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CORPORATE PROFILE

Orbital is an innovative industrial technology company built on a 35 year track record of fundamental 
research, product design and development, and commercialisation. Orbital is uniquely placed to 
develop and commercialise cutting edge industrial products. Our focus is on profitable growth in 
targeted niche markets; Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Safety & Productivity and Consumer. Orbital invents 
and builds smart technology that delivers improved performance outcomes for our clients worldwide.

Headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, Orbital operates on a global scale both on its own, through joint 
ventures, and through various commercial and technical collaborations. From our world class R&D facility in 
Western Australia, Orbital’s pioneering magic takes shape – from research and design to development, from 
manufacturing and commercialisation to sale to end customer.

Delivering state-of-the-art products and services within the industrial technology sector is what we do.

Orbital’s technology leadership is exemplified by the patented REMSAFE remote isolation system for global mining 
and industrial applications and Orbital’s UAVE business that produces and supplies engine and propulsion systems 
using Orbital’s patented FlexDITM to secure business from the premier suppliers of unmanned aerial vehicles, Insitu 
division of Boeing and Textron.

Orbital must grow to deliver sustainable profits and create lasting shareholder returns. 

Orbital earns income from multiple channels:
•  Unmanned Aerial Vehicles;
• 
Safety & Productivity;
•  Consumer; and
•  Accelerator

CONTENTS

Director’s Report 

Statement of Profit or Loss 

Statement of Comprehensive Income 

Statement of Changes in Equity 

Statement of Financial Position 

Statement of Cash Flows 

Notes to the Financial Statements 

Director’s Declaration 

Independent Auditor’s Report 

Shareholding Details 

Corporate Information 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 

The  Directors  present  their  report  together  with  the  financial  report  of  Orbital  Corporation  Limited  (the  Company  or  Orbital)  and  of  the 
Group, being the Company, its subsidiaries and the Group’s interest in its associate for the year ended 30 June 2016 and the auditors’ 
report thereon. 

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Operating and Financial Review 

Directors 

Directors’ Interests 

Directors’ Meetings 

Company Secretary 

Principal Activities 

Consolidated Result 

Dividends 

State of Affairs 

Events Subsequent to Balance Sheet Date 

Likely Developments and Expected Results 

Share Options 

Indemnification  

Non-Audit Services 

Corporate Governance Statement 

Rounding Off 

Lead Auditor’s Independence Declaration 

Remuneration Report 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 

1. 

OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW  

SUMMARY OF BUSINESSES 

Orbital is an innovative industrial technology company. 

Orbital invents and builds smart technology that delivers improved performance outcomes for our clients in the unmanned aerial vehicle, 
safety & productivity and consumer sectors. 

Orbital  operates  on  a  global  scale  and  is  headquartered  in  Perth,  Western  Australia.    From  a  world  class  facility,  Orbital’s  innovation 
magic takes shape – from research and design to development, manufacturing and implementation. 

Delivering state-of-the-art products and services within the industrial technology sector is what we do. 

Orbital’s  technology  leadership  is  exemplified  by  the  patented  REMSAFE  remote  isolation  system  for  global  mining  and  industrial 
applications and Orbital’s UAVE business that produces and supplies engine and propulsion systems for unmanned aerial vehicles.  

Orbital earns income from multiple channels: 

  Unmanned Aerial Vehicles; 
  Safety & Productivity; 
  Accelerator; and 
  Consumer. 

FINANCIAL REVIEW 

Total  revenue  and  profit  after  tax  for  the  year  ended  30  June  2016  from  continuing  operations  was  $11,751,000  and  $1,283,000 
respectively (2015: total revenue $9,660,000 and loss $661,000). 

There  are  a  number  of  items  impacting  the  profit  after  tax  that  are  not  associated  with  the  normal  operations  of  the  Group.    This 
information has been set out below to enable users of this report to make appropriate comparisons with prior periods and to assess the 
underlying operating performance of the business. 

Statutory profit/ (loss) after tax 

Deduct income items 

Gain on sale of interest in Synerject 

Change in fair value of contingent consideration 

Research and development grants 

Foreign currency translation reserve released on sale of interest in Synerject 

Add-back expense items 

Loss from discontinued operations 

Research and development expenditure (Orbital funded) 

Underlying loss after tax 

2016 
$’000 

1,215 

(3,872) 

- 

(2,324) 

(3,607) 

68 

1,781 

(6,739) 

2015 
$’000 

(4,729) 

- 

(638) 

(2,265) 

- 

4,068 

2,564 

(1,000) 

The non-IFRS information above has not been audited, but has been extracted from Orbital’s annual financial report which has been audited by the external 
auditors.  This information has been presented to assist in making appropriate comparisons with prior periods and to assess the operating performance of 
the business.  

The financial performance of the Company has improved from a loss of $4,729,000 last year to a profit of $1,215,000 this year.  The 
increase in profitability was primarily due to the reduced loss from discontinued operations, the gain on sale of interest in Synerject and 
the release of the Foreign Currency Translation Reserve to the profit and loss on the sale of interest in Synerject, offset by an increased 
investment in the capabilities to deliver on the company’s growth strategy.   

With the strategic changes made over the year, the business is now on a better base to achieve sustainable profits in the future. 

The Company’s net assets increased by 42%, compared with the previous year.  This increase is largely attributable to the conversion 
of  notes  to  equity,  contributing  $9,136,000  to  share  capital.    Cash  and  cash  equivalents  have  increased  by  $17,374,000  due  to  the 
proceeds  of  sale  of  the  interest  in  Synerject  for  US$17,800,000.  Trade  receivables  have  decreased  by  $982,000  and  trade  payables 
have increased by $1,944,000.  Other receivables of $2,324,000 for Research and Development Tax Incentives are outstanding at the 
end of the period.  Inventories have increased by $3,858,000 reflecting the commencement of production of propulsion units for Insitu 
Inc. 

Net cash used in operating activities was $5,081,000 (2015: $3,382,000) reflecting an excess of operational expenditures of $5,632,000 
(2015: $4,202,000) and a decrease in working capital of $551,000 (2015: $820,000).         

To assist in making appropriate comparisons of the relative size of each of the Group’s income streams and graphical representations of 
sales, a Segment review has been included as follows.   

The segment review information presented below (unaudited) is non-IFRS information.   

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 

1. 

OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW  

SUMMARY OF BUSINESSES 

Orbital is an innovative industrial technology company. 

Orbital invents and builds smart technology that delivers improved performance outcomes for our clients in the unmanned aerial vehicle, 

safety & productivity and consumer sectors. 

Orbital  operates  on  a  global  scale  and  is  headquartered  in  Perth,  Western  Australia.    From  a  world  class  facility,  Orbital’s  innovation 

magic takes shape – from research and design to development, manufacturing and implementation. 

Delivering state-of-the-art products and services within the industrial technology sector is what we do. 

Orbital’s  technology  leadership  is  exemplified  by  the  patented  REMSAFE  remote  isolation  system  for  global  mining  and  industrial 

applications and Orbital’s UAVE business that produces and supplies engine and propulsion systems for unmanned aerial vehicles.  

Orbital earns income from multiple channels: 

  Unmanned Aerial Vehicles; 

  Safety & Productivity; 

  Accelerator; and 

  Consumer. 

FINANCIAL REVIEW 

Total  revenue  and  profit  after  tax  for  the  year  ended  30  June  2016  from  continuing  operations  was  $11,751,000  and  $1,283,000 

respectively (2015: total revenue $9,660,000 and loss $661,000). 

There  are  a  number  of  items  impacting  the  profit  after  tax  that  are  not  associated  with  the  normal  operations  of  the  Group.    This 

information has been set out below to enable users of this report to make appropriate comparisons with prior periods and to assess the 

underlying operating performance of the business. 

Statutory profit/ (loss) after tax 

Deduct income items 

Gain on sale of interest in Synerject 

Change in fair value of contingent consideration 

Research and development grants 

Foreign currency translation reserve released on sale of interest in Synerject 

Add-back expense items 

Loss from discontinued operations 

Research and development expenditure (Orbital funded) 

Underlying loss after tax 

2016 

$’000 

1,215 

(3,872) 

- 

(2,324) 

(3,607) 

68 

1,781 

(6,739) 

2015 

$’000 

(4,729) 

(638) 

(2,265) 

- 

- 

4,068 

2,564 

(1,000) 

the business.  

The financial performance of the Company has improved from a loss of $4,729,000 last year to a profit of $1,215,000 this year.  The 

increase in profitability was primarily due to the reduced loss from discontinued operations, the gain on sale of interest in Synerject and 

the release of the Foreign Currency Translation Reserve to the profit and loss on the sale of interest in Synerject, offset by an increased 

investment in the capabilities to deliver on the company’s growth strategy.   

With the strategic changes made over the year, the business is now on a better base to achieve sustainable profits in the future. 

The Company’s net assets increased by 42%, compared with the previous year.  This increase is largely attributable to the conversion 

of  notes  to  equity,  contributing  $9,136,000  to  share  capital.    Cash  and  cash  equivalents  have  increased  by  $17,374,000  due  to  the 

proceeds  of  sale  of  the  interest  in  Synerject  for  US$17,800,000.  Trade  receivables  have  decreased  by  $982,000  and  trade  payables 

have increased by $1,944,000.  Other receivables of $2,324,000 for Research and Development Tax Incentives are outstanding at the 

end of the period.  Inventories have increased by $3,858,000 reflecting the commencement of production of propulsion units for Insitu 

Inc. 

Net cash used in operating activities was $5,081,000 (2015: $3,382,000) reflecting an excess of operational expenditures of $5,632,000 

(2015: $4,202,000) and a decrease in working capital of $551,000 (2015: $820,000).         

To assist in making appropriate comparisons of the relative size of each of the Group’s income streams and graphical representations of 

sales, a Segment review has been included as follows.   

The segment review information presented below (unaudited) is non-IFRS information.   

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1. 

OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW (CONTINUED) 

SEGMENT REVIEW 

UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES 

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles is an 
exciting new growth market and 
Orbital is positioned as the market 
leader for Small Unmanned Aerial 
Vehicle Engine Systems capable of 
operating on heavy fuels.  

2016 KEY PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS 
  ►  Commencement of production of the new 

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES 

  ►  Commencement of 

propulsion system for Insitu-Boeing achieving 
a new standard for performance and reliability 
in the industry. 

production of the new 
propulsion system for Insitu-
Boeing, the world’s largest 
SUAS operator. 

  ►  Delivery of additional EMS (Engine 

  ►  ORBITAL UAVE establishing 

Management Systems) to the small unmanned 
aircraft market, both fixed wing and unmanned 
helicopter applications. 

as a major growth business 
for Orbital. 

SALES $m 

METRICS 

3.14 

Segment  
Revenue 

Segment  
Result 

2016 
$’000 

2015 
$’000 

3,139 

3,560

277 

2,757

FUTURE OBJECTIVES 

  ►  Secure long- term 
production supply 
agreement with Insitu-
Boeing. 

  ►  Establish USA based engine 

production, overhaul and 
technical support facility. 

  ►  Expand UAVE business into 

other customers, larger 
engine sizes and types. 

Summary of Segment 

Orbital’s 35 year history of innovation in a wide range of engine technologies is now focused within ORBITAL UAVE. The vision for the 
new Orbital UAVE business is to design, develop, and manufacture the world’s best leading edge engines and propulsion systems for 
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (“UAV”) and be the worldwide market share leader.  Orbital’s unique FlexDITM technology is the world’s best 
technology and solution for spark ignited heavy fuel engine applications and the reason Orbital is now supplying number one and two in 
the small unmanned aircraft market worldwide. 

The  UAV  market  is  growing  rapidly  and  ORBITAL  UAVE  is  poised  to  leverage  their  engine  expertise  and  experience,  world  class 
development facilities, and Orbital’s proprietary FlexDi technology  to secure commercial production contracts which will underwrite the 
development of the large scale UAV engine production facility in the United States. 

The key focus of the UAVE business during the year was to deliver on the contract for the design, development and validation of a next 
generation  production  engine  for  Insitu  Inc.,  a  subsidiary  of  The  Boeing  Company  (NYSE:  BA).,  and  one  of  the  largest  and  most 
experienced UAV operators in the world.  Low volume production of UAV engines commenced at the end of FY2016 and will ramp-up in 
FY2017.  The UAV market is projected to double in the next decade and with Orbital’s unique FlexDITM technology, this is projected to 
be a significant growth area for the Company. 

The non-IFRS information above has not been audited, but has been extracted from Orbital’s annual financial report which has been audited by the external 

auditors.  This information has been presented to assist in making appropriate comparisons with prior periods and to assess the operating performance of 

Highlights 

Highlights  for  the  year  have  been  the  finalisation  of  the  development  and  the  commencement  of  production  of  the  new  generation 
propulsion system for Insitu. Orbital’s new small unmanned aircraft engine and propulsion system sets a new benchmark in the industry.  
Orbital has also developed new electronics and software products that have the performance and weight characteristics to satisfy future 
market requirements.    

Business Model 

Development  and  supply  of  high  value  systems,  starting  with  engine  systems,  engine  management  systems  and  engine  parts  is  the 
cornerstone of Orbital’s growth strategy.  Orbital will also be responsible for engine overhauls, which will be required on a regular basis 
to get the maximum life from the capital.  Engine and systems supply is replacing Orbital’s traditional revenue streams of engineering 
consulting services and royalties.  Growth to date has been underpinned by demand for alternative fuel systems in niche markets.   

Outlook 

Revenues from UAVE engine and systems sales will be higher in the next financial year as we transition from the UAV engine design, 
development and validation programme  with Insitu into low volume engine production, whilst continuing sales of EMS components  to 
Textron.    The  Orbital  UAVE  team  will  concurrently  develop  new  products  for  unmanned  helicopters  and  larger  unmanned  aircraft 
applications. 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 

1. 

OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW (CONTINUED) 

SEGMENT REVIEW (CONTINUED) 

SAFETY & PRODUCTIVITY 

REMSAFE optimises production, 
increases safety and delivers 
immediate cost savings.  

2016 KEY PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS 
  ►  Commissioning of eight REMSAFE Remote 

Isolation systems for Pilbara-based customers 

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES 

  ►  Expansion of customer base 
with first international orders. 

  ►  Commissioning of the first international 

  ►  Commissioning of nine 

REMSAFE Remote Isolation System for a 
South African-based customer. 

REMSAFE Remote Isolation 
Systems during the year. 

SALES $m 

METRICS 

FUTURE OBJECTIVES 

2016 
$’000 

2015 
$’000 

  ► 

Further expansion into new 
geographic locations. 

Segment 
Revenue 

Segment  
Result 

5,814 

2,281 

(248) 

257 

  ►  Expansion into new markets, 

including oil & gas, rail and 
other mineral resources. 

  ►  Continued development of 

new products offering 
additional features, faster 
installation and quicker pay-
back, to expand market 
potential for REMSAFE. 

5.81

Summary of Segment 

REMSAFE is a patented, automated remote isolation system that enables plant operators to safely and promptly isolate fixed equipment 
from its energy source.  REMSAFE optimises production, increases safety and delivers immediate cost savings. 

Today REMSAFE products provide for the highest level of safety for high and low voltage electrical isolations.  The old manual process 
of  electrical  isolation  is  avoided  completely  as  the  REMSAFE  remote  isolation  technology  allows  the  plant  operator  to  isolate,  on  the 
spot, avoiding the requirement for a licensed electrician to enter switch rooms and substations and risk injury due to arc flash. 

The REMSAFE system is currently utilised in Pilbara iron-ore operations by BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto and FMG and at the first international 
installation, an Anglo American coal mine in South Africa.  The REMSAFE product is delivering on safety and productivity expectations 
and  this  is  driving  more  sales.    The  recent  pilot  installations  are  delivering  significant  productivity  improvements  to  REMSAFE’s 
customers and are projected to lead to a proliferation of REMSAFE systems. 

Highlights 

The REMSAFE team completed the development and commissioning of eight REMSAFE Remote Isolation Systems for Pilbara-based 
iron ore mine and port operations and also completed the development and commissioning of the first international REMSAFE Remote 
Isolation System for a South African colliery.  The REMSAFE team has continued with the development of the engineering process that 
enables  the  REMSAFE  Remote  Isolation  System  to  obtain  its  safety  integrity  level  (SIL)  certifications.    These  SIL  certifications  allow 
REMSAFE’s  customers  to  combine  the  benefits  of  safety  and  productivity.    The  REMSAFE  team  has  also  continued  with  the 
development  of  the  latest  product,  the  GEN  4.    The  GEN  4  is  the  most  refined,  highest  featured,  and  lowest  cost  product  offered  by 
REMSAFE to date.  REMSAFE continues to leverage Orbital to develop next generation products and grow internationally. 

Business Model 

Orbital  continues  to  invest  in  the  development  of  an  expanded  business  plan  for  REMSAFE.    The  extraordinary  customer  interest 
provides  confidence  that  REMSAFE  has  significant  potential  for  growth.    The  business  model  includes  other  applications  and  other 
industries.    As  a  part  of  the  model,  new  pathways  to  market  are  being  developed  by  Orbital  with  industry  alliances  driving  new 
commercialisation  opportunities  worldwide.  Developing  the  right  product  for  each  market  and  application,  and  offering  the  REMSAFE 
product to these new worldwide markets is an integral part of the plan under development.   

Outlook 

The outlook for REMSAFE is for continued growth domestically and internationally.   There are considerable growth opportunities from 
within the existing customer base as REMSAFE installations continue to provide productivity and safety improvements to their mine and 
port operations. REMSAFE has already started expansion into new geographic areas and this new business stream will be a significant 
game  changer  for  Orbital.  The  current  markets  of  Pilbara  iron-ore  and  South  African  coal  will  be  expanded  into  other  minerals, 
commuter  and  freight  rail,  oil  &  gas  and  a  wide  range  of  other  industries  across  the  globe.    The  order  book  is  forecast  to  grow  with 
Orbital targeting rapid sales growth to annual sales in excess of A$100,000,000 over the coming years. 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 

1. 

OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW (CONTINUED) 

1. 

OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW (CONTINUED) 

SEGMENT REVIEW (CONTINUED) 

SAFETY & PRODUCTIVITY 

REMSAFE optimises production, 

increases safety and delivers 

immediate cost savings.  

2016 KEY PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS 

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES 

  ►  Commissioning of eight REMSAFE Remote 

  ►  Expansion of customer base 

Isolation systems for Pilbara-based customers 

with first international orders. 

  ►  Commissioning of the first international 

  ►  Commissioning of nine 

REMSAFE Remote Isolation System for a 

South African-based customer. 

REMSAFE Remote Isolation 

Systems during the year. 

SALES $m 

METRICS 

FUTURE OBJECTIVES 

2016 

$’000 

2015 

$’000 

  ► 

Further expansion into new 

geographic locations. 

Segment 

Revenue 

Segment  

Result 

5,814 

2,281 

(248) 

257 

  ►  Expansion into new markets, 

including oil & gas, rail and 

other mineral resources. 

  ►  Continued development of 

new products offering 

additional features, faster 

installation and quicker pay-

back, to expand market 

potential for REMSAFE. 

5.81

Summary of Segment 

REMSAFE is a patented, automated remote isolation system that enables plant operators to safely and promptly isolate fixed equipment 

from its energy source.  REMSAFE optimises production, increases safety and delivers immediate cost savings. 

Today REMSAFE products provide for the highest level of safety for high and low voltage electrical isolations.  The old manual process 

of  electrical  isolation  is  avoided  completely  as  the  REMSAFE  remote  isolation  technology  allows  the  plant  operator  to  isolate,  on  the 

spot, avoiding the requirement for a licensed electrician to enter switch rooms and substations and risk injury due to arc flash. 

The REMSAFE system is currently utilised in Pilbara iron-ore operations by BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto and FMG and at the first international 

installation, an Anglo American coal mine in South Africa.  The REMSAFE product is delivering on safety and productivity expectations 

and  this  is  driving  more  sales.    The  recent  pilot  installations  are  delivering  significant  productivity  improvements  to  REMSAFE’s 

customers and are projected to lead to a proliferation of REMSAFE systems. 

The REMSAFE team completed the development and commissioning of eight REMSAFE Remote Isolation Systems for Pilbara-based 

iron ore mine and port operations and also completed the development and commissioning of the first international REMSAFE Remote 

Isolation System for a South African colliery.  The REMSAFE team has continued with the development of the engineering process that 

enables  the  REMSAFE  Remote  Isolation  System  to  obtain  its  safety  integrity  level  (SIL)  certifications.    These  SIL  certifications  allow 

REMSAFE’s  customers  to  combine  the  benefits  of  safety  and  productivity.    The  REMSAFE  team  has  also  continued  with  the 

development  of  the  latest  product,  the  GEN  4.    The  GEN  4  is  the  most  refined,  highest  featured,  and  lowest  cost  product  offered  by 

REMSAFE to date.  REMSAFE continues to leverage Orbital to develop next generation products and grow internationally. 

Orbital  continues  to  invest  in  the  development  of  an  expanded  business  plan  for  REMSAFE.    The  extraordinary  customer  interest 

provides  confidence  that  REMSAFE  has  significant  potential  for  growth.    The  business  model  includes  other  applications  and  other 

industries.    As  a  part  of  the  model,  new  pathways  to  market  are  being  developed  by  Orbital  with  industry  alliances  driving  new 

commercialisation  opportunities  worldwide.  Developing  the  right  product  for  each  market  and  application,  and  offering  the  REMSAFE 

product to these new worldwide markets is an integral part of the plan under development.   

The outlook for REMSAFE is for continued growth domestically and internationally.   There are considerable growth opportunities from 

within the existing customer base as REMSAFE installations continue to provide productivity and safety improvements to their mine and 

port operations. REMSAFE has already started expansion into new geographic areas and this new business stream will be a significant 

game  changer  for  Orbital.  The  current  markets  of  Pilbara  iron-ore  and  South  African  coal  will  be  expanded  into  other  minerals, 

commuter  and  freight  rail,  oil  &  gas  and  a  wide  range  of  other  industries  across  the  globe.    The  order  book  is  forecast  to  grow  with 

Orbital targeting rapid sales growth to annual sales in excess of A$100,000,000 over the coming years. 

Highlights 

Business Model 

Outlook 

SEGMENT REVIEW (CONTINUED) 

ACCELERATOR 

The Company’s diversification 
strategy continues to deliver a 
reduced reliance on consulting 
services while identifying 
opportunities for innovative 
product and systems sales 
growth 

2016 KEY PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS 

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES 

  ►  Continued revenues from the Heavy 
Duty Engine Testing facility. 

  ►  Accelerator team returned focus to 

Engineering Consulting services. 

► 

Facilities and Labs shifting focus to 
support of UAVE and away from general 
vehicle and engine development. 

► 

Focused on engineering services 
sales from domestic customers, 
particularly in fuel and additive 
testing. 

SALES $m 

  METRICS 

FUTURE OBJECTIVES 

1.89 

2016 
$’000 

2015 
$’000 

  ►  Reduce but maintain Perth-based 
development, testing and 
certification facilities. 

Segment 
Revenue 

  Segment 
Result 

1,891 

2,936 

6 

(375) 

  ►  Continue as the incubator for new 
product development and 
commercialisation. 

Summary of Segment 

Orbital created the Accelerator initiative to identify early stage innovation opportunities. Accelerator’s scope has been refined to include 
the  Company’s  mergers  and  acquisitions  function.    Accelerator  will  focus  on  identifying  high-growth,  mid-stage,  industrial  technology 
acquisition opportunities to capitalise on Orbital’s proven commercialisation and engineering experience.  Through Accelerator, Orbital 
will  identify  and  evaluate  bolt-on  and  adjacent  acquisitions  to  expand  and  complement  Orbital  UAVE  and  REMSAFE,  as  well  as 
opportunities in new industrial technology sectors to diversify Orbital’s business portfolio.  Orbital’s strategy is to build and diversify its 
business portfolio and transform the Company into a worldwide leader in innovative industrial technology. 

Orbital  provides  fuel  economy  and  emission  solutions  to  a  wide  variety  of  engine  and  vehicle  applications,  from  150  tonne  trucks 
through  to  small  industrial  engines.  Orbital  also  provides  contract  design  and  analysis  for  the  local  resources  industry  and  provides 
engineering and testing facility services to domestic customers and advanced engineering services for international customers based in 
India, Japan, China, USA, and Europe.   

Throughout  the  year,  the  engineering  consulting  group  have  provided  internal  research  and  development  support  across  the  Orbital 
group. This is a key service made available to the group, ranging from technical support of existing products and customers through to 
analysis and design of potential future product offerings.  At 30 June 2016, the OCS order book stood at approximately $600,000 (30 
June 2015 $1,752,000).   

Highlights 

Consulting revenue for the year was $1,891,000.  Several new potential opportunities for products were identified through the consulting 
business.  The process of identifying, filtering and investigating investment opportunities has been transferred to a corporate function 
within Orbital.  

Business Model 

The consulting services group provides contract engineering aimed at utilising the Group’s world-class engine and engine-component 
development and testing facilities.  The focus of activities is on applications for Orbital’s patented technologies and in the specialist field 
of fuels and additives testing. 

Outlook 

The consulting group will also continue to provide a base level of contract services from advanced engineering and testing to general 
engineering contract work and in parallel provide another avenue to identify new opportunities and covering the overhead of maintaining 
our world-class capabilities and facilities.

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1. 

OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW (CONTINUED) 

SEGMENT REVIEW (CONTINUED) 

CONSUMER 

The Consumer segment 
includes Royalties on 
Consumer products 

2016 KEY PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS 
  ►  Royalty revenue similar year over year, 

high horsepower outboards retaining 
popularity. 

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES 

  ► 

LPG-based businesses exited 
during the first half of the year. 

SALES $m (pro-rata share) 

METRICS 

0.79

2016 
$’000 

2015 
$’000 

  ► 

FUTURE OBJECTIVES 

Identify new consumer product 
markets that fit Orbital’s criteria for 
strategic growth. 

Segment 
Revenue  

Segment 
Result 

788 

399 

  ► 

Technical support for expansion of 
low end 2 & 3 wheeler EMS 
markets targeting India, China & 
Asia.to increase royalty revenues. 

777 

904 

Summary of Segment 

Orbital earns royalties from product using its FlexDITM systems and technology.  The royalty bearing products today are in the marine, 
scooter/motorcycle and SUAS markets. 

Highlights 

The  larger  horsepower  outboard  engines  incorporating  FlexDITM  have  maintained  their  popularity  and  have  actually  achieved  a  fifth 
consecutive year of increased volumes. Total marine volumes overall were slightly lower compared to last financial year. 

Business Model 

For Consumer based products Orbital is continuing to transition from selling IP and engineering to a company that develops and sells 
high  value  products  and  is  no  longer  projecting  significant  future  intellectual  property  based  license  and  royalty  revenues.    Orbital’s 
intellectual property portfolio is dated and there is no longer an expectation that manufacturers will pay large licence fees and ongoing 
royalties to gain access to the combustion and engine based technologies developed over the last 20 years.  Orbital will continue to be 
a company that at its core is innovation and plans to add new consumer products and business streams over time.  The investment in 
R&D, development and commercialisation will be returned through sales of high value products to customers rather than through future 
royalties.   

Outlook 

Orbital will continue to receive royalties from its existing licenced two-stroke outboard engine manufacturers for a number of years still to 
come,  however  it  must  be  noted  that  when  production  of  the  current  models  of  two-stroke  engines  cease  they  are  not  likely  to  be 
replaced by new models incorporating our FlexDITM technology.  The two-stroke engine outboards remain popular today especially the 
light-weight portability of the small horsepower engines and the power/weight ratios in the performance engine category.

SYNERJECT 

Summary of Segment 

Synerject, Orbital’s former 30:70 Partnership with Continental AG, is a key supplier of engine management systems and fuel systems to 
the  non-automotive  market.    Original  equipment  products  using  Synerject’s  engine  management  systems  range  from  the  high 
performance motorcycle/recreational vehicles to the high volume scooter and small engine applications.  Application centres in Europe, 
China, Taiwan and the United States provide on-site support of customer development and production programs. 

Highlights 

Orbital sold its 30% interest in Synerject to Continental AG in October 2015 for US$17,800,000.  The Sale agreement transferred full 
ownership  of  Synerject  to  Continental  and  preserved  the  existing  cross  licensing  of  intellectual  property  ensuring  the  continuity  of 
commercial  supply  of  key  services  and  components  between  Orbital  and  Synerject.    The  transaction  does  not  impact  on  Orbital’s 
existing royalty revenues from other license holders or prevent future licensing arrangements.  

Orbital,  as  part  of  the  Company’s  new  growth  strategy,  had  been  actively  exploring  opportunities  to  unlock  the  significant  value 
represented  by  the  Company’s  30%  joint  venture  interest  in  Synerject.  The  sale  allows  Orbital  to  focus  on  its  high  growth  business 
opportunities. 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 

1. 

OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW (CONTINUED) 

2. 

DIRECTORS 

The Directors of the Company at any time during or since the end of the financial year are: 

Mr John Paul Welborn, B.Com, CA, MAICD, SA Fin 

Chairman 

Joined the Board in June 2014 and appointed as Chairman in March 2015.  Mr Welborn is the Managing Director and Chief Executive 
Officer  of  Resolute  Mining  Limited  (ASX:  RSG),  an  ASX  listed  gold  producer  with  two  operating  gold  mines  in  Africa  and  Australia, 
effective 1 July 2015.  

Mr  Welborn  is  a  Chartered  Accountant  with  a  Bachelor  of  Commerce  degree  from  the  University  of  Western  Australia  and  holds 
memberships  of  the  Institute  of  Chartered  Accountants  in  Australia,  the  Financial  Services  Institute  of  Australasia  and  the  Australian 
Institute of Company Directors. 

Mr Welborn is a former International Rugby Union Player with extensive experience in the resources sector as a senior executive and in 
corporate  management,  finance  and  investment  banking.  He  was  the  Head  of  Specialised  Lending  in  Western  Australia  for  Investec 
Bank  (Australia)  Ltd  and  has  more  than  20  years  of  commercial  experience  in  national  and  international  professional  services  and 
management consulting firms.  

Mr Welborn has also served on the Boards of a number of charitable organisations, and is a former Commissioner of Tourism Western 
Australia. 

During the past three years Mr Welborn has also served as a director of Resolute Mining Limited (appointed February 2015; ongoing), 
Equatorial Resources Limited (appointed August 2010; ongoing), Prairie Mining Limited (appointed February 2009; resigned September 
2015) and Noble Mineral Resources Limited (appointed March 2013; resigned December 2013). 

Orbital earns royalties from product using its FlexDITM systems and technology.  The royalty bearing products today are in the marine, 

Mr Terry Dewayne Stinson, BBA (magna cum laude), FAICD 

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer 

Joined the Board and appointed Chief Executive Officer in June 2008.  Mr Stinson has been a senior executive with Siemens, Europe’s 
largest engineering conglomerate, with direct responsibility for sales in excess of US$300 million per annum in their Gasoline Systems, 
Fuel Systems and Fuel Components operations in the United States, Germany, Italy, China and support in many others. Mr Stinson has 
also served as a representative Director for Siemens on the Synerject Board. 

