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2018 AnnuAl RepoRt

CONTENTS

Corporate directory ................................................................................................................................... 2 

Directors’ report ..........................................................................................................................................3

Auditor’s independence declaration ..................................................................................................... 15 

Consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income .....................................16

Consolidated statement of financial position ........................................................................................ 17 

Consolidated statement of changes in equity ...................................................................................... 18 

Consolidated statement of cash flows ................................................................................................... 19 

Notes to the financial statements ...........................................................................................................20

Directors’ declaration ..............................................................................................................................44

Independent auditor’s report .................................................................................................................. 45 

Corporate governance statement.......................................................................................................... 50 

ASX additional information ...................................................................................................................... 57 

Consolidated Annual Report for the Year Ended 30 June 2018 

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CORPORATE DIRECTORY 

Board of Directors 

Dr Stewart Washer  

Executive Chairman, appointed 7 April 2014 

Mr Paul Anderson  

Managing Director, appointed 21 March 2006 

Mr Matthew Callahan  

Non-Executive Director, appointed 30 May 2006 

Professor Lars Lidgren  

Independent Non-Executive Director, appointed 17 December 2007 

Mr Qi Xiao Zhou  

Non-Executive Director, appointed 2 November 2012 

Company Secretary 

Mr Simon Robertson 

Registered Office & Principal Place of Business 

Building 191, Murdoch University 
South Street 
Murdoch WA 6150, Australia 

Share Register 

Automic Registry Services 
Level 2, 267 St Georges Terrace 
Perth WA 6000, Australia 

Auditor 

PKF Mack 
4th Floor, 35 Havelock Street 
West Perth WA 6005, Australia 

Solicitors 

Gilbert + Tobin 
Level 16, Brookfield Place Tower 2  
123 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000, Australia 

Bankers 

Westpac Banking Corporation 

Securities Exchange Listing 

Australian Securities Exchange  
ASX code: OCC 

Website 

www.orthocell.com.au 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

The directors present their report, together with 
the consolidated financial statements, on the 
consolidated entity (referred to hereafter as the 
'consolidated entity') consisting of Orthocell 
Limited (referred to hereafter as the 'Company' or 
'parent entity') and the entity it controlled at the 
end of, or during, the year ended 30 June 2018. 

1.  Directors 

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

Dr Stewart Washer 

Executive Chairman 

Mr Paul Anderson   

Managing Director and 
CEO 

Mr Matthew Callahan  Non-Executive Director   

Professor Lars Lidgren 

Independent Non-
Executive Director 

Mr Qi Xiao Zhou 

Non-Executive Director 

Directors have been in office since the start of the 
financial year to the date of this report. 

Executive Chairman 
Dr Stewart Washer has 25 years of CEO and Board 
experience in medical and agrifood biotech 
companies. Emerald Clinics Ltd, medical 
cannabis clinics, VP Business Development at 
AusCann Ltd (ASX:AC8), medical cannabis 
manufacturing, Director of Zelda Therapeutics Ltd 
(ASX:ZLD) medical cannabis clinical studies and 
research, Founding Chairman and current 
Director of Cynata Therapeutics Ltd (ASX:CYP) 
stem cell therapies and Chairman of Minomic 
International Ltd cancer diagnosis and treatment.   

Stewart has held a number of Board positions in 
the past, including Chairman of Hatchtech Pty Ltd 
that was sold in 2015 for A$279m and was a 
Director of  iCeutica that was sold to a US 
Pharma. He was also a Senator with Murdoch 
University and was a Director of AusBiotech Ltd. 

Current Directorships 
Cynata Therapeutics Ltd (ASX: CYP) 
Zelda Therapeutics Ltd (ASX:ZLD) 

Previous directorships (last 3 years) 
iSonea Ltd (ASX:ISN) 
Immuron Ltd (ASX: IMC 
AusBiotech Ltd 

Managing Director 
Mr Paul Anderson has over 20 years’ experience in 
the medical device and regenerative medicine 
fields with expertise in bridging the gap between 
research and clinical practice in the 
development of emerging medical technologies. 
He also has extensive expertise in the 
establishment of GMP manufacturing facilities 
and scale-up activities for cell therapies and 
biological medical devices, and the associated 
regulatory filings. 

Mr Anderson has a proven track record with over 
16 years’ experience in CEO and board roles. His 
intimate knowledge of the regenerative medicine 
fields compliments his insight and know-how in 
taking biological therapies from research to 
clinical applications and market introduction. 

Previous directorships (last 3 years) 
Nil 

Non-Executive Directors 
Mr Matthew Callahan is a founding director of 
Orthocell. He is also the founding CEO of iCeutica, 
and a co-inventor of technologies that comprise 
the SoluMatrix Fine Particle Technology™ for 
improving the bioavailability of pharmaceuticals. 
He has more than 20 years legal, licensing and 
investment management experience and is a 
director of Botanix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:BOT). 

Mr Callahan has worked as investment director for 
two venture capital firms investing in life sciences 
and other sectors. He was General Manager and 
General Counsel with an ASX listed patent 
licensing company where he was responsible for 
licensing programs that have generated over 
$120 million in revenue. 

Current directorships  
Botanix Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:BOT) 

Previous directorships (last 3 years) 
Nil 

Professor Lars Lidgren is an Independent Non-
Executive director of Orthocell who has authored 
and co-authored over 250 original publications, 
and has more than 150 patents/applications. He 
was spokesman for Biomaterials in the Nordic 
Orthopaedic Society, Chairman for the Swedish 
National Knee Register, Director of the National 
Board of Health and Welfare, Musculoskeletal 

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Competence Centre and member of several 
editorial boards. Professor Lidgren initiated and 
has led the UN ratified Bone and Joint Decade 
and founded Scandimed, a global leading 
company in bone cements and delivery. Professor 
Lidgren is the inventor, founder and board 
member of Bone Support, an emerging leader in 
bone therapeutics. 

Current directorships 
GWS (Nasdaq First North: GWS)  
Rethinking Care (Nasdaq First North: RTC) 

Previous directorships (last 3 years) 
Nil 

Mr Qi Xiao Zhou has 16 years’ experience within 
China as a senior business manager and 
executive. Mr Zhou is the founding CEO of 
Shenzhen Lightning Digital Technology Co Ltd, a 
company focused on the manufacture and 
distribution of electronic semiconductor since 
2001. Mr Zhou has experience within the public 
markets in Hong Kong, China and Taiwan and 
brings to the Board a wealth of business 
management and development experience. In 
particular Mr Zhou has broad connections and 
experience in the licensing of technologies into 
the Asian region. 

Previous directorships (last 3 years) 
Nil 

Directors’ interests 

As at the date of this report, the interests of the 
Directors in the shares and options of Orthocell 
Limited were: 

Dr Stewart Washer 
Mr Paul Anderson 
Mr Matthew Callahan 
Prof Lars Lidgren 
Mr Qi Xiao Zhou 

Shares 

Options/ 
Warrants 
550,411  1,945,842 
7,032,555  3,413,692 
10,277,882  1,850,000 
354,767 
354,767 

1,008,209 
5,996,241 

Company Secretary 
Simon Robertson has held the role of Company 
Secretary since 8 November 2012. Mr Robertson 
gained a Bachelor of Business from Curtin 
University in Western Australia and Master of 
Applied Finance from Macquarie University in 
New South Wales.  He is a member of the Institute 
of Chartered Accountants and the Governance 
Institute of Australia.  Mr Robertson currently holds 

the position of Company Secretary for a number 
of publically listed companies and has experience 
in corporate finance, accounting and 
administration, capital raisings and ASX 
compliance and regulatory requirements. 

Meetings of Directors 

The number of meetings of the Company's Board 
of Directors ('the Board') held during the year 
ended 30 June 2018, and the number of meetings 
attended by each director was: 

Dr Stewart Washer 
Mr Paul Anderson 
Mr Matthew Callahan 
Professor Lars Lidgren 
Mr Qi Xiao Zhou 

Dr Stewart Washer 
Mr Matthew Callahan 
Professor Lars Lidgren 

Full Board 

Attended 
4 
5 
5 
5 
4 

Held(1) 
5 
5 
5 
5 
5 

Remuneration Committee 

Attended 
1 
1 
1 

Held(1) 
1 
1 
1 

(1)  Held: represents the number of meetings held during the 

time the director held office. 

2.  Principal activities 

During the financial year the principal continuing 
activities of the consolidated entity consisted of 
the development and commercialisation of cell 
therapies and related technologies. 

3.  Review and results of operations 

The loss for the consolidated entity after income 
tax amounted to $5,757,114 (30 June 2017: 
$4,177,416). 

Overview 

Orthocell Ltd is a regenerative medicine 
company dedicated to the development of 
novel collagen medical devices and cellular 
therapies for the repair and regeneration of 
human tendons, bone, nerve and cartilage 
defects. Development to date has focused on 
two main products:  

  CelGro® a naturally derived collagen medical 
device for soft tissue repair currently approved 
for use in Europe (CE Mark) and in clinical trials 
for use as an augment to the surgical repair of 

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tendons, bone, peripheral nerves and articular 
cartilage; and 

  Autologous  Tenocyte 

Implantation  (“Ortho-
ATI®”)  for  chronic,  treatment  resistant  tendon 
injuries.  

Orthocell’s CelGro® collagen scaffold represents 
a paradigm shift in bone and soft tissue 
reconstruction with distinct competitive 
advantages over existing tissue repair scaffolds, 
particularly in the areas of cell compatibility, 
mechanical properties (strength and ease of use) 
and facilitation of a high quality of tissue repair 
making it ideal for use in multiples indications with 
significant market potential. 

Orthocell’s Ortho-ATI® is a first in class cell therapy 
for treatment of chronic tendon injuries.  The 
unique treatment uses each patient’s own 
tendon-derived cells to stimulate tendon 
regeneration and is delivered via ultrasound 
guided injection under local anaesthetic. 
Published data demonstrates that Ortho-ATI® is an 
effective, minimally invasive technology, 
facilitating the healing of tendons which are 
resistant to existing therapies and addressing a 
significant unmet clinical need. 

Summary of key events 

The Company has made significant progress in 
the development and commercialisation of its 
collagen scaffold platform technology and cell 
therapies.  

CelGro® 

During the 2018 financial year, Orthocell achieved 
key development and marketing approval 
milestones for CelGro®, including driving market 
entry into Europe, accelerating development of 
orthopaedic applications and progressing 
development of pipeline products.   

European market entry 

  EU regulatory approval (CE Mark) – On 9 

November 2017, Orthocell announced receipt 
of European regulatory approval (CE Mark) for 
CelGro® to be used for a range of dental 
bone and soft tissue applications. This marks a 
significant milestone for the Company as it 
enables commercial rollout in the significant 
dental bone and soft tissue regeneration 

market, validates the CelGro® platform 
technology, and provides a strong foundation 
for expansion into target jurisdictions such as 
the US, Australia and China.  

  First product use and sales – Orthocell 
achieved first product use and sales of 
CelGro® in Europe within 6 months of receiving 
market authorisation (CE Mark) for dental bone 
and soft tissue repair. 

  Supplementary marketing clinical data – On 1 
May 2018, the Company announced the 
completion of a clinical study using CelGro® 
for treatment of dental bone defects.  Results 
demonstrated that CelGro® guides superior 
quality bone formation when treating bone 
defects and results in up to 26% better quality 
newly formed bone when compared to the 
market leading comparative product. 

  Appointment of Key Opinion Leaders (KOL’s) – 
Two leading globally recognised experts were 
appointed to Orthocell’s Medical and 
Scientific Advisory Board (MSAB) in March 2018. 
Professor Guiseppe Luongo, a maxillofacial 
surgeon, and Dr Massimo Simion, an oral 
surgeon, are both based in Europe and will 
assist in establishing CelGro® in European and 
global markets as the highest quality, best in 
class medical device for oral bone and soft 
tissue regeneration procedures.  

  Appointment of exclusive distributors – The 

Company appointed Bimar Ortho (“Bimar”) 
and Komak Sp (“Komak”) as exclusive 
distributors of CelGro® for dental bone and soft 
tissue repair in Italy and Poland respectively.  
Both Bimar and Komak are leading distributors 
with a proven track record in driving market 
entry of high quality products.  Subsequent to 
the 2018 financial year, Orthocell appointed 
Carrera Medical as its exclusive UK distributor of 
CelGro®.  Distributors will work collaboratively 
with the Company to execute targeted 
promotion activities, expand product sales and 
develop the network of product users across 
the UK, Italy and Poland.  

Development of orthopaedic applications 

Orthocell progressed development of its 
orthopaedic applications announcing positive 
interim clinical study results for tendon and 

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cartilage repair and the appointment of a 
globally recognised UK based KOL.  

  Positive results for cartilage regeneration – On 6 
September 2017, Orthocell reported positive 
safety and performance results for the first 3 
patients treated in a clinical study using 
CelGro® for the treatment of full thickness 
cartilage defects within the hip joint. This 
milestone demonstrates that CelGro® potential 
to provide a more effective repair than 
currently available treatments for 
osteochondral hip defects. 

  Positive results for tendon regeneration – On 6 

June 2018, the Company announced 
successful study results demonstrating CelGro® 
is safe, tolerable and capable of guiding 
tendon healing in the surgical repair of the 
rotator cuff tendon within the shoulder. Patients 
experienced, at 6 and 12 months post-
treatment, a reduction in pain, an 
improvement in function and quality of life with 
no tendon re-tears reported following surgical 
repair.   

  Appointment of leading orthopaedic surgeon – 

Orthocell appointed Dr Jonathan Bell, a 
globally recognised UK orthopaedic surgeon, 
to the MSAB on 25 June 2018. This strategic 
appointment accelerates Orthocell’s 
orthopaedic development of CelGro® in key 
markets. 

  Patent protections secured globally – During 

the 2018 financial year, Orthocell strengthened 
its global IP portfolio with multiple additional 
patents secured for its CelGro® platform 
technology. CelGro® patents are now granted 
in Europe, the US, China, Canada, Singapore, 
Australia and New Zealand. 

Development of pipeline products 

In January 2018, Orthocell achieved the 50% 
patient treatment milestone in a human nerve 
regeneration trial to show how CelGro® can be 
used to guide and promote nerve regeneration in 
damaged peripheral nerves of the hand and 
upper limb. An interim review of the clinical trial 
data confirmed positive safety and tolerability 
results using CelGro® for the repair of damaged 
or severed nerves. 

In February 2018, Orthocell announced positive 
results in a pre-clinical evaluation using CelGro® 
collagen rope in ACL reconstruction to replace 
the need for an autologous tendon graft. The 
study showed that host ligament stem cells from 
the ACL stump are capable of ingrowth into the 
biomechanically superior CelGro® rope, 
representing a key breakthrough in the use of 
collagen scaffolds. 

