(0.057)
(4,688,711)
$
(0.082)
(3,223,240)
Number
Number
81,836,409
39,279,379
Diluted EPS is not disclosed as potential ordinary shares are not dilutive as their potential conversion to fully paid
shares would not increase the loss per share.
(a) Capital Allotment Subsequent To Year End
The Company has not undertaken any capital raising(s) post 30 June 2010.
8.
INCOME TAX EXPENSE
(a)
Income Tax Expense
Income Tax Expense
2010
2009
Current Tax
Deferred tax
Under (Over) Provided in Prior Years
Total Income Tax Expense
$
-
-
(490,033)
(490,033)
$
-
-
(1,348)
(1,348)
35
2010 ANNUAL REPORT MANHATTAN CORPORATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
________________________________________________________________________________
FOR THE YEAR ENDING TO 30 JUNE 2010
8.
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (continued)
(b) Deferred Income Tax Expense Comprises
Deferred Income Tax Expense
2010
2009
(Decrease)/Increase in Deferred Tax Asset
(Decrease)/Increase in Deferred Tax Liability
Total Deferred Income Tax Expense
$
-
544,673
544,673
$
-
-
-
No deferred tax has been recognised in either the Income Statement or directly in equity.
(c)
Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense to Prima Facie Tax Payable
Reconciation of Income Tax
2010
2009
Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Tax
Tax at the Australian rate of 30%
Tax Effect of Permanent Differences:
Legal Fees
Entertainment
Share Based Payments Expense
Benefits of Tax Losses Not Brought to Account
Under/(Over) Provision From Prior Years
Total Tax Payable
$
(5,178,744)
(1,553,623)
$
(3,221,892)
(966,568)
-
15
824,091
729,517
-
-
-
240
48,474
917,854
(1,348)
(1,348)
(d)
Tax Losses and Other Timing Differences for Which No Deferred Tax Asset has been Recognised
Tax Losses Recognised
2010
2009
Unused Tax Losses with no Deferred Tax Asset Recognised
Capital Raising Fees
Accrued Superannuation/Provision for Annual Leave
Total Tax Losses
$
2,777,667
55,810
3,691
2,837,168
$
1,575,178
84,645
820
1,660,643
The Group has tax losses arising in Australia of $10,224,409 ($3,073,322 at 30% tax rate) (2009:
$1,694,961) of which no deferred tax asset has been recognised that are available indefinitely for offset
against future taxable profits of the Group.
9.
DIVIDENDS PAID OR PROPOSED
There were no dividends paid or proposed during the year.
10.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and Cash Equivalents
2010
2009
Cash at Bank and In Hand
Deposits at Call
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents
36
$
297,075
1,083,262
1,380,337
$
6,191
975,694
981,885
2010 ANNUAL REPORT MANHATTAN CORPORATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
________________________________________________________________________________
FOR THE YEAR ENDING TO 30 JUNE 2010
10.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (continued)
Cash at bank and in hand earns interest at floating interest rates based on the daily bank rates.
(a)
Interest Rate Exposure
The Group’s exposure to interest rate risk is discussed in Note 4.
(b)
Reconciliation to Cash at the End of the Year
The above figures represent the cash at the end of the Financial Year as shown in the Statement of Cash
Flows.
11.
TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES (CURRENT)
Trade and Other Receivables
2010
2009
GST Receivable
Other Debtors
Total Trade and Other Receivables
(a)
Fair Values and Credit Risk
$
130,302
6,180
136,482
$
32,774
49,671
82,445
Due to the short term nature of these receivables the carrying values represent their respective fair values at
30 June 2010.
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of each class of
receivables mentioned above. Refer to Note 4 for more information on the risk management policy of the
Group and the credit quality of the entity’s receivables.
(b)
Other Receivables
These amounts generally arise from transactions outside the usual operating activities of the Group.
Collateral is not normally obtained.
12.
FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT AND LOSS (CURRENT)
Trading Securities
2010
2009
Investments Held for Trading
5,139,641
-
All investments held in ASX listed companies using market values at year end.
13.
EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION EXPENDITURE (NON CURRENT)
Recoverability of the carrying amount of exploration assets is dependent upon successful exploration and
development or sale of mineral deposits of the respective areas of interest. Carrying values were assessed in light
of exploration and current market conditions, and an impairment provision has been raised based on this review.
37
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
________________________________________________________________________________
FOR THE YEAR ENDING TO 30 JUNE 2010
EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION EXPENDITURE (NON CURRENT) (continued)
13.
.
Exploration and Evaluation Expenditure
2010
2009
As at 1 July
Capitalised During the Year
Tenement Applications Withdrawn
Tenements Acquired from Deep Yellow Ltd
Tenements Returned to Deep Yellow Ltd
Impairment of Exploration Expenditure
As at 30 June
$
2,172,505
2,209,406
-
-
-
(151,691)
4,230,220
$
3,994,105
459,965
(159,068)
150,000
(156,996)
(2,115,501)
2,172,505
14.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (NON CURRENT)
Property, Plant and Equipment
2010
2009
Computer Equipment and Software
Cost or Fair Value
Accumulated Depreciation
Net Book Amount
Opening Net Book Amount
Additions
Depreciation Charge for the Year
Closing Net Book Amount
15.
TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES (CURRENT)
$
43,371
(6,385)
36,986
1,855
40,194
(5,063)
36,986
$
3,177
(1,322)
1,855
2,913
-
(1,058)
1,855
Trade and Other Payables
2010
2009
Trade Payables
Other Creditors
Total Trade and Other Payables
$
495,354
38,685
534,039
$
61,860
54,433
116,293
Trade payables and other creditors are non interest bearing and will be settled on 30 to 60 day terms.
16.
PROVISIONS
Provisions
2010
2009
Current
Provisions for Annual Leave
Provisions for Deferred Income Tax
Total Provisions
$
12,304
544,673
556,977
$
-
-
-
38
2010 ANNUAL REPORT MANHATTAN CORPORATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
________________________________________________________________________________
FOR THE YEAR ENDING TO 30 JUNE 2010
17.
ISSUED CAPITAL
Issued Capital
Note
2010
2009
2010
2009
Ordinary Shares
Issued and Fully paid
Total Contributed Equity
(a)
Shares
90,231,019
90,231,019
Shares
39,279,379
39,279,379
$
14,727,786
14,727,786
$
6,075,793
6,075,793
(a) Movements in Ordinary Share Capital
Date
Details
1 July 2009
Opening Balance
21 July 2009
15 January 2010
11 February 2010 Conversion of Vendor Options
30 June 2010
Manhattan Resources Pty Ltd Merger
Conversion of Employee Options
Conversion of Founder Options
Costs Associated with Share Issues
30 June 2010
Balance
(b)
Ordinary Shares
Number of
Shares
39,279,379
44,201,640
1,000,000
750,000
5,000,000
90,231,019
Issue Price
$
$0.17
$0.20
$0.20
$0.20
6,075,793
7,396,843
200,000
150,000
1,000,000
(94,850)
14,727,786
Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding up of the Group in
proportion to the number of and amounts paid on the shares held. On a show of hands every holder of
ordinary shares present at a meeting in person, or by proxy, is entitled to one vote, and upon a poll each
share is entitled to one vote. There is no authorised or par value share as prescribed in the Group’s
constitution.
(c)
Capital Risk Management
The Group’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard their ability to continue as a going concern,
so that they can continue to provide returns to shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders and to
maintain an optimal capital structure to reduce the cost of capital.
In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group may adjust the amount of dividends paid to
shareholders, return capital to shareholders, issue new shares or sell assets to reduce debt.
Capital Risk Management
Note
2010
2009
Total Borrowings
Less Cash and Cash Equivalents
15
10
Net Cash
Total Equity
Total Capital
18.