Prior  to  that,  he  held  the  position  of  VP  Manufacturing  for  Outboard  Marine  Corporation,  a  privately  held  US$1  billion  multinational 
outboard marine propulsion and boat company, was CEO of Synerject LLC and held various executive positions with Mercury Marine in 
R&D, engineering, manufacturing and others. 

Mr John Hartley Poynton AO, BCOM, Hon D. Com, S F Fin, FAICD, FAIM 

Non-Executive Director 

Joined the Board in March 2015. Mr Poynton is a former Chairman of Azure Capital, a Director of the Future Fund Board of Guardians 
and a Non-Executive Director of Crown Perth.  He is also Chairman of Giving West and the Council of Christ Church Grammar School. 

He has previously served as the Chairman, Deputy Chairman or non-executive Director of a number of ASX listed companies, Federal 
Government boards, education institutions and not for profit enterprises. Mr Poynton brings extensive corporate advisory, equity capital 
markets and governance experience to Orbital’s board. 

Mr  Poynton  is  a  Life  Member  and  Senior  Fellow  of  the  Financial  Services  Institute  of  Australasia  (FINSIA),  and  a  Fellow  of  the 
Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and Australian Institute of Management (AIM). 

3. 

DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS 

The relevant interest of each Director in the share capital of the Company shown in the Register of Directors’ Shareholdings as at the 
date of this report is as follows: - 

Director 

J P Welborn 

T D Stinson 

J H Poynton 

Total 

Ordinary Shares 

Performance Rights 

679,103 

1,172,621 

2,790,688 

4,642,412 

- 

500,000 

- 

500,000 

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SEGMENT REVIEW (CONTINUED) 

CONSUMER 

The Consumer segment 

includes Royalties on 

Consumer products 

2016 KEY PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS 

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES 

  ►  Royalty revenue similar year over year, 

  ► 

high horsepower outboards retaining 

LPG-based businesses exited 

during the first half of the year. 

popularity. 

SALES $m (pro-rata share) 

METRICS 

FUTURE OBJECTIVES 

0.79

2016 

$’000 

2015 

$’000 

  ► 

Identify new consumer product 

markets that fit Orbital’s criteria for 

strategic growth. 

Segment 

Revenue  

Segment 

Result 

788 

399 

  ► 

Technical support for expansion of 

low end 2 & 3 wheeler EMS 

markets targeting India, China & 

Asia.to increase royalty revenues. 

777 

904 

Summary of Segment 

scooter/motorcycle and SUAS markets. 

Highlights 

The  larger  horsepower  outboard  engines  incorporating  FlexDITM  have  maintained  their  popularity  and  have  actually  achieved  a  fifth 

consecutive year of increased volumes. Total marine volumes overall were slightly lower compared to last financial year. 

For Consumer based products Orbital is continuing to transition from selling IP and engineering to a company that develops and sells 

high  value  products  and  is  no  longer  projecting  significant  future  intellectual  property  based  license  and  royalty  revenues.    Orbital’s 

intellectual property portfolio is dated and there is no longer an expectation that manufacturers will pay large licence fees and ongoing 

royalties to gain access to the combustion and engine based technologies developed over the last 20 years.  Orbital will continue to be 

a company that at its core is innovation and plans to add new consumer products and business streams over time.  The investment in 

R&D, development and commercialisation will be returned through sales of high value products to customers rather than through future 

Orbital will continue to receive royalties from its existing licenced two-stroke outboard engine manufacturers for a number of years still to 

come,  however  it  must  be  noted  that  when  production  of  the  current  models  of  two-stroke  engines  cease  they  are  not  likely  to  be 

replaced by new models incorporating our FlexDITM technology.  The two-stroke engine outboards remain popular today especially the 

light-weight portability of the small horsepower engines and the power/weight ratios in the performance engine category.

Synerject, Orbital’s former 30:70 Partnership with Continental AG, is a key supplier of engine management systems and fuel systems to 

the  non-automotive  market.    Original  equipment  products  using  Synerject’s  engine  management  systems  range  from  the  high 

performance motorcycle/recreational vehicles to the high volume scooter and small engine applications.  Application centres in Europe, 

China, Taiwan and the United States provide on-site support of customer development and production programs. 

Orbital sold its 30% interest in Synerject to Continental AG in October 2015 for US$17,800,000.  The Sale agreement transferred full 

ownership  of  Synerject  to  Continental  and  preserved  the  existing  cross  licensing  of  intellectual  property  ensuring  the  continuity  of 

commercial  supply  of  key  services  and  components  between  Orbital  and  Synerject.    The  transaction  does  not  impact  on  Orbital’s 

existing royalty revenues from other license holders or prevent future licensing arrangements.  

Orbital,  as  part  of  the  Company’s  new  growth  strategy,  had  been  actively  exploring  opportunities  to  unlock  the  significant  value 

represented  by  the  Company’s  30%  joint  venture  interest  in  Synerject.  The  sale  allows  Orbital  to  focus  on  its  high  growth  business 

Business Model 

royalties.   

Outlook 

SYNERJECT 

Summary of Segment 

Highlights 

opportunities. 

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4. 

DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS 

The number of Directors’ meetings (including meetings of the committees of Directors) and the number of meetings attended by each of 
the Directors of the Company during the financial year are shown below. 

Directors’ Meetings 

No. of 
meetings 
attended 

No. of 
meetings 
held* 

7 

7 

7 

7 

7 

7 

Director 

J P Welborn 

T D Stinson 

J H Poynton 

* Number of meetings held during the time the director held office during the year. 

5. 

COMPANY SECRETARY 

Mr Ian G Veitch, B.Bus, GradDipACG, ACA, ACIS, AGIA   

Mr Veitch joined Orbital in 2006 and was appointed to the position of Company Secretary on 1 July 2009, and subsequently appointed 
to the position of Chief Financial Officer on 11 February 2013.  He has over 20 years’ experience in company secretarial, corporate and 
financial  accounting  roles.    Mr  Veitch  holds  a  Bachelor  of  Business  degree,  is  a  Chartered  Accountant  and  is  also  a  Chartered 
Secretary.    Mr  Veitch  is  a  Member  of  the  Institute  of  Chartered  Accountants  in  Australia,  a  Member  of  the  Institute  of  Chartered 
Secretaries and Administrators, and an Associate of the Governance Institute of Australia.  

6. 

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES 

Orbital is an innovative industrial technology company.  Orbital invents and builds smart technology that delivers improved performance 
outcomes for our clients in the unmanned aerial vehicle, safety and productivity and consumer sectors. 

Orbital’s innovation and technology leadership is exemplified by the patented REMSAFE remote isolation system for global safety and 
productivity applications and Orbital’s UAVE business that produces and supplies engine and propulsion systems for unmanned aerial 
vehicles. 

Orbital  has  designed,  developed  and  also  undertaken  low  volume  production  of  an  engine  management  system  (EMS)  and  a  next 
generation propulsion system for small unmanned aircraft systems (SUAS) utilising Orbital’s FlexDITM technology. 

Changes in nature of activities 

The UAVE business is undergoing a transition as it moves from the development phase into the production phase for its UAV propulsion 
systems.  

The Company’s interest in Synerject was sold to our joint venture partner, Continental AG, in October 2015.  The Company completed 
the divestment of its interests in LPG related businesses in November 2015. 

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

7. 

CONSOLIDATED RESULT 

The consolidated profit after income tax for the year attributable to the members of Orbital was $1,533,000 (2015: loss of $4,542,000). 

8. 

DIVIDENDS 

No dividend has been paid or proposed in respect of the current financial year. 

9. 

STATE OF AFFAIRS 

There were no other significant changes in the state of affairs of the Group during the financial year, other than as reported elsewhere in 
the financial statements. 

10. 

EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO BALANCE SHEET DATE 

There has not arisen in the interval between the end of the financial year and the date of this report any item, transaction or event of a 
material and unusual nature likely, in the opinion of the directors of the Company, to affect significantly the operations of the Group, the 
results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the Group, in future years. 

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4. 

DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS 

11. 

LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS AND EXPECTED RESULTS 

The number of Directors’ meetings (including meetings of the committees of Directors) and the number of meetings attended by each of 

Information as to the likely developments in the operations of the Group is set out in the operating and financial review above.   

the Directors of the Company during the financial year are shown below. 

12. 

SHARE OPTIONS 

The Company has no unissued shares under option at the date of this report. 

13. 

INDEMNIFICATION  

Indemnification and insurance of officers 

To the extent permitted by law, the Company indemnifies every officer of the Company against any liability incurred by that person: 

(a) 
(b) 

in his or her capacity as an officer of the Company; and 
to a person other than the Company or a related body corporate of the Company 

unless the liability arises out of conduct on the part of the officer which involves a lack of good faith. 

During the year the Company paid a premium in respect of a contract insuring all Directors, Officers and employees of the Company 
(and/or any subsidiary companies of which it holds greater than 50% of the voting shares) against liabilities that may arise from their 
positions within the Company and its controlled entities, except where the liabilities arise out of conduct involving a lack of good faith.  
The  Directors  have  not  included  details  of  the  nature  of  the  liabilities  covered  or  the  amount  of  the  premium  paid  in  respect  of  the 
insurance contract as disclosure is prohibited under the terms of the contract.  

Indemnification of auditors 

To the extent permitted by law, the Company has agreed to indemnify its auditors, Ernst & Young, as part of the terms of its audit 
engagement agreement against claims by third parties arising from the audit (for an unspecified amount). No payment has been made 
to indemnify Ernst & Young during or since the financial year.  

14. 

NON-AUDIT SERVICES 

6. 

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES 

In the comparative period, Ernst & Young, the Company’s auditor, performed certain other services in addition to their statutory duties. 

The  Board  considered  the  non-audit  services  provided  during  the  comparative  period  by  the  auditor  and  in  accordance  with  advice 
provided  by  resolution  of  the  Audit  Committee  is  satisfied  that  the  provision  of  those  non-audit  services  by  the  auditor  during  the 
comparative period was compatible with, and did not compromise, the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 
for the following reasons: 

 

 

all non-audit services were subject to the corporate governance procedures adopted by the Company and have been reviewed 
by the Board to ensure that they do not impact the integrity and objectivity of the auditor; 

the  non-audit  services  do  not  undermine  the  general  principles  relating  to  auditor  independence  as  set  out  in  Professional 
Statement  F1  Professional  Independence,  as  they  did  not  involve  reviewing  or  auditing  the  auditor’s  own  work,  acting  in  a 
management or decision making capacity for the Company, acting as an advocate for the Company or jointly sharing risks and 
rewards. 

Details  of  the  amounts  paid  to  the  auditor  of  the  Company,  Ernst  &  Young,  and  its  related  practices  for  audit  and  non-audit  services 
provided during the year are shown in note 40 to the financial statements. 

15. 

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT 

The Board of Directors of Orbital Corporation Limited is responsible for corporate governance. The Board has prepared the Corporate 
Governance  Statement  in  accordance  with  the  third  edition  of  the  ASX  Corporate  Governance  Council’s  Principles  and 
Recommendations under which the Corporate Governance Statement may be made available on the Company’s website. 

Accordingly, a copy of the Company’s Corporate Governance Statement is available on the Orbital website at www.orbitalcorp.com.au 
under the About Us/Corporate Governance section.  

16. 

ROUNDING OFF 

The Company is of a kind referred to in ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/ Directors’ Reports) Instrument 2016/191, dated 24 
March 2016, and in accordance with that Instrument, amounts in the financial report and Directors’ Report have been rounded off to the 
nearest thousand dollars unless otherwise indicated. 

Directors’ Meetings 

No. of 

meetings 

attended 

No. of 

meetings 

held* 

7 

7 

7 

7 

7 

7 

Director 

J P Welborn 

T D Stinson 

J H Poynton 

* Number of meetings held during the time the director held office during the year. 

5. 

COMPANY SECRETARY 

Mr Ian G Veitch, B.Bus, GradDipACG, ACA, ACIS, AGIA   

Mr Veitch joined Orbital in 2006 and was appointed to the position of Company Secretary on 1 July 2009, and subsequently appointed 

to the position of Chief Financial Officer on 11 February 2013.  He has over 20 years’ experience in company secretarial, corporate and 

financial  accounting  roles.    Mr  Veitch  holds  a  Bachelor  of  Business  degree,  is  a  Chartered  Accountant  and  is  also  a  Chartered 

Secretary.    Mr  Veitch  is  a  Member  of  the  Institute  of  Chartered  Accountants  in  Australia,  a  Member  of  the  Institute  of  Chartered 

Secretaries and Administrators, and an Associate of the Governance Institute of Australia.  

vehicles. 

systems.  

Changes in nature of activities 

7. 

CONSOLIDATED RESULT 

8. 

DIVIDENDS 

9. 

STATE OF AFFAIRS 

the financial statements. 

Orbital is an innovative industrial technology company.  Orbital invents and builds smart technology that delivers improved performance 

outcomes for our clients in the unmanned aerial vehicle, safety and productivity and consumer sectors. 

Orbital’s innovation and technology leadership is exemplified by the patented REMSAFE remote isolation system for global safety and 

productivity applications and Orbital’s UAVE business that produces and supplies engine and propulsion systems for unmanned aerial 

Orbital  has  designed,  developed  and  also  undertaken  low  volume  production  of  an  engine  management  system  (EMS)  and  a  next 

generation propulsion system for small unmanned aircraft systems (SUAS) utilising Orbital’s FlexDITM technology. 

The UAVE business is undergoing a transition as it moves from the development phase into the production phase for its UAV propulsion 

The Company’s interest in Synerject was sold to our joint venture partner, Continental AG, in October 2015.  The Company completed 

the divestment of its interests in LPG related businesses in November 2015. 

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

The consolidated profit after income tax for the year attributable to the members of Orbital was $1,533,000 (2015: loss of $4,542,000). 

No dividend has been paid or proposed in respect of the current financial year. 

There were no other significant changes in the state of affairs of the Group during the financial year, other than as reported elsewhere in 

10. 

EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO BALANCE SHEET DATE 

There has not arisen in the interval between the end of the financial year and the date of this report any item, transaction or event of a 

material and unusual nature likely, in the opinion of the directors of the Company, to affect significantly the operations of the Group, the 

results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the Group, in future years. 

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17. 

LEAD AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION UNDER SECTION 307C OF THE CORPORATIONS ACT 2001 

The directors received the following declaration from the auditor of Orbital Corporation Limited. 

Auditor's  Independence  Declaration  to  the  Directors  of  Orbital  Corporation 
Limited

As lead auditor for the audit of Orbital Corporation Limited for the financial year ended 30 June 2016, I 
declare to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been: 

a.  no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 

2001 in relation to the audit; and 

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

Ernst & Young  

T G Dachs  
Partner
Perth
29 August 2016

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Auditor's  Independence  Declaration  to  the  Directors  of  Orbital  Corporation 

Limited

As lead auditor for the audit of Orbital Corporation Limited for the financial year ended 30 June 2016, I 

declare to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been: 

2001 in relation to the audit; and 

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

Ernst & Young  

T G Dachs  

Partner

Perth

29 August 2016

DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 

17. 

LEAD AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION UNDER SECTION 307C OF THE CORPORATIONS ACT 2001 

18. 

REMUNERATION REPORT - AUDITED 

The directors received the following declaration from the auditor of Orbital Corporation Limited. 

Principles of compensation 

This  Remuneration  Report  for  the  year  ended  30  June  2016  outlines  the  director  and  executive  remuneration  arrangements  of  the 
Company and the Group in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and its Regulations. For the purposes of this 
report Key Management Personnel (KMP) are defined as those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and 
controlling the major activities of the Group, directly or indirectly, including any director (whether executive or otherwise) of the parent 
company. 

The remuneration report is presented under the following sections: 
18.1.  
18.2.  
18.3.  
18.4.  
18.5.  
18.6.  
18.7.  
18.8. 
18.9.  

Individual key management personnel disclosures 
Remuneration overview 
Remuneration governance 
Non-executive director remuneration arrangements 
Executive remuneration arrangements 
Company performance and the link to remuneration 
Executive contractual arrangements 
Directors and executive officers’ remuneration - company and group 
Equity instruments 

18.1. 

INDIVIDUAL KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL DISCLOSURES 

Details of KMP of the Group are set out below. 

a.  no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 

Key management personnel  

Position 

(i) Directors 
John P Welborn 
Terry D Stinson  
John H Poynton  
Mervyn T Jones 
Vijoleta Braach-Maksvytis  

(ii) Executives 
Charis Law 
Geoff P Cathcart 
Michael C Lane 
Ian G Veitch 

Chairman (Non-executive) (appointed Chairman 18 March 2015) 
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (Executive) 
(Non-executive) (appointed 18 March 2015) 
Chairman (Non-executive) (ceased being a KMP 17 March 2015) 
(Non-executive) (ceased being a KMP 17 March 2015) 

Chief Commercial Officer (commenced 26 April 2016) 
Chief Technical Officer  
Chief Executive Officer – REMSAFE (commenced 4 February 2015) 
Chief Financial Officer  

18.2. 

REMUNERATION OVERVIEW 

Orbital’s  remuneration  strategy  is  designed  to  attract,  motivate  and  retain  employees  and  non-executive  directors  by  identifying  and 
rewarding high performers and recognising the contribution of each employee to the growth and success of the Group. 

Executive members of the KMP may receive a short-term incentive (STI) approved by the Board as reward for exceptional performance 
in a specific matter of importance.  STI amounts of $130,000 were paid during the 2016 financial year (2015: $nil). 

Long-term incentive (LTI) awards consisting of performance rights that vest based on attainment of pre-determined performance goals 
are awarded to selected executives. The Company did not award any new performance rights during the 2016 financial year.  During 
the 2016 financial year, the performance hurdle set in October 2014 of increasing the market capitalisation of the Company to over $35 
million was achieved and 900,000 shares vested to three executives. 

The  remuneration  of  non-executive  directors  of  the  Company  consists  only  of  directors’  fees.    Director  fees  were  not  reviewed  or 
adjusted during the 2016 financial year. 

Remuneration report at FY2015 AGM 

The FY2015 remuneration report received positive shareholder support at the FY2015 AGM with a vote of 99% of votes cast in favour. 

Remuneration strategy 

Orbital’s  remuneration  strategy  is  designed  to  attract,  motivate  and  retain  employees  and  non-executive  directors  by  identifying  and 
rewarding high performers and recognising the contribution of each employee to the continued growth and success of the Group. 

To this end, key objectives of the Company’s reward framework are to ensure that remuneration practices: 
  Are aligned to the Group’s business strategy; 
  Offer competitive remuneration benchmarked against the external market; 
  Provide strong linkage between individual and Group performance and rewards; and 
  Align the interests of executives with shareholders through measuring the Company’s market capitalisation. 

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18.2. 

REMUNERATION OVERVIEW (CONTINUED) 

Key changes to remuneration structure in 2016 

There were no changes to the remuneration structure of Executives or Directors during the 2016 financial year.   

18.3. 

REMUNERATION GOVERNANCE 

Board 

The Board reviews and approves remuneration packages and policies applicable to directors, company secretary and senior executives 
of the Company.   

Data is obtained from independent surveys to ensure that compensation throughout the Group is set at market rates having regard to 
experience  and  performance.  In  this  regard,  formal  performance  appraisals  are  conducted  at  least  annually  for  all  employees. 
Compensation packages may include a mix of fixed compensation, performance-based compensation and equity-based compensation. 

Remuneration approval process 

The  Board  approves  the  remuneration  arrangements  of  the  CEO  and  executives  and  all  awards  made  under  the  long-term  incentive 
(LTI) plan. The Board also sets the aggregate remuneration of non-executive directors which is then subject to shareholder approval. 

The  Board  approves,  having  regard  to  the  recommendations  made  by  the  CEO,  the  short-term  incentive  (STI)  bonus  plan  and  any 
discretionary bonus payments. 

Remuneration structure 

In accordance with best practice corporate governance, the structure of non-executive directors and executive remuneration is separate 
and distinct. 

Services from remuneration consultants 

From 1 July 2011, all proposed remuneration consultancy contracts (within the meaning of section 206K of the Corporations Act 2001) 
are subject to prior approval by the Board or the Human Resources, Remuneration and Nomination Committee in accordance with the 
Corporations Act 2001. 

Did a remuneration consultant provide a remuneration 
recommendation in relation to any of the KMP for the 
financial year? 

No remuneration recommendation was provided by a remuneration 
consultant for the 2016 financial year. 

18.4. 

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REMUNERATION ARRANGEMENTS 

Objective 

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

Structure 

The amount of aggregate remuneration sought to be approved by shareholders and the fee structure is reviewed against fees paid to 
non-executive directors of comparable companies. The Board considers advice from external consultants when undertaking the review 
process. 

The Company’s constitution and the ASX listing rules specify that the non-executive directors’ fee pool shall be determined from time to 
time  by  a  general  meeting.  The  latest  determination  was  at  the  2001  annual  general  meeting  (AGM)  held  on  25  October  2001  when 
shareholders approved an aggregate fee pool of $400,000 per year. 

The Board will not seek any increase for the non-executive director pool at the 2016 AGM. 

On  appointment  to  the  Board,  all  non-executive  Directors  enter  into  a  service  agreement  with  the  Company  in  the  form  of  a  letter  of 
appointment which details remuneration arrangements. 

Fees 

Non-executive directors do not receive retirement benefits, nor do they participate in any incentive programs. 

The Chairman of the Board receives a fee of $120,000 (2015: $120,000).  Each non-executive director receives a base fee of $120,000 
(2015: $120,000) for being a director of the Group. 

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REMUNERATION OVERVIEW (CONTINUED) 

Key changes to remuneration structure in 2016 

18.3. 

REMUNERATION GOVERNANCE 

Board 

of the Company.   

Remuneration approval process 

discretionary bonus payments. 

Remuneration structure 

and distinct. 

Services from remuneration consultants 

Corporations Act 2001. 

financial year? 

From 1 July 2011, all proposed remuneration consultancy contracts (within the meaning of section 206K of the Corporations Act 2001) 

are subject to prior approval by the Board or the Human Resources, Remuneration and Nomination Committee in accordance with the 

Did a remuneration consultant provide a remuneration 

No remuneration recommendation was provided by a remuneration 

recommendation in relation to any of the KMP for the 

consultant for the 2016 financial year. 

18.4. 

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REMUNERATION ARRANGEMENTS 

highest calibre, whilst incurring a cost that is acceptable to shareholders. 

Objective 

Structure 

process. 

Fees 

The amount of aggregate remuneration sought to be approved by shareholders and the fee structure is reviewed against fees paid to 

non-executive directors of comparable companies. The Board considers advice from external consultants when undertaking the review 

The Company’s constitution and the ASX listing rules specify that the non-executive directors’ fee pool shall be determined from time to 

time  by  a  general  meeting.  The  latest  determination  was  at  the  2001  annual  general  meeting  (AGM)  held  on  25  October  2001  when 

shareholders approved an aggregate fee pool of $400,000 per year. 

The Board will not seek any increase for the non-executive director pool at the 2016 AGM. 

On  appointment  to  the  Board,  all  non-executive  Directors  enter  into  a  service  agreement  with  the  Company  in  the  form  of  a  letter  of 

appointment which details remuneration arrangements. 

Non-executive directors do not receive retirement benefits, nor do they participate in any incentive programs. 

The Chairman of the Board receives a fee of $120,000 (2015: $120,000).  Each non-executive director receives a base fee of $120,000 

(2015: $120,000) for being a director of the Group. 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 

There were no changes to the remuneration structure of Executives or Directors during the 2016 financial year.   

The  remuneration  of  non-executive  directors  for  the  year  ended  30  June  2016  and  30  June  2015  is  detailed  in  Section  18.8  of  this 
report. 

18.4. 

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REMUNERATION ARRANGEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

The Board reviews and approves remuneration packages and policies applicable to directors, company secretary and senior executives 

Data is obtained from independent surveys to ensure that compensation throughout the Group is set at market rates having regard to 

experience  and  performance.  In  this  regard,  formal  performance  appraisals  are  conducted  at  least  annually  for  all  employees. 

Compensation packages may include a mix of fixed compensation, performance-based compensation and equity-based compensation. 

Are the non-executive directors paid 
any incentive or equity based 
payments or termination/retirement 
benefits? 

If non-executive directors are paid 
additional fees, how are these 
additional fees calculated? 

No.  The  non-executive  Directors are  not  paid  any  short  term  incentives,  long  term  incentives,  equity 
based remuneration or termination/retirement benefits 

From  time  to  time,  non-executive  Directors  may  be  requested  to  provide  additional  non-executive 
director  related  services.    This  could  include  sitting  on  a  due  diligence  committee  or  undertaking  a 
special  project  for  the  Group.    During  the  year,  no  additional  fees  were  paid  to  any  of  the  non-
executive Directors. 

Are non-executive Directors’ fees 
going to increase in FY2017? 

The Board has decided not to increase the directors’ fees.  

The  Board  approves  the  remuneration  arrangements  of  the  CEO  and  executives  and  all  awards  made  under  the  long-term  incentive 

(LTI) plan. The Board also sets the aggregate remuneration of non-executive directors which is then subject to shareholder approval. 

The  Board  approves,  having  regard  to  the  recommendations  made  by  the  CEO,  the  short-term  incentive  (STI)  bonus  plan  and  any 

18.5. 

EXECUTIVE REMUNERATION ARRANGEMENTS  

Objective 

The Group aims to reward executives with a level and mix of remuneration commensurate with their position and responsibilities within 
the Group and aligned with market practice.  The Group undertakes an annual remuneration review to determine the total remuneration 
positioning against the market. 

In accordance with best practice corporate governance, the structure of non-executive directors and executive remuneration is separate 

Structure 

The  CEO’s  remuneration  mix  for  FY2016  comprised  70%  fixed  remuneration,  17%  STI  and  13%  LTI.  The  LTI  value  is  the  total 
accounting  expense  associated  with  the  grant  made  during  the  financial  year.  Key  Management  Personnel’s  remuneration  mix  for 
FY2016 ranged from 70-100% fixed remuneration and 0-20% LTI opportunity. 

In the 2016 financial year, the executive remuneration framework consisted of the following components: 
►  
►  

Fixed remuneration 
Variable remuneration (STI and LTI) 

The table below illustrates the structure of Orbital’s executive remuneration arrangements: 

Table 1 – Structure of remuneration arrangements 

Remuneration 
component 

Vehicle 

Purpose 

Link to company performance 

The Board seeks to set aggregate remuneration at a level that provides the Company with the ability to attract and retain directors of the 

Fixed compensation 

  Represented by total 

 

fixed remuneration 
(TFR). 

 

  Comprises base 

salary, 
Superannuation 
contributions and 
other benefits. 

  No direct link to company 

performance. 

Set with reference to role, market 
and experience. 

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

STI component 

(discretionary) 

 

Paid in cash 

  Rewards executives for their 

contribution to achievement of 
Group outcomes. 

LTI component 

 

Awards are made in 
the form of 
performance rights. 

  Rewards executives for their 
contribution to the creation of 
shareholder value over the longer 
term through growth in the 
Company’s market capitalisation. 

Fixed compensation 

  Discretionary award by the Board to 
reward executives for exceptional 
performance in a specific area of 
importance.  

  Vesting of awards is dependent on 

Orbital Corporation Limited’s market 
capitalisation. 

Fixed compensation consists of base compensation (which is calculated on a total cost basis and includes any FBT charges related to 
employee benefits including motor vehicles), as well as employer contributions to superannuation funds. 

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18.5. 

EXECUTIVE REMUNERATION ARRANGEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

Executive  contracts  of  employment  do  not  include  any  guaranteed  base  pay  increases.  TFR  is  reviewed  annually  by  the  Board.  The 
process consists of a review of Company, business unit and individual performance, relevant comparative remuneration internally and 
externally and, where appropriate, external advice independent of management. 

The fixed component of executives’ remuneration is detailed in Section 18.8. 

Variable remuneration — short-term incentive (STI) (discretionary) 

The table below contains a summary of the key features of the STI plan. 

What is the STI? 

Executive  directors  and  senior  executives  may  from  time-to-time  receive  a  discretionary  cash 
bonus approved by the Board as a retrospective reward for exceptional performance in a specific 
matter of importance. 

When is the STI grant paid? 

There  are  no  pre-determined  timeframes  at  which  assessments  for  STI  rewards  are  to  be 
undertaken. 

How does the Company’s STI 
structure support achievement of 
the Company’s strategy? 

The STI rewards executives for their contribution to the achievement of Group outcomes in areas 
of significant importance not addressed by the pre-determined performance criteria of the LTI. 

How are the performance 
conditions of the STI determined? 

The  Board  has  no  pre-determined  performance  criteria  against  which  the  amount  of  a  STI  is 
assessed. 

What are the maximum possible 
values of award under the STI 
plan? 

There  are  no  pre-determined  maximum  possible  values  of  award  under  the  STI  scheme.    In 
assessing  the  value  of  an  STI  award  to  be  granted  the  Board  will  give  consideration  to  the 
contribution of the action being rewarded to the success of the Group. 

What was the value of STI paid in 
the financial year? 

Discretionary  STI  cash  bonuses  of  $130,000  were  paid  during  the  2016  financial  year.    No 
discretionary STI cash bonuses were awarded during the 2015 financial year.   

Is a portion of STI deferred? 

No  discretionary  STI  cash  bonuses  relating  to  the  2016  or  2015  financial  years  will  become 
payable in future financial years. 

Variable remuneration — long-term incentive (LTI) 

LTI awards are made to executives in order to align remuneration with the creation of shareholder value over the long-term. As such, 
LTI awards are only made to executives and other key talent who have an impact on the Group's performance against the relevant long-
term performance measure. 

Employee Share Plan No.1 

Senior executives (together with all other eligible employees) are each offered shares in the Company, at no cost to the employees, to 
the  value  of  $1,000  per  annum  under  the  terms  of  the  Company’s  Employee  Share  Plan.    There  are  no  performance  conditions, 
because the plan is designed to align the interests of participating employees with those of shareholders.  Directors do not participate in 
Employee Share Plan No.1.

Performance Rights Plan 

The table below contains a summary of the key features of the Performance Rights Plan (PRP). 

What is the PRP? 

How does the PRP align the 
interests of shareholders and 
executives? 

How does the PRP support the 
retention of executives? 

The PRP is a performance based share plan under which offered shares will vest for no consideration 
subject to the satisfaction of performance conditions over a 3 year period or subject to Board discretion 
for other qualifying reasons. 

The PRP links rewards for the executive KMP to the Company’s strategy to grow shareholder value by 
increasing the Company’s market capitalisation.  The Company’s market capitalisation on the date of 
calling  the  AGM  to  approve  the  PRP  was  $9.4  million.    Vesting  of  shares  only  occurs  if  Orbital 
increases its market capitalisation to $20 million, $35 million and $60 million respectively. 

