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Annual Report 2011
McMillan Shakespeare Limited
A.B.N. 74 107 233 983
A.F.S.L. No. 299054
Level 19, 360 Elizabeth Street
Melbourne, Victoria 3000
www.mmsg.com.au
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CONTENTS
DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT  
STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME  
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION 
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY  
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  
DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION  
INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT  
AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION  
SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION  
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CORPORATE DIRECTORY 
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Annual General Meeting of the members of McMillan Shakespeare Limited A.B.N. 74 107 233 983 
will be held on 25 October 2011 at 10:00 am at the State Library of Victoria, Ground Floor, 
328 Swanston St, Melbourne, Victoria in the Experimedia Room.
CORPORATE DIRECTORY
Directors 
Ronald Pitcher, AM (Chairman) 
Michael Kay (Managing Director) 
John Bennetts 
Ross Chessari 
Graeme McMahon 
Anthony Podesta 
Company Secretary 
Paul McCluskey 
Registered Office 
Level 19, 360 Elizabeth Street 
Melbourne Victoria 3000 
Tel: +61 3 9097 3000 
Fax: +61 3 9097 3060 
Auditor 
Grant Thornton Audit Pty Ltd 
Level 2, 215 Spring Street 
Melbourne Victoria 3000
Share Registry
Computershare Investor Services
Pty Limited
Yarra Falls, 452 Johnston Street
Abbotsford Victoria 3067
Tel: +61 3 9415 4000
Website
www.mmsg.com.au
 
 
 
