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2023

Annual Report

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Noxopharm Limited. ABN 50 608 966 123Level 20, Tower A, The Zenith, 821 Pacific Highway, Chatswood NSW 2067 AUSTRALIAAbout
Noxopharm

Noxopharm Limited (ASX:NOX) is an innovative Australian biotech company discovering and developing 
novel  treatments  for  cancer  and  inflammation,  including  a  pioneering  technology  to  enhance  mRNA 
vaccines.

The company utilises specialist in-house capabilities and strategic partnerships with leading researchers 
to build a growing pipeline of new proprietary drugs based on two technology platforms – Chroma™ 
(oncology) and Sofra™ (inflammation, autoimmunity, and mRNA vaccine enhancement).

Noxopharm also has a major shareholding in US biotech company Nyrada Inc (ASX:NYR), which focuses 
on drug development for cardiovascular and neurological diseases.

To learn more, please visit: noxopharm.com

Investor, Corporate & Media enquiries:

Company Secretary:

Julian Elliott

M: 0425 840 071

David Franks

T: +61 2 8072 1400

E: julian.elliott@noxopharm.com

E: David.Franks@automicgroup.com.au

Dr Gisela Mautner, CEO and Managing Director of Noxopharm, has approved the release of this document to the market on behalf of the Board of 
Directors.

Forward Looking Statements

This announcement may contain forward-looking statements. You can identify these statements by the fact they use words such as “aim”, 
“anticipate”, “assume”, “believe”, “continue”, “could”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “may”, “plan”, “predict”, “project”, “plan”, “should”, “target”, 
“will” or “would” or the negative of such terms or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on estimates, projections and 
assumptions made by Noxopharm about circumstances and events that have not yet taken place. Although Noxopharm believes the forward-
looking statements to be reasonable, they are not certain. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and 
other factors that are in some cases beyond the Company’s control (including but not limited to the COVID-19 pandemic) that could cause the 
actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forwardlooking statement.

Noxopharm Limited. ABN 50 608 966 123

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Chairman’s Letter

CEO’s Letter

Director’s Report

Auditor’s Independence Declaration

Annual Financial Report - 30 June 2023

Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income

Statement of Financial Position

Statement of Changes in Equity

Statement of Cash Flows

Notes to the Financial Statements

Independent Auditor’s Report to Members

Shareholder Information

Corporate Directory

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Delivering Science.
Transforming Lives.

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Noxopharm Limited. ABN 50 608 966 123Level 20, Tower A, The Zenith, 821 Pacific Highway, Chatswood NSW 2067 AUSTRALIAChairman’s
Letter

Positioning for opportunities

Dear fellow Shareholders,

I am writing to you at a time of significant change for Noxopharm, following a Board 
decision  earlier  this  year  designed  to  reposition  the  company  to  be  able  to  create 
optimal value for our shareholders. 

As a result, we are now looking to focus our efforts more fully on our preclinical assets. 
We believe that these assets hold the key to our future growth, as they display several 
important attributes that, when seen in context, point to the path we have chosen 
being the most appropriate one.

Both the Board and Management Team understand that for some shareholders, the 
strategy shift may have been somewhat surprising. However, we took this decision 
with  our  duty  to  act  in  the  company’s  and  your  best  interests  as  the  driving  force 
behind it. 

The world of medicine is changing rapidly and, propelled by the pandemic, we are 
seeing numerous innovations being progressed and brought to market, especially in 
the mRNA vaccine space. 

mRNA technology is what underpins the most successful COVID vaccines, but as the 
effects of the pandemic are subsiding, it is important to understand that this is just the 
beginning of the mRNA story, not the end of it. Researchers, companies, governments 
and many other groups now realise that mRNA technology is going to be about much 
more than just COVID vaccines, and it will open the door to a range of vaccines and 
drugs for diseases that have nothing to do with the recent outbreak.

This is a rapidly growing market that is open for innovation, and Noxopharm is well 
placed  due  to  the  progress  we  have  made  in  developing  the  Sofra™  technology 
platform. We believe that our SOF-VAC™ vaccine enhancer will be highly attractive to 
potential partners, and moving towards commercialisation of this asset is one of our 
highest priorities. 

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Annual Report 2023We  will  also  continue  to  develop  other  assets 
from  Sofra,  as  well  as  from  our  Chroma™ 
platform  following  the  announcement  of  our 
CRO-67 pancreatic cancer drug candidate. Work 
has continued at a rapid pace throughout 2023. 
It must be noted, however, that conducting the 
all-important and numerous preclinical studies 
with  different  collaborators  both  here  and 
around the world, then collecting and analysing 
data, takes considerable time. 

Operationally,  we  are  constantly  managing 
our  cash  position,  and  are  of  the  view  that  at 
this  stage  we  have  sufficient  cash  reserves  to 
be  able  to  fund  the  current  level  of  activities 
through  to  the  second  half  of  calendar  year 
2024.  We  also  expect  that  between  now  and 
then,  the  company  will  have  achieved  various 
value  accretive  steps  that  will  help  underpin 
our ability to secure additional funding, as and 
when required.

It should also be noted that for both preclinical 
platforms,  we  have  developed  a  robust 
intellectual property strategy from the ground 
up.  This  will  give  us  strong  protection  as  we 
move the programs forward.

In  regard  to  Veyonda,  we  are  continuing  to 
supply the IONIC trial with our drug candidate 
to treat patients, and are keeping a close eye on 
how the investigator’s team progresses as the 
trial continues.

On  behalf  of  the  Board,  I  would  like  to  thank 
you, our shareholders, for your patience, your 
understanding,  and  your  ongoing  support  as 
we continue to work hard to take our company 
forward  with  a  strong  portfolio  of  assets, 
a  science-driven  strategy,  and  a  new  focus 
on  delivering  commercial  success  within  a 
reasonable and sustainable timeframe.

Yours sincerely,

Fred Bart 
Chairman

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CEO’s
Letter

Progressing the platforms

Dear Shareholders,

I am pleased to write this letter to you as CEO of Noxopharm, and to update you on the progress 
we have made over the past year to put your company in a stronger and more competitive 
position.

The last 12 months have been a time of substantial change, and through a critical analysis of 
all assets and their prospects, we revised our strategy to set Noxopharm up for sustainable 
success. This required making major decisions to resize the company and align our portfolio, 
acting in the shareholders’ best interests. 

As  part  of  this  approach,  our  major  focus  has  shifted  to  our  Sofra  and  Chroma  preclinical 
assets. They represent a solid foundation on which to build our multi-platform strategy. While 
Sofra relates to inflammation and Chroma to cancer, both technology platforms share certain 
key attributes that are important value drivers for the company.

One of the most notable is that we have developed new and proprietary drug candidates from 
both  platforms.  This  places  us  in  a  strong  position  with  regard  to  our  intellectual  property 
strategy. The drugs being developed from these platforms are not generic, and this gives us a 
major competitive advantage. Protecting novel drugs through strong patents is one of the most 
critical factors to be able to generate future licensing revenue. This is why we are working with 
a very highly regarded team of patent attorneys and, while much of this work remains in the 
background, we are committed to ensuring our assets are as strongly protected as possible.

Both platforms also involve deep and ongoing collaborations with world-class partners such 
as the Hudson Institute of Medical Research and UNSW Sydney, among others. Decades of 
expertise  are  being  brought  to  bear  on  these  two  platforms  by  some  of  Australia’s  leading 
researchers,  which  helps  us  shape  our  assets  appropriately  as  they  proceed  through  their 
preclinical stages. 

The two platforms are also broadly based, in that they represent core technology from which 
we can develop several distinct drug candidates. For example, from the Sofra platform we have 
developed the SOF-VAC™ vaccine enhancer to improve the safety of current and future mRNA 
vaccines by reducing inflammatory side effects such as fever, muscle pain and fatigue.

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Annual Report 2023We  are  also  advancing  our  SOF-XX  drug 
candidate 
for  autoimmune  diseases, 
with  international  recognition  at  major 
conferences. 

And  while  the  Chroma  platform’s  main 
candidate  today  is  our  CRO-67  drug 
for  pancreatic  cancer,  there  are  novel 
drugs  for  other  types  of  cancer  that  we 
are  looking  to  develop  from  the  same 
platform.  

Uniqueness,  world-class  partnerships 
and  broad  applicability  are  therefore 
three 
these 
important  attributes  of 
platforms, especially when viewed in light 
of  commercialisation  strategies.  Assets 
that  have  advantages  that  cannot  be 
found elsewhere, that cannot be copied, 
and  that  are  backed  by  impressive  data, 
to  potential  partners, 
are  attractive 
particularly in growing markets or markets 
with high unmet needs. 

As the Chairman has noted, we are on the 
brink  of  significant  change  in  medicine, 
especially in regard to mRNA technology. 
The mRNA market itself is growing rapidly 
and expected to reach US$128 billion by 
2030 at a compound annual growth rate 
of  13%.  The  Australian  Government  is 
actively  developing  a  supportive  mRNA 
environment to grow our domestic mRNA 
market,  and  we  have  been  involved  in 
discussions  with  various  government 
representatives.

introduced  over 

On  the  Chroma  front,  our  CRO-67  asset 
targets  a  market  where  few  new  drugs 
have  been 
recent 
decades,  and  pancreatic  cancer  patients 
urgently  require  innovative  approaches 
to  help  mitigate  this  lethal  disease.  As  a 
consequence, regulatory authorities look 
favourably at companies that are trying to 
tackle this considerable problem.

is  our 
Supporting  our  operations 
comprises 
team,  which 
leadership 
substantial experience at executive level, 
and we also have significant talent among 
our  R&D  teams.  Our  gifted  scientists 
are  highly  skilled  and  experienced  at 
developing  new  drug  molecules,  which 
are  then  developed 
into  new  drug 
candidates,  as  well  as  working  with  our 
expert  partners.  Every  member  of  the 
leadership  team  is  a  seasoned  industry 
veteran  who  knows  what  is  involved 
when  it  comes  to  delivering  results  for 

businesses and shareholders. Having such 
an experienced leadership team is vital, as 
it  has  the  required  specialist  experience 
to  continue  managing  the  company 
through  the  complex  preclinical  and 
clinical  development  phases  to  achieve 
commercially  significant  milestones.  The 
strategic  decision  that  the  Board  took 
back in April was made with a very strong 
awareness  of  our  responsibilities  to  our 
shareholders, and subsequent actions by 
the  leadership  team  were  made  within 
the same framework.

The result of our new strategic direction is 
that we have a well-defined focus for what 
needs  to  be  achieved  over  the  coming 
months. Our two highest priorities in terms 
of  our  assets  are  moving  towards  SOF-
VAC  commercialisation  and  progressing 
CRO-67 as rapidly as we can through the 
preclinical  program.  Other  projects  such 
as  developing  SOF-XX,  generating  new 
assets from Chroma, and supporting the 
investigator-initiated IONIC Veyonda trial, 
remain important as well. 

While there remains a substantial amount 
to be accomplished, there is a clear strategy 
in place and well-defined priorities for our 
team. The nature of drug development is 
inherently complex, time consuming and 
seldom  smooth.  Nevertheless,  given  the 
progress of our programs so far, we are 
truly  excited  about  the  potential  of  our 
drug candidates, and believe these assets 
and priorities put the company in the best 
possible position. 

The  entire  team  and  the  Board  will 
continue  to  work  diligently  on  your 
behalf, and I am grateful to all of you for 
your  ongoing  support,  your  feedback, 
and  your  patience  as  the  Noxopharm 
journey  continues  to  progress  towards 
building  meaningful  long-term  value  for 
our shareholders.