An objective of offering shares under the PRP is to promote retention.  At any one time, an executive 
KMP will have unvested rights. If an executive resigns they would forfeit the benefits of those unvested 
rewards.  This provides a valuable incentive to stay with the Company so long as the shares are seen 
by the executive KMP as likely to vest within the performance period. 

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EXECUTIVE REMUNERATION ARRANGEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

Executive  contracts  of  employment  do  not  include  any  guaranteed  base  pay  increases.  TFR  is  reviewed  annually  by  the  Board.  The 

process consists of a review of Company, business unit and individual performance, relevant comparative remuneration internally and 

externally and, where appropriate, external advice independent of management. 

The fixed component of executives’ remuneration is detailed in Section 18.8. 

Variable remuneration — short-term incentive (STI) (discretionary) 

The table below contains a summary of the key features of the STI plan. 

What is the STI? 

Executive  directors  and  senior  executives  may  from  time-to-time  receive  a  discretionary  cash 

bonus approved by the Board as a retrospective reward for exceptional performance in a specific 

matter of importance. 

undertaken. 

When is the STI grant paid? 

There  are  no  pre-determined  timeframes  at  which  assessments  for  STI  rewards  are  to  be 

How does the Company’s STI 

The STI rewards executives for their contribution to the achievement of Group outcomes in areas 

structure support achievement of 

of significant importance not addressed by the pre-determined performance criteria of the LTI. 

the Company’s strategy? 

How are the performance 

The  Board  has  no  pre-determined  performance  criteria  against  which  the  amount  of  a  STI  is 

conditions of the STI determined? 

assessed. 

What are the maximum possible 

There  are  no  pre-determined  maximum  possible  values  of  award  under  the  STI  scheme.    In 

values of award under the STI 

assessing  the  value  of  an  STI  award  to  be  granted  the  Board  will  give  consideration  to  the 

plan? 

contribution of the action being rewarded to the success of the Group. 

What was the value of STI paid in 

Discretionary  STI  cash  bonuses  of  $130,000  were  paid  during  the  2016  financial  year.    No 

the financial year? 

discretionary STI cash bonuses were awarded during the 2015 financial year.   

Is a portion of STI deferred? 

No  discretionary  STI  cash  bonuses  relating  to  the  2016  or  2015  financial  years  will  become 

payable in future financial years. 

Variable remuneration — long-term incentive (LTI) 

LTI awards are made to executives in order to align remuneration with the creation of shareholder value over the long-term. As such, 

LTI awards are only made to executives and other key talent who have an impact on the Group's performance against the relevant long-

Senior executives (together with all other eligible employees) are each offered shares in the Company, at no cost to the employees, to 

the  value  of  $1,000  per  annum  under  the  terms  of  the  Company’s  Employee  Share  Plan.    There  are  no  performance  conditions, 

because the plan is designed to align the interests of participating employees with those of shareholders.  Directors do not participate in 

term performance measure. 

Employee Share Plan No.1 

Employee Share Plan No.1.

Performance Rights Plan 

The table below contains a summary of the key features of the Performance Rights Plan (PRP). 

What is the PRP? 

The PRP is a performance based share plan under which offered shares will vest for no consideration 

subject to the satisfaction of performance conditions over a 3 year period or subject to Board discretion 

for other qualifying reasons. 

How does the PRP align the 

interests of shareholders and 

executives? 

The PRP links rewards for the executive KMP to the Company’s strategy to grow shareholder value by 

increasing the Company’s market capitalisation.  The Company’s market capitalisation on the date of 

calling  the  AGM  to  approve  the  PRP  was  $9.4  million.    Vesting  of  shares  only  occurs  if  Orbital 

increases its market capitalisation to $20 million, $35 million and $60 million respectively. 

How does the PRP support the 

An objective of offering shares under the PRP is to promote retention.  At any one time, an executive 

retention of executives? 

KMP will have unvested rights. If an executive resigns they would forfeit the benefits of those unvested 

rewards.  This provides a valuable incentive to stay with the Company so long as the shares are seen 

by the executive KMP as likely to vest within the performance period. 

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18.5.        EXECUTIVE REMUNERATION ARRANGEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

Variable remuneration — long-term incentive (LTI) (continued) 

What are the principal terms of the 
issue made under the LTI in 2015? 

  Grant date: 22 October 2014 (following the AGM at which the Terms of the plan were approved 

by shareholders). 
 
Life: 3 years. 
 
Expiry date: 22 October 2017. 
  Market capitalisation on grant date:  
 

Performance timeframes and targets: 

$14.8 million. 

o 
o 
o 

Tranche 1 
Tranche 2 
Tranche 3 

$20 million within 18 months 
$35 million within 24 months 
$60 million within 36 months 

 
 

Exercise Price: nil. 
Fair value per right:  
Tranche 1 
Tranche 2 
Tranche 3 

o 
o 
o 

23.1 cents 
17.5 cents 
15.3 cents 

What are the performance 
conditions for the vesting of LTIs? 

The performance conditions, which are based 100% on market capitalisation, apply to determine the 
number of shares (if any) that vest to the Executives. 

How is the market price of the PRP 
determined? 

The  fair  value  of  the  PRP  related  rights  is  calculated  at  the  date  of  grant  through  utilisation  of  the 
assumptions  underlying  at  the  grant  date  21  October  2014  using  the  “Hoadley  Barrier  1”  trinomial 
option valuation model.  

In what circumstances would the LTI 
entitlements be forfeited? 

Where a participant ceases employment prior to the vesting of their award, the unvested shares are 
forfeited unless the Board applies its discretion to allow vesting at or post cessation of employment in 
appropriate circumstances. 

What happens to LTI entitlements 
upon a change of control in the 
Group? 

Do shares granted under the LTI 
dilute existing shareholders’ equity? 

Are the shares issued under the LTI 
bought on market? 

Does the executive obtain the 
benefit of dividends paid on shares 
issued under the LTI? 

In  the  event  of  a  change  of  control  of  the  Group,  the  performance  period  end  date  will  generally  be 
brought forward to the date of the change of control and awards will vest. 

The  issue  of  shares  can  have  a  small  dilutionary  impact  upon  other  shareholders.  However,  the 
number of shares issued under the PRP in the five years preceding the offer must not exceed 5% of 
the total shares on issue at the time an offer to a participant is made. 

No. the company issues new shares for the PRP; it does not buy the shares on the market.   

KMP  are  entitled  to  any  dividends  paid  on  vested  shares.  Unvested  rights  do  not  participate  in 
dividend payments or any other distributions to shareholders. 

What other rights does the holder of 
vested LTI shares have? 

The  holder  of  the  shares  has  the  same  rights  as  any  other  holder  of  shares.    This  includes  voting 
rights, a right to dividends, bonus shares and capital distributions. 

Does the Company have executive 
share ownership guidelines? 

Can executive KMP hedge to ensure 
that they obtain a benefit from 
unvested LTI’s? 

How many LTI awards vested in the 
financial year? 

The  Company  does  not  have  a  formal  policy  requiring  executives  to  own  shares.    However  a 
significant component of each executive’s remuneration consists of grants under an employee share 
plan.  Hence, at any given time, after  an executive has been  with the Company for more than three 
years,  the  executive  typically  has  three  unvested  equity  grants  which  are  subject  to  performance 
conditions.    As  at  the  date  of  this  report,  all  executives  who  have  been  with  the  company  for  longer 
than three years have shares in the Company which have fully vested or been acquired on market. 

No.    All  executive  KMP  have  been  advised  that  under  section  206J  of  the  Corporations  Act  it  is  an 
offence for them to hedge unvested grants made under the PRP. 

900,000 Performance Rights in respect of the 2015 award vested in FY2016.  

Is a portion of LTI deferred? 

No.  Vested Performance Rights are issued to KMP without restriction. 

LTI awards for 2016 financial year 

Shares were granted under the Employee Share Plan No.1 to a number of executives on 30 November 2015.   

The Board did not grant any new Performance Rights during the 2016 financial year. 

Details in respect of the award are provided in Section 18.9. 

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18.6. 

COMPANY PERFORMANCE AND THE LINK TO REMUNERATION 

Performance  linked  compensation  includes  both  short-term  and  long-term  incentives  and  is  designed  to  reward  key  management 
personnel for meeting or exceeding their financial and personal objectives.  The STI is an “at risk” bonus provided in the form of cash, 
while the LTI is provided as ordinary shares of Orbital Corporation Limited under the rules of the Performance Rights Plan. 

In considering the Group’s performance and benefits for shareholders wealth the Board has regard to the following indices in respect of 
the current financial year and the previous four financial years. 

Company performance and its link to long-term incentives 

The performance measure which drives LTI vesting in future years is the Company’s market capitalisation.  The table below show the 
closing share price and market capitalisation for the past five years (including the current period) to 30 June 2016.  

Company performance for the current year and last 4 years is as follows: 

Table 2 – Orbital five year performance linked to long-term incentives 

Closing share price ($) 

Market capitalisation ($m) 

Earnings per share (cents) 

2012 

0.22 

10.7 

(6.28) 

2013 

2014 

0.15 

7.4 

0.74 

0.16 

7.9 

3.39 

2015 

0.49 

24.0 

(9.83) 

2016 

0.695 

52.4 

2.73 

The Performance Target for the second tranche of the new PRP was met during FY2016 and as a result 900,000 shares were issued. 

18.7. 

EXECUTIVE CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS

Remuneration arrangements for KMP are formalised in employment agreements. Details of these contracts are provided below. 

Chief Executive Officer 

The CEO, Mr. Stinson, is employed under a rolling contract. 

Under the terms of the present contract as disclosed to the ASX on 14 September 2007: 
►  
►  

The CEO receives fixed remuneration of $400,000 per annum 
The  CEO  is  eligible  to  participate  in  Orbital  Corporation  Limited’s  LTI  plan  on  terms  determined  by  the  Board,  subject  to 
receiving any required or appropriate shareholder approval 

The CEO’s termination provisions are as follows: 

Table 3 – Summary of contractual provisions for the CEO 

Employer initiated 
termination 

Termination for 
serious misconduct 

Employee-initiated 
termination 

Notice Period 

Payment in lieu 
of notice 

Treatment of LTI on 
termination 

Termination payments 

12 months 

12 months 

Board discretion 

None 

None 

None 

Unvested awards forfeited 

None 

3 months 

3 months 

Unvested awards forfeited 

None 

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18.6. 

COMPANY PERFORMANCE AND THE LINK TO REMUNERATION 

18.7. 

EXECUTIVE CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

Performance  linked  compensation  includes  both  short-term  and  long-term  incentives  and  is  designed  to  reward  key  management 

personnel for meeting or exceeding their financial and personal objectives.  The STI is an “at risk” bonus provided in the form of cash, 

while the LTI is provided as ordinary shares of Orbital Corporation Limited under the rules of the Performance Rights Plan. 

Other KMP 

All other KMP have rolling contracts.  Standard KMP termination provisions are as follows: 

In considering the Group’s performance and benefits for shareholders wealth the Board has regard to the following indices in respect of 

Table 4 – Summary of KMP termination provisions 

The performance measure which drives LTI vesting in future years is the Company’s market capitalisation.  The table below show the 

closing share price and market capitalisation for the past five years (including the current period) to 30 June 2016.  

Employer initiated 
termination 

Notice Period 

Payment in lieu 
of notice 

Treatment of LTI on 
termination 

Termination payments 

3 months 

3 months 

Board discretion 

Pre-31 December 2014 KMP 

4 weeks’ pay, plus 2 weeks’ pay for 
each completed year of service, plus 
for each completed year of service 
beyond 10, an additional 1/2 weeks’ 
pay, plus a pro-rata payment for 
each completed month of service in 
the final year.  The maximum 
entitlement to termination pay is 
limited to 65 weeks’ pay. 

Post 31 December 2014 KMP 

In accordance with Section 119 of 
the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cwth) 

Termination for 
serious misconduct 

Employee-initiated 
termination 

None 

None 

Unvested awards forfeited 

None 

3 months 

3 months 

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None 

the current financial year and the previous four financial years. 

Company performance and its link to long-term incentives 

Company performance for the current year and last 4 years is as follows: 

Table 2 – Orbital five year performance linked to long-term incentives 

Closing share price ($) 

Market capitalisation ($m) 

Earnings per share (cents) 

2012 

0.22 

10.7 

(6.28) 

2013 

2014 

0.15 

7.4 

0.74 

0.16 

7.9 

3.39 

2015 

0.49 

24.0 

(9.83) 

2016 

0.695 

52.4 

2.73 

The Performance Target for the second tranche of the new PRP was met during FY2016 and as a result 900,000 shares were issued. 

Remuneration arrangements for KMP are formalised in employment agreements. Details of these contracts are provided below. 

18.7. 

EXECUTIVE CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS

Chief Executive Officer 

The CEO, Mr. Stinson, is employed under a rolling contract. 

Under the terms of the present contract as disclosed to the ASX on 14 September 2007: 

The CEO receives fixed remuneration of $400,000 per annum 

►  

►  

The  CEO  is  eligible  to  participate  in  Orbital  Corporation  Limited’s  LTI  plan  on  terms  determined  by  the  Board,  subject  to 

receiving any required or appropriate shareholder approval 

The CEO’s termination provisions are as follows: 

Table 3 – Summary of contractual provisions for the CEO 

Notice Period 

Payment in lieu 

Treatment of LTI on 

Termination payments 

of notice 

termination 

Employer initiated 

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12 months 

Board discretion 

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serious misconduct 

termination 

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18.8. 

DIRECTORS’ AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS’ REMUNERATION – COMPANY AND GROUP (CONTINUED) 

Notes in relation to the table of directors' and executive officers remuneration 

(a)   
(b)  

(c) 

The fair value of the Employee Share Plan #1 is based upon the market value (at offer date) of shares offered. 
Unvested Executive Long Term Share Plan rights were forfeited in the 2015 financial year when the Executive Long Term Share 
Plan was cancelled.  The fair values of the Executive Long Term Share Plan rights were calculated at the respective dates of 
grant  through  utilisation  of  the  assumptions  underlying  the  Black-Scholes  methodology  to  produce  a  Monte-Carlo  simulation 
model  and  is  allocated  to  each  reporting  period  evenly  over  the  period  from  grant  date  to  expected  vesting  date.    The  value 
disclosed is the portion of the fair value of the rights recognised in this reporting period.  In valuing the rights the market based 
hurdles that must be met before the executive long term share plan rights vest in the holder have been taken into account. 
The fair value of the Performance Rights was calculated at the date of grant through utilisation of the assumptions underlying 
the Black-Scholes methodology to produce a Monte-Carlo simulation model and allocated to each reporting period evenly over 
the  period  from  grant  date  to  expected  vesting  date.    The  value  disclosed  is  the  portion  of  the  fair  value  of  the  performance 
rights  recognised  in  this  reporting  period.    In  valuing  the  performance  rights  the  hurdles  that  must  be  met  before  the 
Performance Rights vest in the holder have been taken into account. 

Table 8 – Summary of terms and conditions of 2015 performance rights 

Grant 
Date 

Life 

Number 
of 
Rights 
granted 

Number 
of 
Rights 
vested 

Fair Value 
per right 

Target Market 
Capitalisation 

Market 
Capitalisation 
on grant date 

Expected 
volatility 

Risk free 
interest 
rate 

22-Oct-14 

18 months 

900,000 

900,000 

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$20m 

$14.8m 

80.00% 

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22-Oct-14 

24 months 

900,000 

900,000 

17.5 cents 

$35m 

$14.8m 

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2.45% 

22-Oct-14 

36 months 

900,000 

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$60m 

$14.8m 

80.00% 

2.51% 

Notes in relation to the table of directors' and executive officers remuneration (continued) 

(d) 

(e) 

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(h) 

Mr Poynton became a KMP on 17 March 2015 

Dr Jones ceased to be a KMP on 17 March 2015 

Dr Braach-Maksvytis ceased to be a KMP on 17 March 2015 

Ms Law became a KMP on 26 April 2016 

Mr Lane became a KMP on 4 February 2015 

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18.9. 

EQUITY INSTRUMENTS 

All shares refer to ordinary shares and rights of Orbital Corporation Limited. 

Analysis of Shares and rights offered as Compensation 

Details of the shares and rights offered under the LTI to each key management person during the reporting period are as shown below. 
Please refer to footnote (b) below for the terms and conditions relating to the granting of the rights offered under the Performance Rights 
Plan. 

Table 9 – Summary of KMP executives interests in equity instruments 

Employee Share Plan No. 1

Performance Rights Plan 

Number 
of shares 
issued 

Share 
Price 

Value (a)
$ 

Number 
of Rights 
Offered 

Value of 
Rights 
Offered 
(b) 
$ 

Number 
of Rights 
Vested 

Number 
of Rights 
Forfeited  

Number 
of Rights 
Expired 

Number 
of Rights 
Cancelle
d 

Executive Director 

Mr TD Stinson 
Executives 

Ms C Law 

Dr GP Cathcart 

Mr M Lane 

Mr IG Veitch 

2016 

2016 

2016 

2016 

2016 

- 

- 

- 

- 

1,678 

1,678 

1,678 

$0.5959 

$0.5959 

$0.5959 

- 

- 

1,000 

1,000 

1,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

500,000 

- 

200,000 
- 

200,000 

- 

- 

- 
- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(a)  The fair value of the employee share plan No. 1 based upon the market value (at offer date of 31 October 2015) of shares offered. 

These awards are fully vested. 

(b)  Represents the fair value of rights offered on 22 October 2014 using the “Hoadley Barrier 1” trinomial option valuation model for 

the Performance Rights. 

Table 10 – Movement of KMP executives interests in LTI equity rights 

Number Held at 

1-Jul15 

Number 
Offered 

Number 
Forfeited 

Number 
Expired 

Number 
Cancelled 

Number 
Vested 

Number Held at  Number Not  

30-Jun-16 

Exercisable 

Executive director 

Mr TD Stinson  

1,000,000 

Other KMP 

Ms C Law 

- 

Dr GP Cathcart 

400,000 

Mr MC Lane 

- 

Mr IG Veitch 

400,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

500,000 

500,000 

500,000 

- 

- 

- 

200,000 

200,000 

200,000 

- 

- 

- 

Total 

563,750 

49,285 

8,613 

200,000 

200,000 

200,000 

Loans to key management personnel and their related parties 

The Group has not made any loans to key management personnel or their related parties since the end of the previous financial year and 

there were no loans to any key management personnel or their related parties at year-end. 

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18.9. 

EQUITY INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED) 

Table 11 – Movement of KMP interests in shares 

Non-executive directors 

Mr JP Welborn  

Mr JH Poynton  

Executive director 

Mr TD Stinson  

Other KMP 

Ms C Law (a) 

Dr GP Cathcart 

Mr MC Lane 

Mr IG Veitch 

Number Held at 

Number of 

Purchases 

8,195 

2,665,688 

670,908 

125,000 

1-Jul-15 

ESP #1 

Vested PRP 

Sales 

Other  

30-Jun-16 

Number Granted as 

compensation 

Number of 

Number of 

Number Held at 

538,441 

134,180 

500,000 

- 

- 

69,957 

28,837 

- 

- 

- 

125,000 

1,678 

1,678 

1,678 

200,000 

(200,000) 

200,000 

(200,000) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

679,103 

2,790,688 

1,172,621 

- 

71,635 

126,678 

30,515 

(a)  Ms Law was appointed a KMP on 26 April 2016. 

Key management personnel participation in Convertible Note issuance 

Some  key  management  personnel  participated  in  the  Convertible  Note  issuance  on  the  same  terms  as  other  Convertible  Note  holders. 

The Convertible Notes issued to key management personnel were not issued in their capacity as key management personnel. The terms 

and potential financial benefit of the Convertible Notes issued to the Directors have been determined on an arms-length basis. 

The issue of Convertible Notes to Mr TD Stinson and Mr JP Welborn was approved by shareholders at the Extraordinary General Meeting 

on 21 January 2015. Mr JH Poynton joined the Group as a Director subsequent to the Convertible Notes issuance. Mr MC Lane joined the 

Group as a KMP subsequent to the Convertible Notes issuance. 

Non-Executive Directors 

Mr JP Welborn 

Mr JH Poynton 

Executive Director 

Mr TD Stinson 

Other KMP 

Mr MC Lane  

(Chief Executive Officer of  REMSAFE) 

Number of 

Convertible 

Notes 

5 

1 

1 

4 

11 

Amounts owed to KMP 

Interest Paid to KMP 

2016 

$ 

2015 

$ 

256,250 

51,250 

2016 

$ 

22,871 

4,574 

2015 

$ 

3,915 

783 

51,250 

4,574 

783 

205,000 

17,266 

3,132 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

End of Remuneration Report 

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors: 

J P Welborn 

Chairman   

T D Stinson 

Managing Director 

Dated at Perth, Western Australia this 29th day of August 2016. 

2016 ANNUAL REPORTDIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 
 
 
 
  
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
18.9. 

EQUITY INSTRUMENTS 

All shares refer to ordinary shares and rights of Orbital Corporation Limited. 

Analysis of Shares and rights offered as Compensation 

Details of the shares and rights offered under the LTI to each key management person during the reporting period are as shown below. 

Please refer to footnote (b) below for the terms and conditions relating to the granting of the rights offered under the Performance Rights 

Plan. 

Table 9 – Summary of KMP executives interests in equity instruments 

Employee Share Plan No. 1

Performance Rights Plan 

Number 

of shares 

issued 

Share 

Price 

Value (a)

of Rights 

$ 

Offered 

(b) 

$ 

Value of 

Rights 

Offered 

Number 

Number 

Number 

Number 

of Rights 

of Rights 

of Rights 

of Rights 

Cancelle

Vested 

Forfeited  

Expired 

d 

Number 

Executive Director 

Mr TD Stinson 

Executives 

Ms C Law 

Dr GP Cathcart 

Mr M Lane 

Mr IG Veitch 

2016 

2016 

2016 

2016 

2016 

- 

- 

- 

- 

1,678 

1,678 

1,678 

$0.5959 

$0.5959 

$0.5959 

- 

- 

1,000 

1,000 

1,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

500,000 

- 

- 

200,000 

200,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(a)  The fair value of the employee share plan No. 1 based upon the market value (at offer date of 31 October 2015) of shares offered. 

(b)  Represents the fair value of rights offered on 22 October 2014 using the “Hoadley Barrier 1” trinomial option valuation model for 

These awards are fully vested. 

the Performance Rights. 

Table 10 – Movement of KMP executives interests in LTI equity rights 

Number Held at 

1-Jul15 

Number 

Offered 

Number 

Forfeited 

Number 

Expired 

Number 

Cancelled 

Number 

Vested 

Number Held at  Number Not  

30-Jun-16 

Exercisable 

Mr TD Stinson  

1,000,000 

500,000 

500,000 

500,000 

Executive director 

Other KMP 

Ms C Law 

Mr MC Lane 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Dr GP Cathcart 

400,000 

200,000 

200,000 

200,000 

Mr IG Veitch 

400,000 

200,000 

200,000 

200,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016

DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016

18.9. 

EQUITY INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED) 

Table 11 – Movement of KMP interests in shares 

Non-executive directors 
Mr JP Welborn  
Mr JH Poynton  

Executive director 
Mr TD Stinson  

Other KMP 
Ms C Law (a) 
Dr GP Cathcart 
Mr MC Lane 
Mr IG Veitch 

Number Held at 

1-Jul-15 

Number of 
Purchases 

8,195 
2,665,688 

670,908 
125,000 

538,441 

134,180 

- 
69,957 
- 
28,837 

- 
- 
125,000 
- 

- 
1,678 
1,678 
1,678 

Number Granted as 
compensation 

Number Held at 

ESP #1 

Vested PRP 

Number of 
Sales 

Number of 
Other  

30-Jun-16 

- 
- 

- 

- 
- 

500,000 

- 
200,000 
- 
200,000 

- 
- 

- 

- 
(200,000) 
- 
(200,000) 

- 
- 

- 

- 
- 
- 
- 

679,103 
2,790,688 

1,172,621 

- 
71,635 
126,678 
30,515 

(a)  Ms Law was appointed a KMP on 26 April 2016. 

Key management personnel participation in Convertible Note issuance 

Some  key  management  personnel  participated  in  the  Convertible  Note  issuance  on  the  same  terms  as  other  Convertible  Note  holders. 
The Convertible Notes issued to key management personnel were not issued in their capacity as key management personnel. The terms 
and potential financial benefit of the Convertible Notes issued to the Directors have been determined on an arms-length basis. 

The issue of Convertible Notes to Mr TD Stinson and Mr JP Welborn was approved by shareholders at the Extraordinary General Meeting 
on 21 January 2015. Mr JH Poynton joined the Group as a Director subsequent to the Convertible Notes issuance. Mr MC Lane joined the 
Group as a KMP subsequent to the Convertible Notes issuance. 

Number of 
Convertible 
Notes 

Non-Executive Directors 
Mr JP Welborn 
Mr JH Poynton 

Executive Director 
Mr TD Stinson 

Other KMP 
Mr MC Lane  
(Chief Executive Officer of  REMSAFE) 

Total 

5 
1 

1 

4 

11 

Amounts owed to KMP 

Interest Paid to KMP 

2016 
$ 

- 
- 

- 

- 

- 

2015 
$ 

256,250 
51,250 

2016 
$ 

22,871 
4,574 

2015 
$ 

3,915 
783 

51,250 

4,574 

783 

205,000 

17,266 

3,132 

563,750 

49,285 

8,613 

Loans to key management personnel and their related parties 

The Group has not made any loans to key management personnel or their related parties since the end of the previous financial year and 
there were no loans to any key management personnel or their related parties at year-end. 

End of Remuneration Report 

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors: 

J P Welborn 
Chairman   

T D Stinson 
Managing Director 

Dated at Perth, Western Australia this 29th day of August 2016. 

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STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 
STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016

CONSOLIDATED 

Continuing operations 

Sale of goods 

Engineering services income 

Royalty and licence income 

Other revenue 

Total Revenue 

Other income 

Materials and consumables expenses 

Employee benefits expenses 

Depreciation and amortisation expenses 

Engineering consumables and contractors expenses 

Occupancy expenses 

Travel and accommodation expenses 

Communications and computing expenses 

Patent expenses 

Insurance expenses 

Audit, compliance and listing expenses 

Finance costs 

Other expenses  

Share of profit from associate 

Profit/(loss) before income tax from continuing operations 

Note 

6 

7 

8(d) 

8(a) 

8(b) 

8(c) 

16(c) 

2016 
$'000 

3,139 

7,704 

789 

119 

11,751 

11,452 

(1,143) 

(9,770) 

(560) 

(4,627) 

(1,321) 

(224) 

(473) 

(360) 

(564) 

(621) 

(1,419) 

(951) 

1,529 

2,699 

Income tax expense  

9(a) 

(1,416) 

Profit/(loss) for the year from continuing operations 

Discontinued operations 

Loss after tax for the year from discontinued operations 

31 

Profit/(loss) for the year  

Attributable to: 

Equity holders of the Parent 

Non-controlling interests 

Earnings per share 

10 

Basic,  profit/(loss)  for  the  year  attributable  to  ordinary  equity  holders  of  the 
Parent  
Diluted,  profit/(loss)  for  the  year  attributable  to  ordinary  equity  holders  of  the 
Parent  

Earnings per share from continuing operations 
Basic,  profit/(loss)  for  the  year  attributable  to  ordinary  equity  holders  of  the 
Parent  
Diluted,  profit/(loss)  for  the  year  attributable  to  ordinary  equity  holders  of  the 
Parent  

1,283 

(68) 

1,215 

1,533 

(318) 

1,215 

cents 

2.73 

2.73 

2.85 

2.85 

The statement of profit or loss is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements set out on pages 28 to 80. 

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2015 
$'000 

3,560 

5,217 

777 

106 

9,660 

5,291 

(518) 

(8,925) 

(504) 

(3,413) 

(1,296) 

(333) 

(371) 

(212) 

(401) 

(621) 

(964) 

(466) 

2,860 

(213) 

(448) 

(661) 

(4,068) 

(4,729) 

(4,542) 

(187) 

(4,729) 

cents 

(9.83) 

(9.83) 

(1.03) 

(1.03) 

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CONSOLIDATED 

CONSOLIDATED 

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016

Net profit/(loss) for the year 

Other Comprehensive income 
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss 

Share of foreign currency reserve of equity accounted investment 

Foreign currency translation 

Foreign currency translation reserve released on sale of investment in associate 

Other comprehensive (loss)/income for the period, net of tax 

Total comprehensive loss for the year 

Attributable to: 

Equity holders of the Parent 

Non-controlling interests 

Total comprehensive loss for the year 

2016 

$'000 

1,215 

290 

1,417 

(3,607) 

(1,900) 

(685) 

(367) 

(318) 

(685) 

2015 

$'000 

(4,729) 

(421) 

4,613 

- 

4,192 

(537) 

(350) 

(187) 

(537) 

The statement of comprehensive income is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements set out on pages 28 to 80. 

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Continuing operations 

Sale of goods 

Engineering services income 

Royalty and licence income 

Other revenue 

Total Revenue 

Other income 

Materials and consumables expenses 

Employee benefits expenses 

Depreciation and amortisation expenses 

Engineering consumables and contractors expenses 

Occupancy expenses 

Travel and accommodation expenses 

Communications and computing expenses 

Patent expenses 

Insurance expenses 

Audit, compliance and listing expenses 

Finance costs 

Other expenses  

Share of profit from associate 

Note 

6 

7 

8(d) 

8(a) 

8(b) 

8(c) 

16(c) 

2016 

$'000 

3,139 

7,704 

789 

119 

11,751 

11,452 

(1,143) 

(9,770) 

(560) 

(4,627) 

(1,321) 

(224) 

(473) 

(360) 

(564) 

(621) 

(1,419) 

(951) 

1,529 

2,699 

1,283 

(68) 

1,215 

1,533 

(318) 

1,215 

cents 

2.73 

2.73 

2.85 

2.85 

2015 

$'000 

3,560 

5,217 

777 

106 

9,660 

5,291 

(518) 

(8,925) 

(504) 

(3,413) 

(1,296) 

(333) 

(371) 

(212) 

(401) 

(621) 

(964) 

(466) 

2,860 

(213) 

(448) 

(661) 

(4,068) 

(4,729) 

(4,542) 

(187) 

(4,729) 

cents 

(9.83) 

(9.83) 

(1.03) 

(1.03) 

Profit/(loss) before income tax from continuing operations 

Income tax expense  

9(a) 

(1,416) 

Profit/(loss) for the year from continuing operations 

Loss after tax for the year from discontinued operations 

31 

Discontinued operations 

Profit/(loss) for the year  

Attributable to: 

Equity holders of the Parent 

Non-controlling interests 

Earnings per share 

10 

Basic,  profit/(loss)  for  the  year  attributable  to  ordinary  equity  holders  of  the 

Diluted,  profit/(loss)  for  the  year  attributable  to  ordinary  equity  holders  of  the 

Earnings per share from continuing operations 

Basic,  profit/(loss)  for  the  year  attributable  to  ordinary  equity  holders  of  the 

Diluted,  profit/(loss)  for  the  year  attributable  to  ordinary  equity  holders  of  the 

Parent  

Parent  

Parent  

Parent  

The statement of profit or loss is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements set out on pages 28 to 80. 

