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ANNUAL 
REPORT 

2018

For personal use onlyMITCHELL SERVICES LTD  
ACN 149 206 333
ANNUAL REPORT
30 JUNE 2018

CONTENTS

Chairman’s Report 

Chief Executive Officer’s Report 

Directors’ Report 

Corporate Governance Statement 

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 

Additional Australian Stock Exchange Information 

Corporate Directory 

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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018

Nathan Andrew Mitchell
Executive Chairman

Dear Shareholders

The 2018 financial year saw unprecedented growth for Mitchell 
Services Limited with significant increases across all key 
metrics including operating rig numbers, shift numbers, revenue 
and EBITDA.

This growth was fuelled by a variety of different factors 
including:

• 

• 

• 

an increased demand for near mine, production related 
drilling services across our existing client base amid 
improvements to general market conditions within the 
resources sector

the award of multi rig contracts with new Tier 1 clients, 
most notably the seven rig Olympic Dam project in South 
Australia with BHP, and

the significant growth within our underground energy 
division following the acquisition of Radco Drilling. 

Despite the growth in the number of operating rigs, I am 
pleased to inform shareholders that continued improvements 
and initiatives across our safety and risk management systems 
have resulted in both the frequency and severity of injuries 
reducing across the business. 

Having experienced several industry cycles previously, current 
indicators would suggest that we are in the early stages of 
the growth phase within the mining services cycle. Of our 
$72.7 million revenue in 2018, 92% was brownfield related 
predominantly on long life Tier 1 mine sites.

We are seeing an increase in demand for brownfield drilling 
services and the early signs of increased demand for greenfield 
drilling services. 

I have written previously about the significant leverage within 
this organisation as utilisation, productivity, pricing and contract 
terms begin to improve. Increases in utilisation (from 35% 
FY17 to 57% FY18), productivity and pricing resulted in an 
80% increase in revenue year on year and an increase in FY18 
EBITDA to 279%  of FY17 EBITDA.

Recognising that we are in the early stages of this cycle and 
that the organisation has idle rig capacity to meet growing 
demand, we are well positioned to take advantage of further 
anticipated improvements in general market conditions. Looking 
at the year ahead, the business anticipates material increases 
in revenues, EBITDA and NPAT in FY19. The Board’s near term 
focus is to utilise anticipated surplus cash to reduce debt and is 
also considering capital management options such as a share 
buyback or a dividend.

I mentioned earlier that I have experienced several industry cycles. One 
noticeable characteristic of the current cycle is that the growth appears 
to be measured, deliberate and steady. This may be a function of past 
lessons learned by the resources industry or the geopolitical uncertainty 
facing global markets affecting expectations for longer term commodities 
demand. Whatever the reason, steady and measured growth will serve 
Mitchell Services and its shareholders well. The recent downturn saw 
numerous competitors exit the market (forced or voluntarily) and the 
barriers to entry for new competitors remain high. 

Measured growth in early stages of the cycle will create favourable 
conditions to take advantage of growth opportunities. Price expectations 
are realistic, making attractive returns possible in an improving market, 
and this was certainly the case with the recent acquisition of 
Radco Drilling at a price representing approximately 2 times EBITDA. 
I am pleased to inform shareholders that the Radco Drilling business 
is performing safely and in line with expectations. Radco Drilling is a 
specialist in the market of underground coal drilling and gas drainage 
which is linked to production and required by long life underground 
coking coal mines. The acquisition (which is anticipated to be materially 
EPS accretive into the foreseeable future) has further strengthened our 
diversity across different drilling types and commodities, making Mitchell 
Services one of the most diverse drilling companies in Australia.

‘making Mitchell Services one of the most diverse 
drilling companies in Australia’

In closing I would once again like to thank all shareholders for your 
continued patience and support. Thank you to all those shareholders who 
participated in the $8.8million capital raising that took place during the 
2018 financial year which ensured that the business is adequately funded 
to mobilise additional rigs and take advantage of improving general 
market conditions. 

On behalf of the Board, thank you.

Nathan Andrew Mitchell
Executive Chairman

MEASURED 
GROWTH IN 
EARLY 
STAGES OF 
THE CYCLE
CREATES 
FAVOURABLE 
CONDITIONS 
TO TAKE 
ADVANTAGE 
OF GROWTH 
OPPORTUNITIES 

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MITCHELL SERVICES LTD                        MITCHELL SERVICES LTD                        ANNUAL REPORT 2018ANNUAL REPORT 2018For personal use onlyCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018

Andrew Michael Elf
Chief Executive Officer

I am exceptionally proud of what our teams have achieved 
during the past year.

With a strong base of long term, high quality Tier 1 client 
contracts, increased utilisation across all divisions and early 
signs of pricing increases, the business is well positioned to 
take advantage of the positive industry outlook.

The growth that the business has experienced in 2018 was 
significant across all key metrics. As at 30 June 2018 the 
business employed over 350 experienced staff compared to 200 
in 2017. Our average operating rig count was 37 rigs in 2018 
(76% greater than in 2017) and collectively our people worked 
over 15,000 shifts, compared to approximately 9,000 shifts in 
2017. Average revenue per rig of $1.95 million in 2018 was 5% 
greater than in 2017. 

I am proud of our safety culture and would like to acknowledge 
everyone’s efforts in once again ensuring that despite significant 
growth in the organisation, the frequency and severity of safety 
incidents year on year continued to decrease.  We are a people 
business and the quality of our people is what underpins our 
vision, which is to be Australia’s leading provider of drilling 
services to the global exploration, mining and energy industries. 
Our people have a clear mandate to “find a better way” in 

everything they do and I attribute our positive culture to a 
number of key initiatives that were rolled out during the  
year including:

Operation “Home stretch” – A campaign based on a “safety 
differently” approach that recognises what we do well thus 
creating a positive culture and strong teamwork.This campaign 
has been nominated for an Australian safety award and we will 
run it again in FY19.

Journey management system – Mitchell Services, in 
collaboration with a third-party technology provider has created 
an end-to-end journey management mobile and web application 
to reduce risk and facilitate safer travel across the organisation.

As has always been the case (but particularly now in an 
improving market), we are focusing on training to attract, retain 
and further develop our own drillers to ensure that our service 
level remains high. In 2018 we partnered with the Australasian 
Drilling Institute and were the first drilling company in Australia 
to roll out an electronic app-based competency assessment 
process. This app has delivered outstanding results in a short 
space of time.

The acquisition and integration of earnings accretive Radco 

Drilling has been hugely successful. The business continues to perform 
safely, efficiently and in line with expectations. The integration process 
has allowed Radco to benefit from our sophisticated, streamlined shared 
services support functions whilst at the same time maintaining their own 
identity, brand and ability to be nimble in decision-making to service 
customers with whom sound relationships have been built.

The increased utilisation levels from FY17 to FY18 (35% to 57%) have 
driven an 80% increase in revenue ($72.7m FY18 vs $40.3m FY17), with 
FY18 EBITDA 2.8 times that of FY17 ($2.2m in FY17 to $6.3m in FY18) 
demonstrating the significant leverage in the business. FY18 EBITDA was 
impacted by material levels of ramp up associated with major project wins 
and we expect further material increases in FY19 as EBITDA begins  
to normalise.

Our ability to secure and retain long term, multi rig contracts with Tier 
1 clients across a range of different drilling types, commodities and 
geographies has provided a solid base to take advantage of further 
anticipated market improvements. I see FY19 as a breakthrough year 
for the organisation in terms of financial results with EBITDA anticipated 
to increase materially versus FY18 which should translate into a positive 
NPAT. 

The outlook remains positive with continued improvements expected 
across all metrics, and our focus is to:

• 
• 

Continue to operate safely across all operations
Leverage off the successful integration of Radco and increase its 
operating rig count

•  Generate strong operational cash flow
• 

Pay down debt.

I would like to thank the Board for their ongoing support and guidance, my 
senior executive and all our teams that have truly gone above and beyond 
to deliver improving performance and prospects for our shareholders. 

Thank you.

Andrew Michael Elf
Chief Executive Officer

WE ARE A 
PEOPLE 
BUSINESS

I ATTRIBUTE  
OUR  
POSITIVE 
CULTURE 
TO A NUMBER 
OF KEY 
INITIATIVES  

I SEE FY19 AS A
BREAK-
THROUGH 
YEAR FOR THE 
ORGANISATION 
FINANCIALLY

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MITCHELL SERVICES LTD                        MITCHELL SERVICES LTD                        ANNUAL REPORT 2018ANNUAL REPORT 2018For personal use onlyCURRENT BUSINESS SUMMARY

VISION 

TO BE AUSTRALIA’S LEADING PROVIDER OF 
DRILLING SERVICES TO THE GLOBAL EXPLORATION, 
MINING AND ENERGY INDUSTRIES

REVENUE FOR 
2017/18 
FULL YEAR
$72.7M
UP 80%

SUCCESSFUL ACQUISITION AND 
INTEGRATION OF EARNINGS ACCRETIVE 
RADCO DRILLING FURTHER 
IMPROVES REVENUE DIVERSITY

TOTAL 
RECORDABLE 
INJURY 
FREQUENCY RATE 
LESS THAN 15  
AT 30 JUNE 2018

350+ 

EXPERIENCED 
EMPLOYEES

INDUSTRY OUTLOOK 
POSITIVE WITH PRICING 
EXPECTED TO IMPROVE

$6.3M EBITDA 
IN 2018 IS 
2.8 TIMES 
2017 EBITDA

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MITCHELL SERVICES LTD                        MITCHELL SERVICES LTD                        ANNUAL REPORT 2018ANNUAL REPORT 2018For personal use onlyDIRECTORS’ REPORT 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018

The Directors of Mitchell Services Limited submit herewith the 
financial report of Mitchell Services Limited (Company) and its 
subsidiaries (Group) for the year ended 30 June 2018. In order 
to comply with the provisions of the Corporations Act 2001, the 
Directors report as follows:

DIRECTORS 

The names and particulars of the Directors of the Company during 
or since the end of the financial year are:

Nathan Andrew Mitchell (Executive Chairman)
Mr Mitchell was appointed to the Board on 29 November 2013 and 
appointed as Executive Chairman on 19 March 2014. 

Mr Mitchell has been involved in the drilling industry for virtually his 
entire life. With a career spanning over 30 years, he has a proven 
track record as an industry leader in technical development and 
business growth.

Mr Mitchell is currently Executive Chairman of Mitchell Group 
including Energy and Equipment. Previously, as CEO of Mitchell 
Drilling Contractors, Mr Mitchell led the Company through a period 
of rapid local growth and directed an international expansion into 
India, China, Indonesia, the United States and southern Africa. 
Other directorships include Mitchell Drilling International Pty Ltd and 
Sub 161 Pty Ltd. Mr Mitchell also previously served on the board of 
Tlou Energy Limited (ASX:TOU) from June 2009 to February 2016.

At the date of this report, Mr Mitchell has relevant interests in 
354,108,575 shares.

Peter Richard Miller (Non-Executive Director)
Mr Miller was appointed as Director on 8 February 2011. 

Mr Miller has been involved in all aspects of the drilling industry for 
the past 30 years and founded Drill Torque in 1992.  His experience 
encompasses working with all types of drilling rigs, building rigs and 
managing drilling companies. Having worked in most exploration 
areas in Australia he is intimately familiar with drilling conditions, 
equipment requirements and pricing structures to maximise fleet 
productivity.  Mr Miller is widely known and well regarded in  
the industry.

At the date of this report, Mr Miller has relevant interests in 
24,005,045 shares.

Robert Barry Douglas BCom, LLB (Non-Executive Director)
Mr Douglas was appointed as Non-Executive Director on 29 
November 2013. Mr Douglas has over 19 years of experience 
in finance and investment banking and is currently an Executive 
Director of Morgans Financial.

Mr Douglas has experience in all aspects of corporate advisory 
and equity capital raising for listed public companies and 
companies seeking to list, including offer structure, prospectus 
preparation, due diligence, accounts and forecasting, risk 
management, sales and marketing, logistics and legal 
requirements. During his time Mr Douglas has worked 
extensively with energy and resource companies. Mr Douglas 
has served on both the Audit and Risk Committee and the 
Remuneration and Nomination Committee since 20 March 2014 
and was Chairman of both Committees between 21 November 
2014 and 20 October 2015.

At the date of this report, Mr Douglas has relevant interests in 
2,210,537 shares.

Neal Macrossan O’Connor LLB, GAICD (Non-Executive 
Director)
Mr O’Connor was appointed as Non-Executive Director on 21 
October 2015 and is also Chairman of the Audit and Risk and 
Remuneration and Nomination Committees.

Mr O’Connor was formerly General Counsel and Company 
Secretary and an Executive Committee member of the global 
Xstrata Copper. He has extensive experience in the resource 
industry and brings an added focus on Corporate Governance 
and Risk Management to the Board.

Mr O’Connor currently serves on the board of Stanmore Coal 
Limited (ASX: SMR).

At the date of this report, Mr O’Connor has relevant interests in 
1,168,875 shares.

Grant Eric Moyle
Mr Moyle was appointed as Alternate Director for Mr Nathan 
Mitchell on 30 May 2014.

Mr Moyle is the Chief Executive Officer of the Mitchell 
Group in Brisbane. He brings to the Group his management 
and board experience in International Mining Services, 
Governance and Strategic Business Growth.

At the date of this report, Mr Moyle has relevant interests in 
2,665,286 shares.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 

Andrew Michael Elf BCom, FCPA, MBA, GAICD 
Andrew was appointed as Chief Executive Officer on 20  
March 2014. 

Andrew has over 15 years finance, commercial and 
operational experience working in various senior roles both 
in Australia and overseas and was a Financial Director 
in Indonesia for a top 100 ASX listed company before 
transitioning into the drilling industry in early 2004. Andrew 
held several senior roles with Boart Longyear before joining 
Mitchell Group in March 2010, where he spearheaded the 
growth of the African business to an annual turnover in excess 
of $30 million.

Andrew has extensive experience in managing drilling 
companies in various regions around the world which have 
worked for global Tier 1 mining and energy houses.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER & COMPANY SECRETARY

Gregory Michael Switala BCom (Hons), CA
Gregory Michael Switala was appointed to the position 
of Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary on 1 
December 2014. 

Greg joined Mitchell Services in 2014 and has lead the finance 
team through a period of substantial growth. Greg has over 10 
years’ experience in audit and commercial finance roles.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

The Group provides exploration and mine site drilling services 
to the exploration, mining, and energy industries, primarily in 
Australia and is currently headquartered in Seventeen Mile 

Rocks, Queensland.

The Group specialises in various segments of the drilling 
market and has a history of innovation in the drilling industry. 
The Group’s offerings include coal exploration, mineral 
exploration, mine services, large diameter, coal seam gas, 
directional drilling services, coal mine gas drainage and 
wireline services.

There were no significant changes in the Group’s nature of 
activities during the year.

CHANGES IN STATE OF AFFAIRS

There was no significant change in the state of affairs of the 
Group during the financial year. 

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS 

There has not been any matter or circumstance occurring 
subsequent to the end of the financial year that has 
significantly affected, or may significantly affect, the operations 
of the Group, the results of those operations, or the state of 
affairs of the Group in future financial years.

LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS 

The Group will continue to pursue its principal activities during 
the next financial year.

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS

The Group’s operations are not subject to any particular 
and significant environmental regulation under a law of the 
Commonwealth or of a State or Territory. However, the Group 
does provide services to entities that are licensed or otherwise 
subject to conditions for the purposes of environmental 
legislation or regulation. In these instances, the Group 
undertakes its compliance duties in accordance with the 
contractor regime implemented by the licensed or  
regulated entity.

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MITCHELL SERVICES LTD                        MITCHELL SERVICES LTD                        ANNUAL REPORT 2018ANNUAL REPORT 2018For personal use only 
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS

The table below outlines a number of key six-monthly utilisation metrics and the impact of those utilisation levels on financial results.

