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A NNUA L  R E P OR T  2016

The Directors are pleased to present the 
annual report of Michael Hill International 
Limited for the year ended 30 June 2016

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WHAT’S INSIDE

3  Company profile & 
corporate goals
An introduction to the Company, our 
goals and our mission statement

5  Performance summary for 

the year
A snapshot of all the key results 
and data for the year

7  Chair review

Emma Hill reviews the Group’s overall 
performance for the year

9  Key facts

Key results and data for the year

12  Trend statement

A table of our historical performance 
over the past six years

14  Our community spirit

The Group’s involvement in the 
communities we do business in

16  Celebrating our success

84  Corporate governance

A look at how we pay tribute to our 
managers and high achievers

18  Key management
  Our key people across Australia, 

The policies and procedures applied 
by the Directors and management 
to provide for ethical and prudent 
management of the Group

New Zealand, Canada and the USA

94  Analysis of shareholding

18  Our values and principles

96  Index and corporate directory

21  Directors report

A review of the year’s operations and 
the plans and priorities for the future

28  Director profiles

35  Remuneration report

Remuneration of Directors and 
key executives

42  Auditor’s declaration

43  Financial statements

83  Auditor’s report

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Our mission is to be
the most people focused 
Jeweller in the world

2

COMPANY PROFILE

Michael Hill International Limited owns the brands ‘Michael Hill’ and ‘Emma & Roe’ and operates a retail 
jewellery chain of 297 Michael Hill stores and 16 Emma & Roe stores in Australia, New Zealand, Canada 
and the United States as at 30 June 2016.

The Company story began in 1979 when Michael and his wife Christine opened their first store in 
the New Zealand town of Whangarei, some 160 kilometres north of Auckland.  Since then, our growth 
has been guided by our unique retail jewellery formula.  Through dramatically different store designs, a 
product range devoted exclusively to jewellery and development of high impact advertising, the Company 
rose to national prominence.  In 1987 the Company was listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange, the 
same year the Group expanded into Australia.

In  2002,  the  Group  expanded  into  North  America,  opening  its  first  stores  in  Vancouver,  Canada.  The 

Canadian presence now includes stores in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Ontario.

In September 2008, the Group entered the United States market and now has 10 stores in Illinois, 

Ohio, Minnesota and New York.

2014 witnessed the opening of the first Emma & Roe boutique, following a successful trial during the 
preceding 18 months in five South East Queensland outlets under the trading name ‘Captured Moments’.  
Emma  &  Roe  carries  unique  jewellery  collections  catering  to  the  way  women  like  to  customise  and 
accessorise their look. The two brands are viewed as being complementary within the jewellery sector 
with the Michael Hill brand continuing to focus on diamonds, bridal and fine jewellery. The name Emma 
& Roe takes its inspiration from the Hill family; ‘Emma’, our Chair and 
Sir Michael's daughter, and ‘Roe’, Christine Lady Hill’s maiden name.
In June 2016, Shareholders voted overwhelmingly in favour of 
moving the primary stock exchange listing of the Company from 
the New Zealand Stock Exchange to the Australian Securities 
Exchange.  On  7  July  2016  the  Company  was  admitted  to 
the  official  list  of  the  Australian  Securities  Exchange  as 
its  primary  listing  with  a  secondary  listing  on  the  New 

Zealand Stock Exchange (ASX/NZX: MHJ).

As at 30 June 2016, the Group had 168 Michael 
Hill  stores  in  Australia,  52  in  New  Zealand,  67  in 
Canada, and 10 stores in the USA.  In addition there 
were 15 Emma & Roe stores in Australia and one in 
New Zealand.  Around the world, the Group employs 
around  2,450  permanent  employees  across  retail 
sales, manufacturing and administration roles.

  MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 COMPANY PROFILE  3

Our overall strategic goal is to 
grow shareholder wealth over 
time through our philosophy of 
controlled profitable growth

4

® Revenue increased 9.5% to $551.1m

® Group same store sales up 5.2%

® Branded Collection sales reached 14.4% of sales

® PCP sales up 10.6% to $39.3m with PCP 

income up 22.0% to $30.8m

® Earnings before interest and tax of $47.1m, up 

11.9% from $42.1m

® Net profit after tax (NPAT) of $19.6m 

impacted by the booking of tax entries in 
relation to two separate matters being the 
settlement of the historical IR tax dispute and 
the tax consolidation cost 
base adjustments arising as a 
consequence of the ASX listing, 
down 29.5% from $27.8m 

® Final dividend of AU 2.5¢, up from 
NZ 2.5¢ (AU 2.25¢).  Total dividend 
for the year of AU 4.75¢

® Net operating cash inflow 
remained strong at $47.8m

® Net debt of $32.0m 

down 16.4%

® 19 new stores opened 

across the Group giving 
a total of 313 stores 

® Eight new Emma & Roe stores 
opened bringing the total to 16
(all values stated in $AU unless stated otherwise)

  MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS  5

 
...a symbol of strength and 
resilience and a celebration 
of the spirit of strong women, 
over the coming year we will be 
rolling out Spirits Bay collection 
to all New Zealand stores and 
50 key sites internationally...

6

CHAIR'S REVIEW
Dear Shareholders,

I am pleased to report a record EBIT result 
of $47.1m for the Michael Hill Group. All the 
details of our results can be found in the 
Directors' Report. It was a fabulous year and 
the Company is well positioned for the future 
with an array of opportunities ahead of us. I 
am very excited about what the future holds, 
so let me explain how I see things unfolding.
The way in which customers shop has changed more in the last 

10 years than it has in the previous 50 and looking forward, that 
rate of change will only accelerate. In the next 10 years, the retailers 
that will continue to prosper will be those that develop authentic 
differentiated brands, offer a customer-centric engaging experience 
and are agile and can adapt at speed. 

1.  Customers increasingly want to engage in a meaningful 

relationship with a brand, not just buy products. 
We have been working for some time now to differentiate our 
ranges with unique jewellery collections designed in-house. We 
currently have 13 proprietary collections that all have a meaningful 
story behind their creation which builds emotional engagement. 
An example of this is our Spirits Bay collection – designed by 
Christine Lady Hill and inspired by the Totorere shells, shaped by 
the elements and washed up on New Zealand beaches. Spirits Bay 
is a symbol of strength and resilience and a celebration of the spirit 
of strong women. We will be rolling out the Spirits Bay collection to 
all New Zealand stores over the coming year and 50 key sites inter-
nationally. This unique collection, like others, will be supported by a 
very distinctive advertisement telling the story.  You can view this at 
www.michaelhill.co.nz/collections/explore/spirits-bay 
Building compelling collections like Spirits Bay is a core focus and 
over time we see them becoming the dominant part our business. 
In addition to driving customer preference our collections are 
delivering incremental margin which we are really enjoying too! 

2.  Retailers of the future will offer an inspirational, 

engaging experience - shopping should be enjoyable 
and fun. 

Providing a superior customer experience has always been in 
our DNA. Since opening our very first store in Whangarei, led 
by Sir Michael, to today, we have spent 37 years building a core 
competency in exceptional salesmanship and customer service. 
We have, I believe, the best sales training and productivity model 
in the world. Our managers are trained and developed to be 
gifted sales coaches. Their mandate is to seek daily improvement 
through coaching and training of their team on the floor so when a 
customer visits they have an enjoyable experience that wins their 
trust. We don’t get it right 100% of time, but by goodness we 
are determined to. We are totally committed to investing in and 
building the world’s best sales professionals. Few retailers focus 
on this the way we always have, and always will. 

3.  We don’t care how they reach us, as long as they arrive. 
The customer journey has changed enormously over the last 
decade. 55% of our customers now visit our online channel before 
visiting a store. They are more informed, have less time, and are 

more connected than ever before. We are working hard to ensure 
we really know our customers – so we can talk to them at the 
right time and stage of their journey in ways that are relevant and 
meaningful to them. Over time we will become fully ‘omni-channel’ 
so we are accessible in whichever way our customers choose to 
engage with us, providing a totally seamless experience. We are 
currently investing in the systems to support this evolution. It’s an 
exciting area for us, as it offers so much potential. This year we 
will make big strides in our customer relationship management 
program, to enable a single customer view and ensure we know 
our customers preferences, whichever channel they choose to 
engage with us through.

Stepping away from strategy to all important leadership. 
As you will be aware we have had some recent changes. Mike 
Parsell, our CEO of 15 years, stepped down in August. He 
has had a truly remarkable career, rising from the shop floor in 
Whangarei to lead the Group into Australia and North America 
and most recently, in developing the Emma & Roe brand. On 
behalf of the Board and our shareholders, I want to thank Mike for 
his contribution to the Group and for making a meaningful impact 
on so many people. He can be incredibly proud of what he has 
achieved – we certainly are. 

Phil Taylor, our long standing CFO, is acting CEO while we 
conduct both an internal and external global search for our next 
leader, to take us from $500m to $1bn in revenue. Phil has been 
with the Company since 1987, when he helped with the original 
listing on the NZX, and then joined Mike to establish the Australian 
arm of the business later that year. He was appointed the Group’s 
Chief Financial Officer in 2003 and his expertise has provided a 
strong foundation for our growth. With Phil at the helm we are in 
exceptional hands while we go through leadership transition. 

When we listed on the ASX, we 

formed our new Board consisting 
of Sir Michael, myself and 
three independent 
directors – Rob Fyfe, 
Janine Allis and Gary 
Smith. I could not be 
more satisfied with our 
board. They are highly 
engaged, passionate 
about what they do, and 
totally committed to building a 
world class company.

Finally, thank you to all our shareholders 

for your ongoing support and investment. 
I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming 
AGM in Brisbane.

Emma Hill
Chair

  MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 CHAIR REVIEW  7

KEY FACTS

8

YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE / AU$000 UNLESS STATED 

2016 

2015  % CHANGE

N U M B E R OF STOR ES 

2016 

2015

TRADI NG R ESU LTS
Group revenue 
Gross profit 
Earnings before interest and tax 
Net profit before tax 
Net profit after tax* 
Net cash inflow from operating activities  

 551,127  
 351,276 
47,058  
41,534 
 19,577  
 47,794  

 503,370 
 320,326 
 42,061 
 37,402 
27,754 
54,566 

9.5%
9.7%  
11.9% 
11.0%
-29.5%
-12.4%

FI NANCIAL P OSITION AT YEAR E N D
Contributed equity  
  383,138,513 ordinary shares 
Total equity 
Total assets 
Net debt 
Capital expenditure 

3,767 
186,401 
384,197 
 32,034  
 24,549 

3,760 
 187,621 
 351,013 
 38,319 
 22,115 

0.2%
-0.7%
9.5% 
-16.4%   
11.0%

Australia 
New Zealand 
Canada 
United States 
Michael Hill stores 

Australia 
New Zealand 
Emma & Roe stores 

168 
52 
67 
10 
297 

15 
1 
16 

167
52
60
9
288

7
1
8

Total stores 

313 

296

* Please note that several key measures have been 
materially affected by the separate booking of the 
IR tax settlement and the income tax consolidation 
cost base adjustments as a consequence of the 
ASX listing.

KEY RATIOS
Return on average shareholders’ funds* 
Gross profit 
Interest expense cover (times) 
Equity ratio (total equity/total assets)* 
Gearing Ratio (net debt/total equity)* 
Current ratio

10.5% 
64.0% 
7.7 
48.5% 
17.2% 

15.0%
63.9%
8.9
53.5%
20.4%

(current assets/current liabilities)* 

2.4:1 

3.3:1

EAR N I NGS PE R SHAR E
Basic earnings per share* 
Diluted earnings per share* 

 5.11¢  
5.09¢ 

7.24¢
7.22¢

DISTR I B UTION TO SHAR E HOLDE RS
Dividends - including final dividend

- Per ordinary share 
- Times covered by net profit after tax* 

au4.75¢ 
1.08 

nz5.0¢
1.52

SHAR E PR ICE
30 June 

nz$1.14 

nz$1.06

SAME STORE SALES
Michael Hill same store sales movement (in local currency)

- Australia 
- New Zealand 
- Canada 
- United States 

3.8% 
7.2% 
5.3% 
3.5% 

-2.5%
4.3%
2.5%
3.5%

Emma & Roe same store sales movement (in local currency)

- Australia 

34.6% 

-

Group same store sales movement 

5.2% 

0.7%

  MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 KEY FACTS  9

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Michael Hill and Emma & Roe jewellery stores 313

1987 - 2016, YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE
■ MH STORES   ■ E&R STORES

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16

Group revenue up 9.5%

AU$ MILLIONS /
YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE

Earnings before interest, 
taxation, depreciation and 
amortisation (EBITDA) up 13.9%

AU$ MILLIONS /
YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE

Net profit after tax
down 29.5%*

AU$ MILLIONS /
YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE

* Please note that net 
profit after tax has been 
materially affected by the 
separate booking of the 
IR tax settlement and the 
income tax consolidation 
cost base adjustments 
as a consequence of the 
ASX listing.

  MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 KEY FACTS  11

TREND STATEMENT

FI NANCIAL PE R FOR MANCE 

2016 
$000 

2015 
$000 

2014 
$000 

2013 
$000 

2012 
$000 

2011
$000

Group revenue 

 551,127 

503,370 

483,935 

440,225 

397,633 

375,850

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation

and amortisation (EBITDA) 

Depreciation and amortisation 
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) 

Net interest paid 
Net profit before tax (NPBT) 

Income tax* 
Net profit after tax (NPAT)* 

Net operating cash flow 

Ordinary dividends paid 

FI NANCIAL P OSITION 

Cash 

Inventories 

Other current assets 
Total current assets 

Other non-current assets 

Deferred tax assets 
Total tangible assets 

Intangible assets 
Total assets 
Total current liabilities* 

Non-current borrowings 

Other long term liabilities 
Total liabilities* 

  65,818   
 18,760 
 47,058 

5,524 

41,534 

 21,957 

 19,577  

 47,794  
 17,490  

57,799 

 15,738 

  42,061 

   4,659 

 37,402 

 9,648 

 27,754 

 54,566 

23,176 

55,221 

13,070 

42,151 

5,376 

36,775 

11,734 

25,041 

14,689 

22,336 

50,711 

10,452 

40,259 

2,522 

37,737 

5,638 

32,099 

41,686 

18,482 

2016 
$000 

2015 
$000 

2014 
$000 

2013 
$000 

  8,853  

 6,797 

8,109 

10,461 

45,023 

9,611 

35,412 

3,002 

32,410 

4,200 

28,210 

40,662 

15,021 

2012 
$000 

9,488 

43,640

8,814

34,826 

4,359  

30,467

4,161

26,306

33,386

11,689  

2011
$000

6,580  

 199,961 

 182,232 

179,280 

154,293 

147,089 

133,374

 31,298  

 39,378 

25,204 

15,653 

9,319 

6,590

 240,112  
 74,450  
 64,074  
 378,636 
 5,561 
 384,197  
 100,986 
 40,887  
 55,923 
 197,796  

 228,407 

212,593 

180,407 

165,896 

146,544 

67,734 

   48,381 

58,488 

62,324 

52,232 

56,064 

36,739 

50,403 

32,532  

46,703

 344,522 

333,405 

288,703 

253,038 

225,779 

6,491 

6,413 

3,632 

1,511 

117

 351,013 

339,818 

292,335 

254,549 

225,896

  69,879 

  45,116 

  48,397 

71,005 

56,000 

31,528 

60,977 

28,000 

29,673 

54,101 

26,000 

21,586 

163,392 

158,533 

118,650 

101,687 

44,078

35,000

9,347 

88,425 

Net assets* 

 186,401  

187,621 

181,285 

173,685 

152,862 

137,471

Reserves and retained profits* 

Paid up capital 

Treasury stock 

 182,634  
 3,767  
 - 

  183,861 

177,634 

170,261 

149,500 

134,187

3,767 

 (7) 

3,702 

(51) 

3,515 

(91) 

3,482 

(120) 

3,448

(164)

Total shareholder equity 

 186,401  

 187,621 

181,285 

173,685 

152,862 

137,471

Per ordinary share 

Basic earnings per share* 

Diluted earnings per share* 
Dividends declared per share  - interim 

- final 

5.11¢ 
5.09¢ 
nz2.5¢ 
au2.5¢ 

7.24¢ 

 7.22¢  

 nz2.5¢  

 nz2.5¢  

6.54¢ 

6.43¢ 

nz2.5¢ 

nz4.0¢ 

 8.38¢  

 8.24¢  

 nz2.5¢  

 nz4.0¢ 

 7.37¢  

 7.34¢  

 nz2.0¢  

nz3.5¢  

 6.88¢  

 6.85¢

 nz1.5¢

 nz3.0¢

Net tangible asset backing* 

$0.47 

$0.47  

$0.46 

$0.44  

$0.40  

$0.36

* Please note that several key measures have been materially affected by the separate booking of the IR tax settlement and the income 
tax consolidation cost base adjustments as a consequence of the ASX listing.

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ANALYTICAL I N FOR MATION 

2016 

2015 

2014 

2013 

2012 

2011

EBITDA to sales 
EBIT to sales 

Net profit after tax to sales* 

EBIT to total assets 

Return on average shareholders' funds* 

Return on average total assets* 

Current ratio* 

EBIT interest expense cover 

Effective tax rate 

Gearing 
Net borrowings to equity 

Equity ratio 

Other 
Shares issued at year end excl Treasury 
Treasury stock at year end 

Exchange rate for translating

New Zealand results 

Canadian results 

United States results 

Number of Michael Hill stores

Australia 

New Zealand 

Canada 

USA 

Total Michael Hill stores 

Number of Emma & Roe stores

Australia 

New Zealand 

Total Emma & Roe stores 

11.9% 
8.5% 
3.6% 
12.2% 
10.5% 
5.3% 
2.4 
7.7 
52.9% 

11.5% 

11.4% 

11.5% 

11.3% 

8.4% 

5.5% 

12.0% 

15.0% 

8.0% 

3.3 

8.9 

8.7% 

5.2% 

12.4% 

14.1% 

7.9% 

3.0 

7.8 

9.1% 

7.3% 

13.8% 

19.7% 

11.7% 

3.0 

15.6 

8.9% 

7.1% 

13.9% 

19.4% 

11.7% 

3.1 

11.2 

11.6%

9.3%

7.0%

15.4%

19.6%

12.0%

3.3

7.8

25.8% 

31.9% 

14.9% 

13.0% 

13.7%

17.2% 
48.5% 

20.4% 

53.5% 

26.4% 

53.3% 

10.1% 

59.4% 

10.8% 

60.1% 

20.7%

60.9% 

 383,138,513   383,138,513  383,041,606  382,849,544  382,775,586  382,664,473 
388,717

203,646 

277,604 

111,584 

14,677 

- 

1.09 
0.97 
0.73 

168 
52 
67 
10 
297 

15 
1 
16 

 1.07 

0.97 

 0.83 

 167 

52 

 60 

 9 

288 

 7 

1 

8 

1.10 

0.98 

0.92 

164 

52 

54 

8 

278 

6 

 - 

6 

1.25 

1.03 

1.03 

162 

52 

45 

8 

267 

5 

- 

5 

1.28 

1.03 

1.03 

153 

53 

37 

9 

252 

- 

- 

- 

1.30 

0.99

0.99 

146

52

33

9

240

-

-

-  

Total stores 

313 

 296  

284 

272 

252 

240

* Please note that several key measures have been materially affected by the separate booking of the IR tax settlement and the income 
tax consolidation cost base adjustments as a consequence of the ASX listing.

13

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
COMMUNITY SPIRIT

Michael Hill and Emma & Roe take great pride in giving back to 
the communities surrounding our 313 stores.

The Michael Hill International Violin 
Competition aims to recognise and 
celebrate excellence, distinctiveness 
and musical artistry. We encourage 
talented young violinists from all 
over the world who are on the verge 
of launching themselves on the 
world stage and empower them with 
the necessary skills to broaden their 
career opportunities.

Suyeon Kang (the first Australian 
winner) undertook her 2016 Winner’s 
Tour with performances in 14 New 
Zealand centres plus Melbourne and 
Sydney.  She and New Zealand pianist 
Stephen De Pledge received ample 
praise in the media.  “Absolutely 

enthralling… I cannot seem to praise 
them enough.  Michelangelo hinted 
that he felt his sculptures were within 
the marble waiting to be set free.
I liken this analogy to both players, 
as it was as if the music was coming 
from themselves instead of through 
their instruments; that they were 
using their tools to carve out the 
music from the air.”  (Emily Sharp, 
Wellington Regional News).

Across New Zealand, Suyeon 
visited with and gave a number of 
community outreach concerts, her 
natural gift of communication being 
warmly received.  Her tour culminated 
in a recording on the Atoll label for 
release the end of 2016.

The careers of the past Michael 
Hill winners continue to demonstrate 
the calibre of the artists involved – the 
latest major appointment was that 
Nikki Chooi (2013 winner from Canada) 
was recently appointed Concertmaster 
of New York’s Metropolitan Opera 
Orchestra (The Met).  

The next competition will be held 

2–10 June 2017 in Queenstown and 
Auckland, when 16 of the world’s 
finest talents will be flown to New 
Zealand to compete for a total prize 
package worth $100,000.  We invite 
you to come and see these spine-
tingling performances for yourself.
violincompetition.co.nz

14   MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 DIRECTORS' REPORT

PI N K HO PE

Emma & Roe continues its 
partnership with the Pink Hope 
Foundation to help support families 
facing hereditary breast and ovarian 
cancer. Since 2014, Emma & Roe 
has been working with Pink Hope 
founder Krystal Barter supporting 
awareness for the cause through 
an exclusive Pink Hope collection. 
The collection includes custom 
charms and a selection of bracelets, 
as well as limited edition items. A 
percentage of the gross profits from 
the sale of the Pink Hope Collection 
go to Pink Hope. Emma & Roe also 
actively supports the promotion 
of key Pink Hope initiatives, 
including #Bright Pink Lipstick Day. 
Customers are engaged in-store 
and online and encouraged to get 
behind the cause.

BMW ISPS HANDA
NZ OPEN 2016

Michael Hill was once again one of the proud major sponsors of the BMW ISPS 
Handa NZ Golf Open 2016 hosted at Sir Michael’s stunning golf course The Hills 
in Arrowtown, New Zealand. The NZ Open has been the biggest highlight on the 
NZ golf calendar dating back to 1907 and this year was no exception. The event 
drew a large crowd of over 15,000 spectators over the four days and was televised 
globally to 80 countries, with 145,000 viewers tuning in to watch the Professional 
and Amateur players fight it out on 
the course. This year it came down 
to a nail biting finish on the fourth 
day between Matthew Griffin (AUS) 
and Hideto Tanihara (JPN). Griffin 
came out on top with a clutch birdie 
on the final hole to take out the 
title. The event always draws in 
many sports people and celebrities 
to take part, this year saw the likes 
of Glenn Robbins, Stephen Ponting 
and Ivan Cleary playing in the 
Celebrity Challenge.

  MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY SPIRIT  15 15

CELEBRATING OUR SUCCESS

International Managers' Conference 2015, Hawaii: Our Retail and Support 
Centre Management Teams come together to celebrate their phenomenal 
achievements.  We recognise their contributions and share with them the 
Group’s  strategic  direction  for  the  coming  year.    Our  culture,  values  and 
leadership principles are re-energised and focused, to drive our teams to 
continue to produce outstanding results and incredible customer experiences.

16

IT’S OUR PEOPLE
WHO MAKE OUR COMPANY

17

Our Senior Executive Team SE PTE M B E R 2016

PH I L TAYLOR

GALI NA H I RTZ E L

AN NA SHAW

MATT KEAYS

STEWART SI LK

Acting CEO and Chief 
Financial Officer

Group Merchandising 
and Manufacturing 
Executive

Chief Marketing Officer

Chief Information 
Officer

Group Human 
Resources Executive

Our values

PEOPLE-FOCUSE D  We delight our customers, 

PR ECISION 

employees and communities first, 
always and often

We lead with quality, attainable 
jewellery.  We will anguish over detail 
in all aspects of our business

I NTEG R ITY 

We build credibility with our honesty 
and ethics

ADAPTAB I LITY 

We embrace practical irreverence

DR IVE N 

We take ownership of and are 
accountable for our business and 
the brand

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Our leadership principles

CUSTOM E R FOCUS   We brighten, impress and delight our 
customers

We consider our customers in 
everything we do

M I N DSET FOR 
G ROWTH  

We show perseverance and 
determination to grow

We are competitive and take the lead 
in the marketplace

We innovate and challenge the status quo

We display a positive attitude and 
confidence towards our future

We are visible, accessible and clearly 
communicate the vision

B IAS FOR ACTION 

We deliberately choose our priorities 
to achieve our vision

We engage in thoughtful decision 
making and intelligent risk-taking

We act with speed and a sense 
of urgency in executing initiatives 
and strategy

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
KEVI N STOCK

B R ETT HALLI DAY

G R EG N E L

Retail General Manager, 
Australia

Retail General Manager, 
North America

Retail General Manager,
New Zealand

MARY-AN N E 
G R EAVES

Company Secretary

B U I LDI NG TALE NT   We personally invest in the
AN D TEAMS 

development and success of our teams

We identify and develop talent to 
achieve the Michael Hill vision

We commit to being part of, and 
engendering an aligned and 
cohesive team

We believe in having a diverse team 
and placing the best people in the 
right positions

ACCOU NTAB I LITY 
& R ESPONSI B I LITY 

We lead by example, hold ourselves to
the highest standards and deliver on 
our personal KPIs

We hold our teams accountable 
by setting clear expectations and 
providing continuous feedback

We personally drive positive change

  MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 SENIOR EXECUTIVES  19

 
 
 
 
 
20

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

The Directors have pleasure in submitting their report on 
the consolidated entity (referred to hereafter as the ‘Group’) 
consisting of Michael Hill International Limited ACN 610 
937 598 (‘Michael Hill International’ or the ‘Company’) 
and all controlled subsidiaries for the year ended 30 June 
2016.  As a result of the recent restructure of the Group 
which saw a new parent company, Michael Hill International, 
being interposed on the previous parent company, Michael 
Hill New Zealand Limited Company No. 342863 (‘MHNZ’) 
(formerly known as Michael Hill International Limited), certain 
sections of this report will reflect the position of Michael Hill 
International as well as the position of MHNZ (as the previous 
parent company for part of the financial year to which this 
report relates). 

Principal activities 
The Group operates predominately in the retail sale of 
jewellery and related services in Australia, New Zealand, 
Canada and the United States. 

There were no significant changes in the nature of the 

Group’s activities during the year.

Significant changes in state of affairs 
The Company is a for profit company limited by shares and 
incorporated in Australia. The Company was admitted to the 
official list of the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on 7 
July 2016 as its primary listing, and maintains a secondary 
listing on the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX). 

Until 23 June 2016, MHNZ (formerly known as Michael 

Hill International Limited) was the parent of the Group.  
MHNZ is a public company registered under the Companies 
Act 1993 and remains domiciled in New Zealand.  MHNZ 
had its primary listing on the New Zealand Stock Exchange. 
The listing was suspended on 22 June 2016 as part of the 
restructure of the Group. 

Likely developments and expected 
results of operations
Information on likely developments in the Group’s operations 
and the expected results of operations have been included in 
the Operational Overview and Outlook sections of this report.

Dividends  
Dividends paid to ordinary equity holders of MHNZ during 
the financial year were as follows:

Final dividend for the year ended 30 
June 2015 of NZ 2.5¢ (2014 - NZ 4.0¢) 
per fully paid ordinary share paid on
2 October 2015 (2014 - 3 Oct 2014)

Interim dividend for the year ended 30 
June 2016 of NZ 2.5¢ (2015 - NZ 2.5¢) 
per fully paid ordinary share paid on
1 April 2016 (2015 - 2 April 2015)

2016 
$000 

2015
$000

8,870  13,765

8,620  

9,411

Dividends not recognised at year end relating to 
Michael Hill International: 

2016 
$000 

2015
$000

Since year end, the Directors have 
declared the payment of a final dividend 
of AU 2.5c per fully paid ordinary share 
(2015 - NZ 2.5c). The final dividend 
will be fully franked and imputed. The 
aggregate amount of the proposed 
dividend expected to be paid on 6 
October 2016 out of retained profits at 
30 June 2016, but not recognised as a 
liability at year end, is:

9,578  

8,574

Result overview  
In Australian dollars, the Group has reported operating 
revenues of $551.1m, with earnings before interest and tax 
of $47.1m, up 11.9% on the prior year. The Group reported a 
net profit after tax of $19.6m for the 2015-16 financial year. 

CASH, CASH FLOW AN D DIVI DE N DS  
The Group has an equity ratio of 48.5% at 30 June 2016 
(53.5% in 2015), and a working capital ratio of 2.4:1 (3.3:1 
in 2015).  Net operating cash flows were $47.8m compared 
to $54.6m the previous year.  Net debt at 30 June 2016 was 
$32.0m compared to $38.3m at 30 June 2015. 

The Group remains in a sound financial position to take 

advantage of growth opportunities as they arise.   

For shareholders, the dividend for the year was AU 4.75 
cents (NZ 5.0 cents) per share.  There will be a final dividend 
of AU 2.5 cents per share being payable on 6 October 
2016. The final dividend will be fully franked for Australian 
shareholders and fully imputed for New Zealand shareholders.

  MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 DIRECTORS' REPORT  21

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2015-16 was a significant year for the Group with a 
record EBIT result being achieved on the back of solid 
performances by our Australian, New Zealand and Canadian 
businesses. The Group has several years of new store 
growth in the Canadian market which will further lift revenues 
and profits.  Our US trial continues and while the bottom line 
slipped on the previous year some headway was made with 
real estate and merchandise refinements.  Experimentation in 
the lucrative US market will continue in the year ahead with 
a view to positioning the brand for growth in future years.  
Emma & Roe was moved from trial mode to growth in June 
2016 and up to 12 new stores are planned for the 16-17 
year. While the Group will continue to be cautious with the 
rate of growth for this exciting new brand, this rate can be 
accelerated as each new market proves up in the coming 
months and years.  

Branded collections revenue lifted to 14.4% of total 
revenue in 2015-16.  This strategy will remain in coming 
years as more of our investment in inventory is shifted from 
generic product to proprietary branded collections that offer 
higher margin and superior return on investment.

The continued growth in Professional Care Plan (PCP) 
revenue has again provided strong cash flow for the Group. 
The PCP program is designed to provide a comprehensive 
suite of product care services to our customers to ensure 
their jewellery is cared for by experts to enhance the look 
of their jewellery and to ensure it is maintained in top 
condition.  Total sales from these plans grew by 10.6% 
this year to $39.3m and at 30 June 2016 there was $71.6 
million of deferred PCP revenue held on the Balance Sheet.
The Group e-commerce platform continues to support 

the business well with e-commerce revenues increasing 
by 48%, driven by an uplift in online activity in all regions. 
We will continue to work on initiatives that better integrate 
our online and physical store environments providing a 
superior omni-channel experience for our valued customers. 
We continued to experience strong levels of customer 
engagement across our digital and social channels.

As at 30 June 2016, the Group operated Michael Hill 

e-commerce sites in all four countries we operate in, and an 
Emma & Roe e-commerce site in the Australian market. As 
part of our multichannel strategy, Emma & Roe merchandise 
is also sold across all Michael Hill e-commerce sites.

The Group opened 19 new stores for the year and 
closed 2 giving a total of 313 stores trading at 30 June 
2016. This was comprised of 11 new Michael Hill stores 
during the year; 3 in Australia, 7 in Canada and 1 in the 
United States. Two stores were closed during the period, 
resulting in a total of 297 Michael Hill stores trading as 
at 30 June 2016. We also opened 8 Emma & Roe stores 
giving a total of 16 stores open as at 30 June 2016. 

I N LAN D R EVE N U E DISPUTE SETTLE M E NT   
On 17 August 2016, the Company reached a settlement 
with the Inland Revenue (‘IR’) on its long running tax 
dispute relating to the financing of the Intellectual Property 
transferred from its New Zealand subsidiary to its Australian 
subsidiary in 2008. As a result, the Company has recognised 
a tax liability payable of $28.8m (NZ$30.3m). All amounts 
payable under this settlement have been provided for in the 
2015-16 year and this settlement resolves all matters in 
relation to these proceedings. The settlement does not involve 
the payment of any penalties by the Company. Tax pooling 
deposits, which the Company has entered into over a number 
of years, will fund a portion of the agreed settlement with the 
Commissioner, including UOMI (Use of Money Interest) and 
NZ $7.7m of core tax. The residual amount due of NZ $22.6m 
will be funded from the Group’s existing financing facilities, 
without any impact on the Group’s ongoing operations, and 
will not impact the planned store roll out program.  

Implementation of the settlement will generate 
imputation credits enabling dividends to be fully imputed 
for the benefit of New Zealand shareholders for some years 
to come (assuming current levels of financial performance 
and dividend distribution are maintained), including the final 
dividend expected to be paid in October 2016.

The Board has been conscious of the increasing 
difficulties that this dispute has had for our shareholders in 
trying to understand and quantify the potential price impact of 
the contingency should an adverse outcome result (reflecting 
the uncertainty and risk involved in any formal litigation).
Accordingly, whilst the Board remains comfortable 
that the Group’s tax treatment of the transaction, which has 
been the subject of the proceedings, fully complied with 
all relevant tax laws at that time, the Board is now of the 
opinion that removing the continued uncertainty and the 
significant cost associated with the dispute, is in the overall 
best interests of shareholders and that the settlement 
reached is accordingly a sensible commercial outcome.

OPE RATIONAL R EVI EW  
During the year, the Group achieved some key outcomes for 
the 12 months:
•  Revenue increased 9.5% to $551.1m
•  Same store sales up 5.2%
•  Branded Collection sales reached 14.9% of sales
•  PCP sales up 10.6% to $39.3m lifting deferred revenue 

from PCP sales to $71.6m
•  Gross profit lifted to 64.0%
•  Earnings before interest and tax of $47.1m, up from $42.1m
•  Net profit after tax (NPAT) of $19.6m impacted by the 

booking of tax entries in relation to two separate matters 
being the settlement of the historical IR tax dispute and 
the tax consolidation cost base adjustments arising as a 
consequence of the ASX listing, down 29.5% from $27.8m

•  Net operating cash inflow remained strong at $47.8m
•  Net debt of $32.0m down 16.4%
•  19 new stores opened across the Group giving a total of 

313 stores

•  Eight new Emma & Roe stores opened bringing the total 

to 16 stores

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Review of 2015 -16 Priorities 

PR IOR ITI ES

R ESU LTS

To drive same store sales 
and EBIT performance 
across the Group 

Group revenue increased 9.5%, and same 
store sales increased 5.2%. Group EBIT 
reached a record $47.1m.

To make further progress across 
our 4 strategic themes; Delight 
the mid-market, Expand our 
footprint, Empower our people, 
Brighten our bridal experience 

Strategies and initiatives were rolled out 
across all 4 markets to achieve these 
themes and they have proven successful 
with solid same store sales growth for the 
Group compared to the industry generally. 

To improve return on 
shareholders’ funds and 
return on assets 

To open 20 new stores across 
the Group 

To increase sales from our 
e-commerce platforms across 
both brands while integrating 
the online and in-store 
experiences

To continue testing and refining 
our Michael Hill retail model in 
the US and our new Emma & Roe 
brand

To continue to fine tune our 
in-house credit model in North 
America towards ‘best practice’ 
within our industry

Improve branded assortments as 
a portion of total sales, which will 
in turn drive sales and margins

If both the IR tax settlement of $28.8m 
(NZ$30.3m) and the income tax 
consolidation cost base adjustments of 
$19.4m are removed from our results, the 
Group would have achieved a return on 
shareholder funds of 15.5% compared to 
15.0% last year and on total opening assets 
of 8.1% compared to 8.0% last year. 

19 new stores were opened during the year.

Online sales increased by 48% during the 
period. Work continues on the integration of 
on-line and off-line channels.

The testing in the US market continues and 
progress has been made on topline sales 
and refinement of the investment mode. 
Emma & Roe was moved to growth mode in 
June 2016 with up to 12 new stores planned 
for 2016-17.

Improvements have seen our model better 
support our two North American businesses 
and further adjustments will continue into 
2016-17 around the data analysis and 
marketing opportunities.

Branded collection sales lifted from 13.2% 
the previous year to 14.4% in 15-16. This has 
been a successful strategy and will continue 
in 2016-17.

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Segment Results
The segments reported below reflect the performance of the Group’s Michael Hill retail operations in each geographic segment 
and also includes the Emma & Roe brand as a separate segment. The segments exclude revenue and expenses that do not relate 
directly to the relevant Michael Hill or Emma & Roe retail segments. These predominately relate to corporate costs and Australian 
based support costs, but also include the trading activity through our online presence, manufacturing activities, warehouse and 
distribution, interest and company tax.  

The results below are expressed in local currency.  

Australia
OPERATING RESULTS (AU $000) 
Revenue 
EBIT 
As a % of revenue 
Number of stores 

2016 

307,333 
50,339 
16.4% 
168 

2015  

294,442 
45,933 
15.6% 
167 

2014 
298,474 
47,193 
15.8% 
164 

2013 
289,333 
42,225 
14.6% 
162 

2012

259,032
36,798
14.2%
153

The  Australian  retail  segment  revenue  increased  by  4.4%  to  $307.3m  and  same  store  sales  lifted  3.8%  contributing  to  an 
EBIT result of $50.3m, an increase of 9.6%. The EBIT as a percentage of revenue was 16.4% (15.6% last year). This result 
is particularly pleasing against a backdrop of a continued challenging retail environment, especially in regions impacted by the 
resources sector downturn.  
Three new stores were opened in Australia during the period as follows: 
•  Broadway Mall, New South Wales
•  Casey, Victoria
•  Halls Head, Western Australia
Two stores closed during the period. There were 168 stores trading at 30 June 2016.

New Zealand
OPERATING RESULTS (NZ $000) 

Revenue 

EBIT 

As a % of revenue 

Number of stores 

FX rate for profit translation 

2016 

2015  

2014 

2013 

2012

122,201 

113,983 

109,693 

111,357 

109,110

27,296 

22.3% 

52 

1.09 

23,545 

20.7% 

52 

1.07 

22,062 

20.1% 

52 

1.10 

22,128 

19.9% 

52 

1.25 

21,550

19.8%

53

1.28

The New Zealand retail segment revenue increased 7.2% to a record NZ$122.2m for the twelve months, with an EBIT result of 
NZ$27.3m, up 15.9% on the corresponding period last year. The EBIT as a percentage of revenue was 22.3% (20.7% last year). 
The Company is delighted with the continued strong performance of this market and this result is a credit to the leadership team.  
No stores opened or closed during the year, with 52 stores trading at 30 June 2016.  

Canada
OPERATING RESULTS (CA $000) 
Revenue 
EBIT 
As a % of revenue 
Number of stores 

FX rate for profit translation 

2016 

94,073 
9,454 
10.0% 
67 

0.97 

2015  

79,097 
6,041 
7.6% 
60 

0.97 

2014 
69,025 
3,794 
5.5% 
54 

0.98 

2013 
52,950 
1,121 
2.1% 
45 

1.03 

2012

44,265
518
1.2%
37

1.03

The  Canadian  retail  segment  revenue  increased  by  18.9%  for  the  twelve  months  to  CA$94.1m,  with  an  EBIT  of  CA$9.5m 
compared to CA$6.0m the previous year, a 56.5% increase on the previous corresponding period. Same stores sales increased 
5.3%  for  the  twelve  months.  The  operating  surplus  as  a  percentage  of  revenue  was  10.0%  (7.6%  last  year).  The  Canadian 
segment continues to show strong growth as we gain traction in the larger provinces such as Ontario. The Company is confident 
this trend will continue in coming years as we grow out the brand across Canada towards 110 stores.  

24   MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 DIRECTORS' REPORT

Seven new stores were opened in Canada during the period, as follows: 
•  Cataraqui, Ontario 
•  Erin Mills, Ontario 
•  Londonderry, Alberta 
•  Maple View, Ontario
There were 67 stores trading at 30 June 2016. The Group plans to open up to ten new stores during the 2016-17 year subject 
to availability of suitable sites.

•  Sherway, Ontario
•  Sherwood Park, Alberta
•  Yorkdale, Ontario

USA
OPERATING RESULTS (US $000) 
Revenue 
EBIT 
As a % of revenue 
Number of stores 

FX rate for profit translation 

2016 

14,041 
(2,269) 
(16.2%) 
10 

0.73 

2015  

11,290 
(1,916) 
(17.0%) 
9 

0.83 

2014 
9,994 
(1,679) 
(16.8%) 
8  

0.92 

2013 
10,265 
(2,359) 
(23.0%) 
8 

1.03 

2012

9,576
(2,650)
(27.7%)
9

1.03

The  US  retail  segment  increased  its  revenue  by  24.4%  to  US$14.0m  for  the  twelve  months,  and  there  was  an  EBIT  loss  of 
US$2.3m, in line with expectations. Same store sales in local currency increased 3.5% for the twelve months (adjusted for a 
temporary store closure at Woodfield Mall during the year for development). The focus in the US continues on the development 
of proprietary bridal and fashion collections to differentiate the brand in the market, new marketing initiatives to reach our target 
customer catchment, the development of a competitive in-house credit program, and delivering this through positioning the brand 
in malls with strong customer traffic flow and impressive retail mix.  

A new store was opened at Roosevelt Field in New York during the period giving a total of ten stores operating at 30 June 2016.

Emma & Roe 
The Emma & Roe segment revenue increased by 91.6% for the twelve months to $9.3m, with an EBIT loss of $2.4m compared 
to $2.9m the previous year, a 15.8% improvement on the previous corresponding period. Same store sales increased 34.6% for 
the twelve months.

In June 2016, the Company announced that the Emma & Roe brand was going into expansion. Up to ten new Emma & Roe 

stores are planned for 2016-17 in the Australian market and two for New Zealand.

The Emma & Roe concept is positioned towards a new and emerging customer who likes to collect and create new looks, 
expressing  their  own  individuality  and  fashion  through  the  various  assortments  and  collections  of  complimentary  charms, 
bracelets, rings, pendants and earrings the brand offers. The frequency of purchase is higher for an Emma & Roe customer 
compared to a Michael Hill customer however the average transaction value is lower. We believe these two brands are well 
complimented, and will extend our reach further into the fine jewellery category.

Strategic Update
The Group’s strategies have been grouped into four key strategic themes. Under these themes we have grouped eleven areas of 
focus which will underpin the Group’s growth going forward:

DE LIG HT TH E M I D-MAR KET
This strategy recognises that the mid-market continues to represent the largest and most sustainable financial opportunity for 
global growth and scale. The themes within this strategy are:
•  Strengthen marketing and brand position. Win more customers and business through creating more desire for products and 

services, affinity for the brand and differentiated collections. Drive foot traffic, online traffic and enquiries.

•  Build  stronger  team  engagement.  Improve  our  processes,  tools  and  technology  that  allow  teams  to  drive  better  customer 

outcomes, thereby increasing personal performance, productivity, income and engagement.

•  Drive  customer  engagement.  Ensuring  that  all  customer  channels,  places  of  engagement  and  touch  points  are  optimised 
to  allow  customers  the  best  possible  experience;  where,  when  and  how  they  choose  to  engage  us.  Also  innovating  with 
new merchandising approaches, including physical and digital, to deliver a world class and leading assortment of innovative 
products in the fashion space.

•  Develop omni-channel capability. Continue to develop and integrate our channel capabilities to deliver a seamless customer 

experience and drive conversion rate and repeat purchase.

•  Establish differentiated bridal and fashion brands. Within this strategy we are committed to ongoing development and honing 
of our proprietary bridal and fashion brands, supported by strong and relevant stories, to drive consumer preference and deliver 
incremental margin gains.

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We have plans to expand the Emma & Roe brand in 
Australasia initially in coming years and expect to be able 
to open up to 200 stores in this market which is well known 
to us. We expect to expand the Emma & Roe brand into 
Canada in a few years’ time once the Australasian growth 
is well underway and results are meeting expectations. 
Canada will offer the opportunity of up to another 100 
Emma & Roe stores.  

e-commerce and online revenue from both brands is 
expected to grow steadily in coming years as this channel 
grows in acceptance and our omni-channel strategy 
builds both in-store and online sales. Investment in online 
capability will be required to take full advantage of this 
opportunity.  

Proprietary collection revenues will continue to grow 

as we move investment in inventory into these ranges. 
Collections offer a brand premium and are unique to 
Michael Hill and therefore help build and cement our Brand 
in our customer’s minds.  

The economic environments in which we operate have 

been relatively stable and in the absence of a material 
economic downturn in one or a number of our key markets, 
the business should be able to continue to grow and 
achieve profitability goals.   

Priorities for 2016/17 
•  To increase same store sales by more than CPI in each 
market and deliver improved EBIT performance across 
the Group

•  To deliver a minimum return on opening shareholder funds 

of 15% and a return on opening assets of 9% 

•  To open more than 20 new stores across the Group.  

Ten Michael Hill stores and twelve Emma & Roe stores 
•  To continue to evolve the Emma & Roe model and produce 

positive EBIT from the stores opened for the full year 

•  To continue to evolve our omni-channel capability and lift 

revenue from our online channel for both brands 
•  To improve efficiency of our inventory and lift return 

on investment 

•  To continue experimentation and testing of our US 

segment and bringing the majority of ten US stores to 
a positive EBIT position  

•  Improved CRM capability allowing our sales force to 
communicate effectively with their customers and to 
foster leads secured in store or via the web site

•  To drive branded collection sales to 15% of total revenue 

EXPAN D OU R FOOT PR I NT
This strategy focuses on building our global brand presence 
and profile through the expansion of our physical foot print 
internationally of stores and channels. The themes within this 
strategy are:  
•  Proving up the Michael Hill US model. To continue to refine 
the US model until we are confident we have a profitable 
model to expand in this market. The US still provides the 
Group the largest growth opportunity for the future.

•  Grow the Emma & Roe business. To successfully 

transition the Emma & Roe business from trial mode to 
expansion mode, providing a complimentary business 
model to Michael Hill by engaging a new segment 
of jewellery consumer to drive market share growth, 
physical footprint and profitability.

PE R FOR MANCE TH ROUG H PEOPLE AN D SYSTE M S 
This strategy recognises the importance of building 
organisational capability to support the Group’s strategic 
growth plan. The themes within this strategy are: 
•  Building a World-Class Team. Ongoing development of 
the Group’s human resources across both Michael Hill 
and Emma & Roe businesses to provide a qualified talent 
pipeline to execute the retail model and grow the business. 
The focus will remain on building selling and leadership 
capabilities while ensuring key roles are adequately 
succession planned.

•  Deliver Systems and Infrastructure to Support Growth. 

We will develop systems and infrastructure capability by 
investing in enabling technologies to support the Group’s 
growth plan.

DR IVE R ETU R N ON I NVESTM E NT
This strategy recognises the importance of improved 
efficiency and a continued cost-control focus as the business 
scales.  ROI will be driven through a focus on operational 
expenditure and continued tightening of capital control.  The 
themes within this strategy are:
•  Control operational costs. Increased focus on operational 
expenditures to lower Selling & General Administration 
expense as a percentage of sales, to drive profitability.

•  Improve return on assets. To drive ROI through a 

stronger focus on capital expenditure and improved asset 
management.

Outlook
We are committed to expanding the Michael Hill brand fully in 
all 3 proven markets of New Zealand, Australia and Canada. 
This will see up to 335 Michael Hill stores opened. We are 
also committed to continuing to test the US market with the 
vision of being able to open up to 400 stores in this market 
eventually. The Australian segment is reaching maturity in 
store numbers but now offers the potential for improved EBIT 
performance during its mature phase much in the same way 
the New Zealand business has in recent years. Canada still 
has several years of growth for the Michael Hill brand and will 
then also reach a maturity phase where EBIT performance 
can be honed and improved.

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Risk management 

R ISK 

STRATEG I ES AN D M ITIGATION 

Insufficient leadership talent to 
meet growth plans

Inadequate Business 
Continuity Planning and/or 
Disaster Recovery Strategies 

Economic downturn in 
key markets 

Supply Chain disruption 

Cost controls 
inadequate

People supply chain planning is 
in place and talent development 
workshops are being deployed to fast 
track talent through the system to 
meet new store openings 

We are committed to undertaking 
and updating the Group’s Business 
Continuity Plan and Disaster Recovery 
processes. The Group is also investing 
heavily in new software and systems 
to protect the key business systems  

The Group’s Balance Sheet is 
positioned conservatively so if there 
is a downturn in any of our key 
economies or another global event the 
Company is well placed to deal with 
it. Growth in Canada, in particular, will 
offer some mitigation by spreading 
reliance on our two traditional 
Australasian markets 

We use a number of key suppliers to 
spread risk of a key supplier losing 
their plant and factory through natural 
disaster or other adverse event. Our 
product also turns quite slowly so 
we generally will have time to find 
alternative suppliers or time to resolve 
any issues with freighters or import/
export authorities before material 
damage is caused to the business

Sophisticated cost monitoring systems 
exist that manage key costs in the 
business and we also dedicate key 
financial staff to the monitoring of cost 
variances to budget. A robust budget 
and forecast cycle is in place to plan 
and control overheads in the business

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GARY SMITH 

EMMA HILL 

SIR MICHAEL HILL 

JANINE ALLIS 

ROBERT FYFE

Information on Directors 

Information on directors of Michael Hill International Limited ACN 610 937 598 in office during the financial year and until 
the date of this report are set out below.  Michael Hill International was incorporated on 24 February 2016.  Gary Smith, Mike 
Parsell and Phil Taylor were appointed as the initial directors of the Company.  As a result of the recent restructure of the Group, on 
9 June 2016 Mike Parsell and Phil Taylor resigned as directors and Emma Hill (Chair), Sir Michael Hill, Rob Fyfe and Janine 
Allis were appointed as directors from that date. 

Emma Jane Hill B.Com, M.B.A.
Emma was appointed a Director of the Company on 9 June 2016.
Emma has over 30 years’ experience with subsidiaries of the Company commencing on the 
shop floor in Whangarei, New Zealand.  She held a number of management positions in the 
Australian company before successfully leading the expansion of the Group into Canada 
as Retail General Manager in 2002. Emma was appointed a director of Michael Hill New 
Zealand Limited on 22 February 2007.

In 2011 Emma was appointed as Deputy Chair of the listed New Zealand entity and was 

appointed by the Board as Chair of that company in December 2015.

Emma holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and an MBA from Bond University.

R ESPONSI B I LITI ES

Chair 

Non-Executive Director

Member Audit and Risk 
Committee

Member People Development 
and Remuneration Committee

DI R ECTOR'S SHAR E 
I NTE R ESTS

185,012,276 ordinary shares

28   MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 DIRECTORS' REPORT

 
Sir Richard Michael Hill K.N.Z.M.
Sir Michael was appointed a Director of the Company on 9 June 2016.

Sir Michael is the founder of Michael Hill Jeweller and was appointed as a director of 
Michael Hill New Zealand Limited on 30 March 1990.  He had 23 years of jewellery retailing 
experience before establishing Michael Hill in 1979 which then listed on the New Zealand 
Stock Exchange in 1987.  Sir Michael’s visionary leadership has been the foundation for 
the Company’s successful international expansion.  In 2008 he was recognised as Ernst & 
Young’s ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ and in 2011 was appointed a Knight Companion of the 
New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business and the arts. 

Sir Michael was appointed Founder President of the New Zealand listed entity in 2015 
in recognition of his special connection with Michael Hill for over 35 years. Sir Michael led 
the Group as Chairman from 1987 until December 2015.

R ESPONSI B I LITI ES

Non-Executive Director

DI R ECTOR'S SHAR E 
I NTE R ESTS

164,330,600 ordinary shares

Gary Warwick Smith B.Com, F.C.A.,  F.A.I.C.D. 
Gary was appointed a Director of the Company upon incorporation on 24 February 2016. 
Gary was appointed a Director of Michael Hill New Zealand Limited on 2 November 2012.

Gary has had extensive director experience.  He is Chairman of Flight Centre, one of 

Australia’s top 100 public companies and is a member of their Audit and Remuneration 
sub-committee.  He is a Chartered Accountant and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of 
Company Directors. 

He has extensive director experience in many tourism and leisure industry companies 

R ESPONSI B I LITI ES

Non-Executive and 
Independent Director 

Chair Audit and Risk 
Management Committee

Member People Development 
and Remuneration Committee 

in Australia.  He is also a Director of Tourism Events Queensland and Chair of its Audit and 
Risk Committee.  His former governance roles include being Chairman of the Queensland 
Tourism Industry Council and being a Director of Ecotourism Australia.

DI R ECTOR'S SHAR E 
I NTE R ESTS

30,000 ordinary shares

Robert Ian Fyfe
Rob was appointed a Director of the Company on 9 June 2016. Rob was appointed a Director 
of Michael Hill New Zealand Limited on 6 January 2014.
Rob served as CEO of Air New Zealand between 2005 and 2012, a period that saw a 
resurgence in Air New Zealand to become one of the most recognised and awarded airlines 
in the world and one of the best performers in a tough industry.  Prior to Air New Zealand, Rob 
gained extensive general management experience in various retail businesses operating in New 
Zealand, Australia and Great Britain. 
He is currently CEO and director of New Zealand merino wool clothing company Icebreaker 
and a director of Antarctica New Zealand.

R ESPONSI B I LITI ES

Non-Executive and Independent 
Director 

Chair People Development and 
Remuneration Committee

Member Audit and Risk 
Management Committee 

DI R ECTOR'S SHAR E 
I NTE R ESTS

Nil 

  MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 DIRECTORS' REPORT  29

Janine Suzanne Allis
Janine was appointed a Director of the Company on 9 June 2016. 

Janine is the Founder and Executive Director of Retail Zoo which currently owns the 
three brands Boost Juice, Salsa’s Fresh Mex Grill and Cibo.  The Retail Zoo network has 
over 500 stores in 13 countries.

Janine’s strong retail experience was obtained by creating Boost Juice Bars and turning 

it into an iconic Australian brand with over 95% awareness rate in the Australian market.  
Drive and passion has translated into over $2 billion in global sales from inception and 
has earned Janine many accolades, including Telstra Businesswoman of the Year, Amex 
Franchisor of the Year and ARA Retailer of the Year. She was inducted into the Australian 
Business Women Hall of Fame as well as BRW listing Janine in the top 15 people who have 
changed the way we do business in the last 20 years.

Janine now shares her knowledge with others, including through her role as a ‘Shark’, 

investor and mentor on Channel Ten’s Shark Tank.

R ESPONSI B I LITI ES

Non-Executive and 
Independent Director

DI R ECTOR'S SHAR E 
I NTE R ESTS

Nil 

Michael Robin Parsell 
Mike was appointed a Director of the Company upon incorporation on 24 February 2016. 
Mike resigned as Director of the Company on 9 June 2016. Mike resigned from his 

position as Chief Executive Officer of the Michael Hill Group on 8 August 2016.

Philip RoyTaylor A.C.A., A.C.I.M., A.I.M.M.
Phil was appointed a Director of the Company upon incorporation on 24 February 2016. 

Phil resigned as Director of the Company on 9 June 2016. Phil is currently the Acting 

CEO and Chief Financial Officer of the Michael Hill Group.

Phil joined Michael Hill in New Zealand in 1987 and moved with the Group to 

Australia later that year as part of a start-up team in the role of Financial Controller before 
assuming the role of Chief Financial Officer of the Group in 2003.  In August this year Phil 
was appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer.  Over the past 30 years Phil has worked 
closely with most functions and departments within the Group. He has been instrumental 
in the success of both the Australian business in its establishment years, and the wider 
Group since assuming the role of CFO in 2003. More specifically Phil oversaw a major 
restructuring of the Group in 2008 and more recently led the successful ASX listing project.

R ESPONSI B I LITI ES

Former Chief Executive Officer 
of the Michael Hill Group 

DI R ECTOR'S SHAR E 
I NTE R ESTS

6,789,264 ordinary shares

6,000,000 options

R ESPONSI B I LITI ES

Acting CEO and Chief Financial 
Officer of the Michael Hill Group 

DI R ECTOR'S SHAR E 
I NTE R ESTS

2,000,000 ordinary shares

2,250,000 options

30   MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 DIRECTORS' REPORT

Information on directors of MHNZ, the former parent company, who are not Directors of 
the Australian listed entity, Michael Hill International, and set out above, in office during the 
financial year and until the date of this report are set out below: 

Ann Christine Lady Hill 
Lady Hill has been associated with the Michael Hill Group since its inception in 1979 and has 
been closely involved with the artistic direction of the Michael Hill Group’s store design and 
interior layouts over the years.

Lady Hill joined the Board of Michael Hill New Zealand Limited on 23 February 2001 

and resigned on 29 June 2016. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Non-Executive Director

DI R ECTOR'S SHAR E 
I NTE R ESTS

164,330,600 ordinary shares 

Gary John Gwynne
Gary has an extensive background in marketing, retailing and property development.  He is 
currently a Director of Oyster Property Group, the operator of Dress Smart Factory Shopping 
Centres and Sheppard Industries. 

Gary joined the Board of Michael Hill New Zealand Limited on 19 February 1998 and 

resigned on 29 June 2016.

R ESPONSI B I LITI ES

Non-Executive Director

DI R ECTOR'S SHAR E 
I NTE R ESTS

1,972,000 ordinary shares 

Company Secretary 
The names and details of the Company Secretaries of Michael Hill International in office during 
the financial year and until the date of this report are set out below: 

Philip Roy Taylor A.C.A., A.C.I.M., A.I.M.M., 

Appointed 24 Feb 2016  Resigned 11 July 2016

Mary-Anne Greaves LLM., LL.B., ACIS, AGIA 

Appointed 11 July 2016

Mary-Anne Greaves
Mary-Anne joined Michael Hill in July 2016 with over 15 years’ experience in Company 
Secretarial and Law. Mary-Anne has a strong interest in the area of corporate governance 
and is admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland, is a Chartered Secretary 
and an Associate of the Governance Institute 
of Australia. Mary-Anne brings a wealth of 
experience from her previous roles as 
Company Secretary of a number 
of ASX and NSX listed entities. 
Mary-Anne is also a qualified 
real estate principal and 
has an additional 16 years’ 
experience in the finance and 
property industries.

  MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 DIRECTORS' REPORT  31

 
Directors’ meetings
The number of meetings held throughout the past year is detailed below for both 
Michael Hill International and MHNZ.