RESERVES
$
-
1,380,337
1,380,337
$
-
981,885
981,885
9,832,650
11,212,987
3,122,397
4,104,282
Share Based Payment Reserve
2010
2009
Balance at Beginning of the Year
Share Based Payments
Total Share Based Payments Reserve
39
$
645,504
2,746,971
3,392,475
$
483,924
161,580
645,504
2010 ANNUAL REPORT MANHATTAN CORPORATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
________________________________________________________________________________
FOR THE YEAR ENDING TO 30 JUNE 2010
18.
RESERVES (continued)
Nature and Purpose of Reserves
The share based payment reserve is used to recognise the fair value of options issued to Directors, consultants and
employees.
19.
KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL DISCLOSURES
(a)
Directors
The following persons were Directors of Manhattan during the Financial Year:
Name
Alan J Eggers
Marcello Cardaci
John A G Seton
Robert Wrixon
David Riekie
Position
Executive Chairman (appointed 21 July 2009)
Non Executive Director
Non Executive Director (appointed 21 July 2009)
Director Development and Commercial (resigned 31 July 2010)
Director (resigned 20 July 2009)
(b)
Key Management Personnel
The following persons were Key Management Personnel of Manhattan during the Financial Year:
Name
Mr Sam Middlemas
Position
Company Secretary (appointed 3 March 2009)
(c) Key Management Personnel Compensation
Key Management Personnel Compensation
2010
2009
Short Term Employee Benefits
Post Employment Benefits
Share Based Payments
Total Compensation
$
651,159
25,004
2,293,441
2,969,604
$
410,057
28,500
161,580
600,137
(d)
Remuneration of Directors and Key Management Personnel
(i)
Remuneration of Directors and Key Management Personnel
Options provided as remuneration and shares issued on the exercise of such options, together with
the terms and conditions of the options, can be found in Section D of the Remuneration Report.
(ii)
Option Holdings
The number of options over ordinary shares in the Company held during the Financial Year by each
Director of Manhattan and Key Management Personnel, including their personally related parties, are
set out below:
40
2010 ANNUAL REPORT MANHATTAN CORPORATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
________________________________________________________________________________
FOR THE YEAR ENDING TO 30 JUNE 2010
19.
KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL DISCLOSURES (continued)
Option Holdings
Balance at Start
of Year
Granted as
Compensation
Exercised
Other Changes
Balance at End
of year
Vested and
Exercisable
Escrowed or
Unvested
Directors
Alan Eggers
Marcello Cardaci1
Robert Wrixon
John Seton2
David Riekie3
Key Management Personnel
Sam Middlemas
5
Total
Directors
Marcello Cardaci1
Robert Wrixon
David Riekie3
Key Management Personnel
Phil Warren6
Sam Middlemas
5
Total
-
1,250,000
3,000,000
-
2,500,000
-
6,750,000
1,250,000
3,000,000
2,500,000
-
-
6,750,000
2010
-
(1,250,000)
(1,000,000)
-
4,500,000
1,000,000
2,000,000
1,000,000
-
(2,500,000)
-
-
(2,000,000)
-
-
-
1,000,000
9,500,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(4,750,000)
(2,000,000)
2009
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,500,000
1,000,000
2,000,000
1,000,000
-
1,000,000
9,500,000
1,250,000
3,000,000
2,500,000
-
-
6,750,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,500,000
1,000,000
2,000,000
1,000,000
-
1,000,000
9,500,000
1,250,000
3,000,000
2,500,000
-
-
6,750,000
1
2
3
The options are held by Mr Marcello Cardaci as trustee for the MD Cardaci Family Trust.
The options are held by Claymore Trustees Limited.
The options are held by Grange Consulting Group Pty Ltd of which Mr Riekie was previously a director.
(iii)
Share Holdings
The numbers of shares in the Company held during the Financial Year by each Director of Manhattan
Limited and Key Management Personnel of the Company, including their personally related parties
are set out below. There were no shares granted during the reporting period as compensation.
Directors and Officers Share
Holdings
Balance at the
Start of the Year
Shares received on
Merger
Other Changes
Balance at the End
of the Year
Directors
Alan Eggers
Marcello Cardaci
Robert Wrixon
John Seton
David Riekie
Key Management Personnel
Sam Middlemas
Total
Directors
Marcello Cardaci
Robert Wrixon
David Riekie
Key Management Personnel
Phil Warren
Sam Middlemas
Total
2010
2009
18,943,560
315,726
-
3,157,260
-
315,726
22,732,272
-
-
-
-
-
-
7,104,379
1,250,000
120,000
250,000
2,537,500
245,000
11,506,879
1,250,000
50,000
2,537,500
62,500
245,000
4,145,000
1,134,678
1,250,000
1,000,000
-
-
25,000
3,409,678
-
70,000
-
-
-
70,000
27,182,617
2,815,726
1,120,000
3,407,260
2,537,500
585,726
37,648,829
1,250,000
120,000
2,537,500
62,500
245,000
4,215,000
(e)
Loans to Key Management Personnel
There were no loans made or outstanding to Directors of Manhattan and Key Management Personnel of the
Company, including their personally related parties.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
________________________________________________________________________________
FOR THE YEAR ENDING TO 30 JUNE 2010
19.
KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL DISCLOSURES (continued)
(f)
Other Transactions with Key Management Personnel
(i)
Alan J Eggers
Alan Eggers is a director of Wesmin Consulting Pty Ltd (“Wesmin”). Wesmin has provided his
services as Executive Chairman, personnel, office premises and administration staff to a value of
$856,236 to Manhattan during the year on normal commercial terms.
(ii) Marcello Cardaci
Marcello Cardaci is a partner in the firm of Blakiston & Crabb, Lawyers. Blakiston & Crabb Lawyers
has provided legal services of $40,350 (2009: $100,815) to Manhattan during the year on normal
commercial terms.
(iii)
Sam Middlemas
Sam Middlemas is a director of Sparkling Investments Pty Ltd (“Sparkling Investments”). Sparkling
Investments has provided company secretarial services of $56,591 (2009: $27,240) to Manhattan
during the year on normal commercial terms.
20.
NON CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
On 21 July 2009 Manhattan completed the merger with Manhattan Resources Pty Ltd.
As a consequence of the transaction details of the net assets acquired are as follows:
Manhattan Resources Pty Ltd Merger
21 July 2009
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Trade and Other Receivables
Other Investments
Trade and Other Payables
Deferred Income Tax Expense
Total
$
1,670,111
8,223
6,816,451
(63,236)
(1,034,707)
7,396,842
Consideration Paid 44,201,640 Manhattan Corporation Limited shares at 16.7 cents each
7,396,842
21.
EVENTS AFTER THE YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2010
Since the end of the financial year no matters have arisen that have significantly affected or may significantly affect
the operations of the Group, results of those operations or the state of affairs in financial years subsequent to 30
June 2010.
22.
AUDITOR’S REMUNERATION
Audit Services
2010
2009
Rothsay Chartered Accountants
Audit and Review of Financial Reports
Tax Work under the Corporations Act 2001
BDO Kendals Audit and Assurance (WA) Pty Ltd
Audit and Review of Financial Reports
Tax Work under the Corporations Act 2001
Total Remuneration for Audit Services
42
$
20,000
5,000
-
-
25,000
$
-
-
42,688
8,700
51,388
2010 ANNUAL REPORT MANHATTAN CORPORATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
________________________________________________________________________________
FOR THE YEAR ENDING TO 30 JUNE 2010
23.