Ortho-ATI® 

The Company accelerated the clinical 
development of its minimally invasive cell therapy 
for tendon regeneration, Ortho-ATI®, throughout 
the 2018 financial year. 

In June 2018, the Company announced updated 
positive results from a study of Ortho-ATI® for 
tennis elbow in patients who suffered work related 
injuries.  The study results demonstrated that 88% 
of patients who had failed other existing 
treatments for tennis elbow were able to return to 
work after Ortho-ATI® treatment.  The results were 
presented at the TOBI regenerative medicine 
meeting in Las Vegas, US and the study was 
performed in collaboration with Professor Ming 
Hao Zheng (University of Western Australia) and 
leading orthopaedic surgeons Dr Jeff Hughes and 
Dr Alex O’Beirne.  

Enrolment of patients began for the Company’s 
lead clinical trial of Ortho‐ATI®, undertaken in 
collaboration with DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., 
part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Device 
Companies. The objective of the study is to assess 
the safety and effectiveness of Ortho‐ATI® 
compared to corticosteroid injection in the 
treatment of rotator cuff tendinopathy and tear, 
and to demonstrate the cost effectiveness of 
Ortho-ATI® as a minimally invasive injectable 
treatment for resistant tendon injuries of the 
elbow. 

During the year the Company received numerous 
international patents for its world leading tendon 
regeneration therapy, Ortho-ATI®. Patents were 
granted in Canada and Europe, increasing 
Orthocell’s intellectual property (IP) protection of 
Ortho-ATI® to include Canada, the USA, EU, 
Australia, New Zealand, China, Singapore and 
Hong Kong.  

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Corporate 

In October 2017, the Company received a 
Research and Development (R&D) tax incentive 
cash refund of $2,252,168 for the financial year 
2016/2017.  The R&D refund strengthened the 
Company’s balance sheet and increased the 
operational runway during a very active clinical 
trial program for its collagen platform technology, 
CelGro® and cellular therapy for tendon 
regeneration, Ortho-ATI®. 

During December 2017 and January 2018, the 
Company successfully completed a share 
placement (“Placement”) and a Share Purchase 
Plan (“SPP”). The total amount raised under the 
Placement and the SPP of A$2,884,901 and 
existing cash reserves will be used to accelerate 
the commercialisation of CelGro®, to progress US 
regulatory approvals and to advance key studies 
of Ortho-ATI® and other R&D pipeline products.  

Investor Relations 

During the year, the Company presented at 
numerous leading national and international 
investor and scientific congresses which 
supported the international interest in the safety 
and effectiveness of Orthocell’s products.  
Presentations included: 

 Biotech Showcase™, San Francisco, US – In

January 2018, Orthocell provided an update to
key industry opinion leaders, potential partners
and investors on its key products. The Biotech
Showcase™ attracts over 3,000 attendees and
over 900 investors from more than 50 countries.
In addition to the conference, Orthocell also
met with leading healthcare companies and
investors over the course of the week.

 AOA & APKASS, Sydney, Australia – In May
2018, Clinical Professor Allan Wang, Chief
Investigator and President of the Shoulder
Elbow Society of Australia, presented the
positive interim results from Orthocell’s study
designed to evaluate the performance of
CelGro® collagen medical device for tendon
regeneration. The biannual congress featured
over 100 international and domestic speakers.



TOBI regenerative medicine meeting, Las
Vegas, US – In June 2018, Orthocell presented
at the 9th Annual PRP & Regenerative

Medicine Symposium of The Orthobiologic 
Institute (TOBI) an update of positive results 
from a study of its tendon cell therapy for tennis 
elbow. Results were presented by Dr Jeff 
Hughes, treating orthopaedic surgeon, and 
Professor Ming Hao Zheng, Chief Scientific 
Officer at Orthocell 

During March 2018 the Company made two 
announcements of initiation of coverage. Randy 
Hice, Chief Technical Officer and Member of the 
Life Sciences Advisory Board of Cedrus 
Investments, released a new research report on 
Orthocell. Further, widely respected life sciences 
industry analyst, Stuart Roberts of NDF Research, 
initiated equity analyst coverage with the release 
of a new report on Orthocell. 

4. Dividends

No dividends were paid during the current or 
previous financial years and no dividends have 
been declared subsequent to the financial year 
end and up to the date of this report. 

5. Significant changes in the state of

affairs

During December 2017 and January 2018 the 
Company completed a successful share 
placement (“Placement”) and a Share Purchase 
Plan (“SPP”). The total amount raised under the 
Placement and the SPP of A$2,884,901 and 
existing cash reserves will be used to accelerate 
CelGro® commercialisation and progress US 
regulatory approvals and key studies, advance 
the development of Ortho-ATI® and other R&D 
pipeline products. 

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

6.

Likely developments and expected
results of operations

Having completed its successful capital raise in 
January 2018, the Company will continue the 
development and commercialisation of CelGro 
and Ortho-ATI.  

 Following the receipt of EU market authorisation 
(CE Mark) for CelGro®, Orthocell remains focused 

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on executing its strategic market entry plans into 
Europe for dental bone and soft tissue repair.  This 
incorporates the implementation of product 
distribution channels, led by its key opinion 
leaders, designed to optimise shareholder value. 

The achievement of CE Mark validates CelGro®’s 
manufacturing quality and product performance, 
in addition to being allowed to be sold within the 
EU, and provides a strong foundation for 
expansion into other indications (such as tendon 
and nerve indications) and regulatory approvals 
outside the EU.  Over the medium to long term, 
Orthocell intends to leverage the CE Mark to 
accelerate the introduction of the tendon and 
soft tissue indications and achieve US regulatory 
approvals, in parallel to ongoing development 
and commercialisation of Ortho-ATI® and pipeline 
products. 

7.  Environmental regulation 

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

8.  Therapeutic Goods Administration 

regulation 

Orthocell Limited is subject to Australian federal 
legislation administered by the Therapeutic Goods 
Administration (TGA). Orthocell hold a 
manufacturing license (MI-19052008-LI-002420-11) 
provided by the TGA for tissue processing, on site 
storage and release for supply of autologous 
tenocytes and chondrocytes. 

9.  Remuneration report (audited) 

This Remuneration Report outlines the director and 
executive remuneration arrangements of the 
Company and the consolidated entity in 
accordance with the requirements of the 
Corporations Act 2001 and its Regulations.  For the 
purposes of this report Key Management 
Personnel (KMP) of the consolidated entity are 
defined as those persons having the authority and 
responsibility for planning, directing and 
controlling the major activities of the Company 
and the consolidated entity, directly or indirectly, 
including any director (whether executive or 
otherwise) of the parent Company. 

Remuneration Philosophy 

The performance of the Company depends upon 
the quality of its directors and executives. To 
prosper, the Company must attract, motivate and 
retain highly skilled directors and executives. 

To this end, the Company embodies the following 
principles in its remuneration framework: 

•  Provide competitive rewards to attract high 

calibre executives. 

• 

Link executive rewards to shareholder value. 

•  A portion of executive remuneration may be 
put ‘at risk’, dependent on meeting pre-
determined performance benchmarks. 

•  Where appropriate, establish performance 
hurdles in relation to variable executive 
remuneration. 

Due to the early stage of development which the 
Company is in, shareholder wealth is directly 
affected by the Company share price, the 
Company is not in a position to pay dividends.  By 
remunerating directors and Executives in part by 
options, the Company aims to align the interests 
of directors and executives with shareholder 
wealth, thus providing individual incentive to 
perform and thereby improving overall Company 
performance and associated value. 

Remuneration structure 

Non-executive director remuneration 

Objective 
The Board seeks to set aggregate remuneration at 
a level which provides the Company with the 
ability to attract and retain directors of the highest 
calibre, whilst incurring a cost which is acceptable 
to shareholders. 

Structure 
The maximum aggregate amount of fees that 
can be paid to non-executive Directors is subject 
to approval by shareholders at General Meetings 
and is currently set at $450,000. 

The amount of aggregate directors’ fees sought 
to be approved by shareholders and the manner 
in which it is apportioned amongst directors will 
be reviewed annually.  The Board may consider 
advice from external consultants as well as the 
fees paid to non-executive directors of 

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comparable companies when undertaking the 
annual review process. 

Each non-executive director receives a fee for 
being a director of the Company. In addition, if a 
director performs extra or special services beyond 
their role as a director, the Board may resolve to 
provide additional remuneration for such services. 

Fees for directors are not linked to the 
performance of the consolidated entity however, 
to align all directors’ interests with shareholder 
interests, directors are encouraged to hold shares 
in the Company and may receive options. This 
effectively links directors’ performance to the 
share price performance and therefore to the 
interests of shareholders. For this reason there are 
no performance conditions prior to grant, but 
instead an incentive to increase the value to all 
shareholders. 

Executive remuneration 

Objective 
The Company aims to reward executives (both 
directors and Company executives) with a level 
and mix of remuneration commensurate with their 
position and responsibilities within the Company 
so as to: 

  Attract and retain high quality individuals. 

  Reward executives for Company 

performance. 

  Align the interest of executives with those of 

shareholders. 

 

Link reward with the strategic goals and 
performance of the Company. 

  Ensure total remuneration is competitive by 

market standards. 

Structure 
Executive remuneration consists of both fixed and 
variable (at risk) elements. 

Fixed Remuneration  

Objective 
The level of fixed remuneration is set so as to 
provide a base level of remuneration which is 
both appropriate to the position and is 
competitive in the market. 

Fixed remuneration is reviewed annually or upon 
renewal of fixed term contracts by the Board and 

the process consists of a review of Company and 
individual performance, relevant comparative 
remuneration in the market and internal policies 
and practices. 

Structure 
Executives are given the opportunity to receive 
their fixed remuneration in a variety of forms 
including cash and fringe benefits.  It is intended 
that the manner of payment chosen will be 
optimal for the recipient without creating undue 
cost for the Company.  

Variable Remuneration 

Objective 
The objective of variable remuneration provided is 
to reward executives in a manner which aligns this 
element of remuneration with the creation of 
shareholder wealth. 

Structure 
Variable remuneration may be delivered in the 
form of a cash bonuses, or share options. During 
the financial year ended 30 June 2018 the 
Company granted options to Executives as 
detailed in the tables below.   

The remuneration of executives for the years 
ended 30 June 2017 and 30 June 2018 are 
detailed in the tables below. 

Details of remuneration: 

Amounts of remuneration 
Details of the remuneration of the 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 of Orthocell Limited: 

Dr Stewart Washer 

- 

Executive Chairman 

Mr Paul Anderson  

-  Managing Director 

Mr Matthew Callahan 

-  Non-Executive Director 

Prof Lars Lidgren 

- 

Independent Non-Executive Director 

Mr Qi Xiao Zhou 

-  Non-Executive Director  

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Key management personnel remuneration details: 

Short-term benefits 

Cash salary 
and fees 
$ 

Bonus(1) 

$ 

Post-
employment 
benefits 

Super-
annuation 
$ 

Long-term 
benefits 

Long Service 
Leave 
$ 

Share- 
based 
payments 

Total 

$ 

$ 

Performance 
related 
% 

2018 

Non-executive Directors: 
Mr M Callahan 
Prof L Lidgren 
Mr QX Zhou 

120,000 
45,000 
41,100 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
3,900 

- 
- 
- 

66,353 
10,760 
10,760 

186,353 
55,760 
55,760 

35.6% 
19.3% 
19.3% 

Executive Directors: 
Mr P Anderson 
Dr S Washer 

365,000 
150,000 

91,250 
- 

51,657 
- 

6,657 
- 

82,493 
66,353 

597,057 
216,353 

29.1% 
30.7% 

Total 

721,100 

91,250 

55,557 

6,657 

236,719 

1,111,283 

29.5% 

Short-term benefits 

Cash salary 
and fees 
$ 

Bonus(1) 

$ 

Post-
employment 
benefits 

Super-
annuation 
$ 

Long-term 
benefits 

Long Service 
Leave 
$ 

Share- 
based 
payments 

Total 

$ 

$ 

Performance 
related 
% 

2017 

Non-executive Directors: 
Mr M Callahan 
Prof L Lidgren 
Mr QX Zhou 

120,000 
45,000 
41,100 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
3,900 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

120,000 
45,000 
45,000 

0.0% 
0.0% 
0.0% 

Executive Directors: 
Mr P Anderson 
Dr S Washer 

350,000 
150,000 

87,500 
- 

40,375 
- 

13,832 
- 

41,600 
- 

533,307 
150,000 

24.2% 
0.0% 

Total 

706,100 

87,500 

44,275 

13,832 

41,600 

893,307 

14.5% 

(1)  Discretionary bonus as approved by the board. 

Share-based compensation 

During the year ended 30 June 2018 the following share-based payments of options were made to key 
management personnel for nil consideration: 

Grant date 
7 May 2018 

Exercise price 
$0.395 

Expiry date 
8 May 2021 

No. issued 
6,600,000 

Fair value per option 
$0.1076 

Total fair value 
$710,160 

The options vest 33% on grant, 33% one year from date of grant, and 34% two years from date of grant. 
During the year ended 30 June 2018 $236,719 of the options were recognised as vested. 

During the year ended 30 June 2017 the following share-based payments of options were made to key 
management personnel for nil consideration: 

Grant date 
13 Oct 2016 

Exercise price 
$0.624 

Expiry date 
12 Oct 2019 

No. issued 
250,000 

Fair value per option 
$0.1660 

Total fair value 
$41,600 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

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 
30/06/2017 

Additions 

Disposals/ 
Other 

Balance 
30/06/2018 

Ordinary shares: 
Mr Paul Anderson 
Mr Matthew Callahan(1) 
Professor Lars Lidgren 
Dr Stewart Washer 
Mr Qi Xiao Zhou 

6,973,750 
10,204,559 
964,091 
475,261 
5,996,241 

58,805 
73,323 
44,118 
75,150 
- 

24,613,902 

251,396 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

7,032,555 
10,277,882 
1,008,209 
550,411 
5,996,241 

24,865,298 

There were no shares issued as part of directors’ remuneration during the financial year. 

Mr Callahan is a founder and director of Stone Ridge Ventures Pty Ltd which is the manager of the SRV Tech 

(1) 
Trust, a venture capital fund. Mr Callahan’s interest in shares is held indirectly through: a) SRV Custodians Pty Ltd as 
trustee for the SRV Tech Trust which is the venture capital fund (574,026 shares) in respect of which AustralianSuper 
Investments Pty Ltd, as trustee of the AustralianSuper Private Equity Trust is the sole unit holder; and b) SRV Nominees Pty 
Ltd as trustee for the SRV Trust which is the carry trust for the SRV Tech Trust (40,154 shares). Mr Callahan is considered to 
have a relevant interest in these shares due to his position as a director or shareholder of the respective trustee 
companies and holds a beneficial interest in the SRV Trust. 