Yours sincerely,

 Dr Gisela Mautner 
CEO

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Annual Report 2023Directors’ Report

Annual Report 2023

The directors present their report, together with the financial statements, on the consolidated entity (referred to 
hereafter as the ‘consolidated entity’) consisting of Noxopharm Limited (referred to hereafter as the ‘company’ or ‘parent 
entity’) and the entities it controlled at the end of, or during, the year ended 30 June 2023.

Directors
The following persons were directors of Noxopharm Limited during the whole of the financial year and up to the date of 
this report, unless otherwise stated:

•  Mr. Frederick Bart, Non-Executive Chairman

•  Dr. Graham Kelly, Non-Executive Director (resigned 20 September 2022)

•  Mr. Peter Marks, Non-Executive Director and Deputy Chairman

•  Mr. Boris Patkin, Non-Executive Director

•  Dr. Gisela Mautner, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director

Principal activities
The consolidated entity’s principal activity in the course of the current financial year continued to be drug development, 
but during the period the corporate strategy evolved from the clinical development of Veyonda to discovering and 
developing novel treatments for cancer and inflammation, as well as improving mRNA vaccines, based on two promising 
preclinical platforms.

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

Review of operations
The loss for the consolidated entity after providing for income tax amounted to $15,056,373 (30 June 2022: $18,666,810).

During the financial year, the consolidated entity has:

•  Prioritised the allocation of resources to the development of the ChromaTM and SofraTM programs. Noxopharm’s 
preclinical portfolio and the opportunity to enter new and emerging clinical markets offered a strong level of risk 
mitigation for the company along with increased out-licensing opportunities, and reflected the best use of shareholder 
funds to maximise value.

•  Announced a new proprietary mRNA vaccine enhancer based on Sofra™ technology called SOF-VAC™, which aims to 
make a broad range of mRNA vaccines, like COVID vaccines, safer by reducing inflammation. The mRNA market has 
significant potential and growth prospects, with increasing interest worldwide in the ability of mRNA technology to 
target various diseases.

•  Announced initial preclinical data from a proprietary novel CRO-67 ‘dual-cell’ therapy drug developed under its Chroma 

platform, which is effective in killing both pancreatic cancer cells and their barrier cells to achieve a more profound 
anti-cancer treatment outcome. In the studies conducted using a cutting-edge model developed by UNSW Sydney, 
tumour cells decreased by up to 85% and barrier cells were reduced by up to 87%. There is a large global need for new 
pancreatic cancer treatments, which is predicted to be a US$4 billion market.

•  Limited further investment into Veyonda® clinical trials by discontinuing Noxopharm’s DARRT-2 and CEP-2 trials. The 
low level of patient acceptance of suppositories, coupled with reduced hospital staff capacity and alternative trial 
options for patient participation, meant the DARRT-2 and CEP-2 trials continued to experience protracted patient 
recruitment and therefore longer projected readout timelines. The expectations for significant cost increases and 
the extended timeframes for reporting results of the two company-sponsored trials resulted in their discontinuation 
following a decision by the Board.

•  Taken various actions to reduce expenditure across the business by streamlining operations and lowering headcount 

associated with clinical trials activities.

•  Continued to supply Veyonda to support currently enrolled and potential future patients in the investigator-initiated 

IONIC trial led by Professor Paul de Souza.

•  Presented research to the 15th International Congress on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus held in Seoul, reporting that 
a novel drug, preliminarily known as SOF-XX, represented a promising new class of therapeutics for the treatment of 
autoimmune diseases such as psoriasis and lupus.

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Annual Report 2023•  Deepened its relationship with the Hudson Institute of Medical Research, its strategic partner on the Sofra platform, by 
renewing contracts related to ongoing collaborations. Noxopharm also supported Hudson Institute as it successfully 
secured grant funding related to Noxopharm’s pipeline and the development of first-in-class drug candidates.

•  Continued implementing a robust patent intellectual property strategy around its preclinical assets.

•  Increased its business development capabilities and activities in this area.

Significant changes in the state of affairs
During the financial year, the consolidated entity discontinued the Veyonda DARRT-2 and CEP-2 clinical trial programs and 
restructured its internal operations, resulting in a 40% decrease in headcount. This was a strategic move by the company 
to significantly reduce operating costs and allow it to allocate resources to the Sofra and Chroma pre-clinical platforms and 
ensure sufficient working capital for the next twelve months.

There were no other significant changes in the state of affairs of the consolidated entity during the financial year.

Likely developments and expected results of operations
Information on likely developments in the operations of the consolidated entity and the expected results of operations have 
not been included in this report because the directors believe it would be likely to result in unreasonable prejudice to the 
consolidated entity.

Matters subsequent to the end of the financial year
On 30 August 2023, the Company signed a standby loan facility agreement with 4F Investments Pty Limited, a related party of 
Mr Frederick Bart, for up to $2,000,000. The facility is available to meet the company’s short term working capital needs. The 
interest rate on this facility is 16% per annum and repayable on receipt of the 30 June 2023 ATO Research & Development 
income tax rebate claim.

Except as noted above, no matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2023 that has significantly affected, or may 
significantly affect the consolidated entity’s operations, the results of those operations, or the consolidated entity’s state of 
affairs in future financial years.

Environmental regulation
The consolidated entity is not subject to any significant environmental regulation under Australian Commonwealth or State 

law.

Material Business Risks
Future Funding  

While the Company has sufficient forecast cash resources to sustain operations for the next twelve months operations, 
beyond this, the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is principally dependent upon the ability of the 
company to secure additional working capital. These funds may be made up of loans or by raising capital from equity 
markets.

The Company is carefully managing cash flows in line with available funding. There is a risk that the company may be unable 
to secure adequate funding to sufficiently fund its core operations.

Commercialisation Success

The Company faces the risk that it does not successfully commercialise technologies from its drug development pipeline. 
There are no guarantees that the Company will be able to negotiate attractive commercial terms for future licence 
agreements. The Company proactively engages with key stakeholders to manage this risk.

Competition and New Technologies

There is the risk from the effect of the development of similar or superior technologies that may impact the 
commercialisation of the Company’s current technology platforms. This risk is mitigated by strong IP protection, being first to 
market and the continual monitoring of identified competitive IP.

Drug Development Failure

There is the potential for lead drug candidate failure due to issues with safety and toxicity, the generation of non-supportive 
data to a method of action, efficacy signals or biomarker identification or sub therapeutic PK levels. The Company seeks to 
reduce this risk by having a robust drug development pipeline and alternative drug candidates. The Company uses a matrix 
to select the lead drug candidate that utilises high volumes of in vitro and in vivo data.

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Annual Report 2023Information on Directors

Name:

Title:

Mr. Frederick Bart

Non-Executive Chairman

Experience and expertise:

In 1985, Mr Bart was appointed the Managing Director of Textile Industries Australia. The Group employed 
over 1,200 people and distributed product to many countries worldwide. The Company manufactured and 
distributed the majority of bed linen in Australia under brands like Sheridan and ACTIL. The Company was 
sold in 1987.

In 1989, Mr Bart established and chairs a number of private companies under the umbrella of the Bart 
Group which covered hotels, retail, commercial and residential land development and technologies which 
still continue to operate. The Group today employs in excess of 1,000 people and is active in many local and 
overseas markets.

In 2001, Mr Bart became Chairman of Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited (ASX: EOS). Since that time it 
has grown to be one of Australia’s premier defence companies with activities in many countries worldwide 
employing over 400 people and is currently included in the S&P/ASX 300.

In September 2000, Mr Bart became a director and Chairman of Audio Pixels Holdings Limited (ASX: AKP). 
Audio Pixels is developing the first digital speaker in the world and currently has a market capitalisation of 
over $600m.

In 2013, Mr Bart became Director and majority shareholder of Immunovative Therapies Limited, a private 
Israeli company involved in the manufacture of vaccines for the treatment of certain forms of cancer. The 
Company has undertaken trials in both colorectal and liver cancers. 

In March 2018, Mr Bart joined the Board of Weebit Nano Limited (ASX: WBT). Weebit is a developer of memory 
technology.

Other current 
directorships:

Fred Bart is Chairman of ASX listed company, Audio Pixels Holdings Limited. Mr Bart is also a director of 
Immunovative Therapies Limited, an Israeli company involved in in the manufacture of cancer vaccines for the 
treatment of most forms of cancer.

Former directorships  
(last 3 years):

Electro Optics Systems Holdings Limited (ASX:ESO) - resigned 27 July 2021, Weebit Nano Limited – resigned 27 
June 2023.

Special responsibilities:

Member of Audit and Risk Committee

Member of Remuneration Committee

Interests in shares:

7,253,932

Interests in options:

3,846,154

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Annual Report 2023Name:

Title:

Mr. Peter Marks

Non-Executive Director and Deputy Chairman

Experience and expertise:

Mr Peter Marks has over 35 years’ experience in corporate advisory and investment banking. Over the course 
of his career, he has specialised in capital raising IPO’s, cross border capital raisings, M&A transactions, 
corporate underwriting and venture capital transactions for companies based in Australia, the US and Israel. 
He has been involved in a broad range of transactions with a special focus in the life-sciences, biotechnology, 
medical technology and high tech as well as the mining sector. Peter has served as both an Executive and 
Non-Executive Director of a number of different entities, many of which have been listed on the ASX, Nasdaq 
and AIM markets.

Peter holds a Bachelor of Economics, Bachelor of Laws and a Graduate Diploma in Commercial Law from 
Monash University, Australia. He also holds an MBA from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.

Other current 
directorships:

Alterity Therapeutics Limited (ASX:ATH) - since 29 July 2005  (formerly known as Prana Biotechnology Limited, 
Iris Metals (ASX:IR1) - since December 2020 and Evergreen Lithium Limited (ASX:EG1) since 21 January 2022.

Former directorships  
(last 3 years):

Fluence Corporation Limited (ASX:FLC) - resigned 31 March 2020; Elsight Limited (ASX:ELS) - resigned 30 
November, 2021 and Nyrada Limited (ASX:NYR) - resigned 1 August 2022.

Special responsibilities:

Chair of Audit and Risk Committee

Chair of Remuneration Committee

Interests in shares:

900,000

Interests in options:

-

Name:

Title:

Mr. Boris Patkin

Non-Executive Director

Experience and expertise:

Boris brings comprehensive market knowledge, thorough research and years of experience in investment 
markets and business consulting.

As a financial and investment advisor, Boris has an in-depth understanding of industry trends and has 
valuable insight into domestic and international markets. He specialises in the reconstruction of companies, 
investments and in international trade and is also an experienced business consultant in the medical and 
disruptive technology arena.

Boris has completed a Bachelor of Science (Industrial Chemistry) from UNSW. He is currently a member  of 
MeSAFAA and is a senior advisor with Morgans Financial Ltd. 

Other current 
directorships:

Non-Executive Chairman of Ausmon Resources Ltd (ASX:AOA) - since 2014

Former directorships  
(last 3 years):

N/A

Special responsibilities:

Member of Audit and Risk Committee

Member of Remuneration Committee

Interests in shares:

630,000

Interests in options:

250,000

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Annual Report 2023Name:

Title:

Dr. Gisela Mautner

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director

Experience and expertise:

Dr Gisela Mautner has more than 20 years of extensive leadership experience in global pharmaceutical 
organisations, including operational, medical and scientific advisory roles across multiple therapeutic areas. 
During her career she held senior positions at global pharmaceutical companies like MSD (Merck), Bayer and 
Amgen in Germany as well as Australia.