RECONCILIATION OF CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Reconciliation of Cash Flows From Operating Activities
2010
2009
Profit/(Loss) after Income Tax for the Period
Adjustments for:
Depreciation Expense
Exploration Provisions
Profit on Sale of Tenement
Loss on Trading Securities
Share Based Payments Expense
Taxation movements
(Increase)/Decrease in Trade and Other Receivables
(Increase)/Decrease in Prepayments
(Increase)/Decrease in Trade and Other Payables
Cash Flow from/(Used In) Operations
24.
SHARE BASED PAYMENTS
(a)
Options
$
$
(4,688,711)
(3,223,240)
5,064
151,691
-
1,228,745
2,746,970
(490,033)
1,265
45,697
(163,312)
1,058
2,115,501
(93,004)
-
161,580
-
16,855
(39,017)
(233,630)
(1,162,624)
(1,293,897)
The following share based payment arrangements to Directors and employees existed at 30 June 2010.
All options granted to Director’s and employees are for ordinary shares in Manhattan Corporation Limited,
which confer a right of one ordinary share for every option held.
Grant Date
Expiry date
Exercise Price
Balance at
Start of Year
Granted
During the
Year
Exercised
During the
Year
Forfieted
During the
Year
Balance at End
of Year
Vested &
Exercisable at
End of Year
2010
-
-
-
3,750,000
1,000,000
-
22 December 2006
23 June 2008
23 June 2008
23 June 2008
21 July 2009
21 July 2009
12 March 2010
12 March 2010
Total Options
22 December 2006
23 June 2008
23 June 2008
23 June 2008
Total Options
30 June 2010
23 June 2013
23 June 2013
23 June 2013
21 July 2014
21 July 2014
12 March 2015
12 March 2015
30 June 2010
23 June 2013
23 June 2013
23 June 2013
$0.20
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
$0.60
$1.00
$1.80
$2.20
$0.20
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
3,750,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
-
-
-
-
-
5,550,000
5,550,000
250,000
250,000
6,750,000
11,600,000
2009
3,750,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
6,750,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,000,000
1,000,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5,550,000
5,550,000
250,000
250,000
11,600,000
3,750,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
6,750,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
The weighted average remaining contractual life of share options outstanding at the end of the period was
3.92 years.
(b)
Expenses Arising From Share Based Payment Transactions
Expense From Share Based Payment Transactions
Note
2010
2009
Options Issued During the Year
Total Expense
19
$
2,746,971
2,746,971
$
161,580
161,580
43
2010 ANNUAL REPORT MANHATTAN CORPORATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
________________________________________________________________________________
FOR THE YEAR ENDING TO 30 JUNE 2010
25.
PARENT ENTITY INFORMATION
Parent Entity Information
2010
2009
Current Assets
Total Assets
Current Liabilities
Total Liabilities
Net Assets
Issued Capital
Share Based Payments Reserve
Accumulated Losses
Total Equity
Loss of the Parent Entity
Total Comprehensive Loss of the Parent Entity
$
968,643
12,632,691
546,343
1,893,342
10,739,349
14,727,786
3,392,475
(7,380,912)
10,739,349
(3,782,012)
(3,782,012)
$
1,064,330
3,238,690
116,293
116,293
3,122,397
6,075,793
645,504
(3,598,900)
3,122,397
(3,223,240)
(3,223,240)
In 2009 Manhattan acquired a 100% interest in Manhattan Resources Pty Ltd and this subsidiary has been
consolidated since the acquisition on 21 July 2009.
26.
COMMITMENTS
(a)
Exploration Expenditure
Committed expenditures in accordance with tenement lease grant conditions:
Exploration Expenditure Commitment
2010
2009
Annual Tenement Rental Obligations
Annual Exploration Expenditure Commitments
Total Exploration Expenditure Commitment
$
82,856
695,500
778,356
$
99,978
729,000
828,978
(b)
Capital or Leasing Commitments
There are no capital or leasing commitments as at 30 June 2010.
27.
CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND CONTINGENT ASSETS
The Directors are of the opinion that there are no contingent liabilities or contingent assets as at 30 June 2010.
28.
INTERESTS IN JOINT VENTURES
Manhattan has the following Joint Venture Interests:
(a)
Exploration Joint Venture Agreements
During the year, Manhattan maintained its 100% interest in the Ponton and Gardner Range Projects. A farm
in and joint venture agreement was entered into on the Gardner Range Project in October 2009 (see below).
The Company maintained its 90% interest in the Siccus Project. Signature Resources Pty Ltd retains a free
10% carried interest in the Siccus Project (see below).
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28.
INTERESTS IN JOINT VENTURES (continued)
(b)
Gardner Range Farm In and Joint Venture Agreement
The Gardner Range Project in Western Australia comprises four exploration licences E80/1735, E80/3275,
E80/3817 and E80/4081 all held 100% by Manhattan. In October 2009 Manhattan announced the key terms
of a Farm In and Joint Venture Agreement with Northern Uranium Limited (“Northern”) where Northern can
initially earn a 60% interest in Manhattan’s Gardner Range project by expenditure of $1.05 million over four
years. French nuclear group, Areva NC, via Areva’s wholly owned Australian subsidiary Afmeco Mining and
Exploration Pty Ltd (“Afmeco”) in a strategic alliance with Northern, is the operator of project.
The Gardner Range tenements are currently subject to the Gardner Range Farm In and Joint Venture
Agreement dated 15 October 2009 ("Gardner Range JV").
The joint venture is not a separate legal entity. It is a contractual arrangement between the participants
under the signed JV agreement.
Northern and Afmeco act as manager of the JV and sole funds the Earning Expenditure of $1.05 million. On
Northern acquiring its 60% Farm In interest Northern and Manhattan will enter into a joint venture with
Manhattan holding a 40% interest. On the commencement of the Joint Venture Manhattan has the option to
contribute to expenditure in accordance with its interest or be free carried to the completion of a Pre
Feasibility Study to develop a mine and retain a 20% interest. On completion of the Pre Feasibility Study
Manhattan has the option to contribute to expenditure in accordance with its interest or be free carried to the
completion of a Definitive Feasibility Study to develop a mine and retain a 10% interest.
The Joint Venture does not hold any assets and accordingly the Company’s share of exploration, evaluation
and development expenditure is accounted for in accordance with the policy set out in Note 1.
(c)
Siccus Farm In and Joint Venture Agreement
The Siccus Project in South Australia comprises one exploration licence EL4527. The Siccus Tenement is
held by Manhattan (90%), (2009: 90%). Signature Resources Pty Ltd retains its interest of 10% in the
project. The Siccus Tenement is currently subject to the Siccus Farm In and Joint Venture Agreement dated
11 June 1997 ("Siccus JV").
The joint venture is not a separate legal entity. It is a contractual arrangement between the participants
under the signed JV agreement.
Manhattan acts as manager of the JV and sole funds the JV up to the completion of a definitive feasibility
study (should a resource be located within the Tenements) at which point the parties will contribute to the
costs of the JV in proportion to their Joint Venture Interests.
The Joint Venture does not hold any assets and accordingly the Company’s share of exploration, evaluation
and development expenditure is accounted for in accordance with the policy set out in Note 1.
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DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION
In the opinion of the Directors of Manhattan Corporation Limited (“Manhattan”):
(a)
The Financial Statements comprising the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, Financial Position,
Cash Flows, Statement of Changes in Equity and the Notes to Accompany the Financial Statements as set out on
pages 23 to 45 are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, and:
(i)
(ii)
comply with Accounting Standards, the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional
reporting requirements; and
give a true and fair view of the financial position of Manhattan as at 30 June 2010 and of its performance for
the Financial Year ended on that date;
In the Directors’ opinion, there are reasonable grounds to believe that Manhattan will be able to pay its debts as
and when they become due and payable;
The remuneration disclosures included in the Directors’ report (as part of the Audited Remuneration report), for the
year ended 30 June 2010, comply with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001; and
The Directors have been given the declarations required by section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 from the
Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officers for the Financial Year ended 30 June 2010.
