MSL Solutions Limited
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT – 30 JUNE 2019
MSL SOLUTIONS LIMITED and CONTROLLED ENTITIES
Annual financial report – 30 June 2019
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Chairman’s Report ........................................................................................................................................... 2
Board of Directors ............................................................................................................................................ 4
Directors’ Report ............................................................................................................................................. 7
Auditor’s Independence Declaration ................................................................................................................ 30
Financial Statements ...................................................................................................................................... 31
Directors Declaration ...................................................................................................................................... 92
Independent Auditor’s Report ......................................................................................................................... 93
Shareholder information ............................................................................................................................... 101
Corporate Directory ..................................................................................................................................... 103
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MSL SOLUTIONS LIMITED and CONTROLLED ENTITIES
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Chairman’s Report
Fellow Shareholders,
This year was always going to be challenging. As we communicated previously, fiscal year 2019 was a reinvestment
year to ensure the Company is competitively positioned to achieve its growth potential.
We invested over $6.2m in our assets, and we continued to drive the business in line with a SAAS model. The
objective is to grow our recurring revenue base and in fiscal year 2019 we grew our recurring revenue to $17.6m,
representing 63% of our total earnings.
We also increased our investment in sales and marketing to $6.3m which resulted in a significant enhancement in
our pipeline.
Our revenue delivery has been disappointing in that we were unable to deliver sales outcomes in accordance with
our budget projections despite the pleasing growth in our pipeline prospects. While it has to be acknowledged that
our sales execution has been disappointing, it is important to confirm that the issue confronting the sales position
relates largely to deals being postponed rather than lost.
However, the upshot of this was to deliver an unacceptable fiscal year 2019 result.
I can confirm that the Board has been engaged in independently reviewing the business over the past 6 months.
Based on this review it has locked in a growth strategy and has taken the necessary steps to ensure the business is
realigned, restructured, and recapitalised to deliver on its potential.
Details of these changes have already been released. A new executive team is in place. The business operations
and focus have been rationalised to bring operating expenditure more aligned with our recurring revenue base, and
finally, the Board has reviewed itself. It has been mutually agreed that Ian Daly will step down. Ian is a founding
director and major shareholder. I, after 10 years as Chairman, have replaced myself with Tony Toohey who has
accepted the role of Executive Chairman.
We all look forward to the next 12 months with a significant reinstatement of shareholder wealth.
Sincerely,
John Down
Chairman
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MSL SOLUTIONS LIMITED and CONTROLLED ENTITIES
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Operational and Financial review
Operating revenue of $27.8 million for the year was down 14% on the prior reporting period.
In the current year $17.6 million or 63% of operating revenue is sticky recurring annuity revenue. This compares to
$15.8 million in the prior reporting period. The MSL Group expects FY20 recurring revenue to achieve similar YoY %
growth as that recorded for FY18/FY19. The MSL Group’s growth in the SaaS/subscription revenues continues to
provide the foundations of an organization dedicated to supporting its customers in the longer term.
Net profit after tax before amortisation (NPATA) and significant items was a loss of $1.3 million. Amortisation and
impairment expense in the year associated with the prior acquisitions of intangibles was $16.4 million.
As at 30 June 2019, the net recoverable amount of both the MPower Venue and MPower Golf Cash Generating
Units (CGU) was below aggregate book value of its intangible assets and net tangible assets excluding cash,
indicating a potential impairment of goodwill for these CGUs. Based on this shortfall an impairment charge of
$11.5m has been included in the statement of profit or loss under impairment charges.
The impairment charge of $11.5m was split $7.8m in the Venue segment and $3.7m in the Golf segment. Both
impairment charges were due to a softening in demand for the Group’s products and services in these segments
that has led to the restructuring of the Group’s operations. No class of asset other than goodwill was impaired.
The final FY19 EBITDA loss before significant items of $2.4 million was influenced by other income of $3.1 million,
representing net proceeds from the sell-down of MSL’s investment in Zuuse.
During the year, as noted earlier, MSL has also continued to invest in its proprietary software and data solutions
spending over $6.2 million or 22% of revenue (2018: $4.1 million, 13% of revenue) on our solutions. The MSL Group
elected to capitalise its second half FY19 spend on software development costs in Denmark.
Operations
Whilst FY19 revenue growth declined in some areas of the business, we have continued to achieve solid revenue
results in each of our key market segments. MPower Venues & MPower Golf business units performed below
expectations and this contributed to the need for impairment of goodwill in these respective cash generating units.
Maintaining the current FY19 revenue base and growing revenue organically and inorganically in FY20 is considered
the highest priority for the management team; to further assist the MSL Group with its return to EBITDA
profitability, the MSL Group has undertaken an extensive review of its workforce and overhead costs and
implemented a program to restructure the business to improve profitability in FY20 and better position the MSL
Group for future growth opportunities.
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MSL SOLUTIONS LIMITED and CONTROLLED ENTITIES
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Board of Directors
Kenneth John Down - Non-Executive Chairman
John Down was appointed as non-executive Chairman in October 2008. His extensive private and public sector
experience has contributed to forming the corporate vision for, and the building of, the company that MSL has
become today.
In 1997 he founded Viking Industries Ltd, a multi-faceted marine industrial business which was subsequently sold as
a mid-cap publicly listed company to private equity in 2008. He was appointed to the position of Co-ordinator
General and Director-General, in the Office of Major Projects, by the Premier of Queensland in 1993, and held this
position until 1996. In 1970, John co-founded the GRM Group of Companies, a multifaceted agribusiness with
operations in over 50 countries, which was also sold to private equity in 1992.
He has significant Board experience in both public and private companies. He is currently the Chairman of Asia
Pacific Aircraft Storage Pty Ltd; Chairman of Nutrafruit Pty Ltd and is on the Council of Brisbane Boys College. His
former Board appointments include AUSTRADE (Deputy Chairman), Export Finance Insurance Corporation; QCT
Resources Ltd; Anaconda Nickel Ltd; Santos Ltd – UK & USA; and Herron Pharmaceutical Advisory Board.
John holds a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Queensland and a Master of Economics from the
University of New England.
John Down is also a member of the Company’s Remuneration Committee.
Interest in Shares and Options
7,385,347 fully paid Ordinary Shares and 785,714 Options over ordinary Shares of MSL Solutions Limited were held
by Mr Down and associated entities as at 30 June 2019.
Craig Kinross - Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (resigned
20 August 2019)
Craig was appointed from within MSL to the role of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer in November
2012, and has facilitated important strategic partnerships, acquisitions and capital raisings to profitably grow
revenue by over 7 times during this time. Previously he served as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer from 2010
to 2012, where he was instrumental in the restructure of MSL.
He brings almost 20 years software industry experience holding various senior operations and finance management
roles in successful international companies. His career also includes over 10 years’ experience with global software
company Mincom, which operated in over 40 countries. He was a key member of the deal team securing the sale of
the business to a US private equity business for over $300 million, and post the acquisition was the internal
company lead of a substantial organisation restructure during the Global Financial Crisis reducing headcount and
costs by over 30%, while still maintaining a platform for revenue growth.
He has also held corporate finance roles with Invensys Plc and Credit Suisse Financial Products in London, and prior
to moving to London Craig started his career at KPMG Brisbane as an accountant in their Business Advisory Group.
He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Queensland and is a Member of The Institute of
Chartered Accountants, Australia and New Zealand.
On 20 August 2019, Mr Kinross’ role changed to Director of Strategy, as announced on 22 August 2019.
Interest in Shares and Options
10,748,271 fully paid Ordinary Shares of MSL Solutions Limited, 560,000 Performance Rights and 1,000 Share
Equivalent Appreciation Rights were held by Mr Kinross and associated entities as at 30 June 2019.
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Ian Daly - Non-Executive Director
Ian joined the Board in December 2009 bringing over 48 years of firsthand corporate experience to MSL.
He commenced his career with John Rawlinson & Partners in 1967 as a Senior Chartered Quantity Surveyor, and
over 31 years grew with the firm to become Qld Managing Director and Chairman of The Rawlinsons Group,
recognised as one of Australia’s leading quantity surveying and project management consultancies operating from
21 local and overseas offices.
He joined the Brisbane Marine Industry Park in 1999, then its successor Viking Industries Ltd in 2001 serving as an
Executive Director to both organisations. Ian currently serves as a Director of Zuuse Pty Ltd, a software company
servicing the infrastructure, building and asset management sectors.
Ian is a Fellow of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Quantity
Surveyors.
Ian Daly is also a member of the Company’s Audit and Risk Committee.
Interest in Shares and Options
9,214,286 fully paid Ordinary Shares and 785,714 Options over ordinary Shares of MSL Solutions Limited were held
by Mr Daly and associated entities at 30 June 2019.
Earl Eddings - Non-Executive Director (appointed 30 April 2019)
Managing Director of The Riskcom Group, Earl was North Melbourne Cricket Club President from 2001 until
November 2008. Earl has served as a Director of Cricket Australia since September 2008 and Chairman since 28
November 2018. He was a Director of Cricket Victoria from 2006-2015 and held the position of Deputy Chairman
from 2008-2015. Earl also served as Co-Chair of the Victorian Indigenous Cricket Advisory Committee.
Interest in Shares and Options
Mr Eddings and associated entities held 73,622 fully paid Ordinary Shares of MSL Solutions Limited as at 30 June
2019.
Kaylene Gaffney - Non-Executive Director (resigned 30 January 2019)
Kaylene joined the MSL Board in 2017, having enjoyed a 26-year career in senior financial roles.
She has previously served as non-executive Director and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee for Wotif.com. Her
senior financial role experience is in the retail, aviation, telecommunications and information technology sectors.
Kaylene is a non-executive Director and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee for National Veterinary Care Limited.
Kaylene holds a Masters Degree in International Business from the Queensland University of Technology, and is a
Graduate member of The Australian Institute of Company Directors and is a Fellow of The Institute of Chartered
Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
Kaylene Gaffney was also a member of the Company’s Audit and Risk Committee.
Interest in Shares and Options
Ms Gaffney and associated entities held nil fully paid Ordinary Shares of MSL Solutions Limited as date of
resignation.
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Dr Richard Holzgrefe - Non-Executive Director
Richard was appointed as a non-executive Director in December 2007. He brings corporate experience across
multiple industry sectors to the Company.
He joined MSL from VLRQ Pty Ltd where he served as a Director from 1998 to 2004. He was a Director of Kenlynn
Property Syndicates Pty Ltd from 1997 to 2000, and co-founded The BOH Dental Group, in 1976. He left in 1997 to
pursue interests in the Property and Retirement Living sectors.
He currently serves as Chairman of Urana Road Developments Pty Ltd, Chairmen of Verton Technologies Aust Pty
Ltd and is a Director of Holmac Holdings Pty Ltd.
Richard holds a Bachelor of Dental Science degree from the University of Queensland.
Richard Holzgrefe is also a member of the Company’s Audit and Risk and Remuneration Committees.
Interest in Shares and Options
13,267,071 fully paid Ordinary Shares and 785,714 Options over ordinary Shares of MSL Solutions Limited were held
by Dr Holzgrefe and associated entities as at 30 June 2019.
David Trude - Non-Executive Director
David joined the Board in 2017 bringing over 40 years’ experience as a senior corporate executive within the
banking and securities industries.
He was formerly Managing Director, Australian Chief Executive Officer/Country Manager of Credit Suisse, Australia
for 10 years from 2001.
He has served as Chairman of Baillieu Holst Limited since 2010 having been a Board member since 2007, is
Chairman of Waterford Retirement Village, Hansen Technologies Limited and East West Line Parks Limited, a
member of the Board of Chi-X Australia Pty Ltd and non-executive Director of Acorn Capital Investment Fund
Limited, an ASX listed entity.
David holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Queensland, is a Senior Associate of the
Financial Services Institute of Australasia, a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and Master
Member of the Stockbrokers and Financial Advisers Association.
David Trude is also a member of the Company’s Audit and Risk and Remuneration Committees.
Interest in Shares and Options
300,000 fully paid Ordinary Shares of MSL Solutions Limited were held by Mr Trude and associated entities as at 30
June 2019.
Tony Toohey – Executive Director and Chairman
Subsequent to the year end, Tony Toohey was appointed as Executive Director and Chairman effective 1 September
2019.
Company Secretary
Andrew Ritter was appointed as Company Secretary on 27 March 2017. Mr Ritter has approximately 20 years of
international finance experience with various listed global IT & Telco organisations. Andrew is a Chartered
Accountant, holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree, a Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance and is a
Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia and the International Institute of Chartered Secretaries and
Administrators.
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MSL SOLUTIONS LIMITED and CONTROLLED ENTITIES
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Directors’ Report
The Directors of MSL Solutions Limited (‘MSL’ or ‘the Company’) submit their report together with the consolidated
financial report of the Company, comprising the Company and its controlled entities (together ‘the Group’) for the
year ended 30 June 2019 and the audit report thereon.
Directors
The names of the Directors of the Company in office during the year and to the date of this report are:
Name
Non-Executive
Director since
Mr Kenneth J (John) Down (Chairperson)
October 2008 (retired 30 August 2019)
Mr Ian M Daly
Mr Earl R Eddings
December 2009 (retired 30 August 2019)
Appointed 30 April 2019
Ms Kaylene J Gaffney
March 2017 (resigned 30 January 2019)
Dr Richard W Holzgrefe
Mr David D Trude
Executive
December 2007
March 2017
Mr Craig G Kinross (Managing Director and
Chief Executive Officer)
November 2012 to 20 August 2019
Mr Anthony (Tony) P Toohey (Chairman)
Appointed 1 September 2019
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MSL SOLUTIONS LIMITED and CONTROLLED ENTITIES
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Principal activities
MSL is a global provider of hosted, software as a service (SaaS) and on-site deployed solutions to clients in the
following segments of sport, leisure and hospitality sectors:
• Golf clubs and associations;
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• Other hospitality and entertainment venues.
Registered clubs;
Stadia and arenas; and
MSL provides venue business software applications and data solutions through the MPower core integration
architecture which connects member organisations’ business software and data needs, to improve guest
engagement, loyalty, gain business efficiencies and governance.
The MPower platform combines software applications, data and media channels in an open architecture platform
that provides total integration from the back office to member facing solutions encompassing the full needs of the
business. The MPower platform “connects the dots” for the customer organisation connecting every department of
the business from food and beverage point of sale, to membership, marketing, financials and workforce
management.
The principal activities of MSL during the year ended 30 June 2019 were related to sales, implementation and
support of the MPower platform and component solutions to our customer base.
Key Financial Results
The table below provides a summary of the FY19 results, with a comparison to the prior year’s statutory performance:
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(1) Other income includes the net gain on the sale of shares in Zuuse (FY19 gain on sale of shares in Zuuse $3.1m (FY18: $0.6m). FY18 also
includes the release of earn out provision $0.5m.
(2) Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted NPATA excludes significant expense items of $11.8m predominantly related to the impairment charge
of $11.5m and transaction expenses of $0.3m (FY18 $0.6m).
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Results Summary for the Year Ended 30 June 2019FY19FY18 (restated)Statutory ResultsA$ millionA$ millionRevenue from operating activities27.8 32.5 Other income (1)3.1 1.4 Total revenue & income30.9 33.9 Cost of sales(7.8)(8.6)Gross margin23.125.3Operating expenses before significant items(25.5)(21.2)Adjusted EBITDA (2)(2.4)4.1Significant expense items (2)(0.3)(0.6)EBITDA(2.7)3.5Depreciation(0.1)(0.2)Amortisation(4.8)(4.6)Impairment(11.5)0.0EBIT(19.1)(1.3)NPBT(19.1)(1.3)Income tax benefit1.20.9NPAT(17.9)(0.4)Adjusted NPATA (2)(1.3)4.8
MSL SOLUTIONS LIMITED and CONTROLLED ENTITIES
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Company Strategy
MSL’s vision is to drive engagement for sport, leisure, hospitality venues and guests globally with its open
architecture MPower Platform.
MSL connects venue business software and data needs for a member based organisation to grow their revenues,
gain efficiencies and improve governance.
MSL’s growth strategy is based upon four key components; strong organic growth in existing sales segments, cross-
selling opportunities between sales segments, expansion of the business intelligence & analytics platform and
accelerating growth through acquisitions.
Organic growth within each Sales Segment
The scalability of the MPower platform enables our clients to increase the use of the MPower platform and its
modules as their business grows. MSL intend to grow the use of the MPower platform and additional modules
through increased promotion and education by our sales managers to existing customers and new customers.
Cross-sell of products between Sales Segments
MSL’s ability to acquire companies with leading software capabilities provides us with an opportunity to cross sell
software products across our expanded customer base. MSL uses a direct sales & marketing strategy to offer our
client base an expanded suite of software solutions through the MPower platform.
Increasing the number of customers using the MPower BI Solution
Central to the value proposition of the MPower platform is our BI Solution. Our clients have a need to not only know
their customers but how they will behave. The ability for the MPower BI Solution to collect data from multiple
systems allows our clients to achieve this.
Accelerating growth through acquisitions
MSL uses acquisitions to enter new markets and new geographies, acquire new software capabilities and
knowledge, acquire new customer bases and ultimately develop cross sell opportunities between acquisitions and
existing sales segments. We believe the acquisition of complementary software companies, using the following
criteria, is an efficient and relatively low-cost growth strategy to build our presence and expand our customer base:
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grow the marketplace of clients;
fill a gap in relation to technology or staff capabilities;
positively improve EBITDA; and
complement the international growth profile of MSL.
Dividends
No dividends were paid to shareholders during the financial year, and no dividend has been declared or paid
subsequent to the end of the financial year.
Measures of profitability and basis of preparation
The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of this report are summarised in Note 25 of the Financial
Statements.
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Significant changes in state of affairs
As at the reporting date, MSL has on issue 249,840,362 ordinary shares. During the year the Company divested its
shareholding in Zuuse Pty Ltd, to convert it into cash as the board considered it a non-core investment and utilised
the cash proceeds to drive the Company’s research and development program as well as other operational needs.
The Company sold 8,216,210 shares at a price of between $0.59 and $0.65 per share. Cash proceeds of $4.6m were
received in the current year with the balance of $705k to be received in FY20; a net gain on sale of $3.1m was
included in other income for the year.
The Directors embarked on a significant strategic review of the Company in the fourth quarter, which was ongoing
at the end of the financial year.
No other significant changes in the state of affairs of the Company occurred during the financial year, other than
those disclosed in this report.
Subsequent events
The following matters have arisen since the end of the financial year which may materially affect operations of MSL,
the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of MSL in future financial years.
The Company has undertaken an extensive review of its workforce and overhead costs and implemented a program
to restructure the business to improve profitability in FY20 and better position the Company for future growth
opportunities.
The Company is in the early stages of negotiating a new debt facility to support the Company’s growth strategy.
Future developments, prospects and opportunities
Information regarding the Company’s future developments, prospects and business opportunities is included in the
report above. Overall, MSL will continue to:
Enhance and develop its products and services by investing in research and development;
Focus on increasing revenue and market share in the markets in which it operates; and
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• Undertake strategic acquisitions that accelerate the Company’s growth in its products and services.
Environmental issues
The Directors have considered climate related risks and do not currently consider that there is an associated
material risk to the Group’s operations and the amounts recognised in the financial statements. The Group
continues to monitor climate related and other emerging risks and the potential impact on the financial statements.
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Directors’ meetings
The number of Directors’ meetings (including meetings of committees of Directors) and number of meetings
attended by each of the Directors of the Company during the financial year are:
KJ Down
CG Kinross
IM Daly
RW Holzgrefe
DD Trude
ER Eddings
KJ Gaffney
Eligible
14
14
14
14
14
2
8
Board
Audit & Risk
Committee
Remuneration Committee
Attended
Eligible
Attended
Eligible
Attended
14
14
14
14
14
1
8
-
-
4
3
1
-
2
-
-
4
3
1
-
2
2
-
-
2
2
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-
2
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2
2
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Remuneration report - audited
The information provided in the remuneration report relates to the Company for the year ended 30 June 2019 and
has been audited as required by section 308(3C) of the Corporations Act (2001).
The directors present the MSL Solutions Limited FY19 remuneration report, outlining key aspects of our
remuneration policy and framework, and remuneration awarded. This report is structured as follows:
1. Key management personnel covered in this report
2. Remuneration policy and link to performance
3. Elements of remuneration
4. Link between remuneration and performance
5. Remuneration expenses for executive KMPs
6. Contractual arrangements with executive KMPs
7. Non-executive director arrangements
8. Additional Statutory information
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Remuneration Highlights
Performance Highlights
Group Operating Revenue of $27.8m
(down 14% on restated FY18)
Group revenue of $27.8 million was down 14% in FY19 resulting from under
performance in non-recurring hardware and software revenue sales.
Group NPAT of $(17.9)m
(down $17.7m on restated FY18)
Group NPAT of $(17.9) million was down $17.7m in FY19 resulting from the
impairment of goodwill in the amount of $11.5m and the inability to generate
sufficient sales to cover the significant investment in software research and
development.
Remuneration Highlights
Managing Director &
CEO Remuneration – Craig Kinross
CEO Remuneration – Patrick Howard
Total FY19 remuneration was $307K (FY18: $314K Restated), as:
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base salary of $286K (FY18: $300K)
leave & other benefits of $22k (FY18: $14k Restated)
Patrick Howard commenced in the role of CEO on the 19 August 2019 with
remuneration as follows:
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base salary of $275k
leave & other benefits of $20k
LTI Incentive Plan
Total vested and exercisable options held by Directors and key management
personnel as at 30 June 2019 are 2,657,142 (FY18: 3,907,143 Restated).
Non-Executive Director Fees
Total Non-Executive Director remuneration for FY19 was $228K and within the
maximum aggregate amount of $250K approved by shareholders.
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1. Key management personnel covered in this report
1.1 Non-executive and executive directors
Non-Executive Directors
Kenneth John Down 1
Ian Daly 1
Richard Holzgrefe
Kaylene Gaffney (resigned 30 January 2019)
David Trude
Earl Eddings (appointed 30 April 2019)
Executive Directors
Craig Kinross 2 Managing Director & Director of Strategy
Tony Toohey 3 Executive Chairman
1 Current Chairman, Mr. Down, and Director, Mr. Daly, will retire at the end of August 2019
2 Current CEO & Managing Director, Mr. Kinross, transitions to a new role as Director of Strategy on 20 August 2019.
3 Mr. Toohey commences as Executive Director and Chairman on 1 September 2019.
1.2 Other key management personnel (KMP)
Key Management Personnel (KMP)
Patrick Howard 1
James Aleman 2
Andrew Ritter 3
Judy Amos 4
Darren Basford 5
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Acting Chief Financial Officer
Acting Chief Financial Officer
Interim Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary
1 Mr. Howard commenced as Chief Executive Officer on 19 August 2019.
2 Mr. Aleman ceased in his role as Chief Operating Officer on his resignation on 2 August 2019.
3 Mr. Ritter was appointed Company Secretary on 27 March 2017 and Interim Chief Financial Officer on 17 August 2017. Mr. Ritter ceased in his
role as Interim Chief Financial Officer on 31 October 2018 and was replaced by Ms. Amos. Mr. Ritter remains in his role as Company Secretary.