 
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
The directors of McMillan Shakespeare Limited (Company or MMS) present this report on the consolidated entity, consisting of the Company and the 
entities that it controlled at the end of, and during, the financial year ended 30 June 2011 (Group or economic entity).
DIRECTORS
As at the date of this Annual Report, the Directors of the Company are Mr Ronald Pitcher AM (independent Chairman), Mr Michael Kay (Managing 
Director and Chief Executive Officer), Mr John Bennetts (Non-Executive Director), Mr Ross Chessari (Non-Executive Director), Mr Graeme McMahon 
(independent Non-Executive Director) and Mr. Anthony Podesta (Non-Executive Director) (Directors). Each Director held office as a Director throughout 
the financial year ended 30 June 2011. Details of the qualifications, experience and special responsibilities of the Directors at the date of this Annual 
Report are set out on pages 4 and 5.
The Directors that are noted above as independent Directors, as determined in accordance with the Company’s definition of independence, have been 
independent at all times throughout the financial year ended 30 June 2011.
DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS
The number of meetings held by the board of Directors (Board) (including meetings of committees of the Board) and the number of meetings attended 
by each of the Directors during the financial year ended 30 June 2011 were as follows:
Director
Eligible to Attend
Attended
Eligible to Attend
Attended
Eligible to Attend
Attended
Board Meetings
Audit Committee Meetings
Remuneration Committee Meetings
Mr R. Pitcher, AM (Chairman)
Mr M. Kay (Managing Director 
and CEO)1 
Mr J. Bennetts
Mr R. Chessari
Mr G. McMahon 
Mr A. Podesta1 
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PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
The principal activities of the Company and its controlled entities during the course of the financial year ended 30 June 2011 was the provision of 
remuneration, asset management and finance services to public and private organisations throughout Australia.
In the opinion of the Directors, there were no significant changes in the nature of the activities of the Company and its controlled entities during the course 
of the financial year ended 30 June 2011 that are not otherwise disclosed in this Annual Report.
RESULTS
Details of the results for the financial year ended 30 June 2011 are as follows:
Results
Net profit after income tax (NPAT)
Basic earnings per share
Earnings per share on a diluted basis
2011
2010
$43,460,470
$44,959,784
64.0 cents
61.2 cents
66.5 cents 
66.5 cents 
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McMILLAN SHAKESPEARE LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIESFinancial Highlights
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McMillan Shakespeare Limited
Share price - March 04 to June 11  
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DIVIDENDS
Details of dividends declared and/or paid by the Company during the financial year ended 30 June 2011 are as follows:
Dividends
Final dividend for the financial year ended 30 June 2010 of 14.0 cents (2009: 9.0 cents) per ordinary 
share paid on 15 October 2010 fully franked at the tax rate of 30% (2009: 30%)
Interim dividend for the financial year ended 30 June 2011 of 16.0 cents (2010: 10.0 cents) per ordinary 
share paid on 31 March 2011 fully franked at the tax rate of 30% (2010: 30%)
Total
2011
$
2010
$
9,497,436
7,096,261
10,890,810
6,758,343
20,388,246
13,854,604
Subsequent to the financial year ended 30 June 2011, the Directors declared a final dividend of 22 cents per ordinary share (fully franked at the tax rate 
of 30%) to be paid on 14 October 2011 out of retained profits as at 30 June 2011, bringing the total dividend to be paid for the financial year ended 
30 June 2011 to 38 cents per ordinary share, an increase of 58%.
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
MMS again made pleasing progress during the financial year ending 30 June, 2011. In last year’s report, we informed shareholders that FY11 would be 
a year of consolidation and, in particular, of ensuring a smooth integration of the Interleasing acquisition. In the context of this task and the headwinds 
experienced in the retail sector of the Australian economy, shareholders can be well pleased with the result delivered by MMS. Here is a selection of the 
highlights and activities conducted during FY11:
•	 MMS again delivered excellent financial results.  Revenue growth over PCP was 105% and NPAT before the profit recognised from the business 
combination with Interleasing increased by 56%.  Both segments performed strongly with Group Remuneration Services delivering revenue growth 
of 21% and NPAT growth of 26%.  Our new segment, Asset Management, exceeded our expectations in delivering NPAT of $13.5 million, aided to 
some extent by a strong second hand car market.  Our growth was engendered by increasing participation rates and cross-sales within our existing 
customer group as well as the acquisition of numerous new employer customers.
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The delivery of excellent customer service metrics underpinned our performance. All business units performed in excess of our benchmarks.
Interleasing	has	proved	to	be	a	good	acquisition	and	strategic	fit	as	evidenced	by	its	profitability	and	the	number	of	cross-sell	opportunities	which	
have emerged since the acquisition.
The performance of our group through the Queensland floods in January 2011 was outstanding. We were forced out of our office for two weeks. 
Within three hours of evacuation, the business was fully operational at our disaster recovery sites. All salary packaging payments were made and 
we floated a significant amount of our own funds to assist some of our employer clients whose businesses were similarly disrupted.
•	 Credit and Treasury were well managed. Credit losses for FY11 were less than $25,000 and were fully recovered from asset disposal proceeds i.e 
net credit losses were nil on a funded fleet book of more than $200m. Additionally, we pursued our finance strategy, extending our funding lines to 
2014 and on better terms. We are also well advanced in setting up alternative funding mechanisms, thus ensuring plenty of flexibility and capacity 
to support our intended growth.
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The Federal Government’s acceptance of the Henry Review’s recommendations relating to the treatment of FBT on novated leases was reflected in 
changes announced in the May 2011 Federal Government budget. These changes are not expected to have any deleterious effect on our business.
The integration of Interleasing is complete save for IT and telephony. It is expected that the IT & telephony integration will be complete by the end 
of FY12. Additionally, we are well advanced with the preparations for the upgrade of the asset management system. This work is expected to be 
completed in the first half of FY13.
Supporting all of these activities has been the ongoing development of our people: more sophisticated recruitment and development; comprehensive 
induction and training programs; leadership development and executive development. Staff numbers increased from 501 to 627 during the course 
of the year.
In summary, the combination of the results achieved, the levels of service delivered to our customers and the investments made in the business and its 
people should set a platform for another year of profitable growth in FY12.
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McMILLAN SHAKESPEARE LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
Strategy and Prospects
FY11 has provided MMS with confirmation of our strategic direction. The Interleasing acquisition has made our value proposition broader and more 
compelling to current and prospective customers, particularly those in the private sector. It has delivered a pleasing number of new business customers 
and cross-sales to existing customers. Additionally, there are a number of opportunities currently under development that we believe will make our value 
proposition even more compelling.
FY12 will be a year where we attempt to harvest the benefits of a fully integrated Interleasing. We will benefit from the learnings of the last 12 months 
and concentrate our efforts on winning new business, gaining the benefits from contracts implemented over the past 12 months and the ongoing task 
of raising participation rates and cross-sales from existing customers. As always, the fundamental driver of our growth will be continuing to deliver 
exceptional service. This not only reinforces our customers’ decision to do business with us, but also attracts new customers.
Aside from the traditional sensitivities (interest rates; the second hand car market; car sales volumes; key contract tenders), the current issues with the 
potential to impact the rate of profitable growth of our business in FY12 are consumer confidence and the pressures being felt by the retail sector. That 
said, as we demonstrated through the global financial crisis, our business seems better placed than most to weather the effects of a slower economy.
STATE OF AFFAIRS
There were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the Company and its controlled entities that occurred during the financial year ended 30 June 
2011 that are not otherwise disclosed in this Annual Report.
EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO BALANCE DATE
As at the date of this Annual Report, the Directors are not aware of any matter or circumstance that has arisen that has significantly affected or may 
significantly affect the operations of the Company and its controlled entities, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of the Company and its 
controlled entities in the financial years subsequent to 30 June 2011 that are not otherwise disclosed in this Annual Report.
LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS
Other than the information disclosed in this Annual Report, information as to the likely developments in the operations of the Company and its controlled 
entities and the expected results of those operations in subsequent years has not been included in this Annual Report because the Directors believe, 
on reasonable grounds, that to include such information would be likely to result in unreasonable prejudice to the Company and its controlled entities.
DIRECTORS’ EXPERIENCE & SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Name:  
Ronald Pitcher AM, FCA, FCPA 
Appointed:  4 February 2004
Positions:    Chairman of the Board 
Chairman of the Audit Committee 
Chairman of the Remuneration Committee
Age:  
72
Mr Pitcher is a Chartered Accountant with over 45 years experience in the accounting profession and the provision of business advisory services. Mr 
Pitcher was until recently the Chairman of Cellestis Limited (since 2001) and is a director of National Can Industries Limited (since 1994) and Reece 
Australia Limited (since 2003). Under the Company’s definition of independence, Mr Pitcher is considered to be independent. 
Name:  
Michael Kay LLB
Appointed:  15 July 2008
Positions:   Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Age:  
53
Before joining the Company in May 2008, Mr Kay was the Chief Executive Officer of Australian Associated Motor Insurers Limited (AAMI). Mr Kay joined 
AAMI in 1993, and before rising to the position of Chief Executive Officer in 2006, he served as General Manager, Southern Region (comprising Victoria, 
Tasmania and South Australia) and Executive Chairman, Corporate Affairs and then, from 2002, as the Chief Operating Officer. Before joining AAMI, Mr 
Kay practised for 10 years as a solicitor.
Mr Kay is a director of RAC Insurance and a former member of the Commonwealth Consumer Affairs Advisory Council, the Administrative Law Committee 
of the Law Council of Australia, the Victorian Government Finance Industry Council and the Committee for Melbourne.
Mr Kay holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Sydney.
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Name:  
Anthony Podesta B Ed (Bus), MTMA, FTIA, MAICD
Appointed:  1 December 2003
Positions:   Non-Executive Director
Age:  
55
Mr Podesta founded the McMillan Shakespeare business in 1988 and has been instrumental in the growth of its operations and the development of the 
outsourced salary packaging administration industry in Australia since that time. Mr Podesta is a fellow of the Taxation Institute of Australia, a member of 
the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Mr Podesta stepped down from all of his executive responsibilities effective 17 August 2010 but remains 
on the Board as a Non-Executive Director.
Name:  
John Bennetts B Ec, LLB
Appointed:  1 December 2003
Positions:    Non-Executive Director 
Member of the Audit Committee 
Member of the Remuneration Committee
Age:  
48
Mr Bennetts is an experienced investor and a founder and director of a number of companies, including until recently Cellestis Limited and private equity 
investment firm, Mooroolbark Investments Pty Limited (M-Group). He has also provided advisory services to a range of companies in Australia and Asia. 
Prior to the establishment of the M-Group, he was Group Legal Counsel and Company Secretary of Datacraft Limited. Before joining Datacraft Limited, 
he practised as a solicitor.
Name:  
Ross Chessari LLB, M Tax
Appointed:  1 December 2003
Positions:    Non-Executive Director 
Member of the Audit Committee 
Member of the Remuneration Committee
Age:  
50
Mr Chessari is a founder and director of the investment manager, SciVentures Investments Pty Limited (Sciventures). Prior to founding SciVentures, 
Mr Chessari was the Managing Director of ANZ Asset Management and the General Manager of ANZ Trustees. 
Name:  
Graeme McMahon FCPA, FRAS, FCIT
Appointed:  18 March 2004
Positions:   Non Executive Director 
Member of the Audit Committee 
Member of the Remuneration Committee
Age:  
71
A member of the Council at La Trobe University, Mr McMahon was formerly a director of SSSR Holdings Pty Limited and Expo Hire (Aust.) Pty Limited, 
and a member of the Queensland Australian Football League Commission. Mr McMahon held the position as Chairman of the Essendon Football Club 
for seven years and was the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Ansett Australia Group until 1996. He is a Fellow of the CPA of Australia, 
a  Fellow  of  the  Royal  Aeronautical  Society  and  a  Fellow  of  the  Chartered  Institute  of  Logistics  and  Transport.  Under  the  Company’s  definition  of 
independence, Mr McMahon is considered to be independent.
COMPANY SECRETARY
Paul McCluskey: Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary
Paul McCluskey CA, B Bus, Grad Dip Bus Admin, Grad Dip Applied Finance and Investment, joined McMillan Shakespeare Group as Chief Financial 
Officer and Company Secretary in May 2005.  Mr McCluskey held this position until May 2008 and resumed these roles in September 2010.
Mr  McCluskey  is  a  Chartered  Accountant  with  23  years  experience  in  mergers  and  acquisitions,  company  secretarial  services,  statutory  reporting, 
corporate governance practices, taxation planning and strategic planning. Prior to his employment with McMillan Shakespeare Group, Mr McCluskey 
was a partner of a leading second tier accounting firm where he was an advisor to the company during its March 2004 IPO and for the acquisition of 
Remuneration Services (Qld) Pty Ltd. 
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REMUNERATION REPORT
Overview
The Group’s remuneration policies and practices are designed to align the interests of staff and shareholders while attracting and retaining staff members 
who  are  critical  to  its  growth  and  success.  The  Board  maintains  a  Remuneration  Committee  whose  objectives  are  to  oversee  the  formulation  and 
implementation of remuneration policy and make recommendations to the Board on remuneration policies and packages applicable to the Directors 
and executives. For further details of the composition and responsibilities of the Remuneration Committee, please refer to the Corporate Governance 
Statement.
Remuneration Structure – Non-Executive Directors
The Non-Executive Directors are remunerated for their services from the maximum aggregate amount approved by the shareholders of the Company on 
19 October 2010 for that purpose ($600,000 per annum). The Board sets the fees for the Chairman and the other Non-Executive Directors. No additional 
fees are paid for participation in Board committees.
The Board’s policy is to remunerate the Chairman and the Non-Executive Directors at market rates for comparable companies for the time and commitment 
involved in meeting their obligations. 
The Chairman was paid a discretionary bonus in the financial year ended 30 June 2011 with respect to the financial year ended 30 June 2010. No Non-
Executive Director received or was paid any performance related remuneration or options with respect to the financial year ended 30 June 2010. Neither 
the Chairman nor the other Non-Executive Directors are entitled to any performance related remuneration or options with respect to the financial year 
ended 30 June 2011. There is no direct link between the remuneration of the Chairman or any other Non-Executive Director and the short term results of 
the Group because the primary focus of the Board is on the long term strategic direction and performance of the Group. 
There are no termination payments made to the Chairman or the other Non-Executive Directors on their retirement from office other than payments relating 
to the accrued superannuation entitlements included in their remuneration.
Remuneration Structure – Executive Directors and Senior Executives
Overview
In setting its remuneration arrangements, reference has been made to the current employment market in which the Group operates. The components 
of  remuneration  for  each  executive  comprise  fixed  remuneration  (including  superannuation  and  benefits)  and  long-term  equity-linked  performance 
incentives (in the form of options). Some executives are also offered cash based short-term incentives. The Remuneration Committee reviews the fixed 
remuneration component and, if applicable, the short-term cash incentive component of each executive’s remuneration each year (or on promotion). For 
the financial year commencing July 2011 the Remuneration Committee has reviewed remuneration based on an analysis of the Top 500 Report (Director 
and Senior Executive Remuneration) 2011, and Hewitt The Australian Top Executive Remuneration Reports for organisations with Annual Revenue $101-
250 Million and 301-1,000 Employees, and for organisations with Annual Revenue $251-500 Million and 301-1,000 Employees. In addition, market 
comparison using publicly disclosed information was made to broadly comparable Financial Service companies.
Fixed Remuneration 
The fixed remuneration component comprises salary, superannuation and, in some cases, non-cash benefits, such as motor vehicle lease payments, 
investment loan repayments, education expenses, travel benefits and car parking benefits. 
Fixed remuneration reflects the duties, responsibilities and performance levels of the relevant executive, general market conditions and comparable 
remuneration offered in related industry sectors. No element of the fixed remuneration component is at risk.
One executive has guaranteed salary increases of not less than a percentage equal to the rise in the consumer price index (all groups) (CPI) over the 
preceding financial year. Increases in salary beyond CPI (and increases in salary for all other executives not entitled to receive the guaranteed CPI 
increase) are subject to market conditions and the achievement of Company and individual objectives.
Neither  the  Chief  Executive  Officer  nor  the  Chief  Financial  Officer  are  remunerated  separately  for  acting  as  an  officer  of  the  Company  or  any  of  its 
controlled entities.
Short-term Incentives 
The  Company  does  not  generally  offer  contracted  cash  bonuses  as  part  of  a  short  term  incentive  program.  However,  following  the  acquisition  of 
Interleasing (Australia) Limited in 2010 the Company established a short-term incentive program for three executives. The Remuneration Committee 
recommended to the Board short term targets to reward business stabilisation, realisation of discount on acquisition, improvement in operating profit and 
establishment of growth momentum following the acquisition. The specific short term incentives are applicable for an 18 month period commencing on 
1 April 2010 with targets focussed as applicable on the realisation of residual value surplus on disposal of vehicles, and to reward responsible executives 
for short term financial and operating performance of the leasing business and growth in the leasing book. 
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The  Remuneration  Committee  also  has  the  authority  to  issue  discretionary  cash  bonuses  as  a  reward  for  out-performance  compared  to  budgeted 
targets. Any bonus payable can, at the discretion of the executive, be sacrificed as superannuation. Such bonuses were paid to the majority of individual 
executives in relation to the year ended 30 June 2011. 
Long-term Incentives
From time to time the Company issues options to certain executives and employees under the McMillan Shakespeare Limited Employee Option Plan 