(b)
(c)
(d)
This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors and is signed on behalf of the Directors
by:
ALAN J EGGERS
Executive Chairman
29 September 2010
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
This Statement summarises the main corporate governance practices in place during the Financial Year, which comply
with the ASX Corporate Governance Council recommendations unless otherwise stated.
Further information about the Company’s corporate governance practices is set out on the Company’s web site at
www.manhattancorp.com.au. In accordance with the recommendations of the ASX, information published on the web site
includes charters (for the Board and subcommittees), codes of conduct and other policies and procedures relating to the
Board and its responsibilities.
1.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1.1
Role of Board and Management ASX Principle 1
The Board of Manhattan Corporation Limited (“Manhattan”) is responsible for its corporate governance, that
is, the system by which the Company is managed. In governing the Company, the Directors must act in the
best interests of the Company as a whole. It is the role of senior management to manage the Company in
accordance with the direction and delegations of the Board and the responsibility of the Board to oversee the
activities of management in carrying out these delegated duties.
In carrying out its governance role, the main task of the Board is to drive the performance of the Company.
The Board must also ensure that the Company complies with all of its contractual, statutory and any other
legal obligations, including the requirements of any regulatory body. The Board has the final responsibility for
the successful operations of the Company. In addition, the Board is responsible for identifying areas of
significant business risk and ensuring arrangements are in place to adequately manage those risks.
To assist the Board to carry out its functions, it has developed a Code of Conduct to guide the Directors and
key executives in the performance of their roles. The Code of Conduct is detailed in Section 3.1 of this
report.
The Board represents shareholders’ interests in developing and then continuing a successful mineral
resources business, which seeks to optimise medium to long term financial gains for shareholders. By not
focusing on short term gains for shareholders, the Board believes that this will ultimately result in the
interests of all stakeholders being appropriately addressed when making business decisions.
The Board is responsible for ensuring that the Company is managed in such a way to best achieve this
desired result. Given the size of the Company’s exploration and development activities, the Board currently
undertakes an active, not passive role.
The Board is responsible for evaluating and setting the strategic directions for the Company, establishing
goals for management and monitoring the achievement of these goals. The Executive Chairman is
responsible to the Board for the day to day management of the Company.
The Board has sole responsibility for the following:
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Appointing and removing the Executive Chairman and any other Executive Director and approving
their remuneration;
Appointing and removing the Company Secretary/Chief Financial Officer and approving their
remuneration;
Determining the strategic direction of the Company and measuring the performance of management
against approved strategies;
Reviewing the adequacy of resources for management to properly carry out approved strategies and
business plans;
Adopting operating and exploration expenditure budgets at the commencement of each Financial
Year and monitoring the progress by both financial and non financial key performance indicators;
Monitoring the Company ’s medium term capital and cash flow requirements;
Approving and monitoring financial and other reporting to regulatory bodies, shareholders and other
organisations;
Determining that satisfactory arrangements are in place for auditing the Company’s financial affairs;
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1.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS (continued)
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Reviewing and ratifying systems of risk management and internal compliance and control, codes of
conduct and compliance with legislative requirements; and
Ensuring that policies and compliance systems consistent with the Company’s objectives and best
practice are in place and that the Company and its officers act legally, ethically and responsibly on all
matters.
The Board’s role and the Company’s corporate governance practices are being continually reviewed and
improved as the Company’s business develops.
The Board convenes regular meetings with such frequency as is sufficient to appropriately discharge its
responsibilities.
The Board may from time to time, delegate some of its responsibilities listed above to its senior management
team.
The Executive Chairman is responsible for running the affairs of the Company under delegated authority
from the Board and implementing the policies and strategy set by the Board. In carrying out his
responsibilities the Executive Chairman must report to the Board in a timely manner and ensure all reports to
the Board present a true and fair view of the Company’s operational results and financial position.
The role of management is to support the Executive Chairman and implement the running of the general
operations and financial business of the Company, in accordance with the delegated authority of the Board.
1.2
Composition of the Board ASX Principle 2
To add value to the Company, the Board has been formed so that it has effective composition, size and
commitment to adequately discharge its responsibilities and duties. The names of the Directors and their
qualifications and experience are disclosed in the Directors’ Report. Directors are appointed based on the
specific governance skills required by the Company and on the independence of their decision making and
judgement.
The Company’s Board during the year comprised two Executive and two Non Executive Directors. The two
executive Directors were Mr Eggers, Executive Chairman, and Mr Wrixon. Following the end of the Financial
Year Mr Wrixon resigned as a Director of the Company on 31 July 2010. The Company recognises the
importance of Non Executive Directors and the external perspective and advice that Non Executive Directors
can offer.
None of the Board meets the independence criteria under the ASX Corporate Governance Council
Recommendation 2.1 as all Directors are either executives, shareholders or have been material professional
advisors or consultants to the Company within the last three years. The Board recognises the Corporate
Governance Council’s recommendation that a majority of a board should consist of independent directors.
The Board views the shareholdings of Directors as important, although this is outside the ASX
Recommendations criteria for independence, as it believes it more correctly aligns the Board with
shareholder interests. In considering the independence of Directors, the Board considers issues of
materiality and relies on thresholds for qualitative and quantitative materiality as contained in the Board
Charter which is disclosed on the Company’s web site.
The Board believes the current structure is appropriate given the Company’s current size and activities. The
existing Directors provide the necessary diversity of qualifications, skills and experience and bring quality
and independent judgement to all relevant issues.
Mr Eggers currently holds the position of Executive Chairman which does not comply with ASX Corporate
Governance Recommendations 2.2 and 2.3. While the Board recognises the importance of a division of
responsibility and independence at the head of the Company, the existing structure is considered
appropriate and provides a unified leadership structure. Mr Eggers is the controlling shareholder of the
Company, and has been a major force in the current growth and direction of the Company. His in depth
knowledge of the uranium industry, his past position in growing a small exploration company into an ASX
Top 200 company and his experience a growth strategies presented to the Board has led to the conclusion
that at this stage of the Company’s development he is able to bring quality and independent judgement to all
relevant issues, and the Company benefits from his long standing experience of its operations and business
relationships.
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1.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS (continued)
If the Company’s activities increase in size, nature and scope the size of the Board will be reviewed and the
optimum number of Directors required for the Board to properly perform its responsibilities and functions will
be re assessed.
The Board acknowledges that a greater proportion of independent Directors is desirable over the longer term
and will be seeking to demonstrate that it is monitoring the Board’s composition as required.
The membership of the Board, its activities and composition is subject to periodic review. The criteria for
determining the identification and appointment of a suitable candidate for the Board shall include the quality
of the individual’s background, experience and achievement, compatibility with other Board members,
credibility within the Company’s scope of activities, intellectual ability to contribute to Board duties and
physical ability to undertake Board duties and responsibilities.
Directors are initially appointed by the full Board subject to election by shareholders at the next Meeting of
shareholders. Under the Company’s Constitution the tenure of Directors (other than a managing director) is
subject to reappointment by shareholders not later than the third anniversary following their last
appointment. Subject to the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001, the Board does not subscribe to the
principle of retirement age and there is no maximum period of service as a Director. A managing director
may be appointed for any period and on any terms the Directors think fit and, subject to the terms of any
agreement entered into, the Board may revoke any appointment.
There are procedures in place, agreed to by the Board, to enable Directors in furtherance of their duties to
seek professional advice at the expense of the Company.