4 Ms. Amos commenced as Acting Chief Financial Officer on 1 November 2018 and ceased in the role on 15 March 2019.
5 Mr. Basford was appointed Acting Chief Financial Officer on 15 March 2019 upon the resignation of Ms. Amos.
2.
Remuneration policy and link to performance
The remuneration committee is made up of independent non-executive directors and was formed post the
successful listing of MSL Solutions Limited on the Australian Stock Exchange. It is the role of the committee to review
and determine the remuneration policy and structure annually to ensure it remains aligned to business needs, and
meets the Company’s remuneration principles. From time to time, the committee may also engage external
remuneration consultants to assist with this review.
In particular, the Board aims to ensure that remuneration practices are:
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competitive and reasonable, enabling the Company to attract and retain key talent,
aligned to the Company’s strategic and business objectives and the creation of shareholder value,
transparent and easily understood, and
acceptable to shareholders.
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Figure 1: Remuneration Framework
Element
Fixed
remuneration
(FR)
Short Term
Incentive (STI)
Purpose
Provide competitive
market salary including
superannuation and
non-monetary benefits
Cash based reward for
in-year performance
Long Term
Incentive (LTI)
Alignment to long-term
shareholder value
Performance
Nil
Potential value
Positioned at median
market rate
Changes for FY2019
Reviewed in line with
market positioning
EBITDA for
business unit
and Group
Increase in
shareholder
value
CEO: 50% of FR
Execs: 20%-60% of FR
CEO: 200% of FR
Execs: 65%-185% of FR
STIs were set based on
over-achievement of
FY19 Budget Gross
Margin and EBITDA
Refer note below
The remuneration strategy in place for FY19 was a mix of STI and LTI, which is consistent with the strategy used by
other listed companies in the Software sector. In FY19 the Board adopted a performance rights plan for long-term
incentive purposes.
2.1
Balancing short-term and long-term performance
STIs are set as a percentage of fixed remuneration, in accordance with industry benchmarks, to drive achievement of
annual targets, without encouraging undue risk-taking. Current STIs for the CEO and KMPs have been based on
achievement of revenue and EBITDA targets, and have been set at 20% to 60% of FR.
LTIs are allocated by the Board and assessed on an annual basis to promote long term shareholder return.
The target remuneration mix for FY19 was reviewed by the Board, based on a strategy of increasing shareholder
value and achieving forecast financial targets. The Board will continue to review the target remuneration mix for the
CEO, KMP and other management personnel to ensure remuneration packages are consistent with the mix used by
other public listed companies in the Software sector.
2.2 Assessing performance
The remuneration committee is responsible for determining the performance requirements and calculation
mechanism used to provide STI and LTI rewards based on performance. To assist in this assessment, the committee
receives detailed reports on performance from management which are based on independently verifiable data such
as financial measures and data from independently run surveys, such as the Australian Information Industry
Association salary survey produced by Aon Hewitt.
In the event of serious misconduct or a material mis-statement in the Company’s financial statements, the
remuneration committee can cancel or defer performance-based remuneration.
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3.
Elements of remuneration
3.1
Fixed annual remuneration (FR)
Executives generally receive their fixed remuneration as cash. FR is reviewed annually, or on promotion. It is
benchmarked against market data for comparable roles in companies in a similar industry, using the Australian
Information Industry Association salary survey produced by Aon Hewitt. The committee aims to position executives
at or near the median, with flexibility to take into account capability, experience, and value to the organisation and
performance of the individual.
For all executives, superannuation is included in FR.
During FY19, fixed remuneration was adjusted for the following KMPs:
•
•
•
•
Chief Executive Officer – the total remuneration package and remuneration mix is consistent with the
median level for comparative roles;
Chief Operating Officer - the total remuneration package and remuneration mix is consistent with the
median level for comparative roles;
Chief Financial Officer – the total remuneration package and remuneration mix is consistent with the
median level for comparative roles; and
Chief Technology Officer – the total remuneration package is consistent with the median level for
comparative roles.
3.2
Short-term incentives
Figure 2: Structure of the Short Term Incentive Plan
Feature
Maximum
opportunity
Performance
metrics
Applicability
Payment
Calculation
Board
discretion
Description
CEO and other executives: 20% - 60% of fixed remuneration (FR).
The STI metrics align with our strategic priority of consistent achievement of financial targets.
Target Weighting
10% - 50%
Group
50% - 90%
Reason for selection
Reflects profitable growth in line with forecast.
Metric
Gross Margin
EBITDA
Any STI award is payable in cash in the first month after release of the audited results for the
financial year.
Less than 90% of target – no STI earned.
At 90% of target – 40% of STI earned.
Between 90-100% of target – pro-rata proportion of 60% of STI earned.
At 100% of target – 100% of STI earned.
Above 100% of target – pro-rata adjustment above 100% of STI earned.
The Board has discretion to adjust remuneration outcomes up or down as they see fit to
prevent any inappropriate reward outcomes, including reducing (down to zero, if appropriate)
any STI award.
The Company has completed a number of acquisitions in recent years, and as a result some executives have STI
plans based on metrics other than as outlined in Figure 2. Therefore, some one-off bonus or KPI payments have
been made for non KMP executives, in accordance with their individual employment contracts.
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3.3
Long-term incentives
Executive KMP and other management personnel participate, at the Board’s discretion, in the Company’s long-term
incentive plan (“LTIP”), which may be in the form of options or performance rights. The Board considers
performance hurdles as part of the vesting considerations.
The Board maintains that the Group’s target remuneration mix for the CEO, KMP and other management personnel
is appropriate and consistent with the mix used by other public listed companies in the Software sector, including
the use of grants for the purpose of LTI. The Board allocated LTI grants during FY19, in line with these targets.
Figure 3: Structure of the LTIP
Feature
Opportunity /
Allocation
Performance hurdle
/ Vesting Conditions
Description
The value of LTIP will be determined based on an independent market salary survey. The
number of shares or performance rights to be allocated under the LTIP will be
determined using the Black-Scholes method for valuation of LTIPs.
Total Shareholder Return is to increase by 10% compounding per annum from a base
price of $0.25 per share (with no penalty for not achieving the 10% in one year, so long
as the overall 10% compounding is achieved by the end of the vesting period).
Share price on the vesting date is to be determined based on the 30-day volume
weighted average price (VWAP) at which the Company’s shares are traded on the
Australian Stock Exchange.
Vesting Date and
Forfeiture
The plan does allow for performance hurdles to be applied to specific grants and the
Board may consider performance hurdles as part of further grants.
Performance rights granted during FY19 have a vesting date of 30 June 2022.
Performance rights will be forfeited on cessation of employment unless the Board
determines otherwise (e.g. retirement due to injury, disability, death or redundancy).
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4. Link between remuneration and performance
4.1
Statutory performance indicators
MSL aims to align our executive remuneration to our strategic and business objectives and the creation of
shareholder wealth. The Company’s annual financial performance and indicators of shareholder wealth for the
current financial period are listed below. As the Company listed in May 2017, these performance measures have not
been included for prior financial periods. However, these measures are not necessarily consistent with the measures
used in determining the variable amounts of remuneration to be awarded to KMPs. As a consequence, there may
not always be a direct correlation between the statutory key performance measures and the variable remuneration
awarded.
Figure 4: Statutory Performance Indicators
Net profit after tax excluding amortisation (NPATA) is a measure used for assessing statutory performance since the
Group recognises computer software and customer contracts from acquisitions and capitalised software
development costs as intangible assets that are amortised to the income statement. The adjustment to calculate
NPATA reverses the amortisation charge to provide a normalised view of the operations without the significant
charge as a result of the acquired intangibles and capitalised software development costs. Adjusted NPATA excludes
significant expense items of $0.3m (FY18 $0.6m) predominantly related to transaction expenses.
The Company’s share price on listing was $0.25 per share, and the share price as at 30 June 2019 was $0.12 per
share, down from $0.20 per share as at 30 June 2018.
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FY19FY18Adjusted NPATA ($ 'mil)(12.8)4.8NPAT(17.9)(0.4)Dividends per share (cps)NilNilEarnings per share (cps)(7.0)(0.1)
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5. Remuneration expenses for KMP
The following table shows details of the remuneration expense recognised for the Group’s key management personnel for the current and previous financial year
measured in accordance with the requirements of the accounting standards.
Figure 5: Executive remuneration
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NameYearCash SalaryNon-monetary benefitsAnnual & long service leavePost employment benefitsOther *STI cash bonusOptionsSharesTotal% performance relatedExecutive DirectorsCraig Kinross 12019265,892 - (2,142)19,651 - - 23,975 - 307,3768%2018280,980 - 14,00819,020 - - - - 314,0080%Other Key Management Personnel (KMP)James Aleman 22019245,346 - 5,38223,308 - - 21,406295,4427%2018195,000 - 5,53419,263 - 45,000 - - 264,79717%Andrew Ritter 3201959,572 - - - - - - - 59,5720%2018243,655 - - 23,146 - - - - 266,8010%Judy Amos 4201984,970 - (2,077)12,772 - - - - 95,6650%2018 - - - - - - - - - 0%Darren Basford 52019121,500 - - - - - - - 121,5000%2018 - - - - - - - - - 0%Greg Davies 62019 - - - - - - - - - 0%2018180,000 - 4,41618,165 - - - - 202,5810%Ashis Govind 62019 - - - - - - - - - 0%2018143,880 - (1,037)13,669 - - - - 156,5120%Kieran Branagan 62019 - - - - - - - - 0%2018150,192 - 8,55717,11830,114**30,000 - - 235,98213%Paul Shipley 62019 - - - - - - - - - 0%201818,461 - - 1,753 - - - - 20,2140%TOTAL2019777,281 - 1,16355,731 - - 45,381 - 879,5565%20181,212,169 - 31,478112,13430,11475,000 - - 1,460,8955%Variable remunerationFixed remuneration
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*Prior year amounts classified as “Other” relating to salary sacrifice superannuation contributions have been removed from the 2018 comparatives as they were also included within “Cash Salary”.
**Other payments were a living-away-from-home allowance when Kieran Branagan was temporarily relocated to the United Kingdom business following its acquisition.
1 Craig Kinross ceased in his role as Chief Executive Officer on 20 August 2019 and Patrick Howard was appointed Chief Executive Officer on 19 August 2019.
2 James Aleman ceased in his role as Chief Operating Officer on his resignation on 2 August 2019.
3 Andrew Ritter was appointed Company Secretary on 27 March 2017 and Interim Chief Financial Officer on 17 August 2017. Andrew Ritter ceased in his role as Interim Chief Financial Officer on
31 October 2018 and was replaced by Judy Amos. Andrew Ritter remains in his role as Company Secretary.
4 Judy Amos commenced as Acting Chief Financial Officer on 1 November 2018 and ceased in the role on 15 March 2019.
5 Darren Basford was appointed Acting Chief Financial Officer on 15 March 2019 upon the resignation of Ms. Amos.
6 Gregory Davies, Ashis Govind, Kieran Branagan and Paul Shipley were KMP in FY18 and ceased to be KMP in FY19.
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6. Contractual arrangements with Executive KMPs
Component
Fixed Remuneration
CEO & Managing
Director
$300,916
Other KMP
Range between $200,000 and $300,000
Contract Duration
Ongoing contract Ongoing contract
Notice by the individual/Company
3 months
3 months
Termination of employment (without
cause)
Termination of employment (with cause)
or by the individual
Entitlement to pro-rata STI for the year.
The Board has discretion to award a greater or lower amount.
STI is not awarded, and all unvested LTI will lapse.
Vested and unexercised LTI can be exercised within a period of 10
days from termination.
Different contractual terms apply to the following individuals:
Darren Basford
Andrew Ritter
Patrick Howard – Chief Executive
Officer
Services are provided under a Services Contract that incorporates
the Chief Financial Officer duties. Under the services contract, Mr.
Basford is not entitled to annual, personal or long services leave, is
not entitled to participate in the STI or LTI plans, has a notice period
of 30 days, and is responsible for appropriate insurances.
Services are provided under a Services Contract that incorporates
the Company Secretary duties. Under the services contract, Mr.
Ritter is not entitled to annual, personal or long services leave, is not
entitled to participate in the STI or LTI plans, has a 30 days’ notice
period, and is responsible for appropriate insurances.
Mr. Howard commenced in the role of CEO on the 19th of August
2019 with fixed remuneration as follows:
•
•
•
Fixed base salary of $275k;
Leave and other benefits of $20k; and
Notice period of 6 months.
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7. Non-executive Director arrangements
Non-executive directors receive a fixed Board fee inclusive of superannuation and no additional fees for chairing or
participating on Board committees (refer to the table below). Options were granted to John Down, Ian Daly and
Richard Holzgrefe (785,714 options each) in previous financial years.
The Chairman does not receive additional fees for participating in or chairing committees, and Non-executive
directors do not receive performance-based pay or any other allowances.
Fees are reviewed annually by the Board taking into account comparable roles and market data provided by the
Board’s independent remuneration adviser. The current base fees were reviewed prior to the Company’s IPO and
remain in effect.
The maximum annual aggregate directors’ fee pool limit of $250,000 was approved by shareholders at the
Company’s annual general meeting on 30 November 2015 and has not increased.
Base fees
Chair
Other Non-executive Directors
Additional fees
Audit committee – Chair
Audit committee – Member
Remuneration committee – Chair
Remuneration committee – Member
$48,000
$48,000
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
All non-executive directors have entered into a service agreement with the Company in the form of a letter of
appointment. The letter summarises the Board policies and terms, including remuneration, relevant to the
officeholding of director.
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Figure 6: Non-executive director remuneration
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NameYearCash SalaryNon-monetary benefitsAnnual & long service leavePost employment benefitsOther *STI cash bonusOptionsSharesTotal% performance relatedNon-executive DirectorsJohn Down201948,000 - - - - - - - 48,0000%201848,000 - - - - - - - 48,0000%Richard Holzgrefe201948,000 - - - - - - - 48,0000%201848,000 - - - - - - - 48,0000%Ian Daly201948,000 - - - - - - - 48,0000%201848,000 - - - - - - - 48,0000%Kaylene Gaffney201925,571 - - 2,429 - - - - 28,0000%201843,836 - - 4,164 - - - - 48,0000%Earl Eddings20198,000 - - - - - - - 8,0000%2018 - - - - - - - - - 0%David Trude201943,836 - - 4,164 - - - - 48,0000%201843,836 - - 4,164 - - - - 48,0000%TOTAL2019221,407 - - 6,593 - - - - 228,0000%2018231,672 - - 8,328 - - - - 240,0000%Fixed remunerationVariable remuneration
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8. Additional statutory information
8.1
Performance based remuneration granted & forfeited during the year
Figure 7 shows for each KMP how much of their STI cash bonus was awarded and how much was forfeited. It also
shows the value of options that were granted and forfeited during FY19.
Figure 7: Performance based remuneration granted and forfeited during the year
8.2
Terms and conditions of the share-based payment arrangements
The terms and conditions of each grant of options affecting remuneration in the current or a future reporting period
are as follows:
The number of options over ordinary shares in the Company provided as remuneration to key management
personnel is shown in figure 8 below. The options carry no dividend or voting rights until exercised.
When exercisable, each option is convertible into one ordinary share of MSL Solutions Limited.
The exercise price for options granted 18 December 2015, was approved by shareholders at the AGM held
November 2015 and related to grants of options to Directors as reward for their significant financial support and
contributions over many years and as an incentive for future performance.
The exercise price of all other option grants to date, was based on a 40% uplift over the previous traded price at the
time of granting the option. The Board deemed that this was a reasonable estimate of achievable growth as an
unlisted entity.
The approved value of the performance rights was $1.082 million when they were granted on 20 December 2018 at
a grant price of $0.25. The rights have a performance hurdle of a cumulative annual growth rate of total
shareholder return of 10% over the vesting period. The rights will have an exercise price of $0.366 on their expiry
date of 30 July 2022.
8.3
Rights to deferred shares
There are no rights to deferred shares for either Directors, key management personnel, or staff.
8.4
Reconciliation of options, deferred shares and ordinary shares held by KMP
The table below shows a reconciliation of options held by each KMP from the beginning to the end of FY19. All
vested options were exercisable.
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KMPPositionTotal OpportunityForfeitedAwardedTotal OpportunityForfeitedAwardedCraig KinrossCEO140,000 100%0%- - - James AlemanKMP85,000 100%0%- - - Andrew RitterKMP- N/AN/A- - - Judy AmosKMP75,000 100%0%- - - Darren BasfordKMP- N/AN/A- - - Short Term IncentiveLong Term IncentiveGrant dateVesting & exercise dateExpiry dateExercise priceValue per option at grant date% Vested18-Dec-1518-Dec-1518-Dec-200.2200.096100%21-Oct-1521-Oct-1521-Oct-200.3080.035100%30-May-1630-May-1630-May-210.3080.035100%15-May-1715-May-1715-May-220.3500.063100%20-Dec-1830-Jun-2230-Jul-220.3660.0790%
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Figure 8: Options held by Directors and KMP
No amounts are unpaid on any shares issued on the exercise of options.
Figure 9: Shareholdings held by Directors and KMP
The above table includes consolidated holdings as held by the Directors and key management personnel. None of
the shares above are held nominally by the directors or any of the other key management personnel.
8.5
Loans given to/from key management personnel
During the financial year there were no loans made to directors of MSL Solutions Limited and other key
management personnel of the group, including their close family members and entities related to them.
8.6
Reliance on external remuneration consultants
During FY19, McCullough Robertson were engaged to provide advice on share-based remuneration requirements.
Previously, McCullough Robertson had designed the Company’s long-term incentive program for directors and key
management personnel.
8.7 Voting of shareholders at last year’s annual general meeting
The Company’s annual general meeting was held on 29 November 2018. A resolution was put to shareholders to
pass the adoption of the Company’s remuneration report, which was passed. Proxy votes received were 95.46% in
favour of the resolution.
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NameBalance at the start of the yearOther changes during the yearBalance on resignationBalance at the end of the yearVested and exercisableJohn Down785,714 - - 785,714 785,714 Richard Holzgrefe785,714 - - 785,714 785,714 Ian Daly785,714 - - 785,714 785,714 James Aleman300,000 - - 300,000 300,000 2,657,142 - - 2,657,142 2,657,142 NameBalance at the start of the yearOther changes during the yearBalance on resignationBalance at the end of the yearHeld in escrowJohn Down7,385,347 - -7,385,347 - Richard Holzgrefe12,871,917 395,154 -13,267,071 - Ian Daly9,214,286 - -9,214,286 - Kaylene Gaffney80,000 - (80,000)- - David Trude300,000 - -300,000 - Earl Eddings- 73,622 -73,622 - Craig Kinross10,748,271 - -10,748,271 - James Aleman40,000 - -40,000 - 40,639,821 468,776 (80,000)41,028,597 -
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Indemnifying Directors and Officers
During the financial year, the Company paid a premium of $112,049 to insure the Directors and Officers of the
Company. The terms of the insurance contract prevent additional disclosure.
In addition, the Company has entered into Deeds of Access, Insurance Indemnity which ensure the Directors and
Officers of the Company will incur, to the extent permitted by law, no monetary loss as a result of defending the
actions taken against them as Directors and Officers.
Options & Performance rights
To assist in the attraction, retention and motivation of employees, the Company had operated an option plan up to
30 June 2018. From 1 July 2018 the Board adopted a performance rights plan for long-term incentive purposes.
The number of options (which are fully vested and exercisable) over ordinary shares outstanding at 30 June 2019
are as follows:
Other than the issue of performance rights on 20 December 2018 as disclosed in section 8.2, no further employee
performance rights have been issued up to the date of this report.
Proceedings on behalf of Company
No person has applied for leave of Court to bring proceedings on behalf of the Company or intervene in any
proceedings to which the Company is a party for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf of the Company for
all or any part of those proceedings. The Company was not a party to any such proceedings during the year.
Non-audit services
The Board of Directors, in accordance with advice from the Audit and Risk Committee, is satisfied that the provision
of non-audit services during the year is compatible with the general standard of independence for auditors imposed
by the Corporations Act (2001). The Company’s auditor did not provide any non-audit services during the financial
year.
During the year the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by the auditor of the parent entity and
its related practices:
PricewaterhouseCoopers Australia
During the year the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by the auditor of the parent entity, its
related practices and non-related audit firms:
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Grant dateVesting & exercise dateExpiry dateExercise priceNumber18-Dec-1518-Dec-1518-Dec-200.2172,357,142 21-Oct-1521-Oct-1521-Oct-200.3081,250,000 30-May-1630-May-1630-May-210.3081,071,430 15-May-1715-May-1715-May-220.350300,000
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It is the Group’s policy to engage PricewaterhouseCoopers on assignments additional to their statutory audit duties
where PricewaterhouseCoopers’s expertise and experience with the Group are important. These assignments are
principally taxation advice and other compliance services, or where PricewaterhouseCoopers is awarded
assignments on a competitive basis. It is the Group’s policy to seek competitive tenders for all major consulting
projects.
Lead Auditor’s Independence Declaration
The lead Auditor’s independence declaration can be found on the page following this Directors’ report and forms
part of the Directors’ report for the year ended 30 June 2019.
Rounding
The Company is of a kind referred to in ASIC Class Order 98/100 dated 10 July 1998 and in accordance with that
Class Order, amounts in the financial report and Directors’ report have been rounded off to the nearest thousand
dollars, unless otherwise stated.