(First Option Plan). The Company has had the First Option Plan in place since 2004 and, as at 30 June 2011, there were 17 participants in the First 
Option Plan (2010: 27). All options granted have a performance condition of continuing employment at the time of vesting.
Under the First Option Plan, options over unissued ordinary shares in the Company are granted for no consideration and are, other than as disclosed in 
this Annual Report, granted at or above market prices prevailing when the Board approved the issue. Options granted under the First Option Plan carry 
no dividend or voting rights. Once exercised, each option is converted into one fully paid ordinary share in the Company. The Remuneration Committee 
recommends to the Board the number of options to be granted on the basis of the position, duties and responsibilities of the relevant executive. 
As at 30 June 2011, the Company had made ten offers under the First Option Plan in March 2004, December 2004, April 2005, August 2005, February 
2007, December 2007, July 2008, November 2008, August 2009 and May 2010.
Options issued in March 2004, December 2004, April 2005 and August 2005 have expired or have been exercised prior to 1 July 2008. 
All options in the February 2007 offer were issued subject to the following exercise conditions:
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50% of the options vested and were exercisable in equal proportions on or after 15 September 2007, 15 September 2008 and 15 September 2009, 
but the entitlement to exercise is subject to continuity of employment;
25% of the options vested and were exercisable in equal proportions on or after 15 September 2007, 15 September 2008 and 15 September 2009, 
but the entitlement to exercise is subject to continuity of employment and achievement of predetermined targets. For the financial years ended 30 
June 2007, 2008 and 2009 the targets centred on the achievement of budgeted NPAT;
25% of the options vested and were exercisable in equal proportions on or after 15 September 2007, 15 September 2008 and 15 September 2009, 
but the entitlement to exercise is subject to continuity of employment and satisfaction of individual performance indicators for the financial years 
ended 30 June 2007, 30 June 2008 and 30 June 2009;
other than with respect to 50,000 options that are exercisable on or after 15 September 2009 subject to continuity of employment until that date.
The December 2007 offer was made on varying terms. 165,000 options were issued subject to the following exercise conditions:
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50% of those options vested and are exercisable in equal proportions on or after 15 September 2008, 15 September 2009 and 15 September 2010, 
but the entitlement to exercise is subject to continuity of employment;
25% of those options vested and are exercisable in equal proportions on or after 15 September 2008, 15 September 2009 and 15 September 2010, 
but the entitlement to exercise is subject to continuity of employment and achievement of predetermined targets. For the financial years ended 30 
June 2008, 2009 and 2010 the targets centred on the achievement of budgeted NPAT;
25% of those options vested and are exercisable in equal proportions on or after 15 September 2008, 15 September 2009 and 15 September 2010, 
but the entitlement to exercise is subject to continuity of employment and satisfaction of individual performance indicators for the financial years 
ending 30 June 2008, 30 June 2009 and 30 June 2010.
A further 90,000 options of the December 2007 offer vested and were exercisable on or after 15 September 2009 subject to continuity of employment 
until that date.
Given the size of the Group, the Board believes that it is appropriate for 50% of the options granted under the February 2007 offer and approximately 35% 
of the options granted under the December 2007 offer not to be subject to performance hurdles (and for no individual performance hurdles to be imposed 
on 50,000 options under the February 2007 offer) in order to retain experienced executives critical to the Group’s success and provide the eligible senior 
executives with a sense of ownership in the Company.
In July 2008, the Company issued 4,375,000 options, of which 3,750,000 options have been issued to Mr Kay with an expiry of 30 June 2012. 
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McMILLAN SHAKESPEARE LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIESThe entitlement to exercise was subject to continuity of employment to 30 June 2011 and the achievement of predetermined targets, of which 75% was 
based on earnings per share (“EPS”) targets over three years, including a cumulative EPS target over the three year period in the event that the maximum 
EPS target was not achieved in any one year. The EPS growth targets were based on the actual FY08 EPS achieved as the base year. The EPS targets 
were as follows:
Performance Hurdles
Achievement of FY2009 EPS growth of not less than 15.0%
Achievement of FY2009 EPS growth of not less than 17.5%
Achievement of FY2009 EPS growth of not less than 20.0%
Achievement of FY2010 EPS growth of not less than 15.0%
Achievement of FY2010 EPS growth of not less than 17.5%
Achievement of FY2010 EPS growth of not less than 20.0%
Achievement of FY2011 EPS growth of not less than 15.0%
Achievement of FY2011 EPS growth of not less than 17.5%
Achievement of FY2011 EPS growth of not less than 20.0%
Weighting
12.50%
6.25%
6.25%
12.50%
6.25%
6.25%
12.50%
6.25%
6.25%
The balance (25%) is based on the undertaking by the Company of a transformational event resulting in a major diversification for the Company. The 
transformational event is regarded as having been met through the acquisition of Interleasing (Australia) Ltd. The maximum amount of Mr Kay’s options 
has vested upon the adoption of this Annual Report.
The remaining 625,000 options issued to the former Group CFO in this tranche lapsed during the financial year ended June 2011.
A further 2,600,114 options were issued in November 2008 and a further 327,273 options were issued in August 2009. These options all expire four 
years from the relevant date of issue.
The entitlement to exercise these options was subject to continuity of employment and the achievement of predetermined targets, of which 100% was 
based on EPS targets over three years, including a cumulative EPS target over three years in the event that the maximum target was not achieved in any 
one year. The EPS growth targets were based on the actual FY08 EPS achieved as the base year. The EPS targets were as follows:
Performance Hurdles
Achievement of FY2009 EPS growth of not less than 15.0%
Achievement of FY2009 EPS growth of not less than 17.5%
Achievement of FY2009 EPS growth of not less than 20.0%
Achievement of FY2010 EPS growth of not less than 15.0%
Achievement of FY2010 EPS growth of not less than 17.5%
Achievement of FY2010 EPS growth of not less than 20.0%
Achievement of FY2011 EPS growth of not less than 15.0%
Achievement of FY2011 EPS growth of not less than 17.5%
Achievement of FY2011 EPS growth of not less than 20.0%
Weighting
25.00%
5.00%
3.34%
25.00%
5.00%
3.33%
25.00%
5.00%
3.33%
Other than options in this tranche which have lapsed due to resignation, the maximum amount of options in this tranche has vested upon the adoption 
of this Annual Report.
A further 698,924 options were issued in May 2010. The entitlement to exercise is subject to a further offer by the Company of a 36 month employment 
contract  following  completion  of  an  18  month  fixed  term  employment  contract.  The  entitlement  is  subject  to  continuity  of  employment  and  the 
achievement of predetermined EPS targets over three years. Targets will be established at the commencement of the 36 month employment contract. 
The entire issue vests and is exercisable (subject to the achievement of the conditions) on 1 October 2014.
The Board believes that the use of options is the most appropriate form of long-term equity-based performance incentive to reinforce alignment with 
shareholder interests. All options issued have an exercise price (or strike price) and only become valuable to the extent that the share price rises above 
the exercise price. Given that options are issued at or above the prevailing market price at the date that the Board approved the grant (other than as 
disclosed in this Annual Report), it is implied that increased shareholder wealth is required. 
The  use  of  earnings  per  share  growth  targets  for  the  option  entitlements  has  been  adopted  to  align  the  long  term  interests  of  the  executives  with 
shareholders and ensure appropriate behaviours are adopted for the long term benefit of all stakeholders.
8
No executive can enter into a transaction that is designed or intended to hedge the executive’s exposure to any unvested Company option. Executives 
will be required to provide declarations to the Board on their compliance with this policy from time to time.
In addition, following the end of FY11 the Company has issued further options under a new Employee Option Plan (Second Option Plan) during August 
2011. Further details of the Second Option Plan are provided on page 15.
Retirement Benefits
Retirement benefits may be provided by the Company to executives (including executive directors) from time to time if approved by shareholders (or 
otherwise provided in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)).
Remuneration Details
The senior executives specified in the Remuneration Report as key management personnel (as defined in AASB124 Related Party disclosures) have, 
either directly or indirectly, authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Group. The Directors do not believe that 
any other senior employees of the Company or its controlled entities are required to be identified.
Details of the remuneration of the Directors and other key management personnel of the Group of the Company and the Group are set out in the following 
tables.
The key management personnel of the Group are the Directors of McMillan Shakespeare Limited and the following executives:
•	 Mr M. Cansdale – Group CFO and Company Secretary (until 31 August 2010)
•	 Mr G. Kruyt – Group Executive, Fleet and Novated Sales & Service
•	 Mr P. Lang – Group Executive, Salary Packaging
•	 Mr P. McCluskey – Group CFO and Company Secretary (from 1 September 2010)
•	 Mr M. Salisbury – Managing Director, Remuneration Services (Qld) Pty Ltd
•	 Mr A. Tomas – Group Executive, Fleet and Novated Leasing
Short-term benefits
Post-employment
benefits
Long-term 
benefits
Share-based 
payments
2011
Non-Executive Directors
Mr R. Pitcher, AM (Chairman)
Mr J. Bennetts (Non-Executive Director)
Mr R. Chessari (Non-Executive Director)
Mr G. McMahon (Non-Executive Director)
Mr A Podesta (Non-Executive Director)5
Executive Director
Cash salary/
fees1
$
160,550
64,220
64,220
55,000
38,333
Cash Bonus
Other 
Benefits2
$
-
-
-
-
-
$
-
-
-
-
-
Super
$
14,450
5,780
5,780
40,000
50,000
Mr M. Kay (CEO and Managing Director)6 
899,103
100,000
5,166
50,000
Termination 
Benefits3
Long 
Service 
Leave
Options4
Total 
Remuneration
Percentage 
of 
Remuneration 
as options
$
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$
-
-
-
-
-
$
-
-
-
-
-
$
%
175,000
70,000
70,000
95,000
88,333
-
-
-
-
-
4,290
282,702
1,341,261
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Other key management personnel
Mr M. Cansdale (CFO and Company 
Secretary)7
Mr G. Kruyt (Group Executive, Novated 
Leasing and Fleet Services)8
Mr P. Lang (Group Executive, Salary 
Packaging)9
Mr P. McCluskey (Group CFO and 
Company Secretary)10
Mr M. Salisbury (General Manager, 
Remuneration Services)11
Mr A Tomas (Group Executive, Fleet and 
Novated Leasing.) 12
59,224
-
25,942
2,781
196,923
(111)
-
284,759
245,619
60,000
39,438
14,944
197,567
40,000
48,521
23,955
404,493
50,000
-
24,023
200,742
50,000
13,021
19,838
399,030
-
74,022 
24,999
-
-
-
-
-
6,323
20,228
386,552
8,262
20,228
338,533
20,122
-
498,638
1,494
8,827
293,922
-
5
6
 -
3
95
111,111
609,257              
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McMILLAN SHAKESPEARE LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIESShort-term benefits
Post-employment
benefits
Long-term 
benefits
Share-based 
payments
Termination 
Benefits3
Long 
Service 
Leave
Options4
Total 
Remuneration
Cash salary/
fees1
Cash Bonus
Other 
Benefits2
2010
Non-Executive Directors
$
$
Mr R. Pitcher, AM (Chairman)
124,771
75,000
Mr J. Bennetts (Non-Executive Director)
Mr R. Chessari (Non-Executive Director)
Mr G. McMahon (Non-Executive Director)
50,459
50,459
46,147
-
-
-
$
-
-
-
-
Super
$
11,229
4,541
4,541
36,853
Executive Directors
Mr M. Kay (CEO CEO6 and 
Managing Director)
Mr A. Podesta 5
Other key management personnel 
Mr M. Cansdale (Group CFO and 
Company Secretary)7
Mr G. Kruyt (Group Executive, Fleet and 
Novated Sales & Service)8
Mr P. Lang (Group Executive, Salary 
Packaging)9
Mr M. Salisbury (Managing Director, 
Remuneration Services (Qld) Pty Ltd)11
Mr A. Suckling (Group Executive, 
Insurance and Emerging Business)13
Mr A Tomas (Group Executive, Fleet and 
Novated Leasing.) 12
855,909
130,000
75,000
-
4,259
-
50,000
50,000
269,056
25,000
25,942
14,308
111,715
80,000
165,930
20,442
133,500
25,000
124,356
22,249
170,139
50,000
28,203
16,297
167,650
15,000
-
14,015
95,507
-
18,217
5,480
$
-
-
-
-
$
-
-
-
-
$
211,000
55,000
55,000
83,000
182
-
282,702
1,268,052
-
180,000
59
50,353
384,718
12,125
20,228
410,440
7,673
23,483
336,261
Percentage 
of 
Remuneration 
as options
%
-
-
-
-
22
-
13
5
7
3
8
8,827
273,525
17,113
213,799
59
21
10
27,778
146,992
19
$
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
The amounts shown for the Non-Executive Directors reflect directors’ fees only. The amounts shown for the executives reflect cash salary and annual leave entitlements. 
1 
2 
3 
4 
The amounts shown for the non-executive directors reflect directors’ fees only. The amounts shown for the executives reflect cash salary and annual leave entitlements.
Other benefits reflect motor vehicle lease payments, investment loan repayments, education expenses, travel benefits and/or car parking benefits.
Other than as disclosed in this Annual Report, termination benefits include all annual leave and, where applicable, long service leave entitlements that accrued during 
the financial years ended 30 June 2010 and 30 June 2011. 
The equity value comprises the value of options issued. No shares were issued to any Director (and no options were granted to any Director) during the financial 
years ended 30 June 2010 and 30 June 2011. The value of options issued to executives (as disclosed above) are the assessed fair values at the date that the options 
were granted to the executives, allocated equally over the period from when the services are provided to vesting date. Fair values at grant date are determined using a 
binomial option pricing model that takes into account the exercise price, the expected term of the option, the share price at grant date, the expected price volatility of 
the underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk-free interest rate for the term of the option.
The model inputs for options granted to executives during the financial years ended 30 June 2009 and 30 June 2010 included:
Model input
Consideration payable upon grant
Exercise price
Grant date
Expected life
Share price at grant date
Expected price volatility 
Expected dividend yield
Risk-free interest rate
30 June 2009
(July 2008)
30 June 2009  
(November 2008)
30 June 2010
(August 2009)
Nil
Nil
Nil
$4.70
1/7/08
4 years
$2.59
34.6%
4.85%
6.73%
$3.40, $4.70
$3.40,$4.70
24/11/08
4 years
$2.10
36%
6.60%
3.78%
14/8/09
3 years
$3.23
37%
6.6%
5.0%
30 June 2010  
(May 2010)
Nil
$3.42
28/5/10
4.5 years
$3.42
37%
5.0%
5.47%
5 
The employment agreement entered into between Mr Podesta and the Company dated 10 March 2004, pursuant to which Mr Podesta served as Managing Director 
and Chief Executive Officer, terminated (by mutual agreement) on 4 May 2008. On 15 July 2008 Mr Podesta entered into an employment agreement with the Company 
10
for a fixed 12 month term with a commencement date of 5 May 2008, pursuant to which Mr Podesta served as an Executive Director. This contract was extended by 
the Board for a further 15 months. The employment agreement was able to be terminated for poor performance or health on the provision of three months’ written 
notice (or, with respect to the Company, payment in lieu) or, in the event of cause (excluding poor performance or health), without notice or any payment. Mr Podesta 
has resigned as an executive director with effect from 17 August 2010, but continues in the role of a non-executive director. 
The employment agreement between Mr Kay and the Company is for a five year fixed term, which commenced on 4 February 2008. The agreement provides for 
termination  of  employment  by  either  party  without  cause  on  the  provision  of  six  months’  written  notice  (or,  with  respect  to  the  Company,  payment  in  lieu).  The 
agreement may also be terminated by the Company for cause without notice or any payment. Mr Kay served as an executive at all times during the financial year 
ended 30 June 2011.
The employment agreement between Mr Cansdale and the Company was for a 3.5 year fixed term, commencing on 26 May 2008. The agreement provided for 
termination of employment by either party without cause on the provision of three months’ written notice (or, with respect to the Company, payment in lieu). The 
employment agreement was also able to be terminated by the Company for cause without notice or any payment. Mr Cansdale served as an executive at all times 
during the period from 1 July 2010 to 31 August 2010. Mr Cansdale resigned from his position effective 31 August 2010.
The employment agreement between Mr Kruyt and the Company was for 18 months fixed term expiring on 30 September 2011. The agreement provides for termination 
of employment by either party on the provision of six months’ written notice (or, with respect to the Company, payment in lieu). The agreement may, however, be 
terminated by the Company for cause without notice or any payment. Mr Kruyt served as an executive at all times during the financial year ended 30 June 2011. 
The  employment  agreement  between  Mr  Lang  and  the  Company  commenced  on  1  October  2006  and  is  ongoing.  The  agreement  provides  for  termination  of 
employment by the Company for poor performance or health on the provision of three months’ written notice or without cause on the provision of six months’ written 
notice (or payment in lieu). The agreement may, however, be terminated by the Company for cause (excluding poor performance or health) without notice or any 
payment. Mr Lang served as an executive at all times during the financial year ended 30 June 2011. 
The employment agreement between Mr McCluskey and the Company was varied with effect from 1 September 2010 to appoint Mr McCluskey as Group Chief 
Financial Officer and Company Secretary. The agreement provides for termination of employment by either party with two month’s notice. The agreement is able to be 
terminated by the Company for cause without notice or any payment. Mr McCluskey served as an executive at all times during the period from 1 September 2010. 
The  employment  agreement  between  Mr  Salisbury  and  the  Company  commenced  on  1  July  2008  and  is  ongoing.  The  agreement  provides  for  termination  of 
employment by either party with 12 weeks’ notice. The agreement may, however, be terminated by the Company for cause without notice or any payment. Mr Salisbury 
served as an executive at all times during the financial year ended 30 June 2011.
The employment agreement between Mr Tomas and the Company commenced on 1 April 2010 and was for an initial term of 18 months. The agreement provides 
for termination of employment by either party without cause with six month’s notice in writing (in the case of the Company, subject to a termination payment). The 
agreement may, however, be terminated by the Company for cause without notice or any payment. Mr Tomas served as an executive at all times during the financial 
year ended 30 June 2011.
The employment agreement between Mr Suckling and the Company commenced on 18 February 2009 and is ongoing. The agreement provides for termination 
of employment by either party with one month’s notice. The agreement may, however, be terminated by the Company for cause without notice or any payment. 
Mr Suckling served as an executive at all times during the financial year ended 30 June 2011. 
6 
7 
8 
9 
10 
11 
12 
13 
Remuneration at risk
The relevant proportions of remuneration that are linked to performance and those that are fixed are as follows:
Fixed remuneration
At risk - STI
At risk - LTI
2011
2010
2011
2010
2011
2010
Executive Directors
Mr M. Kay
Mr A. Podesta1 
Other key management personnel
Mr M. Cansdale
Mr G. Kruyt 
Mr P. Lang
Mr P McCluskey2
Mr M. Salisbury
Mr A Tomas
72%
-
100%
79%
82%
90%
80%
82%
76%
100%
81%
76%
86%
-
79%
81%
7%
-
-
16%
12%
10%
17%
-
-
-
6%
19%
7%
-
18%
-
21%
-
-
5%
6%
-
3%
18%
1 
2 
Mr Podesta has resigned as an executive director with effect from 17 August 2010, but continues in the role of a non-executive director.
Mr McCluskey commenced as Group Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary on 1 September 2010.
24%
-
13%
5%
7%
-
3%
19%
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McMILLAN SHAKESPEARE LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
 