She holds a Doctor of Medicine degree and a PhD from Germany, a Master of Public Health (MPH) from 
Harvard University, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Northwestern University of Chicago.

Gisela was appointed Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Noxopharm in 2022, previously 
serving as Chief Medical Officer since 2019.

Other current

directorships:

Nyrada Inc. (ASX:NYR) -  appointed 1 August 2022

Former directorships (last 
3 years):

N/A

Interests in shares:

-

Interests in options:

2,000,000 performance options, 265,208 unlisted options

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

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

Company Secretary

Mr. David Franks 

David Franks (BEc, CA, FFin, FGIA, JP) has held the position of Company Secretary since 16 January 2017.

David is a Director and Principal of the Automic Group. He is a Chartered Accountant, Fellow of the Financial Services 
Institute of Australasia, Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia, Justice of the Peace and Registered Tax Agent.

With over 25 years’ experience as a Director and Company Secretary of numerous unlisted and publicly listed entities, David 
has been involved in a range of industries including energy retailing, transport, financial services, mineral and oil & gas 
exploration, technology, automotive, software development and commercialisation and healthcare.

David is currently the Company Secretary for Applyflow Limited, COG Financial Services Limited, Cogstate Limited, Dubber 
Corporation Limited, Evergreen Lithium Limited, Exopharm Limited, GB Energy Holdings Limited, IRIS Metals Limited, IXUP 
Limited, JCurve Solutions Limited, Noxopharm Limited, Nyrada Inc, Omega Oil & Gas Limited, Superhero Holdings Limited, 
White Energy Company Limited and Zip Co Limited.

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Annual Report 2023Meetings of directors

The number of meetings of the company’s Board of Directors (‘the Board’) and of each Board committee held during the year 
ended 30 June 2023, and the number of meetings attended by each director were:

Full Board

Audit and Risk Committee

Remuneration Committee

Attended

Held

Attended

Held

Attended

Held

Mr. Frederick Bart

Dr. Graham Kelly

Mr. Peter Marks

Mr. Boris Patkin

Dr. Gisela Mautner

7

1

7

7

7

7

1

7

7

7

-

1

2

2

-

-

1

2

2

-

1

1

1

1

-

1

1

1

1

-

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

Remuneration report (audited)

The Remuneration report, which has been audited, outlines the key management personnel remuneration arrangements for 
the consolidated entity, in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and its Regulations.

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

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

•  Principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration

•  Details of remuneration

•  Service agreements

•  Share-based compensation

•  Additional information

•  Additional disclosures relating to key management personnel

Principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration

Remuneration governance

The objective of the remuneration committee is to ensure that pay and rewards are competitive and appropriate for the 
results delivered. The remuneration committee charter adopted by the Board aims to align rewards with achievement of 
strategic objectives and the creation of value for shareholders. The remuneration framework applied provides a mix of 
fixed and variable pay and a blend of short and long-term incentives as appropriate. Issues of remuneration are considered 
annually or otherwise as required.

Non-Executive Directors 

Fees and payments to Non-Executive Directors reflect the demands which are made on, and the responsibilities of, the 
Directors. The Company’s policy is to remunerate Non-Executive Directors at market rates (for comparable companies) for 
time commitment and responsibilities. Fees for Non-Executive Directors are not linked to the performance of the Company, 
however to align Directors’ interests with shareholders’ interests, Directors are encouraged to hold shares in the Company. 

Non-Executive Directors’ fees and payments are reviewed annually by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors 
considers advice from external sources (excluding remuneration consultants) as well as the fees paid to Non-Executive 
Directors of comparable companies when undertaking the annual review process. Each director receives a fee for being a 
director of the company.

The Chairman’s fees are determined independently to the fees of other Non-Executive Directors based on comparative roles 
in the external market. The Chairman is not present at any discussions relating to determination of his own remuneration.

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Retirement benefits and allowances

No retirement benefits are payable other than statutory superannuation, if applicable to the Directors of the Company.

Other benefits

No motor vehicle, health insurance or other similar allowances are made available to Directors (other than through salary-
sacrifice arrangements).

Executive remuneration

Executive pay and reward consists of base pay, short-term performance incentives, long-term performance incentives 
and other remuneration such as superannuation. Superannuation contributions are paid into the executive’s nominated 
superannuation fund.

Base Pay

Executives are offered a competitive level of base pay which comprises the fixed (unrisked) component of their pay and 
rewards. Base pay for senior executives is reviewed annually to ensure market competitiveness. There are no guaranteed 
base pay increases included in any senior executives’ contracts. 

Short-term and long-term incentives

The Company currently operates an Executive Share Option Plan (“ESOP”) which has been approved by shareholders in the 
2016 Annual General Meeting. The Company currently operates a Loan Funded Performance Share Plan (“LFPSP”) which has 
been approved by shareholders in the 2022 Annual General Meeting.

Performance based Remuneration

The purpose of a performance bonus is to reward individual performance in line with company objectives. Consequently, 
performance based remuneration is paid to an individual where the individual’s performance clearly contributes to 
a successful outcome for the consolidated entity. This is regularly measured in respect of performance against key 
performance indicators (KPI’s).

The Company uses a variety of KPIs to determine achievement, depending on the role of the executive being assessed. These 
include:

•  Successful contract negotiations;

•  Company share price consistently reaching a targeted rate on the ASX or applicable market over a period of time;

•  Company undertaking R&D activities within specified time frames.

Securities Trading Policy

The trading of Company’s securities by employees and Directors is subject to, and conditional upon, the Securities Trading 
Policy which is available on the Company’s website (www.noxopharm.com).

If remuneration consultants are to be engaged to provide remuneration recommendations as defined under section 9B of 
the Corporations Act 2001, then they are engaged by, and report directly to, the remuneration committee. No remuneration 
consultants were engaged to provide remuneration services during the financial year.

Remuneration Policy vs Financial Performance

The Company’s policy is to remunerate based on industry practice and benchmark industry salaries rather than performance 
as this takes into account the risk and liabilities assumed by directors and executives as a result of their involvement in an 
R&D Biotech company.

Directors and executives are fairly compensated for the extensive work they undertake.

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Voting and comments made at the company’s 2022 Annual General Meeting (‘AGM’)

At the 2022 AGM, more than 75% of the votes received supported the adoption of the remuneration report for the year 
ended 30 June 2022. The company did not receive any specific feedback at the AGM regarding its remuneration practices.

Details of remuneration

Amounts of remuneration

Details of the remuneration of key management personnel of the consolidated entity are set out in the following tables.

The key management personnel of the consolidated entity consisted of the following directors and executives of Noxopharm 
Limited:

•  Mr. Frederick Bart - Non Executive Chairman

•  Dr. Graham Kelly - Non Executive Director (resigned 20 September 2022)

•  Mr. Peter Marks - Non Executive Director and Deputy Chairman

•  Mr. Boris Patkin - Non Executive Director 

•  Dr. Gisela Mautner - Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director 

Cash salary 
and fees

$

41,095

384,496

60,000

45,000

200,543

731,134

Cash salary 
and fees

$

40,724

29,171

60,000

45,000

410,000

584,895

2022

Directors:

Mr. Frederick Bart

Dr. Graham Kelly

Mr. Peter Marks

Mr. Boris Patkin

Dr. Gisela Mautner  
(appointed 1 February 2022)

 *provision for annual leave 

2023

Directors:

Mr. Frederick Bart

Dr. Graham Kelly (resigned 20 
September 2022)

Mr. Peter Marks

Mr. Boris Patkin

Dr. Gisela Mautner

 * provision for annual leave 

Short-term benefits

Post-
employment 
benefits

Long-term 
benefits

Share-based 
payments

Cash bonus

Non- monetary*

Super-annuation Long service leave

Equity- settled

Total

$

-

-

-

-

-

-

$

-

-

-

-

(13,041)

(13,041)

$

3,905

23,742

-

-

20,054

47,701

$

-

-

-

-

$

-

-

-

58,669

$

45,000

408,238

60,000

103,669

5,350

5,350

621,074

833,980

679,743

1,450,887

Short-term benefits

Post-
employment 
benefits

Long-term 
benefits

Share-based 
payments

Cash bonus

Non- monetary*

Super-annuation Long service leave

Equity- settled

Total

$

-

-

-

-

-

-

$

-

-

-

-

31,660

31,660

$

4,276

3,063

-

-

43,050

50,389

$

-

-

-

-

6,852

6,852

$

-

-

-

11,690

-

11,690

$

45,000

32,234

60,000

56,690

491,562

685,486

Mr. David Franks, company secretary is also an associate of Automic Group who provides registry, accounting and company 
secretary services to the Company. The contracts with Automic Group Associates are based on normal commercial terms. 
Payments made to Automic Group during the year are disclosed in the related party transactions note of the financial 
statements.

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

Fixed remuneration

At risk - STI

At risk - LTI

2023

2022

2023

2022

2023

2022

100% 

100% 

100% 

79% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

43% 

27% 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

21% 

57% 

-

73% 

Directors:

Mr. Frederick Bart

Dr. Graham Kelly  
(resigned 20 September 2022)

Mr. Peter Marks

Mr. Boris Patkin

Dr. Gisela Mautner

Service agreements

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

Name:

Title:

Agreement commenced:

Term of agreement:

Details:

Dr. Gisela Mautner

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director

1 February, 2022

Open

Noxopharm Limited 
Annual salary of $410,000 plus superannuation at statutory rate. Notice period of 90 days by Executive or the 
Company.

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

Share-based compensation

Issue of shares

There were no shares issued to directors and other key management personnel as part of compensation during the year 
ended 30 June 2023.

Options

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

Grant date

16 December 2019

6 November 2020

31 May 2021

31 May 2021

1 February 2022

Vesting date and 
exercisable date

Expiry date

Exercise price

Fair value per option at 
grant date

16 December 2020

16 December 2023

6 November 2021

6 November 2024

15 December 2021

15 December 2024

15 December 2022

15 December 2024

*

1 February 2026

$0.3200 

$0.5500 

$0.6810 

$0.6810 

$0.5400 

$0.169 

$0.329 

$0.314 

$0.313 

$0.310 

Options granted carry no dividend or voting rights.

* The performance options will vest on the achievement of any of the following: 
i) The Company being purchased in entirety (business sale/share sale); or 
ii) An AUD$10 million or greater investment in the Company; or 
iii) Entering into a licencing agreement with a large Pharmaceutical Company. 

The Directors have estimated 100% likelihood of the vesting criteria being achieved and as a result the full fair value of the 
options has been expensed.

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The number of options over ordinary shares granted to and vested by directors and other key management personnel as 
part of compensation during the year ended 30 June 2023 are set out below:

Number of options granted 
during the year 2023

Number of options granted 
during the year 2022

Number of options vested 
during the year 2023

Number of options vested 
during the year 2022

Name

Mr. Boris Patkin

Dr. Gisela Mautner

-

-

-

2,000,000

125,000

-

125,000

135,000

Additional information

The factors that are considered to affect total shareholders return (‘TSR’) are summarised below:

Share price at financial year end (cents)

Share price HIGH for the financial year ended 30 June (cents)

Share price LOW for the financial year ended 30 June (cents)

2023

4.30

30.00

3.90

2022

19.50

69.50

17.50

2021

64.50

95.00

18.50

2020

16.50

45.92

8.39

2019

47.50

72.00

35.50

Additional disclosures relating to key management personnel

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

Balance at  the 
start of  the year

Received as part 
of remuneration

Additions

Disposals / Other

Balance at  the 
end of the year

Ordinary shares

Dr. Graham Kelly (resigned 20 September 2022) * ^

36,062,294

Mr. Frederick Bart

Mr. Peter Marks 

Mr. Boris Patkin 

5,618,651

900,000

630,000

43,210,945

* Includes securities held in the name of spouse, Mrs. Prue Kelly.