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PricewaterhouseCoopers Australia1. Audit and other assurance services20192018$'000$'000Audit and review of financial statements396205Other assurance services200Total remuneration for audit and other assurance services416205Total Remuneration PricewaterhouseCoopers Australia416205Network firms of PricewaterhousCoopers Australia1. Audit and other assurance servicesPricewaterhouseCoopers United Kingdom20192018$'000$'000Audit and review of financial statements6151Total remuneration for audit and other assurance services6151PricewaterhouseCoopers Denmark20192018$'000$'000Audit of financial statements1915Assitance in statutory financial statement filing3-Tax compliance services3-Total remuneration for audit and other assurance services2515Total Remuneration of network firms PricewaterhouseCoopers Australia8665
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Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors:
Kenneth John Down
Chairman
Dr Richard Holzgrefe
Director
Dated at Brisbane this 30th day of August 2019.
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Auditor’s Independence Declaration
As lead auditor for the audit of MSL Solutions Limited for the year ended 30 June 2019, I declare that
to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been:
(a)
no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in
relation to the audit; and
(b)
no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.
This declaration is in respect of MSL Solutions Limited and the entities it controlled during the period.
Michael Crowe
Partner
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Brisbane
30 August 2019
PricewaterhouseCoopers, ABN 52 780 433 757
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T: +61 7 3257 5000, F: +61 7 3257 5999, www.pwc.com.au
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Financial Statements
Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss & Other Comprehensive Income
The above consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income should be read in conjunction
with the accompanying notes.
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NoteJun-19Jun-18 RestatedA$'000A$'000Revenue5a27,76932,529Other income63,0921,421Cost of sales(7,785)(8,576)Sales and marketing expenses(6,322)(4,819)Customer support and technical services(7,551)(6,488)Research and development expenses(5,710)(4,083)General and administration expenses(5,900)(5,782)Other gains and expenses (net)6(57)(308)Net impairment losses on financial and contract assets(57)-Depreciation expense9a(117)(154)Amortisation expense9b(4,755)(4,558)Impairment expense9b(11,500) -Transaction and restructuring costs6(246)(276)Finance costs(22)22(Loss) before income tax(19,161)(1,072)Income tax benefit/(expense)7a1,219899(Loss) for the year(17,942)(173)Other comprehensive income for the year592,148Total comprehensive (loss) for the year(17,883)1,975Loss attributable to:Owners of MSL Solutions Limited (17,883)1,975(17,883)1,975Total comprehensive (loss) for the period attributable to:Owners of MSL Solutions Limited(17,883)1,975(17,883)1,975EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONSATTRIBUTABLE TO THE ORDINARY EQUITY HOLDERS OF THE COMPANYBasic earnings per share (cents)(7.0)(0.1)Diluted earnings per share (cents)(7.0)(0.1)
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Consolidated Balance Sheet
The consolidated balance sheet should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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NoteJun-19Jun-18 RestatedA$'000$'000ASSETSCurrent assetsCash and cash equivalents8c2,2846,647Trade and other receivables8a5,6104,019Contract assets5b1,7661,647Assets classified as held for sale9f -1,881Other current assets890801Total current assets10,55014,995Non-current assetsReceivables646913Contract assets5b8181,302Property, plant and equipment9a222249Intangible assets9b27,97443,327Deferred tax asset9c1,314-Other non-current assets115208Total non-current assets31,08945,999Total assets41,63960,994LIABILITIESCurrent liabilitiesTrade and other payables8d4,7124,889Borrowings8e83339Provisions9e1,4114,099Income tax payable217767Contract liabilities5b6,2986,214Total current liabilities13,47116,008Non-current liabilitiesBorrowings8e914-Deferred tax liabilty9c2,0512,211Provisions9e292305Total non-current liabilities3,2572,516Total liabilities16,72818,524Net assets24,91142,470EQUITYContributed equity10a61,00360,988Reserves10b2,7302,486Accumulated losses10c(38,822)(21,004)Total equity24,91142,470
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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
The above consolidated statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
Prior period has been restated (refer Note 1a))
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Contributed equityRetained earnings - restatedForeign currency translation reserveShare-based payment reserveTotalequity$'000$'000$'000$'000$'000Balance as at 1 July 2017 - restated as per note 1a61,085(20,831)23510340,592Total comprehensive income for the yearProfit for the year - restated as per note 1a - (173) - - (173)Other comprehensive income - - 2,148 - 2,148Total comprehensive income for the year - (173)2,148 - 1,975Transactions with owners in their capacity as ownersContributions of equity, net of transaction costs(97) - - - (97)Total transactions for the year(97) - - - (97)Balance as at 30 June 201860,988(21,004)2,38310342,470Balance as at 30 June 2018 - restated (Note 2b)60,988(21,004)2,38310342,470Change in accounting policiesRestatements - AASB9 impact - 124124Total restatements due to change in accounting policies - 124 - - 124Total comprehensive loss for the yearLoss for the year - (17,942) - - (17,942)Other comprehensive income - - 59 - 59Total comprehensive loss for the year - (17,942)59 - (17,883)Transactions with owners in their capacity as ownersContributions of equity, net of transaction costs15 - - - 15Share-based payments expense - - - 185185Total transactions for the year15 - - 185200
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Consolidated statement of cash flows
The above consolidated statement of cashflows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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NoteJun-19Jun-18$'000$'000Cash flows from operating activitiesReceipts from customers30,49237,486Payments to suppliers, employees and others(36,366)(36,965)Finance costs(101)(5)Interest received8074Income tax paid- (183)Net cash flows from (used in) operating activities11a(5,895)407Cash flows from investing activitiesCapital expenditure(90)(113)Purchase of intangibles(448)- Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash & cash equivalents(3,828)(5,979)Proceeds for disposal of assets- - Proceeds from disposal of investment4,248957Net cash flows from (used in) investing activities(118)(5,135)Cash flows from financing activitiesProceeds from borrowings1,594- Repayment of borrowings(40)(191)Costs paid on issuance of share capital- (129)Net cash flows from (used in) financing activities1,554(320)Net cash (outflow) for the year(4,459)(5,048)Cash at beginning of the year6,64711,741Effect of foreign exchange(58)(46)Cash and cash equivalents at end of year8c2,1306,647
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements
The financial statements were approved for issue by the directors on 28 August 2019. The Directors have the power
to amend and re-issue the financial statements.
1. Significant changes in the current reporting year
The financial position and performance of the Group was affected by the following events and transactions during
the reporting year:
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The Company sold its investment in Zuuse. Cash proceeds of $4.6m were received, and a net gain on sale
of $3.1m was included in other income for the year.
The adoption of the new account standards for financial instruments and revenue from contracts with
customers (see note 2).
a) Restatement of prior year results
The primary statements, except for the consolidated statement of cash flows, at 30 June 2018 and for the period
30 June 2018 have been restated to reflect the effect of adjustments identified as part of the 30 June 2018 year end
audit. The net impact of the adjustments was not material to the Group’s financial statements. However, it was
determined that the adjustments should be reflected as the impact of these items could become material in the
future. The adjustments principally relate to:
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Timing of revenue recognition for non-recurring revenue (revenue reduction in FY18 of $1,004K with a
gross margin reduction of $404k);
Timing of revenue recognition for recurring revenue (revenue reduction in FY18 of $66k with a gross
margin impact of $66k);
• Discounting impact of contracting assets with significant financing components (finance cost reduction in
FY18 of $274k); and
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Income tax benefit increase of $100k for the tax impact of the above items.
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b) Basis of Preparation
The financial statements are general purpose financial statements that have been prepared in accordance with the
Australian Accounting Standards, other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board
and the Corporations Act 2001.
As at 30 June 2019, the Group had net cash of $2.1 million plus available finance facilities of $0.3 million (30 June 2018:
$6.6 million and $0.5 million). The Group recorded a loss after tax of $17.9 million, which included a non-cash
impairment expense of $11.5 million, and operating cash outflows of $5.9 million for the year ended 30 June 2019 (30
June 2018: $0.1 million loss after tax and operating cash inflows of $0.4 million).
The Group has a working capital deficiency of $2.8 million at 30 June 2019 (30 June 2018: $1.0 million). Deferred revenue
of $6.3 million (30 June 2018: $6.2 million) included in the working capital deficiency as contract liabilities represent non-
cash obligations of the Group relating to revenue to be recognised in the coming 12 months. Removing the non-cash
deferred revenue liability, the Group has positive working capital of $3.5 million at 30 June 2019 (30 June 2018: $5.2
million).
The Company has undertaken an extensive review of its workforce and overhead costs and implemented a program to
restructure the business to improve profitability in FY20 and better position the Company for future growth opportunities.
Following the restructure, the Directors have approved cash flow forecasts that indicate the Group can manage its
operating cash flow requirements beyond 12 months from the date of authorisation of these financial statements. The
Directors considered the achievability of the revenue and expense assumptions underlying the forecast, and as with any
forecast, there are uncertainties within the assumptions required to meet the Group’s expectations.
The Company is in the early stages of negotiating a new debt facility to support the Company’s growth strategy.
In addition, to maximise shareholder value into the future, the Group has a strong focus on transitioning to recurring
revenue through the provision of software as a service (SaaS) contracts rather than perpetual licenses. The Group is
actively working with SaaS and HaaS funding providers to minimise the impact on working capital during this transition.
Whether the Group can:
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achieve its revenue and cash flow forecasts for the next 12 months and beyond during its transition to
predominantly SaaS revenue; and/or
successfully negotiate additional sources of funding which may include a new debt facility and/or future
capital raising
represent material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt over the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern
and therefore, that it may not be able to realise its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business.
Despite these uncertainties, the Directors are of the view that the company will be successful in the above matters and
accordingly have adopted the going concern basis for the preparation of the financial statements.
2. Changes in accounting policies
This note explains the impact of the adoption of AASB 9 Financial Instruments and AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts
with Customers on the Group’s financial statements and also discloses the new accounting policies that have been
applied from 1 July 2018, where they are different to those applied in prior periods.
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c)
Impact on the financial statements
As a result of the changes in the Company’s accounting policies, prior year financial statements have been restated.
As explained in note 2(b) below, AASB 9 and 15 were adopted retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially
applying the standards recognised at the date of initial application (1 July 2018). The reclassifications and the
adjustments arising from the new impairment rules in AASB 9 are therefore not reflected in the restated balance
sheet as at 30 June 2018 but are recognised in the opening balance sheet on 1 July 2018.
The following tables show the adjustments recognised for each individual line item. Line items that were not
affected by the changes have not been included. As a result, the sub-totals and total disclosed cannot be
recalculated from the numbers provided. The adjustments are explained in more detail below.
*Balance reflects adjustments in note 1
d) AASB 9 Financial instruments – impact of adoption
AASB 9 replaces the provisions of AASB 139 that relate to the recognition, classification and measurement of
financial assets and financial liabilities, derecognition of financial instruments, impairment of financial assets and
hedge accounting.
The adoption of AASB 9 Financial Instruments from 1 July 2018 resulted in changes in accounting policies and
adjustments to the amounts recognised in the financial statements. The new accounting policies are set out in note
2c) below. In accordance with the transitional provisions in AASB 9 (7.2.15) and (7.2.26), comparative figures have
not been restated.
The total impact of the Group’s retained earnings as at 30 June 2018 and 1 July 2018 is as follows:
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30 June 2018 Adjusted*AASB 1530 June 2018 RestatedAASB 91 July 2018 Restated$'000$'000$'000$'000$'000ASSETSCurrent assetsTrade and other receivables5,666(1,647)4,019(176)3,843Contract assets -1,6471,647 -1,647Total current assets14,995 -14,995(176)14,819Current liabilitiesDeferred revenue6,214(6,214) - - -Contract liabilities -6,2146,214 -6,214Total current liabilities16,008 -16,008 -16,008Non-current liabilitiesDeferred tax liabilty2,211 -2,211(52)2,159Total non-current liabilities2,516 -2,516(52)2,464Total liabilities18,524 -18,524(52)18,472Net assets42,469 -42,469(124)42,345EQUITYAccumulated losses(21,004) -(21,004)(124)(21,128)Total equity42,469 -42,469(124)42,3452018$'000Closing retained earnings 30 June 2018 - AASB139/AASB118(21,004)Increase in provision for trade receivables and contract assets(99)Increase in provision for contract assets with significant finance components(39)Increase in provision for debt investments at amortised cost(38)Increase in deferred tax assets relating to impairment provisions52Adjustments to retained earnings from adopotion of AASB 9 on 1 July 2018(124)Opening retained earnings 1 July 2018 - AASB 9(21,128)
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i.
Impairment of financial assets
The group has three types of financial assets that are subject to AASB 9’s new expected credit loss model:
Trade receivables for sales from all revenue streams;
Contract assets for sales from all revenue streams; and
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• Debt investments carried at amortised cost
The Group was required to revise its impairment methodology under AASB 9 for each of these classes of assets. The
impact of the change in impairment methodology on the Group’s retained earnings and equity is disclosed in the
table in note 2b) above.
While cash and cash equivalents are also subject to the impairment requirements of AASB 9, the identified
impairment loss was immaterial.
Trade receivables and contract assets without significant financing components
The group applies the AASB 9 simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses which uses a lifetime
expected loss allowance for all trade receivables and contract assets.
To measure the expected credit losses, trade receivables and other receivables have been grouped based on shared
credit risk characteristics and the days past due. The contract assets relate to unbilled work in progress and unbilled
software and hardware sales and have substantially the same risk characteristics as the trade receivables for the
same types of contracts.
On that basis, the loss allowance as at 1 July 2018 was determined as follows for both trade receivables and contract
assets. The ECL percentage is applied to the receivables and the contract assets in their functional currency with the
loss allowance then translated to presentation currency:
The loss allowances for trade receivables and contract assets as at 30 June 2018 reconcile to the opening loss
allowances on 1 July as follows:
Trade receivables and contract assets are written off when there is no reasonable expectation of recovery.
Indicators that there is no reasonable expectation of recovery include, amongst others, the failure of a debtor to
engage in a repayment plan with the group, and a failure to make contractual payments for a period of greater than
120 days past due.
Contract assets with significant financing components
In addition to trade receivables and contract assets without significant financing components there were several
contract assets that do include financing components. The Group has elected the simplified approach to measuring
the expected credit losses which uses a lifetime expected loss allowance.
Based on the credit history and information available to the Group as at 30 June 2018 the following allowance
calculations have been determined:
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TRADE RECEIVABLES - 30 JUNE 2018 (AUD)TotalCurrent< 1 Month1 Month2 Months3 MonthsOlderECL %1%2%5%10%15%20%Gross carrying amount AUD4,3241,9111,42918819392511Total provision AUD(194)(19)(29)(9)(19)(16)(102)Contract asset without financing components AUDTotalECL %1%Gross carrying amount AUD1,084Total provision AUD(11)Contract AssetsTrade receivablesTotalAt 30 June 2018 provision held-106106Amount restated through opening retained earnings118899Opening loss allowance as at 1 July 2018 calculated uner AASB 911194205
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Given the longstanding relationship with the customers that make up these contract assets and the payment history
demonstrated by those customers the estimated credit loss has been assessed as extremely low.
The impact on opening accumulated losses as at 1 July 2018 is as follows:
Debt investments carried
All of the Group’s other debt investments at amortised cost are considered to have low credit risk, and the loss
allowance recognised during the year was therefore limited to 12 months expected losses. Instruments are
considered to be low credit risk when they have a low risk of default and the issuer has a strong capacity to meet its
contractual cash flow obligations in the near term.
On that basis the loss allowance at 30 June 2018 was determined as follows:
e) AASB 9 Financial instruments – accounting policies applied from 1 July 2018
i.
Classification
Investments and other financial assets
From 1 July 2018, the Group classifies its financial assets in the following measurement categories:
•
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Those to be measured subsequently at fair value (either through other comprehensive income (“OCI”), or
through profit or loss); and
Those to be measured at amortised cost
The classification depends on the Company’s business model for managing the financial assets and the contractual
terms of the cash flows.
For assets measured at fair value, gains and losses will either be recorded in profit or loss or OCI. For investments in
equity instruments that are not held for trading, this will depend on whether the Group has made an irrevocable
election at the time of initial recognition to account for the equity investment at fair value through other
comprehensive income (“FVOCI”).
The Group classifies debt investments when and only when its business model for managing those assets changes.
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Contract valueAllowance %AUD1-3 year contracts1,2022%241-7 year contracts7352%15Total 39At 30 June 2018 - provision held-Amounts restated through opening retained earnings39Opening loss allowance as at 1 July 2018 calculated under AASB 939Previous carrying amountAASB9 carrying amount30/06/20181/07/2018Loan Receivable872---Initial loan847---Interest25---Expected credit loss--(38)-Remeasurement ----Closing balance---834872-(38)834ReclassificationRemeasurement
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Measurement
At initial recognition, the group measures a financial asset at its fair value plus, in the case of a financial asset not at
fair value through profit or loss (“FVPL”), transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the
financial asset. Transaction costs of financial assets carried at FVPL are expensed in profit or loss.
Financial assets with embedded derivatives are considered in their entirety when determining whether their cash
flows are solely payment of principle and interest.
Debt instruments
Subsequent measurement of debt instruments depends on the Group’s business model for managing the asset and
the cash flow characteristics of the asset. There are three measurement categories into which the group classifies its
debt instruments:
• Amortised cost: Assets that are held for collection of contractual cash flows where those cash flows
represent solely payments of principal and interest are measured at amortised cost. Interest income from
these financial assets is included in finance income using the effective interest rate method. Any gain or
loss arising on derecognition is recognised directly in profit or loss and presented in other gains/(losses),
together with foreign exchange gains and losses. Impairment losses are presented as a separate line item
in the statement of profit or loss.
FVOCI: Assets that are held for collection of contractual cash flows and for selling the financial assets,
where the assets’ cash flows represent solely payments of principal and interest, are measured at FVOCI.
Movements in the carrying amount are taken through OCI, except for the recognition of impairment gains
or losses, interest revenue and foreign exchange gains and losses which are recognised in profit or loss.
When the financial asset is derecognised, the cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in OCI is
reclassified from equity to profit or loss and recognised in other gains/(losses). Interest income from these
financial assets is included in finance income using the effective interest rate method. Foreign exchange
gains and losses are presented in other gains/(losses) and impairment expenses are presented as a
separate line item in the statement of profit or loss.
FVPL: Assets that do not meet the criteria for amortised cost or FVOCI are measured at FVPL. A gain or loss
on a debt investment that is subsequently measured at FVPL is recognised in profit or loss and presented
net within other gains/(losses) in the period in which it arises.
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Equity instruments
The group subsequently measures all equity investments at fair value. Where the Group’s management has elected
to present fair value gains and losses on equity investments in OCI, there is no subsequent reclassification of fair
value gains and losses to profit or loss following the derecognition of the investment. Dividends from such
investments continue to be recognised in profit or loss as other income when the Group’s right to receive payments
is established.
Changes in the fair value of financial assets at FVPL are recognised in other gains/(losses) in the statement of profit
or loss as applicable. Impairment losses (and reversal of impairment losses) on equity investments measured at
FVOCI are not reported separately from other changes in fair value. At the reporting date the Group did not have
any instruments classified as FVOCI.
Impairment
From 1 July 2018, the group assesses on a forward-looking basis the expected credit loss associated with its debt
instruments carried at amortised cost and FVOCI. The impairment methodology applied depends on whether there
has been a significant increase in credit risk. For trade receivables, the group applies the simplified approach
permitted by AASB 9, which requires expected lifetime losses to be recognised from initial recognition of the
receivables.
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f) AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customer – impact of adoption
The group has adopted AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers from 1 July 2018 which resulted in
changes in accounting policies and adjustments to the amounts recognised in the financial statements. In
accordance with the transition provisions in AASB 15, the Group has adopted the new rules retrospectively and has
restated comparatives for the 2018 financial year. Application of the retrospective application of AASB 15 did not
have any impact to current period and prior period. In summary, the following adjustments were made to the
amounts recognised in the balance sheet at the date of initial application (1 July 2018):
i.
Presentation of assets and liabilities related to contracts with customers
The Group has also voluntarily changed the presentation of certain amounts in the balance sheet to reflect the
terminology of AASB 15 and AASB 9:
•
•
Contract assets recognised in relation to accrued revenue were previously presented as part of trade and
other receivables;
Contract liabilities in relation to post-sales support and subscriptions were previously presented as part of
deferred revenue.
g) AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with customers – accounting policies
The Group recognises revenue from either individual or multiple element arrangements such as hosting and
installation, an assessment is made as to whether these give rise to separate performance obligations which are
accounted for using the methods outlined below for each individual element contained within the contract.
Customer contracts annuities – (contract liability)
Timing of recognition: The Group recognises the revenue from customer care and support contracts over the period
of time governed by the contract, as the customer is receiving and consuming the benefit provided over that time.
Customers are invoiced prior to the commencement of the support period with this invoiced amount deferred until
support has been provided.
Measurement of revenue: Revenue is measured per supported license module. Various modules have differing
support prices. The Group has a cancellation policy of 90 days.
Subscription annuities – (contract liability)
Timing of recognition: The Group recognises the revenue from SaaS or subscription contracts over the period of
time governed by the contracts from which the customer is receiving and consuming benefits. Customers receive
several products or services that are not distinct from each other and as such are recognised as a bundled
arrangement. Customers are invoiced prior to the commencement of the subscription period with this invoiced
amount deferred until the service has been provided.
Measurement of revenue: Revenue is measured for each subscription license module. Various modules have
differing subscription prices.
Booking fees/referral fees
Timing of recognition: The Group accounts for booking and referral revenue when the booking or referral has been
completed. This revenue is recognised at a point in time when all obligations have been met.
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NoteAASB118 carrying amount 30 June 2018ReclassificationRemeasurementAASB 15 carrying amount 1 July 2018$'000$'000$'000$'000Trade and other receivablesi5,666(1,647) -4,019Contract assetsi -1,647 -1,647Deferred revenuei6,214(6,214) - -Contract liabilitiesi -6,214 -6,214
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Measurement of revenue: Booking and referral revenue is based on commission charged for products and services
to be provided by a third party, this is an agency arrangement where MSL is an acting as an agent for these
providers. As such the net revenue of the agency arrangement is recognised.
System installations/professional services – (contract liability/contract asset)
Timing of recognition: Revenue from system installations is recognised over a period of time governed by when the
services are rendered. For fixed-price contracts, revenue is recognised based on the actual service provided to the
end of the reporting period as a proportion of the total services to be provided (input method). Depending on the
billing arrangements with customers MSL either holds a contract liability or contract asset for this revenue.
Measurement of revenue: Estimates of revenues, cost or extent of progress toward completion are revised if
circumstances change. Any resulting increases or decreases in the estimated revenues or costs are reflected in profit
or loss in the period in which the circumstances that give rise to the revision become known by management.