 
Consequences of performance on shareholders’ wealth
In  addition  to  the  links  between  remuneration  and  shareholder  value  discussed  above,  when  reviewing  the  Group’s  performance  and  benefits  for 
shareholder wealth, and the link to the remuneration policy, the following indices are generally considered:
Indices
2011
2010
2009
2008 
2007
Net profit attributable to Company members 
$43,460,470
$44,959,784
$20,522,752
$17,368,000
$13,237,000
Dividends paid
Share price as at 30 June 
Earnings per share
$20,388,246
$13,854,604
$11,827,100
$10,451,000
$7,697,000
$9.58
$4.69
$2.92
$2.46
$5.31
64.0 cents
66.5 cents
30.4 cents
25.8 cents
19.8 cents
Net profit is considered as part of the financial performance targets in setting short term incentives. Dividends, changes in share price, return on equity 
and earnings per share are all taken into account when setting the ‘at risk’ components of executive remuneration.
The overall level of executive compensation takes into account the performance of the Group over a number of years. The Group’s profit from ordinary 
activities after tax and earnings per share has grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 41.6% per annum over the period from 1 July 2005 
until 30 June 2011 (excluding the gain on business combination). Over the same period return on equity (RoE) exceeded 20% (and, in the financial 
years ended 30 June 2006 to 30 June 2011, RoE actually exceeded 35%).
Cash Bonus and Option Details
Cash Bonus
A discretionary cash bonus was paid to the Chairman during the financial year ended 30 June 2011 with respect to the financial year 30 June 2010. 
No  other  contracted  cash  based  short-term  incentives  or  other  form  of  cash  bonus  were  paid  to  (or  were  forfeited  by)  any  Non-Executive  Director 
or  executives  during  the  financial  year  30  June  2011.  Discretionary  bonuses  have  been  issued  by  the  Board  on  1  August  2011  as  reported  in  the 
remuneration details shown on page 9. 
Options
No options were granted to, exercised by or lapsed with respect to the Directors during the financial years ended 30 June 2010 or 30 June 2011 (the 
options granted to Mr Kay were issued prior to his appointment as Managing Director). The terms and conditions of each grant of options to executives 
affecting their remuneration in the financial year ended 30 June 2011 and each relevant previous or future financial year are as follows:
Grant Date
Expiry Date
21 December 2007
20 December 2011
1 July 2008
30 June 2012
24 November 2008
23 November 2012
24 November 2008
23 November 2012
28 May 2010
1 October 2015
Share price at 
valuation date
Exercise Price
Value per option at 
grant date1
Date Exercisable
$4.00
$2.59
$2.10
$2.10
$3.42
$4.52
$4.70
$4.70
$3.40
$3.42
$0.525
$0.240
$0.090
$0.180
$0.930
100% after 15 September 2008
100% after 16 September 2011
100% after 24 November 2011
100% after 24 November 2011
100% after 1 October 2014
1 
Reflects the value at grant date for options granted as part of remuneration calculated in accordance with AASB 2: Share-based Payment. 
12
Details of the options granted, vested and exercised during the financial years ended 30 June 2010 and 30 June 2011 with respect to the executives are 
set out in the table below. No amounts are unpaid on any shares issued on the exercise of options.
Executive Directors
Mr M. Kay
Mr A. Podesta1 
Other key management personnel
Mr M. Cansdale
Mr G. Kruyt 
Mr P. Lang
Mr P. McCluskey
Mr M. Salisbury
Mr A. Tomas
Options granted
Options vested
Ordinary shares issued 
on exercise of options
2011
2010
2011
2010
2011
2010
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
537,634
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
64,583
-
-
-
-
-
-
90,000
40,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
94,549
-
-
-
1 
Mr Podesta has resigned as an executive director with effect from 17 August 2010, but continues in the role of a non-executive director.
The percentage of options granted to executives that have vested or were forfeited during the financial year ended 30 June 2011 is set out below:
Financial year granted
Vested
%
Forfeited
%
Financial year(s) in  
which options may vest
Executive Directors
Mr M. Kay
Mr A. Podesta1 
Other key management personnel
Mr M. Cansdale 
Mr G. Kruyt 
Mr P. Lang
Mr M. Salisbury
Mr P. McCluskey
Mr A. Tomas
2009
-
2009
2009
2009
2009
-
2010
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
100
-
-
-
-
-
2012
-
-
2012
2012
2012
-
2015
1 
Mr Podesta has resigned as an executive director with effect from 17 August 2010, but continues in the role of a non-executive director.
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McMILLAN SHAKESPEARE LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIESDetails of the value of options granted, exercised and lapsed during the financial year ended 30 June 2011 with respect to the executives are as follows:
Value at 
grant date2
Value at 
exercise date3
Value at 
lapse date4
Minimum value 
of option
 to vest
Maximum value 
of option 
to vest
Executive Directors
Mr M. Kay
Mr A. Podesta1
Other key management personnel
Mr M. Cansdale 
Mr G. Kruyt 
Mr P. Lang
Mr P. McCluskey
Mr M. Salisbury
Mr A. Tomas
$
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$
-
-
-
227,700
112,400
-
-
-
$
-
-
942,500
-
-
-
-
-
$
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$
51,893
-
-
3,713
3,713
-
1,620
361,111
1 
2 
3 
4 
Mr Podesta has resigned as an executive director with effect from 17 August 2010, but continues in the role of a non-executive director.
Reflects the value at grant date for options granted as part of remuneration during the financial year ended 30 June 2011 calculated in accordance with AASB 2: Share-based Payment.
Reflects the value at exercise date for options that were granted as part of remuneration and were exercised during the financial year ended 30 June 2011.
Reflects the value at lapse date for options that were granted as part of remuneration and lapsed during the financial year ended 30 June 2011.
DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS
At the date of this Annual Report, the relevant interest of each Director in the securities issued by the Company and its controlled entities, as notified 
by the Directors to the Australian Stock Exchange Limited (ASX) in accordance with section 205G(1) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), is as follows:
Director 
Mr R. Pitcher, AM (Chairman) 
Mr M. Kay (Managing Director)
Mr J. Bennetts 
Mr R. Chessari 
Mr G. McMahon
Mr A. Podesta
Options 
Ordinary shares
-
3,750,000
-
-
-
-
105,100
4,164
4,568,025
6,225,063
122,000
11,235,000
No Director has, during the financial year ended 30 June 2011, become entitled to receive any benefit (other than a benefit included in the aggregate 
amount of remuneration received or due and receivable by the Directors shown in the Remuneration Report or the fixed salary of a full time employee of 
the Company) by reason of a contract made by the Company or a controlled entity with the Director or an entity in which the Director has a substantial 
financial interest or a firm in which the Director is a member.
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OPTIONS GRANTED 
During the financial year ended 30 June 2011, no options have been granted by the Company to key management personnel as part of their remuneration. 
Since the end of the financial year ended 30 June 2011, the Company has granted options to key management personnel as part of their remuneration 
as follows:
 Name
Mr G. Kruyt
Mr G. Kruyt
Mr P. Lang
Mr P. Lang
Mr P. McCluskey
Mr P. McCluskey
Mr M. Salisbury
Mr A. Tomas
Number granted
Date of grant
Exercise price
Expiry date
Issue Price
159,639
37,901
151,655
37,901
42,638
37,901
85,276
37,901
16 August 2011
16 August 2011
16 August 2011
16 August 2011
16 August 2011
16 August 2011
16 August 2011
16 August 2011
$7.31
$7.31
$7.31
$7.31
$7.31
$7.31
$7.31
$7.31
30 September 2015
30 September 2015
30 September 2015
30 September 2015
30 September 2015
30 September 2015
30 September 2015
30 September 2015
Nil
$1.32
Nil
$1.32
Nil
$1.32
Nil
$1.32
No person holding an option has or had, by virtue of the option, a right to participate in a share issue of any other corporation.
UNISSUED SHARES
At the date of this Annual Report, unissued ordinary shares of the Company under option are:
Option plan
No. of unissued ordinary shares
Exercise price
Employee First Option Plan
Employee First Option Plan
Employee First Option Plan
Employee First Option Plan 
Employee First Option Plan 
Employee First Option Plan 
Employee First Option Plan
Employee Second Option Plan
86,188
3,750,000
306,819
1,988,750
133,334
193,939
698,924
1,487,273
$4.52
$4.70
$3.40
$4.70
$3.40
$4.70
$3.42
$7.31
Expiry date
20 December 2011
30 June 2012
23 November 2012
23 November 2012
13 August 2012
13 August 2012
1 October 2015
30 September 2015
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
The  Directors  believe  that  the  Company  and  its  controlled  entities  have  adequate  systems  in  place  for  the  management  of  relevant  environmental 
requirements and are not aware of any breach of those environmental requirements as they apply to the Company and its controlled entities.
INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE
Under the Company’s Constitution, the Company indemnifies the Directors and officers of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries to the full 
extent permitted by law against any liability and all legal costs in connection with proceedings incurred by them in their respective capacities.
The Company has also entered into a Deed of Access, Indemnity and Insurance with each Director, each Company Secretary, and each responsible 
manager under the licenses which the Company holds (Deed), which protects individuals acting as officeholders during their term of office and after 
their resignation. Under the Deed, the Company also indemnifies each officeholder to the full extent permitted by law. 
The Company has a Directors & Officers Liability Insurance policy in place for all current and former officers of the Company and its controlled entities. 
The policy affords cover for loss in respect of liabilities incurred by Directors and officers where the Company is unable to indemnify them and covers 
the Company for indemnities provided to its Directors and officers. This does not include liabilities that arise from conduct involving dishonesty. The 
Directors have not included the details of premium paid with respect to this policy as such disclosure is not permitted under the terms of the policy.
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McMILLAN SHAKESPEARE LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIESNON-AUDIT SERVICES
Details of the amounts paid or payable to the auditor of the Company, Grant Thornton Audit Pty Ltd and its related practices, for non-audit services 
provided, during the financial year ended 30 June 2011, is disclosed in Note 4 to the Financial Statements.
The Company’s policy is that the external auditor is not to provide non-audit services unless the Audit Committee has approved that work in advance, 
as appropriate.
The Audit Committee has reviewed a summary of non-audit services provided during the financial year ended 30 June 2011 by Grant Thornton Audit Pty 
Ltd. Given that the only non-audit services related to client contract audits, the Audit Committee has confirmed that the provision of non-audit services 
is compatible with the general standard of independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). This has been formally advised to the 
Board. Consequently, the Directors are satisfied that the provision of non-audit services during the year by the auditor and its related practices did not 
compromise the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION
A copy of the auditor’s independence declaration, as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), is set out on page 64 of this 
Annual Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES
A Corporate Governance Statement is set out on pages 17 to 20 of this Annual Report.
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.
Ronald Pitcher, AM  
Chairman 
30 August 2011
Melbourne, Australia
Michael Kay
Managing Director
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
INTRODUCTION
This statement outlines the corporate governance policies and practices formally adopted by the Company. These policies and practices are in accordance 
with the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s ‘Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations’ (ASX Principles), unless otherwise stated.
ROLE OF THE BOARD
The role of the Board is to provide strategic guidance for the Group and effective oversight of management. The Board operates in accordance with 
the Company’s Constitution, Board Charter and Delegated Authority Matrix, which describe the Board’s composition, functions and responsibilities 
and  designates  authority  reserved  to  the  Board  and  that  delegated  to  management.  The  charter  can  be  accessed  on  the  Company’s  website 
(www.mmsg.com.au).
COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD
As at the date of this Annual Report, the Directors are as follows:
Name
Mr R. Pitcher, AM
Mr M. Kay
Mr J. Bennetts
Mr R. Chessari
Mr G. McMahon
Mr A. Podesta
Position
Independent Chairman
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Non-Executive Director
Non-Executive Director
Independent Non-Executive Director
Non-Executive Director
Appointment
4 February 2004
15 July 2008
1 December 2003
1 December 2003
18 March 2004
1 December 2003
Each Director is a senior executive with the skills and experience necessary for the proper supervision and leadership of the Company. As a team, the 
Board brings together a broad range of qualifications and experience in remuneration services, financial services, finance, accounting, law, sales and 
marketing and public company affairs. Details of the Directors, their experience and their special responsibilities with respect to the Company are set 
out in the Directors’ Report.
The Board considers a Director independent if that person is free of management and other business relationships that could materially interfere, or could 
reasonably be perceived to materially interfere, with the exercise of objective and independent judgement. More information can be obtained from the 
Group’s Policy on the Independence of Directors which can be accessed on the Company’s website. The Chairman determines the relevant materiality 
thresholds on a case by case basis with reference to both quantitative and qualitative bases.
The ASX Guidelines recommend that a listed company should have a majority of directors who are independent. The Board, as currently composed, 
does not comply with this recommendation. Mr Chessari and Mr Bennetts currently hold, through their controlled entities, approximately 15.9% of the 
shares in the Company. These Directors have participated in the growth and development of McMillan Shakespeare and have a significant interest in the 
Company’s continued success. Given their history and skills, the Board believes that it is appropriate for each of these Directors to be appointed to the 
Board.
Despite stepping down as CEO in the year ended 30 June 2008, and resigning as Executive Director on 17 August 2010, Mr Podesta continues as a 
Director of the Company. As the founder of the Company, and with over 20 years experience in the remuneration services industry, Mr Podesta brings a 
wealth of experience and an in-depth knowledge of the Group’s operations and customers to the Board. As the Company’s largest shareholder, he also 
has a significant interest in the Company’s continued success. As such, the Board believes that it is appropriate for Mr Podesta to remain on the Board 
as a non-independent Director. 
The Company believes that the Board, as currently composed, has the necessary skills and motivation to ensure that it continues to perform strongly 
notwithstanding that its overall composition does not specifically meet the ASX Principles. Details of the experience of the Directors is contained in the 
Directors’ Report.
The  Chairman  is  responsible  for  leading  the  Board  ensuring  Directors  are  properly  briefed  in  all  matters  relevant  to  their  role  and  responsibilities, 
facilitating Board discussions and managing the Board’s relationships with the Company’s senior executives. 
The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for implementing Group strategies and policies. The Board charter specifies that these are separate roles to 
be undertaken by separate people.
BOARD PRACTICES
The Board meets regularly to evaluate, control, review and implement the Company’s operations and objectives. The Directors receive monthly reports 
from the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer and operational managers. A Director, subject to prior approval of the Chairman or, in the 
absence of that approval, the Board may seek independent professional advice (including legal advice) at the Company’s expense to assist them in 
carrying out their duties and responsibilities.
17
McMILLAN SHAKESPEARE LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIESPERFORMANCE REVIEW
The Board has delegated the responsibility for evaluating the performance of the Board and the Directors to the Chairman. The performance evaluation 
includes the examination of the performance of the Board and the individual Directors as against the Board Charter. The evaluation may establish goals 
and  objectives  for  the  Board  and  provide  any  recommendations  for  improvement  to  Board  performance  as  it  sees  fit.  The  Chairman  undertook  the 
performance appraisal of the Board with respect to the financial year ended 30 June 2011 in July 2011.
The Board has delegated the responsibility for evaluating the performance of executive management to the Remuneration Committee and CEO.
Given the size of the Company’s operations, the Board has decided against the establishment of a separate nomination committee at this time. As such, 
the responsibility for the selection and nomination of new Directors remains with the full Board.
REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
The Board has established a Remuneration Committee, which is structured so that the committee is chaired by an independent director and consists of at 
least three members all of whom are non-executive directors. Details of names and relevant qualifications of the Directors appointed to the Remuneration 
Committee, the number of meetings of the committee held during the year ended 30 June 2011 and the attendance record for each relevant member 
can be found in the Directors’ Report.
The Remuneration Committee is empowered to investigate any matter brought to its attention and has direct access to any employee or any independent 
expert and adviser as it considers appropriate in order to ensure that its responsibilities can be carried out effectively. The Remuneration Committee has 
a documented charter approved by the Board. The charter can be accessed on the Company’s website.
The CEO carries out quarterly performance reviews with each member of the senior executive team, comparing the individual’s performance against their 
agreed performance targets. This process was completed for the year ended 30 June 2011 with the CEO’s report to the 1 August 2011 meeting of the 
Remuneration Committee. The Remuneration Committee has evaluated the performance of the Chief Executive Officer for the year ended 30 June 2011, 
taking account of the performance of the Group and other non-financial outcomes.
The ASX Principles recommend that the majority of members of the Remuneration Committee should be independent. The Remuneration Committee, as 
currently composed, does not comply with this recommendation. 
At present, the Remuneration Committee is comprised of four members, two of whom are not independent. Mr Chessari and Mr Bennetts have participated 
in the growth and development of McMillan Shakespeare and have a significant interest in the Company’s continued success. Given their management 
experience and skills, the Board believes that it is appropriate for each of these Directors to be appointed to the Remuneration Committee.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Board has established an Audit Committee, which is structured so that the committee is chaired by an independent director and consists of at 
least three members, all of whom are non-executive directors. Details of the names and relevant qualifications of the Directors appointed to the Audit 
Committee, the number of meetings of the committee held during the year ended 30 June 2011 and the attendance record for each relevant member 
can be found in the Directors’ Report.
The Audit Committee is empowered to investigate any matter brought to its attention and has direct access to any employee, the independent auditors or 
any other independent experts and advisers as it considers appropriate in order to ensure that its responsibilities can be performed effectively. The Audit 
Committee has a documented charter approved by the Board. The charter can be accessed on the Company’s website. 
The ASX Principles recommend that the majority of members of the Audit Committee should be independent and that a person who is not the Chairman 
of the Board should chair the committee. The Audit Committee, as currently composed, does not comply with these recommendations.
The Audit Committee has appropriate financial expertise and all members are financially literate and have a deep understanding of the industry in which 
the Company operates. At present, however, the Audit Committee is comprised of four members, only two of whom are independent. Mr Chessari and Mr 
Bennetts have participated in the growth and development of McMillan Shakespeare and have a significant interest in the Company’s continued success. 
Given their management experience, skills and the size of their investment in the Company, the Board believes that it is appropriate for each of these 
Directors to be appointed to the Audit Committee.
In addition, the Audit Committee is chaired by Mr Pitcher who, while independent, is also the Chairman of the Board. Mr Pitcher is a chartered accountant 
with over 45 years experience in the accounting profession and the provision of business advisory services. Given the Company’s highly specialised 
activities and Mr Pitcher’s extensive accounting and business experience, the Board believes that Mr Pitcher is the most appropriate person to chair the 
Audit Committee.
The  external  auditor  together  with  the  Chief  Executive  Officer,  Chief  Financial  Officer  and  Mr  Podesta  are  invited  to  attend  the  meetings.  The  Audit 
Committee also meets with the external auditor twice a year without management to provide the auditor the opportunity to provide feedback on the 
conduct of the audit and management. 
The Company has adopted procedures for the selection and appointment of the external auditor, and the rotation of external audit engagement partners 
in line with the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
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FINANCIAL REPORTING & RISK MANAGEMENT
Given the nature and size of the Company’s operations, the Board has decided against the establishment of a separate Board risk management committee 
at this time, and risk management remains a direct responsibility of the full Board. As such, the Board has ultimate responsibility for the integrity of 
the Company’s financial reporting. As part of the Group’s risk management processes, senior management attend a monthly Risk and Compliance 
Committee, which is supported by internal control processes for identifying, evaluating and managing significant financial, operational and compliance 
risks to the achievement of the Company’s objectives, which are subject to Board oversight from time to time. In addition, an independent external party 
has been appointed to provide internal audit services as required from time to time.
The  Company  has  reviewed  its  formal  Risk  Management  Policy  and  Framework  during  the  year,  particularly  to  provide  for  the  creation  of  a  Credit 
Committee and Interest Committee. The Risk Management Policy and Framework are accessible to all staff on the Group’s intranet and identify the 
material risks affecting the Company and the manner in which each of those risks will be managed. A copy of the Company’s Risk Management Policy 
can be accessed on the Company’s website.
Considerable importance is placed on maintaining a strong control environment. There is an organisation structure with clear lines of accountability and 
delegation of authority. Adherence to the Director and Employee Codes of Conduct is required at all times and the Board actively promotes a culture of 
quality and integrity.
The Directors have received and considered written representations from the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer in accordance with 
the ASX Principles. The written representations confirmed that:
•	
•	
the financial reports are complete and present a true and fair view, in all material respects, of the financial condition and operating results of the 
Company and its controlled entities and are in accordance with all relevant accounting standards; and
the above statement is founded on a sound system of risk management and internal compliance and control that implements the policies adopted 
by the Board and that compliance and control is operating efficiently and effectively in all material respects.
The Company’s external auditor has been invited to attend the Annual General Meeting and be available to answer questions from the members of the 
Company about the conduct of the audit and the preparation and content of the Independent Audit Report.
REMUNERATION POLICY
The Company’s remuneration policy is structured to ensure that the reward for performance is competitive and appropriate for the results delivered. 
Further, it aims to ensure that remuneration packages properly reflect the duties and responsibilities and level of performance of the staff member and 
that the remuneration is competitive in attracting, retaining and motivating people of the highest quality.
Non-executive Directors are remunerated by way of fees and do not participate in profit or incentive schemes and do not generally receive options, 
incentive payments or retirement benefits other than statutory superannuation.
Executive remuneration generally comprises the following elements:
•	
•	
fixed remuneration, including superannuation and benefits, which is set at a level that reflects the marketplace for each position;
long-term  equity-linked  performance  incentives,  in  the  form  of  share  options,  which  incorporate  exercise  restrictions  based  on  continuity  of 
employment and the achievement of certain individual and financial performance hurdles.
•	
Cash bonuses may also be issued at the discretion of the Board.
The Company does not generally offer contracted cash bonuses as part of a short term incentive program, but may do so in special circumstances. 
Further details of the Company’s remuneration policies and practices in relation to the Directors and executives can be found in the Directors’ Report 
under the heading ‘Remuneration Report’.
COMMUNICATION WITH SHAREHOLDERS AND THE MARKET
The Company’s commitment to communicating with its shareholders is embodied in its Continuous Disclosure Policy, which contains policies and 
procedures on information disclosure that focus on continuous disclosure of any information concerning the Group that a reasonable person would expect 
to have a material effect on the price of the Company’s securities. The Company’s Continuous Disclosure Policy can be accessed on the Company’s 
website.
In addition to the distribution of the Annual Report, information is communicated to shareholders via the announcements section of the Company’s 
website. 
Given the size of the Company and the number of shareholders, the Board does not believe that it is appropriate for the Company to adopt a formal 
Communications Policy at this time
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McMILLAN SHAKESPEARE LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIESETHICS AND CODES OF CONDUCT
The Company has adopted a Director Code of Conduct that applies to the directors of the Company. The Director Code of Conduct reflects the commitment 
of the Company to ethical standards and practices. The Director Code of Conduct can be reviewed on the Company’s website. 
The Company has also adopted an extensive Employee Code of Conduct that applies to all employees of the Company, which acknowledges the need for, 
and continued maintenance of, the highest standard of ethics and seeks to ensure that employees act honestly, transparently, diligently and with integrity. 
A summary of the Employee Code of Conduct can be accessed on the Company’s website.
The Company has also implemented a policy on securities trading that binds all of the Group’s officers and employees. In addition to ensuring that all 
officers and employees are aware of the legal restrictions on trading in the Company’s securities whilst in possession of unpublished price-sensitive 
information, the policy also places restrictions on when Directors and employees can deal in the Company’s securities and requires the Directors and 
certain employees to notify the Company Secretary upon dealing in the Company’s securities. The policy can be accessed on the Company’s website.
The Company has adopted a Whistleblower Policy, which is designed to ensure that employees of the Group can raise concerns in good faith regarding 
actual or suspected improper conduct or malpractice in the Group, without fear of reprisal or feeling threatened by doing so. The policy can be accessed 
on the Company’s website.
The Company has issued an Equal Opportunity & Diversity Policy which assists in confirming the Company’s commitment to a diverse workforce, 
ensuring  there  is  ongoing  development  and  implementation  of  relevant  plans,  programs  and  initiatives  to  recognise  and  promote  diversity,  and  in 
establishing  the  process  for  appropriate  reporting.  The  company  will  report  on  its  progress  in  the  annual  report  for  the  financial  year  ending 
30 June 2012. The policy can be accessed on the Company’s website.
20
STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011
Economic Entity
Parent Entity
Revenue and other income
Employee and director benefit expenses
Depreciation and amortisation expenses and impairment
Leasing and vehicle management expenses
Consulting expenses
Marketing expenses
Property and corporate expenses
Technology and communication expenses
Other expenses
Finance costs
Profit before income tax and business combination
Gain on business combination 
Acquisition costs
Profit before income tax
Income tax (expense) benefit
Note
3
4
4
28
28
5
2011
$’000
271,305
(55,336)
(68,061)
(52,434)
(1,541)
(2,671)
(4,942)
(5,594)
(7,250)
(11,278)
62,198
-
-
2010
$’000
132,022
(41,347)
(19,307)
(13,063)
(1,278)
(2,573)
(2,698)
(3,422)
(5,282)
(3,149)
39,903
20,991
(5,707)
2011
$’000
21,133
(1,018)
-
-
(88)
-
(201)
-
(131)
(1,814)
2010
$’000
26,281
(544)
-
-
-
-
(169)
-
-
(791)
17,881
24,777
-
-
-
(4,430)
20,347
1,623
62,198
(18,738)
55,187
(10,227)
17,881
(217)
Profit attributable to members of the parent entity
43,460
44,960
17,664
21,970
Other comprehensive income
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges
Income tax on other comprehensive income
(306)
92
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total comprehensive income for the period
43,246
44,960
17,664
21,970
Basic earnings per share (cents)
Diluted earnings per share (cents)
6
6
64.0
61.2
66.5
66.5
The above statements of comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
21
McMILLAN SHAKESPEARE LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
 