The agenda for meetings is determined by the Chair in conjunction with the Chief 

Executive Officer.  Any member of the Board may request the addition of an item to 
the agenda.  Board papers are circulated to Directors a week in advance of meetings. 
The following table sets out the Board meetings attended by Directors during 

the course of the financial year for Michael Hill International.  This Company was 
incorporated on  24 February 2016.  A number of directors were appointed on 9 
June 2016 and therefore were only eligible to attend a certain number of board 
meetings as set out below. 

Board of Directors 

E.J. Hill2 
Sir Michael Hill2 
G.W. Smith 
R.I. Fyfe2 
J.S. Allis2 
M.R. Parsell1 
P.R. Taylor1 

Meetings 
held 
9 
9 
9 
9 
9 
9 
9 

Number of meetings 
eligable to attend 
5 
4 
9 
4 
4 
4 
4 

Meetings
attended
5
4
9
4
4
4
4

1 Resigned 9 June 2016    2 Appointed 9 June 2016 

The number of meetings held throughout the past year is detailed below for both 
Michael Hill International and MHNZ.

Board of 
Directors 
Meetings  Meetings 
attended 
8 
8 
8  
8 
8 
7 
3 

held 
8 
8 
8 
8 
8 
8 
4 

E.J.Hill 
Sir Michael Hill2 
A.C Hill2 
G.W. Smith 
R.I. Fyfe 
G.J. Gwynne2 
M.R. Parsell1 

Audit and Risk  People Development
and Remuneration 
Sub-committee 
Meetings  Meetings 
attended 
2 
- 
- 
2 
2 
- 
- 

Management 
Sub-committee 
Meetings  Meetings 
attended 
2 
- 
- 
2 
2 
- 
- 

held 
2 
- 
- 
2 
2 
- 
- 

held 
2 
- 
- 
2 
2 
- 
- 

Nominations
Sub-committee
Meetings  Meetings
attended
1
-
-
-
1
1
-

held 
1 
- 
- 
- 
1 
1 
- 

1 Resigned 4 December 2015 reappointed 24 February 2016
2 Resigned 29 June 2016

32   MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 DIRECTORS' REPORT

Committee membership 
As at the date of this report, Michael Hill International 
has an Audit and Risk Management Committee 
and a People Development and Remuneration 
Committee.

No meetings of these Committees were held 
during the financial year as the Company was only 
incorporated on 24 February 2016.  Members of 
these committees of the Board are:

Audit and Risk 
Management 
Committee 

Gary Smith* 
Emma Hill 
Rob Fyfe 

People Development
and Remuneration
Committee

Rob Fyfe*
Emma Hill
Gary Smith

*designates chair of the committee

As a result of the recent restructure and as at the 
date of this report, MHNZ does not now have any 
committees of the Board.  MHNZ previously had 
an Audit and Risk Management sub-committee, 
a People Development and Remuneration 
sub-committee and a Nominations sub-committee 
during the financial year.   

Members acting on those Committees of the 

Board of MHNZ during the financial year were:

Audit and Risk 
Management 
Sub-committee 

Gary Smith* 
Emma Hill 
Rob Fyfe 

People Development
and Remuneration 
Sub-committee 

Rob Fyfe* 
Emma Hill 
Gary Smith 

*designates chair of the committee

Nominations
Sub-committee

Rob Fyfe*
Emma Hill
Gary Gwynne

Indemnification and insurance of 
directors and officers
The Company’s Constitution provides that it may 
indemnify any person who is, or has been, an officer 
of the Group, including the Directors, the Secretaries 
and other Executive Officers, against liabilities incurred 
whilst acting as such officers to the extent permitted 
by law.  The Company has entered into a Deed of 
Indemnity, Insurance and Access with each of the 
Company’s Directors.  No Director or officer of the 
Company has received benefits under an indemnity 
from the Company during or since the end of the year. 
The Company has paid a premium for insurance 
for officers of the Group.  This insurance is against a 
liability for costs and expenses incurred by officers in 
defending civil or criminal proceedings involving them 
as such officers, with some exceptions.  The contract 
of insurance prohibits disclosure of the nature of 
the liability insured against and the amount of the 
premium paid. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Indemnification of auditors
To the extent permitted by law, the Company has agreed to indemnify its auditor, 
Ernst & Young, as part of the terms of its audit engagement agreement against 
claims by third parties arising from the audit (for an unspecified amount). No payment 
has been made to indemnify Ernst & Young during or since the financial year.

Environmental regulations
The Group has determined that no particular or significant environmental 
regulations apply to it.

Share options 
U N I SSU E D S HAR E S 
As at the date of this report, there were 12,550,000 unissued ordinary shares under 
options (12,550,000 at the reporting date).   Option holders do not have any right, 
by virtue of the option, to participate in any share issue of the Company or any 
related body corporate. 

S HAR E S I SSU E D AS A R E SU LT OF TH E EXE RCI S E OF OPTION S
During the financial year, no employees and executives have exercised options to 
acquire fully paid ordinary shares in the Company.

Non-audit services 
The following non-audit services were provided by the entity's auditor, Ernst & 
Young Australia. The Directors are satisfied that the provision of non-audit services 
is compatible with the general standard of independence for auditors imposed by 
the Corporations Act 2001. The nature and scope of each type of non-audit service 
provided means that auditor independence was not compromised. 

Ernst & Young Australia received or are due to receive the following amounts 

for the provision of non-audit services: 

Advisory services 

$50,000

Auditor’s independence declaration
A copy of the auditor’s independence declaration, as required under section 37C of 
the Corporations Act 2001, is set out on page 42.

Rounding
The amounts contained in the financial report have been rounded 
to the nearest $1,000 (where rounding is applicable) where 
noted ($000) under the option available to the Company under 
ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Directors’ Reports) 
Instrument 2016/191.

The Company is an entity to which the legislative 

instrument applies.

  MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 DIRECTORS' REPORT  33

34

REMUNERATION REPORT AUDITED

Remuneration framework

PR I NCI PLES OF COM PE NSATION   
Remuneration is referred to as compensation throughout 
this report.

Key management personnel ('KMP') have authority 
and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the 
activities of the Group, including directors of the Company and 
other executives. Key management personnel comprise the 
directors of the Company and senior executives for the Group.

For the 2015-16 financial year, it was determined that 

the KMP of Michael Hill International were:
•  Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Mike Parsell (resigned 8 

August 2016)

•  Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Phil Taylor
•  Group Executive Merchandising (GEM) – Galina Hirtzel
•  Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) – Anna Shaw
Compensation levels for key management personnel of the 
Group are competitively set to attract and retain appropriately 
qualified and experienced directors and executives.  The 
remuneration committee obtains independent advice on the 
appropriateness of compensation packages of the Group given 
trends in comparative companies both locally and internationally, 
and the objectives of the Group’s compensation strategy.

The compensation structures explained below are 
designed to attract suitably qualified candidates, reward 
the achievement of strategic objectives, and achieve the 
broader outcome of creation of value for shareholders.  The 
compensation structures take into account:
•  The capability and experience of the key management 

personnel

•  The key management personnel’s ability to control the 

relevant segment/s’ performance
•  The Group’s performance including:

-  The Group’s earnings
-  The amount of incentives within each key management 

person’s compensation 

-  Delivering constant returns on shareholder wealth.

The Remuneration framework consists of:
1 Total Fixed Remuneration ('TFR') - includes fixed cash 
remuneration, any car allowance and superannuation 
component.

2 Short term incentive ('STI') – on target performance 
is determined as a percentage of TFR, which is then 
converted to a share of the return on assets ('ROA') 
surplus above a minimum hurdle rate which would deliver 
the targeted STI in the 2015-16 financial year.
-  In the 2015-16 financial year the STI payment was 

derived solely from the ROA calculation.

-  Commencing in the 2016-17 financial year, 30% of the 
STI will be at risk and assessed based on achievement 
of individual performance goals which will be agreed at 
the commencement of each financial year.

3 Long term incentive ('LTI') – commencing in the 2016-17 

financial year a regular allocation of performance rights will 
be introduced, the value of the issue will be determined as 
a percentage of the STI earned for the preceding year.

CFO  

The  structure  of  the  benefits  for  key  management  personnel 
for the 2016-17 financial year is as follows: 
TFR set at 90% of market median,
CEO 
On target STI set at 75% of TFR,
LTI commencing in 2016-17 set at 30% of STI 
achieved in the preceding year
TFR set at 90% of market median 
On target STI set at 70% of TFR (higher than 
market to recognise the broader scope of the 
current CFO/CEO role) 
LTI commencing in 2016-17 set at 30% of STI 
achieved in the preceding year
TFR set at 90% of market median 
On target STI set at 35% of TFR  
LTI commencing in 2016-17 set at 30% of STI 
achieved in the preceding year 

GEM  

CMO*   TFR set at 90% of market median
On target STI set at 35% of TFR

*As the current CMO commenced in June 2016, there is no 
LTI component in the 2016-17 financial year. This benefit will 
commence in the 2017-18 financial year.

FIXE D COM PE NSATION
Fixed compensation consists of base compensation (which 
is calculated on a total cost basis and includes any FBT 
charges related to employee benefits including motor 
vehicles), as well as leave entitlements and employer 
contributions to superannuation funds.

Compensation levels are reviewed annually by the 
People Development and Remuneration Committee through 
a process that considers individual, segment and overall 
performance of the Group.  In addition, external consultants 
provide analysis and advice to ensure the directors’ and 
senior executives’ compensation is competitive in the 
market place.  A senior executive’s compensation is also 
reviewed on promotion.

  MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 REMUNERATION REPORT  35

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PE R FOR MANCE LI N KE D COM PE NSATION 
Performance linked compensation includes both short-term 
and long-term incentives, and is designed to reward senior 
executives for meeting or exceeding their financial and 
personal objectives.  The STI is an ‘at risk’ bonus provided 
in the form of cash, while the LTI is provided as rights over 
ordinary shares of the Company under the rules of the 
Executive Incentive Plan.  The Board did not exercise any 
discretion on the payment of bonuses and rights as the plans 
provide for no such discretion.

SHORT-TE R M I NCE NTIVE BON US
The performance framework through which each senior 
executive’s performance will be measured is through the use 
of agreed Personal Performance Plan’s ('PPP'). These PPP’s 
include relevant business key performance indicators ('KPIs') 
as well as other goals and metrics which are assessed and 
measured.  These plans set out the at-risk component of the 
STI as prescribed in the remuneration policy. 

The process is designed to provide a basis for an 
ongoing performance management system, along with 
integrated reporting for visibility and transparency of 
progress by each senior executive. The framework aligns 
the senior executive KPIs to delivery of the strategic plan, 
divisional business plans along with critical operational 
measures and leadership measures of each role. The 
following points outline the framework:
•  The policy and framework cascades from the CEO 

to Group Executives with the intention in 2016-17 to 
cascade relevant KPIs further down through all levels 
of management. This aims to ensure key aspects of 
the Group’s strategic plan, divisional business plans, 
along with critical drivers of business outcomes are 
clearly identified at each level of leadership. This 
includes personal development plans, and leadership 
performance.

•  The metrics are updated monthly (on a YTD basis) and 

along with normal operational metrics, provides the basis 
for monthly work in progress ('WIP') reviews. These 
metrics are cascaded through weekly WIP meetings with 
direct reports, which continue to track agreed progress 
and actions required to improve performance until the 
next rolled up monthly update.

•  The framework consists of four sets of high level measures 
each representing 25% of the ‘at-risk’ component of the 
STI.  Within each of the four groups there are between 3 
and 5 KPIs that are tracked and managed.

•  A subset of these KPIs, approximately 2 to 3, are agreed as 
critical success factors to meeting the overall performance 
objectives of the senior executive.  This subset is 
referenced when assessing achievement of their STI.
•  This framework provides for the future design and im-

plementation of a scheme to add an incremental STI for 
management currently outside of this scheme, following 
approval by the People Development and Remuneration 
Committee.  Under such a scheme full performance 
may trigger an additional 10% over and above senior 
executive’s fixed remuneration.

36   MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 REMUNERATION REPORT

The Group PPP and KPI frameworks are structured into four 
major groups:
1  Financial Performance - this focuses on high 

level financial results.  Metrics measured at Group or 
divisional level - to budget or policy i.e. sales, GP%, 
expenses, EBIT, ROA (opening) balance sheet metrics, 
cash flow etc.

2  Operational Performance - this focuses on 

operational drivers, adherence to policy, key drivers of 
sales, margins, expense control, efficiency, drivers of 
ROA, and critical business measures etc. 

3  Business Growth - this focuses on key drivers of 
business growth particularly expansion of business 
channels, delivery of new initiatives, physical foot print 
expansion, customer satisfaction, improving customer 
experience.

4  Leadership Performance - this focuses on our 

leadership capability, work force capability, training and 
development, staff engagement, productivity, and talent 
development and succession planning etc.

LONG-TE R M I NCE NTIVE 
Options are issued under the Executive Incentive Plan 
(made in accordance with thresholds set in plans approved 
by shareholders at the Company’s AGM), and it provides 
for senior executives to receive options over ordinary shares 
for no consideration.  The ability to exercise the options is 
conditional on continuing employment with the Company.

No further options will be issued to senior executives 

other than the tranches already in place for four senior 
executives including one KMP.  The Company intends to 
introduce a new Incentive Plan commencing for the 2016-17 
financial year which will be submitted to shareholders for 
approval at the Company’s next Annual General Meeting.

SHORT-TE R M AN D LONG-TE R M I NCE NTIVE STR UCTU R E 
The People Development and Remuneration Committee 
considers that the above performance-linked compensation 
structure is generating the desired outcome.  The evidence 
for this is:
•  The performance-linked element of the structure appears 
to be appropriate as all of the senior executives achieved 
their performance targets last year;

•  This in turn led to strong growth in profits; and
•  High levels of retention among senior executives.

The tenure of the KMP, as at the date of this report, are 
as follows:

KMP 

Mike Parsell, former CEO 

Phil Taylor, Acting CEO and CFO 

Galina Hirtzel, GEM 

Anna Shaw, CMO 

No of years
of service

34 years

29 years

24 years

2 months

Currently, the performance linked component of 
compensation comprises approximately forty-one percent of 
total payments to senior executives.

In the current year the Group exceeded its overall Board 

targets, with all major segments meeting budgeted results.

 
CONSEQU E NCES OF PE R FOR MANCE ON SHAR E HOLDE R WEALTH 
In considering the Group’s performance and benefits for shareholder wealth, the People Development and 
Remuneration Committee have regard to the following indices in respect of the current financial year and the 
previous four financial years.

EBIT 

Net profit attributable to
owners of the Company 

Dividends paid 

Share price as at 30 June (NZ$) 

Return on capital employed 

2016 
$000 

2015  
$000 

2014 
$000 

2013 
$000 

2012
$000

47,058 

42,061 

42,151 

40,259 

35,412

19,577 

17,490 

$1.14 

10.5% 

27,754 

23,176 

$1.06 

15.0% 

25,041 

22,336 

$1.24 

14.1% 

32,099 

18,482 

$1.31 

19.7% 

28,210

15,021

$0.98

19.4%

Profit is considered the primary financial performance target in setting the STI.  Profit amounts for 2012 to 2016 have 
been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001, Australian Accounting Standards 
and other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board.  This also complies with 
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. 

The overall level of compensation takes into account the performance of the Group over a number of years.

OTH E R B E N E FITS 
Key management personnel do not receive additional benefits such as non-cash benefits, as part of the terms and 
conditions of their appointment.

LOANS TO KEY MANAG E M E NT PE RSON N E L 
The Company does not provide loans to KMP’s or other senior executives.

SE RVICE CONTRACTS 
It is the Group’s policy that service contracts for senior executives, excluding the chief executive officer, are 
unlimited in term but capable of termination on six months’ notice and that the Group retains the right to terminate 
the contract immediately, by making payment equal to six months’ pay in lieu of notice.

The Group has entered into service contracts with each senior executive, excluding the chief executive 
officer, that are capable of termination on six months’ notice.  The Group retains the right to terminate a contract 
immediately by making payment equal to six months’ pay in lieu of notice.  The senior executives are also entitled 
to receive on termination of employment their statutory entitlements of accrued annual and long service leave, 
together with any superannuation benefits.

The service contract outlines the components of compensation but does not prescribe how compensation 

levels are modified year to year.  The remuneration committee reviews compensation levels each year to take 
into account cost-of-living changes, any change in the scope of the role performed by the senior executive and 
any changes required to meet the principles of compensation policy.

Mr Mike Parsell, former chief executive officer, had a contract of employment with the Group.  Mr Parsell 
commenced his employment with the Group in 1981 and in 2004 was engaged to act as CEO of the Group.  
The contract specifies the duties and obligations to be fulfilled by the chief executive officer.  The CEO 
remuneration package is revised by the Board annually.  Either party may terminate the contract of employment 
in writing by giving 1 year’s notice, or payment in lieu of notice (or as otherwise agreed by both parties).  On 
termination (other than by the Company for cause) the CEO contract provides for the payment of an exit 
package to the CEO of up to 2 years remuneration based on an increasing scale commensurate with the CEO’s 
length of employment in the Group at the time of termination.

The services contract terminated on 8 August 2016 upon the resignation of Mr Mike Parsell.
The Company will be seeking shareholder support at the upcoming Annual General Meeting of the 
Company for a termination package at a level substantially below that specified in Mr Parsell’s employment 
contract of 2004.

  MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 REMUNERATION REPORT  37

 
 
 
 
SE RVICES FROM R E M U N E RATION CONSU LTANTS 
The People Development and Remuneration Committee 
engaged Mercer Consulting (Australia) Pty Ltd (‘Mercer’) as 
remuneration consultant to the board to review the amount 
and elements of the key management personnel remuneration 
and provide recommendations in relation thereto.

In addition to the remuneration recommendations, 

Mercer provided the following other services to the 
Company throughout the year:
•  Summarised the key terms and conditions of each 
contract for services to enable the remuneration 
committee to assess whether the terms and conditions 
are consistent across different parts of the business;

•  Advice in relation to the embodiment of risk in 

the assessment of performance for the vesting of 
remuneration awards; and

•  Advice on structuring various management roles and 

market trends.

Mercer was paid $38,000 for the remuneration 
recommendations in respect of reviewing the amount and 
elements of remuneration. Mercer was paid $22,112 in total 
for all other services.

The engagement of Mercer by the People Development 
and Remuneration Committee was based on a documented 
set of protocols that would be followed by Mercer, members 
of the People Development and Remuneration Committee 
and members of the key management personnel for the 
way in which remuneration recommendations would be 
developed by Mercer and provided to the board.

The protocols included the prohibition of Mercer 
providing advice or recommendations to key management 
personnel before the advice or recommendations were 
given to members of the People Development and 
Remuneration Committee and not unless Mercer had 
approval to do so from members of the People Development 
and Remuneration Committee.

These arrangements were implemented to ensure 
that Mercer would be able to carry out its work, including 
information capture and the formation of its recommen-
dations, free from undue influence by members of the key 
management personnel about whom the recommendations 
may relate.

The Board undertook its own enquiries and review of the 

processes and procedures followed by Mercer during the 
course of its assignment and is satisfied that its remuneration 
recommendations were made free from undue influence.

These enquiries included arrangements under which 
Mercer was required to provide the Board with a summary 
of the way in which it carried out its work, details of its 
interaction with key management personnel in relation to the 
assignment and other services, and respond to questioning by 
members of the Board after the completion of the assignment.
PriceWaterhouseCoopers assisted the Company 

in relation to taxation aspects of the remuneration 
recommendations.

NON-EXECUTIVE DI R ECTORS
Total compensation for all non-executive directors, last 
voted upon by shareholders, is not to exceed $840,000 per 
annum and is set based on advice from external advisors with 
reference to fees paid to other non-executive directors of 
comparable companies.  Directors’ base fees are presently 
up to $95,000 per annum.  Where a Director serves as Chair 
on a Board Committee they are entitled to an extra payment 
of $20,000 per annum.

The Chair receives up to twice the base fee.  
Non-executive directors do not receive performance-re-
lated compensation.  Directors’ fees cover all main board 
activities and membership of committees.

Non-executive directors are not provided with 
retirement benefits apart from statutory superannuation.

38   MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 REMUNERATION REPORT

DI R ECTORS’ AN D EXECUTIVE OFFICE RS’ R E M U N E RATION
Details of the nature and amount of each major element of remuneration of each Director of the Company, and other key management personnel 
of the consolidated entity and includes Michael Hill International and MHNZ are:

Post- 
employment 

  Other 
long 
term 

Share-based
payments 

  Superannuation 
benefits 
$ 

Total 
$ 

Termination 
benefits 
$ 

$ 

Options 
and rights 
$(b) 

Value of
  Proportion of 
  remuneration 
options as
  performance  proportion of
related  remuneration
%

$ 

Total 
$ 

Salary & 
fees 
$ 

STI cash 
bonus 
$(a) 

2016 
2015 
2016 

2015 

2016 

2015 

2016 

2015 

2016 

2015 

2016 

2015 

2016 

136,735 
148,915 
162,845 

117,597 

95,000 

88,419 

105,023 

95,652 

115,000 

94,370 

95,000 

88,419 

- 

2016 

2015 

709,603 

633,371 

- 
- 
- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

2016 

2015 

2016 

2015 

2016 

2015 

824,000 

794,481 

771,845 

358,965 

399,000 

374,642 

301,256 

143,586 

250,000 

133,184 

215,549 

44,871 

2016 

5,288 

- 

2016 

2015 

201,821 

286,596 

63,232 

81,250 

Short-term 
Non-monetary 
benefits 
(motor vehicle) 
$ 

30,000 
27,922 
- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

166,735 
176,837 
162,845 

117,597 

95,000 

88,419 

105,023 

95,652 

115,000 

94,370 

95,000 

88,419 

- 

- 
- 
- 

- 

- 

- 

9,977 

8,848 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

30,000 

27,922 

739,603 

661,294 

9,977 

8,848 

-  1,618,481 

-  1,130,810 

773,642 

444,842 

383,184 

260,420 

35,000 

25,000 

35,000 

25,000 

30,000 

24,089 

5,288 

502 

265,053 

25,180  

367,846 

25,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Non-executive Directors 
Sir Richard Michael Hill 

Emma Jane Hill 

Ann Christine Lady Hill
(resigned 29 June 2016) 

Gary Warwick Smith 

Robert Ian Fyfe 

Gary Gwynne
(resigned 29 June 2016) 

Janine Suzanne Allis
(appointed 9 June 2016) 

Total Directors’
remuneration 

Executives

Mike Parsell, CEO 

Phil Taylor, CFO 

Galina Hirtzel, GEM 

Anna Shaw, CMO
(appointed 20 June 2016) 
Former executives

J Talcott, CMO
(resigned 26 January 2016) 

Total executives’
remuneration 

2016  1,680,109  1,365,539 

-  3,045,648 

125,682 

2015  1,575,246 

628,672 

-  2,203,918 

99,089 

Total Directors’ and
executives’ remuneration  2016  2,389,712  1,365,539 
628,672 

2015  2,208,617 

30,000  3,785,251 

135,659 

27,922  2,865,212 

107,937 

- 
- 
- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 
- 
- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 
- 
- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

166,735 
176,837 
162,845 

117,597 

95,000 

88,419 

115,000 

104,500 

115,000 

94,370 

95,000 

88,419 

- 

749,580 

670,142 

- 
- 
- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

-  1,653,481  48.04% 

-  1,155,810  31.05% 

- 

- 

808,642  46.33% 

469,842  30.56% 

-
-
-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-  32,826 

446,010  29.86% 

7.36%

-  37,340 

321,849  13.94%  11.60%

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

5,790  

- 

290,233  21.79% 

392,846  20.68% 

-  32,826  3,204,156  42.68% 

-  37,340  2,340,347  26.86% 

-  32,826  3,953,736  34.54% 

-  37,340  3,010,489  20.88% 

-

-

-

1.02%

1.60%

0.83%

1.24%

  MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 REMUNERATION REPORT  39

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes in relation to the table of Directors’ and executive officers’ remuneration:
a  The short-term incentive bonus is for performance during the respective financial year using the criteria set out on pages 36 
and 37. The amount was finally determined on 18 August 2016 after performance reviews were completed and approved by 
the People Development and Remuneration Committee. 

b  The fair value of the options is calculated at the date of grant using the Binomial option-pricing model and allocated to each 
reporting period evenly over the period from grant date to vesting date.  The value disclosed is the portion of the fair value of 
the options recognised as an expense in each reporting period.

DETAI LS OF PE R FOR MANCE R E LATE D R E M U N E RATION
Details of the Group’s policy in relation to the proportion of remuneration that is performance related is discussed on page 36.

ANALYSIS OF BON USES I NCLU DE D I N R E M U N E RATION 
Details of the vesting profile of the short-term incentive cash bonuses awarded as remuneration to each director of the 
Company, and other key management personnel are detailed below.

Short-term incentive bonus 
Directors 
Executives

Mike Parsell 
Phil Taylor 
Galina Hirtzel 
Anna Shaw 

Included in 
remuneration $(a) 
- 

Vested in year 
% 
- 

Forfeited in year
%(b)
-

794,481 
374,642 
133,184 
- 

100% 
100% 
100% 
- 

-
-
-
-

a  Amounts included in remuneration for the financial year represent the amount related to the financial year based on 

achievement of personal goals and satisfaction of specified performance criteria. The People Development and Remuneration 
Committee approved these amounts on 18 August 2016.

b  The amounts forfeited are due to the performance or service criteria not being met in relation to the current financial year.

EQU ITY I NSTR U M E NTS 
All options refer to options over ordinary shares of Michael Hill International Limited, which are exercisable on a one-for-one 
basis under the Executive Incentive Plan.

OPTIONS AN D R IG HTS OVE R EQU ITY I NSTR U M E NTS G RANTE D AS COM PE NSATION 
Details on options over ordinary shares in the Company that were granted as compensation to each key management person 
during the reporting period and details on options that vested during the reporting period are as follows:

Directors 
Executives

Mike Parsell 
Phil Taylor 
Galina Hirtzel 
Anna Shaw 

Number of 
options granted 
during 2016 
- 

- 
- 
100,000 
- 

Grant date 
- 

- 
- 
22/01/16 
- 

Fair value 
at grant date 
per option 
- 

Exercise price 
per option 
- 

- 
- 
NZ16.2¢ 
- 

- 
- 
NZ$1.14 
- 

Expiry date 
- 

- 
- 
30/09/25 
- 

Number of
options vested
during 2016
-

-
-
-
-

All options expire on the earlier of their expiry date or within 3 months of termination of the individual’s employment.  The options 
are exercisable 5 years from grant date.  The options are conditional on continuing employment service.  For options granted in 
the current year, the earliest exercise date is 30/09/2020.

MODI FICATION OF TE R MS OF EQU ITY-SETTLE D SHAR E-BASE D PAYM E NT TRANSACTIONS
No terms of equity-settled share-based payment transactions (including options and rights granted as compensation to a 
key management person) have been altered or modified by the issuing entity during the reporting period or the prior period.  
The exercise price of any future option grants will be set using the same method, with reference to the Australian Securities 
Exchange. Upon exercise of any option previously granted, the NZ$ exercise price will be converted to AU$ referenced to the 
Reserve Bank of Australia foreign exchange rate.

40   MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 REMUNERATION REPORT

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EXE RCISE OF OPTIONS G RANTE D AS COM PE NSATION 
During the reporting period, no shares were issued on the exercise of options previously granted as compensation. 
There are no amounts unpaid on the shares issued as a result of the exercise of the options in the 2016 financial year.

ANALYSIS OF OPTIONS AN D R IG HTS OVE R EQU ITY I NSTR U M E NTS G RANTE D AS COM PE NSATION
Details of vesting profiles of the options granted as remuneration to each key management person of the Group are detailed below.

Options granted 
Directors 
Executives

Mike Parsell 

Total 
Phil Taylor 

Total 
Galina Hirtzel 

Total 
Anna Shaw 

Number 
- 

2,000,000 
400,000 
400,000 
400,000 
400,000 
400,000 
2,000,000 
6,000,000
750,000 
150,000 
150,000 
150,000 
150,000 
150,000 
750,000 
2,250,000
500,000 
100,000 
100,000 
100,000 
100,000 
100,000 
1,000,000
- 

Grant date 
- 

  Exercise price  % forfeited in  % vested in 
year* 
- 

NZ$ 
- 

year 
- 

  Financial years 
in which option 
vests 
- 

Nov 2007 
Nov 2009 
Sep 2010 
Sep 2011 
Sep 2012 
Sep 2013 
Dec 2013 

Nov 2007 
Nov 2009 
Sep 2010 
Sep 2011 
Sep 2012 
Sep 2013 
Dec 2013 

Dec 2013 
Sep 2014 
Sep 2015 
Sep 2016 
Sep 2017 
Sep 2018 

$1.25 
$0.94 
$0.88 
$1.16 
$1.41 
$1.82 
$1.82 

$1.25 
$0.94 
$0.88 
$1.16 
$1.41 
$1.82 
$1.82 

$1.82 
$1.63 
$1.14 
- 
- 
- 

100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 

100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 

100% 
100% 
100% 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

07/08 
08/09 
09/10 
10/11 
11/12 
12/13 
12/13 

07/08 
08/09 
09/10 
10/11 
11/12 
12/13 
12/13 

-  2014-2019 
-  2015-2020 
-  2016-2021 
-  2017-2022 
-  2018-2023 
-  2019-2024 

Financial years
in which option
exercisable
-

2013-2017
2014-2018
2015-2019
2016-2020
2017-2021
2018-2022
2018-2022

2013-2017
2014-2018
2015-2019
2016-2020
2017-2021
2018-2022
2018-2022

2020-2024
2021-2025
2022-2026
2023-2027
2024-2028
2025-2029

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

-

* The percentage forfeited in the year represents the reduction from the maximum number of options available to vest due to 
performance criteria not being achieved.

