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Micro-X Ltd 
Appendix 4E 
Preliminary final report 

1. Group details 

Name of entity: 
ABN: 
Reporting period: 
Previous period: 

 Micro-X Ltd 
 21 153 273 735 
 For the year ended 30 June 2019 
 For the year ended 30 June 2018 

2. Results for announcement to the market 

$'000 

Revenues from ordinary activities 

 up 

20%   to 

1,931 

Loss from ordinary activities after tax attributable to the owners of Micro-
X Ltd 

Loss for the year attributable to the owners of Micro-X Ltd 

down 

 down 

41%  

to 

41%   to 

(9,834) 

(9,834) 

Dividends 
There were no dividends paid, recommended or declared during the current financial period. 

Comments 
The loss for the Group after providing for income tax amounted to $9,834,000 (30 June 2018: $16,595,000). 

Refer to the Director's report in the 2019 Annual Report for additional information in the results during the financial year. 

  Reporting 

  Previous 

period 
Cents 

period 
Cents 

(3.08)  

(2.05) 

3. Net tangible assets 

Net tangible assets per ordinary security 

4. Control gained over entities 

Not applicable. 

5. Loss of control over entities 

Not applicable. 

6. Dividends 

Current period 
There were no dividends paid, recommended or declared during the current financial period. 

Previous period 
There were no dividends paid, recommended or declared during the previous financial period. 

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7. Dividend reinvestment plans 

Not applicable. 

8. Details of associates and joint venture entities 

Name of associate / joint venture 

Reporting entity's 
percentage holding 

Contribution to profit/(loss) 
(where material) 

  Reporting 

  Previous 

  Reporting 

  Previous 

period 
% 

period 
% 

period 
$'000 

period 
$'000 

XinRay Systems Inc. 

- 

30%   

(231)  

(248) 

Group's aggregate share of associates and joint venture 
entities' profit/(loss) (where material) 
Profit/(loss) from ordinary activities before income tax 

Income tax on operating activities 

(231)  

(248) 

-  

- 

The Group disposed of the investment in XinRay Systems Inc. during the period, with the corresponding gain on disposal 
recognised within the Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income within the 2019 Annual Report. 

9. Foreign entities 

Details of origin of accounting standards used in compiling the report: 

Not applicable. 

10. Audit qualification or review 

Details of audit/review dispute or qualification (if any): 

The financial statements have been audited and an unqualified opinion has been issued. 

11. Attachments 

Details of attachments (if any): 

The Annual Financial Report of Micro-X Ltd for the year ended 30 June 2019 is attached. 

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Appendix 4E 
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12. Signed 

Signed ___________________________ 

 Date: 30 August 2019 

Patrick O'Brien 
Non-Executive Chairman 

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Corporate directory 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Directors 

Peter Robin Rowland (Managing Director) 
 Patrick Gerard O'Brien (Non-Executive Chairman) 
 Alexander Bennett Gosling (Non-Executive Director) 
 Yasmin Anna King (Non-Executive Director) 

Company secretary 

 Georgina Carpendale 

Registered office 

Principal place of business 

Share register 

Auditor 

 A14, 6 MAB Eastern Promenade 
 1284 South Road, Tonsley 
 SA 5042 

 A14, 6 MAB Eastern Promenade 
 1284 South Road, Tonsley 
 SA 5042 

 Computershare Investors Services Pty Ltd 
 Yarra Falls 
 452 Johnston Street 
 Abbotsford, VIC 3067 
 Phone:   1300 555 159 (within Australia) 
 Phone:   +61 3 8320 4062 (outside Australia) 

 Grant Thornton Audit Pty Ltd 
 Grant Thornton House, Level 3 
 170 Frome Street 
 Adelaide, SA 5000 
 Phone:   +61 8 8372 6666 

Stock exchange listing 

 Micro-X Ltd shares are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange 
 (ASX code: MX1) 

Website 

 www.micro-x.com 

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Contents 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Directors' report 
Auditor's independence declaration 
Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income 
Statement of financial position 
Statement of changes in equity 
Statement of cash flows 
Notes to the financial statements 
Directors' declaration 
Independent auditor's report to the members of Micro-X Ltd 
Shareholder information 

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Directors' report 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

The directors present their report, together with the financial statements, on the consolidated entity (referred to hereafter as 
the 'Group') consisting of Micro-X Ltd (referred to hereafter as the 'Company' or 'parent entity') and the entities it controlled 
at the end of, or during, the year ended 30 June 2019. 

Directors 
The names of the Directors in office at any time during or since the end of the year are: 

Peter Robin Rowland (Managing Director) 
Patrick Gerard O'Brien (Non-Executive Chairman) 
Alexander Bennett Gosling  (Non-Executive Director) 
Yasmin Anna King  (Non-Executive Director)  
Richard Nicholas Hannebery (Executive Director) - Resigned 15 April 2019 
David Peter Neil Symons (Non-Executive Director) - Resigned 21 November 2018 
James White McDowell (Non-Executive Director) - Resigned 31 August 2018 

Directors have been in office since the start of the financial year to the date of this report unless otherwise stated. 

Principal activities 
Micro-X's principal activities are focused on the design, development and manufacturing of ultra-lightweight carbon nano 
tube based x-ray products for the global healthcare and security (improvised explosive device imaging) markets. 

No significant changes in the nature of these activities occurred during the year. 

Dividends 
There were no dividends paid, recommended or declared during the current or previous financial year. 

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Review of operations 
The  Group’s  focus  in  the  2019  Financial  Year  (FY)  was  the  ramp  up  of  supporting  operational  and  manufacturing 
infrastructure for early commercial sales of its first product, the CARESTREAM DRX-Revolution Nano. This resulted in the 
first  production  revenues  for  the  Group. In  addition,  future  product  developments  were  significantly  advanced  with  the 
strategic partnering and funding put in place with Thales Group for Micro-X’s counter-terrorism and airport security products, 
and the engineering and design work undertaken during the year for the Rover mobile x-ray for deployable military hospitals. 

Commercialisation - CARESTREAM DRX-Revolution Nano 
The CARESTREAM DRX-Revolution Nano or Nano, is a mobile x-ray for bedside imaging in hospital wards and intensive 
care units. The Nano is a Class II medical device with regulatory approvals now in place for sale of the Nano in 40 countries, 
including 510(k) approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration and CE marking in the European Union.  
The Group’s global distributor, Carestream Health, Inc. (formally Kodak Medical imaging) commenced early sales as the 
Nano was first featured ‘for sale’ on the Carestream exhibition stand at the annual Radiological Society of North America 
Scientific Meeting in Chicago in November 2018. There was strong procurement interest from conference delegates from all 
over the world. During the 2019 Financial year, these sales efforts were ramped up as regulatory approvals in new territories 
were added with sales of the Nano going into USA, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Singapore, Thailand, Korea and 
UAE. Additional marketing efforts are planned to support the additional sales expected in the next financial year. 
The Group also received good customer feedback from a number of early customers in relation to the features of the Nano 
including its ease of use and maneuverability. The demonstrated reliability of the in-service units, as measured by service 
calls during the year, was also five times better than targeted. 

Operations & Manufacturing 
The Group significantly ramped its manufacturing capacity and facilities during the year. 
One  aspect  of  this  was  the  next  stage  expansion  of  the  Tonsley  facility  in  Adelaide. This  facility  was  increased  to  over 
1,000m2, in order to meet the medium term needs of Nano commercial production. Additional elements of the expansion 
included  shielded  rooms  for  customer  x-ray  demonstrations,  additional  mechanical  engineering  and  laboratory  spaces, 
dedicated areas and test facilities for security products and additional space for Rover production. 
The Group also spent considerable resources during the year on its strategic Carbon Nano Tube (CNT) emitter tube in-
sourcing project which took two years overall and was completed in July 2019. This project has delivered the Group its own, 
wholly-owned, proprietary x-ray tube and emitter for the Nano. This in-house manufacture also provides substantial benefits 
in reduced costs (increased product margins), reduced cycle time, improved quality, increased scalability and independence 
in the supply chain. 
A  key  element  of  the  Micro-X  CNT  emitter  and  tube  in-sourcing  project  was  to  meet  or  improve  existing  reliability  and 
performance standards and to effect a seamless transition from the existing supplier. The final stages of reliability testing of 
Micro-X tubes in the Nano cart is expected to be completed shortly. Once completed, the Adelaide-made x-ray tubes will 
replace those previously manufactured by a third party vendor, XinRay Systems Inc., which had been plagued with issues 
related to production yield and costs. 
The Group has now created its own proprietary intellectual property around both the new CNT emitter and the method of 
manufacture, with a new patent now filed. This capability is also expected to provide enhanced flexibility in future product 
designs, including the Rover and the Mobile Backscatter Imager. 

Other Products in Development 
Rover Mobile X-ray: 
The Group’s second product in development is the ‘Rover’ Mobile X-ray for Deployed Military Medical facilities. This product 
is based on a high commonality of components with the Nano with design modifications for military applications including a 
higher energy x-ray capability for trauma patients, rapid battery swap-out capability and a ruggedised design. The Rover 
does not have a direct competitor in its market and is expected to attract higher sale price and margins than the Nano.  
During the year, initial design work on the x-ray tube for the Rover was completed and a design project commenced for a 
high voltage power supply.  
The  Group  also  participated  in  bids  with  each  of  the  five  prime  contractors  competing  for  Defence  Project  JP2060,  the 
procurement of a new deployable medical facility for the Australian Army. The Australian Department of Defence has made 
a  source  selection  and  contracting  is  expected  in  Q3  FY2020. This  is  expected  to  involve  the  Group  selling  a  package 
including a number of Rover units into the project in late 2020.  
The Group also was invited to present the Rover product and its capability in May 2019 to the US joint services Defense 
Health  Agency  at  Fort  Detrick  near  Washington  DC.  This  confirmed  an  interest  from  the  US  Department  of  Defense  in 
acquiring new lightweight, deployable diagnostic imaging technology. 

Future Aviation Security Solutions in UK: 
During the year, the Group completed its deliverables for its contract with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory 
of the UK Ministry of Defence by presenting the imaging performance results from the concept demonstrator of a lightweight 
x-ray imaging system for detecting explosives hidden in consumer electronic devices.  

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The Group also presented to the UK Department for Transport in London in September 2018 a model of a mobile scanner 
for secondary screening of carry-on baggage. This product concept created strong interest among the user community and 
the  security  team  at  Heathrow  Airport  gave  an  insight  as  to  how  this  technology  might  be  applied  to  a  new  automated 
checkpoint configuration. 

Brain Tomographic Imaging for Stroke 
During  the  year,  the  Group  conducted  a  successful  proof-of-concept  trial  of  its  Brain  Tomographic  Imager  at  the  Royal 
Melbourne Hospital. The Group, in collaboration with the Melbourne Brain Centre, was awarded a Phase One grant of $0.98 
million under the MRFF Frontier Health Program to further this technology. This remains a future product opportunity in a 
market with significant unmet medical need. 

Strategic Partnering with Thales Group 
During the year, there was considerable focus to complete a transformational strategic alliance with Thales Group, the world-
leading aerospace, defence, transportation and security technology company headquartered in Paris, France.  
Underpinning  the  alliance,  the  Group  and  Thales  will  jointly  design  and  manufacture  a  revolutionary  new  range  of  ultra-
miniature x-ray tubes combining Micro-X’s world-leading experience in CNT x-ray sources with Thales’ 60 years’ experience 
in  x-ray  devices.  These  tubes  will  be  produced  by  Thales  and  manufactured  in  France,  and  will  power  both  Thales’  and 
Micro-X’s future roadmap of innovative products for the security market including for a new high-speed airport checkpoint 
security system providing a quantum leap in throughput and threat detection.  
The  second  part  of  the  alliance  is  a  collaboration  on  the  global  sales  and  support  of  Micro-X’s  counter-terrorism  Mobile 
Backscatter  Imager  (MBI)  for  assessment  of  Improvised  Explosive  Devices  (IEDs)  forms. While  the  Group  has  made 
preparations for direct sales of the MBI to the Five Eyes alliance countries (USA, UK, Canada, Australia & NZ), Thales will 
sell the MBI product on an OEM basis throughout the rest of the world.  
The  contracts  with  Thales  were  signed  at  the  end  of  the  Q3  FY2019  and  completion  occurred  on  2  July  2019  following 
Foreign Investment Review Board approval. 

Financial Overview 
The  net  loss  for  the  Group  and  its  subsidiaries  (the  Group)  for  the  2019  Financial  Year  after  providing  for  income  tax, 
amounted to $9.834 million compared with a loss in the previous year of $16.595 million. This net loss is comprised of: 
·      $4.8  million  in  expenditure  on  research  and  development  activity. Most  of  this  was  related  to  development  work  on 
emitter and tube technology, as well as the development and final productionisation of the first product, the Carestream DRX 
Revolution Nano or Nano. The balance of the research and development related to future products including the Rover, the 
MBI and the Tomo; 
·      $5.1 million was spent on employee and direct costs during the year. This represented a $1.0 million increase on prior 
period, driven by an increased headcount as the engineering and development team was expanded; 

The reduction in the loss for the 2019 Financial Year was due to reductions in project development costs of $2.6 million. This 
year there was also no impairment charge for the Group’s investment in XinRay Systems Inc. (2018: $6.80 million).  

During the 2019 Financial Year the Group received funds from the following sources: 
·      $1.9 million as customer receipts from the sale of the Nano unit and spare parts to Carestream Health, Inc.; 
·      $1.2  million  of  the  $2.4  million  Grant  under  the  Advanced  Manufacturing  Growth  Fund  Grant  by  the  Australian 
Government, Department of Industry, Innovation and Science; 
·      $3.8 million for the Research and Development Tax Incentive cash for the 2017/18 Financial Year. 
During the year, the Group raised $3.0 million via an unsecured convertible notes and $2.0 million was raised in a private 
placement of shares with attaching 1 for 2 call options. 
The Group also executed a $3.0 million loan facility agreement with R&D Capital Pty Ltd. The loan is repayable upon receipt 
of FY19 R&D Tax Refund from the Australian Tax Office. 

Following the year end, in July 2019, the Group received the first A$5.0 million from Thales under their 6 year A$10 million 
convertible  bond. The  balance  of  these  funds  will  be  drawn  as-required  to  support  the  planned  technology  and  product 
development program. The Thales bonds will be convertible at any time during the sixth year of the loan at a 20% discount 
to  the  30-day  VWAP  at  the  time  of  conversion.  The  bonds  will  pay  an  annual  interest  rate  185  bps  above  the  6-month 
Australian BBSW, equating to a rate of approximately 2.8% at present.  

Significant changes in the state of affairs 
There were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the Group during the financial year. 

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Matters subsequent to the end of the financial year 
On 2 July 2019, the Group announced that Thales SA had completed a A$10M investment, as part of a collaboration to 
finance the next generations of unique x-ray products. 
Thales' investment was first announced on 1 April 2019, however was subject to certain conditions precedent including the 
approval of the Foreign Investment Review Board which has now been granted. Following completion of the deal, the first 
$5M draw-down was made by the Group against the 6-year A$10M convertible loan. The loan will be convertible at Thales' 
sole discretion, at any time in the 12 months following 2 July 2024, at a 20% discount to the 30-day VWAP at the time of 
conversion. The loan will pay an annual interest rate of 185 bps above the 6-month BBSW, equating to a rate of approximately 
2.8% at present. 

On 15 July 2019, the Group announced that it had reached substantial completion on a major technology project for the 
development and manufacture of the next generation of CNT x-ray tubes, proprietary to and manufactured by the Group.  
The core of the Group's revolutionary technology platform involves an x-ray tube containing a CNT electron emitter. Originally 
this was manufactured by a third party supplier, XinRay, and this x-ray tube was the world’s first and only not to use heated-
filament electron emission which is the key to reducing size, weight, heat and power. Now the Group has its own proprietary 
CNT emitter, manufactured at its Tonsley facility in Adelaide, Australia. This technology will be used in all current and future 
x-ray products. 

No other matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2019 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect the 
Group's operations, the results of those operations, or the Group's state of affairs in future financial years. 

Likely developments and expected results of operations 
The Group’s main focus moving forward is to maximize revenues and gross margins from the sale of the DRX Revolution 
Nano. This will involve working with Carestream Health to grow sales as well as developing and implementing strategies to 
access new markets.  A cost-down production engineering project has also been initiated to increase gross margins on the 
product. 

The second key focus in the coming financial year will be to bring the Group’s second product, the Rover mobile military x-
ray  system  into  production  and  to  market. The  testing  of  imaging  performance  is  expected  during  the  second  quarter  of 
FY2020 and a new high voltage power supply to provide the increased energy is in development. Regulatory approval will 
also be undertaken in the first half of Calendar Year 2020, so that the Rover can be sold commercially in the second half of 
Calendar Year 2020. 

Work with Thales will also be focused on the first fully-functional engineering prototype of the Mobile Backscatter Imager for 
the unmanned assessment of potential IEDs, the Group’s third product. 

Environmental regulation 
The Group is not subject to any significant environmental regulation under Australian Commonwealth or State law. 

