Microequities Asset Management Group Limited
ABN 17 110 777 056
Annual Report - 30 June 2023
Microequities Asset Management Group Limited
Contents
30 June 2023
Chief Executive Officer's report
Directors' report
Auditor's independence declaration
Consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income
Consolidated statement of financial position
Consolidated statement of changes in equity
Consolidated statement of cash flows
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
Directors' declaration
Independent auditor's report to the members of Microequities Asset Management Group Limited
Shareholder information
Corporate directory
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Microequities Asset Management Group Limited
Chief Executive Officer's report
30 June 2023
Dear Fellow Shareholders,
The
FY23 year will go down as a year that will bed down the foundations for our next growth phase.
Whilst our core asset class, the small and microcap industrial companies have lagged the overall broader market, our
investment performance has been exceptional particularly in the Pure Microcap Value Fund and the Global Value Microcap
Fund. The Pure Microcap Value Fund achieved a FY23 return of +26.99% after fees, well ahead of its peers and comfortably
outperforming the Small Ordinaries Accumulation Index which delivered a +8.45% return. Our Global Value Microcap Fund
achieved a +28.72% return after fees, well ahead of the MSCI World Microcap Index (in AUD) which achieved a +3.64%
return. Excitingly, we have within those portfolios as well as the Deep Value Fund, a significant set of highly undervalued
assets that will provide a source of future outperformance for our clients. As we look at the underlying growth dynamic of our
investee companies the investment management team is imbued with confidence about our future return prospects. During
the course of FY23 we also returned some large distributions back to our clients particularly from the Microequities VC Fund,
the Private to Beyond the IPO Fund and the High Income Value Microcap Fund. Despite those sizeable cash distributions, I
am pleased to report that the businesses achieved Funds Under Management FUM growth of +7% to $571.8m for the FY23
period.
Summary of operating and financial results are provided below:
Funds Under Management ($m)
571.8
532.5
+7%
30-Jun-23
30-Jun-22 % change
Recurring Revenue1
Ongoing Operating Expenses2
Operating profit from recurring revenue
Performance fee Income
Operating profit from investment management
Interest revenue and other income
Distribution income and unrealised profit/(loss) on investments
Employee share-based payment expense
Tax expense
Profit attributable to non-controlling interesting
10,092.8
-3,788.1
6,304.7
272.5
6,577.2
197.4
1,797.7
-581.6
-1,878.4
-451.4
10,072.2
-4,026.8
6,045.4
13,892.4
19,937.8
123.5
-1,039.0
-911.5
-3,771.7
-224.9
0%
+6%
+4%
-98%
-67%
+60%
+273%
-36%
-50%
+101%
Profit from ordinary activities after tax attributable to the owners
of Microequities Asset Management Group
5,660.8
14,114.2
-60%
Client Numbers (units)
Ongoing operating expenses to recurring revenue
945
37.53%
956
39.98%
-1%
+245bps
(1) Represents management fees, admin fees and directorship fees
(2) Excludes costs related to the employee share based payment expense
Increase in Operating Profit from recurring revenue FY23
Stripping out the large performance fees generated during FY22 period, the underlying Operating Profit from recurring revenue
increased by +4% in FY23 to $6.3m despite a challenging external environment and poor investor sentiment towards the asset
class at large (notwithstanding the attractiveness of the opportunity set). Pleasingly the business maintained strong operating
cost discipline in a high inflationary environment with Operating costs falling by 6% year-over-year (YoY), materially below the
high inflation rate. We note that investor sentiment towards our asset class has been poor throughout FY23 and a number of
small cap and microcap fund managers and specialised brokers have closed throughout FY23. These factors have
accentuated market inefficiency for the assets that we manage and broadened pricing dislocation. For value investors like us,
greater market inefficiency is a positive development however it also poses a commercial challenge for the business. We
know from decades worth of investing across the asset class that the peaks and troughs in investor sentiment are cyclical in
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Chief Executive Officer's report
30 June 2023
nature and sentiment can swing back quickly. We have begun to see some green shoots of improving investor sentiment
across our business however it is too early to call if this will evolve into a sustainable trend.
We have several growth initiatives planned for FY24, with planned raisings across several of our strategies and new product
development in the works. In addition to those initiatives, we plan to continue to build momentum across our core offering
which has continued to demonstrate its compelling value proposition achieving strong absolute and relative return
outperformance across the entirety of the market cycle.
Dividends
The Board of Microequities Asset Management Group Limited is pleased to declare a one and a half cent per share fully
franked final dividend. The dividend payment is consistent with the dividend policy of the Company, which is to pay between
70% to 100% of the cash operating profit from the investment management operations.
Balance Sheet strengthens, no financial debt
The Company continued to build its balance sheet strength with Net Tangible Assets increasing from $18.8m FY22 to $19.5m
as at the close of FY23. The business now owns $13.2m of financial assets across the product offering. The business remains
free of financial debt and has a net cash position of $6.2m.
FY24 Outlook
Our robust business model navigated well through a challenging sector dynamic in FY23 and delivered an increase in
operating profit from investment management of +4%. We have always remained resolutely focused on our core mission
which is to efficiently allocate capital on behalf of our clients with a view to optimising risk weighted returns. Our portfolios are
in an excellent position and despite the strong absolute performance achieved in FY23, a significant part of our asset base
remains highly undervalued with respect to its mark to market price. This will provide a meaningful foundation of
outperformance for our clients for future periods. It will also provide a potential source of FUM growth for our business given
we mark to market all our listed investments. Whilst we have observed some early tentative signs of improving investor
confidence across the asset class, it is too early to make a judgement on whether it will translate to a meaningful sustainable
trend.
We take this occasion to thank our clients for their confidence and loyalty, our shareholders for their partnership and lastly our
colleagues who work tirelessly alongside us as we endeavour to achieve our objectives for all stakeholders.
__________________________
Carlos Gil
Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer
16 August 2023
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Microequities Asset Management Group Limited
Directors' report
30 June 2023
The directors present their report, together with the financial statements, on the consolidated entity (referred to hereafter as
the 'Group') consisting of Microequities Asset Management Group Limited (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 2023.
Directors
The following persons were directors of Microequities Asset Management Group Limited during the whole of the financial
year and up to the date of this report, unless otherwise stated:
Leslie Szekely - Chairman
Carlos Gil
Samuel Gutman
Dr Alexander Abrahams
Principal activities
During the financial year, the principal continuing activities of the Group consisted of the management of investment funds.
Dividends
Dividends paid/payable during the financial year were as follows:
Consolidated
2023
$
2022
$
Final dividend for the year ended 30 June 2022 of 2.0 cents per ordinary share (2022: 5.0
cents)
2,672,329
6,594,951
Interim dividend for the year ended 30 June 2023 of 1.8 cents per ordinary share (2022: 6.0
cents)
2,399,800
7,903,299
5,072,129
14,498,250
On 16 August 2023, the directors declared a fully franked final dividend for the year ended 30 June 2023 of 1.5 cents per
ordinary share, to be paid on 5 September 2023 to eligible shareholders on the register as at 23 August 2023. This equates
to a total estimated dividend of $1,970,354 based on the number of ordinary shares on issue as at 30 June 2023. The
financial effect of dividends declared after the reporting date are not reflected in the financial statements and will be
recognised in subsequent financial statements.
Review of operations
The profit for the Group after providing for income tax and non-controlling interest amounted to $5,660,810 (30 June 2022:
$14,114,211).
Refer to Chief Executive Officer's report for further commentary on the review of operations.
Significant changes in the state of affairs
There were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the Group during the financial year.
Matters subsequent to the end of the financial year
Apart from the dividend declared as discussed above, no other matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2023 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
Likely developments in the operations of the Group and the expected results of those operations are contained in the Chief
Executive Officer's report.
Environmental regulation
The Group is not subject to any significant environmental regulation under Australian Commonwealth or State law.
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Business risks
The following is a summary of material business risks that could adversely affect the
growth potential in future years and how the Group propose to mitigate such risks.
Market price risks
uch
as changes to market prices of current and potential investee entities. The Group stays abreast of these conditions, focusing
on diversifying the product portfolio including Private Equity and Alternative Assets to manage these risks.
Risks of losing key personal
The Group has a high performing and experienced team of employees. The risk of losing key personnel in a highly
-term incentive
schemes to retain and incentivise staff and developed a strong corporate culture that promotes empowerment, engagement
and input to mitigate such risks.
Other current directorships:
Former directorships (last 3 years): No other listed entity directorships
Special responsibilities:
Information on directors
Name:
Title:
Qualifications:
Experience and expertise:
Interests in shares:
Interests in options:
Interests in rights:
Name:
Title:
Qualifications:
Experience and expertise:
Leslie Szekely
Non-Executive Director and Chairman
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Law from the University of New South Wales and Master
of Law from Sydney University
Leslie worked as a solicitor before teaching commercial and revenue law at the
University of New South Wales and Sydney University. He was a tax consulting partner
with Horwath Chartered Accountants for 20 years, until Horwath merged with Deloitte,
when he became Director of Taxation in Deloitte Growth Solutions. Leslie has authored
numerous books and articles on taxation law. Since leaving Deloitte in 2008, Leslie has
dedicated his time to angel and venture capital ('VC') investing. He is Chairman of the
Investment Committee for the Microequities VC Fund and sits on the Boards of several
unlisted companies. His focus is the development of business strategy in sectors
undergoing digital disruption.
Siteminder Limited (ASX: SDR)
Chairperson of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Member of the Audit
and Risk Management Committee
18,947,357 ordinary shares
None
None
Carlos Gil
Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer
Bachelor of Economics from Sydney University, a Graduate Diploma in Applied
Finance and Investment Analysis from the Australian Securities Institute and a Master's
in Applied Finance and Investment Analysis from the Financial Services Institute of
Australia.