 
 
 
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 30 JUNE 2011
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Inventory
Prepayments 
Total current assets
Non-current assets
Trade and other receivables
Other financial assets
Property, plant and equipment
Deferred tax assets
Intangible assets
Total Non-current assets
TOTAL ASSETS
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Current tax liability
Provisions
Borrowings
Other liabilities
Total current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Provisions
Borrowings
Total Non-current liabilities
TOTAL LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
EQUITY
Contributed equity
Reserves
Retained earnings
TOTAL EQUITY
Note
8
9
9
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
17
18
19
Economic Entity
Parent Entity
2011
$’000
15,034
17,779
1,477
1,489
35,779
4,200
-
219,440
1,240
39,849
264,729
2010
$’000
16,757
12,645
1,809
2,122
33,333
6,269
-
209,829
126
38,905
255,129
2011
$’000
506
342
-
72
920
2010
$’000
1,405
-
-
-
1,405
-
-
100,863
100,381
-
71
-
-
1,427
-
100,934
101,808
300,508
288,462
101,854
103,213
45,285
44,942
6,752
4,023
2,949
-
8,431
3,184
7,949
117
59,009
64,623
448
126,539
126,987
458
133,964
134,422
30,990
6,752
-
2,949
-
40,691
-
13,917
13,917
17,194
8,431
-
7,949
-
33,574
-
21,866
21,866
185,996
199,045
54,608
55,440
114,512
89,417
47,246
47,733
25,053
1,320
88,139
23,066
1,284
65,067
25,053
1,534
20,659
23,066
1,284
23,383
114,512
89,417
47,246
47,733
The above statements of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
22
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011
Note
Ordinary Shares
$’000
Economic Entity
Retained 
Earnings
$’000
Option Reserve
$’000
Cash flow Hedge 
Reserve
$’000
2011
Equity as at beginning of year
Profit attributable to members of the parent entity
Other comprehensive income after tax
Total comprehensive income for the period
Issue of shares
Transfer on exercise of options
Option expense
Dividends paid
Equity as at 30 June 2011
2010
Equity as at beginning of year
Profit attributable to members of the parent entity
Other comprehensive income after tax
Total comprehensive income for the period
Issue of shares
Transfer on exercise of options
Option expense
Dividends paid
23,066
-
-
-
1,755
232
-
-
65,067
43,460
-
43,460
-
-
-
(20,388)
25,053
88,139
22,637
-
-
-
360
69
-
-
33,962
44,960
-
44,960
-
-
-
(13,855)
1,284
-
-
-
-
(232)
482
-
1,534
804
-
-
-
-
(69)
549
-
7
7
Equity as at 30 June 2010
23,066
65,067
1,284
2011
Equity as at beginning of year
Profit attributable to members of the parent entity
Other comprehensive income after tax
Total comprehensive income for the period
Issue of shares
Transfer on exercise of options
Option expense
Dividends paid
Equity as at 30 June 2011
2010
Equity as at beginning of year
Profit attributable to members of the parent entity
Other comprehensive income after tax
Total comprehensive income for the period
Issue of shares
Transfer on exercise of options
Option expense
Dividends paid
23,066
-
-
-
1,755
232
-
-
23,383
17,664
-
17,664
-
-
-
(20,388)
25,053
20,659
22,637  
-
-
-  
360
69
-  
-
15,268
21,970
-
21,970
-
-
-
(13,855)
1,284
-
-
-
-
(232)
482
-
1,534
804
-
-
-
-
(69)
549
-
7
7
Equity as at 30 June 2010
23,066  
23,383
1,284
The above statements of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
Note
Ordinary Shares
$’000
Parent Entity
Retained 
Earnings
$’000
Option Reserve
$’000
Cash flow Hedge 
Reserve
$’000
-
-
(214)
(214)
-
-
-
-
(214)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total
$’000
89,417
43,460
(214)
43,246
1,755
-
482
(20,388)
114,512
57,403
44,960
-
44,960
360
-
549
(13,855)
89,417
Total
$’000
47,733
17,664
-
17,664
1,755
-
482
(20,388)
47,246
38,709
21,970
-
21,970
360
-
549
(13,855)
47,733
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McMILLAN SHAKESPEARE LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011
Cash flows from operating activities
Receipts from customers
Payments to suppliers and employees
Proceeds from sale of assets under lease
Payments for assets under lease
Interest received
Interest paid
Dividends received
Income taxes paid
Net cash from operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash
Acquisition expenses
Payment for capitalised software
Proceeds from sale of plant and equipment
Payments for plant and equipment
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Equity contribution
Dividends paid by parent entity
Proceeds from borrowings
Repayment of borrowings
Payment of borrowing costs
Proceeds from controlled entities
Net cash (used in) / provided by financing activities
Net cash decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Economic Entity
Parent Entity
Note
2011
$’000
2010
$’000
2011
$’000
2010
$’000
264,627
(126,605)
43,646
(113,181)
767
(12,294)
-
132,863
(74,232)
11,792
(25,261)
1,050
(914)
-
(21,438)
(9,156)
-
(1,101)
-
-
33
(2,302)
9,500
(713)
-
(119)
-
-
572
(196)
25,758
(14)
35,522
36,142
5,417
26,001
-
(166,143)
(216)
(2,694)
8
(2,875)
(4,744)
(1,629)
30
(3,457)
-
(216)
(55,000)
(4,218)
-
-
-
-
-
-
(5,777)
(175,943)
(216)
(59,218)
1,755
(20,388)
5,000
(17,727)
(108)
-
(31,468)
(1,723)
16,757
360
(13,855)
142,006
-
-
-
128,511
(11,290)
28,047
1,755
(20,388)
-
(13,000)
-
25,533
(6,100)
(899)
1,405
360
(13,855)
29,280
-
-
7,073
22,858
(10,359)
11,764
21
28
7
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
8
15,034
16,757
506
1,405
The above statements of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
24
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011
1  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 
(a)  General information
The financial report of McMillan Shakespeare Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 30 June 2011 was authorised for issue in 
accordance with a resolution of the directors on 30 August 2011 and covers McMillan Shakespeare Limited (‘the Company” or the “parent entity”) 
as an individual entity as well as “the economic entity”, consisting of McMillan Shakespeare Limited and its subsidiaries (‘the Group”) as required 
by the Corporations Act 2001.
The financial report is presented in Australian currency, which is the economic entity’s functional and presentation currency.
McMillan Shakespeare Limited is a company limited by shares and domiciled in Australia, whose shares are publicly traded on the Australian Stock 
Exchange.
(b)  Basis of preparation
The financial report is a general purpose financial report which 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.
The financial report has been prepared on an accruals basis and is based on historical costs. Cost is based on fair values of the consideration given 
in exchange for assets.
Compliance with IFRS
Australian  Accounting  Standards  include  International  Financial  Reporting  Standards  as  adopted  in  Australia  (AIFRS).  Compliance  with  AIFRS 
ensures that the financial report complies with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
(c)  Principles of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries as at 30 June each year.
Subsidiaries are entities over which the Group has the power to govern the financial and operating policies, generally accompanying a shareholding 
of more than one-half of the voting rights. Potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or convertible are considered when assessing control. 
Consolidated financial statements include all subsidiaries from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases. The financial 
statements of subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting period as the parent entity, using consistent accounting policies.
All inter-company balances and transactions, including unrealised profits arising from intra-group transactions have been eliminated. Unrealised 
losses  are  also  eliminated  unless  costs  cannot  be  recovered.  Investments  in  subsidiaries  are  accounted  for  at  cost  in  the  individual  financial 
statements  of  the  parent  entity,  including  the  value  of  options  issued  by  the  Company  on  behalf  of  its  subsidiaries  in  relation  to  employee 
remuneration.
(d)  Business combinations
The purchase method of accounting is used to account for all business combinations. Cost is measured as the fair value of the assets given, 
shares issued or liabilities incurred or assumed at the date of exchange. Acquisition costs including advisory, legal, accounting, valuation and 
other professional consulting fees directly attributable to the acquisition are expensed. Where equity instruments are issued, the value of the equity 
instruments is their published market price on the date of exchange unless, in rare circumstances, it can be demonstrated that the published price 
on the date of exchange is an unreliable indicator of fair value and that other evidence and valuation methods provide a more reliable measure of 
fair value. Transaction costs arising on the issue of equity instruments are recognised directly in equity.
Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in business combinations are initially measured at their fair values at 
acquisition date. The excess of the cost of acquisition over the fair value of the economic entity’s share of the identifiable net assets acquired is 
recorded as goodwill (refer Note 1(g)(i)). If the cost of acquisition is less than the economic entity’s share of the fair value of the net assets acquired, 
the difference is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income, but only after a reassessment of the identification and measurement of 
the net assets acquired. If the initial accounting for a business combination is incomplete by the time of reporting the period in which the business 
combination occurred, preliminary estimates are used for items for which accounting is incomplete. These provisional estimates are adjusted in 
a measurement period that is not to exceed 12 months from the date of acquisition to reflect new information about facts and circumstances that 
existed at the date of acquisition that had they been known would have affected the amounts recognised at that date.
Where settlement of any part of the cash consideration is deferred, the amounts payable in the future are discounted to the present value at the date 
of the exchange using the entity’s incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate.
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(e)  Income tax
(i) 
Income tax expense
The income tax expense for the period is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income based on the Australian income tax rate 
adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to temporary differences and to unused tax losses.
(ii)  Deferred tax
Deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities  are  recognised  for  all  temporary  differences  between  the  carrying  amounts  of  assets  and  liabilities  for 
financial reporting purposes and their respective tax bases, at the tax rates expected to apply when the assets are recovered or liabilities 
settled, based on those rates which are enacted or substantially enacted. Deferred tax assets are only recognised for deductible temporary 
differences and unused tax losses if it is probable that future taxable amounts will be available to utilise those temporary differences and 
losses.  Deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities  are  not  recognised  for  temporary  differences  between  the  carrying  amounts  and  tax  bases  of 
investments in subsidiaries 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. Current and deferred tax balances relating to amounts recognised directly in 
equity are also recognised directly in equity. 
(iii)  Tax consolidation
The Company and its wholly-owned Australian resident entities are members of a tax consolidated group under Australian taxation law. The 
Company is the head entity in the tax consolidated group. Entities within the tax consolidated group have entered into a tax funding agreement 
and a tax-sharing agreement with the head entity. Under the terms of the tax funding arrangement, the Company and each of the entities in 
the tax consolidated group have agreed to pay a tax equivalent payment to or from the head entity, based on current tax liability or current tax 
asset of the head entity. 
(iv)  Investment allowances
Companies within the group may be entitled to claim special tax deductions for investments in qualifying assets (investment allowances). The 
Group accounts for such allowances as tax credits, which means that the allowance reduces income tax payable and current tax expense. A 
deferred tax asset is recognised for unclaimed tax credits that are carried forward as deferred tax assets.
(f)  Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Cost includes expenditure that is directly 
attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.
Depreciation on assets is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the asset as follows:
Class of Fixed Asset
Plant and equipment
Software
Motor vehicles under operating lease
Depreciation Rate
20% – 40%
25% – 33% 
25% – 33% 
The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed and adjusted, if appropriate at each balance sheet date.
Motor vehicles no longer held under an operating lease are classified as inventory.
(g)  Intangible assets
(i)  Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of the business combination over the Group’s share of the net fair value of the identifiable assets, 
liabilities and contingent liabilities. Goodwill is not amortised but is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is 
reviewed for impairment annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired 
(refer Note 14(c)). Gains and losses on the disposal of an entity include the carrying amount of goodwill relating to the entity sold. Any 
impairment is recognised immediately in the Statement of Comprehensive Income and cannot be subsequently reversed.
(ii)  Capitalised software development costs
Software development costs are recognised when it is probable that future economic benefits attributable to the software will flow to the entity 
and the cost of the development can be measured reliably. Capitalised software development costs are amortised on a straight line basis over 
three to five years, during which the benefits are expected to be realised. Capitalised software development costs are reviewed annually for 
indicators of impairment, and if indicators are identified an impairment test is performed (refer Note 1(h)).
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011(iii)  Contract rights
Contract rights acquired and amounts paid for contract rights are recognised at the value of any consideration paid plus any expenditure 
directly attributable to the transactions. Contracts are amortised over the life of the contract, and reviewed annually for indicators of impairment 
in line with the economic entity’s impairment policy (refer Note 1(h)).
(iv)  Intangible assets acquired in a business combination
Any potential intangible assets acquired in a business combination are identified and recognised separately from goodwill where they satisfy 
the definition of an intangible asset and their fair value can be measured reliably. 
(h)  Impairment of assets
At each reporting date, the economic entity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible (including operating lease assets) and intangible assets 
to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable 
amount of the asset being the higher of the asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use is estimated in order to determine the extent of the 
impairment loss (if any). Where the asset does not generate cash flows that are independent from other assets, the economic entity estimates the 
recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. 
Goodwill is tested for impairment annually and whenever there is an indication that the asset may be impaired. An impairment of goodwill is not 
subsequently reversed. Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated 
future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of 
money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.
If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset 
(cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss immediately, unless the relevant 
asset is carried at fair value, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease, except where it exceeds a previous revaluation 
increment, in which case it is recognised in the profit or loss.
Where an impairment loss, other than one relating to goodwill, subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (cash-generating unit) is 
increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but only to the extent that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying 
amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal 
of an impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss immediately, unless the relevant asset is carried at fair value, in which case the reversal of the 
impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.
Operating lease assets are reviewed for impairment on an ongoing basis and at reporting date using both internal and external sources of information.
(i)  Financial instruments
Recognition and de-recognition
Regular purchases and sales of financial assets and liabilities are recognised on trade date, the date on which the economic entity commits to the 
financial assets or liabilities. Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the financial assets have expired or have 
been transferred and the economic entity has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership.
(i)  Cash and cash equivalents
For statement of cash flow 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 
which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.
(ii)  Trade and other receivables
All  receivables  are  classified  as  ‘loans  and  receivables’  under  the  requirements  of  AASB  139  Financial  Instruments:  Recognition  and 
Measurement and are recognised initially at fair value, and subsequently at amortised cost, less provision for impairment. All trade and other 
receivables are classified as current as they are due for settlement no more than 30 days from the date of recognition. Cash flows relating to 
short-term receivables are not discounted if the effect of discounting is immaterial.
The Directors establish an allowance for impairment when there is objective evidence that the Group will not be able to collect all amounts due 
according to the original terms of the receivables. The provision consists of allowances for specific doubtful amounts.
The allowance account for receivables is used to record impairment losses unless the Group is satisfied that there is no possible recovery 
of the amount, at which point it is written off directly against the amount owing. The impairment loss and any subsequent reversal thereof, is 
recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income within other expenses. There have been no amounts recorded for impairment for the 
parent entity. 
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(iii)  Other financial assets
Investments in subsidiaries
Investments in subsidiaries are carried at cost and adjusted for any share based payments in the separate financial statements of the Company, 
under AASB 127: Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements.
(iv)  Other financial liabilities
Trade and other payables
Trade and other payables, including accruals, are recorded initially at fair value, and subsequently at amortised cost. Trade and other payables 
are non-interest bearing.
(j)  Employee benefits 
(i)  Wages and salaries, annual leave and long service leave 
Provision is made for the economic entity’s liability for employee benefits arising from services rendered by employees to reporting date. 
Employee benefits expected to be settled within one year together with benefits arising from wages and salaries and annual leave which 
will be settled after one year, have been measured at amounts expected to be paid when the liability is settled plus related on-costs. Other 
employee benefits payable later than one year have been measured at the present value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made for 
those benefits. Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service. 
Expected future payments are discounted using interest rates attaching to national government guaranteed securities with terms to maturity 
that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows.
(ii)  Superannuation 
The  amount  charged  to  the  Statement  of  Comprehensive  Income  in  respect  of  superannuation  represents  the  contributions  made  by  the 
economic entity to superannuation funds. 
(iii)  Bonuses 
A liability for employee benefits in the form of bonuses is recognised in employee benefits. This liability is based upon predetermined plans 
tailored for each participating employee and is measured on an ongoing basis during the financial period. The amount of bonuses is dependent 
on the outcomes for each participating employee. An additional amount is included where the Board has decided to pay discretionary bonuses 
for exceptional performance.
(k)  Revenue
Revenue is recognised at the fair value of consideration received or receivable. Amounts disclosed as revenue are shown net of returns, trade 
allowances and duties, and taxes paid. The following specific criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:
(i)  Rendering of services
Revenue from services provided is recognised when the service is provided to the customer.
(ii) 
Interest
Revenue from interest is recognised as interest accrues using the effective interest rate method. The effective interest rate method uses the 
rate that exactly discounts the estimated future cash flows over the expected life of the financial asset.
(iii)  Dividends
Revenue from dividends is recognised when the economic entity’s right to receive payment is established.
(iv)  Lease revenue (property, plant and equipment)
Operating lease revenue is made up of operating lease interest and revenue from the principal that forms the net investment in the leased asset. 
Interest included in operating lease instalments is calculated on a straight-line basis for each customer contract based on the effective rate 
method using the interest rate in the lease contract, the net investment value of the leased asset and the residual value. The principal portion 
upon receipt reduces the net investment in the leased asset.
(v)  Sale of leased assets
Revenue includes the proceeds from the routine sale of motor vehicles previously leased and included within property, plant and equipment 
following the cessation of the rental of these assets by a customer.
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(vi)  Vehicle maintenance services
Revenues  from  maintenance  service  contracts  are  recognised  for  services  rendered  when  it  is  probable  that  economic  benefits  from  the 
transaction  will  flow  to  the  Group.  When  the  amounts  are  collectable  or  recovery  is  not  considered  probable,  an  expense  is  recognised 
immediately.  Revenue  is  recognised  for  each  reporting  period  by  reference  to  the  stage  of  completion  when  the  outcome  of  the  service 
contracts can be estimated reliably. The stage of completion of service contracts is based on the proportion that costs incurred to date bear 
to total estimated costs. When  the outcome  cannot be  measured reliably,  revenue  is  deferred and  recognised 60  days after the contract 
terminates.
(l)  Goods and services tax
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST), except where the amount of GST incurred is not 
recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). In these circumstances the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or 
as part of an item of expense. Receivables and payables in the Statement of Financial Position are shown inclusive of GST. The net amount of GST 
recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO is included as a current asset or liability in the Statement of Financial Position. 
(m)  Leasing
Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the contract transfers substantially all the risk and rewards of ownership to the lessee. 
All other contracts are classified as operating leases.
(i)  Finance lease receivable portfolio
Lease contracts with customers are recognised as finance lease receivables at the Group’s net investment in the lease which equals the net 
present value of the future minimum lease payments. Finance lease income is recognised as income in the period to reflect a constant periodic 
rate of return on the Group’s remaining net investment in respect of the lease.
(ii)  Operating lease portfolio – the Group as lessor
Lease contracts with customers other than finance leases are recognised as operating leases. The Group’s initial investment in the lease is 
added as a cost to the carrying value of the leased assets and recognised as lease income on a straight line basis over the term of the lease. 
Operating lease assets are amortised as an expense on a straight line over the term of the lease based on the cost less residual value of the 
lease. 
(n)  Share-based payments
The fair values of options granted are 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 using a binomial option pricing model. In determining fair value, no account is taken of any performance conditions other 
than those related to the share price of the Company (“market conditions”). The cumulative expense recognised between grant date and vesting 
date is adjusted to reflect the Directors’ best estimate of the number of options that will ultimately vest because of internal conditions attached to 
the options, such as the employees having to remain with the Group until vesting date, or such that employees are required to meet internal targets. 
No expense is recognised for options that do not ultimately vest because internal conditions were not met. An expense is still recognised for options 
that do not ultimately vest because a market condition was not met.
(o)  Contributed equity
Ordinary shares are classified as equity.
Costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown as a deduction from the equity proceeds, net of any income tax benefit. 
Costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options associated with the acquisition of a business are included as part of the business 
combination.
(p)  Dividends
Provision is made for the amount of any dividend declared, being appropriately authorised and no longer at the discretion of the economic entity, 
on or before the end of the financial year but not distributed at balance date.
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McMILLAN SHAKESPEARE LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIESNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011(q)  Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to members of the Company by the weighted average number of ordinary 
shares outstanding during the financial year, adjusted for bonus elements in ordinary shares during the year. 
Diluted earnings per share
Earnings and the weighted average number of shares used in calculating basic earnings per share is adjusted for the following to calculated diluted 
earnings per share:
•	
•	
the	after-tax	effect	of	interest	and	any	other	financing	costs	associated	with	dilutive	potential	ordinary	shares;	and
the	weighted	average	number	of	additional	shares	that	would	have	been	outstanding	assuming	the	conversion	of	all	dilutive	potential	ordinary	
shares.
(r)  Segment reporting
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision maker. The chief operating 
decision maker, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing the performance of the operating segments, has been identified as the 
Chief Executive Officer.
(s)  Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event and where it is probable that 
the Group is required to settle the obligation, and the obligation can be reliably estimated. 
Restructurings 
A restructuring provision is recognised when the Group has developed a plan for the restructuring and has communicated with those affected that 
it will carry out the plan. The provision is measured based on the direct cost arising from and necessary to undertake the restructuring plan and not 
with the ongoing activities of the Group
(t) 
Inventories
The inventory of motor vehicles is stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Following termination of the lease or rental contract the 
relevant assets are transferred from Assets under Operating Lease to Inventories at their carrying amount. Net realisable value is the estimated 
selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs to make the sale.
(u)  Operating cash flow
All cash flows other than investing or financing cash flows are classified as operating cash flows. As the asset management segment provides 
operating and finance leases for motor vehicles and equipment, the cash outflows to acquire the lease assets are classified as operating cash 
outflows. Similarly interest received and interest paid in respect of the asset management segment are classified as operating cash flows.
(v)  Borrowings
Borrowings are initially recorded at fair value, net of transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate 
method. The effective interest rate method exactly discounts the estimated cash flows through the expected life of the borrowing.
(w)  Derivative financial instruments
The economic entity uses derivative financial instruments to manage its interest rate exposure to interest rate volatility and its impact on leasing 
product margins. The process to mitigate against the exposure seek to have more control in balancing the spread between interest rates charged to 
lease contracts and interest rates and the level of borrowings assumed in its financing as required. 
In accordance with the economic entity’s treasury policy, derivative interest rate products that can be entered into include interest rate swaps, 
forward rate agreements and options as cash flow hedges to mitigate both current and future interest rate volatility that may arise from changes in 
the fair value of its borrowings. 
Derivative financial instruments are recognised at fair value at the date of inception and subsequently remeasured at fair value at reporting date. The 
resulting gain or loss is recognised in profit or loss unless the derivative or amount thereof is designated and effective as a hedging instrument, in 
which case the gain or loss is taken to equity and subsequently recognised in profit or loss to match the timing and relationship with the amount 
that the instrument was intended to hedge.
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(x)  Foreign currency translation
The consolidated financial statements of the economic entity are presented in Australian dollars which is the functional and presentation currency.
The financial results and affairs of foreign operations are translated into the presentation currency using the closing rate method where assets and 
liabilities are translated at the closing rate at reporting date and the results for the period at exchange rates at the date of the transactions. Exchange 
differences arising from the translation at reporting date are recognised in other comprehensive income for monetary items that form part of the net 
investment in the foreign operation and for differences arising from inter-group balances they are recognised in profit and loss.
(y)  Critical judgements and significant accounting estimates
The preparation of financial statements requires the Board to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting 
policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates. 
Estimates and assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate 
is revised and in any future periods affected. 
All significant judgements, estimates and assumptions made during the year have been considered for significance. Key assumptions used for 
value-in-use calculations to determine the recoverable amount of assets in impairment tests are discussed in Note 14(d). 
Estimates of significance are used in determining the residual values of operating lease and rental assets at the end of the contract date and 
income from maintenance services, which is recognised on a percentage stage of completion. In determining residual values, critical judgements 
include the future value of the asset lease portfolio at the time of sale, economic and vehicle market conditions and dynamics. For income from 
maintenance contracts, judgement is made in relation to expected realisable margins. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on 
an ongoing basis. 
No other judgements, estimates or assumptions are considered significant.
(z)  New accounting standards and interpretations
The following new accounting standards, amendments to standards and interpretations (standards) have been issued, but are not mandatory for the 
30 June 2011 reporting period. They may impact the economic entity in the period of initial application. They are available for early adoption, but 
have not been applied in preparing this financial report. No other new standards will impact the financial report. 
i. 
AASB 9 Financial Instruments and AASB 2009-11 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 9 and AASB 2010-7 
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 9 (December 2010) (effective from 1 January 2013) 
AASB 9 Financial Instruments addresses the classification and measurement of financial assets and is likely to affect the Group’s accounting 
for its financial assets. The standard is not applicable until 1 January 2013 but is available for early adoption. The Group is yet to assess its 
full impact. However, initial indications are that it may affect the Group’s accounting for its available-for-sale financial assets, since AASB 
9 only permits the recognition of fair value gains and losses in other comprehensive income if they relate to equity investments that are not 
held for trading. Fair value gains and losses on available-for-sale debt investments, for example, will therefore have to be recognised directly 
in profit or loss. 
In addition, AASB 9 uses a single approach to determine whether a financial asset is measured at amortised cost or fair value, replacing the 
many different rules in AASB 139 and removes the impairment requirement for financial assets held at fair value. The majority of requirements 
from AASB 139 for the classification and measurement of financial liabilities has been carried forward unchanged, except in relation to own 
credit risk where an entity takes the option to measure financial liabilities at fair value. AASB 9 requires the amount of the change in fair value 
due to changes in the entity’s own credit risk to be presented in other comprehensive income (OCI), unless there is a accounting mismatch 
in the profit or loss, in which case all gains or losses are to be presented in the profit or loss. The Group has not yet decided when to adopt 
AASB 9. 
ii. 
AASB 124 Related Part Disclosures (effective from 1 January 2011)
The amendment clarifies and simplifies the definition of a related party. The Group will apply the amended standard from 1 July 2011 which 
discloses any transactions between its subsidiaries.
iii.  AASB 2009-14 Prepayments of a Minimum Funding Requirement
As the Group does not have a defined benefit pension plan this amendment to interpretation 14 is not expected to have any impact on the 
Group’s financial report.
iv. 
AASB 1053 Application of Tiers of Accounting Standards and AASB 2010-2 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from 
Reduced Disclosure Requirements
As the Group is listed on the ASX it is not eligible to adopt this standard and therefore has no impact on the Group’s financial statements.
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McMILLAN SHAKESPEARE LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIESNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011v. 
AASB 2010-6 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Disclosures on Transfers of Financial Assets (effective for annual reporting 
periods beginning on or after 1 July 2011)
This amendment interacts with the amendments made to AASB 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures to introduce additional disclosures in 
respect of risk exposures arising from transfers of assets through sale, factorisation, securitisation, lending or otherwise transfer to other 
parties. The Group intends to apply the amendment from 1 July 2011.
vi.  AASB 2010-8 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Deferred Tax: Recovery of Underlying Assets (effective from 1 January 2012)
This amendment introduces a more practical measurement of deferred taxes on investment property. As the Group has no investment property 
the amendment is unlikely to have any impact on the financial report.
vii. 
IFRIS 10,11 and 12 Consolidation Suite of Standards to be issued as AASB 10, 11 and 12 (effective from 1 January 2013)
IFRIS 10 revises the framework to assess the existence of control in a subsidiary. It introduces a new principle-based definition of control 
which will determine the scope of consolidation. 
IFRIS 11 adopts the same principles as IFRIS 10 for determining control in joint ventures. The accounting for a joint arrangement will be 
dependent on the nature of the rights and obligations arising from the arrangement and will change the presentation of the statement of 
financial position and consequently, performance ratios.
IFRIS 12 introduces new disclosure of judgements made by management to determine whether control exists, and to require summarised 
information about joint arrangements, associates and structured entities.
(aa) Changes in accounting policies
In the current year, the economic entity has adopted all of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations issues by the Australian Accounting 
Standards Board that are relevant to its operations and effective for the current annual reporting period. 
There  have  been  no  significant  effects  on  current,  prior  or  future  periods  arising  from  the  first  time  application  of  the  standards  in  respect  of 
presentation, recognition and measurement in the current year financial statements.
(ab) Rounding of amounts
The Company is of a kind referred to in Class order CO98/100, issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, relating to the 
“rounding off” of amounts in the financial report. Amounts in the financial report have been rounded off in accordance with that Class Order to the 
nearest thousand dollars, or in certain cases, the nearest dollar.
(ac) Parent entity accounts 
In accordance with Class order CO10/654 the Group will continue to include parent entity financial statements in the financial report. 
2.  FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Group’s overall risk management approach is to identify the risks and implement safeguards which seek to profit from and minimise potential 
adverse effects on the financial performance of the Group. The Board is responsible for monitoring and managing the financial risks of the Group. The 
Board monitors these risks through monthly board meetings, via regular reports from the Risk and Compliance Committee and ad hoc discussions 
with senior management, should the need arise. A risk register is presented to the Board at least quarterly and Credit and Treasury reports are 
provided to the Interest Committee and Credit Committee respectively, by the Group Treasurer and Credit Manager, including sensitivity analysis in 
the case of interest rate risk and aging / exposure reports for credit risk. These Committee reports are discussed at Board meetings monthly, along 
with management accounts. All exposures to risk and management strategies are consistent with prior year, other than as noted below.
(a)  Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due.
Liquidity management strategy
The  Interleasing  business  and  the  resultant  borrowings  exposes  the  Group  to  potential  mismatches  between  the  refinancing  of  its  assets  and 
liabilities. The Group’s objective is to maintain continuity and flexibility of funding through the use of committed revolving bank facilities, asset 
subordination and surplus cash as appropriate to match asset and liability requirements. 
The Group’s policy is to ensure that there is sufficient liquidity through access to committed available funds to meet at least twelve months of 
average net asset funding requirements. This level is expected to cover any short term financial market constraint for funds. 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011The Group monitors monthly positive operating cash flows and forecasts cash flows for each twelve month period. Significant cash deposits have 
been maintained which enable the Group to settle obligations as they fall due without the need for short term financing facilities. The Chief Financial 
Officer and the Group Treasurer monitor the cash position of the Group weekly. 
Financing arrangements
During the year the Group re-negotiated its borrowing arrangements for Interleasing (Australia) Limited to extend the original facility by a further 
two years to 31 March 2014 on improved terms.
The Group’s total borrowing facilities at reporting date was $147m of which $17m was undrawn. The Group also has facilities that can be stepped up 
by $20m to $167m on 1 July 2011 and a further $30m to $197m on 1 October 2011. The level and type of funding will be reviewed on an ongoing 
basis to ensure they meet the Group’s on-going requirements. 
The facilities may be drawn at any time. Details of each facility are as follows:
Facility	A:	 $17m	amortising	facility,	fully	drawn;	expiry	31	March	2013	with	$4m	amortisation	payments	required	every	six	months	in	June	and	
December. The scheduled payments of $4m in December 2011 and $1m in June 2012 have been pre-paid at reporting date.
Facility C:  $130m revolving facility that is drawn to $113m at reporting date can be stepped up by $20m to $150m on 1 July 2011 and by $30m 
to $180m on 1 October 2011. The facility expires on 31 March 2014.
Maturities of financial liabilities
The table below analyses the Group’s and the parent entity’s financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on their contractual maturities 
and based on the remaining period to the expected settlement date. 
The amounts disclosed in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows. Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying value as the 
impact of discounting is not significant. 
Group – at 30 June 2011: Contractual maturities of financial liabilities
Less than 6 mths
6-12 mths
1-2 years
2-5 years
Over 5 years
Total contractual 
cash flows
Carrying Amount 
(assets)/liabilities
Trade payables
Borrowings
$’000
45,285
4,644
49,929
$’000
-
7,593
7,593
$’000
-
22,620
22,620
$’000
-
118,905
118,905
$’000
-
-
-
$’000
45,285
153,762
199,047
$’000
45,285
129,488
174,773
Group – at 30 June 2010: Contractual maturities of financial liabilities
Less than 6 mths
6-12 mths
1-2 years
2-5 years
Over 5 years
Total contractual 
cash flows
Carrying Amount 
(assets)/liabilities
Trade payables
Borrowings
$’000
44,942
9,282
54,224
$’000
-
9,048
9,048
$’000
-
128,405
128,405
$’000
-
15,341
15,341
$’000
-
-
-
$’000
44,942
162,076
207,018
$’000
44,942
141,913
186,855
Parent – at 30 June 2011: Contractual maturities of financial liabilities
Less than 6 mths
6-12 mths
1-2 years
2-5 years
Over 5 years
Total contractual 
cash flows
Carrying Amount 
(assets)/liabilities
Trade payables
Financial 
guarantee 
contracts
Borrowings
$’000
30,990
3,966
678
35,634
$’000
-
3,923
3,670
7,593
$’000
-
7,867
14,753
22,620
$’000
-
118,905
-
118,905
$’000
-
-
-
-
$’000
30,990
134,661
19,101
184,752
$’000
30,990
-
16,866
47,856
33
McMILLAN SHAKESPEARE LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIESNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 
 
 
 