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Information on directors 
Name: 
Title: 
Qualifications: 
Experience and expertise: 

 Patrick O’Brien 
 Non-Executive Chairman 
 LLB, B.Com, Grad Dip Applied Finance, MBA 
 Patrick is managing director of Patrick O’Brien & Associates and a director of Red Rock 
Leisure, The Water & Carbon Group and O’Brien Capital. Patrick has over 25 years’ 
business  experience  in  Australia,  the  UK,  Europe,  Asia  and  the  US  including  as  an 
executive  director  with  Macquarie  Group  where  he  led  teams  in  corporate  finance 
(Melbourne  1996-2005)  and  private  equity  (London  2005-2009).  In  this  latter  role 
Patrick  was  responsible  for  Macquarie’s  controlling  stakes  in,  and  chaired,  large 
unlisted groups European Directories and National Grid Wireless. Prior to Macquarie, 
Patrick was a strategy consultant with McKinsey & Company and a lawyer with Minter 
Ellison. 
Other current directorships: 
 Nil 
Former directorships (last 3 years):   Nil 
Special responsibilities: 

 Member of Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Member of Audit and Risk 
Committee 
 4,625,380 fully paid ordinary shares 
 200,000 unlisted options exercisable at $0.575 (57.5 cents) on or before 31/12/19;  
400,000 Unlisted Options exercisable at $0.625 (62.5 cents) on or before 31/12/19 

Interests in shares: 
Interests in options: 

Name: 
Title: 
Qualifications: 
Experience and expertise: 

 Peter Rowland 
 Managing Director 
 BSc., MBA, MIET, CEng, FAICD 
 Peter  worked  in  the  engineering  design,  development  and  project  management  of 
innovative,  high-technology  military  &  scientific  equipment  in  his  early  career  in 
Scotland. In Australia, he ran an engineering design consultancy group, was director 
of business development at BAE Systems and then was managing director of ASX-
listed  Ellex  Medical  Lasers  which  designed  and  manufactured  ophthalmic  laser 
equipment. More recently he was vice president of Asia-Pacific operations for Biolase 
Technology Inc., a NASDAQ listed therapeutic medical device supplier. 
Other current directorships: 
 Nil 
Former directorships (last 3 years):   Nil 
Interests in shares: 
Interests in options: 

 12,425,000 fully paid ordinary shares 
 696,556 unlisted options exercisable at $0.575 (57.5 cents) on or before 31/12/19;  
1,393,114 unlisted options exercisable at $0.625 (62.5 cents) on or before 31/12/19 

Name: 
Title: 
Qualifications: 
Experience and expertise: 

 Richard Hannebery - Resigned 15 April 2019 
 Executive Director 
 BA (Econ), Grad Dip Econ 
 Richard has over 20 years’ experience in commercial and financial advisory services 
with Merrill Lynch, Credit Suisse and JT Campbell & Co. He has 15 years’ experience 
as a specialist in healthcare technology and intellectual property based companies at 
a  business  development  and  director  level.    Richard  has  extensive  experience  in 
strategy development and its implementation, as well as commercialisation, including 
direct negotiation of key sales and distribution agreements in various markets with large 
multinational medtech and technology companies. Richard is currently a board member 
and the part-time chief executive of ASX-listed Genera Biosystems Limited and a non-
executive  director  of  Australian  Continence  Solutions  Pty  Limited  and  its  operating 
company Nurturecare (Aust) Pty Limited. 
 Genera Biosystems Limited (ASX:GBI) appointed 14 May 2013 

Other current directorships: 
Former directorships (last 3 years):   Nil 
 Nil 
Special responsibilities: 
 3,006,350 fully paid ordinary shares - As at 15 April 2019 
Interests in shares: 
 696,556 Unlisted Options exercisable at $0.575 (57.5 cents) on or before 31/12/19;  
Interests in options: 
1,393,114 Unlisted Options exercisable at $0.625 (62.5 cents) on or before 31/12/19 

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Name: 
Title: 
Qualifications: 
Experience and expertise: 

 Dr. Alexander Gosling AM 
 Non-Executive Director 
 AM, MA, DEng, FTSE 
 Alexander  has  been  working  in  the  field  of  process  and  product  development  and 
related research and development for 50 years.  He was a founding director of Invetech 
and was part of the management team that led Invetech to a public listing (as Vision 
Systems) and then to its acquisition by Danaher Corp for $800M. He currently works in 
the  area  of  technology  commercialisation,  advising  universities,  mentoring  start-ups 
and sitting on the Boards of early stage companies. Alexander is an engineer, with an 
Honours  degree  from  Cambridge  University.  He  is  a  Fellow  of  the  Academy  of 
Technology  and  Engineering,  a  Fellow  of  the  Institute  of  Engineers  Australia  and  a 
Governor  of  the  Warren  Centre  for  Advanced  Engineering.  He  was  awarded  an 
Honorary Doctorate in Engineering from Swinburne University and made a Member of 
The Order of Australia for services to engineering.  He is a Member of the Australian 
Institute of Company Directors. 
Other current directorships: 
 Nil 
Former directorships (last 3 years):   Nil 
Special responsibilities: 

 Chairperson of Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Member of Audit and 
Risk Committee 
 110,000 fully paid ordinary shares 
 133,333 Unlisted Options exercisable at $0.575 (57.5 cents) on or before 31/12/19;  
266,668 Unlisted Options exercisable at $0.625 (62.5 cents) on or before 31/12/19 

Interests in shares: 
Interests in options: 

Name: 
Title: 
Qualifications: 
Experience and expertise: 

 David Symons - Resigned 21 November 2018 
 Non-Executive Director 
 LLB, B.Com 
 David  has  more  than  15  years’  experience  in  corporate  strategy  communications, 
private equity, investment banking, and corporate management. He has previously held 
executive  roles  at  ABN  AMRO  Capital,  Macquarie  Bank,  Merrill  Lynch  and  Promina 
Group. 
Other current directorships: 
 Nil 
Former directorships (last 3 years):   Genera Biosystems Limited (ASX:GBI) 
 Nil 
Special responsibilities: 
 2,220,200 fully paid ordinary shares - As at 21 November 2019 
Interests in shares: 

Name: 
Title: 
Qualifications: 
Experience and expertise: 

 Yasmin King 
 Non-Executive Director 
 BA (Econ)(Honours). MBA 
 Yasmin  is  CEO  of  SkillsIQ  Limited,  the  organisation  that  develops  the  National 
Occupational  Standards  for  vocational  qualifications  in  the  Services  and  Health  and 
Community  services  sectors.  Yasmin  was  the  inaugural  NSW  Small  Business 
Commissioner  and  an  Associate  Commissioner  for  the  Australian  Consumer  and 
Competition  Commission,  both    positions  leading  to  her  detailed  knowledge  and 
experience  in  the  areas  of  compliance  and  regulation.  Yasmin  has  extensive 
experience in negotiation having run a successful consultancy in this area, including 
acting as lead negotiator for numerous State and Federal Government procurement 
contracts.    She  worked  as  a  principal  consultant  for  an  international  negotiation 
organisation  coaching  major  ASX  companies  and  public  sector  agencies  including 
Department of Defence in contract negotiation.   She has also served on both public 
and  private  sector  boards.  She  is  an  adjunct  of  the  Australian  Graduate  School  of 
Management,  delivering  the  conflict  resolution  and  negotiation  component  of  the 
Women in Leadership program. Yasmin holds a Bachelor of Economics (Honours) and 
a  Master  of  Business  Administration.    She  is  a  Fellow  of  the  Australian  Institute  of 
Company Directors and a Fellow Certified Practicing Accountant. 
Other current directorships: 
 Nil 
Former directorships (last 3 years):   Nil 
Special responsibilities: 

 Member of Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Chairperson of Audit and 
Risk Committee 
 50,000 fully paid ordinary shares 
 320,000 Unlisted Options exercisable at $0.625 (62.5 cents) on or before 01/12/20 

Interests in shares: 
Interests in options: 

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Name: 
Title: 
Qualifications: 
Experience and expertise: 

 James McDowell - Resigned 31 August 2018 
 Non-Executive Director 
 LLB 
 Mr  McDowell  has  more  than  30  years  of  experience  in  international  defence  and 
aerospace sectors and has lived and worked in the UK, the USA, Korea, Singapore, 
Hong  Kong  and  Australia.  Mr  McDowell  joined  BAE  Systems  in  1996  and  his  last 
executive appointment with the company was as Chief Executive Officer of their A$5 
billion annual turnover business operations in Saudi Arabia. Prior to this he was Chief 
Executive Officer of BAE Systems Australia for 10 years. Based in Adelaide, he drove 
a  major  expansion  program  as  the  company  grew  to  become  Australia’s  largest 
defence business. Prior to his time at BAE Systems Mr McDowell worked for 18 years 
at  aerospace  company  Bombardier  Shorts  in  legal,  commercial  and  marketing 
positions, making a major contribution to that company’s growth into the USA. In 2014, 
Mr  McDowell  was  appointed  by  the  Australian  Federal  Government  to  the  team  to 
conduct  the    First  Principles  Review  of  the  Australian  Department  of  Defence.  The 
Team’s  ‘One  Defence’  recommendations  included  transformational  changes  to 
structure,  governance  arrangements,  accountabilities,  processes  and  systems  of 
Defence.  Mr  McDowell  is  also  Chairman  of  the  Australian  Nuclear  Science  & 
Technology  Organisation  which  is  a  centre-of-excellence  in  Australia  for  radiation 
safety and nuclear medicine research 

Other current directorships: 
Former directorships (last 3 years):   Austal Limited (ASX:ASB); Codan Limited (ASX:CDA) 
Special responsibilities: 
Interests in shares: 

 Nil 
 60,000 fully paid ordinary shares - As at 31 August 2018 

 Nil 

'Other current directorships' quoted above are current directorships for listed entities only and excludes directorships of all 
other types of entities, unless otherwise stated. 

'Former directorships (last 3 years)' quoted above are directorships held in the last 3 years for listed entities only and excludes 
directorships of all other types of entities, unless otherwise stated. 

Company secretary 
Georgina Carpendale is a Chartered Accountant with a First Class Honours Degree in Business specialising in Accounting. 
Georgina  has  12  years’  experience  in  the  accounting  profession.  Georgina  has  6  years’  experience  within  the  medical 
technology industry. Georgina is the Chief Financial Officer for Micro-X. 

Meetings of directors 
The number of meetings of the Group's Board of Directors ('the Board') and of each Board committee held during the year 
ended 30 June 2019, and the number of meetings attended by each director were: 

Full Board 

Nomination and 
Remuneration Committee 

Audit and Risk Committee 

  Attended 

Held 

  Attended 

Held 

  Attended 

Held 

Patrick O'Brien 
Peter Rowland 
Richard Hannebery 
David Symons 
Alexander Gosling 
Yasmin King 
James McDowell 

10  
9  
9  
4  
8  
10  
-  

10  
10  
9  
4  
10  
10  
2  

3  
-  
-  
1  
3  
3  
-  

3  
-  
-  
1  
3  
3  
-  

5  
-  
-  
3  
6  
6  
-  

6 
- 
- 
3 
6 
6 
- 

Held:  represents  the  number  of  meetings  held  during  the  time  the  director  held  office  or  was  a  member  of  the  relevant 
committee. 

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Remuneration report (audited) 
The remuneration report details the key management personnel remuneration arrangements for the Group, in accordance 
with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and its Regulations. 

Key management personnel are those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the 
activities of the entity, directly or indirectly, including all directors. 

The remuneration report is set out under the following main headings: 
● 
● 
● 
● 
● 

 Principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration 
 Details of remuneration 
 Service agreements 
 Share-based compensation 
 Additional disclosures relating to key management personnel 

Principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration 
The objective of the Group's executive reward framework is to ensure reward for performance is competitive and appropriate 
for the results delivered. The framework aligns executive reward with the achievement of strategic objectives and the creation 
of value for shareholders, and it is considered to conform to the market best practice for the delivery of reward. The Board 
of  Directors  ('the  Board')  ensures  that  executive  reward  satisfies  the  following  key  criteria  for  good  reward  governance 
practices: 
● 
● 
● 
● 

 competitiveness and reasonableness 
 acceptability to shareholders 
 performance linkage / alignment of executive compensation 
 transparency 

The Nomination and Remuneration Committee is responsible for determining and reviewing remuneration arrangements for 
its  directors  and  executives.  The  performance  of  the  entity  depends  on  the  quality  of  its  directors  and  executives.  The 
remuneration philosophy is to attract, motivate and retain high performance and high quality personnel and, accordingly, the 
Nomination and Remuneration Committee has structured an executive remuneration framework that is market competitive 
and complementary to the reward strategy of the Group. 

The remuneration framework is designed to align executive reward to shareholders' interests. The Board is in the process of 
refining the remuneration framework, and as part of this process will seek to further align shareholders' interests by: 
● 
● 

 having economic profit as a core component of plan design 
 focusing on sustained growth in shareholder wealth, consisting of dividends and growth in share price, and delivering 
constant or increasing return on assets as well as focusing the executive on key non-financial drivers of value 
 attracting and retaining high calibre executives 

● 

Additionally, the remuneration framework should seek to align and incentivise executives' interests by: 
● 
● 
● 

 rewarding capability and experience 
 reflecting competitive reward for contribution to growth in shareholder wealth 
 providing a clear structure for earning rewards 

In  accordance  with  best  practice  corporate  governance,  the  structure  of  non-executive  director  and  executive  director 
remuneration is separate. 

Non-executive directors remuneration 
Fees and payments to non-executive directors reflect the demands and responsibilities of their role. Non-executive directors' 
fees  and  payments  are  reviewed  annually  by  the  Nomination  and  Remuneration  Committee.  The  Nomination  and 
Remuneration Committee may, from time to time, receive advice from independent remuneration consultants to ensure non-
executive directors' fees and payments are appropriate and in line with the market. The chairman's fees are determined 
independently to the fees of other non-executive directors based on comparative roles in the external market. The chairman 
is not present at any discussions relating to the determination of his own remuneration.  

Non-executive directors were issued Award Options, as described in the Group's Prospectus dated 25 November 2015, on 
17 December 2015, following the completion of the Group's Initial Public Offer. Apart from the Award Options, Non-executive 
directors present from the Initial Public Offer do not receive share options or other incentives. New non-executive directors 
since this period are offered share options upon their appointment. 

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ASX  listing  rules  require  the  aggregate  maximum  non-executive  directors'  remuneration  be  determined  periodically  by  a 
general meeting. The most recent determination was at the Annual General Meeting held prior to the Group's ASX listing, 
where  the  shareholders  approved  the  Group's  Constitution  which  provides  for  an  aggregate  maximum  remuneration  of 
$300,000 per annum. 

Executive remuneration 
The Group aims to reward executives based on their responsibility and performance, with a level and mix of remuneration 
which has both fixed and variable components. 

The executive remuneration and reward framework has four components: 
● 
● 
● 
● 

 base pay and non-monetary benefits 
 short-term performance incentives 
 share-based payments 
 other remuneration such as superannuation and long service leave 

The combination of these comprises the executive's total remuneration. 

Fixed remuneration, consisting of base salary, superannuation and non-monetary benefits, are reviewed annually by the 
Nomination and Remuneration Committee based on individual and business unit performance, the overall performance of 
the Group and comparable market remunerations. 

Executives  may  receive  their  fixed  remuneration  in  the  form  of  cash  or  other  fringe  benefits  (for  example  motor  vehicle 
benefits) where it does not create any additional costs to the Group and provides additional value to the executive. 

The long-term incentives ('LTI') include share-based payments.  The Executive directors were issued Award Options, as 
described  in  the  Group's  Prospectus  dated  25  November  2015,  on  17  December  2015,  following  the  completion  of  the 
Group's Initial Public Offer.  

Group performance and link to remuneration 
Remuneration of key management personnel is not currently directly linked to the performance of the Group other than via 
Award Options the value of which is linked to its share price.  The Group will investigate an appropriate mechanism for such 
linkage. 

Use of remuneration consultants 
The Group did not engage any remuneration consultants during the financial year ended 30 June 2019. 

Details of remuneration 

Amounts of remuneration 
Details of the remuneration of key management personnel of the Group are set out in the following tables. 

The key management personnel of the Group consisted of the following directors and management of the Group: 
● 
● 
● 
● 
● 
● 
● 
● 

 Peter Rowland (Managing Director) 
 Patrick O'Brien (Non-Executive Chairman)  
 Richard Hannebery (Executive Director of Corporate Development) - Resigned 15 April 2019 
 David Symons (Non-Executive Director) - Resigned 21 November 2018 
 Alexander Bennett Gosling (Non-Executive Director)  
 Yasmin Anna King (Non-Executive Director) 
 James McDowell (Non-Executive Director) - Resigned 31 August 2018 
 Georgina Sarah Carpendale (Company Secretary & Chief Financial Officer) 

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Short-term benefits 

Post-
employment 
benefits 

Long-term 
benefits 

  Share-
based 
payments - 
Options 

Cash salary 
  and fees   
$ 

Cash 
bonus 
$ 

Non- 

Super- 

  monetary    annuation   

$ 

$ 

Long 
service 
leave 
$ 

Equity- 
settled 
$ 

Total 
$ 

60,000  
36,529  
15,000  
36,529  
6,088  

277,500  
253,333  

168,000  
852,979  

-  
-  
-  
-  
-  

-  
-  

-  
-  

-  
-  
-  
-  
-  

-  
-  

-  
-  

-  
3,470  
-  
3,470  
578  

26,363  
-  

15,200  
49,081  

-  
-  
-  
-  
-  

-  
-  

-  
-  

4,353  
2,902  
(53,867)  
10,808  
(13,504)  

64,353 
42,901 
(38,867) 
50,807 
(6,838) 

-  
-  

303,863 
253,333 

-  
(49,308)  

183,200 
852,752 

2019 

Non-Executive Directors: 
P O'Brien 
A Gosling 
D Symons* 
Y King 
J McDowell** 

Executive Directors: 
P Rowland 
R Hannebery*** 

Other Key Management 
Personnel: 
G Carpendale - CFO 

* 

** 

 Mr Symons resigned as Non-Executive Director on 21 November 2018. Share-based payment movement based on 
expiry of options upon 6 month anniversary of resignation. 
 Mr McDowell resigned as Non-Executive Director on 31 August 2018. Share-based payment movement based on expiry 
of options upon 6 month anniversary of resignation. 

***   Mr Hannebery resigned as Executive Director on 15 April 2019. Included in the cash salary amount is $220k for work 

performed in an Executive Director capacity. 

Short-term benefits 

Post-
employment 
benefits 

Long-term 
benefits 

  Share-
based 
payments - 
Options 

Cash salary 
  and fees   
$ 

Cash 
bonus 
$ 

Non- 

Super- 

  monetary    annuation   

$ 

$ 

Long 
service 
leave 
$ 

Equity- 
settled 
$ 

Total 
$ 

60,000  
36,529  
39,999  
36,529  
29,504  

-  
-  
-  
-  
-  

263,221  
40,000  

25,000  
-  

144,423  
650,205  

-  
25,000  

-  
-  
-  
-  
-  

-  
-  

-  
-  

-  
3,470  
-  
3,470  
3,960  

27,381  
-  

13,720  
52,001  

-  
-  
-  
-  
-  

-  
-  

-  
-  

15,590  
10,394  
10,394  
23,842  
13,505  

75,590 
50,393 
50,393 
63,841 
46,969 

5,483  
5,483  

321,085 
45,483 

-  
84,691  

158,143 
811,897 

2018 

Non-Executive Directors: 
P O'Brien 
A Gosling 
D Symons 
Y King 
J McDowell* 

Executive Directors: 
P Rowland 
R Hannebery 

Other Key Management 
Personnel: 
G Carpendale - CFO 

* 

 Mr McDowell was appointed as Non-Executive Director on 7 September 2017 

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The proportion of remuneration linked to performance and the fixed proportion are as follows: 

Name 

Non-Executive Directors: 
P O'Brien 
A Gosling 
D Symons* 
Y King 
J McDowell** 

Executive Directors: 
P Rowland 
R Hannebery*** 

Other Key Management 
Personnel: 
G Carpendale - CFO 

Fixed remuneration 
2018 
2019 

At risk - STI 

At risk - LTI 

2019 

2018 

2019 

2018 

93%   
93%   
100%   
79%   
100%   

100%   
100%   

79%   
79%   
79%   
63%   
71%   

90%   
88%   

100%   

100%   

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 

- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

8%   
- 

- 

7%   
7%   
- 
21%   
- 

- 
- 

- 

21%  
21%  
21%  
37%  
29%  

2%  
12%  

- 

* 

** 

 Mr Symons resigned as Non-Executive Director on 21 November 2018. Share-based payment movement based on 
expiry of options upon 6 month anniversary of resignation and is not shown above. 
 Mr McDowell was appointed as Non-Executive Director on 7 September 2017 and resigned on 31 August 2018. Share-
based payment movement based on expiry of options upon resignation and is not shown above. 