ANALYSIS OF MOVE M E NTS I N OPTIONS
The movement during the reporting period, by value, of options over ordinary shares in the Company held by each key 
management person is detailed below. 

Mike Parsell 
Phil Taylor 
Galina Hirtzel 
Anna Shaw 

Value of options 
granted in year) 
- 
- 
NZ$16,200 
- 

Value of options 
exercised in year 
- 
- 
- 
- 

Number of options
lapsed in year 
-
-
-
-

  MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 REMUNERATION REPORT  41

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The value of options granted in the year is the fair value 
of the options calculated at grant date using the Binomial 
option-pricing model.  The total value of the options granted 
is included in the table above.  This amount is allocated to 
remuneration over the vesting period (i.e. in years 1 to 5).
The value of options exercised during the year is 
calculated as the market price of shares of the Company as 
at close of trading on the date the options were exercised 
after deducting the price paid to exercise the option. The 
number of the options that lapsed during the year was nil.

PAYM E NTS TO PE RSONS B E FOR E TAKI NG OFFICE 
No payments were made to any person as consideration for 
the person agreeing to hold office.

R E LATE D PARTY TRANSACTIONS
As part of the reorganisation, Michael Hill International Limited 
acquired 100% of the share capital in Durante Holdings Pty 
Ltd (a company controlled by interests associated with the Hill 
Family which held 52.89% of the shares on issue in MHNZ).  
Durante Holdings Pty Ltd has been consolidated as a fully 
controlled subsidiary in accordance with the accounting policy 
described in note 2(b).

111 Eagle Street
Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia
GPO Box 7878 Brisbane QLD 4001

T  +61 7 3011 3333
F  +61 7 3011 3100
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AU DITOR’S I N DE PE N DE NCE DECLARATION TO 
M ICHAE L H I LL I NTE R NATIONAL LI M ITE D

As lead auditor for the audit of Michael Hill International Limited 
for the financial year ended 30 June 2016, I declare to the best 
of my knowledge and belief, there have been:
a)  no contraventions of the auditor independence 

requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to 
the audit; and

b)  no contraventions of any applicable code of professional 

conduct in relation to the audit.

This Directors’ Report is made out in accordance with a 
resolution of the Directors.

This declaration is in respect of Michael Hill International 
Limited and the entities it controlled during the financial year.

Emma Hill 
Chair 
Brisbane
18 August 2016

Ernst & Young 

Alison de Groot
Partner
Brisbane
18 August 2016

42   MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 REMUNERATION REPORT

 
 
 
Financial Statements

The Directors are pleased to present the financial 
statements of Michael Hill International Limited for the 
year ended 30 June 2016. The Board of Directors 
of Michael Hill International Limited authorised these 
financial statements for issue on 18 August 2016.

Emma Hill
Chair

44  Statement of comprehensive income
45  Statement of financial position
46  Statement of changes in equity
47  Cash flow statement
48  Notes to the financial statements
58  Statement of segmented results

  MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  43

Statement of comprehensive income FOR TH E YEAR E N DE D 30 J U N E 2016

Revenue from continuing operations 
Other income 
Cost of goods sold 
Employee benefits expense 
Occupancy costs 
Marketing expenses 
Selling expenses  
Depreciation and amortisation expense  
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment 
Other expenses 
Finance costs 
Profit before income tax 
Income tax expense 
Profit for the year 

Other comprehensive income
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
Cash flow hedges 
Currency translation differences arising during the year 
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax 
Total comprehensive income for the year 

NOTES 

6 
7 

8 

8 
8 

8 

9 

2016 
$000 
551,127 
555 
(197,302) 
(144,724) 
(54,238) 
(30,158) 
(24,621) 
(18,760) 
(328) 
(33,910) 
(6,107) 
41,534 
(21,957) 
19,577 

2015
$000
503,370
2,259
(181,135)
(130,937)
(50,640)
(31,906)
(22,748)
(15,738)
(204)
(30,211)
(4,708)
37,402
(9,648)
27,754

(116) 
(3,443) 
(3,559) 
16,018 

(491)
2,115
1,624
29,378

Total comprehensive income for the year is attributable to:
Owners of Michael Hill International Limited 

16,018 

29,378

Earnings per share attributable to the ordinary equity 
holders of the Company during the year, attributable 
to continuing operations:
Basic earnings per share 
Diluted earnings per share 

30 
30 

5.11¢ 
5.09¢ 

7.24¢
7.22¢

The above statement of comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

44   MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Statement of financial position AS AT 30 J U N E 2016

NOTES 

2016 
$000 

2015
$000

ASSETS
Current assets 
  Cash and cash equivalents 
  Trade and other receivables 

Inventories 

  Current tax receivables 
  Other current assets 
  Total current assets 

Non-current assets 
  Trade and other receivables 
  Property, plant and equipment 
  Deferred tax assets 
Intangible assets 

  Other non-current assets 
  Total non-current assets 

Total assets 

LIABILITIES
Current liabilities 
  Trade and other payables 
  Current tax liabilities 
  Provisions 
  Deferred revenue 
  Total current liabilities 

Non-current liabilities 
  Borrowings 
  Provisions 
  Deferred revenue 
  Total non-current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Net assets 

EQUITY 
  Contributed equity 
  Reserves 
  Retained profits 
Total equity 

10 
11 
12 
13 
14 

15 
16 
17 
18 
19 

20 
21 
22 
23 

24 
25 
26 

27 
28 
28 

8,853 
26,263 
199,961 
- 
5,035 
240,112 

325 
71,933 
64,074 
5,561 
2,192 
144,085 

6,797
20,575
182,232
11,376
7,427
228,407

422
64,845
48,381
6,491
2,467
122,606

384,197 

351,013

46,377 
25,022 
4,902 
24,685 
100,986 

40,887 
5,198 
50,725 
96,810 

43,739
-
4,624
21,516
69,879

45,116
4,254
44,143
93,513

197,796 

163,392

186,401 

187,621

3,767 
4,131 
178,503 
186,401 

3,760
7,445
176,416
187,621

The above statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

  MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  45

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Statement of changes in equity FOR TH E YEAR E N DE D 30 J U N E 2016

Attributable to members of 
Michael Hill International Limited 

Notes  Contributed 
equity 

Options 
reserve 

$000 

$000 

Foreign 
currency 
translation 
reserve 
$000 

Cash flow 
hedge 
reserve 

Retained 
profits 

Total
equity

$000 

$000 

$000

Balance at 1 July 2014 

3,651 

1,918 

4,155 

(277)  171,838  181,285

Profit for the year 
Currency translation differences 
Currency forward contracts 
Interest rate swaps 
Total comprehensive income 

Transactions with owners in their 
capacity as owners: 
Dividends paid 
Employee shares issued 
Option expense through share based
payments reserve  
Forfeiture of issued options 

29 
33(b) 

33(c) 
33(c) 

- 
- 
- 
-  
- 

- 
109 

- 
- 
109 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 

162 
(137) 
25 

- 
2,115 
- 
- 
2,115 

- 
- 
77 
(568) 
(491) 

27,754 
- 
- 
- 
27,754 

27,754
2,115
77
(568)
29,378

- 
- 

- 
- 
-  

- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

(23,176) 
- 

(23,176)
109

- 
- 
(23,176) 

162
(137)
(23,042)

Balance at 30 June 2015 

3,760 

1,943 

6,270 

(768)  176,416  187,621

Profit for the year 
Currency translation differences 
Currency forward contracts 
Interest rate swaps 
Total comprehensive income 

Transactions with owners in their 
capacity as owners: 
Dividends paid 
Cancellation of treasury stock 
Option expense through share based
payments reserve  
Forfeiture of issued options - reversal 

29 
33(b) 

33(c) 
33(c) 

- 
- 
- 
-  
- 

- 
7 

- 
- 
7 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 

132 
113 
245 

- 

(3,443)  

- 
- 
(3,443) 

- 
- 
360 
(476) 
(116) 

19,577 
- 
- 
- 
19,577 

19,577
(3,443)
360
(476)
16,018

- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

(17,490) 
- 

(17,490)
7

- 
- 
(17,490) 

132
113
(17,238)

Balance at 30 June 2016 

3,767 

2,188 

2,827 

(884)  178,503  186,401

The above statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

46   MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flow statement FOR TH E YEAR E N DE D 30 J U N E 2016

Cash flows from operating activities 
  Receipts from customers (inclusive of GST and sales taxes) 
  Payments to suppliers and employees
(inclusive of GST and sales taxes) 

Interest received 

  Other revenue 
Interest paid 
Income tax paid 

  Net GST and sales taxes paid 
Net cash inflow / (outflow) from operating activities 

34 

Cash flows from investing activities 
  Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 
  Payments for property, plant and equipment 
  Payments for intangible assets 
Net cash inflow / (outflow) from investing activities 

Cash flows from financing activities 
  Proceeds from borrowings 
  Repayments of borrowings 
  Proceeds from sale of treasury stock 
  Dividends paid to Company's shareholders 
Net cash inflow / (outflow) from financing activities 

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

29 

10 

NOTES 

2016 
$000 

2015
$000

617,024 

566,544

(521,904) 
95,120 
583 
555 
(5,950) 
(2,257) 
(40,257) 
47,794 

213 
(22,949) 
(1,600) 
(24,336) 

124,500 
(128,500) 
- 
(17,490) 
(21,490) 

1,968 
6,797 
88 
8,853 

(462,663)
103,881
49
477
(4,626)
(9,105)
(36,110)
54,566

283
(20,190)
(1,925)
(21,832)

68,507
(79,500)
98
(23,176)
(34,071)

(1,337)
8,109
25
6,797

The above cash flow statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

  MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  47

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the financial statements FOR TH E YEAR E N DE D 30 J U N E 2016

NOTE 1 Corporate information
The  consolidated  financial  statements  of  Michael  Hill 
International  Limited  and  its  subsidiaries  (collectively,  the 
Group) for the year ended 30 June 2016 were authorised for 
issue  in  accordance  with  a  resolution  of  the  directors  on  18 
August 2016. Michael Hill International Limited (the Company 
or Parent) is a for profit company limited by shares incorporated 
in  Australia.  The  Company  listed  on  the  Australian  Securities 
Exchange  ('ASX')  on  7  July  2016  as  its  primary  listing,  and 
maintains  a  secondary  listing  on  the  New  Zealand  Stock 
Exchange ('NZX').

Until  23  June  2016,  Michael  Hill  New  Zealand  Limited 
(formerly known as Michael Hill International Limited) was the 
parent of the Group. Until that time, Michael Hill New Zealand 
Limited was a public company registered under the Companies 
Act  1993  and  remains  domiciled  in  New  Zealand.  Michael 
Hill  New  Zealand  Limited  had  its  primary  listing  on  the  New 
Zealand  Stock  Exchange.  The  listing  was  suspended  on  22 
June 2016 as part of the scheme of arrangement to move the 
primary listing to the ASX.

Michael  Hill  International  Limited  obtained  control  of  the 
former  parent,  Michael  Hill  New  Zealand  Limited  (formerly 
known as Michael Hill International Limited) on 23 June 2016. 
The  reason  for  obtaining  control  was  the  move  to  the  ASX. 
Michael  Hill  International  Limited  issued  equity  in  exchange 
for the equity of Michael Hill New Zealand Limited. The assets 
and  liabilities  of  the  new  group  and  the  original  group  were 
the same immediately before and after the reorganisation. The 
owners of the original parent before the reorganisation had the 
same absolute and relative interests in the new assets of the 
original group and the new group immediately before and after 
the  reorganisation.  As  it  was  a  common  control  transaction, 
it  is  outside  the  scope  of  AASB  3  Business  Combinations. 
The transaction is accounted for as a group reorganisation by 
applying  the  principles  of  reverse  acquisition  accounting.  The 
Group  financial  statements  represent  a  continuation  of  the 
original group.

As  part  of  the  reorganisation,  Michael  Hill  International 
Limited  acquired  100%  of  the  share  capital  in  Durante 
Holdings Pty Ltd (a company controlled by interests associated 
with the Hill Family which held 52.89% of the shares on issue 
in  Michael  Hill  New  Zealand  Limited).  Durante  Holdings  Pty 
Ltd  has  been  consolidated  as  a  fully  controlled  subsidiary  in 
accordance with the accounting policy described in note 2(b).

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NOTE 2 Summary of significant 
accounting policies

(a)   BASIS OF PREPARATION

The  financial  report  is  a  general  purpose  financial 
report,  which  has  been  prepared  in  accordance  with  the 
requirements  of  the  Corporations  Act  2001,  Australian 
Accounting Standards and other authoritative pronounce-
ments of the Australian Accounting Standards Board.

Prior  to  the  change  in  parent,  as  described  in  note 
1,  the  financial  statements  were  prepared  in  accordance 
with  New  Zealand  Generally  Accepted  Account  Practice 
(NZ GAAP).  They complied with New Zealand equivalents 
to  International  Financial  Reporting  Standards  (NZ  IFRS), 
and  other  applicable  New  Zealand  Financial  Reporting 
Standards, as appropriate for profit-oriented entities.  They 
also  complied  with  the  requirements  of  the  Financial 
Reporting  Act  2013,  Financial  Markets  Conduct  Act  2013 
and the Companies Act 1993.  There has been no significant 
changes  in  the  statement  of  comprehensive  income  or 
statement of financial position as a result of the change.

The financial report is presented in Australian dollars 
and  all  values  are  rounded  to  the  nearest  thousand 
($'000), except when otherwise indicated.

The  financial  statements  have  been  prepared  on 
a  historical  cost  basis,  except  for  derivative  financial 
instruments  that  have  been  measured  at  fair  value.    The 
consolidated  financial  statements  provide  comparative 
information in respect of the previous period.

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

(b)  PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries  are  all  those  entities  (including  special 
purpose  entities)  over  which  the  Group  has  control.  
Control  is  achieved  when  the  Group  is  exposed,  or  has 
rights,  to  variable  returns  from  its  involvement  with  the 
investee and has the ability to affect those returns through 
its power over the investee.

Subsidiaries  are  fully  consolidated  from  the  date 
on  which  control  is  transferred  to  the  Group.    They  are 
de-consolidated from the date that control ceases.

As  described  in  note  1,  the  Group  inserted  a  new 
parent  during  the  year.    As  it  was  a  common  control 
transaction,  it  is  outside  the  scope  of  AASB  3  Business 
Combinations.    The  transaction  is  accounted  for  as  a 
group reorganisation by applying the principles of reverse 
acquisition  accounting.    The  Group  financial  statements 
represent a continuation of the original group.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The  acquisition  method  of  accounting  is  used  to 
account  for  the  acquisition  of  subsidiaries  by  the  Group. 
The cost of an acquisition is measured as the fair value of 
the  assets  given,  equity  instruments  issued  and  liabilities 
incurred or assumed at the date of exchange. Identifiable 
assets  acquired  and  liabilities  and  contingent  liabilities 
assumed in a business combination are measured initially 
at  their  fair  values  at  the  acquisition  date,  irrespective  of 
the  extent  of  any  non-controlling  interest.  The  excess  of 
the  cost  of  acquisition  over  the  fair  value  of  the  Group’s 
share of the identifiable net assets acquired is recorded as 
goodwill. If the cost of acquisition is less than the fair value 
of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired, the difference 
is recognised directly in the statement of comprehensive 
income.  Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for at 
cost  in  the  individual  financial  statements  of  Michael  Hill 
International Limited.

Intercompany  transactions,  balances  and  unrealised 
gains  on  transactions  between  Group  companies  are 
eliminated  on  consolidation.    Unrealised  losses  are  also 
eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of the 
impairment  of  the  asset  transferred.    Accounting  policies 
of  subsidiaries  have  been  changed  where  necessary  to 
ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the Group.
Michael Hill Trustee Company Limited was formed to 
administer  the  Group's  Employee  Share  Scheme.  Shares 
held  by  the  Trust  are  disclosed  as  treasury  shares  and 
deducted from contributed equity.  All treasury shares on 
hand at 24 June 2016 were cancelled as part of the move 
to the Australian Securities Exchange.

(c)   SEGMENT REPORTING

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent 
with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating 
decision makers. The chief operating decision makers, who 
are  responsible  for  allocating  resources  and  assessing 
performance  of  the  operating  segments,  have  been 
identified as the Executive Management team.

(d)   FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION

(i)  Functional and presentation currency
Items  included  in  the  financial  statements  of  each  of 
the  Group's  entities  are  measured  using  the  currency  of 
the  primary  economic  environment  in  which  the  entity 
operates  (‘the  functional  currency’).    The  Group  financial 
statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is the 
Group's functional and presentation currency.

(ii)  Transactions and balances
Foreign  currency  transactions  are  translated  into  the 
functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at 
the dates of the transactions.  Foreign exchange gains and 
losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions 
and  from  the  translation  at  year-end  exchange  rates  of 
monetary  assets  and  liabilities  denominated  in  foreign 
currencies are recognised in the income statement, except 
when  deferred  in  equity  as  qualifying  cash  flow  hedges 
and qualifying net investment hedges or are attributable to 
part of the net investment in a foreign operation.

(iii)  Group companies
The results and financial position of all the Group entities 
(none  of  which  have  the  currency  of  a  hyperinflation-
ary  economy)  that  have  a  functional  currency  different 
from  the  presentation  currency  are  translated  into  the 
presentation currency as follows:
•  assets  and  liabilities  for  each  statement  of  financial 
position presented are translated at the closing rate at 
the date of the statement of financial position;
•  income  and  expenses  for  each  profit  and 

loss 
component of the statement of comprehensive income 
are translated at average exchange rates, unless this is 
not a reasonable approximation of the cumulative effect 
of the rates prevailing on the transaction dates, in which 
case income and expenses are translated at the dates 
of the transactions; and

•  all  resulting  exchange  differences  are  recognised  as 

other comprehensive income.

On  consolidation,  exchange  differences  arising  from  the 
translation  of  any  net  investment  in  foreign  entities,  and 
of borrowings and other financial instruments designated 
as  hedges  of  such  investments,  are  recognised  in  other 
comprehensive income. When a foreign operation is sold 
or  any  borrowings  forming  part  of  the  net  investment 
are  repaid,  a  proportionate  share  of  such  exchange 
differences  is  reclassified  to  profit  or  loss,  as  part  of  the 
gain or loss on sale where applicable.

Goodwill  and  fair  value  adjustments  arising  on  the 
acquisition  of  foreign  entities  are  treated  as  assets  and 
liabilities  of  the  foreign  entities  and  translated  at  the 
closing rate.

(e)   REVENUE RECOGNITION
(i)  Sales of goods - retail
Sales  of  goods  are  recognised  when  a  Group  entity 
delivers  a  product  to  the  customer.  Retail  sales  are 
usually by cash, payment plan or credit card. The recorded 
revenue  is  the  gross  amount  of  sale  (excluding  taxes), 
including any fees payable for the transaction.

It is the Group's policy to sell its products to the end 
customer with a right of return.  Accumulated experience 
is used to estimate and provide for such returns at the time 
of sale.
(ii)  Rendering of services - deferred service revenue
The Group offers a professional care plan ('PCP') product 
which is considered deferred revenue until such time that 
service  has  been  provided.  A  PCP  is  a  plan  under  which 
the  Group  offers  future  services  to  customers  based 
on  the  type  of  plan  purchased.  The  Group  subsequently 
recognises  the  income  in  revenue  in  the  statement 
of  comprehensive  income  once  these  services  are 
performed. An estimate is used as a basis to establish the 
amount of service revenue to recognise in the statement 
of comprehensive income. 
(iii)  Rendering of services - repairs
Sales of services for repair work performed is recognised 
in the accounting period in which the services are rendered.

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Notes to the financial statements cont. FOR TH E YEAR E N DE D 30 J U N E 2016

(iv)  Interest revenue from in-house customer 
finance program
Interest revenue is recognised on the in-house customer 
finance  program  when  consideration  is  deferred.    It  is 
calculated  as  the  difference  between  the  nominal  cash 
and  cash  equivalents  received  from  customers  and  the 
discounted  cashflows,  on  both  interest  and  non-interest 
bearing products.  Interest revenue is brought to account 
over the term of the finance agreement, and the rate used 
for  non-interest  bearing  products  is  in  line  with  current, 
comparable market rates.
Interest income

(v) 
Interest income is recognised using the effective interest 
method. 

(f)  TAXES

Current income tax
The income tax expense or revenue for the period is the tax 
payable  on  the  current  period’s  taxable  income  based  on 
the applicable income tax rate for each jurisdiction adjusted 
by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable 
to temporary differences and to unused tax losses.

The  current  income  tax  charge  is  calculated  on  the 
basis  of  the  tax  laws  enacted  or  substantively  enacted 
at  the  end  of  the  reporting  period  in  the  countries 
where the Group operates and generates taxable income. 
Management  periodically  evaluates  positions  taken  in 
tax  returns  with  respect  to  situations  in  which  applicable 
tax  regulation  is  subject  to  interpretation.  It  establishes 
provisions  where  appropriate  on  the  basis  of  amounts 
expected to be paid to the tax authorities.

Current  tax  is  recognised  in  profit  or  loss,  except 
to  the  extent  that  it  relates  to  items  recognised  in  other 
comprehensive  income  or  directly  in  equity.  In  this  case, 
the tax is also recognised in other comprehensive income 
or directly in equity, respectively.
Deferred income tax
Deferred  income  tax  is  provided  in  full,  using  the  liability 
method, on temporary differences between the tax bases 
of  assets  and  liabilities  and  their  carrying  amounts  in  the 
consolidated financial statements.

Deferred  tax  assets  are  recognised  for  deductible 
temporary  differences  and  unused  tax  losses  only  if  it  is 
probable  that  future  taxable  amounts  will  be  available  to 
utilise those temporary differences and losses.

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are not recognised 
for  temporary  differences  between  the  carrying  amount 
and tax bases of investments in controlled entities where 
the Parent Entity is able to control the timing of the reversal 
of  the  temporary  differences  and  it  is  probable  that  the 
differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

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

Deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities  are  offset  when 
there  is  a  legally  enforceable  right  to  offset  current  tax 

50   MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

assets and liabilities and when the deferred tax balances 
relate  to  the  same  taxation  authority.    Current  tax  assets 
and  liabilities  are  offset  where  the  entity  has  a  legally 
enforceable right to offset and intends either to settle on 
a  net  basis,  or  to  realise  the  asset  and  settle  the  liability 
simultaneously.
Tax consolidation group
Michael  Hill  International  Limited  and  its  wholly-owned 
Australian  controlled  entities  formed  a  tax  consolidation 
group  on  29  June  2016.  As  a  consequence,  one  income 
tax return is completed for the Australian tax group and is 
treated for income tax purposes as one taxpayer.

Formerly,  Michael  Hill  Jeweller  (Australia)  Pty  Ltd 
and all wholly-owned Australian controlled entities formed 
the  Australian  tax  consolidation  group  who  completed 
one  income  tax  return  and  was  treated  for  income  tax 
purposes as one taxpayer.

The  tax  balances  have  been  attributed  for  reporting 
purposes  to  each  of  the  entities  on  the  basis  of  their 
individual  results.  Amounts  of  tax  due  to  and  receivable 
from  the  Australian  Taxation  Office  are  made  by  Michael 
Hill International Limited as the nominated member of the 
Australian tax consolidated group.  The current tax balance 
for  the  Australian  tax  group  has  been  allocated  between 
the members based on each entity’s current tax movement 
for the period.  Where tax losses are incurred by Australian 
tax  group  members,  these  are  offset  within  the  group 
without payment.

As  a  result  of  the  formation  of  the  Australian  tax 
consolidated group, the general income tax consolidation 
provisions  apply  relating  to  the  setting  of  the  tax  cost 
base  of  the  assets  of  the  subsidiary  members  of  the  tax 
consolidated  group.  This  includes  resetting  of  the  tax 
cost base of the assets of the Australian group including 
intellectual property, depreciating assets and trading stock. 
The resetting of the tax bases resulted in recognition of a 
deferred tax asset amounting to $19,438,000.

(g)   GOODS AND SERVICES TAX (GST)

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the 
amount of GST, except:
•  When the GST incurred on a sale or purchase of assets 
or  services  is  not  payable  to  or  recoverable  from  the 
taxation authority, in which case the GST is recognised 
as part of the revenue or the expense item or as part of 
the cost of acquisition of the asset, as applicable; or
•  When  receivables  and  payables  are  stated  with  the 

amount of GST included.

The  net  amount  of  GST  recoverable  from,  or  payable  to, 
the  taxation  authority  is  included  as  part  of  receivables 
or  payables  in  the  statement  of  financial  position. 
Commitments  and  contingencies  are  disclosed  net  of 
the  amount  of  GST  recoverable  from,  or  payable  to,  the 
taxation authority.

Cash  flows  are  included  in  the  statement  of  cash 
flows  on  a  gross  basis  and  the  GST  component  of 
cashflows  arising  from  investing  and  financing  activities, 
which  is  recoverable  from,  or  payable  to,  the  taxation 
authority is classified as part of operating cash flows.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(h)   LEASES

Leases of property, plant and equipment where the Group, 
as  lessee,  has  substantially  all  the  risks  and  rewards  of 
ownership are classified as finance leases. Finance leases 
are  capitalised  at  the  lease’s  inception  at  the  fair  value 
of  the  leased  property  or,  if  lower,  the  present  value  of 
the  minimum  lease  payments.  The  corresponding  rental 
obligations,  net  of  finance  charges,  are  included  in  other 
short  term  and  long  term  payables.  Each  lease  payment 
is allocated between the liability and finance charges. The 
finance cost is charged to the statement of comprehensive 
income over the lease period so as to produce a constant 
periodic  rate  of  interest  on  the  remaining  balance  of  the 
liability for each period. The property, plant and equipment 
acquired  under  finance  leases  is  depreciated  over  the 
shorter of the asset’s useful life and the lease term.

Leases  in  which  a  significant  portion  of  the  risks 
and  rewards  of  ownership  are  retained  by  the  lessor  are 
classified  as  operating  leases.    Payments  made  under 
operating  leases  (net  of  any  incentives  received  from  the 
lessor) are charged to the comprehensive income statement 
on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.

(i)   IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

At  each  annual  reporting  date  (or  more  frequently  if 
events  or  changes  in  circumstances  indicate  that  they 
might  be  impaired),  the  Group  assesses  whether  there 
is  any  indication  that  an  asset  may  be  impaired.  Where 
such  an  indication  is  identified,  the  Group  estimates 
the  recoverable  amount  of  the  asset  and  recognises  an 
impairment loss where the recoverable amount is less than 
the carrying amount. The recoverable amount is the higher 
of an asset's fair value less costs to sell and value-in-use.
In  addition,  at  least  annually,  goodwill  and  intangible 
assets with indefinite useful lives are tested for impairment 
by  comparing  their  estimated  recoverable  amounts  with 
their  carrying  amounts.  Where  the  recoverable  amount 
exceeds  the  carrying  amount  of  an  asset,  an  impairment 
loss is recognised.

The  pre-tax  discount  rates  used  in  determining  the 
recoverable  amount  ranged  between  10.3%  and  13.3% 
(2015: 10.2% and 11.9%), depending on the geographical 
segment of the assets.

(j)   CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits 
held at call with financial institutions, other short-term and 
highly  liquid  investments  with  original  maturities  of  three 
months  or  less  that  are  readily  convertible  to  known 
amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant 
risk of changes in value.  Bank overdrafts are shown within 
borrowings in current liabilities on the balance sheet.

(k)   TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

Trade  receivables  are  amounts  due  from  customers  for 
goods sold or services rendered in the ordinary course of 
business. If collection is expected in one year or less (or in 
the normal operating cycle of the business if longer), they 
are classified as current assets. If not, they are presented 
as non-current assets.

Collectibility  of  trade  receivables  is  reviewed  on  an 
ongoing basis. Debts which are known to be uncollectible 
are  written  off.  A  provision  for  impaired  receivables  is 
established  when  there  is  objective  evidence  that  the 
Group will not be able to collect all amounts due according 
to  the  original  terms  of  receivables.  The  amount  of  the 
provision  is  the  difference  between  the  asset’s  carrying 
amount  and  the  present  value  of  estimated  future  cash 
flows,  discounted  at  the  original  effective  interest  rate. 
Cash  flows  relating  to  short-term  receivables  are  not 
discounted  if  the  effect  of  discounting  is  immaterial.  The 
amount of the provision is recognised in the statement of 
comprehensive income.

(l)   DEFERRED EXPENDITURE

Direct  and  incremental  bonuses  associated  with  the  sale 
of  professional  care  plans  are  deferred  and  amortised  in 
proportion to the professional care plan revenue recognised.  
Management  reviews  trends  in  current  and  estimated 
future services provided under the plan to assess whether 
changes are required to the cost recognition rates used.

(m)  INVENTORIES

Raw materials and finished goods are stated at the lower 
of  cost  and  net  realisable  value.  Cost  comprises  direct 
materials,  direct  labour  and  an  appropriate  proportion  of 
variable  and  fixed  overhead  expenditure,  the  latter  being 
allocated on the basis of normal operating capacity. Costs 
are assigned to individual items of inventory on the basis 
of  weighted  average  costs.  Net  realisable  value  is  the 
estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business 
less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated 
costs necessary to make the sale.