Carlos has worked in stockbroking, funds management, and investment research for
over 20 years and has been an individual investor in Australian Microcaps since he was
a teenager. Carlos has held various senior management positions in Europe, including
roles as Head of International Securities at BM Securities, and at Banesto Bank
(Santander Group). Upon his return to Australia, he founded the Company with a long-
term vision of creating a value-driven specialist Microcap and Small Cap Fund
Manager.
Smartpay Holdings Limited (ASX: SMP)
Other current directorships:
Former directorships (last 3 years): No other listed entity directorships
Special responsibilities:
Interests in shares:
Interests in options:
Interests in rights:
Member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee
53,634,560 ordinary shares
None
2,222,222 performance rights
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Experience and expertise:
Name:
Title:
Qualifications:
Samuel Gutman
Executive Director and Company Secretary
Bachelor of Arts from the University of Newcastle (Australia) and a Graduate Diploma
of Applied Finance and Investments from the Financial Services Institute of Australia
Samuel brings a wealth of invaluable pragmatic business experience to the
management team obtained through a successful career in the Information Technology
industry. Samuel has been a long time personal investor in the Microcap asset class
and adamantly shares the investment philosophy of the Microequities team.
Other current directorships:
No other listed entity directorships
Former directorships (last 3 years): No other listed entity directorships
Special responsibilities:
Interests in shares:
Interests in options:
Interests in rights:
Member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee
23,000,000 ordinary shares
None
493,827 performance rights
Name:
Title:
Qualifications:
Experience and expertise:
Dr Alexander Abrahams
Independent Non-Executive Director
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Dentistry), Sydney University
Dr Abrahams is the founder of the ASX listed Pacific Smiles Group (ASX: PSQ). Dr
Abrahams is also a director and Chair of healthcare businesses including Medical First
Group Pty Limited, a multi-site GP Practice business, Enzo4D Pty Limited, a Dental
Implant, Denture and laboratory business and non-executive director of Group Homes
Australia Pty Limited, focusing on 24/7 dementia care in dedicated homes of 6-10
residents. He and his family co-founded the Chair of Lifespan Oral Health at the
University of Sydney. Dr Abrahams brings considerable business development
expertise and commercial business acumen to the board. Dr Abrahams is a value
investor, with long term horizons, focusing on innovative business models with a strong
owner/manager mentality. Dr Abrahams is focused on building intergenerational wealth
and security and being able to give back.
Other current directorships:
No other listed entity directorships
Former directorships (last 3 years): No other listed entity directorships
Special responsibilities:
Chairman of the Audit and Risk Management Committee and Member of the
Nomination and Remuneration Committee
795,810 ordinary shares
None
None
Interests in shares:
Interests in options:
Interests in rights:
'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
Samuel Gutman is the company secretary. Samuel's experience is detailed in the 'Information on directors' section above.
Meetings of directors
The number of meetings of the Company's Board of Directors ('the Board') and of each Board committee held during the
year ended 30 June 2023, and the number of meetings attended by each director were:
Full Board
Nomination and
Remuneration Committee
Audit and Risk Management
Committee
Attended
Held
Attended
Held
Attended
Held
Leslie Szekely
Carlos Gil
Samuel Gutman
Dr Alexander Abrahams
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
6
2
2
-
2
2
2
-
2
2
-
2
2
2
-
2
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Held: represents the number of meetings held during the time the director held office or was a member of the relevant
committee.
Remuneration report (audited)
The remuneration report details the key management personnel ('KMP') remuneration arrangements for the Group, in
accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and its Regulations.
KMP 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 information
Additional disclosures relating to KMP
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
Nomination and Remuneration Committee ('NRC') 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; and
transparency.
The NRC is responsible for determining and reviewing remuneration arrangements for its directors and executives. The
performance of the Group depends on the quality of its directors and executives. The remuneration philosophy is to attract,
motivate and retain high performance and high quality personnel.
The NRC has structured an executive remuneration framework that is market competitive and complementary to the reward
strategy of the Group.
The reward framework is designed to align executive reward to shareholders' interests. The NRC has considered that it
should seek to enhance 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; and
attracting and retaining high calibre executives.
Additionally, the reward framework should seek to enhance executives' interests by:
rewarding capability and experience;
reflecting competitive reward for contribution to growth in shareholder wealth; and
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
Non-executive directors each have a letter of appointment with the Group. 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 NRC. The NRC 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 do not
receive share options or other incentives.
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As prescribed by the Listing Rules of the ASX, the aggregate remuneration of non-executive directors is determined from
time to time by shareholders at the general meeting. Non-
determined within
total, which was approved by shareholders on 16 February 2018.
The annual base non-executive director fees payable by the Group are $60,272 to the chairman and $55,250 to other non-
executive directors, including for any committee roles. These amounts comprise fees paid in cash and are inclusive of
statutory superannuation contributions.
Executive remuneration
The Group aims to reward executives based on their position and responsibility, 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; and
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
NRC 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.
No short-
The long-term incentives ('LTI') include long service leave and share-based payments. Shares, options or performance rights
are awarded to executives over a period of 3 to 4 years based on long-term incentive measures. These include increase in
shareholder value, increase in funds under management, performance of the funds and financial performance of the
business. The options, performance rights and loan shares vest between 3 and 4 years and are contingent upon employment
or service with the Group on the vesting date and the satisfaction of certain vesting conditions.
The NRC reviewed the long-term equity-linked performance incentives specifically for executives during the financial year
ended 30 June 2023. Refer to the 'share-based compensation' section below for further details of LTI awards issued by the
Group.
Group performance and link to remuneration
LTI comprising of share-based payments are directly linked to the performance of the Group. Performance rights, loan shares
and options have various vesting conditions including a continuous period of service with the Group and performance of
underlying Funds and the business.
Use of remuneration consultants
During the financial year ended 30 June 2023, the Group did not engage any remuneration consultants.
Voting and comments made at the Company's 2022 Annual General Meeting ('AGM')
At the 2022 AGM, shareholders voted to approve the adoption of the remuneration report for the year ended 30 June 2022.
The Company did not receive any specific feedback at the AGM regarding its remuneration practices.
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Details of remuneration
Amounts of remuneration
Details of the remuneration of KMP of the Group are set out in the following tables. The KMP of the Group consisted of the
directors of Microequities Asset Management Group Limited.
Short-term benefits
Post-
employment
benefits
Long-term
benefits
Share-based payments
Cash salary
and fees
$
Cash
bonus
$
Non-
Super-
monetary annuation
$
$
Long
service
leave
$
Equity-
settled
$
Cash
settled
$
Total
$
54,545
50,000
617,467
266,873
988,885
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Short-term benefits
5,727
5,250
-
-
25,292
25,292
61,561
(81,876)
(20,515)
(102,391)
Post-
employment
benefits
Long-term
benefits
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
60,272
55,250
336,706
74,824
411,530
897,589
346,474
1,359,585
Share-based payments
Cash salary
and fees
$
Cash
bonus
$
Non-
Super-
monetary annuation
$
$
Long
service
leave
$
Equity-
settled
$
Cash
settled
$
Total
$
52,273
47,727
537,424
162,509
799,933
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5,227
4,773
-
-
-
-
-
-
57,500
52,500
23,614
15,906
49,520
9,725
2,783
12,508
42,315
9,403
51,718
691,129
-
691,129
1,304,207
190,601
1,604,808
2023
Non-Executive
Directors:
Leslie Szekely -
Chairman
Dr Alexander
Abrahams
Executive
Directors:
Carlos Gil
Samuel Gutman
2022
Non-Executive
Directors:
Leslie Szekely -
Chairman
Dr Alexander
Abrahams
Executive
Directors:
Carlos Gil*
Samuel Gutman
*
Remuneration includes $691,129 relating to the share-based payment transaction previously accounted for as equity-
settled. Upon vesting, the Group has elected to settle the vested performance rights in cash for $1,475,209. Accordingly,
the amount of $691,129 has been recognised
amount and the share-based payment reserves.
-
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Non-executive directors' salaries are 100% fixed. The fixed proportion and the proportion of remuneration linked to
performance of executive directors and KMP are as follows:
Name
Executive directors:
Carlos Gil
Samuel Gutman
Fixed remuneration
2022
2023
At risk - STI
At risk - LTI
2023
2022
2023
2022
62%
78%
44%
95%
-
-
-
-
38%
22%
56%
5%
Service agreements
The Group enters into employment agreements with its executives. The agreements are continuous, that is, not of a fixed
duration, and includes notice period ranging from four weeks to three months on the part of the employee and the Group.
The employment agreements contain substantially the same terms which include usual statutory entitlements, typical
property rights and other
proprietary information and non-compete clauses.
Share-based compensation
Issue of shares
There were no shares issued to directors and other KMP as part of compensation during the year ended 30 June 2023.
Options
There were no options over ordinary shares issued to directors and other KMP as part of compensation that were outstanding
as at 30 June 2023.
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Performance rights
The terms and conditions of each grant of performance rights over ordinary shares affecting remuneration of directors and
other KMP in this financial year or future reporting years are as follows:
Fair value
per right
at grant date
$0.481
$0.481
Grant date
Particulars
Vesting date
20/05/2022
20/05/2022
28/02/2026
Samuel Gutman 493,827 rights: The Group has agreed to pay
Samuel Gutman a bonus in February 2026 if certain performance
hurdles relating to the Funds are met and he is still employed by
the Group. The Group can elect to settle the bonus in cash, if
consented by Samuel or by way of an issue of shares. The amount
of the bonus will be calculated in accordance with a formula based
on the market price of the shares at the time the bonus is payable
multiplied by the vesting percentage (which will range from 0% to
100% depending on the number of Funds that meet the
performance hurdle). Each Fund has its own performance hurdles
which are all 5% above the compound annual return of the relevant
benchmark. In calculating the share-based payment expense for
performance rights, the NRC has reviewed the historical
performance of the funds which have at least 2 years track record.
Based on the review, the NRC has applied a 100% probability of
meeting the performance conditions.