***   Mr Hannebery resigned as Executive Director on 15 April 2019. 

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Service agreements 
Remuneration and other terms of employment for key management personnel are formalised in service agreements. Details 
of these agreements are as follows: 

Name: 
Title: 
Agreement commenced: 
Term of agreement: 

Details: 

 Peter Rowland 
 Managing Director 
 1 September 2014 
 No fixed term. Micro-X or Mr Rowland may terminate the employment contract at any 
time provided that either party gives notice as follows: 
• on or before 1 September 2016 – 3 months’ notice; 
• on or before 1 September 2017 – 4 months’ notice; 
• on or before 1 September 2018 – 5 months’ notice; and 
• on or before 1 September 2019 – 6 months’ notice. 
 Annual  salary 
contributions (subject to annual review). 

is  $277,500  per  annum  plus  9.5%  employer  superannuation 

Mr Rowland is entitled to an incentive payment of: 
• either 25% of his salary where all KPIs set by the Group are achieved, or 
• a relative percentage of his salary where one or more but not all KPIs are achieved. 

Mr  Rowland  has  been  issued  LTI  interests,  being  share  options.    Details  of  these 
options are: 
• number of options issued: 2,089,670, in 3 tranches; 
• grant date: 1 September 2014; 
• vesting terms: 
      - 696,556 options vesting upon IPO (Tranche 1); 
      - remaining options vest only upon satisfaction of service conditions as follows: 
      - 696,556 options vest 1 September 2016, provided he remains employed  
        with the Group on that date (Tranche 2); 
      - 696,558 options vest 1 September 2017, provided he remains employed  
        with the Group on that date (Tranche 3); 
• exercise prices: 
      - Tranche 1 - $0.575 (57.5 cents) per option; 
      - Tranches 2 and 3 - $0.625 (62.5 cents) per option; 
      - expiry date: 31 December 2019. 

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Name: 
Title: 
Agreement commenced: 
Term of agreement: 

Details: 

Name: 
Title: 
Agreement commenced: 
Term of agreement: 

Details: 

 Richard Hannebery - Resigned 15 April 2019 
 Executive Director 
 1 September 2014 
 No fixed term. Micro-X or Mr Hannebery may terminate the employment contract at any 
time provided that either party gives notices as follows: 
• on or before 1 September 2016 – 3 months’ notice; 
• on or before 1 September 2017 – 4 months’ notice; 
• on or before 1 September 2018 – 5 months’ notice; and 
• on or before 1 September 2019 – 6 months’ notice. 
 Annual salary is $40,000 per annum. 

Mr Hannebery is entitled to an incentive payment of: 
• either 25% of his salary where all KPIs set by the Group are achieved, or 
• a relative percentage of his salary where one or more but not all KPIs are achieved. 

Mr Hannebery has been issued LTI interests, being share options.  Details of these 
options are: 
• number of options issued: 2,089,670, in 3 tranches; 
• grant date: 1 September 2014; 
• vesting terms: 
      - 696,556 options vesting upon IPO (Tranche 1); 
      - remaining options vest only upon satisfaction of service conditions as follows: 
      - 696,556 options vest 1 September 2016, provided he remains employed  
        with the Group on that date (Tranche 2); 
      - 696,558 options vest 1 September 2017, provided he remains employed  
        with the Group on that date (Tranche 3); 
• exercise prices: 
       - Tranche 1 - $0.575 (57.5 cents) per option; 
       - Tranches 2 and 3 - $0.625 (62.5 cents) per option; 
       - expiry date: 31 December 2019. 

 Georgina Carpendale 
 Chief Financial Officer 
 14 June 2016 
 No fixed term. Micro-X or Ms Carpendale may terminate the employment contract at 
any time provided that either party gives notice as follows: 
• on or before 14 June 2017 – 1 months’ notice; 
• on or before 14 June 2018 – 1 months’ notice; 
• on or before 14 June 2019 – 2 months’ notice; and 
• on or before 14 June 2020 – 2 months’ notice. 
 Annual  salary  is  $176,000  per  annum  plus  compulsory  employer  superannuation 
contributions (subject to review in January 2020). 

Key management personnel have no entitlement to termination payments in the event of removal for misconduct. 

Share-based compensation 

Issue of shares 
There were no shares issued to the directors and other key management personnel as part of compensation during the year 
ended 30 June 2019. 

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Options 
The terms and conditions of each grant of options over ordinary shares affecting remuneration of directors and other key 
management personnel in this financial year or future reporting years are as follows: 

Grant date 

 Vesting date and 
 exercisable date 

 Expiry date 

 Exercise price   at grant date 

  Fair value 
  per option 

1 September 2014*  

 21 December 2015 

 31 December 2019 

1 September 2014* 

 1 September 2016 

 31 December 2019 

1 September 2014* 

 1 September 2017 

 31 December 2019 

21 December 2015 

 21 December 2016 

 31 December 2019 

21 December 2015 

 21 December 2017 

 31 December 2019 

21 December 2015 

 21 December 2018 

 31 December 2019 

5 December 2016** 

 1 December 2018 

 1 December 2020 

5 December 2016** 

 1 December 2019 

 1 December 2020 

11 September 2017*** 

 11 September 2019 

 1 September 2021 

11 September 2017*** 

 11 September 2020 

 1 September 2021 

$0.575  

$0.151  

$0.625  

$0.136  

$0.625  

$0.136  

$0.575  

$0.151  

$0.625  

$0.136  

$0.625  

$0.136  

$0.625  

$0.142  

$0.625  

$0.142  

$0.625  

$0.128  

$0.625  

$0.128  

* 

** 

 Options deemed to be granted to key management personnel in FY15 in accordance with AASB 2 and have various 
vesting dates commencing from the date of IPO. 
 These options were agreed to be issued on 5th December 2016 as part of the non-executive director agreement with 
Yasmin King. 

***   These options were agreed to be issued on 11th September 2017 as part of the non-executive director agreement with 

James McDowell. 

Options granted carry no dividend or voting rights. 

The number of options over ordinary shares granted to and vested by directors and other key management personnel as 
part of compensation during the year ended 30 June 2019 are set out below: 

Name 

P Rowland 
R Hannebery 
P O'Brien 
A Gosling 
D Symons 
Y King 
J McDowell 

  Number of 

  Number of 

  Number of 

  Number of 

options 
granted 

options 
granted 

options 
vested 

options 
vested 

  during the 

  during the 

  during the 

  during the 

year 
2019 

year 
2018 

year 
2019 

year 
2018 

-  
-  
-  
-  
-  
-  
-  

-  
-  
-  
-  
-  
-  
320,000  

-  
-  
200,000  
133,334  
133,334  
160,000  
-  

696,556 
696,556 
200,000 
133,333 
133,333 
- 
- 

No amount was paid or payable by the recipients for these options. 

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Service criteria that must be met before the options vest are as follows: 

• issues to Executive Directors (P Rowland and R Hannebery):  
 - one third (Tranche 1) vested immediately upon IPO;  
 - one third (Tranche 2) vest on 1 September 2016, provided the holder remains employed by the Group on that  
 date;  
 - one third (Tranche 3) vest on 1 September 2017, provided the holder remains employed by the Group on that  
 date;  

• issues to Non-Executive Directors (P O'Brien, D Symons, A Gosling):  
 - one third (Tranche 1) vest on 21 December 2016, provided the holder remains employed by the Group on that  
 date;  
 - one third (Tranche 2) vest on 21 December 2017, provided the holder remains employed by the Group on that  
 date;  
 - one third (Tranche 3) vest on 21 December 2018, provided the holder remains employed by the Group on that  
 date. 

• issues to Non-Executive Director (Y King):  
 - one half (Tranche 1) vest on 1 December 2018, provided the holder remains employed by the Group on that  
 date;  
 - one half (Tranche 2) vest on 1 December 2019, provided the holder remains employed by the Group on that  
 date;  

• issues to Non-Executive Director (J McDowell): 
- one half (Tranche 1) vest on 11 September 2019, provided the holder remains employed by the Group on that 
date; 
- one half (Tranche 2) vest on 11 September 2020, provided the holder remains employed by the Group on that 
date; 

The granting and vesting of the options is not dependent upon the satisfaction of a performance condition as the Group is of 
the view that the service criteria, and the contribution by the recipient to the increase in the Group's share price, and therefore 
the value of their options, is currently a sufficient basis for the granting and vesting of those options. 

Additional disclosures relating to key management personnel 

Shareholding 
The number of shares in the Group held during the financial year by each director and other members of key management 
personnel of the Group, including their personally related parties, is set out below: 

Ordinary shares 
P Rowland 
R Hannebery* 
P O'Brien 
A Gosling 
D Symons** 
Y King 
J McDowell*** 
G Carpendale 

  Balance at     Received    
the start of     as part of    

the year 

  remuneration   Additions 

  Disposals/    
other 

  Balance at  
the end of  
the year 

  12,425,000  
3,006,350  
4,625,380  
110,000  
2,220,200  
50,000  
60,000  
19,000  
  22,515,930  

-  
-  
-  
-  
-  
-  
-  
-  
-  

-  
-  
-  
-  
-  
-  
-  
-  
-  

(3,006,350)  
-  
-  
(2,220,200)  
-  
(60,000)  
-  

-   12,425,000 
- 
4,625,380 
110,000 
- 
50,000 
- 
19,000 
(5,286,550)   17,229,380 

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* 

** 

 Disposal  shown  is  to  recognise  resignation  of  director  on  15  April  2019  and  hence  removal  of  shareholding  from 
disclosure as at 30 June 2019. 
 Disposal shown is to recognise resignation of director on 21 November 2018 and hence removal of shareholding from 
disclosure as at 30 June 2019. 

***   Disposal shown is to recognise resignation of director on 31 August 2018 and hence removal of shareholding from 

disclosure as at 30 June 2019. 

Option holding 
The number of options over ordinary shares in the Group held during the financial year by each director and other members 
of key management personnel of the Group, including their personally related parties, is set out below: 

Options over ordinary shares 
P Rowland 
R Hannebery* 
P O'Brien 
A Gosling 
D Symons** 
Y King 
J McDowell*** 

  Balance at    

the start of     Granted as    

the year 

  remuneration   Exercised 

Expired/  
forfeited/  
other 

  Balance at  
the end of  
the year 

2,089,670  
2,089,670  
600,000  
400,000  
400,000  
320,000  
320,000  
6,219,340  

-  
-  
-  
-  
-  
-  
-  
-  

-  
-  
-  
-  
-  
-  
-  
-  

-  
(2,089,670)  
-  
-  
(400,000)  
-  
(320,000)  
(2,809,670)  

2,089,670 
- 
600,000 
400,000 
- 
320,000 
- 
3,409,670 

* 

 Cancellation shown is to recognise resignation of director on 15 April 2019 and hence removal of option holding from 
disclosure as at 30 June 2019. 
** 
 Cancellation of options upon 6 month anniversary of resignation being 21 May 2019. 
***   Cancellation of options upon 6 month anniversary of resignation being 28 February 2019. 

In the prior period, the Group completed a successful private placement of 50,000 Unsecured Mandatorily Convertible Notes 
for $5,000,000. Each of the directors of the Group participated in this capital raising; in aggregate subscribing for $450,000. 

The number of Convertible Notes purchased and still held by each director as at balance date, is set out below: 

P. Rowland - 200 Unlisted Convertible Notes for $20,000; 
R. Hannebery* - 1,350 Unlisted Convertible Notes for $135,000; 
P. O'Brien - 1,500 Unlisted Convertible Notes for $150,000; 
A. Gosling - 250 Unlisted Convertible Notes for $25,000; 
D. Symons** - 200 Unlisted Convertible Notes for $20,000; 
Y. King - 500 Unlisted Convertible Notes for $50,000; 
J.McDowell*** - 500 Unlisted Convertible Notes for $50,000; 

*    Director resigned on 15 April 2019, hence balance above is as at date of resignation. 
**  Director resigned on 21 November 2018, hence balance above is as at date of resignation. 
*** Director resigned on 31 August 2018, hence balance above is as at date of resignation. 

There was no movement in the above convertible notes during the reporting period; being no take-up of additional notes or 
conversion of those previously held. 

This concludes the remuneration report, which has been audited. 

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Directors' report 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Shares under option 
Unissued ordinary shares of Micro-X Ltd under option at the date of this report are as follows: 

Grant date 

1 September 2014* 
1 September 2014* 
21 December 2015 
21 December 2015 
5 December 2016 
1 April 2017 

 Expiry date 

 31 December 2019 
 31 December 2019 
 31 December 2019 
 31 December 2019 
 1 December 2020 
 1 April 2021 

  Exercise  

price 

  Number  
  under option 

$0.575   
$0.625   
$0.575   
$0.625   
$0.625   
$0.625   

1,393,112 
2,786,228 
999,999 
2,000,001 
320,000 
2,500,000 

9,999,340 

* 

 Options deemed to be granted to key management personnel in FY15 in accordance with AASB 2 and have various 
vesting dates commencing from the date of IPO. 

No person entitled to exercise the options had or has any right by virtue of the option to participate in any share issue of the 
Group or of any other body corporate. 

Shares issued on the exercise of options 
There were no ordinary shares of Micro-X Ltd issued on the exercise of options during the year ended 30 June 2019 and up 
to the date of this report. 

Indemnity and insurance of officers 
The Group has indemnified the directors and executives of the Group for costs incurred, in their capacity as a director or 
executive, for which they may be held personally liable, except where there is a lack of good faith. 

During the financial year, the Group paid a premium in respect of a contract to insure the directors and executives of the 
Group against a liability to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001. The contract of insurance prohibits disclosure 
of the nature of the liability and the amount of the premium. 

Indemnity and insurance of auditor 
The Group has not, during or since the end of the financial year, indemnified or agreed to indemnify the auditor of the Group 
or any related entity against a liability incurred by the auditor. 

During the financial year, the Group has not paid a premium in respect of a contract to insure the auditor of the Group or any 
related entity. 

Proceedings on behalf of the Group 
No person has applied to the Court under section 237 of the Corporations Act 2001 for leave to bring proceedings on behalf 
of the Group, or to intervene in any proceedings to which the Group is a party for the purpose of taking responsibility on 
behalf of the Group for all or part of those proceedings. 

Non-audit services 
Details of the amounts paid or payable to the auditor for non-audit services provided during the financial year by the auditor 
are outlined in note 25 to the financial statements. 

The directors are satisfied that the provision of non-audit services during the financial year, by the auditor (or by another 
person or firm on the auditor's behalf), is compatible with the general standard of independence for auditors imposed by the 
Corporations Act 2001. 

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Directors' report 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

The directors are of the opinion that the services as disclosed in note 25 to the financial statements do not compromise the 
external auditor's independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 for the following reasons: 
● 

 all non-audit services have been reviewed and approved to ensure that they do not impact the integrity and objectivity 
of the auditor; and 
 none of the services undermine the general principles relating to auditor independence as set out in APES 110 Code 
of Ethics for Professional Accountants issued by the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board, including 
reviewing or auditing the auditor's own work, acting in a management or decision-making capacity for the Group, acting 
as advocate for the Group or jointly sharing economic risks and rewards. 

● 

Officers of the Group who are former partners of Grant Thornton Audit Pty Ltd 
There are no officers of the Group who are former partners of Grant Thornton Audit Pty Ltd. 

Rounding of amounts 
The Group is of a kind referred to in Corporations Instrument 2016/191, issued by the Australian Securities and Investments 
Commission, relating to 'rounding-off'. Amounts in this report have been rounded off in accordance with that Corporations 
Instrument to the nearest thousand dollars, or in certain cases, the nearest dollar. 

Auditor's independence declaration 
A copy of the auditor's independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out 
immediately after this directors' report. 

Auditor 
Grant Thornton Audit Pty Ltd continues in office in accordance with section 327 of the Corporations Act 2001. 

This report is made in accordance with a resolution of directors, pursuant to section 298(2)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001. 