(n)   INVESTMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS

The  Group  classifies  its  investments  and  other  financial 
assets  into  the  following  categories:  financial  assets  at 
fair  value  through  profit  or  loss,  loans  and  receivables, 
held-to-maturity investments and available-for-sale financial 
assets.  The classification depends on the purpose for which 
the  investments  were  acquired.    Management  determines 
the classification of its investments at initial recognition.
(i)  Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Financial  assets  at  fair  value  through  profit  or  loss  are 
financial  assets  held  for  trading.    A  financial  asset  is 
classified  in  this  category  if  acquired  principally  for  the 
purpose of selling in the short term.  Derivatives are classified 
as  held  for  trading  unless  they  are  designated  as  hedges.  
Assets in this category are classified as current assets.
(ii)  Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables are non derivative financial assets 
with  fixed  or  determinable  payments  that  are  not  quoted 
in an active market.  They are included in current assets, 
except  for  those  with  maturities  greater  than  12  months 
after the reporting date which are classified as non-current 
assets.  Loans  and  receivables  are  included  in  trade  and 
other receivables in the balance sheet.

The  Group  assesses  at  the  end  of  each  reporting 
period whether there is objective evidence that a financial 
asset or a group of financial assets is impaired.

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Notes to the financial statements cont. FOR TH E YEAR E N DE D 30 J U N E 2016

(o)  DERIVATIVES

Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date 
a  derivative  contract  is  entered  into  and  are  subsequently 
remeasured to their fair value at the end of each reporting 
period.    The  method  of  recognising  the  resulting  gain  or 
loss depends on whether the derivative is designated as a 
hedging instrument, and if so, the nature of the item being 
hedged. The Group designates certain derivatives as either: 
(1) hedges of the fair value of recognised assets or liabilities 
or  a  firm  commitment  (fair  value  hedge);  or  (2)  hedges  of 
highly probable forecast transactions (cash flow hedges).

The  Group  documents  at  the  inception  of  the 
transaction the relationship between hedging instruments 
and hedged items, as well as its risk management objective 
and  strategy  for  undertaking  various  hedge  transactions.  
The  Group  also  documents  its  assessment,  both  at 
hedge inception and on an ongoing basis, of whether the 
derivatives  that  are  used  in  hedging  transactions  have 
been and will continue to be highly effective in offsetting 
changes in fair values or cash flows of hedged items.

The  fair  values  of  various  derivative  financial 

instruments used for hedging purposes are:

(i)  Fair value hedge
Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated 
and qualify as fair value hedges are recorded in the income 
statement, together with any changes in the fair value of 
the  hedged  asset  or  liability  that  are  attributable  to  the 
hedged risk.
(ii)  Cash flow hedge
The  effective  portion  of  changes  in  the  fair  value  of 
derivatives  that  are  designated  and  qualify  as  cash  flow 
hedges  are  recognised  in  other  comprehensive  income 
and  accumulated  in  reserves  in  equity.    The  gain  or 
loss  relating  to  the  ineffective  portion  is  recognised 
immediately  in  the  profit  or  loss  within  other  income  or 
other expenses.

Amounts  accumulated  in  equity  are  reclassified  to 
profit  or  loss  in  the  periods  when  the  hedged  item 
will  affect  profit  or  loss.    However,  when  the  forecast 
transaction  that  is  hedged  results  in  the  recognition  of  a 
non-financial asset or a non-financial liability, the gains and 
losses  previously  deferred  in  equity  are  transferred  from 
equity and included in the initial measurement of the cost 
of the asset.

When  a  hedging  instrument  expires  or  is  sold  or 
terminated,  or  when  a  hedge  no  longer  meets  the  criteria 
for  hedge  accounting,  any  cumulative  gain  or  loss  existing 
in  equity  at  that  time  remains  in  equity  and  is  recognised 
when the forecast transaction is ultimately recognised in the 
income statement. When a forecast transaction is no longer 
expected  to  occur,  the  cumulative  gain  or  loss  that  was 
reported in equity is immediately reclassified to profit or loss.

(p)   FAIR VALUE ESTIMATION

The  fair  value  of  financial  assets  and  financial  liabilities 
must be estimated for recognition and measurement or for 
disclosure purposes.

The  fair  value  of  forward  exchange  contracts  is 
determined  using  forward  exchange  market  rates  at  the 
balance sheet date.

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The carrying value less impairment provision of trade 
receivables  and  payables  are  assumed  to  approximate 
their  fair  values  due  to  their  short-term  nature.  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.

(q)   PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

All property, plant and equipment is stated at historical cost 
less depreciation.  Historical cost includes expenditure that 
is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items.

Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying 
amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, 
only  when  it  is  probable  that  future  economic  benefits 
associated  with  the  item  will  flow  to  the  Group  and  the 
cost  of  the  item  can  be  measured  reliably.    All  costs 
are  charged  to  the  profit  and  loss  component  of  the 
statement of comprehensive income during the financial 
period in which they are incurred. 

Depreciation on other assets is calculated using the 
straight  line  method  to  allocate  their  cost  or  revalued 
amounts, net of their residual values, over their estimated 
useful lives, as follows:
•  Plant and equipment 
5 - 6 years 
•  Motor vehicles 
3 - 5 years
6 - 10 years
•  Fixtures and fittings 
•  Leasehold improvements  6 - 10 years
6 - 10 years
•  Display material 

The  assets’  residual  values  and  useful  lives  are 
reviewed,  and  adjusted  if  appropriate,  at  each  balance 
sheet date.

An  asset’s  carrying  amount 

is  written  down 
immediately  to  its  recoverable  amount  if  the  asset’s 
carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable 
amount (note 2(i)).

Gains  and  losses  on  disposals  are  determined  by 
comparing proceeds with the carrying amount.  These are 
included in the comprehensive income statement.

(r)   INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Computer software
Acquired  computer  software  licences  are  capitalised  on 
the basis of the costs incurred to acquire and bring to use 
the specific software. These costs are amortised over their 
estimated useful lives (three to five years).

Costs  associated  with  developing  or  maintaining 
computer  software  programs  are  recognised  as  an 
expense  as  incurred.  Costs  that  are  directly  associated 
with  the  production  of  identifiable  and  unique  software 
products  controlled  by  the  Group,  and  that  will  probably 
generate economic benefits exceeding costs beyond one 
year,  are  recognised  as  intangible  assets.  Direct  costs 
include the software development employee costs and an 
appropriate portion of relevant overheads.

Computer software development costs recognised as 
assets are amortised over their estimated useful lives (not 
exceeding five years).

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(s)   TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services 
provided to the Group prior to the end of the financial year 
which  are  unpaid.    The  amounts  are  unsecured  and  are 
usually paid within 30 days of recognition.

Deferred  revenue  represents  lease  incentives  for 
entering new lease agreements and revenue from PCPs. 
The  accounting  policy  used  to  recognise  the  revenue  is 
detailed in note 2(e)(ii).

(t)   BORROWINGS

Borrowings  are  initially  recognised  at  fair  value,  net  of 
transaction  costs  incurred.    Borrowings  are  subsequently 
measured  at  amortised  cost.    Any  difference  between  the 
proceeds  (net  of  transaction  costs)  and  the  redemption 
amount  is  recognised  in  the  income  statement  over  the 
period of the borrowings using the effective interest method.
Borrowings  are  removed  from  the  balance  sheet 
when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, 
cancelled or expired. The difference between the carrying 
amount  of  a  financial  liability  that  has  been  extinguished 
or transferred to another party and the consideration paid, 
including  any  non-cash  assets  transferred  or  liabilities 
assumed, is recognised in other income or finance costs.

Borrowings  are  classified  as  current  liabilities  when 

repayment is due within twelve months.

(u)   PROVISIONS

Provisions  for  legal  claims,  sales  returns,  lifetime  battery 
replacement  and  make  good  obligations  are  recognised 
when  the  Group  has  a  present  legal  or  constructive 
obligation  as  a  result  of  past  events;  it  is  probable  that 
an  outflow  of  resources  will  be  required  to  settle  the 
obligation;  and  the  amount  has  been  reliably  estimated.  
Provisions are not recognised for future operating losses.
  Where there are a number of similar obligations, the 
likelihood that an outflow will be required in settlement is 
determined  by  considering  the  class  of  obligations  as  a 
whole.  A provision is recognised even if the likelihood of 
an  outflow  with  respect  to  any  one  item  included  in  the 
same class of obligations may be small.

Provisions  are  measured  at  the  present  value  of 
management's best estimate of the expenditures required 
to settle the present obligation at the balance sheet date. 
The discount rate used to determine the present value is 
a  pre-tax  rate  that  reflects  current  market  assessments 
of  the  time  value  of  money  and  the  risks  specific  to  the 
liability.  The  increase  in  the  provision  due  to  passage  of 
time is recognised as interest expense.

(v)   EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

(i)  Short-term obligations
Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary 
benefits and annual leave expected to be settled within 12 
months after the end of the period in which the employees 
render  the  related  service  are  recognised  in  respect  of 
employees' services up to the end of the reporting period 
and  are  measured  at  the  amounts  expected  to  be  paid 
when  the  liabilities  are  settled.    All  short-term  employee 
benefit obligations are presented as payables.

(ii)  Other long-term employee benefit obligations
The liability for long service leave and annual leave which 
is  not  expected  to  be  settled  within  12  months  after  the 

end  of  the  period  in  which  the  employees  render  the 
related service is recognised in the provision for employee 
benefits and measured as the present value of expected 
future  payments  to  be  made  in  respect  of  services 
provided  by  employees  up  to  the  reporting  period  using 
the  projected  unit  credit  method.  Consideration  is  given 
to  expected  future  wage  and  salary  levels,  experience  of 
employee  departures  and  periods  of  service.  Expected 
future  payments  are  discounted  using  market  yields  at 
the  reporting  period  on  corporate  bonds  with  terms  to 
maturity  and  currency  that  match,  as  closely  as  possible, 
the estimated future cash outflows.

(iii)  Retirement benefit obligations
All  Australian  and  Canadian  employees  of  the  Group  are 
entitled  to  benefits  on  retirement,  disability  or  death  from 
the Group’s defined contribution superannuation plans. The 
defined  contribution  superannuation  plans  receive  fixed 
contributions from Group companies and the Group’s legal 
or constructive obligation is limited to these contributions.

Contributions  to  the  defined  contribution  funds  are 
recognised  as  an  expense  as  they  become  payable. 
Prepaid  contributions  are  recognised  as  an  asset  to  the 
extent  that  a  cash  refund  or  a  reduction  in  the  future 
payments is available.

(iv)  Share-based payments
Share-based  compensation  benefits  are  provided  to 
employees  via  the  Michael  Hill  International  Limited 
Employee  Share  Scheme  and  from  time  to  time  options 
are  issued  to  Executives  of  Michael  Hill  International 
Limited  in  accordance  with  the  Company's  constitution. 
The  Board  of  Directors  pass  a  resolution  approving  the 
issue  of  the  options.    The  fair  value  of  options  granted 
is  recognised  as  an  employee  benefit  expense  with  a 
corresponding increase in equity. 

The  fair  value  is  measured  at  grant  date  and 
recognised  over  the  period  during  which  the  employees 
become  unconditionally  entitled  to  the  options.    The  fair 
value  at  grant  date  for  options  issued  during  2016  were 
independently determined using a Binomial option pricing 
model,  which  is  an  iterative  model  for  options  that  can 
be  exercised  at  times  prior  to  expiry.    The  model  takes 
into  account  the  grant  date,  exercise  price,    the  vesting 
and  performance  criteria,  the  impact  of  dilution,  the 
non-tradeable nature of the option, the share price at grant 
date and expected price volatility of the underlying share, 
the expected dividend yield and the risk-free interest rate 
for the term of the option.  It also assumes the options will 
be exercised at the mid-point of the exercise period.

The  fair  value  of  the  options  granted  is  adjusted 
to  reflect  market  vesting  conditions,  but  excludes  the 
impact of any non-market vesting conditions (for example, 
profitability and sales growth targets). Non-market vesting 
conditions  are  included  in  the  assumptions  about  the 
number of options that are expected to become exercisable. 
At each balance sheet date, the entity revises its estimate 
of  the  number  of  options  that  are  expected  to  become 
exercisable.  The  employee  benefit  expense  recognised 
each period takes into account the most recent estimate. 
The  impact  of  the  revision  to  original  estimates,  if  any,  is 

  MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  53

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the financial statements cont. FOR TH E YEAR E N DE D 30 J U N E 2016

recognised  in  the  statement  of  comprehensive  income 
with a corresponding adjustment to equity.

Upon  the  exercise  of  options,  the  balance  of  the 
share-based  payments  reserve  relating  to  those  options 
is  transferred  to  share  capital.  Proceeds  received  net  of 
any  directly  attributable  transaction  costs  are  credited  to 
share  capital  when  the  options  are  exercised.    The  ten 
percent  discount  on  the  market  value  of  shares  issued 
to  employees  under  the  Employee  Share  Scheme  is 
recognised  as  an  employee  benefits  expense  when  the 
shares are issued.

(v)  Profit-sharing and bonus plans
The  Group  recognises  a  liability  and  an  expense  for 
bonuses  and  profit-sharing  based  on  a  formula  that 
takes  into  consideration  the  profit  attributable  to  the 
Company’s  shareholders  after  certain  adjustments.  The 
Group recognises a provision where contractually obliged 
or  where  there  is  a  past  practice  that  has  created  a 
constructive obligation.

(w)  CONTRIBUTED EQUITY

Ordinary shares are classified as equity.

Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of 
new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, 
net  of  tax,  from  the  proceeds.  Incremental  costs  directly 
attributable to the issue of new shares or options for the 
acquisition  of  a  business  are  included  in  the  cost  of  the 
acquisition as part of the purchase consideration.

If  the  entity  reacquires  its  own  equity  instruments, 
e.g.  as  the  result  of  a  share  buy-back,  those  instruments 
are deducted from equity until the associated shares are 
cancelled,  reissued  or  disposed  of.  No  gain  or  loss  is 
recognised in the profit or loss and the consideration paid 
including any directly attributable incremental costs (net of 
income taxes) is recognised directly in equity.

(x)   DIVIDENDS

Provision  is  made  for  the  amount  of  any  dividends 
declared,  being  appropriately  authorised  and  no  longer 
at  the  discretion  of  the  entity,  on  or  before  the  end  of 
the reporting period but not distributed at the end of the 
reporting period.

(y)   EARNINGS PER SHARE

(i)  Basic earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit 
attributable  to  equity  holders  of  the  Company,  excluding 
any  costs  of  servicing  equity  other  than  ordinary  shares, 
by  the  weighted  average  number  of  ordinary  shares 
outstanding  during  the  financial  year,  adjusted  for  bonus 
elements in ordinary shares issued during the year.
(ii)  Diluted earnings per share
Diluted  earnings  per  share  adjusts  the  figures  used  in 
the  determination  of  basic  earnings  per  share  to  take 
into  account  the  after  income  tax  effect  of  interest  and 
other  financing  costs  associated  with  dilutive  potential 
ordinary  shares  and  the  weighted  average  number  of 
shares assumed to have been issued for no consideration 
in relation to dilutive potential ordinary shares.

54   MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(z)   STANDARDS, AMENDMENTS AND 

INTERPRETATIONS TO EXISTING STANDARDS 
THAT ARE NOT YET EFFECTIVE
Certain  new  standards,  amendments  and  interpretations 
of  existing  standards  have  been  published  that  are  not 
mandatory for 30 June 2016 reporting periods.

AASB 9 Financial Instruments: Classification and 
measurement (effective 1 January 2018)
AASB  9  addresses  the  classification,  measurement  and 
derecognition  of  financial  assets  and  financial  liabilities. 
The  standard  is  not  applicable  until  1  January  2018  but 
is  available  for  early  adoption.  The  Group  has  not  yet 
assessed the potential impact of this change.

AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with 
Customers (effective 1 January 2018)
AASB  15  deals  with  revenue  recognition  and  establishes 
principles  for  reporting  useful  information  to  users  of 
financial  statements  about  the  nature,  amount,  timing  and 
uncertainty  of  revenue  and  cash  flows  arising  from  an 
entity’s  contracts  with  customers.  Revenue  is  recognised 
when a customer obtains control of a good or service and 
thus has the ability to direct the use and obtain the benefits 
from the good or service. AASB 15 supersedes:
(a)  AASB 111 Construction Contracts;
(b)  AASB 118 Revenue;
(c) 
(d) 

Interpretation 13 Customer Loyalty Programmes;
Interpretation 15 Agreements for the 
Construction of Real Estate;
Interpretation 18 Transfers of Assets from Customers;
Interpretation 131 Revenue - Barter Transactions 
Involving Advertising Services; and
Interpretation 1042 Subscriber acquisition costs in 
the Telecommunications Industry.
The  core  principle  of  AASB  15  is  that  an  entity 
recognises  revenue  to  depict  the  transfer  of  promised 
goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects 
the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled 
in exchange for those goods or services.

(e) 
(f) 

(g) 

The  standard  is  not  applicable  until  1  January  2018 
but is available for early adoption. The Group has not yet 
assessed the potential impact of this change.

AASB 16 Leases (effective 1 January 2019)
AASB 16 addresses the recognition and measurement of 
assets and liabilities for all leases with a term of more than 
12 months, unless they are of low value.  It also contains 
the  disclosure  requirements  for  lessees  and  lessors.  
AASB 16 supersedes:
(a)  AASB 117 Leases;
(b) 

Interpretation 4 Determining whether an 
Arrangement contains a Lease;

(c)  SIC-15 Operating Leases - Incentives; and
(d)  SEC-27 Evaluating the Substance of Transactions 

involving the Legal Form of a Lease.
The  standard  is  not  applicable  until  1  January  2019 
but  is  available  for  early  adoption  provided  the  new 
revenue standard, AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with 
Customers,  has  been  applied  or  is  applied  at  the  same 
date  as  AASB  16.  The  Group  has  not  yet  assessed  the 
potential impact of this change.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTE 3 Financial risk management
The Group's activities expose it to a variety of financial risks: market risk (including currency risk, interest rate risk 
and  price  risk),  credit  risk  and  liquidity  risk.    The  Group's  overall  risk  management  program  focuses  on  the  unpre-
dictability of financial markets and seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the financial performance of the 
Group.  The Group uses derivative financial instruments such as foreign exchange contracts and interest rate swaps 
to hedge certain risk exposures.  Derivatives are exclusively used for hedging purposes, i.e. not as trading or other 
speculative instruments. The Group uses different methods to measure different types of risk to which it is exposed.  
These methods include sensitivity analysis in the case of interest rate and foreign exchange risks and aging analysis 
for credit risk.

The  Board  of  Directors  are  responsible  for  risk  management.  The  Group's  overall  risk  management  program 

includes a focus on financial risk including the unpredictability of financial markets and foreign exchange risk.

The policies are implemented by the central finance function that undertakes regular reviews to enable prompt 

identification of financial risks so that appropriate actions may be taken.

(a)   MARKET RISK

Foreign exchange risk

(i) 
Foreign exchange risk arises from future commercial transactions and recognised assets and liabilities that are 
denominated in a currency that is not the entity’s functional currency and net investments in foreign operations.
The Group operates internationally and is exposed to foreign exchange risk arising from various currency 
exposures.  Where  it  considers  appropriate,  the  Group  enters  into  forward  foreign  exchange  contracts  to  buy 
specified amounts of various foreign currencies in the future at a pre-determined exchange rate.

Foreign exchange forward contracts measured through Other comprehensive income are designated as hedging 

instruments in cash flow hedges of forecast purchases in USD.  These forecast transactions are highly probable.

The  cash  flow  hedges  of  the  expected  future  purchases  were  assessed  to  be  highly  effective  and  a  net 
unrealised gain of $360,000 (2015: $77,000 gain) is included in Other comprehensive income.  Fair value gain 
adjustments are included in Trade and other receivables.  Fair value loss adjustments are included in Trade and 
other payables.

Forward exchange contracts - cash flow hedges
The cash flows are expected to occur at various dates up to six months from the balance date. At balance date, 
the details of outstanding contracts are:

Buy US Dollars 

Maturity 0 - 3 months 

Maturity 3 - 6 months 

Sell Australian dollars 
2015 
US$000 

2016 
US$000 

11,000 
4,000 
15,000 

2,810 

- 

2,810 

Average exchange rate
2015 

2016 

0.7608 

0.7459 

0.7800

-

Amounts disclosed above represent currency sold, measured at the contracted rate.

The Group’s exposure to foreign currency risk at the reporting date was as follows:

Cash and cash equivalents 

Trade receivables 

Trade payables 

USD 
$000 

11 

2,967  

867 

30 June 2016 
CAD 
NZD 
$000 
$000 

37 

- 

3 

30 
10 
60 

USD 
$000 

30 

1,392 

2,590 

30 June 2015
CAD
NZD 
$000
$000 

80 

106

- 

7 

-

102

  MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  55

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the financial statements cont. FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016

Group sensitivity
The Group's principal foreign currency exposures arise from trade payables and receivables outstanding at year end.
Based on the USD trade payables due for payment at 30 June 2016, had the Australian dollar weakened/
strengthened by 10% against the USD with all other variables held constant, the Group's equity for the year 
would have been $130,000 lower / $107,000 higher (2015: $377,000 lower / $308,000 higher).

Most  trade  payables  are  repaid  within  30  days  so  there  is  minimal  equity  impact  arising  from  foreign 

currency exposures.

Based  on  the  USD  receivables  at  30  June  2016,  had  the  Australian  dollar  weakened/strengthened  by 
10% against the USD with all other variables held constant, the Group's equity for the year would have been 
$446,000 higher / $365,000 lower (2015: $203,000 higher / $166,000 lower).

The Group does not hedge either economic exposure or the translation exposure arising from the profits, 
assets and liabilities of New Zealand, Canada and United States. The effect on the FX translation reserve is 
contained in the statement of changes in equity.

(ii)  Cash flow and fair value interest rate risk
The  Group's  main  interest  rate  risk  arises  from  long-term  borrowings  and  cash.  Borrowings  issued  at  variable 
rates expose the Group to cash flow interest rate risk. Borrowings issued at fixed rates expose the Group to fair 
value interest rate risk. Group policy is to maintain fixed interest cover of between 50% and 100% of core debt 
up to 12 months, between 50% and 75% of core debt between 1 and 3 years, and between 25% and 50% of 
core debt between 3 and 5 years.

To  manage  variable  interest  rate  borrowings  risk,  the  Group  enters  into  interest  rate  swaps  in  which  the 
Group agrees to exchange, at specified intervals, the difference between fixed and variable rate interest amounts 
calculated by reference to an agreed-upon notional principal amount. As at the reporting date, the Group had the 
following borrowings outstanding:

Variable rate fully drawn
down advance facility 

30 June 2016 
Weighted average 
interest rate 
% 

30 June 2015
  Weighted average 
interest rate 
% 

Balance 
$000 

Balance 
$000

2.64% 

40,887 

2.84% 

45,116

An analysis by maturity and a summary of the terms and conditions is in note 24.

In order to reduce the variability of the future cash flows in relation to the interest bearing loans, the Group 
has entered into Australian dollar interest rate swap contracts under which it has a right to receive interest at 
variable rates and to pay interest at fixed rates.  Swaps in place cover approximately 85.6% (2015: 55.4%) of the 
variable rate principal outstanding.

The interest rate swaps are designated as cash flow hedging instruments.  Changes in the interest paid on the 

variable rate fully drawn down advance facility are measured at fair value through Other comprehensive income.

The  cash  flow  hedges  were  assessed  to  be  highly  effective  and  a  net  realised  loss  of  $476,000  (2015: 
$568,000) is included in Other comprehensive income.  Fair value gain adjustments are included in Trade and 
other receivables.  Fair value loss adjustments are included in Trade and other payables.

The notional principal amounts and period of expiry of the interest rate derivatives contracts are as follows:

GROUP 

Swap terminating 1 July 2016 

Swap terminating 1 September 2017 

Swap terminating 1 May 2018 

Swap terminating 12 September 2018 

Swap terminating 1 October 2018 

Swap terminating 12 September 2019 

Swap terminating 1 October 2019 

Rate 
% 

3.29 

3.46 

3.58 

3.44 

2.30 

3.60 

2.43 

2016 
$000 

5,000 
5,000 
5,000 
5,000 
5,000 
5,000 
5,000 
35,000 

2015
$000

5,000 

5,000

5,000

5,000

-

5,000

-

25,000

56   MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The  interest  rate  derivatives  require  settlement  of  net 
interest  receivable  or  payable  each  30  days  and  are 
settled on a net basis.

and consolidated debt to capitalisation.  There have been 
no breaches of these covenants or events of review for the 
current or prior period.

Group sensitivity
At 30 June 2016, if interest rates had changed by -/+ 100 
basis points from the year end rates with all other variables 
held  constant,  the  Group's  equity  for  the  year  would  have 
been  $409,000  higher  /  lower  (2015:  $451,000  higher  / 
lower), mainly as a result of lower / higher interest expense 
on  variable  borrowings.    All  other  non-derivative  financial 
liabilities have a contractual maturity of less than 6 months.

(b)  CREDIT RISK

Credit risk is managed on a Group basis and refers to the 
risk  of  a  counterparty  failing  to  discharge  an  obligation.  
In the normal course of business, the Group incurs credit 
risk from trade receivables and transactions with financial 
institutions.  The  Group  places  its  cash  and  short  term 
deposits with only high credit quality financial institutions.  
Sales  to  retail  customers  are  required  to  be  settled  via 
cash,  major  credit  cards  or  passed  onto  various  credit 
providers in each country.

In-house customer finance was established in Canada 
and  the  United  States  in  October  2012.    Customer  credit 
risk  is  managed  subject  to  the  Group's  established  policy, 
procedures  and  control  relating  to  customer  credit  risk 
management. Credit quality of a customer is assessed based 
on an extensive credit rating scorecard and individual credit 
limits are defined in accordance with this assessment.  

An  impairment  analysis  is  performed  at  each 
reporting  date.    The  maximum  exposure  to  credit  risk  is 
the carrying value of in-house customer finance program 
as disclosed in note 11.  The Group does not hold collateral 
as security.  The Group evaluates the concentration of risk 
with respect to trade receivables as low.

(c)   LIQUIDITY RISK

The  Group  maintains  prudent  liquidity  risk  management 
with  sufficient  cash  and  marketable  securities  and  the 
availability  of  funding  through  an  adequate  amount  of 
committed credit facilities.

Please  see  note  24  for  more  information  on  the 
Group's  borrowings,  financing  arrangements  and  interest 
rate exposures.

(d)   CAPITAL RISK MANAGEMENT

The main objective of capital risk management is to ensure 
the  Group  operates  as  a  going  concern,  meets  debts  as 
they fall due, maintains the best possible capital structure, 
and reduces the cost of capital.  Group capital is regarded 
as equity as shown in the statement of financial position.  
To  maintain  or  alter  the  capital  structure,  the  Group  has 
the  ability  to  review  the  size  of  the  dividends  paid  to 
shareholders, return capital or issue new shares, reduce or 
increase debt or sell assets.

There  are  a  number  of  external  bank  covenants 
in  place  relating  to  debt  facilities.    These  covenants 
are  calculated  and  reported  to  the  bank  quarterly.    The 
principal covenants relating to capital management are the 
earnings  before  interest  and  taxation  (EBIT)  fixed  cover 
charge  ratio,  the  consolidated  debt  to  earnings  before 
interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) 

NOTE 4 Critical accounting estimates 
and assumptions
Estimates  and  judgements  are  continually  evaluated  and  are 
based  on  historical  experience  and  other  factors,  including 
expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable 
under the circumstances.

The Group makes estimates and assumptions concerning 
the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, 
seldom  equal  the  related  actual  results.  The  estimates  and 
assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material 
adjustment  to  the  carrying  amounts  of  assets  and  liabilities 
within the next financial year are addressed below.

Share-based payment transactions
The  Group  measures  the  cost  of  equity-settled  transactions 
with  employees  by  reference  to  the  fair  value  of  the  equity 
instruments at the date at which they are granted. The fair value 
is  determined  with  the  assistance  of  an  external  valuer  using 
the  Binomial  model.  The  related  assumptions  are  detailed  in 
note  33.  The  accounting  estimates  and  assumptions  relating 
to equity-settled share-based payments would have no impact 
on the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next 
annual reporting period but may impact expenses and equity.

Make good provisions
A provision has been made for the present value of anticipated 
costs  of  future  restoration  of  leased  store  premises.  The 
provision  includes  future  cost  estimates  associated  with 
dismantling  and  closure  of  stores.  The  calculation  of  this 
provision  requires  assumptions  such  as  discount  rates,  store 
closure  dates  and  lease  terms.  These  uncertainties  may 
result  in  future  actual  expenditure  differing  from  the  amounts 
currently  provided.  The  provision  recognised  is  periodically 
reviewed  and  updated  based  on  the  facts  and  circumstances 
available  at  the  time.  Changes  for  the  estimated  future  costs 
for  sites  are  recognised  in  the  statement  of  financial  position 
by  adjusting  both  the  expense  or  asset  (if  applicable)  and 
provision.  The  related  carrying  amounts  are  disclosed  in  note 
22 and note 25.

Estimation of useful lives of assets
The  estimation  of  the  useful  lives  of  assets  has  been  based 
on  historical  experience,  lease  terms  (for  leased  equipment) 
and  policies  (for  motor  vehicles).  In  addition,  the  condition  of 
the assets is assessed at least once per year and considered 
against the remaining useful life. Adjustments to useful lives are 
made when considered necessary.