Judgements: The Group has determined that it is a separate performance obligation where:
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•
•
the services are generic;
they could be provided by a third party; and
they do not significantly modify the software or hardware provided to the customer.
Software fees and royalties
Timing of recognition: The Group sells a range of software applications on a perpetual license basis. Sales are
recognised when control of the software has been transferred to the customer enabling them to direct the use of
the transferred asset. As such revenue is recognised at a point in time once this obligation is complete. The software
license is provided as a distinct service that can be individually measured.
Measurement of revenue: Revenue from sales is based on the price specified in the sales contract, net of any
discounts and returns at the time of sale. Accumulated experience is used to estimate and provide for discounts and
returns.
Hardware fees
Timing of recognition: The Group sells a large range of hardware applications. Sales are recognised when control of
the hardware has been transferred to the customer enabling them to direct the use of the transferred asset. As such
revenue is recognised at a point in time once this obligation is complete. The hardware is provided as a distinct
service that can be individually measured.
Measurement of revenue: Revenue from sales is based on the price specified in the sales contracts, net of any
discounts and returns at the time of sale. Accumulated experience is used to estimate and provide for discounts and
returns.
Advertising
Timing of recognition: The Group recognises revenue over a period of time governed by when the services are
rendered. For fixed-price contracts, revenue is recognised based on the actual service provided to the end of the
reporting period as a proportion of the total services to be provided (input method). Depending on the billing
arrangements with customers MSL either holds a contract liability or contract asset for this revenue.
Measurement of revenue: Revenue is measured in line with the executed insertion orders and is based on market
rates.
3. Segment information
a) Description of segments and principal activities
The Group’s executive management team, consisting of the Chief Executive Officer, the (Acting) Chief Financial
Officer, Chief Operating Officer, General Manager, General Manager Human Resources, General Manager Research
& Development, General Manager Marketing & Corporate Affairs and Chief Technology Officer, examines the
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Group’s performance from an industry perspective with entities in similar markets grouped on a global basis. The
following are the identified reportable segments:
1. MPower Venue: services the stadia and arena and registered clubs (excluding golf clubs) on a global basis.
2. MPower Golf: services the golf clubs and associations market on a global basis.
3. MPower Emerging Markets services the aged care industry and the sports & association industry on a
global basis.
4. Corporate: provides corporate governance overheads for all other segments on a global basis.
Management primarily uses a measure of revenue and adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and
amortisation (EBITDA) to assess the performance on a monthly basis. Information about their key performance
indicators is detailed below.
b) Segment revenue and Segment Adjusted EBITDA
Segment Adjusted EBITDA excludes the effect of significant items which may have an impact on the quality of
earnings such as transaction costs and the net effect of foreign exchange and fair value movements through the
income statement (refer to Note 2(c)). The comparison for the prior year (FY18) has been restated in line with
Note 1. Other income is excluded from the segment results.
Geographical earnings
Revenue of Verteda Holdings Limited of $8,503k was primarily derived from the United Kingdom. The original
currency of pounds sterling has been converted to the presentation currency of the Group at 30 June 2019 as per
the Group’s accounting policy detailed in Note 25.
Revenue of GolfBox A/S of $3,604k was primarily derived from Scandinavian and European countries. The original
currency of Danish krone has been converted to the presentation currency of the Group at 30 June 2019 as per the
Group’s accounting policy detailed in Note 25.
The Group also derives small amounts of revenue from the United States and the Middle East.
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Year ended 30 June 2019MPower VenueMPower GolfEmerging MarketsCorporateTotalA$'000A$'000A$'000A$'000A$'000Revenue from external customers17,51910,250--27,769Timing of revenue Non-recurring revenue8,0182,126--10,144Recurring revenue9,5018,124--17,625Other revenue---3,0923,092Adjusted EBITDA7,1777,150(358)(16,433)(2,464)Year ended 30 June 2018MPower VenueMPower GolfEmerging MarketsCorporateTotalA$'000A$'000A$'000A$'000A$'000Revenue from external customers22,06910,460--32,529Timing of revenue Non-recurring revenue13,4323,272--16,704Recurring revenue8,6217,204--15,825Other revenue---1,4211,421Adjusted EBITDA11,3308,369-(15,498)4,201
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c) Segment Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation to profit/(loss) before tax
Sales between segments are carried out at arm’s length and are eliminated on consolidation. The revenue from
external parties is measured in the same ways as in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other
comprehensive income.
Refer to Note 6 for further details on the above significant items (excluding depreciation and amortisation).
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Jun-19Jun-18 RestatedA$'000A$'000Segment adjusted EBITDA(2,464)4,201Transaction and restructuring costs(246)(276)Foreign exchange losses(57)(215)Fair value movement on financial liability-(92)Finance costs (net)(22)22Depreciation & amortisation(4,872)(4,712)Impairment(11,500)-Loss before income tax(19,161)(1,072)Reconciliation of segment adjusted EBITDA to Profit /(Loss) before income tax
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4. Business Combinations
MSL’s growth strategy is based upon four key components: strong organic growth in existing sales segments, cross-
selling opportunities between sales segments, expansion of the business intelligence and analytics platform and
accelerated growth through acquisitions.
MSL uses acquisitions to grow the marketplace of clients, acquire new software capabilities and knowledge and to
enter new markets and geographies.
The cash out flows for all acquisitions throughout the financial year (net of cash acquired) are detailed below:
The balance of acquisition payments owing as at the reporting date is as follows:
Specifics in relation to each of these acquisitions and contingent considerations are discussed in further detail
below.
a) Contingent consideration
The below table illustrates the contingent consideration movement for the financial years ended 30 June 2018 and
30 June 2019:
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DeferredContingentTotal$'000$'000$'000Rockit Pty Ltd502575GolfBox A/S5411,9892,530Pallister Games-315315Xcite Media Pty Ltd-100100Pricap Services Pty Ltd4503407901,0412,7693,810AcquisitionPayments made during FY19DeferredContingentTotal$'000$'000$'000Note 8(d) Note 9(e)Pallister Games-345345RockitGolfBoxPallister GamesPricapVertedaXciteTotal$'000$'000$'000$'000$'000$'000$'000Balance 1 July 2017(6)(1,896)(1,150) - (2,169) - (5,221)Add:Current contingent consideration(31)--(450)-(100)(581)Fair value adjustment-(94)----(94)Foreign exchange through profit and loss-1--86-87Less:Contingent consideration paid25---2,084-2,109Gains/(losses) accounting profit or (loss)--490---490Balance 30 June 2018(12)(1,989)(660)(450) - (100)(3,211)Add:Current contingent consideration(13)-----(13)Less:Contingent consideration paid251,989315450-1002,879Balance 30 June 2019--(345)---(345)Current - payable within 12 months--(180)---(180)Non-current - payable after 12 months--(165)---(165)--(345)---(345)
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Rockit Pty Ltd (“Rockit”)
As part of the deed of variation previously executed with the vendors the contingent consideration has been increased
on a monthly basis in line with performance targets detailed in this deed. The total amount of contingent
consideration at 31 December 2018 was $25k being an increase of $13k from 30 June 2018.
GolfBox A/S, Pricap Services Pty Ltd and Xcite
All contingent consideration and deferred payments to the vendors are now complete.
Ray Pallister Pty Ltd (“Pallister Games”)
The contingent consideration for Pallister Games of $1,150k is assessed based on the EBITDA performance for the
financial years 2018, 2019 and 2020. As part of the amended earnout agreement, payment for the achievement of
FY18 targets was paid in August 2018. The Group has determined that based on the results for the year ended
30 June 2019 the earnout target under the deed of variation of $180k is payable. After payment of the FY19 earnout,
the remaining provision for earnout of $180k relates to the year ending 30 June 2020.
b) Transaction and restructuring costs
During the financial year ended 30 June 2019 the Company incurred $246k (FY18 restated $276k) of transaction
costs that related to due diligence costs for acquisitions that did not proceed and are still in progress. These costs
included professional advisory fees and travel incurred to perform the required due diligence and affect the
completion of the acquisitions.
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5. Revenue from contracts with customers
a) Disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers
The Group derives revenue from the transfer of goods and services over time and at a point in time in the following
major product lines and geographical regions:
Revenues from external customers comes from the sale of software, hardware, professional services, advertising,
subscription annuities and customer contract annuities. The revenue from these services relate to the sale of the
Groups own internally generated software in addition to third party suppliers of software and hardware.
b) Assets and liabilities related to contract with customers
The Group has recognised the following assets and liabilities related to contracts with customers:
Significant changes in contract assess and liabilities
i.
The Group recognised a loss allowance for contract asses following the adoption of AASB 9, see Note 2b for further
information.
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30 Jun 1930 Jun 18Restated$'000$'000Recurring revenueCustomer contracts annuities 9,7619,248Subscription annuities 7,8646,577Total - recurring revenue17,62515,825Non-recurring revenueBooking Fees190232System Installations2,5183,565Software Fees and Royalties1,7406,613Hardware Fees4,9845,351Advertising484822Other228121Total - non-recurring revenue10,14416,704Revenue from Operating Activities27,76932,529Consolidated20192018 Restated$'000$'000Current contract asset relating to fullfilled contracts1,7851,647Loss allowance(19)-Total current contract assets1,7661,647Non-current contract assets relating to fullfilled contracts8421,302Loss allowance(24)-Total non-current contract assets8181,302Total contract assets2,5842,949Contract liabilites - post sales support6,0275,840Contract liabilities - customer monies held271374Total contract liabilities6,2986,214
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Contract liabilities relate to the post sales contracted support and subscription services that has been invoiced but
yet to be fulfilled. In addition, IT consulting contracts are made of those contracts that where work remains to be
completed that has been invoiced.
ii.
Revenue recognised in relation to contract liabilities
The following table shows how much of the revenue recognised in the current reporting period relates to carried-
forward contract liabilities:
c) Accounting policies and significant judgements
The Group recognises revenue from either individual or multiple element arrangements such as hosting and
installation, an assessment is made as to whether these give rise to separate performance obligations which are
accounted for using the methods outlined below for each individual element contained within the contract.
Customer contracts annuities – (contract liability)
Timing of recognition: The Group recognises the revenue from customer care and support contracts over the period
of time governed by the contract, as the customer is receiving and consuming the benefit provided over that time.
Customers are invoiced prior to the commencement of the support period with this invoiced amount deferred until
support has been provided.
Measurement of revenue: Revenue is measured per supported license module. Various modules have differing
support prices. The Group has a cancellation policy of 90 days.
Subscription annuities – (contract liability)
Timing of recognition: The Group recognises the revenue from SaaS or subscription contracts over the period of
time governed by the contracts from which the customer is receiving and consuming benefits. Customers receive
several products or services that are not distinct from each other and as such are recognised as a bundled
arrangement. Customers are invoiced prior to the commencement of the subscription period with this invoiced
amount deferred until the service has been provided.
Measurement of revenue: Revenue is measured for each subscription license module. Various modules have
differing subscription prices.
Booking fees/referral fees
Timing of recognition: The Group accounts for booking and referral revenue when the booking or referral has been
completed. This revenue is recognised at a point in time when all obligations have been met.
Measurement of revenue: Booking and referral revenue is based on commission charged for products and services
to be provided by a third party, this is an agency arrangement where MSL is an acting as an agent for these
providers. As such the net revenue of the agency arrangement is recognised.
System installations/professional services – (contract liability/contract asset)
Timing of recognition: Revenue from system installations is recognised over a period of time governed by when the
services are rendered. For fixed-price contracts, revenue is recognised based on the actual service provided to the
end of the reporting period as a proportion of the total services to be provided (input method). Depending on the
billing arrangements with customers MSL either holds a contract liability or contract asset for this revenue.
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20192018 Restated$'000$'000Revenue recognised that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the periodPost sales support6,0275,505Customer monies held34-
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Measurement of revenue: Estimates of revenues, cost or extent of progress toward completion are revised if
circumstances change. Any resulting increases or decreases in the estimated revenues or costs are reflected in profit
or loss in the period in which the circumstances that give rise to the revision become known by management.
Judgements: The Group has determined that it is a separate performance obligation where:
•
•
•
the services are generic;
they could be provided by a third party; and
they do not significantly modify the software or hardware provided to the customer.
Software fees and royalties (contract asset)
Timing of recognition: The Group sells a range of software applications on a perpetual license basis. Sales are
recognised when control of the software has been transferred to the customer enabling them to direct the use of
the transferred asset. As such revenue is recognised at a point in time once this obligation is complete. The software
license is provided as a distinct service that can be individually measured.
Measurement of revenue: Revenue from sales is based on the price specified in the sales contract, net of any
discounts and returns at the time of sale. Accumulated experience is used to estimate and provide for discounts and
returns.
Hardware fees (contract asset)
Timing of recognition: The Group sells a large range of hardware applications. Sales are recognised when control of
the hardware has been transferred to the customer enabling them to direct the use of the transferred asset. As such
revenue is recognised at a point in time once this obligation is complete. The hardware is provided as a distinct
service that can be individually measured.
Measurement of revenue: Revenue from sales is based on the price specified in the sales contracts, net of any
discounts and returns at the time of sale. Accumulated experience is used to estimate and provide for discounts and
returns.
Advertising (contract asset)
Timing of recognition: The Group recognises revenue over a period of time governed by when the services are
rendered. For fixed-price contracts, revenue is recognised based on the actual service provided to the end of the
reporting period as a proportion of the total services to be provided (input method). Depending on the billing
arrangements with customers MSL either holds a contract liability or contract asset for this revenue.
Measurement of revenue: Revenue is measured in line with the executed insertion orders and is based on market
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6. Other significant income and expense items
The Group has identified the following items included in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss, which are
material due to the significance of their nature and/or amount:
The Company sold 8,216,210 shares at a price of between $0.59 and $0.65 per share. Cash proceeds of $4.6m were
received, and a net gain on sale of $3.1m was included in other income for the year after the effect of $0.3m of
transaction costs associated with the realisation of cash.
An accounting gain of $10k resulted from the sale of non-core software to an external party.
In addition, during the financial year the Company has accrued $20k of expected grant income for the Export
Marketing & Development Grant (EMDG). During FY19 the Company received $37k of the original $46k accrued in
relation to the FY17 and FY18 claim this has resulted in net income of $11k in association with the EMDG for FY19.
d) Foreign exchange losses
Included in the consideration for the acquisition of GolfBox are deferred acquisition payments (refer to Note 8d) and
contingent consideration based on performance targets (refer to Note 9e). As these provisions are payable in the
acquiree’s domicile currency, Danish Krone, the Group applies its policy in relation to foreign exchange currencies
and revalues these provisions at the end of each reporting period with any foreign exchange gain or loss recorded as
an realised or unrealised depending on what amounts have been paid.
The fair value movement in the prior period related to contingent consideration for the GolfBox acquisition being an
increase in the provision being increase by $94k to reflect an increased financial performance compared to when
the contingent consideration provision accounted for on acquisition.
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30 Jun 1930 Jun 2018 Restated$'000$'000Accounting gains included in other incomeGain on reversal of earnout provisions/sale of assets10490Settlement of professional matters/grant income11270Net gain on sale of investments (Zuuse)3,071627Interest - 343,0921,421Significant expense itemsTransaction and restructuring costs(246)(276)Foreign exchange gains / (losses)(57)(215)Fair value movement on financial liability - (93)(303)(584)Consolidated
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7. Income tax expense/(benefit)
a)
Income tax expense/(benefit)
b) Numerical reconciliation of income tax expense to prima facie tax payable
iii.
Recognition and measurement
MSL Solutions Limited and its wholly-owned Australian subsidiaries have formed a tax consolidated group, and
accordingly these entities are taxed as a single entity and the deferred tax assets and liabilities of these entities are
set off in the consolidated financial statements.
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30 Jun 1930 Jun 2018 Restated$'000$'000Income tax expenses/(benefit)Current tax (benefit) expense97691Deferred tax (benefit) expense(1,725)(1,590)Adjustments to current tax expense of prior period(238)-Adjustments for deferred tax expense of prior period647-Total income tax expense/(benefit)(1,219)(899)Decrease (increase) in deferred tax assets (Note 9c)(914)(378)(Decrease) increase in deferred tax liabilities (Note 9c)(811)(1,212)Total deferred tax expense/(benefit)(1,725)(1,590)Consolidated30 Jun 1930 Jun 2018 Restated$'000$'000Profit/(loss) from continuing operations before income tax expense(19,162)(1,070)Tax at the Australian tax rate of 27.5% (2018 -30%)(5,270)(321)- Fair value movement on financial liability at fair value through profit and loss-28- Transaction costs4877- Gain on reversal of earnout provision-(147)- R&D tax incentive(47)(279)- Impairment of goodwill3,163-- Other2874(1,819)(638)- Adjustments to income tax expense of prior period410-- Change in tax rate(11)-- Difference in tax rate of foreign jurisdictions201(261)Total income tax expense/(benefit)(1,219)(899)Amounts recognised in equityAggregate current and deferred tax expense/(benefit) arising in the reporting period and not recognised in net profit or loss but recognised in equity:- Equity raising costs-(37)Consolidated
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The income tax expense or benefit for the year represents the current year’s taxable income based on the
applicable income tax rate for each jurisdiction adjusted for permanent differences, and any net movements in
deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to temporary differences and unused tax losses.
The current income tax benefit is calculated on the basis of the tax laws enacted at the end of the reporting period
in the countries where the Company’s subsidiaries operate and generate taxable income. Management periodically
evaluates positions taken in tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulation is subject to
interpretation. It establishes provisions where appropriate on the basis of amounts expected to be paid to the tax
authorities.
Deferred tax liabilities and assets are not recognised for temporary differences between the carrying amount and
tax bases of investments in foreign operations where the Company is able to control the timing of the reversal of
the temporary differences and it is probable that the differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future.
Current and deferred tax is recognised in the profit or loss, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in
other comprehensive income, or directly in equity. In this case, the tax is also recognised in other comprehensive
income or directly in equity respectively.
Companies within the Group may be entitled to claim tax incentives and/or deductions for investments in qualifying
assets or in relation to eligible expenditure. Research and Development expenditure for the Group was $5.7 million,
which was offset by a tax credit of $171k for the incentive in Australia.
iv.
Estimates and judgements
The Group is subject to income taxes in Australia and jurisdictions where it has foreign operations. Significant
judgement is required in determining the provision for income taxes. There are certain transactions and calculations
undertaken during the ordinary course of business for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain at the time
of the transaction/calculation. The Group estimates its tax liabilities based on the Group’s understanding of the
taxation legislation in each jurisdiction it operates, and where the final tax outcome of these matters is different
from the amounts that were initially recorded, any difference will impact the current and/or deferred income tax
assets and liabilities in the period the initial determination was made.
In addition, the Group recognises deferred tax assets relating to carried forward tax losses to the extent there are
sufficient taxable temporary differences relating to the same taxation authority and the same subsidiary against
which the unused tax losses can be utilised. However, utilisation of the tax losses also depends on the ability of the
entity to satisfy the necessary tests relating to utilisation of tax losses.
For the incentives and deductions available for eligible research and development expenditure, the Group has
exercised judgement and calculated an estimate of the eligible expenditure in both Australia and the United
Kingdom and included the estimated tax credit and additional tax deduction in its tax calculations for the reporting
period.
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8. Financial assets and liabilities
The Group holds the following financial assets and liabilities:
The Group’s exposure to various risks associated with the financial instruments is discussed in Note 13. The
maximum exposure to credit risk at the end of the reporting period is the carrying amount of each class of financial
assets mentioned above.
Details of adjustments made to prior period figures as a result of the adoption of AASB9 and AASB 15 can be found
in Note 2.
a) Trade receivables
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Financial assetsAssets at fair value through profit and lossFinancial assets at amortised costTotal2019Notes$'000$'000$'000Trade and other receivables8a & 8b -6,256 6,256 Contract assets8a & 8b -2,585 2,585 Cash and cash equivalents8c-2,284 2,284 2018 Restated$'000$'000$'000Trade and other receivables8a & 8b -4,932 4,932 Contract assets8a & 8b -2,949 2,949 Cash and cash equivalents8c-6,647 6,647 Financial LiabilitiesLiabilities at fair value through profit and lossLiabilities at amortised costTotal2019Notes$'000$'000$'000Trade and other payables8d-4,712 4,712 Borrowings8e-1,747 1,747 Contingent Consideration - Earnout provision9e345- 345 2018 Restated$'000$'000$'000Trade and other payables8d-4,889 4,889 Borrowings8e-39 39 Contingent Consideration - Earnout provision9e3,211 - 3,211 30 Jun 1930 Jun 2018 Restated$'000$'000CurrentTrade receivables5,5214,125Loan receivable - related party272 -Loss allowance(183)(106)Total current receivables5,6104,019Consolidated30 Jun 1930 Jun 2018 Restated$'000CurrentCurrent - contract assets1,7851,647Loss allowance(19) -Total current contract assets1,7661,647Consolidated
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Further information relating to loans to related parties is set out in Note 19.
Classification as trade receivables
i.
Trade receivables are amounts due from customers for goods sold or services performed in the ordinary course of
business. Loans and other receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that
are not quoted in an active market. If collection of the amounts is expected in one year or less, they are classified as
current assets. If not, they are presented as non-current assets. In general, trade receivables are due for settlement
within 30 days, however in some circumstances the Group has granted extended terms of up to 90 days and for one
particular customer a six-month term has been granted. Accordingly, all trade receivables are all classified as
current, with the exception of a receivable of $39k which is deemed to be non-current due to the payment
arrangement. The Group’s accounting policies in relation to trade receivables are outlined in Note 25.
ii.
Fair value of trade and other receivables
Due to the short-term nature of the current receivables, their carrying amount is considered to be the same as their
fair value. For the majority of the non-current receivables, the fair values are also not significantly different to their
carrying amounts.
iii.
Impairment and risk exposure
The Group routinely assesses the collectability of its receivables and has included an estimated credit loss of $254k
for the reporting period. Information about the impairment of trade receivables, their credit quality and the Group’s
exposure to credit risk, foreign currency risk and interest rate risk can be found in Note 13b and 13c.
b) Contract assets (2018: Trade and other receivables)
Classification of contact assets
i.
The Group classifies contract assets as those assets recognised in relation to accrued revenue whish was previously
presented as part of trade and other receivables.
ii.
Fair value of contract assets
Due to the short-term nature of the majority of the Group’s contract assets, their carrying amount is considered to
be the same as their fair value. These contacts are classified as contracts without significant financing components.