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2016 ANNUAL REPORT 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 JUNE 2016 
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 
AS AT 30 JUNE 2016

CONSOLIDATED 

ASSETS 

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

Disposal group held for sale 

Total current assets 

Non-current assets 
Investment in associate 
Deferred taxation asset 
Plant and equipment 
Intangibles and goodwill 

Total non-current assets 

TOTAL ASSETS 

LIABILITIES 

Current liabilities 
Trade payables and other liabilities 
Borrowings 
Employee benefits 
Government grants 
Other provisions 

Liabilities associated with disposal group held for sale 

Total current liabilities 

Non-current liabilities 
Long term borrowings 
Employee benefits 
Government grants 
Other provisions 

Total non-current liabilities 

TOTAL LIABILITIES 

NET ASSETS 

EQUITY 
Share capital 
Reserves 
Accumulated Losses 

EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO EQUITY HOLDERS OF THE PARENT 

Non-controlling interests 

Note 

11 
12(a) 
14 
15 

31 

16(b) 
17 
18 
19 

20 
12(b) 
22 
24 
25 

31 

12(b) 
22 
24 
25 

26 
27 
27 

2016 
$'000 

24,872 
1,434 
6,009 
4,248 

36,563 
- 

36,563 

- 
5,482 
1,925 
5,218 

12,625 

49,188 

6,454 
717 
2,154 
225 
57 
9,607 
- 

9,607 

7,562 
42 
524 
185 

8,313 

17,920 

31,268 

30,051 
1,366 
(967) 

30,450 

818 

2015 
$'000 

6,649 
1,369 
6,991 
390 

15,399 
909 

16,308 

17,826 
5,621 
2,259 
5,530 

31,236 

47,544 

4,510 
597 
2,026 
225 
241 
7,599 
382 

7,981 

16,604 
35 
749 
233 

17,621 

25,602 

21,942 

20,021 
3,285 
(2,500) 

20,806 

1,136 

TOTAL EQUITY 

31,268 

21,942 

The statement of financial position is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements set out on pages 28 to 80. 

25 

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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016

Cash Flows from Operating Activities 

Cash receipts from customers 

Cash paid to suppliers and employees 

Cash used by operations 

Interest received 

Interest paid 

Income taxes paid 

Net cash used in operating activities 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities 

Dividends received from associate 

Acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash acquired 

Net proceeds from sale of share in investment 

Net Proceeds from sale of plant and equipment 

Acquisition of plant and equipment 

Investment in short term deposit 

Cash associated with sale of disposal group 

CONSOLIDATED 

2016 

$'000 

22,689 

(27,618) 

(4,929) 

124 

(188) 

(88) 

2015 

$'000 

19,042 

(22,417) 

(3,375) 

132 

(80) 

(59) 

(5,081) 

(3,382) 

- 

- 

24,185 

67 

(284) 

(66) 

(850) 

2,060 

(4,741) 

- 

36 

(249) 

(260) 

- 

Note 

34 

30 

31 

Net cash from/(used in) investing activities 

23,052 

(3,154) 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities 

Proceeds from borrowings 

Repayment of borrowings 

On market share buy-back 

Net cash (used in)/from financing activities 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 

Cash and cash equivalents at 1 July 

Effects  of  exchange  rate  fluctuations  on  the  balances  of  cash  held  in  foreign 
currencies 

- 

(597) 

- 

(597) 

17,374 

7,499 

(1) 

Cash and cash equivalents at 30 June 

34 

24,872 

9,890 

(498) 

(773) 

8,619 

2,083 

5,416 

- 

7,499 

Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities 
During the year ended 30 June 2016, there were non-cash financing activities of $9,136,000 (2015: $nil) from the early redemption of 
Convertible Notes outstanding as at 29 February 2016 (refer to note 12(b)).  There were no non-cash investing activities for the year 
ended 30 June 2016 (2015: $nil). 

Refer to note 5 for details of non-cash operating items. 

The statement of cash flows is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements set out on pages 28 to 80. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 

Page 

Page 

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12. 

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(b) 
(c) 
(d) 

(a) 
(b) 
(c) 
(d) 
(e) 
(f) 
(g) 
(h) 
(i) 
(j) 
(k) 
(l) 
(m) 
(n) 
(o) 
(p) 
(q) 
(r) 
(s) 
(t) 
(u) 

(v) 

(w) 

Reporting Entity 

Basis of Preparation 

Statement of Compliance with IFRS 
Basis of Preparation 
Functional and Presentation Currency 
Use of Estimates and Judgements 

Significant accounting policies 
New accounting standards and interpretations 
Basis of consolidation 
Foreign currency 
Financial instruments 
Inventories 
Plant and equipment 
Intangibles and goodwill 
Impairment 
Share capital 
Employee benefits 
Provisions - Warranties 
Revenue recognition 
Operating leases 
Finance expense 
Income tax 
Operating segments 
Goods and services tax 
Earnings per share 
Government grants 
Business combinations 
Non-current assets held for sale and discontinued 
operations 
New standards and interpretations not  
yet adopted 
Comparatives 

Significant accounting judgements, estimates and 
assumptions 

Operating segments 

Other revenue 

Other income 

Expenses 

Income Tax 

Earnings per share 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Financial assets and financial liabilities, 
financial risk management objectives  
and policies 

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14. 

Trade and other receivables 

15. 

Inventories 

16. 

Investment in associate 

17. 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities 

18. 

Plant and equipment 

19. 

Intangibles and goodwill 

20. 

Trade payables and other liabilities 

21. 

Financing arrangements 

22. 

Employee benefits  

23. 

Deferred revenue 

24. 

Government grants 

25. 

Other provisions  

26. 

Share capital 

27. 

Retained profits and reserves 

28. 

Information about subsidiaries 

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62 

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64 

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66 

66 

68 

29. 

Information relating to Orbital Corporation Limited  69 

30. 

Business combinations 

31. 

Discontinued operations 

32. 

Related party disclosures 

33. 

Key management personnel 

34. 

Notes to the statement of cash flows 

35. 

Share based payments  

36. 

Defined contribution superannuation fund 

37 

Commitments 

38. 

Contingencies 

39. 

Events subsequent to balance sheet date 

70 

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79 

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80 

13. 

Fair values 

54 

40. 

Remuneration of auditors 

27 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 
AS AT 30 JUNE 2016

1. 

REPORTING ENTITY 

Orbital Corporation Limited (the "Company") is a company domiciled in Australia. The address of the Company’s registered 
office is 4 Whipple Street, Balcatta, Western Australia. The consolidated financial report of the Company for the year ended 
30 June 2016 comprises the Company and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the "Group").  Orbital Corporation Limited 
is a for-profit entity and the Group operates in a number of industries (see the Directors’ Report and Note 5). 

The consolidated financial report was authorised for issue by the directors on 29 August 2016. 

2. 

BASIS OF PREPARATION  

(a) 

Statement of Compliance with IFRS 

The financial report complies with Australian Accounting Standards as issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board 
and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. 

(b) 

Basis of Preparation 

The financial report is a general purpose financial report, which has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the 
Corporations Act 2001, Australian Accounting Standards and other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting 
Standards Board. 

The consolidated financial statements have also been prepared on the historical cost basis, except for derivative asset and 
contingent consideration which is measured at fair value. 

The Company is of a kind referred to in ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/ Directors’ Reports) Instrument 2016/191, 
dated  24  March  2016,  and  in  accordance  with  that  Instrument,  amounts  in  the  financial  report  and  Directors’  Report  have 
been rounded off to the nearest thousand dollars unless otherwise indicated. 

(c) 

Functional and Presentation Currency 

These consolidated financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is the Company’s functional currency and 
the functional currency of the majority of the entities within the Group. 

(d) 

Use of Estimates and Judgements 

The preparation of financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the 
application of accounting policies and reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ 
from these estimates. 

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

Judgements made by management in the application of Australian Accounting Standards that have a significant effect on the 
financial report and estimates with a significant risk of material adjustment in the next year are discussed in note 4. 

3. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES  

(a) 

New Accounting Standards and Interpretations 

The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year.  From 1 July 2015, the Group has 
adopted all the standards and interpretations effective from 1 July 2015.  Adoption of these standards and interpretations did 
not have a material impact on the Group. The Group has not elected to early adopt any new standards or amendments.

(b) 

Basis of Consolidation  

(i)  

Subsidiaries 

Subsidiaries are all those entities over which the Group has control.  
Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is obtained by the Group and cease to be consolidated from 
the date on which control is transferred out of the Group. 

Control is achieved when the Group is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee and 
has  the  ability  to  affect  those  returns  through  its  power  over  the  investee.  Specifically,  the  Consolidated  Entity  controls  an 
investee if and only if the Group has: 
 
 
 

Power over the investee (i.e. existing rights that give it the current ability to direct the relevant activities of the investee) 
Exposure, or rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee, and 
The ability to use its power over the investee to affect its returns 

When the Group has less than a majority of the voting or similar rights of an investee, the Group considers all relevant facts 
and circumstances in assessing whether it has power over an investee, including: 
 
The contractual arrangement with the other vote holders of the investee 

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2016 ANNUAL REPORT 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 

1. 

REPORTING ENTITY 

3. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

Orbital Corporation Limited (the "Company") is a company domiciled in Australia. The address of the Company’s registered 

office is 4 Whipple Street, Balcatta, Western Australia. The consolidated financial report of the Company for the year ended 

30 June 2016 comprises the Company and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the "Group").  Orbital Corporation Limited 

is a for-profit entity and the Group operates in a number of industries (see the Directors’ Report and Note 5). 

The consolidated financial report was authorised for issue by the directors on 29 August 2016. 

(b) 

Basis of Consolidation (continued) 

(i)  

Subsidiaries (continued) 

 
 

Rights arising from other contractual arrangements 
The Group’s voting rights and potential voting rights 

2. 

BASIS OF PREPARATION  

(a) 

Statement of Compliance with IFRS 

The financial report complies with Australian Accounting Standards as issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board 

and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. 

(b) 

Basis of Preparation 

Standards Board. 

The financial report is a general purpose financial report, which has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the 

Corporations Act 2001, Australian Accounting Standards and other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting 

The consolidated financial statements have also been prepared on the historical cost basis, except for derivative asset and 

contingent consideration which is measured at fair value. 

The Company is of a kind referred to in ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/ Directors’ Reports) Instrument 2016/191, 

dated  24  March  2016,  and  in  accordance  with  that  Instrument,  amounts  in  the  financial  report  and  Directors’  Report  have 

been rounded off to the nearest thousand dollars unless otherwise indicated. 

(c) 

Functional and Presentation Currency 

(d) 

Use of Estimates and Judgements 

These consolidated financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is the Company’s functional currency and 

the functional currency of the majority of the entities within the Group. 

The preparation of financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the 

application of accounting policies and reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ 

from these estimates. 

Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis.  Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised 

in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future 

periods if the revision affects both current and future periods. 

Judgements made by management in the application of Australian Accounting Standards that have a significant effect on the 

financial report and estimates with a significant risk of material adjustment in the next year are discussed in note 4. 

3. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES  

(a) 

New Accounting Standards and Interpretations 

(b) 

Basis of Consolidation  

(i)  

Subsidiaries 

The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year.  From 1 July 2015, the Group has 

adopted all the standards and interpretations effective from 1 July 2015.  Adoption of these standards and interpretations did 

not have a material impact on the Group. The Group has not elected to early adopt any new standards or amendments.

Subsidiaries are all those entities over which the Group has control.  

Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is obtained by the Group and cease to be consolidated from 

the date on which control is transferred out of the Group. 

Control is achieved when the Group is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee and 

has  the  ability  to  affect  those  returns  through  its  power  over  the  investee.  Specifically,  the  Consolidated  Entity  controls  an 

investee if and only if the Group has: 

Power over the investee (i.e. existing rights that give it the current ability to direct the relevant activities of the investee) 

Exposure, or rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee, and 

The ability to use its power over the investee to affect its returns 

When the Group has less than a majority of the voting or similar rights of an investee, the Group considers all relevant facts 

and circumstances in assessing whether it has power over an investee, including: 

The contractual arrangement with the other vote holders of the investee 

 

 

 

 

The Group re-assesses whether or not it controls an investee if facts and circumstances indicate that there are changes to 
one or more of the three elements of control. Consolidation of a subsidiary begins when the Group obtains control over the 
subsidiary and ceases when the Group loses control of the subsidiary. Assets, liabilities, income and expenses of a subsidiary 
acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the statement of comprehensive income from the date the Group gains 
control until the date the Group ceases to control the subsidiary. 

Profit  or  loss  and  each  component  of  other  comprehensive  income  are  attributed  to  the  equity  holders  of  the  parent  of  the 
Group and to the non-controlling interests, even if this results in the non-controlling interests having a deficit balance. When 
necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies into line with the 
Group’s  accounting  policies.  All  intra-Group  assets  and  liabilities,  equity,  income,  expenses  and  cash  flows  relating  to 
transactions between members of the Group are eliminated in full on consolidation. 

A  change  in  the  ownership  interest  of  a  subsidiary  that  does  not  result  in  a  loss  of  control  is  accounted  for  as  an  equity 
transaction. 

If the Group loses control over a subsidiary, it 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Derecognises the assets (including goodwill) and liabilities of the subsidiary. 
Derecognises the carrying amount of any non-controlling interest. 
Derecognises the cumulative translation differences, recorded in equity. 
Recognises the fair value of the consideration received. 
Recognises the fair value of any investment retained. 
Recognises any surplus or deficit in profit or loss. 
Reclassifies the parent's share of components previously recognised in other comprehensive income to profit or loss. 

The  financial  statements  of  the  subsidiaries  are  prepared  for  the  same  reporting  period  as  the  parent  company,  using 
consistent  accounting  policies.  In  preparing  the  consolidated  financial  statements,  all  intercompany  balances  and 
transactions, income and expenses and profit and losses resulting from intragroup transactions have been eliminated in full. 

(ii) 

Associate 

The  Group  accounts  for  investments  in  associates  using  the  equity  method  of  accounting  in  the  consolidated  financial 
statements. An associate is an entity over which the Group has significant influence and that is neither a subsidiary nor a joint 
arrangement. 

The Group generally deems they have significant influence if they have over 20% of the voting rights. 

Under the equity method, investments in associates are carried in the consolidated statement of financial position at cost plus 
post-acquisition changes in the Group’s share of net assets of the associate.  Goodwill relating to an associate is included in 
the  carrying  amount  of  the  investment  and  is  not  amortised.    After  application  of  the  equity  method,  the  Group  determines 
whether it is necessary to recognise any impairment loss with respect to the Group’s net investment in associates. 

The Group’s share of its associates’ post-acquisition profit or losses is recognised in the statement of profit or loss, and its 
share of post-acquisition movements in reserves is recognised in reserves.  The cumulative post-acquisition movements are 
adjusted against the carrying amount of the investment.  Dividends received from associates reduce the carrying amount of 
the investment. 

When  the  Group’s  share  of losses  in  an  associate  equals  or  exceeds  its  interest  in  the  associate, including  any  unsecured 
long-term  receivables  or  loans,  the  Group  does  not  recognise  further  losses,  unless  it  has  incurred  obligations  or  made 
payments on behalf of the associate. 

The accounting policies of associates are adjusted to conform to those used by the Group for like transactions and events in 
similar circumstances. Upon loss of significant influence over an associate, the Group measures and recognises any retained 
investment at its fair value. Any difference between the carrying amount of the associate upon loss of significant influence and 
the fair value of the retained investment and proceeds from disposal is recognised in profit or loss. 

(iii) 

Transactions Eliminated on Consolidation 

Intra-group balances, and any unrealised gains and losses or income and expenses arising from intra-group transactions, are 
eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial statements. Unrealised gains arising from transactions with associates are 
eliminated  to  the  extent  of  the  Group’s  interest  in  the  entity  with  adjustments  made  to  the  investment  in  the  associate.  
Unrealised  losses  are  eliminated  in  the  same  way  as  unrealised  gains,  but  only  to  the  extent  that  there  is  no  evidence  of 
impairment.  Gains  and  losses  are  recognised  as  the  contributed  assets  are  consumed  or  sold  or,  if  not  consumed  or  sold, 
when the Group’s interest in such entities is disposed of. 

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 (c) 

Foreign Currency 

(i) 

Foreign currency transactions 

Transactions in foreign currencies are converted to the respective functional currencies of Group entities at exchange rates at 
the dates of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the reporting date (except 
those representing the Group’s net investment in subsidiaries and its associate see below) are retranslated to the functional 
currency  at  the  exchange  rate  at  that  date.  Foreign  exchange  differences  arising  on  translation  are  recognised  in  the 
statement  of  profit  or  loss.    Non-monetary  assets  and  liabilities  that  are  measured  in  terms  of  historical  cost  in  a  foreign 
currency are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. 

(ii)  

Financial statements of foreign operations 

The  assets  and  liabilities  of  foreign  operations  are  translated  to  Australian  dollars,  applying  the  step  by  step  method,  at 
exchange  rates  ruling  at  the  reporting  date.  The  revenues  and  expenses  of  foreign  operations  are  translated  to  Australian 
dollars at rates approximating the exchange rates ruling at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange differences arising 
on retranslation are recognised directly in a separate component of equity described as ‘foreign currency translation reserve’. 
They are released into the statement of profit or loss upon disposal. 

(iii) 

Net investment in foreign operations 

Exchange differences arising from the translation of balances representing the net investment in foreign operations are taken 
to the foreign currency translation reserve.  

(d) 

Financial Instruments 

(i) 

Non-derivative financial instruments 

Non-derivative financial instruments comprise trade and other receivables, cash and cash equivalents, loans and borrowings, 
and trade and other payables. 

Non-derivative financial instruments are recognised initially at fair value plus, for instruments not at fair value through profit or 
loss,  any  directly  attributable  transaction  costs.    Subsequent  to  initial  recognition  non-derivative  financial  instruments  are 
measured as described below. 

A  financial  instrument  is  recognised  if  the  Group  becomes  party  to  the  contractual  provisions  of  the  instrument.    Financial 
assets  are  derecognised  if  the  Group’s  contractual  rights  to  the  cash  flows  from  the  financial  asset  expire  or  if  the  Group 
transfers  the  financial  asset  to  another  party  without  retaining  control  or  substantially  all  risks  and  rewards  of  the  asset.  
Regular way purchases and sales of financial assets are accounted for at trade date, i.e., the date that the Group commits 
itself  to  purchase  or  sell  the  asset.    Financial liabilities  are  derecognised  if  the  Group’s  obligations  specified  in  the contract 
expire or are discharged or cancelled. 

Cash and cash equivalents - refer note 11 
Cash  and  cash  equivalents  comprise  cash  balances,  at  call  deposits  and  bank-endorsed  bills  of  exchange  at  discounted 
value. 

Other financial assets - refer note 12 
Other  financial  assets  comprise  term  deposits  with  financial  institutions  with  maturities  between  90  days  and  365  days.  
Subsequent to initial recognition other financial assets are stated at amortised cost. 

Trade and other receivables - refer note 14 
Subsequent  to  initial  recognition,  trade  receivables  are  stated  at  their  amortised  cost,  less  impairment  losses.    Normal 
settlement terms are 30 to 60 days.  The collectability of debts is assessed at balance date and specific allowance is made for 
any  doubtful  accounts.    Individual  debts  that  are  known  to  be  uncollectible  are  written  off  when  identified.  An  impairment 
allowance is recognised when there is objective evidence that the Group will not be able to collect the receivable. Financial 
difficulties  of  the  debtor,  default  payments  or  debts  more  than  60  days  overdue  are  considered  objective  evidence  of 
impairment. The amount of the impairment loss is the receivable carrying amount compared to the present value of estimated 
future cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate. 

Trade and other payables - refer note 20 
Liabilities  are  recognised  for  amounts  due  to  be  paid  in  the  future  for  goods  or  services  received.    Subsequent  to  initial 
recognition, trade and other payables are stated at their amortised cost. 

Trade payables are non-interest bearing and are normally settled on 30-day terms. 

Borrowings - refer note 12 
Included  in  current  liabilities  is  an  amount  for  obligations  under  hire  purchase  contracts.  The  hire  purchase  contracts  are 
capitalised at commencement of the contract at the present value of the minimum hire purchase payments.  Hire purchase 
payments  are  apportioned  between  finance  charges  and  reduction  of  the  hire  purchase  liability.    Finance  charges  are 
recognised in finance costs in the statement of profit or loss.  

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

3. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

 (c) 

Foreign Currency 

(i) 

Foreign currency transactions 

(d) 

Financial Instruments (continued) 

(i) 

Non-derivative financial instruments (continued) 

Transactions in foreign currencies are converted to the respective functional currencies of Group entities at exchange rates at 

the dates of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the reporting date (except 

those representing the Group’s net investment in subsidiaries and its associate see below) are retranslated to the functional 

currency  at  the  exchange  rate  at  that  date.  Foreign  exchange  differences  arising  on  translation  are  recognised  in  the 

statement  of  profit  or  loss.    Non-monetary  assets  and  liabilities  that  are  measured  in  terms  of  historical  cost  in  a  foreign 

currency are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. 

(ii)  

Financial statements of foreign operations 

The  assets  and  liabilities  of  foreign  operations  are  translated  to  Australian  dollars,  applying  the  step  by  step  method,  at 

exchange  rates  ruling  at  the  reporting  date.  The  revenues  and  expenses  of  foreign  operations  are  translated  to  Australian 

dollars at rates approximating the exchange rates ruling at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange differences arising 

on retranslation are recognised directly in a separate component of equity described as ‘foreign currency translation reserve’. 

They are released into the statement of profit or loss upon disposal. 

Exchange differences arising from the translation of balances representing the net investment in foreign operations are taken 

Non-derivative financial instruments comprise trade and other receivables, cash and cash equivalents, loans and borrowings, 

(iii) 

Net investment in foreign operations 

to the foreign currency translation reserve.  

(d) 

Financial Instruments 

(i) 

Non-derivative financial instruments 

and trade and other payables. 

measured as described below. 

A  financial  instrument  is  recognised  if  the  Group  becomes  party  to  the  contractual  provisions  of  the  instrument.    Financial 

assets  are  derecognised  if  the  Group’s  contractual  rights  to  the  cash  flows  from  the  financial  asset  expire  or  if  the  Group 

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

Regular way purchases and sales of financial assets are accounted for at trade date, i.e., the date that the Group commits 

itself  to  purchase  or  sell  the  asset.    Financial liabilities  are  derecognised  if  the  Group’s  obligations  specified  in  the contract 

Cash  and  cash  equivalents  comprise  cash  balances,  at  call  deposits  and  bank-endorsed  bills  of  exchange  at  discounted 

expire or are discharged or cancelled. 

Cash and cash equivalents - refer note 11 

value. 

Other financial assets - refer note 12 

Trade and other receivables - refer note 14 

Subsequent  to  initial  recognition,  trade  receivables  are  stated  at  their  amortised  cost,  less  impairment  losses.    Normal 

settlement terms are 30 to 60 days.  The collectability of debts is assessed at balance date and specific allowance is made for 

any  doubtful  accounts.    Individual  debts  that  are  known  to  be  uncollectible  are  written  off  when  identified.  An  impairment 

allowance is recognised when there is objective evidence that the Group will not be able to collect the receivable. Financial 

difficulties  of  the  debtor,  default  payments  or  debts  more  than  60  days  overdue  are  considered  objective  evidence  of 

impairment. The amount of the impairment loss is the receivable carrying amount compared to the present value of estimated 

future cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate. 

Trade and other payables - refer note 20 

Liabilities  are  recognised  for  amounts  due  to  be  paid  in  the  future  for  goods  or  services  received.    Subsequent  to  initial 

recognition, trade and other payables are stated at their amortised cost. 

Trade payables are non-interest bearing and are normally settled on 30-day terms. 

Borrowings - refer note 12 

Included  in  current  liabilities  is  an  amount  for  obligations  under  hire  purchase  contracts.  The  hire  purchase  contracts  are 

capitalised at commencement of the contract at the present value of the minimum hire purchase payments.  Hire purchase 

payments  are  apportioned  between  finance  charges  and  reduction  of  the  hire  purchase  liability.    Finance  charges  are 

recognised in finance costs in the statement of profit or loss.  

Convertible Note issuance - refer note 12 
Included  in  current  and  non-current  liabilities  is  an  amount  for  obligations  under  the  Convertible  Note  issuance  that  can  be 
converted to share capital at the option of the holder, with the number of shares to be issued being fixed. The component of 
the convertible note that exhibits characteristics of debt is recognised initially at the fair value of a similar financial liability that 
does not have the equity conversion option.  The residual amount is recognised as equity. Any directly attributable transaction 
costs are allocated to the liability and equity components in proportion to their initial carrying amounts.  

Subsequent to initial recognition the liability component of the convertible note issuance is measured at amortised cost using 
the  effective  interest  method.  The  equity  component  is  not  re-measured  subsequent  to  initial  recognition.  On  conversion  to 
ordinary shares, the financial liability converted will be reclassified against issued capital and no gain or loss is recognised on 
conversion.

Long term borrowings - refer note 12 
Included  in  non-current  liabilities  is  an  amount  owing  to  the  Government  of  Western  Australia  resulting  from  a  loan  of 
$14,346,000 restructured in January 2010.  The loan is interest-free with annual repayments commencing in May 2010 and 
concluding in May 2025. 

The  non-interest  bearing  loan  from  the  Government  of  Western  Australia  was  recognised  initially  at  fair  value  and 
subsequently  stated  at  amortised  cost  using  the  effective  interest  method.  The  difference  between  the  fair  value  and  face 
value of the loan on initial recognition is accounted for as a government grant as disclosed in note 12(b). 

(e) 

Inventories – refer note 15 

Inventories  are  carried  at  the  lower  of  cost  and  net  realisable  value.    Inventory  is  valued  at  weighted  average  cost  and 
includes expenditure incurred in acquiring the inventories and bringing them to their present location and condition, which for 
finished goods and work in progress includes cost of direct materials and direct manufacturing labour. 

Non-derivative financial instruments are recognised initially at fair value plus, for instruments not at fair value through profit or 

loss,  any  directly  attributable  transaction  costs.    Subsequent  to  initial  recognition  non-derivative  financial  instruments  are 

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less the estimated costs of completion 
and selling expenses. 

(f) 

Plant and Equipment – refer note 18 

(i) 

Recognition and measurement 

Items of plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.   

Cost includes expenditures that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset. 

(ii) 

Subsequent costs 

The cost of replacing part of an item of plant and equipment is recognised in the carrying amount of the item if it is probable 
that the future economic benefits embodied within the part will flow to the Group and its cost can be measured reliably.  The 
costs of day-to-day servicing of plant and equipment are recognised in profit or loss as incurred. 

Other  financial  assets  comprise  term  deposits  with  financial  institutions  with  maturities  between  90  days  and  365  days.  

(iii) 

Depreciation and Amortisation 

Subsequent to initial recognition other financial assets are stated at amortised cost. 

Items  of  plant  and  equipment  are  depreciated/amortised  on  a  straight  line  basis  over  their  estimated  useful  lives.    The 
depreciation  rates  used  in  the  current  and  comparative  period  for  each  class  of  asset  are  as  follows:  Plant  and  Equipment 
6.67% to 33.3%. Assets are depreciated or amortised from the date of acquisition.  

The residual value, the useful life and the depreciation method applied to an asset are reassessed at least annually. 

(iv) 

Asset Sales 

The net profit or loss from asset sales are included as other income or expenses of the Group.  The profit or loss on disposal 
of assets is brought to account at the date that an unconditional contract of sale is signed.  The profit or loss on disposal is 
calculated  as  the  difference  between  the  carrying  amount  of  the  asset  at  the  time  of  disposal  and  the  net  proceeds  on 
disposal. 

(g) 

Intangibles and goodwill – refer note 19 

(i) 

Research and Development 

Expenditure  on  research  activities,  undertaken  with  the  prospect  of  gaining  new  scientific  or  technical  knowledge  and 
understanding, is recognised in the statement of profit or loss as an expense as incurred.   

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

(g) 

Intangibles and goodwill (continued) – refer note 19 

(i) 

Research and Development (continued) 

Expenditure on development activities, whereby research findings are applied to a plan or design for the production of new or 
substantially  improved  products  and  processes,  is  capitalised  if  the  product  or  process  is  technically  and  commercially 
feasible and the Group has sufficient resources to complete development.   

Expenditure  on  intangibles  which  may  be  capitalised  includes  the  cost  of  materials  and  direct  labour.  Other  development 
expenditure  is  recognised  in  the  statement  of  profit  or  loss  as  an expense  as  incurred.  Capitalised  expenditure  is  stated  at 
cost  less  accumulated  amortisation  and  impairment  losses.    Amortisation  is  charged  to  the  statement  of  profit  or  loss  on  a 
straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of intangible assets unless such lives are indefinite. 

(ii) 

Patents, Licences and Technologies 

Patents,  licences  and  technology  development  and  maintenance  costs,  not  qualifying  for  capitalisation,  are  expensed  as 
incurred. 

(iii) 

Goodwill 

Goodwill  acquired  in  a  business  combination  is  initially  measured  at  cost  being  the  excess  of  the  cost  of  the  business 
combination  over  the  Group's  interest  in  the  net  fair  value  of  the  acquiree's  identifiable  assets,  liabilities  and  contingent 
liabilities. 

Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. 

For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to 
each of the Group's cash-generating units, or groups of cash-generating units, that are expected to benefit from the synergies 
of  the  combination,  irrespective  of  whether  other  assets  or  liabilities  of  the  Group  are  assigned  to  those  units  or  groups  of 
units. 

Impairment is determined by assessing the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit (group of cash-generating units), 
to which the goodwill relates. 

When the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit (group of cash-generating units) is less than the carrying amount, 
an impairment loss is recognised. When goodwill forms part of a cash-generating unit (group of cash-generating units) and an 
operation  within  that  unit  is  disposed  of,  the  goodwill  associated  with  the  operation  disposed  of  is  included  in  the  carrying 
amount of the operation when determining the gain or loss on disposal of the operation. Goodwill disposed of in this manner is 
measured  based  on  the  relative  values  of  the  operation  disposed  of  and  the  portion  of  the  cash-generating  unit  retained. 
Impairment losses recognised for goodwill are not subsequently reversed. 

(iv) 

Customer contract based intangible assets 

Customer  contracts  acquired  as  part  of  a  business  combination  are  recognised  separately  from  goodwill.  The  cost  of 
customer contracts acquired in a business combination is their fair value at the acquisition date. Following initial recognition 
customer contracts are carried at fair value less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses. Amortisation is calculated 
based on the timing of when the benefits are expected to be received from such contracts which range from 6 months to 2 
years.   

