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NEUROTECH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED 

ANNUAL REPORT - 30 JUNE 2018 

CONTENTS 

CORPORATE DIRECTORY 

CHAIRMANS LETTER 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

REVIEW OF OPERATIONS 

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 

AUDITORS INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME  

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY  

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS  

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION 

INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT 

ASX ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

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CORPORATE DIRECTORY 

DIRECTORS 

Peter O’Connor (Chairman) 
Peter Griffiths (Deputy Chairman and Executive Director) 
Wolfgang Johannes Storf (Chief Executive Officer) 
Simon Trevisan (Non-Executive Director) 
Cheryl Tan (Non-Executive Director) 
David Cantor (Non-Executive Director) 

COMPANY SECRETARY 

Fleur Hudson 

REGISTERED AND PRINCIPAL OFFICE 

Level 14 
191 St Georges Terrace 
PERTH WA 6000 

Telephone:  
Facsimile:  

(08) 9321 5922 
(08) 9321 5932 

Website: 
Email:  

www.neurotechinternational.com 
info@neurotechinternational.com 

AUDITORS 

SHARE REGISTRY 

HOME EXCHANGE 

SOLICITORS 

BANKERS 

BDO Audit (WA) Pty Ltd 
38 Station Street 
SUBIACO  WA 6008 

Security Transfer Australia Pty Ltd 
770 Canning Highway 
APPLECROSS  WA  6153 

Telephone: 

1300 992 916 

Facsimile: 

(08) 9315 2233 

Australian Securities Exchange Ltd 
Exchange Plaza 
2 The Esplanade 
PERTH WA 6000 
ASX Code: NTI 

Jackson McDonald 
Level 17 
225 St Georges Terrace 
PERTH  WA  6000 

St George Bank 
Level 2, Westralia Plaza 
167 St Georges Terrace 
PERTH  WA  6000 

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CHAIRMANS LETTER 

Dear Shareholders, 

Welcome  to  the  2018  Annual  Report  for  Neurotech  International  Limited  (ASX:  NTI),  marking  our  first  full  year  of 
operation since our listing on the Australian Securities Exchange in 2016. It has been a productive year for Neurotech in 
which we achieved several major milestones, giving us a clearer picture of our path to future success. 

With  one  in  68  children  having  some  form  of  Autism  Spectrum  Disorder  (ASD)  and  no  known  cure,  Neurotech’s 
technology  aims  to  provide  a  solution  that  manages  and  reduces  autism  symptoms,  lowers  the  risk  of  additional 
developmental delays and improves quality of life for those with ASD and their families.   

Notably, the positive impact of our Mente Autism device received validation during the year with the completion of an 
independent  clinical  trial  in  the  United  States,  which  produced  outstanding  results.  Carried  out  by  Florida’s  Carrick 
Institute,  the  trial  was  a  randomised,  controlled,  double-blind  investigation  of  34  participants,  aged  five  to  17,  that 
compared  Mente  Autism  with  a  control  (sham)  device  over  12  weeks.  It  found  Mente  Autism  significantly  improved 
cognitive, postural and behavioural outcomes for participants in the active group of the trial, with reductions in delta, 
theta  and  high  beta  brain  waves  and  significant  improvements  in  sensorimotor  posture.  There  was  also  a  noticeable 
reduction of autistic behaviours and improvement of social engagement and executive function. 

Peer-reviewed medical journal Frontiers in Neurology published full results of the trial in its July 2018 edition. Positive 
results of the trial suggest that Mente Autism is a uniquely placed therapy which can be used in the home environment 
as a neurofeedback tool.  

Completion of the clinical trial is a vital part of our submission to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to allow us 
to market Mente Autism in the US. We have completed pre-submission activities and we are planning final submission 
to the FDA before the end of the 2018 calendar year.  

Over the past year we have made significant usability and quality improvements to our Mente Autism device that were 
guided  by  feedback  from  early  adopters  and  medical  practitioners.    We  remain  focused  on  markets  in  Europe  while 
establishing  new  footholds  in  markets  such  as  Australia  and  the  Middle  East,  and  continuing  to  prepare  for  North 
American market entry.  

As we look forward, we are working to validate further expansion of our Mente Autism solution to deliver professionally 
supervised therapy in the home to expanded age groups with autism and also to explore the potential of expanding our 
platform and algorithms to address other conditions that should be responsive to personalised neurofeedback therapy. 

The financial year also saw the retirement of Neurotech founder Dr Adrian Attard Trevisan from our Board of Directors 
and Scientific Advisory Board.  In his place we appointed Dr David S. Cantor as a Non-Executive Director. Dr Cantor has 
significant experience as a highly distinguished clinician, neuroscientist and program developer over more than 40 years, 
and brings considerable strength to the Company and Board.  

The  above  would  not  have  been  possible  without  the  support  of  our  Shareholders,  as  evidenced  by  the  successful 
completion  of  an  oversubscribed  A$4  million  placement  in  October  2017.    The  funds  were  used  to  enable  further 
product  enhancements,  manufacturing  and  purchase  additional  inventory  for  Mente  Autism,  as  well  as  investigate 
potential  strategic  initiatives.  I  thank  our  shareholders,  both  new  and  existing,  for  their  support  in  this  and  their 
commitment to the Company as it continues to pursue the delivery of its goals.  

I also take this opportunity to thank my fellow Board members, as well as Neurotech’s management and staff for their 
efforts over the past year that have allowed us to continue to grow and develop. 

 In  conclusion,  it  has  been  our  purpose  and  goal  to  alleviate  and  complement  the  existing  therapies  for  complex 
neurological  disorders  such  as  autism,  and  I  am  pleased  that  the  US  Clinical  Trial  has  successfully  validated  Mente 
Autism as a pivotal step in achieving these goals. We have a busy period ahead as we work towards sustainable growth 
in  the  business,  and  in  conjunction,  commence  multi-site  studies  to  promote  awareness  and  acceptance  of  Mente 
Autism. Our upcoming US FDA submission will also form a key pillar of our market entry strategies, particularly in the 
United States. I look forward to sharing strong news flow with you over the next 12 months. 

Peter O’Connor 
Chairman 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

The  Directors  present  their  report  together  with  the  financial  report  of  Neurotech  International  Limited  and  its 
controlled entities (Group) for the financial year ended 30 June 2018 and the Auditor’s Report thereon. 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

The names and details of the Directors in office during the financial period and until the date of this report are set out 
below.  

• 

• 

Peter O’Connor 

(Chairman) 

Peter Griffiths 

(Deputy Chairman and Executive Director) 

•  Wolfgang Johannes Storf   (Chief Executive Officer) 

• 

• 

Simon Trevisan 

(Non-Executive Director) 

Cheryl Tan  

(Non-Executive Director) 

•  David Cantor 

(Non-Executive Director – appointed 4 July 2018) 

•  Adrian Attard Trevisan 

(Non-Executive Director – resigned 27 June 2018) 

Directors have been in office the entire period unless otherwise stated. 

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES 

Neurotech researches, designs, markets and through third party manufacturers, produces wearable neurotechnology 
devices to assist with neurological conditions such as autism.  

Neurotech’s current core focus is the design, manufacturing, sale and distribution of its first product, Mente. Mente is 
a portable electroencephalogram (EEG)  medical device that uses neurofeedback to help relax the minds of  children 
with autism spectrum disorder (ASD or autism).   

DIVIDENDS PAID OR RECOMMENDED 

The Directors of the Company do not recommend the payment of a dividend in respect of the current financial period 
ended 30 June 2018 (2017: Nil). 

OPERATING RESULTS 

The  consolidated  Group’s  net  loss  after  providing  for  income  tax  for  the  year  ended  30  June  2018  amounted  to 
$3,990,293  (30  June  2017:  $4,031,790).  At  30  June  2018,  the  Group  has  $2,212,737  Cash  and  cash  equivalents  (30 
June 2017: $2,637,363). 

REVIEW OF OPERATIONS 

Neurotech International Limited is a medical device and solutions company incorporated in Australia (“Neurotech” or 
“the Company”), operating through its Malta-based subsidiary, AAT Research. The Company is listed on the Australian 
Securities Exchange (ASX) under the ticker NTI.  

Neurotech  has  developed  Mente  Autism,  a  professional-grade  electroencephalography  (EEG)  device  that  uses 
neurofeedback  technology  to  help  children  with  Autism  Spectrum  Disorder  (ASD).  Designed  for  home  use,  Mente 
Autism helps relax the minds of children on the spectrum which in turn helps them to focus and engage positively with 
their environment.  

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Mente  Autism’s  unique  technology  creates  neurofeedback  for  the  children  who  use  it.  It  also  enables  authorised 
medical professionals to monitor progress remotely. 

Mente  Autism  is  the  third  iteration  of  the  Mente  system.  The  improved  version  includes  further  enhancements  to 
improve wifi connectivity, synchronisation and usability.  

Positive results from US Clinical Trial provide the platform for sales, US FDA application and future research 

The key milestone for Neurotech during 2018 was the completion of the independent US Clinical Trial. This culminated 
in  the  publication  of  the  results  in  leading  medical  journal  Frontiers  of  Neurology,  showing  that  the  use  of  Mente 
Autism produces significant positive changes for children with ASD, including: 

• 
• 
• 
• 

Significant improvements in abnormal levels of brain waves that are typically seen in children with ASD; 
Improvement in balance; 
Positive effects and a reduction of autistic behaviours; and 
Parents indicating significant improvements in social skills and communication of their children. 

The  study,  administered  by  Carrick  Institute,  was  a  randomised-controlled,  double-blinded  investigation  that 
compared  Mente  Autism  with  a  control  device  over  a  12  week  treatment  period.  At  its  conclusion,  a  total  of  34 
participants (17 Active, 17 Control) completed the study, which although small, is in excess of the required number for 
statistical testing. There were no dropouts due to problems of tolerance with the Mente device or treatment, and the 
participants ranged from ages 5 to 17. 

The  results  of  the  US  Clinical  Trial  will  support  the  Company’s  submission  to  the  US  Food  and  Drug  Administration 
(FDA).  Neurotech  will  be  seeking  clearance  for  the  Mente  Autism  device  using  a  de-novo  application  process. 
Neurotech expects to complete these elements and provide its submission to the FDA before the end of Q3 CY2018. 
Depending  on  several  factors,  including  the  FDA’s  current  backlog,  benchmarks  indicate  the  ultimate  FDA  approval 
could take between nine and 12 months. 

The results represent a key first enabler in engaging with distributors, clinicians, institutes and parents in considering 
Mente  Autism  as  a  complementary  therapy  for  the  treatment  of  autism.  The  results  also  form  the  platform  for 
expanding research areas, to ultimately generate awareness and acceptance of Mente Autism as a true complement 
in the treatment of autism. 

Sales & Distribution 

Given its heritage, the Company has historically targeted markets in Europe with Mente Autism, particularly in Italy. 
However,  autism  is  a  global  disorder,  and  over  the  past  year  we  have  made  concerted  efforts  to  enter  into  new 
markets through selective local distribution partnerships.  

Neurotech  maintains  good  relationships  with  its  existing  distributors,  as  evidenced  by  several  distributor-initiated 
marketing programmes to coincide with the release of the US Clinical Trial results.  The first batch of Mente Autism 
devices were shipped in August to meet pre-orders received from these marketing programmes. 

Post  results,  Neurotech  has  since  seen  a  surge  in  enquiries  from  potential  distributors  in  other  geographies.  The 
Company continues to be  selective around distributor appointment and expects to further expand its  market reach 
over the next year, focussing on establishing new markets in the United Kingdom, France and Spain. 

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Marketing Initiatives 

One of Neurotech’s key priorities is to increase awareness of the Mente Autism device as a suitable complementary 
therapy  for  assisting  children  on  the  autism  spectrum.  To  this  end,  Neurotech  has  undertaken  various  marketing 
initiatives and events to build a platform for target markets for Mente Autism and interface with potential distributors 
and end users of the device. These include: 

•  Attendance at various autism events, such as the Autism Show (Manchester, UK, September 2017); 

•  Academic and industry presentations, such as the 6th Cambridge International Conference on Mental Health 

(Cambridge, UK, September 2017); and 

• 

Public relations and market awareness activities across Italy, Germany and Australia (throughout the financial 
year), where the latter coincided with a substantial upgrade of the Company’s website.  Notably, the program 
in  Australia  included  significant  involvement  from  Professor  Frederick  Carrick,  lead  investigator  for  the  US 
Clinical Trial, who was invited as a key guest to further delve into the outcomes of the US Clinical Trial with 
autism organisations, research institutes, general media and investors across Perth, Sydney and Melbourne.  

Board Changes 

In  June,  Neurotech  announced  the  retirement  of  Neurotech  founder  Dr  Adrian  Attard  Trevisan  as  non-executive 
director of the Company and chair of the Scientific Advisory Board. 

The following month, the Company appointed neuroscience expert Dr David S. Cantor to the Board as a non-executive 
director. Dr Cantor is a highly distinguished clinician, neuroscientist, program developer with a career spanning more 
than  40  years  in  the  academic  and  clinical  neuroscience  sector.  He  is  also  a  member  of  the  Company’s  Scientific 
Advisory Board. 

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN STATE OF AFFAIRS 

Significant changes in the state of affairs of the Group during the financial year were as follows. 

Contributed equity increased by $3,955,183 (from $10,354,758 to $14,309,941) as a result of the Company’s capital 
raising which occurred in November 2017. Details of the changes in contributed equity is disclosed is Note 17 to the 
financial statements. 

MATTERS SUBSEQUENT TO THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR 

No matters or circumstances have arisen since 30 June 2018 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect 
the Group's operations, the results of those operations, or the Group's state of affairs in future financial years. 

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OUTLOOK 

The Company remains focused on delivering sales and in generating awareness and acceptance of Mente Autism, as a 
genuine  complementary  therapy  in  the  treatment  of  autism  in  the  coming  year.  This  is  underpinned  by  four  key 
pillars: 

• 

• 

• 

• 

Creating  a  sustainable  business  model,  through  entering  into  partnerships  with  selected  distributors,  and 
exploring other go-to-market avenues in jurisdictions where the distribution model may not be appropriate; 
Investing  in  quality  research  and  development  to  underpin  the  longevity  of  Mente  as  a  product  platform, 
with Mente Autism as the starting point;  
Committing  to  continuous  innovation  and  product  improvement,  and  protecting  our  intellectual  property 
along the way; and  
Ensuring  that  our  products  are  appropriately  registered  and  cleared  in  the  markets  that  the  Company  is 
seeking to enter, including the United States.  

As such, key milestones that the Company is working towards will include the US FDA submission, the commencement 
of various multi-site studies in Europe, Australia and the United States, as well as partnerships with new distributors.  

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION 

National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 

This  is  an  Act  to  provide  for  the  reporting  and  dissemination  of  information  related  to  greenhouse  gas  emissions, 
greenhouse  gas  projects,  energy  production  and  energy  consumption,  and  for  other  purposes.    The  Entity  is  not 
subject to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007. 

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Peter O’Connor – Chairman  

Experience and 
Expertise 

Peter O’Connor, MA (Trinity College, Dublin), Barrister-at Law, is an experienced global and 
regional  asset  allocation  and  manager  selection  adviser  for  financial  institutions,  family 
offices  and  charities.  He  was  Chairman  of  a  number  of  publicly  quoted  investment 
companies with particular exposure in Asia. Mr. O’Connor was the Co-Founder and Deputy 
Chairman  of  IMS  Management  Ltd  and  FundQuest  UK  Ltd  from  1998  to  2008.  He  has  a 
wealth of global experience in the fund management and private equity industries. He has 
extensive  global  experience  in  the  funds  management  industry,  both  public  and  private 
companies in developed and emerging economies.  

Other Current 
Directorships 

Non-Executive Director at Northern Star Resources Limited since May 21, 2012 

Non -Executive Director of Blue Ocean Monitoring Ltd 

Former Directorships 
in last 3 years 

None 

Special 
Responsibilities  

Chairman of the Board 

Chairman of Nomination and Remuneration Committee 

Chairman of Risk Committee (when required) 

Interests in Shares 
and Options 

503,100 ordinary shares in Neurotech International Limited  
1,631,000 Unlisted Options over ordinary shares in Neurotech International Limited 

 Peter Griffiths – Deputy Chairman and Executive Director 

Experience and 
Expertise 

Peter J.L. Griffiths, B.Sc. (Hons), draws on his more than 20 years of leadership experience in 
the software industry. As EVP and Group Executive at CA Technologies, he was responsible 
for  investment  and  strategy  across  the  five  business  units  that  drove  the  company’s 
leadership  in  IT  Management  Cloud,  Application  Development,  Operations,  DevOps  and 
Security  for  enterprise  and  growth  markets.  As  a  member  of  the  company’s  Executive 
Management  Team;  Mr.  Griffiths  also  oversaw  all  aspects  of  Operations,  M&A  activity, 
Industry Solutions, and the CA Technologies Innovation Center, driving mobile-first software 
products and the transition to SaaS offerings and business models. 

Other Current 
Directorships 

Former Directorships 
in last 3 years 

None 

None 

Special 
Responsibilities  

Member of Audit Committee 

Chairman of Risk Committee 

Interests in Shares 
and Options 

Member of Nomination and Remuneration Committee 

4,657,588 ordinary shares in Neurotech International Limited 

2,060,334 Unlisted Options over ordinary shares in Neurotech International Limited 

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 Wolfgang Johannes Storf – Chief Executive Officer 

Experience and 
Expertise 

Other Current 
Directorships 

Former Directorships 
in last 3 years 

Special 
Responsibilities  

Interests in Shares 
and Options 

Wolfgang Storf joined AAT Research in 2016 as chief executive officer. Prior to that, he was 
chief  strategy  officer  with  the  MS  Pharma  Group.  He  was  also  CEO  of  Novartis-Sandoz  in 
South Africa and held other senior management positions with Novartis-Sandoz, Apotex and 
Johnson & Johnson in different regions of the world. Wolfgang is a seasoned senior executive 
leadership  experience  –  covering  both 
with  proven  global  strategic  and  execution 
commercial  and  technical  operations  as  well  R&D  responsibility  inside  multinational  and 
private  businesses  in  the  pharmaceutical  and  medical  industry.  He  has  a  highly  successful 
record  of  entering  new  markets,  leading  company  turnarounds  and  effectively  managing 
crisis missions. He also has experience in post-merger integration programs in both branded 
/  un-branded  markets.  He  has  wide-ranging  product  expertise  covering  key  chronic  and 
acute TAs (solid / injectable) with focus on differentiation. 

None 

None 

Member of Risk Committee 

937,277 ordinary shares in Neurotech International Limited 

466,000 options over ordinary shares in Neurotech International Limited 

Simon Trevisan B Econ, LLB (Hons), MBT – Non-Executive Director  

Experience and 
Expertise 

in  public  and  private 

Simon Trevisan is the managing director of the Tribis Pty Ltd and Iris Residential Pty Ltd. He 
investments,  corporate  finance  and 
has  20  years’  experience 
management of large public and private businesses. He has been responsible for the funding 
and management of a number of public companies and Iris Residentials’ substantial property 
investments.  His  experience  includes  the  establishment  and  listing  of  Mediterranean  Oil  & 
Gas plc, an AIM listed oil and gas company with production and a substantial oil discovery in 
Italy. Mr. Trevisan was Executive Chairman of ASX listed gold explorer Aurex Consolidated Ltd 
and  a  founding  executive  director  of  ASX-listed  Ausgold  Limited  and  AssetOwl  Limited 
(previously Regalpoint Resources Ltd). He was also responsible for arranging debt funding for 
the  development  of  in  excess  of  $500  million  of  property  and  significantly  involved  in 
arranging  and  drawing  down  one  of  the  first  foreign  bank  project  facilities  for  a  resources 
development in Indonesia. 