In addition to contract assets without significant financing the Group carries several contract assets that due to their
long-term nature their fair value is not equivalent to their carrying value. These contracts are classified as contract
assets with significant financing components.
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30 Jun 1930 Jun 18$'000$'000Non-currentTrade receivables4040Loan receivable - related party633872Loss allowance(27) -Total non-current receivables646912Consolidated30 Jun 1930 Jun 18$'000$'000Non-CurrentContract assets8421,302Loss allowance(24) -Total non-current contract assets8181,302Consolidated
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iii.
Impairment and risk exposure
The Group routinely assesses the collectability of its receivables and has included an estimated credit loss of $254k
for the reporting period. Information about the impairment of contract assets, their credit quality and the Group’s
exposure to credit risk, foreign currency risk and interest rate risk can be found in Note 13b and 13c
c) Cash and cash equivalents
iv.
Reconciliation to cash flow statement
The figures in the table shown below reconcile to the amount of cash shown in the statement of cash flows at the
end of the financial year, as follows:
v.
Classification as cash equivalents
Term deposits are presented as cash equivalents if they have a maturity of three months or less from the date of
acquisition and are repayable with 24 hours’ notice with no loss of interest. Refer to Note 25 for the Group’s other
accounting policies on cash and cash equivalents.
d) Trade and other payables
Trade payables are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition. The carrying amounts of trade and
other payables are considered to the same as their fair values, due to the short-term nature.
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30 Jun 1930 Jun 2018 Restated$'000$'000Cash and cash equivalents2,2846,647Bank overdrafts(154) -Balances per statement of cash flows2,1306,647Consolidated30 Jun 1930 Jun 2018 Restated$'000$'000CurrentTrade payables2,5931,795Other payables2,1192,053Deferred consideration on business combinations -1,0414,7124,889Consolidated
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e) Borrowings
Bank bill loan
i.
In October 2018, the Group entered a new loan facility to refresh working capital used for cash funded acquisitions.
The total amount of the facility was $2 million which amortises over a 36-month period. At the date of the accounts
the bank bill loan was fully drawn, and repayments of the facilities have commenced.
The loan is a variable rate, Australian-dollar denominated loan which is carried at amortised cost. It therefore did
not have any impact on the Group’s exposure to foreign exchange and cash flow interest rate risk.
Facility fees of $11k were payable to the lender upon signing the new loan agreement. These were accounted for in
general and administrative expenses. As at the reporting date there is no current portion of the loan payable, with
the balance classed as non-current borrowings.
The loan agreement contains no financial covenants, and the facility is secured by a General Security Agreement and
Guarantee and Indemnity over the Australian entities of the Group.
ii.
Finance leases
The Group leases various plant and equipment with a carrying value of $12k (2018 – $39k) under finance leases
expiring in less than 12 months as at the reporting date.
iii.
Risk exposures
Details of the Groups exposure to risks arising for current and non-current borrowings are set out in Note 13.
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30 Jun 1930 Jun 2018 Restated$'000$'000CurrentSecuredBank overdraft - unsecured154 -Bank bill loan - secured667 -Lease liabilities - secured1239Total secured current borrowings83339Total current borrowings83339Non-currentSecuredBank bill loan - secured914 -Total secured non-current borrowings914 -Finance lease - non-cancellablePayable:Within one year1331Later than one year but not later than 5 years -11Total future minmum lease payments1342Total future finance charges(1)(3)Lease liabilities1239Lease liabilities are represented in the financial statements as follows:Current12391239Consolidated
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f) Recognised fair value measurements
ii.
Fair value hierarchy
This section explains the judgments and estimates made in determining the fair values of the financial instruments
that are recognised and measured at fair value in the financial statements. To provide an indication about the
reliability of the inputs used in determining fair value, the Group has classified its financial instruments into the
three levels prescribed under the accounting standards. An explanation of each level follows underneath the table.
There were no transfers between levels for recurring fair value measurements during the year. The Group’s policy is
to recognise transfers into and transfers out of fair value hierarchy levels as at the end of the reporting period.
Level 1 – The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets (such as publicly traded derivatives and
trading and available-for-sale securities) is based on quoted market prices at the end of the reporting period. The
quoted market price used for financial assets held by the Group is the current bid price. These instruments are
included in level 1.
Level 2 – The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market (for example, over the
counter derivatives) is determined using valuation techniques which maximize the use of observable market date
and rely as little as possible on entity-specific estimates. If all significant inputs required to fair value an instrument
are observable, the instrument ins included in level 2.
Level 3 – If one or more of the significant inputs is not based on observable market data, the instrument is included
in level 3. This is the case for unlisted equity securities.
iii.
Valuation techniques used to determine fair values
Specific valuation techniques used to value financial instruments include:
•
The fair value of remaining financial liabilities is determined using discounted cash flow analysis.
All fair value estimates are included in level 3 as they are contingent consideration payable where the fair values
have been determined based on present values and the discount rates used were adjusted for counterparty or own
credit risk.
iv.
Valuation processes
The finance department of the Group includes employees that perform the valuations of non-property items
required for financial reporting purposes, including level 3 fair values. This team reports directly to the Chief
Financial Officer (CFO), who in turn reports to the Chief Executive Officer and the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC).
Discussions of valuation processes and results are held between the CFO and the Company’s auditor at least once
every six months, in line with the Groups half-yearly reporting period.
The inputs used to evaluate the main level 3 financial liability (being contingent consideration) are based on the
expected cash inflows from the terms of the sale contract and the Company’s knowledge of the business and how
the current economic environment is likely to impact it.
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Level 1Level 2Level 3Total$'000$'000$'000$'000Financial liabilitiesContingent consideration - Earnout provision--(345)(345)Total Financial liabilities--(345)(345)Level 1Level 2Level 3Total$'000$'000$'000$'000Financial liabilitiesContingent consideration - Earnout provision--(3,211)(3,211)Total Financial liabilities--(3,211)(3,211)30 Jun 2018 Restated30 Jun 19
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9. Non-financial assets and liabilities
a) Property, plant and equipment
Leased assets.
i.
Furniture, fittings and equipment includes the following amounts where the Group is a lessee is under a finance
lease (refer to Note 8e for further details):
ii.
Revaluation, depreciation methods and useful lives.
Plant and equipment are measured on the cost basis less depreciation and impairment losses.
The carrying amount of plant and equipment is reviewed annually to ensure it is not in excess of the recoverable
amount from these assets. The recoverable amount is assessed on the basis of the expected net cash flows that will
be received from the asset’s employment and subsequent disposal. The expected net cash flows have been
discounted to their present values in determining recoverable amounts.
The depreciable amount of all fixed assets and capitalised leased assets is depreciated on a diminishing value basis
over their useful lives to the Group, commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. Leasehold
improvements are depreciated over the shorter of either the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful
lives of the improvements.
The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable assets are:
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Leasehold improvementsPlant and equipmentFurniture Fixtures & FittingsMotor VehicleTotal$'000$'000$'000$'000$'000As at 1 July 2017Cost or fair value141,079272241,389Accumulated depreciation(8)(887)(168)(20)(1,083)Net book amount61921044306Year ending 30 June 2018Opening net book amount61921044306Reclass-(22)1-(21)Exchange differences1162-19Additions462726-99Depreciation charge (7)(97)(49)(1)(154)Closing net book amount46116843249As at 1 July 2018Cost or fair value601,462364241,910Accumulated depreciation(14)(1,346)(280)(21)(1,661)Net book amount46116843249Year ending 30 June 2019Opening net book amount46116843249Exchange differences--6-6Additions-804-84Depreciation charge (7)(64)(45)(1)(117)Closing net book amount39132492222At 30 June 2019Cost or fair value601,542374242,000Accumulated depreciation(21)(1,410)(325)(22)(1,778)Net book amount39132492222Leased assetsPurchase priceDepreciationBook value$'000$'000$'000Laptops & peripherals79(51)28
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Class of Fixed Asset
•
•
•
Plant and equipment
Furniture, fixtures and fittings
Leasehold improvements
27% - 50%
20% - 30%
7.5% - 30%
The assets' residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance sheet date.
Refer to Note 25 for all other accounting policies relevant to property, plant and equipment.
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b)
Intangible assets
Amortisation methods and useful lives.
i.
The Group amortises intangible assets with a limited useful life using the straight-line method over the following
period/rates:
•
•
Software – 2.5 to 6 years
Customer contracts – 3 to 11 years
See Note 25 for the other accounting policies relevant to intangible assets and Note 25 for the Group’s policy
regarding impairments.
ii.
Customer contracts
The customer contracts were acquired as part of a business combination. They are recognised at their fair value at
the date of acquisition and are subsequently amortised on a straight-line based on the timing of projected cash
flows of the contracts over their estimated useful lives.
iii.
Significant estimate: useful life of Software acquired
Software was acquired as part of a business combination. They are recognised at their fair value at the date of
acquisition and are subsequently amortised on a straight-line basis over an eight-year period from date of
acquisition. This has been estimated as the weighted average of the expected obsolescence of the acquired
software.
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GoodwillComputer software, otherFormation expensesContracts and customer relationshipsTotal$'000$'000$'000$'000$'000As at 1 July 2017Cost or fair value18,5869,397221,74449,729Accumulated amortisation-(3,860)-(4,013)(7,873)Net book amount18,5865,537217,73141,856Period ending 30 June 2018Opening net book amount18,5865,537217,73141,856Reclass-(21)--(21)Disposals-(45)--(45)Exchange differences1,362341-1,0032,706Additions1,841239-1,3093,389Amortisation charge -(1,286)-(3,272)(4,558)Closing net book amount21,7894,765216,77143,327As at 1 July 2018Cost or fair value21,7899,910224,13255,833Accumulated amortisation-(5,145)-(7,361)(12,506)Net book amount21,7894,765216,77143,327Period ending 30 June 2019Opening net book amount21,7894,765216,77143,327Disposals-----Exchange differences22543-186454Additions-448--448Amortisation-(1,378)-(3,377)(4,755)Impairment(11,500)---(11,500)Closing net book amount10,5143,878213,58027,974As at 30 June 2019Cost or fair value22,01410,401224,31856,735Accumulated impairment(11,500)---(11,500)Accumulated amortisation-(6,523)-(10,738)(17,261)Net book amount10,5143,878213,58027,974
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iv.
Significant estimate: capitalised development
In previous financial years all research and development costs were expensed as incurred. As the Group transitions
to a SaaS based company, it will provide access to products via a SaaS platform over a prolonged term meaning that,
the technical feasibility of products can be established at an earlier phase through pre-defined roadmaps. Costs that
are directly associated with the development of this software are recognised as an intangible asset when the
following criteria are met:
a) The technical feasibility of completing the intangible asset is achieved so that it will be available for use or
sale;
b) The Company intends to complete the intangible asset and then use or sell it;
c) The Company has the ability to use or sell the intangible asset;
d) The Company knows how the intangible asset will generate probable economic benefits. Among other
things, the Company can demonstrate the existence of a market for the output of the intangible asset or
the intangible asset itself or, if it is to be used internally, the usefulness of the intangible asset;
e) Adequate technical, financial and other resources are available to complete the development and to use or
sell the intangible asset; and
f) The Company is able to measure reliably the expenditure attributable to the intangible asset during its
development.
The relevant costs include personnel and other directly attributable costs incurred in the development of software.
Capitalised software development costs are recognised as an intangible asset and amortised over their estimated
useful lives, which is considered to be 60 months. Capitalised software development costs are amortised from when
the products to which they relate become available to use. Research costs are expensed as incurred and are largely
made up of employee labour which is included in research and development costs in the statement of
comprehensive income. Development costs previously recognised as expenses are not recognised as assets in a
subsequent period.
In addition to acquired software as part of business combinations the Group capitalised $447k in FY19 for the
development of software that satisfied the conditions above and commenced amortization during the year.
v.
Impairment tests for goodwill
As part of the ongoing annual assessment of goodwill by management the Group considers the relationship
between its net recoverable amount of its cash generating units based upon discounted cash flows of 5-year
forecast EBITDAs and its book value, among other factors, when reviewing for indicators of impairment. As at 30
June 2019, the net recoverable amount of both the MPower Venue and MPower Golf CGUs was below aggregate
book value of its intangible assets and net tangible assets excluding cash, indicating a potential impairment of
goodwill for these CGUs. Based on this shortfall an impairment charge of $11.5m is included in the statement of
profit or loss under impairment charges.
A segment-level summary of the goodwill allocation is presented below with the associated allocation of the Group
impairment charge to the relevant segment.
Goodwill previously reported as part of MPower Media has been consolidated within the MPower Venue segment.
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30 Jun 19Impairment charges30 Jun 2018 Restated$'000$'000$'000Mpower Golf4,648(3,718)8,273Mpower Venue5,866(7,782)13,516Total10,514(11,500)21,789Consolidated
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vi.
Significant estimate: key assumptions used for fair value calculations
Goodwill is tested annually for impairment and carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses. Gains and losses
on the disposal of an entity include the carrying amount of goodwill relating to the entity sold.
The recoverable amount of a subsidiary is determined based on fair value calculations that require the use of
assumptions. The calculations use cash flow projections based on a one-year financial budget approved by the
Board and cash flow projections by management covering a five-year period. Cash flows beyond the five-year period
are extrapolated using the estimated growth rates stated below.
The following table sets out the key assumptions for those segments that have significant goodwill allocated to
them:
All segments have the same key assumptions.
Management has determined the values assigned to each of the above key assumptions as follows:
Assumption
Revenue
EBITDA
Annual capital expenditure
Long-term growth rate
Post-tax discount rates
Approach used to determine values
Average annual growth rate over the five-year
forecast period; based on past performance and
management’s expectations of market development.
Based on past performance and management’s
expectations for the future.
Expected cash costs in the CGUs. This is based on the
historical experience of management. No
incremental revenue or cost savings are assumed in
the fair value model as a result of this expenditure.
In line with forecast inflation in each of the countries
the Group operates.
Reflect specific risks relating to the relevant
segments and the countries in which they operate.
This rate is derived from the Group’s Weighted
Average Cost of Capital (WACC) that takes into
account both debt and equity. The cost of equity is
derived from expected return on investment by the
Group’s investors. The cost of debt is based on the
interest-bearing borrowings the Group is obliged to
service. The segment and geographic specific risk is
incorporated by applying individual beta factors.
As at the reporting date, the Group, based on the information available, does not consider that any reasonable
change in the key assumptions (growth rates and discount rates), after allowing for any consequential impacts on
other key assumptions of any such change, would cause the carrying value of the segments to exceed their
recoverable amounts.
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Revenue (% annual growth rate)2.00%8.00%2.50%3.80%EBITDA (%)2.00%28.00%2.50%3.80%Annual capital expenditureLong term growth rate (%)2.00%2.00%2.50%2.50%Post tax discount rate16.00%16.00%13.00%13.20%2018RangeIn line with subsidiary depreciation2019Range
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vii.
Significant estimate: impairment charge
The impairment charge of $11.5m was split $7.8m in the Venue segment and $3.7m in the Golf segment. Both
impairment charges were due to a softening in demand for the Group’s products and services in these
segments that has led to the restructuring of the Group’s operations. No class of asset other than goodwill was
impaired.
As at 30 June, the recoverable amount of the Group was $23.5m split $13.9m to the Venue segment and $9.6m
to the Golf segment.
viii.
Significant estimate: impact of possible changes in key assumptions
The company has considered a 5% sales revenue increase or decrease in FY20 and a 1% increase or decrease in
post-tax discount rate to be reasonably possible changes to the forecast.
The impact on the recoverable amount of the Group and impairment expense under these reasonably possible
scenarios is as follows:
Key Assumption change
Sales revenue + / - 5%
Post tax discount rate - / + 1%
Downside
($5.2m)
($1.6m)
The Directors and management have considered and assessed reasonably possible changes for other key
assumptions and have not identified any instances that could cause the carrying value of the Group’s assets to
exceed its recoverable amount after the impairment expense incurred during FY19.
c) Deferred tax balances
i.
Deferred tax assets
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Notes20192018$'000$'000The balance comprise temporary differences attributable to:Tax losses & offsets1,396 1,647 Employee benefits282 288 Property, plant & equipment640 - IPO and transaction related expenditure307 491 Other502 210 Total deferred tax asset3,1262,636Set off from deferred tax liability9c(ii)(1,637)(2,636)Set off against deferred tax liability9c(ii)(175)-Net deferred tax asset1,314-
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ii.
Deferred tax liabilities
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MovementsTax losses & offsetsEmployee benefitsProperty, plant & equipmentIPO and transaction relatedOtherTotal$'000$'000$'000$'000$'000$'000As at 1 July 2017844325-6041141,887(Charged)/CreditedTo profit or loss as deferred tax benefit/(expenses)486(37)-(166)95378To profit or loss as research and development expenses333----333To equity---37-37True up as prior period deferred tax(15)--16-1As at 30 June 20181,64828804912092,636MovementsTax losses & offsetsEmployee benefitsProperty, plant & equipmentIPO and transaction relatedOtherTotal$'000$'000$'000$'000$'000$'000As at 1 July 20181,648288-4912092,636(Charged)/CreditedTo profit or loss as deferred tax benefit/(expenses)555(6)640(184)(90)914To profit or loss as research and development expenses171----171To equity----5252True up as prior period deferred tax(978)---331(647)As at 30 June 20191,3962826403075023,126Notes20192018Restated$'000$'000The balance comprises temporary differences attributable to:Intangible assets(3,856)(4,212)Financial assets-(569)Property, plant & equipment-(63)Other (7)(3)Total deferred tax liability(3,863)(4,847)Set off from deferred tax asset9c(i)175-Set off against deferred tax asset9c(i)1,6372,636Net deferred tax liability(2,051)(2,211)
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Offsetting within tax consolidated group
MSL Solutions Limited and its wholly owned Australian subsidiaries form a consolidated tax group, whereby the
entities are taxed as a single entity. Accordingly, the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities have been offset
in the consolidated financial statements.
d) Employee benefit obligations
Employee benefit obligations
Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits and annual leave expected to be settled wholly
within 12 months after the end of the reporting period, are recognised in other liabilities in respect of employees'
services rendered up to the end of the reporting period and are measured at amounts expected to be paid when the
liabilities are settled. Liabilities for non-accumulating sick leave are recognised when leave is taken and measured at
the actual rates paid or payable.
Employee benefit obligations are disclosed on the statement of financial position through inclusion of the annual
leave obligation within the trade and other payables liability (note 8c) and the long service leave obligation is
included within the provision’s liability (note 9e).
Other employee benefit obligations
Liabilities for long service leave and annual leave are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months after the
end of the reporting period. They are recognised as part of the provision for employee benefits and measured at the
present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees to the end of
the reporting period using the projected unit credit method. Consideration is given to expected future salaries and
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MovementsIntangiblesFinancial AssetsProperty, plant & equipmentOtherTotal$'000$'000$'000$'000$'000As at 1 July 2017(4,657)(663)(86)(3)(5,409)(Charged)/CreditedTo profit or loss1,0919427-1,212Foreign currency translation(240)-(4)-(244)Acquistion(406)---(406)As at 30 June 2018(4,212)(569)(63)(3)(4,847)MovementsIntangiblesFinancial AssetsProperty, plant & equipmentOtherTotal$'000$'000$'000$'000$'000As at 1 July 2018(4,212)(569)(63)(3)(4,847)(Charged)/CreditedTo profit or loss18256963(4)810Foreign currency translation174---174Acquistion-----As at 30 June 2019(3,856)--(7)(3,863)30 Jun 19CurrentNon-currentTotal$'000$'000$'000Annual leave 921-921Long-service leave3101274371,2311271,35830 Jun 2018 RestatedCurrentNon-currentTotal$'000$'000$'000Annual leave 801-801Long-service leave2671253921,0681251,193
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wages levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service. Expected future payments are discounted
using national government bond rates at the end of the reporting period with terms to maturity and currency that
match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows.
e) Provisions
Information about individual provisions and significant estimates
i.
Provision for contingent consideration
Provisions for contingent consideration based on earnout targets have been recognised by the Group for the
acquisitions made. Further information and performance conditions regarding the earnout provision can be found in
Note 3.
f) Assets held for sale
The gain on sale of an asset of $3.1m arose from the sale of 8,216,210 shares in Zuuse Limited between $0.59 and
$0.65 per share.
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30 Jun 1930 Jun 2018 Restated$'000$'000CurrentLong service leave310267Annual leave921801Earnout provision1803,0311,4114,099Non-CurrentLong service leave127125Earnout provision165180292305Consolidated30-Jun-1930-Jun-18$'000$'000Equity securities in Zuuse Pty Ltd-1,881Consolidated
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10. Equity
a) Share capital
As part of the acquisition of Pricap Services Pty Ltd and based on the Company’s share price as at 30 June 2018
($0.186 per share) 591,397 shares were issued on the basis of the earnout targets being met.
As part of a detailed review of the Financial Acquisitions Threshold (FAT) testing for the Company’s Business Activity
Statement (BAS), an amount of $95k was identified as exceeding the threshold and thus the Company’s BAS
payments in FY19 were reduced with this amount being classified in costs of raising capital for the year.
i. Movements in ordinary shares
ii.
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shareholders are entitled to participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding up of the Company in
proportion to the number of and amounts paid on the shares held. Every ordinary shareholder present at a meeting
in person or by proxy is entitled to one vote on a show of hands or by poll.
iii.
Options
Information relating to the MSL Solutions Limited Option Plan, including details of options issued, exercised and
lapsed during the financial year and options outstanding at the end of the reporting period is set out in Note 20.
b) Other reserves
The following table shows a breakdown of the balance sheet line item ‘other reserves’ and the movements in these
reserves during the year. A description of the nature and purpose of each reserve is provided below the table.