28/02/2026
Carlos Gil 2,222,222 rights: The Group has agreed to pay Carlos
Gil a bonus in February 2026 if certain performance hurdles
relating to the Funds are met and he is still employed by the
Group. The Group can elect to settle the bonus in cash, if
consented by Carlos or by way of an issue of shares. The amount
of the bonus will be calculated in accordance with a formula based
on the market price of the shares at the time the bonus is payable
multiplied by the vesting percentage (which will range from 0% to
100% depending on the number of Funds that meet the
performance hurdle). Each Fund has its own performance hurdles
which are all 5% above the compound annual return of the relevant
benchmark. In calculating the share-based payment expense for
performance rights, the NRC has reviewed the historical
performance of the funds which have at least 2 years track record.
Based on the review, the NRC has applied a 100% probability of
meeting the performance conditions.
Performance rights granted carry no dividend or voting rights.
There were no performance rights over ordinary shares granted to or vested in directors and other key management
personnel as part of compensation during the year ended 30 June 2023.
Additional information
The earnings of the Group for the five years to 30 June 2023 are summarised below:
2023
$
2022
$
2021
$
2020
$
2019
$
Sales revenue*
Profit after income tax
10,267,802 23,991,094 20,251,529
5,660,810 14,114,211 14,012,711
7,590,841
3,344,099
7,855,401
2,532,958
*
Sales revenue includes revenue from contracts with customers and interest revenue.
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The factors that are considered to affect total shareholders return ('TSR') are summarised below:
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Share price at financial year end ($)
Total dividends declared (cents per share)
Basic earnings per share (cents per share)
Diluted earnings per share (cents per share)
0.61
3.80
4.33
4.29
0.64
11.00
10.85
10.79
0.70
3.00
10.76
10.53
0.30
2.00
2.56
2.52
0.26
2.00
1.94
1.94
Additional disclosures relating to KMP
Shareholding
The number of shares in the Company held during the financial year by each director and other members of KMP of the
Group, including their personally related parties, is set out below:
Balance at Received
as part of
the start of
the year
remuneration Additions
Disposals/
other
Balance at
the end of
the year
Ordinary shares
Leslie Szekely*
Carlos Gil
Samuel Gutman
Dr Alexander Abrahams
18,947,357
53,634,560
23,000,000
695,810
96,277,727
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
100,000
100,000
- 18,947,357
- 53,634,560
- 23,000,000
-
795,810
- 96,377,727
*
Leslie Szekely, the Chairman, holds 50% of the shares in Equity Venture Partners Pty Ltd ACN 600 735 626 ('EVP')
through Bellite Pty Ltd ACN 056 441 386, a company controlled by him. EVP (as trustee for the EVP Trust) is a limited
partner of Microequities Venture Capital Managing Partnership LP which acts as general partner of the Microequities
Venture Capital Fund LP.
Performance rights holding
The number of performance rights over ordinary shares in the Company held during the financial year by each director and
other members of KMP of the Group, including their personally related parties, is set out below:
Performance rights over ordinary shares
Carlos Gil
Samuel Gutman
Balance at
the start of
the year
Granted
Expired/
forfeited/
other
Balance at
the end of
the year
Vested
2,222,222
493,827
2,716,049
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,222,222
493,827
2,716,049
This concludes the remuneration report, which has been audited.
Shares under option
There were no unissued ordinary shares of Microequities Asset Management Group Limited under option outstanding at the
date of this report.
Shares issued on the exercise of options
There were no ordinary shares of Microequities Asset Management Group Limited issued on the exercise of options during
the year ended 30 June 2023 and up to the date of this report.
Shares under performance rights
Ordinary shares of Microequities Asset Management Group Limited under performance rights at the date of this report are
as follows:
Grant date
20/05/2022
Expiry date
28/02/2026
12
Exercise
price
Number
under rights
$0.000
2,716,049
Microequities Asset Management Group Limited
Directors' report
30 June 2023
No person entitled to exercise the performance rights had or has any right by virtue of the performance right to participate in
any share issue of the Company or of any other body corporate.
Shares issued on the exercise of performance rights
There were no ordinary shares of Microequities Asset Management Group Limited issued on the exercise of performance
rights during the year ended 30 June 2023 and up to the date of this report.
Indemnity and insurance of officers
The Company has indemnified the directors and executives of the Company 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 Company paid a premium in respect of a contract to insure the directors and executives of the
Company 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 Company has not, during or since the end of the financial year, indemnified or agreed to indemnify the auditor of the
Company or any related entity against a liability incurred by the auditor.
During the financial year, the Company has not paid a premium in respect of a contract to insure the auditor of the Company
or any related entity.
Proceedings on behalf of the Company
No person has applied to the Court under section 237 of the Corporations Act 2001 for leave to bring proceedings on behalf
of the Company, or to intervene in any proceedings to which the Company is a party for the purpose of taking responsibility
on behalf of the Company for all or part of those proceedings.
Non-audit services
There were no non-audit services provided during the financial year by the auditor.
Officers of the Company who are former partners of BDO Audit Pty Ltd
There are no officers of the Company who are former partners of BDO Audit Pty Ltd.
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.
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
___________________________
Leslie Szekely
Chairman
16 August 2023
___________________________
Carlos Gil
Chief Executive Officer
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Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE BY TIM AMAN TO THE DIRECTORS OF MICROEQUITIES ASSET
MANAGEMENT GROUP LIMITED
As lead auditor of Microequities Asset Management Group Limited for the year ended 30 June 2023, I
declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been:
1. No contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in
relation to the audit; and
2. No contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.
This declaration is in respect of Microequities Asset Management Group Limited and the entities it
controlled during the period.
Tim Aman
Director
BDO Audit Pty Ltd
Sydney, 16 August 2023
BDO Audit Pty Ltd ABN 33 134 022 870 is a member of a national association of independent entities which are all members of BDO
Australia Ltd ABN 77 050 110 275, an Australian company limited by guarantee. BDO Audit Pty Ltd and BDO Australia Ltd are members
of BDO International Ltd, a UK company limited by guarantee, and form part of the international BDO network of independent
member firms. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.
Microequities Asset Management Group Limited
Consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income
For the year ended 30 June 2023
Revenue from contracts with customers
Other income and gain/(loss) on investments
Interest revenue calculated using the effective interest method
Expenses
Employee benefits expenses
Depreciation expenses
Legal and professional expenses
Advertising expenses
Occupancy expenses
Other expenses
Interest expenses
Profit before income tax expense
Income tax expense
Profit after income tax expense for the year
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax
Total comprehensive income for the year
Profit for the year is attributable to:
Non-controlling interest
Owners of Microequities Asset Management Group Limited
Total comprehensive income for the year is attributable to:
Non-controlling interest
Owners of Microequities Asset Management Group Limited
Consolidated
Note
2023
$
2022
$
5
6
7
7
8
10,139,628
23,976,899
2,092,512
128,174
(941,868)
14,195
(3,026,892)
(239,574)
(190,941)
(227,404)
(57,023)
(616,759)
(11,055)
(3,643,753)
(207,903)
(190,834)
(229,288)
(48,444)
(609,594)
(8,609)
7,990,666
18,110,801
(1,878,415)
(3,771,703)
6,112,251
14,339,098
-
-
6,112,251
14,339,098
451,441
5,660,810
224,887
14,114,211
6,112,251
14,339,098
451,441
5,660,810
224,887
14,114,211
6,112,251
14,339,098
Cents
Cents
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
28
28
4.33
4.29
10.85
10.79
The above consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the
accompanying notes
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Microequities Asset Management Group Limited
Consolidated statement of financial position
As at 30 June 2023
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Other assets
Total current assets
Non-current assets
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Right-of-use assets
Deferred tax assets
Total non-current assets
Total assets
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Employee benefits
Lease liabilities
Income tax payable
Total current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Employee benefits
Lease liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities
Total non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets
Equity
Issued capital
Reserves
Retained earnings
Equity attributable to the owners of Microequities Asset Management Group Limited
Non-controlling interest
Total equity
Consolidated
Note
2023
$
2022
$
9
10
11
12
13
8
14
15
16
8
15
16
8
17
18
6,198,021
1,379,694
378,407
7,956,122
6,728,635
1,432,258
594,658
8,755,551
13,246,891
518,062
-
13,764,953
11,046,046
717,391
174,705
11,938,142
21,721,075
20,693,693
581,359
300,106
205,763
274,549
1,361,777
605,247
388,556
195,022
70,021
1,258,846
479,942
347,931
32,870
860,743
78,907
520,810
-
599,717
2,222,520
1,858,563
19,498,555
18,835,130
2,875,370
253,167
16,369,993
19,498,530
25
2,973,619
80,189
15,781,312
18,835,120
10
19,498,555
18,835,130
The above consolidated statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes
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Microequities Asset Management Group Limited
Consolidated statement of changes in equity
For the year ended 30 June 2023
Consolidated
Issued
capital
$
Reserves
$
Retained
earnings
$
Non-
controlling
interest
$
Total equity
$
Balance at 1 July 2021
2,269,844
1,343,807
16,360,371
10
19,974,032
Profit 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 buy-back (note 17)
Repayments under loan funded share plan
(note 17)
Vesting of employee shares
Share-based payments (note 29)
Cash settled on vesting of performance rights
Dividends paid (note 19)
Distribution of profits to non-controlling interest
-
-
-
(169,371)
29,979
843,167
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
14,114,211
224,887
14,339,098
-
-
-
14,114,211
224,887
14,339,098
-
-
(169,371)
-
(648,147)
859,738
(1,475,209)
-
-
-
(195,020)
-
-
(14,498,250)
-
-
-
-
-
-
(224,887)
29,979
-
859,738
(1,475,209)
(14,498,250)
(224,887)
Balance at 30 June 2022
2,973,619
80,189
15,781,312
10
18,835,130
Consolidated
Issued
capital
$
Reserves
$
Retained
earnings
$
Non-
controlling
interest
$
Total equity
$
Balance at 1 July 2022
2,973,619
80,189
15,781,312
10
18,835,130
Profit 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 29)
Share buy-back (note 17)
Changes to treasury shares (note 17)
Contributions of equity by non-controlling
interest
Distribution of profits to non-controlling interest
Dividends paid (note 19)
-
-
-
-
-
-
5,660,810
451,441
6,112,251
-
-
-
5,660,810
451,441
6,112,251
-
(125,274)
27,025
172,978
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
172,978
(125,274)
27,025
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(5,072,129)
15
(451,441)
-
15
(451,441)
(5,072,129)
Balance at 30 June 2023
2,875,370
253,167
16,369,993
25
19,498,555
The above consolidated statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes
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Microequities Asset Management Group Limited
Consolidated statement of cash flows
For the year ended 30 June 2023
Cash flows from operating activities
Receipts from customers (inclusive of GST)
Payments to suppliers and employees (inclusive of GST)
Dividends and distributions received
Interest received
Interest and other finance costs paid
Income taxes paid
Consolidated
Note
2023
$
2022
$
11,105,305
(4,695,385)
906,168
114,523
(11,055)
(1,466,312)
28,129,334
(8,269,520)
710,992
13,926
(8,609)
(6,376,235)
Net cash from operating activities
27
5,953,244
14,199,888
Cash flows from investing activities
Payments for investments
Proceeds from disposal of investments
Payments for security deposits
Proceeds from release of security deposits
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Contributed capital by non-controlling interest
Repayments under loan funded share plan
Payments for share buy-backs
Repayment of lease liabilities
Dividends paid
Distribution of profits to non-controlling entity
Net cash used in financing activities
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year
(900,000)
-
-
240,329
(4,250,656)
250,000
(213,608)
-
(659,671)
(4,214,264)
15
27,025
(125,274)
(202,383)
(5,072,129)
(451,441)
-
29,979
(169,371)
(210,465)
(14,498,250)
(224,887)
(5,824,187)
(15,072,994)
(530,614)
6,728,635
(5,087,370)
11,816,005
17
17
27
19
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year
9
6,198,021
6,728,635
The above consolidated statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes
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Microequities Asset Management Group Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
30 June 2023
Note 1. General information
a Group consisting of Microequities Asset
Management Group Limited (the 'Company' or 'parent entity') and the entities it controlled at the end of, or during, the year
(referred to as the 'Group'). The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is Microequities Asset
Management Group Limited's functional and presentation currency.