CRITICAL JUDGEMENTS IN APPLYING THE ENTITY’S 
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Revenue recognition
Professional care plan revenue is recognised as sales revenue 
in  the  statement  of  comprehensive  income.  Management 
judgement  is  required  to  determine  the  amount  of  service 
revenue  that  can  be  recognised  based  on  the  usage  pattern 

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Notes to the financial statements cont. FOR TH E YEAR E N DE D 30 J U N E 2016

of PCPs and general information obtained on the operation of 
service  plans  in  other  markets.  Those  direct  and  incremental 
bonuses associated with the sale of these plans are deferred 
and  amortised  in  proportion  to  the  revenue  recognised. 
Management  reviews  trends  in  current  and  estimated  future 
services  provided  under  the  plan  to  assess  whether  changes 
are required to the revenue and cost recognition rates used.

Due  to  management  reviews  conducted  during  the  year, 
an  adjustment  to  the  revenue  recognition  pattern  has  been 
deemed necessary.  As a result of this, an additional $2,214,000 
has  been  recognised  as  revenue  in  the  current  financial  year.  
Of  this,  $138,000  relates  to  the  current  financial  year,  and 
$2,076,000  relates  to  prior  financial  years.    The  change  in 
estimate  will  result  in  lower  revenue  in  future  periods  by  the 
corresponding amount.

Taxation and recovery of deferred tax assets
The  Group  is  subject  to  income  taxes  in  Australia  and 
jurisdictions  where  it  has  foreign  operations.    Significant 
judgement  is  required  in  determining  the  worldwide  provision 
for income taxes.  There are many transactions and calculations 
for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain during the 
ordinary course of business.

Deferred  tax  assets  are  recognised  for  deductible 
temporary  differences  as  management  considers  that  it  is 
probable  that  future  taxable  profits  will  be  available  to  utilise 
those  temporary  differences.  Management  judgement  is 
required  to  determine  the  amount  of  deferred  tax  assets  that 
can be recognised.

Impairment of non-financial assets other than 
goodwill and indefinite life intangibles
The Group assesses impairment of all assets at each reporting 
date by evaluating conditions specific to the Group and to the 
particular  asset  that  may  lead  to  impairment.  These  include 
store  performance,  product  and  manufacturing  performance, 
technology  and  economic  environments  and  future  product 
expectations.  If  an  impairment  trigger  exists  the  recoverable 
amount of the asset is determined.

NOTE 5 Segment information
Identification and description of segments
Management have determined the operating segments based 
on  the  reports  reviewed  by  the  Board  and  Executive  Team 
that  are  used  to  make  strategic  decisions.    This  definition 
was  updated  after  it  was  announced  on  10  June  2016  that 
the Emma & Roe brand was moving from the trial  phase  into 
growth  mode.    Prior  year  comparatives  were  also  restated  in 
line with the updated definition.

The  Board  and  Executive  Team  consider,  organise  and 
manage the business primarily from a brand perspective.  For 
the Michael Hill brand, they also consider, organise and manage 
the business from a geographic perspective, being the country 
of origin where the sale and service was performed.  Discrete 
financial information about each of these operating businesses 
is  reported  to  the  Board  and  Executive  Team  monthly,  via  the 
preparation of the Group financial reports.

The amounts provided to the Board and Executive Team in 
respect of total assets and liabilities are measured in a manner 
consistent with the financial statements.  These reports do not 
allocate total assets or total liabilities based on the operations 
of each segment or by geographical location.

The  Group  operates  in  four  geographical  segments: 
Australia,  New  Zealand,  Canada  and  the  United  States  of 
America (see note 32).

The  corporate  and  other  segment  includes  revenue  and 
expenses that do not relate directly to the relevant Michael Hill 
or  Emma  &  Roe  retail  segments.    These  predominately  relate 
to  corporate  costs  and  Australian  based  support  costs,  but 
also  include  the  trading  activity  through  our  online  presence, 
manufacturing  activities,  warehouse  and  distribution,  interest 
and  company  tax.  Inter-segment  pricing  is  at  arm's  length  or 
market value.

Types of products and services
Michael  Hill  International  Limited  and  its  controlled  entities 
operate  predominately  in  the  sale  of  jewellery  and  related 
services.    As  indicated  above,  the  Group  is  organised  and 
managed globally into geographic areas.

Major customers
Michael  Hill  International  Limited  and  its  controlled  entities  sell 
goods and provide services to a number of customers from which 
revenue is derived.  There is no single customer from which the 
Group derives more than 10% of total consolidated revenue.

Accounting policies and inter-segment transactions
The  accounting  policies  used  by  the  Group  in  reporting 
segments internally are the same as those contained in note 2 
to the accounts and in the prior period.

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SEGMENT INFORMATION BY BRAND 

for the period ended 30 June 2016 
Operating revenue 
EBITDA 
Depreciation and amortisation 
EBIT 
Interest income 
Finance costs 
Net profit before tax 
Income tax expense 
Net profit after tax 

for the period ended 30 June 2015
Operating revenue 
EBITDA 
Depreciation and amortisation 
EBIT 
Interest income 
Finance costs 
Net profit before tax 
Income tax expense 
Net profit after tax 

  Michael Hill  Emma & Roe 

$000 
536,424 
96,840 
(14,733) 
82,107 
- 
(149) 
81,958 

495,580 
84,621 
(12,766) 
71,855 
- 
(135) 
71,720 

$000 
9,347 
(1,817) 
(611) 
(2,428) 
- 
(14) 
(2,442) 

4,879 
(2,539) 
(345) 
(2,884) 
- 
8 
(2,876) 

Corporate 
& other 

$000 
5,356 
(29,205) 
(3,416) 
(32,621) 
583 
(5,944) 
(37,982) 

2,911 
(24,283) 
(2,627) 
(26,910) 
49 
(4,581) 
(31,442) 

Group

$000
551,127
65,818
(18,760)
47,058
583
(6,107)
41,534
(21,957)
19,577

503,370
57,799
(15,738)
42,061
49
(4,708)
37,402
(9,648)
27,754

MICHAEL HILL RETAIL SEGMENT INFORMATION BY COUNTRY

for the period ended 30 June 2016 
Segment operating revenue 
Segment EBITDA 
Segment depreciation and amortisation 
Segment EBIT 
Segment EBIT as a % of revenue 
Segment finance costs 
Segment net profit before tax 

for the period ended 30 June 2015
Segment operating revenue 
Segment EBITDA 
Segment depreciation and amortisation 
Segment EBIT 
Segment EBIT as a % of revenue 
Segment finance costs 
Segment net profit before tax 

MHJ 

MHJ 
Australia  New Zealand 

MHJ 

MHJ 

Canada  United States  Michael Hill

$000 
307,333 
57,540 
(7,201) 
50,339 
16.4% 
(135) 
50,204 

294,442 
52,492 
(6,559) 
45,933 
15.6% 
(96) 
45,837 

$000 
112,473 
27,729 
(2,542) 
25,187 
22.4% 
(12) 
25,175 

106,180 
24,434 
(2,496) 
21,938 
20.7% 
(37) 
21,901 

$000 
97,322 
13,475 
(3,753) 
9,722 
10.0% 
- 
9,722 

81,348 
9,289 
(2,963) 
6,326 
7.8% 
(2) 
6,324 

$000 
19,296 
(1,904) 
(1,237) 
(3,141) 
(16.3%) 
(2) 
(3,143) 

13,610 
(1,594) 
(748) 
(2,342) 
(17.2%) 
- 
(2,342) 

$000
536,424
96,840
(14,733)
82,107
15.3%
(149)
81,958

495,580
84,621
(12,766)
71,855
14.5%
(135)
71,720

  MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  59

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the financial statements cont. FOR TH E YEAR E N DE D 30 J U N E 2016
NOTE 6 Revenue 
From continuing operations: 
Sales revenue
  Revenue from sale of goods and repair services 
  Revenue from professional care plans 

2016 
$000 

2015
$000

517,820 
30,758 
1,966 
550,544 

476,253
25,208
1,860
503,321

583 
551,127 

49
503,370

2016 
$000 
102 
- 
453 
555 

2015
$000
137
1,783
339
2,259

Interest and other revenue from in-house customer finance program 

Other revenue

Interest income 

NOTE 7 Other income 
Insurance recoveries 
Net foreign exchange gains (Net foreign exchange losses in 2016) 
Other income 

60   MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTE 8 Expenses 
Profit before income tax includes the following specific expenses: 
Depreciation 
  Plant and equipment 
  Furniture and fittings 
  Motor vehicles 
  Leasehold improvements 
  Display materials 
Total depreciation 

Amortisation – software 

Total depreciation and amortisation 

Bank and interest charges 
Interest expense - make good provision 
Interest paid in regards to tax pooling arrangement 
Total finance costs 

Net foreign exchange losses (Net foreign exchange gains in 2015) 

Remuneration of auditors 
During  the  year  the  following  fees  were  paid  or  payable  for 
services provided by the auditor of the Parent Entity, its related 
practices and non-related audit firms:

(a) Assurance services - audit services 
Ernst & Young Australian firm audit and review of financial reports 
Grant Thornton New Zealand firm audit of ordinary shares register 
Total remuneration for assurance services 

(b) Advisory services 
Ernst & Young Australian firm advisory fees 

2016 
$000 

2015
$000

3,681 
3,498 
214 
7,126 
1,720 
16,239 

2,521 

18,760 

2,793 
161 
3,153 
6,107 

352 

367  
2  
369 

50  

419 

3,499
2,987
212
5,826
1,354
13,878

1,860

15,738

3,508
127
1,073
4,708

-

337
2
339

5

344

  MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  61

 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the financial statements cont. FOR TH E YEAR E N DE D 30 J U N E 2016
NOTE 9 Income tax expense 
(a) Income tax expense 
Current tax 
Deferred tax 
Over provided in prior years 
Derecognised tax losses 
Tax consolidation cost base adjustments (see note 2(f)) 
Inland Revenue tax settlement provision 
Income tax expense 

12,139 
332  
(65) 
208 
(19,439) 
28,782 
21,957 

2016 
$000 

7,139
1,532
(24)
1,001
-
-
9,648

2015
$000

(b) Numerical reconciliation of income tax 
expense to prima facie tax payable
Profit from continuing operations before income tax expense 
Tax at the Australian tax rate of 30% (2015: at the NZ tax rate of 28%) 

Tax effect of amounts which are not deductible (taxable)
in calculating taxable income:
  Non deductible entertainment expenditure 
  Non deductible legal expenditure 
  Debt deduction denied 
  Share of partnership 
  Unrealised foreign exchange loss not included in accounting profit 
  Sundry items 
  Tax consolidation cost base adjustments 
Inland Revenue tax settlement provision 

Difference in overseas tax rates 
Over provided in prior years 
Tax losses not recognised 
Income tax expense 

(c) Tax losses 
Unused United States tax losses for which no deferred tax has been recognised 
Potential tax benefit @ 40% 

Unused New Zealand tax losses for which no deferred tax has been recognised 
Potential tax benefit @ 28% 

NOTE 10 Current assets - Cash and cash equivalents 
Cash at bank and on hand 

41,534 
12,460 

37,402
10,473

178 
89 
- 
(515) 
(500) 
1 
(19,439) 
28,782 
21,056 

(414) 
(65) 
1,380 
21,957 

15,199 
6,079 

413 
116 

2016 
$000 
8,853 

171
98
28
(3,601)
39
3
-
-
7,211

325
(24)
2,136
9,648

10,451
4,181

4,330
1,212

2015
$000
6,797

Interest rates for the bank accounts have been between 0.00% and 1.15% during the year (2015: between 0.00% 
and 4.00%).

62   MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
  
 
 
  
 
  
NOTE 11 Current assets - Trade and other receivables 
Trade receivables 
Provision for impaired receivables 

In-house customer finance 
Provision for impaired receivables 

Other receivables
  Sundry debtors 
  Financial assets* 

2016 
$000 
4,533 
(675) 
3,858 

13,911 
(879) 
13,032 

8,923 
450 
9,373 

2015
$000
4,917
(455)
4,462

11,881
(751)
11,130

4,923
60
4,983

*See note 3 for more information on derivative contracts.

(a) Impaired trade receivables 
Trade receivables from sales made to customers through third party credit providers are non-interest bearing and are 
generally on 0-30 day terms. A provision for impairment loss is recognised when there is objective evidence that an 
individual trade receivable is impaired. An impairment loss of $252,000 (2015: $452,000) has been recognised by the 
Group. All trade receivables related to third party credit providers past 90 days have been impaired.
At 30 June 2016, the ageing analysis of trade receivables related to third party credit providers is as follows:

0 - 30 days 
31 - 60 days 
61 - 90 days 
91 + days 

Movements in the provision for trade receivables impairment loss were as follows: 
Opening balance 
Amounts written off 
Additional provisions recognised 
Exchange differences 

2016 
$000 
3,600  
243  
107 
583 
4,533 

455  
(252)  
468 
4 
675 

2015
$000
4,271
188
32
426
4,917

731
(452)
178
(2)
455

(b) In-house customer finance 
In  October  2012,  Michael  Hill  launched  an  in-house  customer  finance  program  in  the  Canadian  and  United  States 
markets. The terms available to customers range from a revolving line of credit through to 18 months, although 12 to 
18 months is the typical financing period, and interest bearing and non-interest bearing products are offered.

The receivables from the in-house customer finance program are comprised of a large number of transactions 
with no one customer representing a significant balance.  The finance portfolio consists of contracts of similar char-
acteristics that are evaluated collectively for impairment.  The allowance is an estimate of the losses as of the balance 
date, and is calculated using such factors as delinquency and recovery rates.

  MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  63

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the financial statements cont. FOR TH E YEAR E N DE D 30 J U N E 2016

NOTE 11 continued
The credit quality and ageing of these receivables is as follows: 

Performing:
  Current, aged 0 - 30 days 
  Past due, aged 31 - 90 days 
Non performing: 
  Past due, aged more than 90 days 

Ageing has been calculated with reference to payment due dates.

This has been disclosed as:
  Current receivables 
  Non-current receivables 

2016 
$000 

13,437 
397 

424 
14,258 

13,911 
347 
14,258 

Movements in the provision for in-house customer finance receivables impairment loss were as follows:

Opening balance 
Amounts written off 
Additional provisions recognised 
Exchange differences 

This has been disclosed as:
  Current receivables 
  Non-current receivables 

2016 
$000 
780 
(1,814) 
1,945 
(10) 
901 

879 
22 
901 

2015
$000

11,564
364

404
12,332

11,881
451
12,332

2015
$000
675
(1,407)
1,446
66
780

751
29
780

Only trade receivables and in-house customer finance contain impaired assets.  The remaining classes within trade 
and other receivables do not contain impaired assets and are not past due.  Based on the credit history of these other 
classes, it is expected that these amounts will be received when due.

(c) Other receivables 
Other receivables relate to supplier credits, security deposits, revaluation of derivatives and other sundry receivables.

(d) Effective interest rates 
Other  than  in-house  customer  finance,  all  receivables are  non-interest bearing.    The  majority  of in-house  customer 
finance receivables are also non-interest bearing.

64   MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
  
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
NOTE 12 Current assets - Inventories 
Raw materials 
Finished goods 
Packaging and other consumables 

All inventories are held at cost.

2016 
$000 
7,461 
188,723 
3,777 
199,961 

2015
$000
7,128
172,827
2,277
182,232

NOTE 13 Current assets - Current tax receivables 
Income tax (Current tax liability in 2016) 

2016 
$000 
- 

2015
$000
11,376

NOTE 14 Current assets - Other current assets 
Prepayments 
Deferred expenditure 
Tax pool deposits 

2016 
$000 
4,050 
985 
- 
5,035 

2015
$000
3,192
1,092
3,143
7,427

Tax pooling deposits have been applied to the estimated IR tax settlement liability provided for in Current tax liabilities 
(see note 21).

NOTE 15 Non-current assets - Trade and other receivables 
In-house customer finance 
Provision for impaired receivables 

2016 

$000 
347 
(22) 
325 

2015

$000
451
(29)
422

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Notes to the financial statements cont. FOR TH E YEAR E N DE D 30 J U N E 2016

NOTE 16 Non-current assets - Property, plant and equipment

At 1 July 2014 
Cost 
Accumulated depreciation 
Net book amount 

Year ended 30 June 2015 
Opening net book amount 
Exchange differences 
Additions 
Additions - make good asset 
Disposals 
Reclassification to intangible assets 
Depreciation charge 
Impairment charge 
Closing net book amount 

At 30 June 2015 
Cost 
Accumulated depreciation 
Net book amount 

Year ended 30 June 2016 
Opening net book amount 
Exchange differences 
Additions 
Additions - make good asset 
Disposals 
Depreciation charge 
Impairment charge 
Closing net book amount 

At 30 June 2016 
Cost 
Accumulated depreciation 
Net book amount 

Plant and  Fixtures and 
fittings 

equipment 

Motor 

Leasehold 
vehicles  improvements 

Display 
materials 

$000 

$000 

$000 

$000 

$000 

Total

$000

24,587 
(14,465) 
10,122 

21,092 
(10,392) 
10,700  

1,000 
(553) 
447 

55,665 
(27,010) 
28,655 

10,076 
(4,600) 
5,476 

112,420
(57,020)
55,400

10,122 
264 
5,696 
- 
(154) 
(10) 
(3,499) 
(29) 
12,390 

10,700 
139 
5,631 
- 
(62) 
1 
(2,987) 
(23) 
13,399 

447 
3 
363 
- 
(91) 
- 
(212) 
- 
510 

28,655 
1,083 
5,917 
2,116 
(171) 
- 
(5,826) 
(107) 
31,667 

5,476 
182 
2,583 
- 
(8) 
- 
(1,354) 
- 
6,879 

55,400
1,671
20,190
2,116
(486)
(9)
(13,878)
(159)
64,845

29,856 
(17,466) 
12,390 

26,393 
(12,994) 
13,399 

953 
(443) 
510 

63,697 
(32,030) 
31,667 

12,576 
(5,697) 
6,879 

133,475
(68,630)
64,845

12,390 
51 
4,350 
- 
(218) 
(3,681) 
(20) 
12,872 

13,399 
101 
4,865 
- 
(65) 
(3,498) 
(39) 
14,763 

510 
12 
367 
- 
(141) 
(214) 
- 
534 

31,667 
117 
10,730 
713 
(71) 
(7,126) 
(37) 
35,993 

6,879 
19 
2,637 
-  
(44) 
(1,720) 
- 
7,771 

64,845
300
22,949
713
(539)
(16,239)
(96)
71,933

33,203 
(20,331) 
12,872 

30,206 
(15,443) 
14,763 

930 
(396) 
534 

72,926 
(36,933) 
35,993 

12,767 
(4,996) 
7,771 

150,032
(78,099)
71,933

66   MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
 
 
 
NOTE 17 Non-current assets - Deferred tax assets 
The balance comprises temporary differences attributable to: 
  Doubtful debts 
  Fixed assets and intangibles 

Intangible assets from intellectual property transfer 

  Deferred expenditure 
  Prepayments 
  Deferred service revenue 
  Unearned income 
  Employee benefits 
  Retirement benefit obligations 
  Provision for warranties and legal costs 
  Straight-line lease provision 
  Other provisions 
  Unrealised foreign exchange losses 
  Sundry items 
  Tax consolidation cost base adjustments 
Net deferred tax assets 

Movements: 
Opening balance at 1 July 
Credited / (charged) to the income statement (note 9) 
Prior year adjustment - deferred service revenue 
Prior year adjustment - other 
Losses utilised 
Derecognised tax losses 
Foreign exchange differences 
Closing balance at 30 June 

Expected settlement: 
Within 12 months 
In excess of 12 months 

2016 
$000 

391 
1,414 
30,304 
(841) 
(1) 
4,400 
888 
2,597 
789 
722 
1,401 
2,371 
(17) 
217 
19,439 
64,074 

48,381 
19,107 
- 
(65) 
- 
- 
(3,349) 
64,074 

14,943 
49,131 
64,074 

2015
$000

298
2,664
33,873
(932)
(53)
4,408
769
2,437
692
739
1,501
1,988
(3)
-
-
48,381

62,324
(1,532)
(9,300)
(41)
(155)
(1,001)
(1,914)
48,381

6,852
41,529
48,381

  MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  67

 
  
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
Notes to the financial statements cont. FOR TH E YEAR E N DE D 30 J U N E 2016

NOTE 18 Non-current assets - Intangible assets 

Patents, 
trademarks and 
other rights 
$000 

Computer 
software 
$000 

Total
$000

At 1 July 2014 
Cost 
Accumulated amortisation 
Net book amount 

Year ended 30 June 2015
Opening net book amount 
Exchange differences 
Additions 
Disposals 
Reclassification from property, plant and equipment 
Amortisation charge* 
Closing net book amount 

At 30 June 2015 
Cost 
Accumulated amortisation 
Net book amount 

Year ended 30 June 2016 
Opening net book amount 
Exchange differences 
Additions 
Disposals 
Amortisation charge* 
Impairment 
Closing net book amount 

At 30 June 2016 
Cost 
Accumulated amortisation 
Net book amount 

24 
- 
24 

24 
1 
54 
- 
- 
- 
79 

79 
- 
79 

79 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
79 

79 
- 
79 

13,206 
(6,817) 
6,389 

13,230
(6,817)
6,413

6,389 
4 
1,871 
(1) 
9 
(1,860) 
6,412 

6,413
5
1,925
(1)
9
(1,860)
6,491

15,085 
(8,673) 
6,412 

15,164
(8,673)
6,491

6,412 
(6) 
1,600 
(2) 
(2,521) 
(1) 
5,482 

6,491
(6)
1,600
(2)
(2,521)
(1)
5,561

16,675 
(11,193) 
5,482 

16,754
(11,193)
5,561

*Amortisation of $2,521,000 (2015: $1,860,000) is included in depreciation and amortisation expense in the statement 
of comprehensive income.

NOTE 19 Non-current assets - Other non-current assets 
Deferred expenditure 
Prepayments 

2016 
$000 
2,038 
154 
2,192 

2015
$000
2,253
214
2,467

68   MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
 
 
 
 
NOTE 20 Current liabilities - Trade and other payables 
Trade payables 
Annual leave liability 
Accrued expenses 
Financial liabilities* 
Other payables 

*See note 3 for more information on derivative contracts.

NOTE 21 Current liabilities - Current tax liabilities 
Income tax (Current tax receivable in 2015) 

2016 
$000 
23,734 
7,725 
8,553 
1,333 
5,032 
46,377 

2016 
$000 
25,022 

2015
$000
24,505
7,354
5,772
828
5,280
43,739

2015
$000
-

Tax  pooling  deposits  of  NZ$7.7m  have  been  applied  to  the  estimated  IR  tax  settlement  liability  (see  note  37).  These  were 
previously accounted for as tax pool deposits, included in Other current assets (see note 14).

NOTE 22 Current liabilities - Provisions 
Employee benefits - long service leave 
Returns provision 
Make good provision 

2016 
$000 
2,081 
2,609 
212 
4,902 

2015
$000
1,704
2,818
102
4,624

(a) Employee benefits - long service leave 
The  liability  for  long  service  leave  is  measured  as  the  present  value  of  expected  future  payments  to  be  made  in  respect 
of services provided by employees up to the reporting date using the projected unit credit method.  Consideration is given 
to  expected  future  wage  and  salary  levels,  experience  of  employee  departures  and  periods  of  service.    Expected  future 
payments are discounted using market yields at the reporting date on corporate bonds with terms to maturity and currency 
that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows.

(b) Returns provision 
Provision  is  made  for  the  estimated  sale  returns  for  the  Group's  return  policies,  being  30  day  change  of  mind,  12  month 
guarantee on the quality of workmanship and the 3 year watch guarantee.  In addition, all Michael Hill watches are sold with 
a lifetime battery replacement guarantee.  Management estimates the provision based on historical sale return information 
and any recent trends that may suggest future claims could differ from historical amounts.

(c) Make good provision 
The Group has an obligation to restore certain leasehold sites to their original condition upon store closure or relocation. This 
provision represents the present value of the expected future make good commitment.  Amounts charged to the provision 
represent  both  the  cost  of  make  good  costs  incurred  and  the  costs  incurred  which  mitigate  the  final  liability  prior  to  the 
closure or relocation.

(d) Movements in provisions 
Movements for the Group in each class of provision during the financial year are set out below:

Carrying amount at the start of the year 
Additional provisions recognised 
Amounts incurred and charged 
Exchange differences 
Carrying amount at the end of the year 

Employee 
benefits 
$000 
1,704 
671 
(297) 
3 
2,081 

Returns  Make good 
provision 
$000 
102 
458 
(350) 
2 
212 

provision 
$000 
2,818 
2,611 
(2,817) 
(3) 
2,609 

Total
$000
4,624
3,740
(3,464)
2
4,902

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Notes to the financial statements cont. FOR TH E YEAR E N DE D 30 J U N E 2016
NOTE 23 Current liabilities - Deferred revenue 
Deferred service revenue 
Lease incentive income 
Deferred interest free revenue 

2016 
$000 
23,421 
1,006 
258 
24,685 

2015
$000
20,504
731
281
21,516

NOTE 24 Non-current liabilities - Borrowings 
Bank loans   
Total non-current borrowings 

2016 
$000 
40,887 
40,887 

2015
$000
45,116
45,116

These advances, together with the bank overdraft, are secured by floating charges over all of the Group's assets. 

(a) Financing arrangements 
The  Group’s  objectives  when  managing  capital  are  to  ensure  sufficient  liquidity  to  support  its  financial  obligations 
and  execute  the  Group's  operational  and  strategic  plans.    The  Group  continually  assesses  its  capital  structure  and 
makes adjustments to it with reference to changes in economic conditions and risk characteristics associated with 
its underlying assets.  Accordingly, the Group entered into an agreement with ANZ on 24 June 2015 that provides 
for a $110,000,000 multi option borrowing facility, the availability of which is adjusted throughout the year in line with 
business requirements. At balance date, $70,000,000 was available, and of that, $40,887,000 was utilised.

The  Group  also  has  access  to  various  uncommitted  credit  facility  lines  serving  working  capital  needs  that,  at 

balance date, totalled $1,957,000. No amounts were drawn under these credit facility lines as at balance date. 

(b) Interest rate risk exposures 
The following table sets out the Group’s exposure to interest rate risk, including the contractual repricing dates and 
the effective weighted average interest rate by maturity periods.

Exposures arise predominantly from liabilities bearing variable interest rates. To manage this exposure the Group 
has taken out interest rate swaps, as described in note 3(a)(ii). The carrying amount of the fully drawn advance facility 
reflects fair value.

2016
Variable rate fully drawn advance facility 
Weighted average interest rate 

2015
Variable rate fully drawn advance facility 
Weighted average interest rate 

Floating 
interest rate 

Less than 
6 months 

FIXED INTEREST RATE

6 - 12 
months  

  Over 1 year 
less than 
5 years 

$000 

$000 

$000 

$000 

40,887 
2.64% 

45,116 
2.84% 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

Over
5 years 

$000 

- 
-

- 
-

Total

$000

40,887

45,116

The Group retains the discretion to maintain the required borrowing levels under the fully drawn advance facility until 
the borrowing facility terminates on 1 July 2019, so long as the facility limit has not been reached.

70   MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTE 25 Non-current liabilities - Provisions 
Employee benefits - long service leave 
Make good provision 

2016 
$000 
1,789 
3,409 
5,198 

2015
$000
1,641
2,613
4,254

(a)  Employee benefits - long service leave 
The basis used to measure the liability for long service leave is set out in note 22(a).

(b) Make good provision 
The basis used to calculate the make good provision is set out in note 22(c).

(c)  Movements in provisions 
Movements for the Group in each class of provision during the financial year are set out below:

Carrying amount at the start of the year 
Additional provisions recognised 
Exchange differences 
Carrying amount at the end of the year 

NOTE 26 Non-current liabilities - Deferred revenue 
Deferred service revenue 
Lease incentive income 
Deferred interest free revenue 

Employee 
benefits 
$000 
1,641 
145 
3 
1,789 

Make good 
provision 
$000 
2,613 
759 
37 
3,409 

2016 
$000 
48,201 
2,509 
15 
50,725 

Total
$000
4,254
904
40
5,198

2015
$000
41,805
2,318
20
44,143

  MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  71

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the financial statements cont. for the year ended 30 June 2016

NOTE 27 Contributed equity

(a) Share capital: Ordinary shares
  Fully paid (b) 
  Treasury stock held for Employee
  Share Scheme (c) 

(b) Fully paid ordinary share capital
Opening balance of ordinary shares issued 
Issues of ordinary shares during the year
  Employee Share Scheme issue 
  Transfer from treasury stock 
  Cancellation of treasury stock 
Closing balance of ordinary shares issued 

2016 
Shares 

PARENT 

2015 
Shares 

2016 
$000 

PARENT 

2015
$000

383,138,513  383,153,190 

3,767 

3,767

(14,677) 
383,138,513  383,138,513 

- 

 - 
3,767 

(7)
3,760

383,153,190  383,153,190 

3,767 

3,702

- 
- 
(14,677) 

96,907 
(96,907) 
- 
383,138,513  383,153,190 

- 
- 
- 
3,767 

109
(44)
-
3,767

Refer to note 1 for details of the change in parent company that occurred during the year.