Share-based payments
The share-based payments reserve is used to recognise:
•
•
The grant date fair value of options issued to employees but not exercised
The grant date fair value of shares issued to employees
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DateDetailsNumber of sharesIssue price$'0001 July 2017Opening Balance249,248,96561,085Less: transaction costs arising on shares issued(97)30 June 2018Closing Balance249,248,96560,988Shares issued as part of contingent consideration of Pricap591,3970.186110Less: transaction costs arising from FAT(95)30 June 2019Closing Balance249,840,36261,003Jun 19Jun 19Jun 18Jun 18Shares$'000Shares$'000Share capitalFully paid249,840,36261,003249,248,96560,988249,840,36261,003249,248,96560,988ConsolidatedConsolidated30 Jun 1930 Jun 18$'000$'000Share based payment reserve288103Foreign currency translation reserve2,4422,3832,7302,486Consolidated
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Foreign currency translation
Exchange differences arising on translation of the foreign controlled entities are recognised in other comprehensive
income as described in Note 25 and accumulated in a separate reserve with equity. The cumulative amount is
reclassified to profit or loss when the net investment is disposed of.
c) Accumulated losses
Movement in retained earnings were as follows:
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$'000Restated balance as at 1 July 2018(20,880)Total comprehensive income for the yearProfit/(loss) for the year(17,942)Total comprehensive income for the year(17,942)Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners-Contribution of equity net of transaction costs-As at 30 June 2019(38,822)
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11. Cash flow information
a) Reconciliation of profit after income tax to net cash inflow from operating activities
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Jun-19Jun-18Restated$'000$'000Profit (Loss) after tax(17,942)(173)Adjustments for:Depreciation and amortisation4,8734,711Impairment of goodwill11,500 - Gain on reversal of earnout provision - (490)Gain on disposal of investment(3,071) - Unrealised FX loss/(gain) - 282Realised FX loss/(gain)58(67)Finance costs - 214Transaction costs - 609Tax(550)(798)Fair value expense - 94Change in operating assets and liabilitiesMovement in current assets(Increase)/ decrease in trade receivables(793)1,391(Increase)/ decrease in other receivables1,569(228)(Increase)/ decrease in prepayments(182)(22)(Increase)/ decrease in bonds - (1,146)Movement in current liabilitiesIncrease/(decrease) in trade payables714(525)Increase/(decrease) in other payables163(1,242)Increase/(decrease) in deferred revenue85297Increase/(decrease) in deferred tax assets(1,474)(1,217)Movement in non-current assets(Increase)/ decrease in other receivables(845)(1,283)Net cash from (used in) operating activities(5,895)407Consolidated
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Risk
This section of the notes discusses the Group’s exposure to various risks and shows how these could affect the Group’s
financial position and performance.
12. Critical estimates, judgements and errors
The preparation of financial statement requires the use of accounting estimates which, by definition, will seldom equal the
actual results. Management also needs to exercise judgement in applying the Group’s accounting policies.
This note provides an overview of the areas that involved a higher degree of judgement or complexity, and of items which
are more likely to be materially adjusted due to estimates and assumptions that may be incorrect. Detailed information
about each of these estimates and judgments is included in notes 1 to 11 together with information about the basis of
calculation for each affected line item in the financial statements. In addition, this note also explains where there has been
actual adjustment this year as a result of an error and of changes to previous estimates.
a) Significant estimates and adjustments
The areas involving significant estimates or judgements are:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Recognition of revenue
Collection of long-term receivables
Estimation of current tax payable and current tax expense
Estimation of research and development tax credits
Estimation of capitalised software development expenditure
Estimated goodwill impairment
Estimated useful life of intangible asset
Estimation of contingent purchase consideration in a business combination
Recognition of deferred tax asset for carried forward tax losses
Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated. They are based on historical experience and other factors, including
expectations of future events that may have a financial impact on the entity and that are believed to be reasonable under
the circumstances.
b) Sources of estimation uncertainty
Revenue recognition
Multiple element contracts entered into by the Group require judgement in the identification and separation of contract
components related to software licence fees, post sales customer support and other services. The Group assesses each
customer contract individually into its components and considers if any components should be aggregated where they
cannot be separately determined. Revenue is assigned to each component based upon the stand-alone fair value of the
component relevant to the total contract value.
The Group uses the percentage-of-completion method in accounting for its fixed-price contacts to deliver installation and
consultancy services. Use of the percentage-of-completion method requires the Group to estimate the services performed
to date as a proportion of the total services to be performed. Were the proportion of services performed to total services
to be performed to differ by 10% from managements estimates, the amount of revenue recognised in the year would be
increased by $252k if the proportion performed was increased, or would be decreased by $252k if the proportion
performed was decreased.
13. Financial risk management
This note explains the Group’s exposure to financial risks and how these risks could affect the Group’s future financial
performance. Current year profit and loss information has been included where relevant to add further context.
Risk
Market risk – foreign
exchange
Credit risk
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Exposure arising from
Recognised financial assets
and liabilities not
denominated in the
functional currency
Cash and cash equivalents,
trade receivables
Measurement
Sensitivity analysis
Ageing analysis
Credit ratings
Management
Monitoring the foreign
exchange rates for any
material movements
Diversification of bank
deposits, credit limits
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Liquidity risk
Borrowings and other
liabilities
Rolling cash flow forecasts
Availability of credit and
borrowing facilities
The Board has overall responsibility for the determination of the Group’s risk management objectives and policies and,
whilst retaining ultimate responsibility for them, it has delegated the authority for designing and operating processes that
ensure the effective implementation of the objectives and policies to the Group’s finance function.
The overall objective of the Board is to set polices that seek to reduce risk as far as possible without unduly affecting the
Group’s competitiveness and flexibility.
The Group’s finance function has been delegated responsibility by the Board for among other issues, managing financial
risk exposure within the Group. The Groups' risk management policies and objectives are therefore designed to minimise
the potential impacts of these risks on the results of the Group where such impacts may be material.
a) Market risk
Foreign exchange risk
i.
The Group’s policy is, where possible, to allow Group entities to settle liabilities denominated in their functional currency
with cash generated from their own operations in that currency. Where Group entities have liabilities denominated in a
currency other than their functional currency (and have insufficient reserves of that currency to settle them) cash already
denominated in that currency will, where possible, be transferred from elsewhere within the Group.
With the acquisition of both GolfBox and Verteda, there are now multiple customers and suppliers in the following
currencies:
Pound Sterling (Verteda’s functional currency)
•
• Danish Krone (GolfBox’s functional currency)
The Group’s remaining subsidiaries outlined in Note 15(a) have a functional currency of Australian dollars. The Group’s
presentation currency is Australian dollars.
As suppliers in any of the above currencies are expected to be repaid in the respective entity’s functional currencies from
local sales, the foreign currency exposure of these suppliers the Group is not exposed to foreign currency risk.
Exposure
The Groups exposure to foreign currency risk is only relation to transactions in foreign currency that differ from the
respective entity’s functional currencies. The Group’s exposure to foreign currency risk at the end of the reporting period
is expressed in Australian dollar, was as follows:
Amounts recognised in profit or loss and other comprehensive income
During the year, the following foreign-exchange related amounts were recognised in profit or loss and other
comprehensive income:
Sensitivity
As at the reporting date, the Group is no longer materially exposed to currency movements compared to prior years.
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DKKUSD2019$'000$'000Trade payables-(52)Contingent and deferred consideration--Net exposure-(52)DKKUSD2018$'000$'000Trade payables-(207)Contingent and deferred consideration(1,989)-Net exposure(1,989)(207)20192018$'000$'000Realised FX gain (loss)(81)67Unrealised FX gain (loss)23(282)
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The Group’s exposure to other foreign exchange movements is not material.
ii.
Price risk
The Group does not have exposure to equity securities price risk arising from investments held by the Group and classified
in the balance sheet as held-for-sale as at 30 June 2019.
b) Credit risk
Credit risk arises from cash and cash equivalents and deposits with banks and financial institutions as well as credit
exposures to customers including outstanding receivables.
Risk management
i.
Exposure to credit risk relating to financial assets arises from the potential non-performance by counterparties of contract
obligations that could lead to financial loss to the Group.
Credit risk is managed through the maintenance of procedures (such as processes for the approval of customers and
regular monitoring of counterparty financial stability), ensuring to the extent possible that customers and counterparties to
transactions are of sound credit worthiness. Such monitoring is used in assessing receivables for impairment. Depending on
the cash generating unit within the Group, credit terms are generally immediate payment to 30 days from invoice date.
The maximum exposure to credit risks by class of recognised financial asset at the end of the reporting period is equivalent
to the carrying amount and classification of those financial assets as presented in the financial statements.
The Group holds no collateral nor has any significant concentrations of credit risk with any single counterparty or Group of
counterparties.
Trade and other receivables that are neither past due nor impaired are considered to be of high credit quality. Aggregates
of such amounts are detailed in Note 8(a).
Credit risk related to balance with banks and other financial institutions is managed by the finance function. Current policy
is that surplus funds are only invested with counterparties with a rating of A. The following table provides information
regarding the credit risk relating to cash holdings:
ii.
Impairment of financial assets
The Group has three types of financial assets that are subject to the expected credit loss model:
Trade receivables for sales from all revenue streams;
Contract assets for sales from all revenue streams; and
•
•
• Debt investments carried at amortised cost
While cash and cash equivalents are also subject to the impairment requirements of AASB 9, the identified impairment loss
was immaterial.
Trade receivables and contract assets
The Group applies the AASB 9 simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses which uses a lifetime expected loss
allowance for all trade receivables and contract assets.
To measure the expected credit losses, trade receivables and other receivables have been grouped based on shared credit
risk characteristics and the days past due. The contract assets relate to unbilled work in progress and unbilled software and
hardware sales and have substantially the same risk characteristics as the trade receivables for the same types of contracts.
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2019201820192018$'000$'000$'000$'000KRR/$ exchange rate - increase 5%-(70)-(70)KRR/$ exchange rate - decrease 5%-70-70Impact on post tax profitImpact on other components of equityCash at bank and short-term bank deposits20192018$'000$'000AA2,2545,731A27913BBB33Total Cash2,2846,647
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On that basis, the loss allowance as at 30 June 2019 and 1 July 2018 (on adoption of AASB 9) was determined as follows for
both trade receivables and contract assets. The ECL percentage is applied to the receivables and the contract assets in their
functional currency with the loss allowance then translated to presentation currency:
The loss allowances for trade receivables and contract assets as at 30 June 2019 reconcile to the opening loss allowances as
follows:
Trade receivables and contract assets are written off when there is no reasonable expectation of recovery. Indicators that
there is no reasonable expectation of recovery include, amongst others, the failure of a debtor to engage in a repayment
plan with the Group, and a failure to make contractual payments for a period of greater than 120 days past due.
Impairment losses on trade receivables and contract assets are presented as net impairment losses within operating profit.
Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited against the same line item.
Contract assets with significant financing components
In addition to trade receivables and contract assets without significant financing components there were several contract
assets that do include financing components. The Group has elected the simplified approach to measuring the expected
credit losses which uses a lifetime expected loss allowance.
The loss allowances for contract assets with significant financing components as at 30 June 2019 reconcile to the opening
loss allowances as follows:
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TRADE RECEIVABLES - 30 June 2019 (AUD) $'000TotalCurrent< 1 Month1 Month2 Months3 MonthsOlderECL %1%2%5%10%15%20%Gross carrying amount AUD5,5162,8581,8133428663354Total provision AUD(172)(29)(36)(18)(9)(9)(71)TRADE RECEIVABLES - 1 July 2018 (AUD) $'000TotalCurrent< 1 Month1 Month2 Months3 MonthsOlderECL %1%2%5%10%15%20%Gross carrying amount AUD4,3241,9111,42918819392511Total provision AUD(194)(19)(29)(9)(19)(16)(102)Contract asset without financing components - 30 June 2019 (AUD) $'000TotalECL %1%Gross carrying amount AUD351Total provision AUD(4)Contract asset without financing components - 1 July 2018 (AUD) $'000TotalECL %1%Gross carrying amount AUD1,084Total provision AUD(11)2019201820192018$'000$'000$'000$'00030 June 2018 - calculated under AASB 139--106114Amounts restated through opening retained earnings11-88-Opening loss allowance as at 1 July 2018 - calculated under AASB 911-194114Increase in loan loss allowance recognised in profit or loss during the year--95-Receivables written off during the year as uncollectible--(86)(8)Unused amount reversed(7)-(31)(0)At 30 June 20194-172106Contract assetsTrade receivablesContract asset with financing components - 30 June 2019 (AUD) $'000Contract value $'000Allowance AUD1-3 year contracts1,2422%241-7 year contracts7352%151,97739Contract asset with financing components - 1 July 2018 (AUD) $'000Contract value $'000Allowance AUD1-3 year contracts1,2022%241-7 year contracts7352%151,93739
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The carrying amount of the contract assets as at 30 June 2019 with the associated estimated credit loss is made up of the
following:
The carrying value represents the discounted cashflows of the contracts with significant finance components, these values
will continue to diminish as the customers are invoiced in line with the payment terms outlined in the contracts.
Previous accounting policy for impairment of trade receivable
In the prior year, the impairment of trade receivables was assessed based on the incurred loss model. Individual receivables
which were known to be uncollectible were written off by reducing the carrying amount directly. Other receivables were
assessed collectively to determine whether there was objective evidence that an impairment has been incurred but not yet
identified. For these receivables, the estimated impairment losses were recognized in a separate provision for impairment.
The Group considered if there was evidence of impairment if any of the following indicators were present:
Significant financial difficulties of the debtor;
Probability that the debtor will enter bankruptcy or financial reorganisation; and
•
•
• Default or delinquency in payments (more than 60 days overdue)
Receivables for which an impairment provision was recognized are written off against the provision when there is no
expectation of recovering additional cash.
Debt investments
All of the Group’s other debt investments at amortised cost are considered to have low credit risk, and the loss allowance
recognised during the period was therefore limited to 12 months expected losses. Instruments are considered to be low
credit risk when they have a low risk of default and the issuer has a strong capacity to meet its contractual cash flow
obligations in the near term.
The loss allowance for other financial assets at amortised cost at 30 June 2019 reconciles to the opening loss allowance on
1 July 2018 and to the closing loss allowance as at 30 June 2019:
iii.
Net impairment losses on finance and contract assets recognised in profit or loss
During the year, the following gains/(losses) were recognized in profit or loss in relation to impaired financial assets:
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20192018$'000$'00030 June 2018 - calculated under AASB 139--Amounts restated through opening retained earnings39-Opening loss allowance as at 1 July 2018 - calculated under AASB 939-Increase in loan loss allowance recognised in profit or loss during the year--Receivables written off during the year as uncollectible--Unused amount reveresed--At 30 June 201939-Contract assets with financingContract asset with financing components - 30 June 2019 (AUD) $'000Carrying valueECL1-3 year contracts516151-7 year contracts803241,31939Contract asset with financing components - 1 July 2018 (AUD) $'000Carrying valueECL1-3 year contracts616151-7 year contracts1,201241,81739Other receivables$'000Closing loss allowance as at 30 June 2018 (calculated under AASB139)-Amounts restated through opening retained earnings38Opening loss allowance as at 1 July 2018 (calculated under AASB 9)38Increase in the allowance recognised in profit or loss during the period-Closing loss allowance as at 30 June 201938
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iv.
Reconciliation of total estimated credit loss allowance
The total loss allowance reconciles to note 8a and 8b as follows:
c) Liquidity risk
Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient cash and marketable securities and the availability of fund
through an adequate amount of committed credit facilities to meet obligations when due and to close out market
positions.
Management monitors rolling forecasts of the Group’s liquidity reserve as well as cash and cash equivalents (Note 8(c)) on
the basis of expected cash flows. This is generally carried out at the local level in the operating companies of the Group in
accordance with practice set by the Group. In addition, the Group’s liquidity management policy involves projecting cash
flows in major currencies and considering the level of liquid assets necessary to meet these, monitoring balance sheet
liquidity ratios against internal requirements and maintaining debt financing plans.
Financing arrangements
i.
The Group had access to the following undrawn borrowing facilities at the end of the reporting period:
ii. Maturities of financial liabilities
The tables below analyse the Group’s financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on their contractual
maturities.
The amounts disclosed in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows. Balances due within 12 months equal their
carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant.
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20192018$'000$'000Impariment losses - individually impaired receivables (previous accounting policy)-(8) - movement in loss allowance for trade receivables and contract assets9-Impairment losses on other financial assets--Reversal of impairment losses(38)(0)Net impairment on finance and contract assets(29)(8)20192018$'000$'000Current loss allowanceTrade receivables172106Loan receivable current11-Contract assets without significant financing components4-Contract assets with significant financing components - current15-202106Non-current loss allowance Loan receivable non-current27-Contract assets with significant financing components - non- current24-51-Consolidated20192018$'000$'000Floating rate - Expiring withing one year (bank overdraft)335-335-
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14. Capital management
a) Risk management
The Group’s objectives when managing capital are to:
•
Safeguard their ability to continue as a going concern, so that they can continue to provide returns for
shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders, and
• Maintain an optimal capital structure to reduce the cost of capital.
In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group may adjust the amount of dividends paid to shareholders,
return capital to shareholders, issue new shares or sell assets to reduce debt.
The Group does not currently have any loan covenants that it is required to meet. However, review of the current ratio is
performed monthly to ensure that it is managed and remains at a reasonable level. This current ratio is assessed as per
normal accounting practices with an adjustment made to take into account the large deferred revenue balance that the
Group carries on an on-going basis.
Group structure
This section provides information which will help users understand how the Group structure affects the financial position
and performance of the Group as a whole.
A list of significant subsidiaries is provided in Note 15(a).
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Contractual maturities of financial liabilitiesAs at 30 June 2019Non-derivativesTrade payables2,593---2,5932,593Finance lease liabilities13---1312Other payables2,119---2,1192,119Total4,725---4,7254,724Contractual maturities of financial liabilitiesAs at 30 June 2018Non-derivativesTrade payables1,795---1,7951,795Finance lease liabilities-3012-4239Other payables2,053---2,0532,053Deferred consideration1,041---1,0411,041Total4,8893012-4,9314,928Contractual maturities of financial assetsAs at 30 June 2019Non-derivativesTrade debtors5,52240--5,5625,562Contract assets1,4942617671052,6272,627Loan to related parties-272633-905905Total7,0165731,4001059,0949,094Contractual maturities of financial assetsAs at 30 June 2018Non-derivatives Trade debtors4,21840--4,2584,258Other receivables-1,6471,302-2,9492,949Loan to related parties--872-872872Total4,2181,6872,174-8,0798,079Carrying amount assetsLess than 6 months6-12 monthsBetween 2 and5 yearsOver 5 yearsTotal contractual cash flowsCarrying amount assetsLess than 6 months6-12 monthsBetween 2 and5 yearsOver 5 yearsTotal contractual cash flowsTotal contractual cash flowsCarrying amount liabilitiesLess than 6 months6-12 monthsBetween 2 and5 yearsOver 5 yearsTotal contractual cash flowsCarrying amount liabilitiesLess than 6 months6-12 monthsBetween 2 and5 yearsOver 5 years
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15. Interests in other entities
a) Subsidiaries
The Group’s principal subsidiaries at 30 June 2019 are set out below. Unless otherwise stated they have share capital
consisting solely of ordinary shares that are held directly by the Group, and the proportion of ownership interests held
equals the voting rights held by the Group. The country of incorporation or registration is also their principal place of
business.
*Verteda Limited, a 100% owned subsidiary of Verteda Holdings Limited, established a branch (DMCC Branch), Dubai, U.A.E. on 13 December 2018,
Licence Number DMCC-582137.
b)
Interests in associates
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NameJun 19Jun 18%%Parent Entity:MSL Solutions LimitedAustraliaSubsidiaries of parent entity:Micropower Pty LtdAustralia100%100%Artra South Pty LtdAustralia50%50%iSeekgolf Pty LtdAustralia100%100%Simbient Golflink Pty LtdAustralia100%100%Golflink Partners Pty LtdAustralia100%100%GolfTime International Pty LtdAustralia100%100%MarkeTown Media Pty LtdAustralia100%100%Rockit Pty LtdAustralia100%100%InfoGenesis Pty LtdAustralia100%100%Golf Group InternationalAustralia100%100%Verteda Holdings LimitedEngland100%100%Verteda LimitedEngland100%100%Rebel Thinking LimitedEngland100%100%GolfBox A/SDenmark100%100%PriCap Services Pty LtdAustralia100%100%Equity HoldingCountry of incorporationNameJun 19Jun 18%%UnlistedZuuse LimitedAustralia0%10%Country of incorporationEquity Holding
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Unrecognised items
This section of the notes provides information about items that are not recognised in the financial statements as they do
not (yet) satisfy the recognition criteria.
In addition to the items and transactions disclosed below, there are also:
a) Unrecognised tax amounts – see Note 7
b) Non-cash investing and financing transactions – see Note 12 b)
16. Contingent liabilities and contingent assets
The Group has negotiated a without prejudice agreement to settle a property leasing dispute with its landlord at 50 Berry
St, North Sydney. The settlement of the dispute is contingent upon the Group extending its lease for the suite currently
occupied by the Group.
17. Commitments
a) Non-cancellable operating leases
The Group leases various offices under non-cancellable operating leases expiring within 6 months to five years. The leases
have varying terms, escalation clauses and renewal rights. On renewal, the terms of the leases are renegotiated.
b) Hosting and back up
As part of its operations GolfBox have an operating agreement for hosting and back-up. The minimum payment in the
termination period of six months is kr250.
c) Bank guarantee
The Group hold a number of bank guarantees in relation to office bond for GolfLink Pty Ltd and MSL Solutions Limited.
18. Events occurring after the reporting period
The following matters have arisen since the end of the financial year which may materially affect operations of MSL, the
results of those operations, or the state of affairs of MSL in future financial years.
The Company has undertaken an extensive review of its workforce and overhead costs and implemented a program to
restructure the business to improve profitability in FY20 and better position the Company for future growth opportunities.
The Company is in the early stages of negotiating a new debt facility to support the Company’s growth strategy.
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20192018$'000$'000Commitments for minimum lease payments in relation to non-cancellable operation lease are as follows:Within one year789 331 Later than one year but not later than five years3,355 1,163 Later than five years2,768 301 6,912 1,795 20192018$'000$'000Bank guarantee - MSL Solutions209 209 Bank guarantee - Golflink90 90 Bank guarantee - InfoGenesis30 30 329 329
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Other disclosures
This section of the notes includes other disclosures that must be disclosed to comply with the accounting standards and
other pronouncements, but that is not immediately related to individual line items in the financial statements.
19. Related party transactions
a) Key management personnel compensation
Detailed remuneration disclosures are provided in the remuneration report on pages 13 to 26.
b) Transactions with other related parties - loans
Loans receivable from related parties
i.
As at 30 June 2019, the Company has a loan receivable of $905k from Zuuse Limited. The loan is classified as non-current,
consistent with the arms-length term the Company has entered into. The movement in the loan receivable for the financial
year represents interest that has accrued on the balance outstanding.
Under the terms of the loan, no repayment is required until 31 December 2019, unless a there a trigger event occurs by
way of asset sale, share sale or other capital raising by Zuuse Limited.