Microequities Asset Management Group Limited is a listed public company limited by shares, incorporated and domiciled in
Australia. Its registered office and principal place of business is:
Suite 3105, Level 31 Governor Macquarie Tower
1 Farrer Place
Sydney NSW 2000
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 16 August 2023. 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. The adoption of these Accounting
Standards and Interpretations did not have any significant impact on the financial performance or position of the Group.
Any new or amended Accounting Standards or Interpretations that are not yet mandatory have not been early adopted.
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 financial assets at fair value
through profit or loss.
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.
Parent entity information
In accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, these financial statements present the results of the Group only.
Supplementary information about the parent entity is disclosed in note 30.
Principles of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets and liabilities of all subsidiaries of Microequities Asset
Management Group Limited ('Company' or 'parent entity') as at 30 June 2023 and the results of all subsidiaries for the year
then ended. Microequities Asset Management Group Limited and its subsidiaries together are referred to in these financial
statements as the 'Group'.
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Microequities Asset Management Group Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
30 June 2023
Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued)
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.
Non-controlling interest in the results and equity of subsidiaries are shown separately in the statement of profit or loss and
other comprehensive income, statement of financial position and statement of changes in equity of the Group. Losses
incurred by the Group are attributed to the non-controlling interest in full, even if that results in a deficit balance.
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.
Revenue recognition
The Group recognises revenue as follows:
Revenue from contracts with customers
Revenue is recognised at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Group is expected to be entitled in exchange
for transferring goods or services to a customer. For each contract with a customer, the Group: identifies the contract with a
customer; identifies the performance obligations in the contract; determines the transaction price which takes into account
estimates of variable consideration and the time value of money; allocates the transaction price to the separate performance
obligations on the basis of the relative stand-alone selling price of each distinct good or service to be delivered; and
recognises revenue when or as each performance obligation is satisfied in a manner that depicts the transfer to the customer
of the goods or services promised.
The measurement of variable consideration is subject to a constraining principle whereby revenue will only be recognised to
the extent that it is highly probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognised will not occur.
The measurement constraint continues until the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is subsequently
resolved. Amounts received that are subject to the constraining principle are recognised as a refund liability.
Management fees
Fees from management services are recognised over time when the services are provided. The measurement of the
management fee component of revenue is based on the portfolio managed, net of any fund manager rebates.
Performance fees
The performance fee component of revenue is recognised at the time when the right to receive payment has been
established. Performance fees which are contingent upon performance to be determined at future dates have not been
recognised as revenue or as a receivable at the reporting date as they are not able to be estimated or measured reliably and
may change significantly.
Dividends and distributions
Dividends and distributions are recognised when received or when the right to receive payment is established.
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Microequities Asset Management Group Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
30 June 2023
Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued)
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
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.
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.
Microequities Asset Management Group Limited (the 'head entity') and its wholly-owned Australian subsidiaries have formed
an income tax consolidated group under the tax consolidation regime. The head entity and each subsidiary in the tax
consolidated group continue to account for their own current and deferred tax amounts. The tax consolidated group has
applied the 'separate taxpayer within group' approach in determining the appropriate amount of taxes to allocate to members
of the tax consolidated group.
In addition to its own current and deferred tax amounts, the head entity also recognises the current tax liabilities (or assets)
and the deferred tax assets arising from unused tax losses and unused tax credits assumed from each subsidiary in the tax
consolidated group.
Assets or liabilities arising under tax funding agreements with the tax consolidated entities are recognised as amounts
receivable from or payable to other entities in the tax consolidated group. The tax funding arrangement ensures that the
intercompany charge equals the current tax liability or benefit of each tax consolidated group member, resulting in neither a
contribution by the head entity to the subsidiaries nor a distribution by the subsidiaries to the head entity.
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.
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Microequities Asset Management Group Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
30 June 2023
Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued)
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 includes cash on hand, deposits held at call with financial institutions, other short-term, highly
liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and
which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.
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 7
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.
Investments and other financial assets
Investments and other financial assets are initially measured at fair value. Transaction costs are included as part of the initial
measurement, except for financial assets at fair value through profit or loss. Such assets are subsequently measured at
either amortised cost or fair value depending on their classification. Classification is determined based on both the business
model within which such assets are held and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial asset unless, an
accounting mismatch is being avoided.
Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows have expired or have been transferred and the
Group has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership. When there is no reasonable expectation of
recovering part or all of a financial asset, its carrying value is written off.
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Financial assets not measured at amortised cost or at fair value through other comprehensive income are classified as
financial assets at fair value through profit or loss. Typically, such financial assets will be either: (i) held for trading, where
they are acquired for the purpose of selling in the short-term with an intention of making a profit, or a derivative; or (ii)
designated as such upon initial recognition where permitted. Fair value movements are recognised in profit or loss.
Impairment of financial assets
The Group recognises a loss allowance for expected credit losses on financial assets which are either measured at amortised
cost or fair value through other comprehensive income. The measurement of the loss allowance depends upon the Group's
assessment at the end of each reporting period as to whether the financial instrument's credit risk has increased significantly
since initial recognition, based on reasonable and supportable information that is available, without undue cost or effort to
obtain.
Where there has not been a significant increase in exposure to credit risk since initial recognition, a 12-month expected credit
loss allowance is estimated. This represents a portion of the asset's lifetime expected credit losses that is attributable to a
default event that is possible within the next 12 months. Where a financial asset has become credit impaired or where it is
determined that credit risk has increased significantly, the loss allowance is based on the asset's lifetime expected credit
losses. The amount of expected credit loss recognised is measured on the basis of the probability weighted present value of
anticipated cash shortfalls over the life of the instrument discounted at the original effective interest rate.
Right-of-use assets
A right-of-use asset is recognised at the commencement date of a lease. The right-of-use asset is measured at cost, which
comprises the initial amount of the lease liability, adjusted for, as applicable, any lease payments made at or before the
commencement date net of any lease incentives received, any initial direct costs incurred, and an estimate of costs expected
to be incurred for dismantling and removing the underlying asset, and restoring the site or asset.
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Microequities Asset Management Group Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
30 June 2023
Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued)
Right-of-use assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful
life of the asset, whichever is the shorter. Where the Group expects to obtain ownership of the leased asset at the end of the
lease term, the depreciation is over its estimated useful life. Right-of use assets are subject to impairment or adjusted for
any remeasurement of lease liabilities.
The Group has elected not to recognise a right-of-use asset and corresponding lease liability for short-term leases with terms
of 12 months or less and leases of low-value assets. Lease payments on these assets are expensed to profit or loss as
incurred.
Trade and other payables
Trade and other payables 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.
Lease liabilities
A lease liability is recognised at the commencement date of a lease. The lease liability is initially recognised at the present
value of the lease payments to be made over the term of the lease, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or,
if that rate cannot be readily determined, the Group's incremental borrowing rate. Lease payments comprise of fixed
payments less any lease incentives receivable, variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate, amounts expected
to be paid under residual value guarantees, exercise price of a purchase option when the exercise of the option is reasonably
certain to occur, and any anticipated termination penalties. The variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or
a rate are expensed in the period in which they are incurred.
Lease liabilities are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. The carrying amounts are remeasured
if there is a change in the following: future lease payments arising from a change in an index or a rate used; residual
guarantee; lease term; certainty of a purchase option and termination penalties. When a lease liability is remeasured, an
adjustment is made to the corresponding right-of use asset, or to profit or loss if the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset
is fully written down.
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.
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. 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.
Defined contribution superannuation expense
Contributions to defined contribution superannuation plans are expensed in the period in which they are incurred.
Share-based payments
Equity-settled and cash-settled share-based compensation benefits are provided to employees.