^ As at resignation date - 20 September 2022

Dr. Gisela Mautner holds no shares as at 30 June 2023 (2022: nil).

-

-

-

-

-

-

1,635,281

-

-

1,635,281

-

-

-

-

-

36,062,294

7,253,932

900,000

630,000

44,846,226

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

Balance at  the 
start of  the year

Granted

Exercised

Expired / 
Forfeited / Other

Balance at  the 
end of the year

Options over ordinary shares

Mr. Frederick Bart

3,846,154

Dr. Graham Kelly (resigned 20 September 2022) *^

2,008,013

Mr. Peter Marks

Mr. Boris Patkin

Dr. Gisela Mautner

66,667

310,000

2,265,208

8,496,042

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

3,846,154

1,635,281

-

-

(167,500)

1,840,513

(66,667)

(60,000)

-

-

250,000

2,265,208

1,635,281

(294,167)

8,201,875

 * Includes options held in in the name of the spouse, Mrs. Prue Kelly.

^ As at resignation date - 20 September 2022

This concludes the remuneration report, which has been audited.

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Shares under option

Unissued ordinary shares of Noxopharm Limited under option at the date of this report are as follows:

Grant date

23 July 2019 *^^

Expiry date

23 July 2023

30 November 2019 **

17 December 2023

14 August 2020 ^

14 August 2023

6 November 2020 **

6 November 2024

31 May 2021

1 February 2022

15 December 2024

1 February 2026

Exercise  price

Number  under option

$0.5605 

$0.3200 

$0.3000 

$0.5500 

$0.6810 

$0.5400 

4,722,222

451,041

21,303,249

697,500

250,000

2,000,000

29,424,012

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

* In accordance with Listing Rule 3.11.2, and further to the terms of these options issued and Listing Rule 6.22.2, the exercise price of the options has been amended as a result of the 13 May 2020 
pro-rata Entitlements Offer to shareholders. 

** Issued under the Noxopharm employee share plan.

^ Issued for participating in capital raises.

^^ Issued in relation to the convertible notes issued July 2019 and December 2019.

Shares issued on the exercise of options

No ordinary shares of Noxopharm Limited were issued during the year ended 30 June 2023 and up to the date of this report 
on the exercise of options granted.

Indemnity and insurance of officers

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

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

Indemnity and insurance of auditor

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

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

Proceedings on behalf of the company

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

Non-audit services

There were no non-audit services provided during the financial year by the auditor.

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Officers of the company who are former partners of William Buck Audit (Vic) Pty Ltd

There are no officers of the company who are former partners of William Buck Audit (Vic) Pty Ltd.

Auditor’s independence declaration

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

Auditor

William Buck Audit (Vic) Pty Ltd continues in office in accordance with section 327 of the Corporations Act 2001.

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

On behalf of the directors

___________________________

Fred Bart

Chairman

31 August 2023

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AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION UNDER SECTION 307C OF THE 
CORPORATIONS ACT 2001 TO THE DIRECTORS OF NOXOPHARM LIMITED

I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, during the year ended 30 June 2023 there have 
been:

— no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in 

relation to the audit; and

— no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.

William Buck Audit (Vic) Pty Ltd
ABN 59 116 151 136

R. P. Burt
Director
Melbourne, 31 August 2023

Level 20, 181 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

+61 3 9824 8555

vic.info@williambuck.com
williambuck.com

William Buck is an association of firms, each trading under the name of William Buck
across Australia and New Zealand with affiliated offices worldwide.

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

Annual Financial Report 
30 June 2023

24

25

26

27

28

46

47

51

Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income

Statement of financial position

Statement of changes in equity

Statement of cash flows

Notes to the financial statements

Directors’ declaration

Independent auditor’s report to the members of Noxopharm Limited

Shareholder information

General information

The financial statements cover Noxopharm Limited as a consolidated entity consisting of Noxopharm Limited and the 
entities it controlled at the end of, or during, the year. The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is 
Noxopharm Limited’s functional and presentation currency.

Noxopharm Limited is a listed public company limited by shares, incorporated and domiciled in Australia. Its registered office 
and principal place of business are: 

Registered Office: 
Level 5   
126 Phillip Street  
SYDNEY NSW 2000 

Principal Place of Business: 
60 Linksley Ave
Glenhaven NSW 2156

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

The financial statements were authorised for issue, in accordance with a resolution of directors, on 31 August 2023. The 
directors have the power to amend and reissue the financial statements.

Corporate Governance Statement

The Corporate Governance Statement is available on the Company’s website at http://www.noxopharm.com

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Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income

For the year ended 30 June 2023

Revenue

Revenue and other income

Net (loss) on investment at fair value through profit and loss

Expenses

Corporate administration expenses

Research and development expenses

Depreciation and amortisation expenses

Consulting, employee & director expenses

Finance costs

Loss before income tax expense

Income tax expense

Note

4

10

5

5

5

6

Consolidated

2023

$

2022

$

6,092,595 

(4,452,981)

5,475,590 

(8,857,384)

(1,669,278)

(10,646,584)

(154,534)

(1,769,101)

(7,777,415)

(261,513)

(4,184,596)

(5,399,652)

(40,995)

(77,335)

(15,056,373)

(18,666,810)

-

-

Loss after income tax expense for the year attributable to the owners of Noxopharm Limited

(15,056,373)

(18,666,810)

Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

-

-

Total comprehensive income for the year attributable to the owners of Noxopharm Limited

(15,056,373)

(18,666,810)

Basic earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share

25

25

Cents

(5.15)

(5.15)

Cents

(6.41)

(6.41)

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Annual Report 2023Statement of financial position

As at 30 June 2023

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Other assets

Total current assets

Non-current assets

Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss

Plant and equipment

Right-of-use assets

Term deposit pledged  for bank guarantee

Total non-current assets

Total assets

Liabilities

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables

Lease liability building

Employee benefits

Total current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Employee benefits

Total non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

Equity

Issued capital

Reserves

Accumulated losses

Total equity

Note

7

8

9

10

Consolidated

2023

$

2022

$

3,008,674 

6,084,656 

65,657 

14,010,668 

5,213,381 

1,609,279 

9,158,987 

20,833,328 

962,052 

7,411 

-  

-  

5,415,033 

84,782 

137,102 

123,512 

969,463 

5,760,429 

10,128,450 

26,593,757 

11

716,981 

1,795,721 

-  

245,167 

962,148 

160,624 

324,502 

2,280,847 

93,041 

93,041 

194,966 

194,966 

1,055,189 

2,475,813 

9,073,261

24,117,944

12

13

74,635,721 

74,635,721 

6,498,058 

8,285,254 

(72,060,518)

(58,803,031)

9,073,261

24,117,944

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Annual Report 2023Statement of changes in equity

For the year ended 30 June 2023

Consolidated

Issued capital

Reserves

Accumulated losses

Total equity

$

$

$

$

Balance at 1 July 2021

72,622,560

8,487,119

(40,333,304)

40,776,375

Loss after income tax expense for the year

Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

Total comprehensive income for the year

Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners:

Issue of Director’s options

Exercise of options

Expiry of options

Vesting of share-based payments (note 26)

-

-

-

-

2,013,161

-

-

-

-

-

621,074

(808,294)

(197,083)

182,438

(18,666,810)

(18,666,810)

-

-

(18,666,810)

(18,666,810)

-

-

197,083

-

621,074

1,204,867

-

182,438

Balance at 30 June 2022

74,635,721

8,285,254

(58,803,031)

24,117,944

Consolidated

Issued capital

Reserves

Accumulated losses

Total equity

$

$

$

$

Balance at 1 July 2022

74,635,721

8,285,254

(58,803,031)

24,117,944

Loss after income tax expense for the year

Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

Total comprehensive income for the year

Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners:

Vesting of share based payments (note 26)

Expiry of options

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(15,056,373)

(15,056,373)

-

-

(15,056,373)

(15,056,373)

11,690

-

(1,798,886)

1,798,886

11,690

-

Balance at 30 June 2023

74,635,721

6,498,058

(72,060,518)

9,073,261

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Statement of cash flows

For the year ended 30 June 2023

Cash flows from operating activities

Receipts from customers 

Payments to suppliers and employees

Interest received

Receipt from R&D tax rebate

Receipts from Government Grants

Interest and other finance costs paid

Note

2023

Consolidated

$

-  

2022

$

36,000 

(16,045,301)

(19,694,617)

85,797 

60,181 

5,011,681 

5,864,838 

25,000 

25,000 

(10,922,823)

(13,708,598)

(23,522)

(24,929)

Net cash used in operating activities

24

(10,946,345)

(13,733,527)

Cash flows from investing activities

Proceeds from release of security deposits

Net cash from investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from the exercise of options

Lease Payments - building

123,512

123,512

-

-

12

-  

(178,095)

1,204,868 

(229,143)

Net cash from/(used in) financing activities

(178,095)

975,725 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year

Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

(11,000,928)

(12,757,802)

14,010,668 

26,795,785 

(1,066)

(27,315)

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year

7

3,008,674 

14,010,668 

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Annual Report 2023Notes to the financial statements

30 June 2023

Note 1. Significant accounting policies

This note provides a list of all significant accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these financial statements. These 
policies have been consistently applied in this reporting period, unless otherwise stated. The financial statements are for 
Noxopharm Limited (“the Company”) and its subsidiaries (“the consolidated entity”).

New or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations adopted

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

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

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

New or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations not yet mandatory or early adopted

Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have recently been issued or amended but are not yet mandatory, 
have not been early adopted by the consolidated entity for the annual reporting period ended 30 June 2023. The 
consolidated entity’s assessment of the impact of these new or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations is that 
none are deemed to have a material impact on the entity. 

Basis of preparation

These general purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and 
interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board and the Corporations Act 2001. Noxopharm Limited 
is a for-profit entity for the purpose of preparing the financial statements. These financial statements also comply with 
International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (‘IASB’).

Historical cost convention

These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with the exception of the fair valuation 
of the investment in Nyrada.

Critical accounting estimates

The preparation of the financial statements requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires 
management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the consolidated entity’s accounting policies. 

Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including 
expectations of future events that may have a financial impact on the entity and that are believed to be reasonable under 
the circumstances.

The consolidated entity makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by 
definition, seldom equal the related actual results.

Parent entity information

In accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, these financial statements present the results of the consolidated entity only. 
Supplementary information about the parent entity is disclosed in note 21.

Principles of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets and liabilities of all subsidiaries of Noxopharm Limited 
(‘company’ or ‘parent entity’) as at 30 June 2023 and the results of all subsidiaries for the year then ended. Noxopharm 
Limited and its subsidiaries together are referred to in these financial statements as the ‘consolidated entity’.

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

Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between entities in the consolidated entity are 
eliminated. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of the impairment of the asset 
transferred. Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies 
adopted by the consolidated entity.

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Annual Report 2023Note 1. Significant accounting policies (continued)

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

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

Other Income recognition

Other income is recognised when it is probable that the economic benefit will flow to the consolidated entity and the 
revenue can be reliably measured. Other income is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable.