Rig utilisation and productivity increased significantly in 2018 compared to 2017 as general market conditions continued to improve. 
These improvements have led to a material increase in rig utilisation and number of shifts as the below charts demonstrate.

Operating Rig Count

Number of Shifts

The continual increase in both operating rig count and number of shifts has driven a significant increase in revenue, with a 380% 
increase since 2014. 

Annual Average Operating Rig Count vs Revenue

Average operating rigs

Number of shifts

Revenue ($000’s)

EBITDA ($000’s)

Operating cash flow ($000’s)

Annualised revenue per rig ($000’s)

FY16

FY17

FY18

1H

20

3,036

18,472

131

236

1,847

2H

15

3,471

14,498

391

(302)

1,933

1H

23

4,528

20,843

2,559

2,400

1,797

2H

20

4,029

19,460

(321)

1,907

1,946

1H

37

7,423

33,215

2,678

(2,290)

1,795

2H

37

8,332

39,485

3,576

1,016

2,106

EBITDA in FY18 was impacted by material levels of ramp up associated with major project wins. In October 2017 the Group 
completed an $8.8million equity raising, the proceeds of which were applied to fund the preparation and mobilisation of un-utilised 
rigs and associated equipment at the time, procurement of consumables and recruitment of personnel to fulfil contract pipeline 
requirements and additional working capital. EBITDA in FY18 was, as such, impacted by material levels of ramp up associated with 
major project wins. EBITDA in the 4th quarter of FY18 began to normalise and the Group anticipates further material increases in 
revenue and EBITDA during FY19.

On 4 April 2018 the Group completed the acquisition of Radco Technologies Pty Ltd and Radco Group Australia Pty Ltd (collectively 
Radco Drilling) for a cash consideration purchase price of approximately 2 times historic EBITDA. Radco Drilling operate in the 
market of underground coal drilling and gas drainage which is linked to production and required by long life underground coking coal 
mines. The acquisition (which is anticipated to be materially EPS and EBITDA accretive) further strengthens the Group’s overall 
revenue diversity as the below two charts demonstrate: 

FY18 revenue by drilling type

 FY18 revenue by commodity

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Further detailed comments on operations and financial performance are included in the Chairman’s Report, Chief Executive Officer’s 
Report and Financial Statements included in this Annual Report.

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MITCHELL SERVICES LTD                        MITCHELL SERVICES LTD                        ANNUAL REPORT 2018ANNUAL REPORT 2018DIRECTORS’ REPORT CONTINUEDFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018For personal use onlyDIVIDENDS

There were no dividends paid in respect of the year ended 30 June 2018.

SHARES UNDER OPTION

Details of unissued shares or interests under option as at the date of this report are:

Grant Date

23 May 2016

4 August 2017

14 June 2018

Expiry Date

7 years after vesting

7 years after vesting

7 years after vesting

Exercise Price

Number under Option

$0.03950

$0.05390

$0.07035

16,362,395

11,353,565

13,337,370

41,053,330

Directors

Board of Directors

Remuneration and 
Nomination Committee

Audit and Risk Committee

Entitled to Attend

Attended

Entitled to Attend

Attended

Entitled to Attend

Attended

N.A. Mitchell

P.R Miller

R.B Douglas

N.M O'Connor

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17

17

17

NON-AUDIT SERVICES

17

14

16

17

-

-

2

2

-

-

2

2

-

-

3

3

-

-

3

3

There were no amounts paid or payable to the auditor for non-audit services provided during the year by the auditor. Refer to note 25 
to the Financial Statements.

Options per the above table were granted under the Company’s Executive Share and Option Plan (ESOP).

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION

Further details with regards to the ESOP are provided as part of the Remuneration Report on pages 14 to 18. 

The Auditor’s Independence Declaration is included on page 25 of the Annual Report.

During the year ended 30 June 2018, there were no shares in Mitchell Services Limited issued on the exercise of options exercised.

REMUNERATION REPORT

INDEMNIFICATION OF OFFICERS AND AUDITORS

During the financial year, the Company has given an indemnity or entered into an agreement to indemnify, or paid or agreed to pay 
insurance premiums as follows:

The Company has paid premiums to insure each of the Directors and Company Officers against liabilities for costs and expenses 
incurred by them in defending legal proceedings arising from their conduct while acting in the capacity of Director or Officer of the 
Company other than conduct involving a wilful breach of duty in relation to the Company. The total premiums paid in this regard 
amounted to $98,505.

The Company has not otherwise, during or since the end of the financial year, except to the extent permitted by law, indemnified or 
agreed to indemnify an officer or auditor of the Company against a liability incurred as such an Officer or auditor.

DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS

The following table sets out the number of Directors’ meetings (including meetings of Committees of Directors) held during the 
financial year and the number of meetings attended by each Director (while they were a Director or Committee Member). During the 
financial year, 17 Board meetings, 2 Remuneration and Nomination Committee meetings and 3 Audit and Risk Committee meetings 
were held.

This Remuneration Report, which forms part of the Directors’ Report, sets out information about the remuneration of the Group’s 
Key Management Personnel (KMP) for the financial year ended 30 June 2018. The term Key Management Personnel refers to those 
persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Group, directly or indirectly, 
including any Director (whether executive or otherwise) of the Group.

Key Management Personnel 
The Directors and other KMP of the Group during or since the end of the financial year were:

Nathan Andrew Mitchell (Executive Chairman)
Peter Richard Miller (Non-Executive Director)
Robert Barry Douglas (Non-Executive Director)
Neal Macrossan O’Connor (Non-Executive Director)
Andrew Michael Elf (Chief Executive Officer)
Gregory Michael Switala (Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary)

Remuneration Policy
The Remuneration Policy of the Group has been designed to align KMP objectives with shareholder and business objectives by 
providing a fixed remuneration component and offering specific long-term incentives to key employees based on key performance 
areas affecting the Group’s financial results. The Board believes the Remuneration Policy to be appropriate and effective in its ability 
to attract and retain high quality KMP to run and manage the Group.

The Board’s policy for determining the nature and amount of remuneration for KMP of the Group is as follows:

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MITCHELL SERVICES LTD                        MITCHELL SERVICES LTD                        ANNUAL REPORT 2018ANNUAL REPORT 2018DIRECTORS’ REPORT CONTINUEDFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018For personal use onlyThe Remuneration Policy is to be developed by the Remuneration and Nomination Committee and approved by the Board. 
Professional advice may be sought from independent external consultants if required;

All KMP receive a base salary (which is based on factors such as length of service and experience), superannuation, and may 
receive fringe benefits and performance incentives;

Employment details of members of Key Management Personnel
The employment terms and conditions of KMP are formalised in contracts of employment. A contracted person deemed employed on 
a permanent basis may terminate their employment by providing the relevant notice period as outlined below. 

Any performance incentives will generally only be paid once predetermined key performance indicators have been met;

The performance criteria relating to incentives are aligned with the interests of the Group and therefore shareholders;

Andrew Michael Elf

Gregory Michael Switala

Notice Period

3 months

4 weeks

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

The Remuneration and Nomination Committee reviews KMP packages annually by reference to the Group’s performance, 
executive performance and comparable information from industry sectors.

The performance of executive KMP is measured against criteria agreed annually based predominantly on the growth of the Group’s 
profits and shareholder’s value and take into account critical safety and operational metrics. 

Any bonuses and incentives awarded must be linked to predetermined performance criteria. The Board may, however, exercise 
its discretion in relation to approving incentives and bonuses, and can recommend changes to the Remuneration and Nomination 
Committee’s recommendations. Any change must be justified by reference to measurable performance criteria. The policy is 
designed to attract the highest calibre of Executives and Senior Managers and reward them for performance results leading to long-
term growth in shareholder wealth.

KMP receive a superannuation guarantee contribution required by the government, which is currently 9.5% of the individual’s 
ordinary earnings, and do not receive any other retirement benefits. Some individuals have chosen to sacrifice part of their salary to 
increase payments towards superannuation.

Upon retirement, KMP are paid employee benefit entitlements accrued to the date of retirement. KMP will receive redundancy 
benefits if applicable. 

The Board’s policy is to remunerate Non-Executive Directors at market rates for time, commitment and responsibilities. The 
Remuneration and Nomination Committee determines payments to the Non-Executive Directors and reviews their remuneration 
annually, based on market practice, duties and accountability. Independent external advice is sought when required. 

Relationship between the Remuneration Policy and Group performance
The Remuneration Policy has been tailored to align the pursuit of growth and success of the Group between shareholders, Directors 
and Executives. The table below sets out summary information about the Group’s earnings and movements in share price for the five 
years to 30 June 2018.

30 Jun 18

30 Jun 17

30 Jun 16

30 Jun 15

30 Jun 14

72,700

6,254
(2,340)
3.9c

40,303

2,238
(4,407)
3.3c

32,970

522
(6,049)
1.7c

25,175

(4,322)
(16,999)
2.2c

15,015

(3,071)
(4,607)
2.1c

Revenue ($’000s)

EBITDA ($’000s)
Profit/(loss) after tax ($’000s)
Share price 

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Long-term employee benefits 
Mitchell Services Limited operates an Executive Share and Option Plan (ESOP) for executives and senior employees of the Group. 
In accordance with the provisions of the plan, as approved by shareholders at a previous annual general meeting, the Board may 
designate a Director or employee of the Company as an eligible participant of the ESOP (Eligible Participant). The Board may offer 
rights, options or shares to an Eligible Participant under the ESOP. A participant is not required to pay for the grant of any rights or 
options or for the issue of shares.

The objectives of the ESOP are to:

• 

• 

• 

Attract and retain a high standard of managerial and technical personnel for the benefit of the Group

Establish a method by which Eligible Participants can participate in future growth and profitability of the Group

Provide an incentive and reward for Eligible Participants for their contributions to the Group

Equity instruments issued under the ESOP are subject to satisfaction of certain vesting conditions, being:

(a)  EBITDA performance of the Company having regard to respective prior years EBITDA performance, performance against 

budgets and general market conditions between the date of the offer and the vesting date
the Company’s share price performance between the date of the offer and the vesting date
the Company’s safety performance across all operations as determined on a financial year annual Total Recordable Injury 
Frequency Rate (TRIFR) basis, having regard to respective prior years’ TRIFR performance
the Company’s operational performance, having particular regard to key operational metrics

(b) 
(c) 

(d) 

The proportion of the vesting conditions listed above varies according to each Eligible Participant’s role, with the following table 
providing indicative guidelines:

Role
Chief Executive Officer
Corporate Management
Operational Management

(a)
30%
40%

(b)
30%
40%

(c)
30%
20%
50%

(d)
10%

50%

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MITCHELL SERVICES LTD                        MITCHELL SERVICES LTD                        ANNUAL REPORT 2018ANNUAL REPORT 2018DIRECTORS’ REPORT CONTINUEDFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018For personal use onlyThe Board may, at its absolute discretion, vary, add, remove or alter the vesting conditions and indicative proportional allocation 
for respective Eligible Participant roles in circumstances in which the Board considers that such a change is appropriate to ensure 
that the vesting conditions and proportional allocation of them continue to represent a fair measure of performance. The vesting 
conditions are tested two years after the relevant securities are offered to an Eligible Participant.

The table below summarises the shares and options offered to KMP’s pursuant to the ESOP during the 2018 and 2017 financial 
years. The table also shows the shares and options that vested during the 2018 financial year pertaining to instruments that were 
offered under the ESOP in the 2016 financial year. 

KMP

Award

Offer date

Number of 
Instruments

Fair value per 
instrument at 
offer date*

Vested in 
FY2018

Exercisable 
at 30 June 
2018

Date award may 
vest

Andrew Michael Elf

Options 

1 March 2016

6,643,133

Gregory Michael 
Switala

Shares 

1 March 2016

1,995,531

Options 

1 March 2016

4,581,471

Shares 

1 March 2016

1,376,228

Andrew Michael Elf

Options 

29 June 2017

3,824,355

Gregory Michael 
Switala

Shares 

29 June 2017

1,148,805

Options 

29 June 2017

2,688,992

Shares 

29 June 2017

807,754

Andrew Michael Elf

Options 

4 May 2018

3,208,350

Gregory Michael 
Switala

Shares 

4 May 2018

963,755

Options 

4 May 2018

2,406,260

Shares 

4 May 2018

722,820

0.0074

0.0140

0.0074

0.0140

0.0273

0.0330

0.0273

0.0330

0.0209

0.0390

0.0209

0.0390

6,643,133

6,643,133

1,995,531

na

4,581,471

4,581,471

1,376,228

na

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

29 June 2019

29 June 2019

29 June 2019

29 June 2019

4 May 2020

4 May 2020

4 May 2020

4 May 2020

*In the case of shares, the fair value was determined with reference to the ASX quoted price on the last trading day of the financial 
year. In the case of the options, fair value was determined using a Black-Scholes pricing model. Further details on the inputs in the 
measurement of the fair value of the options are provided in note 19 of the financial statements.

The shares and options per the table above were offered pursuant to the ESOP under the following major terms:

In the case of the options: 

(a)  Subject to the satisfaction of vesting conditions, each option entitles the holder to purchase one fully paid ordinary share.
(b)  The options will expire on a date that is the earlier of: 

the date upon which it is deemed that the vesting conditions have not been met
the date upon which the employee ceases employment 

(i) 
(ii) 
(iii)  seven years after vesting date. 

(c)  The exercise price is $0.07035 for each option offered under the ESOP in the 2018 financial year (2017: $0.05339 and 2016:  

$0.0395)

(d)  Options granted do not carry dividend or voting rights. 

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In the case of the shares: 

(a)  Shares issued under the ESOP are held by a designated Corporate Trustee subject to the satisfaction of vesting conditions.  
(b)  Upon satisfaction of vesting conditions, shares will be issued for nil consideration.

Remuneration of Key Management Personnel
The compensation of each member of the KMP of the Group is set out below:

Short-term 
employee 
benefits

Post-
employment 
benefits

Short-term 
incentives

Salary

Superannuation

Bonus

Non-
monetary 
benefits

Motor 
Vehicles1

Long-term employee 
benefits2

Shares

Options

$

$

$

$

$

$

2018

2017

2018

2017

2018

2017

2018

2017

2018

2017

2018

2017

80,000

80,000

36,000

36,000

36,000

36,000

52,000

52,000

320,000

319,998

240,000

179,998

7,600

7,599

3,420

3,419

3,420

3,419

3,534

2,039

30,400

30,399

22,800

17,099

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

64,000

-

-

-

14,861

14,861

4,189

4,189

73,495

109,527

25,339

70,864

51,079

76,239

17,475

48,871

Nathan Andrew Mitchell

Executive Chairman

Peter Richard Miller

Non-Executive Director

Robert Barry Douglas

Non-Executive Director

Neal Macrossan O’Connor

Non-Executive Director

Andrew Michael Elf

Chief Executive Officer

Gregory Michael Switala

Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary

1.  The figures in this column relate to use of a Company motor vehicle to carry out duties as well as reasonable personal use. The amount included in the above remuneration table is the 

value attributable to such personal use calculated in accordance with the statutory requirements of the Fringe Benefits Tax Act 1986

2.  These amounts were not actually provided to KMP during FY18. The figures are calculated in accordance with the Australian Accounting Standards and are the amortised AASB fair 

values of equity instruments (whether vested or not) that have been granted to KMP. Refer to page 17 of this Remuneration Report for information on awards during FY18 and the vesting 
status of previous year’s awards. 

This Directors’ Report, incorporating the Remuneration Report, is signed in accordance with a resolution of Directors made pursuant 
to section 298(2) of the Corporations Act 2001.

On behalf of the Directors

Nathan Andrew Mitchell 
Executive Chairman 

Dated at Brisbane this 28th day of August 2018

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018

The Board considers there to be a clear and positive 
relationship between the creation and delivery of long-term 
shareholder value and high-quality corporate governance. 
Accordingly, in pursuing its objective, the Board has committed 
to corporate governance arrangements that strive to foster 
the values of integrity, respect, trust and openness amongst 
and between the Board members, management, employees, 
customers and suppliers.