Options / warrants holdings 

The number options/warrants 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 year 

Options 
granted 

Options 
exercised 

Expired/ 
forfeited/ 
other 

Balance at 
the end of 
the year 

Options 
vested & 
exercisable 

Options / warrants 
over ordinary shares: 
Mr Paul Anderson 
Dr Stewart Washer 
Mr Matthew Callahan 
Professor Lars Lidgren 
Mr Qi Xiao Zhou 

3,013,692 
1,745,842 
1,650,000 
204,767 
204,767 

3,150,000 
1,850,000 
1,850,000 
300,000 
300,000 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

(2,750,000) 
(1,650,000) 
(1,650,000) 
(150,000) 
(150,000) 

3,413,692 
1,945,842 
1,850,000 
354,767 
354,767 

3,413,692 
1,945,842 
1,850,000 
354,767 
354,767 

(1) During the year 850,000 options were issued to the Company’s Chief Financial Officer Nicole Telford, Mr Anderson’s 
spouse. These are included in the above table. 

There were no other transactions with key management personnel. 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

Employment Contracts  

The Company has entered into employment 
agreements with the following key employees 
(each an Executive) on the following material 
terms and conditions. 

Mr Paul Anderson  

Position: 
Salary: 
Short-term 
incentive: 

Notice 
period: 

Managing Director 
$365,000pa plus superannuation 
A bonus of a maximum of 25% of 
Base Salary may be payable 
each year subject to 
achievement of key 
performance indicators to be 
agreed by the Board 
6 months 

Under the employment agreement: 

either party may terminate the 

(i) 
employment agreement by providing the amount 
of notice set out in the table above.  The 
Company may terminate the agreement without 
notice (and without having to pay the Executive 
an amount in lieu of notice) if the Executive 
engages in serious or wilful misconduct;  

the Executive is entitled to 20 days annual 

(ii) 
leave and 10 days personal leave per annum, 
and to long service leave and other paid and 
unpaid leave in accordance with applicable 
legislation; 

the Executive acknowledges that 
(iii) 
intellectual property created by the Executive will 
be owned by the Company;  

the Executive agrees to keep confidential 
(iv) 
information secret and confidential except to the 
extent required by law; and 

during the employment and for a period 
(v) 
of 12 months post-employment (or less if a court 
finds 12 months to be invalid), the Executive 
agrees not to carry on any business that 
competes with the business of the Company, 
solicit, employ or engage any director, employee 
or contractor of the Company, or entice, provide 
services to, or accept services from any customer, 
contractor or supplier of the Company to 
discontinue their relationship with the Company or 
otherwise reduce the amount of business they do 
with the Company.  This restraint applies in 

Australia and New Zealand, or if a court finds this 
invalid, across, Australia, or if a court finds this 
invalid, across Western Australia. 

Consulting arrangements 

The Company has entered into the consulting 
agreements with the parties set out below under 
which directors Mr Matthew Callahan and Dr 
Stewart Washer are to provide services to the 
Company. The key terms of the consulting 
agreements are as follows: 

Mr Matthew Callahan / Bocca Consulting Pty Ltd 

Consulting fee  

$1,500 per day 

Consulting services: 
Advisory services to the Company on general 
matters relating to the Company’s business, 
identifying, evaluating and developing new 
opportunities, performing duties as a non-
executive director and any other duties as may 
be delegated by the Board from time to time. 

Dr Stewart Washer / Biologica Ventures Pty Ltd 

Consulting fee  

$150,000 per annum 

Consulting services: 
Services to the Company in relation to acting as 
Chairman of the Company. The Company and Dr 
Washer acknowledge that Dr Washer will be the 
Executive Chairman of the Company pursuant to 
this consultancy agreement. 

The Company can terminate a consulting 
agreement on 3 months’ notice. The Company 
may terminate the agreement without notice 
(and without having to pay the Consultant an 
amount in lieu of notice) if the Consultant or the 
Key Employee is guilty of gross misconduct, the 
Key Employee dies, or becomes permanently 
incapacitated or incapacitated for a period of 2 
months in any 6 month period, the Consultant or 
the Key Employee breaches the agreement and 
does not rectify the breach, the Key Employee 
ceases to be a Director, the Consultant or the Key 
Employee fails to provide the services under the 
agreement or breaches the covenants under the 
agreement. The Consultant may terminate the 
agreement by 6 months’ notice or by notice if the 
Company breaches the agreement or fails to 
observe any provision and has not adequately 

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responded to the breach or non-observance 
within 15 days. 

The consultants and the key employees 
acknowledges that intellectual property created 
by them in providing services under the 
agreements will be owned by the Company, and 
undertakes not to divulge any confidential 
information except so far as may be necessary in 
connection with the proper performance of their 
obligations to the Company under the 
agreement or with the consent of the Company. 

Non-Executive Directors letters of appointment 
Pursuant to letters of continuing appointment Mr 
Callahan, Professor Lars Lidgren and Mr Qi Xiao 
Zhou are continuing their appointments to the 
Board as a Non-Executive Directors following 
listing. Mr Callahan, Professor Lars Lidgren and Mr 
Qi Xiao Zhou will each be paid a directors fee of 
$45,000 per annum.  

Mr Callahan, Professor Lars Lidgren and Mr Qi Xiao 
Zhou are also entitled to fees or other amounts as 
the Board determines where they perform special 
duties or otherwise perform special duties or 
otherwise perform services outside the scope of 
the ordinary duties of a director. They may also be 
reimbursed for all reasonable and properly 
documented expenses incurred in performing 
their duties. 

This concludes the remuneration report, which has 
been audited. 

10.  Directors’ and Officers’ deeds of 

indemnity, access and insurance 

The Company has entered into a deed of 
indemnity, access and insurance with each of its 
Directors and the Company Secretary. Under 
these deeds, the Company agrees to indemnify 
each officer to the extent permitted by law 
against any loss which the officer may incur, or be 
liable for, arising from or in connection with the 
officer acting as an officer of the Company.  

Under the deeds, the Company is also required to 
enter into an insurance policy for the benefit of 
the officer that insures the officer for all liability to 
which the officer is exposed in providing services 
in the capacity of an officer of the Company for 
which insurance may be legally obtained. When 
the policy expires, the Company must ensure that 

it maintains an insurance policy for the officer 
during the officer’s term of appointment that is on 
terms no less favourable to the officer (subject to 
the ability of the Company to reduce the scope 
of the insurance to the extent it considers 
reasonable, if it is determined that the cost of 
maintaining it is such that it is not in the interests of 
the Company to maintain it, or the Company is 
unable to obtain the insurance on reasonable 
terms). 

11.  Shares under option 

At the date of this report the following options 
and warrants are on issue: 

Grant date 

Expiry date  Exercise 

19/11/2015 
26/02/2016 
13/10/2016 
13/12/2016 
13/12/2016 
10/03/2017 
19/06/2017 
07/05/2018 
07/05/2018 

19/11/2020 
26/02/2019 
12/10/2019 
13/12/2019 
13/12/2020 
10/03/2020 
19/06/2020 
08/05/2021 
08/05/2021 

price 

$0.580 
$0.560 
$0.624 
$0.648 
$0.550 
$0.594 
$0.510 
$0.340 
$0.395 

Number of 
options/warrants 

12,122,237 
1,350,000 
650,000 
490,000 
600,000 
40,000 
200,000 
1,100,000 
11,090,000 

12.  Shares issued on the exercise of 

options 

There were no shares of the Company issued 
during the year ended 30 June 2018 and up to 
the date of this report on the exercise of options 
granted. 

13.  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 Company paid a 
premium of $20,549 in respect of this policy.  

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14.  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. 

15.  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. 

16.  Matters subsequent to the end of the 

financial year 

No matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 
June 2018 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. 

17.  Non-audit services 

Details of the amounts paid or payable to the 
auditor for non-audit services provided during the 
financial year by the auditor are outlined in note 
21 to the consolidated financial statements. 

The directors are satisfied that the provision of 
non-audit services during the financial year, by 
the auditor (or by another person or firm on the 
auditor's behalf), is compatible with the general 
standard of independence for auditors imposed 
by the Corporations Act 2001. 

The directors are of the opinion that the services 
as disclosed in note 21 to the consolidated 
financial statements do not compromise the 
external auditor's independence requirements of 
the Corporations Act 2001 for the following 
reasons: 

•  all non-audit services have been reviewed and 
approved to ensure that they do not impact 
the integrity and objectivity of the auditor; and 

•  none of the services undermine the general 

principles relating to auditor independence as 
set out in APES 110 Code of Ethics for 
Professional Accountants issued by the 
Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards 
Board, including reviewing or auditing the 
auditor's own work, acting in a management 
or decision-making capacity for the Company, 
acting as advocate for the Company or jointly 
sharing economic risks and rewards. 

18.  Officers of the Company who are 
former audit partners of PKF Mack 

There are no officers of the Company who are 
former audit partners of PKF Mack. 

19.  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 on the following 
page. 

20.  Auditor 

PKF Mack 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 

Mr Paul Anderson 
Managing Director 
31 August 2018 
Perth 

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AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS 
& OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 

For the year ended 30 June 2018 

Revenue 

Sales revenue 
Cost of goods sold 

Gross profit 

Other revenue 

Expenses 
Research & development  
Administrative & general  
Sales & marketing  

Loss before income tax expense 

Income tax benefit 

Loss after income tax expenses 

Other comprehensive income 

Note 

2018 
$ 

2017 
$ 

3 
4 

3 

4 

5 

619,179 
(469,886) 

529,818 
(438,137) 

149,293 

91,681 

283,503 

546,770 

(4,634,646) 
(2,021,651) 
(1,785,781) 
(8,442,078) 

(3,914,268) 
(1,784,946) 
(1,064,651) 
(6,763,865) 

(8,009,282) 

(6,125,414) 

2,252,168 

1,947,998 

(5,757,114) 

(4,177,416) 

Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax 

- 

- 

Total comprehensive loss 

(5,757,114) 

(4,177,416) 

Loss per share 
Basic earnings per share 
Diluted earnings per share 

29 
29 

$ 
(0.055) 
(0.055) 

$ 
(0.043) 
(0.043) 

Note: the above statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income should be read in 
conjunction with the accompanying notes 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 

As at 30 June 2018 

Assets 

Current assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 
Inventories 
Other 

Total current assets 

Non-current assets 
Property, plant and equipment 
Intangibles 

Total non-current assets 

Total assets 

Liabilities 

Current liabilities 
Trade and other payables 
Employment benefits 
Other 

Total current liabilities 

Non-current liabilities 
Other 

Total non-current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Net assets 

Equity 
Issue capital 
Reserves 
Accumulated losses 

Total equity 

Note 

2018 
$ 

2017 
$ 

6 
7 
8 
9 

2,910,233 
170,024 
53,816 
94,897 

5,046,257 
116,848 
88,397 
33,887 

3,228,970 

5,285,389 

10 
11 

341,059 
1,659,835 

357,813 
1,515,694 

2,000,894 

1,873,507 

5,229,864 

7,158,896 

12 
13 
14 

1,216,323 
467,898 
748,293 

1,074,700 
428,074 
376,791 

2,432,514 

1,879,565 

15 

425,148 

566,844 

425,148 

566,844 

2,857,662 

2,446,409 

2,372,202 

4,712,487 

16 
17 
18 

25,984,676 
1,025,612 
(24,638,086) 

23,102,888 
1,288,976 
(19,679,377) 

2,372,202 

4,712,487 

Note: the above statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 

For the year ended 30 June 2018 

Issued 
Capital 

$ 

Share-based 
payment 
reserve 
$ 

Accumulated 
losses 

Total equity 

$ 

$ 

Balance at 1 July 2016 

19,359,578 

1,026,980 

(15,501,961) 

4,884,597 

Loss after income tax expense 

Other comprehensive income, net of tax 

Total comprehensive income 

Transactions with owners in their capacity 
as owners: 

Contributions of equity 

Share equity costs 

Issue of options 

- 

- 

- 

4,000,000 

(256,690) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

261,996 

(4,177,416) 

(4,177,416) 

- 

- 

(4,177,416) 

(4,177,416) 

- 

- 

- 

4,000,000 

(256,690) 

261,996 

Balance at 30 June 2017 

23,102,888 

1,288,976 

(19,679,377) 

4,712,487 

Balance at 1 July 2017 

23,102,888 

1,288,976 

(19,679,377) 

4,712,487 

Loss after income tax expense 

Other comprehensive income, net of tax 

Total comprehensive income 

Transactions with owners in their capacity 
as owners: 

Contributions of equity 

Share equity costs 

Expiry of options 

Issue of options 

- 

- 

- 

2,957,500 

(75,712) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(5,757,114) 

(5,757,114) 

- 

- 

(5,757,114) 

(5,757,114) 

- 

- 

2,957,500 

(75,712) 

(798,405) 

798,405 

- 

535,041 

- 

535,041 

Balance at 30 June 2018 

25,984,676 

1,025,612 

(24,638,086) 

2,372,202 

Note: the above statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 

For the year ended 30 June 2018 

Cash flows from operating activities 

Receipts from customers (inclusive of GST) 
Payments to suppliers & employees (inclusive of GST) 
Receipts from license fees and royalties 
Grants received 
R&D tax concession received 
Interest received 

Note 

2018 
$ 

2017 
$ 

561,853 
(7,587,697) 
- 
110,955 
2,252,168 
18,469 

986,095 
(6,527,317) 
2,097 
- 
1,947,998 
35,747 

Net cash used in operating activities 

28 

(4,644,252) 

(3,555,380) 

Cash flows from investing activities 

Payments for intangible assets 
Payments for property, plant & equipment 

Net cash used in investing activities 

Cash flows from financing activities 

Share subscription funds received 
Share equity costs 

Net cash from financing activities 

(286,377) 
(87,183) 

(255,538) 
(107,947) 

(373,560) 

(363,485) 

2,957,500 
(75,712) 

4,000,000 
(216,690) 

2,881,788 

3,783,310 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 

(2,136,024) 

135,555 

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year 

5,046,257 

5,181,812 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year 

2,910,233 

5,046,257 

Note: the above consolidated statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the 
accompanying notes 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Note 1.  Significant accounting policies 

The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements are 
set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise 
stated.

New, revised or amending Accounting Standards 
and Interpretations adopted 

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

Any new, revised or amending 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. 