Parent – at 30 June 2010: Contractual maturities of financial liabilities
Less than 6 mths
6-12 mths
1-2 years
2-5 years
Over 5 years
Total contractual 
cash flows
Carrying Amount 
(assets)/liabilities
$’000
17,194
4,157
5,125
26,476
$’000
-
4,089
4,959
9,048
$’000
-
118,913
9,492
128,405
$’000
$’000
-
-
15,341
15,341
-
-
-
-
$’000
17,194
127,159
34,917
179,270
$’000
17,194
-
29,815
47,009
Trade payables
Financial 
guarantee 
contracts
Borrowings
(b)  Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Group if a customer or counter-party to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations. 
The Company and economic entity have exposure to credit risk through the receivables’ balances, customer leasing commitments and deposits 
with  banks.  Credit  risk  for  the  economic  entity  arising  from  total  receivables  is  $21,979,000  (2010:  $18,914,000)  and  $15,031,000  (2010: 
$16,754,000) arising from total deposits with banks. Credit risk for the parent entity arising from total receivables is $342,000 (2010: nil) and 
$506,000 (2010: $1,405,000) arising from total deposits with banks. The Asset Management business has exposure to credit risk from assets 
leased to corporate customers, mainly from finance lease receivables of $7,948,000 (2010: $9,226,000) and the amortisation of operating lease 
vehicles of $210,661,000 (2010: $202,471,000) that have yet to be invoiced as future lease rentals. Such assets are secured against underlying 
assets.
Credit risk management strategy 
Credit risk arises from cash and cash equivalents and deposits with banks as well as exposure from outstanding receivables and unbilled rentals for 
leased vehicles. For deposits with banks, only independently rated institutions with investment-grade ratings are used. 
Credit risk relating to the leasing of assets is managed pursuant to the Board approved Credit Policy by the Group CFO and the Group Treasurer 
and Credit Manager. The policy is reviewed annually and prescribes minimum criteria in the credit assessment process that includes credit risk of 
the customer, type and intended use of the asset under lease and the value of the exposure. A two tiered Credit Committee structure is in place to 
stratify	credit	applications	for	assessment;	a	Local	Credit	Committee	and	an	Executive	Credit	Committee	reviewing	applications	based	on	volume	
and value of the application. All minutes of Credit Committee meetings are reported to the Board. Additionally, the Board and the Credit Committee 
meet periodically to review and set concentration limits to effectively spread the risks as widely as possible across asset classes, client base, 
industries and asset manufacturer. 
Where customers are independently rated, these ratings are taken into account. If there is no independent official rating, management assesses the 
credit quality of the customer, taking into account information from independent national credit bureau, its financial position, business segment, 
past experience and other factors using an application scorecard or other risk-assessment tools. The overall debtor aging position is reviewed 
monthly by the Board, as is the provision for any impairment in the trade receivables balance. 
(c)  Market risk
(i) 
Interest rate risk
The Group’s strong cash flow from operations and borrowings exposes the Group to movements in interest rates where movements could 
directly affect the margins from existing contracts and the pricing of new contracts for assets leased and income earned from surplus cash. 
Exposure  to  interest  rate  volatility  is  managed  via  the  Group’s  Treasury  and  pricing  policies.  The  policies  aim  to  minimise  mismatches 
between the amortised value of lease contracts and the sources of financing to mitigate repricing and basis risk. Mismatch and funding graphs 
including sensitivity analysis, are reported monthly to the Board along with the minutes of the monthly Interest Committee meetings. 
Interest rate risk arises where movements in interest rates affect the net margins on existing contracts for assets leased. As the Group carries 
significant cash and borrowings, movements in interest rates can affect net income to the Group, particularly for the Group Remuneration 
services segment.
Borrowings issued at variable rates expose the Group to repricing interest rate risk. As at the end of the reporting period, the Group had 
$113,000,000  (2010:  $112,727,000)  variable  rate  borrowings  under  long-term  revolving  facilities  attributable  to  the  asset  management 
business and $17,000,000 (2010: $30,000,000) for other Group requirements. The weighted average interest rate was 5.06% (2010: 5.07%) 
for the $113,000,000 which is used as an input to asset repricing decisions. An analysis of maturities is provided in note 2(a). 
34
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 
 
To mitigate the cash flow volatility arising from interest rate movements, the Group has entered into interest rate swaps, to exchange, at 
specified  periods,  the  difference  between  fixed  and  variable  rate  interest  amounts  calculated  on  contracted  notional  principal  amounts. 
The contracts require settlement of net interest receivable or payable on a quarterly basis. These swaps are designated to hedge underlying 
borrowing	obligations	and	match	the	interest-repricing	profile	of	the	lease	portfolio;	in	order	to	preserve	the	contracted	net	interest	margin. 
At 30 June 2011, all of the Group’s borrowings for the Asset Management business of $113,000,000 were covered by interest rate swaps at 
a fixed rate of interest of 5.25%. 
The Group’s interest rate risk also arises from cash at bank and deposits, which are at floating interest rates. 
At balance date, the Group had the following variable rate financial assets and liabilities outstanding:
Cash and deposits
Bank loans (Group other)
Bank loans (Asset Management segment)
Interest rate swaps (notional amounts)
Net exposure to cash flow interest rate risk
Sensitivity analysis – floating interest rates 
30 June 2011
30 June 2010
Weighted 
average 
interest rate
4.19%
5.06%
5.06%
5.25%
Weighted 
average 
interest rate
4.02%
4.94%
4.94%
-
Balance
$’000
15,034
(17,000)
(113,000)
123,000
8,034
Balance
$’000
16,757
(30,000)
(112,727)
-
(125,970)
At 30 June 2011, the Group’s and parent entity’s cash and cash equivalents give rise to credit and interest rate risk. If the Australian interest 
rate weakened or strengthened by 100 basis points, being the Group’s view of possible fluctuation and all other variables were held constant, 
the Group’s post-tax profit for the year would have been $56,238 higher or lower (and the parent entity $115,458) higher or lower depending 
on	which	way	the	interest	rates	moved	based	on	the	cash	and	cash	equivalents	and	borrowings	balances	at	30	June	(2010:	Group:	$630,000;	
parent entity: $142,975, higher or lower depending on which way the interest rates moved based on the cash and cash equivalents balances 
at 30 June). 
(ii)  Foreign currency risk
The economic entity’s transactions are pre-dominantly denominated Australian dollars which is the functional and presentation currency. 
(iii)  Other market price risk
The economic entity does not engage in any transactions that give rise to any other market risks. 
(d)  Asset risk
The Group’s exposure to asset risk is mainly from the residual value of assets under lease and the maintenance and tyre obligations to meet claims 
for these services sold to customers. Residual value is an estimate of the value of an asset at the end of the lease. This estimate, which is formed at 
the inception of the lease and any subsequent impairment, exposes the Group to potential loss from resale if the market price is lower than the value 
as recorded in the books. The risk relating to maintenance and tyre services arises where the costs to meet customer claims over the contracted 
period exceed estimates made at inception. 
The Group continuously reviews the portfolio’s residual values via a Residual Value Committee comprising experienced senior staff with a balance 
of disciplines and responsibilities, who measure and report all matters of risk that could potentially affect residual values and maintenance costs and 
matters that can mitigate the Group from these exposures. The asset risk policy sets out a framework to measure and factor into their assessment 
such critical variables as used car market dynamics, economic conditions, government policies, the credit market and the condition of assets 
under lease. 
At reporting date, the portfolio of motor vehicles under operating lease of $210,661,000 (2010: $202,471,000) included a residual value provision 
of $1,303,000 (2010: $266,000). 
(e)  Fair value measurements
The fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities must be estimated for recognition and measurement for disclosure purposes.
Refer to notes 8 to 14 for details of the fair value of assets and 15 to 18 for the fair value of liabilities.
35
McMILLAN SHAKESPEARE LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIESNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 20113 REVENUE
Revenue from continuing operations
Remuneration services1
Asset management services
Proceeds from sale of leased assets
Dividends received
Interest – other persons
Total revenue 
Economic Entity
Parent Entity
2011
$’000
2010
$’000
2011
$’000
2010
$’000
111,797
118,699
40,042
-
767
92,139
26,656
12,226
-
1,001
-
-
-
-
-
-
21,100
33
25,758
523
271,305
132,022
21,133
26,281
1 Included in remuneration services revenue is fee income 
derived from the holding of trust funds
11,064
7,538
-
-
4 EXPENSES
(a) Profit before income tax includes the following specific 
expenses
Finance costs
Interest – financial institutions
11,278
3,149
1,814
791
Depreciation and amortisation expense
Software development
Contract rights acquired
Assets under operating lease
Plant and equipment
Residual value impairment loss
Rental expense on operating leases
Minimum lease payments
Superannuation
14(b)
14(b)
12
12
786
964
62,558
2,716
1,037
68,061
659
1,083
15,723
1,576
266
19,307
3,670
1,931
Defined contribution superannuation expense
3,035
2,557
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(b) Auditor’s remuneration
Remuneration of the auditor (Grant Thornton) of the parent 
entity for:
Auditing the Financial Reports
Audits for customer contracts
Review of subsidiary 
Remuneration of other auditors for:
Auditing the Financial Reports
36
157,500
22,000
25,000
84,290
20,000
17,500
-
75,000
5,000
5,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 
 
5
INCOME TAX EXPENSE/(BENEFIT)
(a) Components of tax expense/(benefit)
Current tax expense/(benefit)
Under-provision from prior year
Deferred tax
Economic Entity
Parent Entity
2011
$’000
2010
$’000
2011
$’000
2010
$’000
19,760
14,215
-
-
(1,022)
(3,988)
(1,139)
1,183
173
(198)
(1,425)
Income tax expense/(benefit)
18,738
10,227
217
(1,623)
(b) The prima facie tax payable on profit before income tax is 
reconciled to the income tax expense/(benefit) as follows:
Profit before income tax expense
Prima facie tax payable on profit before income tax at 30% (2010: 30%)
Add tax effect of:
- gain on business acquisition
- share-based payments
- non-deductible costs
- investment allowance
- research & development
- (over)/under provision from prior year
Less tax effect of:
- dividends received
62,198
18,659
-
145
17
-
(83)
-
18,738
55,187
16,556
(6,357)
159
10
(28)
(110)
(3)
10,227
17,881
5,364
20,347
6,104
-
-
-
-
-
1,183
6,547
-
-
-
-
-
-
6,104
-
-
(6,330)
(7,727)
Income tax expense/(benefit)
18,738
10,227
217
 (1,623)
6 EARNINGS PER SHARE
Reconciliation of earnings to profit 
Net profit
Earnings used to calculate basic earnings per share (EPS)
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the 
year used in calculation of basic EPS
Weighted average number of options on issue outstanding
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the 
year used in calculation of diluted EPS
’000
$43,460
$43,460
67,903
3,088
’000
$44,960
$44,960
67,592
-
70,991
67,592
37
McMILLAN SHAKESPEARE LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIESNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 
 
 
7 DIVIDENDS
Final fully franked ordinary dividend for the year ended 30 June 2010 of 
$0.14 (2009: $0.105) per share franked at the tax rate of 30% 
(2010: 30%)
Interim fully franked ordinary dividend for the year ended 30 June 2011 
of $0.16 (2010: $0.10) per share franked at the tax rate of 30% 
(2010: 30%)
Economic Entity
Parent Entity
2011
$’000
2010
$’000
2011
$’000
2010
$’000
9,497
7,097
9,497
7,097
10,891
6,758
10,891
6,758
20,388
13,855
20,388
13,855
Franking credits available for subsequent financial years based on a tax 
rate of 30% (2010 – 30%)
32,764
22,631
32,990
22,631
The above amounts represent the balance of the franking account at the end of the financial year end adjusted for:
(a) 
franking credits that will arise from the payment of the amount of the provision for income tax,
(b) 
franking debits that will arise from the payment of dividends recognised as a liability at the reporting date, and
(c) 
franking credits that will arise from the receipt of dividends recognised as receivables at the reporting date.
The consolidated amounts include franking credits that would be available to the parent entity if distributable profits of subsidiaries were paid as 
dividends.
The impact on the franking account of the dividends recommended by the Directors since year end, but not recognised as a liability at year end, will 
be a reduction in the franking account of $6,421,829 (2010: $4,060,679).
8 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash on hand
Bank balances
Short term deposits
Economic Entity
Parent Entity
2011
$’000
2010
$’000
2011
$’000
2010
$’000
3
14,119
912
15,034
3
15,844
910
16,757
-
506
-
506
-
1,405
-
1,405
Cash and cash equivalents are subject to interest rate risk as they earn interest at floating rates. Cash at bank is invested at floating rates. In 2011, 
the floating interest rates for the economic entity and parent entity were between 1.50% and 5.22% (2010: 1.50% and 5.28%). The short term 
deposits are also subject to floating rates, which in 2011 were between 4.96% and 5.43% (2010: 3.64% and 4.96%). These deposits have an 
average maturity of 90 days (2010: 90 days).
38
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 
 
Economic Entity
Parent Entity
2011
$’000
2010
$’000
2011
$’000
2010
$’000
9
TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
Current
Trade receivables
Finance lease receivables
Other receivables
6,444
3,748
7,587
4,346
2,957
5,342
17,779
12,645
-
-
342
342
Included in 2010 trade receivables were amounts received in advance of 
$2,401,000 which have been reclassified as a liability
Non Current
Finance lease receivables
4,200
6,269
-
-
-
-
-
-
The  carrying  amount  of  all  current  receivables  are  equal  to  their  fair  values  as  they  are  short  term  and  fully  recoverable.  The  fair  value  of 
Non-current receivable is $4,736,000 (2010: $7,160,000). The fair values are based on cash flows discounted using a lending rate of 8.4% 
(2010: 8.12%).
(a)  Ageing and impairment losses
The ageing of trade receivables for the economic entity at reporting date was:
Economic entity
2011
2010
Total Amount impaired
Amount not 
impaired
Total Amount impaired
Amount not 
impaired
$’000
6,196
178
30
114
145
6,663
$’000
-
(54)
(2)
(23)
(140)
(219)
$’000
6,196
124
28
91
5
6,444
$’000
4,133
77
256
16
108
4,590
$’000
-
(34)
(86)
(16)
(108)
(244)
$’000
4,133
43
170
-
-
4,346
Not past due
Past due 30 days
Past due 31-60 days
Past due 61-90 days
Past due >90 days
Total
(b)  Concentration of risk
The Group’s maximum exposure to credit risk at reporting date by geographic region is predominantly in Australia based on the location of trades 
and economic activity.
Approximately 25% (2010: 26%) of the Group’s trade receivables relate to customers for the supply of vehicle leasing related products. Management 
have assessed this concentration of risk and are satisfied with the strategies employed in ensuring the exposure to this risk is minimal. Management 
considers that no other significant concentrations of risk within trade receivables exist.
(c)  Other receivables
These amounts generally arise from transactions outside the usual operating activities of the economic entity. None of the other current receivables 
are impaired or past due.
(d)  Doubtful debts policy
Refer Note 1(i).
39
McMILLAN SHAKESPEARE LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIESNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 
 
(e)  Finance lease receivables
Within one year
Later than one but not more than five years
Less: unearned finance income
Present value of minimum lease payments
10 OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS
Non-current
Shares in subsidiaries at cost
11 SUBSIDIARIES
The  consolidated  financial  statements  incorporate  the  assets, 
liabilities and results of the following subsidiaries in accordance 
with the accounting policy described in Note 1(c).
Name
Parent entity
McMillan Shakespeare Limited
Subsidiaries of parent entity
Maxxia Pty Limited*
Remuneration Services (Qld) Pty Limited *
Easilease Pty Limited
Interleasing (Australia) Ltd *
CARILA Pty Ltd *
TVPR Pty Ltd *
Maxxia Limited
Economic Entity
Minimum lease 
payments
Present value of 
lease payments
Minimum lease 
payments
Present value of 
lease payments
2011
$’000
4,198
4,792
8,990
1,042
7,948
2011
$’000
3,748
4,200
7,948
-
7,948
2010
$’000
4,191
8,772
12,963
3,737
9,226
Economic Entity
Parent Entity
Note
2011
$’000
2010
$’000
2011
$’000
2010
$’000
2,957
6,269
9,226
-
9,226
2010
$’000
11
-
-
100,863
100,381
Country of 
Incorporation
Percentage 
Owned
2011
Percentage 
Owned
2010
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
New Zealand
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
*These subsidiaries have been granted relief from the necessity to prepare financial reports in accordance with Class Order 98/1418 issued by the 
Australian Securities and Investments Commission. For further information refer to Note 27.
40
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 
 
 
Economic Entity
Parent Entity
2011
$’000
2010
$’000
2011
$’000
2010
$’000
12 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
(a) Plant and equipment
Plant and equipment
At cost
Less accumulated depreciation
Assets under operating lease
At cost
Less accumulated depreciation
17,069
(8,290)
8,779
279,855
(69,194)
210,661
13,130
(5,772)
7,358
218,460
(15,989)
202,471
Total plant and equipment
219,440
209,829
(b) Movements in cost and accumulated depreciation
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Consolidated entity
Year ended 30 June 2011
Balance at the beginning of year
Additions (1) 
Disposals/ transfers to assets held for sale
Impairment loss
Depreciation expense
Balance at 30 June
Year ended 30 June 2010
Balance at the beginning of year
Additions(1)
Assets classified as held for sale
Additions as part of a business combination 
Impairment loss
Depreciation expense
Balance at 30 June
Plant and 
equipment
Assets under 
operating lease
$’000
$’000
7,358
4,165
(28)
-
(2,716)
202,471
104,212
(32,427)
(1,037)
(62,558)
Total
$’000
209,829
108,377
(32,455)
(1,037)
(65,274)
8,779
210,661
219,440
2,007
6,948
(91)
70
-
(1,576)
-
23,701
(8,560)
203,319
(266)
(15,723)
2,007
30,649
(8,651)
203,389
(266)
(17,299)
7,358
202,471
209,829
(1) 
Included in additions of $4,165,000 (2010: $6,948,000) were reimbursements by the lessor of $895,000 (2010: $3,400,000)
(c)  Security 
The above assets form part of the security supporting the fixed and floating charge pledged to the economic entity’s financier.
(d)  Property, plant and equipment held for sale  
Property, plant and equipment no longer held under operating leases are classified as inventory.
41
McMILLAN SHAKESPEARE LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIESNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
13 DEFERRED TAX ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
(a) Asset/(Liability)
The balance comprises temporary differences attributable to:
Amounts recognised in profit or loss
Doubtful debts
Provisions 
Property, plant and equipment
Accrued expenses
Costs incurred as a result of business combination
Other receivables/prepayments
Finance leases 
Other
Contract rights
Derivatives
Deferred tax arising on acquisition
Closing balance at 30 June
(b) Movement
Opening balance at 1 July 
(Credited/Charged) to Statement of Comprehensive Income
Charged to equity
Deferred tax arising on acquisition
Closing balance at 30 June
Economic Entity
Parent Entity
2011
$’000
2010
$’000
2011
$’000
2010
$’000
65
1,622
(5,955)
3,612
-
(699)
2,851
481
(829)
92
-
1,240
126
1,022
92
-
1,240
46
869
(6,644)
1,929
1,263
(442)
7,862
130
(1,107)
-
(3,780)
126
(82)
3,988
-
(3,780)
126
-
-
-
17
-
-
-
54
-
-
-
71
1,427
(1,356)
-
-
71
-
-
-
164
1,263
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,427
2
1,425
-
-
1,427
42
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 
 