On behalf of the directors 

___________________________ 
Patrick O'Brien 
Non-Executive Chairman 

30 August 2019 

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Micro-X Ltd 
Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

  Note   

Consolidated 

2019 
$'000 

2018 
$'000 

Revenue 
Sale of goods 
Contract revenue 

Total revenue 

Expenses 
Cost of sales 
Loss on disposal of assets 
Employee and director costs 
Office and administrative expenses 
Professional fees 
Corporate expenses 
Quality and regulatory 
Project development costs 
Depreciation and amortisation expense 
Other expenses 
Finance costs 
Total expenses 

Operating loss 

Other income 
Share of profits of associates accounted for using the equity method 
Impairment of associate 

5 
6 
  31 

1,931   
-    
1,931   

845  
762  
1,607  

1,931   

1,607  

(1,762)  
(3)  
(5,132)  
(703)  
(841)  
(121)  
(52)  
(4,755)  
(744)  
(1,067)  
(495)  
(15,675)  

(634) 

-   
(4,124) 
(652) 
(549) 
(235) 
(35) 
(7,413) 
(120) 
(1,060) 
(183) 
(15,005) 

(13,744)  

(13,398) 

4,141   
(231)  
-    

3,895  
(248) 
(6,844) 

(9,834)  

(16,595) 

Loss before income tax expense 

Income tax expense 

7 

-    

-   

Loss after income tax expense for the year attributable to the owners of Micro-
X Ltd 

(9,834) 

(16,595) 

Other comprehensive income 

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss 
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations 

Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax 

Total comprehensive income for the year attributable to the owners of Micro-X 
Ltd 

132   

132   

240  

240  

(9,702) 

(16,355) 

Cents 

Cents 

Basic earnings per share 
Diluted earnings per share 

  34 
  34 

(6.63)  
(6.63)  

(11.50) 
(11.50) 

The above statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the 
accompanying notes 
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Statement of financial position 
As at 30 June 2019 

Assets 

Current assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 
Inventories 
Other 
Total current assets 

Non-current assets 
Investments accounted for using the equity method 
Property, plant and equipment 
Intangibles 
Total non-current assets 

Total assets 

Liabilities 

Current liabilities 
Trade and other payables 
Borrowings 
Provisions 
Total current liabilities 

Non-current liabilities 
Borrowings and other financial liabilities 
Derivative financial instruments 
Provisions 
Total non-current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Net liabilities 

Equity 
Issued capital 
Foreign currency translation reserve 
Convertible notes 
Share based payments reserve 
Accumulated losses 

Total deficiency in equity 

  Note   

Consolidated 

2019 
$'000 

2018 
$'000 

8 

9 
  10 
  11 

  12 
  13 
  14 

  15 
  16 
  17 

  18 
  19 
  20 
  21 

1,606   
3,406   
1,272   
11   
6,295   

-    
1,748   
1,828   
3,576   

4,068  
4,467  
1,550  
27  
10,112  

1,911  
393  
2,239  
4,543  

9,871   

14,655  

4,253   
3,000   
339   
7,592   

3,000   
2,000   
257   
5,257   

5,321  
4,600  
263  
10,184  

-   
5,000  
198  
5,198  

12,849   

15,382  

(2,978)  

(727) 

51,249   
-    
5,000   
1,405   
(60,632)  

48,024  
426  
-   
1,621  
(50,798) 

(2,978)  

(727) 

The above statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes 
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Micro-X Ltd 
Statement of changes in equity 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Consolidated 

 Share based 
payment 
reserve 
$'000 

Foreign 
currency 
translation 
reserve 
$'000 

Issued 
capital 
$'000 

Accumulated 
losses 
$'000 

Total 
deficiency in 
equity 
$'000 

Balance at 1 July 2017 

48,024  

1,317  

186  

(34,203)  

15,324 

Loss after income tax expense for the year 
Other comprehensive income for the year, net 
of tax 

Total comprehensive income for the year 

Transactions with owners in their capacity as 
owners: 
Share-based payments (note 35) 

-  

- 

-  

-  

-  

- 

-  

-  

(16,595)  

(16,595) 

240 

- 

240 

240  

(16,595)  

(16,355) 

304  

-  

-  

304 

Balance at 30 June 2018 

48,024  

1,621  

426  

(50,798)  

(727) 

Consolidated 

Issued 
capital 
$'000 

 Share based 
payment 
reserve 
$'000 

Foreign 
currency 
translation 
reserve 
$'000 

Convertible 
notes 
$'000 

Accumulated 
losses 
$'000 

Total 
deficiency in 
equity 
$'000 

Balance at 1 July 2018 

48,024  

1,621  

426  

-  

(50,798)  

(727) 

Loss after income tax expense 
for the year 
Other comprehensive income 
for the year, net of tax 

Total comprehensive income for 
the year 

Reclassification of convertible 
notes 
Conversion of convertible notes  
Issue of shares - placement 
Disposal of investment (note 31)  
Finance costs on conversion of 
convertible notes 

Transactions with owners in 
their capacity as owners: 
Share-based payments (note 
35) 

- 

- 

- 

- 
1,000  
2,000  
-  

225 

- 

- 

- 

- 
-  
-  
-  

- 

- 

(216) 

Balance at 30 June 2019 

51,249  

1,405  

- 

132 

132 

- 
-  
-  
(558)  

- 

- 

-  

- 

- 

- 

5,000 
-  
-  
-  

- 

- 

(9,834) 

(9,834) 

- 

132 

(9,834) 

(9,702) 

- 
-  
-  
-  

- 

5,000 
1,000 
2,000 
(558) 

225 

- 

(216) 

5,000  

(60,632)  

(2,978) 

The above statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes 
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Statement of cash flows 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Cash flows from operating activities 
Receipts from customers (inclusive of GST) 
Payments to suppliers (inclusive of GST) 
Interest received 
R&D incentive tax refunds 
Interest paid 
Net GST receipts 
Rent expense 
Grant funding received 

  Note   

Consolidated 

2019 
$'000 

2018 
$'000 

1,818   
(14,301)  
10   
3,840   
(259)  
649   
(316)  
1,405   

1,173  
(16,462) 
25  
7,032  
(176) 
846  
(276) 
-   

Net cash used in operating activities 

  33 

(7,154)  

(7,838) 

Cash flows from investing activities 
Payments for property, plant and equipment 
Payments for intangibles 

Net cash used in investing activities 

Cash flows from financing activities 
Proceeds from issue of shares 
Proceeds from issue of convertible notes 
Proceeds from borrowings 
Repayment of borrowings 

Net cash from financing activities 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents 
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year 

  10 
  11 

  18 
  16 

(1,636)  
(72)  

(1,708)  

2,000   
3,000   
3,000   
(1,600)  

(155) 
(112) 

(267) 

-   
5,000  
1,600  
-   

6,400   

6,600  

(2,462)  
4,068   

(1,505) 
5,573  

1,606   

4,068  

The above statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes 
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Notes to the financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Note 1. General information 

The financial statements cover Micro-X Ltd as a Group consisting of Micro-X Ltd and the entities it controlled at the end of, 
or  during,  the  year.  The  financial  statements  are  presented  in  Australian  dollars,  which  is  Micro-X  Ltd's  functional  and 
presentation currency. 

Registered office 

 Principal place of business 

A14, 6 MAB Eastern Promenade 
1284 South Road, Tonsley 
SA 5042 

 A14, 6 MAB Eastern Promenade 
 1284 South Road, Tonsley 
 SA 5042 

A description of the nature of the Group's operations and its principal activities are included in the directors' report, which is 
not part of the financial statements. 

The financial statements were authorised for issue, in accordance with a resolution of directors, on 30 August 2019. The 
directors have the power to amend and reissue the financial statements. 

Note 2. Significant accounting policies 

The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below. These policies 
have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated. 

New or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations adopted 
The  Group  has  adopted  all  of  the  new  or  amended  Accounting  Standards  and  Interpretations  issued  by  the  Australian 
Accounting Standards Board ('AASB') that are mandatory for the current reporting period. 

Any new or amended Accounting Standards or Interpretations that are not yet mandatory have not been early adopted. 

The  adoption  of  these  Accounting  Standards  and  Interpretations  did  not  have  any  significant  impact  on  the  financial 
performance or position of the Group. 

The following Accounting Standards and Interpretations are most relevant to the Group: 

Other Income - Government subsidies 
Subsidies from the government including R&D tax incentive income, have been recognised as other income at their fair value 
where there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received, the Group will comply with attached conditions and the 
R&D incentive is readily measurable.  

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Notes to the financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued) 

AASB 9 Financial Instruments 
The Group has adopted AASB 9 from 1 July 2018. The standard introduced new classification and measurement models for 
financial assets. A financial asset shall be measured at amortised cost if it is held within a business model whose objective 
is to hold assets in order to collect contractual cash flows which arise on specified dates and that are solely principal and 
interest. A debt investment shall be measured at fair value through other comprehensive income if it is held within a business 
model whose objective is to both hold assets in order to collect contractual cash flows which arise on specified dates that 
are solely principal and interest as well as selling the asset on the basis of its fair value. All other financial assets are classified 
and  measured  at  fair  value  through  profit  or  loss  unless  the  entity  makes  an  irrevocable  election  on  initial  recognition  to 
present gains and losses on equity instruments (that are not held-for-trading or contingent consideration recognised in a 
business  combination)  in  other  comprehensive  income  ('OCI').  Despite  these  requirements,  a  financial  asset  may  be 
irrevocably designated as measured at fair value through profit or loss to reduce the effect of, or eliminate, an accounting 
mismatch.  For  financial  liabilities  designated  at  fair  value  through  profit  or  loss,  the  standard  requires  the  portion  of  the 
change in fair value that relates to the entity's own credit risk to be presented in OCI (unless it would create an accounting 
mismatch). New simpler hedge accounting requirements are intended to more closely align the accounting treatment with 
the risk management activities of the entity. New impairment requirements use an 'expected credit loss' ('ECL') model to 
recognise  an  allowance.  Impairment  is  measured  using  a  12-month  ECL  method  unless  the  credit  risk  on  a  financial 
instrument  has  increased  significantly  since  initial  recognition  in  which  case  the  lifetime  ECL  method  is  adopted.  For 
receivables, a simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses using a lifetime expected loss allowance is available. 

Impact to the Group assessed as below: 

Recognition 
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the 
financial instrument. 
Financial assets are derecognised when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire, or when the 
financial  asset  and  substantially  all  the  risks  and  rewards  are  transferred. A  financial  liability  is  derecognised  when  it  is 
extinguished, discharged, cancelled or expires. 

Classification and initial measurement of financial assets 
Financial  assets  are  classified  according  to  their  business  model  and  the  characteristics  of  their  contractual  cash  flows. 
Except for those trade receivables that do not contain a significant financing component and are measured at the transaction 
price in accordance with AASB 15, all financial assets are initially measured at fair value adjusted for transaction costs (where 
applicable). 

Subsequent measurement of financial assets 
For the purpose of subsequent measurement, the Group’s financial assets are classified as financial assets at amortised 
cost. 
Financial assets with contractual cash flows representing solely payments of principal and interest and held within a business 
model of ‘hold to collect’ are accounted for at amortised cost using the effective interest method. The Group’s trade and other 
receivables falls into this category. 

Impairment of financial assets 
AASB 9’s new forward looking impairment model applies to the Group’s investments held at amortised cost. The application 
of the new impairment model depends on whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk. 

Trade and other receivables 
The Group makes use of a simplified approach in accounting for trade and other receivables and records the loss allowance 
at the amount equal to the expected lifetime credit losses. In using this practical expedient, the Group uses its historical 
experience,  external  indicators  and  forward-looking  information  to  calculate  the  expected  credit  losses  using  a  provision 
matrix. 
The Group has made an assessment in regard to expected credit losses for this reporting period and has determined that 
no expected credit losses can be foreseen, and hence have not impaired trade and other receivables at this point in time. 

Classification and measurement of financial liabilities 
As the accounting for financial liabilities remains largely unchanged from AASB 139, the Group’s financial liabilities were not 
impacted by the adoption of AASB 9. However, for completeness, the accounting policy is disclosed below. 
The Group’s financial liabilities include borrowings, trade and other payables and derivative financial instruments. 
Financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value, and, where applicable, adjusted for transaction costs unless the Group 
designated a financial liability at fair value through profit or loss. 

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Notes to the financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued) 

Subsequently, financial liabilities are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method except for derivatives 
and financial liabilities designated at FVPL, which are carried subsequently at fair value with gains or losses recognised in 
profit or loss. 
The Group has designated its convertible note liabilities at FVPL in order to provide the most relevant information to users, 
and furthermore to keep consistency with initial recognition on inception of these instruments. An assessment will be made 
at  each  reporting  period  in  regard  to  underlying  valuation  of  this  liability  in  regard  to  share  price  upon  conversion  of  the 
convertible notes. 

Impact of AASB 9 vs AASB 139 
The only impact from change in accounting standards during the current period is the change in classification for trade and 
receivables from ‘loans and receivables’ per AASB 139 to ‘amortised cost’ per AASB 9. As noted above however, the Group 
has  determined  that  no  expected  credit  loss  is  to  be  recognised  against  these  receivables  and  hence  no  change  in  the 
carrying amount of this asset in the current period. 

AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers 
The  Group  has  adopted  AASB  15  from  1  July  2018.  The  standard  provides  a  single  comprehensive  model  for  revenue 
recognition. The core principle of the standard is that an entity shall recognise revenue to depict the transfer of promised 
goods  or  services  to  customers  at  an  amount  that  reflects  the  consideration  to  which  the  entity  expects  to  be  entitled  in 
exchange for those goods or services. The standard introduced a new contract-based revenue recognition model with a 
measurement approach that is based on an allocation of the transaction price. This is described further in the accounting 
policies below.  

Going concern 
The Group incurred a net loss after tax for the financial year ended 30 June 2019 of $9.8M (year ended June 2018: $16.6M) 
and had net cash outflows from operating activities of $7.2M (year ended June 2018: $7.8M). The Group had net deficit as 
for the financial year ended 30 June 2019 of ($3.0M) (year ended June 2018: $727K). The deficit was primarily caused by 
reductions in cash and receivables, the disposal of XinRay Systems Inc. investment, as well as increased borrowings with 
the second tranche of convertible notes sitting within liabilities as well as an increased loan balance to R&D Capital Pty Ltd. 
The convertible notes are a non-cash liability as there is no option for the noteholders to redeem a cash payment as the 
notes can only be converted to shares. The directors are satisfied that the consolidated entity is able to meets its working 
capital liabilities as and when they fall due.  

Notwithstanding  these  results,  the  directors  believe  that  the  Group  will  be  able  to  continue  as  a  going  concern,  which 
contemplates continuity of normal business activities and the realisation of assets and settlement of liabilities in the ordinary 
course of business and as a result the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The accounts 
have been prepared on the assumption that the Group is a going concern for the following reasons: 
● 

 the operating loss and operating cash flow outcomes for the year ended 30 June 2019 reflect the results of the Group's 
major activities during that period, including the following, which were not directly revenue-generating nor cash-flow 
positive;             
 the finalisation of research and development activities on the DRX Revolution Nano program which has now moved 
into full production, which will generate positive operating cash flows to the Group. Furthermore, the Group has begun 
development work on future product pipelines in order to continue to diversify the Group's operations; 
 increased sales to customer, Carestream Health, consisting of both trial DRX-Revolution Nano units and service parts 
sales; 
 convertible notes included within non-current liabilities are non-cash in nature and will not affect future cash-flows; 
 the Group is planning to consolidate its operating activities at a profitable and cash flow-positive level going forward; 
 as the Group is an ASX-listed entity, it has the ability to raise additional funds if required; 
 the Group is due to receive approximately $3.1M from the R&D tax incentive scheme in relation to FY2019 during Q1 
FY20, $3.0M of which will go to paying down the loan held with R&D Capital; 
 the Group received a significant strategic investment with Thales in Calendar Year 2019; and 
 the Board is of the opinion that the Group has sufficient funds to meet the planned corporate activities, research and 
development activities and working capital requirements. 

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Notes to the financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued) 

The  Directors  are  of  the  opinion  that  no  asset  is  likely  to  be  realised  for  an  amount  less  than  the  amount  at  which  it  is 
recognised in the financial report as at 30 June 2019. 

Accordingly, this financial report does not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded 
asset amounts or to the amounts and classification of liabilities as might be necessary should the Group not continue as a 
going concern. 

Notwithstanding the above, there is a material uncertainty related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on 
the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern and, therefore, that it may be unable to realise its assets and discharge 
its liabilities in the normal course of business. 

Basis of preparation 
These general purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and 
Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board ('AASB') and the Corporations Act 2001, as appropriate 
for for-profit oriented entities. These financial statements also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as 
issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ('IASB'). 

Historical cost convention 
The  financial  statements  have  been  prepared  under  the  historical  cost  convention,  except  for,  where  applicable,  the 
revaluation of financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, financial assets at fair value through other 
comprehensive  income,  investment  properties,  certain  classes  of  property,  plant  and  equipment  and  derivative  financial 
instruments. 

Critical accounting estimates 
The  preparation  of  the  financial  statements  requires  the  use  of  certain  critical  accounting  estimates.  It  also  requires 
management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the Group's accounting policies. The areas involving a 
higher  degree  of  judgement  or  complexity,  or  areas  where  assumptions  and  estimates  are  significant  to  the  financial 
statements, are disclosed in note 3. 

Principles of consolidation 
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets and liabilities of all subsidiaries of Micro-X Ltd ('Company' or 
'parent entity') as at 30 June 2019 and the results of all subsidiaries for the year then ended. Micro-X Ltd and its subsidiaries 
together are referred to in these financial statements as the 'Group'. 

Subsidiaries are all those entities over which the Group has control. The Group controls an entity when the Group is exposed 
to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its 
power to direct the activities of the entity. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to 
the Group. They are de-consolidated from the date that control ceases. 

Intercompany  transactions,  balances  and  unrealised  gains  on  transactions  between  entities  in  the  Group  are  eliminated. 
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. 

The acquisition of subsidiaries is accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. A change in ownership interest, 
without  the  loss  of  control,  is  accounted  for  as  an  equity  transaction,  where  the  difference  between  the  consideration 
transferred and the book value of the share of the non-controlling interest acquired is recognised directly in equity attributable 
to the parent. 

Where the Group loses control over a subsidiary, it derecognises the assets including goodwill, liabilities and non-controlling 
interest in the subsidiary together with any cumulative translation differences recognised in equity. The Group recognises 
the fair value of the consideration received and the fair value of any investment retained together with any gain or loss in 
profit or loss. 

Operating segments 
Operating segments are presented using the 'management approach', where the information presented is on the same basis 
as the internal reports provided to the Chief Operating Decision Makers ('CODM'). The CODM is responsible for the allocation 
of resources to operating segments and assessing their performance. 

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Notes to the financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued) 

Revenue recognition 
The Group recognises revenue as follows: 

Sale of goods 
Revenue  from  sale  of  goods  is  currently  recognised  when  the  Group  transfers  control  of  assets  to  the  customer  and  is 
recognised at a point in time only. 

Control is determined to have transferred to the customer by reference to individual commercial contract terms with each 
customer. 

Transaction price is then allocated on a per-unit basis, with a delivery of product on a unit-by-unit basis being considered as 
the performance obligation.  

Amounts disclosed as revenue are net of sales returns and trade discounts. 

Government subsidies 
Subsidies from the government such as R&D tax incentive income and AMGF Grant income, are recognised as other income 
at their fair value where there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received, the Group will comply with attached 
conditions and the incentive is readily measurable.  
In relation to R&D, as the estimate is reliably measurable, the R&D tax incentive is measured on an accruals basis. AMGF 
Grants funds paid during the year are also being treated on an accruals basis. 

Interest 
Interest revenue is recognised as interest accrues using the effective interest method. This is a method of calculating the 
amortised cost of a financial asset and allocating the interest income over the relevant period using the effective interest rate, 
which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to the 
net carrying amount of the financial asset. 

Other revenue 
Other revenue is recognised when it is received or when the right to receive payment is established. 

Income tax 
The income tax expense or benefit for the period is the tax payable on that period's taxable income based on the applicable 
income tax rate for each jurisdiction, adjusted by the changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to temporary 
differences, unused tax losses and the adjustment recognised for prior periods, where applicable. 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for temporary differences at the tax rates expected to be applied when the 
assets are recovered or liabilities are settled, based on those tax rates that are enacted or substantively enacted, except for: 
 When the deferred income tax asset or liability arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or an asset or liability in a 
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transaction that is not a business combination and that, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting nor 
taxable profits; or 
 When the taxable temporary difference is associated with interests in subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, and the 
timing of the reversal can be controlled and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable 
future. 

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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. 