(h) 

Impairment 

(i) 

Financial assets 

A  financial  asset  is considered  to  be  impaired  if  objective  evidence  indicates  that one  or  more  events  have  had  a negative 
effect on the estimated future cash flows of that asset. 

An  impairment  loss  in  respect  of  a  financial  asset  measured  at  amortised  cost  is  calculated  as  the  difference  between  its 
carrying amount, and the present value of the estimated future cash flows discounted at the original effective interest rate.  An 
impairment loss in respect of an available-for-sale financial asset is calculated by reference to its current fair value. 

Individually significant financial assets are tested for impairment on an individual basis.  The  remaining financial assets are 
assessed collectively in groups that share similar credit risk characteristics. 

All impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss.  Any cumulative loss in respect of an available-for-sale financial asset 
recognised previously in equity is transferred to profit or loss. 

An impairment loss is reversed if the reversal can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment loss was 
recognised.  For financial assets measured at amortised cost and available-for-sale financial assets that are debt securities, 
the  reversal  is  recognised  in  profit  or  loss.    For  available-for-sale  financial  assets  that  are  equity  securities,  the  reversal  is 
recognised directly in equity. 

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

3. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

(g) 

Intangibles and goodwill (continued) – refer note 19 

(i) 

Research and Development (continued) 

(h) 

Impairment (continued) 

(ii) 

Non-financial assets 

Expenditure on development activities, whereby research findings are applied to a plan or design for the production of new or 

substantially  improved  products  and  processes,  is  capitalised  if  the  product  or  process  is  technically  and  commercially 

feasible and the Group has sufficient resources to complete development.   

The  carrying  amounts  of  the  Group’s  non-financial  assets,  other  than  inventories  and  deferred  tax  assets,  are  reviewed  at 
each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment.  If any such indication exists then the asset’s 
recoverable amount is estimated. 

Expenditure  on  intangibles  which  may  be  capitalised  includes  the  cost  of  materials  and  direct  labour.  Other  development 

expenditure  is  recognised  in  the  statement  of  profit  or  loss  as  an expense  as  incurred.  Capitalised  expenditure  is  stated  at 

cost  less  accumulated  amortisation  and  impairment  losses.    Amortisation  is  charged  to  the  statement  of  profit  or  loss  on  a 

straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of intangible assets unless such lives are indefinite. 

(ii) 

Patents, Licences and Technologies 

Patents,  licences  and  technology  development  and  maintenance  costs,  not  qualifying  for  capitalisation,  are  expensed  as 

incurred. 

(iii) 

Goodwill 

liabilities. 

Goodwill  acquired  in  a  business  combination  is  initially  measured  at  cost  being  the  excess  of  the  cost  of  the  business 

combination  over  the  Group's  interest  in  the  net  fair  value  of  the  acquiree's  identifiable  assets,  liabilities  and  contingent 

Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. 

For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to 

each of the Group's cash-generating units, or groups of cash-generating units, that are expected to benefit from the synergies 

of  the  combination,  irrespective  of  whether  other  assets  or  liabilities  of  the  Group  are  assigned  to  those  units  or  groups  of 

units. 

to which the goodwill relates. 

Impairment is determined by assessing the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit (group of cash-generating units), 

When the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit (group of cash-generating units) is less than the carrying amount, 

an impairment loss is recognised. When goodwill forms part of a cash-generating unit (group of cash-generating units) and an 

operation  within  that  unit  is  disposed  of,  the  goodwill  associated  with  the  operation  disposed  of  is  included  in  the  carrying 

amount of the operation when determining the gain or loss on disposal of the operation. Goodwill disposed of in this manner is 

measured  based  on  the  relative  values  of  the  operation  disposed  of  and  the  portion  of  the  cash-generating  unit  retained. 

Impairment losses recognised for goodwill are not subsequently reversed. 

(iv) 

Customer contract based intangible assets 

Customer  contracts  acquired  as  part  of  a  business  combination  are  recognised  separately  from  goodwill.  The  cost  of 

customer contracts acquired in a business combination is their fair value at the acquisition date. Following initial recognition 

customer contracts are carried at fair value less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses. Amortisation is calculated 

based on the timing of when the benefits are expected to be received from such contracts which range from 6 months to 2 

years.   

(h) 

Impairment 

(i) 

Financial assets 

A  financial  asset  is considered  to  be  impaired  if  objective  evidence  indicates  that one  or  more  events  have  had  a negative 

effect on the estimated future cash flows of that asset. 

An  impairment  loss  in  respect  of  a  financial  asset  measured  at  amortised  cost  is  calculated  as  the  difference  between  its 

carrying amount, and the present value of the estimated future cash flows discounted at the original effective interest rate.  An 

impairment loss in respect of an available-for-sale financial asset is calculated by reference to its current fair value. 

Individually significant financial assets are tested for impairment on an individual basis.  The  remaining financial assets are 

assessed collectively in groups that share similar credit risk characteristics. 

All impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss.  Any cumulative loss in respect of an available-for-sale financial asset 

recognised previously in equity is transferred to profit or loss. 

An impairment loss is reversed if the reversal can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment loss was 

recognised.  For financial assets measured at amortised cost and available-for-sale financial assets that are debt securities, 

the  reversal  is  recognised  in  profit  or  loss.    For  available-for-sale  financial  assets  that  are  equity  securities,  the  reversal  is 

recognised directly in equity. 

An  impairment  loss  is  recognised  if  the  carrying  amount  of  an  asset  or  its  cash-generating  unit  exceeds  its  recoverable 
amount.  A cash-generating unit is the smallest identifiable asset group that generates cash flows that largely are independent 
from other assets and groups.  Impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss.  Impairment losses recognised in respect of 
cash-generating  units  are  allocated  first  to  reduce  the  carrying  amount  of  any  goodwill  allocated  to  the  units  and  then  to 
reduce the carrying amount of the other assets in the unit (group of units) on a pro rata basis. 

The recoverable amount of an asset or cash-generating unit is the greater of its value in use and its fair value less costs to 
sell.  In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount 
rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. 

An impairment loss in respect of goodwill is not reversed.  In respect of other assets, impairment losses recognised in prior 
periods  are  assessed  at  each  reporting  date  for  any  indications  that  the  loss  has  decreased  or  no  longer  exists.    An 
impairment  loss  is  reversed  if  there  has  been  a  change  in  estimates  used  to  determine  the  recoverable  amount.    An 
impairment  loss  is  reversed  only  to  the  extent  that  the  asset’s  carrying  amount  does  not  exceed  the  carrying  amount  that 
would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortisation, if no impairment loss had been recognised. 

Impairment is determined by assessing the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit (group of cash-generating units), 
to which the goodwill relates. 

(i) 

Share Capital – refer note 26 

i)  

Issued Capital 

Share capital is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received. 

(ii)  

Treasury Shares 

Own equity instruments that are reacquired are recognised at cost and deducted from equity. No gain or loss is recognised in 
profit or loss on the purchase, sale, issue or cancellation of the Group’s own equity instruments.  

 (iii)  Dividends  

Dividends are recognised as a liability in the period in which they are declared. 

(iv) 

Transaction Costs 

Transaction costs of an equity transaction are accounted for as a deduction from equity, net of any related income tax benefit. 

(j) 

Employee Benefits 

(i) 

Short-term benefits - refer note 22 

The  provisions  for  employee  entitlements  expected  to  be  wholly  settled  within  12  months  of  year  end  represent  present 
obligations resulting from employees’ services provided up to the balance date, calculated at undiscounted amounts based on 
employee  benefits  that  the  Group  expects  to  pay  as  at  the  reporting  date  including  related  on-costs,  such  as  workers’ 
compensation  and  payroll  tax.    Expenses  for  non-accumulating  sick  leave  are  recognised  when  the  leave  is  taken  and  are 
measured at the rates paid or payable.  

(ii) 

Long Service Leave - refer note 22 

The  provision  for  employee  entitlements  to  long  service  leave  represents  the  present  value  of  the  estimated  future  cash 
outflows to be made resulting from employees’ services provided up to balance sheet date. 

The provision is calculated using estimated future increases in wage and salary rates including related on-costs and expected 
settlement dates based on the  Group’s experience  with staff departures and is discounted using the rates attached to high 
quality corporate bonds at balance sheet date, which most closely match the terms of maturity of the related liabilities. 

(iii) 

Defined Contribution Superannuation Fund - refer note 36 

Obligations for contributions to the defined contribution superannuation fund are recognised as an expense in the statement 
of profit or loss as incurred. 

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

 (j) 

Employee Benefits (continued) 

(iv) 

Share-based payment transactions - refer note 35 

Employees have been offered the right to take up shares in the Company under two plans (i) the Employee Share Plan No.1 
provides  $1,000  of  shares  per  annum  and  is  subject  to  qualification  by  length  of  service,  (ii)  the  Executive  Long  Term 
Incentive Plan based on market capitalisation. In the prior period the Executive Long Term Incentive Plan was based on  
(i) Earnings Per Share and was subject to qualification by length of service and achievement of corporate performance targets 
related to returns to shareholders, and (ii) the Performance Rights Plan was based on share price subject to qualification by 
length of service and achievement of share price targets. These Executive Long Term Incentive Plans were cancelled in the 
current period and replaced by the Executive Long Term Incentive Plan based on market capitalisation. 

The fair value of rights granted to employees is recognised as an employee benefit expense with a corresponding increase in 
equity.  The fair value of the shares granted under the Employee Share Plan No.1 is based on the market price of the shares 
on the date of issue.  The fair value of the Performance Rights Plan based on market capitalisation is measured at grant date 
taking  into  account  market  performance  conditions  only,  and  spread  over  the  vesting  period  during  which  the  employees 
become  unconditionally  entitled  to  the  performance–based  shares.    The  fair  value  of  the  shares  granted  based  on  an 
Earnings Per Share basis were based on the market price of the shares on the date of issue. The amount recognised as an 
expense is adjusted to reflect the actual number of shares that vest except where forfeiture is only due to market conditions 
that were not met.  The fair value of the Performance Rights Plan based on share price was measured at grant date taking 
into account the share price targets and spread over the expected life of the rights. 

(k) 

Provisions – refer note 25 

A provision is recognised if, as a result of a past event, the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation that can be 
estimated reliably, and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation.  Provisions 
are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the 
time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. 

Provision for warranty is recognised when the underlying products are sold.  The provision is based on historical claim data.

(l) 

Revenue Recognition 

Revenues  are  recognised  and  measured  at  the  fair  value  of  the  consideration  received  net  of  the  amount  of  goods  and 
services tax (GST).  Exchanges of goods or services of the same nature and value without any cash consideration are not 
recognised as revenues. 

(i) 

Revenue from Rendering of Services 

Revenue from services rendered is recognised in the statement of profit or loss in proportion to the stage of completion of the 
transaction  at  the  reporting  date.  The  stage  of  completion  is  assessed  by  reference  to  the  extent  of  work  performed.  No 
revenue is recognised if there are significant uncertainties regarding recovery of the consideration due. 

Revenue  received  in  advance  represents  cash  payments  received  from  customers  in  accordance  with  contractual 
commitments prior to the performance of the service.

(ii) 

Sale of goods 

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when there is persuasive evidence, usually in the form of an executed sales 
agreement at the time of delivery of the goods to customer, indicating that there has been a transfer of risks and rewards to 
the customer, no further work or processing is required, the quantity and quality of the goods has been determined, the price 
is fixed and generally title has passed. 

(iii) 

Licence and royalties 

Revenue earned under various licence, royalty and other agreements is recognised on an accrual basis upon the satisfactory 
completion  of  contracted  technical  specifications.    Additional  revenue  may  be  earned  after  a  fixed  time  interval  or  after 
delivery of a prototype engine and/or hardware meeting specified performance targets, provided the licence agreements are 
not terminated.   Under the terms of the licence agreements, licensees are not specifically obliged to commence production 
and sale of engines using Orbital Technology and may terminate the agreements upon notice to Orbital.  If a licensee were to 
terminate  its  licence  agreement  with  Orbital,  the  licensee  would  forfeit  the  licence  and  any  technical  disclosure  fees  paid 
through to the date of termination.  Revenue under royalty agreements is recognised when such amounts become due and 
payable. 

(iv) 

Interest Revenue 

Revenue is recognised as interest accrues using the effective interest method. 

(v) 

Dividends 

Revenue is recognised when the Group’s right to receive the payment is established. 

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3. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

3. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

 (j) 

Employee Benefits (continued) 

(iv) 

Share-based payment transactions - refer note 35 

Employees have been offered the right to take up shares in the Company under two plans (i) the Employee Share Plan No.1 

provides  $1,000  of  shares  per  annum  and  is  subject  to  qualification  by  length  of  service,  (ii)  the  Executive  Long  Term 

Incentive Plan based on market capitalisation. In the prior period the Executive Long Term Incentive Plan was based on  

(i) Earnings Per Share and was subject to qualification by length of service and achievement of corporate performance targets 

related to returns to shareholders, and (ii) the Performance Rights Plan was based on share price subject to qualification by 

length of service and achievement of share price targets. These Executive Long Term Incentive Plans were cancelled in the 

current period and replaced by the Executive Long Term Incentive Plan based on market capitalisation. 

The fair value of rights granted to employees is recognised as an employee benefit expense with a corresponding increase in 

equity.  The fair value of the shares granted under the Employee Share Plan No.1 is based on the market price of the shares 

on the date of issue.  The fair value of the Performance Rights Plan based on market capitalisation is measured at grant date 

taking  into  account  market  performance  conditions  only,  and  spread  over  the  vesting  period  during  which  the  employees 

become  unconditionally  entitled  to  the  performance–based  shares.    The  fair  value  of  the  shares  granted  based  on  an 

Earnings Per Share basis were based on the market price of the shares on the date of issue. The amount recognised as an 

expense is adjusted to reflect the actual number of shares that vest except where forfeiture is only due to market conditions 

that were not met.  The fair value of the Performance Rights Plan based on share price was measured at grant date taking 

into account the share price targets and spread over the expected life of the rights. 

(k) 

Provisions – refer note 25 

A provision is recognised if, as a result of a past event, the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation that can be 

estimated reliably, and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation.  Provisions 

are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the 

time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. 

Provision for warranty is recognised when the underlying products are sold.  The provision is based on historical claim data.

(l) 

Revenue Recognition 

recognised as revenues. 

(i) 

Revenue from Rendering of Services 

Revenues  are  recognised  and  measured  at  the  fair  value  of  the  consideration  received  net  of  the  amount  of  goods  and 

services tax (GST).  Exchanges of goods or services of the same nature and value without any cash consideration are not 

Revenue from services rendered is recognised in the statement of profit or loss in proportion to the stage of completion of the 

transaction  at  the  reporting  date.  The  stage  of  completion  is  assessed  by  reference  to  the  extent  of  work  performed.  No 

revenue is recognised if there are significant uncertainties regarding recovery of the consideration due. 

Revenue  received  in  advance  represents  cash  payments  received  from  customers  in  accordance  with  contractual 

commitments prior to the performance of the service.

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when there is persuasive evidence, usually in the form of an executed sales 

agreement at the time of delivery of the goods to customer, indicating that there has been a transfer of risks and rewards to 

the customer, no further work or processing is required, the quantity and quality of the goods has been determined, the price 

(ii) 

Sale of goods 

is fixed and generally title has passed. 

(iii) 

Licence and royalties 

Revenue earned under various licence, royalty and other agreements is recognised on an accrual basis upon the satisfactory 

completion  of  contracted  technical  specifications.    Additional  revenue  may  be  earned  after  a  fixed  time  interval  or  after 

delivery of a prototype engine and/or hardware meeting specified performance targets, provided the licence agreements are 

not terminated.   Under the terms of the licence agreements, licensees are not specifically obliged to commence production 

and sale of engines using Orbital Technology and may terminate the agreements upon notice to Orbital.  If a licensee were to 

terminate  its  licence  agreement  with  Orbital,  the  licensee  would  forfeit  the  licence  and  any  technical  disclosure  fees  paid 

through to the date of termination.  Revenue under royalty agreements is recognised when such amounts become due and 

payable. 

(iv) 

Interest Revenue 

(v) 

Dividends 

Revenue is recognised when the Group’s right to receive the payment is established. 

(m) 

Operating Leases 

Payments made under operating leases are recognised in the statement of profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the term 
of the lease. 

(n) 

Finance Costs 

Borrowing  costs  directly  attributable  to  the  acquisition,  construction  or  production  of  a  qualifying  asset  (i.e.  an  asset  that 
necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale) are capitalised as part of the cost of 
that asset. All other borrowing costs are expensed in the period they occur. 

Borrowing costs consist of interest and other costs that an entity incurs in connection with the borrowing of funds. 

(o) 

Income Tax – refer note 9 

(i) 

Current income tax expense and liability 

Income tax on the profit or loss for the year presented comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax is recognised in the 
statement  of  profit  or  loss  except  to  the  extent  that  it  relates  to  items  recognised  directly  in  equity,  in  which  case  it  is 
recognised in equity. 

Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantially enacted at 
the balance sheet date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years. 

(ii) 

Deferred income tax expense and liability 

Deferred  tax  is  provided  using  the  balance  sheet  liability  method,  providing  for  temporary  differences  between  the  carrying 
amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes.  The amount of 
deferred  tax  provided  is  based  on  the  expected  manner  of  realisation  or  settlement  of  the  carrying  amount  of  assets  and 
liabilities, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. 

A  deferred  tax  asset  is  recognised  only  to  the  extent  that  it  is  probable  that  future  taxable  profits  will  be  available  against 
which the asset can be utilised.  Deferred tax assets are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax 
benefit will be realised. 

(iii) 

Tax Consolidation 

The Company and its wholly-owned Australian resident entities have formed a tax-consolidated group with effect from 1 July 
2002 and are therefore taxed as a single entity from that date.  The head entity within the tax-consolidated group is Orbital 
Corporation Limited. 

(p) 

Operating Segments – refer note 5 

An operating segment is a component of an entity that engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues and 
incur expenses (including revenues and expenses relating to transactions with other components of the same entity), whose 
operating results are regularly reviewed by the entity's executive management team (the chief operating decision maker) to 
make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance and for which discrete financial 
information  is  available.  Management  will  also  consider  other  factors  in  determining  operating  segments  such  as  the 
existence of a line manager and the level of segment information presented to the executive management team. 

The group aggregates two or more operating segments when they have similar economic characteristics, and the segments 
are similar in each of the following respects: 

• Nature of the products and services, 
• Nature of the production processes, 
• Type or class of customer for the products and services, 
• Methods used to distribute the products or provide the services, and if applicable 
• Nature of the regulatory environment. 

Operating  segments  that  meet  the  quantitative  criteria  as  prescribed  by  AASB  8  are  reported  separately.  However,  an 
operating segment that does not meet the quantitative criteria is still reported separately where information about the segment 
would be useful to users of the financial statements. 

Information about other business activities and operating segments that are below the quantitative criteria are combined and 
disclosed in a separate category for “all other segments”. 

Revenue is recognised as interest accrues using the effective interest method. 

(q) 

Goods and Services Tax 

Revenue, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST), except where the amount 
of GST incurred is not recoverable from the taxation authority.  In these circumstances, the GST is recognised as part of the 
cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense. 

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

(q) 

Goods and Services Tax (continued) 

Receivables  and  payables  are  stated  with  the  amounts  of  GST  included.    The  net  amount  of  GST  recoverable  from,  or 
payable to, the Australian Taxation Office is included as a current asset or liability in the statement of financial position. 

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

(r) 

Earnings Per Share – refer note 10 

The  Group  presents  basic  and  diluted  earnings  per  share  (EPS)  data  for  its  ordinary  shares.    Basic  EPS  is  calculated  by 
dividing the profit or loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company by the weighted average number of ordinary 
shares outstanding during the period. 

Diluted  EPS  is  determined  by  adjusting  the  profit  or  loss  attributable  to  ordinary  shareholders  and  the  weighted  average 
number of ordinary shares outstanding for the effects of all dilutive potential ordinary shares.

(s) 

Government Grants – refer note 24 

Government grants are recognised in the Statement of Financial Position as a liability when the grant is received. Government 
grants are recognised as income over the periods necessary to match them with the related costs which they are intended to 
compensate, on a systematic basis. Government grants received on compensation for expenses and losses already incurred 
or for the purpose of giving immediate financial support are recognised immediately in profit and loss for the period. 

When the grant relates to a discount on services to be rendered in the future, the fair value is credited to deferred revenue 
and is released to the statement of profit or loss over the periods that the discounted services are rendered. 

When the grant relates to an asset (investment grants relating to the construction of a heavy duty engine test facility), the fair 
value  is  credited  to  deferred  income  and  is  released  to  the  statement  of  profit  or  loss  over  the  expected  useful  life  of  the 
relevant asset by equal annual instalments. 

(t) 

Business Combinations – refer note 30 

Business  combinations  are  accounted  for  using  the  acquisition  method.  The  consideration  transferred  in  a  business 
combination shall be measured at fair value, which shall be calculated as the sum of the acquisition date fair values of the 
assets  transferred  by  the  acquirer,  the  liabilities  incurred  by  the  acquirer  to  former  owners  of  the  acquiree  and  the  equity 
issued  by  the  acquirer,  and  the  amount  of  any  non-controlling  interest  in  the  acquiree.  For  each  business combination,  the 
acquirer  measures  the  non-controlling  interest  in  the  acquiree  either  at  fair  value  or  at  the  proportionate  share  of  the 
acquiree's  identifiable  net  assets.    Acquisition-related  costs  are  expensed  as  incurred,  and  included  in  administrative 
expenses. 

When  the  Group  acquires  a  business,  it  assesses  the  financial  assets  and  liabilities  assumed  for  appropriate  classification 
and designation in accordance with the contractual terms, economic conditions, the Group’s operating or accounting policies 
and  other  pertinent  conditions  as  at  the  acquisition  date.  This  includes  the  separation  of  embedded  derivatives  in  host 
contracts by the acquiree. 

If  the  business  combination  is  achieved  in  stages,  the  acquisition  date  fair  value  of  the  acquirer's  previously  held  equity 
interest in the acquiree is remeasured to fair value at the acquisition date through profit or loss. 

Any  contingent  consideration  to  be  transferred  by  the  acquirer  will  be  recognised  at  fair  value  at  the  acquisition  date. 
Subsequent  changes  to  the  fair  value  of  the  contingent  consideration  which  is  deemed  to  be  an  asset  or  liability  will  be 
recognised  in  accordance  with  AASB  139  either  in  profit  or  loss  or  as  a  change  to  other  comprehensive  income.  If  the 
contingent consideration is classified as equity, it should not be remeasured until it is finally settled within equity. 

(u) 

Assets held for sale and discontinued operations – refer note 31 

The  Group  classifies  non-current  assets  and  disposal  groups  as  held  for  sale  if  their  carrying  amount  will  be  recovered 
principally through sale rather than through continuing use. Such non-current assets and disposal groups classified as held for 
sale  are  measured  at  the  lower  of  their  carrying  amount  and  fair  value  less  costs  to  sell.  Costs  to  sell  are  the  incremental 
costs attributable to the sale excluding finance costs and income tax expense. 

The criteria for held for sale classification is regarded as met only when the sale is highly probable and the asset or disposal 
group is available for immediate sale in its present condition. Actions required to complete the sale should indicate that it is 
unlikely that significant changes to the sale will be made or that the decision to sell will be withdrawn. Management must be 
committed to the sale expected to be completed within one year from the date of classification. 

Plant and equipment are not depreciated once classified as held for sale. 

Assets and liabilities classified as held for sale are presented separately as current items in the statement of financial position. 

A disposal group qualifies as a discontinued operation if it is a component of an entity that either has been disposed of, or is 
classified as held for sale, and: 

  Represents a separate major line of business or geographical area of operations 

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3. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

3. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

(q) 

Goods and Services Tax (continued) 

(u) 

Assets held for sale and discontinued operations (continued) – refer note 31 

  Is part of a single co-ordinated plan to dispose of a separate major line of business or geographical are of operations. 

Discontinued operations are excluded from the results of continuing operations and are presented as a single amount as profit 
or loss after tax from discontinued operations in the statement of profit or loss. 

Additional  disclosures  are  provided  in  Note  31.  All  other  notes  to  the  financial  statements  include  amounts  for  continuing 
operations, unless otherwise mentioned. 

(v) 

New standards and interpretations not yet effective 

The following new and amended Standards and Interpretations which have been issued but are not yet effective have been 
identified as those which may impact the entity in the period of initial application. The impact of these standards has not been 
fully  assessed.  Whilst  these  new  and  amended  Standards  and  Interpretations  are  available  for  early  adoption  at  30  June 
2016, they have not been applied in preparing this financial report.

Application date 
of standard  
1 January 2018 

Application date 
for Group 
1 July 2018 

(s) 

Government Grants – refer note 24 

Reference 

Title 

Summary 

AASB 9 

Financial 
Instruments 

AASB 9 (December 2014) is a new standard which replaces 
AASB 139. This new version supersedes AASB 9 issued in 
December 2009 (as amended) and AASB 9 (issued in 
December 2010) and includes a model for classification and 
measurement, a single, forward-looking ‘expected loss’ 
impairment model and a substantially-reformed approach to 
hedge accounting. 

AASB 9 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 
January 2018. However, the Standard is available for early 
adoption. The own credit changes can be early adopted in 
isolation without otherwise changing the accounting for 
financial instruments. 

Classification and measurement 

AASB 9 includes requirements for a simpler approach for 
classification and measurement of financial assets compared 
with the requirements of AASB 139. There are also some 
changes made in relation to financial liabilities. 

The main changes are described below. 

Financial assets 
a.  Financial assets that are debt instruments will be 
classified based on (1) the objective of the entity's 
business model for managing the financial assets; (2) the 
characteristics of the contractual cash flows. 

b.  Allows an irrevocable election on initial recognition to 
present gains and losses on investments in equity 
instruments that are not held for trading in other 
comprehensive income. Dividends in respect of these 
investments that are a return on investment can be 
recognised in profit or loss and there is no impairment or 
recycling on disposal of the instrument. 

c.  Financial assets can be designated and measured at fair 
value through profit or loss at initial recognition if doing so 
eliminates or significantly reduces a measurement or 
recognition inconsistency that would arise from 
measuring assets or liabilities, or recognising the gains 
and losses on them, on different bases. 

Financial liabilities 

Changes introduced by AASB 9 in respect of financial liabilities 
are limited to the measurement of liabilities designated at fair 
value through profit or loss (FVPL) using the fair value option.  
Where the fair value option is used for financial liabilities, the 
change in fair value is to be accounted for as follows: 

► 

The change attributable to changes in credit risk are 
presented in other comprehensive income (OCI) 

► 

The remaining change is presented in profit or loss 

Receivables  and  payables  are  stated  with  the  amounts  of  GST  included.    The  net  amount  of  GST  recoverable  from,  or 

payable to, the Australian Taxation Office is included as a current asset or liability in the statement of financial position. 

Cash flows are included in the statement of cash flows on a gross basis.  The GST components of cash flows arising from 

investing and financing activities which are recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO are classified as operating cash flows. 

(r) 

Earnings Per Share – refer note 10 

The  Group  presents  basic  and  diluted  earnings  per  share  (EPS)  data  for  its  ordinary  shares.    Basic  EPS  is  calculated  by 

dividing the profit or loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company by the weighted average number of ordinary 

shares outstanding during the period. 

Diluted  EPS  is  determined  by  adjusting  the  profit  or  loss  attributable  to  ordinary  shareholders  and  the  weighted  average 

number of ordinary shares outstanding for the effects of all dilutive potential ordinary shares.

Government grants are recognised in the Statement of Financial Position as a liability when the grant is received. Government 

grants are recognised as income over the periods necessary to match them with the related costs which they are intended to 

compensate, on a systematic basis. Government grants received on compensation for expenses and losses already incurred 

or for the purpose of giving immediate financial support are recognised immediately in profit and loss for the period. 

When the grant relates to a discount on services to be rendered in the future, the fair value is credited to deferred revenue 

and is released to the statement of profit or loss over the periods that the discounted services are rendered. 

When the grant relates to an asset (investment grants relating to the construction of a heavy duty engine test facility), the fair 

value  is  credited  to  deferred  income  and  is  released  to  the  statement  of  profit  or  loss  over  the  expected  useful  life  of  the 

relevant asset by equal annual instalments. 

(t) 

Business Combinations – refer note 30 

Business  combinations  are  accounted  for  using  the  acquisition  method.  The  consideration  transferred  in  a  business 

combination shall be measured at fair value, which shall be calculated as the sum of the acquisition date fair values of the 

assets  transferred  by  the  acquirer,  the  liabilities  incurred  by  the  acquirer  to  former  owners  of  the  acquiree  and  the  equity 

issued  by  the  acquirer,  and  the  amount  of  any  non-controlling  interest  in  the  acquiree.  For  each  business combination,  the 

acquirer  measures  the  non-controlling  interest  in  the  acquiree  either  at  fair  value  or  at  the  proportionate  share  of  the 

acquiree's  identifiable  net  assets.    Acquisition-related  costs  are  expensed  as  incurred,  and  included  in  administrative 

expenses. 

When  the  Group  acquires  a  business,  it  assesses  the  financial  assets  and  liabilities  assumed  for  appropriate  classification 

and designation in accordance with the contractual terms, economic conditions, the Group’s operating or accounting policies 

and  other  pertinent  conditions  as  at  the  acquisition  date.  This  includes  the  separation  of  embedded  derivatives  in  host 

contracts by the acquiree. 

If  the  business  combination  is  achieved  in  stages,  the  acquisition  date  fair  value  of  the  acquirer's  previously  held  equity 

interest in the acquiree is remeasured to fair value at the acquisition date through profit or loss. 

Any  contingent  consideration  to  be  transferred  by  the  acquirer  will  be  recognised  at  fair  value  at  the  acquisition  date. 

Subsequent  changes  to  the  fair  value  of  the  contingent  consideration  which  is  deemed  to  be  an  asset  or  liability  will  be 

recognised  in  accordance  with  AASB  139  either  in  profit  or  loss  or  as  a  change  to  other  comprehensive  income.  If  the 

contingent consideration is classified as equity, it should not be remeasured until it is finally settled within equity. 

(u) 

Assets held for sale and discontinued operations – refer note 31 

The  Group  classifies  non-current  assets  and  disposal  groups  as  held  for  sale  if  their  carrying  amount  will  be  recovered 

principally through sale rather than through continuing use. Such non-current assets and disposal groups classified as held for 

sale  are  measured  at  the  lower  of  their  carrying  amount  and  fair  value  less  costs  to  sell.  Costs  to  sell  are  the  incremental 

costs attributable to the sale excluding finance costs and income tax expense. 