Unless stated otherwise in this document, the Board’s corporate 
governance arrangements comply with the recommendations of 
the ASX Corporate Governance Council for the entire financial 
year ended 30 June 2018. 

1.  Board of Directors

1.1.  Role of the Board
The Board’s primary role is the protection and enhancement of 
long-term shareholder value.

To fulfil this role, the Board is responsible for the overall 
corporate governance of the Group including formulating 
its strategic direction, approving and monitoring capital 
expenditure, setting remuneration, appointing, removing 
and creating succession policies for Directors and Senior 
Executives, establishing and monitoring the achievement 
of management’s goals and ensuring the integrity of 
risk management, internal control, legal compliance and 
management information systems. It is also responsible for 
approving and monitoring financial and other reporting. 

The Board has delegated responsibility for operation and 
administration of the Group to the Chief Executive Officer and 
Executive Management. Responsibilities are delineated by 
formal authority delegations.

1.2.  Board processes
To assist in the execution of its responsibilities, the Board has 
established 2 board committees which include a Remuneration 
and Nomination Committee and an Audit and Risk Committee. 
Both committees have written charters which are reviewed on 
a regular basis. The Board has also established a framework 
for the management of the Group including a system of 
internal control, a business risk management process and the 
establishment of appropriate ethical standards.

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The full Board currently holds not less than 10 scheduled 
meetings each year, plus strategy meetings and any 
extraordinary meetings at such other times as may be 
necessary to address any specific significant matters that may 
arise.

The agenda for meetings is prepared by the Company 
Secretary in conjunction with the Chairman. Standing items 
include the Chief Executive Officer report, People and Risk 
report, General Manager’s reports, Financial reports, Asset 
reports and Commercial and Business Development reports. 
The Board package is provided to all concerned in advance 
of meetings. Executives are regularly involved in Board 
discussions and Directors have other opportunities, including 
visits to business operations, for contact with a wider group of 
employees.

The Company Secretary is accountable directly to the Board, 
through the Chairman, on all matters to do with the proper 
functioning of the Board.

1.3.  Director and executive education
The Group has an informal induction process to educate new 
Directors about the nature of the business, current issues, the 
corporate strategy, the culture and values of the Group, and the 
expectations of the Group concerning performance of Directors. 
In addition, Directors are also educated regarding meeting 
arrangements and Director interaction with each other, senior 
executives and other stakeholders. Directors also have the 
opportunity to visit Group facilities and meet with management 
to gain a better understanding of business operations. Directors 
are given access to continuing education opportunities to 
update and enhance their skills and knowledge.

The Group also has an informal process to educate new senior 
executives upon taking such positions. This involves reviewing 
the Group’s structure, strategy, operations, financial position 
and risk management policies.

Independent professional advice and access to    

1.4. 
          Group information
Each Director has the right of access to all relevant Group 
information and to the Group’s Executives and, subject to 
prior consultation with the Chairman, may seek independent 
professional advice from a suitably qualified adviser at the 
Group’s expense. The Directors must consult with an adviser 

suitably qualified in the relevant field and obtain the Chairman’s 
approval of the fee payable for the advice before proceeding 
with the consultation. A copy of the advice received by the 
Directors is made available to all other members of the Board.

1.5.  Composition of the Board
The names of the Directors of the Company in office at the 
date of this report together with their respective mix of skills, 
experience and length of service are set out in the Directors’ 
Report on page 9 and 10 of this report. 

The Group believes it is in its best interests to maintain 
a small but efficient Board. The Board consists of 3 Non-
executive Directors (being Peter Miller, Robert Douglas and 
Neal O’Connor) and Executive Chairman, Nathan Mitchell. 
As at the date of this report two of the four board members 
are considered independent, being Robert Douglas and Neal 
O’Connor. 

The Executive Chairman is Mr Nathan Mitchell. Under 
the guidelines, Mr Mitchell does not meet the criteria for 
independence as he is a Director of a substantial shareholder. 
Peter Richard Miller has a material shareholding and does not 
meet the criteria for independence. Under the guidelines, the 
majority of the Board should be independent as should the 
Chair. All Directors are committed to bringing their independent 
views and judgement to the Board and, in accordance with the 
Corporations Act 2001, must inform the Board if they have any 
interest that could conflict with those of the Group. Where the 
Board considers that a conflict exists, the Director concerned 
will not be present at the meeting while the item is considered. 
For these reasons, the Board believes that each of these 
Directors may be considered to be acting independently in the 
execution of their duties. 

The Board considers the mix of skills and the diversity of 
Board members when assessing the composition of the Board. 
The Board assesses existing and potential Directors’ skills to 
ensure they have appropriate industry expertise in the Group’s 
business operations. The Board undertakes appropriate checks 
before appointing a person as a Director and provides security 
holders with all material information relevant to a decision on 
whether or not to elect a Director. The Board’s policy is to seek 
a diverse range of Directors who have a range of skills, ages, 
genders and ethnicity that complements the environment in 

which the Group operates and having due regard to the current 
size of the Group (refer section 8 on skills and diversity).

2.  Remuneration and Nomination Committee

Under the principles and recommendations of the ASX 
Corporate Governance Council, the Remuneration and 
Nomination Committee should consist of at least 3 members, 
each of whom should be Non-Executive Directors. Given the 
relatively small size of the Board, the Directors are of the 
opinion that 2 members are sufficient to properly discharge 
the duties of the Committee. The Chairman of the Committee 
should be an independent Director. The Committee has 2 
distinct roles as follows:

• 

• 

Remuneration related matters; and

Nomination related matters.

The members of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee 
during the year were:

•  Mr Neal Macrossan O’Connor – Chairman and Non-

Executive Director

•  Mr Robert Barry Douglas – Non-Executive Director 

All Directors are invited to Remuneration and Nomination 
Committee meetings at the discretion of the Committee. The 
Committee met twice during the year and Committee members’ 
attendance record is disclosed in the table of Directors’ 
meetings on page 14 of this report.

Remuneration related matters
The Committee assists the Board in the general application 
of the remuneration policy. In doing so, the Committee is 
responsible for:

• 

• 

• 

Developing remuneration policies for Directors and Key 
Management Personnel;
Reviewing Key Management Personnel packages annually 
and, based on these reviews, making recommendations 
to the Board on remuneration levels for Key Management 
Personnel; and
Assisting the Board in reviewing Key Management 
Personnel performance annually.

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MITCHELL SERVICES LTD                        MITCHELL SERVICES LTD                        ANNUAL REPORT 2018ANNUAL REPORT 2018For personal use onlyExecutive Directors and Senior Executives are remunerated 
by way of salary, non-monetary benefits and statutory 
superannuation in accordance with written agreements that set 
out the terms of their appointments. Non-Executive Directors 
are remunerated by way of salary and statutory superannuation. 
There are no schemes for retirement benefits for Directors 
other than statutory superannuation arrangements. Further 
disclosure on the policies and practices regarding remuneration 
is contained in the Remuneration Report of this Annual Report.

Nomination related matters
The Committee assists the Board in ensuring that the Board 
comprises Directors with a range and mix of attributes 
appropriate for achieving its objective. The Committee does  
this by:

•  Overseeing the appointment and induction process for 

• 

Directors;
Reviewing the skills and expertise of Directors and 
identifying potential deficiencies;
Identifying suitable candidates for the Board;

• 
•  Overseeing Board and Directors reviews on an annual 

•  Mr Neal Macrossan O’Connor – Chairman and Non-

Executive Director

•  Mr Robert Barry Douglas – Non-Executive Director 

The external auditors and the Chief Executive Officer are invited 
to Audit and Risk Committee meetings at the discretion of the 
Committee. The Committee met 3 times during the year and 
Committee members’ attendance record is disclosed in the 
table of Directors’ meetings on page 14 of this report.

The Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer 
declared in writing to the Board that the financial records of the 
Group for the financial year have been properly maintained, the 
Group’s financial reports for the financial year ended 30 June 
2018 comply with accounting standards and present a true 
and fair view of the Group’s financial condition and operational 
results and that the opinion has been formed on the basis of a 
sound system of risk management and internal control which is 
operating effectively. This statement is required annually.

4.  Performance evaluation

• 

basis; and
Establishing succession planning arrangements for the 
Executive team.

The Remuneration and Nomination Committee is required 
to annually review the effectiveness of the functioning of 
the Board, its committees, individual Directors and Senior 
Executives through internal peer review.

3.  Audit and Risk Committee

The Audit and Risk Committee has a documented 
charter, approved by the Board. Under the principles and 
recommendations of the ASX Corporate Governance Council, 
the Committee should consist of at least 3 members, each of 
whom should be Non-Executive Directors. Given the relatively 
small size of the Board, the Directors are of the opinion that 
2 members are sufficient to properly discharge the duties 
of the Committee for the present time. The Chairman of the 
Committee should be an independent Director and should not 
be Chairman of the Board. The purpose of the Committee is to 
assist the Board in the effective discharge of its responsibilities 
in relation to the external audit function, accounting policies, 
financial reporting, funding, financial risk management, 
business risk monitoring and insurance.

5.  Risk management

The Board considers identification and management of key 
risks associated with the business as vital to creating and 
delivering long-term shareholder value.

The main risks that could negatively impact on the performance 
of the Group’s business activities include:

• 
• 
• 
• 

• 

Safety of our people and our contractors;
Seasonal conditions and business interruptions;
Dependence on key personnel and labour shortages;
Obsolescence of certain machinery due to technological 
advancements or client requirements; 
Customer demand and outlook for the resources industry.

The members of the Audit and Risk Committee during the  
year were:

An assessment of the Group’s business risk profile is 
undertaken and reviewed by the Board annually, covering all 

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aspects of the business from the operational level through 
to strategic level risks. Executive management has been 
delegated the task of implementing internal controls to identify 
and manage risks for which the Board provides oversight. 
The effectiveness of these controls is monitored and reviewed 
regularly by management. Executive management has reported 
on an ongoing basis (via monthly Board meetings) to the Board 
as to whether the Group’s business risks have been effectively 
managed.

In addition to their regular reporting on business risks, risk 
management and internal control systems, the Chief Executive 
Officer and Chief Financial Officer have provided assurance, in 
writing to the Board:

• 

• 

That the financial reporting risk management and 
associated compliance and controls have been assessed 
and found to be operating effectively; and
The Group’s financial reports are founded on a sound 
system of risk management and internal compliance  
and control.

The Board is responsible for the overall internal control 
framework, but recognises that no cost-effective internal control 
system will preclude all errors and irregularities. In the absence 
of an internal audit function, comprehensive practices have 
been established to ensure:

• 

• 
• 

• 

• 
• 

• 

Capital expenditure and revenue commitments above a 
certain size obtain prior Board approval;
Financial exposures are controlled;
Health and safety standards and management systems 
are monitored and reviewed to achieve high standards of 
performance and compliance with regulations;
Business transactions are properly authorised and 
executed;
The quality and integrity of personnel;
Financial reporting accuracy and compliance with the 
financial reporting regulatory framework. Monthly actual 
results are reported against budgets approved by the 
Directors and revised forecasts for the year are prepared 
regularly; and
Regulation compliance. The Group’s health, safety, 
environment and sustainability obligations are monitored 
by all members of the Board.

6.  Ethical standards

All Directors, managers and employees are expected to act 
with the utmost integrity and objectivity, striving at all times to 
enhance the reputation and performance of the Group. Every 
employee has a nominated supervisor to whom they may refer 
any issues arising from their employment. The Board reviews 
its Code of Conduct and Ethics regularly and processes are in 
place to promote and communicate these policies.

Conflict of interest
Directors must keep the Board advised, on an on-going basis, 
of any interest that could potentially conflict with those of the 
Group. The Board has developed procedures to assist Directors 
to disclose potential conflicts of interest.

Where the Board believes that a conflict exists the Director 
concerned will not be present at the meeting while the item is 
considered. Details of Director related entity transactions with 
the Group are set out in note 23 to the financial statements.

Code of conduct
The Group has advised each Director, manager and employee 
that they must comply with the Group’s Code of Conduct and 
Ethics. The code requires all Directors, management and 
employees to at all times with all relevant stakeholders:

• 
• 

• 

• 
• 

• 

Act honestly and in good faith;
Exercise due care and diligence in fulfilling the functions of 
office;
Avoid conflicts and make full disclosure of any possible 
conflict of interest;
Comply with both the letter and spirit of the law;
Encourage the reporting and investigation of unlawful and 
unethical behaviour; and
Comply with the share trading policy.

Share trading policy
The Share Trading Policy restricts Directors and employees 
from acting on price sensitive information (which is not available 
to the public) until it has been released to the market and 
adequate time has been given for this to be reflected in the 
Company’s share price.

Directors and other Key Management Personnel are also 

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are periods other than 6 weeks commencing from:
• 
• 

The release of the Group’s annual result to the ASX;
The release of the Group’s half-yearly result to the  
ASX; and
The date of the Annual General Meeting.

• 

7.  Communication with shareholders

The Board provides shareholders with information using a 
comprehensive Continuous Disclosure Policy and investor 
relations program which includes identifying matters that may 
have a material effect on the price of the Company’s shares and 
notifying them to the ASX.

In summary, the Continuous Disclosure Policy operates as 
follows:

The Company Secretary (also the Chief Financial 
Officer) and the Chief Executive Officer are responsible 
for interpreting the Group’s policy and where necessary 
informing the Board. The Company Secretary is 
responsible for all communications with the ASX. Such 
matters are advised to the ASX after they are discovered 
but are referred to the Board in the first instance.
The full Annual Report is provided via the Company’s 
website to all shareholders (unless a shareholder has 
specifically requested to receive a physical copy or not 
to receive the document). It provides relevant information 
about the operations of the Group during the year, changes 
in the state of affairs and details of future developments.
The half-yearly report contains summarised financial 
information and a review of the operations of the Group 
during the period. The half-year reviewed financial report 
is lodged with the ASX and sent to any shareholder who 
requests it.
Proposed major changes in the Group which may impact 
on share ownership rights are submitted to a vote of 
shareholders.
All announcements made to the market can be accessed 
via the Company’s website after they have been released 
to the ASX.
The external auditor attends the Annual General 
Meetings to answer questions concerning the conduct 
of the audit, the preparation and content of the auditor’s 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

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report, accounting policies adopted by the Group and the 
independence of the auditor in relation to the conduct of 
the audit.

The Board encourages full participation of shareholders at the 
Annual General Meeting, to ensure a high level of accountability 
and identification with the Group’s strategy and goals. Important 
issues are presented to the shareholders as single resolutions.

8.  Skills and diversity

Diversity
The Company has an established Equity and Diversity Policy 
relating to its Board Members, Senior Executives and across 
the whole organisation with an objective to recruit and manage 
on the basis of qualification for the position and performance; 
regardless of gender, age, nationality, race, religious beliefs, 
cultural background or sexuality.

• 
• 

• 
• 

colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
Select on the principles of merit and fairness in all employment practices.
Ensure that all reports of workplace discrimination are treated seriously, promptly and fairly with due regard to the principals of 
procedural fairness, natural justice and confidentiality.
Take appropriate action against individuals engaging in discriminatory conduct.
Build relationships and promote opportunities for Indigenous peoples throughout all of our operations, while encouraging 
cultural awareness and respect amongst our staff.

•  Make confidential counselling and support available to employees to assist with any workplace issues that may arise.

The proportion of women employees in the whole organisation is detailed below:

Women on the Board

Women in senior management roles1

Women employees in the Group

2018

2017

No.

-

1

19

%

-

11.11

5.28

No.

-

1

11

%

-

14.29

5.37

In summary, the Equity and Diversity Policy operates as follows: 

Financial Officer.

1.  The Company has defined senior management roles as those roles which are responsible for a key business function and that report directly to either the Chief Executive Officer or Chief 

The Company has zero tolerance toward discrimination.