The carrying amount of recognised and unrecognised deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date. Deferred tax 
assets recognised are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that future taxable profits will be available for the 
carrying amount to be recovered. Previously unrecognised deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable 
that there are future taxable profits available to recover the asset. 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset only where there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets against 
current tax liabilities and deferred tax assets against deferred tax liabilities; and they relate to the same taxable authority on 
either the same taxable entity or different taxable entities which intend to settle simultaneously. 

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Notes to the financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued) 

Current and non-current classification 
Assets and liabilities are presented in the statement of financial position based on current and non-current classification. 

An asset is classified as current when: it is either expected to be realised or intended to be sold or consumed in the Group's 
normal operating cycle; it is held primarily for the purpose of trading; it is expected to be realised within 12 months after the 
reporting period; or the asset is cash or cash equivalent unless restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability 
for at least 12 months after the reporting period. All other assets are classified as non-current. 

A liability is classified as current when: it is either expected to be settled in the Group's normal operating cycle; it is held 
primarily  for  the  purpose  of  trading;  it  is  due  to  be  settled  within  12  months  after  the  reporting  period;  or  there  is  no 
unconditional right to defer the settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the reporting period. All other liabilities 
are classified as non-current. 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are always classified as non-current. 

Cash and cash equivalents 
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with financial institutions, other short-term, highly 
liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and 
which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. 

Trade and other receivables 
Trade  receivables  are  initially  recognised  at  fair  value  and  subsequently  measured  at  amortised  cost  using  the  effective 
interest method, less any allowance for expected credit losses. Trade receivables are generally due for settlement within 60 
days. 

The Group has applied the simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses, which uses a lifetime expected loss 
allowance. To measure the expected credit losses, trade receivables have been grouped based on days overdue. 

Other receivables are recognised at amortised cost, less any allowance for expected credit losses. 

Inventories 
Raw materials, work in progress and finished goods are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value on an average 
cost basis. Cost comprises of direct materials and delivery costs, direct labour, import duties and other taxes, an appropriate 
proportion of variable and fixed overhead expenditure based on normal operating capacity, and, where applicable, transfers 
from  cash  flow  hedging  reserves  in  equity.  Costs  of  purchased  inventory  are  determined  after  deducting  rebates  and 
discounts received or receivable. 

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. 

Derivative financial instruments 
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  each  reporting  date.  The  accounting  for  subsequent  changes  in  fair  value  depends  on 
whether the derivative is designated as a hedging instrument, and if so, the nature of the item being hedged. 

Derivatives are classified as current or non-current depending on the expected period of realisation. 

Associates 
Associates are entities over which the entity is able to exert significant influence but not control or joint control.  

Investments in associates are accounted for using the equity method. Any goodwill or fair value adjustment attributable to 
the Group’s share in the associate is not recognised separately and is included in the amount recognised as investment. The 
carrying amount of the investment in associates is increased or decreased to recognise the Group’s share of the profit or 
loss and other comprehensive income of the associate, adjusted where necessary to ensure consistency with the accounting 
policies of the Group. Unrealised gains and losses on transactions between the Group and its associates are eliminated to 
the extent of the Group’s interest in those entities. Where unrealised losses are eliminated, the underlying asset is also tested 
for impairment. 

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Notes to the financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued) 

Property, plant and equipment 
Leasehold improvements are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment. Historical cost includes 
expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items. 

Plant  and  equipment  is  stated  at  historical  cost  less  accumulated  depreciation  and  impairment.  Historical  cost  includes 
expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items. 

Furniture and fittings are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment. Historical cost includes 
expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items. 

Computer  equipment  is  stated  at  historical  cost  less  accumulated  depreciation  and  impairment.  Historical  cost  includes 
expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items. 

Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis to write off the net cost of each item of property, plant and equipment 
(excluding land) over their expected useful lives as follows: 

Leasehold improvements 
Plant and equipment 
Fixtures and fittings 
Computer equipment 

 3-10 years 
 3-7 years 
 3-7 years 
 3-7 years 

The residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each reporting date. 

Leasehold improvements and plant and equipment under lease are depreciated over the unexpired period of the lease or 
the estimated useful life of the assets, whichever is shorter. 

An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when there is no future economic benefit to the 
Group. Gains and losses between the carrying amount and the disposal proceeds are taken to profit or loss.  

Intangible assets 
Intangible assets acquired separately are initially recognised at cost. Indefinite life intangible assets are not amortised and 
are subsequently measured at cost less any impairment. Finite life intangible assets are subsequently measured at cost less 
amortisation and any impairment. The gains or losses recognised in profit or loss arising from the derecognition of intangible 
assets are measured as the difference between net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the intangible asset. The 
method and useful lives of finite life intangible assets are reviewed annually. Changes in the expected pattern of consumption 
or useful life are accounted for prospectively by changing the amortisation method or period. 

Research and development 
Costs incurred in research and development activities are expensed as incurred, with the exception of costs that Micro-X 
can  demonstrate  the  technical  feasibility  of  completing  the  intangible  asset  so  that  it  will  be  available  for  use  or  sale,  its 
intention  to  complete  and  its  ability  to  use  or  sell  the  asset,  how  the  asset  will  generate  future  economic  benefits,  the 
availability of resources to complete the development and the ability to measure reliably the expenditure attributable to the 
intangible asset during its development.  

Patents and trademarks 
Significant costs associated with patents and trademarks are deferred and amortised on a straight-line basis over the period 
of their expected benefit, being their finite life of 10 years. 

Impairment of non-financial assets 
Goodwill and other intangible assets that have an indefinite useful life are not subject to amortisation and are tested annually 
for impairment, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that they might be impaired. Other non-
financial assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount 
may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset's carrying amount exceeds its 
recoverable amount. 

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Notes to the financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued) 

Recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's fair value less costs of disposal and value-in-use. The value-in-use is the 
present value of the estimated future cash flows relating to the asset using a pre-tax discount rate specific to the asset or 
cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. Assets that do not have independent cash flows are grouped together to 
form a cash-generating unit. 

Trade and other payables (Note 12) 
These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Group prior to the end of the financial year and 
which are unpaid. Due to their short-term nature they are measured at amortised cost and are not discounted. The amounts 
are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition. 

Borrowings and other financial liabilities 
Recognition and recognition 
Financial liabilities are recognised at the fair value of the consideration received, when the Group becomes a party to the 
contractual provisions of the financial instrument.  

A financial liability is derecognised when it is extinguished, discharged, cancelled or expires. 

Classification and measurement of financial liabilities 

The Group’s financial liabilities include borrowings, trade and other payables and derivative financial instruments. 

Financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value, and, where applicable, adjusted for transaction costs unless the Group 
designated a financial liability at fair value through profit or loss. 

Subsequently, financial liabilities are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method except for derivatives 
and financial liabilities designated at FVPL, which are carried subsequently at fair value with gains or losses recognised in 
profit or loss. 

The Group has designated its convertible note liabilities at FVPL in order to provide the most relevant information to users, 
and furthermore to keep consistency with initial recognition on inception of these instruments. An assessment will be made 
at  each  reporting  period  in  regard  to  underlying  valuation  of  this  liability  in  regard  to  share  price  upon  conversion  of  the 
convertible notes. 

Finance costs 
Finance costs attributable to qualifying assets are capitalised as part of the asset. All other finance costs are expensed in 
the period in which they are incurred. 

Provisions 
Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present (legal or constructive) obligation as a result of a past event, it is 
probable  the  Group  will  be  required  to  settle  the  obligation,  and  a  reliable  estimate  can  be  made  of  the  amount  of  the 
obligation. The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present 
obligation at the reporting date, considering the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. If the time value of money 
is  material,  provisions  are  discounted  using  a  current  pre-tax  rate  specific  to  the  liability.  The  increase  in  the  provision 
resulting from the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost. 

Employee benefits 

Short-term employee benefits 
Liabilities  for  wages  and  salaries,  including  non-monetary  benefits,  annual  leave  and  long  service  leave  expected  to  be 
settled wholly within 12 months of the reporting date are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities 
are settled. 

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Notes to the financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued) 

Other long-term employee benefits 
The liability for annual leave and long service leave not expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date are 
measured at 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 high quality corporate bonds with terms to maturity and currency that match, as closely as possible, the 
estimated future cash outflows. 

Share-based payments 
Equity-settled share-based compensation benefits are provided to employees. 

Equity-settled transactions are awards of shares, or options over shares, that are provided to employees in exchange for the 
rendering of services.  

The cost of equity-settled transactions are measured at fair value on grant date. Fair value is independently determined using 
a Black-Scholes option pricing model that takes into account the exercise price, the term of the option, the impact of dilution, 
the share price at grant date and expected price volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk 
free interest rate for the term of the option, together with non-vesting conditions that do not determine whether the Group 
receives the services that entitle the employees to receive payment. No account is taken of any other vesting conditions. 

The cost of equity-settled transactions are recognised as an expense with a corresponding increase in equity over the vesting 
period. The cumulative charge to profit or loss is calculated based on the grant date fair value of the award, the best estimate 
of the number of awards that are likely to vest and the expired portion of the vesting period. The amount recognised in profit 
or loss for the period is the cumulative amount calculated at each reporting date less amounts already recognised in previous 
periods 

Market conditions are taken into consideration in determining fair value. Therefore, any awards subject to market conditions 
are considered to vest irrespective of whether or not that market condition has been met, provided all other conditions are 
satisfied. 

If equity-settled awards are modified, as a minimum an expense is recognised as if the modification has not been made. An 
additional expense is recognised, over the remaining vesting period, for any modification that increases the total fair value 
of the share-based compensation benefit as at the date of modification. 

If the non-vesting condition is within the control of the Group or employee, the failure to satisfy the condition is treated as a 
cancellation. If the condition is not within the control of the Group or employee and is not satisfied during the vesting period, 
any remaining expense for the award is recognised over the remaining vesting period, unless the award is forfeited. 

If equity-settled awards are cancelled, it is treated as if it has vested on the date of cancellation, and any remaining expense 
is recognised immediately. If a new replacement award is substituted for the cancelled award, the cancelled and new award 
is treated as if they were a modification. 

Fair value measurement 
When an asset or liability, financial or non-financial, is measured at fair value for recognition or disclosure purposes, the fair 
value is based on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction 
between market participants at the measurement date; and assumes that the transaction will take place either: in the principal 
market; or in the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market. 

Fair value is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, assuming 
they act in their economic best interests. For non-financial assets, the fair value measurement is based on its highest and 
best  use.  Valuation  techniques  that  are  appropriate  in  the  circumstances  and  for  which  sufficient  data  are  available  to 
measure fair value, are used, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of unobservable 
inputs. 

Issued capital 
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. 

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Notes to the financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued) 

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. 

Earnings per share 

Basic earnings per share 
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to the owners of Micro-X Ltd, 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 financial year. 

Diluted earnings per share 
Diluted earnings per share adjusts the figures used in the determination of basic earnings per share to consider 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. 

Goods and Services Tax ('GST') and other similar taxes 
Revenues,  expenses  and  assets  are  recognised  net  of  the  amount  of  associated  GST,  unless  the  GST  incurred  is  not 
recoverable from the tax authority. In this case it is recognised as part of the cost of the acquisition of the asset or as part of 
the expense. 

Receivables  and  payables  are  stated  inclusive  of  the  amount  of  GST  receivable  or  payable.  The  net  amount  of  GST 
recoverable  from,  or  payable  to,  the  tax  authority  is  included  in  other  receivables  or  other  payables  in  the  statement  of 
financial position. 

Cash flows are presented on a gross basis. The GST components of cash flows arising from investing or financing activities 
which are recoverable from, or payable to the tax authority, are presented as operating cash flows. 

Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the tax authority. 

Foreign Currency Translation 
Functional and presentation currency: 
The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is Micro-X Ltd's functional and presentation currency. 

Foreign currency transactions and balances: 
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency of Micro-X Ltd, using the exchange rates prevailing 
at the dates of the transactions (spot exchange rate). Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of 
such transactions and from the re-measurement of monetary items at year end exchange rates are recognised in profit or 
loss. Non-monetary items are not retranslated at year-end and are measured at historical cost (translated using the exchange 
rates at the date of the transaction), except for non-monetary items measured at fair value which are translated using the 
exchange rates at the date when fair value was determined. 

Foreign operations: 
Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign entity have been treated as assets and liabilities 
of the foreign entity and translated into $AUD at the closing rate. Income and expenses have been translated into $AUD at 
the average rate over the reporting period. Exchange differences are charged or credited to other comprehensive income 
and recognised in the currency translation reserve in equity. On disposal of a foreign operation the cumulative translation 
differences recognised in equity are reclassified to profit or loss and recognised as part of the gain or loss on disposal.  

Rounding of amounts 
The Group is of a kind referred to in Corporations Instrument 2016/191, issued by the Australian Securities and Investments 
Commission, relating to 'rounding-off'. Amounts in this report have been rounded off in accordance with that Corporations 
Instrument to the nearest thousand dollars, or in certain cases, the nearest dollar. 

New Accounting Standards and Interpretations not yet mandatory or early adopted 
Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have recently been issued or amended but are not yet mandatory, 
have not been early adopted by the Group for the annual reporting period ended 30 June 2019. The Group's assessment of 
the  impact  of  these  new  or  amended  Accounting  Standards  and  Interpretations,  most  relevant  to  the  Group,  are  set  out 
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Notes to the financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued) 

AASB 16 Leases 
AASB 16 was issued in January 2016 and it replaces AASB 117 Leases, AASB Interpretation 4 Determining whether an 
Arrangement  contains  a  Lease,  AASB  Interpretation-115  Operating  Leases-Incentives  and  AASB  Interpretation  127 
Evaluating  the  Substance  of  Transactions  Involving  the  Legal  Form  of  a  Lease.  AASB  16  sets  out  the  principles  for  the 
recognition,  measurement,  presentation  and  disclosure  of  leases  and  requires  lessees  to  account  for  all  leases  under  a 
single on-balance sheet model similar to the accounting for finance leases under AASB 117.  
The standard includes two recognition exemptions for lessees – leases of ’low-value’ assets (e.g., personal computers) and 
short-term leases (i.e., leases with a lease term of 12 months or less). At the commencement date of a lease, a lessee will 
recognise a liability to make lease payments (i.e., the lease liability) and an asset representing the right to use the underlying 
asset  during  the  lease  term  (i.e.,  the  right-of-use  asset).   Lessees  will  be  required  to  separately  recognise  the  interest 
expense on the lease liability and the depreciation expense on the right-of-use asset.  

Lessees will be also required to remeasure the lease liability upon the occurrence of certain events (e.g., a change in the 
lease term, a change in future lease payments resulting from a change in an index or rate used to determine those payments). 
The lessee will generally recognise the amount of the remeasurement of the lease liability as an adjustment to the right-of-
use asset.  

Lessor  accounting  under  AASB  16  is  substantially  unchanged  from  today’s  accounting  under  AASB  117.  Lessors  will 
continue to classify all leases using the same classification principle as in AASB 117 and distinguish between two types of 
leases: operating and finance leases.  

Transition to AASB 16 
The Group plans to adopt AASB 16 under the modified retrospective approach from 1 July 2019. The Group will elect to 
apply the standard to contracts that were previously identified as leases applying AASB 117 and AASB Interpretation 4. The 
Group will therefore not apply the standard to contracts that were not previously identified as containing a lease applying 
AASB 117 and AASB Interpretation 4.  
The Group will elect to use the exemptions proposed by the standard on lease contracts for which the lease terms ends 
within 12 months as of the date of initial application, and lease contracts for which the underlying asset is of low value. The 
Group  has  leases  of  certain  office  equipment  (i.e.,  personal  computers,  printing  and  photocopying  machines)  that  are 
considered of low value.  

The Group is still completing its detailed calculations in relation to transition under AASB 16. However an estimate of the 
impact is detailed below . Under the modified retrospective approach the approach adopted will be to recognise the right of 
use asset equal to the lease liability and therefore having no impact on retained earnings. It is expected that the value of the 
right of use asset and lease liability to be recognised will be between $1.1m and $1.3m. Note these estimates may be subject 
to further change upon completion of the detailed calculations for AASB 16 transition. 

Note 3. Critical accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions 

The  preparation  of  the  financial  statements  requires  management  to  make  judgements,  estimates  and  assumptions  that 
affect the reported amounts in the financial statements. Management continually evaluates its judgements and estimates in 
relation to assets, liabilities, contingent liabilities, revenue and expenses. Management bases its judgements, estimates and 
assumptions on historical experience and on other various factors, including expectations of future events, management 
believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. The resulting accounting judgements and estimates will seldom equal 
the  related  actual  results.  The  judgements,  estimates  and  assumptions  that  have  a  significant  risk  of  causing  a  material 
adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities (refer to the respective notes) within the next financial year are 
discussed below. 

Share-based payment transactions (Note 34) 
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 by using the Black-Scholes model considering 
the terms and conditions upon which the instruments were granted. 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 profit or loss and equity. 

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Notes to the financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Note 3. Critical accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions (continued) 

Estimation of useful lives of assets 
The Group determines the estimated useful lives and related depreciation and amortisation charges for its property, plant 
and equipment and finite life intangible assets. The useful lives could change significantly as a result of technical innovations 
or some other event. The depreciation and amortisation charge will increase where the useful lives are less than previously 
estimated lives, or technically obsolete or non-strategic assets that have been abandoned or sold will be written off or written 
down. 

Impairment of non-financial assets other than goodwill and other indefinite life intangible assets 
The Group assesses impairment of non-financial assets other than goodwill and other indefinite life intangible assets at each 
reporting date by evaluating conditions specific to the Group and to the particular asset that may lead to impairment. If an 
impairment trigger exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined. This involves fair value less costs of disposal 
or value-in-use calculations, which incorporate a number of key estimates and assumptions. 

Income tax 
The Group is subject to income taxes in the jurisdictions in which it operates. Significant judgement is required in determining 
the provision for income tax. There are many transactions and calculations undertaken during the ordinary course of business 
for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. The Group recognises liabilities for anticipated tax audit issues based 
on  the  Group's  current  understanding  of  the  tax  law.  Where  the  final  tax  outcome  of  these  matters  is  different  from  the 
carrying  amounts,  such  differences  will  impact  the  current  and  deferred  tax  provisions  in  the  period  in  which  such 
determination is made. 

Recovery of deferred tax assets 
Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary differences only if the Group considers it is probable that future 
taxable amounts will be available to utilise those temporary differences and losses. 

Research and development (R&D) tax incentive 
The Group is entitled to claim R&D tax incentives in Australia. The R&D tax incentive is calculated using the estimated R&D 
expenditure multiplied by a 43.5% non-refundable tax offset. The Group accounts for this incentive as other income within 
the Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income. 