The criteria for held for sale classification is regarded as met only when the sale is highly probable and the asset or disposal 

group is available for immediate sale in its present condition. Actions required to complete the sale should indicate that it is 

unlikely that significant changes to the sale will be made or that the decision to sell will be withdrawn. Management must be 

committed to the sale expected to be completed within one year from the date of classification. 

Plant and equipment are not depreciated once classified as held for sale. 

Assets and liabilities classified as held for sale are presented separately as current items in the statement of financial position. 

A disposal group qualifies as a discontinued operation if it is a component of an entity that either has been disposed of, or is 

classified as held for sale, and: 

  Represents a separate major line of business or geographical area of operations 

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Application date 
of standard  
1 January 2018 

Application date 
for Group 
1 July 2018 

3. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

(v) 

New standards and interpretations not yet effective (continued) 

Reference 

Title 

Summary 

AASB 9 

Financial 
Instruments 

AASB 9 also removes the volatility in profit or loss that was 
caused by changes in the credit risk of liabilities elected to be 
measured at fair value. This change in accounting means that 
gains or losses attributable to changes in the entity’s own 
credit risk would be recognised in OCI.  These amounts 
recognised in OCI are not recycled to profit or loss if the 
liability is ever repurchased at a discount. 

Impairment 

The final version of AASB 9 introduces a new expected-loss 
impairment model that will require more timely recognition of 
expected credit losses. Specifically, the new Standard requires 
entities to account for expected credit losses from when 
financial instruments are first recognised and to recognise full 
lifetime expected losses on a more timely basis. 

Hedge accounting 

Amendments to  AASB 9  (December 2009 & 2010 editions 
and AASB 2013-9)  issued in December 2013 included the 
new hedge accounting requirements, including changes to 
hedge effectiveness testing, treatment of hedging costs, risk 
components that can be hedged and disclosures. 

Consequential amendments were also made to other 
standards as a result of AASB 9, introduced by AASB 2009-
11 and superseded by AASB 2010-7, AASB 2010-10 and 
AASB 2014-1 – Part E. 

AASB 2014-7 incorporates the consequential amendments 
arising from the issuance of AASB 9 in Dec 2014. 

AASB 2014-8 limits the application of the existing versions of 
AASB 9 (AASB 9 (December 2009) and AASB 9 (December 
2010)) from 1 February 2015 and applies to annual reporting 
periods beginning on after 1 January 2015. 

AASB  
2014-3 

AASB  
2014-4 

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Amendments to 
Australian 
Accounting 
Standards – 
Accounting for 
Acquisitions of 
Interests in Joint 
Operations 
(AASB 1 & 
AASB11) 

AASB 2014-3 amends AASB 11 Joint Arrangements to provide 
guidance on the accounting for acquisitions of interests in joint 
operations in which the activity constitutes a business. The 
amendments require:  

(a)  

the acquirer of an interest in a joint operation in which the 
activity constitutes a business, as defined in AASB 3 
Business Combinations, to apply all of the principles on 
business combinations accounting in AASB 3 and other 
Australian Accounting Standards except for those 
principles that conflict with the guidance in AASB 11 

1 January 2016 

1 July 2016 

1 January 2016 

1 July 2016 

Clarification of 
Acceptable 
Methods of 
Depreciation and 
Amortisation - 
Amendments to 
AASB 116 and 
AASB 138  

(b)  

the acquirer to disclose the information required by AASB 
3 and other Australian Accounting Standards for 
business combinations 

This Standard also makes an editorial correction to AASB 11. 

AASB 116 Property Plant and Equipment and AASB 138 
Intangible Assets both establish the principle for the basis of 
depreciation and amortisation as being the expected pattern of 
consumption of the future economic benefits of an asset.  

The IASB has clarified that the use of revenue-based methods 
to calculate the depreciation of an asset is not appropriate 
because revenue generated by an activity that includes the 
use of an asset generally reflects factors other than the 
consumption of the economic benefits embodied in the asset. 

The amendment also clarified that revenue is generally 
presumed to be an inappropriate basis for measuring the 
consumption of the economic benefits embodied in an 
intangible asset. This presumption, however, can be rebutted 
in certain limited circumstances. 

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3. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

(v) 

New standards and interpretations not yet effective (continued) 

(v) 

New standards and interpretations not yet effective (continued) 

Application date 

Application date 

of standard  

for Group 

Reference 

Title 

Summary 

AASB 15   

Revenue from 
Contracts with 
Customers 

AASB  
2014-10  

Amendments to 
Australian 
Accounting 
Standards  - Sale 
or Contribution of 
Assets between 
an Investor and 
its Associate or 
Joint Venture 

AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers replaces 
the existing revenue recognition standards AASB 111 
Construction Contracts, AASB 118 Revenue and related 
Interpretations (Interpretation 13 Customer Loyalty 
Programmes, Interpretation 15 Agreements for the 
Construction of Real Estate, Interpretation 18 Transfers of 
Assets from Customers,  Interpretation  131 Revenue—Barter 
Transactions Involving Advertising Services and
Interpretation 1042 Subscriber Acquisition Costs in the 
Telecommunications Industry). AASB 15 incorporates the 
requirements of IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with 
Customers issued by the International Accounting Standards 
Board (IASB) and developed jointly with the US Financial 
Accounting Standards Board (FASB). 

AASB 15 specifies the accounting treatment for revenue 
arising from contracts with customers (except for contracts 
within the scope of other accounting standards such as leases 
or financial instruments).The core principle of AASB 15 is that 
an entity recognises revenue to depict the transfer of promised 
goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the 
consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in 
exchange for those goods or services. An entity recognises 
revenue in accordance with that core principle by applying the 
following steps: 

(a)   Step 1: Identify the contract(s) with a customer 
(b)  Step 2: Identify the performance obligations in the 

contract 

(c)   Step 3: Determine the transaction price 
(d)  Step 4: Allocate the transaction price to the performance 

obligations in the contract 

(e)  Step 5: Recognise revenue when (or as) the entity 

satisfies a performance obligation 

AASB 2015-8 amended the AASB 15 effective date so it is 
now effective for annual reporting periods commencing on or 
after 1 January 2018. Early application is permitted.  

AASB 2014-5 incorporates the consequential amendments to 
a number Australian Accounting Standards (including 
Interpretations) arising from the issuance of AASB 15. 

AASB 2016-3 Amendments to Australian Accounting 
Standards – Clarifications to AASB 15 amends AASB 15 to 
clarify the requirements on identifying performance obligations, 
principal versus agent considerations and the timing of 
recognising revenue from granting a licence and provides 
further practical expedients on transition to AASB 15. 

AASB 2014-10 amends AASB 10 Consolidated Financial 
Statements and AASB 128 to address an inconsistency 
between the requirements in AASB 10 and those in AASB 128 
(August 2011), in dealing with the sale or contribution of 
assets between an investor and its associate or joint venture. 
The amendments require: 
(a)  A full gain or loss to be recognised when a transaction 

involves a business (whether it is housed in a subsidiary 
or not) 

(b)  A partial gain or loss to be recognised when a transaction 

involves assets that do not constitute a business, even if 
these assets are housed in a subsidiary. 

AASB 2014-10 also makes an editorial correction to AASB 
10.AASB 2015-10 defers the mandatory effective date 
(application date) of AASB 2014-10 so that the amendments 
are required to be applied for annual reporting periods 
beginning on or after 1 January 2018 instead of 1 January 
2016. 

Reference 

Title 

Summary 

AASB 9 

Financial 

Instruments 

AASB 9 also removes the volatility in profit or loss that was 

1 January 2018 

1 July 2018 

caused by changes in the credit risk of liabilities elected to be 

measured at fair value. This change in accounting means that 

gains or losses attributable to changes in the entity’s own 

credit risk would be recognised in OCI.  These amounts 

recognised in OCI are not recycled to profit or loss if the 

liability is ever repurchased at a discount. 

Impairment 

The final version of AASB 9 introduces a new expected-loss 

impairment model that will require more timely recognition of 

expected credit losses. Specifically, the new Standard requires 

entities to account for expected credit losses from when 

financial instruments are first recognised and to recognise full 

lifetime expected losses on a more timely basis. 

Hedge accounting 

Amendments to  AASB 9  (December 2009 & 2010 editions 

and AASB 2013-9)  issued in December 2013 included the 

new hedge accounting requirements, including changes to 

hedge effectiveness testing, treatment of hedging costs, risk 

components that can be hedged and disclosures. 

Consequential amendments were also made to other 

standards as a result of AASB 9, introduced by AASB 2009-

11 and superseded by AASB 2010-7, AASB 2010-10 and 

AASB 2014-1 – Part E. 

AASB 2014-7 incorporates the consequential amendments 

arising from the issuance of AASB 9 in Dec 2014. 

AASB 2014-8 limits the application of the existing versions of 

AASB 9 (AASB 9 (December 2009) and AASB 9 (December 

2010)) from 1 February 2015 and applies to annual reporting 

periods beginning on after 1 January 2015. 

Amendments to 

AASB 2014-3 amends AASB 11 Joint Arrangements to provide 

1 January 2016 

1 July 2016 

AASB  

2014-3 

AASB  

2014-4 

Australian 

Accounting 

Standards – 

Accounting for 

Acquisitions of 

Interests in Joint 

Operations 

(AASB 1 & 

AASB11) 

guidance on the accounting for acquisitions of interests in joint 

operations in which the activity constitutes a business. The 

amendments require:  

(a)  

the acquirer of an interest in a joint operation in which the 

activity constitutes a business, as defined in AASB 3 

Business Combinations, to apply all of the principles on 

business combinations accounting in AASB 3 and other 

Australian Accounting Standards except for those 

principles that conflict with the guidance in AASB 11 

(b)  

the acquirer to disclose the information required by AASB 

3 and other Australian Accounting Standards for 

business combinations 

This Standard also makes an editorial correction to AASB 11. 

Clarification of 

AASB 116 Property Plant and Equipment and AASB 138 

1 January 2016 

1 July 2016 

Acceptable 

Methods of 

Intangible Assets both establish the principle for the basis of 

depreciation and amortisation as being the expected pattern of 

Depreciation and 

consumption of the future economic benefits of an asset.  

Amortisation - 

Amendments to 

AASB 116 and 

AASB 138  

The IASB has clarified that the use of revenue-based methods 

to calculate the depreciation of an asset is not appropriate 

because revenue generated by an activity that includes the 

use of an asset generally reflects factors other than the 

consumption of the economic benefits embodied in the asset. 

The amendment also clarified that revenue is generally 

presumed to be an inappropriate basis for measuring the 

consumption of the economic benefits embodied in an 

intangible asset. This presumption, however, can be rebutted 

in certain limited circumstances. 

Application date 
of standard  
1 January 2018 

Application date 
for Group 
1 July 2018 

1 January 2018 

1 July 2018 

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

(v) 

New standards and interpretations not yet effective (continued) 

Reference 

Title 

Summary 

AASB  
2015-1  

Amendments to 
Australian 
Accounting 
Standards – 
Annual 
Improvements to 
Australian 
Accounting 
Standards 2012 -
2014 Cycle 

The subjects of the principal amendments to the Standards 
are set out below: 

AASB 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued 
Operations:   
 

Changes in methods of disposal – where an entity 
reclassifies an asset (or disposal group) directly from 
being held for distribution to being held for sale (or 
vice versa), an entity shall not follow the guidance in 
paragraphs 27–29 to account for this change.  

Application date 
of standard  
1 January 2016 

Application date 
for Group 
1 July 2016 

AASB 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures:  

 

 

Servicing contracts  - clarifies how an entity should 
apply the guidance in paragraph 42C of AASB 7 to a 
servicing contract to decide whether a servicing 
contract is ‘continuing involvement’ for the purposes 
of applying the disclosure requirements in 
paragraphs 42E–42H of AASB 7. 
Applicability of the amendments to AASB 7 to 
condensed interim financial statements - clarify that 
the additional disclosure required by the 
amendments to AASB 7 Disclosure–Offsetting 
Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities is not 
specifically required for all interim periods. However, 
the additional disclosure is required to be given in 
condensed interim financial statements that are 
prepared in accordance with AASB 134 Interim 
Financial Reporting when its inclusion would be 
required by the requirements of AASB 134. 

AASB 119 Employee Benefits: 

 

Discount rate: regional market issue - clarifies that 
the high quality corporate bonds used to estimate 
the discount rate for post-employment benefit 
obligations should be denominated in the same 
currency as the liability. Further it clarifies that the 
depth of the market for high quality corporate bonds 
should be assessed at the currency level. 

AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting:  

 

Disclosure of information ‘elsewhere in the interim 
financial report’ - amends AASB 134 to clarify the 
meaning of disclosure of information ‘elsewhere in 
the interim financial report’ and to require the 
inclusion of a cross-reference from the interim 
financial statements to the location of this 
information. 

AASB  
2015-2  

Amendments to 
Australian 
Accounting 
Standards – 
Disclosure 
Initiative: 
Amendments to 
AASB 101 

The Standard makes amendments to AASB 101 Presentation 
of  Financial  Statements  arising  from  the  IASB’s  Disclosure 
Initiative  project.  The  amendments  are  designed  to  further 
encourage  companies  to  apply  professional  judgment  in 
determining  what  information  to  disclose  in  the  financial 
statements.   For  example,  the  amendments  make  clear  that 
materiality applies to the whole of financial statements and that 
the 
the 
usefulness  of  financial  disclosures.   The  amendments  also 
clarify  that  companies  should  use  professional  judgment  in 
determining where and in what order information is presented 
in the financial disclosures. 

information  can 

inclusion  of 

immaterial 

inhibit 

1 January 2016 

1 July 2016 

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(v) 

New standards and interpretations not yet effective (continued) 

Reference 

Title 

Summary 

AASB  

2015-1  

Amendments to 

The subjects of the principal amendments to the Standards 

1 January 2016 

1 July 2016 

are set out below: 

Operations:   

AASB 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued 

Improvements to 

 

Changes in methods of disposal – where an entity 

Application date 

Application date 

of standard  

for Group 

Australian 

Accounting 

Standards – 

Annual 

Australian 

Accounting 

Standards 2012 -

2014 Cycle 

reclassifies an asset (or disposal group) directly from 

being held for distribution to being held for sale (or 

vice versa), an entity shall not follow the guidance in 

paragraphs 27–29 to account for this change.  

AASB 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures:  

 

Servicing contracts  - clarifies how an entity should 

apply the guidance in paragraph 42C of AASB 7 to a 

servicing contract to decide whether a servicing 

contract is ‘continuing involvement’ for the purposes 

of applying the disclosure requirements in 

paragraphs 42E–42H of AASB 7. 

 

Applicability of the amendments to AASB 7 to 

condensed interim financial statements - clarify that 

the additional disclosure required by the 

amendments to AASB 7 Disclosure–Offsetting 

Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities is not 

specifically required for all interim periods. However, 

the additional disclosure is required to be given in 

condensed interim financial statements that are 

prepared in accordance with AASB 134 Interim 

Financial Reporting when its inclusion would be 

required by the requirements of AASB 134. 

AASB 119 Employee Benefits: 

 

Discount rate: regional market issue - clarifies that 

the high quality corporate bonds used to estimate 

the discount rate for post-employment benefit 

obligations should be denominated in the same 

currency as the liability. Further it clarifies that the 

depth of the market for high quality corporate bonds 

should be assessed at the currency level. 

AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting:  

 

Disclosure of information ‘elsewhere in the interim 

financial report’ - amends AASB 134 to clarify the 

meaning of disclosure of information ‘elsewhere in 

the interim financial report’ and to require the 

inclusion of a cross-reference from the interim 

financial statements to the location of this 

information. 

of  Financial  Statements  arising  from  the  IASB’s  Disclosure 

Initiative  project.  The  amendments  are  designed  to  further 

encourage  companies  to  apply  professional  judgment  in 

determining  what  information  to  disclose  in  the  financial 

statements.   For  example,  the  amendments  make  clear  that 

the 

inclusion  of 

immaterial 

information  can 

inhibit 

the 

usefulness  of  financial  disclosures.   The  amendments  also 

clarify  that  companies  should  use  professional  judgment  in 

determining where and in what order information is presented 

in the financial disclosures. 

Amendments to 

The Standard makes amendments to AASB 101 Presentation 

1 January 2016 

1 July 2016 

AASB  

2015-2  

Australian 

Accounting 

Standards – 

Disclosure 

Initiative: 

AASB 101 

Amendments to 

materiality applies to the whole of financial statements and that 

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3. 

(v) 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

New standards and interpretations not yet effective (continued) 

Reference 

Title 

Summary 

AASB 16 

Leases 

The key features of AASB 16 are as follows: 
Lessee accounting 

Application date 
of standard  
1 January 2019 

Application  date 
for Group 
1 July 2019 

•  Lessees are required to recognise assets and 

liabilities for all leases with a term of more than 12 
months, unless the underlying asset is of low value. 
•  A lessee measures right-of-use assets similarly to 
other non-financial assets and lease liabilities 
similarly to other financial liabilities.  

•  Assets and liabilities arising from a lease are initially 

measured on a present value basis. The 
measurement includes non-cancellable lease 
payments (including inflation-linked payments), and 
also includes payments to be made in optional 
periods if the lessee is reasonably certain to 
exercise an option to extend the lease, or not to 
exercise an option to terminate the lease. 
•  AASB 16 contains disclosure requirements for 

lessees.  
Lessor accounting 

•  AASB 16 substantially carries forward the lessor 

accounting requirements in AASB 117. Accordingly, 
a lessor continues to classify its leases as operating 
leases or finance leases, and to account for those 
two types of leases differently. 

•  AASB 16 also requires enhanced disclosures to be 
provided by lessors that will improve information 
disclosed about a lessor’s risk exposure, particularly 
to residual value risk. 

AASB 16 supersedes: 

(a)  AASB 117 Leases 
(b) 

Interpretation 4 Determining whether an 
Arrangement contains a Lease 
(c)  SIC-15 Operating Leases—Incentives 
(d)  SIC-27 Evaluating the Substance of Transactions 

Involving the Legal Form of a Lease 

The new standard will be effective for annual periods 
beginning on or after 1 January 2019. Early application is 
permitted, provided the new revenue standard, AASB 15 
Revenue from Contracts with Customers, has been applied, or 
is applied at the same date as AASB 16. 

This Standard amends AASB 112 Income Taxes (July 2004) 
and AASB 112 Income Taxes (August 2015) to clarify the 
requirements on recognition of deferred tax assets for 
unrealised losses on debt instruments measured at fair value.  

1 January 2017 

1 July 2017 

This Standard amends AASB 107 Statement of Cash Flows 
(August 2015) to require entities preparing financial 
statements in accordance with Tier 1 reporting requirements to 
provide disclosures that enable users of financial statements 
to evaluate changes in liabilities arising from financing 
activities, including both changes arising from cash flows and 
non-cash changes. 

1 January 2017 

1 July 2017 

2016-1 

2016-2 

Amendments to 
Australian 
Accounting 
Standards – 
Recognition of 
Deferred Tax 
Assets for 
Unrealised 
Losses 
(AASB 112) 

Amendments to 
Australian 
Accounting 
Standards – 
Disclosure 
Initiative: 
Amendments to 
AASB 107 

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(w) 

Comparatives 

Certain comparatives have been reclassified to conform with current year presentation. 

4. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS  

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect 
the reported amounts in the financial statements.  Management continually evaluates its judgements and estimates in relation 
to  assets,  liabilities,  contingent  liabilities,  revenue  and  expenses.    Management  bases  its  judgements  and  estimates  on 
historical experience and on other various factors it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the result of which 
form  the  basis  of  the  carrying  values  of  the  assets  and  liabilities  that  are  not  readily  apparent  from  other  sources.    Actual 
results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions and conditions. 

Management  has  identified  the  following  critical  accounting  policies  for  which  significant  judgements,  estimates  and 
assumptions are made.  Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions and conditions and may 
materially affect financial results or the financial position reported in future periods. 

Further  details  of  the  nature  of  these  assumptions  and  conditions  may  be  found  in  the  relevant  notes  to  the  financial 
statements. 

Significant accounting judgements 

Taxation

Judgement  is  required  in  assessing  whether  deferred  tax  assets  and  certain  deferred  tax  liabilities  are  recognised  on  the 
Statement of Financial Position. Deferred tax assets, including those arising from unrecouped tax losses, capital losses and 
temporary  differences, are recognised only  where  it is considered more likely than  not that they  will be recovered,  which is 
dependent on the generation of sufficient future taxable profits. Assumptions about the generation of future taxable profits and 
repatriation  of  retained  earnings  depend  on  management's  estimates  of  future  cash  flows.  These  depend  on  estimates  of 
future  production  and  sales  volumes,  operating  costs,  capital  expenditure,  dividends  and  other  capital  management 
transactions.  Judgements  are  also  required  about  the  application  of  income  tax  legislation.  These  judgements  and 
assumptions  are  subject  to  risk  and  uncertainty,  hence  there  is  a  possibility  that  changes  in  circumstances  will  alter 
expectations, which may impact the amount of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities recognised on the Statement of 
Financial Position and the amount of other tax losses and temporary differences not yet recognised. In such circumstances, 
some  or  all  of  the  carrying  amounts  of  recognised  deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities  may  require  adjustment,  resulting  in  a 
corresponding credit or charge to the statement of profit or loss. 

Share-based payment transactions 

The  Group  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 of shares granted under the Employee Share Plan No.1 is 
the market value on the date of issue.  The fair value of the performance rights is determined by an external valuer using a 
trinomial  option  valuation  model,  with  assumptions  detailed  in  note  35.    The  fair  value  of  the  TSR  related  Executive  Long 
Term  Share  Plan  rights  was  determined  by  an  external  valuer  using  a  monte-carlo  simulation  model,  with  the  assumptions 
detailed in note 35. 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 expenses 
and equity.  

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3. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

4. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS (CONTINUED) 

(w) 

Comparatives 

Certain comparatives have been reclassified to conform with current year presentation. 

4. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS  

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect 

the reported amounts in the financial statements.  Management continually evaluates its judgements and estimates in relation 

to  assets,  liabilities,  contingent  liabilities,  revenue  and  expenses.    Management  bases  its  judgements  and  estimates  on 

historical experience and on other various factors it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the result of which 

form  the  basis  of  the  carrying  values  of  the  assets  and  liabilities  that  are  not  readily  apparent  from  other  sources.    Actual 

results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions and conditions. 

Management  has  identified  the  following  critical  accounting  policies  for  which  significant  judgements,  estimates  and 

assumptions are made.  Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions and conditions and may 

materially affect financial results or the financial position reported in future periods. 

Further  details  of  the  nature  of  these  assumptions  and  conditions  may  be  found  in  the  relevant  notes  to  the  financial 

Significant accounting judgements 

statements. 

Taxation

Judgement  is  required  in  assessing  whether  deferred  tax  assets  and  certain  deferred  tax  liabilities  are  recognised  on  the 

Statement of Financial Position. Deferred tax assets, including those arising from unrecouped tax losses, capital losses and 

temporary  differences, are recognised only  where  it is considered more likely than  not that they  will be recovered,  which is 

dependent on the generation of sufficient future taxable profits. Assumptions about the generation of future taxable profits and 

repatriation  of  retained  earnings  depend  on  management's  estimates  of  future  cash  flows.  These  depend  on  estimates  of 

future  production  and  sales  volumes,  operating  costs,  capital  expenditure,  dividends  and  other  capital  management 

transactions.  Judgements  are  also  required  about  the  application  of  income  tax  legislation.  These  judgements  and 

assumptions  are  subject  to  risk  and  uncertainty,  hence  there  is  a  possibility  that  changes  in  circumstances  will  alter 

expectations, which may impact the amount of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities recognised on the Statement of 

Financial Position and the amount of other tax losses and temporary differences not yet recognised. In such circumstances, 

some  or  all  of  the  carrying  amounts  of  recognised  deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities  may  require  adjustment,  resulting  in  a 

corresponding credit or charge to the statement of profit or loss. 

Share-based payment transactions 

The  Group  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 of shares granted under the Employee Share Plan No.1 is 

the market value on the date of issue.  The fair value of the performance rights is determined by an external valuer using a 

trinomial  option  valuation  model,  with  assumptions  detailed  in  note  35.    The  fair  value  of  the  TSR  related  Executive  Long 

Term  Share  Plan  rights  was  determined  by  an  external  valuer  using  a  monte-carlo  simulation  model,  with  the  assumptions 

detailed in note 35. 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 expenses 

and equity.  

Impairment of goodwill, intangibles with indefinite useful lives and plant and equipment 

The Group determines whether goodwill and intangibles with indefinite useful lives are impaired at least on an annual basis. 
This requires an estimation of the recoverable amount of the cash-generating units, using a value in use discounted cash flow 
methodology,  to  which  the  goodwill  and  intangibles  with  indefinite  useful  lives  are  allocated.  Refer  to  Note  19  for  further 
information. 

Plant  and  equipment  are  tested  whenever  events  or  changes  in  circumstances  indicate  that  the  carrying  value  exceeds  its 
recoverable amount.  Recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use.  Refer to 
Note 18 for further information. 

Product warranty 

In  determining  the  level  of  provision  required  for  product  warranties  the  Group  has  made  judgements  in  respect  of  the 
expected performance of the product, number of customers who will actually use the product warranty and how often, and the 
costs of fulfilling the performance of the product warranty. Historical experience and current knowledge of the performance of 
products has been used in determining this provision. The related carrying amounts are disclosed in note 25. 

Revenue from rendering of services 

Revenue from services rendered is recognised in the statement of profit or loss in proportion to the stage of completion of the 
transaction  at  the  reporting  date.  The  stage  of  completion  is  assessed  by  reference  to  the  extent  of  work  performed.  No 
revenue is recognised if there are significant uncertainties regarding recovery of the consideration due.

Capitalised development costs 

Development costs are only capitalised when it can be demonstrated that the technical feasibility of completing the intangible 
asset is valid so that the asset will be available for use or sale. 

 5. 

OPERATING SEGMENTS 

Identification of reportable segments 

The group has identified its operating segments  based on the internal reports that are  reviewed and used by the  executive 
management  team  (the  chief  operating  decision  makers)  in  assessing  performance  and  in  determining  the  allocation  of 
resources. 

The operating segments are identified by management based on the manner in  which the product is sold, whether retail or 
wholesale,  and  the  nature  of  the  services  provided,  the  identity  of  service  line  manager  and  country  of  origin.  Discrete 
financial information about each of these operating businesses is reported to the executive management team on at least a 
monthly basis.  

The reportable segments are based on the similarity of the products produced and sold and/or the services provided, as these 
are the sources of the Group’s major risks and have the most effect on the rates of return. 

During the 2015 financial reporting period the Group changed the reportable segments to represent the internal reorganisation 
of the operating segments in line with Orbital’s updated strategy. The acquisition of the REMSAFE business, expansion of the 
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle engines business and the divestment of the LPG businesses were the main drivers of the change in 
operating  segments.  Comparatives  have  been  updated  to  be  presented  on  a  consistent  basis.  During  the  2016  financial 
reporting period the Group changed the names of two reportable segments as disclosed below. 

Types of products and services as reported in 2016 

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (previously Aerospace) 
The Unmanned Aerial Vehicles segment is focused on the design, development and construction of engines and propulsion 
systems  for  Unmanned  Aerial  Vehicles  (UAV)  based  on  Orbital’s  unique  FlexDITM  technology  for  spark  ignited  heavy  fuel 
engine  applications.    The  Small Unmanned  Aerial  System  engines  business  was  previously  reported  as  part  of  the  System 
Sales segment.  Due to the expansion of the business to include the broader Unmanned Aerial Vehicle engines business, the 
business is now reported a stand-alone operating segment. 

Safety & Productivity (previously Mining & Industrial) 
REMSAFE  has  developed  an  electrical  isolation  system  that  provides  a  safety  solution  which  delivers  cost  savings  and 
increases productivity. The patented isolation system enables plant operators to safely and promptly isolate fixed equipment 
from  its  energy  source,  thereby  optimising  production,  increasing  safety  and  delivering  immediate  cost  savings.  REMSAFE 
products  provide  for  the  highest  level  of  safety  for  high  and  low  voltage  electrical  isolations.  The  Group  acquired  the 
REMSAFE business during the prior reporting period.  

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5. 

OPERATING SEGMENTS (CONTINUED) 

Accelerator 
The  Accelerator  segment  contains  Orbital’s  centre  for  innovation,  leveraging  off  the  engineering  expertise,  facilities  and 
experience  to  commercialise  innovative  and  patent  protected  technologies.  Through  the  Accelerator  Orbital  transforms  the 
historical  Consulting  Services  segment  into  a  technology  incubator  targeted  at  attracting  new  investment  opportunities. 
Consumer 
The Consumer segment includes royalties and licences from licensees of Orbital technologies.  Applications utilising Orbital 
technologies  include  outboard  engines,  auto  rickshaws  and  scooters,  representing  consumer  products.    The  royalties  and 
licence business was previously reported as a stand-alone operating segment.  

The following items and associated assets and liabilities are not allocated to operating segments as they are not considered 
part of the core operations of any segment: 
• Corporate management and finance and administration overhead expenses. 
• Share of profit from equity accounted investment. 
• Finance costs - including adjustments on provisions due to discounting. 
• Cash and cash equivalents. 
• Borrowings. 
• Research and development costs. 

Segment  capital  expenditure  is  the  total  cost  incurred  during  the  period  to  acquire  segment  assets  that  are  expected  to  be 
used for more than one period. 

Inter-segment pricing is determined on an arm’s length basis. 

Geographical information 

In  presenting  geographical  information  revenue  is  based  on  the  geographical  location  of  customers  and  non-current  assets 
are based on the geographical location of the assets. 

Major customers  

The Group has a number of customers to which it provides both products and services. The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle supply 
is  to  one  major  customer  that  accounted  for  16%  (2015:  one  customer  35%)  of  total  external  revenue.  The  Safety  & 
Productivity segment supplies to Australian and South African mining companies of which one customer accounted for 26% of 
total external revenue (2015: 19%).  No other customer accounts for more than 10% of revenue. 

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5. 

OPERATING SEGMENTS (CONTINUED) 

5. 

OPERATING SEGMENTS (CONTINUED) 

Accelerator 

Consumer 

The  Accelerator  segment  contains  Orbital’s  centre  for  innovation,  leveraging  off  the  engineering  expertise,  facilities  and 

experience  to  commercialise  innovative  and  patent  protected  technologies.  Through  the  Accelerator  Orbital  transforms  the 

historical  Consulting  Services  segment  into  a  technology  incubator  targeted  at  attracting  new  investment  opportunities. 

The Consumer segment includes royalties and licences from licensees of Orbital technologies.  Applications utilising Orbital 

technologies  include  outboard  engines,  auto  rickshaws  and  scooters,  representing  consumer  products.    The  royalties  and 

licence business was previously reported as a stand-alone operating segment.  

The following items and associated assets and liabilities are not allocated to operating segments as they are not considered 

part of the core operations of any segment: 

• Corporate management and finance and administration overhead expenses. 