(c) Treasury stock 
Treasury  shares  were  shares  in  Michael  Hill  New  Zealand  Limited  (formerly  known  as  Michael  Hill  International 
Limited) that were held by Michael Hill Trustee Company Limited for the purpose of issuing shares under the Michael 
Hill International Employee Share Scheme.  As part of the reorganisation described in note 1, all shares not allocated 
to employees were cancelled on 24 June 2016 (see note 33).

Opening balance of treasury stock shares issued 
  Allocated to Employee Share Scheme 
  Cancelled shares 
Closing balance of treasury stock shares issued 

2016 
Shares 
14,677 
- 
(14,677) 
- 

PARENT 

2015 
Shares 
111,584 
(96,907) 
- 
14,677 

2016 
$000 
7 
- 
(7) 
- 

PARENT 

2015
$000
51
(44)
-
7

(d) Ordinary shares 
Ordinary  shares  entitle  the  holder  to  participate  in  dividends  and  the  proceeds  on  winding  up  of  the  Company  in 
proportion to the number of and amounts paid on the shares held.

On a show of hands every holder of ordinary shares present at a meeting in person or by proxy, is entitled to one 

vote, and upon a poll each share is entitled to one vote.

(e) Employee Share Scheme 
Information  relating  to  the  Michael  Hill  International  Limited  Employee  Share  Scheme,  including  details  of  shares 
previously issued under the scheme, is set out in note 33.

(f) Options 
Information relating to the Michael Hill International Limited Employee Option Plan, including details of options issued, 
exercised and lapsed during the financial year and options outstanding at the end of the financial year, is set out in 
note 33.

72   MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTE 28 Reserves and retained profits
Nature and purpose of reserves 
(i)  Hedging reserve - cash flow hedges

The hedging reserve is used to record gains or losses on a hedging instrument in a cash flow hedge. The amounts 
are recognised in the profit and loss component of the statement of comprehensive income when the associated 
hedged transactions affect profit or loss, as described in note 2(o).

(ii)  Options reserve

The share-based payments reserve is used to recognise the fair value of options issued but not exercised. Refer 
to note 33(a) for further details.

(iii)  Foreign currency translation reserve

Exchange differences arising on translation of the foreign controlled entities are taken to the foreign currency 
translation reserve, as described in note 2(d).

NOTE 29 Dividends
(a)  Ordinary shares 
Final dividend for the year ended 30 June 2015 of NZ 2.5c (2014 - NZ 4.0c) per fully 
paid share paid on 2 October 2015 (2014 - 3 October 2014).

Interim dividend for the year ended 30 June 2016 of NZ 2.5c (2015 - NZ 2.5c) per fully 
paid share paid on 1 April 2016 (2015 - 2 April 2015).

(b)  Dividends not recognised at year end 
Since year end, the Directors have declared the payment of a final dividend of AU 2.5c 
per fully paid ordinary share (2015 - NZ 2.5c).  The final dividend will be fully franked 
and imputed. The aggregate amount of the proposed dividend expected to be paid on 6 
October 2016 out of retained profits at 30 June 2016, but not recognised as a liability 
at year end, is:

2016 
$000 

2015
$000

8,870 

13,765

8,620 
17,490 

9,411
23,176

9,578 

8,574

(c)  Franking and imputation credits 
Franking credits available for subsequent reporting periods based on a 30% tax rate for 
the Group in AUD are:

2,710 

(3,727)

Imputation credits available for subsequent reporting periods based on the New Zealand 
28% tax rate for the Group in NZD are:

13,118 

5,840

The dividends paid during the current financial period and corresponding previous financial period were not franked 
or imputed.

The above franking credit amounts represent the balance of the franking account as at the end of the financial 

year, adjusted for franking credits that will arise from the payment of income tax payable.

The  above  imputation  credit  amounts  represent  the  balance  of  the  imputation  account  as  at  the  end  of  the 
financial year, adjusted for imputation credits that will arise from the payment of income tax payable.  It has not been 
adjusted to reflect amounts payable under the IR settlement.

The  impact  on  the  franking  account  of  the  dividend  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 $4,105,000 (2015: Nil).

The  impact  on  the  imputation  credit  account  of  the  dividend  recommended  by  the  Directors  since  year  end, 
but  not  recognised  as  a  liability  at  year  end,  is  estimated  to  be  a  reduction  in  the  imputation  credit  account  of 
NZ$3,890,000 (2015: Nil).  The amount of imputation credits is dependant on the NZD exchange rate at the time of 
the dividend.

  MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  73

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the financial statements cont. FOR TH E YEAR E N DE D 30 J U N E 2016

NOTE 30 Earnings per share 
(a)  Basic earnings per share 
Profit attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the Company 

(b)  Diluted earnings per share 
Profit attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the Company 

(c)  Reconciliation of earnings used in calculating earnings per share 

Basic earnings per share
Profit attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the Company
used in calculating basic earnings per share 

Diluted earnings per share
Profit attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the Company
used in calculating diluted earnings per share 

(d)  Weighted average number of shares used as the denominator 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used as 
the denominator in calculating basic earnings per share 
Adjustments for calculation of diluted earnings per share: 

Options 
Treasury stock 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares 
for diluted earnings per share 

2016 
Cents 

5.11 

5.09 

2016 
$000 

2015
Cents

7.24

7.22

2015
$000

19,577 

27,754

19,577 

27,754

2016 
Number 

2015
Number

383,138,513 

383,117,273

1,700,000 
- 

1,300,000
14,677

384,838,513 

384,431,950

(e)  Information concerning the classification of securities 
(i)  Options

Options granted to employees under the Michael Hill International Limited Employee Option Plan are considered 
to be potential ordinary shares and have been included in the determination of diluted earnings per share to the 
extent to which they are dilutive.  The options have not been included in the determination of basic earnings per 
share.  Details relating to the options are set out in note 33.

(ii)  Treasury stock

Treasury stock held under the Michael Hill International Limited Employee Share Scheme are considered to be 
potential ordinary shares and have been included in the determination of diluted earnings per share.  Treasury 
stock has not been included in the determination of basic earnings per share.  Details relating to treasury stock 
are set out in note 27.

74   MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTE 31 Related party transactions

(a) Key management personnel compensation 
Key  management  personnel  compensation  for  the  years  ended  30  June  2016  and  2015  is  set  out  below.    Those 
determined to be key management personnel was reviewed during the year with reference to the applicable accounting 
standard.  Prior year comparatives have been restated to include the updated definition of who is key management.

2016 
2015 

Short-term 
benefits 
$000 
3,785 
2,900 

Post-employment 
benefits  
$000 
136 
108 

Share-based 
payments 
$000 
33 
37 

Total
$000
3,954
3,045

(b) Subsidiaries
The ultimate parent and controlling entity of the Group is Michael Hill International Limited. Interests in subsidiaries 
are set out in note 32.

As part of the reorganisation, Michael Hill International Limited acquired 100% of the share capital in Durante 
Holdings Pty Ltd (a company controlled by interests associated with the Hill Family which held 52.89% of the shares 
on issue in Michael Hill New Zealand Limited).  Durante Holdings Pty Ltd has been consolidated as a fully controlled 
subsidiary in accordance with the accounting policy described in note 2(b).

(c) Transactions with other related parties
The following transactions occurred with related parties for the relevant financial year:

Services rendered for graphic design of the annual
and half year reports by a related party of board members 
Other transactions 
  Annual sponsorship of the New Zealand PGA 
  Annual sponsorship of the Michael Hill Violin Charitable Trust 

2016 
$000 

13 

214 
52 

2015
$000

12

215
59

All transactions with related parties were in the normal course of business and provided on commercial terms.

  MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  75

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the financial statements cont. FOR TH E YEAR E N DE D 30 J U N E 2016

NOTE 32 Investments in subsidiaries
The  consolidated  financial  statements  incorporate  the  assets,  liabilities  and  results  of  the  following  subsidiaries  in 
accordance with the accounting policy described in note 2(b):

NAME OF ENTITY 

Michael Hill Jeweller (Australia) Pty Limited 
Michael Hill Wholesale Pty Limited 
Michael Hill Manufacturing Pty Limited 
Michael Hill Franchise Pty Limited 
Michael Hill Franchise Services Pty Limited 
Michael Hill Finance (Limited Partnership) 
Michael Hill Group Services Pty Limited 
Michael Hill Charms Pty Limited 
Michael Hill Online Pty Limited 
Emma & Roe Pty Limited 
Emma & Roe Online Pty Limited 
Durante Holdings Pty Limited  
Michael Hill New Zealand Limited
(formerly known as Michael Hill International Limited) 
Michael Hill Jeweller Limited 
Michael Hill Trustee Company Limited 
Michael Hill Finance (NZ) Limited 
Michael Hill Franchise Holdings Limited 
MHJ (US) Limited 
Emma & Roe NZ Limited 
Michael Hill Online Holdings Limited 
Michael Hill Jeweller (Canada) Limited 
Michael Hill LLC 

COUNTRY OF 
INCORPORATION 

CLASS OF 
SHARES 

EQUITY HOLDING
2015
2016 
%
% 

Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 

New Zealand 
New Zealand 
New Zealand 
New Zealand 
New Zealand 
New Zealand 
New Zealand 
New Zealand 
Canada 
United States 

Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
- 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 

Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 

100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 

100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 

100 
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
-

-
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100

NOTE 33 Share-based payments
(a) Employee Option Plan 
Options are granted from time to time at the discretion of Directors to Senior Executives within the Group.  Motions to 
issue options to related parties of Michael Hill International Limited are subject to the approval of shareholders at the 
Annual General Meeting in accordance with the Company's constitution.

Options  are  granted  under  the  plan  for  no  consideration.    Options  are  granted  for  a  ten  year  period  and  are 

exercisable at any time during the final five years.

Options granted under the plan carry no dividend or voting rights.  When exercisable, each option is convertible 

into one ordinary share.

The  exercise  price  of  the  options  previously  granted  was  set  at  30%  above  the  weighted  average  price  at 
which the Company's shares were traded on the New Zealand Stock Exchange for the calendar month following the 
announcement by the Group to the New Zealand Stock Exchange of its annual results. 

The exercise price of any future option grants will be set using the same method, with reference to the Australian 

Securities Exchange.

76   MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
 
 
 
NOTE 33 continued

Set out below are summaries of options granted under the plans: 

Outstanding at the beginning of the year 
Granted during the year 
Forfeited during the year 
Outstanding at the end of the year 

2016 
Weighted average 
exercise price 
in NZ$ per share 

2016 

Number of 
options 

2015 
Weighted average 
exercise price 
in NZ$ per share 

1.48 
1.14 
 - 

12,150,000 
400,000 
- 
1.47  12,550,000 

1.48 
1.63 
1.54 
1.48 

Share options outstanding at the end of the year have the following expiry date and exercise prices:

30 September 2017 
30 September 2019 
30 September 2020 
30 September 2021 
30 September 2022 
30 September 2023 
30 September 2024 
30 September 2025 

Exercise price 
in NZ$ 
per share 
1.25 
0.94 
0.88 
1.16 
1.41 
1.82 
1.63 
1.14 

2016 
Number of 
options 
3,750,000 
650,000 
650,000 
650,000 
650,000 
5,400,000 
400,000 
400,000 

2015

Number of
options

12,750,000
400,000
(1,000,000)
12,150,000

2015
Number
of options

3,750,000
650,000
650,000
650,000
650,000
5,400,000
400,000
-

The weighted average remaining contractual life of share options outstanding at the end of the period was 5.0 years 
(2015: 5.9 years). The range of exercise prices for options outstanding at the end of the year was NZ$0.88 - NZ$1.82. 
Refer  to  the  table  above  for  detailed  information  on  each  issue.  The  exercise  price  will  be  converted  to  Australian 
dollars using the Reserve Bank of Australia exchange rate on the day the option is exercised.

The fair value at grant date for the options issued during the 2016 financial year were independently determined 
using a Binomial option pricing model, which is an iterative model for options that can be exercised at times prior to 
expiry.  The model takes into account the grant date, exercise price, the expected life, the expiry date, the share price 
at grant date, expected price volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk-free interest rate 
for the term of the option.  The expected life assumes the option is exercised at the mid-point of the exercise period, 
and reflects the ability to exercise early and the non-transferability of the option.

The  expected  price  volatility  is  based  on  the  historic  volatility  (based  on  the  remaining  life  of  the  options), 
adjusted for any expected changes to future volatility due to publicly available information. The following table lists the 
inputs to the models used for the options issued during the years ended 30 June 2016 and 30 June 2015:

Number of options 
Dividend yield 
Expected volatility 
Risk-free interest rate 
Expected life of option (years) 
Option exercise price (NZ$) 
Share price at grant date (NZ$) 
Weighted average fair value per option (NZ¢) 

June 2016 

June 2015
22 January 2016  10 November 2014

400,000 
5.00% 
25% 
4.78% 
7.5 
$1.14 
$1.00 
16.2¢ 

400,000
5.00%
25%
4.78%
7.5
$1.63
$1.46
17.0¢

  MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  77

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the financial statements cont. FOR TH E YEAR E N DE D 30 J U N E 2016

NOTE 33 continued

(b) Employee Share Scheme 
The  Michael  Hill  International  Limited  Employee  Share  Scheme  was  established  by  Michael  Hill  International  Limited 
in 2001 to assist employees to become shareholders of the Company.  Employees are able to purchase shares in the 
Company at a 10% discount to the average market price over the two weeks prior to the invitation to purchase.  The shares 
were held by a Trustee for a one year period during which time any dividends derived would be paid to the employee.
As part of the reorganisation described in note 1, all shares not allocated to employees were cancelled on 24 June 2016.

The plan held the following ordinary shares at the end of the year:
Shares issued to participating employees (fully paid) 
Not yet allocated to employees 

2016 
Number 

- 
- 
- 

2015
Number

96,907
14,677
111,584

During the year, no shares (2015: 96,907) were issued to the Michael Hill Employee Share Scheme. The average 2015 
price  was  NZ$1.25.  Michael  Hill  International  Limited  acquired  no  shares  through  on-market  purchases  on  the  New 
Zealand Stock Exchange during the year that related to the Employee Share Scheme.

(c) Expenses arising from share-based payment transactions 
Total  expenses  arising  from  share-based  payment  transactions  recognised  during  the  period  as  part  of  employee 
benefits expense were as follows:

Options issued under employee option plan 
Shares issued under Employee Share Scheme 

NOTE 34  Reconciliation of profit after income tax

to net cash inflow from operating activities

Profit for the year 
Depreciation 
Amortisation 
Non-cash employee benefits expense - share-based payments 
Other non-cash expenses 
Net loss on sale of non-current assets 
Deferred taxation 
Net exchange differences 
  Decrease / (increase) in trade and other receivables 
  Decrease / (increase) in inventories 
  Decrease / (increase) in other non current assets 

(Increase) in other non current assets 
(Decrease) in tax payables 
Increase / (decrease) in trade and other payables 
Increase in deferred revenue 
Increase in provisions 

Net cash inflow from operating activities 

78   MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

2016 
$000 
245 
6 
251 

2016 
$000 
19,577 
16,239 
2,521 
245 
65 
328 
(19,501) 
371 
(6,280) 
(19,472) 
2,762 
192 
36,557 
2,999 
10,791 
400 
47,794 

2015
$000
25
11
36

2015
$000
27,754
13,878
1,860
38
-
204
12,343
(1,732)
1,306
136
380
(3,248)
(11,279)
1,500
10,731
695
54,566

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTE 35 Commitments
Operating leases
The Group leases all shops and in addition, various offices and warehouses under non-cancellable operating leases 
expiring within various periods of up to fifteen years.  The leases have varying terms, escalation clauses and renewal 
rights.  On renewal, the terms of the leases are renegotiated.

The Group also leases various plant and machinery under cancellable operating leases. The Group is required 

to give six months notice for termination of these leases.

Commitments for minimum lease payments in relation to 
non-cancellable operating leases are payable as follows:
Within one year 
Later than one year but not later than five years 
Later than five years 

2016 
$000 

2015
$000

41,624 
92,417 
16,083 
150,124 

41,279
99,239
20,597
161,115

NOTE 36 Contingencies
(a) Contingent liabilities
The Group had contingent liabilities in respect of guarantees to bankers and other financial institutions in respect of 
overdraft facilities and fixed assets at 30 June 2016 of $547,000 (30 June 2015 - $457,000).  $72,000 has been 
released  subsequent  to  30  June  2016  in  respect  of  a  guarantee  by  the  former  parent  (Michael  Hill  New  Zealand 
Limited) to the New Zealand Stock Exchange.

The Group is not aware of any significant events occurring subsequent to balance date that have not been disclosed.

(b) Contingent assets
The Group has no material contingent assets existing as at balance date.

NOTE 37 Events occurring after the reporting period
On 17 August 2016, the Company reached a settlement with the Inland Revenue (‘IR’) on its long running tax dispute 
relating  to  the  financing  of  the  Intellectual  Property  transferred  from  its  New  Zealand  subsidiary  to  its  Australian 
subsidiary  in  2008.  As  a  result,  the  Company  has  recognised  a  tax  liability  payable  of  $28.8m  (NZ$30.3m).  All 
amounts payable under this settlement have been provided for in the 2015-16 year and this settlement resolves all 
matters in relation to these proceedings. There are no penalties payable by the Company in respect of the settlement. 
Tax pooling deposits, which the Company has entered into over a number of years, will fund a portion of the agreed 
settlement with the Commissioner, including UOMI (Use of Money Interest) and NZ$7.7m of core tax. The residual 
amount  due  of  NZ$22.6m  will  be  funded  from  the  Group’s  existing  financing  facilities,  without  any  impact  on  the 
Group’s ongoing operations, and will not impact the planned store roll out program.

  MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  79

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the financial statements cont. FOR TH E YEAR E N DE D 30 J U N E 2016

NOTE 38 Information relating to Michael Hill International Ltd (the Parent)

Current assets 
Total assets   
Net assets 

Issued capital 
Retained earnings 
Acquisition reserve 
Option reserve 
Total equity   

Profit or loss of the Parent entity 
Total comprehensive income of the Parent entity 

2016 
$000 
1,672 
328,677 
328,677 

283,910 
1,672 
40,907 
2,188 
328,677 

1,672 
1,672 

2015
$000
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-

-
-

The Parent has issued the following guarantees in relation to the debts of its subsidiaries:
•  Pursuant to Class Order 98/1418, Michael Hill International Limited and the subsidiaries listed below entered into 
a deed of cross guarantee on 30 June 2016. The effect of the deed is that Michael Hill International Limited has 
guaranteed to pay any deficiency in the event of winding up of any controlled entity or if they do not meet their 
obligations under the terms of overdrafts, loans, leases or other liabilities subject to the guarantee. The controlled 
entities have also given a similar guarantee in the event that Michael Hill International Limited is wound up or if it 
does not meet its obligations under the terms of overdrafts, loans, leases or other liabilities subject to the guarantee.
•  The subsidiaries subject to the deed are: Durante Holdings Pty Ltd, Michael Hill Group Services Pty Ltd, Michael Hill 
Jeweller (Australia) Pty Ltd, Michael Hill Manufacturing Pty Ltd, Michael Hill Wholesale Pty Ltd, Michael Hill Franchise 
Services Pty Ltd, Michael Hill Franchise Pty Ltd, Michael Hill New Zealand Ltd, Michael Hill Jeweller Ltd, Michael Hill 
Franchise Holdings Ltd, Michael Hill Finance (NZ) Ltd, Michael Hill Online Pty Ltd, Michael Hill Charms Pty Ltd, Emma 
& Roe Pty Ltd, Emma & Roe Online Pty Ltd, Michael Hill Online Holdings Ltd and Emma & Roe NZ Ltd.

The  Parent  entity  had  contingent  liabilities  in  respect  of  guarantees  to  bankers  and  other  financial  institutions  in 
respect of overdraft facilities and fixed assets at 30 June 2016 of $72,000.

80   MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
 
 
 
 
NOTE 39 Deed of cross guarantee
Pursuant to ASIC Class Order 98/1418 (as amended) dated 13 August 1998, the Australian wholly-owned subsidiaries listed 
below are relieved from the Corporations Act 2001 requirements for preparation, audit and lodgement of financial reports 
and directors' report in Australia.

The  subsidiaries  subject  to  the  deed  are:  Durante  Holdings  Pty  Ltd,  Michael  Hill  Group  Services  Pty  Ltd,  Michael 
Hill Jeweller (Australia) Pty Ltd, Michael Hill Manufacturing Pty Ltd, Michael Hill Wholesale Pty Ltd, Michael Hill Franchise 
Services  Pty  Ltd,  Michael  Hill  Franchise  Pty  Ltd,  Michael  Hill  New  Zealand  Ltd,  Michael  Hill  Jeweller  Ltd,  Michael  Hill 
Franchise Holdings Ltd, Michael Hill Finance (NZ) Ltd, Michael Hill Online Pty Ltd, Michael Hill Charms Pty Ltd, Emma & Roe 
Pty Ltd, Emma & Roe Online Pty Ltd, Michael Hill Online Holdings Ltd and Emma & Roe NZ Ltd.

The Class Order requires the Parent Company and each of the subsidiaries to enter into a Deed of Cross Guarantee. 
The effect of the deed is that the Company guarantees each creditor payment in full of any debt in the event of winding up of 
any of the subsidiaries under certain provisions of the Corporations Act 2001. If a winding up occurs under other provisions 
of the Corporations Act 2001, the Company will only be liable in the event that after six months any creditor has not been 
paid in full. The subsidiaries have also given similar guarantees in the event that the Company is wound up.

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 Michael Hill International Limited, they also represent the Extended Closed Group.

Statement of comprehensive income
Set out below are the consolidated statement of comprehensive income and statement of changes in equity of the Closed 
Group consisting of Michael Hill International Limited and the subsidiaries listed above.

Revenue from sale of goods and services 
Sales to Group companies not in Closed Group 
Other income 
Cost of goods sold 
Employee benefits expense 
Occupancy costs 
Marketing expenses 
Selling expenses 
Depreciation and amortisation expense 
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment 
Other expenses 
Finance costs 
Profit before income tax 
Income tax expense 
Profit for the year 

Other comprehensive income
Currency translation differences arising during the year 
Total comprehensive income for the year 

Statement of changes in equity
Balance at 1 July 
Total comprehensive income 
Cancellation of treasury stock 
Employee shares issued 
Option expense through share based payments reserve 
Dividend paid 
Balance at 30 June 

2016 
$000 
448,800 
44,699 
532 
(196,809) 
(118,525) 
(41,529) 
(21,342) 
(21,580) 
(13,494) 
(290) 
(16,852) 
(6,468) 
57,142 
(25,460) 
31,682 

2015
$000
424,064
33,707
457
(177,894)
(110,301)
(40,738)
(23,938)
(20,452)
(11,997)
(83)
(15,796)
(5,077)
51,952
(13,129)
38,823

4,207 
35,889 

(7,855)
30,968

461,184 
35,889 
7 
- 
245 
(17,490) 
479,835 

466,503
30,968
-
109
25
(36,421)
461,184

  MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  81

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the financial statements cont. FOR TH E YEAR E N DE D 30 J U N E 2016

NOTE 39 continued

Statement of financial position 
Set  out  below  is  the  statement  of  financial  position  as  at  30  June  for  the  Closed  Group  consisting  of  Michael  Hill 
International Limited and the subsidiaries listed above.

Current assets
  Cash and cash equivalents 
  Trade and other receivables 

Inventories 

  Loans to related parties 
  Current tax receivables 
  Other current assets 
  Total current assets 

Non-current assets
  Property, plant and equipment 
  Deferred tax assets 
Intangible assets 
Investments in subsidiaries 

  Other non-current assets 
  Total non-current assets 

Total assets 

Current liabilities
  Trade and other payables 
  Current tax liabilities 
  Provisions 
  Deferred revenue 
  Total current liabilities 

Non-current liabilities
  Provisions 
  Deferred revenue 
Total non-current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Net assets 

Equity
  Contributed equity 
  Reserves 
  Retained profits 
Total equity 

82   MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL 2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

2016 
$000 

2015
$000

2,779 
11,758 
147,595 
213,978 
- 
3,131 
379,241 

44,543 
60,131 
4,944 
121,033 
1,799 
232,450 

2,060
8,375
134,767
103,045
11,060
5,412
264,719

39,928
45,192
6,429
200,565
1,982
294,096

611,691 

558,815

37,053 
25,033 
4,542 
19,485 
86,113 

5,198 
40,545 
45,743 

36,387
-
4,232
17,175
57,794

4,255
35,582
39,837

131,856 

97,631

479,835 

461,184

302,756 
1,582 
175,497 
479,835 

302,749
(2,870)
161,305
461,184

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Independent Auditor’s Report To the Shareholders 
of Michael Hill International Limited

R E PORT ON TH E FI NANCIAL R E PORT
We have audited the accompanying financial report of 
Michael Hill International Limited, which comprises the 
consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 
2016, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, 
the consolidated statement of changes in equity and the 
consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then 
ended, notes comprising a summary of significant accounting 
policies and other explanatory information, and the directors' 
declaration of the consolidated entity comprising the company 
and the entities it controlled at the year's end or from time to 
time during the financial year.

DI R ECTORS' R ESPONSI B I LITY FOR TH E 
FI NANCIAL R E PORT
The directors of the company are responsible for the 
preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair 
view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards 
and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal 
controls as the directors determine are necessary to enable 
the preparation of the financial report that is free from material 
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In Note 2, the 
directors also state, in accordance with Accounting Standard 
AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements, that the 
financial statements comply with International Financial 
Reporting Standards.

AU DITOR'S R ESPONSI B I LITY
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial 
report based on our audit. We conducted our audit in 
accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Those 
standards require that we comply with relevant ethical 
requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and 
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about 
whether the financial report is free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain 

audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in 
the financial report. The procedures selected depend 
on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment 
of the risks of material misstatement of the financial 
report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those 
risk assessments, the auditor considers internal controls 
relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation 
of the financial report in order to design audit procedures 
that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the 
purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness 
of the entity's internal controls. An audit also includes 

evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies 
used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates 
made by the directors, as well as evaluating the overall 
presentation of the financial report.

We believe that the audit evidence we have 

obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis 
for our audit opinion.

I N DE PE N DE NCE
In conducting our audit we have complied with the 
independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001.  
We have given to the directors of the company a written 
Auditor’s Independence Declaration, a copy of which is 
included in the directors’ report.

OPI N ION
In our opinion:
a)  the financial report of Michael Hill International Limited is in 
accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:
i  2016 and of its performance for the year ended on that 

date; and

ii complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the 

Corporations Regulations and 2001; and

b)  the financial report also complies with International 

Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in Note 2.

R E PORT ON TH E R E M U N E RATION R E PORT
We have audited the Remuneration Report included in the 
directors' report for the year ended 30 June 2016. The 
directors of the company are responsible for the preparation 
and presentation of the Remuneration Report in accordance 
with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our 
responsibility is to express an opinion on the Remuneration 
Report, based on our audit conducted in accordance with 
Australian Auditing Standards.

OPI N ION
In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Michael Hill 
International Limited for the year ended 30 June 2016, 
complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.

Ernst & Young 

Alison de Groot
Partner
Brisbane
18 August 2016

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Corporate governance

The Board acknowledges the need for and 
continued maintenance of the highest standards of 
corporate governance practice and ethical conduct 
by all Directors and employees of Michael Hill 
International Limited and its subsidiaries.

The Board has adopted a Corporate 
Governance Charter and this can 
be obtained, at no cost, from the 
registered office of the Company 
and is also available on the Group’s 
website www.michaelhill.com.au .

G E N E RAL 
To the extent applicable, 
commensurate with the Company’s size 
and nature, the Company has adopted 
The ASX Corporate Governance 
Principles and Recommendations 
(3rd Edition) as published by ASX 
Corporate Governance Council 
('Recommendations').  The Directors 
will seek, where appropriate, to provide 
accountability levels that meet or 
exceed the Recommendations, which 
are not prescriptions, but guidelines. 
The Company’s main corporate 
governance policies are outlined below.

BOAR D OF DI R ECTORS 
The Board oversees the Company’s 
business and is responsible for the 
overall corporate governance of the 
Group.  It monitors the operational, 
financial position and performance of 
the Group and oversees its business 
strategy, including approving the 
strategy and performance objectives 
of the Group.

The Board is committed to 

maximising performance and 
generating value and financial returns 
for shareholders. To further these 
objectives, the Board has created a 

framework for managing the Group, 
including the adoption of relevant 
internal controls, risk management 
processes and corporate governance 
policies and practices which the 
Board believes are appropriate for the 
business and which are designed to 
promote the responsible management 
and conduct of the Group.

COM P OSITION OF TH E BOAR D 
The Board is currently comprised 
of five non-executive Directors, 
including the Chair.  Biographies of 
the Directors are set out in the Annual 
Report on pages 28-30. 

As the Group’s activities increase 

in size, nature and scope, the size 
of the Board required to adequately 
govern the Company’s activities will 
be reviewed, and the optimum number 
of Directors will be determined 
within the limitations imposed by the 
Constitution. 

In assessing the independence 

of Directors, the Company has regard 
to Principle 2 of the Recommenda-
tions.  The Corporate Governance 
Charter sets out further matters 
that the Board will consider when 
determining the independence of 
Directors of the Company.

Each Director has confirmed 

to the Company that he or she 
anticipates being available to perform 
his or her duties as a non-executive 
director, without constraint from other 
commitments.