Note 4. Operating segments 

The Group is organised into one operating segment being the design, development and manufacturing of ultra-lightweight 
carbon nano tube based x-ray products for the global healthcare and security (improvised explosive device imaging) markets. 
This  operating  segment  is  based  on  the  internal  reports  that  are  reviewed  and  used  by  the  Board  of  Directors  (who  are 
identified as the Chief Operating Decision Makers ('CODM')) in assessing performance and in determining the allocation of 
resources. 

Major customers 
During the year ended 30 June 2019 approximately $1.93M or 100% (2018: $845K or 53%) of the Group's external revenue 
was derived from sales to Carestream. During the year ended 30 June 2019 none (2018: $762K or 47%) of the Group's 
external revenue was derived from sales to Defence Science and Technology Group of the Department of Defence.  

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Notes to the financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Note 5. Other income 

Interest received 
R&D tax incentive refund* 
Net foreign exchange gain/(loss) 
Government grants income recognised per AASB 120 
Net gain/(loss) on disposal of investments (note 30) 

Consolidated 

2019 
$'000 

2018 
$'000 

10   
3,076   
(115)  
296   
874   

25  
3,838  
7  
25  
-   

4,141   

3,895  

*The R&D tax incentive refund is calculated based on combined eligible costs of $7,998,929 (2018: $8,827,427) which consist 
of direct development costs and direct employee compensation costs. 

Note 6. Share of profits of associates accounted for using the equity method 

Consolidated 

2019 
$'000 

2018 
$'000 

Share of profits of associates accounted for using the equity method 

(231)  

(248) 

Note 7. Income tax 

Numerical reconciliation of income tax expense and tax at the statutory rate 
Loss before income tax expense 

Tax at the statutory tax rate of 30% 

Tax effect amounts which are not deductible/(taxable) in calculating taxable income: 

Entertainment expenses 
Share-based payments 
Share of profits - associates 
R&D tax incentive income 
Feedstock adjustment 
Other non-deductible expenses 
R&D expenditure 
Impairment of investment in associate 
Disposal of investment in associate 
Finance costs 
Non-assessable income 

Current year tax losses not recognised 
Current year temporary differences not recognised 

Consolidated 

2019 
$'000 

2018 
$'000 

(9,834)  

(16,595) 

(2,950)  

(4,979) 

2   
(65)  
69   
(923)  
5   
-    
2,427   
-    
(262)  
68   
(13)  

(1,642)  
1,565   
77   

-   
91  
74  
(1,151) 
47  
(6) 
2,648  
2,053  
-   
-   
-   

(1,223) 
1,057  
166  

Income tax expense 

-    

-   

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Notes to the financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Note 8. Current assets - trade and other receivables 

Trade receivables 
R&D tax incentive refund 
Other receivables 

Deposits 
GST receivable 

Note 9. Non-current assets - investments accounted for using the equity method 

Investment in associate - XinRay Systems Inc. 

Refer to note 31 for further information on interests in associates. 

Note 10. Non-current assets - property, plant and equipment 

Leasehold improvements - at cost 
Less: Accumulated depreciation 

Plant and equipment - at cost 
Less: Accumulated depreciation 

Fixtures and fittings - at cost 
Less: Accumulated depreciation 

Motor vehicles - at cost 
Less: Accumulated depreciation 

Computer equipment - at cost 
Less: Accumulated depreciation 

Work in progress - at cost 

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Consolidated 

2019 
$'000 

2018 
$'000 

268   
3,076   
-    
3,344   

-    
62   

533  
3,840  
25  
4,398  

4  
65  

3,406   

4,467  

Consolidated 

2019 
$'000 

2018 
$'000 

-    

1,911  

Consolidated 

2019 
$'000 

2018 
$'000 

244   
(70)  
174   

1,110   
(187)  
923   

83   
(61)  
22   

10   
(3)  
7   

218   
(166)  
52   

570   

244  
(46) 
198  

132  
(49) 
83  

67  
(38) 
29  

28  
(1) 
27  

154  
(98) 
56  

-   

1,748   

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Notes to the financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Note 10. Non-current assets - property, plant and equipment (continued) 

Reconciliations 
Reconciliations of the written down values at the beginning and end of the current and previous financial year are set out 
below: 

Consolidated 

Balance at 1 July 2017 
Additions 
Depreciation expense 

Balance at 30 June 2018 
Additions 
Disposals 
Depreciation expense 

Balance at 30 June 2019 

  Leasehold 
improveme
nts 
$'000 

Plant & 
equipment 
$'000 

Fixtures & 
fittings 
$'000 

Computer 
Equipment 
$'000 

Motor 
vehicles 
$'000 

Work in 
progess 
$'000 

Total 
$'000 

223  
-  
(24)  

199  
-  
-  
(25)  

174  

49  
57  
(23)  

83  
980  
(1)  
(138)  

924  

38  
6  
(16)  

28  
19  
(2)  
(24)  

21  

48  
63  
(55)  

56  
67  
(2)  
(69)  

52  

-  
29  
(2)  

27  
-  
(15)  
(5)  

-  
-  
-  

-  
570  
-  
-  

358 
155 
(120) 

393 
1,636 
(20) 
(261) 

7  

570  

1,748 

Note 11. Non-current assets - intangibles 

Development - at amortised value 

Patents and trademarks - at amortised value 

Consolidated 

2019 
$'000 

2018 
$'000 

1,560   

1,980  

268   

259  

1,828   

2,239  

Reconciliations 
Reconciliations of the written down values at the beginning and end of the current and previous financial year are set out 
below: 

Consolidated 

Balance at 1 July 2017 
Additions 

Balance at 30 June 2018 
Additions 
Amortisation expense 

Balance at 30 June 2019 

Capitalised development costs 

  Capitalised 
development 
costs 
$'000 

Patents & 
Trademarks 
$'000 

Total 
$'000 

1,980  
-  

1,980  
-  
(420)  

1,560  

147  
112  

259  
72  
(63)  

268  

2,127 
112 

2,239 
72 
(483) 

1,828 

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Notes to the financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Note 11. Non-current assets - intangibles (continued) 

For the purpose of ongoing annual impairment testing, the carrying value of capitalised development costs is allocated to the 
following  cash-generating  product(s)  (CGU),  which  is/are  the  product(s)  expected  to  benefit  from  the  work,  knowledge, 
intellectual property and other information attributable to the relevant expenditure: 

Recoverability of development costs 
As a result of the impairment assessment at 30 June 2019, the directors and management of the Group determined that 
since commercial launch of the DRX Revolution Nano during the year, there were no triggers for impairment.  

Note 12. Current liabilities - trade and other payables 

Trade payables 
Accrued payroll 
PAYG 
Unearned grant income 
Other payables 

Refer to note 23 for further information on financial instruments. 

Note 13. Current liabilities - borrowings 

South Australian Government Financing Authority (SAFA) Loan* 
R&D Capital Loan 

Refer to note 23 for further information on financial instruments. 

Consolidated 

2019 
$'000 

2018 
$'000 

2,060   
103   
126   
1,108   
856   

3,528  
64  
196  
-   
1,533  

4,253   

5,321  

Consolidated 

2019 
$'000 

2018 
$'000 

-   
3,000  

3,000  
1,600 

3,000  

4,600 

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Notes to the financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Note 13. Current liabilities - borrowings (continued) 

Financing arrangements 
Unrestricted access was available at the reporting date to the following lines of credit: 

Total facilities 

South Australian Financing Authority (SAFA) Loan* 
R&D Capital Loan 

Used at the reporting date 

South Australian Financing Authority (SAFA) Loan* 
R&D Capital Loan 

Unused at the reporting date 

South Australian Financing Authority (SAFA) Loan* 
R&D Capital Loan 

Consolidated 

2019 
$'000 

2018 
$'000 

3,000   
3,000   
6,000   

3,000   
3,000   
6,000   

-    
-    
-    

3,000  
3,200  
6,200  

3,000  
1,600  
4,600  

-   
1,600  
1,600  

*South Australian Government Financing Authority (SAFA) Loan is considered a non-current liability in 2019. Refer note 15 
for further disclosure. 

Note 14. Current liabilities - provisions 

Annual leave 
Deferred lease incentives 
Payroll tax 

Note 15. Non-current liabilities - borrowings and other financial liabilities 

Consolidated 

2019 
$'000 

2018 
$'000 

322   
1   
16   

339   

257  
(5) 
11  

263  

Consolidated 

2019 
$'000 

2018 
$'000 

South Australian Government Financing Authority (SAFA) Loan* 

3,000   

-   

Refer to note 23 for further information on financial instruments. 

*South Australian Government Financing Authority (SAFA) Loan was considered a current liability in 2018. Refer note 13 for 
further disclosure. 

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Notes to the financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Note 16. Non-current liabilities - derivative financial instruments 

Convertible notes payable* 

Refer to note 23 for further information on financial instruments. 

Consolidated 

2019 
$'000 

2018 
$'000 

2,000   

5,000  

* April 2018 tranche of $5.0M shown was classified to equity from non-current liabilities during the reporting period upon 
meeting the 'fixed-for-fixed' criteria. October 2018 tranche fair value equal to consideration paid, less converted amounts 
during the reporting period. Refer further explanation below. 

Convertible Note Payable 

The component of the convertible notes that exhibits characteristics of a liability is recognised as a liability in the statement 
of financial position. 

April 2018 Convertible Note: 
In order to classify this note, the Group assessed AASB9 and made assessment that the notes were derivative in nature as 
all characteristics under this section were met. 
The 'fixed for fixed' test per AASB9 was then consequently assessed to determine whether the notes were of an equity or 
liability nature. As a qualifying capital raise did not occur before 30 September 2018, on maturity conversion the notes will 
convert  into  ordinary  shares  at  a  fixed  price,  indicating  that  this  test  is  now  passed,  causing  the  notes  to  be  change 
classification from liability to equity during the current reporting period.  

In  relation  to  the  fair  value  of  these  notes,  the  Group  has  made  the  assessment  to  recognise  the  notes  at  the  sum  of 
consideration paid as at time of completion of convertible note capital raising. No fair value adjustments have been made to 
this instrument during the current reporting period. 

October 2018 Convertible Note: 
In order to classify this note, the Group assessed AASB9 and made assessment that the notes were derivative in nature as 
all characteristics under this section were met. 
The 'fixed for fixed' test per AASB9 was then consequently assessed to determine whether the notes were of an equity or 
liability nature. Per the terms of the note, the continued variable nature of the conversion price and hence number of shares 
issued on conversion, indicates that the fixed-for-fixed test as noted above was failed and notes have been recognised as a 
financial  liability  and  within  scope  of  AASB  9.  Per  the  terms  of  the  notes  and  depending  on  qualifying  capital  raisings 
occurring, there is a floor price on conversion of $0.23/share, and a ceiling price on conversion of $0.40/share which has led 
to the above classification. The notes are perpetual in nature with no expiry date. 

In  relation  to  the  fair  value  of  these  notes,  the  Group  has  made  the  assessment  to  recognise  the  notes  at  the  sum  of 
consideration  paid  as  at  time  of  completion  of  convertible  note  capital  raising  being  $3.0M,  less  amounts  converted  into 
shares to balance date. $1.0M of notes was converted prior to reporting date, as per note 18, leaving a closing fair value of 
$2.0M as at reporting date. 
A number of factors were assessed before making this conclusion. The notes are inherently complex in nature, which makes 
valuation  difficult  and  furthermore  current  volatility  in  the  Group's  share  price  has  further  added  to  this  complexity. 
Comparisons were made between the 20 day VWAP prior to reporting date with a 20% discount applied per terms of the 
notes and the 20 day VWAP prior to reporting date, in relation to floor cap and maximum conversion price of the Convertible 
Notes. The 20 day VWAP was immaterially different from the initial issue price of these notes, which has further supported 
the fair value chosen. 
Noted that a finance cost was recognised as at 31 December 2018 half-year reporting based on the share price as at that 
date, however this finance cost has now been eliminated based on the above factors and 20 day VWAP at 30 June 2019 
reporting date. A finance cost was recognised on conversion of the two tranches before period end in relation to the 20% 
discount, which has been recognised within the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income. 

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Notes to the financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Note 17. Non-current liabilities - provisions 

Long service leave 
Deferred lease incentives 
Warranties 

Note 18. Equity - Issued capital 

Consolidated 

2019 
$'000 

2018 
$'000 

45   
164   
48   

257   

20  
165  
13  

198  

Consolidated 

2019 
Shares 

2018 
Shares 

2019 
$'000 

2018 
$'000 

Ordinary shares - fully paid 

  156,093,707   144,350,698  

51,249   

48,024  

Movements in ordinary share capital 

Details 

Balance 

Balance 
Issue of shares - placement 
Issue of shares - conversion of convertible notes 
($0.231 represents conversion at 20% discount to 20-
day VWAP prior to conversion date per terms of 
security) 
Finance cost on conversion of convertible notes 
Issue of shares - conversion of convertible notes 
($0.23 represents conversion at floor price per terms 
of security) 
Finance cost on conversion of convertible notes 

 Date 

Shares 

  Issue price   

$'000 

 1 July 2017 

  144,350,698  

 30 June 2018 
 2 January 2019 

  144,350,698  
7,407,401  

$0.270   

4 June 2019 
 4 June 2019 

2,161,695 
-  

$0.231  
$0.000  

14 June 2019 
 14 June 2019 

2,173,913 
-  

$0.230  
$0.000  

48,024 

48,024 
2,000 

500 
97 

500 
128 

Balance 

 30 June 2019 

  156,093,707  

51,249 

Ordinary shares 
Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in dividends and the proceeds on the winding up of the Group in proportion 
to the number of and amounts paid on the shares held. The fully paid ordinary shares have no par value and the Group does 
not have a limited amount of authorised capital. 

On a show of hands every member present at a meeting in person or by proxy shall have one vote and upon a poll each 
share shall have one vote. 

Capital risk management 
The Group's objectives when managing capital is to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern, so that it can provide 
returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders and to maintain an optimum capital structure to reduce the cost 
of capital. 

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For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Note 19. Equity - Foreign currency translation reserve 

Exchange differences on translating foreign operations 

-    

426  

Consolidated 

2019 
$'000 

2018 
$'000 

Note 20. Equity - Convertible notes 

Convertible notes* 

*Refer note 16 for further disclosure of convertible notes. 

Note 21. Equity - Share based payments reserve 

Share-based payments reserve 

Consolidated 

2019 
$'000 

2018 
$'000 

5,000   

-   

Consolidated 

2019 
$'000 

2018 
$'000 

1,405   

1,621  

Share-based payments reserve 
The  reserve  is  used  to  recognise  the  value  of  equity  benefits  provided  to  employees  and  the  directors  as  part  of  their 
remuneration, and other parties as part of their compensation for services. 

Movements in reserves 
Movements in each class of reserve during the current and previous financial year are set out below: 

Consolidated 

Balance at 1 July 2017 
Share option expense 

Balance at 30 June 2018 
Share option expense (note 35) 

Balance at 30 June 2019 

Note 22. Equity - dividends 

  Share-based 
payment 
reserve 
$'000 

Total 
$'000 

1,317  
304  

1,621  
(216)  

1,317 
304 

1,621 
(216) 

1,405  

1,405 

There were no dividends paid, recommended or declared during the current or previous financial year. 

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Notes to the financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Note 23. Financial instruments 

Financial risk management objectives 
The Group's activities expose it to a variety of financial risks: market risk (including interest rate risk), credit risk and liquidity 
risk. The Group's overall risk management program focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to minimise 
potential adverse effects on the financial performance of the Group.  The Group uses different methods to measure different 
types of risk to which it is exposed. These methods include sensitivity analysis in the case of interest rate and other price 
risks and ageing analysis for credit risk. 

Risk management is carried out by senior finance executives ('finance') under policies approved by the Board of Directors 
('the Board'). These policies include identification and analysis of the risk exposure of the Group and appropriate procedures, 
controls and risk limits. Finance identifies, evaluates and hedges financial risks within the Group's operating units. Finance 
reports to the Board on a monthly basis. 

Unless otherwise stated, there have been no changes from the previous reporting period in the Group's exposures to risks 
related to financial instruments, or how those risks arise. 

Market risk 

Foreign currency risk 
Foreign exchange risk arises when future commercial transactions and recognised assets and liabilities are denominated in 
a currency that is not the Group’s functional currency. The Group operates internationally and is exposed to foreign exchange 
risk arising from various currency exposures, primarily with respect to the United States Dollar (USD). 

Price risk 
The Group is not exposed to any significant price risk. 

Interest rate risk 
The  Group’s  exposure  to  the  risk  of  changes  in  market  interest  rates  relates  primarily  to  the  Group’s  cash  deposits  with 
floating interest rates. These financial assets with variable rates expose the Group to interest rate risk.  

All other financial assets and liabilities in the form of receivables and payables are non-interest bearing. The Group does not 
engage in any hedging or derivative transactions to manage interest rate risk.   

In regard to its interest rate risk, the Group continuously analyses its exposure. Within this analysis consideration is given to 
potential renewals of existing positions, alternative investments and the mix of fixed and variable interest rates.    

At the balance date the Group had the following financial assets and liabilities exposed to Australian variable interest rate 
risk that are not designated in cash flow hedges:  

Cash at bank of $1.6M (2018: $4.1M). The sensitivity of the cash at bank balance to changes in interest rate (of +/-1%) 
equates to +/-$16,063 (2018: +/-$40,680). The sensitivity of 1% is based on reasonable, possible changes, over a financial 
year, using the observed range of actual historical short-term deposit rate movements and management's expectation of 
future movements. 

Credit risk 
The Group has adopted a lifetime expected loss allowance in estimating expected credit losses to trade receivables through 
the use of a provisions matrix using fixed rates of credit loss provisioning. These provisions are considered representative 
across  all  customers  of  the  Group  based  on  recent  sales  experience,  historical  collection  rates  and  forward-looking 
information that is available. 

Generally, trade receivables are written off when there is no reasonable expectation of recovery. Indicators of this include 
the  failure  of  a  debtor  to  engage  in  a  repayment  plan,  no  active  enforcement  activity  and  a  failure  to  make  contractual 
payments for a period greater than 1 year. 

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For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Note 23. Financial instruments (continued) 

Credit risk arises from cash and cash equivalents and outstanding trade and other receivables.  

The cash balances are held in financial institutions with high ratings and the trade and other receivables relate to:  

(i) amounts receivable from a substantial trade debtor with a strong credit standing;  
(ii) goods and services tax receivable from the Australian Tax Office (ATO); 
(iii) estimated R&D tax incentive receivable from the ATO.  

The Group has assessed that there is minimal risk that the cash and trade and other receivables balances are impaired.  

Liquidity risk 
Vigilant liquidity risk management requires the Group to maintain sufficient liquid assets (mainly cash and cash equivalents) 
and available borrowing facilities to be able to pay debts as and when they become due and payable. 