Equity-settled transactions are awards of shares, or options over shares (including performance rights and loan funded
shares), that are provided to employees in exchange for the rendering of services. Cash-settled transactions are awards of
cash for the exchange of services, where the amount of cash is determined by reference to the Company's share price.
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements
30 June 2023
Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued)
The cost of equity-settled transactions are measured at fair value on grant date. Fair value is independently determined using
either the Binomial or 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.
The cost of cash-settled transactions is initially, and at each reporting date until vested, determined by applying either the
Binomial or Black-Scholes option pricing model, taking into consideration the terms and conditions on which the award was
granted. The cumulative charge to profit or loss until settlement of the liability is calculated as follows:
during the vesting period, the liability at each reporting date is the fair value of the award at that date multiplied by the
expired portion of the vesting period.
from the end of the vesting period until settlement of the award, the liability is the full fair value of the liability at the
reporting date.
All changes in the liability are recognised in profit or loss. The ultimate cost of cash-settled transactions is the cash paid to
settle the liability.
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, they are treated as if they had 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.
When the Group chooses to settle an award in cash, the cash payment is accounted for as the repurchase of an equity
interest. However, if the cash settlement option has the higher fair value, the Group recognises an additional expense for the
excess value given.
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.
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements
30 June 2023
Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued)
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are classified into three levels, using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the
significance of the inputs used in making the measurements. Classifications are reviewed at each reporting date and transfers
between levels are determined based on a reassessment of the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value
measurement.
For recurring and non-recurring fair value measurements, external valuers may be used when internal expertise is either not
available or when the valuation is deemed to be significant. External valuers are selected based on market knowledge and
reputation. Where there is a significant change in fair value of an asset or liability from one period to another, an analysis is
undertaken, which includes a verification of the major inputs applied in the latest valuation and a comparison, where
applicable, with external sources of data.
Issued capital
Ordinary shares are classified as equity.
Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax,
from the proceeds.
Dividends
Dividends are recognised when declared during the financial year and no longer at the discretion of the Company.
Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to the owners of Microequities Asset Management
Group Limited, 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 take into account the
after income tax effect of interest and other financing costs associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares and the weighted
average number of additional ordinary shares that would have been outstanding assuming conversion of all 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.
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 2023. The adoption of these
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements
30 June 2023
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
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 either the Binomial or Black-Scholes
model taking into account 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.
The Group can elect to settle performance rights in the form of a bonus in cash or by way of an issue of shares. The fair
value of such performance rights are accounted over the vesting period as cash settled share-based payment based on the
current expectation of settlement.
Fair value measurement hierarchy
The Group is required to classify all assets and liabilities, measured at fair value, using a three level hierarchy, based on the
lowest level of input that is significant to the entire fair value measurement, being: Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in
active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can access at the measurement date; Level 2: Inputs other than
quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and Level 3:
Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. Considerable judgement is required to determine what is significant to fair value
and therefore which category the asset or liability is placed in can be subjective.
Note 4. Operating segments
The main business activities of the Group are the provision of funds management services. The Board of Directors is
identified as the Chief Operating Decision Makers ('CODM'), and it considers the performance of the main business activities
on an aggregated basis to determine the allocation of resources.
Other activities undertaken by the Group, including investing activities, are incidental to the main business activities.
Based on the internal reports that are used by the CODM, the Group has one operating segment being the provision of funds
management services with the objective of offering investment funds to wholesale and sophisticated investors. There is no
aggregation of operating segments.
The operating segment information is the same information as provided throughout the financial statements and is therefore
not duplicated for the purposes of segment disclosure. The Group operates only in Australia and information on revenue
from products and services is included in note 5 'Revenue from contracts with customers'. Credit risk exposure is included
in note 20 'Financial instruments'.
The information reported to the CODM is on a monthly basis.
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Microequities Asset Management Group Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
30 June 2023
Note 5. Revenue from contracts with customers
Management fees
Performance fees
Other revenue
Revenue from contracts with customers
Disaggregation of revenue
All revenue is generated in Australia and revenue is recognised over time.
Note 6. Other income and gain/(loss) on investments
Dividends and distributions
Unrealised gain/(loss) on investments
Realised loss on investments
Other income and gain/(loss) on investments
Note 7. Expenses
Profit before income tax includes the following specific expenses:
Depreciation
Office premises right-of-use assets
Finance costs
Interest and finance charges paid/payable on lease liabilities
Superannuation expense
Defined contribution superannuation expense
Consolidated
2023
$
2022
$
9,698,832
272,503
168,293
9,975,089
13,892,431
109,379
10,139,628
23,976,899
Consolidated
2023
$
2022
$
1,398,205
694,307
-
1,298,195
(2,233,013)
(7,050)
2,092,512
(941,868)
Consolidated
2023
$
2022
$
239,574
207,903
11,055
8,609
201,117
193,349
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Microequities Asset Management Group Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
30 June 2023
Note 8. Income tax
Income tax expense
Current tax
Deferred tax - origination and reversal of temporary differences
Aggregate income tax expense
Deferred tax included in income tax expense comprises:
Decrease/(increase) in deferred tax assets
Numerical reconciliation of income tax expense and tax at the statutory rate
Profit before income tax expense
Tax at the statutory tax rate of 25%
Tax effect amounts which are not deductible/(taxable) in calculating taxable income:
Entertainment expenses
Share-based payments
Contributions to employee share scheme
Tax impact of franked dividends received
Non-taxable income attributable to non-controlling interest
Sundry items
Tax deferred on trust distributions
Income tax expense
Deferred tax (liability)/asset
Deferred tax (liability)/asset comprises temporary differences attributable to:
Amounts recognised in profit or loss:
Employee benefits
Accrued expenses
Blackhole expenditure
Unrealised loss/(gain) on investments
Deferred tax asset/(liability)
Movements:
Opening balance
Credited/(charged) to profit or loss
Closing balance
Provision for income tax
Provision for income tax
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Consolidated
2023
$
2022
$
1,670,840
207,575
4,349,411
(577,708)
1,878,415
3,771,703
207,575
(577,708)
7,990,666
18,110,801
1,997,667
4,527,700
-
145,389
-
(35,728)
(89,124)
-
(139,789)
1,159
(147,010)
(383,693)
(52,239)
(56,222)
(539)
(117,453)
1,878,415
3,771,703
Consolidated
2023
$
2022
$
78,936
(56)
(21,712)
(90,038)
104,459
9,489
(21,712)
82,469
(32,870)
174,705
174,705
(207,575)
(403,003)
577,708
(32,870)
174,705
Consolidated
2023
$
2022
$
274,549
70,021
Microequities Asset Management Group Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
30 June 2023
Note 9. Cash and cash equivalents
Current assets
Cash at bank and on hand
Note 10. Trade and other receivables
Current assets
Trade receivables
Other receivable
Trust distribution receivable
Interest receivable
Consolidated
2023
$
2022
$
6,198,021
6,728,635
Consolidated
2023
$
2022
$
899,443
25,417
440,007
14,827
867,407
9,167
554,508
1,176
1,379,694
1,432,258
Allowance for expected credit losses
The Group has recognised a loss of $nil (2022: $nil) in profit or loss in respect of the expected credit losses for the year
ended 30 June 2023.
The ageing of the receivables and allowance for expected credit losses provided for above are as follows:
Consolidated
Not overdue
Note 11. Other assets
Current assets
Prepayments
Security deposits
Other assets
Expected credit loss rate
2023
%
2022
%
Carrying amount
2022
$
2023
$
Allowance for expected
credit losses
2023
$
2022
$
-
-
899,443
867,407
-
-
Consolidated
2023
$
2022
$
115,708
213,608
49,091
91,630
453,937
49,091
378,407
594,658
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Microequities Asset Management Group Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
30 June 2023
Note 12. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Non-current assets
Investment in unlisted Australian unit trusts - designated at fair value through profit or loss *
13,246,891
11,046,046
Refer to note 21 for further information on fair value measurement.
* Includes investment of $400,000 where the Fund/Trust is in the process of allotting units as at 30 June 2023.
Consolidated
2023
$
2022
$
Note 13. Right-of-use assets
Non-current assets
Right-of-use assets
Less: Accumulated depreciation
Consolidated
2023
$
2022
$
1,484,383
(966,321)
1,444,138
(726,747)
518,062
717,391
The Group leases office premises under an operating lease expiring in December 2025. The lease has various escalation
clauses. On renewal, the terms of the lease are renegotiated.
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 2021
Additions
Depreciation expense
Balance at 30 June 2022
Additions
Depreciation expense
Balance at 30 June 2023
For other AASB 16 lease-related disclosures refer to the following:
note 7 for details of interest on lease liabilities and other lease expenses;
note 16 and note 27 for details of lease liabilities at the beginning and end of the reporting period; and
note 20 for the maturity analysis of lease liabilities; and
consolidated statement of cash flows for repayment of lease liabilities.
Office
Premises
$
87,594
837,700
(207,903)
717,391
40,245
(239,574)
518,062
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Microequities Asset Management Group Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
30 June 2023
Note 14. Trade and other payables
Current liabilities
Trade payables
Accruals and other payables
Refer to note 20 for further information on financial instruments.
Note 15. Employee benefits
Current liabilities
Annual leave
Non-current liabilities
Long service leave
Cash settled share-based payment
Note 16. Lease liabilities
Current liabilities
Lease liability
Non-current liabilities
Lease liability
Refer to note 13 for details of lease maturity and other terms.
Refer to note 20 for further information on financial instruments.