To achieve this, we are committed to: 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

Ensuring a working environment that is free of all forms of 
harassment.
Valuing the diversity among our employees, and all those 
with whom we do business.
Conducting business activities such as the hiring, 
promotion, and compensation of employees without 
regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or 
expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, 
disability, or age.
The employment and development of Indigenous 
employees in all the countries where we operate.
Complying with all applicable legislative requirements.

To achieve this, we will: 

• 

• 

• 

Adhere to the Company Code of Conduct and be guided 
by the Company’s Values.
Recruit a diverse range of people with a diverse range of 
talents to help us achieve our goals.
Employ the best person for the job regardless of race, 

Skills matrix
The Company aims to maintain a diverse, multi-skilled Board with a range of different skills and expertise. At a minimum, these skills 
and expertise include: 

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

Capital management and corporate finance experience
Experience at both executive and non-executive levels
An understanding of the drilling industry and mining services sector
Exceptional leadership skills
Experience in workplace health and safety
An understanding of technological advances in the mining services industry
Financial acumen and strategic capabilities
Environment and sustainability experience
An understanding of risk management 

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I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, during the year ended 30 June 
2018 there have been no contraventions of: 

(i) 

the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in 
relation to the audit; and 

(ii) 

any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. 

JESSUPS 

Rodger Dunstan 
Director 

Level 1, 19 Stanley Street, Townsville QLD 4810 

Dated this 28th day of August 2018 

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

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

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS
AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018

Continuing operations
Revenue
Gain/(loss) on sale of assets
Gain on bargain purchase
Advertising
Drilling consumables
Employee and contract labour expenses
Fuel and oil
Freight and couriers
Hire of plant and equipment
Insurances
Legal and consultant fees
Rent
Service and repairs
Travel expenses
Change in fair value of asset held for sale
Other expenses
EBITDA
Depreciation expense 
Amortisation of intangibles
EBIT
Finance expenses
Profit/(loss) before tax
Income tax benefit
Profit/(loss) for the period from continuing operations
Discontinued operations
Profit/(loss) for the period from discontinued operations
Profit/(loss) for the period
Other comprehensive income, net of income tax
Other comprehensive income for the period, net of income tax
Total comprehensive income for the period
Profit attributable to:
Owners of the parent
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
Owners of the parent
Earnings per share
From continuing and discontinued operations
Basic (cents per share)
Diluted (cents per share)
From continuing operations
Basic (cents per share)

Diluted (cents per share)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

Note

2

30

12

14

27
27

27

27

2018

$

2017

$

72,700,410
862,024
350,663
(93,798)
(10,618,674)
(38,593,882)
(1,432,915)
(1,062,070)
(3,230,693)
(1,054,585)
(739,970)
(992,045)
(3,823,823)
(3,202,602)
(419,312)
(2,394,500)
6,254,228
(6,724,594)
(890,371)
(1,360,737)
(1,687,257)
(3,047,994)
708,217
(2,339,777)

-
(2,339,777)

-
(2,339,777)

40,302,633
(24,612)
-
(33,230)
(6,847,191)
(19,800,102)
(964,309)
(697,353)
(1,953,855)
(663,694)
(463,150)
(694,809)
(2,701,575)
(1,762,854)
-
(1,457,622)
2,238,277
(5,434,817)
-
(3,196,540)
(1,210,369)
(4,406,909)
-
(4,406,909)

-
(4,406,909)

-
(4,406,909)

(2,339,777)

(4,406,909)

(2,339,777)

(4,406,909)

(0.14)
(0.14)

(0.14)

(0.14)

(0.24)
(0.24)

(0.24)

(0.24)

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MITCHELL SERVICES LTD                        MITCHELL SERVICES LTD                        ANNUAL REPORT 2018ANNUAL REPORT 2018For personal use only 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 30 JUNE 2018

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018

ASSETS

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables 

Other financial assets 

Other assets

Inventories

Intangibles

Assets held for sale

Total current assets 

Non-current assets

Other financial assets

Property, plant and equipment

Investment property

Other assets

Total non-current assets 

Total assets 

LIABILITIES

Current liabilities

Bank overdraft

Trade and other payables

Other financial liabilities

Current tax liability

Provisions

Total current liabilities 

Non-current liabilities

Other financial liabilities

Provisions

Total non-current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Net assets 

EQUITY 

Issued capital

Share issue costs

Retained earnings 

Total equity 

27

Note

3(a)

4

5

6

7

8

12

5

13

12

6

3(b)

9

10

15

11

10

11

16

17

18

2018

$

2017

$

1,863,738

17,608,675

68,251

1,154,077

2,274,563

1,989,629

2,560,050

27,518,983

15,278

30,740,385

-

18,000

30,773,663

58,292,646

-

13,163,681

6,071,669

1,164,958

2,724,543

23,124,851

13,877,025

256,306

14,133,331

37,258,182

21,034,464

816,511

7,120,015

46,740

823,162

1,293,200

-

-

10,099,628

11,652

26,932,379

2,975,000

18,000

29,937,031

40,036,659

535,000

8,035,875

2,326,838

-

1,241,178

12,138,891

13,071,624

181,175

13,252,799

25,391,690

14,644,969

58,245,137

(3,070,575)

(34,140,098)

21,034,464

49,454,378

(2,521,167)

(32,288,242)

14,644,969

Note

Issued
Capital

Contingent 
Option 
Reserve

Retained
Earnings

Attributable 
to Owners 
of the Parent

Total

$

$

$

$

$

Balance at 30 June 2016

46,089,856

2,122,402

(30,240,688)

17,971,570

17,971,570

Comprehensive income

Profit/(loss) for the period

Other comprehensive income for the period

Total comprehensive income for the period

Transfer contingent option reserve

Issue of ordinary shares 

Share issue costs

Recognition of share-based payments

Balance at 30 June 2017

Comprehensive income

Profit/(loss) for the period

Other comprehensive income for the period

Total comprehensive income for the period

Issue of ordinary shares

Share issue costs

Recognition of share-based payments

Balance at 30 June 2018

18

18

16

17

19

18

16

17

19

-

-

-

-

850,000

(6,645)

-

46,933,211

-

-

-

8,790,759

(549,408)

-

55,174,562

-

-

-

(4,406,909)

(4,406,909)

(4,406,909)

-

-

-

(4,406,909)

(4,406,909)

(4,406,909)

(2,122,402)

2,122,402

-

-

236,953

-

850,000

(6,645)

236,953

-

850,000

(6,645)

236,953

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(32,288,242)

14,644,969

14,644,969

(2,339,777)

(2,339,777)

(2,339,777)

-

-

-

(2,339,777)

(2,339,777)

(2,339,777)

-

-

8,790,759

8,790,759

(549,408)

(549,408)

487,921

487,921

487,921

(34,140,098)

21,034,464

21,034,464

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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MITCHELL SERVICES LTD                        MITCHELL SERVICES LTD                        ANNUAL REPORT 2018ANNUAL REPORT 2018For personal use only 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018

Note

2018

$

2017

$

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 

Receipts from customers 

Payments to suppliers and employees

Interest received 

Interest paid

Income tax paid

Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities

20

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 

Payment for property, plant and equipment

Payment for purchase of Radco, net of cash acquired

Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Proceeds from issue of shares

Payments for share issue costs

Proceeds from borrowings

Repayment of borrowings

Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period

3(c)

64,342,703

(63,696,562)

13,378

(1,712,393)

(221,444)

(1,274,318)

2,339,325

(5,660,946)

(4,251,263)

(7,572,884)

8,790,759

(549,408)

7,000,000

(4,811,922)

10,429,429

1,582,227

281,511

1,863,738

40,438,132

(35,737,360)

4,477

(398,387)

-

4,306,862

15,000

(1,939,903)

-

(1,924,903)

-

(6,645)

120,120

(2,082,808)

(1,969,333)

412,626

(131,115)

281,511

1.  SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

(a)  General information
Mitchell Services Ltd (Company) is a limited company 
incorporated in Australia. The addresses of its registered office 
and principal place of business are disclosed in the Corporate 
Directory of this Annual Report. The principal activities of the 
Company and its subsidiaries (Group) involve the provision of 
exploration and mine site drilling services to the mining industry.

(b)  Statement of compliance
These financial statements are general purpose financial 
statements which have been prepared in accordance with 
the Corporations Act 2001, Accounting Standards and 
Interpretations, and comply with other requirements of the law.

The financial statements comprise the consolidated financial 
statements of the Group. For the purposes of preparing the 
consolidated financial statements, the Company is a for-profit 
entity.

Accounting Standards include Australian Accounting Standards. 
Compliance with Australian Accounting Standards ensures that 
the financial statements and notes of the Group comply with 
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

The financial statements were authorised for issue by the 
Directors on the date shown in the Directors’ Declaration.

(c)  Basis of preparation
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared 
on the basis of historical cost, except for certain non-current 
assets and financial instruments that are measured at re-valued 
amounts or fair values, as explained in the accounting policies 
below. Historical cost is generally based on the fair values of 
the consideration given in exchange for assets. All amounts are 
presented in Australian dollars, unless otherwise noted.

(d)  Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial 
statements of the Company and entities controlled by the 
Company (its subsidiaries). Control is achieved where the 
Company has the power to govern the financial and operating 
policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

Income and expense of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of 
during the year are included in the consolidated statement 
of profit or loss and other comprehensive income from the 
effective date of acquisition and up to the effective date of 
disposal, as appropriate. Total comprehensive income of 
subsidiaries is attributed to the owners of the Company.

Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial 
statements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies into 
line with those used by other members of the Group.

All intra-group transactions, balances, income and expenses 
are eliminated in full on consolidation.

Changes in the Group’s ownership interests in subsidiaries 
that do not result in the Group losing control are accounted for 
as equity transactions. The carrying amounts of the Group’s 
interest’s and the non-controlling interests are adjusted to reflect 
the changes in their relative interests in the subsidiaries. Any 
difference between the amount by which the non-controlling 
interests are adjusted and the fair value of the consideration 
paid or received is recognised directly in equity and attributed to 
owners of the Company.

When the Group loses control of a subsidiary, a gain or loss is 
recognised in profit or loss and is calculated as the difference 
between (i) the aggregate of the fair value of the consideration 
received and the fair value of any retained interest and (ii) the 
previous carrying amount of the assets (including goodwill), 
and liabilities of the subsidiary and any non-controlling 
interests. When assets of the subsidiary are carried at re-
valued amounts or fair values and the related cumulative gain 
or loss has been recognised in other comprehensive income 
and accumulated in equity, the amounts previously recognised 
in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity 
are accounted for as if the Group had directly disposed of the 
relevant assets (i.e. reclassified to profit or loss or  
transferred directly to retained earnings as specified by 
applicable Standards).  

The fair value of any investment retained in the former 
subsidiary at the date when control is lost is regarded as the 
fair value on initial recognition for subsequent accounting 
under AASB 139 “Financial Instruments: Recognition 
and Measurement” or, when applicable, the cost on initial 

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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recognition of an investment in an associate or jointly  
controlled entity. 

(e)  Business combinations
Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition 
method as at the acquisition date (i.e. when control is 
transferred to the Group). Control is the power to govern the 
financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain 
benefits from its activities.

The Group measures goodwill at the acquisition date as:

• 
• 

• 

• 

the fair value of the consideration transferred; plus
the recognised amount of any non-controlling interests in 
the acquiree; plus
if the business combination is achieved in stages, the fair 
value of the existing equity interest in the acquiree; less
the net recognised amount (generally fair value) of the 
identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed.

When the excess is negative, a bargain purchase gain is 
recognised immediately in profit or loss.

Intangibles

(f) 
Goodwill and impairment
Goodwill arising on an acquisition of a business is carried at 
cost as established at the date of the acquisition of the business 
less accumulated impairment losses, if any.

For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to 
each of the Group’s cash-generating units (or groups of cash-
generating units) that is expected to benefit from the synergies 
of the combination.

A cash-generating unit to which goodwill has been allocated is 
tested for impairment annually, or more frequently when  
there is an indication that the unit may be impaired. If the  
recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than 
its carrying amount, the impairment loss is allocated first to 
reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the 
unit and then to the other assets of the unit pro rata based on 
the carrying amount of each asset in the unit. Any impairment 
loss for goodwill is recognised directly in profit or loss. An 
impairment loss recognised for goodwill is not reversed in 
subsequent periods.

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On disposal of the relevant cash-generating unit, the 
attributable amount of goodwill is included in the determination 
of the profit or loss on disposal.

Customer contracts
Customer contracts acquired are initially recognised at 
fair value and are subsequently carried at fair value less 
accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. 
These costs are amortised to profit or loss using the straightline 
method over the contract period or estimated useful life, 
whichever is shorter.   

(g)  Revenue recognition
Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration 
received or receivable. Amounts disclosed as revenue are 
net of returns, trade allowances and amounts collected on 
behalf of third parties. The Group recognises revenue when 
the amount of revenue can be reliably measured, it is probable 
that economic benefits will flow to the entity and specific criteria 
have been met for each of the Group’s activities as described 
below. The amount of revenue is not considered to be reliably 
measurable until all contingencies relating to the sale have 
been resolved. 

Revenue is recognised for the major business activities  
as follows: 

Drilling revenue
Drilling revenue is derived from the depth and type of drilling 
and the hours worked on the specific site.

Interest income
Interest income from a financial asset is recognised when it 
is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group 
and the amount of revenue can be measured reliably. Interest 
income is accrued on a time basis, by reference to the principal 
outstanding and at the effective interest rate applicable, which 
is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts 
through the expected life of the financial asset to that asset’s 
net carrying amount on initial recognition. 

Other revenue is recognised when the right to receive the 
revenue has been established.

All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services 
tax (GST).

(h)  Leases
Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms 
of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards 
of ownership to the lessee. All other leases are classified as 
operating leases.

Assets held under finance leases are initially recognised as 
assets of the Group at their fair value at the inception of the 
lease or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease 
payments. The corresponding liability to the lessor is included in 
the statement of financial position as a finance lease obligation.

Lease payments are apportioned between finance expenses 
and reduction of the lease obligation so as to achieve a 
constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. 
Finance expenses are recognised immediately in profit or 
loss, unless they are directly attributable to qualifying assets, 
in which case they are capitalised in accordance with the 
Group’s general policy on borrowing costs. Contingent rentals 
are recognised as expenses in the periods in which they are 
incurred.

Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense 
on a straight-line basis over the lease term, except where 
another systematic basis is more representative of the time 
pattern in which economic benefits from the leased asset are 
consumed. Contingent rentals arising under operating leases 
are recognised as an expense in the period in which they are 
incurred.

In the event that lease incentives are received to enter into 
operating leases, such incentives are recognised as a liability. 
The aggregate benefit of incentives is recognised as a reduction 
of rental expense on a straight-line basis, except where another 
systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in 
which economic benefits from the leased asset are consumed.  

(i)  Employee benefits
A liability is recognised for benefits accruing to employees in 
respect of wages and salaries, annual leave and long service 
leave when it is probable that settlement will be required and 
they are capable of being measured reliably.

Liabilities recognised in respect of short-term employee 
benefits, are measured at their nominal values using the 
remuneration rate expected to apply at the time of settlement.

Liabilities recognised in respect of long term employee benefits 
are measured as the present value of the estimated future 
cash outflows to be made by the Group in respect of services 
provided by employees up to reporting date. 

Payments to defined contribution plans are recognised as an 
expense when employees have rendered service entitling them 
to the contributions.

Income taxes

(j) 
The Company and its wholly-owned Australian resident entities 
are part of a tax-consolidated group. As a consequence, all 
members of the tax-consolidated group are taxed as a single 
entity. The head entity within the tax-consolidated group is 
Mitchell Services Ltd. 

Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently 
payable and deferred tax.

Current tax
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the 
year. Taxable profit differs from profit before tax as reported 
in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other 
comprehensive income because of items of income or expense 
that are taxable or deductible in other years and items that are 
never taxable or deductible. The Group’s liability for current 
tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or 
substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.