Interest

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

Government research and development tax incentives

Government grants, including research and development incentives are recognised at fair value when there is reasonable 
assurance that the grant will be received and all grant conditions will be met. Grants relating to research and development 
expenditure are recognised as income over the periods necessary to match the grant costs they are compensating. The 
incentive is recognised as income as it is not tied to offsetting assessable income in tax.

Current and non-current classification

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

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

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

Leases

A ‘right-of-use’ asset will be capitalised in the statement of financial position, measured at the present value of the 
unavoidable future lease payments to be made over the lease term. A liability corresponding to the capitalised lease will 
also be recognised, adjusted for lease prepayments, lease incentives received, initial direct costs incurred and an estimate 
of any future restoration, removal or dismantling costs. Straight-line operating lease expense recognition will be replaced 
with a depreciation charge for the leased asset (included in operating costs) and an interest expense on the recognised lease 
liability (included in finance costs). 

Research and development costs

Expenditure during the research phase of a project is recognised as an expense when incurred. Development costs are 
capitalised only when technical feasibility studies identify that the project will deliver future economic benefits and these 
benefits can be measured reliably.

Finance costs

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

Goods and Services Tax (‘GST’) and other similar taxes

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of associated GST, unless the GST incurred is not 
recoverable from the taxation authority. In this case it is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part 
of the expense. Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the amount of GST receivable or payable. 

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Annual Report 2023Note 1. Significant accounting policies (continued)

The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included with other receivables or payables 
in the statement of financial position.

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

Note 2. Critical accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions

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

Research and Development Rebate

With the successful track record of the consolidated entity in obtaining the Research and Development rebate from the ATO, 
the estimated 2023 rebate for $5.9M has been accrued into income for the year ended 30 June 2023 (2022: $5.0M).

The company is entitled to claim grant credits from the Australian Government in recompense for its research and 
development program expenditure. The program is overseen by AusIndustry, which is entitled to audit and/or review claim 
lodged for the past 4 years. In the event of a negative finding from such an audit or review AusIndustry has the right to 
rescind and clawback those prior claims, potentially with penalties. Such a finding may only occur in the event that those 
expenditures do not appropriately qualify for the grant program. In their estimation, considering also the independent 
external expertise they have contracted to draft and claim such expenditures, the directors of the company consider that 
such a negative review has a remote likelihood of occurring.

Share-based payment transactions

The consolidated entity measures the cost of equity-settled transactions with employees by reference to the fair value of 
the equity instruments at the date at which they are granted. The fair value is determined by using either the Binomial or 
Black-Scholes model taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the instruments were granted. The accounting 
estimates and assumptions relating to equity-settled share-based payments would have no impact on the carrying amounts 
of assets and liabilities within the next annual reporting period but may impact profit or loss and equity. 
See note 26 for any non-market vesting hurdle conditions attached to the options.

Non-recognition of carried forward tax losses

The balance of future income tax benefit arising from timing differences and carried-forward losses have not been 
recognised as an asset because recovery is not regarded as probable. The cumulative future income tax benefit which has 
not been recognised as an asset will only be obtained if: 
 i)  The Group derives future assessable income of a nature and amount sufficient to enable the benefit to be realised, 
 ii)  The Group continues to comply with the conditions for the deductibility imposed by law, and  
 iii)  No changes in tax legislation adversely affecting the Group realising the benefit.

Fair value measurement hierarchy

The consolidated entity is required to classify all assets and liabilities, measured at fair value, using a three level hierarchy, 
based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the entire fair value measurement, being: Level 1: Quoted prices 
(unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can access at the measurement date; Level 
2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or 
indirectly; and Level 3: Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. Considerable judgement is required to determine what 
is significant to fair value and therefore which category the asset or liability is placed in can be subjective.

The fair value of assets and liabilities classified as level 3 is determined by the use of valuation models. These include 
discounted cash flow analysis or the use of observable inputs that require significant adjustments based on unobservable 
inputs.

The consolidated entity’s finance team performs valuations of financial items for financial reporting purposes, including 
Level 3 fair values, in consultation with third party valuation specialists for complex valuations. Valuation techniques are 
selected based on the characteristics of each instrument, with the overall objective of maximising the use of market-based 
information. The valuation techniques used for instruments categorised in levels 1 and 3 are described below: 

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Valuation of investment in Nyrada Inc.

Nyrada Inc. ordinary shares (level 1): The 33,373,245 Nyrada ordinary shares held by the consolidated entity were valued 
at fair value, using the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction 
between market participants at the measurement date; and assumes that the transaction will take place either: in the 
principal market; or in the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market. The price used for valuing these 
ordinary shares was the ASX listed market price of 2.8 cents as at 30 June 2023. 

Nyrada Inc. performance shares (level 3): The 12,000,600 Nyrada performance shares were externally valued considering 
Level 3 hierarchy fair value inputs such as - the spot price of 2.8 cents, a risk free interest rate of 4.175% (based on Australian 
government bond rate as a proxy), a historical volatility factor of 103.16% and the Monte Carlo approach for estimating the 
probability of the market based vesting conditions being achieved. The milestones to be achieved for each tranche is as 
follows: 

Tranche 1:  
i) The trading price for Nyrada Chess Depositary Interests (CDI’s) on the ASX achieving at least $0.40 for 5 consecutive trading 
days; and  
ii) The Scientific Advisory Board to the Company determining that, based on in-vivo data, the final lead neuroprotectant drug 
candidate is ready to proceed to pre-clinical safety and toxicology studies (“non-CDI price-based milestone”). 

Tranche 2: 
i) The trading price for Nyrada Chess Depositary Interests (CDI’s) on the ASX achieving at least $0.40 for 5 consecutive trading 
days; and  
ii) The Scientific Advisory Board to the Company determining that, based on in-vivo data, the final lead peripheral 
neuropathic pain drug candidate is ready to proceed to pre-clinical safety and toxicology studies (“non-CDI price-based 
milestone”).

Note 3. Operating segments

The consolidated entity continues to operate in one segment, being the clinical development in the field of both oncology 
and non-oncology in the pan-pacific region. The segment details are therefore fully reflected in the body of the annual 
report.

Note 4. Revenue and other income

Interest income

Federal Government Grants

R&D tax incentives ^

Research Service Fees

Revenue and other income

Consolidated

2023

$

82,509 

25,000 

2022

$

46,944 

25,000 

5,985,086 

5,367,646 

-  

36,000 

6,092,595 

5,475,590 

 ^ The Research and Development Tax Incentive programme provides tax offsets for expenditure on eligible R&D activities. Under the programme, Noxopharm, having expected aggregated annual 
turnover of under $20 million, is entitled to a refundable R&D credit of 48.5% (2022: 43.5%) on the eligible R&D expenditure incurred on eligible R&D activities. One of the conditions the company 
must meet is ensuring more than 50% of total R&D activity costs will be incurred in Australia.

The refundable R&D tax offset is accounted for under AASB 120 Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of Government Assistance.

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Note 5. Expenses

Loss before income tax includes the following specific expenses:

Corporate Administration expenses

Corporate administration expenses

Audit, accounting and company secretarial fees

Insurances

Legal fees

Loss on disposal plant and equipment

ASX and filing fees

Marketing and advertising

Consulting, Employee and Director Expenses

Consulting expenses

Employee related expenses

Superannuation and other employee related expenses

Director expenses (excluding executive directors)

Share-based payment expense - Noxopharm Limited ^

Finance costs

Interest and finance charges paid/payable

 ^ Refer to note 26 for further information on share based payments.

Note 6. Income tax

Consolidated

2023

$

2022

$

719,705 

176,112 

423,903 

63,224 

59,939 

64,273 

192,122 

708,363 

155,321 

651,205 

82,047 

-  

67,677 

104,488 

1,699,278 

1,769,101 

20,418 

3,642,361 

355,343 

154,784 

11,690 

280,523 

3,711,154 

437,419 

167,045 

803,511 

4,184,596 

5,399,652 

40,995 

77,335 

Consolidated

2023

$

2022

$

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

Loss before income tax expense

(15,056,373)

(18,666,810)

Tax at the statutory tax rate of 25%

(3,764,093)

(4,666,703)

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

R&D tax incentives

Deferred tax (liability)/asset relating to tax losses not recognised

Net movement in temporary differences not recognised

Income tax expense

Accounting policy for income tax

1,795,526 

2,430,439 

(461,872)

1,610,294 

1,926,677 

1,129,732 

-  

-  

The income tax expense or revenue for the period is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income based on the 
applicable income tax rate for each jurisdiction adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to 
temporary differences and to unused tax losses.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the end of 
the reporting period in the countries where the Company’s subsidiaries and associates operate and generate taxable 
income. Management periodically evaluates positions taken in tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax 
regulation is subject to interpretation. It establishes provisions where appropriate on the basis of amounts expected to be 
paid to the tax authorities.

Deferred tax assets are recognised only if it is probable that future taxable amounts will be available to utilise those 
temporary differences and losses.

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Note 7. Current assets - cash and cash equivalents

Cash at bank and in hand

Term Deposit at call

Bank debit cards

Consolidated

2023

$

2,990,678 

-  

17,996 

2022

$

5,981,469 

8,000,000 

29,199 

3,008,674 

14,010,668 

 Accounting policy for cash and cash equivalents

Cash and short-term deposits includes cash at bank (including debit cards) and in hand and short-term deposits with an 
original maturity of three months or less, or redeemable at any time.

For the purposes of the Statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and cash equivalents as defined 
above.

Note 8. Current assets - trade and other receivables

Accounts receivable

GST receivable

R&D rebate receivable

Interest receivable

Consolidated

2023

$

-

108,635

5,976,021 

-

2022

$

5,981,469 

201,893

5,002,616

3,288

6,084,656

5,207,797

6,084,656 

5,213,381 

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

Note 9. Current assets - other assets

Prepayments

Inventories

Consolidated

2023

$

65,657 

-

2022

$

462,787 

1,146,492 

65,657 

1,609,279 

Remaining inventory was disposed of and the related balance of $1,059,653 was expensed through profit and loss post the 
closure of the clinical trial programs in May 2023.

The decrease in prepayments is due to an inventory production batch failure, with $358,455 expensed to the profit and loss 
during the year.

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Investment in Nyrada Inc.- ordinary shares

Investment in Nyrada Inc.- performance shares

Consolidated

2023

$

934,451 

27,601 

2022

$

4,505,388 

909,645 

962,052 

5,415,033 

Refer to note 16 for further information on fair value measurement.

The investment in Nyrada Inc.(“Nyrada”) is the fair value as at 30 June 2023 related to 33,373,245 Nyrada shares received and 
held upon Nyrada’s listing on the ASX, and the fair value as at 30 June 2023 related to the 12,000,600 performance shares 
received and held at 30 June 2023.  

Refer to note 2 Critical accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions including valuation techniques applied for the 
group’s value of its investment in Nyrada shares reflecting its Level 1 and level 3 investments. 

During the year, the fair value of the investment in Nyrada decreased by $4,452,981, with this amount expensed through 
profit and loss.

Note 11. Current liabilities - trade and other payables

Trade and other payables

Accrued expenses

Bank credit cards

Other payables

Consolidated

2023

$

447,948 

168,416 

21,292 

79,325 

2022

$

810,470 

815,932 

-  

169,319 

716,981 

1,795,721 

Refer to note 15 for further information on financial instruments.

Accounting policy for trade and other payables

Trade and other payables are carried at amortised cost and represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the 
consolidated entity prior to the end of the financial period that are unpaid and arise when the consolidated entity becomes 
obliged to make future payments in respect of the purchase of these goods and services. 