He  has  a  Bachelor  of  Economics  and  a  Bachelor  of  Laws  from  the  University  of  Western 
Australia and a Master Degree in Business and Technology from the University of New South 
Wales. Before becoming managing director of the Tribis, Simon practiced as a solicitor with 
Allens  Arthur  Robinson  Legal  Group  firm,  Parker  and  Parker,  in  the  corporate  and  natural 
resources divisions. 

Simon  is  also  currently  a  director  of  ASX-listed  AssetOwl  Ltd,  Zeta  Petroleum  plc  and  BMG 
Resources  Ltd.  He  is  a  board  member  of  not  for  profit  St  George’s  College  Foundation,  St 
George’s College Inc and Cystic Fibrosis WA Inc. 

Mr. Trevisan is the Chairman of the Audit Committee, a member of the Risk Committee and a 
member of the Share Trading Committee. 

Other Current 
Directorships 

Managing Director of Tribis Pty Ltd 

Managing Director of Iris Residential Pty Ltd 

Non-Executive Director of AssetOwl Limited 

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Non-Executive Director of BMG Resources Limited 

Non-Executive Director of Zeta Petroleum Plc 

Director of Perry Lakes No 229 Pty Ltd 

Director of Port Coogee No 790 Pty Ltd 

Former Directorships 
in last 3 years 

None 

Special 
Responsibilities  

Chairman of the Audit Committee 

Member of the Risk Committee 

Interests in Shares 
and Options 

5,405,100 ordinary shares in Neurotech International Limited 

1,864,000 Unlisted Options over ordinary shares in Neurotech International Limited 

 Cheryl Tan – Non-Executive Director 

Experience and 
Expertise 

Other Current 
Directorships 

Former Directorships 
in last 3 years 

Special 
Responsibilities  

Interests in Shares 
and Options 

Cheryl Tan is an Associate Director with Azure Capital Limited with 10 years’  experience in 
the  corporate  advisory  and  finance  industry,  advising  clients  across  a  wide  variety  of 
engagements,  including  project  financing,  general  corporate  advisory  and  mergers  and 
acquisitions, particularly within the telecommunications, utilities and infrastructure sectors. 
Prior  to  Azure,  Cheryl  spent  over  a  year  at  BankWest,  subsidiary  of  the  Halifax  Bank  of 
Scotland (Australia) at the time, within the credit risk modelling division, undertaking several 
aspects of credit risk modelling required to achieve advanced Basel II accreditation. 
Cheryl holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Science from the University of 
Western Australia, as well as a Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance from Kaplan 
Professional. 

None 

None 

Member of the Audit Committee 

31,304 ordinary shares in Neurotech International Limited 

 David Cantor – Non-Executive Director (appointed 4 July 2018) 

Experience and 
Expertise 

A  highly  distinguished  clinician,  neuroscientist,  program  developer  and  a  member  of  the 
Group’s  Scientific  Advisory  Board,  Dr  Cantor’s  career  spans  more  than  40  years  in  the 
academic and clinical neuroscience sector. 

He is currently the CEO and Clinical Director of Mind and Motion Developmental Centers of 
Georgia, a multidisciplinary treatment facility providing a range of diagnostic and treatment 
services  to  children  and  adults  seeking  help  with  neurological  disorders  such  as  autism, 
ADHD,  traumatic  brain  injury  and  sensory  processing  disorders.  He  is  also  the  CEO  and 
Managing Partner of BrainDx, an international software Group that produces functional brain 
analytic  software  through  computer  assisted  quantitative  EEG  (QEEG)  reports  and  big 
database measures of brain development. 

In  addition  to  the  above,  Dr  Cantor  has  held  multiple  board  positions  across  various 
neuroscientific associations, including being a founding board member and current Chairman 
of  the  International  Board  of  Quantitative  Electrophysiology,  established  to  maintain  the 
highest quality of resources and examination procedures for clinicians and academicians with 

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interests in quantitative electrophysiology. He is also Secretary of the International Society of 
Neurofeedback  and  Research  and  an  advisory  board  member  of  the  Innovative  Health 
Foundation. 

Other Current 
Directorships 

Former Directorships 
in last 3 years 

Special 
Responsibilities  

Interests in Shares 
and Options 

None 

None 

None 

None  

 Adrian Attard Trevisan – Non-Executive Director (retired 28 June 2018)  

Experience and 
Expertise 

Dr  Adrian  Attard  Trevisan  holds  a  Doctorate  in  Neurosciences  and  Human  Physiology  and 
masters  in  the  fields  of  Engineering  and  Audiological  Sciences.  He  has  worked  on 
international research projects in England and France and has lectured on the University of 
London programmes, as well as giving guest lectures and presentations at the University of 
Malta,  Oxford  University,  University  of  London  and  the  Università  degli  Studi  di  Milano. 
Adrian has conducted research within the field of neurophysiology for a number of years. He 
has  benefited  from  research  grants  awarded  by  the  Medical  Research  Council  and  formed 
part of research projects under a number of EU funding programmes. Dr Attard Trevisan is 
also a research fellow of the Bedfordshire Center for Mental Health Research in association 
with the University of Cambridge and has a special interest in EEG phenotype and EEG driven 
therapies. 

COMPANY SECRETARY 

Fleur Hudson BA, LLB, LLM (Disp. Res.) 

Experience and 
Expertise 

Mrs. Hudson has a Bachelor of Arts, a Bachelor of Laws and Master of Laws degrees.  She 
has  been  an  Executive  Director  of  Tribis  since  2009  and  was  appointed  as  Company 
in  2010,  Ausgold  Limited 
Secretary  of AssetOwl  Limited,  BMG  Resources  Limited 
(resigning  in  November  2011)  and  joint  Company  Secretary  for  Zeta  Petroleum  PLC  in 
2016 (resigning in 23 March 2018). 

Prior to that, Mrs. Hudson practiced as a Solicitor with international law firms in Perth and 
London  since  1998.    As  a  Solicitor,  she  has  advised  large  national  and  international 
companies with respects to a variety of civil construction, infrastructure and commercial 
issues. 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS 

During  the  financial  year,  8  Board  of  Directors’  Meetings,  2  Audit  Committee  meetings  and  2  Nomination  and 
Remuneration Committee meetings were held.  Attendances by each Director during the year were as follows: 

Directors’ Meetings 

Audit Committee 

Nomination and 
Remuneration 
Committee 

Risk Committee 

Director 

Number 
Eligible to 
Attend 

Number 
Attended 

Number 
Eligible to 
Attend 

Number 
Attended 

Number 
Eligible to 
Attend 

Number 
Attended 

Number 
Eligible to 
Attend 

Number 
Attended 

Peter O’Connor 

Peter Griffiths 

Wolfgang Johannes Storf 

Adrian Attard Trevisan 

Simon Trevisan 

Cheryl Tan 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD 
Membership and Composition 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

- 

2 

- 

- 

2 

2 

- 

2 

- 

- 

2 

2 

2 

2 

- 

- 

- 

- 

2 

2 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

The minimum number of members required on Committees of the board is two Directors.  At least one member of the 
Committee must be a Non-Executive Director of the Board. 

The Chair of the Committee is to be a Non-Executive Director, nominated by the Board, who may be the Chairman of 
the Board. 

The Secretary of the Committee shall be the Group Secretary or such other person as nominated by the Board. 

The Committee shall meet as frequently as required to undertake its role effectively and properly. A quorum for the 
Committee meeting is when at least two members are present.  Any relevant employees may be invited to attend the 
Committee meetings. 

The  issues  discussed  at  each  Committee  meeting  as  well  as  the  Minutes  of  each  meeting  are  reported  at  the  next 
Board  Meeting.    The  Committee  Chair  shall  report  the  Committee’s  recommendations  to  the  Board  after  each 
meeting. 

The  Committee  reviews,  and  may  recommend  to  the  Board,  any  necessary  action  to  require  at  least  annually,  and 
recommends  any  changes  it  considers  appropriate  to  the  Board.    The  Committee  may  undertake  any  other  special 
duties as requested by the Board.  

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

DIRECTORS’ SHAREHOLDINGS 

The following table sets out each Director’s relevant interest in shares and options of the Group for the year ended 30 
June 2018 

Director 

Peter O’Connor1 

Peter Griffiths2 

Wolfgang Johannes Storf3 

Simon Trevisan4 

Cheryl Tan 

Number Shares 

Unlisted Number Options 

503,100 

4,657,588 

937,277 

5,405,100 

31,304 

1,631,000 

2,060,334 

466,000 

1,864,000 

- 

1 
2 

3 

4 

Held by Avonmore Holdings Group Ltd. Peter O’Connor has a relevant interest in these securities as a beneficiary of this family trust.   
Held by Shimano Ventures Ltd as trustee for The Griffiths Family Trust.  Peter Griffiths has a relevant interest in these Securities as a director 
and controlling shareholder of Shimano Ventures Ltd and as a beneficiary of The Griffiths Family Trust. 
Held by WST Business Development Advisor Ltd.  Wolfgang Storf has a relevant interest in these Securities as a director, shareholder of WST 
Business Development Advisor Ltd.  
Held by Tribis Pty Ltd.  Simon Trevisan has a relevant interest in these Securities as a director, joint controller and substantial shareholder of 
Tribis Pty Ltd. 

REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED) 

This  Remuneration  Report  outlines  the  Director  and  Executive  remuneration  arrangements  of  the  Group  and  the 
Group and has been audited in accordance with the requirements by section 308(3C) of the Corporations Act 2001 and 
the Corporations Regulations 2001. 

For  the  purposes  of  this  report,  Key  Management  Personnel  of  the  Group  are  defined  as  those  persons  having 
authority  and  responsibility  for  planning,  directing  and  controlling  the  major  activities  of  the  Group  and  the 
Consolidated Entity, directly or indirectly, including any Director (whether Executive or otherwise) of the Group. 

Key Management Personnel disclosed in the Report 

Names and positions held of Parent Entity Directors and Key Management Personnel in office at any time during the 
financial year are:  

Directors 

Peter O’Connor  

Peter Griffiths 

Chairman 

Deputy Chairman/ Executive Director 

Wolfgang Johannes Storf 

Chief Executive Officer 

Simon Trevisan 

Cheryl Tan  

Non-Executive Director 

Non-Executive Director 

Adrian Attard Trevisan 

Non-Executive Director (resigned 27 June 2018) 

Other Key Management Personnel 

Mario Raciti 

Chief Commercial Officer (resigned 30 April 2018) 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

Remuneration Governance 

The Nomination and Remuneration Committee provides assistance to the Board with respect to the following: 

(a)  Remuneration policies and practices; 

(b)  Remuneration of the Executive Officer and Executive Directors; 

(c)  Composition of the Board; and 

(d)  Performance Management of the Board and of the Executive Officer. 

Use of Remuneration Consultants 

During the year, the Group has not required or used any remuneration consultants. 

Executive Remuneration Policy and Framework 

The Remuneration and Nomination Committee review’s and make recommendations regarding the following: 

(a) 

strategies in relation to Executive remuneration policies; 

(b) 

compensation arrangements  for the  Chairman, Non-Executive  Directors, CEO, and other Senior Executives as 
appropriate; 

(c) 

performance related incentive policies; 

(d) 

the Group’s recruitment, retention and termination policies; 

(e) 

the composition of the Board having regard to the skills/experience desired and skills/experience represented; 

(f) 

the appointment of Board members; 

(g) 

the evaluation of the performance of the CEO; 

(h) 

consideration of potential candidates to act as Directors; and 

(i) 

succession planning for Board members. 

Key Management Personnel Remuneration Policy 

The  Board’s  policy  for  determining  the  nature  and  amount  of  remuneration  of  Key  Management  Personnel  for  the 
economic entity is as follows:  

The  remuneration  structure  for  Key  Management  Personnel  is  based  on  a  number  of  factors,  including  length  of 
service and the particular experience of the individual concerned.  The contracts for service between the Group and 
Key  Management  Personnel  are  on  a  continuing  basis,  the  terms  of  which  are  not  expected  to  change  in  the 
immediate future.  There is no scheme to provide retirement benefits, other than statutory superannuation. 

The  Nomination  and  Remuneration  Committee  determines  the  constitution  and  total  remuneration  value  of  each 
member of the entity’s Key Management Personnel. On appointment to the Board, all Executive and Non-Executive 
Directors enter into an agreement with the  Group.  The letter of appointment  summarises the Board’s policies and 
terms, including remuneration. 

Directors do not receive additional fees for chairing or participating on Board committees.  Non-Executive Directors do 
not receive retirement allowances.  Non-Executive Directors do not receive performance-based pay. 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

The  Group’s  executive  Key  Management  Personnel  includes  the  Chief  Executive  Officer,  Wolfgang  Storf.  The  CEO  is 
entitled to receive performance based pay under his engagement agreement. Information on the remuneration of the 
executive Key Management Personnel is provided at pages 19 and 20. 

The structure of the performance based element of the executive’s remuneration is designed to encourage retention 
of the executives while also rewarding  short term performance of the individual and long-term performance of the 
Group,  and  therefore  contributing  to  the  wealth  of  the  Group’s  shareholders.  Executives  are  subject  to  an  annual 
performance review against objectives relevant to their role, and the performance against these objectives is used to 
determine the amount of their annual short-term incentive bonus received. 

A formal performance review was carried out for the CEO during both the 2018 and 2017 financial year. 

Link between remuneration and performance 

The Group’s total remuneration of Key Management Personnel during the 2018 financial year is approximately 21% 
lower than Key Management Personnel remuneration for the 2017 financial year, due in part to changes in roles of 
board members and lower share-based payment remuneration in the 2018 financial year. 

The  Group’s  performance  related  remuneration  in  the  2017  financial  year  was  higher  than  performance  related 
remuneration in the 2018 financial year, as noted at the Key Management Personnel remuneration tables at pages 19 
and 20. 

The table below shows key performance indicators of the Group for the previous two years, the Group was admitted 
to the Australian Stock Exchange on 3 November 2016 and was incorporated earlier in that year on 15 January 2016. 

Net (Loss) after tax 

Basic earnings/(loss) (cents per share) 

Increase/(decrease) in share price (%) 

2018 

2017 

($3,958,845) 

($4,031,790) 

(3.90) 

(36%) 

(5.38) 

* 

*The parent entity, Neurotech International Limited was admitted to the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) on 3 

November 2016 and therefore the share price % increase from 30 June 2016 to 30 June 2017 cannot be provided. 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

Key Management Personnel Compensation 

The compensation of the Group’s Key Management Personnel is disclosed below 

2018 Key 
Management 
Person 

DIRECTORS 

Peter O’Connor 

Peter Griffiths1 

Short-term Benefits 

Salary ($) 

Bonus ($) 

Annual 
Leave ($) 

Non-
monetary 
benefits ($) 

Termination 
Benefits  

Termination 
Benefits ($) 

Share-based payment 

Shares and 
Share Rights 
($) 

Options 
($) 

Total Share 
Based 
Payments ($) 

Total ($) 

Performance 
related 

50,000 

96,956 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

9,170 

Wolfgang Storf2 

307,911 

61,575 

29,603 

81,081 

Adrian Attard 
Trevisan 

Simon Trevisan3 

Cheryl Tan 

137,558 

- 

40,000 

OTHER KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL 

Mario Raciti 

164,868 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

2,538 

- 

- 

17,022 

39,804 

TOTAL 

797,293 

61,575 

46,625 

132,593 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

53,878 

53,878 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

50,000 

106,126 

0% 

0% 

12,700* 

15,401* 

28,101* 

508,271 

12.11% 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

140,096 

- 

40,000 

275,572 

0% 

0% 

0% 

0% 

12,700 

15,401 

28,101* 

1,120,065 

*Refer to Note 6: Share based payments for further details 
1.  Mr. Peter Griffiths’ remuneration is $40,000 /year as a non-executive director of the Group. In addition from 1 January 2018 he has been engaged under an executive services agreement where he receives 

€5,000 per month and an additional €1,000 administration support payment  

2.  Mr. Wolfgang Storf’s was granted a bonus of €40,000 euro (A$61,575) during the financial year, in recognition of his performance.  
3.  Mr Simon Trevisan has not received remuneration from the Group for the year ended 30 June 2018. Neurotech International Limited has an agreement with Tribis Pty Ltd, which is a Director related Entity. 

  Tribis Pty Ltd charges an administrative fee for office space, telecommunications, office supplies, accounting support and business support services, the fee is $7,500 per month for the entire financial year. Mr.  

Trevisan is a director of Tribis Pty Ltd.  

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

Key Management Personnel Compensation 

2017 Key Management Person 

Salary ($) 

Bonus ($) 

Non-
monetary 
benefits ($) 

Annual Leave 
($) 

Shares and 
Share Rights 
($) 

Options 
($) 

Total Share 
Based 
Payments ($) 

Total ($) 

Performance 
related 

Short-term Benefits 

Share-based payment 

DIRECTORS 

Peter O’Connor1 

Peter Griffiths2 

Wolfgang Storf5 

Adrian Attard Trevisan 

Simon Trevisan3 

Cheryl Tan4 

Fleur Hudson3 

Mario Raciti 

TOTAL 

OTHER KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL 

32,778 

26,237 

- 

- 

289,179 

112,864 

216,312 

- 

26,222 

- 

124,284 

- 

- 

75,490 

21,920 

- 

- 

- 

31,084 

128,494 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

27,805 

136,420* 

28,048* 

13,771 

225,819* 

- 

- 

- 

19,187 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

164,468 

225,819 

- 

- 

- 

- 

32,778 

26,237 

669,806 

477,822 

- 

26,222 

- 

174,555 

0% 

0% 

16.57% 

5.43% 

0% 

0% 

0% 

0% 

60,763 

362,239 

28,048 

390,287* 

1,407,420 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

715,012 

112,864 

*Refer to Note 6: Share based payments for further details 
1.  Mr. Peter O’Connor’s remuneration is $50,000 /year and received remuneration since he was appointed on 4 November 2016 for total $32,778 
2  Mr. Peter Griffiths’ remuneration $40,000 /year and received remuneration since he was appointed on 4 November 2016 for total $26,237 
3.   Mr. Simon Trevisan and Mrs. Fleur Hudson have not received remuneration from the Group for the year ended 30 June 2017. Neurotech International Limited has an agreement with Tribis Pty Ltd, which is a 
Director related Entity (Simon Trevisan and Fleur Hudson). Tribis Pty Ltd charges an administrative fee for office space, telecommunications, office supplies, accounting support and business support services, the 
fee is $7,500 per month for the period from 04 November 2016 to 30 June 2017, totaling to $60,000 during the financial year. Mr. Trevisan and Mrs. Hudson are directors of Tribis Pty Ltd. Mrs. Hudson was a 
director of Neurotech International Limited from the beginning of the financial year until 5 September 2016. 

4.  Ms. Cheryl Tan’s remuneration is $40,000/year and received remuneration since she was appointed on 4 November 2016 for total $26,222 
5.  Mr. Wolfgang Storf’s bonus has was granted in accordance with the terms of his employment with one of Neurotech International Limited’s subsidiaries, AAT Research. The amount of bonus payable is variable, 

up to a maximum of €120,000. Refer to page 22 for further detail on the 2017 bonus. 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

Remuneration of the Group’s Non-Executive Directors is as below 

Non-Executive Chairman 

Non-Executive Directors 

From 1 July 2018  

From 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018 

50,000 

40,000 

50,000 

40,000 

There  were  no  other  additional  fees  paid  to  the  Non-Executive  Chairman  and  Non-Executive  Directors  for  participating  in  Audit  Committees,  Nomination  Committees 
and/or Remuneration Committees. 

Remuneration arrangements of the Group’s Other Key Management Personnel are as follows: 

Chief Executive Officer – Wolfgang Johannes Storf 

Fixed Remuneration 

€160,000 (effective from 1 July 2018) 

Contract Duration 

Ongoing Contract 

Notice period for 
Termination 

6 months’ notice, or a termination payment based on the 2018 financial year fixed remuneration amount of €200,000. 