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Consolidated
2023
$
2022
$
192,561
388,798
185,072
420,175
581,359
605,247
Consolidated
2023
$
2022
$
300,106
388,556
16,694
463,248
27,189
51,718
479,942
78,907
780,048
467,463
Consolidated
2023
$
2022
$
205,763
195,022
347,931
520,810
553,694
715,832
Microequities Asset Management Group Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
30 June 2023
Note 17. Issued capital
Consolidated
2023
Shares
2022
Shares
2023
$
2022
$
Ordinary shares - fully paid
Less: Treasury shares
133,085,356 133,616,429
(2,836,583)
(1,728,395)
4,526,976
(1,651,606)
4,652,250
(1,678,631)
131,356,961 130,779,846
2,875,370
2,973,619
Movements in ordinary share capital
Details
Date
Shares
$
Balance
Share buy-back
Share buy-back
Share buy-back
Issue of shares under Employee Share Trust Plan
Balance
Share buy-back
Share buy-back
Cancelation of shares under Employee Share Trust Plan
Cancelation of shares under Employee Share Trust Plan
Cancelation of shares under Employee Share Trust Plan
Share buy-back
Share buy-back
Share buy-back
1 July 2021
4 November 2021
18 November 2021
19 November 2021
3 May 2022
30 June 2022
21 September 2022
2 November 2022
9 January 2023
13 February 2023
8 March 2023
2 May 2023
5 May 2023
29 June 2023
131,899,017
(78,688)
(64,271)
(34,411)
1,894,782
133,616,429
(48,368)
(48,268)
(148,148)
(49,383)
(123,457)
(19,204)
(53,191)
(41,054)
3,286,848
(73,253)
(62,706)
(33,412)
1,534,773
4,652,250
(31,954)
(27,782)
-
-
-
(10,867)
(29,808)
(24,863)
Balance
30 June 2023
133,085,356
4,526,976
Movements in Treasury shares
Details
Balance
Vesting of employee share units
Issue of shares under Employee Share Trust Plan
Repayment of loan
Date
1 July 2021
3 May 2022
Balance
Repayment of loan and settlement of treasury shares
Cancelation of shares under Employee Share Trust Plan
Cancelation of shares under Employee Share Trust Plan
Cancelation of shares under Employee Share Trust Plan
30 June 2022
9 January 2023
13 February 2023
8 March 2023
Shares
$
(2,057,544)
1,115,743
(1,894,782)
-
(1,017,004)
843,167
(1,534,773)
29,979
(2,836,583)
787,200
148,148
49,383
123,457
(1,678,631)
27,025
-
-
-
Balance
30 June 2023
(1,728,395)
(1,651,606)
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in any dividends declared and any proceeds attributable to shareholders
should the Company be wound up, in proportions that consider both the number of shares held and the extent to which those
shares are paid up. The fully paid ordinary shares have no par value and the Company 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.
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Microequities Asset Management Group Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
30 June 2023
Note 17. Issued capital (continued)
Treasury shares
Treasury shares comprise of Nil (2022: 787,200) shares issued under a Loan Funded Share Plan and 1,728,395 (2022:
2,049,383) shares issued under an Employee Share Trust Plan.
Loan Funded Share Plan ('LFSP')
The Company has an equity scheme pursuant to which certain employees may access a LFSP. The acquisition of shares
under this LFSP is fully funded by the Company through the granting of a limited recourse loan. The LFSP shares are
restricted until the loan is repaid. These shares are recorded as treasury shares representing a deduction against issued
capital. These have been accounted for as a share-based payment. Refer to note 29 for further details. When the loans are
settled, the treasury shares are reclassified as ordinary shares and the equity will increase by the amount of the loan repaid.
Employee Share Trust Plan ('ESTP').
The Company has established the ESTP to deliver long-term incentives to eligible employees. The trustee of the Share Trust
is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The acquisition of the shares under the ESTP is fully funded by the Company.
These shares are recorded as treasury shares representing a deduction against issued capital. The eligible employees are
issued with units in the Share Trust. Each unit in the Share Trust is converted to one share in the Company upon satisfaction
of the relevant vesting conditions. The issue of units in the Share Trust have been accounted for as a share-based payment.
Refer to note 29 for further details.
Share buy-back
During the financial year, the Company bought back 210,085 shares at a cost of $125,274. The buy-back program is expected
to expire on 24 October 2023.
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.
Capital is regarded as total equity, as recognised in the statement of financial position, plus net debt. Net debt is calculated
as total borrowings less cash and cash equivalents.
In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group may adjust the amount of dividends paid to shareholders, return
capital to shareholders, issue new shares or sell assets to reduce debt.
The Company holds an Australian Financial Services License and is subject to regulatory financial requirements that include
maintaining a minimum level of net tangible assets. The directors believe the Group has adequate capital as at 30 June 2023
to maintain the Group's existing business activities and facilitate growth.
The capital risk management policy remains unchanged from the 30 June 2022 Annual Report.
Note 18. Reserves
Share-based payments reserve
Consolidated
2023
$
2022
$
253,167
80,189
Share-based payments reserve
The reserve is used to recognise the value of equity benefits provided to employees and directors as part of their
remuneration, and other parties as part of their compensation for services.
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Microequities Asset Management Group Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
30 June 2023
Note 18. Reserves (continued)
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 2021
Share-based payments
Vesting of employee share units
Cash settled share-based payment on vesting of performance rights
Balance at 30 June 2022
Share-based payments
Balance at 30 June 2023
Note 19. Dividends
Dividends
Dividends paid/payable during the financial year were as follows:
Share-based
payments
$
1,343,807
859,738
(648,147)
(1,475,209)
80,189
172,978
253,167
Consolidated
2023
$
2022
$
Final dividend for the year ended 30 June 2022 of 2.0 cents per ordinary share (2022: 5.0
cents)
2,672,329
6,594,951
Interim dividend for the year ended 30 June 2023 of 1.8 cents per ordinary share (2022: 6.0
cents)
2,399,800
7,903,299
5,072,129
14,498,250
On 16 August 2023, the directors declared a fully franked final dividend for the year ended 30 June 2023 of 1.5 cents per
ordinary share, to be paid on 5 September 2023 to eligible shareholders on the register as at 23 August 2023. This equates
to a total estimated dividend of $1,970,354 based on the number of ordinary shares on issue as at 30 June 2023. The
financial effect of dividends declared after the reporting date are not reflected in the financial statements and will be
recognised in subsequent financial statements.
Franking credits
Franking credits available for subsequent financial years based on a tax rate of 25% (2022:
25%)
5,595,242
5,549,977
The above amounts represent the balance of the franking account as at the end of the financial year, adjusted for:
franking credits that will arise from the payment of the amount of the provision for income tax at the reporting date
franking debits that will arise from the payment of dividends recognised as a liability at the reporting date
franking credits that will arise from the receipt of dividends recognised as receivables at the reporting date
Consolidated
2023
$
2022
$
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Microequities Asset Management Group Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
30 June 2023
Note 20. Financial instruments
Financial risk management objectives
rather than short-term fluctuations in market price. The Group regularly reviews the investment case and performance of the
investments as well as other different methods to measure different types of risk to which it is exposed, including sensitivity
analysis.
In particular, the Group manages the investments of certain funds where it is entitled to receive management fees and fees
performance, including market risks and liquidity risk as detailed below.
Risk management is carried out by the investment management team in accordance with the investment mandate of each
fund.
Given the long-term
Market risk
Foreign currency risk
Foreign exchange risk arises from recognised financial assets and financial liabilities denominated in a currency that is not
the
Price risk
Price risk is the risk that the fair value of investments decreases as a result of changes in market prices, whether those
changes are caused by factors specific to the individual equity securities or managed investment funds or factors affecting
all financial instruments in the market. Price risk exposure arises from the Group's investment portfolio.
Price risk is managed by monitoring the underlying value of the investments in relation to the price of the investments and
also taking a long-term investment time frame into account.
The Group is exposed to direct equity price risk on its financial assets that are at fair value. The table below summarises the
impact of a 10% movement in the market value of these assets:
Average price increase
Effect on
profit before
tax
Effect on
equity
% change
Average price decrease
Effect on
profit before
tax
Effect on
equity
% change
10%
1,324,689
993,517
(10%)
(1,324,689)
(993,517)
Average price increase
Effect on
profit before
tax
Effect on
equity
% change
Average price decrease
Effect on
profit before
tax
Effect on
equity
% change
10%
1,104,605
828,453
(10%)
(1,104,605)
(828,453)
Consolidated - 2023
Investment in unlisted
Australian unit trusts
Consolidated - 2022
Investment in unlisted
Australian unit trusts
Interest rate risk
Credit risk
Credit risk refers to the risk that a counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the
Group. The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date to recognised financial assets is the carrying amount, net
of any provisions for impairment of those assets, as disclosed in the statement of financial position and notes to the financial
statements. The Group does not hold any collateral.
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Microequities Asset Management Group Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
30 June 2023
Note 20. Financial instruments (continued)
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.
The Group has a credit risk exposure with the cash at bank, trade and distribution receivable from funds under management.
The funds under management as at 30 June 2023 owed the Group 96% (2022: 95%) of trade receivables. The balance was
within its terms of trade and no impairment was made as at the reporting date. These receivables represent management
fees and performance fees that are accrued and paid monthly by the Funds.
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.
Liquidity risk
Vigilant liquidity risk management requires the Group to maintain sufficient liquid assets (mainly cash and cash equivalents)
to be able to pay debts as and when they become due and payable.
The Group manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate cash reserves by monitoring actual and forecast cash flows and
matching the maturity profiles of financial assets and liabilities.
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 - 2023
Non-derivatives
Non-interest bearing
Trade payables
Interest-bearing - fixed rate
Lease liability
Total non-derivatives
Consolidated - 2022
Non-derivatives
Non-interest bearing
Trade payables
Interest-bearing - fixed rate
Lease liability
Total non-derivatives
Weighted
average
interest rate 1 year or less
%
$
Between 1
and 2 years
$
Between 2
and 5 years Over 5 years
$
$
Remaining
contractual
maturities
$
-
192,561
-
-
4.00%
224,229
416,790
237,245
237,245
121,941
121,941
-
-
-
192,561
583,415
775,976
Weighted
average
interest rate 1 year or less
%
$
Between 1
and 2 years
$
Between 2
and 5 years Over 5 years
$
$
Remaining
contractual
maturities
$
-
185,072
-
-
4.00%
209,691
394,763
218,078
218,078
342,426
342,426
-
-
-
185,072
770,195
955,267
The cash flows in the maturity analysis above are not expected to occur significantly earlier than contractually disclosed
above.