Deferred tax
Deferred tax is recognised on temporary differences between 
the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the consolidated 
financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used 
in the computation of taxable profit. Deferred tax liabilities are 
generally recognised for all taxable temporary differences. 
Deferred tax assets are generally recognised for all deductible 
temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that 
taxable profits will be available against which those deductible 
temporary differences can be utilised. Such deferred tax assets 
and liabilities are not recognised if the temporary difference 
arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition (other than 
in a business combination) of other assets and liabilities in 
a transaction that affects neither the taxable profit nor the 
accounting profit.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the 

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MITCHELL SERVICES LTD                        MITCHELL SERVICES LTD                        ANNUAL REPORT 2018ANNUAL REPORT 2018NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  CONTINUEDFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018For personal use onlyend of each reporting period and reduced to the extent that it is 
no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available 
to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates 
that are expected to apply in the period in which the liability is 
settled or the asset realised, based on tax rates (and tax laws) 
that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of 
the reporting period. The measurement of deferred tax assets 
and liabilities reflects the tax consequences that would follow 
from the manner in which the Group expects, at the end of the 
reporting period, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its 
assets and liabilities.

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are offset when there is a 
legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against 
current tax liabilities and when they relate to income taxes 
levied by the same taxation authority and the Group intends to 
settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis.

Current and deferred tax for the year
Current and deferred tax are recognised in profit or loss, 
except when they relate to items that are recognised in other 
comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case 
the current and deferred tax are also recognised in other 
comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively. Where 
current tax or deferred tax arises from the initial accounting 
for a business combination, the tax effect is included in the 
accounting for the business combination.

(k)  Property, plant and equipment
Recognition and measurement
Items of property, plant and equipment are measured at  
cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated 
impairment losses.

Cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the 
acquisition of the asset. The cost of self-constructed assets 
includes the cost of materials and direct labour and any other 
costs directly attributable to bringing the assets to a working 
condition for their intended use.

Where parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have 
different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items 
(major components) of property, plant and equipment.

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Any gain or loss on disposal of an item of property, plant and 
equipment (calculated as the difference between the net 
proceeds from disposal and the carrying amount of the item) is 
recognised in profit or loss.

Subsequent expenditure is capitalised only when it is probable 
that future economic benefits associated with the expenditure 
will flow to the Group. On-going repairs and maintenance are 
expensed as incurred.

Depreciation
Items of property, plant and equipment are depreciated from the 
date that they are installed and are ready for use, or in respect 
of internally constructed assets, from the date that the asset is 
completed and ready for use.

Depreciation is calculated to write off the cost of property, 
plant and equipment using both the diminishing value basis or 
straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. Depreciation 
is generally recognised in profit or loss. Leased assets are 
depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and their  
useful lives unless it is reasonably certain that the Group will 
obtain ownership by the end of the lease term. Land is  
not depreciated. 

The depreciation rates used for the current and comparative 
years of significant items of property, plant and equipment are 
as follows:

Classes of Fixed Asset 
2.5%
Buildings  
6.67% - 40%
Plant & Equipment   
Motor Vehicles 
12.50% - 50%
Office Equipment, Furniture & Fittings  10% - 67.67%

Depreciation methods and useful lives are reviewed at each 
reporting date and adjusted if appropriate. 

Impairment of property, plant and equipment
At the end of each reporting period, the Group reviews the 
carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether 
there is any indication that those assets have suffered an 
impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable 
amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the 
extent of the impairment loss (if any). When it is not possible 

to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, 
the Group estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-
generating unit to which the asset belongs. When a reasonable 
and consistent basis of allocation can be identified, corporate 
assets are also allocated to individual cash-generating units, 
or otherwise they are allocated to the smallest group of 
cash-generating units for which a reasonable and consistent 
allocation basis can be identified.

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to 
sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated 
future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a 
pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments 
of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset  
for which the estimates of future cash flows have not  
been adjusted.

If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) 
is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying 
amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to 
its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised 
immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried 
at a re-valued amount, in which case the impairment loss is 
treated as a revaluation decrease.

When an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying 
amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to 
the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the 
increased amount does not exceed the carrying amount that 
would have been determined had no impairment loss been 
recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. 
A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in 
profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a re-valued 
amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is 
treated as a revaluation increase.  

Inventories

(l) 
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable 
value. Costs of inventories are determined on first-in-first-out 
basis. Net realisable value represents the estimated selling 
price for inventories less all estimated costs of completion and 
costs necessary to make the sale. The cost of manufactured 
products includes direct materials, direct labour and an 
appropriate portion of variable and fixed overheads. Overheads 
are applied on the basis of normal operating capacity. Costs are 

assigned on the basis of weighted average costs.

(m)  Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present 
obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is 
probable that the Group will be required to settle the obligation, 
and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the 
obligation.

The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of 
the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the 
end of the reporting period, taking into account the risks and 
uncertainties surrounding the obligation. When a provision is 
measured using the cash flows estimated to settle the present 
obligation, its carrying amount is the present value of those 
cash flows (where the effect of the time value of money is 
material).

When some or all of the economic benefits required to settle 
a provision are expected to be recovered from a third party, 
a receivable is recognised as an asset if it is virtually certain 
that reimbursement will be received and the amount of the 
receivable can be measured reliably. 

(n)  Financial instruments
Financial assets
The only category of financial assets held by the Group relates 
to “loans and receivables”. 

Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables comprise cash and cash equivalents 
and, trade and other receivables. The Group initially recognises 
loans and receivables on the date that they are originated. 

Loans and receivables are financial assets with fixed or 
determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. 
Such assets are recognised initially at fair value plus any 
directly attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial 
recognition, loans and receivables are measured at amortised 
cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment 
losses.

Amortised cost is the amount at which the financial asset or 
financial liability is measured at initial recognition less principal 
repayments and any reduction for impairment, and adjusted 

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for any cumulative amortisation of the difference between that 
initial amount and the maturity amount calculated using the 
effective interest method.

allowance account. Changes in the carrying amount of the 
allowance account are recognised in profit or loss.

The effective interest method is used to allocate interest 
income or interest expense over the relevant period and is 
equivalent to the rate that discounts estimated future cash 
payments or receipts (including fees, transaction costs and 
other premiums or discounts) over the expected life (or when 
this cannot be reliably predicted, the contractual term) of the 
financial instrument to the net carrying amount of the financial 
asset or financial liability. Revisions to expected future net cash 
flows will necessitate an adjustment to the carrying value with a 
consequential recognition of an income or expense item in profit 
or loss.

Impairment of financial assets
The Group’s financial assets are assessed for indicators of 
impairment at the end of each reporting period. Financial assets 
are considered to be impaired when there is objective evidence 
that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the 
initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future 
cash flows of the financial asset have been affected.

For financial assets carried at amortised cost, objective 
evidence of impairment may include: indications that the 
debtors or a group of debtors are experiencing significant 
financial difficulty, default or delinquency in interest or principal 
payments; indications that they will enter bankruptcy or other 
financial reorganisation; and changes in arrears or economic 
conditions that correlate with defaults.

For financial assets carried at amortised cost, the amount of 
the impairment loss recognised is the difference between the 
asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated 
future cash flows, discounted at the financial asset’s original 
effective interest rate.

The carrying amount of the financial asset is reduced by 
the impairment loss directly for all financial assets with the 
exception of trade receivables, where the carrying amount 
is reduced through the use of an allowance account. When 
a trade receivable is considered uncollectable, it is written 
off against the allowance account. Subsequent recoveries 
of amounts previously written off are credited against the 

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For financial assets measured at amortised cost, if, in a 
subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss 
decreases and the decrease can be related objectively to 
an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the 
previously recognised impairment loss is reversed through profit 
or loss to the extent that the carrying amount of the financial 
asset at the date the impairment is reversed does not exceed 
what the amortised cost would have been had the impairment 
not been recognised

De-recognition of financial assets
The Group derecognises a financial asset when the contractual 
rights to the cash flows from the asset expire, or it transfers the 
rights to receive the contractual cash flows in a transaction in 
which substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the 
financial asset are transferred. Any interest in such transferred 
financial assets that is created or retained by the Group is 
recognised as a separate asset or liability.

On de-recognition of a financial asset in its entirety, the 
difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the sum of 
the consideration received and receivable is recognised in profit 
or loss.

Financial liabilities
The only category of financial liabilities owed by the Group 
relates to “other financial liabilities”. 

Other financial liabilities
Other financial liabilities comprise loans and borrowings, bank 
overdrafts, and trade and other payables. The Group initially 
recognises other financial liabilities on the trade date, which 
is the date that the Group becomes a party to the contractual 
provisions of the instrument.

Other financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value less 
any directly attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial 
recognition, these financial liabilities are measured at amortised 
cost using the effective interest method, with interest expense 
recognised on an effective yield basis.

De-recognition of financial liabilities

The Group de-recognises financial liabilities when, and only 
when, the Group’s obligations are discharged, cancelled or 
they expire. The difference between the carrying amount of the 
financial liability de-recognised and the consideration paid and 
payable is recognised in profit or loss.

Investment property

(r) 
Investment property is property held to earn rentals or for 
capital appreciation or both, rather than for either use in the 
production or supply of goods or services or for administrative 
purposes or sale in the ordinary course of business.

(o)  Trade and other receivables
Trade and other receivables include amounts due from 
customers for goods and services performed in the ordinary 
course of business. Receivables expected to be collected within 
12 months of the end of the reporting period are classified as 
current assets. All other receivables are classified as non-
current assets.

Trade and other receivables are initially recognised at fair 
value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the 
effective interest method, less any provision for impairment. 
Refer to note 1(n) for further discussion on the determination of 
impairment losses.

(p)  Trade and other payables
Trade and other payables represent the liabilities for goods and 
services received by the Group that remain unpaid at the end 
of the reporting period. The balance is recognised as a current 
liability with the amounts normally paid within 30 days after the 
end of the month in which they were initially recognised as  
a liability. 

(q)  Goods and services tax
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the 
amount of goods and services tax (GST), except:

• 

• 

where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from 
the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), it is recognised as 
part of the cost of acquisition of an asset or as part of an 
item of expense; or
for receivables and payables which are recognised 
inclusive of GST.

The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the 
ATO is included as part of receivables or payables.

Cash flows are included in the cash flow statement on a gross 
basis. The GST component of cash flows arising from investing 
and financing activities which is recoverable from, or payable to, 
the ATO is classified within operating cash flows.

The Group uses the fair value model for investment property. 

The Group’s investment property is assessed for indicators 
of impairment at the end of each reporting period. Financial 
assets are considered to be impaired when there is objective 
evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred 
after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated 
future cash flows of the financial asset have been affected. 
An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, 
unless the investment property is carried at a re-valued amount, 
in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation 
decrease.

When an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying 
amount of the investment property is increased to the revised 
estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased 
amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have 
been determined had no impairment loss been recognised 
for the investment property in prior years. A reversal of an 
impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, 
unless the relevant asset is carried at a re-valued amount, in 
which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a 
revaluation increase.

(s)  Capital management
Management controls the capital of the Group in order to 
maintain an appropriate  debt to equity ratio, generate long-
term shareholder value and ensure that the Group can fund its 
operations and continue as a going concern.

The Group’s debt and capital include ordinary share capital, and 
financial liabilities, supported by financial assets.

Management effectively manages the Group’s capital by 
assessing the Group’s financial risks and adjusting its capital 
structure in response to changes in these risks and in the 
market. These responses include the management of debt 
levels, distributions to shareholders and share issues.

There have been no changes in the strategy adopted by 

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prior year. 

(t)  Assets held for sale 
The Group recognises assets as held for sale when the sale of 
the asset is approved by the Board and is actively marketed at 
a reasonable price for immediate sale that is probable within 12 
months. 

After these conditions are met, the Group measures the assets 
held for sale at the lower of carrying amount and fair value less 
costs to sell and are not depreciated.  

Any reduction in value on initial recognition or any reduction 
in fair value less costs to sell after initial recognition shall be 
recognised as impairment in the profit and loss. A gain for 
any subsequent increase in fair value less costs to sell shall 
be recognised in the profit or loss to the extent that it is not in 
excess of the cumulative impairment loss. 

(u)  Critical accounting judgements and key sources of 
estimation uncertainty
In the application of the Group’s accounting policies, the 
Directors are required to make judgements, estimates and 
assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities 
that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates 
and associated assumptions are based on historical experience 
and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual 
results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on 
an on-going basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are 
recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the 
revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision 
and future periods if the revision affects both current and future 
periods.

Key estimates – impairment
The Group assesses impairment at each reporting date by 
evaluating conditions specific to the Group that may lead to 
impairment of assets. Where an impairment trigger exists, 
the recoverable amount of the asset is determined. Value in 
use calculations performed in assessing recoverable amounts 
incorporate a number of key estimates.

(v)  Application of new and revised Accounting Standards

Standards and Interpretations listed below were in issue but not yet effective.

Standards and Interpretations affecting amounts reported 
in the current period (and/or prior periods)
AASB 2014-4 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards 
– Clarification of Acceptable Methods of Depreciation and 
Amortisation and AASB 2015-2 Amendments to Australian 
Accounting Standards – Disclosure Initiative: Amendments to 
AASB 101. 

Impact of the application of AASB 2016-1 Amendments to 
Australian Accounting Standards – Recognition of Deferred 
Tax Assets for Unrealised Losses 
The Group has applied these amendments for the first time in 
the current year. The amendments clarify how an entity should 
evaluate whether there will be sufficient future taxable profits 
against which it can utilise a deductible temporary difference.

The application of these amendments has had no impact on the 
Group’s consolidated financial statements as the Group already 
assesses the sufficiency of future taxable profits in a way that is 
consistent with these amendments. 

Impact of the application of AASB 2016-2 Amendments to 
Australian Accounting Standards – Disclosure Initiative: 
Amendments to AASB 107 
The Group has applied these amendments for the first time in 
the current year. The amendments require an entity to provide 
disclosures that enable users of financial statements
to evaluate changes in liabilities arising from financing activities, 
including both cash and noncash changes.

The Group’s liabilities arising from financing activities consist 
of borrowings and certain other financial liabilities (note 10). 
A reconciliation between the opening and closing balances 
of these items is provided in note 10(c). Consistent with the 
transition provisions of the amendments, the Group has not 
disclosed comparative information for the prior period. Apart 
from the additional disclosure in note 10(c), the application 
of these amendments has had no impact on the Group’s 
consolidated financial statements. 

Standards and Interpretations in issue not yet adopted
At the date of authorisation of the financial statements, the 

Standard/Interpretation

Effective for annual 
reporting periods 
beginning on or after

Expected to be 
initially applied in the 
financial year ending

AASB 9 Financial Instruments
AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers
AASB 16 Leases 
AASB 7 Insurance Contracts
AASB 2014-10 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Sale or 
Contribution of Assets between an Investor and its Associate or Joint Venture [AASB 
10 & AASB 128], AASB 2015-10 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards 
– Effective Date of Amendments to AASB 10 and AASB 128 and AASB 2017-5 
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards –Effective Date of Amendments to 
AASB 10 and AASB 128 and Editorial Corrections
AASB 2016-5 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Classification and 
Measurement of Share Based Payment Transactions
AASB 2017-1 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Transfers of 
Investment Property, Annual Improvements 2014-2016 Cycle and Other Amendments
AASB 2017-6 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Prepayment 
Features with Negative Compensation
AASB 2017-7 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Long-term Interests 
in Associates and Joint Ventures
AASB 2008-1 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Annual 
Improvements 2015-2017 Cycle
AASB 2008-2 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Plan Amendment, 
Curtailment or Settlement
Interpretation 22 Foreign Currency Transactions and Advance Consideration
Interpretation 23 Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments

1-Jan-18
1-Jan-18
1-Jan-19
1-Jan-21
1-Jan-22

(Editorial corrections in 
AASB 2017-5 apply from 
1-Jan-18)

1-Jan-18

1-Jan-18

1-Jan-19

1-Jan-19

1-Jan-19

1-Jan-19

1-Jan-18
1-Jan-19

30-Jun-19
30-Jun-19
30-Jun-20
30-Jun-22
30-Jun-23

30-Jun-19

30-Jun-19

30-Jun-20

30-Jun-20

30-Jun-20

30-Jun-20

30-Jun-19
30-Jun-20

The Directors anticipate that the adoption of AASB 9 and AASB 15 will not have a material impact on the Group’s financial 
statements. The adoption of AASB 16 at 30 June 2018 would result in the recognition of a right of use asset and a lease liability of 
approximately $934,000.  