Basis of preparation 

These general purpose consolidated financial 
statements have been prepared in accordance 
with Australian Accounting Standards and 
Interpretations issued by the Australian 
Accounting Standards Board ('AASB') and the 
Corporations Act 2001, as appropriate for for-
profit oriented entities. These consolidated 
financial statements also comply with 
International Financial Reporting Standards as 
issued by the International Accounting Standards 
Board ('IASB'). 

The financial statements cover Orthocell Limited 
as a consolidated entity consisting of Orthocell 
Limited and its subsidiary. Orthocell Limited is a 
listed public company limited by shares, 
incorporated and domiciled in Australia.  

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 30 
August 2018. The directors have the power to 
amend and reissue the financial statements. 

Historical cost convention 
The consolidated financial statements have been 
prepared under the historical cost convention, 
except for, where applicable, the revaluation of 
available-for-sale financial assets, financial assets 
and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, 
investment properties, certain classes of property, 
plant and equipment and derivative financial 
instruments. 

Critical accounting estimates 
The preparation of the consolidated 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. The areas involving a higher 
degree of judgement or complexity, or areas 
where assumptions and estimates are significant 
to the consolidated financial statements are 
disclosed in note 2. 

Parent entity information 

In accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, 
these consolidated financial statements present 
the results of the consolidated entity only. 
Supplementary information about the parent 
entity is disclosed in note 26. 

Going Concern 

The Group has net assets of $2,372,202 (2017: 
$4,712,487) as at 30 June 2018 and incurred a loss 
of $5,757,114 (2017: $4,177,416) and net operating 
cash outflow of $4,644,252 (2017: $3,555,380) for 
the period ended 30 June 2018.  

The Group’s ability to continue as a going 
concern and meet its debts and future 
commitments as and when they fall due is 
dependent on the Company’s ability to raise 
sufficient working capital to ensure the continued 
implementation of the Group’s business strategy.  

The financial report has been prepared on a 
going concern basis. In arriving at this position the 
directors have had regard to the fact that the 
Company has, or in the directors’ opinion will 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

have access to, sufficient cash to fund 
administrative and other committed expenditure 
for a period of not less than 12 months from the 
date of this report. In the event that the Group 
does not achieve the above actions, there exists 
a material uncertainty as to whether the Group 
will be able to continue as a going concern and 
realise its assets and extinguish its liabilities in the 
normal course of business. 

Principles of consolidation 

The consolidated financial statements incorporate 
the assets and liabilities and results of Orthocell 
Limited ('Company' or 'parent entity') and its 
subsidiary Ausbiomedical Pty Ltd as at 30 June 
2018. Orthocell Limited and its subsidiary together 
are referred to in these consolidated 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. 

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

Non-controlling interest in the results and equity of 
subsidiaries are shown separately in the statement 

of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, 
statement of financial position and statement of 
changes in equity of the consolidated entity. 
Losses incurred by the consolidated entity are 
attributed to the non-controlling interest in full, 
even if that results in a deficit balance. 

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. 

Operating segments 

Operating segments are presented using the 
'management approach', where the information 
presented is on the same basis as the internal 
reports provided to the Chief Operating Decision 
Makers ('CODM'). The CODM is responsible for the 
allocation of resources to operating segments 
and assessing their performance. 

Foreign currency translation 

The consolidated financial statements are 
presented in Australian dollars, which is Orthocell 
Limited's functional and presentation currency. 

Foreign currency transactions 
Foreign currency transactions are translated into 
Australian dollars using the exchange rates 
prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Foreign 
exchange gains and losses resulting from the 
settlement of such transactions and from the 
translation at financial year-end exchange rates 
of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in 
foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss. 

Revenue recognition 

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

Sale of goods 
Sale of goods revenue is recognised at the point 
of sale, which is where the customer has taken 

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delivery of the goods, the risks and rewards are 
transferred to the customer and there is a valid 
sales contract. Amounts disclosed as revenue are 
net of sales returns and trade discounts. 

Research and development tax incentive 
The research and development tax incentives are 
recognised at their fair value on receipt when all 
conditions have been complied with. The 
research and development tax incentives are 
recognised as income tax benefits in the 
consolidated statements of profit or loss and other 
comprehensive income. 

Interest 
Interest revenue is recognised when it is received 
or due to be received. 

Other revenue 
Other revenue is recognised when it is received or 
when the right to receive payment is established. 

Income tax 

The income tax expense or benefit for the period 
is the tax payable on that period's taxable 
income based on the applicable income tax rate 
for each jurisdiction, adjusted by changes in 
deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to 
temporary differences, unused tax losses and the 
adjustment recognised for prior periods, where 
applicable. 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised 
for temporary differences at the tax rates 
expected to apply when the assets are recovered 
or liabilities are settled, based on those tax rates 
that are enacted or substantively enacted, 
except for: 

When the deferred income tax asset or 

 
liability arises from the initial recognition of 
goodwill or an asset or liability in a transaction 
that is not a business combination and that, at the 
time of the transaction, affects neither the 
accounting nor taxable profits; or 

When the taxable temporary difference is 
 
associated with interests in subsidiaries, associates 
or joint ventures, and the timing of the reversal 
can be controlled and it is probable that the 
temporary difference will not reverse in the 
foreseeable future. 

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

The carrying amount of recognised and 
unrecognised deferred tax assets are reviewed 
each reporting date. Deferred tax assets 
recognised are reduced to the extent that it is no 
longer probable that future taxable profits will be 
available for the carrying amount to be 
recovered. Previously unrecognised deferred tax 
assets are recognised to the extent that it is 
probable that there are future taxable profits 
available to recover the asset. 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset only 
where there is a legally enforceable right to offset 
current tax assets against current tax liabilities and 
deferred tax assets against deferred tax liabilities; 
and they relate to the same taxable authority on 
either the same taxable entity or different taxable 
entity's which intend to settle simultaneously. 

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 current when it is expected to be 
realised or intended to be sold or consumed in 
normal operating cycle, it is held primarily for the 
purpose of trading, it is expected to be realised 
within twelve 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 twelve months after the 
reporting period. All other assets are classified as 
non-current. 

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

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are always 
classified as non-current. 

Cash and cash equivalents 

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Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on 
hand, deposits held at call with financial 
institutions, other short-term, highly liquid 
investments with original maturities of three 
months or less that are readily convertible to 
known amounts of cash and which are subject to 
an insignificant risk of changes in value.  

Trade and other receivables 

Trade receivables are initially recognised at fair 
value and subsequently measured at amortised 
cost using the effective interest method, less any 
provision for impairment. Trade receivables are 
generally due for settlement within 30 days. 

Collectability of trade receivables is reviewed on 
an ongoing basis. Debts which are known to be 
uncollectable are written off by reducing the 
carrying amount directly. A provision for 
impairment of trade receivables is raised when 
there is objective evidence that the consolidated 
entity will not be able to collect all amounts due 
according to the original terms of the receivables.  

Significant financial difficulties of the debtor, 
probability that the debtor will enter bankruptcy 
or financial reorganisation and default or 
delinquency in payments (more than 60 days 
overdue) are considered indicators that the trade 
receivable may be impaired.  

The amount of the impairment allowance is the 
difference between the asset's carrying amount 
and the present value of estimated future cash 
flows, discounted at the original effective interest 
rate. Cash flows relating to short-term receivables 
are not discounted if the effect of discounting is 
immaterial. 

Other receivables are recognised at amortised 
cost, less any provision for impairment. 

Inventories 

Inventory relates to work in progress which consists 
of the costs of patients’ cells being held in the 
laboratory awaiting delivery and implantation into 
the patient. Inventory items are stated at the 
lower of cost and net realisable value. Inventory 
comprises direct materials, direct labour and an 
appropriate proportion of variable and fixed 
overhead expenditure based on normal 
operating capacity. 

As indicated in Note 2, when making the decision 
whether inventory items should be carried forward 
in the statement of financial position, or written 
off, management must consider the likelihood of 
whether each particular patient will proceed to 
implantation. This requires a degree of estimation 
and judgement based on historical sales 
experience, the ageing of the inventories and 
other demographic and market factors.  

At present management consider that 2 years is a 
reasonable period of time to hold inventory in the 
statement of financial position for each patient 
unless there is further particular information that 
would indicate otherwise. This policy is reviewed 
annually. 

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price 
in the ordinary course of business less the 
estimated costs of completion and the estimated 
costs necessary to make the sale. 

Investments and other financial assets 

Investments and other financial assets are initially 
measured at fair value. Transaction costs are 
included as part of the initial measurement, 
except for financial assets at fair value through 
profit or loss. They are subsequently measured at 
either amortised cost or fair value depending on 
their classification. Classification is determined 
based on the purpose of the acquisition and 
subsequent reclassification to other categories is 
restricted. 

Financial assets are derecognised when the rights 
to receive cash flows from the financial assets 
have expired or have been transferred and the 
consolidated entity has transferred substantially all 
the risks and rewards of ownership. 

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 
are either: i) held for trading, where they are 
acquired for the purpose of selling in the short-
term with an intention of making a profit; or ii) 
designated as such upon initial recognition, where 
they are managed on a fair value basis or to 
eliminate or significantly reduce an accounting 
mismatch.  

Except for effective hedging instruments, 
derivatives are also categorised as fair value 
through profit or loss. Fair value movements are 
recognised in profit or loss. 

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Available-for-sale financial assets 
Available-for-sale financial assets are non-
derivative financial assets, principally equity 
securities, which are either designated as 
available-for-sale or not classified as any other 
category. After initial recognition, fair value 
movements are recognised in other 
comprehensive income through the available-for-
sale reserve in equity. Cumulative gain or loss 
previously reported in the available-for-sale 
reserve is recognised in profit or loss when the 
asset is derecognised or impaired. 

Impairment of financial assets 
The consolidated entity assesses at the end of 
each reporting period whether there is any 
objective evidence that a financial asset or group 
of financial assets is impaired. Objective evidence 
includes significant financial difficulty of the issuer 
or obligor, a breach of contract such as default or 
delinquency in payments, the lender granting to a 
borrower concessions due to economic or legal 
reasons that the lender would not otherwise do, it 
becomes probable that the borrower will enter 
bankruptcy or other financial reorganisation, the 
disappearance of an active market for the 
financial asset, or observable data indicating that 
there is a measurable decrease in estimated 
future cash flows. 

The amount of the impairment allowance for 
financial assets carried at cost is the difference 
between the asset's carrying amount and the 
present value of estimated future cash flows, 
discounted at the current market rate of return for 
similar financial assets. 

Available-for-sale financial assets are considered 
impaired when there has been a significant or 
prolonged decline in value below initial cost. 
Subsequent increments in value are recognised in 
other comprehensive income through the 
available-for-sale reserve. 

Leases 

The determination of whether an arrangement is 
or contains a lease is based on the substance of 
the arrangement and requires an assessment of 
whether the fulfilment of the arrangement is 
dependent on the use of a specific asset or assets 
and the arrangement conveys a right to use the 
asset. 

A distinction is made between finance leases, 
which effectively transfer from the lessor to the 
lessee substantially all the risks and benefits 
incidental to ownership of leased assets, and 
operating leases, under which the lessor 
effectively retains substantially all such risks and 
benefits. 

Finance leases are capitalised. A lease asset and 
liability are established at the fair value of the 
leased assets, or if lower, the present value of 
minimum lease payments. Lease payments are 
allocated between the principal component of 
the lease liability and the finance costs, so as to 
achieve a constant rate of interest on the 
remaining balance of the liability. 

Leased assets acquired under a finance lease are 
depreciated over the asset's useful life or over the 
shorter of the asset's useful life and the lease term 
if there is no reasonable certainty that the 
consolidated entity will obtain ownership at the 
end of the lease term. 

Operating lease payments, net of any incentives 
received from the lessor, are charged to profit or 
loss on a straight-line basis over the term of the 
lease. 

Property, plant and equipment 

Plant and equipment is stated at historical cost 
less accumulated depreciation and impairment. 
Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly 
attributable to the acquisition of the items. 

Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis 
to write off the net cost of each item of property, 
plant and equipment (excluding land) over their 
expected useful lives as follows: 

Leasehold improvements 
Plant & equipment 
Computer software 
Furniture & fittings 

Straight line 
Diminishing value 
Straight line 
Diminishing value 

40 yrs 
3-7 yrs 
2-3 yrs 
10-15 yrs 

The residual values, useful lives and depreciation 
methods are reviewed, and adjusted if 
appropriate, at each reporting date. 

Leasehold improvements and plant and 
equipment under lease are depreciated over the 
unexpired period of the lease or the estimated 
useful life of the assets, whichever is shorter. 

An item of property, plant and equipment is 
derecognised upon disposal or when there is no 

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future economic benefit to the consolidated 
entity. Gains and losses between the carrying 
amount and the disposal proceeds are taken to 
profit or loss. Any revaluation surplus reserve 
relating to the item disposed of is transferred 
directly to retained profits. 

Intangible assets 

Intangible assets acquired as part of a business 
combination, other than goodwill, are initially 
measured at their fair value at the date of the 
acquisition. Intangible assets acquired separately 
are initially recognised at cost. Indefinite life 
intangible assets are not amortised and are 
subsequently measured at cost less any 
impairment. Finite life intangible assets are 
subsequently measured at cost less amortisation 
and any impairment.  

The gains or losses recognised in profit or loss 
arising from the derecognition of intangible assets 
are measured as the difference between net 
disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of 
the intangible asset. The method and useful lives 
of finite life intangible assets are reviewed 
annually. Changes in the expected pattern of 
consumption or useful life are accounted for 
prospectively by changing the amortisation 
method or period. 

Research and development 
Research costs are expensed in the period in 
which they are incurred. Development costs are 
capitalised when it is probable that the project 
will be a success considering its commercial and 
technical feasibility, the consolidated entity is able 
to use or sell the asset, the consolidated entity has 
sufficient resources, and intent to complete the 
development and its costs can be measured 
reliably. Capitalised development costs are 
amortised on a straight-line basis over the period 
of their expected benefit, being their finite life of 
10 years. 

Patents and trademarks 
Significant costs associated with patents and 
trademarks are deferred and amortised on a 
straight-line basis over the period of their 
expected benefit, being their finite life of 20 years. 
Capitalisation commences on application for the 
patents or trademark. Amortisation commences 
once the patent or trademark has been granted 
over the remaining useful life of the patent. The 

useful life is taken as 20 years from the date of 
application. Patents and trademarks are sought 
globally in various jurisdictions. If a patent or 
trademark is unsuccessful the costs are then fully 
written off. All patents and trademarks once 
granted have an annuity commitment over the 
term of their life and these are detailed in note 24. 