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Microequities Asset Management Group Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
30 June 2023
Note 21. Fair value measurement
Fair value hierarchy
The following tables detail the Group's assets and liabilities, measured or disclosed at fair value, using a three level hierarchy,
based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the entire fair value measurement, being:
Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can access at the
measurement date
Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or
indirectly
Level 3: Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability
Consolidated - 2023
Assets
Investment in unlisted Australian unit trusts
Total assets
Consolidated - 2022
Assets
Investment in unlisted Australian unit trusts
Total assets
Level 1
$
Level 2
$
Level 3
$
Total
$
Level 1
$
-
-
-
-
11,323,846
11,323,846
1,923,045
1,923,045
13,246,891
13,246,891
Level 2
$
Level 3
$
Total
$
9,017,038
9,017,038
2,029,008
2,029,008
11,046,046
11,046,046
There were no transfers between levels during the financial year.
The carrying amounts of trade and other receivables and trade and other payables approximate their fair values due to their
short-term nature. The fair value of financial liabilities is estimated by discounting the remaining contractual maturities at the
current market interest rate that is available for similar financial liabilities.
Valuation techniques for fair value measurements categorised within level 2 and 3
Investments in unlisted Australian unit trusts (level 2)
The investments are recorded at fair value determined on the basis of the published unit prices of those unlisted managed
investment funds at the reporting date, adjusted where deemed appropriate, to reflect values based on recent actual market
transactions.
Investments in unlisted Australian unit trusts (level 3)
The balance disclosed in level 3 fair value hierarchy relates to a unitholding in a fund acquired during the previous financial
year for which Microequities Asset Management Pty Limited is the trustee. The number of units held by the Group is
private securities. The fund is a close ended fund which had been set up during the previous financial year. Level 3
investments have been valued using a discounted cash flow model.
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Microequities Asset Management Group Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
30 June 2023
Note 21. Fair value measurement (continued)
Level 3 assets and liabilities
Movements in level 3 assets and liabilities during the current and previous financial year are set out below:
Consolidated
Balance at 1 July 2021
Additions
Balance at 30 June 2022
Losses recognised in profit or loss
Balance at 30 June 2023
Note 22. Remuneration of auditors
Investment in
unlisted
Australian unit
trusts
$
-
2,029,008
2,029,008
(105,963)
1,923,045
During the financial year the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by BDO Audit Pty Ltd, the auditor of
the Company:
Audit services - BDO Audit Pty Ltd
Audit or review of the financial statements
Note 23. Contingent liabilities
The Group had no contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2023 and 30 June 2022.
Note 24. Key management personnel disclosures
Consolidated
2023
$
2022
$
49,170
44,400
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
Long-term benefits
Share-based payments
Consolidated
2023
$
2022
$
988,885
61,561
(102,391)
411,530
799,933
49,520
12,508
742,847
1,359,585
1,604,808
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Microequities Asset Management Group Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
30 June 2023
Note 25. Related party transactions
Parent entity
Microequities Asset Management Group Limited is the parent entity.
Subsidiaries
Interests in subsidiaries are set out in note 26.
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
The following transactions occurred with related parties:
Sale of goods and services:
Management fees from Funds for which the Group is a Trustee
Performance fees from Funds for which the Group is a Trustee
Consolidated
2023
$
2022
$
9,698,832
272,503
9,731,516
13,892,431
Receivable from and payable to related parties
Trade receivables disclosed in note 10 are predominantly from Funds for which the Group is a Trustee.
Loans to/from related parties
There were no loans to or from related parties at the current and previous reporting date.
Investments
99% of the financial assets at fair value through profit or loss disclosed in note 12 are investments in Funds for which the
Group is a Trustee or Fund Manager.
Terms and conditions
All transactions were made on normal commercial terms and conditions and at market rates.
Note 26. Interests in subsidiaries
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets, liabilities and results of the following subsidiaries in accordance
with the accounting policy described in note 2:
Name
Principal place
of business/
Country of incorporation
Ownership interest
2022
2023
%
%
Microequities Asset Management Pty Ltd
Microequities Venture Capital Pty Ltd
Microequities Venture Capital Fund Managing Partnership LP*
Microequities Private Equity Asset Management Pty Ltd
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
100%
100%
50%
85%
100%
100%
50%
-
*
Leslie Szekely, the Chairman, holds 50% of the shares in Equity Venture Partners Pty Ltd ACN 600 735 626 ('EVP')
through Bellite Pty Ltd ACN 056 441 386, a company controlled by him. EVP (as trustee for the EVP Trust) is a limited
partner of Microequities Venture Capital Managing Partnership LP which acts as general partner of the Microequities
Venture Capital Fund LP.
Summarised financial information for subsidiaries that have non-controlling interests, has not been provided as they are not
material to the Group.
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Microequities Asset Management Group Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
30 June 2023
Note 27. Cash flow information
Reconciliation of profit after income tax to net cash from operating activities
Profit after income tax expense for the year
Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortisation
Net fair value loss on investments
Net fair value loss/(gain) on other financial assets
Share-based payments
Cash-settled share-based payments
Reinvestment of dividends
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Decrease in trade and other receivables
Decrease/(increase) in deferred tax assets
Decrease/(increase) in prepayments
Decrease in trade and other payables
Increase/(decrease) in provision for income tax
Increase/(decrease) in deferred tax liabilities
Increase in employee benefits
Net cash from operating activities
Non-cash investing and financing activities
Additions to the right-of-use assets
Additions to investment by reinvestment of dividends
Changes in liabilities arising from financing activities
Consolidated
Balance at 1 July 2021
Net cash used in financing activities
Acquisition of leases
Balance at 30 June 2022
Net cash used in financing activities
Acquisition of leases
Balance at 30 June 2023
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Consolidated
2023
$
2022
$
6,112,251
14,339,098
239,574
-
(694,307)
172,978
-
(606,538)
207,903
7,050
2,233,013
859,738
(1,475,209)
(285,579)
52,564
174,705
(24,078)
(23,888)
204,528
32,870
312,585
1,452,852
(174,705)
9,518
(712,424)
(2,026,825)
(403,003)
168,461
5,953,244
14,199,888
Consolidated
2023
$
2022
$
40,245
606,429
837,700
285,579
646,674
1,123,279
Lease
liabilities
$
88,597
(210,465)
837,700
715,832
(202,383)
40,245
553,694
Microequities Asset Management Group Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
30 June 2023
Note 28. Earnings per share
Profit after income tax
Non-controlling interest
Consolidated
2023
$
2022
$
6,112,251
(451,441)
14,339,098
(224,887)
Profit after income tax attributable to the owners of Microequities Asset Management Group
Limited
5,660,810
14,114,211
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating basic earnings per share
Adjustments for calculation of diluted earnings per share:
Options over ordinary shares
Performance rights over ordinary shares
Number
Number
130,700,943
130,105,202
-
1,142,289
537,284
110,442
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating diluted earnings per share
131,843,232
130,752,928
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
Cents
Cents
4.33
4.29
10.85
10.79
The weighted average number of ordinary shares for the year ended 30 June 2023 does not include 1,728,395 treasury
shares (30 June 2022: 2,836,583).
Note 29. Share-based payments
Equity settled share-based payment expense for the year was $172,978 (2022: $859,738). Cash settled share-based
Loan Funded Share Plan ('LFSP')
As detailed in note 17, the Group has an equity scheme pursuant to which certain employees may access a LFSP. On 26
November 2015, the Group granted limited recourse loans to certain employees to enable them to subscribe to the ordinary
shares in the Company. The LFSP shares are restricted until the loan is repaid. These shares are recorded as treasury
shares representing a deduction against issued capital. These have been accounted for as a share-based payment. During
the current financial year, the loan was fully repaid and 787,200 treasury shares became unrestricted ordinary shares.
Set out below are summaries of options and loan funded shares granted under the plan:
2023
Grant date
Expiry date
Exercise
price
26/11/2015
26/11/2022
$0.267
Balance at
the start of
the year
787,200
787,200
Granted
Exercised*
Expired/
forfeited/
other
Balance at
the end of
the year
-
-
(787,200)
(787,200)
-
-
-
-
Weighted average exercise price
$0.267
$0.000
$0.267
$0.000
$0.000
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Microequities Asset Management Group Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
30 June 2023
Note 29. Share-based payments (continued)
2022
Grant date
Expiry date
Exercise
price
26/11/2015
26/11/2022
$0.267
Balance at
the start of
the year
787,200
787,200
Granted
Exercised
Expired/
forfeited/
other
Balance at
the end of
the year
-
-
-
-
-
-
787,200
787,200
Weighted average exercise price
$0.267
$0.000
$0.000
$0.000
$0.267
The weighted average share price during the financial year was $0.627 (2022: $0.841). The weighted average remaining
contractual life of options outstanding at the end of the financial year was nil years (2022: nil years).
* 787,200 awards under LFSP have fully vested and the holder secured unrestricted access to the underlying shares as the
loan under LFSP was fully settled during the current financial year.
Performance rights:
No performance rights were granted during the current financial year.
On 20 May 2022, the Group granted 2,716,049 performance rights to pay a bonus in February 2026 if certain performance
hurdles relating to the Funds and service conditions of the employee are met. The Group can elect to settle the bonus in
cash, if consented by the employee or by way of an issue of shares. The amount of the bonus will be calculated in accordance
with a formula based on the market price of the shares at the time the bonus is payable multiplied by the vesting percentage
(which will range from 0% to 100% depending on the number of Funds that meet the performance hurdle). Each Fund has
its own performance hurdles which are all 5% above the compound annual return of the relevant benchmark.
Units under the Employee Share Trust Plan ('ESTP')
On 20 April 2022, the Group granted 2,049,383 share units (unvested) under the ESTP. The units vest (over a 4-year vesting
period) if certain performance hurdles relating to the Funds and service conditions of the employees are met. The number of
shares that will vest will be calculated based on the vesting percentage (which will range from 0% to 100% depending on the
number of Funds that meet the performance hurdle). Each Fund has its own performance hurdles which are all 5% above
the compound annual return of the relevant benchmark.