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Note 12. Equity - issued capital

Consolidated

2023

Shares

2022

Shares

2023

$

2022

$

Ordinary shares - fully paid

292,237,950

292,237,950

74,635,721 

74,635,721 

Movements in ordinary share capital

Details

Balance

Conversion of options

Conversion of options

Conversion of options

Balance

Balance

Ordinary shares

Date

Shares

$

1 July 2021

288,221,727

72,622,560

13 August 2021

23 August 2021

6,667

48,101

2,000

14,430

29 September 2021

3,961,455

1,996,731

1 July 2022

292,237,950

74,635,721

30 June 2023

292,237,950

74,635,721

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

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

Share buy-back

There is no current on-market share buy-back.

Capital risk management

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

Capital is regarded as total equity, as recognised in the statement of financial position, plus net debt. Net debt is calculated 
as total borrowings less cash and cash equivalents.

In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the consolidated entity may adjust the amount of dividends paid to 
shareholders, return capital to shareholders, issue new shares or sell assets to reduce debt.

The consolidated entity would look to raise capital when an opportunity to invest in a business or company was seen as 
value adding relative to the current company’s share price at the time of the investment. The consolidated entity is not 
actively pursuing additional investments in the short term as it continues to integrate and grow its existing businesses in 
order to maximise synergies.

Accounting policy for issued capital

Ordinary shares are classified as equity.

Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, 
from the proceeds.

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Note 13. Equity - reserves

Options reserve

Option reserve

Consolidated

2023

$

2022

$

6,498,058 

8,285,254 

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

Note 14. Equity - dividends

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

Note 15. Financial instruments

Financial risk management objectives

The Board is responsible for overseeing the establishment and implementation of the risk management system, and reviews 
and assesses the effectiveness of the consolidated entity’s implementation of that system on a regular basis.

The consolidated entity’s activities cause no material exposure to market risk (including currency risk and interest rate risk) 
and credit risk. The only material exposure is liquidity risk and price risk. The consolidated entity’s overall risk management 
program focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the financial 
performance of the consolidated entity. The consolidated entity uses different methods to measure different types of risk to 
which it is exposed.

The consolidated entity’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, financial assets held at fair value 
through profit and loss and trade and other payables.

Cash and cash equivalents

Term Deposits at call

Trade and other payables

Lease liabilities

Investment in Nyrada ordinary shares

Investment in Nyrada performance shares

Price risk

Consolidated

2023

$

3,008,674 

-  

(695,690)

-  

934,451 

27,601 

2022

$

6,010,668 

8,000,000 

(1,795,721)

(160,624)

4,505,388 

909,645 

3,275,036 

17,469,356 

The consolidated entity is exposed to price risk through its investment in Nyrada Inc. A change in share price (market risk) 
could impact the value of the investment held by the consolidated entity in Nyrada Inc.

Management of the consolidated entity manages this risk by monitoring the performance of Nyrada and its underlying share 
price. As this is considered a long term investment and this other price risk due to market movements is out of the control of 
the consolidated entity, there is no direct strategy to mitigate this risk other than to carefully monitor the underlying share 
price.

The below table shows a sensitivity analysis on the value of the investment in Nyrada ordinary shares if the Nyrada share 
price fluctuates by +/-20%.

The tale below also shows an estimated sensitivity analysis for both tranches of Nyrada performance shares if the value 
fluctuates by +/- 20%. Note this is an estimated impact and does not consider movements in the probabilities of meeting the 
market conditions used in the Monte Carlo simulation to arrive at the valuation of these performance shares.

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Note 15. Financial instruments (continued)

Consolidated - 2023

% change

Average price increase

Average price decrease

Effect on 
profit before 
tax

Effect on 
equity

% change

Effect on 
profit before 
tax

Effect on 
equity

Nyrada Inc. ordinary shares

Nyrada Inc. performance shares -Tranche 1

Nyrada Inc. performance shares -Tranche 2

20% 

20% 

20% 

186,890

186,890

2,760

2,760

2,760

2,760

(20%)

(20%)

(20%)

(155,742)

(155,742)

(2,300)

(2,300)

(2,300)

(2,300)

Consolidated - 2022

% change

192,410

192,410

(160,342)

(160,342)

Average price increase

Average price decrease

Effect on 
profit before 
tax

Effect on 
equity

% change

Effect on 
profit before 
tax

Effect on 
equity

Nyrada Inc. ordinary shares

Nyrada Inc. performance shares -Tranche 1

Nyrada Inc. performance shares -Tranche 2

20% 

20% 

20% 

901,078

901,078

90,965

90,965

90,965

90,965

(20%)

(20%)

(20%)

(750,898)

(750,898)

(75,804)

(75,804)

(75,804)

(75,804)

1,083,008

1,083,008

(902,506)

(902,506)

Liquidity risk

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

The Company is exposed to liquidity risk via its trade and other payables.

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in raising funds to meet the commitments associated 
with its financial instruments. Responsibility for liquidity risk rests with the Board who manage liquidity risk by monitoring 
undiscounted cash flow forecasts and actual cash flows provided to them by the Company’s Management at Board meetings 
to ensure that the Company continues to be able to meet its debts as and when they fall due. Contracts are not entered into 
unless the Board believes that there is sufficient cash flow to fund the additional activity.

Remaining contractual maturities

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

Consolidated - 2023

Non-derivatives

Non-interest bearing

Trade payables

Other payables

Total non-derivatives

Weighted average 
interest rate

%

-

-

1 year or less

$

447,948

247,742

695,690

Between 1 and 2 
years

Between 2 and 5 
years

Over 5 years

$

-

-

-

$

-

-

-

$

-

-

-

Remaining 
contractual 
maturities

$

447,948

247,742

695,690

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Consolidated - 2022

Non-derivatives

Non-interest bearing

Trade payables

Other payables

Lease liability 

Total non-derivatives

Weighted average 
interest rate

%

-

-

-

1 year or less

$

810,470

985,251

160,624

1,956,345

Between 1 and 2 
years

Between 2 and 5 
years

Over 5 years

$

-

-

-

-

$

-

-

-

-

$

-

-

-

-

Remaining 
contractual 
maturities

$

810,470

985,251

160,624

1,956,345

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

Fair value of financial instruments

The fair values of cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables and trade and other payables approximate to their 
carrying amounts largely due to being liquid assets or liabilities that will be settled within 12 months.

Note 16. Fair value measurement

Fair value hierarchy

The following tables detail the consolidated entity’s assets and liabilities, measured or disclosed at fair value, using a three 
level hierarchy, based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the entire fair value measurement, being:

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can access at the 
measurement date

Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or 
indirectly

Level 3: Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

Consolidated - 2023

Assets

Nyrada Inc. ordinary shares

Nyrada Inc. performance shares

Total assets

Consolidated - 2022

Assets

Nyrada Inc. ordinary shares

Nyrada Inc. performance shares

Total assets

Level 1

$

934,451

-

934,451

Level 1

$

4,505,388

-

4,505,388

Level 2

Level 3

$

-

-

-

$

-

27,601

27,601

Level 2

Level 3

$

-

-

-

$

-

909,645

909,645

Total

$

934,451

27,601

962,052

Total

$

4,505,388

909,645

5,415,033

There were no transfers between levels during the financial year.

Accounting policy for fair value measurement

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

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Note 16. Fair value measurement (continued)

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

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are classified into three levels, using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the 
significance of the inputs used in making the measurements. Classifications are reviewed at each reporting date and 
transfers between levels are determined based on a reassessment of the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair 
value measurement.

For recurring and non-recurring fair value measurements, external valuers may be used when internal expertise is either not 
available or when the valuation is deemed to be significant. External valuers are selected based on market knowledge and 
reputation. Where there is a significant change in fair value of an asset or liability from one period to another, an analysis 
is undertaken, which includes a verification of the major inputs applied in the latest valuation and a comparison, where 
applicable, with external sources of data.

The valuation techniques used for instruments categorised in levels 1 and 3 are described below: 

Nyrada ordinary shares (level 1): The 33,373,245 Nyrada ordinary shares held by the consolidated entity were valued at fair 
value, using the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between 
market participants at the measurement date; and assumes that the transaction will take place either: in the principal 
market; or in the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market. The price used for valuing these ordinary 
shares was the ASX listed market price of 2.8 cents as at 30 June 2023.

Nyrada performance shares (level 3): The 12,000,600 Nyrada performance shares were externally valued considering Level 
3 hierarchy fair value inputs such as - the spot price of 2.8 cents, a risk free interest rate of 4.175% (based on Australian 
government bond rate as a proxy), a historical volatility factor of 103.16% and the Monte Carlo approach for estimating the 
probability of the market based vesting conditions being achieved.

The table below shows the unobservable inputs used in measuring the level 3 fair value of financial instruments in the 
statement of financial position and the estimated impact of changes to these inputs.

Financial instruments with level 3 valuation techniques

Significant unobservable inputs

Estimated impact on fair value measurement

Nyrada performance shares - tranche 1

Volatility of returns of Nyrada CDI’s

Nyrada performance shares - tranche 1

Risk free interest rate

Nyrada performance shares - tranche 2

Volatility of returns of Nyrada CDI’s

Nyrada performance shares - tranche 2

Risk free interest rate

A +20% increase in the volatility will increase the value of 

the asset by $2,760 and profit by $2,760.           

A -20% decrease in the volatility will decrease the value of 
the asset by ($2,300) and profit ($2,300).

  A +/-20% movement in the risk free interest rate used in 
the valuation will have no material impact of on the fair 
value of the asset or profit.  

A +20% increase in the volatility will increase the value of 

the asset by $2,760 and profit by $2,760       

A -20% decrease in the volatility will decrease the value of 
the asset by ($2,300) and profit ($2,300).   

  A +/-20% movement in the risk free interest rate used in 
the valuation will have no material impact of on the fair 
value of the asset or profit.  

Note 17. Key management personnel disclosures

Other key management personnel

The following persons also had the authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the major activities of 
the consolidated entity, directly or indirectly, during the financial year: 

- Non Executive Chairman 
Mr. Frederick Bart  
- Non Executive Director (resigned 20 September 2022) 
Dr. Graham Kelly  
- Non Executive Director and Deputy Chairman 
Mr. Peter Marks  
Mr. Boris Patkin  
- Non Executive Director  
Dr. Gisela Mautner  - Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director

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Note 17. Key management personnel disclosures (continued)

Compensation

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

Short-term employee benefits

Post-employment benefits

Long-term benefits

Share-based payments

Consolidated

2023

$

616,555 

50,389 

6,852 

11,690 

2022

$

718,093 

47,701 

5,350 

679,743 

685,486 

1,450,887 

Note 18. Remuneration of auditors

During the financial year the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by William Buck Audit (Vic) Pty Ltd, the 
auditor of the company:

Audit services - William Buck Audit (Vic) Pty Ltd

Audit or review of the financial statements

Consolidated

2023

$

2022

$

60,925 

59,500 

Note 19. Contingent liabilities and licence agreement

The consolidated entity has entered into a licence agreement whereby it is obliged to make royalty payments on future sales 
and make future cash milestone payments if certain events occur. This agreement includes the following:

* milestone payment based on the initiation of the first Phase III clinical trial for each product; 
* milestone payments based on first grant of a marketing authorisation for each product; and 
* royalty payments based on net sales.

There were no changes to this licence agreement during the year ended 30 June 2023.

Note 20. Related party transactions

Parent entity

Noxopharm Limited is the parent entity.

Subsidiaries

Interests in subsidiaries are set out in note 22.