Impairment of non-financial assets 

Goodwill and other intangible assets that have an 
indefinite useful life are not subject to amortisation 
and are tested annually for impairment or more 
frequently if events or changes in circumstances 
indicate that they might be impaired. Other non-
financial assets are reviewed for impairment 
whenever events or changes in circumstances 
indicate that the carrying amount may not be 
recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for 
the amount by which the asset's carrying amount 
exceeds its recoverable amount. 

Recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's fair 
value less costs of disposal and value-in-use. The 
value-in-use is the present value of the estimated 
future cash flows relating to the asset using a pre-
tax discount rate specific to the asset or cash-
generating unit to which the asset belongs. Assets 
that do not have independent cash flows are 
grouped together to form a cash-generating unit. 

Trade and other payables 

These amounts represent liabilities for goods and 
services provided to the consolidated entity prior 
to the end of the financial year and which are 
unpaid. Due to their short-term nature they are 
measured at amortised cost and are not 
discounted. The amounts are unsecured and are 
usually paid within 30 days of recognition. 

Employee benefits 

Other long-term employee benefits 
The liability for annual leave and long service 
leave not expected to be settled within 12 months 
of the reporting date is recognised in non-current 
liabilities, provided there is an unconditional right 
to defer settlement of the liability. The liability is 
measured at current value and is not discounted 
if the effect of discounting is immaterial. 
Consideration is given to expected future wage 
and salary levels, experience of employee 
departures and periods of service.  

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Short-term employee benefits 
Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-
monetary benefits, annual leave and long service 
leave expected to be settled within 12 months of 
the reporting date are recognised in current 
liabilities in respect of employees' services up to 
the reporting date and are measured at the 
amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities 
are settled. 

Defined contribution superannuation expense 
Contributions to defined contribution 
superannuation plans are expensed in the period 
in which they are incurred. 

Share-based payments 
Equity-settled share-based compensation benefits 
are provided to employees. 

Equity-settled transactions are awards of shares, 
or options over shares, which are provided to 
employees in exchange for the rendering of 
services.  

The costs of equity-settled transactions are 
measured at fair value on grant date. Fair value is 
independently determined using the 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 costs 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. 

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. 

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 principle 
market or in the absence of a principal market in 
the most advantageous market. 

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

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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 each reporting date 
and transfers between levels are determined 
based on a reassessment of the lowest level input 
that is significant to the fair value measurement. 

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

Issued capital 

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. 

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

Dividends 

Dividends are recognised when declared during 
the financial year and no longer at the discretion 
of the Company. 

Earnings per share 

Basic earnings per share 
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing 
the profit attributable to the shareholders of the 
Company, excluding any costs of servicing equity 

other than ordinary shares, by the weighted 
average number of ordinary shares outstanding 
during the financial year, adjusted for bonus 
elements in ordinary shares issued during the 
financial year. 

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

Goods and Services Tax ('GST') and other similar 
taxes 

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

Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of 
the GST receivable or payable. The net amount of 
GST recoverable from, or payable to, the tax 
authority is included in other receivables or other 
payables in the statement of financial position. 

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

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

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New Accounting Standards and Interpretations not yet mandatory or early adopted 

Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have recently been issued or amended but are not yet mandatory, have not 
been early adopted by the consolidated entity for the annual reporting period ended 30 June 2018. The consolidated entity has not 
assessed of the impact of these new or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations, except as noted. 

AASB No. 

Title 

AASB 9  

Financial Instruments 

Application 
date * 

Issue date 

1 Jan 2018 

Dec 2014 

AASB 2010-7 

Amendments arising from Accounting Standards arising from AASB 9 (Dec 2010) 

1 Jan 2018 

Sep 2012 

AASB 2014-1 

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards, Part E - Financial Instruments 

Part E - 1 Jan 
2018 

Jun 2014 

AASB 2014-5 

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standard  Arising From AASB 15 

1 Jan 2018 

Dec 2014 

AASB 2014-7  

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standard  Arising From AASB 9 (Dec 2014) 

1 Jan 2018 

Dec 2014 

AASB 2014-10 

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standard  – Sale of Contribution of Assets 
Between Investors and its Associates or Joint Venture 

1 Jan 2018 

Dec 2014 

AASB 2015-8 

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Effective Date of AASB 15 

1 Jan 2018 

Oct 2015 

AASB 2015-10 

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Effective Date of Amendments 
to AASB 10 and AASB 128. 

1 Jan 2018 

Dec 2015 

AASB 2016-5 

AASB 2016-6 

AASB 2016-8 

AASB 2017-1 

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Classification and 
Measurement of Share-based Payment Transactions [AASB 2] 

1 Jan 2018 

Jul 2016 

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Applying AASB 9 Financial 
Instruments with AASB 4 Insurance Contracts [AASB 4] 

1 Jan 2018 

Oct 2016 

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Australian Implementation 
Guidance for Not-for-Profit Entities 

1 Jan 2019 

Dec 2016 

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Transfers of Investment 
Property, Annual Improvements 2014-2016 Cycle and Other Amendments 

1 Jan 2018 

Feb 2017 

AASB 2017-3 

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Clarifications to AASB 4 

1 Jan 2018 

Jul 2017 

AASB 2017-4 

AASB 2017-5 

AASB 2017-6 

AASB 2017-7 

AASB 2018-1 

AASB 2018-2 

AASB 15 

AASB 16 

AASB 17 

AASB 1058 

AASB 1059 

AASB 
Interpretation 22 

AASB 
Interpretation 23 

Not yet issued by 
the AASB 

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Uncertainty over Income Tax 
Treatments 

1 Jan 2019 

Jul 2017 

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Effective Date of Amendments 
to AASB 10 and AASB 128 and Editorial Corrections 

1 Jan 2018 

Dec 2017 

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Prepayment Features with 
Negative Compensation 

1 Jan 2019 

Oct 2017 

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Long-term Interests in 
Associates and Joint Ventures 

1 Jan 2019 

Dec 2017 

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Annual Improvements 2015-
2017 Cycle 

1 Jan 2019 

Feb 2018 

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Plan Amendment, Curtailment 
or Settlement 

1 Jan 2019 

Mar 2018 

Revenues from Contracts with Customers ** 

Leases 

Insurance Contracts 

Income of Not-for-Profit Entities [Appendix D] 

Service Concession Arrangements: Grantors 

Foreign Currency Transactions and Advance Consideration 

1 Jan 2018 

Oct 2015 

1 Jan 2019 

Feb 2016 

1 Jan 2021 

Jul 2017 

1 Jan 2019 

Dec 2016 

1 Jan 2019 

Jul 2017 

1 Jan 2018 

Feb 2017 

Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments 

1 Jan 2019 

Jun 2017 

Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting# 

1 Jan 2020 

Mar 2018 

* Annual reporting periods beginning after  
** AASB 15 has been assessed and is not expected to have a significant impact on the company. 

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Note 2. Critical accounting judgements, 
estimates and assumptions 

The preparation of the consolidated financial 
statements requires management to make 
judgements, estimates and assumptions that 
affect the reported amounts in the consolidated 
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, believed 
to be reasonable under the circumstances. The 
resulting accounting judgements and estimates 
will seldom equal the related actual results. The 
judgements, estimates and assumptions that have 
a significant risk of causing a material adjustment 
to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities 
(refer to the respective notes) within the next 
financial year are discussed below. 

Share-based payment transactions 

The 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 the 
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. 

Provision for impairment of receivables 

The provision for impairment of receivables 
assessment requires a degree of estimation and 
judgement. The level of provision is assessed by 
taking into account the recent sales experience, 
the ageing of receivables, historical collection 
rates and specific knowledge of the individual 
debtor’s financial position. 

Impairment of work in progress 

Work in progress comprises patient cells taken via 
biopsy and cryopreserved awaiting implantation 

at the patients discretion at a future date. 
Impairment of work in progress assessment 
requires a degree of estimation and judgement. 
While the patient cells held can be preserved 
indefinitely the company has estimated that if the 
patient has not proceeded with implantation 
within 2 years from biopsy, resulting in a sale of the 
product, the value of the work in progress is 
impaired to nil.    

Estimation of useful lives of assets 

The consolidated entity determines the estimated 
useful lives and related depreciation and 
amortisation charges for its property, plant and 
equipment and finite life intangible assets. The 
useful lives could change significantly as a result 
of technical innovations or some other event. The 
depreciation and amortisation charge will 
increase where the useful lives are less than 
previously estimated lives, or technically obsolete 
or non-strategic assets that have been 
abandoned or sold will be written off or written 
down. The useful life of patents and trademarks is 
based on the period of the life of the patent or 
trademark, which is usually 20 years. 

Impairment of non-financial assets other than 
goodwill and other indefinite life intangible assets 

The consolidated entity assesses impairment of 
non-financial assets other than goodwill and other 
indefinite life intangible assets at each reporting 
date by evaluating conditions specific to the 
consolidated entity and to the particular asset 
that may lead to impairment. If an impairment 
trigger exists, the recoverable amount of the asset 
is determined. This involves value-in-use 
calculations, which incorporate a number of key 
estimates and assumptions. Other qualitative 
measures are also considered in the assessment of 
impairment. 

Employee benefits provision 

As discussed in note 1, the liability for employee 
benefits expected to be settled more than 12 
months from the reporting date is recognised and 
measured at current value and is not discounted 
if the effect of discounting is immaterial. In 
determining the present value of the liability, 
estimates of attrition rates and pay increases 
through promotion and inflation have been taken 
into account. 

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Note 3. Revenue 

Sales revenue 
Sale of goods 

Other revenue 
Interest 
Export market development grant 
License fee & royalties 
Currency gain 
Other 

Total revenue 

Note 4. Expenses 

Loss before income tax includes the following specific expenses: 

Cost of sales 

Cost of sales 

Depreciation and amortisation 

Depreciation – plant & equipment 
Amortisation – patents & trademarks 
Total Depreciation and amortisation 

Rental expense relating to operating leases 

Minimum lease payments 

Employment expenses 
Salaries & wages 
Employment benefits 
Superannuation expense 
Consultants’ fees 
Directors’ fees 
Payroll & other taxes 
Other employment costs 
Share-based payments expense 
Total employment expenses 

Write off assets 
Inventories 

2018 
$ 

2017 
$ 

619,179 

529,818 

619,179 

529,818 

18,469 
110,955 
141,696 
4,118 
8,265 

35,747 
- 
143,793 
3,321 
363,909 

283,503 

546,770 

982,682 

1,076,588 

469,886 

438,137 

75,364 
117,952 
193,316 

70,458 
77,294 
147,752 

115,139 

115,976 

2,741,670 
39,824 
258,417 
570,328 
281,100 
156,826 
2,286 
291,955 
4,342,406 

2,502,317 
89,881 
248,143 
502,500 
281,100 
146,524 
22,595 
144,856 
3,937,916 

45,953 

51,932 

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Note 5. Income tax expense 

Income tax expense/(benefit) 
Current tax  
Deferred tax – origination and reversal of temporary differences 

Aggregate income tax expense 

2018 
$ 

2017 
$ 

(2,252,168) 
- 

(1,947,998) 
- 

(2,252,168) 

(1,947,998) 

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

Loss before income tax expense from continuing operations 

(8,009,282) 

(6,125,414) 

Tax at the statutory tax rate of 27.5% (2017: 27.5%) 

(2,202,552) 

(1,684,489) 

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

Non-deductible items 
Research and development expenditure 
Research and development rebate received 
Share-based payments 
Income tax benefit not brought to account 

25,627 
571,020 
- 
147,136 
1,458,769 
- 

15,581 
365,270 
(535,700) 
39,835 
1,799,503 
- 

Research and development tax benefit received  

(2,252,168) 

(1,947,998) 

The following deferred tax balances have not been recognised: 

Deferred tax assets not recognised at 27.5% (2017: 27.5%) 

Provisions and accruals 
Capital raising costs 
Carried forward revenue losses 

Deferred tax liabilities not recognised at 27.5% (2017: 27.5%) 
Prepayments 

146,072 
138,182 
2,736,486 

131,164 
209,081 
2,773,781 

3,020,740 

3,114,026 

26,097 

26,097 

- 

- 

31 

The tax benefits of the above deferred tax assets will only be obtained if: 

(i) 

The company derives future assessable income of a nature and an amount sufficient to enable the 
benefits to be utilised; 

(ii)  The company continues to comply with the conditions for deductibility imposed by law; and 

(iii)  No changes in income tax legislation adversely affects the company in utilising the benefits. 

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Note 6. Cash and cash equivalents 

Cash at bank 

Reconciliation to cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year 
The above figures are reconciled to cash and cash equivalents at the end 
of the financial year as shown in the statement of cash flows as follows: 

Balance as above 
Cash and cash equivalents 

Balance as per statement of cash flows 

Note 7. Trade and other receivables 

Trade receivables 
Other receivables: 
Sundry debtors 
GST refund due 

2018 
$ 

2017 
$ 

2,910,233 

5,046,257 

2,910,233 

5,046,257 

2,910,233 

5,046,257 

2,910,233 

5,046,257 

110,990 

35,711 

2,742 
56,292 

- 
81,137 

59,034 

81,137 

170,024 

116,848 

Impairment of receivables  
There has been no impairment of receivables in the year ended 30 June 2018 (30 June 2017: $0). 

Past due but not impaired 
Customers with balances past due but without provision for impairment of receivables amount to nil as at 30 
June 2018 (30 June 2017: $10,940) 

The consolidated entity did not consider a credit risk on the aggregate balances after reviewing credit 
terms of customers based on recent collection practices. 