For the 2019 financial year, a bonus of up to €160,000 may be payable. The value of the bonus is directly related to Group’s achievement of 
budgeted revenue. 

There is no minimum bonus amount payable. The CEO will only be entitled to a bonus payment in the event that the Group’s revenue is at 
least 70% of budgeted revenue, as approved by the Board of Directors.  

The maximum bonus €160,000 is payable only in the event that 2019 financial year audited revenue is equal to or in excess of 130% of the 
2019 financial year budget approved by the board. 

Variable Remuneration 

For each 1% of revenue earned by the Group in excess of the 70% ‘floor’, a bonus of €2,667 is payable, resulting in the maximum bonus 
being paid if and when revenue is 130% of budgeted revenue. 

The bonus will be paid within two months of the end of each quarter, with the exception of the June 2019 quarter when the bonus will be 
paid by 30 September 2019.   

A half yearly and annual true up will performed, with any claw back / additional bonus paid as required. 

For the 2018 financial year, variable remuneration was awarded at the discretion of the Group’s Remuneration Committee. 

Other Incentives 

Motor Vehicle Allowance, €6,600 per annum (effective from 1 July 2018) 

Health Insurance, €3,500 per annum. (effective from 1 July 2018) 

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Deputy Chairman/ Executive Director – Peter Griffiths 

Base remuneration, service as non-executive director 
Remuneration of $40,000 Australian Dollars per Annum 

Fixed Remuneration 

Additional Fee for service as an executive director  
Remuneration of €5,000 per month for a 12 month period from 1 January 2018, plus €1,000 per month for 
administration support.  

Contract Duration 

The Director’s engagement as a non-executive director is an ongoing contract with no fixed end date. 

The Director’s executive services agreement is in addition to the director’s original contract and is for a 12 month term. 

Notice period for Termination 

Executive services engagement is a fixed term contract, current contract ends 31 December 2018 

Variable Remuneration 

Other Incentives 

None 

None 

Performance based remuneration granted during the year. 
Wolfgang Storf (Chief Executive Officer) 

During the year, the CEO received two short term incentive payments of €20,000 each. The short-term incentives paid in the 2018 financial year were not calculated based 
on the extent to which any specific key performance indicators were met. 

Mario Raciti (Chief Commercial Officer) (ceased employment 30 April 2018) 

Mr. Raciti was not awarded performance-based remuneration during the 2018 financial year. 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

Terms and Conditions of share based payments affecting remuneration in the current financial year and financial years to the year ended 30 June 2021. 

Shares: 

Number of shares 

Grant Date 

Vesting date 

Value per share at 
grant date 

Number of shares 
vested 

Maximum value 
yet to vest $ 

466,000 

3 April 2016 

1 October 2017  

$0.16 

466,000 

- 

Options: 

Number of options 

Grant Date 

Vesting date 

Expiry date 

Exercise Price  Value per option at 
grant date 

Vested (%) 

155,333 

155,333 

155,334 

3 April 2016 

3 November 2017 

30 November 2020 

3 April 2016 

3 November 2018 

30 November 2020 

3 April 2016 

3 November 2019 

30 November 2020 

$0.20 

$0.20 

$0.20 

$0.11 

100% 

$0.11 

$0.11 

0% 

0% 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

Equity Instruments Disclosure Relating to Key Management Personnel  

Shares 

Number of shares held by Parent Entity Directors and other Key Management Personnel of the Group, including their personally related parties, are set out below. 

Balance at the 
start of the year 

Issue of shares 

Other  

Balance at 
the end of 
the year 

Shares to be 
issued 

2018 

Name 

Directors  

Peter O’Connor 

Peter Griffiths 

Wolfgang Storf1 

Simon Trevisan 

Cheryl Tan 

503,100 

4,657,588 

- 

- 

466,000 

471,277 

5,405,100 

31,304 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

503,100 

4,657,588 

- 

- 

937,277 

466,000 

5,405,100 

31,304 

- 

- 

- 

Adrian Attard Trevisan2 
(Resigned 27 June 2018) 

19,740,889 

411,371 

(20,152,260) 

- 

1 471,277 shares were issued on 30 November 2017 for settlement of the Short-Term Incentive which was awarded for the 9 month period ending 31 December 2016 

Pursuant to terms of a consultancy services agreement between the Group and Wolfgang on the 3rd of April 2016. 466,000 ordinary shares were to be issued on the 1st of 
October 2017 subject to the Consultancy services agreement not being terminated before this time. Subject to shareholder approval being received at a general meeting of 
the Group’s shareholders Wolfgang Storf is to be issued these 466,000 shares. 

2411,371 shares were issued on 30 November 2017 for settlement of the share rights which vested in the 2017 financial year. 

Dr Attard Trevisan resigned as a Director on 27 June 2018, and therefore his shares held at this date have been removed from the above table. 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

Option Holdings 

Number of options held by Parent Entity Directors and other Key Management Personnel of the Group, including their personally related parties, are set out below. 

2018 

Name 

Directors  

Peter O’Connor 

Peter Griffiths 

Wolfgang Storf 

Simon Trevisan 

Cheryl Tan 

Balance at the 
start of the 
year 

Other 

Balance at the 
end of the year 

Vested and 
exercisable 

Unvested 

1,631,000 

2,060,334 

466,000 

1,864,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

1,631,000 

1,631,000 

2,060,334 

2,060,334 

- 

- 

466,000 

155,333 

310,667 

1,864,000 

1,864,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Adrian Attard Trevisan1 
(Resigned 27 June 2018) 

1,864,000 

(1,864,000) 

There were no options granted to or exercised by Directors or Key Management Personnel during the year ended 30 June 2018. 

1Dr Attard Trevisan resigned as a Director on 27 June 2018, and therefore his shares held at this date have been removed from the above table. 

Voting and comments made at the Group’s 2017 Annual General Meeting 

The Group received 91% “yes” votes on its remuneration report for the 2017 financial year. 

The Group did not receive any specific feedback at the AGM or throughout the year on its remuneration practices.

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

Loans to Key Management Personnel 

  Balance at the 
start of the 
year ($) 

Foreign 
Exchange 
movement 
($) 

Dr Adrian Attard 
Trevisan 

10,179 

518 

(10,697) 

Loan write 
off ($) 

Balance at 
the end of 
the year 

Interest not 
charged ($) 

($) 

- 

401 

The above loan relates to, Dr Adrian Attard Trevisan, a former non-executive director of the Group, who retired from 
the Board on 27 June 2018. 

The Board then resolved that the loan outstanding will be written off effective at 30 June 2018. 

The amount of interest not charged is the amount that would have been charged on an arm’s-length basis. 

OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL 

Transactions with Related Parties 

Transactions between related parties are on normal commercial terms and conditions no more favorable than those 
available to other parties unless otherwise stated. 

The following transaction occurred with related parties for the year ended 30 June 2018. 

Other transactions 

Administration Fee to Tribis 

2018 ($) 

2017 ($) 

90,000 

90,000 

60,000 

60,000 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

The aggregate amount recognised during the year relating to Key Management Personnel and their related 
parties were as follows. 

Director 

Transaction 

Transactions value for 
the year ended 30 June 

Balance outstanding as 
at 30 June 

2018 ($) 

2017 ($) 

2018 ($) 

2017 ($) 

Simon Trevisan 
(Director and controlling 
Shareholder of Tribis Pty 
Ltd) 

Administrative fee for office 
space, telecommunications, 
office supplies,  accounting 
support and administration 
and business support 
services 

90,000 

60,000 

90,000 

60,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Notes in relation to the table of related party transactions. 

A  Company  associated  with  Mr.  Trevisan  provides  office  space,  office  equipment,  supplies,  corporate 
management and administration services in connection with the operations of the Group and amounts are 
payable on a monthly basis. 

Corporate administration services include those services necessary for the proper administration of a small 
public Company, including: 

(a) 

Company  secretarial  and  accounting,  corporate  governance  and  reporting  and  administration 
support, management of the Group’s  website,  management of third party professional and expert 
service  providers  including  legal,  accounting,  tax,  audit  and  investment  banking,  independent 
technical  expert  and  other  services  associated  with  proper  administration  of  a  listed  public 
Company; and  

(b) 

provision of ‘A’ grade office space in a central business district office for the Group’s main corporate 
office including use of IT, photocopying and other office equipment and supplies. 

The Group pays a monthly fee to Tribis Pty Ltd plus reimbursement each month for certain costs, expenses and 
liabilities incurred and/or paid by on behalf of the Group during the month. 

This is the end of the Audited Remuneration Report. 

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INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS 

(a) 

Indemnification 

The  Group  has  agreed  to  indemnify  the  current  Directors  and  Group  Secretary  of  the  Group  against  all 
liabilities  to  another  person  (other  than  the  Group  or  a  related  body  corporate)  that  may  arise  from  their 
position  as  Directors  and  Group  Secretary  of  the  Group,  except  where  the  liability  arises  out  of  conduct 
involving a lack of good faith. 

The Agreement stipulates that the Group will meet to the maximum extent permitted by law, the full amount 
of any such liabilities, including costs and expenses. 

(b) 

Insurance Premiums 

During  the  year  ended  30  June  2018,  the  Company  paid  insurance  premiums  in  respect  of  Directors  and 
Officers Liability Insurance for Directors and Officers of the Company.  The liabilities insured are for damages 
and legal costs that may be incurred in defending civil or criminal proceedings that may be brought against the 
Directors and Officers in their capacity as Directors and Officers of the Company to the extent permitted by the 
Corporations  Act  2001.    On  2  August  2018,  the  AAT  Research  Limited  paid  an  insurance  premium  of  $5,180 
(equivalent to Euro 6,500) covering the period from 30 July 2018 to 29 July 2019 (2017: A$4,482 (equivalent to 
Euro  3,100))  and  on  30  August  2018,  the  Company  paid  an  insurance  premium  of  $18,446  (2017:$15,320) 
covering the period from 9 August 2017 to 9 August 2018.   

NON-AUDIT SERVICES 

The Board of Directors, in accordance with advice from the Audit 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  Board  and  the  Audit  and  Risk  Committee  have  considered  the  non-audit  services  provided  during  the 
financial  year  by  the  Auditor  and  are  satisfied  that  the  provision  of  those  non-audit  services  during  the 
financial  year  by  the  Auditor  is  compatible  with,  and  did  not  compromise,  the  Auditor’s  independence 
requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 for the followings reasons: 

(a) 

(b) 

all  non-audit  services  were  subject  to  the  Corporate  Governance  procedures  adopted  by  the  Group; 
and  

the  non-audit  services  provided  do  not  undermine  the  general  principals  relating  to  Auditor 
independence  as  set  out  in  APES  110  Code  of  Ethics  for  Professional  Accountants,  as  they  did  not 
involve  reviewing  or  auditing  the  Auditor’s  own  work,  acting  in  a  management  or  decision-making 
capacity for the Group, acting as an advocate for the Group or jointly sharing risks and rewards. 

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

30 June 2018 ($) 

30 June 2017 ($) 

Other Services 

BDO Corporate Finance 

Total remuneration for other services 

DIVERSITY 

Female employees in the whole organisation 

Females in Senior Executive Positions 

Females on the Board 

5,345 

5,345 

Number of 
Females 

6 

- 

1 

8,274 

8,274 

Total 

18 

- 

6 

The  Group  does  not  have  documented  diversity  targets,  the  Group  makes  employment  decisions  based  on 
requirements  of  the  role  to  be  filled  and  does  not  make  employment  decisions  based  on  the  gender  of 
potential  candidates.  The  establishment  of  diversity  targets  has  the  potential  to  result  in  the  Group  making 
employment decisions giving consideration to gender. 

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION 

The Auditor’s Independence Declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 for the 
year ended 30 June 2018 has been received and can be found on page 29. 

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

Signed on behalf of the Board of Directors. 

Simon Trevisan 
Non-Executive Director 
Dated at Perth, Western Australia, this 31st August 2018 

Wolfgang Johannes Storf 
Chief Executive Officer 
Dated at Perth, Western Australia, this 31st August 2018 

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 

The Board is responsible for the overall corporate governance of the Group, and it recognises the need for the 
highest  standards  of  ethical  behavior  and  accountability.    It  is  committed  to  administrating  its  corporate 
governance structures to promote integrity and responsible decision making. 

The Group’s corporate governance structures, policies and procedures are described in its Corporate 
Governance Statement which is available at the Group’s website at  

http://neurotechinternational.com/investor-centre/corporate-governance.  

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a

Tel: +61 8 6382 4600
Fax: +61 8 6382 4601
www.bdo.com.au

38 Station Street
Subiaco, WA 6008
PO Box 700 West Perth WA 6872
Australia

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE BY JARRAD PRUE TO THE DIRECTORS OF NEUROTECH
INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

As lead auditor of Neurotech International Limited for the year ended 30 June 2018, I declare that, to
the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been:

1. No contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in

relation to the audit; and

2. No contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.

This declaration is in respect of Neurotech International Limited and the entities it controlled during
the period.

Jarrad Prue

Director

BDO Audit (WA) Pty Ltd

Perth, 31 August 2018

BDO Audit (WA) Pty Ltd ABN 79 112 284 787 is a member of a national association of independent entities which are all members of BDO Australia Ltd ABN 77 050 110 275,
an Australian company limited by guarantee. BDO Audit (WA) Pty Ltd and BDO Australia Ltd are members of BDO International Ltd, a UK company limited by guarantee, and
form part of the international BDO network of independent member firms. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation other than for
the acts or omissions of financial services licensees

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 

FOR THE YEAR TO 30 JUNE 2018 

CONSOLIDATED 

Notes 

30 June 2018 ($) 

30 June 2017 ($) 

CONTINUING OPERATIONS 

Revenue 

Other income 

Cost of Inventory 

Obsolete Stock written off 

Professional Consultant and Advisory expenses 

Professional Legal expenses 

Corporate and Administration expenses 

Depreciation and amortisation expenses 

Finance expenses 

Advertising and Marketing expenses 

Impairment expense 

Employee benefits expense 

Research expense  

Share Based Payments Expense 

Procurement Compensation Payment 

Equipment and materials direct cost  

Other expenses 

(LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAX 

Income tax benefit 

(LOSS) AFTER INCOME TAX 

Other comprehensive income/(loss) 

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: 

3 

4 

5 

5 

5 

5 

5 

5 

6 

7 

29,277 

68,421 

(29,435) 

(47,528) 

85,838 

42,572 

(80,542) 

(79,222) 

(186,691) 

(277,766) 

(91,859) 

(114,199) 

(776,803) 

(829,460) 

(530,488) 

(363,039) 

(18,618) 

(40,922) 

(116,438) 

(113,529) 

(137,578) 

(123,108) 

(1,399,912) 

(1,160,348) 

(290,131) 

(242,995) 

(28,101) 

(390,287) 

(133,947) 

- 

(10,075) 

(98,337) 

(290,387) 

(246,446) 

(3,990,293) 

(4,031,790) 

- 

- 

(3,990,293) 

(4,031,790) 

- 

- 

Exchange Difference on translation of foreign operations 

121,636 

48,333 

Total comprehensive (loss) for the period 

(3,868,657) 

(3,983,457) 

Total comprehensive loss for the period is: 

Attributable to the owner of Neurotech International Ltd  

Basic loss per share (cents per share) 

25 

(3.93) 

(5.38) 

The Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income are to be read in conjunction 
with the accompanying notes. 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 
FOR THE YEAR TO 30 JUNE 2018 

CONSOLIDATED 

Notes 

30 June 2018 ($) 

30 June 2017 ($) 

CURRENT ASSETS 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Trade and other receivables 

Inventories 

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 

NON-CURRENT ASSETS 

Property, plant and equipment 

Intangible assets 

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 

TOTAL ASSETS 

CURRENT LIABILITIES 

Trade and other payables 

Short-term borrowings 

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 

Long-term borrowings 

TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABITLIES 

TOTAL LIABILITIES 

NET ASSETS 

EQUITY 

Contributed Equity  

Reserves 

Accumulated Loss 

TOTAL EQUITY 

10 

11 

12 

13 

14 

15 

16 

16 

17 

18 

19 

2,212,737 

2,637,363 

308,173 

70,981 

331,313 

80,746 

2,591,891 

3,049,422 

374,200 

1,640,641 

2,014,841 

4,606,732 

345,872 

29,788 

375,660 

- 

- 

375,660 

4,231,072 

464,104 

1,438,640 

1,902,744 

4,952,166 

282,235 

129,866 

412,101 

244,937 

244,937 

657,038 

4,295,128 

14,309,941 

10,354,758 

1,299,942 

1,328,888 

(11,378,811) 

(7,388,518) 

4,231,072 

4,295,128 

The Consolidated Statement of Financial Position is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

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

FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

Balance at 1 July 2017 

(Loss) for the year 

Exchange Difference  

Total comprehensive (loss) 

Transactions with equity holders in their capacity 
as equity holders 

Capital Raising 

Shares Issued to Directors 

Share based payments 

Share issue costs 

Balance at 30 June 2018 

Contributed Equity 
($) 

Accumulated 
Losses ($) 

Capital Reserve 
($) 

Share-based 
payment Reserve 
($) 

Foreign Currency 
Translation 
Reserve ($) 

Total ($) 

10,354,758 

(7,388,518) 

178,683 

1,238,503 

(88,298) 

4,295,128 

- 

- 

- 

(3,990,293) 

- 

(3,990,293) 

4,000,000 

178,683 

16,500 

(240,000) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(178,683) 

74,560 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(46,459) 

- 

- 

(3,990,293)  

121,636 

121,636 

121,636 

(3,868,657) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

4,000,000 

- 

44,601 

(240,000) 

4,231,072 

14,309,941 

(11,378,811) 

74,560 

1,192,044 

33,338  

The Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

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

Contributed Equity 
($) 

Accumulated 
Losses ($) 

Capital Reserve 
($) 

Share-based 
payment Reserve 
($) 

Foreign Currency 
Translation 
Reserve ($) 

Total ($) 

FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

Balance at 1 July 2016 

(Loss) for the year 

Exchange Difference  

Total comprehensive (loss) 

Transactions with equity holders in their capacity 
as equity holders 

Shares issued for IPO 

Shares issued to Chasm Hop/Bonavita/Vella 

Shares & Options issued to lead managers 

Share based payments to Directors 

CEO bonus, to be settled through issue of shares 

Share issue costs 

Balance at 30 June 2017 

3,977,804 

(3,356,728) 

111,840 

875,095 

(136,631) 

1,471,380 

- 

- 

- 

(4,031,790) 

- 

(4,031,790) 

7,000,000 

111,840 

150,000 

234,560 

- 

(1,119,446) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(111,840) 

- 

65,819 

112,864 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

273,500 

89,908 

- 

- 

- 

(4,031,790) 

48,333 

48,333 

48,333 

(3,983,457) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

7,000,000 

- 

423,500 

390,287 

112,864 

(1,119,446) 

10,354,758 

(7,388,518) 

178,683 

1,238,503 

(88,298) 

4,295,128 

The Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED  
30 JUNE 2018 

CONSOLIDATED 

Notes 

30 June 2018 ($) 

30 June 2017 ($) 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 

Receipts from customers 

36,816 

31,367 

Payments to suppliers and employees 

(3,075,722) 

(3,134,366) 

Finance Costs 

Interest received 

(17,411) 

30,655 

(41,943) 

23,969 

NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES 

20 

(3,025,662) 

(3,120,973) 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES 

Purchase of property, plant and equipment 

Payments for Intangible assets 

Proceeds on sale of property, plant and equipment 

NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES 

Proceeds from issue of shares 

Repayment of borrowings 

Payment of Share Issue Costs 

Proceeds from borrowings 

NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 

Net increase/(decrease) in cash held 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of financial year 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash 
equivalents 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of financial year 

10 

(97,841) 

(675,881) 

2,697 

(771,025) 

4,000,000 

(397,016) 

(240,000) 

23,494 

3,386,478 

(420,906) 

2,637,363 

(3,720) 

2,212,737 

(46,966) 

(890,181) 

- 

(937,147) 

7,000,000 

(641,363) 

(734,447) 

67,607 

5,691,797 

1,633,677 

1,007,536 

(3,850) 

2,637,363 

The Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

1. 