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From continuing operations

Income from operations

Interest received
Rental income
Other

Total income from continuing operations

3.  CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

2018

$

2017

$

72,383,718

40,003,304

13,378
303,314
-
316,692
72,700,410

4,477
288,577
6,275
299,329
40,302,633

For the purposes of the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and in banks, net 
of outstanding bank overdrafts. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year shown in the consolidated statement of cash flows 
can be reconciled to the related items in the consolidated statement of financial position as follows.

3(a) 

In funds accounts

        Bank balances

3(b)  Bank overdraft
        Bank overdraft

3(c)  Net cash at bank

4.  TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES 

Trade debtors

Less provision for doubtful debts

Bonds and deposits

1,863,738

816,511

-

1,863,738

(535,000)

281,511

17,596,306

6,939,895

-

12,369

17,608,675

-

180,120

7,120,015

4(a)  CREDIT RISK AND AGEING OF TRADE DEBTORS

The class of assets described as “trade debtors” is considered to be the main source of credit risk related to the Group. The Group 
does not hold any collateral over these balances. A single counterparty made up of 28.03% of the total trade receivables at 30 June 
2018. $1,897,250 remains outstanding from this counterparty included in the total trade and other receivables at 30 June 2018 
has not been received as at the date of this report, all outstanding amounts are within payment terms. The ageing of trade debtors 
(financial assets) is as follows: 

< 1 month

1 to 3 months

3 to 6 months

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13,244,810

4,273,715

77,781

17,596,306

5,450,529

1,489,366

-

6,939,895

5.  OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS

Current
Borrowing costs

Non-current
Borrowing costs

5(a)  AGEING OF OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS

The ageing of other financial assets – current is as follows:

< 1 year

The ageing of other financial assets - non-current is as follows:

1 to 5 years

6.  OTHER ASSETS

Current
Prepayments

Non-current
Property held for sale

7. 

INVENTORIES

Finished goods

2018

$

2017

$

68,251

68,251

15,278

15,278

68,251

68,251

15,278

15,278

1,154,077

1,154,077

18,000

18,000

46,740

46,740

11,652

11,652

46,740

46,740

11,652

11,652

823,162

823,162

18,000

18,000

2,274,563

2,274,563

1,293,200

1,293,200

The cost of inventories recognised as an expense during the year in respect of continuing operations was $10,618,674  
(2017: $6,847,191).

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8. 

INTANGIBLES 

Customer Contracts
Opening balance

Acquired in business combination (see note 30)

Amortisation

Closing balance

2018

$

2017

$

-

2,880,000

(890,371)

1,989,629

-

-

-

-

The customer contracts expire on 31 December 2018 and 30 April 2019 and have been amortised on a straight-line basis.

Minimum future lease payments
Not later than 1 year

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years

Minimum future lease payments

Less future finance charges

Present value of minimum future lease payments
Not later than 1 year

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years

2018

$

2017

$

3,304,383

5,691,709

8,996,092

(650,748)

8,345,344

2,968,319

5,377,025

8,345,344

1,975,159

4,826,907

6,802,066

(553,093)

6,248,973

1,684,066

4,564,907

6,248,973

9.  TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

Current
Trade creditors

Accrued expenses

GST payable

9(a)  AGEING OF TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
The ageing of trade creditors (financial liabilities) is as follows:

< 1 month

1 to 3 months

> 3 months

10.  OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

Current
Equipment finance leases

Property loan

Working capital loan

Premium funding

Non-current
Equipment finance leases

Working capital loan

Shareholder loan

10(a)  FINANCE LEASES

Current 

Non-current

41

7,889,377

3,482,965

1,791,339

13,163,681

5,982,408

1,893,043

13,926

7,889,377

2,968,319

2,713,115

-

390,235

6,071,669

5,377,025

-

8,500,000

13,877,025

5,525,567

1,938,985

571,323

8,035,875

2,638,134

2,881,342

6,091

5,525,567

1,696,498

-

207,806

422,534

2,326,838

4,552,475

19,149

8,500,000

13,071,624

2,968,319

5,377,025

8,345,344

1,696,498

4,552,475

6,248,973

The Group leases certain items of equipment under finance leases. The average term is 3.67 years (2017: 3.77 years). The Group’s 
obligations under finance leases are secured by lessor’s title to goods under finance lease.

The Group’s exposure to interest rate risk has been mitigated in that interest rates have been fixed for the duration of the finance 
period. Effective interest rates payable under finance leases are between 4.09% and 8.50% (2017: 4.45% and 8.33%).

The fair value of the finance lease liabilities is approximately equal to the carrying amount.

Temporary working capital facility 
In order to fund an increase in working capital requirements associated with new contracts, the Company secured a $2.6 million 
overdraft facility with National Australia Bank (NAB) in July 2017 on the following terms:

• 
• 

• 
• 

Interest charge at 5.25% per annum
Secured by a guarantee in favour of NAB provided by Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC) as part of a Working 
Capital Guarantee Facility (WCGF)
An EFIC utilisation fee of 4.5% per annum on the balance of the guarantee amount 
The expiry date of the WCGF was 30 September 2018

This facility (The $2.6 million facility) together with the Company’s pre-existing $2.5 million Suncorp overdraft facility (The $2.5 
million facility) provided the Group with $5.1 million in working capital funding. 

Working capital facility refinance and trade finance facility  
In December 2017, the Group completed a refinance of its working capital facilities. The $2.5 million facility and the $2.6 million 
facility were fully repaid. Following the repayment of these facilities, the Group entered into a trade finance facility with NAB under 
the following terms:

• 
• 

• 

NAB will advance 75% of the Group’s outstanding trade receivables up to a maximum advance of $9 million. 
The advances are secured against the Group’s trade receivables balance and first ranking general security interest in Mitchell 
Operations Pty Ltd and a guarantee provided by the Company. 
Interest is levied at 6.5% per annum plus an annual line fee of 1% applicable to the facility limit. 

As at 30 June 2018 this trade finance facility was undrawn. 

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12.  ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

A summary of borrowing arrangements applicable to all loans is included in note 21(a). Security pledged under these borrowing 
arrangements is detailed in note 13(a).

10(c)  RECONCILIATION OF OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

2017

6,248,973

-

226,955

422,534

8,500,000

Cash  
Flows

(284,967)

2,700,000

(226,955)

(625,753)

-

Non Cash Changes
New  
Leases

Accrued 
Interest

2,381,338

-

-

593,454

-

-

13,115

-

-

-

2018

8,345,344

2,713,115

-

390,235

8,500,000

15,398,462

1,562,325

2,974,792

13,115

19,948,694

Equipment finance leases

Property loan

Working capital loan

Premium funding

Shareholder loan

11.  PROVISIONS

Annual leave provision - current
Opening balance

Movement

Closing balance

Long service leave provision - current
Opening balance

Movement

Closing balance

Provision for relocation costs

Opening balance

Movement

Closing balance

Total current provisions

Long service leave provision - non-current
Opening balance
Movement

Closing balance

Total non-current provisions

2018

$

2017

$

1,213,220

1,437,431

2,650,651

27,958

45,934

73,892

-

-

-

607,893

605,327

1,213,220

9,708

18,250

27,958

108,670

(108,670)

-

2,724,543

1,241,178

181,175
75,131

256,306

256,306

121,534
59,641

181,175

181,175

The above provisions represent annual leave and long service leave entitlements accrued by the Group’s employees.

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The Company owns an investment property located in Townsville that generates cash flows through rental income as opposed to 
being used for core business activities. In December 2017, the Company made the strategic decision to actively market this property 
for sale.  The property has been reclassified as a current asset held for sale on the basis that it is expected to be sold within the next 
12 months. Proceeds from the sale of this property will be used to extinguish the $2.7 million property loan. During the reporting 
period, management have reviewed the fair value less costs to sell of the asset and have recognised an impairment of $419,312. 

13.  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

At 1 July 2017
Cost or fair value
Accumulated depreciation
Net book amount
Year ended 30 June 2018
Opening net book amount
Additions
Acquired in Radco Acquisition
Transfer from Inventory
Disposals
Depreciation

At 30 June 2018
Cost or fair value
Accumulated depreciation
Net book amount

At 1 July 2016
Cost or fair value
Accumulated depreciation
Net book amount
Year ended 30 June 2017
Opening net book amount
Additions
Disposals
Depreciation

At 30 June 2017
Cost or fair value
Accumulated depreciation
Net book amount

Land and 
buildings

Plant and 
equipment

Motor 
vehicles

Furniture 
and fittings

$

$

$

$

Total

$

        101,473  
       (32,474)
        68,999 

  35,418,170  
    (13,273,830)
  22,144,340  

  14,692,236  
    (10,254,128)
     4,438,108  

      361,506  
    (80,574)
        280,932  

  50,573,385  
  (23,641,006)
 26,932,379  

          68,999 
                    -   
                    -   
               -   
                   -   
        (18,154)
          50,845 

  22,144,340 
     7,121,038 
     3,936,883 
      163,773 
  (2,187,820)
  (5,361,538)
    25,816,676 

    4,438,108 
     1,506,085 
        79,500 
                 -   
      (214,805)
  (1,248,437)
      4,560,451 

       280,932 
        122,493 
          5,453 
                 -   
                   -   
       (96,465)
         312,413 

    26,932,379 
      8,749,616 
      4,021,836 
         163,773 
    (2,402,625)
    (6,724,594)
    30,740,385 

       101,473 
        (50,628)
          50,845 

  41,212,515 
(15,395,839)
  25,816,676 

  14,241,390 
  (9,680,939)
    4,560,451 

       578,693 
      (266,280)
       312,413 

    56,134,071 
  (25,393,686)
    30,740,385 

33,900
(14,568)
          19,332 

31,037,599
(9,063,431)
  21,974,168 

14,329,331
(9,115,224)
     5,214,107 

220,433
(152,429)
          68,004 

45,621,263
(18,345,652)
    27,275,611 

          19,332 
          67,573 
                -   
       (17,906)
          68,999 

  21,974,168 
     4,439,269 
       (24,897)
  (4,244,200)
  22,144,340 

     5,214,107 
        362,905 
                -   
  (1,138,904)
     4,438,108 

          68,004 
        261,451 
       (14,716)
       (33,807)
        280,932 

    27,275,611 
     5,131,198 
         (39,613)
    (5,434,817)
    26,932,379 

        101,473 
       (32,474)
          68,999 

  35,418,170 
 (13,273,830)
  22,144,340 

  14,692,236 
 (10,254,128)
     4,438,108 

        361,506 
       (80,574)
        280,932 

    50,573,385 
 (23,641,006)
    26,932,379 

Plant and equipment and motor vehicles comprise mainly of drilling rigs and associated vehicles and equipment. Directors and 
management continually monitor both domestic and overseas markets on new and used drill rig pricing and availability and 
as a result are of the opinion that the net written down book value of the Group’s property, plant and equipment is less than its 
recoverable amount.

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MITCHELL SERVICES LTD                        MITCHELL SERVICES LTD                        ANNUAL REPORT 2018ANNUAL REPORT 2018NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  CONTINUEDFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018For personal use only13(a)  ASSETS PLEDGED AS SECURITY
The following has been pledged as security in relation to the Group’s bank overdraft and other financial liabilities.

The tax rate used for 2018 and 2017 reconciliations above is the corporate tax rate of 30% payable by Australian corporate entities 
on taxable profits under Australian tax law.

Bank overdraft / trade finance facility  
The advances made under this facility are secured against the trade receivables balance of wholly owned subsidiary, Mitchell 
Operations Pty Ltd, a first ranking general security interest in Mitchell Operations Pty Ltd and a guarantee provided by the Company.

Property loan 
A registered mortgage given by Mitchell Services Ltd over the property situated at 133-137 Crocodile Crescent, Mount St John, Qld 
(carrying amount of $2,560,050).

Shareholder loan
These loans were provided by major shareholders Washington H Soul Pattinson Limited and Mitchell Family Investments (Qld) Pty 
Ltd as trustee for the Mitchell Family Investments Trust to partly fund the Nitro asset acquisition in 2015. These assets are held by a 
wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, Notch No 2 Pty Ltd. 

The shareholder loans are secured by a grant of a general security agreement over all Notch No 2 Pty Ltd assets. The carrying 
amount of these assets is $8,989,871. 

Equipment finance leases 
The Group has entered into a number of equipment finance lease arrangements with a range of lenders. Under the terms of these 
facilities, security is limited to the assets to which the facility relates.

14. 

INCOME TAX EXPENSE

Income tax expense recognised in profit/(loss)
Income tax expense comprises

Current tax

Deferred tax

Derecognition of deferred tax relating to Radco Drilling acquisition

Derecognised tax losses and tax losses not recognised in current year

2018

$

2017

$

-

(712,068)

708,217

712,068

708,217

-

(1,311,764)

-

1,311,764

-

15.  TAX ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

Tax assets - current
Income tax receivable

Tax assets - non-current
Deferred tax asset

Tax liabilities - current 
Current tax liability

15(a)  UNRECOGNISED AMOUNTS

Unused tax losses

Other unrecognised temporary differences

Franking account balance

16. 

ISSUED CAPITAL

Fully paid ordinary shares
Balance at the beginning of the period

Issue of shares - rights issue

Issue of shares - placement

Issue of shares - share based payments

Fully paid ordinary shares
Balance at the beginning of the period

Issue of shares - rights issue

Issue of shares - placement

Vesting of ESOP shares 

Issue of shares - in lieu of interest on shareholder loans

The income tax expense for the year can be reconciled to the accounting profit as follows:
Profit/(loss) before tax from continuing operations

(3,047,994)

(4,406,909)

Income tax expense calculated at 30% 

Effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit

Derecognition of deferred tax relating to Radco Drilling acquisition

Derecognised tax losses and tax losses not recognised in current year

(914,398)

(1,322,073)

202,330

708,217

712,068

708,217

10,308

-

1,311,765

-

Issue of shares
The following shares were issued during the year ended 30 June 2018

Placement and Entitlement Offer Capital Raising 
The following shares were issued pursuant to a capital raising during reporting period: 

2018

$

2017

$

-

-

1,164,958

28,006,427

3,848,283

1,196,734

49,454,378

6,274,759

2,516,000

-

58,245,137

-

-

-

27,136,337

3,832,210

872,635

48,604,378

-

-

850,000

49,454,378

Number of Shares Number of Shares
1,418,373,968

1,471,498,968

184,551,759

74,000,000

4,915,099

-

-

-

-

53,125,000

1,734,965,826

1,471,498,968

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MITCHELL SERVICES LTD                        MITCHELL SERVICES LTD                        ANNUAL REPORT 2018ANNUAL REPORT 2018NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  CONTINUEDFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018For personal use only•  On 21 September 2017, 74,000,000 fully paid ordinary shares were issued at a price of $0.034 by way of an institutional share 

placement.

•  On 16 October 2017, 184,551,759 fully paid ordinary shares were issued at a price of $0.034 by way of a 1 for 8 pro rata non-

renounceable entitlement offer. 

Proceeds from the capital raising were used to fund the preparation and mobilisation of unutilised rigs and associated equipment, 
procurement of consumables and recruitment of personnel to fulfil contract pipeline requirements and additional working capital.

The transaction costs directly attributable to the above issue of shares that otherwise would have been avoided have been 
accounted for as a deduction from equity, net of income tax benefit (refer Note 17).