The Group manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate cash reserves and available borrowing facilities by continuously 
monitoring actual and forecast cash flows and matching the maturity profiles of financial assets and liabilities. 

Trade payables are generally payable on 30-day terms. 

Remaining contractual maturities 
The following tables detail the Group's remaining contractual maturity for its financial instrument liabilities. The tables have 
been drawn up based on the undiscounted cash flows of financial liabilities based on the earliest date on which the financial 
liabilities are required to be paid. The tables include both interest and principal cash flows disclosed as remaining contractual 
maturities and therefore these totals may differ from their carrying amount in the statement of financial position. 

Consolidated - 2019 

Non-derivatives 
Interest-bearing - fixed rate 
SAFA Loan* 
R&D Capital Loan** 
Total non-derivatives 

Derivatives 
Convertible notes payable*** 
Total derivatives 

  Weighted 
average 
interest rate 
% 

1 year or less 
$'000 

Between 1 
and 2 years 
$'000 

Between 2 
and 5 years 
$'000 

Over 5 years 
$'000 

  Remaining 
contractual 
maturities 
$'000 

6.75%   
9.00%   

- 

-  
3,150  
3,150  

7,000  
7,000  

3,335  
-  
3,335  

-  
-  

-  
-  
-  

-  
-  

-  
-  
-  

-  
-  

3,335 
3,150 
6,485 

7,000 
7,000 

* 

** 

 No debt covenants exist in relation to this facility. 
Lender holds security over all present and after-acquired property of the Group, except the FY19 R&D refund from the 
ATO which is held by R&D Capital Pty Ltd as below. 
Refer Note 13 for further disclosure of facility. 
 Facility taken out with R&D Capital in relation to a prepayment loan on FY19 R&D refund from ATO. 
No principle repayment due until the Group receives its FY19 refund or 31 December 2019, whichever is first. 
Interest @ 1.25%/month for amounts drawn, @ 0.25%/month for amounts undrawn. 
No debt covenants exist in relation to this facility. 
Lender holds security over the cash refund for the FY19 R&D refund from the ATO. 
Refer Note 13 for further disclosure of facility. 
***   No debt covenants exist in relation to this facility. 

There is no contractual cashflow for the mandatorily convertible notes, there is no cash redemption for the convertible 
notes.   

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For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Note 23. Financial instruments (continued) 

Consolidated - 2018 

Non-derivatives 
Interest-bearing - fixed rate 
SAFA Loan* 
R&D Capital Loan** 
Total non-derivatives 

Derivatives 
Convertible notes payable*** 
Total derivatives 

  Weighted 
average 
interest rate 
% 

1 year or less 
$'000 

Between 1 
and 2 years 
$'000 

Between 2 
and 5 years 
$'000 

Over 5 years 
$'000 

  Remaining 
contractual 
maturities 
$'000 

5.75%   
9.00%   

- 

3,087  
1,696  
4,783  

5,000  
5,000  

-  
-  
-  

-  
-  

-  
-  
-  

-  
-  

-  
-  
-  

-  
-  

3,087 
1,696 
4,783 

5,000 
5,000 

* 

** 

 No debt covenants exist in relation to this facility. 
Refer Note 13 for further disclosure of facility. 
 Facility taken out with R&D Capital in relation to a prepayment loan on FY18 R&D refund from ATO. 
No principle repayment due until the Group receives its FY18 refund or 31 October 2018, whichever is first. 
Interest @ 1.25%/month for amounts drawn, @ 0.25%/month for amounts undrawn. 
No debt covenants exist in relation to this facility. 
Refer Note 13 for further disclosure of facility. 
***   No debt covenants exist in relation to this facility. 

There is no contractual cashflow for the mandatorily convertible notes, there is no cash redemption for the convertible 
notes.   
Refer Note 2 for further disclosure of facility. 

The cash flows in the maturity analysis above are not expected to occur significantly earlier than contractually disclosed 
above. 

Fair value of financial instruments 
Unless otherwise stated, the carrying amounts of financial instruments reflect their fair value. 

Note 24. Key management personnel disclosures 

Compensation 
The aggregate compensation made to directors and other members of key management personnel of the Group is set out 
below: 

Short-term employee benefits 
Post-employment benefits 
Share-based payments 

Consolidated 

2019 
$ 

2018 
$ 

852,979   
49,081   
(49,308)  

675,205  
52,001  
84,691  

852,752   

811,897  

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Notes to the financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Note 25. Remuneration of auditors 

During the financial year the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by Grant Thornton Audit Pty Ltd, the 
auditor of the Group: 

Audit services - Grant Thornton Audit Pty Ltd 
Audit or review of the financial statements 

Other services - Grant Thornton Audit Pty Ltd 
Other services 

Note 26. Contingent liabilities 

The Group has no contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2019. 

Note 27. Commitments 

Capital commitments 
Committed at the reporting date but not recognised as liabilities, payable: 
Property, plant and equipment 

Lease commitments - operating 
Committed at the reporting date but not recognised as liabilities, payable: 
Within one year 
One to five years 
More than five years 

Consolidated 

2019 
$ 

2018 
$ 

89,500   

87,000  

13,750   

30,500  

103,250   

117,500  

Consolidated 

2019 
$'000 

2018 
$'000 

1,798   

-   

268   
1,806   
1,043   

317  
2,262  
1,063  

3,117   

3,642  

Capital commitments relate to committed fitout and management charges for a further expansion of facilities at Tonsley 

Operating lease commitments includes contracted amounts for a non-cancellable operating commercial property lease of a 
purpose-designed facility at Tonsley, South Australia. The lease will have a term of 10 years, with a 10-year option to renew. 
Annual lease payments are approximately $189,000 and there is a 3.5% annual rent increase. 

During the prior period, a contract was signed for an expansion of current office & production facilities at Tonsley, South 
Australia, with the Group taking custody of this new space after reporting date. The lease variation will fall in line with lease 
terms already standing for a period of 10 years, with a 10-year option to renew. Annual lease payments for this extension 
are approximately $220,000 and there is a 3.5% annual rent increase. The Group have moved into the expanded facilities 
subsequent to year end. 

Note 28. Related party transactions 

Subsidiaries 
Interests in subsidiaries are set out in note 30. 

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Notes to the financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Note 28. Related party transactions (continued) 

Associates 
Interests in associates are set out in note 31. 

Key management personnel 
Disclosures  relating  to  key  management  personnel  are  set  out  in  note  24  and  the  remuneration  report  included  in  the 
directors' report. 

Transactions with related parties 
During the year XinRay Systems Inc. was engaged by the Group to develop and produce the Carbon-Nano Tube for the 
DRX Revolution Nano. During the year the Group was invoiced under the Design and Development Agreement $2.1M (2018: 
$5.5M), and upon termination of that agreement was invoiced $1.1M (2018: nil) under the subsequent Product Purchase 
Agreement. 

Also during the year, $220k was paid to Richard Hannebery for work performed in an Executive Director capacity. 

There were no other transactions with related parties during the current and previous financial year. 

Receivable from and payable to related parties 
Noted as at reporting date, a $60k payable to Patrick O'Brien is included within trade payables for director fees during the 
year. 

There were no other trade receivables from or trade payables to related parties at the current and previous reporting date. 

Loans to/from related parties 
There were no loans to or from related parties at the current and previous reporting date. 

Note 29. Parent entity information 

Set out below is the supplementary information about the parent entity. 

Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income 

Loss after income tax 

Total comprehensive income 

Parent 

2019 
$'000 

2018 
$'000 

(9,877)  

(16,618) 

(9,745)  

(16,378) 

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Notes to the financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Note 29. Parent entity information (continued) 

Statement of financial position 

Total current assets 

Total assets 

Total current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Equity 

Issued capital 
Foreign currency translation reserve 
Convertible notes 
Share-based payments reserve 
Accumulated losses 

Total deficiency in equity 

Parent 

2019 
$'000 

2018 
$'000 

6,222   

10,105  

9,799   

14,648  

9,587   

10,215  

12,844   

15,400  

51,250   
-    
5,000   
1,405   
(60,700)  

48,024  
425  
-   
1,621  
(50,822) 

(3,045)  

(752) 

Guarantees entered into by the parent entity in relation to the debts of its subsidiaries 
The parent entity had no guarantees in relation to the debts of its subsidiaries as at 2019. 

Contingent liabilities 
The parent entity had no contingent liabilities as at 2019 and 2018. 

Capital commitments - Property, plant and equipment 
The parent entity had capital commitments for property, plant and equipment as at 2019 - refer Note 27 for further disclosure. 
The parent entity had no capital commitments for property, plant and equipment as at 2018. 

Significant accounting policies 
The accounting policies of the parent entity are consistent with those of the Group, as disclosed in note 2, except for the 
following: 
● 
● 

 Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for at cost, less any impairment, in the parent entity. 
 Investments in associates are accounted for at cost, less any impairment, in the parent entity. 

Note 30. Interests in subsidiaries 

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets, liabilities and results of the following subsidiary in accordance 
with the accounting policy described in note 2: 

Name 

 Principal place of business / 
 Country of incorporation 

Ownership interest 
2018 
2019 
% 
% 

Micro-X Incorporated 

 USA 

100%   

100%  

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Notes to the financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Note 31. Interests in associates 

Interests in associates are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Information relating to associates that are 
material to the Group are set out below: 

Name 

 Principal place of business / 
 Country of incorporation 

Ownership interest 
2018 
2019 
% 
% 

XinRay Systems Inc. 

 United States of America 

- 

30%  

Summarised financial information - at the point of disposal by the Group 

Summarised statement of financial position to point of loss of significant influence 
Current assets 
Non-current assets 

Total assets 

Current liabilities 
Non-current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Net assets 

Summarised statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income to point of loss of 
significant influence 
Revenue 
Expenses 

Loss before income tax 

Other comprehensive income 

Total comprehensive income 

Reconciliation of the Group's carrying amount 
Closing net assets 
Group’s share in % 
Group's share in $ 
Goodwill 
Impairment Gain/(Loss) 
Disposal of Investment* 

Closing carrying amount 

2019 
$'000 

2018 
$'000 

3,236  
5,290  

2,878 
4,746 

8,526  

7,624 

949  
1,536  

2,485  

6,041  

1,226 
28 

1,254 

6,370 

3,239  
(3,852)  

5,662 
(5,951) 

(613)  

(289) 

-  

- 

(613)  

(289) 

6,041  
30  
1,812  
-  
-  
(1,812)  

6,370 
30 
1,911 
6,844 
(6,844) 
- 

-  

1,911 

*During the period, the Group disposed of its 30% shareholding in XinRay Systems Inc. The disposal of the shares took 
place by way of a buy-back by XinRay. The proceeds of the disposal, which exceeded the carrying value of the Group's 
investment at that point in time, was used as a credit against invoices relating to the supply of x-ray tubes from XinRay.  

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Notes to the financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Note 31. Interests in associates (continued) 

An overall net gain of $874k was recognised in relation to this transaction - refer note 5. Gain calculated as follows: 

Carrying value at point of disposal 
Proceeds from disposal 
Recycle of FX Translation deserve at disposal 
Realised FX on invoices credited at disposal 

Net book gain on disposal 

Note 32. Events after the reporting period 

2019 
$'000 

(1,812) 
2,160 
558 
(32) 

874 

On 2 July 2019, the Group announced that Thales SA had completed a A$10M investment, as part of a collaboration to 
finance the next generations of unique x-ray products. 
Thales' investment was first announced on 1 April 2019, however was subject to certain conditions precedent including the 
approval of the Foreign Investment Review Board which has now been granted. Following completion of the deal, the first 
$5M draw-down was made by the Group against the 6-year A$10M convertible loan. The loan will be convertible at Thales' 
sole discretion, at any time in the 12 months following 2 July 2024, at a 20% discount to the 30-day VWAP at the time of 
conversion. The loan will pay an annual interest rate of 185 bps above the 6-month BBSW, equating to a rate of approximately 
2.8% at present. 

On 15 July 2019, the Group announced that it had reached substantial completion on a major technology project for the 
development  and  manufacture  of  the  next  generation  of  Carbon  Nano  Tube  (CNT)  x-ray  tubes,  proprietary  to  and 
manufactured by the Group.  
The core of the Group's revolutionary technology platform involves an x-ray tube containing a CNT electron emitter. Originally 
this was manufactured by a third party supplier, XinRay, and this x-ray tube was the world’s first and only not to use heated-
filament electron emission which is the key to reducing size, weight, heat and power. Now the Group has its own proprietary 
CNT emitter, manufactured at its Tonsley facility in Adelaide, Australia. This technology will be used in all current and future 
x-ray products. 

No other matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2019 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect the 
Group's operations, the results of those operations, or the Group's state of affairs in future financial years. 

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Notes to the financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Note 33. Reconciliation of loss after income tax to net cash used in operating activities 

Loss after income tax expense for the year 

Adjustments for: 
Depreciation and amortisation 
Net loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment 
Share of loss - associates 
Share-based payments 
Non-cash finance costs 
Lease Incentive 
Impairment of investments 
Increase in warranties 
Gain on disposal of XinRay investment 

Change in operating assets and liabilities: 

Decrease in trade and other receivables 
Decrease in trade and other payables 
Increase in employee benefits 
Increase in inventories 
Increase in unearned income 

Consolidated 

2019 
$'000 

2018 
$'000 

(9,834)  

(16,595) 

744   
19   
231   
(216)  
225   
5   
-    
-    
(874)  

1,076   
(40)  
124   
278   
1,108   

120  
-   
248  
304  
-   
12  
6,844  
13  
-   

3,192  
(1,758) 
136  
(354) 
-   

Net cash used in operating activities 

(7,154)  

(7,838) 

Note 34. Earnings per share 

Consolidated 

2019 
$'000 

2018 
$'000 

Loss after income tax attributable to the owners of Micro-X Ltd 

(9,834)  

(16,595) 

Basic earnings per share 
Diluted earnings per share 

Cents 

Cents 

(6.63)  
(6.63)  

(11.50) 
(11.50) 

  Number 

  Number 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating basic earnings per share 

  148,264,820   144,350,698 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating diluted earnings per share    148,264,820   144,350,698 

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Notes to the financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Note 34. Earnings per share (continued) 

The weighted average number of shares does not include the potential number of ordinary shares upon take-up of options 
and the conversion of the mandatorily convertible notes. 

The total number of options granted and outstanding is 9,999,340 of which 9,006,006 were vested at 30 June 2019. 

The potential number of shares on conversion of the March 2018 mandatorily convertible notes which are unconverted is 
12,500,000 ordinary shares based on conversion prices of $0.40 (Ceiling Cap).  

The potential number of shares on conversion of the October 2018 mandatorily convertible notes which are unconverted 
ranges from 8,695,650 ordinary shares to 5,000,000 ordinary shares based on conversion prices ranging from $0.23 (Floor 
Cap) to $0.40 (Ceiling Cap) respectively. 

Basic EPS is calculated by dividing the loss for the year attributable to ordinary equity holders of the Group by the weighted 
average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year.  

Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing the loss attributable to ordinary equity holders of the Group by the weighted average 
number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year plus the weighted average number of ordinary shares that would be 
issued on conversion of all the dilutive potential ordinary shares into ordinary shares. It is noted that diluted EPS cannot be 
calculated on the loss for the year and accordingly the diluted EPS equals the basic EPS. 

Note 35. Share-based payments 

Share based payments relate to Award Options as outlined in the Group’s Prospectus dated 25 November 2015.  These 
options were issued to directors and nominated employees and consultants of the Group.   

The general terms and conditions of the Award Options are: 

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Notes to the financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Note 35. Share-based payments (continued) 

- basis for issues of options:  
 - issues to Executive Directors (Peter Rowland and Richard Hannebery) - in accordance with respective executive contracts 
with the Group;  

 -  issues  to  Non-Executive  Directors  and  other  employees  -  to  incentivise  performance  and  further  align  interests  with 
shareholders;  

 - issues to consultants - award for contribution to product development of the DRX Revolution Nano; 

 - no amount was payable by the holders on the issues of the options; 

 - vesting arrangements: 

 - issues to Executive Directors: 
 - one third (Tranche 1) vested immediately upon IPO; 
 - one third (Tranche 2) vested on 1 September 2016, provided the holder remains employed by the Group on that date;  
 - one third (Tranche 3) vested on 1 September 2017, provided the holder remains employed by the Group on that date;  

 - issues to Non-Executive Directors and other employees:  
 - one third (Tranche 1) vested on 21 December 2016, provided the holder remains employed by the Group on that date;  
 - one third (Tranche 2) vested on 21 December 2017, provided the holder remains employed by the Group on that date;  
 - one third (Tranche 3) vest on 21 December 2018, provided the holder remains employed by the Group on that date;  

 - issues to consultants: 
 - one third (Tranche 1) vested on 21 December 2016; 
 - one third (Tranche 2) vested on 21 December 2017;  
 - one third (Tranche 3) vest on 21 December 2018;  

 - exercise prices:  
 - Tranche 1: $0.575 (57.5 cents) per option;  
 - Tranches 2 and 3: $0.625 (62.5 cents) per option; 

 - all of the above options expire on 31 December 2019;  

- issues to Non-Executive Directors (during 2017 financial year):  
 - one half (Tranche 1) vest on 1 December 2018, provided the holder remains employed by the Group on that date;  
 - one half (Tranche 2) vest on 1 December 2019, provided the holder remains employed by the Group on that date;  

 - exercise price for Tranche 1 and 2 is $0.625 (62.5 cents) per option. 

 - these options expire on 1 December 2020;  

 - issues to other employees (during 2017 financial year):  
 - one third (Tranche 1) vested on 1 April 2018, provided the holder remains employed by the Group on that date;  
 - one third (Tranche 2) vest on 1 April 2019, provided the holder remains employed by the Group on that date;  
 - one third (Tranche 3) vest on 1 April 2020, provided the holder remains employed by the Group on that date;  

 - issues to consultants (during 2017 financial year):  
 - one third (Tranche 1) vested on 1 April 2018;  
 - one third (Tranche 2) vest on 1 April 2019;  
 - one third (Tranche 3) vest on 1 April 2020;  

 - exercise prices to other employee and consultants issued during the year for Tranche 1, 2 and 3 is $0.625 (62.5 cents) per 
option  

 - these options expire on 1 April 2021; 

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Notes to the financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Note 35. Share-based payments (continued) 

- issues to Non-Executive Directors (during 2018 financial year): 
 - one half (Tranche 1) vest on 11 September 2019, provided the holder remains employed by the Group on that date; 
 - one half (Tranche 2) vest on 11 September 2020, provided the holder remains employed by the Group on that date; 

 - exercise price for Tranche 1 and 2 is $0.625 (62.5 cents) per option. 