14 INTANGIBLE ASSETS
(a) Carrying values
Goodwill
Cost
Impairment loss
Net carrying value
Software development costs
Cost(1)
Accumulated amortisation 
Net carrying value
Contract rights
Cost(1)
Accumulated amortisation
Net carrying value
Total Intangibles
(1) 
Software includes capitalised internal costs
(b) Reconciliation of net book amount
2011
Net book amount
Balance beginning of year
Additions
Amortisation
Balance end of year
2010
Net book amount
Balance beginning of year
Additions
Amortisation
Balance end of year
Economic Entity
Parent Entity
2011
$’000
2010
$’000
2011
$’000
2010
$’000
33,328
(36)
33,292
9,001
(5,207)
3,794
7,672
(4,909)
2,763
33,328
(36)
33,292
6,299
(4,413)
1,886
7,672
(3,945)
3,727
39,849
38,905
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Economic Entity
Software 
development 
costs
$’000
Contract rights
$’000
Goodwill
$’000
33,292
-
-
33,292
33,292
-
-
33,292
1,886
2,694
(786)
3,794
962
1,583
(659)
1,886
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total
$’000
38,905
2,694
(1,750)
3,727
-
(964)
2,763
39,849
4,764
46
(1,083)
39,018
1,629
(1,742)
3,727
38,905
43
McMILLAN SHAKESPEARE LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIESNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 
 
 
 
(c)  Impairment test for goodwill
Goodwill is allocated to the economic entity’s cash-generating units (CGUs) identified arising from the acquisitions of subsidiaries.
The carrying amount of goodwill allocated to each CGU:
Maxxia Pty Limited 
Remuneration Services (Qld) Pty Limited
Economic Entity
2011
$’000
24,190
9,102
2010
$’000
24,190
9,102
33,292
33,292
The recoverable amount of each CGU above is determined based on value-in-use calculations. These calculations use the present value of cash 
flow projections based on financial budgets approved by management covering a five-year period.
(d)  Key assumptions used for value-in-use calculations
Maxxia Pty Limited 
Remuneration Services (Qld) Pty Limited
Discount rate 
2011
%
16.20
16.20
2010
%
17.84
17.84
The budgets use historical average growth rates to project revenue. Costs are determined taking into account historical margins and estimated cost 
increases. Cash flows beyond the five-year period are extrapolated using a zero growth rate for conservatism. The growth rate does not exceed the 
long-term average growth rate for the business in which the CGU operates.
In performing the value-in-use calculations for each CGU, the economic entity has applied pre-tax discount rates to discount the forecast future 
attributable pre-tax cash flows. The equivalent pre-tax discount rates are disclosed above. The discount rates used reflect specific risks relating to 
the relevant business each subsidiary is operating in.
These assumptions have been used for the analysis of each CGU within each subsidiary. 
The recoverable amounts of the CGUs exceed the carrying amounts by substantial margins. Consequently, a sensitivity analysis of possible changes 
in key assumptions is not considered necessary.
15 TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
Unsecured liabilities
Trade payables
GST payable
Sundry creditors and accruals
Maintenance instalments received in advance
Receivables in advance
Derivative financial instruments
Amounts payable to wholly owned entities
Economic Entity
Parent Entity
2011
$’000
2010
$’000
2011
$’000
2010
$’000
13,561
1,211
20,619
6,306
3,282
306
-
10,766
1,129
21,996
8,653
2,398
-
-
-
-
508
-
-
-
-
-
817
-
-
-
30,482
16,377 
45,285
44,942
30,990
17,194
Trade and other payables are non-interest bearing. These are short-term liabilities and the carrying value is representative of the fair value.
44
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 
 
16 CURRENT TAX LIABILITY
Income tax
17 PROVISIONS
Current
Employee benefits
Non current
Employee benefits
Aggregate employee benefits liability
18 BORROWINGS
Current
Bank loans
Non-current 
Bank loans
(a)  Security 
Economic Entity
Parent Entity
2011
$’000
2010
$’000
2011
$’000
2010
$’000
6,752
8,431
6,752
8,431
4,023
3,184
448
4,471
458
3,642
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,949
7,949
2,949
7,949
126,539
133,964
13,917
21,866
The parent entity guarantees a bank loan of a subsidiary of $113,000,000 (2010: $112,727,000). Fixed and floating charges are also provided by 
the Group in respect to financing facilities. 
The loans are secured by pledges to the following financial undertakings:
(i)	
for	each	quarter,	consolidated	EBIT	shall	be	or	exceed	3.0	times	consolidated	interest;
(ii)	
the	ratio	of	total	bank	loans	to	consolidated	EBIT	for	the	twelve	months	ending	at	the	end	of	each	quarter	must	be	less	than	4.5:1;	and
(iii)  shareholders’ equity to 30 December 2011 must be at least $55,000,000 and from 31 December 2011 to be at least $65,000,000.
(b)  Fair value disclosures
The fair value of financial liabilities for disclosure purposes is estimated by discounting the future contractual cash flows at the current market 
interest rate that is available to the group for similar financial instruments. The fair value of current borrowings approximates the carrying amount, 
as the impact of discounting is not significant.
(c)  Risk exposures
Details of the Group’s exposure to risks arising from current and Non-current borrowings are set out in note 2.
45
McMILLAN SHAKESPEARE LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIESNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011Economic Entity
Parent Entity
2011
$’000
2010
$’000
2011
$’000
2010
$’000
19 CONTRIBUTED EQUITY
(a) Share capital 
68,081,810 (2010: 67,677,977) fully paid ordinary shares
25,053
23,066
25,053
23,066
(b) Reconciliation of movement in equity 
Balance at 1 July 2010
Options exercised during the year
Fully paid shares issued on the exercise of employee options
Fully paid shares issued on the exercise of employee options
Transfer from option reserve
Total shares issued
Balance at 30 June 2011
Balance at 1 July 2009
Options exercised during the year
Fully paid shares issued on the exercise of employee options
Transfer from option reserve
Total shares issued
Balance at 30 June 2010
Number of shares
67,677,977
95,520
308,313
-
403,833
68,081,810
67,583,428
94,549
-
94,549
67,677,977
Issue price
$
Ordinary shares 
$’000
3.80
4.52
3.80
23,066
362
1,393
232
1,987
25,053
22,637
360
69
429
23,066
Ordinary shares participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding up of the parent entity in proportion to the number of members’ shares held. 
At members’ meetings, each fully paid ordinary share is entitled to one vote when a poll is called, otherwise each shareholder has one vote on a 
show of hands.
(c)  Options
At 30 June 2011, there were 7,186,454 (2010: 8,317,289) unissued ordinary shares for which options were outstanding.
No options over ordinary shares were issued during the year.
The Company issued the following options over ordinary shares to specified executives in 2010.
Date of issue
14 August 2009
14 August 2009
28 May 2010
Number of options
Exercise price
133,334
193,939
698,924
$3.40
$4.70
$3.42
Option expiry date
13 August 2012
13 August 2012
1 October 2015
(d)  Capital management strategy
The Group’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern, so that it can continue to provide returns 
for 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.
The Group monitors capital on the basis of the gearing ratio. This ratio is calculated as net debt divided by total capital. Net debt is calculated as 
long and short term borrowings (excluding derivatives and financial guarantees) less cash and cash equivalents. Total capital is calculated as equity 
as shown in the statement of financial position plus net debt.
46
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 
 
The Group’s gearing ratio at 30 June 2011 was 50% (2010: 58%), calculated as Net debt of $114,454,000 (2010: $125,156,000) divided by 
total capital of 228,966,000 (2010: $214,573,000). The Group’s banking facility agreement includes covenants that require the total equity of the 
group to exceed $55,000,000 and the dividend payout to earnings after tax ratio not to exceed 65%. During the financial year the Group met these 
requirements. Total equity of the Group as at 30 June was $114,512,000 (2010: $89,417,000). No banking facility covenants were breached during 
the financial year.
The Group’s Risk and Compliance Committee reviews the capital structure of the Group on an ongoing basis. As part of this review the committee 
considers the cost of capital and the risks associated with each class of capital.
20  RESERVES
(a)  Option reserve Movements in the reserve are detailed in the Statements of Changes in Equity. The reserve records amounts for the fair value of 
options granted and recognised as an employee benefits expense but not exercised.
(b) Cash flow hedge reserve
Revaluation - gross
Deferred tax
Balance at 30 June 2011
21 CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Reconciliation of cash flow from operations with profit from 
operating activities after income tax
Profit for the year
Non-cash flows in profit from operating activities
Amortisation
Impairment loss
Depreciation
Option expense
Net loss on disposal of plant and equipment
Gain from business combination
Acquisition expenses
Purchase of operating lease assets 
Written down value of assets sold
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of the effects of purchase of 
subsidiaries
Decrease/(increase) in trade receivables and other assets
Increase/(decrease) in trade payables and accruals
Increase/(decrease) in income taxes payable
Decrease/(increase) in deferred taxes 
Increase in provisions
Economic Entity
Parent Entity
2011
$’000
(306)
92
(214)
2010
$’000
2011
$’000
2010
$’000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
43,460
44,960
17,664
21,970
964
1,037
66,060
482
19
-
-
(113,181)
33,527
(9,213)
14,331
(1,679)
(1,114)
829
1,742
266
17,299
549
30
(20,991)
5,707
(25,261)
10,386
(6,880)
6,859
(1,298)
2,279
495
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(414)
(11,510)
(1,679)
1,356
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,430
-
-
66
(253)
(212)
-
-
Net cash from operating activities
35,522
36,142
5,417
26,001
47
McMILLAN SHAKESPEARE LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIESNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 
22 COMMITMENTS
(a) Capital expenditure commitments
Capital expenditure commitments contracted for:
Property, plant and equipment
Payable:
- Not later than 12 months
(b) Operating lease commitments
Noncancellable operating leases contracted for but not capitalised in the 
financial statements:
Payable minimum lease payments
 Not later than 12 months
 Between 12 months and 5 years
 Greater than 5 years
Economic Entity
Parent Entity
2011
$’000
2010
$’000
2011
$’000
2010
$’000
1,537
1,447
1,537
1,447
3,970
14,665
11,634
30,269
3,809
14,773
15,502
34,084
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
The property leases are non-cancellable leases with varying terms, with rent payable monthly in advance. Individual rental agreements specify 
each rental adjustment. A new lease was entered into during the year securing office premises for 5 years, with an option of a further 5 years. The 
equipment leases are non-cancellable leases with varying terms, with rent payable quarterly in arrears.
23  SEGMENT REPORTING
Reportable segments
(a)  Description of Segments
The Group has identified its operating segments based on the internal reports reviewed and used by the Group’s chief decision maker (the CEO) to 
determine business performance and resource allocation. Operating segments have been identified after considering the nature of the products and 
services, nature of the production processes, type of customer and distribution methods. 
Two reportable segments have been identified “Group Remuneration Services” and “Asset Management”, in accordance with AASB8 “Operating 
Segments” based on aggregating operating segments taking into account the nature of the business services and products sold and the associated 
business and financial risks and how they affect the pricing and rates of return.
Group Remuneration Services - This segment provides administrative services in respect of salary packaging and facilitates the settlement of motor 
vehicle novated leases for customers, but does not provide financing. The segment also provides ancillary services associated with motor vehicle 
novated lease products.
Asset Management - This segment provides financing and ancillary management services associated with motor vehicles, commercial vehicles 
and equipment.
48
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 
(b)  Segment information provided to the Chief Decision Maker 
The following is an analysis of the Group’s revenue and results from operations by reportable segment.
Segment revenue
Segment profit
2011
$’000
111,648
158,890
270,538
2010
$’000
 92,139 
38,882 
131,021 
Group Remuneration Services
Asset Management
Total for segment operations
Corporate administration and directors’ fees
Integration costs
Interest expense
Interest income
Profit before tax from continuing operations
Net gain on business combination before tax
Profit before tax for the year
(c)  Other segment information 
(i)  Segment revenue
Segment revenue is reconciled to the Statement of Comprehensive Income as follows:
Total segment revenue
Interest revenue 
Total revenue per Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
2011
$’000
45,268
19,299
64,567
(831)
(491)
(1,814)
767
62,198
-
62,198
2010
$’000
 35,830 
4,573 
 40,403 
(710) 
-
(791)
1,001
39,903
 15,284 
55,187
2011
$’000
270,538
767
271,305
2010
$’000
131,021
1,001
132,022
Segment revenue above represents sales to external customers and excludes inter-segment sales, consistent with the basis by which the financial 
information is presented to the Chief Decision Maker.
The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as the Group’s policies. Segment profit includes the segment’s share of centralised 
general management and operational support services which are shared across segments based on the lowest unit of measurement available to 
allocate  shared  costs  that  reasonably  measure  each  segment’s  service  level  requirements  and  consumption.  Segment  profit  does  not  include 
corporate costs of the parent entity, including listing and company fees, director’s fees and finance costs relating to borrowings not specifically 
sourced for segment operations or interest revenue not directly attributable to a segment.
Included in the revenue for the Group Remuneration Services segment are revenues of $41,319,000 (2010: $33,600,000) from the Group’s largest 
customer.
The Group’s operations and its customers are predominantly located in Australia.
49
McMILLAN SHAKESPEARE LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIESNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011(ii) Segment depreciation and amortisation
Group Remuneration Services
Asset Management
(iii) Segment assets and liabilities
2011
$’000
4,275
63,786
68,061
2010
$’000
3,305
16,002
19,307
The segment information with respect to total assets is measured in a consistent manner with that of the financial statements. These assets are 
allocated based on the operations of the segment and the physical location of the asset.
The parent entity’s borrowings are not considered to be segment liabilities.
The reportable segments’ assets and liabilities are reconciled to total assets as follows:
Segment assets
Group Remuneration Services(3)
Asset Management(3)
Segment assets
Non-segment assets
Unallocated assets (1)
Consolidated assets per statement of financial position
Segment liabilities
Group Remuneration Services
Asset Management
Segment liabilities
Non-segment liabilities
Unallocated liabilities (2)
Consolidated liabilities per statement of financial position
All assets and liabilities are located in Australia. 
2011
$’000
61,401
222,833
284,234
16,274
300,508
27,079
135,299
162,378
23,618
185,996
2010
$’000
54,368
217,211
271,579
16,883
288,462
25,010
136,309
161,319
37,726
199,045
(1) 
Unallocated assets comprise cash and cash equivalents of the Group, maintained as part of the centralised treasury and funding function and deferred tax asset.
(2) 
Unallocated liabilities comprise tax liabilities of the Group and parent company loans that are employed by the whole group.
(3) 
Finance lease receivables of $9,226,000 in 2010 were re-classified from Group Remuneration Services to Asset Management.
Additions to Non-current assets
Group Remuneration Services
Asset Management
50
2011
$’000
4,886
106,185
2010
$’000
8,577
23,701
111,071
32,278
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 
24 CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
Estimates of the potential financial effect of contingent liabilities that may 
become payable:
Guarantees provided for the performance of contractual obligations. 
A term deposit supports the contractual guarantees. 
Guarantee  provided  for  the  performance  of  a  contractual  obligation  not 
supported by term deposit.
Guarantees provided in respect of property leases.
25  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
(a)  Wholly owned group
2011
$’000
2010
$’000
2011
$’000
2010
$’000
623
20
3,953
4,596
573
20
4,118
4,711
-
-
380
380
-
-
380
380
Transactions between the Company and other entities within the wholly owned group during the years ended 30 June 2011 and 2010 consisted of:
(a)	
loans	advanced	to	the	Company;	and
(b) 
the payment of dividends to the Company.
Aggregate amounts included in the determination of profit from ordinary activities before income tax that resulted from transactions with entities in 
the wholly owned group:
Dividend revenue
Aggregate amounts payable to entities within the wholly owned group at 
balance date:
Current payables
(b) Key management personnel compensation
Compensation
Short-term employment benefits
Post-employment benefits
Long-term employment benefits
Termination benefits
Share-based payments
2011
$’000
2010
$’000
2011
$’000
2010
$’000
-
-
-
-
21,100
25,578
30,482
16,377
3,294,212
2,917,219
1,926,251
1,657,002
276,549
40,476
196,923
443,096
249,955
20,129
-
430,484
192,814
24,301
196,923
282,702
171,472
241
-
333,056
4,251,256
3,617,787
2,622,991
2,161,771
51
McMILLAN SHAKESPEARE LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIESNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 
 
 
(c)  Equity instrument disclosures relating to key management personnel
Shareholding
The number of shares in the Company held during the financial year ended 30 June 2011 and 30 June 2010 by each Director and each of the 
specified executives of the economic entity, including their personally related parties, are set out below:
Year ended 30 June 2011
Non-Executive Directors
R Pitcher
G McMahon
J Bennetts
R Chessari
Executive Directors
A Podesta(1)
M Kay 
Other key management personnel
M Cansdale (until 31 August 2010)
G Kruyt 
P Lang
M Salisbury
P McCluskey (commenced 1 September 2010)
A Tomas (commenced 1 April 2010)
Balance at the 
start of the year
Shares acquired 
through option 
exercise
Other changes 
during the year
Balance held at 
balance date
105,100
122,000
4,718,025
6,425,063
11,235,000
4,164
22,609,352
-
370,348
101,001
-
130
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
90,000
40,000
-
-
-
-
-
(150,000)
(200,000)
105,100
122,000
4,568,025
6,225,063
-
-
11,235,000
4,164
(350,000)
22,259,352
-
(341,176)
(134,549)
-
782
-
-
119,172
6,452
-
912
-
(1)  Mr Podesta resigned as an executive director with effect from 17 August 2010, but continues in the role of non-executive director.
471,479
130,000
(474,943)
126,536
Year ended 30 June 2010
Non-Executive Directors
R Pitcher
G McMahon
J Bennetts
R Chessari
Executive Directors
A Podesta
M Kay 
Other key management personnel
M Cansdale (until 31 August 2010)
G Kruyt 
P Lang
M Salisbury
A Suckling
A Tomas (commenced 1 April 2010)
52
105,100
100,000
4,718,025
6,425,063
12,935,000
4,164
24,287,352
-
364,348
406,138
-
-
-
-
22,000
-
-
105,100
122,000
4,718,025
6,425,063
(1,700,000)
11,235,000
-
4,164
(1,678,000)
22,609,352
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6,000
94,549
(399,686)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
370,348
101,001
-
-
-
770,486
94,549
(393,686)
471,349
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 
 