In addition to his role as directors of MSL Solutions Limited, Mr Ian Daly is also a director on the Zuuse Limited Board and a
significant shareholder. John Down, Craig Kinross, Ian Daly and Richard Holzgrefe all hold shares of Zuuse Limited in their
personal capacity.
Going forward Zuuse Limited will not be a related party as the Company will no longer hold any investment in Zuuse
Limited. In addition, Mr. Ian Daly will cease to be a director of the Company on 31 August 2019.
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20192018$'000Restated $'000Short-term employee benefits9991,549Other long-term benefits131Superannuation63121Share based payments45-Total1,1081,701 20192018$'000$'000Zuuse Limited - current loan receivable272-Zuuse Limited - non-current loan receivable633872905872
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20. Share-based payments
Employee Option Plan
No options were issued or expired during the period ending 30 June 2019.
The following table summarises the share options outstanding at the end of the year:
Option Class
Post March 2017
Consolidation
Grant Date
Term
Exercise Price
OPA_CLASS_TOTAL
OPB_CLASS_TOTAL
OPC_CLASS_TOTAL
OPD_CLASS_TOTAL
2,357,142
1,250,000
1,071,430
300,000
18-Dec-15
22-Oct-15
30-May-16
15-May-17
5 years
5 years
5 years
5 years
$0.217
$0.308
$0.308
$0.350
21. Remuneration of auditors
During the year the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by the auditor of the parent entity, its related
practices and non-related audit firms:
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PricewaterhouseCoopers Australia1. Audit and other assurance services20192018$'000$'000Audit and review of financial statements396205Other assurance services200Total remuneration for audit and other assurance services416205Total Remuneration PricewaterhouseCoopers Australia416205Network firms of PricewaterhousCoopers Australia1. Audit and other assurance servicesPricewaterhouseCoopers United Kingdom20192018$'000$'000Audit and review of financial statements6151Total remuneration for audit and other assurance services6151PricewaterhouseCoopers Denmark20192018$'000$'000Audit of financial statements1915Assitance in statutory financial statement filing3-Tax compliance services3-Total remuneration for audit and other assurance services2515Total Remuneration of network firms PricewaterhouseCoopers Australia8665
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It is the Group’s policy to engage PricewaterhouseCoopers on assignments additional to their statutory audit duties where
PricewaterhouseCoopers’s expertise and experience with the Group are important. These assignments are principally
taxation advice and other compliance services, or where PricewaterhouseCoopers is awarded assignments on a
competitive basis. It is the Group’s policy to seek competitive tenders for all major consulting projects.
22. Earnings per share
* Information concerning the classification of securities
Options
Options granted to employees under the MSL Solutions Employee Option Plan are considered to be potential ordinary
shares and have been included in the determination of diluted earnings per share.
23. Deed of cross guarantee
MSL Solutions Limited and its subsidiaries are not party to a deed of cross guarantee under which each company
guarantees the debts of the others. At this time the Australian subsidiaries of MSL Solutions Limited are not required to
lodge separate financial accounts as they are below the threshold for reporting requirements.
24. Parent entity financial information
a) Summary financial information
The individual financial statements for the parent entity show the following aggregate amounts:
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a) Basic earnings per share20192018Total basic earnings per share attributable to the ordinary equity (7.0)(0.1) b) Diluted earnings per share20192018Total basic earnings per share attributable to the ordinary equity (7.0)(0.1) c) Reconciliations of earnings used in calculating earnings per share20192018Basic earnings per shareProfit attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the company used in calculating basic earnings per share:From continuing operations(17,942)(173)Diluted earnings per shareProfit attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the company used in calculating diluted earnings per share(17,942)(173) d) Weighted average number of shares used as the denominator20192018Weighted average number of ordinary shares used as the denominator in calculating basic earnings per share249,840,362249,248,965Adjustments for calculation of diluted earnings per share: - Options4,703,5724,703,572 - Potential shares to be issued (Pricap contingent consideration-564,103Weighted average number of ordinary shares and potential ordinary shares used as the denominator in calculating diluted earnings per share254,543,934254,516,640
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b) Determining the parent entity financial information
The financial information for the parent entity has been prepared on the same basis as the consolidated financial
statements, except as set out below.
Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint venture entities
i.
Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for at cost in the financial statements of MSL Solutions Limited.
ii.
Tax consolidation legislation
MSL Solutions Limited and its wholly owned Australian controlled entities have implemented the tax consolidation
legislation.
The head entity, MSL Solutions Limited, and the controlled entities in the tax consolidated group account for tax on a
consolidated basis.
MSL Solutions Limited also recognises the current tax liabilities (or assets) and the deferred tax assets arising from unused
tax losses and unused tax losses and unused tax credits assumed from controlled entities in the tax consolidated group.
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20192018$'000$'000Current assets9,1049,323Non-current assets26,40838,785Total assets35,51248,108Current liabilities7123,444Non-current liabilities - 0Total liabilities7123,444Contributed equity61,00360,988Retained losses(26,251)(16,278)Reserves49(46)Total Equity34,80144,664Loss for the year(9,973)1,180Total comprehensive income for the year(9,973)1,180
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25. Summary of significant accounting policies
This note provides a list of the significant accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these consolidated financial
statements to the extent they have not already been disclosed in the other notes above. These polices have been
consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated. The financial statements are for the Group
consisting of MSL Solutions Limited and its subsidiaries.
a) Corporate information
The consolidated financial statements of MSL Solutions Limited and is subsidiaries (collectively, the Group) for the-year
ended 30 June 2018 were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the directors on 31 August 2018.
MSL Solutions Limited (the Company) is a for profit company limited by shares, incorporated and domiciled in Australia,
whose shares are privately owned. The principal activities of the Group during the financial year were the investment in
development, sale and support of software in the provision of integrated solutions for membership organisations.
MSL Solutions Limited is a for-profit entity for the purposes of preparing these financial statements.
The financial statements are presented in the Australian currency.
b) Basis of preparation
The financial statements are general purpose financial statements which have been prepared in accordance with the
Australian Accounting Standards, other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Boards and
the Corporations Act 2001.
iii.
Compliance with IFRS
The financial statements also comply with international financial reporting standards (IFRS) as issued by the International
Accounting Standards Board.
iv.
Historical cost convention
Except for cash flow information, the financial statements have been prepared on and accruals basis and are based on
historical costs except where stated.
v.
New standards and interpretations not yet adopted
Certain new accounting standards and interpretations have been published that are not mandatory for 30 June 2019
reporting period and have not been early adopted by the Group. The Group’s assessment of the impact of these new
standards and interpretations is set out below:
Title of standard
Nature of change
Impact
Mandatory application date/date of adoption by
Group
AASB 16 Leases
AASB 16 was issued in February 2016. It will result in almost all
the leases being recognised on the balance sheet, as the
distinction between operating and finance leases is removed.
Under the new standard, an asset (the right to use the leased
item) and a financial liability to pay rentals are recognised. The
only exceptions are short-term and low -value leases.
The standard will affect primarily the accounting for the Group’s
operating leases. As at the reporting date, the Group has non-
cancellable operating lease commitments of $6.9m see Note 17a.
The Group has determined that these commitments will result in
the initial recognition of an asset and a liability for future
payments in the amount of $5.3m.
Some of the commitments may be covered by exception for
short-term and low value leases and some commitments may
relate to arrangements that will not qualify as leases under
AASB 16.
Mandatory for financial years commencing on or after
1 January 2019. At this stage, the Group does not intend to adopt
the standard before its effective date.
There are no other standards that are not yet effective and that would be expected to have a material impact on the entity
in the current or future reporting periods and on foreseeable future transactions.
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c) Principles of consolidation and equity accounting
Subsidiaries
i.
Subsidiaries are all entities (including structured entities) over which the Group has control. The Group controls an entity
when the Group is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to
affect those returns through its power to direct the activities of the entity. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date
on which control is transferred to the Group. They are deconsolidated from the date that control ceases.
The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for business combinations by the Group (refer to Note 3).
Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between Group companies are eliminated.
Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the transferred asset.
Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by
the Group.
Non-controlling interests in the results and equity of subsidiaries are shown separately in the consolidated statement of
profit or loss, statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and balance sheet respectively.
ii.
Associates
An associate is an entity over which the Group has significant influence. Significant influence is the power to participate in
the financial and operating policy decisions of the entity but is not control or joint control of these policies. Investments in
associates are accounted for in the consolidated financial statements by applying the equity method of accounting,
whereby the investment is initially recognised at cost (including transaction costs) and adjusted thereafter for post-
acquisition change in the Group’s share of net assets of the associate. In addition, the Group’s share of the profit or loss of
the associate is recognised in the profit or loss in the period in which the investment is acquired.
Profits and losses resulting from the transactions between the Group and the associate are eliminated to the extent of the
Groups interest in the associate.
When the Groups share of losses in an associate equals or exceeds its interest in the associate, the Group discontinues
recognising its share of further losses unless it has incurred legal or constructive obligations or mad payments on behalf of
the associate, When the associate subsequently makes profits, the Group will resume recognising its share of those profits
once its share of the profits equals the share for the losses not recognised
iii.
Joint ventures
Interests in joint ventures are accounted for in the consolidated financial statements using the equity method. Under the
equity method of accounting, the Group's share of profits or losses of joint ventures are recognised in consolidated profit
or loss and the Group's share of the movements in other comprehensive income of joint ventures are recognised in
consolidated other comprehensive income. The cumulative movements are adjusted against the carrying amount of the
investment.
iv.
Equity method
Under the equity method of accounting, the investments are initially recognised at cost and adjusted thereafter to
recognise the Group’s share of the post-acquisition profits or losses of the investee in profit or loss, and the Group’s share
of movements in other comprehensive income of the investee in other comprehensive income. Dividends received or
receivable from associates and joint ventures are recognised as a reduction in the carrying amount of the investment.
When the Group’s share of losses in an equity-accounted investment equals or exceeds its interest in the entity, including
any other unsecured long-term receivables, the Group does not recognise further losses, unless it has incurred obligations
or made payments on behalf of the other entity.
Unrealised gains on transactions between the Group and its associates and joint ventures are eliminated to the extent of
the Group’s interest in these entities. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an
impairment of the asset transferred. Accounting policies of equity accounted investees have been changed where
necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the Group.
d) Segment reporting
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating
decision maker.
The Board of Directors monitor the business have identified 5 reportable segments, based on the type of customer
serviced and products sold to those customer bases. Refer Note 2.
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e) Foreign currency translation
Function and presentation currency
i.
The Group’s consolidated financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is also the parent company’s
functional currency. For each entity, the Group determines the functional currency and items included in the financial
statements of each entity are measured using functional currency. The consolidated financial statements are presented in
Australia dollar ($), which is MSL Solutions Limited functional and presentation currency.
ii.
Transactions and balances
Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded by the Group’s entities at their respective functional currency spot
rates at the date the transaction first qualifies for recognition.
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the functional currency spot rates of
exchange at the reporting date.
Differences arising on settlement or translation of monetary items are recognised in profit and loss with the exception of
monetary items that are designated as part of the hedge of the Group’s net investment in a foreign operation. These are
recognised in OCI until the net investment is disposed of, at which time, the cumulative amount is reclassified to profit or
loss. Tax charges and credits attributable to exchange differences on those monetary items are also recorded in Other
Comprehensive Income (OCI).
Non-monetary items that are measured at historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at
the dates of the initial transactions. Non-monetary items measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using
the exchange rates at the date when the fair value is determined. The gain or loss arising on translation of non-monetary
items measured at fair value is treated in line with the recognition of the gain or loss on the change in fair value of the item
(i.e. translation differences on items whose fair value gain or loss is recognised in OCI or profit or loss are also recognised in
OCI or profit or loss, respectively).
iii.
Group companies
On consolidation, the assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into Australian dollars at the rate of
exchange prevailing at the reporting date and their statements of profit or loss are translated at exchange rates averaged
over the reporting period. The exchange differences arising on translation for consolidation are recognised in OCI. On
disposal of a foreign operation, the component of OCI relating to that foreign operation is reclassified to profit or loss.
Any goodwill arising on the acquisitions of a foreign operation and any fair value adjustments to the carrying amounts of
assets or liabilities arising on the acquisition are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign operation and translated at
the spot rate of exchange at the reporting date
f) Revenue recognition
Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable.
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have passed to the buyer
and can be measured reliably.
Interest revenue is recognised on a proportional basis taking into account the interest rates applicable to the financial
assets.
Dividend revenue is recognised when the right to receive a dividend has been established. Dividends received from
associates and joint venture entities are accounted for in accordance with the equity method of accounting.
Revenue from the rendering of services is recognised upon the delivery of the service to the customers.
All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax.
Refer to Note 4 for further details on the Group’s specific revenue products.
g)
Income tax
The income tax expense (revenue) for the year comprises current income tax expense (income) and deferred tax expense
(income).
Current income tax expense charged to profit or loss is the tax payable on taxable income calculated using applicable
income tax rates enacted, or substantially enacted, as at reporting date. Current tax liabilities (assets) are therefore
measured at the amounts expected to be paid to (recovered from) the relevant taxation authority.
Deferred income tax expense reflects movements in deferred tax asset and deferred tax liability balances during the year
as well as unused tax losses.
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Current and deferred income tax expense (income) is charged or credited directly to equity instead of profit or loss when
the tax relates to items that are credited or charged directly to equity.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are ascertained based on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets
and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements. Deferred tax assets also result where amounts have
been fully expensed but future tax deductions are available. No deferred income tax will be recognised from the initial
recognition of an asset or liability, excluding a business combination, where there is no effect on accounting or taxable
profit or loss.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is
realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at reporting date. Their measurement
also reflects the manner in which management expects to recover or settle the carrying amount of the related asset or
liability.
Deferred tax assets relating to temporary differences and unused tax losses are recognised only to the extent that it is
probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the benefits of the deferred tax asset can be utilised.
Current assets and liabilities are offset where a legally enforceable right of set off exists and it is intended that net
settlement or simultaneous realisation and settlement of the respective asset and liability will occur. Deferred tax assets
and liabilities are offset where a legally enforceable right of set off exists, the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to
income taxes levied by the same taxation authority on either the same taxable entity or different taxable entities where it is
intended that net settlement or simultaneous realisation and settlement of the respective asset and liability will occur in
future periods in which significant amounts of deferred tax assets or liabilities are expected to be recovered or settled.
MSL Solutions Limited and its wholly owned Australian subsidiaries have formed an income tax consolidated group under
the tax consolidation legislation. Each entity in the Group recognises its own current and deferred tax assets and liabilities.
Such taxes are measured using the 'standalone taxpayer' approach to allocation. Current tax liabilities (assets) and deferred
tax assets arising from unused tax losses and tax credits in the subsidiaries are immediately transferred to the parent
entity.
The tax consolidated group has a tax funding arrangement whereby each company in the Group contributes to the income
tax payable by the Group in proportion to their contribution to the Group's taxable income. Differences between the
amounts of net tax assets and liabilities derecognised and
The net amounts recognised pursuant to the funding arrangement are recognised as either a contribution by, or
distribution to the parent entity.
Research and Development Tax Incentive
i.
Companies with the Group may be entitled to claim special tax deductions for investments in qualifying assets or in relation
to qualifying expenditure. At each reporting period, the Group accounts for such allowances as tax credits. The benefit in
excess of the Australian Corporate tax rate of 30% has been recognised as a reduction to research and development
expenses. A deferred tax asset is recognised for unclaimed tax credits that are carried forward as deferred tax assets.
h) Leases
Leases of fixed assets, where substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to the ownership of the asset – but not the
legal ownership – are transferred to entities in the Group are classified as finance leases.
Finance leases are capitalised by recognising an asset and a liability at the lower of the amounts equal to the fair value of
the leased property or the present value of the minimum lease payments, including any guaranteed residual values. Lease
payments are allocated between the reduction of the lease liability and the lease interest expense for the period.
Leased assets are depreciated at the rate applicable to the class of fixed assets that the asset has been added to. This is
done over the shorter of their estimated useful life and the lease term.
Leases that are classified as operating leases, where substantially all the risks and benefits remain with the lessor, are
recognised as expenses in the periods in which they are incurred.
Lease incentives under operating leases are recognised as a liability and amortised on a straight-line basis over the lease
term.
i) Business combinations
The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for all business combinations. Consideration is measured at the
fair value of the assets transferred, liabilities incurred, and equity interests issued by the Group on acquisition date.
Consideration also includes the acquisition date fair values of any contingent consideration arrangements, any pre-existing
equity interests in the acquiree and share-based payment awards of the acquiree that are required to be replaced in a
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business combination. The acquisition date is the date on which the Group obtains control of the acquiree. Where equity
instruments are issued as part of the consideration, the value of the equity instruments is their published market price at
the acquisition date unless, in rare circumstances it can be demonstrated that the published price at acquisition date is not
fair value and that other evidence and valuation methods provide a more reliable measure of fair value. Contingent
consideration classified as an asset or liability is remeasured in each reporting period to fair value, recognising any change
to fair value in profit or loss, unless the change in value van be identified as existing at acquisition date.
Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in business combinations are, with limited
exceptions, initially measured at their fair values at acquisition date. Goodwill represents the excess of the consideration
transferred and the amount of the non-controlling interest in the acquiree over fair value of the identifiable net assets
acquired. If the consideration and non-controlling interest of the acquiree is less than the fair value of the net identifiable
assets acquired, the difference is recognised in profit or loss as a bargain purchase price, but only after a reassessment of
the identification and measurement of the net assets acquired.
For each business combination, the Group measures non-controlling interests at either fair value or at the non-controlling
interest's proportionate share of the acquiree's identifiable.
Acquisition-related costs are expensed when incurred
Where the Group obtains control of a subsidiary that was previously accounted for as an equity accounted investment in
associate or joint venture, the Group remeasures its previously held equity interest in the acquiree at its acquisition date
fair value and the resulting gain or loss is recognised in profit or loss. Where the Group obtains control of a subsidiary that
was previously accounted for as an available-for-sale investment, any balance on the available-for-sale reserve related to
that investment is recognised in profit or loss as if the Group had disposed directly of the previously held interest.
Where settlement of any part of the cash consideration is deferred, the amounts payable in future are discounted to
present value at the date of exchange using the Group's incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate.
Contingent consideration is classified as equity or financial liabilities. Amounts classified as financial liabilities are
subsequently remeasured to fair value at the end of each reporting period, with changes in fair value recognised in profit or
loss.
Assets and liabilities from business combinations involving entities or businesses under common control are accounted for
at the carrying amounts recognised in the Group's controlling shareholder's consolidated financial statements.
j)
Impairment of assets
At the end of each reporting period, the Group assesses whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. The
assessment will include the consideration of external and internal sources of information, including dividends received
from subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures deemed to be out of pre-acquisition profits. If such an indication exists, an
impairment test is carried out on the asset by comparing the recoverable amount of the asset, being the higher of the
asset’s fair value less costs of disposal and value in use, to the asset’s carrying amount. An excess of the asset’s carrying
amount is written off immediately to its recoverable amount if the assets carrying amount if the assets carrying amount is
greater than its recoverable amount, unless the asset is carried at a revalued amount in accordance with another Standard
(eg in accordance with the revaluation model in AASB 116: Property, Plant and Equipment). An impairment loss or a
revalued asset is treated as a revaluation decrease in accordance with that other Standard.
Where 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.
Impairment testing is performed annually for goodwill, intangible assets with indefinite lives and intangible assets not yet
available for use.
k) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short term highly liquid investments
with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within short term
borrowings in current liabilities on the balance sheet.
l)
Investments and other financial assets
Recognition and Initial Measurement
i.
Financial instruments, incorporating financial assets and financial liabilities, are recognised when the entity becomes a
party to contractual provisions of the instruments. Trade date accounting is adopted for financial assets that are delivered
within timeframes established by marketplace convention.
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Financial instruments are initially measured at cost on trade date, which includes transaction costs, when the related
contractual rights or obligations exist. Subsequent to initial recognition these instruments are measured as set out below.
ii.
Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss
A financial asset is classified at fair value through profit and loss when they are held for trading for the purpose of short
term profit taking, where they are derivatives not held for hedging purposes, or designated as such to avoid an accounting
mismatch or to enable performance evaluation where a group of financial assets is managed by key management
personnel on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy. Realised and
unrealised gains and losses arising from changes in fair value are included in profit or loss in the period in which they arise
iii.
Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an
active market and are stated at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.
iv.
Held to maturity investments
Held to maturity investments are non-derivative financial assets that have fixed maturities and fixed or determinable
payments, and it is the Group's intention to hold these investments to maturity. They are subsequently measured at
amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.
v.
Available for sale financial assets
Available for sale financial assets are non-derivative financial assets that are either designated as such or that are not
classified in any of the other categories. They comprise investments in the equity of other entities where there is neither a
fixed maturity nor fixed or determinable payment.
m) Property, plant and equipment
Each class of property, plant and equipment is carried at cost or fair value less, where applicable, any accumulated
depreciation and impairment losses.
Plant and equipment
i.
Plant and equipment are measured on the cost basis less depreciation and impairment losses.
The carrying amount of plant and equipment is reviewed annually by directors to ensure it is not in excess of the
recoverable amount from these assets. The recoverable amount is assessed based on the expected net cash flows that will
be received from the asset’s employment and subsequent disposal. The expected net cash flows have been discounted to
their present values in determining recoverable amounts
ii.
Depreciation
The depreciable amount of all fixed assets including buildings and capitalised leased assets is depreciated on a diminishing
value basis over their useful lives to the Group commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. Leasehold
improvements are depreciated over the shorter of either the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful lives of
the improvements.
iii.
Depreciation rates
The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable assets are:
Class of Fixed Asset
Plant and Equipment
Furniture, Fixtures and Fittings
Leasehold Improvements
27% 50%
20% 30%
7.5% 30%
The assets' residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance sheet date.
n)
Intangible assets
Goodwill
i.
Goodwill and goodwill on consolidation are initially recorded at the amount by which the purchase price for a business or
for an ownership interest in a controlled entity exceeds the fair value attributed to its net assets at date of acquisition.
Goodwill on acquisition of subsidiaries is included in intangible assets. Goodwill on acquisition of associates is included in
investment in associates. Goodwill is tested annually for impairment and carried at cost less accumulated impairment
losses. Gains and losses on the disposal of an entity include the carrying amount of goodwill relating to the entity sold.
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ii.
Software
Software used in the business and that is not integral to the computer hardware owned by the Group, is carried at cost
less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. The depreciable amount of software is
depreciated on a straight-line basis at a rate between 12.5% and 40%.