 - these options expire on 1 September 2021; 

- all options will be settled by issues of fully paid ordinary shares in the Group. 

During the year the share-based payments expense recognised was -$216K. This was driven by expiry of options held by 
previous  directors  and  employees  of  the  Group,  upon  both  their  resignation  dates  as  well  as  6  month  anniversary  from 
resignation. 

Set out below are the options outstanding at the end of the financial year (the options shown on the first and second lines 
are those issued to the Executive Directors, and the options on the lines below are those issued to Non-Executive Directors, 
other employees and consultants): 

2019 

Grant date 

 Expiry date 

price 

  Exercise  

  Balance at    
the start of    
the year 

  Granted 

  Exercised 

Expired/  
forfeited/ 
 other 

  Balance at  
the end of  
the year 

01/09/2014 
01/09/2014 
21/12/2015 
21/12/2015 
05/12/2016 
01/04/2017 
11/09/2017 

 31/12/2019 
 31/12/2019 
 31/12/2019 
 31/12/2019 
 01/12/2020 
 01/04/2021 
 01/09/2021 

$0.575   
$0.625   
$0.575   
$0.625   
$0.625   
$0.625   
$0.625   

1,393,112  
2,786,228  
1,800,000  
3,600,000  
320,000  
2,500,000  
320,000  
   12,719,340  

-  
-  
-  
-  
-  
-  
-  
-  

-  
-  
-  
-  
-  
-  
-  
-  

-  
-  
(799,999)  
(1,600,001)  
-  
-  
(320,000)  
(2,720,000)  

1,393,112 
2,786,228 
1,000,001 
1,999,999 
320,000 
2,500,000 
- 
9,999,340 

Weighted average exercise price 

$0.612   

$0.000  

$0.000  

$0.537   

$0.613  

2018 

Grant date 

 Expiry date 

price 

  Exercise  

  Balance at    
the start of    
the year 

  Granted 

  Exercised 

Expired/  
forfeited/ 
 other 

  Balance at  
the end of  
the year 

01/09/2014 
01/09/2014 
21/12/2015 
21/12/2015 
05/12/2016 
01/04/2017 
11/09/2017 

 31/12/2019 
 31/12/2019 
 31/12/2019 
 31/12/2019 
 01/12/2020 
 01/04/2021 
 01/09/2021 

$0.575   
$0.625   
$0.575   
$0.625   
$0.625   
$0.625   
$0.625   

1,393,112  
2,786,228  
2,050,000  
4,100,000  
320,000  
2,500,000  
-  
   13,149,340  

-  
-  
-  
-  
-  
-  
320,000  
320,000  

-  
-  
-  
-  
-  
-  
-  
-  

-  
-  
(250,000)  
(500,000)  
-  
-  
-  

1,393,112 
2,786,228 
1,800,000 
3,600,000 
320,000 
2,500,000 
320,000 
(750,000)   12,719,340 

Weighted average exercise price 

$0.612   

$0.625   

$0.000  

$0.608   

$0.612  

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Notes to the financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Note 35. Share-based payments (continued) 

Set out below are the options exercisable at the end of the financial year: 

Grant date 

 Expiry date 

01/09/2014 
21/12/2015 
05/12/2016 
01/04/2017 

 31/12/2019 
 31/12/2019 
 01/12/2020 
 01/04/2021 

2019 

2018 

  Number 

  Number 

4,179,340  
3,000,000  
160,000  
1,666,666  

4,179,340 
3,599,997 
- 
- 

9,006,006  

7,779,337 

The weighted average remaining contractual life of options outstanding at the end of the financial year was 0.84 years (2018: 
1.81 years). 

The fair values of the Award Options will be recognised as an expense by the Group over the following periods: 
 - options issued to the Executive Directors: from 1 September 2014, being the commencement date of their  
 executive contracts with the Group, to the respective vesting dates; and 
 - all other options: from grant dates in December 2015, December 2016, April 2017 and September 2017 to the respective 
vesting dates. 

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Directors' declaration 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

In the directors' opinion: 

● 

● 

● 

● 

 the  attached  financial  statements  and  notes  comply  with  the  Corporations  Act  2001,  the  Accounting  Standards,  the 
Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements; 

 the attached financial statements and notes comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the 
International Accounting Standards Board as described in note 2 to the financial statements; 

 the attached financial statements and notes give a true and fair view of the Group's financial position as at 30 June 
2019 and of its performance for the financial year ended on that date; and 

 there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Group will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and 
payable. 

The directors have been given the declarations required by section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001. 

Signed in accordance with a resolution of directors made pursuant to section 295(5)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001. 

On behalf of the directors 

___________________________ 
Patrick O'Brien 
Non-Executive Chairman 

30 August 2019 

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Adelaide SA  5000 

Correspondence to: 
GPO Box 1270 
Adelaide SA  5001 

T +61 8 8372 6666 
F +61 8 8372 6677 
E info.sa@au.gt.com 
W www.grantthornton.com.au 

Independent Auditor’s Report 

To the Members of Micro-X Ltd  

Report on the audit of the financial report 

Opinion 

We have audited the financial report of Micro-X Ltd (the Company) and its subsidiaries (the Group), which comprises the 
consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2019, the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other 
comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the 
year then ended, and notes to the consolidated financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting 
policies, and the Directors’ declaration.  

In our opinion, the accompanying financial report of the Group is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: 

a  giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2019 and of its performance for the year 

ended on that date; and  

b  complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001. 

Basis for opinion 

We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are 
further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section of our report. We are 
independent of the Group in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and 
the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for 
Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled 
our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.  

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. 

Material uncertainty related to going concern 

We draw attention to Note 2 in the financial statements, which indicates that the Group incurred a net loss of $9.8 million 
during the year ended 30 June 2019, and as of that date, the Group’s current liabilities exceeded its current assets by $1.3 
million. As stated in Note 2, these events or conditions, along with other matters as set forth in Note 2, indicate that a material 
uncertainty exists that may cast doubt on the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. Our opinion is not modified in 
respect of this matter. 

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Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of the financial 
report of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial report as a whole, and in 
forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.  

In addition to the matter described in the Material uncertainty related to going concern section, we have determined the 
matters described below to be the key audit matters to be communicated in our report. 

Key audit matter 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

Our procedures included, amongst others: 
  obtaining the convertible note agreements to understand 

the terms and conditions of the contracts; 

  performing enquiries with management to understand the 

substance of the transaction in order to identify any 
surrounding circumstances that would influence the fair 
value of the convertible notes at 30 June 2019; 

  assessing the appropriateness of management’s 

classification of the financial instrument in accordance with 
AASB 132; 

  assessing management’s conclusions on identification of 
the separate components implied within the instrument; 

  evaluating the reasonableness of management’s assigned 
fair value of each component upon initial recognition of the 
instrument, as well as any subsequent measurement at 
the reporting date; 

 

reviewing the fair value on conversion of instruments 
during the year to share capital; and 

  assessing the adequacy of disclosures in the financial 

statements. 

Financial instruments – Notes 2, 16 and 20 

During the prior financial year, the Group issued 50,000 
convertible notes with a collective face value of $5.0 million.  

During the year ended 30 June 2019, there was a requirement 
to reconsider the classification of the convertible notes based 
on the agreed conversion terms when a Qualifying Capital 
Raise did not occur. Prior to the reclassification event, the 
notes were classified as a liability, but have subsequently 
been reclassified to equity following the satisfaction of the 
'fixed for fixed' criteria. 

In October 2018, the Group issued a further 30,000 
convertible notes with a face value of $3.0 million, with similar 
conversion options to those above, but a modified window of 
time for a successful Qualifying Capital Raise. 

There were some conversion of tranches into issued capital of 
the Group during the year. 

Accordingly, management must consider the change in nature 
of the existing notes, as well as the classification of the new 
notes, and assess their classification and fair value in 
accordance with AASB 132 Financial Instruments: 
Presentation and AASB 9 Financial Instruments.  

These assessments can be complex and involve management 
judgement. These judgements include: 

  whether the instrument includes an embedded or 

standalone derivative to be separately accounted for;  

  determining the appropriate classification of the instrument 
within the financial statements as defined in accounting 
standard AASB 132 Financial Instruments: Presentation; 

  determining the fair value of the upon initial recognition of 

the instrument, considering the following: 

 

instrument as a whole; 

 

liability component; 

  conversion features; and, if applicable 

  derivative component; and 

  determining the fair value of each component at 30 June 

2019. 

This area is a key audit matter due to the management 
judgements involved and valuation complexities of the 
instruments. 

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How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

Valuation and disposal of investment in associate –  
Notes 2, 9 and 31 

On 28 February 2019, Management announced the execution 
of a binding agreement with XinRay to sell back the Group's 
30% stake in exchange for the settlement of outstanding trade 
payables owed to the Associate, totalling approximately 
USD$1.5 million (~AUD$2.2 million).  

Our procedures included, amongst others: 

 

reviewing the measurement of the performance captured 
in the investment up to the point of disposal, against the 
requirements of AASB 128, including the elimination of 
profit on related party sales; 

Up to its disposal, the investment in XinRay was required to 
be measured in accordance with AASB 128 Investments in 
Associates and Joint Ventures. 

  obtaining managements calculation of the profit on 

disposal of the investment and agreeing pertinent data to 
supporting documentation; and 

Accounting for this transaction requires judgement and 
estimate by management to determine the carrying amount of 
the investment on the date of disposal. 

This area is a key audit matter due to the valuation 
complexities of the investment being a significant risk. 

Recognition of research and development tax incentive  
– Notes 2, 3, 5 and 8 

Under the research and development (R&D) tax incentive 
scheme, the Group receives a 43.5% refundable tax offset for 
eligible expenditure if its turnover is less than $20 million per 
annum, provided it is not controlled by income tax exempt 
entities. An R&D plan is filed with AusIndustry in the following 
financial year and, based on this filing, the Group receives the 
incentive in cash. 

Management have performed a detailed review of the Group’s 
total R&D expenditure to determine the potential claim under 
the R&D tax incentive legislation.  

The receivable at year-end for the incentive was $3.0 million. 
This represents an estimated claim for the period 1 July 2018 
to 30 June 2019. 

We have placed audit focus on the R&D tax incentive given 
the significant degree of judgement and interpretation of the 
R&D tax legislation required by management to assess the 
eligibility of the R&D expenditure under the scheme. 

This area is a key audit matter due to the inherent 
complexities and judgement required of management to 
determine their receivable reimbursement. 

  assessing the adequacy of the disclosures in the financial 

statements. 

Our procedures included, amongst others: 

  enquiring with management to obtain and document an 
understanding of the process to estimate the claim; 

  evaluating the competence, capabilities and objectivity of 

management’s expert; 

  utilising an R&D tax expert to consider the nature of the 
expenses against the eligibility criteria of the R&D tax 
incentive scheme to form a view about whether the 
expenses included in the estimate were likely to meet the 
eligibility criteria; 

  comparing the nature of the R&D expenditure included in 

the current year estimate to the prior year claim; 

  comparing the eligible expenditure used in the receivable 
calculation to the expenditure recorded in the general 
ledger; 

  considering the Group’s history of successful claims; 

  Agreeing a sample of individual expenditure items included 
in the estimate to underlying supporting documentation to 
ensure that they have been appropriately recognised in the 
accounting records and that they are eligible expenditures;  

 

inspecting copies of relevant correspondence with 
AusIndustry and the Australian Tax Office related to the 
claims; and  

  assessing the adequacy of disclosures in the financial 

statements. 

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Valuation of intangible assets – Notes 2, 3 and 11 

Under the research and development (R&D) tax incentive 
scheme, the Group receives a 43.5% refundable tax offset for 
eligible expenditure if its turnover is less than $20 million per 
annum, provided it is not controlled by income tax exempt 
entities. An R&D plan is filed with AusIndustry in the following 
financial year and, based on this filing, the Group receives the 
incentive in cash. 

Management have performed a detailed review of the Group’s 
total R&D expenditure to determine the potential claim under 
the R&D tax incentive legislation.  

The receivable at year-end for the incentive was $3.0 million. 
This represents an estimated claim for the period 1 July 2018 
to 30 June 2019. 

We have placed audit focus on the R&D tax incentive given 
the significant degree of judgement and interpretation of the 
R&D tax legislation required by management to assess the 
eligibility of the R&D expenditure under the scheme. 

This area is a key audit matter due to the inherent 
complexities and judgement required of management to 
determine their receivable reimbursement. 

Our procedures included, amongst others: 

  enquiring with management to obtain and document an 
understanding of the process to estimate the claim; 

  evaluating the competence, capabilities and objectivity of 

management’s expert; 

  utilising an R&D tax expert to consider the nature of the 
expenses against the eligibility criteria of the R&D tax 
incentive scheme to form a view about whether the 
expenses included in the estimate were likely to meet the 
eligibility criteria; 

  comparing the nature of the R&D expenditure included in 

the current year estimate to the prior year claim; 

  comparing the eligible expenditure used in the receivable 
calculation to the expenditure recorded in the general 
ledger; 

  considering the Group’s history of successful claims; 

  Agreeing a sample of individual expenditure items included 
in the estimate to underlying supporting documentation to 
ensure that they have been appropriately recognised in the 
accounting records and that they are eligible expenditures;  

 

inspecting copies of relevant correspondence with 
AusIndustry and the Australian Tax Office related to the 
claims; and  

  assessing the adequacy of disclosures in the financial 

statements. 

Information other than the financial report and auditor’s report thereon 

The Directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the 
Group’s Annual report for the year ended 30 June 2019, but does not include the financial report and our auditor’s report 
thereon.  

Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance 
conclusion thereon.  

In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider 
whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial report or our knowledge obtained in the audit or 
otherwise appears to be materially misstated.  

If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are 
required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.  

Responsibilities of the Directors for the financial report  

The Directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in 
accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the Directors 
determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material 
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.  

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In preparing the financial report, the Directors are responsible for assessing the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern, 
disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the 
Directors either intend to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.  

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial report  

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from material 
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance 
is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing 
Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are 
considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions 
of users taken on the basis of this financial report.  

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at the Auditing and Assurance 
Standards Board website at: http://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_responsibilities/ar1.pdf. This description forms part of our 
auditor’s report. 

Report on the remuneration report 

Opinion on the remuneration report 

We have audited the Remuneration Report included in the Directors’ report for the year ended 30 June 2019.  

In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Micro-X Ltd, for the year ended 30 June 2019 complies with section 300A of 
the Corporations Act 2001.  

Responsibilities 

The Directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the Remuneration Report in accordance 
with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Remuneration Report, 
based on our audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards.  

GRANT THORNTON AUDIT PTY LTD 
Chartered Accountants 

B K Wundersitz 
Partner – Audit & Assurance 

Adelaide, 30 August 2019 

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Shareholder information 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

The shareholder information set out below was applicable as at 23 August 2019. 

Distribution of equitable securities 
Analysis of number of equitable security holders by size of holding: 

  Number  
  of holders  
  of options  

  Number  
  of holders    
  of ordinary    ordinary  

over  

1 to 1,000 
1,001 to 5,000 
5,001 to 10,000 
10,001 to 100,000 
100,001 and over 

Holding less than a marketable parcel 

Equity security holders 

Twenty largest equity security holders 
The names of the twenty largest security holders of equity securities are listed below: 

BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES PTY LTD (IB AU NOMS RETAILCLIENT DRP) 
MR PETER ROBIN ROWLAND 
CARESTREAM HEALTH INC 
UBS NOMINEES PTY LTD 
NATIONAL NOMINEES LIMITED 
HARMAN NOMINEES PTY LTD (HARMANIS INVESTMENT) 
LONSDALE NOMINEES PTY LTD (THE LONSDALE FUND A/C) 
HAMMOND ROYCE CORPORATION PTY LTD (LEN DAVID SUPER FUND A/C) 
BRONTE INVESTMENTS PTY LTD (MCMAHON SUPERANNUATION A/C) 
MEDDISCOPE PTY LTD (PODESTA FAMILY A/C) 
OBRIEN PF PTY LTD (OBRIEN PENSION A/C) 
ANGLESEA INVESTMENTS PTY LIMITED (DAMIEN OBRIEN FAMILY A/C) 
WALES RIDING PTY LTD 
BT PORTFOLIO SERVICES LIMITED (THE VABEN S/F A/C) 
HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED 
TITANIUM HOLDINGS (VIC) PTY LTD 
DURBIN SUPERANNUATION PTY LTD (DURBIN FAMILY S FUND A/C) 
KANAT NOMINEES PTY LTD (AARON KANAT ML A/C) 
COMO GROUP HOLDINGS PTY LTD (KIRKWOOD SUPER FUND A/C) 
O'BRIEN PF PTY LTD (OBRIEN PENSION FUND 2 A/C) 

shares 

shares 

22  
270  
173  
550  
162  

1,177  

62  

- 
- 
- 
- 
28 

28 

- 

Ordinary shares 

  % of total  
shares 
issued 

Number held  

  15,606,470  
  12,425,000  
9,405,000  
9,160,211  
5,200,590  
5,071,585  
4,625,380  
4,426,588  
3,310,000  
3,244,565  
3,190,804  
2,485,288  
2,481,400  
2,329,487  
2,009,787  
1,873,450  
1,833,175  
1,539,935  
1,465,378  
1,429,153  

9.51 
7.57 
5.73 
5.58 
3.17 
3.09 
2.82 
2.70 
2.02 
1.98 
1.94 
1.51 
1.51 
1.42 
1.22 
1.14 
1.12 
0.94 
0.89 
0.87 

  93,113,246  

56.73 

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Shareholder information 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Unquoted equity securities 

Unquoted options - Award options issued to directors and employees 

9,999,340  

9 

Substantial holders 
Substantial holders in the Group, as disclosed in substantial holding notices given to the Group, are set out below: 

  Number 
  on issue 

  Number 
  of holders 

MR PETER ROBIN ROWLAND AND ASSOCIATES 
CARESTREAM HEALTH INC 
UBS NOMINEES PTY LTD 

Voting rights 
The voting rights attached to ordinary shares are set out below: 

Ordinary shares 

  % of total  
shares 
issued 

  Number held  

  12,425,000  
9,405,000  
9,160,211  

7.57 
5.73 
5.58 

Ordinary shares 
On a show of hands every member present at a meeting in person or by proxy shall have one vote and upon a poll each 
share shall have one vote. 

Shares subject to escrow (Restricted Securities) 
Voting rights relating to shares subject to escrow are the same as for ordinary shares except that, during a breach of the 
ASX Listing Rules relating to Shares which are Restricted Securities, or a breach of a restriction agreement, the holder of 
the relevant Restricted Securities is not entitled to any voting rights in respect of those Restricted Securities. 

Options 
Options do not have voting rights attached. 

There are no other classes of equity securities. 

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