(c)  Equity instrument disclosures relating to key management personnel
Options
The number of options to acquire shares in the Company held during the financial year ended 30 June 2011 and 30 June 2010 by each of the 
other key management personnel of the Group, including their personally related parties, are set out below. No options are held by Non-Executive 
Directors.
Year ended 30 June 2011
M Kay
M Cansdale (until 31 August 2010)
G Kruyt 
P Lang
M Salisbury
P McCluskey (commenced 1 September 2010)
A Tomas (commenced 1 April 2010)
Year ended 30 June 2010
M Kay
M Cansdale (until 31 August 2010)
G Kruyt 
P Lang
M Salisbury
A Suckling
A Tomas (commenced 1 April 2010)
26  SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS 
Balance at the 
start of the year
3,750,000
725,000
715,000
665,000
136,364
-
537,634
6,528,998
3,750,000
725,000
715,000
761,634
136,364
-
-
6,087,998
Issued
Exercised
Lapsed
Balance held at 
balance date
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
66,667
537,634
604,301
-
-
(90,000)
(40,000)
-
-
-
-
3,750,000
(725,000)
-
-
-
-
-
-
625,000
625,000
136,364
-
537,634
(130,000)
(725,000)
5,673,998
-
-
-
-
-
-
(94,549)
(2,083)
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,750,000
725,000
715,000
665,002
136,364
66,667
537,634
(94,549)
(2,083)
6,595,667
The Company established the Employee Option Plan in 2004. The Remuneration Committee determines the number of options to be granted on the 
basis of the position, duties and responsibilities of the relevant employees.
Options are granted under the plan for no consideration over unissued ordinary shares in the Company. 
Options are generally granted for a four year period and the exercise price is based on or above prevailing market prices when the issue is approved 
by the Board.
Options granted under the plan carry no dividend or voting rights.
As at 30 June 2011, the Company had made ten offers under the Plan in March 2004, December 2004, April 2005, August 2005, February 2007, 
December 2007, July 2008, November 2008, August 2009 and May 2010.
Options issued in March 2004, December 2004, April 2005 and August 2005 have expired or have been exercised prior to 1 July 2008.
All options in the February 2007 offer were issued subject to the following exercise conditions:
•	
•	
•	
50%	 of	 the	 options	 vested	 and	 were	 exercisable	 in	 equal	 proportions	 on	 or	 after	 15	 September	 2007,	 15	 September	 2008	 and 
15	September	2009,	but	the	entitlement	to	exercise	was	subject	to	continuity	of	employment;
25%	 of	 the	 options	 vested	 and	 were	 exercisable	 in	 equal	 proportions	 on	 or	 after	 15	 September	 2007,	 15	 September	 2008	 and 
15 September 2009, but the entitlement to exercise was subject to continuity of employment and achievement of predetermined targets. For 
the	financial	years	ended	30	June	2007,	30	June	2008	and	30	June	2009	the	targets	centred	on	the	achievement	of	budgeted	NPAT;
25%	 of	 the	 options	 vested	 and	 were	 exercisable	 in	 equal	 proportions	 on	 or	 after	 15	 September	 2007,	 15	 September	 2008	 and 
15 September 2009, but the entitlement to exercise was subject to continuity of employment and satisfaction of individual performance 
indicators	for	the	financial	years	ended	30	June	2007,	30	June	2008	and	30	June	2009;
other than with respect to 50,000 options that are exercisable on or after 15 September 2009 subject to continuity of employment until that 
date.
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McMILLAN SHAKESPEARE LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIESNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011The December 2007 offer was made on varying terms. 165,000 options were issued subject to the following exercise conditions:
•	
•	
•	
50%	of	those	options	vested	and	are	exercisable	in	equal	proportions	on	or	after	15	September	2008,	15	September	2009	and	15	September	2010,	
but	the	entitlement	to	exercise	is	subject	to	continuity	of	employment;	
25%	of	those	options	vested	and	are	exercisable	in	equal	proportions	on	or	after	15	September	2008,	15	September	2009	and	15	September	2010,	
but the entitlement to exercise is subject to continuity of employment and achievement of predetermined targets. For the financial years ending 
30	June	2008,	30	June	2009	and	30	June	2010,	the	targets	centred	on	the	achievement	of	budgeted	NPAT;	
25%	of	those	options	vested	and	are	exercisable	in	equal	proportions	on	or	after	15	September	2008,	15	September	2009	and	15	September	2010,	
but the entitlement to exercise is subject to continuity of employment and satisfaction of individual performance indicators for the financial years 
ending 30 June 2008, 30 June 2009 and 30 June 2010.
A further 90,000 options of the December 2007 offer vested and were exercisable on or after 15 September 2009 subject to continuity of employment 
until that date.
In July 2008, the Company issued 4,375,000 options, of which 3,750,000 options were available for issue at reporting date.
The entitlement to exercise was subject to continuity of employment to 30 June 2011 and the achievement of predetermined targets, of which 75% 
were based on earnings per share (“EPS”) targets over three years, including a cumulative EPS target over the three year period in the event that 
the maximum EPS target was not achieved in any one year.  The EPS growth targets were based on the actual FY08 EPS achieved as the base year.    
The EPS targets were as follows:
Performance Hurdles
Achievement of FY2009 EPS growth of not less than 15.0%
Achievement of FY2009 EPS growth of not less than 17.5%
Achievement of FY2009 EPS growth of not less than 20.0%
Achievement of FY2010 EPS growth of not less than 15.0%
Achievement of FY2010 EPS growth of not less than 17.5%
Achievement of FY2010 EPS growth of not less than 20.0%
Achievement of FY2011 EPS growth of not less than 15.0%
Achievement of FY2011 EPS growth of not less than 17.5%
Achievement of FY2011 EPS growth of not less than 20.0%
Weighting
12.50%
6.25%
6.25%
12.50%
6.25%
6.25%
12.50%
6.25%
6.25%
The balance (25%) was based on the undertaking by the Company of a transformational event resulting in a major diversification for the Company. 
At reporting date the transformational event is regarded as having been met through the acquisition of Interleasing (Australia) Ltd.  The maximum 
amount from this option issue have vested upon the adoption of this Annual Report.
The remaining 625,000 options issued to the former Group CFO in this tranche lapsed during the financial year ended June 2011.
A further 2,600,114 options were issued in November 2008 and a further 327,273 options were issued in August 2009.  These options all expire 
four years from the relevant date of issue.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011The entitlement to exercise these options was subject to continuity of employment and the achievement of predetermined targets, of which 100% 
is based on EPS targets over three years, including a cumulative EPS target over three years in the event that the maximum target was not achieved 
in any one year. The EPS growth target was based on the actual FY08 EPS achieved as the base year. The performance hurdles were as follows.
Performance Hurdles
Achievement of FY2009 EPS growth of not less than 15.0%
Achievement of FY2009 EPS growth of not less than 17.5%
Achievement of FY2009 EPS growth of not less than 20.0%
Achievement of FY2010 EPS growth of not less than 15.0%
Achievement of FY2010 EPS growth of not less than 17.5%
Achievement of FY2010 EPS growth of not less than 20.0%
Achievement of FY2011 EPS growth of not less than 15.0%
Achievement of FY2011 EPS growth of not less than 17.5%
Achievement of FY2011 EPS growth of not less than 20.0%
Weighting
25.00%
5.00%
3.34%
25.00%
5.00%
3.33%
25.00%
5.00%
3.33%
Other than options in this tranche which have lapsed due to resignation, the maximum amount of options in this tranche has vested upon the 
adoption of this Annual Report.
A further 698,924 options were issued in May 2010. The entitlement to exercise is subject to a further offer by the Company of a 36 month 
employment contract following completion of an 18 month fixed term employment contract. The entitlement is subject to continuity of employment 
and the achievement of predetermined EPS targets over three years. Targets will be established at the commencement of the 36 month employment 
contract.  The entire issue vests and is exercisable (subject to the achievement of the conditions) on 1 October 2014.
Set out below are summaries of options granted under the plan:
Economic and parent entity - 2011
Grant date
Expiry date
4 February 2007
3 February 2011
21 December 2007
20 December 2011
1 July 2008
30 June 2012
24 November 2008
23 November 2012
24 November 2008
23 November 2012
14 August 2009
13 August 2012
14 August 2009
13 August 2012
28 May 2010
1 October 2015
Weighted average exercise price
Economic and parent entity - 2010
4 February 2007
3 February 2011
21 December 2007
20 December 2011
1 July 2008
30 June 2012
24 November 2008
23 November 2012
24 November 2008
23 November 2012
14 August 2009
13 August 2012
14 August 2009
13 August 2012
28 May 2010
1 October 2015
Exercise 
price
$3.80
$4.52
$4.70
$3.40
$4.70
$3.40
$4.70
$3.42
$3.80
$4.52
$4.70
$3.40
$4.70
$3.40
$4.70
$3.42
Balance at 
start of the 
year
95,522
425,001
4,375,000
306,819
2,088,750
133,334
193,939
698,924
8,317,289
$4.50
289,971
463,063
4,375,000
511,364
2,088,750
Granted during 
the year
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
133,334
193,939
698,924
Exercised 
during the 
year
(95,522)
(308,313)
Forfeited 
during the 
year
Balance at end 
of the year
Exercisable 
at end of the 
year
-
-
-
(2,000)
114,688
114,688
-
-
-
-
-
-
(625,000)
3,750,000
-
306,819
(100,000)
1,988,750
-
-
-
133,334
193,939
698,924
-
-
-
-
-
-
403,835
(727,000)
7,186,454
114,688
$4.35
$4.70
$4.49
$4.52
(94,549)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(99,900)
(38,062)
95,522
425,001
4,375,000
(204,545)
306,819
-
-
-
-
2,088,750
133,334
193,939
698,924
95,522
136,938
-
-
-
-
-
-
Weighted average exercise price
$4.57
$3.66
$3.80
$3.64
$4.50
$4.22
7,728,148
1,026,197
(94,549)
(342,507)
8,317,289
232,460
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McMILLAN SHAKESPEARE LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIESNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011Of the forfeited options, 2011: none (2010: 70,851 with a value of $45,404) represented expired options.
The weighted average share price at the date of exercise of options during the year ended 30 June 2011 was $4.35 (2010: $3.80).
The weighted average remaining contractual life of options outstanding at the end of the year was 1.4 years (2010: 2.4 years).
Fair value of options granted
No options were granted during the year and the assessed fair value at grant date of options granted in 2010 is disclosed in the table below. The 
fair value at grant date is determined using a binomial option pricing model that takes into account the exercise price, the term of the option, the 
share price at the grant date, the expected price volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk-free interest rate for the 
term of the option.
Fair value
Exercise price
Grant date
Expiry date
Share price at grant date
Expected price volatility of the Company’s shares
Expected dividend yield
Risk-free interest rate
August 2009
May 2010
$0.60 and $0.33
$3.40 and $4.70
$0.93
$3.42
14 August 2009
28 May 2010
13 August 2012
1 October 2015
$3.23
37%
6.6%
5.0%
$3.42
37%
5.0%
5.5%
The expected price volatility is based on historic volatility (based on the remaining life of the options), adjusted for any expected changes to future 
volatility due to publicly available information.
Expenses arising from share-based payment transactions
Total expenses arising from share-based payment transactions recognised during the year as part of employee and Director benefits expense were 
as follows:
Options issued under Employee Option Plan
27  DEED OF CROSS GUARANTEE
Economic Entity
Parent Entity
2011
$’000
482
2010
$’000
549
2011
$’000
-
2010
$’000
-
McMillan Shakespeare Limited, Maxxia Pty Ltd and Remuneration Services (Qld) Pty Ltd are parties to a deed of cross guarantee entered into during 
the year ended 30 June 2009 and Interleasing (Australia) Ltd, CARILA Pty Ltd and TVPR Pty Ltd entered into deeds of cross guarantee in the year 
ended 30 June 2011. Under the deeds, each company guarantees the debts of the others and is relieved from the requirement to prepare a financial 
report and directors’ report under Class Order 98/1418 (as amended) issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.
The above companies represent a ‘Closed Group’ for the purposes of the Class Order, and as there are no other parties to the Deed of Cross 
Guarantee that are controlled by McMillan Shakespeare Limited, they also represent the ‘Extended Closed Group’.
Set out below is a statement of comprehensive income, statement of financial position and a summary of movements in consolidated retained 
profits for the year ended 30 June 2011 of the Closed Group consisting of McMillan Shakespeare Limited, Maxxia Pty Ltd and Remuneration 
Services (Qld) Pty Ltd, Interleasing (Australia) Ltd, CARILA Pty Ltd and TVPR Pty Ltd.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 
(a)  Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income and summary of movements in consolidated retained profits 
Statement of Comprehensive Income
Revenue and other income
Employee and director benefits expenses
Depreciation and amortisation expenses and impairment
Leasing and vehicle management expenses
Consulting cost expenses
Marketing expenses
Property and corporate expenses
Technology and communication expenses
Finance costs
Other expenses
Profit before business combination and income tax 
Gain on business combination 
Acquisition costs 
Profit before income tax
Income tax expense
Profit attributable to members of the parent entity
Other comprehensive income
Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the period after tax
Total comprehensive income for the period
Summary of movements in consolidated retained profits 
Retained profits at the beginning of the financial year
Profits for the year
Dividends paid
Retained profits at the end of the financial year
2011
$’000
2010
$’000
271,297
(55,336)
(68,024)
(52,470)
(1,541)
(2,671)
(4,942)
(5,594)
(11,278)
(7,250)
62,191
-
-
62,191
(18,735)
43,456
132,016
(41,511)
(19,308)
(13,064)
(1,278)
(2,573)
(2,698)
(3,422)
(3,149)
(5,115)
39,898
20,991
(5,707)
55,182
(10,226)
44,956
(214)
43,242
-
44,956
64,834
43,456
(20,388)
87,902
33,733
44,956
(13,855)
64,834
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McMILLAN SHAKESPEARE LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIESNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 20112011
$’000
14,833
19,210
1,477
35,520
220,050
39,849
1,248
4,200
265,347
300,867
2010
$’000
16,562
12,308
1,809
30,679
209,829
38,904
135
6,269
255,137
285,816
45,881
42,529
6,752
4,023
2,949
-
8,431
3,184
7,949
116
59,605
62,209
448
126,539
126,987
186,592
114,275
25,053
1,320
87,902
459
133,964
134,423
196,632
89,184
23,066
1,284
64,834
114,275
89,184
(b)  Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Inventory
Total current assets
Non-current assets
Plant and equipment
Intangible assets
Deferred tax asset
Trade and other receivables
Total Non-current assets
TOTAL ASSETS
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Current tax liability
Provisions
Borrowings
Other liabilities
Total current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Provisions
Borrowings
Total Non-current liabilities
TOTAL LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
EQUITY
Contributed equity
Reserves
Retained earnings
TOTAL EQUITY
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 
28  BUSINESS COMBINATION 
The Gain from business combination in the prior year related to the Group’s 100% acquisition of Interleasing (Australia) Limited (“Interleasing”) 
and its subsidiaries on 1 April 2010, being unlisted companies based in Australia. The acquisition was made to facilitate brand expansion, cross 
selling opportunities, increased vehicles under management and scalability.
Consideration  for  the  acquisition  was  $208,390,000  (less  cash  assumed  of  $1,507,000),  funded  mainly  by  a  combination  of  surplus  cash 
($25,000,000), debt ($142,727,000) and the sale of a portfolio of novated finance lease receivables that were acquired as part of Interleasing’s 
net assets ($40,740,000).
The value of the consideration was determined based on an 11.3% discount to recorded net assets at the date of acquisition as a result of the 
vendor’s global restructuring plans. The assets and liabilities acquired have been fair valued in accordance with AASB 3 “Business Combinations”, 
which  resulted  in  a  Gain  on  Business  Combination  of  $20,991,000.  Acquisition-related  expenses  of  $5,707,000  were  incurred  resulting  in  a 
net gain from the acquisition of $17,055,000 after tax. This has been recognised in the Consolidated Income Statement as “Gain on Business 
Combination”.
Purchase consideration – cash outflow
Cash paid for shares
Cash paid to discharge loan from vendor
Total cash consideration
Cash acquired with Interleasing
Net cash outflow for consideration transferred
Reconciliation to the Statement of Cash Flows
Net cash outflow transferred to vendor
Cash inflow from sale of novated lease book on acquisition
Net cash outflow for acquisition
The net gain arising from the acquisition is as follows:
Total cash consideration
Fair value of net assets acquired
Gain on Business Combination
Acquisition expenses
Net gain on business combination before tax
Net gain on business combination after tax
$’000
1,507
206,883
208,390
(1,507)
206,883
206,883
(40,740)
166,143
208,390 
229,381 
20,991
(5,707) 
15,284 
17,055
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McMILLAN SHAKESPEARE LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIESNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 
 
DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION
The Directors are of the opinion that:
1. 
the financial statements and notes on pages 21 to 59 are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001(Cth) including:
(a) 
compliance with Accounting Standards, the Corporations Regulations 2001	(Cth)	and	other	mandatory	professional	reporting	requirements;	
(b) 
giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2011 and financial performance for the financial year 
ended	on	that	date;	and
(c) 
compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in Note 1.
2. 
there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.
The Directors have been given the declarations by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer required by section 295A of the Corporations 
Act 2001 (Cth).
This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.
Ronald Pitcher, AM  
Chairman 
30 August 2011 
Melbourne, Australia
Michael Kay
Managing Director
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SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION
Additional information required by the ASX Listing Rules and not disclosed elsewhere in this Annual Report is set out below:
SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDINGS
As at 22 August 2011, the number of shares held by substantial shareholders and their associates is as follows:
No. Name
Number of Ordinary Shares
Percentage of Ordinary Shares1
J P Morgan Nominees Australia Limited
National Nominees Limited
Chessari Holdings Pty Ltd
1. Meddiscope Pty Ltd
2.
3.
4.
5. HSBC Custody Nominees (Aust) Ltd
6.
7.
Asia Pac Technology Pty Ltd
Cogent Nominees Pty Limited
10,800,000
8,747,028
7,030,196
6,225,063
5,999,258
4,568,025
2,615,226
15.86
12.85
10.33
9.14
8.81
6.71
3.84
1 
2 
3 
Meddiscope Pty Limited is a company associated with Mr Anthony Podesta, an executive Director. Meddiscope Pty Limited has a deemed relevant interest in the shares held by Cobax Pty 
Limited, as both entities are controlled by Mr Podesta.
Chessari Holdings Pty Limited is a company associated with Mr Ross Chessari, a non-executive Director.
Asia Pac Technology Pty Limited is a company associated with Mr John Bennetts, a non-executive Director.
NUMBER OF SHARE & OPTION HOLDERS
As at 22 August 2011, the number of holders of ordinary shares and options in the Company was as follows:
Class of Security
Fully paid ordinary shares
Options exercisable at $4.52 and expiring on 20 December 2011
Options exercisable at $4.70 and expiring on 30 June 2012
Options exercisable at $3.40 and expiring on 23 November 2012
Options exercisable at $4.70 and expiring on 23 November  2012
Options exercisable at $3.40 and expiring on 13 August 2012
Options exercisable at $4.70 and expiring on 13 August  2012
Options exercisable at $3.42 and expiring on 1 October 2015
Options exercisable at $7.31 and expiring on 30 September 2015
VOTING RIGHTS
Number of Holders
2,906
4
1
2
4
2
2
2
23
In accordance with the Constitution of the Company and the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), every member present in person or by proxy at a general 
meeting of the members of the Company has:
•	
•	
on	a	vote	taken	by	a	show	of	hands,	one	vote;	and
on	a	vote	taken	by	a	poll,	one	vote	for	every	fully	paid	ordinary	share	held	in	the	Company.
A poll may be demanded at a general meeting of the members of the Company in the manner permitted by the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
DISTRIBUTION OF SHARE & OPTION HOLDERS
As at 22 August 2011, the distribution of share and option holders in the Company was as follows:
Distribution of Shares & Options
Number of Holders of Ordinary Shares
1 – 1,000
1,001 – 5,000
5,001 – 10,000
10,001 – 100,000
100,000+
As at 22 August 2011 there were 57 shareholders who held less than a marketable parcel of 64 fully paid ordinary shares in the Company. 
1,161
1,217
283
212
33
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McMILLAN SHAKESPEARE LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIESTOP 20 SHAREHOLDERS
As at 22 August 2011, the details of the top 20 shareholders in the Company are as follows:
Name
Meddiscope Pty Ltd
J P Morgan Nominees Australia Limited
National Nominees Limited
Chessari Holdings Pty Ltd
HSBC Custody Nominees (Aust) Ltd
Asia Pac Technology Pty Ltd
Cogent Nominees Pty Limited
Aust Executor Trustees Nsw Ltd 
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