The terms in office held by each Director at the date of this Corporate Governance Statement are as follows:
Name
Position
Appointed
Alan J Eggers
Marcello Cardaci
John A G Seton
Executive Chairman
Non Executive Director
Non Executive Director
2009
2007
2009
1.3
Responsibilities of the Board ASX Principle 1
In general, the Board is responsible for, and has the authority to determine, all matters relating to the
policies, practices, management and operations of the Company. It is required to do all things that may be
necessary to be done in order to carry out the objectives of the Company.
Without intending to limit this general role of the Board, the principal functions and responsibilities of the
Board include the following:
1.3.1 Leadership of the Company
Overseeing the Company and establishing codes that reflect the values of the Company and guide
the conduct of the Board, management and employees.
1.3.2 Strategy Formulation
Working with senior management to set and review the overall strategy and goals for the Company
and ensuring that there are policies in place to govern the operation of the Company.
1.3.3 Overseeing Planning Activities
Overseeing the development of the Company’s strategic plans (including exploration programmes
and initiatives) and approving such plans as well as the annual budget.
1.3.4 Shareholder Liaison
Ensuring effective communications with shareholders through an appropriate communications policy
and promoting participation at general meetings of the Company.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS (continued)
1.3.5 Monitoring Compliance and Risk Management
Overseeing the Company’s risk management, compliance, control and accountability systems and
monitoring and directing the operational and financial performance of the Company.
1.3.6 Company Finances
Approving expenses in excess of those approved in the annual budget and approving and monitoring
acquisitions, divestitures and financial and other reporting.
1.3.7 Human Resources
Appointing, and, where appropriate, removing a managing director as well as reviewing the
performance of the managing director and monitoring the performance of senior management in their
implementation of the Company’s strategy.
1.3.8 Ensuring Health, Safety and Well Being of Employees
In conjunction with the senior management team, developing, overseeing and reviewing the
effectiveness of the Company’s occupational health and safety systems to ensure the well being of all
employees.
1.3.9 Delegating Authority
Delegating appropriate powers to the Executive Chairman to ensure the effective day to day
management of the Company and establishing and determining the powers and functions of the
Committees of the Board.
1.4
Board Policies ASX Principle 3
1.4.1 Conflicts of Interest
Directors must:
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Disclose to the Board actual or potential conflicts of interest that may or might reasonably be
thought to exist between the interests of the Director and the interests of any other parties in
carrying out the activities of the Company; and
If requested by the Board, within seven days or such further period as may be permitted, take
such necessary and reasonable steps to remove any conflict of interest.
If a Director cannot or is unwilling to remove a conflict of interest then the Director must, as per the
Corporations Act 2001, absent himself from the room when discussion and/or voting occurs on
matters about which the conflict relates.
1.4.2 Commitments
Each member of the Board is committed to spending sufficient time to enable them to carry out their
duties as a Director of the Company.
1.4.3 Confidentiality
In accordance with legal requirements and agreed ethical standards, Directors and key executives of
the Company have agreed to keep confidential, information received in the course of the exercise of
their duties and will not disclose non public information except where disclosure is authorised or
legally mandated.
1.4.4 Independent Professional Advice
The Board collectively and each Director has the right to seek independent professional advice at the
Company’s expense, up to specified limits, to assist them to carry out their responsibilities.
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1.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS (continued)
1.4.5 Related Party Transactions
Related party transactions include any financial transaction between a Director and the Company.
Unless there is an exemption under the Corporations Act 2001 from the requirement to obtain
shareholder approval for the related party transaction, the Board cannot approve the transaction.
1.4.6 Attestations by the Executive Chairman and Company Secretary
In accordance with the Board’s policy, the Executive Chairman and the Company Secretary/Chief
Financial Officer made the attestations recommended by the ASX Corporate Governance Council,
and s295A of the Corporations Act 2001 as to the Company’s financial condition prior to the Board
signing this Annual Report.
2.
TRADING IN THE COMPANY’S SHARES (ASX Recommendation 3.2)
The Company’s Securities Trading Policy imposes basic trading restrictions on all employees and consultants of the
Company with ‘inside information’, and additional trading restrictions on the Directors of the Company. The
Company’s Securities Trading Policy was adopted by the Board of the Company at its meeting held in Perth on 1
September 2009.
‘Inside information’ is information that:
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Is not generally available; and
If it were generally available, it would, or would be likely to, influence investors in deciding whether to buy or
sell the Company’s securities.
If an employee possesses inside information, the person must not:
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Trade in the Company’s securities;
Advise others or procure others to trade in the Company’s securities; or
Pass on the inside information to others, including colleagues, family or friends knowing (or where the
employee or Director should have reasonably known) that the other persons will use that information to trade
in, or procure someone else to trade in, the Company’s securities.
This prohibition applies regardless of how the employee or Director learns the information (eg. even if the employee
or Director overhears it or is told in a social setting).
In addition to the above, Directors must notify the Company Secretary as soon as practicable, but not later than 2
business days, after they have bought or sold the Company’s securities or exercised options. In accordance with
the provisions of the Corporations Act 2001 and the ASX Listing Rules, the Company on behalf of the Directors
must advise the ASX of any transactions conducted by them in the securities of the Company.
Please refer to the Company’s web site to review the Company’s Share Trading Policy.
3.
BOARD COMMITTEES
The Board considers that the Company is not currently of a size, nor are its affairs of such complexity to justify the
formation of separate or special committees at this time. The Board as a whole is able to address the governance
aspects of the full scope of the Company’s activities and to ensure that it adheres to appropriate ethical standards.
The Board has however established a framework for the management of the Company including a system of
internal controls, a business risk management process and the establishment of appropriate ethical standards.
The full Board currently holds meetings at such times as may be necessary to address any general or specific
matters as required.
If the Company’s activities increase in size, scope and nature, the appointment of separate or special committees
will be reviewed by the Board and implemented if appropriate.
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3.
BOARD COMMITTEES (continued)
3.1
Audit Committee ASX Principle 4
The full Board carries out the role of the audit committee. While this is a departure from ASX Corporate
Governance Council Recommendations 4.1 and 4.2, it provides a more efficient mechanism based on the
size of the Board and the complexity of the Company. The Board follows the Audit Committee charter and
there were two meetings during the year set aside to deal with the issues and responsibilities usually
delegated to the audit committee so as to ensure the integrity of the Financial Statements of the Company
and the independence of the external auditor.
The Board in its entirety reviews the audited Annual Financial Statements and the audit reviewed Half Yearly
Financial Statements and any reports which accompany published Financial Statements.
The Board in its entirety considers the appointment of the external auditor and reviews the appointment of
the external auditor, their independence, the audit fee and any questions of resignation or dismissal.
The Board is also responsible for establishing policies on risk oversight and management.
The Board members consider themselves to be financially literate and have industry knowledge, and the
Company Secretary is a qualified accountant and has the requisite financial expertise to assist the Audit
Committee with financial matters.
Please refer to the Company’s web site to review the Audit Committee charter.
3.2
Remuneration Committee ASX Principle 9
The full Board carries out the role of the remuneration committee. While this is a departure from ASX
Corporate Governance Council Recommendation 9.1, it provides a more efficient mechanism based on the
size of the Board and the complexity of the Company. The Board follows the Remuneration Committee
charter and there was one meeting during the year set aside to deal with remuneration issues.
The responsibilities of the Board in its entirety include setting policies for senior officers’ remuneration,
setting the terms and conditions of employment for the Executive Chairman, reviewing and setting
Manhattan’s issue of options to employees and consultants, reviewing superannuation arrangements,
reviewing the remuneration of Non Executive Directors and undertaking an annual review of the Executive
Chairman’s performance, including, setting with the Executive Chairman’s goals for the coming year and
reviewing progress in achieving those goals.
The Company is committed to remunerating its executives in a manner that is market competitive and
consistent with best practice as well as supporting the interests of shareholders.
There is no scheme to provide retirement benefits, other than statutory superannuation, to Non Executive
Directors.