The ageing of the past due but not impaired receivables are as follows: 

0 to 3 months overdue 
3 to 6 months overdue 

Note 8. Inventories 

Consumables – at cost 
Work in progress – at cost 

- 
- 

- 

10,940 
- 

10,940 

- 
53,816 

6,752 
81,645 

53,816 

88,397 

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Note 9. Other 

Prepayments 

Note 10. Property, plant and equipment 

Leasehold improvements – at cost 
Less:  Accumulated depreciation 

Plant and equipment – at cost 
Less:  Accumulated depreciation 

Furniture and fittings – at cost 
Less:  Accumulated depreciation 

2018 
$ 

2017 
$ 

94,897 

33,887 

94,897 

33,887 

272,502 
(77,258) 
195,244 
556,028 
(420,788) 
135,240 
43,269 
(32,694) 
10,575 

272,502 
(70,456) 
202,056 
523,896 
(383,664) 
140,232 
41,464 
(25,939) 
15,525 

341,059 

357,813 

Reconciliations 
Reconciliations of the written down values at the beginning and end of the current and previous financial 
years are set out below: 

Balance at 30 June 2016 

Additions 
Disposals 
Depreciation 

Balance at 30 June 2017 

Additions 
Disposals 
Depreciation 

Leasehold 
improvements 
$ 

Plant and 
equipment 
$ 

Furniture and 
fittings 
$ 

Total 

$ 

208,869 
- 
- 
(6,813) 

202,056 
- 
- 
(6,812) 

65,365 
135,394 
- 
(60,527) 

140,232 
56,805 
- 
(61,797) 

14,938 
3,705 
- 
(3,118) 

15,525 
1,805 
- 
(6,755) 

289,172 
139,099 
- 
(70,458) 

357,813 
58,610 
- 
(75,364) 

Balance at 30 June 2018 

195,244 

135,240 

10,575 

341,059 

Note 11. Intangibles 

Patents and trademarks – at cost 
Less:  Accumulated amortisation 

2018 
$ 

2017 
$ 

1,948,131 
(288,296) 

1,686,038 
(170,344) 

1,659,835 

1,515,694 

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Note 11. Intangibles (continued) 

Reconciliations  

Reconciliations of the written down values at the beginning and end of the current and previous financial 
year are set out below: 

Balance at 30 June 2016 

Additions 
Amortisation expense 

Balance at 30 June 2017 

Additions 
Amortisation expense 

Balance at 30 June 2018 

Note 12. Trade and other payables 

Trade payables 
Other payables 

Note 13. Employee benefits 

Annual leave entitlements 
Long service leave entitlements 

$ 

1,264,030 

328,958 
(77,294) 

1,515,694 

262,093 
(117,952) 

1,659,835 

2018 
$ 

2017 
$ 

1,020,281 
196,042 

891,021 
183,679 

1,216,323 

1,074,700 

273,605 
194,293 

254,174 
173,900 

467,898 

428,074 

Amounts not expected to be settled within the next 12 months 
The current provision for employee benefits includes all unconditional entitlements where employees have 
completed the required period of service and also those where employees are entitled to pro-rata 
payments in certain circumstances. The entire amount is presented as current, since the consolidated entity 
does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement. However, based on past experience, the 
consolidated entity does not expect all employees to take the full amount of accrued leave or require 
payment within the next 12 months. 

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Note 14. Other current liabilities 

Accrued expenses 
Revenue received in advance 

Note 15. Other non-current liabilities 

Revenue received in advance 

Note 16. Equity – issued capital 

2018 
$ 

2017 
$ 

606,593 
141,700 

235,091 
141,700 

748,293 

376,791 

425,148 

566,844 

425,148 

566,844 

2018 
Shares 

2017 
Shares 

2018 
$ 

2017 
$ 

Ordinary shares – fully paid 

110,177,779 

101,479,437 

27,621,502 

24,664,002 

Share equity costs – ordinary shares 

- 

- 

(1,636,826) 

(1,561,114) 

110,177,779 

101,479,437 

27,621,502 

24,664,002 

110,177,779 

101,479,437 

25,984,676 

23,102,888 

Movements in ordinary share capital 

Details 

Balance 

Issue of shares 
Share issue costs 

Balance 

Issue of shares 
Share issue costs 
Issue of shares 
Issue of shares 

Balance 

Date 

Shares 

Issue price 

$ 

1 Jul 2016 

91,479,437 

19,359,578 

13 Dec 2016 

10,000,000 
- 

$0.40 

4,000,000 
(256,690) 

30 Jun 2017 

101,479,437 

23,102,888 

20 Dec 2017 

12 Jan 2018 
9 May 2018 

4,198,238 
- 
4,286,578 
213,526 

$0.34 

$0.34 
$0.34 

1,427,401 
(75,712) 
1,457,500 
72,599 

30 Jun 2018 

110,177,779 

25,984,676 

Ordinary shares 
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  

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Note 16. Equity – issued capital (continued) 

shares have no par value and the Company does not have a limited amount of authorised capital. The 
Company does not have any externally imposed capital requirements. 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. 

Capital Management Policy 
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.  

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. 

Note 17. Share-based payment reserve 

2018 
Options 

2017 
Options 

2018 
$ 

2017 
$ 

Share-based payment reserve 

15,520,000 

12,762,500 

1,025,612 

1,288,976 

15,520,000 

12,762,500 

1,025,612 

1,288,976 

Movements in share-based payment reserve 

Details 

Date 

No of 
options 

Total 
$ 

Balance at 30 June 2016 

10,782,500 

1,026,980 

Issue of options(1) 
Issue of options(2) 
Issue of options(3) 
Issue of options(4) 
Issue of options(5) 

Balance at 30 June 2017 

Expiry of options 
Expiry of options 
Issue of options(6) 
Issue of options(7) 

Balance at 30 June 2018 

13 Oct 2016 
12 Dec 2016 
13 Dec 2016 
10 Mar 2017 
19 Jun 2017 

3 Aug 2017 
24 Nov 2017 
7 May 2018 
7 May 2018 

650,000 
490,000 
600,000 
40,000 
200,000 
1,980,000 

108,160 
80,164 
40,000 
5,612 
28,060 
261,996 

12,762,500 

1,288,976 

(5,912,500) 
(3,520,000) 
1,100,000 
11,090,000 
2,757,500 

(532,092) 
(266,313) 
137,280 
397,761 
(263,364) 

15,520,000 

1,025,612 

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Note 17. Share-based payment reserve (continued) 

Total value of share-based payments for the year is $535,041 (2017: 261,996). Of this $291,955 (2017: 
$221,996) is classified as share-based payments to employees in Note 4 under employment expenses and 
the remaining $243,086 is classified in the consultants’ fees in Note 4 under employment expenses (2017: 
$40,000 classified as share equity costs in the balance sheet).  The share based payments reserve is used to 
record the value of share based payments provided to employees, including Key Management Personnel, 
as part of their remuneration, as well as consultants as consideration for services in certain circumstances. 

For the options granted the valuation model inputs used to determine the fair value at the grant date are as 
follows: 

(1) 

(2) 

(3) 

(5) 

(6) 

(7) 

Grant date 
Expiry date 
Share price at grant date 
Exercise price 
Expected volatility 
Dividend yield 
Risk-free rate 
Fair value at grant date 

13/10/16 
12/10/19 
$0.435 
$0.624 
72% 
0% 
1.72% 
$0.166 

12/12/16 
12/12/19 
$0.440 
$0.648 
71% 
0% 
1.95% 
$0.164 

10/03/17 
10/03/20 
$0.420 
$0.594 
63% 
0% 
2.11% 
$0.140 

19/06/17 
19/06/20 
$0.350 
$0.510 
73% 
0% 
1.80% 
$0.137 

07/05/18 
08/05/21 
$0.345 
$0.340 
50% 
0% 
2.17% 
$0.1248 

07/05/18 
08/05/21 
$0.345 
$0.395 
50% 
0% 
2.15% 
$0.1076 

(4)  On 13 December 2016 600,000 options were granted as part payment for the provision of services in relation to 

a capital raising. The fair value of the service amounts to $240,000 as determined by market expectations. Of 
this fair value $200,000 was settled in cash and therefore the options are deemed to have a fair value of 
$40,000. The options have an exercise price of $0.55 and an expiry date of 13 December 2020. 

The options granted to directors and employees on 7 May 2018 are subject to vesting periods as follows: 

Description 

Vesting date 

Number of options 

Fair value 

Vesting at grant date 
Vesting one year from grant date 
Vesting two years from grant date 

7 May 2018 
7 May 2019 
7 May 2020 

3,696,667 
3,696,666 
  3,696,667 

11,090,000 

397,761 
397,760 
397,760 

11,193,281 

Set out below are summaries of options granted by the Company: 

Grant date 

Expiry date 

Exercise 
price 

Opening 
balance  

Granted 

Exercised 

Expired/ 
forfeited 

Closing 
balance 

2018 
03/08/2014 
24/11/2014 
19/11/2015 
26/02/2016 
13/10/2016 
12/12/2016 
13/12/2016 
10/03/2017 
19/06/2017 
07/05/2018 
07/05/2018 

03/08/2017 
24/11/2017 
19/11/2020 
26/02/2019 
12/10/2019 
12/12/2019 
13/12/2019 
10/03/2020 
19/06/2020 
08/05/2021 
08/05/2021 

$0.50 
$0.62 
$0.58 
$0.56 
$0.62 
$0.64 
$0.55 
$0.59 
$0.41 
$0.34 
$0.40 

5,912,500 
3,520,000 
12,122,237 
1,350,000 
650,000 
490,000 
600,000 
40,000 
200,000 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
1,100,000 
11,090,000 

24,884,737 

12,190,000 

Weighted average exercise price 

$0.570 

$0.390 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

- 

(5,912,500) 
(3,520,000) 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
12,122,237 
1,350,000 
650,000 
490,000 
600,000 
40,000 
200,000 
1,100,000 
11,090,000 

(9,432,500)  27,642,237 

$0.545 

$0.050 

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Note 17. Share-based payment reserve (continued) 

Opening 

Granted 

Exercised 

Grant date  Expiry date 

Exercise 
price 

2017 
03/08/2014 
24/11/2014 
19/11/2015 
26/02/2016 
13/10/2016 
12/12/2016 
13/12/2016 
10/03/2017 
19/06/2017 

03/08/2017 
24/11/2017 
19/11/2020 
26/02/2019 
12/10/2019 
12/12/2019 
13/12/2019 
10/03/2020 
19/06/2020 

$0.50 
$0.62 
$0.58 
$0.56 
$0.62 
$0.64 
$0.55 
$0.59 
$0.41 

balance  

5,912,500 
3,520,000 
12,122,237 
1,350,000 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
650,000 
490,000 
600,000 
40,000 
200,000 

22,904,737 

1,980,000 

Weighted average exercise price 

$0.564 

$0.582 

Expired/ 
forfeited 

Closing 
balance 

5,912,500 
- 
- 
3,520,000 
-  12,122,237 
1,350,000 
- 
650,000 
- 
490,000 
- 
600,000 
- 
40,000 
- 
200,000 
- 

-  24,884,737 

- 

$0.570 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

- 

At 30 June 2018 the remaining weighted average contractual life of the options is 1,000 days (2017: 745 
days). 

Note 18. Equity – accumulated losses 

Accumulated losses at the beginning of the financial year 
Expired options 
Loss after income tax expense for the year 

2018 
$ 

2017 
$ 

19,679,377 
(798,405) 
5,757,114 

15,501,961 
- 
4,177,416 

Accumulated losses at the end of the financial year 

24,638,086 

19,679,377 

Note 19. Financial instruments 

(a) 

Financial risk management 

The Company’s principal financial instruments comprise cash. 

The main purpose of these financial instruments is to fund expenditure on the Company’s operations. The 
Company has various other financial assets and liabilities such as trade receivables and trade payables, 
which arise directly from its operations. It is, and has been throughout the period under review, the 
Company’s policy that no trading in financial instruments shall be undertaken.  

Details of the significant accounting policies and methods adopted, including the criteria for recognition, 
the basis of measurement and the basis on which income and expenses are recognised, in respect of each 
class of financial asset and financial liability are disclosed in Note 1. 

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Note 19. Financial instruments (continued) 

(b) 

Interest rate risk  

At reporting date the Company had the following financial assets exposed to interest rate risk: 

Cash(1) 

(1) 

The weighted average interest rate of cash is 0.53% (2017: 0.69%) 

(c)  Credit risk 

2018 
$ 

2017 
$ 

2,910,233 

5,046,257 

Credit risk represents the loss that would be recognised if counterparties failed to perform as contracted. 
The consolidated entity’s maximum exposure to credit risk in relation to each class of financial asset is the 
carrying amount of those assets as indicated in the Statement of Financial Position.  

The consolidated entity has in place policies that aim to ensure that counterparties and cash transactions 
are limited to high credit quality financial institutions and that the amount of credit exposure to one 
financial institution is limited as far as is considered commercially appropriate.  

Since the consolidated entity trades only with recognised third parties, there is no requirement for collateral. 

(d) 

Liquidity risk 

Liquidity risk is the risk that the group will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The 
group’s approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will always have sufficient 
liquidity to meet its liabilities when due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring 
unacceptable losses or risking damage to the company’s reputation. 

The following are the contractual maturities of financial liabilities, including estimated interest payments and 
excluding the impact of netting agreements: 

Less than 6 
months 

6 – 12 
months 

1 – 2 years 

2 – 5 years 

Over 5 
years 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

Total 
contractual 
cash flows 
$ 

Total 
carrying 
amount 
$ 

As at 30 June 2017: 
Trade & other payables 

As at 30 June 2018: 
Trade & other payables 

1,126,112 

1,626,814 

(e)  Net fair values 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

1,126,112 

1,626,874 

The carrying amount of financial assets and financial liabilities recorded in the financial statements 
represents their respective net fair values, determined in accordance with the accounting policies disclosed 
in Note 1. 

(f) 

Sensitivity analysis 

The following tables summarise the sensitivity of the consolidated entity’s financial assets to interest rate risk. 
Had the relevant variables, as illustrated in the tables, moved, with all other variables held constant, post-tax 
profit/(loss) and equity would have been affected as shown. The analysis has been performed on the same 
basis for 2017 and 2018. None of the Company’s financial liabilities are interest bearing. 

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Note 19. Financial instruments (continued) 

Financial assets 

30 June 2017 
Cash  

30 June 2018 
Cash  

Carrying 
amount 
$ 

Interest rate risk 
-1% 

Interest rate risk 
1% 

Net profit 
$ 

Equity 
$ 

Net profit 
$ 

Equity 
$ 

5,046,257 

(50,462) 

(50,462) 

50,462 

50,462 

2,910,233 

(29,102) 

(29,102) 

29,102 

29,102 

Note 20. Key management personnel disclosures 

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 

2018 
$ 

2017 
$ 

812,350 
55,557 
6,657 
236,719 

793,600 
44,275 
13,832 
41,600 

1,111,283 

893,307 

Note 21. Remuneration of auditor 

During the financial year the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by PKF Mack, the 
auditor of the Company, its network firms and unrelated firms: 

Audit services – PKF Mack 
Audit or review of the consolidated financial statements 

Other services – PKF Mack 
Preparation of the tax return 
Other matters 

2018 
$ 

2017 
$ 

32,915 

32,400 

3,800 
450 
4,250 

3,300 
- 
3,300 

37,165 

35,700 

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Note 22. Contingent liabilities 

The consolidated entity has no contingent liabilities for the years ended 30 June 2018 or 30 June 2017. 

Note 23. Contingent assets 

The consolidated entity has no contingent assets for the year ended 30 June 2018 or 30 June 2017. 