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

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

(a) 

General Information 

Neurotech International Limited (Company) or (Entity) is a public Company limited by shares, incorporated in 
Australia with operations in Malta.  The Consolidated Financial Report of the Company as at and for the year 
ended  30  June  2018  comprises  the  Company  and  its  subsidiaries  (together  referred  to  as  the  ‘Consolidated 
Entity’ or ‘Group’).   

The address of the Company’s registered office is Level 14, 191 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000, Australia.  
The  Company  is  primarily  involved  in  researches,  designs,  develops  and  manufactures  quality  medical 
solutions and medical devices, through the use of hardware, software or technology of any kind, that improve 
people’s quality of life.  

The nature of the operations and principal activities of the Consolidated Entity are described in the Directors’ 
Report. 

(b) 

Basis of Preparation 

The  financial  report  is  a  general-purpose  financial  report  which  has  been  prepared  in  accordance  with 
Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board and 
the Corporations Act 2001.  Neurotech International Limited is a for profit entity for the purpose of preparing 
the Financial Statements. 

(i) 

Compliance with IFRS 

The  Financial  Statements  of  the  Group  also  comply  with  International  Financial  Reporting  Standards  (IFRSs) 
and interpretations adopted by the International Accounting Standard Board (IASB). 

The Financial Statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 31st August 2018. 

(ii) 

Historical cost convention 

The  financial  report  has  been  prepared  on  an  accrual  basis  and  is  based  on  historical  costs  modified  by  the 
revaluation of selected non-current assets, financial assets and financial liabilities for which the fair value basis 
of accounting has been applied. 

All amounts are presented in Australian dollars, unless otherwise noted. 

(iii) 

Comparatives 

When  required  by  Accounting  Standards,  comparative  figures  have  been  adjusted  to  conform  to  changes  in 
presentation for the current financial year. 

(c) 

Going Concern 

The Directors are satisfied that the going concern assumption has been appropriately applied in preparing the 
financial  statements  and  the  historical  financial  information  has  been  prepared  on  a  going  concern  basis, 
which contemplates the continuity of normal business activity and the realisation of assets and the settlement 
of liabilities in the normal course of business.  

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

For the year ended 30 June 2018 the Group made a loss of $3,990,293 (2017: loss of $4,031,790) and had cash 
outflows from operating activities of $3,025,662 (2017: cash outflows from operating activities of $3,120,973). 
The ability of the Group to continue as a going concern is dependent on the generation of sufficient revenue 
through the sale of the Group’s Mente Autism offering and through other revenue streams. These conditions 
indicate  a  material  uncertainty  that  may  cast  a  significant  doubt  about  the  Group’s  ability  to  continue  as  a 
going  concern  and,  therefore,  that  it  may  be  unable  to  realise  its  assets  and  discharge  its  liabilities  in  the 
normal course of business.  

The Directors believe that the Group will continue as a going concern due to current working capital, including 
Mente  Autism  units  on  hand  available  for  immediate  sale,  continued  revenue  growth  and  an  anticipated 
capital raising in the near future. As a result the financial information has been prepared on a going concern 
basis.  

Should  the  Group  be  unable  to  continue  as  a  going  concern,  it  may  be  required  to  realise  its  assets  and 
discharge  its  liabilities  other  than  in  the  ordinary  course  of  business,  and  at  amounts  that  differ  from  those 
stated  in  the  financial  statements.    The  financial  report  does  not  include  any  adjustments  relating  to  the 
recoverability  and  classification  of  recorded  asset  amounts  or  liabilities  that  might  be  necessary  should  the 
entity not continue as a going concern. 

(d) 

Significant Accounting Judgments, Estimates and Assumptions 

The  preparation  of  the  Financial  Statements  requires  Management  to  make  judgments,  estimates  and 
assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the Financial Statements.  Management continually evaluates 
its  judgments  and  estimates  in  relation  to  assets,  liabilities,  contingent  liabilities,  revenue  and  expenses.  
Management  bases  its  judgments  and  estimates  on  historical  experience  and  on  other  various  factors  it 
believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the result of which form the basis of the carrying values of 
assets  and  liabilities  that  are not  readily  apparent  from  other  sources.    Actual  results  may  differ  from  these 
estimates.  Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised and 
in any future periods affected. 

In particular, information about significant areas of estimation uncertainty and critical judgments in applying 
accounting policies that have the most significant effect on the amount recognised in the Financial Statements 
are outlined below: 

1.  Amortisation methods and useful life of intangible assets 

The  amortisation  method  used  and  the  useful  life  of  the  Group’s  intangible  assets  inherently  results  in  the 
amount of amortisation of such assets being an estimate.  

Refer  to  Note  1(p)  for  disclosure  of  the  types  of  assets  that  the  Group  recognises  as  intangible  assets,  the 
amortisation methods employed and the useful lives of the assets. 

2. 

Impairment of assets 

Goodwill, intangible assets that have an indefinite useful life and intangible assets not yet available for use are 
not subject to amortisation and are tested annually for impairment or more frequently if events or changes in 
circumstances indicate that they might be impaired. Other assets are tested for impairment whenever events 
or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is 
recognised  for  the  amount  by  which  the  asset’s  carrying  amount  exceeds  its  recoverable  amount.  The 
recoverable  amount  is  the  higher  of  an  asset’s  fair  value  less  costs  of  disposal  and  value  in  use.  For  the 
purposes  of  assessing  impairment,  assets  are  grouped  at  the  lowest  levels  for  which  there  are  separately 
identifiable  cash  inflows  which  are  largely  independent  of  the  cash  inflows  from  other  assets  or  groups  of 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

assets (cash-generating units). Non-financial assets other than goodwill that suffered impairment are reviewed 
for possible reversal of the impairment at the end of each reporting period. 

3.  Share based payments 

The Group measures the cost of equity settled transactions with employees by reference to the fair value of 
equity instruments at the date at which they are granted.  The fair value is determined using a Black-Scholes 
option pricing model, inputs used in valuing share-based payments, including options, are estimates. 

4.  Depreciation methods and useful life of Property, Plant and Equipment 

The  depreciation  method  used  and  the  useful  life  of  the  Group’s  Property,  Plant  and  Equipment  inherently 
results in the amount of depreciation of such assets being an estimate.  

Refer to Note 1(o) for disclosure of the depreciation methods employed and the useful lives of the assets. 

5.  Treatment of costs incurred for Research and Development 

The Group’s consideration of whether its internal projects to develop medical devices are in a research phase 
or development phase involves significant judgement. 

The Group considers a project to be in a development phase when the following can be demonstrated:  

The technical feasibility of completing the intangible asset so that it will be available for use or sale; 
There is intention to complete the project;  
The existence of a market to be able to sell output resulting from the completion of the project;  

• 
• 
• 
•  How the intangible asset will generate probable future economic benefits 
• 

There is adequate technical, financial and other resources available to complete the development and 
to use or sell the intangible asset 
Expenditure attributable to the project can be reliably measured. 

• 

When  the  above  6  criteria  are  met,  the  Group  will  recognise  an  intangible  asset  in  relation  to  the  project, 
otherwise costs incurred to date on the project are expensed as incurred. 

(e) 

Principles of Consolidation 

The  Consolidated  Financial  Statements  incorporate  the  assets  and  liabilities  of  all  the  subsidiaries  that 
Neurotech International Limited (‘the Parent Entity’) has the power to control the Consolidated Entity when 
the Group is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the Consolidated Entity 
and has the ability to affect those returns through its power to direct the activities of the Consolidated Entity, 
the financial and operating policies as at 30 June 2018 and the results of all subsidiaries for the year ended 30 
June  2018.    All  intercompany  balances  and  transactions  between  the  Group  and  the  Consolidated  Entity, 
including  any  unrealised  profits  or  losses,  have  been  eliminated  on  consolidation.    Accounting  policies  of 
subsidiaries  have  been  changed  where  necessary  to  ensure  consistencies  with  those  policies  applied  by  the 
Group.  

Subsidiaries 

Subsidiaries are all entities controlled by the Consolidated Entity.  The Financial Statements of subsidiaries are 
included in the Consolidated Financial Statements from the date that control commences until the date that 
control ceases.  The accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed when necessary to align them with 
the policies adopted by the Group. 

NEUROTECH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2018 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

In  the  Company’s  Financial  Statements,  investments  in  subsidiaries  are  carried  at  cost.    The  Financial 
Statements  of  the  subsidiary  are  prepared  for  the  same  reporting  period  as  the  Group,  using  consistent 
accounting policies.  

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

In preparing the Consolidated Financial Statements, all intercompany balances and transactions, income and 
expenses and profit or losses resulting from inter-entity transactions have been eliminated in full.  Unrealised 
losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of the impairment of the asset transferred.  
Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies 
adopted by the Group. 

The  investments  in  subsidiaries  held  by  Neurotech  International  Limited  are  accounted  for  at  cost  in  the 
separate  Financial  Statements  of  the  Group  less  any  impairment  charges.    The  acquisition  of  subsidiaries  is 
accounted  for  using  the  acquisition  method  of  accounting.    The  acquisition  method  of  accounting  involves 
allocating the cost of the business combination to the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities and 
contingent liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition. 

(f) 

Foreign Currency translation 

Functional and presentation currency 

Items included in the Financial Statements of each of the Group entities are measured using the currency of 
the primary economic environment in which the Entity operates (‘the functional currency’).  The Consolidated 
Financial  Statements  are  presented  in  Australian  dollars  (A$),  which  is  Neurotech  International  Limited’s 
functional and presentation currency. 

The  functional  currency  of  the  subsidiaries  of  Neurotech  International  Limited  incorporated  in  Malta  is  the 
Euro (EUR€). 

Foreign currency transactions and balances 

Transactions  in  foreign  currencies  are  initially  recorded  in  the  functional  currency  by  applying  the  exchange 
rates ruling at the date of the transaction.  Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies 
are retranslated at the rate of exchange ruling at the reporting date. 

Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using 
the exchange rate as at the  date of the initial transaction.  Non-monetary items measured at fair value in a 
foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value was determined. 

Translation of Foreign Operations 

The Statement of Profit or Loss and other Comprehensive Income is translated at the average exchange rates 
for the year. 

The exchange differences arising on the translation are taken directly to a separate component of equity.  On 
disposal of the foreign entity, the deferred cumulative amount recognised in equity relating to that particular 
foreign operation will be recognised in the Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income. 

(g) 

Revenue recognition 

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and 
the  revenue  can  be  reliably  measured.  The  following  specific  recognition  criteria  must  also  be  met  before 

NEUROTECH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2018 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

revenue is recognised: 

Sale of goods 

Revenue is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the 
buyer. 

Sale of services 

Revenue is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of the services provided have passed on to the 
buyer. 

(h) 

Other income 

Interest Income 

Interest  income  is  recognised  using  the  effective  interest  method.    The  effective  interest  method  uses  the 
effective  interest  rate  which  is  the  rate  that  exactly  discounts  the  estimated  future  cash  receipts  over  the 
expected life of the financial asset.   

Government Grants 

Grants from the government are recognised at their fair value where there is a reasonable assurance that the 
grant will be received and the group will comply with all attached conditions. Government grants relating to 
the purchase of property, plant and equipment are included in non-current liabilities as deferred income and 
are credited to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the expected lives of the related assets. 

Government grants relating to costs are deferred and recognised in the profit or loss over the period necessary 
to match them with the costs that they are intended to compensate.  

(i) 

Research and development 

Research expenditure is recognised as an expense as incurred.  

Costs incurred on development projects (relating to the design and testing of new or improved products) are 
recognised as intangible assets when it is probable that the project will, after considering its commercial and 
technical  feasibility,  be  completed  and  generate  future  economic  benefits  and  its  costs  can  be  measured 
reliably.  The  expenditure  capitalised  comprises  all  directly  attributable  costs,  including  costs  of  materials, 
services, direct labour and an appropriate proportion of overheads. Other development expenditures that do 
not meet these criteria are recognised as an expense as incurred. Development costs previously recognised as 
an expense are not recognised as an asset in a subsequent period. Capitalised development costs are recorded 
as intangible assets and amortised from the point at which the asset is ready for use. 

(j) 

Income Tax Expenses or Benefit 

The income tax expense or benefit (revenue) for the period is the tax payable on the current period's taxable 
income based on the national income tax rate for each jurisdiction adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets 
and  liabilities  attributable  to  temporary  differences  between  the  tax  base  of  assets  and  liabilities  and  their 
carrying amounts in the Financial Statements, and to unused tax losses. 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for all temporary differences, between carrying amounts of 
assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and their respective tax bases, at the tax rates expected 
to  apply  when  the  assets  are  recovered  or  liabilities  settled,  based  on  those  tax  rates  which  are  enacted  or 
substantively enacted for each jurisdiction.  Exceptions are made for certain temporary differences arising on 

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initial recognition of an asset or a liability if they arose in  a transaction, other than a business combination, 
that at the time of the transaction did not affect either accounting profit or taxable profit.  Deferred tax assets 
are  only  recognised  for  deductible  temporary  differences  and  unused  tax  losses  if  it  is  probable  that  future 
taxable amounts will be available to utilise those temporary differences and losses.  

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognised for temporary differences between the carrying amount 
and tax bases of investments in controlled entities, associates and interests in joint ventures where the Parent 
Entity  is  able  to  control  the  timing  of  the  reversal  of  the  temporary  differences  and  it  is  probable  that  the 
differences  will  not  be  reversed  in  the  foreseeable  future.    Current  and  deferred  tax  balances  relating  to 
amounts are recognised directly in equity. 

Neurotech International Limited and its resident subsidiaries have unused tax losses.  However, no deferred 
tax balances have been recognised, as it is considered that asset recognition criteria have not been met at this 
time. 

(k) 

Cash and cash equivalents 

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

Cash  balances  and  call  deposits  with  a  maturity  greater  than  3  months  are  classified  as  held  to  maturity 
investments and valued at amortised cost using the effective interest method. 

(l) 

Inventories 

Inventories consist of autism related neurofeedback medical equipment being held for resale, and are valued 
at the lower of cost and net realisable value. 

Cost is determined on the first-in first-out basis. Net realisable value is the estimate of the selling price in the 
ordinary course of business, less the expected selling expenses. 

(m) 

Trade and Other Receivables 

Trade debtors are recognised as the amount receivable and are due for settlement within 30 days from the 
end of the month in which services were provided.  Collectability of trade receivables is reviewed on an 
ongoing basis.  Debts which are known to be uncollectible are written off against the receivable directly unless 
a provision for impairment has previously been recognised. 

(n) 

Financial Assets 

Classification 

All  of  the  Group’s  financial  assets  are  classified  in  the  category  of  “loans  and  receivables”.    Management 
determines the classification of  financial assets at initial recognition. The Group does not currently hold any 
financial assets which would be expected to be classified as Financial Assets at fair value through profit or loss; 
held-to-maturity investments or available-for-sale financial assets. 

Recognition and derecognition 

A  financial  instrument  is  recognised  if  the  Group  becomes  a  party  to  the  contractual  provisions  of  the 
instrument.    Financial  assets  are  derecognised  if  the  Group’s  contractual  rights  to  the  cash  flows  from  the 

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financial assets expire or if the Group transfers the financial asset to another party without retaining control or 
substantially all risks and rewards of the asset.  

Measurement 

Loans  and  receivables  are  non‑derivative  financial  assets  with  fixed  or  determinable  payments  that  are  not 
quoted in an active market.  They are included in current assets, except for those with maturities greater than 
12 months after the reporting period which are classified as non‑current assets.  The Group identifies assets 
classified as Loans and receivables as “Trade and Other Receivables”, being amounts owed from customers. 

Trade receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the 
effective interest rate method, less provision for impairment. The fair value of trade receivables and payables 
is their nominal value less estimated credit adjustments.  

(o) 

Property, Plant and Equipment 

Items of property, plant and equipment are initially recorded at historical cost less accumulated depreciation. 

Depreciation is calculated on the straight-line method to write off the cost of the assets to their residual values 
over their estimated useful life. 

The annual rates used for this purpose, which are consistent with those used in previous years, are as follows: 

Improvements to premises 

Furniture and fittings 

10% 

20% 

Computer equipment and software 

20-25% 

Medical and other equipment 

25% 

Subsequent  costs  are  included  in  the  asset’s  carrying  amount  or  recognised  as  a  separate  asset,  as 
appropriate, only when it is probable that the future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to 
the Group and the cost can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognised. All 
other  repairs  and  maintenance  are  charged  to  the  Statement  of  Profit  or  Loss  and  Other  Comprehensive 
Income during the financial year in which they are incurred. 

The  asset’s  residual  values  and  useful  lives  are  reviewed,  and  adjusted  if  appropriate,  at  each  statement  of 
financial position date. An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if 
the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount. 

Gains  and  losses  on  disposals  are  determined  by  comparing  proceeds  with  carrying  amount.  These  are 
included in the income statement. When revalued assets are sold, the amounts included in other reserves are 
transferred to retained earnings. 

(p) 

Intangible assets 

Project Development Costs 

Development costs that are directly attributable to the design and testing of identifiable and unique medical 
equipment products controlled by the Group are recognised as intangible assets when the following criteria are 
met: 

• 

it is technically feasible to complete the product so that it will be available for use; 

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•  management intends to complete the product and use or sell it; 

• 

• 

• 

• 

there is an ability to use or sell the product; 

it can be demonstrated how the product will generate probable future economic benefits; 

adequate technical, financial and other resources to complete the development and to use or sell the 
product are available; and 

the expenditure attributable to the product during its development can be reliably measured. 

Directly  attributable  costs  that  are  capitalised  as  part  of  the  medical  equipment  product  include  the 
development  employee  costs  and  an  appropriate  portion  of  relevant  overheads.  Other  development 
expenditures that do not meet these criteria are recognised as an expense as incurred. Development costs 
previously  recognised  as  an  expense  are  not  recognised  as  an  asset  in  a  subsequent  period.  Medical 
equipment  product  development  costs  recognised  as  assets  are  amortised  over  their  estimated  useful 
lives, which does not exceed five years. 

Patents and trademarks 

Patents and trademarks are capitalised on the basis of the costs incurred to acquire and bring to use the 
respective medical equipment. These costs are amortised over their estimated useful lives of five to fifteen 
years. Significant costs associated with patents and trademarks are deferred and amortised on a straight-
line basis over the period of their expected benefit, being their finite useful life of up to 15 years and are 
carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses. 

Software 

Significant  costs  associated  with  software  are  deferred  and  amortised  on  a  straight-line  basis  over  the 
period of their expected benefit, being their finite life of 5 years. 

Website Development Costs 

The  Group  capitalised  certain  costs  associated  with  website  development.  Capitalisation  of  website 
development  costs  begins  at  the  start  of  the  application  development  stage  and  ceases  once  testing  is 
complete and the website is placed in operation. 

Additional  costs  may  also  be  capitalised  subsequent  to  the  date  the  website  is  placed  in  operation  if  the 
modifications  result  in  additional  functionality.  Website  development  costs  are  amortised  using  the  straight-
line method over the period of five years. 

(q) 

Trade and Other Payables 

Liabilities are recognised for amounts to be paid in the future for goods or services received prior to the end of 
the period, whether or not billed to the  Group before reporting date.  Trade accounts payable are normally 
settled within 60 days.  

Financial liabilities are initially measured at their fair value and subsequently measured at Amortised cost using 
the effective interest rate method. 