For a full discussion of the Company’s remuneration philosophy and framework and the remuneration
received by Directors in the current period please refer to the Remuneration Report, which is contained
within the Directors’ Report.
Please refer to the Company’s web site to review the Remuneration Committee charter.
3.3
Nomination Committee ASX Principle 2
The full Board carries out the role of the nomination committee. While this is a departure from ASX
Corporate Governance Council Recommendation 2.4, it provides a more efficient mechanism based on the
size of the Board and the complexity of the Company. The Board follows the Nomination Committee charter
and sets aside time at Board meetings to deal with nomination issues.
The responsibilities of the Board in its entirety include devising criteria for Board membership, regularly
reviewing the need for various skills and experience on the Board and identifying specific individuals for
nomination as Directors for review by the Board. The Board also oversees management succession plans
including the Executive Chairman, and evaluates the Board’s performance and makes recommendations for
the appointment and removal of Directors.
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3.
BOARD COMMITTEES (continued)
Directors are appointed based on the specific governance skills required by the Company. Given the size of
the Company and the business that it operates, the Company aims at all times to have at least one Director
with experience in the mining and exploration industry, appropriate to the Company’s market. In addition,
Directors should have the relevant blend of personal experience in:
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Accounting and financial management;
Legal skills; and
For the Executive Chairman the appropriate business experience.
Please refer to the Company’s web site to review the Nomination Committee charter.
4.
ETHICAL STANDARDS
The Board acknowledges the need for continued maintenance of the highest standard of corporate governance
practice and ethical conduct by all Directors and employees of the Company.
4.1
Code of Conduct for Directors and Key Executives ASX Principle 3
The Board has adopted a Code of Conduct for Directors and key executives to promote ethical and
responsible decision making. The code is based on a code of conduct for Directors prepared by the
Australian Institute of Company Directors.
In accordance with legal requirements and agreed ethical standards, Directors and key executives of the
Company:
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Will act honestly, in good faith and in the best interests of the whole Company;
Owe a fiduciary duty to the Company as a whole;
Have a duty to use due care and diligence in fulfilling the functions of office and exercising the
powers attached to that office;
Will act with a level of skill expected from Directors and key executives of a publicly listed company;
Will use the powers of office for a proper purpose and in the best interests of the Company as a
whole;
Will demonstrate commercial reasonableness in decision making;
Will not make improper use of information acquired as Directors and key executives;
Will not disclose non public information except where disclosure is authorised or legally mandated;
Will not take improper advantage of the position of Director or use the position for personal gain or to
compete with the Company;
Will not take advantage of Company property or use such property for personal gain or to compete
with the Company;
Will protect and ensure the efficient use of the Company’s assets for legitimate business purposes;
Will not allow personal interests, or the interests of any associated person, to conflict with the
interests of the Company;
Have an obligation to be independent in judgment and actions and Directors will take all reasonable
steps to be satisfied as to the soundness of all decisions of the Board;
Will make reasonable enquiries to ensure that the Company is operating efficiently, effectively and
legally towards achieving its goals;
Will not engage in conduct likely to bring discredit upon the Company;
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ETHICAL STANDARDS (continued)
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Will encourage fair dealing by all employees with the Company’s suppliers, competitors and other
employees;
Will encourage the reporting of unlawful/unethical behaviour and actively promote ethical behaviour
and protection for those who report violations in good faith;
Will give their specific expertise generously to the Company; and
Have an obligation, at all times, to comply with the spirit, as well as the letter of the law and with the
principles of this Code.
4.2
Code of Ethics and Conduct ASX Principle 3
The Company has implemented a Code of Ethics and Conduct, which provides guidelines aimed at
maintaining high ethical standards, corporate behavour and accountability within the Company.
All Directors and employees are expected to:
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Respect the law and act in accordance with it;
Respect confidentiality and not misuse Company information, assets or facilities;
Value and maintain professionalism;
Avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest;
Act in the best interests of shareholders;
By their actions, contribute to the Company’s reputation as a good corporate citizen, which seeks the
respect of the community and environment in which it operates;
Perform their duties in ways that minimise environmental impacts and maximise workplace safety;
Exercise fairness, courtesy, respect, consideration and sensitivity in all dealings within their
workplace and with customers, suppliers and the public generally; and
Act with honesty, integrity, decency and responsibility at all times.
An employee that breaches the Code of Ethics and Conduct may face disciplinary action. If an employee
suspects that a breach of the Code of Ethics and Conduct has occurred or will occur, he or she must advise
that breach to management. No employee will be disadvantaged or prejudiced if he or she reports in good
faith a suspected breach. All reports will be acted upon and kept confidential.
As part of its commitment to recognising the legitimate interests of stakeholders, the Company has
established the Code of Ethics and Conduct to guide compliance with legal and other obligations to
legitimate stakeholders. These stakeholders include employees, government authorities, creditors and the
community as whole. This Code includes the following:
4.2.1 Responsibilities to Shareholders and the Financial Community Generally ASX Principle 10
The Company complies with the spirit as well as the letter of all laws and regulations that govern
shareholders’ rights. The Company has processes in place designed to ensure the truthful and
factual presentation of the Company’s financial position and prepares and maintains its accounts
fairly and accurately in accordance with the generally accepted accounting and financial reporting
standards.
4.2.2 Employee Practices
The Company endeavours to provide a safe workplace in which there is equal opportunity for all
employees at all levels of the Company. The Company does not tolerate the offering or acceptance
of bribes or the misuse of the Company’s assets or resources.
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4.
ETHICAL STANDARDS (continued)
4.2.3 Responsibilities to the Community
As part of the community the Company:
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Is committed to conducting its business in accordance with applicable environmental laws and
regulations and encourages all employees to have regard for the environment when carrying
out their jobs;
Encourages all employees to engage in activities beneficial to their local community; and
Supports community charities.
The Company supports the Indigenous Community:
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Is committed to conducting its business in accordance with applicable heritage laws and
regulations and encourages all employees to have regard for the specific rights of indigenous
communities when carrying out their jobs; and
Encourages all employees to engage in activities beneficial to the indigenous community.
4.2.4 Responsibilities to the Individual
The Company is committed to keeping private information, which has been provided by employees
and investors confidential and protecting it from uses other than those for which it was provided.
4.2.5 Conflicts of interest
Employees and Directors must avoid conflicts as well as the appearance of conflicts between their
personal interests and the interests of the Company.
4.2.6 How the Company Monitors and Ensures Compliance with its Code
The Board, management and all employees of the Company are committed to implementing this
Code of Ethics and Conduct and each individual is accountable for such compliance.
Disciplinary measures may be imposed for violating the Code.
5.
DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
5.1
Continuous Disclosure to ASX ASX Principle 5
The continuous disclosure policy requires all executives and Directors to inform the Executive Chairman or,
in their absence, the Company Secretary of any potentially material information as soon as practicable after
they become aware of that information.
Information is material if it is likely that the information would influence investors who commonly acquire
securities on ASX in deciding whether to buy, sell or hold the Company’s securities.
Information is not material and need not be disclosed if:
5.1.1 A reasonable person would not expect the information to be disclosed or it is material but due to a
specific valid commercial reason is not to be disclosed; and
5.1.2 The information is confidential; or
5.1.3 One of the following applies:
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It would breach a law or regulation to disclose the information;
The information concerns an incomplete proposal or negotiation;
The information comprises matters of supposition or is insufficiently definite to warrant
disclosure;
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5.
DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (continued)
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The information is generated for internal management purposes;
The information is a trade secret;
It would breach a material term of an agreement, to which the Company is a party, to disclose
the information;
It would harm the Company’s potential application or possible patent application; or
The information is scientific data that release of which may benefit the Company’s potential
competitors.