Shares issued under the Executive Share and Option Plan
During the reporting period, Mitchell Services Limited issued 3,410,515 new fully paid ordinary shares under the Mitchell Service 
Executive Share and Option Plan (ESOP). The shares are held by the plan trustee for the benefit of eligible participants and are 
subject to vesting conditions. Under AASB132, the Group recognises unvested shares held by the plan trustee as ‘treasury shares’ 
and accordingly has eliminated them for consolidation purposes. During the reporting period, 4,915,099 shares that were issued to 
the plan trustee in 2016 (pursuant to offers made under the ESOP) vested. Upon vesting, these 4,915,099 shares were transferred 
from the plan trustee to the individual ESOP participants. These shares were recognised as “treasury shares” during previous 
reporting periods and were accordingly eliminated for consolidated reporting purposes at 30 June 2017. Please see page 16 of the 
Remuneration Report for further details pertaining to the ESOP.

Executive share and option plan 
The Group accounts for instruments that are still in their vesting period issued under the Executive Share and Option Plan (ESOP) 
by recognising the fair value of the relevant equity instruments as an expense over the vesting period. 

The fair value of the equity instruments is calculated at each reporting period and vesting conditions are taken into account by 
adjusting the number of equity instruments included in the measurement of the transaction amount so that, ultimately, the amount 
recognised for goods or services received as consideration for the equity instruments granted is based on the number of equity 
instruments that eventually vest. 

Measurement of fair values 
The calculated fair value of the shares issued during the years ended 30 June 2017 and 30 June 2018 under the ESOP was 
$133,010 and $156,247 respectively at 30 June 2018 and has been determined with reference to the closing price of the Company’s 
fully paid ordinary shares. 

The calculated fair value at 30 June 2018 of the Options granted during the years ended 30 June 2017 and 30 June 2018 was 
$238,425 and $278,751 respectively and has been determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Expected volatility is 
estimated by considering historical volatility of comparable company share prices. 

The inputs in the measurement of the fair value at 30 June 2018 of the equity-settled share-based payment plans granted during the 
years ended 30 June 2017 and 30 June 2018 were as follows: 

17.  SHARE ISSUE COSTS

Balance at the beginning of the period

Share issue costs 

18.  RETAINED EARNINGS

Balance at the beginning of the period

Profit/(loss) attributable to owners of the company

Transfer from contingent option reserve

Share based payment transactions (refer Note 19)

19.  SHARE BASED PAYMENT TRANSACTIONS

Expense recognised in profit or loss
Equity-settled share-based payment transactions
Executive share and option plan 

Shareholder loan interest

Total expense/(income) recognised for equity-settled share-based payment

2018

$

2017

$

(2,521,167)

(549,408)

(3,070,575)

(2,514,522)

(6,645)

(2,521,167)

(32,288,242)

(2,339,777)

-

487,921

(34,140,098)

(30,240,688)

(4,406,909)

2,122,402

236,953

(32,288,242)

487,921

-

487,921

236,953

850,000

1,086,953

Share price 

Exercise price

Expected volatility

Time to maturity

Risk-free interest rate

Dividend yield (assumed no dividends paid)

Fair value per option

Number of options

Total fair value of options

Granted during year 
ended 30 June 2017

Granted during year 
ended 30 June 2018

$0.03900

$0.05390

76%

8 years

2.79%

0%

$0.0210

11,353,565

$238,425

$0.03900

$0.07035

76%

9 years

2.79%

0%

$0.0209

13,337,370

$278,751

The calculated fair value of the shares that vested under the ESOP during the year ended 30 June 2018 (which were issued under 
the ESOP in 2016) was $196,604 as at the vesting date of 20 April 2018 and has been determined with reference to the closing price 
of the Company’s fully paid ordinary shares. 

The calculated fair value of the options that vested under the ESOP during the year ended 30 June 2018 (which were granted under 
the ESOP in 2016) was $359,972 as at the vesting date of 20 April 2018 and has been determined using the Black-Scholes option 
pricing model. Expected volatility is estimated by considering historical volatility of comparable company share prices. 

The inputs in the measurement of the fair value at vesting date of the options were as follows: 

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Exercise price

Expected volatility

Time to maturity

Risk-free interest rate

Dividend yield (assumed no dividends paid)

Fair value per option

Number of options

Total fair value of options

$0.0400

$0.0395

76%

7 years

2.79%

0%

$0.0220

16,362,395

$359,973

does not speculate in any type of financial instrument.

Specific financial risk exposures and management thereof
The main risks the Group is exposed to through its financial instruments are interest rate risk, liquidity risk and credit risk. There have 
been no substantive changes in the types of risks the Group is exposed to, how these risks arise, or the Board’s objectives, policies 
and processes for managing or measuring the risks from the previous reporting period.

Interest rate risk

21(a) 
Exposure to interest rate risk arises on financial assets and liabilities recognised at reporting date whereby a future change in 
interest rates will affect future cash flows or the fair value of fixed rate financial instruments. The Group is also exposed to earnings 
volatility on floating rate instruments.

The following tables set out the Group’s exposure to interest rate risk.

20.  RECONCILIATION OF PROFIT/(LOSS) FOR THE YEAR TO NET CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

2018

2018
$

2017
$

Bank overdraft

Equipment finance leases

Premium insurance

Shareholder loan

Property loan

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Expected duration until repayment

Within 1 
year

$

1 to 2  
years

$

2 to 3  
years

$

More than      
3 years

$

Total

$

                  -   

                  -   

                  -   

                  -   

                   -   

    2,968,319

    3,393,685

   1,808,376 

      174,965 

8,345,344

390,235 

              -   

            -   

              -   

390,235 

                  -   

                  -   

8,500,000

-

8,500,000

   2,713,115 

                  -   

                  -   

                  -   

   2,713,115 

6,071,669 

3,393,685 

  10,308,376 

174,965

  19,948,694 

(a) 
(b) 
(c) 
(d) 
(e) 

Interest rates is fixed at a flat rate of 6.30% of drawn funds.
Interest rates are commercial lease finance rates and are fixed for the duration of the loan period.
Interest rate is fixed at a flat rates of 3.30% and 2.69% of the amount initially financed.
Interest is fixed at 10.00% for the duration of the loan period 
Interest rates have varied between 6.050% and 6.085% per annum..

Profit/(loss) for the year

Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortisation

Profit on sale of assets

Loss on sale of assets

Gain on Bargain Purchase

Change in fair value of asset held for sale

Income tax expense

Change in trade and other receivables

Change in other assets

Change in inventories

Change in trade payables and accruals

Change in insurance premium funding balance

Change in provisions

Recognition of share based payment

Income tax paid

21.  FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

(2,339,777)

(4,406,909)

7,614,965

(996,254)

134,230

(350,663)

419,312

(708,217)

5,434,817

(314)

24,926

-

-

-

(10,565,660)

(1,012,273)

(356,052)

(981,363)

4,953,692

76,496

1,558,496

487,921

(221,444)

(418,484)

41,989

2,850,586

131,023

574,548

1,086,953

-

(1,274,318)

4,306,862

The Group’s financial instruments mainly consist of deposits with banks, trade receivables and payables and borrowings and leases 
from financial institutions. The Board of Directors are responsible for monitoring and managing the financial risks. They monitor these 
risks through regular meetings with the Group’s management. The Group does not enter into derivative financial instruments and 

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Bank overdraft

Equipment finance leases

Premium insurance

Working capital loan

Shareholder loan

Expected duration until repayment

Within 1 
year

$

1 to 2  
years

$

2 to 3  
years

$

More than      
3 years

$

Total

$

       535,000 

               -   

               -   

               -   

       535,000 

    1,696,498 

    2,346,895 

    1,703,249 

       502,331 

    6,248,973 

       422,534 

               -   

               -   

               -   

       422,534 

       207,806 

         19,149 

               -   

               -   

       226,955 

               -   

               -   

               -   

    8,500,000 

    8,500,000 

    2,861,838 

    2,366,044 

    1,703,249 

    9,002,331 

   15,933,462 

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(a) 
(b) 
(c) 
(d) 
(e) 

Interest rates have varied between 5.55% and 5.63% per annum.
Interest rates are commercial lease finance rates and are fixed for the duration of the loan period.
Interest rate is fixed at a flat rate of 2.2592% of the amount initially financed.
Interest is fixed at a commercial lease finance rate of 6.6546% for the duration of the loan period
Interest is fixed at 10% for the duration of the loan period. 

21(b)  Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will encounter difficulty in meeting the obligations associated with its financial liabilities that 
are settled by delivering cash or another financial asset. The Group’s approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, 
that it will always have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring 
unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Group’s reputation. 

The Group manages this risk through the following mechanisms:

ensuring that there is access to adequate capital;
preparing forward looking cash flow analyses in relation to its operational, investing and financial activities;

obtaining funding from a variety of sources;

• 
• 
•  monitoring undrawn credit facilities;
• 
•  maintaining a reputable credit profile;
•  managing credit risk related to financial assets;
• 
• 

investing surplus cash only with major financial institutions; and
comparing the maturity profile of financial liabilities with the realisation profile of financial assets.

Financial liability and financial asset maturity analysis

Financial liabilities due for payment

Trade and other payables (excluding estimated 
employee entitlements)

Within 1 year

1 to 7 Years

Total

2018
$

2017 
$

2018 
$

2017 
$

2018 
$

2017
$

  13,163,681 

    8,035,875 

               -   

               -   

   13,163,681 

    8,035,875 

Financial liabilities 

Total contractual outflows

Total expected outflows

6,071,669

    2,326,838 

13,877,025 

   13,071,624 

   19,948,694 

   15,398,462 

19,235,350 

   10,362,713 

13,877,025 

   13,071,624 

   33,112,375 

   23,434,337 

19,235,350 

   10,362,713 

13,877,025 

   13,071,624 

   33,112,375 

   23,434,337 

Financial assets - cash flows realisable

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Total anticipated inflows

     1,863,738 

       816,511 

               -   

               -   

     1,863,738 

       816,511 

  17,608,675 

    7,120,015 

               -   

               -   

   17,608,675 

    7,120,015 

  19,472,413 

    7,936,526 

               -   

               -   

   19,472,413 

    7,936,526 

Net (outflow)/inflow on financial instruments

       237,063   

   (2,426,187)

  (13,877,025)

(13,071,624)

 (13,639,962)

(15,497,811)

21(c)  Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Group if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual 
obligations, and arises principally from the Group’s trade and other receivables from customers. The Group has adopted a policy of 
only dealing with creditworthy counterparties and uses publicly available financial information and its own trading records to rate its 
customers. The Group’s exposure and the credit ratings of its counterparties are continuously monitored to mitigate financial loss. 
The maximum exposure to credit risk by class of recognised financial assets at balance date, excluding the value of any collateral or 
other security held, is equivalent to the carrying value and classification of those financial assets (net of any provisions) as presented 
in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.

Details with respect to credit risk of trade and other receivables is provided in note 4(a).

Trade and other receivables that are neither past due or impaired are considered to be of high credit quality. Aggregates of such 
amounts are detailed at note 4(a).

The credit risk on liquid funds is limited because the counterparties are banks with high credit-ratings assigned by international 
credit-rating agencies.

The table below reflects an undiscounted contractual maturity analysis for financial liabilities, compared with financial assets. Bank 
overdrafts have been excluded from the analysis below as management does not consider that there is any material risk that the 
bank will terminate such facilities. 

22.  NET FAIR VALUES

Cash flows realised from financial assets reflect management’s expectation as to the timing of realisation.  Actual timing may 
therefore differ from that disclosed. The timing of cash flows presented in the table to settle financial liabilities reflect the earliest 
contractual settlement dates and do not reflect management’s expectations that banking facilities will be rolled forward. The 
deficiency identified in the table will be met from cash flows generated by the Group’s normal operations.

Fair value estimation
The carrying values of financial assets and financial liabilities as detailed in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position and 
these notes approximate their fair values at reporting date.

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23.  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS 

23(a)  Related parties

The Group’s main related parties are as follows.

(i)  Entities exercising control over the Group
The ultimate parent entity that exercises control over the Group is Mitchell Services Ltd ACN 149 206 333. The subsidiary companies 
in the Group are:

Entity Name

Notch Holdings Pty Ltd

Well Drilled Pty Ltd

Mitchell Operations Pty Ltd

Notch No. 2 Pty Ltd

Mitchell Services Share Plan Pty Ltd

Radco Technologies Pty Ltd

Radco Group Australia Pty Ltd

ACN

009 271 461

123 980 343

165 456 066

606 170 138

610 901 221

137 688 227

137 688 745

Balances and transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries, which are related parties of the Company, have been 
eliminated on consolidation and are not disclosed in this note.

(ii)  Key management personnel
Any person(s) having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the entity, directly or indirectly, 
including any Director (whether executive or otherwise) of that entity are considered KMP.

Disclosures relating to Key Management Personnel are set out in the Remuneration Report.

(iii)  Other related parties
Other related parties include entities over which KMP have control or joint control.

23(b)  Transactions with related parties
Transactions between related parties are on normal commercial terms and conditions no more favourable than those available to 
other parties unless otherwise stated. The following transactions occurred with related parties.

Manutech Engineering and Maintenance
The Group engages Manutech Engineering and Maintenance to purchase parts and in some instances perform repair and 
maintenance type services. Manutech Engineering and Maintenance is an entity controlled by Peter Miller. The amount incurred 
during the reporting period in relation to these services was $135,647 including GST. Amounts were billed on normal market rates for 
such services and were due and payable under normal payment terms. An amount of $20,130 remains owing to this related entity at 
the end of the reporting period.

Equipment Hub Pty Ltd
Nathan Mitchell is a significant shareholder of Equipment Hub Pty Ltd. In order to satisfy specific contract requirements, the Group 
hired plant and equipment not available in its fleet from Equipment Hub. Equipment Hub also provide other ancillary services to the 

Group from time to time.  Hire of plant and equipment from this related entity for the reporting period amounted to $597,860 including 
GST and was based on normal market rates and under normal payment terms. Fees for other services amounted to $74,250 
including GST.  An amount of $118,719 remains owing to this related entity at the end of the reporting period. 

MEH Equipment Hire Pty Ltd
MEH Equipment Hire Pty Ltd is an entity controlled by Nathan Mitchell. On 5 October 2016, the Group entered into a vendor finance 
asset sale agreement with MEH Equipment Hire Pty Ltd for the purchase of a Schramm T685 truck-mounted drill rig for $798,600 
including GST. The purchase price was determined based on normal market rates and the interest rate on outstanding amounts is 
5% per annum. At the end of the reporting period $407,300 remained outstanding and is fully repayable in July 2019. 

Mitchell Family Investments (QLD) Pty Ltd
Mitchell Family Investments (QLD) Pty Ltd is an entity controlled by Nathan Mitchell.  The Group leases the majority of the premises 
located at 112 Bluestone Circuit, Seventeen Mile Rocks Brisbane, which is owned by Mitchell Family Investments (QLD) Pty Ltd. The 
rental associated with this property for the reporting period amounted to $201,000 net of applied rental reductions associated with 
the revised lease. An amount of $83,676 remains owing to this related entity at the end of the reporting period. 

On 6 July 2015, the Group entered into a 5 year debt facility agreement of $3.5million with Mitchell Family Investments (QLD) Pty 
Ltd at an interest rate of 10%. Interest paid to Mitchell Family Investments (QLD) Pty Ltd during the reporting period in relation to this 
debt facility was $350,000.  

In order to facilitate the completion of the Radco Drilling acquisition, the Group obtained a temporary, $2,000,000 facility from Mitchell 
Family Investments (Qld) Pty Ltd on 28 March 2018. Interest was levied at 12% per annum on the facility which was unsecured. This 
facility was repaid in full on 5 April 2018 following the completion of the acquisition which took place on 4 April 2018.  

As part of an asset optimisation strategy (that included a comprehensive public sales and marketing campaign), the Group sold 
surplus assets during the reporting period including assets with a written down value of $870,465 sold to Mitchell Family Investments 
for $1,000,000, representing current market value. As part of the same asset optimisation strategy, the Group purchased an asset 
from Mitchell Family Investments for $102,800 excluding GST, representing current market value. 