Financial  liabilities  are  derecognised  if  the  Group’s  obligations  specified  in  the  contract  expire  or  are 
discharged or cancelled. 

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(r) 

Borrowings 

Borrowings  are  recognised  initially  at  the  proceeds  received,  net  of  issue  costs  incurred.  In  subsequent 
periods,  borrowings  are  stated  at  amortised  cost  using  the  effective  yield  method.  Any  difference  between 
proceeds  (net  of  issue  costs)  and  the  redemption  value  is  recognised  in  the  Statement  of  Profit  or  Loss  and 
Other Comprehensive Income over the period of the borrowings using the effective yield method. 

(s) 

Employee Benefits 

Short term Employee Benefit Obligations  

Liabilities  for  wages  and  salaries,  including  non-monetary  benefits  and  accumulating  sick  leave  that  are 
expected to be settled wholly within 12 months after the end of the period in which the employees render the 
related service are recognised in respect of employees’ service up to the end of the reporting period and are 
measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled.  All other short-term employee 
benefit obligations are presented as payables. 

Other long-term Employee Benefit Obligations 

The Group does not recognise a liability for annual leave at reporting date, annual leave taken during the 
course of employment and annual leave paid to employees upon termination of employment is recognised in 
the financial statements of the Group when the employee is paid for their leave. 

Termination Benefits  

Termination benefits are payable when employment is terminated by the Group before the normal retirement 
date,  or  when  an  employee  accepts  voluntary  redundancy  in  exchange  for  these  benefits.    The  Group 
recognised termination benefits at the earlier of the followings dates: 

(a)  when the Group can no longer withdraw the offer of those benefits; and 

(b)  when the Entity recognised costs for a restructuring that is within the scope of AASB 137 and involves the 

payment of terminations benefits. 

In  the  case  of  an  offer  made  to  encourage  voluntary  redundancy,  the  termination  benefits  are  measured 
based on the number of employees expected to accept the offer.  Benefits falling due more than 12 months 
after the end of the reporting period are discounted to present value. 

(t) 

Share-based payments 

Share-based  payments  which  have  been  granted  to  employees  comprise  of  shares,  share  rights  and  share 
options. 

Shares 

The value of shares granted and issued to key management personnel in a year is recognised as an employee 
benefit expense with a corresponding increase in equity (share capital). 

The value of shares granted and vested to key management personnel in one year, which will be issued in a 
future  year  issued  to  employees  in  a  year  are  recognised  as  an  employee  benefit  expense  with  a 
corresponding  increase  in  equity  (share  capital  reserve).  Upon  issuing  of  the  shares,  the  value  in  the  share 

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capital reserve will be transferred to share capital. 

The value of shares granted and in the process of vesting to key management personnel are recognised as an 
employee  benefit  expense  with  a  corresponding  increase  in  equity  (share  based  payments  reserve).  Upon 
vesting and subsequent issue of the shares, the value in the share based payments reserve will be transferred 
to share capital. 

The  basis  for  the  value  recognised  for  each  share  is  the  price  at  the  time  when  the  terms  of  the  grant  are 
agreed between the Group and the counter party. 

Share rights 

The value of share rights granted to key management personnel in a year is recognised as an employee benefit 
expense with a corresponding increase in equity (share based payments reserve). 

In  the  year  in  which  the  share  rights  become  vested,  the  value  of  share  rights  which  have  vested  will  be 
recognised in share capital reserve. 

Upon issue of the related shares, the value in the share capital reserve is transferred to share capital. 

The basis for the value recognised for each share right is the price at the time when the terms of the grant are 
agreed between the Group and the counter party. 

Share options 

The  fair  value  of  options  granted  to  employees  (including  Key  Management  Personnel)  is  recognised  as  an 
employee benefit expense with a corresponding increase in equity (share-based payments reserve).  The fair 
value  is  measured  at  grant  date  and  recognised  over  the  period  during  which  the  employees  become 
unconditionally entitled to the options.  The fair value at grant date is determined using a Black-Scholes option 
pricing model that takes into account the exercise price, the term of the option, the vesting and performance 
criteria,  the  impact  of  dilution,  the  non-tradable  nature  of  the  option,  the  share  price  at  grant  date  and 
expected price volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk-free interest rate for 
the term of the option. 

The fair value of the options granted excludes the impact of any non-market vesting conditions (for example, 
profitability and sales growth targets).  Non-market vesting conditions are included in assumptions about the 
number of options that are expected to become exercisable.  At each Statement of Financial Position date, the 
Entity revises its estimate of the number of options that are expected to become exercisable.  The employee 
benefit expense recognised in each period takes into account the most recent estimate. 

(u)  Share-based Payment Transactions for the acquisition of goods and services 

Share-based payment arrangements in which the Group receives goods or services as consideration for its own 
equity  instruments  are  accounted  for  as  equity-settled  share-based  payment  transactions.  The  Group 
measures the value of equity instruments granted at the fair value of the goods and services received, unless 
that fair value cannot be measured reliably. 

If the fair value of the goods or services received cannot be reliably measured, the transaction is measured by 
the by reference to the fair value of the instruments granted. 

(v) 

Contributed Equity 

Ordinary shares are classified as equity.  

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Costs  directly  attributable  to  the  issue  of  new  shares  or  options  are  shown  as  a  deduction  from  the  equity 
proceeds,  net  of  any  income  tax  benefit.    Costs  directly  attributable  to  the  issue  of  new  shares  or  options 
associated with the acquisition of a business are included as part of the purchase consideration. 

(w) 

Earnings or Loss per share 

Basic earnings or loss per share are calculated by dividing the net profit or loss attributable to members of the 
Parent Entity for the reporting period by the weighted average number of ordinary shares of the Group. 

(x) 

Fair Value 

The fair values of financial assets and liabilities are determined in accordance with generally accepted pricing 
models based on estimated future cash flow.   There are currently no assets and liabilities which require fair 
valuing  under  the  measurement  hierarchy.    Due  to  their  short-term  nature,  the  carrying  amounts  of  the 
current receivables, current payables and current borrowings are assumed to approximate their fair value. 

(y) 

Goods and Services Tax 

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of GST except where GST incurred on a purchase of goods 
and services is not recoverable from the taxation authority, in which case the GST is recognised as part of the 
cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense item. 

Receivables and payables are stated  with the amount of  GST included.   The net amount of GST recoverable 
from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables or payables in the Statement of 
Financial Position. 

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

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

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(z) 

New accounting standards and interpretations 

Australian  Accounting  Standards  and  Interpretations  that have  recently  issued  or  amended  but  are  not  yet  effective  have  not  been  adopted  by the  Group  for  the  year 
ended 30 June 2018.  These are outlined in the table below.  

Application Date of 
Standard 

Impact on Consolidated Financial 
Report 

Application 
Date for Group 

Periods beginning 
on or after 
1 January 2018 

the  nature  of 
and 

the 
Considering 
Financial  Assets 
Financial 
Liabilities  that  the  Group  currently 
holds,  at  this  point,  the  adoption  of 
AASB  9  is  not  expected  to  have  a 
significant  impact  on  the  Group’s 
financial statements.  

1 July 2018 

AASB 
Reference 

AASB 9 
Financial 
Instruments 
(December 
2010)  

Title 

Summary 

AASB 139 Financial 
Instruments: 
Recognition and 
Measurement 

AASB  9  (December  2014)  is  a  new  Principal  standard  which  replaces  AASB  139. 
This  new  Principal  version  supersedes  AASB  9  issued  in  December  2009  &  2010 
and  includes  a  model  for  classification  and  measurement,  a  single,  forward-
looking ‘expected loss’ impairment model and a substantially-reformed approach 
to hedge accounting.  
AASB  9  is  effective  for  annual  periods  beginning  in  or  after  01  January  2018. 
However, the Standard is available for early application. The own credit  changes 
can  be  early  applied  in  isolation  without  otherwise  changing  the  accounting  for 
financial instruments. 
The  final  version  of  AASB  9  introduces  a  new  expected-loss  impairment  model 
that  will  require  more  timely  recognition  of  expected  credit  losses.  Specifically, 
the  new  standard  requires  entities  to  account  for  expected  credit  losses  from 
when  financial  instruments  are  first  recognised  and  to  recognise  full  lifetime 
expected losses on a more timely basis. 
Amendments  to  AASB  9  issued  in  December  2013  included  the  new  hedge 
accounting  requirements,  including  changes  to  hedge  effectiveness  testing, 
treatment of hedging costs, risk components that can be hedged and disclosures. 
These  requirements  improve  and  simplify  the  approach  for  classification  and 
measurement  of  financial  assets  compared  with  the  requirements  of  AASB  139.  
The main changes are:  
(a) 

Financial assets that are debt instruments will be classified based on: 
(1) 

the  objective  of  the  Entity’s  business  model  for  managing  the 
financial assets; and 
the characteristics of the contractual cash flows.  

(2) 
Allows  an  irrevocable  election  on  initial  recognition  to  present  gains  and 
losses on investments in equity instruments that are not held for trading in 
other  comprehensive  income  (instead  of  in  profit  or  loss).    Dividends  in 
respect  of  these  investments  that  are  a  return  on  investment  can  be 
recognised  in  profit  or  loss  and  there  is  no  impairment  or  recycling  on 
disposal of the instrument.  
Financial  assets  can  be  designated  and  measured  at  fair  value  through 
profit  or  loss  at  initial  recognition  if  doing  so  eliminates  or  significantly 
reduces a measurement or recognition inconsistency that would arise from 
measuring assets or liabilities, or recognising the gains and losses on them, 
on different bases.  

(b) 

(c) 

(d)  Where the fair value option is used for financial liabilities the change in fair 

value is to be accounted for as follows:  

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AASB 
Reference 

Title 

Summary 

Application Date of 
Standard 

Impact on Consolidated Financial 
Report 

Application 
Date for Group 

 

 

The  change  attributable  to  changes  in  credit  risk  are  presented  in 
other comprehensive income (OCI); and  
The remaining change is presented in profit or loss.  

AASB 15 

Revenue from 
Contracts with 
Customers 

AASB 9 also removes the volatility in profit or loss that was caused by changes in 
the  credit  risk  of  liabilities  elected  to  be  measured  at  fair  value.  This  change  in 
accounting means that gains caused by the deterioration of an Entity’s own credit 
risk on such liabilities are no longer recognised in profit or loss. 
In May 2014, the IASB issued IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers, 
which replaces IAS 11 Construction Contracts, IAS 18 Revenue and related 
interpretations (IFRIC 13 Customer Loyalty Programmed, IFRIC 15 Agreements for 
the Construction of Real Estate, IFRIC 18 Transfers of Assets from Customers and 
SIC-31 Revenue Barter Transactions involving Advertising Services). 
The core principle of IFRS 15 is that an Entity recognises revenue to depict the 
transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the 
consideration to which the Entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those 
goods or services. An Entity recognises revenue in accordance with that core 
principle by applying the following steps: 
(a) 
(b) 
(c) 
(d) 

Step 1: Identify the contract(s) with a customer 
Step 2: Identify the performance obligations in the contract 
Step 3: Determine the transaction price 
Step 4: Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligation in the 
contract. 
Step 5: Recognise revenue when (or as) the Entity satisfies a performance 
obligation. 

(e) 

Annual reporting 
periods beginning 
on or after 1 
January 2018. 

Given  the  current  revenue  level  of 
the  Group,  the  change  in  revenue 
reported,  including  timing  thereof, 
attributable  to  the  adoption  of  this 
Accounting  standard  would  not  be 
material. 

1 July 2018 

for 

This  assessment  has  only  been 
performed 
revenue 
streams  and  the  effect  on  future 
revenue  streams  will  be  assessed 
when the details are known. 

current 

AASB 16  

Leases 

Early application of this standard permitted. 
AASB 2014-5 incorporates the consequential amendments to a number Australian 
Accounting Standards (including interpretations) arising from the issuance of 
AASB 15. 
AASB 16 eliminates the operating and finance lease classifications for lessees 
currently accounted for under AASB 117 Leases. It instead requires an entity to 
bring most leases into its statement of financial position in a similar way to how 
existing finance leases are treated under AASB 117.  An entity will be required to 
recognise a lease liability and a right of use asset in its statement of financial 
position for most leases.   
There are some optional exemptions for leases with a period of 12 months or less 
and for low value leases. 

Lessor accounting remains largely unchanged from AASB 117. 

Annual reporting 
periods beginning 
on or after 1 
January 2019. 

1 July 2019 

To  the  extent  that  the  entity,  as 
lessee,  has  significant  operating 
leases  outstanding  at  the  date  of 
initial  application,  1  July  2019,  right-
of-use  assets  will  be  recognised  for 
the  amount  of  the  unamortised 
portion  of  the  useful  life,  and  lease 
liabilities  will  be  recognised  at  the 
present  value  of  the  outstanding 
lease payments. 

Thereafter,  earnings  before  interest, 
depreciation,  amortisation  and  tax 
(EBITDA)  will 
increase  because 
operating  lease  expenses  currently 
included in EBITDA will be recognised 

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AASB 
Reference 

Title 

Summary 

Application Date of 
Standard 

Impact on Consolidated Financial 
Report 

Application 
Date for Group 

instead  as  amortisation  of  the  right-
of-use asset, and interest expense on 
the  lease  liability.  However,  there 
will  be  an  overall  reduction  in  net 
profit before tax in the early years of 
a lease because the amortisation and 
interest  charges  will  exceed  the 
current 
expense 
straight-line 
incurred under AASB 117 Leases. This 
trend will reverse in the later years.  

There will be no change to the 
accounting treatment for short-term 
leases less than 12 months and 
leases of low value items, which will 
continue to be expensed on a 
straight-line basis. 

There are no other standards that are not yet effective and that are expected to have a material impact on the Entity in the current or future reporting periods.

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2. 

Segment Information 

The  Directors  have  considered  the  requirements  of  AASB  8  –  Operating  segments.  Operating  segments  are 
identified and segment information disclosed on the basis of internal reports that are regularly provided to, or 
reviewed by, the Group’s chief operating decision maker, which is the Board of Directors. In this regard, such 
information is provided using similar measures to those used in preparing the consolidated statement of profit 
or  loss  and  other  comprehensive  income,  consolidated  statement  of  financial  position  and  consolidated 
statement of cash flows. 

One segment is identified, being Medical Device Development and Distribution. 

Statement of Financial Position 

Medical Device 
Development and 
Distribution Segment  

  Unallocated 

Total  

30 June 2018 

Assets 

Liabilities 

Gross 

Less loan payable to Neurotech 
International Limited 

2,063,944 

2,542,788 

4,606,732 

8,511,990 

50,564 

(8,186,894) 

- 

8,562,554 

(8,186,894) 

Liabilities, excluding Intercompany Loan 

325,096 

50,564 

375,660 

30 June 2017 

Assets 

Liabilities 

Gross 

Less loan payable to Neurotech 
International Limited 

2,693,808 

2,258,358 

4,952,166 

5,559,950 

25,093 

(4,928,005) 

- 

5,585,043 

(4,928,005) 

Liabilities, excluding Intercompany Loan 

631,945 

25,093 

657,038 

Statement of Profit or loss and Other Comprehensive Income, Medical Device Development and Distribution 
Segment 

30 June 2018 Financial Year 

Revenue  

Segment Operating Profit / (Loss) 

Depreciation and Amortisation 

Impairment Expense 

Interest Paid 

Medical Device 
Development and 
Distribution  

29,277 

(3,248,209) 

(530,488) 

(137,578) 

(15,684) 

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30 June 2017 Financial Year 

Revenue  

Segment Operating Profit / (Loss) 

Depreciation and Amortisation 

Impairment Expense 

Interest Paid 

Medical Device 
Development and 
Distribution  

85,838 

(3,086,287) 

(363,039) 

(123,108) 

(31,480) 

 The  segment  ‘Medical  Device  Development  and  Distribution,  represents  the  operations  of  the  subsidiary 
entities, being AAT Research, AAT Medical and AAT Intellectual Property. The operation of the parent Group 
Neurotech  International  Limited  is  not  considered  to  be  form  part  of  the  ‘Medical  Device  Development’ 
segment. 

The  table  below  is  a  reconciliation  of  the  segment  result  to  the  Profit/(Loss)  before  Income  Tax  on  the 
Consolidated Statement of Profit or loss and Other Comprehensive Income 

Segment Operating (Loss) 

(3,248,209) 

(3,086,287) 

2018 

2017 

Interest Income 

Interest Paid 

Corporate Expenses 

General and Administration 

Consultancy 

Legal 

Share based payments 

Other  

30,654 

- 

23,969 

(4,591) 

(517,307) 

(462,581) 

(31,767) 

(91,019) 

(80,968) 

(28,101) 

(23,576) 

- 

(18,859) 

(62,055) 

(390,287) 

(31,099) 

(Loss) before Income Tax  

(3,990,293) 

(4,031,790) 

3. 

REVENUE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 

Revenue represents the value of medical equipment and services sold by the Group. 

Sales Mente Products 

CONSOLIDATED 

30 June 2018 ($) 

30 June 2017 ($) 

29,277 

29,277 

85,838 

85,838 

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4. 

OTHER INCOME 

Foreign Exchange Gain 

Award winnings 

Shipping of Sales Products 

Interest Income 

5. 

EXPENSES 

Inventory related expenses 

Cost of units sold (Mente Products) 

Mente 3 production rejects 

Mente 2 units traded for Mente 3 units 

Obsolete Stock Written Off (Mente 2 units) 

Employee Benefits Expense 

CONSOLIDATED 

30 June 2018 ($) 

30 June 2017 ($) 

18,388 

18,608 

770 

30,655 

68,421 

- 

16,131 

2,472 

23,969 

42,572 

CONSOLIDATED 

30 June 2018 ($) 

30 June 2017 ($) 

29,435 

- 

- 

29,435 

47,528 

76,963 

60,005 

9,748 

10,789 

80,542 

79,222 

159,764 

The total employment costs, excluding share-based payments, for the financial year ended 30 June 2018 were 
as follows: 

CONSOLIDATED 

30 June 2018 ($) 

30 June 2017 ($) 

Wages and salaries and related employment costs 

1,470,861 

1,351,720 

Employer’s share of national insurance contribution 

Recruitment and Redundancy payments 

Less: Amounts capitalised as development costs 

47,005 

- 

(138,858) 

1,379,008 

52,119 

36,801 

(280,292) 

1,160,348 

The  2017  ‘wages  and  salaries  and  related  employment  costs’  amount  has  been  re-stated  to  include 
remuneration paid to the Executive Director and Group CEO Wolfgang Storf, which was previously disclosed in 
professional consultancy and advisory. The amount re-stated is $339,516. 

Mr. Storf is employed with the Group under a consultancy contract although his role is a permanent full time 
role.  The  re-stated  2017  wages  and  salaries  has  now  resulted  in  more  consistent  presentation  as  the 

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remuneration paid to Dr Adrian Attard Trevisan in that financial year while employed as an executive director, 
1 July 2016 to 31 March 2017 is also shown in Employee Benefits Expense. 

Further,  the  Group  now  classifies  remuneration  paid  to  non-executive  directors  as  Corporate  and 
Administration  expenses,  resulting  in  a  reduction  in  the  2017  financial  year  employee  benefits  expense  of 
$92,571. 

Research Expense 

Research  expense  represents  outlay  on  the  Group’s  projects  which  are  not  yet  at  a  stage  to  allow  for  an 
intangible asset to be recognised. Research expense also includes the value of inventory used for research and 
development, and other costs. 

Corporate and Administration Expense 

Corporate  and  Administration  expenses  include  costs  relating  to,  but  not  limited  to:  Remuneration  paid  to 
Non-Executive Directors; ASX Listing Fees; Travel and Accommodation; Office Rent and utilities; Management 
Fees payable to Tribis Pty Ltd; and Audit and Accounting Fees. 