Note 24. Commitments  

Patent annuity commitments 
To maintain patent rights the following commitments will need to be met by 
the Company: 
Within one year 
One to five years 
More than five years 

Lease commitments – operating 
Committed at the reporting date but not recognised as liabilities, payable: 
Within one year 
One to five years 
More than five years 

Total commitments 

2018 
$ 

2017 
$ 

58,350 
297,425 
623,450 

42,716 
175,439 
346,505 

979,225 

564,660 

105,969 
215,706 
- 

115,157 
333,068 
- 

321,675 

448,225 

1,300,900 

1,012,885 

Operating lease commitments includes contracted amounts for various equipment under non-cancellable 
operating leases expiring within one to ten years and the current office and laboratory rental lease under 
an operating lease. 

Note 25. Related party transactions  

Parent entity: 

Subsidiaries: 

Orthocell Limited is the parent entity 

Interests in subsidiaries are set out in note 26. 

Key management personnel: 

Disclosures relating to key management personnel are set out in note 
20 and the remuneration report in the Directors' Report. 

Loans to/from related parties: 

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

Terms and conditions: 

All transactions were made on normal commercial terms and 
conditions and at market rates. 

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Note 26. Parent entity and interest in subsidiaries  

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

Name of entity 
Ausbiomedical Pty Ltd 

Country of incorporation 
Australia 

2018 
% 

100 

2017 
% 

100 

Ausbiomedical Pty Ltd has no assets or liabilities and does not trade in its own right. 

As the Company’s only subsidiary, Ausbiomedical Pty Ltd, does not trade or have any assets and liabilities, 
the consolidated entity and parent entity disclosures are the same. 

Note 27. Events after the reporting period  

Subsequent to 30 June 2018 two subsidiaries were incorporated:  

Name of entity 
Orthocell UK Ltd 
Orthocell (HK) Limited 

Country of incorporation 
United Kingdom 
Hong Kong 

Date of Incorporation 
20 July 2018 
7 August 2018 

Both subsidiaries are wholly-owned by Orthocell. 

No other matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2018 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 28. Reconciliation of loss after income tax to net cash from operating activities  

2018 
$ 

2017 
$ 

Loss after income tax expense for the year 

(5,757,114) 

(4,177,416) 

Adjustments for: 
Depreciation and amortisation 
Share-based payments expensed 
Inventory write-off 

Change in operating assets and liabilities: 
(Increase)/decrease in debtors 
(Increase)/decrease in prepayments 
(Increase)/decrease in inventories 
Increase/(decrease) in creditors 
Increase/(decrease) in accruals 
Increase/(decrease) in employee entitlements 
Increase/(decrease) in unearned income 

193,316 
535,041 
45,953 

147,752 
221,996 
51,932 

(78,020) 
(61,011) 
(11,372) 
219,325 
371,502 
39,824 
(141,696) 

94,220 
24,975 
(6,167) 
207,264 
(68,121) 
89,881 
(141,696) 

(4,644,252) 

(3,555,380) 

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Note 29. Loss per share  

2018 
$ 

2017 
$ 

Loss after income tax expense for the year 

(5,757,114) 

(4,177,416) 

Weighted average number of shares used in calculating basic and 
diluted loss per share 

Shares 

Shares 

105,726,821 

96,958,889 

Options are considered to be potential ordinary shares and have only been included in the determination 
of diluted loss per share to the extent to which they are dilutive. 

At the date of this report the company has 110,177,779 ordinary shares on issue. 

Note 30. Operating segments  

The consolidated entity has identified its operating segments based on the internal reports that are 
reviewed and used by the Chief Operating Decision Maker to make decisions about resources to be 
allocated to the segments and assess their performance. 

The financial information presented in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income and 
statement of financial position is the same as that presented to the chief operating decision makers. 

The consolidated entity predominately operates in the regenerative medicine industry in Australia. 

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DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION 

In the directors’ opinion: 

• 

• 

• 

• 

the attached consolidated financial statements and notes thereto and the remuneration report 
contained in the directors’ report comply with the Corporations Act 2001, the Accounting Standards, 
the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements; 

the attached consolidated financial statements and notes thereto comply with International 
Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board as 
described in note 1 to the consolidated financial statements; 

the attached consolidated financial statements and notes thereto give a true and fair view of the 
consolidated entity's financial position as at 30 June 2018 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 

Mr Paul Anderson 
Director  
31 August 2018 
Perth 

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

General 

The Board of Directors of Orthocell Limited (the 
“Company”) is responsible for the corporate 
governance of the Company. The Board guides 
and monitors the business and affairs of the 
Company on behalf of the shareholders by whom 
they are elected and to whom they are 
accountable. 

This statement sets out the main corporate 
governance practices in place throughout the 
financial year in accordance with 3rd edition of 
the ASX Principles of Good Corporate 
Governance and Best Practice 
Recommendations. 

Further information about the Company’s 
corporate governance practices is set out on the 
Company’s website at www.orthocell.com.au. 

This Statement was approved by the Board of 
Directors and is current as at 12 October 2018. 

PRINCIPLE 1: LAY SOLID FOUNDATIONS FOR 
MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT 

ASX Recommendation 1.1: a listed entity should 
establish the functions reserved to the board and 
those delegated to senior executives and disclose 
those functions. 

The Board has adopted a formal charter that 
details the respective board and management 
functions and responsibilities.  A copy of this board 
charter is available in the corporate governance 
section of the Company's website at 
www.orthocell.com.au. 

The Company has complied with this 
recommendation. 

ASX Recommendation 1.2: a listed entity should 
undertake appropriate checks before appointing 
a person, or putting forward to security holders a 
candidate for election as a director and provide 
security holders with all material information 
relevant to a decision on whether or not to elect 
or re-elect a director. 

The Company did not elect any new Directors 
during the year. Information in relation to Directors 
seeking reappointment is set out in the Directors 
report and Notice of Annual General Meeting. 

The Company has complied with this 
recommendation. 

ASX Recommendation 1.3: a listed entity should 
have a written agreement with each Director and 
senior executive setting out the terms of their 
appointment. 

The Company has in place written agreements 
with each Director. 

The Company has complied with this 
recommendation. 

ASX Recommendation 1.4: the company 
secretary of a listed company should be 
accountable directly to the board, through the 
chair, on all matters to do with the proper 
functioning of the board. 

The Board Charter provides for the Company 
Secretary to be accountable directly to the 
board through the Chair. 

The Company has complied with this 
recommendation. 

ASX Recommendation 1.5: a listed entity should: 

•

•

•

•

have a diversity policy which includes the
requirement for the board to set
measurable objectives for achieving gender
diversity and assess annually the objectives
and the entity’s progress to achieving them;

disclose the policy or a summary of it;

disclose the measurable objectives and
progress towards achieving them; and

disclose the respective proportions of men
and women on the board and at each
level of management and the company as
a whole.

The Company has adopted a Diversity Policy 
which is available in the corporate governance 
section of the Company's website at 
www.orthocell.com.au. 

The Board considers that, due to the size, nature 
and stage of development of the Company, 
setting measurable objectives for the Diversity 
Policy at this time is not appropriate. The Board will 
consider setting measurable objectives as the 
Company increases in size and complexity. 

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT 

As at 30 June 2018, the Company does not have 
any female Board members (2017: nil). The 
Company has 1 female (33%) in senior 
management positions, (2017: 1, 33%).  Of the 
balance of the Company’s employees 74% are 
female (2017: 76%). 56% (2017: 56%) of the 
Company’s employees in total, including 
Directors, are female. 

The performance of executive Directors, including 
the Managing Director, will be reviewed by the 
Remuneration Committee. The Remuneration 
Committee will conduct a performance 
evaluation of the Executive Directors annually to 
review performance against KPIs set for the 
previous year, and to establish KPIs for the 
forthcoming year. 

The Company partly complies with this 
recommendation. 

Performance reviews were undertaken during the 
reporting period. 

ASX Recommendation 1.6: a listed entity should 
disclose the process for evaluating the 
performance of the board, its committees and 
individual directors and whether a performance 
evaluation was carried out during the reporting 
period in accordance with that process. 

The Chair has the overall responsibility for 
evaluating the Board, any committees 
established and, when appropriate, individual 
directors on an annual basis.  

The method and scope of the performance 
evaluation will be set by the Chair and which may 
include a Board self-assessment checklist to be 
completed by each Director. The Chairperson 
may also use an independent adviser to assist in 
the review if deemed appropriate. 

A performance review was undertaken during the 
reporting period. 

The Company has complied with this 
recommendation. 

ASX Recommendation 1.7: a listed entity should 
have and disclose a process for periodically 
evaluating the performance of its senior 
executives and disclose in relation to each 
reporting period where a performance evaluation 
was undertaken in accordance with a process. 

The Managing Director reviews the performance 
of the senior executives.  The Managing Director 
conducts a performance evaluation of the senior 
executives by meeting individually with each 
senior executive on a yearly basis to review 
performance against the senior executive’s 
responsibilities as outlined in his or her contract 
with the Company and against  key performance 
indicators (KPI’s) set for the senior executive set by 
the Managing Director or the Board. 

The Company has complied with this 
recommendation. 

PRINCIPLE 2: STRUCTURE THE BOARD TO ADD VALUE 

ASX Recommendation 2.1: The board of a listed 
entity should establish a nomination committee: 

• 

• 

• 

with at least three members the majority of 
which are independent directors 

chaired by an independent Director; and 

disclose the charter of the committee, the 
members of the committee and the number 
of times the committee met throughout the 
period and member attendance at those 
meetings. 

Given the present size and complexity of the 
Company the Board has not constituted a 
Nomination Committee with the full Board 
carrying out the role of a Nomination Committee. 

The Company has not complied with this 
recommendation. 

ASX Recommendation 2.2: a listed entity should 
have and disclose a board skills matrix setting out 
the mix of skills and diversity that the board 
currently has or is looking to achieve in its 
membership. 

The Board has established a skills matrix. On a 
collective basis the Board has the following skills: 

Strategic expertise - ability to identify and critically 
assess strategic opportunities and threats and 
develop strategies. 

Specific Industry knowledge - Experience in 
regenerative medicine or other Biotech or related 
sector. 

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International experience – members of the Board 
have an understanding the complexities of 
operating in foreign jurisdictions, including a basic 
knowledge of the general corporate, fiscal and 
labour laws and regulations. 

Accounting and finance - members of the Board 
have experience in accounting and finance or 
the ability to read and comprehend the 
company’s accounts, financial material 
presented to the board, financial reporting 
requirements and an understanding of corporate 
finance. 

Risk management - Identify and monitor risks to 
which the Company is, or has the potential to be 
exposed to. 

Experience with financial markets - Experience in 
working in or raising funds from the equity or 
capital markets. 

Investor relations - Experience in identifying and 
establishing relationships with Shareholders, 
potential investors, institutions and equity analysts. 

Government relations - Experience in dealing with 
relevant Government authorities and regulators. 

The Company has complied with this 
recommendation. 

ASX Recommendation 2.3: a listed entity should 
disclose the names of the directors considered by 
the board to be independent directors and 
provide details in relation to the length of service 
of each Director. 

During the year ended 30 June 2018 the only 
independent Director of the Company was 
Professor Lars Lidgren. 

Dr Stewart Washer and Mr Paul Anderson are 
Executive Directors and are not considered to be 
independent Directors as they are employed in 
an executive capacity. 

Mr Qi Xiao Zhou is a substantial shareholder and 
as such is not considered to be an independent 
Director. 

Mr Matthew Callahan is a founder and director of 
a substantial shareholder and as such is not 
considered to be an independent director. 

The appointment date of Directors is set out in the 
Directors Report forming part of the Annual 
Financial Statements. 

The Company has complied with this 
recommendation. 

ASX Recommendation 2.4: the majority of the 
board of a listed entity should be independent 
directors. 

The Board does not have a majority of directors 
who are independent.   

The Board considers that the composition of the 
Board is adequate for the Company’s current size 
and operations, and includes an appropriate mix 
of skills and expertise, relevant to the Company’s 
business. These skills include members with 
significant experience as directors of public 
companies, relevant experience in the 
management and growth of businesses together 
with extensive experience in the industry in which 
Orthocell operates.   

The Board will review its composition as the 
Company’s circumstances change.  

The Company has not complied with this 
recommendation. 

ASX Recommendation 2.5: The Chair of a listed 
entity should be an independent director and, in 
particular, should not be the same person as the 
CEO of the entity. 

The Executive Chair of the Board is Dr Stewart 
Washer.  The board considers that given its stage 
of development it is beneficial that Dr Washer is 
an Executive. The Board will consider the 
appointment of an independent chair as the 
Company increases in size and complexity. 

The Managing Director is Paul Anderson. 

The Company has not fully complied with this 
recommendation. 

ASX Recommendation 2.6: a listed entity should 
have a program for inducting new directors and 
provide appropriate professional development 
opportunities. 

The Board is responsible for providing new 
directors with an induction to the Company and 
for the program for providing adequate 

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professional development opportunities for 
directors and management. 

No new directors were appointed during the year. 

The Company has complied with this 
recommendation. 

PRINCIPLE 3: ACT ETHICALLY AND RESPONSIBLY 

ASX Recommendation 3.1: a listed entity should 
establish a code of conduct and disclose the 
code or a summary of the code. 

The Company has established a Code of 
Conduct as to the practices necessary to 
maintain confidence in the Company’s integrity, 
the practices necessary to take into account its 
legal obligations and the reasonable 
expectations of its stakeholders and the 
responsibility and accountability of individuals for 
reporting and investigating reports of unethical 
practices. 

A copy of the Company’s code of conduct is 
available in the corporate governance section of 
the Company's website at www.orthocell.com.au. 

The Company has complied with this 
recommendation. 

PRINCIPLE 4: SAFEGUARD INTEGRITY IN FINANCIAL 
REPORTING 

ASX Recommendation 4.1: The Board of a listed 
entity should establish an audit committee: 

• 

• 

• 

with at least three members, all of whom 
are non-executive directors and a majority 
of which are independent directors 

chaired by an independent Director; and 

disclose the charter of the committee, the 
members of the committee and the number 
of times the committee met throughout the 
period and member attendance at those 
meetings. 

Given the present size and complexity of the 
Company the Board has not constituted an Audit 
Committee with the full Board carrying out the 
role of an Audit Committee.  

The qualifications of the members of the Board 
are set out in the Directors report forming part of 
the Annual Financial Statements. 

The Company has not complied with this 
recommendation. 

ASX Recommendation 4.2: The Board of a listed 
entity should, before it approves the entity’s 
financial statements for a financial period, receive 
from its CEO and CFO a declaration that, in their 
opinion, the financial records of the entity have 
been properly maintained and that  the financial 
statements comply with the appropriate 
accounting standards and give a true and fair 
view of the financial position and performance of 
the entity and that the opinion has been formed 
on the basis of a sound system of risk 
management and internal control which is 
operating effectively. 