The Executive Chairman is responsible for interpreting and monitoring the Company’s Disclosure policy and
where necessary informing the Board. The Company Secretary is responsible for all communications with
ASX.
5.2
Communication with Shareholders ASX Principle 6
The Company places considerable importance on effective communications with shareholders.
The Company’s communication strategy requires communication with shareholders and other stakeholders
in an open, regular and timely manner so that the market has sufficient information to make informed
investment decisions on the operations and results of the Company. The strategy provides for the use of
systems that ensure a regular and timely release of information about the Company to be provided to
shareholders. Mechanisms employed include:
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•
Announcements lodged with ASX;
ASX Quarterly Reports;
Half Yearly Report and Annual Report; and
Presentations at the Annual General Meeting and General Meetings of shareholders.
The Board encourages the full participation of shareholders at the Annual General Meeting and any General
Meetings of shareholders to ensure a high level of accountability and understanding of the Company’s
strategy and goals.
Manhattan provides updates on any changes in its circumstances as and when they occur by continuous
disclosure in compliance with the ASX Listing Rules, press releases, investor presentations and making all
announcements and corporate information available on the Company’s web site.
The Company also posts all reports, ASX and media releases and copies of business and investor
presentations on the Company’s web site.
6.
RISK MANAGEMENT
6.1
Identification of Risk ASX Principle 7
Manhattan operates in the mineral resource and energy sectors where there are a number of risk factors
inherent to the Company’s operations. The Company mitigates its risk factors primarily by ensuring it has a
suitably qualified and experienced Board of Directors with a range of professional qualifications appropriate
to the industry and business sector in which it operates.
Recognition of these risk factors and subsequent effective management, control and reporting of risk are an
essential part of the Company’s day to day operations to minimise potential losses and create medium to
long term shareholder wealth. The Board is responsible for the oversight, adequacy and implementation of
the Company’s risk management and control framework. Responsibility for internal control and risk
management is delegated to the appropriate level of management within the Company with the Executive
Chairman and Company Secretary having ultimate responsibility to the Board for the identification of risk,
risk management and internal control framework.
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6.
RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)
Areas of strategic, operational, legal, reporting, compliance, business and financial risks are identified,
assessed and continually monitored by executive management to assist the Company to achieve its
business objectives. These areas of risk are highlighted in the Business Plan presented to the Board by the
Executive Chairman on a regular basis. Arrangements put in place by the Board to monitor risk management
include monthly reporting by executive management to the Board in respect of operations and the financial
position of the Company and ensuring all legal, reporting and compliance matters and obligations are met.
The main operational risks for Manhattan in the industry and business sector in which it operates have been
identified as:
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Sovereign risk, legislation and political issues;
Government policies and changes to those policies;
Financial and equity markets stability;
Fluctuating commodity prices and demand;
Fluctuating exchange rates;
Compliance with licence and permit conditions;
Land access, environmental and Native Title issues;
Availability of specialist drilling, laboratory, exploration support and transport services;
Availability of specialist airborne geophysical survey contractors and consultants;
Availability of suitably experienced and qualified professionals, personnel and consultants;
Increasing costs of operations;
Availability of capital and debt facilities; and
Retention of key executives and staff.
These risks areas identified by the Company’s Board are provided here to assist shareholders better
understand the nature of the risks faced by the Company, and other companies, in the industry sector in
which it operates. They are not necessarily an exhaustive list.
6.2
Integrity of Financial Reporting ASX Principle 7
In accordance with section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 the Company’s Executive Chairman and
Chief Financial Officer report in writing to the Board that:
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•
•
The Financial Statements of the Company for each Half Year and Financial Year present a true and
fair view, in all material aspects, of the Company’s financial condition and operational results and are
in accordance with accounting standards;
The financial records of the Company for each Half Year and Financial Year have been properly
maintained and the financial reporting is in accordance with section 295A(2) of the Corporations Act
2001;
The above statement is founded on a sound system of risk management and internal compliance and
control which implements the policies adopted by the Board; and
The Company’s risk management and internal compliance and control framework is operating
efficiently and effectively in all material respects.
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6.
RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)
The Board notes that due to its nature, internal control assurance from the Executive Chairman and Chief
Financial Officer can only be reasonable and not absolute. This is due to such factors as the need to apply
judgment, reasonable enquiry and practical and efficient internal control systems, inherent limitations to
internal control and because much of the evidence available is persuasive and changing rather than
conclusive and set and therefore is not and cannot be designed to detect all weaknesses in control
procedures.
Internal management accounts are prepared on a monthly basis, full Cash Flow Statements on a quarterly
basis and lodged with the ASX and a Half Year audit reviews and Financial Year audits are completed by
the Company’s independent Auditors. The Half Year and Financial Year Financial Statements are lodged
with ASX and posted on the Company’s web site.
6.3
Audit and Role of Auditor ASX Principle 6
The Company’s internal preparation for the Half Yearly audit review and the Financial Year audit includes
preparing the Financial Statements and accompanying explanatory notes, conducting a series of routine
reviews and financial tests and reviewing the carrying values of all assets. The Company’s Auditor is
required to attend the Annual General Meeting and be available to answer shareholder questions about the
conduct of the audit and the preparation and content of the Auditor’s Report.
7.
PERFORMANCE REVIEW ASX Principle 8
The Board has adopted and undertaken a self evaluation process to measure its own performance during the
Financial Year. This process included a review of the performance of the Board individually and as a whole, and
includes a review in relation to the composition and skills mix of the Directors of the Company.
Arrangements undertaken during the year to monitor the performance of the Company’s executives included:
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A review by the Board of the Company’s financial performance; and
Annual performance appraisal meetings incorporating analysis of key performance indicators with each
individual to ensure that the level of reward is aligned with respective responsibilities and individual
contributions made to the success of the Company.
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ADDITIONAL SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION
Additional information required by ASX Limited Listing Rules not disclosed elsewhere in this Annual Report is set out
below.
1.
ANALYSIS OF SHAREHOLDINGS
As at 29 September 2010 Manhattan Corporation Limited has on issue 90,231,019 ordinary shares. All issued
ordinary fully paid shares carry one vote per share. There are seven hundred and sixty eight (768) holders of fully
paid ordinary shares on Manhattan’s share register as at 29 September 2010.
1.1 Top Twenty Shareholders
The names of shareholders in Manhattan Top Twenty as at 29 September 2010 are as follows:
TOP 20 SHAREHOLDERS
Rank Holder
Number
Percentage
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Minvest Securities (New Zealand) Limited
Nicholas P S Olissoff
Alan J Eggers
Thomas Allright
E S & J T Arron
Claymore Trustees Limited
Marcello Cardaci
Forbar Custodians Limited
Custodial Services Limited
Residuum Nominees Pty Ltd
Wilhaja Pty Limited
UBS Wealth Management Australia Nominees Pty Ltd
Dr Robert Wrixon
Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited
HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited
Michael Ashforth
Cornela Pty Ltd
Susan J Campbell
Sue N Rowles
Nefco Nominees Pty Ltd
TOTAL
20,223,618
7,986,962
6,958,899
4,480,082
4,071,956
3,407,260
2,815,726
2,473,624
2,434,794
2,350,000
1,395,833
1,319,394
1,120,000
1,097,117
1,000,000
947,178
900,000
836,939
756,452
750,000
22.41
8.85
7.71
4.97
4.51
3.78
3.12
2.74
2.70
2.60
1.55
1.46
1.24
1.22
1.11
1.05
1.00
0.93
0.84
0.83
67,325,834
74.61
1.2 Spread of Security Holders
As at 29 September 2010 Manhattan had 768 holders of ordinary shares with the spread of security holders
as follows:
SPREAD OF SECURITY HOLDERS
Size of Holding
Number of Holders
Shares Held
Percentage Held
1
1,001
5,001
10,001
100,001
-
-
-
-
-
TOTAL
1,000
5,000
10,000
100,000
Over
67
203
162
267
69
768
44,376
638,823
1,394,406
8,933,479
79,219,935
90,231,019
0.05
0.71
1.55
9.90
87.80
100.00
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1.3 Minimum Holdings and Marketable Parcels
As at 29 September 2010 there were nine (9) holders holding less than a Marketable Parcel of ordinary
shares as defined in Chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules. A marketable Parcel is a parcel of securities
(ordinary shares) of not less than $500.00 based on the closing price on SEATS.