Impairment Expense 

This  amount  relates  to  the  impairment  of  the  Group’s  Mente  Pro  product  which  was  capitalised  at  30  June 
2017  as  an  intangible  asset,  It  is  now  considered  that  this  asset  no  longer  meets  the  recognition  criteria 
stipulated under AASB 136 Impairment of Assets. 

6. 

SHARE BASED PAYMENTS  

In the current financial year, the Group’s share-based expense relates only to share based payments awarded 
in prior financial years. 

Share Rights 

During  the  financial  year,  having  secured  approval  from  the  Group’s  shareholders  at  the  Group’s  Annual 
General Meeting on 23 November 2017, the Group issued 411,371 shares to then Non-Executive director Dr 
Adrian Attard Trevisan. 

These  shares  were  issued  to  settle  the  equivalent  number  performance  rights  which  vested  to  Dr  Attard 
Trevisan upon his cessation as an executive director and continuation as a non-executive director from 25 April 
2017. 

The value of these vested performance rights, $65,819, was recognised as a share-based payment expense in 
the 2017 financial year, with an equivalent increase to the Group’s Capital Reserve. 

As at 30 June 2018 there are no outstanding share rights, vested nor unvested (30 June 2017: 411,371 vested 
share rights) 

Options 

All options granted are over  ordinary shares in Neurotech International Limited, which confer a right of one 
ordinary share for every option held. 

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The group has the following options on issue.  

2018 Financial Year 

Grant Date 

Expiry Date 

Exercise 
Price 

Balance at the start 
of the year 

Balance at end 
of the year 

Vested and 
exercisable  

($) 

$0.20 

$0.20 

$0.20 

Number 

Number 

Number 

7,899,314 

7,899,314 

7,899,314 

466,000 

466,000 

155,333 

2,529,076 

2,529,076 

2,529,076 

10,894,390 

10,894,390 

10,583,723 

09/05/2016 

30/11/2020 

03/04/2016 

30/11/2020 

28/10/2016 

30/11/2020 

2017 Financial Year 

Grant 
Date 

Expiry 
Date 

Exercise 
Price 

Balance at 
the start 
of the year 

Issued 
during the 
year 

Granted and 
Issued during 
the year 

Balance at 
end of the 
year 

Vested and 
exercisable  

($) 

Number 

Number 

Number 

Number 

Number 

09/05/2016  30/11/2020 

$0.20 

03/04/2016  30/11/2020 

$0.20 

28/10/2016  30/11/2020 

$0.20 

- 

- 

- 

- 

7,899,314 

466,000 

- 

- 

7,899,314 

7,899,314 

466,000 

- 

- 

2,529,076 

2,529,076 

2,529,076 

8,365,314 

2,529,076 

10,894,390 

10,428,390 

The weighted average remaining contractual life of share options outstanding at the end of the year was 2.42 
years (30 June 2017: 3.42 years). 

Recognition of vesting of options 

The 466,000 options granted on 3 April 2016 are held by the Group’s CEO Wolfgang Storf and were granted 
under  terms  of  his  executive  services  agreement  entered  into  on  31  March  2016.  The  executive  services 
agreement  provides  that  one  third  of  the  options  vest  every  year,  with  the  first  third  having  vested  on  3 
November 2017. 

The sole vesting condition relating to these options is Wolfgang’s continued employment. The Group expects 
these  options  to  vest  in  their  entirety,  and  as  a  result  an  amount  of  $15,401  has  been  recognised  as  an 
expense in the current financial year. In relation to these options, an expense of $28,048 was recognised as an 
expense in the 2017 financial year. 

The assessed  fair  value at grant date of the options issued to Wolfgang Storf in the 2017 financial year was 
$0.11 per option. The fair value at grant date is determined using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with 
the following inputs: 

Number of options  

Underlying share price  

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Inputs 

466,000 

0.16 

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Exercise price (A$)  

Expected volatility  

Expiry date (years)  

Expected dividends  

Risk free rate  

Inputs 

0.20 

100% 

4.7 years 

Nil 

2.07% 

The total fair value of the options issued to Wolfgang Storf in the 2017 financial year was $52,318.  

The  2,529,076  options  granted  on  28  October  2016  were  provided  to  Azure  Capital  for  services  provided  in 
relation to the IPO capital raising. These options were valued at $273,500, representing the fair value of the 
services provided, as evidenced by the value of an invoice issued to the Group.  

The  fair  value  of  the  options  issued  to  Azure  Capital  was  recognised  as  capital  raising  costs  which  reduces 
share capital as the options were provided for services in connection with the issue of equity instruments, as 
there were no future vesting conditions, the value of these options was been recognised in the year to 30 June 
2017. 

The  7,899,314  options  granted  on  9  May  2016  were  replacement  options  for  those  originally  issued  in 
Neurotech’s subsidiary AAT Research Limited. The assessed fair value of those options at grant date was $0.11 
per  option,  the  fair  value  at  grant  date  was  independently  determined  using  a  Black-Scholes  option  pricing 
model that takes into account the exercise price, the term of the option, the impact of dilution, the share price 
at grant date and expected price volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk-
free interest rate for the term of the option. The value of these options, being $875,095 was recognised in the 
financial statements of the Group in the 2016 financial year, as reflected in the share-based payments reserve. 

Shares  

The  terms  of  the  Group’s  CEO  Wolfgang  Storf’s  executive  services  agreement  entered  into  in  March  2016 
provided for the issue of 466,000 shares on 1 October 2017, provided he remained employed until that time 
and subject to the approval being received from the Group’s Shareholders. 

The  Group  will  seek  approval  from  the  Group’s  shareholders  at  the  Group’s  Annual  General  Meeting  in 
November 2018 unless a General meeting is held before this time. 

These  shares  are  valued  at  $74,560,  being  466,000  shares  at  16c  per  share.  During  the  2018  financial  year, 
$12,700  was  recognised  as  a  share-based  payment  expense,  representing  the  vesting  of  the  share  based 
payment  over  the  period  1  July  2017  to  30  September  2017.  In  the  2017  financial  year  the  Group  had 
recognised $61,860 of the total value as an expense. 

As  at  30  June  2018,  the  value  of  these  shares  to  be  issued,  $74,560,  is  recognised  in  the  Group’s  Capital 
Reserve, to acknowledge that this share based payment grant is vested, and the shares are to be issued to the 
recipient  subject  to  the  required  shareholder  approval  being  received  and  compliance  with  the  applicable 
requirements of the Corporations Act 2001. 

During the year, 94,286 shares were issued to a consultant (S3 Consortium Pty Ltd, trading as Stocks Digital) 
for  marketing  services.  The  total  value  of  the  shares  issued  was  $16,500,  being  the  value  of  the  services 
provided plus Goods and Services Tax (GST) of $1,500. The number of shares issued was based on the value of 
services  provided,  as  evidenced  by  the  valued  of  an  invoice  issued  to  the  Group.  The  expense  amount  of 
$15,000  is  included  within  Advertising  and  Marketing  in  the  Consolidated  Statement  of  Profit  or  Loss  and 

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Other Comprehensive Income. 

Shares issued in the 2017 financial year, Share Based Payments 

During the 2017 financial year, the Group issued 466,000 and 1,000,000 shares to the Group’s CEO Wolfgang 
Storf  and  then  executive  director  Dr  Adrian  Attard  Trevisan  respectively.  These  instruments  were  issued  in 
accordance with their executive services agreements which were executed on the 31st of March 2016 and 13th 
of September 2016 respectively.  

These shares were valued at share price at the time when the terms of the grant were agreed (16c per share). 
These shares vested to the executives upon issue and as a result, an amount of $234,560 was recognised as an 
expense in the year. 

During the 2017 financial year, 937,500 shares were issued to Azure Capital for services provided in relation to 
the  IPO  capital  raising.  These  number  of  shares  issued  was  based  on  the  value  of  services  provided,  as 
evidenced by the valued of an invoice issued to the Group. 

Refer to Note 17 for a reconciliation of the Group’s contributed equity. 

Summary Expenses arising from Share-Based Payment Transactions 

Total expenses arising from share-based payment transactions recognised during the year as part of employee 
benefit expense and provision of marketing services were as follows: 

Shares 

Shares issued for provision of marketing services 

Shares issued to Wolfgang Storf (Note 17) 

Shares issued to Dr Adrian Attard Trevisan (Note 17) 

Total 

Options, Shares to be issued in future period and Share Rights 

Options issued to Wolfgang Storf 

Shares to be issued to Wolfgang Storf 

Total (Note 18) 

Shares Rights issued to Dr Adrian Attard Trevisan (Note 18) 

CONSOLIDATED 

30 June 2018 ($) 

30 June 2017 ($) 

15,000 

- 

- 

15,000 

15,401 

12,700 

28,101 

- 

43,101 

- 

74,560 

160,000 

234,560 

28,048 

61,860 

89,908 

65,819 

390,287 

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Gross Share Based Payment Transaction 

43,101* 

390,287 

CONSOLIDATED 

30 June 2018 ($) 

30 June 2017 ($) 

*Includes GST payment of $1,500 

Share Based Payment Expenses 

Advertising and Marketing 

Executive Remuneration 

15,000 

28,101 

- 

390,287 

CEO short term incentive (STI) transactions 

On 30 November 2017, Neurotech International Limited issued 471,277 shares to the Group’s CEO Wolfgang 
Storf. These shares were issued to settle the STI entitlement earned by Mr. Storf in relation to the period April 
2016 to December 2016. This is therefore not share based payment in accordance with AASB 2 Share-Based 
Payments, however it is a transaction settled through the issue of shares. 

The value of the STI entitlement for the 9-month period, $112,864 (€76,500) was settled through the issue of 
471,277 shares.  

The value of the STI entitlement in AUD and the number of shares was determined using the average EUR:AUD 
exchange rate for the period 1 April 2016 to 31 December 2016, and the 3 VWAP of the Group’s shares to 17 
May 2017, being the day the Mr. Storf agreed to receive his bonus in shares, respectively.  

In relation to the 2018 financial year, the Group’s CEO was paid an STI of $61,575 (€40,000) which was paid in 
cash during the year. No further STI was granted or will be granted to Mr. Storf in relation to the 2018 financial 
year. 

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7. 

INCOME TAX 

The current taxation charge comprises taxation at 27.5% on the profit generated by one of the Group’s entities 
as adjusted for tax purposes. 

A deferred taxation asset arising on temporary differences and unused tax losses has not been recognised in 
these financial statements. 

Income tax benefit 

Tax Rates 

The potential tax benefit in respect of tax losses not brought 
into account has been calculated at 27.5% (2017: 30%). 

The numerical reconciliation between tax expense and the 
accounting loss before income tax multiplied by the Group's 
applicable income tax rate is as follows:  

Accounting Profit/(Loss) before income tax 

Income tax benefit calculated at the Group's statutory income tax 
rate of 27.5% (2017: 30%) 

Add Tax effect on amounts which are assessable/not tax 
deductible: 

•  Capital expenses to be amortised over 5 years 

•  Non assessable income 

•  Non-deductible expenses 

•  Timing differences 

Less Tax effect on amounts which are tax deductible: 

•  Black hole expenditure 

Tax losses not brought to account 

Income tax benefit 

Deferred tax assets not brought to account 

•  Unamortised 'black hole' expenditure (capital raising costs) 

•  Tax losses 

•  Timing differences 

CONSOLIDATED 

30 June 2018 ($) 

30 June 2017 ($) 

- 

- 

(3,990,293) 

(1,097,330) 

(4,031,790) 

(1,209,537) 

34,714 

- 

189,435 

30,713 

(95,777) 

938,245 

- 

302,494 

938,245 

5,225 

41,375 

- 

211,867 

6,225 

(82,377) 

1,032,447 

- 

323,943 

1,032,447 

6,225 

Income tax benefit not recognised 

1,245,964 

1,362,615 

The total amount of tax losses not brought to account is $2,165,034 (2017: $1,338,315).   

The benefit for tax losses will only be obtained if: 

(a)  the Group derives  future assessable income of a nature and an amount sufficient to  enable the benefit 

from the deductions for the losses to be realised; 

(b)  the Group continues to comply with the conditions for deductibility imposed by Law; and 

(c)  no changes in tax legislation adversely affect the ability of the Group to realise these benefits. 

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8. 

FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT 

i.Overview 

The financial risks arising from the Group’s operations comprise market, liquidity and credit risk.  These risks 
arise in the normal course of business, and the Group manages its exposure to them in accordance with the 
Group’s portfolio risk management strategy. 

The  objective  of  the  strategy  is  to  support  the  delivery  of  the  Group’s  financial  targets  while  protecting  its 
future financial security and flexibility by taking advantage of the natural diversification provided by the scale, 
diversity and flexibility of the Group’s operations and activities. 

This note presents information about the Group's exposure to each of the above risks, their objectives, policies 
and processes for measuring risk and the management of capital. 

The Group's Risk Management Framework is supported by the Board, Management and the Risk Committee. 
The  Board  is  responsible  for  approving  and  reviewing  the  Group's  Risk  Management  Strategy  and  Policy. 
Management  is  responsible  for  monitoring  appropriate  processes  for  identifying,  monitoring  and  managing 
significant business risks faced by the Group and considering the effectiveness of its internal control system. 
Management and the Risk Committee report to the Board. 

The  Board  has  established  an  overall  Risk  Management  Policy  which  sets  out  the  Group’s  system  of  risk 
oversight, management of material business risks and internal control. 

The Group holds the following financial instruments: 

Financial assets 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Trade and other receivables 

Financial Liabilities 

Trade and other payables 

Borrowings 

CONSOLIDATED 

30 June 2018 ($) 

30 June 2017 ($) 

2,212,737 

2,637,363 

51,919 

105,398 

2,264,656 

2,742,761 

324,466 

29,788 

354,254 

282,235 

374,803 

657,038 

ii.Financial Risk Management Objectives 

The  overall  financial  Risk  Management  Strategy  focuses  on  the  unpredictability  of  the  finance  markets  and 
seeks to minimise the potential adverse effects on financial performance and protect future financial security. 

iii.Credit Risk 

Credit risk is the risk of the financial loss to the Group if counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its 
contractual  obligations  and  the  risk  arises  principally  from  the  Group's  cash  and  cash  equivalents,  deposits 
with banks and financial institutions, and receivables.   

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For banks and financial institutions, the Group banks only with financial institution with high quality standing 
or rating. Receivables are presented net of an allowance for doubtful debts.  An allowance for doubtful debts 
is made where there is an identified loss event, which based on previous experience, is evidence of a reduction 
in the recoverability of the cash flows. 

Cash at bank is placed with reliable financial institutions.   

The  carrying  amount  of  the  Group’s  financial  assets  represents  the  maximum  credit  exposure.  The  Group’s 
maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date was: 

CONSOLIDATED 

30 June 2018 ($) 

30 June 2017 ($) 

Trade receivables 

Counterparties without external credit rating, past due but not 
impaired 

Existing customers (less than 6 months) with no defaults in the 
past 

Existing customers (more than 6 months) with no defaults in 
the past 

Counterparties without external credit rating, past due and 
impaired 

Gross Value 

Doubtful Debt Provision 

Net Value 

Other receivables 

Security Deposit 

Shareholder Loans 

Other receivables 

- 

9,347 

19,774 

28,616 

8,040 

(7,086) 

954 

- 

- 

- 

20,728 

37,963 

30,240 

- 

851 

31,091 

56,575 

10,860 

- 

67,435 

Total trade and Other receivables 

51,819 

105,398 

Cash at bank and Commercial Bills ** 

Cash at bank – St George Bank and Bank of Valletta Plc. 

Petty cash account 

HiFX Foreign Exchange – Euro denominated 

Commercial Bills – St George Bank 

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195,695 

- 

1,010,768 

1,006,274 

2,212,737 

430,776 

1,175 

- 

2,205,412 

2,637,363 

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**Bank of Valletta is currently rated ‘BBB’ by an international rating agency and St George Bank has an “AA” credit rating, 
HiFX is a 100% owned subsidiary of Euronet Worldwide Inc (NASDAQ: EEFT) which has a market capitalization of USD$4.96 
billion as of 28 August 2018. Neither HiFX nor Euronet have a published credit rating. 

Security  deposits  relate  to  manufacturing  of  Mente  Autism  units  and  a  security  deposit  for  the  Group’s 
premises in Malta. 

Shareholder loan relates to a former non-executive director of the Group, Dr Adrian Attard Trevisan, this loan 
was written off at 30 June 2018.  

iv.Liquidity Risk 

Liquidity risk arises from the financial liabilities of the Group and the Group’s subsequent ability to meet their 
obligations to repay their financial liabilities as and when they fall due. 

Ultimate  responsibility  for  Liquidity  Risk  Management  rests  with  the  Board  of  Directors.  The  Board  has 
determined an appropriate Liquidity Risk Management Framework for the management of the Group’s short, 
medium and long-term funding and liquidity management requirements. The Group manages liquidity risk by 
maintaining adequate reserves and continuously monitoring budgeted and actual cash flows and matching the 
maturity profiles of financial assets, expenditure commitments and liabilities. 

The  amounts  disclosed  in  the  table  are  the  contractual  undiscounted  cash  flows.  Balances  due  within  12 
months equal their carrying amounts as the impact of the discounting is not significant. 

Contractual maturities of 
financial liabilities 

Less than 
6 months ($) 

6 – 12 
months ($) 

More than     12 
months ($) 

Total ($) 

Carrying 
Amount ($) 

Group - at 30 June 2018 

Trade payables 

Borrowings  

Total 

Group - at 30 June 2017 

Trade payables 

Borrowings  

Total 

127,296 

29,788 

157,084 

153,190 

88,256 

241,446 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

41,610 

41,610 

244,937 

244,937 

127,296 

29,788 

157,084 

153,190 

374,803 

527,993 

127,296 

29,788 

157,084 

153,190 

374,803 

527,993 

The  Group has an unsecured General Banking Facility of €60,000 ($94,578) by Bank of  Valletta P.L.C.,  which 
was drawn to €18,897 ($29,788) at 30 June 2018. 

At  30  June  2017,  the  Group’s  facilities  were  a  General  Banking  Facility  of  €75,000  and  Loan  Facilities  of 
€200,000 granted by Bank of Valletta P.L.C. 

v.Market Risk 

Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices,  such as foreign  exchange rates  may affect the Group’s 
income or the value of its holdings of financial instruments. The objective of Market Risk Management is to 
manage and control market risk exposures within acceptable parameters, while optimising return. 

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vi. Foreign Exchange Risk 

The Group is exposed to currency risk on financial assets or liabilities that are denominated in a currency other 
than the respective functional currencies of the Group's, the Australian Dollar (AUD) for Parent Entity and Euro 
(EUR) for the subsidiaries of Consolidated Entity. 

During  the  year  management  converted  a  substantial  portion  AUD  cash  to  EUR  cash  to  manage  downside 
foreign exchange risk, as the Group incurs a substantial amount of outflows EUR. 

At 30 June 2018, the parent entity, Neurotech has the following exposure to foreign exchange risk, amounts 
below are stated in AUD: 

30 June 2018 

30 June 2017 

EUR ($) 

EUR ($) 

Cash at Bank 

1,010,768 

- 

Net foreign exchange gain included in other income for the year $18,388 (30 June 2017: N/A). 

The  subsidiaries  of  the  of  the  Parent  entity,  which  have  a  functional  currency  of  the  Euro  (EUR)  have  no 
exposure  to  foreign  exchange  risk  as  there  are  no  financial  assets  or  liabilities  denominated  in  a  foreign 
currency (30 June 2017: N/A). 

Sensitivity: 

As  above,  the  Group  is  exposed  to  changes  in  the  EUR/AUD  exchange  rate.  Sensitivity  to  movement  in  the 
foreign exchange rate is shown below 

Impact on post tax profit 

2018 

2017 

10,090 

(9,990) 

N/A 

N/A 

EUR/AUD exchange 
rate – increase 1% 

EUR/AUD exchange 
rate – decrease 1% 

vi. 