Key management personnel

Disclosures relating to key management personnel are set out in note 17 and the remuneration report included in the 
directors’ report.

Transactions with related parties

Company secretarial and share registry services - provided by Automic Group, an entity associated with Mr. David Franks, 
on commercial terms and conditions. Total fees (excluding GST) paid to Automic Group for the year ended 30 June 2023 was 
$119,294 (2022: $102,052). Automic Group holds the share registry of Noxopharm Limited. All services provided by Automic 
Group during the year ended 30 June 2023 and to the date of this report were on commercial terms. 

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Receivable from and payable to related parties

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

Loans to/from related parties

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

Note 21. Parent entity information

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

Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income

Loss after income tax

Total comprehensive income

Statement of financial position

Total current assets

Total assets

Total current liabilities

Total liabilities

Equity

Issued capital

Options reserve

Accumulated losses

Total equity

Parent

2023

$

2022

$

(14,096,970)

(17,717,934)

(14,096,970)

(17,717,934)

Parent

2023

$

2022

$

9,158,988 

20,833,328 

12,161,792 

27,667,696 

962,148 

2,280,847 

1,055,189 

2,475,813 

74,635,721 

74,635,721 

6,498,058 

8,285,254 

(70,027,176)

(57,729,092)

11,106,603 

25,191,883 

Guarantees entered into by the parent entity in relation to the debts of its subsidiaries

The parent entity had no guarantees in relation to the debts of its subsidiaries as at 30 June 2023.

Contingent liabilities

Except as outlined in note 19, the parent entity had no contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2023 and 2022.

Capital commitments - Property, plant and equipment

The parent entity had no capital commitments at 30 June 2023 and 2022. 

Significant accounting policies

The accounting policies of the parent entity are consistent with those of the consolidated entity, as disclosed in note 1, 
except for the following:

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

•  Dividends received from subsidiaries are recognised as other income by the parent entity and its receipt may be an 

indicator of an impairment of the investment.

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Annual Report 2023Note 22. Interests in subsidiaries and associates

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets, liabilities and results of the following subsidiaries in 
accordance with the accounting policy described in note 1: 

Name

Norbio Holding Pty Ltd 

Noxopharm US Corporation

Pharmorage Pty Limited 

Principal place of business /  
Country of incorporation

Australia

USA

Australia

Ownership interest

2023

%

100.00% 

100.00% 

100.00% 

2022

%

100.00% 

100.00% 

100.00% 

Note 23. Matters subsequent to the end of the financial year

On 30 August 2023, the Company signed a standby loan facility agreement with 4F Investments Pty Limited, a related party of 
Mr Frederick Bart, for up to $2,000,000. The facility is available to meet the company’s short term working capital needs. The 
interest rate on this facility is 16% per annum and repayable on receipt of the 30 June 2023 ATO Research & Development 
income tax rebate claim.

Except as noted above, no matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2023 that has significantly affected, or may 
significantly affect the consolidated entity’s operations, the results of those operations, or the consolidated entity’s state of 
affairs in future financial years. 

Note 24. Reconciliation of loss after income tax to net cash used in operating activities

Consolidated

2023

$

2022

$

Loss after income tax expense for the year

(15,056,373)

(18,666,810)

Adjustments for:

Depreciation and amortisation

Share-based payments

Foreign exchange differences

Net loss on disposal of plant and equipment

Fair value loss on investment in Nyrada Inc.

Non-cash finance costs

Accrued interest

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

Decrease/(increase) in trade and other receivables

Decrease/(increase) in inventory

Decrease in trade and other payables

Decrease in employee entitlements

154,534 

11,690 

1,066 

59,939 

261,513 

803,511 

27,315 

-  

4,452,981 

8,857,384 

17,473 

3,288 

41,481 

13,236 

(477,434)

1,146,492 

176,664 

(834,982)

(1,078,740)

(4,334,449)

(181,261)

(78,390)

Net cash used in operating activities

(10,946,345)

(13,733,527)

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Annual Report 2023Note 25. Earnings per share

Consolidated

2023

$

2022

$

Loss after income tax attributable to the owners of Noxopharm Limited

(15,056,373)

(18,666,810)

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

292,237,950

291,221,727

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

292,237,950

291,221,727

Number

Number

Basic earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share

Cents

Cents

(5.15)

(5.15)

(6.41)

(6.41)

The 29,424,012 (2022: 53,953,349) options on issue could potentially dilute basic earnings per share in the future, but were 
not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share because they are anti-dilutive for the periods presented.

Accounting policy for earnings per share

Basic earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to the owners of Noxopharm Limited, excluding any 
costs of servicing equity other than ordinary shares, by the weighted average number of ordinary shares.

Diluted earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share adjusts the figures used in the determination of basic earnings per share to take into account 
the after income tax effect of interest and other financing costs associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares and the 
weighted average number of shares assumed to have been issued for no consideration in relation to dilutive potential 
ordinary shares.

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Note 26. Share-based payments

During the year, the Company has not granted any share-based payments.

Set out below are summaries of options outstanding at the end of the financial year (2023):

Grant date

Expiry date

Balance at  the 
start of the year

Granted

Exercised

Expired/forfeited/
other

Balance at the end 
of the year

21/12/2018

21/11/2022

23/07/2019

23/07/2023

30/11/2019

17/12/2023

20/06/2020

20/06/2023

14/08/2020

14/08/2023

06/11/2020

06/11/2024

17/11/2020

15/12/2022

31/05/2021

15/12/2024

01/02/2022

01/02/2026

781,667

4,722,222

823,878

20,022,333

21,303,249

1,050,000

3,000,000

250,000

2,000,000

53,953,349

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(781,667)

-

(372,837)

(20,022,333)

-

(352,500)

(3,000,000)

-

-

-

4,722,222

451,041

-

21,303,249

697,500

-

250,000

2,000,000

(24,529,337)

29,424,012

Total share based payment expense for the year was $11,690 in relation to a final tranche of directors options vesting during 
the period.

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

Grant date

Expiry date

10/12/2018

21/11/2022

23/07/2019

23/07/2023

30/11/2019

17/12/2023

18/06/2020

18/06/2023

14/08/2020

14/08/2023

06/11/2020

06/11/2024

15/12/2020

15/12/2022

15/12/2020

15/12/2022

15/12/2020

15/12/2022

31/05/2021

12/12/2024

2023

Number

-

4,722,222

451,041

-

21,302,249

697,500

-

-

-

250,000

2022

Number

781,667

4,777,222

823,878

20,022,333

21,302,249

1,050,000

1,000,000

1,000,000

1,000,000

125,000

27,423,012

51,882,349

The weighted average remaining contractual life of options outstanding at the end of the financial year was 0.33 years.

Accounting policy for share-based payments

Equity-settled and cash-settled share-based compensation benefits are provided to employees.

Equity-settled transactions are awards of shares, or options over shares, that are provided to employees in exchange for the 
rendering of services. Cash-settled transactions are awards of cash for the exchange of services, where the amount of cash is 
determined by reference to the share price.

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

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

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The cost of cash-settled transactions is initially, and at each reporting date until vested, determined by applying either the 
Binomial or Black-Scholes option pricing model, taking into consideration the terms and conditions on which the award was 
granted. The cumulative charge to profit or loss until settlement of the liability is calculated as follows:

•  during the vesting period, the liability at each reporting date is the fair value of the award at that date multiplied by the 

expired portion of the vesting period.

•  from the end of the vesting period until settlement of the award, the liability is the full fair value of the liability at the 

reporting date. 

All changes in the liability are recognised in profit or loss. The ultimate cost of cash-settled transactions is the cash paid to 
settle the liability.

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

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

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

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

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Director’s declaration

30 June 2023

In the directors’ opinion:

•  the attached financial statements and notes comply with the Corporations Act 2001, the Accounting Standards, the 

Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements; 

•  the attached financial statements and notes comply with Australian Accounting Standards as issued by the Australian 

Accounting Standards Board as described in note 1 to the financial statements; 

•  the attached financial statements and notes give a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 30 

June 2023 and of its performance for the financial year ended on that date; and 

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

payable. 

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

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

On behalf of the directors

___________________________

Fred Bart

Chairman

31 August 2023

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Noxopharm Limited
Independent auditor’s report to members

REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL REPORT

Opinion

We have audited the financial report of Noxopharm Limited (the Company and its subsidiaries (the Group)),
which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2023, the consolidated 
statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes in 
equity and the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the financial 
statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, and 
the directors’ declaration.

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

i. giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2023 and of its financial 

performance for the year ended on that date; and 

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

Basis for Opinion 

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

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

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.

Level 20, 181 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

+61 3 9824 8555

vic.info@williambuck.com
williambuck.com.au

William Buck is an association of firms, each trading under the name of William Buck
across Australia and New Zealand with affiliated offices worldwide.

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

Shareholder Information

30 June 2023

The shareholder information set out below was applicable as at 11 August 2023

NOX ordinary shares

INVESTMENT IN NYRADA INC.

Number of holders

% by number of 
holders

Total number of 
shares

% by number of 
shares issued

1 to 1,000

1,001 to 5,000

Area of focus
Refer also to notes 2 and 10
During the period and as disclosed in note 10, the 
Group continue to hold an investment in Nyrada 
Inc. (Nyrada), a previous subsidiary of the Group 
prior to its listing on the ASX. 

5,001 to 10,0000

10,0001 to 100,000

100,001 and above

403

990

635

During the financial year ended 30 June 2021, it 
was determined that the Group’s diluted 
shareholding in Nyrada had fallen below 20% and 
therefore begun accounting for the investment at 
fair value due to losing significant influence. Prior 
to this, the investment was accounted for using the 
equity method of accounting. 

1 to 1,000

NOXOA  - (listed options at $0.315 expiry 14 Aug 2023)

Number of holders 

1,001 to 5,000

5,001 to 10,000

The investment includes two instruments, being:
— Ordinary shares, that are carried at fair value 
based on their quoted value on the Australian 
Securities Exchange (ASX); and

10,001 to 100,000

101,000 and above

— Performance shares, that are carried at fair 
value based on a Monte Carlo simulation 
method.

How our audit addressed it

10.77% 

223,169

0.08% 

26.46% 

2,752,024

0.94% 

Our audit procedures included the following;
1.75% 
— Assessing the appropriateness of the accounting 
16.07% 

treatment of the group’s shareholding; 

46,973,592

5,110,933

16.97% 

35.49% 

1,328

386

— Recalculating the diluted percentage 

237,178,232

10.32% 

81.16% 

3,742

shareholding of Noxopharm in Nyrada as at 30 
June 2023 to appraise management’s 
assessment that continuing to account for the 
investment at fair value was appropriate;

292,237,950

— Assessed the competence and qualifications of 
Total number of 
management’s expert used to measure fair 
options
value of the performance shares;

% by number of 
holders

% by number of 
options issued

— Recalculating the fair value gain taken to the 
3

2.50% 

1,606

0.01% 

profit or loss during the period; and

9.17% 

24,124

— Assessed the reasonableness of key inputs into 
9

66,120

7.50% 

0.31% 

0.11% 

the fair valuation provided by the expert 
engaged by management.
47.50% 
33.33% 

18,475,209

2,736,190

12.84% 

86.72% 

11

57

40

We further assessed the adequacy of disclosures 
in relation to the investment in the notes to the 
financial report.

21,303,249

120

Unlisted options exercise price of $0.32, expiry 16 Dec 2023

The directors employed an independent specialist 
to appraise the fair valuation of the performance 
shares at balance date. 