Set out below are summaries of performance rights and share units granted under the plan:
2023
Grant date
Vesting date
Exercise
price
20/04/2022
20/05/2022
28/02/2026
28/02/2026
$0.000
$0.000
Balance at
the start of
the year
2,049,383
2,716,049
4,765,432
Granted
Exercised
Expired/
forfeited/
other
Balance at
the end of
the year
-
-
-
-
-
-
(320,988)
-
(320,988)
1,728,395
2,716,049
4,444,444
2022
Grant date
Vesting date
28/02/2018
28/02/2018
20/04/2022
20/05/2022
28/02/2022
28/02/2022
28/02/2026
28/02/2026
Exercise
price
Balance at
the start of
the year
Granted
Exercised
Expired/
forfeited/
other
Balance at
the end of
the year
$0.000
$0.000
$0.000
$0.000
1,905,516
1,270,344
-
-
3,175,860
-
-
2,049,383
2,716,049
4,765,432
(1,673,615)
(1,115,743)
-
-
(2,789,358)
(231,901)
(154,601)
-
-
(386,502)
-
-
2,049,383
2,716,049
4,765,432
The weighted average remaining contractual life of performance rights outstanding at the end of the financial year was 2.67
years (2022: 3.67 years).
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Microequities Asset Management Group Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
30 June 2023
Note 30. Parent entity information
Set out below is the supplementary information about the parent entity.
Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income
Profit after income tax
Total comprehensive income
Statement of financial position
Total current assets
Total assets
Total current liabilities
Total liabilities
Equity
Issued capital
Retained earnings
Total equity
Parent
2023
$
2022
$
4,256,725
11,800,975
4,256,725
11,800,975
Parent
2023
$
2022
$
4,698,317
7,814,885
17,945,404
18,861,041
269,349
444,910
405,725
407,709
4,526,976
13,012,703
4,625,225
13,828,107
17,539,679
18,453,332
Issued capital
Issued capital disclosed above includes $1,651,606 (30 June 2022: $1,651,606) issue of shares under employee share trust
plan that was funded by another Group entity.
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 30 June 2023 and 30 June 2022.
Contingent liabilities
The parent entity had no contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2023 and 30 June 2022.
Capital commitments - Property, plant and equipment
The parent entity had no capital commitments for property, plant and equipment as at 30 June 2023 and 30 June 2022.
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.
Dividends received from subsidiaries are recognised as other income by the parent entity and its receipt may be an
indicator of an impairment of the investment.
Note 31. Events after the reporting period
Apart from the dividend declared as disclosed in note 19, no other matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2023
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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Microequities Asset Management Group Limited
Directors' declaration
30 June 2023
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
2023 and of its performance for the financial year ended on that date; and
there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due
and payable.
The directors have been given the declarations 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
___________________________
Leslie Szekely
Chairman
16 August 2023
___________________________
Carlos Gil
Chief Executive Officer
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
To the members of Microequities Asset Management Group Limited
Report on the Audit of the Financial Report
Opinion
We have audited the financial report of Microequities Asset Management Group Limited (the Company)
and its subsidiaries (the Group), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at
30 June 2023, the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, the
consolidated statement of changes in equity and the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year
then ended, and notes to the financial report, 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:
(i)
Giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2023 and of its
financial performance for the year ended on that date; and
(ii)
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 Corporations
Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s
APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including Independence Standards) (the Code)
that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other
ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.
We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001, which has been
given to the directors of the Company, would be in the same terms if given to the directors as at the
time of this auditor’s report.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis
for our opinion.
BDO Audit Pty Ltd ABN 33 134 022 870 is a member of a national association of independent entities which are all members of BDO
Australia Ltd ABN 77 050 110 275, an Australian company limited by guarantee. BDO Audit Pty Ltd and BDO Australia Ltd are members of
BDO International Ltd, a UK company limited by guarantee, and form part of the international BDO network of independent member
firms. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.
Key audit matters
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.
Valuation of unlisted unit trusts
Key audit matter
How the matter was addressed in our audit
The Group holds material investments in a
number of unlisted unit trusts, a majority of
which are related parties to the Group.
Our audit procedures over the valuation of unlisted
unit trusts and their disclosures included, but were
not limited to, the following:
From 2022, the Group held an investment in
an unlisted unit trust (Microequities Private
to Beyond IPO) that holds a portfolio of
assets which comprise cash, listed securities,
convertible notes and unlisted private
companies. Therefore, the Group is exposed
to the complexity and subjectivity
embedded in the fair value of convertible
notes and united private companies.
We considered the valuation of these
financial assets as a key audit matter as the
valuation is subject to management’s
judgement and estimation due to use of non-
market observable inputs.
In addition, the fair valuation hierarchy
disclosure in the financial statements can be
subjective.
•
•
•
•
•
Obtained management’s assessment of the
valuation of the investments held at period end
and assessed against recognition principles in the
accounting standard AASB 9.
Obtained and agreed the investment schedule to
the general ledger and financial report.
Obtained the audited financial statements of the
underlying funds, and verify that the Net Asset
Value (NAV) of the funds approximate fair value.
Assessed the fair value hierarchy disclosures and
performed a look-through analysis to confirm
that the fair value hierarchy assessment of Level
2 and Level 3 for these assets are appropriate.
Confirmed directly with the respective Fund
Managers whether any gates or restrictions
applied for redemption as of 30 June 2023.
Other information
The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the
information in the Group’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2023, but does not include the
financial report and the 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.
In preparing the financial report, the directors are responsible for assessing the ability of the group 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 has 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 (http://www.auasb.gov.au/Home.aspx) at:
https://www.auasb.gov.au/admin/file/content102/c3/ar1_2020.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 pages 7 to 12 of the directors’ report for the
year ended 30 June 2023.
In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Microequities Asset Management Group Limited, for the
year ended 30 June 2023, 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.
BDO Audit Pty Ltd
Tim Aman
Director
Sydney, 16 August 2023
Microequities Asset Management Group Limited
Shareholder information
30 June 2023
The shareholder information set out below was applicable as at 1 August 2023.
Distribution of equitable securities
Analysis of number of equitable security holders by size of holding:
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
Ordinary shares
Number of
holders
% of total
shares
issued
0.04
0.43
0.63
8.00
90.90
100.00
85
194
111
293
90
773
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Twenty largest quoted equity security holders
The names of the twenty largest security holders of quoted equity securities are listed below:
GIL INVESTMENT COMPANY PTY LTD
GUTMAN INVESTMENT PARTNERS PTY LTD
SZEKELY SMSF PTY LTD
BELLITE PTY LTD
DESIGN MANGEMENT INVESTMENT PTY LTD
MICROEQUITIES EMPLOYEE SHARE TRUST
MR SHUO YANG
FALCON STREET INVESTMENT PARTNERS PTY LTD
BCDO PTY LIMITED
IME HOLDINGS PTY LTD
BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES PTY LTD
OZSUN INVESTMENTS PTY LTD
I M E INVESTMENTS PTY LTD
MANN SUPERANNUATION FUND PTY LTD
ELYSIUM FAMILY SUPER PTY LIMITED
JMAS PTY LTD
GA PEASE HOLDINGS PTY LTD
C & M LAVERS PTY LTD
PORTLAND 41 PTY LTD
RECYCLED NETWORKS PTY LTD
Unquoted equity securities
Performance rights over ordinary shares
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Ordinary shares
Number held
% of total
shares
issued
53,634,560
23,000,000
12,991,949
5,955,408
2,662,376
1,728,395
787,200
781,992
777,752
770,000
663,201
645,000
630,000
532,672
532,672
532,016
476,912
459,017
419,272
411,235
108,391,629
40.30
17.28
9.76
4.47
2.00
1.30
0.59
0.59
0.58
0.58
0.50
0.48
0.47
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.36
0.34
0.32
0.31
81.43
Number
on issue
Number
of holders
2,716,049
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Microequities Asset Management Group Limited
Shareholder information
30 June 2023
Substantial holders
Substantial holders in the Company are set out below:
Gil Investment Company Pty Ltd
Gutman Investment Partners Pty Ltd
Szekely SMSF Pty Ltd and Bellite Pty Ltd
Voting rights
The voting rights attached to ordinary shares are set out below:
Ordinary shares
Number held
53,634,560
23,000,000
18,947,357
% of total
shares
issued
40.30
17.28
14.24
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.
There are no other classes of equity securities.
Restricted securities
There are no restricted securities.
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Microequities Asset Management Group Limited
Corporate directory
30 June 2023
Directors
Leslie Szekely - Non-Executive Chairman
Carlos Gil - Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer
Samuel Gutman - Executive Director and Company Secretary
Dr Alexander Abrahams - Non-Executive Director
Company secretary
Samuel Gutman
Registered office and
Principal place of business
Suite 3105, Level 31 Governor Macquarie Tower
1 Farrer Place
Sydney NSW 2000
Telephone: +61 2 9009 2900
Share register
Auditor
Solicitors
Link Market Services Limited
Level 12, 680 George Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Telephone: 1300 554 474
BDO Audit Pty Ltd
Level 11, 1 Margaret Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Mills Oakley
Level 12, 400 George Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Stock exchange listing
Microequities Asset Management Group Limited shares are listed on the Australian
Securities Exchange (ASX code: MAM)
Website
http://microequities.com.au/
Corporate Governance Statement
The directors and management are committed to conducting the business of
Microequities Asset Management Group Limited in an ethical manner and in
accordance with the highest standards of corporate governance. Microequities Asset
Management Group Limited has adopted and has substantially complied with the
ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations (Fourth Edition)
operations.
The Corporate Governance Statement, which sets out the corporate governance
practices that were in operation during the financial year and identifies and explains
any Recommendations that have not been followed, which is approved at the same
time as the Annual Report can be found at:
http://microequities.com.au/governance-policies/
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