Cost includes the direct costs of acquiring the software. Internal costs incurred in further developing the software are
expensed.
In previous financial years all research and development costs were expensed as incurred. As the Group transitions to a
SaaS based company, it will provide access to products via a SaaS platform over a prolonged term meaning that, the
technical feasibility of products can be established at an earlier phase through pre-defined roadmaps. Costs that are
directly associated with the development of this software are recognised as an intangible asset when the following criteria
are met:
a) The technical feasibility of completing the intangible asset is achieved so that it will be available for use or sale;
b) The Company intends to complete the intangible asset and then use or sell it;
c) The Company is able to use or sell the intangible asset;
d) The Company knows how the intangible asset will generate probable economic benefits. Among other things, the
Company can demonstrate the existence of a market for the output of the intangible asset or the intangible asset
itself or, if it is to be used internally, the usefulness of the intangible asset;
e) Adequate technical, financial and other resources are available to complete the development and to use or sell
the intangible asset; and
f) The Company can reliably measure the expenditure attributable to the intangible asset during its development.
The relevant costs include personnel and other directly attributable costs incurred in the development of software.
Capitalised software development costs are recognised as an intangible asset and amortised over their estimated useful
lives, which is considered to be 60 months. Capitalised software development costs are amortised from when the products
to which they relate become available to use. Research costs are expensed as incurred and are largely made up of
employee labour which is included in research and development costs in the statement of comprehensive income.
Development costs previously recognised as expenses are not recognised as assets in a subsequent period.
Amortisation of intangibles is included in the line ‘amortisation’ in the profit or loss.
iii.
Customer Contracts
Customer contracts recognised on acquisition are amortised on a straight-line basis over the life of the contract, being
between 3-11 years. Where a contract holds multiple extension periods, MSL Solutions recognises these only to the extent
where MSL Solutions has the control over whether the contract is extended, and it is more than probable that the
extension will be utilised.
Amortisation of customer contracts is included in the line ‘depreciation and amortisation’ in the profit or loss.
iv.
Amortisation
Refer to Note 8(b) for details about amortisation methods and periods used by the Group for intangible assets.
o) Trade and other payables
Trade and other payables represent the liabilities for goods and services received by the entity remain unpaid at the end of
the reporting period. The balance is recognised as a current liability with the amounts normally paid within terms of
payment as detailed on invoices received
p) Borrowings
Borrowings are initially recognised at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred. Borrowings are subsequently measure at
amortised cost. Any difference between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the redemption amount is recognised
in profit or loss over the period of the borrowings using the effect interest method. Fees paid on the establishment of loan
facilities are recognised as transaction costs of the loan to the extent that it is possible that some or all the facility will be
drawn down. In this case, the fee is deferred until the draw down occurs. To the extent there is no evidence that it is
probable that some or all of the facility will be drawn down, the fee is capitalised as a prepayment for liquidity services and
amortised over the period the facility to which it relates.
Borrowings are removed from the balance sheet when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or
expired. The difference between the carrying amount of a financial liability that has been extinguished or transferred to
another party and the consideration paid, including any non-cash assets transferred or liabilities assumed, is recognised in
profit or loss as other income or finance costs.
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Where terms of a financial liability are renegotiated and the entity issues equity instruments to a creditor to extinguish all
or part of the liability (debt for equity swap), a gain or loss is recognised in profit or loss, which is measured as the
difference between the carrying amount of the financial liability and the fair value of the equity instruments issued.
Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the Group has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability
for at least 12 months after the reporting period.
q) Borrowing costs
General and specific borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production or a
qualifying asset are capitalised during the period of time that is required to complete and prepare the asset for its intended
use or sale. Qualifying assets are assets that necessarily take a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use
or sale.
Investment income earned on the temporary investment of specific borrowings pending their expenditure on qualifying
assets is deducted from the borrowing costs eligible for capitalization.
Other borrowing costs are expensed in the period in which they are incurred.
r) Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the Group has a legal or constructive obligation, as a result of past events, for which it is
probable that an outflow of economic benefits will result, and that outflow can be reliably measured.
s) Employee benefits
Short-term employee benefit obligations
i.
Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits, annual leave and accumulating sick leave expected to be
settled wholly within 12 months after the end of the reporting period are recognised in other liabilities in respect of
employees' services rendered up to the end of the reporting period and are measured at amounts expected to be paid
when the liabilities are settled. Liabilities for non-accumulating sick leave are recognised when leave is taken and measured
at the actual rates paid or payable.
ii.
Other long-term employee benefit obligations
Liabilities for long service leave and annual leave are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months after the end of
the reporting period. They are recognised as part of the provision for employee benefits and measured as the present
value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees to the end of the reporting
period using the projected unit credit method. Consideration is given to expected future salaries and wages levels,
experience of employee departures and periods of service. Expected future payments are discounted using national
government bond rates at the end of the reporting period with terms to maturity and currency that match, as closely as
possible, the estimated future cash outflows.
iii.
Equity-settled compensation
The Group operates an employee share and option plan. Share-based payments to employees are measured at the fair
value of the instruments issued and amortised over the vesting period. Share-based payments to non-employees are
measured at the fair value of the instruments issued and are recorded at the date the goods or services are received.
The corresponding amount is recorded to the option reserve. The fair value of options is determined using the Black-
Scholes pricing model. The number of shares and options expected to vest is reviewed and adjusted at the end of each
reporting period such that the amount recognised for services received as consideration for the equity instruments granted
is based on the number of equity instruments that eventually vest.
t) Contributed equity
Ordinary shares are classified as equity.
Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax,
from the proceeds.
u) Dividends
Provision is made for the amount of any dividend declared, being appropriately authorised and no longer at the discretion
of the entity, on or before the end of the reporting period but not distributed at the end of the reporting period.
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v) Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share
i.
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing:
•
•
The profit attributable to owners of the Company, excluding any costs of servicing equity other than ordinary
shares
By the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the financial year, adjusted for bonus
elements in ordinary shares issued during the year and excluding treasury shares (Note 22).
ii.
Diluted earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share adjusts the figures used in the determination of basic earnings per share to take into account:
•
•
The after-income tax effect of interest and other financing costs associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares,
and
The weighted average number of additional ordinary shares that would have been outstanding assuming the
conversion of all dilutive potential ordinary shares.
w) Rounding
Amounts in the financial report and directors' report have been rounded off to the nearest thousand dollars, unless
otherwise stated.
x) Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Value Add Tax (VAT)
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST and VAT, except where the amount of GST and
VAT incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office. In these circumstances the GST and VAT is recognised
as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of the expense. Receivables and payables are shown
inclusive of GST.
Cash flows are presented in the statement of cashflow on a gross basis, except for the GST and VAT component of investing
and financing activities, which are disclosed as operating cash flows.
y) Comparatives
When required by Accounting Standards, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to changes in presentation
for the current financial year.
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Directors Declaration
In the Directors’ opinion:
a)
the financial statements and notes set out on pages 31 to 91 are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001,
including:
i.
complying with Accounting Standards, the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional
reporting requirements, and
giving a true and fair view of the consolidated Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2019 and of its
performance for the financial year ended on that date, and
ii.
b)
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
c) at the date of this declaration, there are reasonable ground to believe that the members of the extended closed group
identified in Note 15(a) will be able to meet any obligation or liabilities.
Note 25(b) confirms that the financial statements also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by
the International Accounting Standards Board.
The directors have been given the declaration by the chief executive officer and chief financial officer required by section
295A of the Corporations Act 2001.
This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the directors.
Kenneth John Down
Chairman
Dr Richard Holzgrefe
Director
Dated at Brisbane this 30th day of August 2019.
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Independent auditor’s report
To the members of MSL Solutions Limited
Report on the audit of the financial report
Our opinion
In our opinion:
The accompanying financial report of MSL Solutions Limited (the Company) and its controlled entities
(together the Group) is in accordance with the
(a)
giving a true and fair view of the Group's financial position as at 30 June 2019 and of its
financial performance for the year then ended
Corporations Act 2001
, including:
(b)
complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the
Corporations Regulations 2001
.
What we have audited
The Group financial report comprises:
the consolidated balance sheet as at 30 June 2019
the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income for the year then
ended
the consolidated statement of changes in equity for the year then ended
the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended
the notes to the consolidated financial statements, which include a summary of significant
accounting policies
the directors’ declaration.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under
those standards are further described in the
report
section of our report.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for
our opinion.
Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial
Independence
We are independent of the Group in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the
Corporations Act 2001
Standards Board’s APES 110
to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities
in accordance with the Code.
and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical
Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants
(the Code) that are relevant
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Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.
Material uncertainty related to going concern
We draw attention to Note 1(b) in the financial report, which indicates that the Group incurred a net
loss of $17.9m during the year ended 30 June 2019 and, as of that date, the Group’s current liabilities
exceeded its total assets by $2.8m. As a result, the Group is dependent upon achieving its revenue and
cash flow forecasts for the next 12 months and beyond and/or successfully realising additional sources
of funding which may include a new debt facility and/or future capital raising. These conditions, along
with other matters set forth in Note 1(b), indicate that a material uncertainty exists that may cast
significant doubt on the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. Our opinion is not modified in
respect of this matter.
Our audit approach
An audit is designed to provide reasonable assurance about whether the financial report is free from
material misstatement. Misstatements may arise due to fraud or error. They are considered material if
individually or in aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of
users taken on the basis of the financial report.
We tailored the scope of our audit to ensure that we performed enough work to be able to give an
opinion on the financial report as a whole, taking into account the geographic and management
structure of the Group, its accounting processes and controls and the industry in which it operates.
Materiality
For the purpose of our audit we used overall Group materiality of $0.3 million, which represents
approximately 1% of the Group’s revenue.
We applied this threshold, together with qualitative considerations, to determine the scope of our audit and
the nature, timing and extent of our audit procedures and to evaluate the effect of misstatements on the
financial report as a whole.
We chose Group revenue because, in our view, it is the benchmark against which the performance of the
Group is most commonly measured.
We utilised a 1% threshold based on our professional judgement, noting it is within the range of commonly
acceptable thresholds.
Audit Scope
Our audit focused on where the Group made subjective judgements; for example, significant accounting
estimates involving assumptions and inherently uncertain future events.
The Group has material operations in the United Kingdom and Denmark and these territories combined,
contribute approximately 44% of the Group’s revenue.
Our audit procedures were mostly performed at the Group's corporate head office in Brisbane. In establishing
the overall approach to the Group audit, we determined the type of audit work that needed to be performed
by us, as the Group engagement team, and by auditors in the UK and Denmark operating under our
instructions.
Component auditors in the UK and Denmark acting under our instruction performed audits over the Verteda
and GolfBox businesses respectively. For the work performed by the component auditors, we determined the
scope of audit work required to be satisfied that sufficient audit evidence had been obtained as a basis for our
opinion on the financial report as a whole. This included active dialogue throughout the year through
discussions, issuing written instructions, receiving formal interoffice reporting, as well as attending meetings
with local management.
We performed risk focused audit procedures over the Australian businesses, in addition to auditing the
consolidation of the Group's overseas entities that form part of the Group's financial report.
Key audit matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in
our audit of the financial report for the current period. The key audit 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. Further, any commentary on the outcomes of a
particular audit procedure is made in that context. We communicated the key audit matters to the
Audit and Risk Committee.
In addition to the matter described in the
have determined the matters described below to be the key audit matters to be communicated in our
report.
Key audit matter
Carrying amount of goodwill and other
intangible assets
(Refer to note 9 (b))
The Group recorded intangible assets of $28.0m at
30 June 2019 comprising:
Goodwill of $10.5m
Contracts and customer relationships of $13.6m
Computer software and other of $3.9m
The Group is required by Australian Accounting
Standards to perform an annual impairment
Material uncertainty related to going concern
section, we
How our audit addressed the key audit matter
Our procedures included, amongst others:
Assessing whether the division of the Group’s
activities into CGUs was consistent with our
knowledge of the Group’s operations, internal
group reporting and the requirements of Australian
Accounting Standards.
Testing the mathematical accuracy of the
underlying calculations in the models.
Comparing the cash flow forecasts for FY20 used in
the models to the Board approved budget for FY20.
Assessing the FY20 cash flows by developing an
understanding of the key drivers and assumptions
-amortising
Key audit matter
assessment over goodwill and non
intangible assets, and also any amortising intangible
assets for which indicators of impairment have been
identified.
This impairment assessment has been performed by
determining the recoverable amounts of each Cash
Generating Unit (CGU) using ‘fair value less costs to
dispose' discounted cash flow models (the 'models').
The CGUs used to assess the Group's goodwill,
customer contracts, relationships and software are
consistent with the Group's operating segments, being
Mpower Venues and Mpower Golf.
The Group has recorded an $11.5m impairment charge
on goodwill for the year ended 30 June 2019.
We considered this a key audit matter due to the size of
the goodwill and intangible assets in the consolidated
balance sheet, the financial significance of the
impairment charge recognised during the year and the
key judgements and assumptions adopted by the Group
in preparing the impairment models to assess the
recoverable amount of the goodwill and intangible
assets.
The recognition and presentation of revenue
(Refer to note 5 (a)) [Total revenue: $27.8m]
The Group's revenue is based on a significant volume of
transactions across a number of major revenue
streams.
The revenue recognition process differs for each
revenue stream depending on the nature of the
products and services provided to the customer.
The recognition of revenue from these sources is largely
dependent on the terms of the underlying contracts
with the customer. Contracts can be complex and
bespoke. In particular, judgement and estimation is
required by the Group in determining the amount of
revenue recognised for perpetual licences and other
multiple obligation customer contracts, and the timing
of when this revenue is recognised.
We considered the recognition of revenue to be a key
audit matter due to the high volume of revenue
transactions and the different revenue recognition
criteria for each of the Group’s revenue streams, and in
the case of software and hardware sales, the bespoke
’s future operational and
How our audit addressed the key audit matter
in the context of the Group
strategic plans.
Comparing historical reported results to the
corresponding budgets to assess the historical
accuracy of the Group’s forecasting processes.
Together with the PwC valuation experts,
comparing the growth rates and discount rates
used in the models to independent market data and
industry research.
Performing sensitivity analysis to determine the
impact of reasonably possible changes in the
discount rates, growth rates, EBITDA margin and
FY20 forecasts used in the models.
Comparing the Group’s net assets to its market
capitalisation at both 30 June 2019 and also at 15
July 2019, which was the date on which the Group
provided their ‘FY19 results update’ to the market.
Agreeing the impairment to goodwill identified in
the models with the Group’s financial records at
balance date.
Assessing the presentation and disclosures made in
the financial statements in respect of the
impairment in light of the requirements of
Australian Accounting Standards.
Our procedures included, amongst others:
Assessing the design and operating effectiveness of
the relevant key controls over the recording and
recognition of revenue.
Through discussions with management, developing
an understanding of the various revenue streams
and the Group’s revenue recognition policies for
each stream.
For each of the Group’s revenue streams, agreeing a
sample of revenue transactions recorded in the
general ledger to supporting documentation such
as purchase orders, sales invoices, customer
contracts and receipts in the bank statements.
Reading the contract terms for a sample of
customer contracts with multiple obligations (e.g.
hardware, software, support and services), to
determine whether revenue was recognised in
accordance with the Group’s accounting policies
and the requirements of Australian Accounting
Standards.
Utilising data analytics techniques across all
How our audit addressed the key audit matter
revenue streams to identify revenue transactions
recognised through manual journal entries, to
assess whether the related revenue was recognised
in accordance with the Group’s accounting policies
and the requirements of Australian Accounting
Standards.
Our procedures in relation to the capitalisation of
internally generated software development costs
included, amongst others:
● Developing an understanding of the Group’s policy
for capitalising internally generated software
development costs and the process for capturing
these costs and monitoring the progress of the
respective projects in line with their approved
plans.
● For a sample of capitalised costs, inspecting
supporting payslip data and timesheet records to
assess whether the time charged was directly
related to an approved software project.
● Assessing, on a sample basis, the Group’s
assessment of the likely future economic benefit
for developed assets, updating our understanding
of the specific software project and evaluating
whether the assets are supported by forecast cash
flows.
Key audit matter
nature of the customer contracts and the judgement
involved in accurately recognising revenue.
Capitalisation of software development costs
(Refer to note 9(b)) [$0.4m]
The Group has software development teams in each of
its territories, and during the year ended 30 June 2019,
material expenditure was incurred in developing
technology solutions.
Expenditure on development projects is capitalised
when it meet the recognition criteria outlined in
Australian Accounting Standards.
In the year ended 30 June 2019, there were software
additions of $0.4m, which primarily relate to salary
costs associated with internally developed software.
We considered this a key audit matter due to the level
of judgement required by the Group in assessing
whether the internally generated software development
costs meet the recognition criteria for capitalisation in
accordance with the requirements of Australian
Accounting Standards, as well as the quantum of
expenditure capitalised during the year.
Other information
The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the
information included in the annual report for the year ended 30 June 2019, but does not include the
financial report and our auditor’s report thereon.
Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and 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 on the other information that we obtained prior to the date of
this auditor’s report, 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.
Corporations Act 2001
Responsibilities of the directors for the financial report
The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a
true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the
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.
Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial report
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free
from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that
includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an
audit conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material
misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material
if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic
decisions of users taken on the basis of the financial report.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at the
Auditing and Assurance Standards Board website at:
http://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_responsibilities/ar1.pdf. This description forms part of our
auditor's report.
Report on the remuneration report
Our opinion on the remuneration report
We have audited the remuneration report included in pages 13 to 26 of the directors’ report for the
year ended 30 June 2019.
In our opinion, the remuneration report of MSL Solutions Limited for the year ended 30 June 2019
complies with section 300A of the
Corporations Act 2001.
Responsibilities
The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the
remuneration report in accordance with section 300A of
is to express an opinion on the remuneration report, based on our audit conducted in accordance with
Australian Auditing Standards.
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Michael Crowe
Partner
the Corporations Act 2001
. Our responsibility
Brisbane
30 August 2019
MSL SOLUTIONS LIMITED and CONTROLLED ENTITIES
Annual financial report – 30 June 2019
ACN 120 815 778
Shareholder information
The shareholder information set out below was applicable as at 28 August 2019.
Distribution of equity securities
Analysis of numbers of equity security holders by size of holding:
There were 59 holders of less than a marketable parcel of ordinary shares, totalling 177,602.
Equity security holders
The names of the twenty largest holders of quoted equity securities are listed below:
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RangeTotal holdersUnits% Units1 - 1,000162,691 0.00%1,001 - 5,00034122,770 0.05%5,001 - 10,00050400,665 0.16%10,001 - 100,00034115,273,673 6.11%100,001 Over210234,040,563 93.68%Total651249,840,362 100%NameOrdinary Shares%1J P MORGAN NOMINEES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED30,288,256 12.12%2HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED23,395,838 9.36%3BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES PTY LTD 19,869,459 7.95%4HOLZGREFE HOLDINGS PTY LTD 10,913,566 4.37%5CCK WEALTH PTY LTD 10,498,271 4.20%6LOVAT PTY LTD 8,754,131 3.50%7THE DALY FT PTY LTD 6,206,044 2.48%8WALLIS-MANCE PTY LIMITED 5,884,725 2.36%9PORTFOLIO SERVICES PTY LTD5,475,750 2.19%10INDCORP CONSULTING GROUP PTY LIMITED 4,000,000 1.60%11JAMBET DOWNS PTY LTD 3,510,744 1.41%12GLG HOLDINGS PTY LTD 3,428,571 1.37%13CHARLOTTE B PTY LTD 3,000,000 1.20%14BROOKFIELD S/F PTY LTD 2,821,429 1.13%15MR IVAN TANNER + MRS FELICITY TANNER 2,742,685 1.10%16POLDING PTY LTD2,000,000 0.80%17GOANNA SUPER PTY LTD 1,857,143 0.74%17VP INVESTMENTS PTY LTD 1,857,143 0.74%19INVIA CUSTODIAN PTY LIMITED 1,843,318 0.74%20UBS NOMINEES PTY LTD1,817,562 0.73%150,164,635 60.10%
MSL SOLUTIONS LIMITED and CONTROLLED ENTITIES
Annual financial report – 30 June 2019
ACN 120 815 778
Restricted equity securities
The Company does not currently have any shares subject to escrow.
Unquoted equity securities
There are 11 option holders with total accumulated holdings of 4,978,572 options over fully paid ordinary shares.
There are 4,328,000 performance rights issued to various employees under the Company’s Performance Rights Plan, which
are subject to specified vesting conditions.
Substantial holders
Substantial holders in the Company are set out below:
Voting rights
The voting rights attaching to each class of equity securities are as follows:
• Ordinary shares: - on a show of hands every member present at a meeting in person or by proxy shall have one
vote and upon a poll each share shall have one vote; and
• Options and Performance Rights: - No voting rights.
Other information
There is currently no on-market buy-back of the Company’s securities.
The Company has used its cash (and assets in a form readily convertible to cash) that it had at the time of listing in a way
consistent with its stated business objectives.
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NameOrdinary Shares%1FORAGER FUNDS MANAGEMENT PTY LTD24,726,794 9.90%2DAVID PENNER17,455,584 6.99%3DR RICHARD HOLZGREFE13,267,071 5.31%4FIDELITY MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH COMPANY12,787,976 5.12%
MSL SOLUTIONS LIMITED and CONTROLLED ENTITIES
Annual financial report – 30 June 2019
ACN 120 815 778
Corporate Directory
Registered Address
MSL SOLUTIONS LTD
ACN 120 815 778
Level 1, 307 Queen Street
Brisbane, QLD 4000
Directors
Kenneth John Down
Ian Daly
Dr Richard Holzgrefe
David Trude
Earl Eddings
Company Secretary
Andrew Ritter
Legal Advisor
McCullough Robertson Lawyers
ABN 42 721 345 951
Level 11, Central Plaza Two
66 Eagle Street
Brisbane, QLD 4000
Share Registry
Computershare
GPO Box 2975, Melbourne Vic 3001
T: 1300 552 270
F: +61 3 9473 2500
https://www-au.computershare.com/Investor
MSL Information Line
1800 679 701 (Within Australia)
+61 7 3512 3510 (Outside Australia)
http://www.mpowermsl.com
Auditor
Pricewaterhouse Coopers
ABN 52 780 433 575
480 Queen Street
Brisbane, QLD 4000
GPO Box 150 Brisbane, Australia
T: +61 7 3257 5000
F: +61 7 3257 5999
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