84   MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

COR P ORATE GOVE R NANCE 
COM M ITTE E 
The Board does not consider it 
appropriate to establish a corporate 
governance committee at this 
time.  Instead, the Board members 
will share the responsibility of 
ensuring that the Company meets 
its corporate governance obligations 
under the relevant provisions of 
the Corporations Act and the ASX 
Listing Rules.  The Board will review 
this position and adopt a corporate 
governance committee when 
appropriate. 

I DE NTI FICATION AN D 
MANAG E M E NT OF R ISK  
The Company has established 
an audit and risk management 
committee (Audit and Risk 
Management Committee) to 
assist the Board in discharging its 
responsibility to exercise due care, 
diligence and skill in relation to 
the Company.  The Audit and Risk 
Management Committee will be 
responsible for reviewing and making 
recommendations to the Board 
in relation to the adequacy of the 
Company’s processes for managing 
risks and developing an appropriate 
risk management policy framework 
to provide guidance to company 
management. 

ISO 9001 CE RTI FICATION
In July 2015, our global quality 
control team were recognised for 
their commitment to excellence 
with official ISO 9001 certification 
achieved for quality control and 
administrative functions for jewellery 
wholesale.  Michael Hill is one of the 
few Australian jewellers to achieve 
ISO 9001:2008 certification. 

This global certification 
recognises our robust quality 
management system where 
the business has demonstrated 
compliance, consistent performance 
and service as well as a commitment 
to continuous improvement. 

The process of certification 
involved an accredited third party 
certification body assessing our 
organisation to ascertain that the 
Michael Hill Quality Management 
System meets the globally recognised 
criteria for ISO 9001:2008 
certification.  In addition, the system 
undergoes regular internal and 
external audits to ensure we maintain 
our strict standards and adhere to 
our commitment to providing an 
exceptional product.

R E M U N E RATION COM M ITTE E 
The Board has established 
a People, Development and 
Remuneration Committee to 
ensure that remuneration is fair 
and adequate, and accords with the 
Company’s capacity and business 
plan.  The People, Development and 
Remuneration Committee’s role is to 
review and make recommendations in 
relation to management remuneration 
and incentive plans and policies, 
as well as in relation to the Group’s 
recruitment, retention and termination 
policies and procedures for senior 
management. 

NOM I NATIONS COM M ITTE E 
The Board has not formally 
established a nominations committee 
at this time as the Board considers 
that it is able to deal efficiently and 
effectively with Board composition 
and succession issues without 
establishing a separate nominations 
committee and in doing so, the Board 
will be guided by the Corporate 
Governance Charter and applicable 
provisions of the ASX Listing Rules 
and Corporations Act.

DIVE RSITY P OLICY  
Historically, the People, Development 
and Remuneration Committee of 
the Company has monitored and 
made recommendations regarding 
Group diversity at senior executive 
and Board level.  The Company 
will continue to maintain this 
practice through its newly adopted 
Diversity Policy which the People, 
Development and Remuneration 
Committee is tasked with overseeing.  
Broadly, the Diversity Policy seeks to 
ensure that the Company is attuned 
to diverse corporate, business and 
market opportunities and strategies 
to achieve the Company’s corporate 
targets through managing and 
facilitating the collective skills and 
experience of personnel within the 
Group’s systems and culture. 

ETH ICAL STAN DAR DS 
The Company is committed to the 
establishment and maintenance 
of appropriate ethical standards.  
Accordingly, the Company has 
adopted a Corporate Ethics Policy 
and a Corporate Code of Conduct.  
The Code of Conduct establishes the 
principles, standards and respon-
sibilities to which the Company is 
committed with respect to both its 
internal dealings with employees and 
consultants, and external dealings 
with Shareholders and the community 
at large. 

SHAR E TRADI NG P OLICY 
The Company has adopted a Trading 
Policy which is intended to ensure 
that persons who are discharging 
managerial responsibilities, including 
but not limited to Directors, do not 
abuse, and do not place themselves 
under suspicion of abusing, inside 
information that they may be thought 
to have, especially in periods leading 
up to an announcement of the 
Company.

Under the terms of the Trading 

Policy, a ‘Restricted Person’ (as 
identified in the Trading Policy) 
must not deal with securities of the 
Company unless a clearance to deal 
is obtained in accordance with the 
Trading Policy or the dealing is an 
Excluded Dealing (as identified in the 
Trading Policy).  Further, a Restricted 
Person must not deal with securities 
of the Company if such a dealing 
would involve:
•  use of inside information;
•  short-term selling;
•  short selling; or
•  hedging transactions.

  MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE GOVERNANCE  85

COM PLIANCE WITH R ECOM M E N DATIONS 
The following statement explains how the Company complies with the Recommendations, and, in the case of non-com-
pliance, why not.  The Board is of the view that with the exception of the departures from the Recommendations noted 
below it otherwise complies with all of the Recommendations.

PR I NCI PLE AN D B EST
PRACTICE R ECOM M E N DATION

M ICHAE L H I LL I NTE R NATIONAL LI M ITE D’S 
COM PLIANCE WITH R ECOM M E N DATION

1  Lay solid foundations for management and oversight

1.1  Role of Board and 
management
Disclose the respective roles 
and responsibilities of the Board 
and management and those 
matters expressly reserved to the 
Board and those delegated to 
management.

1.2  Information regarding election 
and re-election of Director 
candidates
Undertake appropriate checks 
before appointing a person, 
or putting forward to security 
holders a candidate for election, 
as a Director and provide 
security holders with all material 
information in the Company’s 
possession relevant to a decision 
on whether or not to elect or 
re-elect a Director.

1.3  Written contracts of 

appointment
Have a written agreement 
with each Director and senior 
executive setting out the terms of 
their appointment.

1.4  Company Secretary

The Company Secretary should 
be accountable directly to the 
Board, through the Chair, on all 
matters to do with the proper 
functioning of the Board.

Comply
The respective roles and responsibilities of the Directors are set out in the 
Annual Report on pages 28-30. The Board has established a clear distinction 
between the functions and responsibilities reserved for the Board and those 
delegated to management, which are set out in the Company’s Corporate 
Governance Charter. 

A copy of the Corporate Governance Charter is available from the 

Company’s website, www.michaelhill.com.au

Comply
The Company carefully considers the character, experience, education and 
skillset, as well as interests and associations of potential candidates for 
appointment to the Board and conducts appropriate checks to verify the 
suitability of the candidate, prior to their election. 

The Company has appropriate procedures in place to ensure that material 
information relevant to a decision to elect or re-elect a Director, is disclosed in 
the notice of meeting provided to shareholders.

Comply
In addition to being set out in the Corporate Governance Charter, the roles and 
responsibilities of Directors are also formalised in the letter of appointment 
which each Director receives and commits to on their appointment.  The letters 
of appointment specify the term of appointment, time commitment envisaged, 
expectations in relation to committee work or any other special duties attaching 
to the position, reporting lines, remuneration arrangements, disclosure 
obligations in relation to personal interests, confidentiality obligations, insurance 
and indemnity entitlements and details of the Company’s key governance 
policies, such as the Trading Policy. 

Each senior executive enters into a service contract which sets out the 

material terms of employment, including a description of the position and 
duties, reporting lines, remuneration arrangements and termination rights and 
entitlements.

Contract details of senior executives which are KMP are summarized in the 

Company’s Remuneration Report on page 35.

Comply
The Company Secretary is accountable to the Board for facilitating the 
Company’s corporate governance processes and the proper functioning of 
the Board.  Each Director is entitled to access the advice and services of the 
Company Secretary.

In accordance with the Company’s Constitution, the appointment or 

removal of the Company Secretary is a matter for the Board as a whole. Details 
of the Company Secretary’s experience and qualifications are set out on page 31 
of the Annual Report.

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PR I NCI PLE AN D B EST
PRACTICE R ECOM M E N DATION

M ICHAE L H I LL I NTE R NATIONAL LI M ITE D’S 
COM PLIANCE WITH R ECOM M E N DATION

Comply
The Company has adopted a Diversity Policy setting out its objectives and 
reporting practices with respect to diversity, which is set out in the Company’s 
Corporate Governance Charter.

A copy of the Corporate Governance Charter is available from the 

Company’s website, www.michaelhill.com.au

The measurable objectives for gender diversity, agreed by the Company’s 

Board for FY2015-16, are set out below:
30% females on the Board; and
Female/male ratio in senior management roles of 40%:60%.
The outcomes of the Company’s results against its measurable objectives 
are set out below and illustrates the Company’s progress towards achieving its 
objectives:

40%

60%

29.2%

70.8%

BOARD
GENDER DIVERSITY

SENIOR MANAGEMENT
GENDER DIVERSITY

1.5  Diversity

• Have a diversity policy which 
includes requirements for the 
Board or a relevant committee 
of the Board to set measurable 
objectives for achieving 
gender diversity and to assess 
annually both the objectives 
and the Company’s progress in 
achieving them.

• Disclose that policy or a 

summary of it.

• Disclose at the end of each 

reporting period the measurable 
objectives for achieving gender 
diversity set by the Board or 
a relevant committee of the 
Board in accordance with the 
Company’s diversity policy and 
its progress toward achieving 
them and either the respective 
proportions of men and 
women on the Board, in senior 
executive positions across the 
whole organisation (including 
how the entity has defined 
‘senior executive’ for these 
purposes) or if the Company 
is a ‘relevant employer’ under 
the Workplace Gender Equality 
Act 2012 (Cth), the Company’s 
most recent ‘Gender Equality 
Indicators’, as defined in and 
published under that Act.

1.6  Board Reviews

Have and disclose a process 
for periodically evaluating the 
performance of the Board, 
its committees and individual 
Directors and disclose whether 
a performance evaluation was 
undertaken in accordance with 
that process.

Comply
A performance review is undertaken annually in relation to the Board and 
the Board Committees.  In addition to individual evaluation sessions between 
the Chair and individual Directors, a formal self-evaluation questionnaire is 
used to facilitate the annual performance review process.  Where it considers 
necessary the Board may also engage a professional independent consultant 
experienced in Board reviews to conduct a review of the Board and its 
Committees and the effectiveness of the Board as a whole.

1.7  Management reviews

Have and disclose a process 
for periodically evaluating 
the performance of senior 
executives and disclose whether 
a performance evaluation was 
undertaken in accordance with 
that process.

Comply
Each year the Board sets financial, operational, management and individual 
targets for the CEO and the CFO.  The CEO and the CFO (in consultation with 
the Board), in turn sets targets for their direct reports.  Performance against 
these targets is assessed periodically throughout the year and a formal 
performance evaluation for senior management is completed for the year end.  
Details of the process followed are set out on page 36 of the Remuneration 
Report within this Annual Report.

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PR I NCI PLE AN D B EST
PRACTICE R ECOM M E N DATION

M ICHAE L H I LL I NTE R NATIONAL LI M ITE D’S 
COM PLIANCE WITH R ECOM M E N DATION

2  Structure the Board to add value

Non comply
The Board has not formally established a Nominations Committee as it 
considers that it is able to deal efficiently and effectively with Board composition 
and succession issues without establishing a separate nominations committee.

Non comply
The Company has not adopted a Board skills matrix at this time.  The Company 
is satisfied that it currently has an appropriate, balanced, rich and diverse range 
of skills and knowledge among the Board members, necessary to govern the 
Group.  The Company’s People, Development and Remuneration Committee 
will ensure that the necessary breadth and depth of skills and experience 
is maintained amongst Board members, in furtherance of the Committee’s 
obligations under the Corporate Governance Charter.

Comply
In accordance with the Corporate Governance Charter, the majority of Directors 
are independent.

Details regarding which Directors are considered independent and the 
length of their service are set out on pages 28 and 30 of the Directors’ Report 
within this Annual Report.

2.1  Nominations Committee
Does the Board have a 
nominations committee?  If 
the Board does not have a 
nominations committee, disclose 
that fact and the processes 
it employs to address Board 
succession issues and to 
ensure that the Board has 
the appropriate balance of 
skills, knowledge, experience, 
independence and diversity to 
enable it to discharge its duties 
and responsibilities effectively.

2.2  Board skills matrix

Have and disclose a Board skills 
matrix setting out the mix of 
skills and diversity that the Board 
currently has or is looking to 
achieve in its membership.

2.3  Disclose independence and 

length of service
• Disclose the names of the 

Directors considered by the 
Board to be independent 
Directors.

• If a director has an interest, 

position, association or 
relationship that might cause 
doubts about the independence 
of a Director, disclose the 
nature of the interest, position, 
association or relationship in 
question and an explanation of 
why the Board is of that opinion.

• Disclose the length of service 

of each Director.

2.4  Majority of Directors 

independent
The majority of the Board should 
be independent Directors.

Comply
In accordance with the Corporate Governance Charter and as disclosed against 
Recommendation 2.3, the majority of the Directors are independent.  

Details regarding the independence of the Directors are set out on pages   

28 to 30 of the Directors’ Report within this Annual Report.

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PR I NCI PLE AN D B EST
PRACTICE R ECOM M E N DATION

M ICHAE L H I LL I NTE R NATIONAL LI M ITE D’S 
COM PLIANCE WITH R ECOM M E N DATION

2.5  Chair independent

The Chair of the Board should 
be an independent Director 
and, in particular, should not be 
the same person as the Chief 
Executive Officer.

2.6  Induction and professional 

development
Have a program for inducting new 
Directors and provide appropriate 
professional development 
opportunities for Directors to 
develop and maintain the skills 
and knowledge needed to perform 
their role as Directors effectively.

Non comply
The Chair of Michael Hill International Limited is Emma Hill, a non-indepen-
dent Director.  Ms Hill has a comprehensive understanding of the Group and 
its business.  In light of this, the Company’s Board considers Ms Hill to be the 
most appropriate candidate for the role of Chair.  Given that the Company’s 
Board is constituted by a majority of independent Directors, it is considered that 
governance will not be adversely affected by there being a non-independent 
Chair.  Ms Hill is not the Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

Comply
An induction process including appointment letters and ongoing education exists 
to promote early, active and relevant involvement of new members of the Board.
All Directors are encouraged to become a member of the Australian 
Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and to further their knowledge through 
participation in seminars hosted by the AICD and other forums sponsored by 
professional, industry, governance and Government bodies.

In addition to peer review, interaction and networking with other Directors 

and industry leaders, the Company’s Directors participate, from time to time, 
in the Company’s leadership forums and actively engage with the Company’s 
employees by visiting the Company’s stores to gain an understanding of the 
operational environment.

During the course of the year Directors receive accounting policy updates, 

especially around the time when the Board considers the Half Year and Full 
Year accounts.

The Board also includes educational sessions on legal, accounting, 

regulatory change, developments in communication including social media and 
human resource management.

Directors are encouraged and given the opportunity to broaden their 
knowledge of the business by visiting stores in different locations.  During the 
financial year, Directors made a number of visits to stores and to Company 
competitor sites.

3  Act ethically and responsibly

3.1  Code of conduct

Have a code of conduct for 
Directors, senior executives and 
employees and disclose that 
code or a summary of it.

Comply
The Board has established a Code of Conduct for its Directors, senior 
executives and employees, a copy of which is available on the Company’s 
website, www.michaelhill.com.au

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4  Safeguard integrity in corporate reporting

4.1  Audit Committee

The Board should have an Audit 
Committee which:
• has at least three members, 

all of whom are non-executive 
Directors;

• a majority of whom are 
independent Directors;

• be chaired by an independent 

Director who is not the Chair of 
the Board;

• disclose the Charter of the 

Committee, the relevant quali-
fications and experience of the 
members of the Committee; and

• in relation to each reporting 
period, the number of times 
the Committee met throughout 
the period and the individual 
attendances of the members at 
those meetings.

4.2  CEO and CFO certification of 

financial statements
The Board should, before it 
approves the entity’s financial 
statements for a financial period, 
receive from its Chief Executive 
Officer and Chief Financial Officer 
a declaration that, in their opinion, 
the financial records of the entity 
have been properly maintained 
and that the financial statements 
comply with the appropriate 
accounting standards and give a 
true and fair view of the financial 
position and performance of the 
entity and that the opinion has 
been formed on the basis of a 
sound system of risk management 
and internal control which is 
operating effectively.

4.3  External auditor at AGM
Ensure that the Company’s 
external auditor attends the 
annual general meeting and is 
available to answer questions 
from security holders relevant to 
the audit.

Comply
The Audit and Risk Management Committee comprises three members 
(including the Chair), all of whom are non-executive Directors with the majority 
being independent Directors.  Details of the membership of the Audit and Risk 
Management Committee, including the names and qualifications of the Committee 
members, are set out on pages 28 to 30 and page 32 of this Annual Report.
In addition to the Audit and Risk Management Committee members, the 
CEO, CFO, external auditors and Company Secretary regularly attend Audit and 
Risk Management Committee meetings.

The number of meetings held and attended by each member of the Audit 

and Risk Management Committee during the financial year are set out on page 
32 of this Annual Report.

The Audit and Risk Management Committee Charter is reviewed annually 

and is available on the Company’s website, www.michaelhill.com.au 

Comply
This Recommendation is not specifically addressed in the Corporate 
Governance Charter however will be discharged by the Company pursuant to its 
obligation under section 295A of the Corporations Act.

Comply
The Group’s external audit function is performed by Ernst & Young (EY).  
Representatives of EY will attend the Annual General Meeting and be available 
to answer shareholder questions regarding the audit.

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5  Make timely and balanced disclosure

5.1  Disclosure and 

Communications Policy
Establish a written policy 
designed to ensure compliance 
with ASX Listing Rule disclosure 
requirements and disclose that 
policy or a summary of it.

Comply
The Company has adopted guidelines in relation to disclosure and communi-
cations which sets out the processes and practices that ensure its compliance 
with the continuous disclosure requirements under the ASX Listing Rules and 
the Corporations Act.

The Company has also established guidelines to assist officers and 
employees of the Group to comply with the Company’s disclosure and commu-
nications requirements.  A copy of the guidelines is set out in the Company’s 
Corporate Governance Charter which is available on its website, www.
michaelhill.com.au

6  Respect the rights of Shareholders

6.1  Information on website

Provide information about the 
Company and its governance 
to investors via the Company’s 
website.

6.2  Investor relations programs
Design and implement an 
investor relations program to 
facilitate effective two-way 
communication with investors.

Comply
The Company keeps investors informed of its corporate governance, financial 
performance and prospects via its website.  Investors can access copies of 
all announcements to the ASX and NZX, notices of meetings, annual reports 
and financial statements, investor presentations webcasts and/or transcripts 
of those presentations and a key events calendar via the ‘Investor Centre’ tab 
and can access general information regarding the Company and the structure 
of its business under the ‘About Us’ and governance documents under the 
‘Governance Policies and Compliance’ tabs.

The Company’s website is www.michaelhill.com.au

Comply
The Company conducts regular briefings including interim and full year results 
announcements, investor days, site visits and attends regional and industry 
specific conferences in order to facilitate effective two-way communication 
with investors and other financial market participants.  Access to Executive and 
Operational management is provided at these events, with separate one-on-one 
or group meetings offered whenever possible.

The presentation material provided at these events is posted on the Company’s 

Investor Centre website, including the webcast and transcript if applicable.

6.3  Facilitate participation at 

meetings of security holders
Disclose policies and processes 
in place to facilitate and 
encourage participation at 
meetings of security holders.

Comply
The Company uses technology to facilitate the participation of security holders 
in meetings including live teleconferences and in respect of Annual General 
Meetings (AGM), provide a direct voting facility to allow security holders to vote 
ahead of the meeting without having to attend or appoint a proxy.

Shareholders are encouraged to participate in general meetings and are 
given an opportunity to ask questions of the Company and its auditor at the AGM.

6.4  Facilitate electronic 
communications
Give security holders the option 
to receive communications from, 
and send communications to, the 
Company and its security registry 
electronically.

Comply
The Company provides its investors the option to receive communications from 
and send communications to, the Company and the share registry electronically.

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Comply 
The Company’s Audit and Risk Management Committee oversees the process 
for identifying and managing material risks in the Company in accordance with 
the Audit and Risk Management Committee Charter.  A copy of the Audit and 
Risk Management Committee Charter is available on the Company’s website, 
www.michaelhill.com.au .

Further details regarding the Audit and Risk Management Committee, its 
membership and the number of meetings held during the financial year are set 
out in response to Recommendation 4.1.

7  Recognise and manage risk

7.1  Risk Committee

Have a committee or committees 
to oversee risk, each of which has:
• at least three members;
• a majority of whom are 
independent directors;

• are chaired by an independent 

director;

• disclose the charter of the 

committee and the members of 
the committee; and

• at the end of each reporting 
period, the number of times 
the committee met throughout 
the period and the individual 
attendances of the members at 
those meetings.

7.2  Annual risk review

The Board or committee of 
the Board should review the 
Company’s risk management 
framework at least annually to 
satisfy itself that it continues to 
be sound and disclose, in relation 
to each reporting period, whether 
such a review has taken place.

Comply
The Board has mandated Internal Audit to provide independent assurance on 
the effectiveness of the Company’s risk management practices and report 
its findings to the Audit and Risk Management Committee.  The purpose of 
the review is to confirm the Company’s governance processes and practices 
continue to be sound and that the entity manages risk within the Board 
approved risk appetite.

Internal Audit conducted its review during the financial year and concluded that 
control over risk management processes were considered adequate and effective.

7.3  Internal audit

Disclose if it has an internal 
audit function, how the function 
is structured and what role it 
performs or if it does not have an 
internal audit function, that fact 
and the processes it employs 
for evaluation and continually 
improving the effectiveness of 
its risk management and internal 
control processes.

7.4  Sustainability risks

Disclose whether the Company 
has any material exposure to 
economic, environmental and 
social sustainability risks and if it 
does, how it manages or intends 
to manage those risks.

Comply
The Company has an internal audit function that operates under a Board 
approved Internal Audit Charter.

The internal audit function is independent of management and the external 

auditor and is overseen by the Audit and Risk Management Committee.  In 
accordance with the Audit and Risk Management Committee Charter the 
appointment or removal of the Chief Internal Auditor is a matter for this 
Committee.

Comply
The Company identifies and manages material exposures to economic, 
environmental and social sustainability risks in accordance with its risk 
management framework incorporating the Board approved risk appetite.

Steps have been taken to strengthen the governance of sustainability in 

the Company during the year.

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8  Remunerate fairly and responsibly

8.1  Remuneration Committee

The Board should have a remu-
neration committee which has:
• at least three members, all 
of whom are independent 
directors;

• is chaired by an independent 

director;

• disclose the charter and the 

committee, the members of the 
committee; and

• at the end of each reporting 
period, the number of times 
the committee met throughout 
the period and the individual 
attendances of the members at 
those meetings.

8.2  Disclosure of Executive 

and Non-Executive Director 
remuneration policy
Separately disclose policies 
and practices regarding the 
remuneration of non-executive 
Directors and the remuneration 
of executive Directors and other 
senior executives.

8.3  Policy on hedging equity 

incentive schemes
Have a policy on whether partici-
pants are permitted to enter into 
transactions (whether through use 
of derivatives or otherwise) which 
limit the economic risk of partici-
pating in the scheme and disclose 
that policy or a summary of it.

Non comply
The Company’s remuneration function is performed by the People, Development 
and Remuneration Committee.  Further details regarding the Committee, its 
composition and members are set out on page 32 of this Annual Report.

Ms Hill is one of the three members of the People, Development and 
Remuneration Committee.  Given the small size of the Board and Ms Hill’s relevant 
expertise, the Company considers it appropriate for Ms Hill to be a member.

Comply
The Company seeks to attract and retain high performance Directors and 
Executives with appropriate skills, qualifications and experience to add value 
to the Company and fulfil the roles and responsibilities required.  It reviews 
requirements for additional capabilities at least annually.

Executive remuneration is to reflect performance and, accordingly, 
remuneration is structured with a fixed component and performance-based 
remuneration component.

Non-executive Directors are paid fixed fees for their services in accordance 

with the Company’s Constitution. Fees paid are a composite fee (covering all 
Board and Committee responsibilities) and any contributions by the Company 
to a fund for the purposes of superannuation benefits for a Director.  No other 
retirement benefit schemes are in place in respect to non-executive Directors.

Further details regarding the remuneration of executive and non-executive 

Directors are set out on page 39 of the Remuneration Report within this 
Annual Report.

Comply
The Company’s Key Management Personnel must not enter into any hedge 
arrangement in relation to any element of the Key Management Personnel’s remu-
neration that has not vested or has vested but remains subject to a holding lock.

For the purposes of this policy, hedging includes the entry into any transaction, 

arrangement or financial product which operates to limit the economic risk of a 
security holding in the Company and includes financial instruments such as equity 
swaps and contracts for differences.  The term ‘Key Management Personnel’ 
has the definition given in the Accounting Standard AASB 124 Related Party 
Disclosure as ‘those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, 
directing and controlling the activities of the entity, directly and indirectly, including 
any director (whether executive or otherwise) of that entity’.

Further details regarding the Company’s policy on hedging are set out in 

the Company’s Trading Policy which is available in the Governance Policies and 
Compliance section of the Company’s website, www.michaelhill.com.au .

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Analysis of Shareholding

Twenty largest shareholders as at 31 August 2016

Hoglett Hamlett Limited 
New Zealand Central Securities Depository Ltd 
Mole Hill Limited 
Squeakidin Limited 
National Nominees Limited 
Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited 
J P Morgan Nominees Australia Limited 
RBC Investor Services Australia Nominees Pty Limited 
Hsbc Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 
M.R. Parsell 
R.L. Parsell 
HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 
Forsyth Barr Custodians Limited 
Custodial Services Limited 
P.R. Taylor 
G.J & P.A. Gwynne 
W.K. & C.A. Butler and R.M.J. Urlich 
UBS Nominees Pty Ltd 
Heffalump Holdings Limited 
K.G. Stock 
Total 
Total remaining holders balance 

Shareholding by range of shares as at 31 August 2016 

Ordinary Shares 

% of Shares

164,330,600 
37,427,782 
19,156,926 
19,156,926 
9,130,836 
8,829,599 
8,267,667 
6,462,170 
4,977,559 
4,289,264 
3,350,250 
3,165,439 
3,086,057 
2,936,581 
2,000,000 
1,972,000 
1,760,000 
1,720,390 
1,524,750 
1,010,000 
304,554,796 
78,583,717 

42.89
9.77
5.00
5.00
2.38
2.30
2.16
1.69
1.30
1.12
0.87
0.83
0.81
0.77
0.52
0.51
0.46
0.45
0.40
0.26
79.49
20.51

1 - 1,000 
1,001 - 5,000 
5,001 - 10,000 
10,001 - 100,000 
100,001 - 999,999,999 
Total 

Unmarketable parcels 

No. of Holders 

% of Holders 

No. of Shares

497 
1,225 
862 
1,347 
128 
4,059 

0.09 
1.01 
1.87 
10.50 
86.53 
100.00 

352,051
3,865,081
7,167,325
40,228,524
331,525,532
383,138,513

Minimum $500.00 parcel at $1.69 per unit 

Minimum parcel size 

296 

Holders 

52 

Units

6,823

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Substantial holders of 5% or more of fully paid ordinary shares as at 31 August 2016*

Emma Jane Hill 
Hoglett Hamlett Limited 
Mole Hill Limited  
Squeakidin Limited 
Mark Simon Hill 
Blackcurrant Trustees Limited 

Notice Date 

31 August 2016 
11 July 2016 
11 July 2016 
11 July 2016 
11 July 2016 
8 July 2016 

Shares

183,487,526
164,330,600
19,156,926
20,681,676
183,487,526
20,681,676

* as disclosed in substantial shareholder notices received by the Company

Investor Calendar

2016 Dates 

19 August 2016 
6 October 2016 
31 October 2016 

Details

Full year results and final dividend announcement
Final dividend payment date
Annual General Meeting

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AU DITORS
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PR I MARY BAN KE RS
Australia and New Zealand
  Banking Group Limited
ANZ Banking Group (New 

Zealand) Limited

Bank of Montreal
Bank of America N.A.

WE BSITE
www.michaelhill.com.au
www.emmaandroe.com.au
investor.michaelhill.com

E MAI L
inquiry@michaelhill.com.au

DI R ECTORS
E.J. Hill B.Com., M.B.A. (Chair)
Sir Richard Michael Hill K.N.Z.M. 
G.W. Smith B.Comm., F.C.A., F.A.I.C.D.
R.I. Fyfe
J.S. Allis

COM PANY SECR ETARY
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13  Analytical information 

95  Investor calendar 

42  Auditor’s independence

9  Key facts 

  declaration 

47  Cash flow statement

7  Chair review 

2  Mission statement 

48  Notes to the financial

  statements 

32  Committee membership

22  Operational review

14  Community spirit 

3  Company profile 

96  Corporate directory 

84  Corporate governance 

28  Director information  

32  Directors’ meetings 

21  Directors’ report 

  21/73  Dividends 

13  Exchange rates 

18  Executive

  management team 

43  Financial statements 

73  Franking credit account 

87  Gender composition of
  Directors and Senior
  Management 

73  Imputation credit account 

26  Outlook

5  Performance highlights 

35  Remuneration report

23  Review of 2015-16 priorities

27  Risk management 

  24/58  Segment results 

94  Shareholder information 

12  Statistics 

46  Statement of 

  changes in equity 

44  Statement of 

  comprehensive income 

45  Statement of

  financial position 

95  Substantial security holders 

12  Trend statement 

18  Values and leadership

83  Independent Auditor’s report 

  principles

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