Number of holders

% by number of 
holders

Total number of 
options

% by number of 
options issued

10,001 to 100,000

100,001 and above

This matter was considered a Key Audit Matter due 
to the estimates and judgements involved in 
determining fair value.

3

2

5

60.00% 

40.00% 

195,833

255,208

451,041

43.42% 

56.58% 

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT RECEIVABLE AND REVENUE

Area of focus
Unlisted options exercise price of $0.55, expiry 6 Nov 2024
Refer also to notes 2, 4 and 8
During the financial year and as disclosed in note 
4, the Group recorded income of $5.9m related to 
the FY23 R&D tax incentive. The income was 
recognised in accordance with the Group’s 
accounting policy.

100,001 and above

10,001 to 100,000

How our audit addressed it

% by number of 
holders
Our audit procedures included:
— Income from the R&D claim were tested 
4

Total number of 
options

217,500

50.00% 

4

substantively to ensure it was recognised 
correctly as per AASB 120 and the Group’s 
accounting policy;

480,000

50.00% 

Number of holders

31.18% 

68.82% 

% by number of 
options issued

As at 30 June 2023, an income tax R&D receivable 
of $5.9m is recorded on the statement of financial 
position as disclosed in note 8.

Unlisted options exercise price of $0.681, expiry 15 Dec 2024

Number of holders 

100,001 and above

1

— Performed substantive testing of R&D 
8

697,500

expenditure incurred and employment payroll 
costs which are included in the FY23 R&D claim;

— The R&D tax incentive claim workings were 

% by number of 
holders

Total number of 
options

assessed by our specialist William Buck R&D 
team for its appropriateness with respect ATO 
guidelines to consider if expenditure is deemed 
eligible; and

100.00% 

250,000

100.00% 

% by number of 
options issued

Unlisted options exercise price of $0.54, expiry 1 Feb 2025

Number of holders

% by number of 
holders

Total number of 
options

% by number of 
options issued

100,001 and above

1

100.00% 

2,000,000

100.00% 

 
 
 
 
 
 
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT RECEIVABLE AND REVENUE

Area of focus
Refer also to notes 2, 4 and 8
Despite there being a history of the claims being 
received there remains a risk that the R&D 
receivable is overstated with expenses 
inappropriately included in the claim and revenue 
therefore overstated, or expenses included within 
both the R&D and other government grant claims 
therefore allowing the Group to “double-dip”.

This matter was considered a Key Audit Matter due 
to the complexity and judgement applied in 
calculating the R&D claim. 

Other Information 

How our audit addressed it

— Vouched the prior period receivable amount to 

cash at bank in relation to the FY22 expenditure.

We assessed the adequacy of the financial 
statement disclosures concerning the Group’s
accounting policies with respect to the current 
claim and the disclosure within the notes to the 
financial report.

The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information in 
the Group’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2023, but does not include the financial report and 
the auditor’s report thereon.

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

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

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

Responsibilities of the Directors for the Financial Report

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

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

Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report 

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

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of these financial statements is located at the 
Auditing and Assurance Standards Board website at:
https://www.auasb.gov.au/admin/file/content102/c3/ar1_2020.pdf

This description forms part of our independent auditor’s report.

Report on the Remuneration Report

Opinion on the Remuneration Report 

We have audited the Remuneration Report included within the directors’ report for the year ended 30 June 
2023.

In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Noxopharm Limited, for the year ended 30 June 2023, complies 
with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.

Responsibilities

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

William Buck Audit (Vic) Pty Ltd
ABN 59 116 151 136

R. P. Burt
Director
Melbourne, 31 August 2023

The shareholder information set out below was applicable as at 11 August 2023

NOX ordinary shares

1 - 1,000

1,001 to 5,000

5,001 to 10,000

10,001 to 100,000

100,001 and above

NOXOA  - (listed options at $0.315 expiry 14 Aug 2023)

1 - 1,000

1,001 to 5,000

5,001 to 10,000

10,001 to 100,000

100,001 and above

Number of 
Holders

% by number of 
holders

Total number of 
shares

% by number of 
shares issued

403

990

635

1,328

386

3,742

10.77%

26.46%

16.97%

35.49%

10.32%

223,169

2,752,024

5,110,933

46,973,592

237,178,232

292,237,950

0.08%

0.94%

1.75%

16.07%

81.16%

Number of 
Holders

% by number of 
holders

Total number of 
options

% by number of 
options issued

3

11

9

57

40

120

2.50%

9.17%

7.50%

47.50%

33.33%

1,606 

24,124 

66,120 

2,736,190 

18,475,209 

21,303,249 

0.01% 

0.11% 

0.31% 

12.84% 

86.72% 

Unlisted options exercise price of $0.32, expiry 16 Dec 2023

10,001 to 100,000

100,001 and above

Number of 
Holders

% by number of 
holders

Total number of 
options

% by number of 
options issued

3

2

5

60.00%

40.00%

195,833

255,208

451,041

43.42%

56.58% 

Unlisted options exercise price of $0.55, expiry 6 Nov 2024 

10,001 to 100,000

100,001 and above

Number of 
Holders

% by number of 
holders

Total number of 
options

% by number of 
options issued

4

4

8

50.00%

50.00%

217,500

480,000 

697,500 

31.18% 

68.82% 

Unlisted options exercise price of $0.681, expiry 15 Dec 2024

100,001 and above

1

100

250,000 

100,000

Number of 
Holders

% by number of 
holders

Total number of 
options

% by number of 
options issued

Unlisted options exercise price of $0.54, expiry 1 Feb 2025

100,001 and above

1

100

2,000,000

100,000

Number of 
Holders

% by number of 
holders

Total number of 
options

% by number of 
options issued

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Annual Report 2023Equity security holders

Twenty largest quoted equity security holders

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

Ordinary shares

Number held

% of total shares issued

MILLIGENE PTY LTD (THE GE + PR KELLY FAMILY A/C)

MRS ELEANORE GOODRIDGE

MILLIGENE PTY LTD (THE GE + PR KELLY FAMILY A/C)

CITICORP NOMINEES

RGT CAPITAL FUND NO 5 (NOXO) PTY LTD

MR FRED BART

LINK TRADERS (AUST) PTY LTD

LINK TRADERS (AUST) PTY LTD

KALE CAPITAL CORPORATION LIMITED

JAMBER INVESTMENTS PTY LTD (THE AMBER SCHWARZ FAM A/C)

RHLC PTY LIMITED (RHLC S/F A/C)

MR LIZHONG YU

BLACKCOURT (NSW) PTY LIMITED (LAWSAM SUPER FUND A/C)

MR ROBERT THOMAS LIN

OGEN NOMINEES PTY LTD

HALCYON NOMINEES PTY LTD (HALCYON SUPER FUND A/C)

MRS SOPHIE ETHEL GELSKI

HELIUM MANAGEMENT PTY LTD (HELIUM S/F A/C)

MR MICHAEL SHABAT & MS MEITAL HANA SHABAT (M&M SHABAT SUPER FUND A/C)

BERNE NO 132 NOMINESS PTY LTD (331898 A/C)

26,249,106

13,050,000

8,000,000

6,751,024

6,500,333

5,618,651

5,545,298

5,041,224

4,997,437

4,252,761

3,200,000

2,918,000

2,686,376

2,500,000

2,300,000

2,000,000

1,942,424

1,751,246

1,702,824

1,660,238

8.98

4.47

2.74

2.31

2.22

1.92

1.90

1.73

1.71

1.46

1.09

1.00

0.92

0.86

0.79

0.68

0.66

0.60

0.58

0.57

Listed Options - (NOXOA)

Options over ordinary shares

Number held

% of total options issued

108,666,942

37.19

CG NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD

MS LISSA LORRAINE SACHR

MR STEPHEN EDWARD MAHKEIN AND MRS DIOR LEONIE MAHKEIN (THREE FISH A/C)

MR STEPHEN EDWARD MAHKEIN AND MRS DIOR LEONIE MAHKEIN (THREE FISH A/C)

JAMBER INVESTMENTS PTY LTD (THE AMBER SCHWARZ FAM A/C)

LINK TRADERS (AUST) PTY LTD

MR MATTHEW JAMES SACHR

LAWSAM PTY LTD

COSMOS NOMINEES PTY LTD (THE PLASTICS CENTRE S/F A/C)

LTL CAPITAL PTY LTD

LINK TRADERS (AUST) PTY LTD

BLUE LAKE PARTNERS PTY LTD

GINGA PTY LTD (T G KLINGER SUPER FD A/C)

SOLEVU PTY LTD (RT LIN SUPER FUND A/C)

MR PETER DANCKWERTS

MS JIN QIN WANG

MRS DIANE VUCIC

MS ALISON CLAIRE JAFFEE

WHIMPLECREEK PTY LTD (THE STAWELL FAMILY A/C)

PERSHING SECURITIES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

4,000,000

1,350,000

1,093,741

1,050,000

914,879

914,879

833,673

666,667

604,166

589,266

585,121

448,718

356,355

333,333

316,901

301,795

300,000

256,412

256,410

256,410

18.78% 

6.34% 

5.13% 

4.93% 

4.29% 

4.29% 

3.91% 

3.13% 

2.84% 

2.77% 

2.75% 

2.11% 

1.67% 

1.56% 

1.49% 

1.42% 

1.41% 

1.20% 

1.20% 

1.20% 

15,428,726

72.42%

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Unquoted equity securities

There are no unquoted equity securities.

Holders of more than 20% of unquoted equity security holders (excluding Employee Incentive Schemes)

Unlisted Options (Exercise price $0.681, expiry 15 December 2024)

BORIS PATKIN

Substantial holders

Substantial holders in the company are set out below:

MILLIGENE PTY LTD (THE GE + PR KELLY FAM TRUST) AND OTHERS

ELEANORE GOODRIDGE

Voting rights

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

Ordinary shares

Number held

% of total securities

250,000

100.00% 

Ordinary shares

 Number held

% of total  shares issued

34,359,106

14,050,000

11.76

4.81

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

Options

All quoted and unquoted options do not carry any voting rights.

There are no other classes of equity securities.

ASX Listing Rule 3.13.1 and 14.3

The Company advises that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company is scheduled for Thursday 16 November 2023 
at 1.00pm (AEDT). The location of the AGM is subject to COVID-19 restrictions, including regulatory requirements. Further 
details, including any hybrid or virtual meeting arrangements, will be confirmed closer to the AGM. 

Further to Listing Rule 3.13.1, Listing Rule 14.3, nominations for election of directors at the AGM must be received not less 
than 30 Business Days before the meeting, being no later than Wednesday 5 October 2023.

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Corporate Directory 

30 June 2023

Board of Directors

Frederick Bart, Non-Executive Chairman

Peter Marks, Non-Executive Director and Deputy Chairman

Boris Patkin, Non-Executive Director

Gisela Mautner, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director

Company Secretary

David Franks

Registered Office

Level 5,126 Philip Street

Sydney, NSW 2000

Principal Place of Business

60 Linksley Ave

Glenhaven NSW 2156

Website

www.noxopharm.com

Share Register

Auditors

Automic Pty Ltd

Level 5, 126 Phillip Street

Sydney, NSW 2000

William Buck Audit (Vic) Pty Ltd

Level 20, 181 William Street

Melbourne, VIC 3000

Stock Exchange

Australian Securities Exchange

20 Bridge Street

Sydney, NSW 2000

ASX Code

NOX

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Noxopharm Limited. ABN 50 608 966 123Level 20, Tower A, The Zenith, 821 Pacific Highway, Chatswood NSW 2067 AUSTRALIA