1.4 Unlisted Options
The unissued ordinary shares of Manhattan under option as at 29 September 2010 total 13,599,379 options.
The options do not carry a right to vote at a general meeting of shareholders. Manhattan’s unlisted option
details are as follows:
UNLISTED OPTIONS
Vesting Date
Exercise Price
Number of Options
Number of Holders
Expiry Date
N/A
20 July 2010
20 July 2011
20 July 2011
20 July 2011
TOTAL
$0.20
$0.60
$1.00
$1.80
$2.20
3,099,379
5,500,000
4,500,000
250,000
250,000
13,599,379
2
7
6
3
3
21 January 2012
21 July 2014
21 July 2014
12 March 2015
12 March 2015
1.5 Restricted Securities Subject to Escrow Period
As at 29 September 2010 the Company had no ordinary shares or options with rights to acquire ordinary
shares the subject of escrow.
1.6
Substantial Shareholders
The following are registered by the Company as at 29 September 2010 as substantial security holders in the
Company, having declared the following relevant interests in voting securities in terms of section 671B of the
Corporations Act 2001:
SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS
Substantial Security Holder
Number
Percentage
Alan J Eggers and Associates
Nicholas P S Olissoff
TOTAL
27,182,617
7,986,962
35,169,579
30.13
8.85
38.98
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1.7 Share Registrar
Manhattan’s share registered is maintained in Perth at:
Computershare Investor Services Pty Ltd
Level 2, Reserve Bank Building
45 St Georges Terrace
PERTH WA 6000
Investor Enquiries:
Facsimile:
Web Site:
1300 307 518
+61 8 9323 2033
www.computershare.com.au
1.8
Voting Rights
On a show of hands every shareholder present in person or by a proxy shall have one vote and upon a poll
each fully paid ordinary share shall have one vote.
1.9
Stock Exchange Listings
Manhattan’s ordinary shares have been granted quotation on the Australian Stock Exchange Limited
(“ASX”). ASX code MHC.
1.10 On Market Buyback
Currently, there is no on market buy back of the Company’s securities.
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2.
TENEMENT SCHEDULE
As at 29 September 2010 Manhattan held interests in the following exploration tenements:
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Tenement
Number
Project
Registered
Holder(s)
Manhattan's
Interest
Date Granted
Expiry Date
Area
Notes
E39/1140
E39/1141
E39/1142
E39/1143
E39/1144
E28/1523
E28/1898
E28/1979
E28/1983
E28/2004
E28/2047
E28/2048
E39/1541
E39/1542
E39/1543
E39/1544
E39/1545
E39/1593
E80/1735
E80/3275
E80/3817
E80/4081
Ponton
Ponton
Ponton
Ponton
Ponton
Ponton
Ponton
Ponton
Ponton
Ponton
Ponton
Ponton
Ponton
Ponton
Ponton
Ponton
Ponton
Ponton
Gardner Range
Gardner Range
Gardner Range
Gardner Range
MHC
MHC
MHC
MHC
MHC
MHC
MHC
MHC
MHC
MHC
MHC
MHC
MHC
MHC
MHC
MHC
MHC
MHC
MHC
MHC
MHC
MHC
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
24 Aug 2006
24 Aug 2006
24 Aug 2006
24 Aug 2006
24 Aug 2006
26 Nov 2008
App
21 July 2010
App
App
App
App
App
App
App
App
App
App
15 Mar 1994
11 Nov 2005
23 Oct 2008
03 Mar 2009
23 Aug 2011
23 Aug 2011
23 Aug 2011
23 Aug 2011
23 Aug 2011
25 Nov 2013
App
20 July 2015
App
App
App
App
App
App
App
App
App
App
14 Mar 2011
10 Nov 2010
22 Oct 2013
02 Mar 2014
35 sub blocks
35 sub blocks
35 sub blocks
35 sub blocks
35 sub blocks
20 sub blocks
64 sub blocks
74 sub blocks
48 sub blocks
62 sub blocks
11 sub blocks
6 sub blocks
76 sub blocks
59 sub blocks
31 sub blocks
11 sub blocks
47 sub blocks
71 sub blocks
12 sub blocks
54 sub blocks
70 sub blocks
43 sub blocks
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(5)
(5)
(5)
(5)
(5)
(5)
(6)
(7) (8)
(7) (8)
(7) (8)
(7) (8)
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
EL4527
Siccus
MHC/SRPL
90%
24 June 2010
23 June 2012
672km2
QUEENSLAND
EPM17320
Annable North
MRPL
100%
App
App
16 sub blocks
(9)
Notes
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Tenement acquired from Paladin Energy Ltd (PDN). Transfer lodged with DMP on 22 December 2009
Application lodged with DMP on 6 October 2008
Application lodged with DMP on 30 September 2009
Application lodged with DMP on 19 October 2009
Applications lodged with DMP on 29 January 2010
Application lodged with DMP on 27 August 2010
Tenements acquired from Deep Yellow Ltd (DYL). Transfers awaiting stamping of agreement
Northern Uranium Limited has right to earn 60% interest by expenditure of $1.05m within four years of 15 October 2009
Application lodged with DME on 1 February 2008 (Annable North)
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2.
TENEMENT SCHEDULE (continued)
Abbreviations
E
EL
EPM
km2
App
Areas
Western Australia
Ponton Project
Gardner Project
South Australia
Siccus Project
Queensland
Annable Project
Exploration Licence WA
Exploration Permit SA
Exploration Permit Minerals QLD
Square Kilometre
Application Lodged
DMP
PIRSA
DME
MHC
MRPL
SRPL
Western Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum
South Australian Department of Primary Industry and Resources
Queensland Department of Mines and Energy
Manhattan Corporation Limited ABN 61 123 156 089
Manhattan Resources Pty Ltd ABN 81 127 373 871
Signature Resources Pty Ltd ABN 20 077 307 012
755 sub blocks
179 sub blocks
16 sub blocks
1 Sub block
Total Area
Total Area
Total Area
1 Sub block
Total Area
2.97km2
2,240km2
550km2
672km2
3.20km2
52km2
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SHARE REGISTRY
Computershare Investor Services Pty Ltd
Level 2, Reserve Bank Building
45 St Georges Terrace
PERTH WA 6000
Investor Enquiries:
1300 307 518
Facsimile: +61 8 9323 2033
Web Site:
www.computershare.com.au
AUDITORS
Rothsay Chartered Accountants
96 Parry Street
PERTH WA 6000
SOLICITORS
Blakiston & Crabb
1202 Hay Street
WEST PERTH WA 6005
BANKERS
Westpac Banking Corporation
109 St Georges Terrace
PERTH WA 6000
CORPORATE ADVISERS
Gresham Advisory Partners Limited
PERTH WA 6000
STOCK EXCHANGE LISTING
Australian Securities Exchange (“ASX”)
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Ground Floor
15 Rheola Street
WEST PERTH WA 6005
PO Box 1038
WEST PERTH WA 6872
Telephone: +61 8 9322 6677
Facsimile: +61 8 9322 1961
Email:
Web Site:
info@manhattancorp.com.au
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