The Board has received the assurance required by 
ASX Recommendation 4.2 in respect of the 
financial statements for the half year ended 31 
December 2017 and the full year ended 30 June 
2018 from the Managing Director and the Chief 
Financial Officer. Given the size and nature of the 
Company’s operations the Board has not 
received the assurance in respect of the quarterly 
cash flow statements believing that the provision 
of the assurance for the half and full year financial 
statements is sufficient. 

The Company has not fully complied with this 
recommendation. 

ASX Recommendation 4.3: a listed entity should 
ensure that the external auditor attends its Annual 
General Meeting and is available to answer 
questions from security holders relevant to the 
audit. 

The external auditor attends the Annual General 
Meeting and is available to answer questions from 
shareholders relevant to the audit and financial 
statements. The external auditor will also be 
allowed a reasonable opportunity to answer 
written questions submitted by shareholders to the 
auditor as permitted under the Corporations Act. 

The Company has complied with this 
recommendation. 

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PRINCIPLE 5: MAKE TIMELY AND BALANCED 
DISCLOSURE 

ASX Recommendation 5.1: a listed entity should 
establish written policies designed to ensure 
compliance with ASX Listing Rule disclosure 
requirements and to ensure accountability at a 
senior executive level for that compliance and 
disclose those policies or a summary of those 
policies. 

The Company has established a continuous 
disclosure policy which is designed to guide 
compliance with ASX Listing Rule disclosure 
requirements and to ensure that all Directors, 
senior executives and employees of the 
Company understand their responsibilities under 
the policy.  The Chairman, Managing Director 
and Company Secretary act as the Company’s 
Disclosure Officers who are responsible for 
implementing and administering this policy. The 
Disclosure Officers are responsible for all 
communication with ASX and for making 
decisions on what should be disclosed publicly 
under this policy. 

In accordance with the Company's continuous 
disclosure policy, all information provided to ASX 
for release to the market is posted to its website at 
www.orthocell.com.au after ASX confirms an 
announcement has been made. 

A copy of the continuous disclosure policy is 
available in the corporate governance section of 
the Company's website at www.orthocell.com.au. 

The Company has complied with this 
recommendation. 

PRINCIPLE 6: RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF 
SHAREHOLDERS 

ASX Recommendation 6.1: a listed entity should 
provide information about itself and its 
governance to investors via its website. 

The Company’s website at www.orthocell.com.au 
contains information about the Company’s 
operations and technologies, Directors and 
management and the Company’s corporate 
governance practices, policies and charters. All 
ASX announcements made to the market, 
including annual and half year financial results are 
posted on the website as soon as they have been 

released by the ASX. The full text of all notices of 
meetings and explanatory material, the 
Company’s Annual Report and copies of all 
investor presentations are posted on the website.  

The Company has complied with this 
recommendation. 

ASX Recommendation 6.2: a listed entity should 
design and implement an investor relations 
program to facilitate effective two-way 
communication with investors. 

The Company’s Managing Director and 
Chairman are the Company’s main contact for 
investors and potential investors and make 
themselves available to discuss the Company’s 
activities when requested together with other 
Directors as required. In addition to 
announcements made in accordance with its 
continuous disclosure obligations the Company, 
from time to time, prepares and releases general 
investor updates about the Company. 

Contact with the Company can be made via 
email addresses provided on the website. 

The Company has complied with this 
recommendation. 

ASX Recommendation 6.3: a listed entity should 
disclose the policies and processes it has in place 
to facilitate and encourage participation at 
meetings of security holders. 

The Company encourages participation of 
shareholders at any general meetings and its 
Annual General Meeting each year. Shareholders 
are encouraged to lodge direct votes or proxies 
subject to the adoption of satisfactory 
authentication procedures if they are unable to 
attend the meeting.  

The full text of all notices of meetings and 
explanatory material are posted on the 
Company’s website at www.orthocell.com.au. 

The Company has complied with this 
recommendation. 

ASX Recommendation 6.4: a listed entity should 
give security holders the option to receive 
communications from, and send communications 
to, the entity and its security register electronically. 

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Contact with the Company can be made via 
email addresses provided on the website.  

The Company has complied with this 
recommendation. 

The Company’s share register provides a facility 
whereby investors can provide email addresses to 
receive correspondence from the Company 
electronically and investors can contact the share 
register via telephone, facsimile or email. 

The Company has complied with this 
recommendation. 

PRINCIPLE 7: RECOGNISE AND MANAGE RISK 

ASX Recommendation 7.1: The Board of a listed 
entity should have a committee to oversee risk: 

• 

• 

• 

with at least three members, all of whom 
are non-executive directors and a majority 
of which are independent directors 

chaired by an independent Director; and 

disclose the charter of the committee, the 
members of the committee and the number 
of times the committee met throughout the 
period and member attendance at those 
meetings. 

Given the present size and complexity of the 
Company the Board has not constituted a Risk 
Committee with the full Board responsible for risk 
management. 

The Company has not complied with this 
recommendation. 

ASX Recommendation 7.2: The Board or a 
committee of the Board, of a listed entity should 
review the entity’s risk management framework at 
least annually to satisfy itself that it continues to be 
sound and disclose in relation to each reporting 
period whether such a review was undertaken. 

The Board is responsible for the oversight of the 
Company’s risk management and control 
framework. Responsibility for control and design of 
risk management is delegated to the appropriate 
level of management within the Company with 
the Managing Director being responsible to the 
Board for the risk management and control 
framework. 

The Board conducted a review during the 
reporting period. 

ASX Recommendation 7.3: a listed entity should 
disclose if it has an internal audit function and if it 
does not have an internal audit function that fact 
and the processes it employs for evaluating and 
continually improving the effectiveness of risk 
management and internal control processes. 

Given the Company’s current size and level of 
operations it does not have an internal audit 
function. 

The  Board  is  responsible  for  the  oversight  of  
the  Company’s  risk  management  and control  
framework.  Responsibility  for  control  and  
design  of  risk  management  is delegated  to  the  
appropriate  level  of  management  within  the  
Company  with  the Managing Director being 
responsible to the Board for the risk management 
and control framework. 

The Company has complied with this 
recommendation. 

ASX Recommendation 7.4: a listed entity should 
disclose whether it has any material exposure to 
economic, environmental and social sustainability 
risks and if it does how it manages or intends to 
manage those risks. 

The Company has exposure to economic risks, 
including general economy wide economic risks 
and risks associated with the economic cycle.  

There will a requirement in the future for the 
Company to raise additional funding to pursue its 
business objectives.  The Company’s ability to 
raise capital may be effected by these economic 
risks. 

The Company has in place risk management 
procedures and processes to identify, manage 
and minimise its exposure to these economic risks 
where appropriate. 

The Board currently considers that the Company 
does not have any material exposure to 
environmental risk. 

The Board currently considers that the Company 
does not have any material exposure to social 
sustainability risk. The Company’s Corporate Code 
of Conduct outlines the Company’s commitment 

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to integrity and fair dealing in its business affairs. 
The code sets out the principles covering 
appropriate conduct in a variety of contexts and 
outlines the minimum standard of behaviour 
expected from employees when dealing with 
stakeholders. 

The Company has complied with this 
recommendation. 

PRINCIPLE 8: REMUNERATE FAIRLY AND 
RESPONSIBLY 

ASX Recommendation 8.1: The board of a listed 
entity should establish a remuneration 
committee: 

•  with at least three members the majority of 

which are independent directors 

•  chaired by an independent Director; and 

•  disclose the charter of the committee, the 

members of the committee and the number 
of times the committee met throughout the 
period and member attendance at those 
meetings. 

The Board has established a Remuneration 
Committee and adopted a charter that sets out 
the Remuneration Committee’s role and 
responsibilities, composition and membership 
requirements. Currently, Mr. Matthew Callahan 
(chair), Dr Stewart Washer and Dr Lars Lidgren 
serve on the Remuneration Committee. 

A copy of the committee’s charter is available in 
the corporate governance section of the 
Company's website at www.orthocell.com.au. 

Details of the number of meetings of the 
committee and attendance at those meetings is 
set out in the Directors Report. 

The Company has not fully complied with this 
recommendation. 

ASX Recommendation 8.2: a listed entity should 
separately disclose its policies and practices 
regarding the remuneration of non-executive 
directors and the remuneration of executive 
directors and other senior executives. 

The Company remunerates non-executive 
Directors at a fixed fee for time, commitment and 
responsibilities. In addition non-executive Directors 

may be paid fees under consulting arrangements. 
Remuneration for non-executive Directors is not 
linked to individual performance. From time to 
time the Company may, subject to shareholder 
approval) grant options to non-executive 
Directors. The maximum aggregate amount of 
fees (including superannuation payments) that 
can be paid to non-executive directors is subject 
to approval by shareholders at a General 
Meeting. 

There are no termination or retirement benefits for 
non-executive directors (other than for 
superannuation). 

Executive remuneration consists of a base salary 
and performance incentives.  

Short term performance incentives may be paid 
in cash and may be subject to the successful 
completion of performance hurdles agreed by 
the board following recommendations from the 
Remuneration Committee. 

Long term performance incentives may include 
options or other equity based products granted at 
the discretion of the Board subject to obtaining 
the relevant shareholder approvals. The grant of 
equity based products is designed to recognise 
and reward efforts as well as to provide additional 
incentive to continue those efforts for the benefit 
of the Company, and may be subject to the 
successful completion of performance hurdles.  

The Company has complied with this 
recommendation. 

ASX Recommendation 8.3: a listed entity which 
has an equity based remuneration scheme should 
have a policy on whether participants are 
permitted to enter into transactions which limit the 
economic risk of participating in the scheme and 
disclose the policy or a summary of that policy. 

A participant in an equity based remuneration 
plan operated by the Company must not enter 
into a transaction (whether through the use of 
derivatives or otherwise) which limit the economic 
risk of participating in the equity based 
remuneration plan. 

The Company has complied with this 
recommendation. 

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ASX ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Information in this section is as at 11 October 2018. 

Securities Exchange 

Substantial shareholders 

The number of substantial shareholders and their 
associates are set out below: 

Shareholder 

SRV Custodians Pty Ltd 

Ming Hao Zheng 

Mr Paul Frederick Anderson &  
Ms Nicole Jane Telford 

Mr Qixiao Zhou 

Voting rights 

Shares 

9,530,382 

7,104,238 

6,403,335 

5,996,241 

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

Distribution of ordinary shares 

Ranges 

1 – 1,000 

1,001 – 5,000 

5,001 – 10,000 

10,001 – 100,000 

100,001 and over 

Shareholders 

Holdings 

224 

1,515 

618 

970 

105 

149,336 

4,235,272 

5,016,057 

29,856,189 

70,920,925 

Totals 

3,432 

110,177,779 

Unmarketable parcels 

649 

On-market buy back 

There is currently no on-market buy-back program for 
any of Orthocell Limited’s listed securities. 

Restricted securities 

Nil 

The Company was listed on the Australian Securities 
Exchange on 12 August 2014. 

Ordinary shares 

20 largest shareholders 

Shares held 

%  

SRV Custodians Pty Ltd 

Ming Hao Zheng 

Mr Paul Frederick Anderson & 
Ms Nicole Jane Telford 

Mr Qixiao Zhou 

Mr Jia Xun Xu 

JP Morgan Nominees Australia 
Limited 

9,530,382 

7,104,238 

6,403,335 

5,996,241 

5,168,276 

3,969,139 

National Nominees Limited 

2,489,950 

Dr John Clifford Philpott  

Veritas Securities Limited 

Dr John Clifford Philpott & 
Mrs Rebecca Anne Philpott 

1,550,000 

1,389,809 

1,250,000 

Enerview Pty Ltd 

1,000,000 

BT Portfolio Services Limited 

1,000,000 

Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited 

941,481 

Murdoch Ventures Pty Ltd 

Diamonex Ltd 

Argento Pty Ltd  

SRV Nominees Pty Ltd 

The University of Western 
Australia 

923,841 

768,091 

695,758 

649,177 

646,687 

8.65 

6.45 

5.81 

5.44 

4.69 

3.60 

2.26 

1.41 

1.26 

1.13 

0.91 

0.91 

0.85 

0.84 

0.70 

0.63 

0.59 

0.59 

Mr Paul Frederick Anderson & 
Ms Nicole Jane Telford 

629,204 

0.57 

Mr Gerard John Hardisty & 
Mrs Gabrielle Elizabeth Hardisty  

596,401 

0.54 

Total 

52,702,010 

47.83 

Balance of register 

57,475,769 

52.17 

Grand total 

110,177,779 

100.00 

Consolidated Annual Report for the Year Ended 30 June 2018 

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ASX ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Unquoted options and warrants 

Options issued under the options plans total 15,520,000 and warrants issued total 12,122,237. 

Voting rights 

Options and warrants 
No voting rights. 

Ordinary shares 
Refer to Note 16. 

Distribution of unlisted options and warrants 

Exercise price: 
Expiry date:

Holding ranges: 

1 – 5,000 

5,001 – 10,000 

10,001 – 100,000 

nil 

20,000 
(2) 

160,000 
(6) 

nil 

nil 

nil 

100.001 & over 

1,170,000 
(6) 

650,000 
(3) 

Totals 

1,350,000 
(14) 

650,000 
(3) 

Options 
$0.56 
26/02/19 

Options 
held 
 (Holders) 

Options 
$0.62 
12/10/19 

Options 
held 
 (Holders) 

Options 
$0.64 
12/12/19 

Options 
held 
(Holders) 

Options 
$0.55 
13/12/19 

Options 
held 
(Holders) 

Options 
$0.59 
10/03/20 

Options 
held 
(Holders) 

Options 
$0.41 
19/06/20 

Options 
held 
(Holders) 

Warrants 
$0.58 
19/11/20 

Warrants 
held 
(Holders) 

Options 
$0.34 
08/05/21 

Options 
held 
(Holders) 

Options 
$0.34 
08/05/21 

Options 
held 
(Holders) 

nil 

nil 

190,000 
(2) 

130,000 
(2) 

490,000 
(4) 

nil 

nil 

nil 

600,000 
(1) 

600,000 
(1) 

nil 

nil 

40,000 
(1) 

nil 

nil 

nil 

nil 

nil 

nil 

nil 

nil 

nil 

nil 

273,834 
(6) 

100,000 
(1) 

490,000 
(11) 

200,000 
(1) 

11,848,403 
(8) 

1,000,000 
(3) 

10,600,000 
(9) 

40,000 
(1) 

200,000 
(1) 

12,122,237 
(14) 

1,100,000 
(4) 

11,090,000 
(20) 

All unlisted options were issued pursuant to the Company’s employee option acquisition plan or to directors pursuant to 
shareholder approval. 

Holders of great than 20% of unlisted warrants: Nil 

Consolidated Annual Report for the Year Ended 30 June 2018 

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