• Share of profit from equity accounted investment. 

• Finance costs - including adjustments on provisions due to discounting. 

Segment  capital  expenditure  is  the  total  cost  incurred  during  the  period  to  acquire  segment  assets  that  are  expected  to  be 

• Cash and cash equivalents. 

• Borrowings. 

• Research and development costs. 

used for more than one period. 

Inter-segment pricing is determined on an arm’s length basis. 

Geographical information 

In  presenting  geographical  information  revenue  is  based  on  the  geographical  location  of  customers  and  non-current  assets 

are based on the geographical location of the assets. 

Major customers  

The Group has a number of customers to which it provides both products and services. The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle supply 

is  to  one  major  customer  that  accounted  for  16%  (2015:  one  customer  35%)  of  total  external  revenue.  The  Safety  & 

Productivity segment supplies to Australian and South African mining companies of which one customer accounted for 26% of 

total external revenue (2015: 19%).  No other customer accounts for more than 10% of revenue. 

(a) 

Operating Segments 

Unmanned Aerial 
Vehicles 

Safety & Productivity 

Consumer 

Accelerator 

Consolidated 

2016 

$'000 

2015 

$'000 

2016 

$'000 

2015 

$'000 

2016 

$'000 

2015 

$'000 

2016 

$'000 

2015 

$'000 

2016 

$'000 

2015 

$'000 

3,139 

3,560 

5,814 

2,281 

788 

777 

1,891 

2,936 

11,632 

9,554 

119 

11,751

106 

9,660 

Segment revenue - 
external customers 

Unallocated other 
interest revenue 

Total revenue 

Segment result 

277 

2,757 

(248)

257 

399 

904 

6 

(375) 

434 

3,543 

Research & development costs – (net) (i)  

Unallocated expenses  - (net) (ii) 

Finance costs 

Share of profit from associate 

Gain on sale of share in equity accounted investment 

Foreign currency translation reserve released on sale of share in equity accounted investment 

Net profit/ (loss) before related income tax 

Income tax expense 

Profit/ (loss) after tax from continuing operations 

(1,781) 

(3,532) 

(1,419) 

1,529 

3,861 

3,607 

2,699 

(2,564) 

(3,088) 

(964) 

2,860 

- 

- 

(213) 

(1,416) 

(448) 

1,283 

(661) 

Unmanned Aerial 
Vehicles 

2016 

$'000 

2015 

$'000 

Safety & Productivity 

Consumer 

Accelerator 

Consolidated 

2016 

$'000 

2015 

$'000 

2016 

$'000 

2015 

$'000 

2016 

$'000 

2015 

$'000 

2016 

$'000 

2015 

$'000 

Non-cash (income) and expenses 

Depreciation and 
amortisation 

Equity settled 
employee 
compensation 

Other non-cash 
(income)/ expenses 

Segment non-cash 
expenses 

31 

61 

- 

119 

312 

290 

227 

152 

349 

404 

919 

965 

87 

- 

11 

- 

- 

- 

- 

9 

3 

15 

75 

111 

(78) 

1,780 

(225) 

(541) 

(303) 

1,239 

92 

206 

323 

290 

149 

1,941 

127 

(122) 

Equity settled employee compensation 

Amortisation of non-interest bearing loans 

Finance costs 

Share of profit from associate 

Foreign currency translation reserve released on sale of share in equity accounted investment 

Movement in provision for surplus lease space 

Foreign exchange translation gain 

Movement in fair value of financial instruments  

Total non-cash (income) and expenses  

691 

121 

543 

948 

(1,529) 

(3,607) 

(132) 

(2) 

- 

2,315 

255 

541 

165 

(2,860) 

- 

38 

(124) 

233 

(2,967) 

563 

(i)  Research & development costs are net of research and development grants recorded as other income.  
(ii)  Unallocated expenses (net) include corporate management, finance and administration overhead expenses net of unallocated other income.  

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5. 

OPERATING SEGMENTS (CONTINUED) 

(a) 

Operating Segments 

Unmanned Aerial 
Vehicles 

Safety & Productivity 

Consumer 

Accelerator 

Consolidated 

2016 

$'000 

2015 

$'000 

2016 

$'000 

2015 

$'000 

2016 

$'000 

2015 

$'000 

2016 

$'000 

2015 

$'000 

2016 

$'000 

2015 

$'000 

Segment assets 

8,259 

4,113 

7,236 

7,846 

290 

1,497

1,615 

2,623 

17,400

16,079

Unallocated assets 

Cash 

Other financial assets 

Investment in associate 

Deferred tax assets 

Consolidated Total Assets 

24,872

1,434

6,649

1,369

-

17,826

5,482

5,621

49,188

47,544

Segment liabilities 

6,614 

2,433 

1,093 

2,824 

124 

1,286

1,810 

1,858 

9,641

8,401

Unallocated liabilities 

Long term borrowings 

Consolidated Total Liabilities 

Consolidated Net Assets 

Segment acquisitions 
of non-current assets 

8,279

17,201

17,920

25,602

31,268

21,942

161 

70 

123 

67 

- 

56

- 

56 

284 

249

(b) 

Geographic information 

Americas 

Europe 

Asia 

Australia 

Africa 

Consolidated 

2016 

$'000 

2015 

$'000 

2016 

$'000 

2015 

$'000 

2016 

$'000 

2015 

$'000 

2016 

$'000 

2015 

$'000 

2016 

$'000 

2015 

$'000 

2016 

$'000 

2015 

$'000 

Revenue – external 
customers 

3,829 

4,535 

57 

103 

1,486

1,638

4,294 

3,278 

1,966 

- 

11,632 

9,554

Non-current assets 

- 

23,447 

- 

- 

-

-

12,625 

7,789

12,625 

31,236

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5. 

OPERATING SEGMENTS (CONTINUED) 

(a) 

Operating Segments 

Unmanned Aerial 

Vehicles 

Safety & Productivity 

Consumer 

Accelerator 

Consolidated 

2016 

$'000 

2015 

$'000 

2016 

$'000 

2015 

$'000 

2016 

$'000 

2015 

$'000 

2016 

$'000 

2015 

$'000 

2016 

$'000 

2015 

$'000 

Segment assets 

8,259 

4,113 

7,236 

7,846 

290 

1,497

1,615 

2,623 

17,400

16,079

Segment liabilities 

6,614 

2,433 

1,093 

2,824 

124 

1,286

1,810 

1,858 

9,641

8,401

24,872

1,434

6,649

1,369

-

17,826

5,482

5,621

49,188

47,544

8,279

17,201

17,920

25,602

31,268

21,942

Unallocated assets 

Cash 

Other financial assets 

Investment in associate 

Deferred tax assets 

Consolidated Total Assets 

Unallocated liabilities 

Long term borrowings 

Consolidated Total Liabilities 

Consolidated Net Assets 

Segment acquisitions 

of non-current assets 

(b) 

Geographic information 

Revenue – external 

customers 

3,829 

4,535 

57 

103 

1,486

1,638

4,294 

3,278 

1,966 

- 

11,632 

9,554

Non-current assets 

- 

23,447 

- 

- 

-

-

12,625 

7,789

12,625 

31,236

6. 

OTHER REVENUE 

Interest revenue 

7. 

OTHER INCOME 

Automotive grant income (a) 
Net foreign exchange gains 
Grant income 
Fair value movement in contingent consideration (note 12) 
Rental income from sub-lease 
Research and development grant (b) 
Other (c) 

CONSOLIDATED 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

119 

106 

12 
- 
430 
- 
460 
3,071 
7,479 

11,452 

90 
196 
1,623 
638 
449 
2,265 
30 

5,291 

(a) The Group received Automotive Transformation Scheme (ATS) credits from the Federal Government for qualifying research 
and development activities and accounts for these as government grants. 

(b)  In  accordance  with  research  and  development  tax  legislation  the  Group  is  entitled  to  a  refundable  research  and 
development tax offset accounted for as a government grant. 

(c)  The  other  income  relates  to  profit  on  sale  of  the  Synerject  investment  and  realisation  of  the  foreign  currency  translation 
reserve. 

161 

70 

123 

67 

- 

56

- 

56 

284 

249

8. 

EXPENSES 

(a) 

Employee benefits expenses 

Salaries and wages 
Contributions to defined contributions superannuation funds 
Share based payments 
Increase in liability for annual leave 
Increase in liability for long service leave 
Other associated personnel expenses 

Americas 

Europe 

Asia 

Australia 

Africa 

Consolidated 

2016 

$'000 

2015 

$'000 

2016 

$'000 

2015 

$'000 

2016 

$'000 

2015 

$'000 

2016 

$'000 

2015 

$'000 

2016 

$'000 

2015 

$'000 

2016 

$'000 

2015 

$'000 

(b) 

Finance costs 

Non-cash interest expense WA Government Loan 
Convertible Note interest expense 

(c) 

Other expenses 

Administration 
Marketing 
Investor Relations 
Freight & courier 
Fair value movement in financial instruments 
Net foreign exchange losses 
Other 

(d) 

Materials and consumables expenses 

Raw materials and consumables purchased 
Write back inventory impairment 
Change in inventories 

46 

47 

7,616 
913 
196 
87 
189 
769 
9,770 

543 
876 
1,419 

116 
125 
57 
20 
- 
542 
91 
951 

5,001 
- 
(3,858) 
1,143 

7,194 
690 
358 
61 
121 
501 
8,925 

541 
423 
964 

127 
17 
4 
8 
233 
- 
77 
466 

223 
(14) 
309 
518 

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CONSOLIDATED 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

8. 

EXPENSES (CONTINUED) 

(e) 

Lease payments included in statement of profit or loss 

Minimum lease payments – operating lease 

768 

1,150 

(f) 

Research and development costs 

Research  and  development  costs  charged  directly  to  the  statement  of  profit  or 
loss 

1,986 

3,646 

9. 

INCOME TAX 

(a) 

Recognised in the statement of profit or loss 

Current income tax 
Current year expense 
Adjustments in respect of current income tax of previous year 
Deferred tax 
Benefits arising from previously unrecognised tax losses 
Relating to originating and reversing temporary differences 

Total income tax expense in statement of profit or loss 

(b) 

Numerical reconciliation between tax benefit and pre-tax net profit/(loss) 

Profit/ (loss) before tax from continuing operations 
Loss before tax from discontinued operations 
Profit/ (loss) before income tax 

Income tax using the statutory tax rates 
- Effect of higher tax rates in the United States of America 
- Non-deductible expenditure 
- Non assessable income 
- Deferred tax asset not recognised 
- Prior year Research and Development non-deductible expenditure 
- De-recognition of US tax losses  
- Recognition of previously unrecognised Australian tax losses 
- Net withholding tax (paid)/recouped 
- Other 
- United States of America Federal and State taxes 
Income tax expense on pre-tax net profit/ (loss) 

(c) 

Tax consolidation 

(563) 
(468) 

- 
(385) 
(1,416) 

2,699 
(68) 
2,631 

(789) 
(217) 
(2,340) 
2,394 
(1,076) 
(468) 
(4,804) 
5,376 
1 
697 
(190) 
(1,416) 

(1,010) 
- 

1,070 
(508) 
(448) 

(213) 
(4,068) 
(4,281) 

1,284 
(111) 
(2,187) 
721 
(624) 
- 
(598) 
1,070 
(5) 
102 
(100) 
(448) 

Members of the tax consolidated group and the tax sharing arrangement: 
Orbital  Corporation  Limited  and  its  100%  owned  Australian  resident  subsidiaries  formed  a  tax  consolidated  group  with  effect 
from  1  July  2002.  Orbital  Corporation  Limited  is  the  head  entity  of  the  tax  consolidated  group.  Members  of  the  group  have 
entered  into  a  tax  sharing  agreement  that  provides  for  the  allocation  of  income  tax  liabilities  between  the  entities  should  the 
head entity default on its tax payment obligations. No amounts have been recognised in the financial statements in respect of 
this agreement on the basis that the possibility of default is remote. 

Orbital  and  the  controlled  entities  in  the  tax  consolidated  group  continue  to  account  for  their  own  current  and  deferred  tax 
amounts.  The  Group  has  applied  the  ‘separate  taxpayer  within  group’  approach  by  reference  to  the  carrying  amounts  in  the 
separate financial statements of each entity and the tax values applying under tax consolidation.  

In  addition  to  its  own  current  and  deferred  tax  amounts,  Orbital  also  recognises  current  tax  liabilities  (or  assets)  and  the 
deferred  tax  assets  arising  from  unused  tax  losses  and  unused  tax  credits  assumed  from  controlled  entities  in  the  tax 
consolidated group.  

The entities have entered into a tax funding arrangement under which the controlled entities fully compensate Orbital for any 
current tax payable assumed and are compensated by Orbital for any current tax receivable and deferred tax assets relating to 
unused tax losses or unused tax credits that are transferred to Orbital under the tax consolidation regime. The funding amounts 
are determined by reference to the amounts recognised in the controlled entities’ financial statements. The funding amounts are 
recognised as current intercompany receivables or payables. 

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CONSOLIDATED 

2016 

$'000 

2015 

$'000 

10. 

EARNINGS PER SHARE 

Basic earnings per share 
The  calculation  of  basic  earnings  per  share  at  30  June  2016  was  based  on  profit  attributable  to  ordinary  shareholders  of 
$1,533,000 (2015: loss of $4,542,000) and a weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the financial year 
ended 30 June 2016 of 56,198,664 shares (2015: 46,212,805 shares), calculated as follows: 

Profit/ (loss) attributable to ordinary equity holders of the Parent: 
Continuing operations 
Discontinued operations 

Profit/ (loss) attributable to ordinary equity holders of the Parent 
for basic earnings 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares 
Weighted average number of ordinary shares at 30 June 
Effect of potential dilutive ordinary shares 
Weighted average number of potential dilutive ordinary shares at 30 June 

Earnings per share 

Basic earnings per share 

Diluted earnings per share 

CONSOLIDATED 

2016 
$'000 

1,601,000 
(68,000) 

1,533,000 

Number 
56,198,664 
- 

2015 
$'000 

(474,000) 
(4,068,000) 

(4,542,000) 

Number 
46,212,805 
- 

56,198,664 

46,212,805 

Cents 

Cents 

2.73 

2.73 

(9.83) 

(9.83) 

Rights granted to employees (including Key Management Personnel) as described in note 35 are considered to be contingently 
issuable  potential  ordinary  shares.    These  potential  ordinary  shares  have  not  been  included  in  the  determination  of  basic 
earnings  per  share.    The  900,000  performance  rights  (2015:  1,800,000  performance  rights)  have  not  been  included  in  the 
diluted earnings per share calculation as they were contingent on future events. 

11. 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 

Cash at bank 
Cash at bank – US dollars 
Cash at bank – European currency units 
At call deposits – financial institutions* 

* The deposits are at call with an Australian Bank, earning an interest rate of 2.75% 

12. 

OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS AND FINANCIAL LIABILITIES 

(a) 

Other financial assets 

Short term deposits at amortised cost 

  Short term deposits 

Total other financial assets 

48 

49 

2016 
$'000 

10,398 
13,705 
3 
766 
24,872 

2015 
$'000 

1,851 
37 
2 
4,759 
6,649 

1,434 

1,434 

1,369 

1,369 

49

8. 

EXPENSES (CONTINUED) 

(e) 

Lease payments included in statement of profit or loss 

Minimum lease payments – operating lease 

768 

1,150 

(f) 

Research and development costs 

Research  and  development  costs  charged  directly  to  the  statement  of  profit  or 

1,986 

3,646 

loss 

9. 

INCOME TAX 

(a) 

Recognised in the statement of profit or loss 

Current income tax 

Current year expense 

Deferred tax 

Adjustments in respect of current income tax of previous year 

Benefits arising from previously unrecognised tax losses 

Relating to originating and reversing temporary differences 

Total income tax expense in statement of profit or loss 

(b) 

Numerical reconciliation between tax benefit and pre-tax net profit/(loss) 

Profit/ (loss) before tax from continuing operations 

Loss before tax from discontinued operations 

Profit/ (loss) before income tax 

Income tax using the statutory tax rates 

- Effect of higher tax rates in the United States of America 

- Non-deductible expenditure 

- Non assessable income 

- Deferred tax asset not recognised 

- Prior year Research and Development non-deductible expenditure 

- De-recognition of US tax losses  

- Recognition of previously unrecognised Australian tax losses 

- Net withholding tax (paid)/recouped 

- Other 

- United States of America Federal and State taxes 

Income tax expense on pre-tax net profit/ (loss) 

(c) 

Tax consolidation 

(563) 

(468) 

- 

(385) 

(1,416) 

2,699 

(68) 

2,631 

(789) 

(217) 

(2,340) 

2,394 

(1,076) 

(468) 

(4,804) 

5,376 

1 

697 

(190) 

(1,416) 

(1,010) 

- 

1,070 

(508) 

(448) 

(213) 

(4,068) 

(4,281) 

1,284 

(111) 

(2,187) 

721 

(624) 

- 

(598) 

1,070 

(5) 

102 

(100) 

(448) 

Members of the tax consolidated group and the tax sharing arrangement: 

Orbital  Corporation  Limited  and  its  100%  owned  Australian  resident  subsidiaries  formed  a  tax  consolidated  group  with  effect 

from  1  July  2002.  Orbital  Corporation  Limited  is  the  head  entity  of  the  tax  consolidated  group.  Members  of  the  group  have 

entered  into  a  tax  sharing  agreement  that  provides  for  the  allocation  of  income  tax  liabilities  between  the  entities  should  the 

head entity default on its tax payment obligations. No amounts have been recognised in the financial statements in respect of 

this agreement on the basis that the possibility of default is remote. 

Orbital  and  the  controlled  entities  in  the  tax  consolidated  group  continue  to  account  for  their  own  current  and  deferred  tax 

amounts.  The  Group  has  applied  the  ‘separate  taxpayer  within  group’  approach  by  reference  to  the  carrying  amounts  in  the 

separate financial statements of each entity and the tax values applying under tax consolidation.  

In  addition  to  its  own  current  and  deferred  tax  amounts,  Orbital  also  recognises  current  tax  liabilities  (or  assets)  and  the 

deferred  tax  assets  arising  from  unused  tax  losses  and  unused  tax  credits  assumed  from  controlled  entities  in  the  tax 

consolidated group.  

The entities have entered into a tax funding arrangement under which the controlled entities fully compensate Orbital for any 

current tax payable assumed and are compensated by Orbital for any current tax receivable and deferred tax assets relating to 

unused tax losses or unused tax credits that are transferred to Orbital under the tax consolidation regime. The funding amounts 

are determined by reference to the amounts recognised in the controlled entities’ financial statements. The funding amounts are 

recognised as current intercompany receivables or payables. 

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12. 

FINANCIAL ASSETS AND FINANCIAL LIABILITIES (CONTINUED) 

(a) 

Other financial assets (continued) 

Short term deposits at amortised cost  
Short term deposits represents term deposits with financial institutions for periods greater than 90 days and less than 365 days 
earning interest at the respective term deposit rates at time of lodgement. 

Due to the short term nature of the deposits carrying value approximates fair value. Short term deposits are only invested with 
a major financial institution to minimise the risk of default of counterparties. 

Short term deposits are held as collateral for the financial arrangements provided by Westpac Banking Corporation, refer note 
21 for further details. 

(b) 

Other financial liabilities 

(i) Financial liabilities and borrowings 

Current 
Current portion of loans and advances - secured 

Total current borrowings 

Non-current 
Convertible note issuance 
Loans and advances - secured 

Total non-current borrowings 

CONSOLIDATED 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

717 
717 

- 
7,562 
7,562 

597 
597 

8,868 
7,736 
16,604 

Convertible note issuance 
During  the  2015  financial  year  the  Group  issued  200  unlisted  Convertible  Notes  with  a  face  value  of  $50,000  to  raise 
$10,000,000.  The  Convertible  Note  issue  funded  Orbital’s  acquisition  of  50%  of  REMSAFE  Pty  Ltd  (“REMSAFE”)  and  the 
associated  working  capital  requirements  of  integrating  REMSAFE  into  Orbital,  building  the  order  book  and  expanding  the 
business. Orbital shareholders approved the issue of the Notes at the Extraordinary General Meeting held on 21 January 2015. 

The Convertible Notes had a maturity date of two years from the date of issue. The coupon interest rate was 10% per annum 
accruing  daily  and  paid  quarterly  in  arrears,  payable  in  Orbital  Shares  or  cash,  at  the  election  of  the  Note  Holder.  The 
Convertible Notes were fully secured pursuant to a general security deed and ranked in priority to any existing security. 

Each Convertible Note represented 125,000 ordinary shares at a conversion price of $0.40 per share. Note Holders could elect 
to convert the Notes into Orbital Shares at any time prior to the maturity date. The Notes would have redeemed at face value 
plus outstanding interest on the maturity date if not redeemed or converted beforehand. The Notes were redeemable after six 
months at the election of the Company by paying the face value, outstanding interest and an early redemption fee. Pursuant to 
the  terms  of  the  Notes  the  prevailing  conversion  price  was  subject  to  adjustment  in  the  case  of  a  bonus  issue  of  shares,  a 
capital reconstruction or a pro-rata share issue. 

On issuance of the Convertible Notes the fair value of the liability component was determined using a market interest rate for an 
equivalent  loan  without  conversion  rights.    This  amount  was  classified  as  a  financial  liability  and  subsequently  measured  at 
amortised  cost  (net  of  transaction  costs).  The  remainder  of  the  proceeds  were  allocated  to  the  conversion  option  that  was 
recognised and included in equity. The portion of the transaction costs attributable to the conversion right were deducted from 
equity. Interest was recognised using the effective interest rate method over the terms of the notes. The effective interest rate 
was 13.72%. 

On 1 March 2016, the Company gave notice to redeem all Convertible Notes outstanding as at 29 February 2016. As a result, 
note  holders  exercised  their  right  to  convert  and  all  153  Notes  outstanding  at  that  date  (with  a  $50,000  face  value)  were 
converted to ordinary shares resulting in the issue of 22,250,000 new ordinary shares in Orbital. Prior to the early redemption at 
29 February 2016, 39 Notes were converted in the current financial year and 8 Notes were converted in the 2015 financial year. 
The face value of Notes outstanding at 30 June 2015 was $9,600,000. 

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12. 

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12. 

FINANCIAL ASSETS AND FINANCIAL LIABILITIES (CONTINUED) 

(a) 

Other financial assets (continued) 

Short term deposits at amortised cost  

Short term deposits represents term deposits with financial institutions for periods greater than 90 days and less than 365 days 

earning interest at the respective term deposit rates at time of lodgement. 

Due to the short term nature of the deposits carrying value approximates fair value. Short term deposits are only invested with 

a major financial institution to minimise the risk of default of counterparties. 

Short term deposits are held as collateral for the financial arrangements provided by Westpac Banking Corporation, refer note 

21 for further details. 

(b) 

Other financial liabilities 

(i) Financial liabilities and borrowings 

Current 

Current portion of loans and advances - secured 

Total current borrowings 

Non-current 

Convertible note issuance 

Loans and advances - secured 

Total non-current borrowings 

Convertible note issuance 

CONSOLIDATED 

2016 

$'000 

2015 

$'000 

717 

717 

- 

7,562 

7,562 

597 

597 

8,868 

7,736 

16,604 

During  the  2015  financial  year  the  Group  issued  200  unlisted  Convertible  Notes  with  a  face  value  of  $50,000  to  raise 

$10,000,000.  The  Convertible  Note  issue  funded  Orbital’s  acquisition  of  50%  of  REMSAFE  Pty  Ltd  (“REMSAFE”)  and  the 

associated  working  capital  requirements  of  integrating  REMSAFE  into  Orbital,  building  the  order  book  and  expanding  the 

business. Orbital shareholders approved the issue of the Notes at the Extraordinary General Meeting held on 21 January 2015. 

The Convertible Notes had a maturity date of two years from the date of issue. The coupon interest rate was 10% per annum 

accruing  daily  and  paid  quarterly  in  arrears,  payable  in  Orbital  Shares  or  cash,  at  the  election  of  the  Note  Holder.  The 

Convertible Notes were fully secured pursuant to a general security deed and ranked in priority to any existing security. 

Each Convertible Note represented 125,000 ordinary shares at a conversion price of $0.40 per share. Note Holders could elect 

to convert the Notes into Orbital Shares at any time prior to the maturity date. The Notes would have redeemed at face value 

plus outstanding interest on the maturity date if not redeemed or converted beforehand. The Notes were redeemable after six 

months at the election of the Company by paying the face value, outstanding interest and an early redemption fee. Pursuant to 

the  terms  of  the  Notes  the  prevailing  conversion  price  was  subject  to  adjustment  in  the  case  of  a  bonus  issue  of  shares,  a 

capital reconstruction or a pro-rata share issue. 

On issuance of the Convertible Notes the fair value of the liability component was determined using a market interest rate for an 

equivalent  loan  without  conversion  rights.    This  amount  was  classified  as  a  financial  liability  and  subsequently  measured  at 

amortised  cost  (net  of  transaction  costs).  The  remainder  of  the  proceeds  were  allocated  to  the  conversion  option  that  was 

recognised and included in equity. The portion of the transaction costs attributable to the conversion right were deducted from 

equity. Interest was recognised using the effective interest rate method over the terms of the notes. The effective interest rate 

was 13.72%. 

On 1 March 2016, the Company gave notice to redeem all Convertible Notes outstanding as at 29 February 2016. As a result, 

note  holders  exercised  their  right  to  convert  and  all  153  Notes  outstanding  at  that  date  (with  a  $50,000  face  value)  were 

converted to ordinary shares resulting in the issue of 22,250,000 new ordinary shares in Orbital. Prior to the early redemption at 

29 February 2016, 39 Notes were converted in the current financial year and 8 Notes were converted in the 2015 financial year. 

The face value of Notes outstanding at 30 June 2015 was $9,600,000. 

(b) 

Other financial liabilities (continued) 

Loans and advances - secured 
The  Government  of  Western  Australia  had  previously  provided  the  company  with  a  fully  utilised  loan  facility  of  $19,000,000 
under  the terms  of a  "Development Agreement".   During the 2010  year  Orbital reached agreement  with the WA  Government 
through the Department of Commerce for the restructure of the Non-Interest Bearing Loan. 

Under  the  agreed  restructure  the  original  loan  has  been  terminated  and  replaced  by  a  new  loan  of  $14,346,000  with  the 
following terms and conditions. 

• Term – 2010 to 2025. 
• Repayments - Commencing May 2010 at $200,000 per annum. 
• Repayments - Increasing annually to a maximum of $2,100,000 per annum in 2023. 
• Interest free. 

The restructured loan’s net fair value utilising a market interest rate of 6.52% was $7,558,000 on initial recognition.  

Subsequent  to  initial  recognition  the  loan  is  carried  at  amortised  cost.  Amortisation  for  the  year  ended  30  June  2016  was 
$543,000  (2015:  $541,000).  The  carrying  value  as  at  30  June  2016  is  $8,279,000  (2015:  $8,333,000),  of  which  $717,000 
relates to short term borrowings (2015: $597,000) and $7,562,000 relates to long term borrowings (2015: $7,736,000). 

This loan facility is secured by  way of a first ranking floating debenture over the  whole of the assets and undertakings of the 
Company. 

(c) 

Financial risk management objectives and policies 

The  Group's  principal  financial  instruments  comprise  cash  and  short-term  deposits,  receivables,  payables,  and  financial 
liabilities. 

The Group manages its exposure to key financial risks, including interest rate and currency risk in accordance with the Group's 
financial  risk  management  policy.  The  objective  of  the  policy  is  to  support  the  delivery  of  the  Group's  financial  targets  whilst 
protecting future financial security. 

The  Group  from  time-to-time  enters  into  derivative  transactions,  principally  forward  currency  contracts.  The  purpose  is  to 
manage  the  currency  risks  arising  from  the  Group's  operations  and  its  sources  of  revenue.  The  main  risks  arising  from  the 
Group's financial instruments are interest rate risk, foreign currency risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. The Group uses different 
methods to measure and manage different types of risks to which it is exposed. These include monitoring levels of exposure to 
interest rate and foreign exchange risk and assessments of market forecasts for interest and foreign exchange rates. Ageing 
analyses and monitoring of specific credit allowances are undertaken to manage credit risk, liquidity risk is monitored through 
the development of future rolling cash flow forecasts. 

The Board reviews and agrees policies for managing each of these risks as summarised below. 

Primary responsibility for identification and control of financial risks rests with the Board. The Board reviews and agrees policies 
for managing each of the risks identified below, including the setting of limits for hedging cover of foreign currency and interest 
rate risk, credit allowances, and future cash flow forecast projections. 

Risk Exposures and Responses 

Interest rate risk 

The  Group's  exposure  to  market  interest  rates  relates  primarily  to  the  Group's  cash,  cash  equivalents  on  deposit  and  term 
deposits with Australian banks. 

The  primary  goal  of  the  Group  is  to  maximize  returns  on  surplus  cash,  using  deposits  with  maturities  of  less  than  90  days.  
Management continually monitors the returns on funds invested.  The Group also has a term deposit of greater than 90 days 
and less than 365 days that has been pledged as security to the Group’s bankers for financial arrangements. 

At  balance  date,  the  Group  had  the  following  mix  of  financial  assets  and  financial  liabilities  exposed  to  Australian  variable 
interest rate risk that are not designated in cash flow hedges: 

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FINANCIAL ASSETS AND FINANCIAL LIABILITIES (CONTINUED) 

(c) 

Financial risk management objectives and policies (continued) 

Financial Assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Short term deposits 

CONSOLIDATED 

2016 
$'000 

24,872 
1,434 
26,306 

2015 
$'000 

6,649 
1,369 
8,018 

The following sensitivity analysis is based on the interest rate risk exposures in existence at reporting date: 

At  30  June  2016,  if  interest  rates  had  moved,  as  illustrated  in  the  table  below,  with  all  other  variables  held  constant, 
post tax profit and other comprehensive income would have been affected as follows: 

Post tax profit/(loss) 
Higher/(Lower) 

2016 
$’000 

263 
(263) 

2015 
$’000 

81 
(80) 

Other comprehensive income 
Higher/(Lower) 
2016 
$’000 

2015 
$’000 

- 
- 

- 
- 

Consolidated 

+1% (100 basis points) 
- 1% (100 basis points) 

Foreign currency risk  

As a result of the large USD cash balance resulting from the sale of investment in Synerject LLC, the Group's statement of profit 
or loss and statement of financial position can be affected significantly by movements in the US$/A$ exchange rates. 

The Group also has transactional currency exposures. Such exposure arises from sales or purchases by an operating entity in 
currencies other than the functional currency. 

Approximately 27% (FY2015: 29%) of the Group's sales from continuing operations are denominated in currencies other than 
the functional currency of the operating entity making the sale, whilst approximately 17% (FY2015: 9%) of costs from continuing 
operations are denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the operating entity making the expenditure. 