Interest Rate Risk 

The Group’s exposure to interest rates primarily relates to the Group’s cash and cash equivalents. 

As the Group has no significant interest-bearing assets, its income and operating cash flows are substantially 
independent of changes in market interest rates.  The Group has a low level of interest bearing liabilities and 
as such does not actively manage exposure to interest rate risk 

Profile 

At  the  reporting  date,  the  interest  rate  profile  of  the  Group’s  and  the  Entity’s  interest  bearing  financial 
instruments are: 

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Variable Rate Instruments 

Financial Assets 

Financial Liabilities 

CONSOLIDATED 

30 June 2018 ($) 

30 June 2017 ($) 

2,212,737 

(29,788) 

2,637,363 

(374,803) 

2,182,949 

2,262,560 

As at 30 June 2018, the Group had net cash of A$2,182,949, comprising borrowings of A$29,788 (EUR 18,897), 
and cash reserves (including bank guarantees) of A$2,212,737 (EUR 761,787 and AUD 1,010,127). 

The average interest rates on the Group’s borrowings were as follows: 

Bank overdrafts 

Bank loans 

Maturity of interest-bearing loans and borrowings 

Repayable on demand 

Less than 6 months 

Between 1 and 2 years 

Between 2 and 5 years 

5 years and over 

CONSOLIDATED 

30 June 2018 ($) 

30 June 2017 ($) 

5.65% 

- 

29,788* 

- 

- 

- 

- 

5.65% 

5.26% 

32,239* 

14,406* 

8,868* 

29,836* 

289,453* 

*AUD equivalent values of borrowings denominated in Euros. 

At  30  June  2018  Group’s  borrowings  is  an  overdraft  which  is  repayable  on  demand.  At  30  June  2017,  the 
maturity dates of the Group’s borrowings ranged from 30th November 2017 to 31th December 2022.  

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The Group’s exposure to interest rate risk and effective weighted average interest rate by maturing periods is 
set  out  in  tables  below.  All  cash  balances  and  borrowings  are  subject  to  a  floating  interest  rate.  The  Group 
does not earn interest on cash held in the EUR currency, and the below stated weighted average interest rate 
reflects this. 

30 June 2018 

Cash and cash 
equivalents 

Borrowings 

30 June 2017 

Weighted Average 
Effective Interest Rate 

Cash Available 
for use 

Borrowings Payable 
on Demand 

Total 

0.57% 

2,212,737 

- 

2,212,737 

5.65% 

-  

29,788 

29,788 

  Weighted 
Average 
Effective 
Interest 

Cash 
Available 
for use 

Cash and cash 
equivalents 

1.5% 

2,637,363 

Borrowings 

5.29% 

- 

Borrowings 
Payable on 
Demand 

- 

Borrowings 

Maturing 
within 1 Year 

Maturing 
1 to 5 
years 

Maturing 5 
years and over 

Total 

- 

- 

- 

2,637,363 

32,239  Ma1tu14,406 
 1 
i

ithi

38,704 
t

289,454 

374,803 

Up to the end of the reporting period, the Group did not have any hedging policy with respect to interest rate 
risk as exposure to such risk was not deemed to be significant by the directors since these assets are of a short 
term nature.  Management considers the potential impact on profit or loss of a defined interest rate shift that 
is reasonably probable at the end of the reporting period to be immaterial. 

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Cash Flow Sensitivity Analysis for Variable Rate Instruments 

The Board’s assessment of a reasonably possible change in interest rates relating to the Company’s Cash and 
Cash equivalents and borrowings is disclosed in the table below 

Cash and cash equivalents 

   Borrowings 

Number of basis points 

25 

100 

For Cash and cash equivalents and borrowings, a change of the above stated basis point amounts in interest 
rates  at  reporting  date  would  have  increased/(decreased)  equity  and  profit  or  loss  by  the  amounts  shown 
below.  This analysis assumes that all other variables remain constant.   

As suggested in the disclosure on the above, the Group does not earn interest on cash held in EUR currency, 
and therefore only earns interest on cash held in AUD. The below table reflects this.  

Reasonably 
possible basis point 
change 

% interest 
rate increase 
($) 

% interest 
rate decrease 
($) 

% interest 
rate increase 
($) 

% interest 
rate decrease 
($) 

2018 

2017 

2018 

2017 

Cash and cash equivalents 

25 

25 

Borrowings 

100 

100 

Net increase or 
decrease in Group’s 
profit or loss 

9. 

Capital Management 

2,516 

(298) 

2,218 

(2,516) 

298 

(2,218) 

6,594 

(3,748) 

2,846 

(6,594) 

3,748 

(2,846) 

When managing capital, the Board’s objective is to ensure the Group continues as a going concern as well as to 
maintain  optimal  returns  to  Shareholders  and  benefits  for  other  Stakeholders.    The  Board  also  aims  to 
maintain a capital structure that ensures the lowest cost of capital available to the Group. 

The Board is constantly adjusting the capital structure to take advantage of favorable costs of capital or high 
return  on  assets.    As  the  market  is  constantly  changing  Management  may  issue  new  shares,  sell  assets  to 
reduce debt. 

The Board seeks to maintain a balance between the higher returns that might be possible with higher levels of 
borrowings and the advantages and security afforded by a sound capital position although there is no formal 
policy regarding gearing levels whilst this position has not changed. 

The  Group  has  no  formal  financing  and  gearing  policy  or  criteria  during  the  year  having  regard  to  the  early 
status of its development and low level of activity.  This position has not changed from the previous year. 

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10. 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 

Cash and cash equivalents included in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows comprise the following 
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position amounts: 

Cash at Bank and on hand 

CONSOLIDATED 

30 June 2018 ($) 

30 June 2017 ($) 

2,212,737 

2,637,363 

2,212,737 

2,637,363 

No amount of the Group’s Cash at bank and on hand is restricted (30 June 2017: $297,214 (€200,000). Refer to 
Note 8 Financial Risk Management for risk exposure analysis for Cash and cash equivalents. 

Risk exposure 

The Group’s exposure to interest rate risk is discussed in Note 8. The maximum exposure to credit risk at the 
end of the reporting period is the carrying amount of each class of cash and cash equivalents mentioned 
above. The Group’s exposure to interest rate risk and a sensitivity analysis for financial assets and liabilities are 
discussed in Note 8. 

11. 

RECEIVABLES AND OTHER ASSETS 

Trade receivables 

Net Trade receivables 

Security Deposits  

GST/VAT/Sales Tax Receivable 

Shareholder Loans 

Other receivables 

Trade and Other receivables 

Prepayments 

CONSOLIDATED 

30 June 2018 ($) 

30 June 2017 ($) 

20,728 

20,728 

30,240 

124,831 

- 

851 

176,650 

131,523 

308,173 

37,963 

37,963 

56,575 

202,769 

10,860 

- 

308,167 

23,146 

331,313 

At 30 June 2018 Prepayments includes an amount of $118,975 (€75,426) representing advance payments for 
the procurement of raw material for the production of Mente Autism Devices. 

Risk exposure 

Refer to Note 8 above for credit risk disclosures in relation to above Trade and Other Receivables. 

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12. 

INVENTORIES 

CURRENT 

Raw Materials  

Finished Goods (i) 

CONSOLIDATED 

30 June 2018 ($) 

30 June 2017 ($) 

60,767 

10,214 

70,981 

12,305 

68,441 

80,746 

(i) 

Amounts recognised in profit or loss 

Inventories  recognised  as  an  expense  during  the  year  ended  30  June  2018  amounted  to  $29,435  (2017: 
$60,005). Refer to Note 5 for further disclosure on the nature of these costs. 

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13. 

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT  

Year ended 30 June 2018 

Balance at 1 July 2017, net of accumulated depreciation  

Additions 

Movement in foreign currency 

Disposals/Write off 

Depreciation expense 

Balance at 30 June 2018, net of accumulated depreciation 

Balance at 30 June 2018 

Cost 

Accumulated Depreciation  

Net carrying amount as at 30 June 2018 

Improvements to 
premises 

Medical and other 
equipment 

Computer 
equipment and 
software 

Furniture and 
fittings 

166,583 

25,306 

9,630 

(41,877) 

(20,236) 

139,406 

178,898 

(39,492) 

139,406 

104,429 

37,754 

5,243 

(640) 

(45,778) 

101,008 

218,914 

(117,906) 

101,008 

47,095 

5,663 

2,489 

(1,715) 

(15,474) 

38,058 

75,242 

(37,184) 

38,058 

145,997 

29,118 

7,907 

(47,344) 

(39,950) 

95,728 

169,033 

(73,305) 

95,728 

Total 

464,104 

97,841 

25,269 

(91,576) 

(121,438) 

374,200 

642,087 

(267,887) 

374,200 

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13. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (CONTINUED) 

Year ended 30 June 2017 

Balance at 1 July 2016, net of accumulated depreciation  

Additions 

Movement in foreign currency 

Disposals 

Depreciation expense 

Balance at 30 June 2017, net of accumulated depreciation 

Balance at 30 June 2017 

Cost 

Accumulated Depreciation  

Net carrying amount as at 30 June 2017 

Improvements to 
premises 

Medical and other 
equipment 

Computer 
equipment and 
software 

Furniture and 
fittings 

187,193 

- 

(1,511) 

- 

(19,099) 

166,583 

196,295 

(29,712) 

166,583 

93,853 

17,531 

35,019 

(892) 

(41,082) 

104,429 

175,278 

(70,849) 

104,429 

92,936 

14,771 

(36,923) 

(1,941) 

(21,748) 

47,095 

111,553 

(64,458) 

47,095 

177,341 

13,394 

(1,751) 

(3,285) 

(39,702) 

145,997 

203,941 

(57,944) 

145,997 

Total 

551,323 

45,696 

(5,166) 

(6,118) 

(121,631) 

464,104 

687,067 

(222,963) 

464,104 

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14. 

INTANGIBLE ASSETS  

Year ended 30 June 2018 

Balance at 1 July 2017, net of amortisation  

Additions 

Movement in foreign currency 

Impairment 

Assets written off 

Amortisation expense 

Balance at 30 June 2018, net of accumulated amortisation 

Balance at 30 June 2018 

Cost 

Amortisation 

Net carrying amount as at 30 June 2018 

Website 

Mente 
Development 

Trademarks 

Patents 

Total 

42,882 

- 

2,180 

- 

- 

(17,685) 

27,377 

79,547 

(52,170) 

27,377 

1,354,879 

675,881 

72,976 

(137,578) 1 

(3,300)  

(387,531) 

1,575,327 

2,096,720 

(521,393) 

1,575,327 

1,349 

- 

82 

- 

(1,496) 

65 

- 

2,758 

(2,758) 

- 

39,530 

- 

3,461 

- 

(1,154) 

(3,900) 

37,937 

59,900 

(21,963) 

37,937 

1,438,640 

675,881 

78,699 

(137,578) 

(5,950) 

(409,051) 

1,640,641 

2,238,925 

(598,284) 

1,640,641 

1 This amount is the value of the Group’s Mente Pro project which was recognised as an intangible asset at 30 June 2017, during the financial year, the Group has impaired 
this asset in full. 

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14. INTANGIBLE ASSETS (CONTINUED) 

Year ended 30 June 2017 

Balance at 1 July 2016, net of amortisation  

Additions 

Movement in foreign currency 

Impairment 

Assets written off 

Amortisation expense 

Balance at 30 June 2017, net of accumulated amortisation 

Balance at 30 June 2017 

Cost 

Amortisation 

Net carrying amount as at 30 June 2017 

Website 

Mente 
Development 

Trademarks 

Patents 

Total 

51,109 

13,969 

(755) 

- 

(3,923) 

(17,518) 

42,882 

74,993 

(32,111) 

42,882 

835,221 

876,213 

(10,478) 

(123,108) 1 

(3,248)  

(219,721) 

1,354,879 

2,122,971 

(768,092) 

1,354,879 

1,877 

- 

(22) 

- 

- 

(506) 

1,349 

2,601 

(1,252) 

1,349 

43,627 

- 

(333) 

- 

(101) 

(3,663) 

39,530 

56,471 

(16,941) 

39,530 

931,834 

890,182 

(11,588) 

(123,108) 

(7,272) 

(241,408) 

1,438,640 

2,257,036 

(818,396) 

1,438,640 

1 This amount relates to three of the Group’s projects for which costs were capitalised at 30 June 2016, and have now been impaired in line with the write-off of Mente 2 
project costs. 

Significant accounting judgement and estimation 
Development costs are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation. The total amount of development costs has been subject to impairment testing. If an impairment 
indication arises, the recoverable amount is estimated using the higher of value-in-use methodology or fair value less costs of disposal.  The board has determined that 
there are no indicators of impairment at 30 June 2018. 

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15. 

PAYABLES 

Trade payables 

Accruals 

Other payables 

Risk exposure 

Refer to Note 8 above for risk disclosures. 

16. 

INTEREST-BEARING LOANS AND BORROWINGS 

Current Borrowing  

Bank overdrafts 

Bank loans 

Non-current Borrowing  

Bank loans 

Risk exposure 

CONSOLIDATED 

30 June 2018 ($) 

30 June 2017 ($) 

127,296 

120,398 

98,178 

345,872 

153,190 

40,428 

88,617 

282,235 

CONSOLIDATED 

30 June 2018 ($) 

30 June 2017 ($) 

29,788 

- 

29,788 

- 

- 

32,239 

97,627 

129,866 

244,937 

244,937 

Refer to Note 8 above for risk disclosures. 

17. 

CONTRIBUTED EQUITY 

CONSOLIDATED 

2018 (Shares) 

2017 (Shares) 

2018 ($) 

2017 ($) 

Ordinary Shares 

Total Share Capital 

109,012,046 

88,035,112 

14,309,941 

10,354,758 

109,012,046 

88,035,112 

14,309,941 

10,354,758 

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(a) 

Movements of share capital during the period 

Date 

Details 

No of shares 

Issue price($) 

$ 

01.07.2016 

Opening Balance 

13.09.2016 

Shares issued to Chasm Hop/Bonavita/Vella 

28.10.2016 

Shares issued to Wolfgang Storf (Note 6) 

49,932,612 

699,000 

466,000 

28.10.2016 

Shares issued to Adrian Trevisan (Note 6) 

1,000,000 

28.10.2016 

Shares issued to Azure Capital (Note 6) 

28.10.2016 

IPO raising 

28.10.2016 

Cost of Share Issue 

Closing Balance as at 30/06/2017 

25.10.2017 

Share Placement – Tranche 1 

30.11.2017 

Share Placement – Tranche 2 

30.11.2017 

Cost of Share Issue 

30.11.2017 

Issue of shares to Wolfgang Storf 

30.11.2017 

Issue of shares Adrian Attard Trevisan 

30.11.2017 

Issue of shares for provision of services 

937,500 

35,000,000 

88,035,112 

13,205,266 

6,794,734 

471,277 

411,371 

94,286 

3,977,804 

111,840 

74,560 

160,000 

150,000 

7,000,000 

(1,119,446) 

10,354,758 

2,641,053 

1,358,947 

(240,000) 

112,864 

65,819 

16,500 

0.16 

0.16 

0.16 

0.16 

0.20 

0.20 

0.20 

0.24 

0.16 

0.175 

Closing Balance as at 30/06/2018 

109,012,046 

14,309,941 

Ordinary Shares  

The  holder  of  Ordinary  Shares  is  entitled  to  participate  in  dividends  and  the  proceeds  on  winding  up  of  the 
Group in proportion to the number of and amounts paid on the shares held.  On a show of hands every holder 
of ordinary shares present at a meeting in person or by proxy, is entitled to one vote, and upon a poll each 
share is entitled to one vote. Ordinary Shares have no par value and the Group does not have a limited amount 
of authorised capital. 

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18. 

OTHER RESERVES 

CONSOLIDATED 

Capital Reserve 
($)  

Share Based Payments 
Reserve ($)  

Foreign Currency 
Translation Reserve ($) 

Balance at 1 July 2016 

Issue of shares to Chasm 
Hop/Bonavita/Vella 

Foreign exchange movement 

Share based payment to Azure Capital 
(Note 6) 

Vesting of share-based payments (Note 6) 

CEO bonus, to be issued through issue of 
shares 

Value of share rights vested to Dr Adrian 
Attard Trevisan (Note 6) 

Balance at 30 June 2017 

Foreign exchange movement 

Issue of shares to Wolfgang Storf 

Issue of shares Adrian Attard Trevisan 

Vesting of share-based payments (Note 6) 

Shares to be issued to CEO Wolfgang Storf* 

Balance at 30 June 2018 

111,840 

(111,840) 

- 

- 

- 

112,864 

65,819 

178,683 

- 

(112,864) 

(65,819) 

- 

74,560 

74,560 

*Subject to shareholder approval at a General Meeting 

(a) 

Capital Reserve 

875,095 

(136,631) 

- 

- 

273,500 

89,908 

- 

- 

1,238,503 

- 

- 

- 

28,101 

(74,560) 

1,192,044 

- 

48,333 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(88,298) 

121,636 

- 

- 

- 

- 

33,338 

The capital reserve is used to record the value of the shares which have been agreed to issue, but have not yet 
been issued.  

Shares issued to Wolfgang Storf 

The shares issued to Mr. Wolfgang Storf are the settlement of his performance bonus relating to the 9 month 
period 1 April 2016 to 31 December 2016. Shareholders approved the issue of these shares at Group’s most 
recent Annual General Meeting which was held on 23 November 2017. 

Shares issued to Dr Adrian Attard Trevisan 

The shares issued to Dr Adrian Attard Trevisan are for the settlement of performance rights which vested on 1 
April 2017, being the date that ceased as an employee of the Group and became a non-executive director. 

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Movements in share rights during the period 

Date 

Details 

No of rights 

Issue price($) 

01.07.2016 

Opening Balance 

- 

01.10.2016 

Share rights granted to Adrian Attard Trevisan 

3,000,000 

01.04.2017 

Forfeited  

Closing Balance as at 30/06/2017 

(2,588,629) 

411,371 

0.16 

0.16 

30.11.2017 

Settlement share rights, issue of shares 

(411,371) 

0.16 

Closing Balance as at 30/06/2018 

- 

$ 

- 

480,000 

(414,181) 

65,819 

65,819 

- 

(b) 

Share-based payments Reserve 

The share-based payments reserve represents the value of options and share rights issued to key management 
personnel, vendors and for services in relation to capital raisings. The share-based payments reserve is used to 
record  the  value  of  the  share-based  payments  provided  to  employees,  consultants  and  for  options  issued 
pursuant to any acquisition or in exchange for services. Further detail on share-based payments is provided at 
Note 6. 

(c) 

Foreign Currency Reserve 

The foreign currency reserve records foreign currency differences arising from the translation of Financial 
information of the Group’s Maltese subsidiaries which have a functional currency of the Euro. 

19. 

ACCUMULATED PROFIT/(LOSS) 

CONSOLIDATED 

30 June 2018 ($) 

30 June 2017 ($) 

Accumulated (loss) at the beginning of the year 

Net (loss) attributable to shareholders 

(7,388,518) 

(3,990,293) 

(3,356,728) 

(4,031,790) 

Accumulated (loss) at the end of the year 

(11,378,811) 

(7,388,518) 

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20. 