Mitchell Group Pty Ltd 
Mitchell Group Pty Ltd is an entity controlled by Nathan Mitchell.  On 30 November 2016, the Group entered into a licence deed with 
Mitchell Group for the use by Mitchell Group of a designated area within 112 Bluestone Circuit, Seventeen Mile Rocks Brisbane. 
There are no rental charges associated with this property and Mitchell Group used the designated area under the licence deed for 
the duration of the reporting period.

Mitchell Family Superannuation Fund 
Mitchell Family Superannuation Fund is an entity controlled by Nathan Mitchell.  On 30 November 2016, the Group entered into a 
licence deed with Mitchell Family Superannuation Fund for the use by the Group of 119 Thomas Mitchell Drive, Muswellbrook to 
facilitate the Group’s expansion into NSW. There are no rental charges associated with this property and The Group used occupied 
this property under the licence deed for the duration of the reporting period.

Adaman Resources Pty Ltd
Adaman Resources Pty Ltd is an entity over which Nathan Mitchell has significant influence. During the reporting period, the Group 
provided drilling services based on normal market rates and under normal payment terms to Adaman Resources Pty Ltd. Revenue 
relating to these services was $216,160 excluding GST during the reporting and no amount remains outstanding from this related 
entity at the end of the reporting period. 

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Refer to the Remuneration Report contained in the Directors’ Report for details of the remuneration paid or payable to each member 
of the Group’s KMP for the year ended 30 June 2018.

statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income of $2,937,554 (2017: $1,448,168) represents the contributions payable 
by the Group to these plans in accordance with contractual employment and statutory obligations. As at 30 June 2018, contributions 
of $842,568 due in respect of the 2018 reporting period (2017: $421,739) had not been paid over to the plans. These amounts were 
paid subsequent to the end of the 2018 reporting period.

25.  AUDITORS REMUNERATION

29.  OPERATING SEGMENTS 

During the year, the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by the auditor or its related practices:

Audit and review of financial statements

Other

26.  OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS

2018

$

2017

$

96,825

-

96,825

57,210

-

57,210

Operating leases relate to leases of land and buildings with varying lease terms not exceeding five (2017: five) years. Some lease 
contracts contain provision for market rental reviews within the remaining lease term.

Non-cancellable operating lease commitments:

Not later than 1 year

Between 1 and 3 years

Later than 3 years

27.  EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share
From continuing operations

Diluted earnings per share
From continuing operations

495,436

734,587

155,950

366,283

821,101

471,910

1,385,973

1,659,294

(0.14)

(0.14)

(0.24)

(0.24)

29(a)  The Group operates primarily within Australia, providing services wholly to a discrete industry segment (provision of drilling 
services to the mining industry). These geographic and operating segments are considered based on internal management reporting 
and the allocation of resources by the Group’s chief decision makers (Board of Directors). On this basis, the financial results of the 
reportable operating and geographic segments are equivalent to the financial statements of the Group as a whole and no separate 
segment reporting is disclosed in these financial statements.

29(b)  The Group generates revenue from external customers who individually account for greater than 10% of the Groups total 
revenue. The below table sets out the applicable revenue percentage generated from each of these customers.

External Customer 1

External Customer 2

External Customer 3

External Customer 4

External Customer 5

External Customer 6

External Customer 7

30.  BUSINESS COMBINATION

2018

$

23.30%

22.05%

16.36%

8.42%

7.67%

5.06%

4.04%

2017

$

10.78%

23.61%

0.42%

16.30%

17.82%

12.99%

11.00%

On 4 April 2018 the Group acquired 100% of the issued share capital of Radco Technologies Pty Ltd and Radco Group Australia Pty 
Ltd (Radco Drilling). Radco Drilling operates in Queensland and New South Wales and is a specialist in the market of underground 
coal drilling and gas drainage which is linked to production and required by long life underground coking coal mines. The acquisition 
(which is expected to be materially earnings accretive into the foreseeable future) has further strengthened the Group’s diversity 
across different drilling types and commodities.

Basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share are calculated using earnings and weighted average number of ordinary 
shares as follows:

The fair value of the purchase consideration as at the date of acquisition was $7,633,502 and was paid in cash. 

Profit/(loss) for the year attributable to owners

Weighted average number of ordinary shares

28.  SUPERANNUATION CONTRIBUTIONS 

(2,339,777)

(4,406,909)

1,640,334,238

1,816,655,252

The Group contributes superannuation on behalf of qualifying employees to superannuation funds. The Group is required to make 
specified contributions in accordance with contractual employment and statutory obligations. The total expense recognised in the 

To the extent that that the fair value of the purchase consideration is greater than the fair values of the assets and liabilities acquired, 
goodwill is recognised on acquisition. Conversely, to the extent that that the fair values of the assets and liabilities acquired exceed 
the fair value of the purchase consideration, a resultant discount/gain on bargain purchase is recognised and included in the 
Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income. The fair values of the assets and liabilities recognised 
as at the date of the acquisition (and the comparison of those values with the purchase consideration of $7,633,502) are set out in 
the following page. 

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ANNUAL REPORT 2018

MITCHELL SERVICES LTD                        

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018

DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION

Cash assets

Current receivables

Other current assets

Property, plant and equipment

Intangible assets - customer contracts

Deferred tax asset

Payables

Current tax liabilities

Provisions

Deferred tax liabilities

Financial liabilities

Net Assets

Gain on bargain purchase

In accordance with a resolution of the directors of Mitchell Services Limited, the Directors of the company declare that:

1. 

the financial statements and notes, as set out on pages 26 to 57, are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and:

comply with Australian Accounting Standards, which, as stated in accounting policy Note 1 to the financial statements, 

(a) 
constitutes compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards; and

(b)  give a true and fair view of the financial position as at 30 June 2018 and of the performance for the year ended on that 
date of the consolidated group;

2. 

3. 

in the directors’ opinion there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they 
become due and payable; and

the directors have been given the declarations required by s 295A of the  Corporations Act 2001 from the Chief Executive 
Officer and Chief Financial Officer.

$

3,382,239

1,240,811

113,173

4,021,835

2,880,000

155,783

(1,175,921)

(1,386,402)

(374,358)

(864,000)

(8,995)

7,984,165

350,663

Acquisition related costs of $80,342 are included in Legal and consultant fees in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and 
Other Comprehensive Income and in Cashflows from operating activities in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. 

Radco Drilling contributed revenues of $4,910,544 and net profit of $1,192,568 to the Group for the period from 4 April 2018 to 30 
June 2018.

Nathan Mitchell
Executive Chairman

If the acquisition had occurred on 1 July 2017, consolidated pro-forma revenue and loss for the year ending 30 June 2018 would 
have been $85,019,904 and $2,241,978 respectively. These amounts have been calculated using the Radco Drilling results and 
adjusting them for differences in the accounting policies between the Group and Radco Drilling.

Purchase consideration – cash outflow:

Cash consideration

Cash acquired

Net outflow of cash - investing activities

31.  EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING DATE 

Dated at Brisbane this 28th day of August 2018

(7,633,502)

3,382,239

(4,251,263)

There has not been any matter or circumstance occurring subsequent to the end of the financial year that has significantly affected, 
or may significantly affect, the operations of the Group, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the Group in future 
financial years.

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We have audited the financial report of Mitchell Services Limited (the Company) and 
Controlled Entities (the Group), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial 
position as at 30 June 2018, 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 comprising a 
summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, and the 
directors’ declaration. 

In our opinion: 

(a)  the accompanying financial report of Mitchell Services Limited and Controlled Entities 

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 
2018 and of its financial performance for the year then ended; and 

(ii)  complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations 

Regulations 2001, and 

(b)  the financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards as 

disclosed in Note 1. 

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

We 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. 

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Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in 
our audit of the financial report for the year ended 30 June 2018. 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. 

Revenue Recognition 
This is a key audit matter given that it is material to the Group’s results and the rates at which 
revenue is charged to customers is complex and varies depending on the type of drilling service 
performed and whether the drilling service is coal or minerals based. 

Our audit procedures to address the risk of material misstatement relating to the determination and 
recognition of drilling service revenue included, amongst others: 

  We obtained a detailed understanding of the revenue streams and the processes for calculating 
and recording revenue. We also gained an understanding of the key internal controls in place to 
ensure that recorded revenue had occurred and was accurate and that revenue had been 
completely recorded. We tested these controls on a sample basis to ensure that they were 
operating effectively throughout the year. 

  We tested a sample of revenue transactions to the daily drilling reports (which are signed by the 
customer), to signed contracts (ensuring rates charged were accurate) and to receipt of funds in 
the Group’s bank account. 

  We tested a sample of revenue earning activities from the daily drilling reports to customer 

invoices ensuring that revenue earned had been recorded as revenue. 

Radco Acquisition 
During the year, the Group completed the acquisition of 100% of the Radco Group as disclosed in 
Note 30. The Group has determined this acquisition to be a business combination in accordance with 
AASB 3 Business Combinations and has applied the acquisition method to account for the 
transaction. The acquisition method requires the recognition and measurement of the identifiable 
assets acquired, the liabilities assumed and any goodwill or gain from a bargain purchase. The 
identification of such assets and liabilities and their measurement at fair value is inherently 
judgemental and we therefore considered this to be a key audit matter.  

Our audit procedures to address the risk of material misstatement relating to the Radco business 
combination included, amongst others: 

  We reviewed the Share Sale Deed to obtain a high level understanding of the business 

combination. 

  We checked the calculation of the fair value of the purchase consideration and the relevant 

amounts paid from the Group’s bank account. 

  We performed testing on the fair value of the net tangible assets acquired (other than plant and 
equipment). These items included cash at bank, trade receivables, trade payables, provision for 
income tax and provision for employee entitlements. 

  We reviewed management’s assessment of the fair value of the plant and equipment acquired 

which was based on an independent valuation of those assets. 

  We performed testing on the discounted cash flows and contributory asset charges included 
within the multi-period excess earnings method used to determine the fair value of customer 
contracts. 

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  We ensured that any deferred tax assets or liabilities at acquisition date were identified and 
measured properly. A deferred tax liability in relation to the customer contracts was initially 
recorded and subsequently taken to the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive 
income based on the Group’s current approach to deferred tax accounting. 

  We checked the accuracy of the resulting gain from bargain purchase which represented the 
difference between the fair value of the purchase consideration and the fair value of the 
identifiable assets and liabilities acquired.  

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The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the 
information included in the Group’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2018, but does not 
include the financial report and our auditor’s report thereon. Our opinion on the financial report does 
not cover the other information and accordingly 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. 

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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 have no realistic alternative but to do so. 

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

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at the 
Auditing and Assurance Standards Board website at: 
http://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_responsibilities/ar2.pdf. This description forms part of our auditor’s 
report. 

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We have audited the remuneration report included in pages 14 – 18 of the directors’ report for the 
year ended 30 June 2018. The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and 
presentation of the remuneration report in accordance with s 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. 
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In our opinion, the remuneration report of Mitchell Services Limited, for the year ended 30 June 
2018, complies with s 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. 

JESSUPS 

Rodger Dunstan 
Director 

Level 1, 19 Stanley Street, Townsville QLD 4810 

Dated this 28th day of August 2018 

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ADDITIONAL AUSTRALIAN STOCK EXCHANGE 
INFORMATION

The following information is current as at 9 August 2018.

MSV Quoted Ordinary Shares

Spread of holdings

1 - 1,000

1,001 - 5,000

5,001 - 10,000

10,001 - 100,000

Greater than 100,000

Total

Holding less than a marketable parcel

The twenty largest listed security holders comprise:

Rank

Shareholder

Mitchell Group Holdings Pty Ltd

Washington H Soul Pattinson And Company Limited

Mitchell Family Investments (QLD) Pty Ltd

CVC Limited

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited

Bond Street Custodians Limited

J P Morgan Nominees Australia Limited

Farjoy Pty Ltd

National Nominees Limited

Jumani Pty Ltd

Banjo Superannuation Fund Pty Ltd

Sonya Miller

Peter Miller

Pacific Development Corporation Pty Ltd

Berne No 132 Nominees Pty Ltd

BNP Paribas Noms Pty Ltd

Douglas Financial Consultants Pty Ltd

Poal Pty Ltd

Patricia Property Investments Pty Ltd

Carinda Pty Ltd

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

Total

63

Number of 
holders

Shares

% of total capital 
issued

17

22

33

674

911

1,657

74

1,785

68,902

296,724

35,898,151

1,702,110,784

1,738,376,346

n/a

0.00%

0.00%

0.02%

2.07%

97.91%

100%

n/a

Ordinary 
Shares

% of total  
capital issued

198,883,930

172,725,354

153,842,569

106,664,147

96,610,448

85,894,515

69,593,010

63,129,050

32,061,096

29,100,279

20,907,500

19,816,810

19,816,809

19,000,000

17,348,034

14,966,320

14,823,552

13,504,763

13,000,000

13,000,000

11.44%

9.94%

8.85%

6.14%

5.56%

4.94%

4.00%

3.63%

1.84%

1.67%

1.20%

1.14%

1.14%

1.09%

1.00%

0.86%

0.85%

0.78%

0.75%

0.75%

1,174,688,186

67.57%

Unquoted and Restricted Securities

The following options granted as part of the Employee Share and Option Plan are on issue. The exercise of these options is subject 
to vesting conditions. For more information, refer to the Directors’ Report. 

Class

Management options

Number of options

41,053,330

Substantial Shareholders

The following is a summary of the current substantial shareholders pursuant to notices lodged with the ASX in accordance with 
section 671B of the Corporations Act:

Name

Date of notice

Ordinary shares (1)

Mitchell Group Holdings Pty Ltd and associates

Washington H Soul Pattinson and Company Limited

Brickworks Limited and subsidiaries

CVC Limited

Mason Stevens Limited

Macquarie Group Limited 

26 Oct 2015

16 Oct 2017

17 Oct 2017

26 Apr 2018

18 Jun 2018

10 Aug 2018

292,888,177

187,192,267

187,192,267

102,644,147

91,632,024

87,069,222

% of total capital 
issued (2)

20.74%

10.79%

10.79%

5.92%

5.28%

5.00%

1.  As disclosed in the most recent notice lodged with the ASX by the substantial shareholder
2. 

The percentage set out in the notice lodged with the ASX is based on the total share capital at the date of interest

Voting Rights

Ordinary shares
The voting rights attached to ordinary shares is set out below:

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.

No other classes of securities have voting rights.

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Board of Directors

Executive Chairman
Nathan Andrew Mitchell

Directors
Peter Richard Miller
Robert Barry Douglas
Neal Macrossan O’Connor

Chief Executive Officer                                                                                        
Andrew Michael Elf

Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary
Gregory Michael Switala

Registered Office
Mitchell Services Ltd
ABN 31 149 206 333
112 Bluestone Circuit
Seventeen Mile Rocks
Qld 4073

Principal Place of Business
112 Bluestone Circuit
Seventeen Mile Rocks
Qld 4073

PO Box 3250
Darra Qld 4076

Ph: 07 3722 7222
Fax: 07 3722 7256
Website: www.mitchellservices.com.au

Share Registry
Link Market Services
10 Eagle Street 
Brisbane QLD 4000 

Ph: 07 3320 2200
Fax: 02 9287 0309
Website: www.linkmarketservices.com.au 

Auditors
Jessups
Level 1, 19 Stanley Street
Townsville Qld 4810
Ph: 07 4755 3330
Fax: 07 4721 4513
Website: www.jessupsnq.com.au

Taxation Advisors
PricewaterhouseCoopers
480 Queen Street 
Brisbane QLD 4000

Ph: 07 3257 5000
Fax: 07 3257 5999
Website: www.pwc.com.au

Bankers
National Australia Bank
20 Kerry Road
Archerfield QLD 4108

Ph: 13 2265
Fax: 1300 882 536
Website: www.nab.com.au

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