CASH FLOW INFORMATION 

Reconciliation of cash flow from operating activities with the 
loss from continuing operations after income tax: 

Non-cash flows in profit from ordinary activities 

Net (Loss) after Income Tax 

Depreciation & Amortisation 

Share based payment 

Non-cash settlement1 

Write off of Loan receivable2 

Cost of rejected inventory and stock trade ins 

Obsolete stock written off 

Impairment 

Fixed Assets and Intangibles Write off 

Changes in assets & liabilities  

(Increase)/Decrease in trade and other receivables 

Decrease in inventories  

(Increase) in prepayments 

Increase/(Decrease) in trade and other payables 

(Decrease) in FX movements 

CONSOLIDATED 

30 June 2018 ($) 

30 June 2017 ($) 

(3,990,293) 

(4,031,790) 

530,488 

44,601* 

- 

10,697 

58,000 

47,528 

137,578 

54,492 

131,517 

9,765 

(108,377) 

63,637 

(15,295) 

363,039 

390,287 

123,630 

20,537 

79,222 

123,108 

13,390 

(78,617) 

106,924 

(5,425) 

(225,278) 

- 

Cash flow from/(used in) Operating Activities 

(3,025,662) 

(3,120,973) 

1 Non-cash settlement relates to:  

•  The  value  of  CEO’s  short-term  incentive  bonus  which  was  through  the  issue  of  shares  in  the  parent 

Company, Neurotech International Limited, in November 2017. 

•  Transactions  which  were  incorrectly  recognised  in  former  Non-executive  director  Dr  Adrian  Attard 
Trevisan’s loan account in a prior period which should have been recognised as expenses of the Group 
in that year were recognised as expenses in the 2017 financial year. 

2 Write off of Loan receivable:  

•  Former Non-executive director Dr Adrian Attard Trevisan owed an amount of €6,849 (A$10,697) to the 
Group at the date of his retirement from the Board, 27 June 2018. The Board resolved to write off this 
loan amount and has recognised as an expense in the financial year. 

*$44,601  includes  GST  of  $1,500,  therefore  amount  is  $43,101,  an  amount  consistent  with  Note  6,  “share 
based payments”. 

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21. 

INTERESTS IN OTHER ENTITIES 

Name of Entity 

AAT Research Ltd 

Ownership Interest 
held by the Group 

Place of business/country 
of incorporation 

2018 

Malta 

100% 

2017 

100% 

AAT Medical Ltd 

Malta 

100% 

100% 

AAT Intellectual Property Ltd 

Malta 

100% 

100% 

AAT Services Ltd 

Malta 

- 

100% 

Principal Activities 

Parent Group of AAT 
Medical Ltd, AAT 
Intellectual Property Ltd 
and AAT Services Ltd   

Executing medical 
research projects and 
Developing novel 
technological devices that 
are marketable 

Publishing, registering 
and maintaining 
intellectual property 

Liquidated in 2018 
financial year 

22. 

MATTERS SUBSEQUENT TO THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR 

On 4 July 2018 the Group appointed Dr David Cantor to the Board, as a Non-executive director. Information on 
the Experience and Expertise of Dr Cantor is provided in the Director’s report above. 

There are no other matters or circumstances that have arisen since the reporting date. 

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23. 

REMUNERATION OF AUDITOR 

During the year the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by the Auditor of the Entity and 
its related parties. 

Audit and Other Assurance Services 

BDO Audit (WA) Pty Ltd 

Total remuneration for Audit and Other Assurance Services 

Other Service 

Non Auditing Service - BDO Corporate Finance (WA) Pty Ltd 

Total remuneration for Other Service 

24. 

COMMITMENTS 

Not later than one year 

Later than one year but not later than five years 

Later than five years 

TOTAL 

Production of Mente Units 

CONSOLIDATED 

30 June 2018 ($) 

30 June 2017 ($) 

39,364 

39,364 

5,345 

5,345 

49,026 

49,026 

8,274 

8,274 

CONSOLIDATED 

30 June 2018 ($) 

30 June 2017 ($) 

223,254 

57,650 

- 

280,904 

189,320 

157,538 

- 

346,858 

As  at  30  June  2018,  the  Group  has  a  commitment  for  the  assembly  of  Mente  Devices,  assembly  of  Mente 
Headbands  and  the  acquisition  of  printed  circuit  boards  (PCB’s).  These  services  are  provided  by  3  separate 
suppliers, none of which are related parties of the Group. 

The value of the commitment at 30 June 2018 is €85,653 (A$135,015 equivalent)  

Administration Services Fees Commitment  

Refer to Note 28 for disclosure on the Group’s Administration Services Agreement with Tribis Pty Ltd (Tribis). 

The  agreement  has  no  specified  end  date,  and  could  be  cancelled  by  either  party  after  the  provision  of  6 
months’ notice. As a result, the above commitments table includes 6 months of payments, at $7,500 AUD per 
month, exclusive of GST. 

Office Lease Commitment 

The Group has an Office Lease Agreement. On 1 March 2018, through AAT Medical, the Group entered into a 
lease with Malta Digital Hub Limited, being a Group incorporated in Malta, in respect of a premise within Block 
LS3, Malta Life Sciences Park San Gwann Industrial Estate, San Gwann, Malta (Office Lease). 

The Office Lease is for a term of over 32 months commencing on 1 March 2018 and expiring on 31 October 
2020. AAT Medical has an option to extend the term for a further 5 years, and the disclosure above does not 
include amounts that would be payable under this optional term. 

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The fee for the lease is €27,430 per annum, exclusive of VAT. At 30 June 2018, the commitment for the period 
to 31 October 2020 is €64,003, equivalent to A$100,889. 

The Office Lease may be terminated by AAT Medical on  6 months’ notice, and may be terminated by Malta 
Digital  Hub  Limited  on  the  occurrence  of  a  major  breach  of  the  Office  Lease,  or  if  AAT  Medical  suffers  an 
insolvency event (provided that the required notice period as provided for in a judicial letter is given, during 
which AAT Medical may remedy the relevant breach). 

25. 

LOSS PER SHARE 

The  calculation  of  basic  loss  per  share  at  30  June  2018  was  based  on  the  loss  attributable  to  ordinary 
Shareholders  of  $3,990,293  (2017:  $4,031,790)  and  a  weighted  average  number  of  ordinary  shares 
outstanding during the year of 101,523,862 (2017: 74,881,920). 

Basic loss per share (cents per share) 

(a)  RECONCILIATION OF EARNINGS TO OPERATING LOSS 

(Loss) attributable to ordinary Shareholders 

30 June 2018 ($) 

30 June 2017 ($) 

(3.93) 

(5.38) 

(Loss) after tax 

(3,990,293) 

(4,031,790) 

(Loss) used in the calculation of Earnings (Loss) Per Share 

(3,990,293) 

(4,031,790) 

(b)  WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES USED AS 

THE DENOMINATOR 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares 

101,523,862 

74,881,920 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares (WANOS) 

101,523,862 

74,881,920 

Effect of dilutive securities: Share options are not considered dilutive as the conversion of options to ordinary 
shares will result in a decrease in the net loss per share. 

26. 

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES 

The Board is not aware of any circumstances or information, which leads them to believe there are any other 

material contingent liabilities outstanding as at 30 June 2018. 

27. 

FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 

At 30 June 2018 and 30 June 2017 the carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities classified 
with current assets and current liabilities respectively approximated their fair values due to the short term 
maturities of these assets and liabilities. 

The  fair  values  of  non-current  financial  assets  and  non-current  financial  liabilities  are  not  materially 
different from their carrying amounts. 

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28. 

RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES  

Parent Entity 

The legal Parent Entity of the Group is Neurotech International Limited (NTI).  NTI owns 100% of the issued 
ordinary shares of AAT Research Limited (directly), AAT Medical Limited, and AAT Intellectual Property Limited 
(indirectly) which are the subsidiaries of AAT Research Limited. All subsidiaries are incorporated in Malta. 

Wholly-owned Group transactions 

Loans made by Neurotech International Limited (NTI) to wholly-owned subsidiary companies are contributed 
to meet required expenditure payable on demand and are not interest bearing. 

Key Management Personnel 

Directors and Executives compensation for the year to 30 June 2018 is as follows:   

Short-term employee benefits 

Post- employment benefits 

Long-term benefits 

Termination benefits 

Share-based payments 

CONSOLIDATED 

30 June 2018 ($) 

30 June 2017 ($) 

1,038,086 

1,017,133 

- 

- 

53,878 

28,101 

1,120,065 

- 

- 

- 

390,287 

1,407,420 

Detailed remuneration disclosures are provided in the Remuneration Report on pages 14 to 25. 

Transactions with other related parties 

Transactions  between  related  parties  are  on  normal  commercial  terms  and  conditions  no  more  favorable 

than those available to other parties unless otherwise stated. 

The following transactions occurred with related parties for the year ended 30 June 2018. 

Administration Fee to Tribis Pty Ltd 

CONSOLIDATED 

30 June 2018 ($) 

30 June 2017 ($) 

90,000 

90,000 

60,000 

60,000 

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Notes in relation to the table of related party transactions 

The Group has an Administration Services Agreement with Tribis Pty Ltd (Tribis). Tribis provides office space, 
office  equipment,  supplies,  corporate  management  and  administration  services  in  connection  with  the 
operations of the Group. Corporate administration services include those services necessary for the proper 
administration of a small public Group, including the engagement of Mr. Simon Trevisan as a Non-Executive 
Director and Mrs. Fleur Hudson as Group Secretary.  

The  Group  must  pay  a  monthly  fee  to  Tribis  plus  reimbursement  for  certain  costs,  expenses  and  liabilities 
incurred  and/or  paid  by  Tribis  on  behalf  of  the  Group  during  the  month.  From  4th  November  2016,  Tribis 
charged a monthly fee of $7,500 plus GST per month for Administration Services, which has been paid in full 
by the Group on ordinary terms. The fee was charged for 8 months of the 2017 financial year, but has been 
charged for the full year in the 2018 financial year; hence the disclosed total transaction amount is higher for 
the 2018 financial year. 

Simon Trevisan (a Non-Executive Director of the Group) is a Director and Shareholder of the Tribis. 

Loans to/from related parties 

Loans to Key Management Personnel 

Beginning of period 

Loan draw down 

Repayments 

Foreign Exchange movement 

Debt write off 

End of period 

CONSOLIDATED 

30 June 2018 ($) 

30 June 2017 ($) 

10,179 

- 

- 

518 

(10,697) 

- 

20,991 

10,038 

(20,451) 

(399) 

- 

10,179 

The above loan relates to, Dr Adrian Attard Trevisan, a non-executive director of the Group who retired from 
the Board on 27 June 2018. 

The Board then resolved that the loan outstanding will be written off effective at 30 June 2018  

There  were  no  other  related  parties’  transactions  to  individual  or  Directors  of  the  Group  during  the  period 
ended 30 June 2018. 

Other Key Management Personnel Transactions with the Group 

A number of Key Management Personnel or their related parties hold positions in other entities that result in 
them  having  control  or  significant  influence  over  the  financial  or  operating  policies  of  those  entities.  Other 
than director fees, there were no transactions with the entities. 

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29. 

PARENT ENTITY INFORMATION 

The following details information related to the Parent Entity, Neurotech International Limited, as at 30 June 
2018.  The information presented here has been prepared using consistent accounting policies as presented in 
Note 1. 

Current assets 

Non-current assets 

Total Assets 

Current liabilities 

Non-current liabilities 

Total Liabilities 

Net Assets 

Contributed equity 

Reserve  

(Accumulated losses) 

Total Equity 

(loss) for the year 

Other comprehensive (loss) for the year 

30 June 2018 ($) 

30 June 2017 ($) 

2,941,987 

1,368,731 

3,132,937 

1,186,117 

4,310,718 

4,319,054 

50,564 

- 

50,564 

25,093 

- 

25,093 

4,260,154 

4,293,961 

18,258,926 

14,303,743 

1,266,604 

1,417,186 

(15,265,376) 

(11,426,968) 

4,260,154 

4,293,961 

(3,838,408) 

(10,496,255) 

- 

- 

Total Comprehensive (loss) for the Year 

(3,838,408) 

(10,496,255) 

There  are  no  other  separate  commitments  and  contingencies  for  the  parent  entity  other  than  Management 
commitments stated in Note 23 for the Group as at 30 June 2018.

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DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION 

In the opinion of the Directors of Neurotech International Limited (Group): 

(a) 

the  Financial  Statements,  comprising  the  consolidated  statement  of  profit  or  loss  and  other 
comprehensive income, consolidated statement of financial position, consolidated statement of cash 
flows,  consolidated  statement  of  changes  in  equity,  and  Notes  set  out  on  pages  30  to  81,  are  in 
accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: 

(i) 

(ii) 

giving  a  true  and  fair  view  of  the  Group’s  financial  position  as  at  30  June  2018  and  of  their 
performance, for the financial period ended on that date; and 

complying  with  Australian  Accounting  Standards  (including  the  Australian  Accounting 
Interpretations)  and  Corporations  Regulations  2001;  and  other  mandatory  professional 
reporting requirements.  

(b) 

(c) 

the Financial Report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in Note 
1; and 

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

The Directors have been given the declarations required by Section  295A of the  Corporations  Act 2001 by the 
Financial Officer for the financial period ended 30 June 2018.  

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors. 

Simon Trevisan 
Non-Executive Director 
Dated at Perth, Western Australia, this 31st August 2018 

Wolfgang Johannes Storf 
Chief Executive Officer 
Dated at Perth, Western Australia, this 31st August 2018 

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT

To the members of Neurotech International Limited

Report on the Audit of the Financial Report

Opinion

We have audited the financial report of Neurotech International Limited (the Company) and its
subsidiaries (the Group), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30
June 2018, the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, the
consolidated statement of changes in equity and the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year
then ended, and notes to the financial report, including a summary of significant accounting policies
and the directors’ declaration.

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

(i)

Giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2018 and of its
financial performance for the year ended on that date; and

(ii)

Complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001.

Basis for opinion

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

We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001, which has been
given to the directors of the Company, would be in the same terms if given to the directors as at the
time of this auditor’s report.

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

Material uncertainty related to going concern

We draw attention to Note 1 (c) in the financial report which describes the events and/or conditions
which give rise to the existence of a material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt about the
group’s ability to continue as a going concern and therefore the group may be unable to realise its
assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. Our opinion is not modified in
respect of this matter.

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form part of the international BDO network of independent member firms. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation other than for
the acts or omissions of financial services licensees

Key audit matters

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in
our audit of the financial report of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of
our audit of the financial report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide
a separate opinion on these matters. In addition to the matter described in the Material uncertainty
related to going concern section, we have determined the matters described below to be the key audit
matters to be communicated in our report.

Capitalisation and Recoverability of Development Asset

Key audit matter

How the matter was addressed in our audit

During the year, the Group capitalised internal

In addressing this matter our procedures included, but

development costs, as disclosed in Note 14. These

were not limited to the following:

costs were predominantly in relation to the

development of the Mente projects and mainly consist

of payroll. The Group’s accounting policy is described

in Note 1 of the financial report.

The capitalisation of internally generated intangible

assets was assessed as being a key audit matter due to

the significance of the costs capitalised and the

specific criteria that are required to be met for

capitalisation under accounting standards. This criteria

involves management judgement with respect to the

technical feasibility of the project and the likelihood of

the project delivering future economic benefits, the

ability to measure the costs reliably and determine

whether the costs are directly attributable to the

project, and the estimation of the useful lives of the

completed project.

There is also judgement involved in assessing if there

are any indicators of impairment of the intangible

assets at 30 June 2018.

(cid:127)

(cid:127)

(cid:127)

(cid:127)

Holding discussions with management to

understand the nature and feasibility of the

development project as at 30 June 2018;

Assessing a sample of costs capitalised

against the criteria for capitalisation as set

out in the standards;

Evaluating for the useful economic life

attributed to the asset;

Challenging management’s assessment of the

existence of impairment indicators and

assessing for potential indicators

independently; and

(cid:127)

Assessing the adequacy of disclosures in

Notes 1 and 14 of the financial report.

Other information

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

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

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

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

Responsibilities of the directors for the Financial Report

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

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

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Report

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

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at the
Auditing and Assurance Standards Board website (http://www.auasb.gov.au/Home.aspx) at:

http://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_responsibilities/ar1.pdf

This description forms part of our auditor’s report.

Report on the Remuneration Report

Opinion on the Remuneration Report

We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 14 to 25 of the directors’ report for the
year ended 30 June 2018.

In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Neurotech International Limited, for the year ended 30
June 2018, complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.

Responsibilities

The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the
Remuneration Report in accordance with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Remuneration Report, based on our audit conducted
in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards.

BDO Audit (WA) Pty Ltd

Jarrad Prue

Director

Perth, 31 August 2018

INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT 

ASX ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Additional  information  required  by  the  Australian  Securities  Exchange  Ltd  and  not  shown  elsewhere  in  this 
report is as follows.  The information is as at 27 August 2018 

(a) 

Distribution of Equity Securities: 

Listed Fully Paid Ordinary Shares 

Number of Holders 

Number of Shares 

1 - 1,000 

1,001 - 5,000 

5,001 - 10,000 

10,001 - 100,000 

100,001 - and over 

Total 

18 

180 

147 

381 

125 

851 

3,971 

578,238 

1,165,407 

14,342,505 

92,921,925 

109,012,046 

There were 131 holders of less than a marketable parcel of ordinary shares 

(b) 

Top twenty Equity holders: 

Listed Fully Paid Ordinary Shares 

Number of Shares 

Percentage of Shares 

MS KRYSTLE ATTARD TREVISAN     

19,837,236 

18.20% 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (SG HISCOCK & 
COMPANY LIMITED)          

TRIBIS PTY LTD                 

SHIMANO VENTURES LTD           

J & J BANDY NOMINEES PTY LTD   

MR ALEXANDER GRECH             

SURF COAST CAPITAL PTY LTD     

PYXIS HOLDINGS PTY LTD         

MS MERLE SMITH &               

10  MR STEPHEN CHETCUTI BONAVITA   

11  MR MELVYN TOOMEY               

12 

13 

14 

SILKSHORE HOLDINGS PTY LTD     

FARRIS CORPORATION PTY LTD     

INVERNESS INVESTMENTS PTY LTD  

15  MS MARY LOU BISHOP             

16 

17 

18 

DR STUART LLOYD PHILLIPS &     

AZURE CAPITAL INVESTMENTS      

B F A PTY LTD                  

19  MR HIEU HUU NGUYEN             

10,768,181 

5,405,100 

4,657,588 

3,699,709 

2,965,624 

2,641,694 

2,400,000 

2,000,000 

1,789,939 

1,397,500 

1,250,000 

1,219,079 

1,011,465 

1,000,000 

1,000,000 

937,500 

811,104 

800,000 

9.88% 

4.96% 

4.27% 

3.39% 

2.72% 

2.42% 

2.20% 

1.83% 

1.64% 

1.28% 

1.15% 

1.12% 

0.93% 

0.92% 

0.92% 

0.86% 

0.74% 

0.73% 

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Listed Fully Paid Ordinary Shares 

Number of Shares 

Percentage of Shares 

20  MISS LIJIAO CHEN               

744,000 

66,335,719 

0.68% 

60.84% 

(c) 

Unquoted Equity Securities 

Options exercisable at $0.20 on or before 30 
November 2020. 

Number on issue 

Number of holders 

10,894,390 

8 

Azure Capital Investments holds 2,529,076 (23.21%) of the options. No other party holds more than 20% of the 
securities. 

(d) 

Substantial Shareholders 

The names of the substantial Shareholders who have notified the Company in accordance with section 671B of 
the Corporations Act 2001 are: 

MS KRYSTLE ATTARD TREVISAN     

 SG HISCOCK & COMPANY LIMITED     

(e) 

Restricted Securities 

Number of Shares 

Percentage of 
Ordinary Shares 

19,837,236 

10,768,181 

18.20% 

9.88% 

There are 28,487,058 fully paid ordinary shares on issue subject to escrow restriction until 4 November 2018. 

There  are  10,894,390  unquoted  options  exercisable  at  $0.20  on  or  before  30  November  2020  subject  to 
escrow restriction until 4 November 2018. 

(f) 

Voting Rights 

All ordinary shares (whether fully paid or not) carry one vote per share without restriction. 

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