With respect to assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies, the Group ensures that its net exposure is kept to an 
acceptable level by buying or selling forward foreign currency contracts at spot rates when incurred.  The Group does not hold 
foreign currency positions for trading purposes. 

At  30  June  2016,  the  Group  had  the  following  exposure  to  US$  foreign  currency  that  is  not  designated  in  cash  flow 
hedges: 

CONSOLIDATED 

2016 
$'000 

13,705 
1,274 
14,979 

106 

2015 
$'000 

37 
690 
727 

20 

Financial Assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 

Financial Liabilities 
Trade and other payables 

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12. 

FINANCIAL ASSETS AND FINANCIAL LIABILITIES (CONTINUED) 

12. 

FINANCIAL ASSETS AND FINANCIAL LIABILITIES (CONTINUED) 

(c) 

Financial risk management objectives and policies (continued) 

(c) 

Financial risk management objectives and policies (continued) 

At 30 June 2016, the Group had the following exposure to European currency units that is not designated in cash flow 
hedges: 

CONSOLIDATED 

2016 

$'000 

24,872 

1,434 

26,306 

Financial Assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 

CONSOLIDATED 

2016 
$'000 

3 
- 
3 

2015 
$'000 

2 
27 
29 

The following sensitivity is based on the foreign currency risk exposures in existence at reporting date: 

At  30  June  2016,  had  the  Australian  Dollar  moved,  as  illustrated  in  the  table  below,  with  all  other  variables  held 
constant, post tax profit and other comprehensive income would have been affected as follows: 

Consolidated 

AUD/USD/EURO +5% 
AUD/USD/EURO -5% 

Post tax profit/(loss) 
Higher/(Lower) 

2016 
$’000 

(708) 
783 

2015 
$’000 

(35) 
39 

Other comprehensive income 
Higher/(Lower) 
2016 
$’000 

2015 
$’000 

- 
- 

- 
- 

The movements in profit in 2016 are more sensitive than in 2015 due to the large USD cash balance subsequent to the sale of 
investment in Synerject. 

Credit risk

Credit  risk  arises  from  the  financial  assets  of  the  Group,  which  comprise  cash  and  cash  equivalents  and  trade  and  other 
receivables.  The  Group's  exposure  to  credit  risk  arises  from  potential  default  of  the  counter  party,  with  a  maximum  exposure 
equal to the carrying amount of these financial assets (as outlined in each applicable note). 

The Group also has transactional currency exposures. Such exposure arises from sales or purchases by an operating entity in 

currencies other than the functional currency. 

The Group does not hold any credit derivatives to offset its credit exposure; however the Group does hold receivable insurance 
where appropriate. 

It is the Group's policy that all customers who wish to trade on credit terms are subject to credit verification procedures including 
an assessment of their independent credit rating, financial position, past experience and industry reputation. Risk limits are set 
for each individual customer in accordance with parameters set by management. These risk limits are regularly monitored. 

In addition, receivable balances are monitored on an ongoing basis. 

There  are  no  significant  concentrations  of  credit  risk  within  the  Group,  other  than  the  research  and  development  grant 
receivable from the Australian Government. Financial instruments are only invested with a major financial institution to minimise 
the risk of default of counterparties.  An ageing of receivables is included in Note 14. 

Liquidity risk  

The  external  borrowings  of  the  Group  at  30  June  2016  consist  of  an  interest  free  Western  Australian  Government  loan  of 
$14,346,000 repayable in yearly instalments from May 2010 to May 2025. 

The table below reflects all contractually fixed pay-offs, repayments and interest resulting from recognised financial liabilities as 
of  30  June  2016.    For  all  obligations  the  respective  undiscounted  cash  flows  for  the  respective  upcoming  fiscal  years  are 
presented.    Cash  flows  for  financial  liabilities  without  fixed  amount  or  timing  are  based  on  the  conditions  existing  at  30  June 
2016.  The Group’s approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as is possible, that it will always have sufficient liquidity to 
meet its liabilities when due and payable without incurring unacceptable losses or risks. 

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The following sensitivity analysis is based on the interest rate risk exposures in existence at reporting date: 

At  30  June  2016,  if  interest  rates  had  moved,  as  illustrated  in  the  table  below,  with  all  other  variables  held  constant, 

post tax profit and other comprehensive income would have been affected as follows: 

Post tax profit/(loss) 

Higher/(Lower) 

Other comprehensive income 

Higher/(Lower) 

2016 

$’000 

263 

(263) 

2015 

$’000 

81 

(80) 

2016 

$’000 

- 

- 

As a result of the large USD cash balance resulting from the sale of investment in Synerject LLC, the Group's statement of profit 

or loss and statement of financial position can be affected significantly by movements in the US$/A$ exchange rates. 

Approximately 27% (FY2015: 29%) of the Group's sales from continuing operations are denominated in currencies other than 

the functional currency of the operating entity making the sale, whilst approximately 17% (FY2015: 9%) of costs from continuing 

operations are denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the operating entity making the expenditure. 

With respect to assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies, the Group ensures that its net exposure is kept to an 

acceptable level by buying or selling forward foreign currency contracts at spot rates when incurred.  The Group does not hold 

foreign currency positions for trading purposes. 

At  30  June  2016,  the  Group  had  the  following  exposure  to  US$  foreign  currency  that  is  not  designated  in  cash  flow 

hedges: 

Financial Assets 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Short term deposits 

Consolidated 

+1% (100 basis points) 

- 1% (100 basis points) 

Foreign currency risk  

Financial Assets 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Trade and other receivables 

Financial Liabilities 

Trade and other payables 

CONSOLIDATED 

2016 

$'000 

13,705 

1,274 

14,979 

106 

2015 

$'000 

6,649 

1,369 

8,018 

2015 

$’000 

- 

- 

2015 

$'000 

37 

690 

727 

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FINANCIAL ASSETS AND FINANCIAL LIABILITIES (CONTINUED)

(c) 

Financial risk management objectives and policies (continued) 

The remaining contractual maturities of the Group's financial liabilities are:

6 months or less 
6-12 months 
1-5 years 
Over 5 years 

13. 

FAIR VALUES 

CONSOLIDATED 

2016 
$'000 

6,456 
717 
4,616 
6,230 
18,019 

2015 
$'000 

4,755 
842 
13,815 
7,715 
27,127 

Comparison of fair values to carrying amounts by class of financial instrument, other than those where their carrying amounts 
approximate fair value: 

Financial Liabilities 
 Loans and advances - secured 
 Convertible Note issuance 
Total 

Carrying Amounts 

Fair Value 

2016 
$’000 

8,279 
- 
8,279 

2015 
$’000 

8,333 
8,868 
17,201 

2016 
$’000 

6,520 
- 
6,520 

2015 
$’000 

6,355 
9,032 
15,387 

The  Group  assessed  that  cash  and  short-term  deposits,  trade  receivables,  trade  payables  and  other  current  liabilities 
approximate their carrying amounts largely due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. 

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values of financial instruments and the disposal group 
held for sale: 

  The fair value of the Group’s secured loan is calculated by discounting the expected future cash flows at the prevailing market 

interest rate at reporting date 2016: 12% (2015: 12%). 

  The  fair  value  of  the  debt  component  of  the  convertible  notes  issued  in  the  prior  year  were  calculated  by  discounting  the 

expected future cash flows at the prevailing market interest rate at reporting date 2015: 12%. 

  The fair value of the Disposal Group’ held for sale at 30 June 2015 was measured at the lower of its carrying amount and fair 
value less costs to sell. The fair value was based on the terms of the sale agreement to be executed at the end of the 2015 
financial year. Refer to note 31. 

The following table provide the fair value measurement hierarchy of the Group’s assets and liabilities: 

As at 30 June 2016: 

Fair value measurement using 

Quoted prices 
in active 
markets 
(Level 1) 

Significant 
observable 
inputs 
(Level 2) 

Significant 
unobservable 
inputs 
(Level 3) 

$’000 

$’000 

$’000 

- 
- 
- 
- 

6,520 
- 
- 
6,520 

- 
- 
- 
- 

Total 

$’000 

6,520 
- 
- 
6,520 

Financial liabilities for which fair values are disclosed: 
Loans and advances - secured 
Debt component of convertible notes 
Other assets – disposal group held for sale 

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12. 

FINANCIAL ASSETS AND FINANCIAL LIABILITIES (CONTINUED)

13. 

FAIR VALUES (CONTINUED) 

(c) 

Financial risk management objectives and policies (continued) 

The remaining contractual maturities of the Group's financial liabilities are:

The following table provide the fair value measurement hierarchy of the Group’s assets and liabilities: 

CONSOLIDATED 

As at 30 June 2015: 

Financial liabilities for which fair values are disclosed: 
Loans and advances - secured 
Debt component of convertible notes 
Other assets - Disposal Group at fair value less costs to sell: 
Assets held for sale – refer to Note 31 

Fair value measurement using 

Quoted prices 
in active 
markets 
(Level 1) 

Significant 
observable 
inputs 
(Level 2) 

Significant 
unobservable 
inputs 
(Level 3) 

$’000 

$’000 

$’000 

- 
- 

- 
- 

6,355 
9,032 

- 
15,387 

- 
- 

527 
527 

Total 

$’000 

6,355 
9,032 

527 
15,914 

Comparison of fair values to carrying amounts by class of financial instrument, other than those where their carrying amounts 

The following table shows a reconciliation of Level 3 between the beginning and the end of the reporting period: 

At 1 July 
Contingent consideration released to the statement of profit or loss 
Disposal group assets classified as held for sale  - Refer to Note 31 
At 30 June 

CONSOLIDATED 

2016 
$'000 
527 
- 
(527) 
- 

2015 
$'000 
638 
(638) 
527 
527 

Significant unobservable inputs to the valuation of the contingent consideration: 

The fair value of the contingent consideration payable was calculated with reference to the estimated future value of the Sprint 
Gas  business,  which  was  based  on  an  estimated  average  EBITDA  multiple.  The  undiscounted  value  was  discounted  to  its 
present value using a market discount rate.  Management estimated average EBITDA by reference to the actual results of the 
business  since  acquisition  and  the  latest  forecasts  of  future  results  for  the  business.  This  reduced  the  fair  value  of  the 
contingent consideration and  resulted in a fair value gain at 30 June 2015 of $638,000,  which  was reflected in the  profit and 
loss account for the prior year. The fair value as at 30 June 2016 was $nil due to the performance of the Sprint Gas business. 

14. 

TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES 

Current 
Trade receivables 
Allowance for impairment loss (a) 

Accrued royalties 
Other receivables 
Prepayments 

54 

55 

3,174 
- 
3,174 

199 
2,305 
331 
6,009 

4,164 
(1) 
4,163 

168 
2,393 
267 
6,991 

55

6 months or less 

6-12 months 

1-5 years 

Over 5 years 

13. 

FAIR VALUES 

approximate fair value: 

Financial Liabilities 

 Loans and advances - secured 

 Convertible Note issuance 

Total 

2016 

$'000 

6,456 

717 

4,616 

6,230 

18,019 

2015 

$'000 

4,755 

842 

13,815 

7,715 

27,127 

Carrying Amounts 

Fair Value 

2016 

$’000 

8,279 

- 

8,279 

2015 

$’000 

8,333 

8,868 

17,201 

2016 

$’000 

6,520 

- 

6,520 

2015 

$’000 

6,355 

9,032 

15,387 

The  Group  assessed  that  cash  and  short-term  deposits,  trade  receivables,  trade  payables  and  other  current  liabilities 

approximate their carrying amounts largely due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. 

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values of financial instruments and the disposal group 

held for sale: 

  The fair value of the Group’s secured loan is calculated by discounting the expected future cash flows at the prevailing market 

interest rate at reporting date 2016: 12% (2015: 12%). 

  The  fair  value  of  the  debt  component  of  the  convertible  notes  issued  in  the  prior  year  were  calculated  by  discounting  the 

expected future cash flows at the prevailing market interest rate at reporting date 2015: 12%. 

  The fair value of the Disposal Group’ held for sale at 30 June 2015 was measured at the lower of its carrying amount and fair 

value less costs to sell. The fair value was based on the terms of the sale agreement to be executed at the end of the 2015 

financial year. Refer to note 31. 

The following table provide the fair value measurement hierarchy of the Group’s assets and liabilities: 

As at 30 June 2016: 

Fair value measurement using 

Financial liabilities for which fair values are disclosed: 

Loans and advances - secured 

Debt component of convertible notes 

Other assets – disposal group held for sale 

Quoted prices 

in active 

markets 

(Level 1) 

Significant 

observable 

inputs 

(Level 2) 

$’000 

$’000 

Significant 

unobservable 

inputs 

(Level 3) 

$’000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

6,520 

- 

- 

6,520 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total 

$’000 

6,520 

- 

- 

6,520 

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14. 

TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES (CONTINUED) 

(a) 

Allowance for impairment loss 

CONSOLIDATED 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

Trade  receivables  are  non-interest  bearing  and  are  generally  on  30-60  day  terms.    An  allowance  for  impairment  loss  is 
recognised when there is objective evidence that an individual trade receivable is impaired.  An impairment allowance account 
of  $nil  (2015:  $1,000)  has  been  recognised  by  the  Group  at  balance  date.    Movement  in  this  allowance  account  has  been 
included in the other income item. 

Movements in the allowance for impairment loss were as follows: 

At 1 July 
Write-back for the year 
Amounts written off 
At 30 June 

At 30 June, the ageing of trade receivables is as follows: 

(1) 
1 

- 

(21) 
3 
17 
(1) 

Total 

0-30 days 

31-60 days 

61-90 days 
PDNI* 

+91 days 
PDNI* 

+91 days CI* 

2016 

Consolidated 

3,174 

2,630 

2015 

Consolidated 

4,164 

3,154 

22 

952 

84 

30 

438 

27 

- 

1 

Receivables past due but not considered impaired are $522,000 (2015:$57,000).  Payment terms on these amounts have not 
been re-negotiated.  Management has been in contact with each relevant debtor and is satisfied that payments will be received 
in full. 

Other  balances  within  trade  and  other  receivables  do  not  contain  impaired  assets  and  are  not  past  due.    It  is  expected  that 
these other balances will be received when due. 

(b) 

Foreign exchange and interest rate risk 

Detail regarding foreign exchange and interest rate risk exposure is disclosed in note 12. 

15. 

INVENTORIES 

Materials and production supplies – at lower of cost and net  
realisable value 

4,248 

390 

Inventory expense 

Inventories recognised as an expense from continued operations for the year ended 30 June 2016 totalled $1,143,000 (2015: 
$518,000) for the Group (Refer to Note 8(d)).   

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TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES (CONTINUED) 

(a) 

Allowance for impairment loss 

Trade  receivables  are  non-interest  bearing  and  are  generally  on  30-60  day  terms.    An  allowance  for  impairment  loss  is 

recognised when there is objective evidence that an individual trade receivable is impaired.  An impairment allowance account 

of  $nil  (2015:  $1,000)  has  been  recognised  by  the  Group  at  balance  date.    Movement  in  this  allowance  account  has  been 

included in the other income item. 

Movements in the allowance for impairment loss were as follows: 

At 1 July 

Write-back for the year 

Amounts written off 

At 30 June 

At 30 June, the ageing of trade receivables is as follows: 

(1) 

1 

- 

Total 

0-30 days 

31-60 days 

61-90 days 

+91 days 

+91 days CI* 

2016 

Consolidated 

3,174 

2,630 

2015 

Consolidated 

4,164 

3,154 

PDNI* 

PDNI* 

84 

30 

438 

27 

22 

952 

(21) 

3 

17 

(1) 

- 

1 

Receivables past due but not considered impaired are $522,000 (2015:$57,000).  Payment terms on these amounts have not 

been re-negotiated.  Management has been in contact with each relevant debtor and is satisfied that payments will be received 

in full. 

Other  balances  within  trade  and  other  receivables  do  not  contain  impaired  assets  and  are  not  past  due.    It  is  expected  that 

these other balances will be received when due. 

(b) 

Foreign exchange and interest rate risk 

Detail regarding foreign exchange and interest rate risk exposure is disclosed in note 12. 

Materials and production supplies – at lower of cost and net  

realisable value 

4,248 

390 

15. 

INVENTORIES 

Inventory expense 

Inventories recognised as an expense from continued operations for the year ended 30 June 2016 totalled $1,143,000 (2015: 

$518,000) for the Group (Refer to Note 8(d)).   

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 

CONSOLIDATED 

2016 

$'000 

2015 

$'000 

16. 

INVESTMENT IN ASSOCIATE 

(a) 

Interest in Synerject LLC 

The Group sold its 30% share in Synerject on 31 October 2015 for US$17.8 million.  At 30 June 2015, the consolidated entity 
held a 30% interest in Synerject LLC, a company incorporated in the United States.  

The principal activities of Synerject LLC are the marketing, sale and manufacture, including research and development in the 
area of engine management systems and components in the marine, recreational, motorcycle and utility markets. Synerject is 
a key supplier of engine management systems to the non-automotive market.  Original equipment products using Synerject’s 
engine management systems range from the high performance  motorcycle/recreational vehicles to the high volume scooter 
and small engine applications.  Application centres in Europe, China, Taiwan and the United States provide on-site support of 
customer development and production programs. 

The Group accounted for the investment in Synerject using the equity method.   

Other information for Synerject is as follows: 

Country of incorporation: 
Financial Year end: 
30 June Ownership: 

USA 
31 December 
2016: 0%; 2015: 30%.

The following is summarised financial information for Synerject at 30 June 2015 based on its consolidated financial statements 
modified for fair value adjustments on acquisition and differences in the Group’s accounting policies: 

Revenue (100%) 

Profit (100%) 

Other comprehensive income 

Total comprehensive income 

Current assets  

Non-current assets 

Current liabilities 

Net assets 

Revenue (100%) 

Profit (100%) 

Other comprehensive income 

Total comprehensive income 

Current assets  

Non-current assets 

Current liabilities 

Net assets 

Orbital’s interest in the net assets of Synerject 

Share of goodwill 

Share of Synerject’s net assets equity accounted 

56 

57 

2015 

US$'000 

141,054 

8,300 

(1,153) 

7,147 

59,196 

9,521 

30,483 

38,234 

2015 

A$'000 

168,543 

9,534 

(1,378) 

8,156 

77,078 

12,397 

39,691 

49,784 

14,935 

2,891 

17,826 

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16. 

INVESTMENT IN ASSOCIATE (CONTINUED) 

(b) 

Movement in the carrying amount of the Group’s interest in Synerject 

Beginning of year 
Share of profits after tax 
Share of reserves 
Dividends received 
Unrealised foreign exchange movements 
Sale of interest 
End of year 

(c) 

Results of Synerject 

Share of Synerject’s net profit 

(d) 

Commitments 

Share of Synerject’s capital commitments contracted but not provided 
for or payable: 
Within one year 
One year or later and no later than five years 

17. 

DEFERRED TAX ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 

Recognised deferred tax assets and liabilities 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are attributable to the following: 

CONSOLIDATED 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

17,826 
1,529 
(119) 
- 
1,051 
(20,287) 
- 

13,980 
2,860 
(421) 
(2,060) 
3,467 

17,826 

1,529 

2,860 

366 
711 
1,077 

Consolidated 

Deferred Tax Assets 

Deferred Tax Liabilities 

Net 

Tax value of loss carry-forwards 
recognised 
Other net temporary differences (a) 

Net deferred tax assets 

2016 
$’000 

5,376 

106 

5,482 

2015 
$’000 

5,621 

807 

6,428 

2016 
$’000 

- 

- 

- 

2015 
$’000 

- 

(807) 

(807) 

2016 
$’000 

5,376 

106 

5,482 

2015 
$’000 

5,621 

- 

5,621 

As a result of the sale of interest in Synerject during the period the Group derecognised deferred tax assets of US$4,308,720 
(A$5,802,208).    The  Group  recognised  A$5,376,000  of  deferred  tax  assets  after  assessing  the  likelihood  of  offsetting  the 
carried  forward  tax  losses  against  future  taxable  profits.  Management  has  assessed  the  deferred  tax  asset  as  recoverable 
based on forecasted future taxable profits in the Group’s business plan.  The Group’s business plan has been developed using 
existing customer contracts for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles as the basis for forecasting future revenues and taxable profits from 
the supply of high-value UAV Propulsion systems. 

The  Group  has  tax  losses  that  arose  in  Australia  of  A$70,256,783  (2015:  A$  68,885,677)  that  are  available  indefinitely  for 
offsetting against future taxable profits of the companies in which the losses arose.  

Under the tax laws of the United States, tax losses that cannot be fully utilised for tax purposes during the current year may be 
carried forward, subject to some statutory limitations, to reduce taxable income in future years.  At 30 June 2016, the available 
tax carry forward losses of US$11,286,304 (2015: US$16,160,381) expire between the years 2017 and 2024. 

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INVESTMENT IN ASSOCIATE (CONTINUED) 

(b) 

Movement in the carrying amount of the Group’s interest in Synerject 

Beginning of year 

Share of profits after tax 

Share of reserves 

Dividends received 

Sale of interest 

End of year 

Unrealised foreign exchange movements 

(c) 

Results of Synerject 

Share of Synerject’s net profit 

(d) 

Commitments 

Share of Synerject’s capital commitments contracted but not provided 

for or payable: 

Within one year 

One year or later and no later than five years 

17. 

DEFERRED TAX ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 

Recognised deferred tax assets and liabilities 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are attributable to the following: 

17,826 

1,529 

(119) 

1,051 

(20,287) 

- 

- 

1,529 

2,860 

13,980 

2,860 

(421) 

(2,060) 

3,467 

17,826 

366 

711 

1,077 

Consolidated 

Deferred Tax Assets 

Deferred Tax Liabilities 

Net 

Tax value of loss carry-forwards 

recognised 

Other net temporary differences (a) 

Net deferred tax assets 

2016 

$’000 

5,376 

106 

5,482 

2015 

$’000 

5,621 

807 

6,428 

2016 

$’000 

- 

- 

- 

2015 

$’000 

- 

(807) 

(807) 

2016 

$’000 

5,376 

106 

5,482 

2015 

$’000 

5,621 

- 

5,621 

As a result of the sale of interest in Synerject during the period the Group derecognised deferred tax assets of US$4,308,720 

(A$5,802,208).    The  Group  recognised  A$5,376,000  of  deferred  tax  assets  after  assessing  the  likelihood  of  offsetting  the 

carried  forward  tax  losses  against  future  taxable  profits.  Management  has  assessed  the  deferred  tax  asset  as  recoverable 

based on forecasted future taxable profits in the Group’s business plan.  The Group’s business plan has been developed using 

existing customer contracts for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles as the basis for forecasting future revenues and taxable profits from 

the supply of high-value UAV Propulsion systems. 

The  Group  has  tax  losses  that  arose  in  Australia  of  A$70,256,783  (2015:  A$  68,885,677)  that  are  available  indefinitely  for 

offsetting against future taxable profits of the companies in which the losses arose.  

Under the tax laws of the United States, tax losses that cannot be fully utilised for tax purposes during the current year may be 

carried forward, subject to some statutory limitations, to reduce taxable income in future years.  At 30 June 2016, the available 

tax carry forward losses of US$11,286,304 (2015: US$16,160,381) expire between the years 2017 and 2024. 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 

CONSOLIDATED 

2016 

$'000 

2015 

$'000 

17. 

DEFERRED TAX ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (CONTINUED) 

Movement in temporary differences during the comparative year 

Tax value of loss carry-forwards recognised 
Other net temporary differences  

Net tax assets 

Balance  
1 Jul 14 

Acquired 
during the 
year 

Consolidated 
Recognised 
in income 

Recognised 
in equity (b) 

Balance  
30 June 15 

$’000 

5,001 
- 

5,001 

$’000 

(116) 
- 

(116) 

$’000 

(392) 
- 

(392) 

$’000 

1,128 
- 

1,128 

$’000 

5,621 
- 

5,621 

Movement in temporary differences during the current year 

Tax value of loss carry-forwards recognised 
Other net temporary differences  

Net tax assets 

Balance  
1 Jul 15 

$’000 

5,621 
- 

5,621 

Acquired 
during the 
year 

$’000 

- 
- 

- 

(a) 

Other net temporary differences 

Deferred tax assets 
Annual leave 
Long service leave 
Staff bonus 
Revenue in advance 
Other 

Deferred tax liabilities 
Unrealised foreign exchange gain on inter-company loan 
Other 

Net temporary differences 

Consolidated 
Recognised 
in income 

Recognised 
in equity (b) 

Balance  
30 June 16 

$’000 

(139) 
- 

(139) 

$’000 

- 
- 

- 

CONSOLIDATED 

2016 
$'000 

50 
40 
- 
16 
- 
106 

- 
- 
- 

106 

$’000 

5,482 
- 

5,482 

2015 
$'000 

196 
342 
4 
171 
94 
807 

(727) 
(80) 
(807) 

- 

(b) 

The amounts recognised through equity represent the foreign exchange differences arising on the translation of the 
foreign subsidiary. 

(c) 

Unrecognised deferred tax assets 

Deferred tax assets have not been recognised in respect of the following items: 

Australia (net at 30%) 
Tax losses 
Capital loss on investment 
Other net temporary differences 

United States of America (net 34%) 
Tax losses 
Other net temporary differences 

58 

59 

15,701 
1,934 
2,186 
19,821 

5,167 
- 
5,167 

20,658 
1,934 
346 
22,938 

1,789 
132 
1,921 

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18. 

PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 

Plant and equipment 
Gross carrying amount at cost 
Less: accumulated depreciation 

Total plant and equipment – net book value 

Reconciliations 
Reconciliations of the carrying amounts for plant and equipment is set out below: 

Plant and equipment 
Carrying amount at beginning of year 
Additions 
Acquired in a business combination 
Disposals 
Depreciation 
Reclassified as held for sale – note 31 
Carrying amount at end of year 

CONSOLIDATED 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

18,190 
(16,265) 

1,925 

18,193 
(15,934) 

2,259 

2,259 
284 
- 
(48) 
(570) 
- 
1,925 

2,845 
249 
36 
- 
(658) 
(213) 
2,259 

All plant and equipment of the Group is subject to floating charges from the Government of Western Australia (see note 12). 

19. 

INTANGIBLES AND GOODWILL 

Goodwill acquired in business combinations 
Customer contracts acquired in business combinations 
Total intangibles and goodwill – net book value 

Net carrying value 

Goodwill acquired in business combinations 
At cost 
Less: allowance for impairment 
Carrying amount at end of year 

Customer contracts acquired in business combinations 
At cost 
Less: accumulated amortisation 
Carrying amount at end of year 

Capitalised development expenditure 
At cost 
Less: accumulated amortisation and impairment 

5,218 
- 
5,218 

5,218 
- 
5,218 

597 
(597) 
- 

- 
- 
- 

5,218 
312 
5,530 

5,218 
- 
5,218 

597 
(285) 
312 

826 
(826) 
- 

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Reconciliations 

Reconciliations of the carrying amounts for plant and equipment is set out below: 

18. 

PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 

Plant and equipment 

Gross carrying amount at cost 

Less: accumulated depreciation 

Total plant and equipment – net book value 

Plant and equipment 

Carrying amount at beginning of year 

Acquired in a business combination 

Additions 

Disposals 

Depreciation 

Reclassified as held for sale – note 31 

Carrying amount at end of year 

19. 

INTANGIBLES AND GOODWILL 

Goodwill acquired in business combinations 

Customer contracts acquired in business combinations 

Total intangibles and goodwill – net book value 

Net carrying value 

Goodwill acquired in business combinations 

At cost 

Less: allowance for impairment 

Carrying amount at end of year 

Customer contracts acquired in business combinations 

At cost 

Less: accumulated amortisation 

Carrying amount at end of year 

Capitalised development expenditure 

At cost 

Less: accumulated amortisation and impairment 

CONSOLIDATED 

2016 

$'000 

2015 

$'000 

18,190 

(16,265) 

1,925 

18,193 

(15,934) 

2,259 

2,259 

284 

(48) 

(570) 

- 

- 

1,925 

5,218 

- 

5,218 

5,218 

- 

5,218 

597 

(597) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

2,845 

249 

36 

- 

(658) 

(213) 

2,259 

5,218 

312 

5,530 

5,218 

- 

5,218 

597 

(285) 

312 

826 

(826) 

- 

All plant and equipment of the Group is subject to floating charges from the Government of Western Australia (see note 12). 

19. 

INTANGIBLES AND GOODWILL (CONTINUED) 

(a) 

Reconciliation of carrying amounts at the beginning and end of the period 

Reconciliations of the carrying amounts for goodwill: 
Carrying amount at beginning of year 
Acquired in business combinations 
Impairment charge 
Carrying amount at end of year 

Reconciliations of the carrying amounts for customer contracts: 
Carrying amount at beginning of year 
Acquired in business combinations 
Amortisation 
Carrying amount at end of year 

CONSOLIDATED 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

5,218 
- 
- 
5,218 

312 
- 
(312) 
- 

- 
5,218 
- 
5,218 

- 
597 
(285) 
312 

(b) 

Description of the Group’s intangible assets and goodwill 

Goodwill 
The goodwill arose on the acquisition of REMSAFE Pty Ltd on 4 February 2015 ($5,218,000).  As at 30 June 2015, the value of 
goodwill was recognised based on a provisional assessment of the fair value of identifiable assets and liabilities acquired. As at 
30 June 2016, management had finalised the fair values for the business combination with no further adjustments (refer to note 
30).  

Customer contracts  
Customer contracts were acquired as part of the REMSAFE acquisition and recognised separately from goodwill. The customer 
contracts  are  carried  at  fair  value  at  the  date  of  acquisition  less  accumulated  amortisation  and  impairment  losses.  Following 
initial  recognition,  customer  contracts  are  amortised  based  on  the  estimated  timing  of  when  the  benefits  are  expected  to  be 
received from such contracts.  

(c) 

Assessment of impairment 

The  Group  performed  its  annual  impairment  test  in  June  2016.    The  Group  considers  the  relationship  between  its  market 
capitalisation  and  its  book  value,  among  other  factors,  when  reviewing  for  indicators  of  impairment.    As  at  30  June  2016,  the 
market capitalisation of the Group was significantly higher than the book value of its equity.  This excess of market capitalisation 
over book value is a primary indicator that the assets of the Group are not impaired. 

Impairment test for Goodwill 

REMSAFE  
The  Group  also  considered  the  downturn  in  large-scale  capital  expenditures  within  REMSAFE’s  principle  market  of  Western 
Australian Iron Ore when reviewing for indicators of impairment.  REMSAFE has installed Remote Isolation Systems in a large-
scale green fields production expansion project, but the majority of the sales to-date have been in brown fields mine and port 
locations where the systems have delivered significant productivity improvements. 

The recoverable amount for the REMSAFE CGU as at 30 June 2016 has been determined based on a value in use calculation 
using cash flow projections from financial budgets approved by senior management covering a four year period and a pre-tax 
discount  rate  of  15.98%  (2015:N/A).    The  projected  cash  flows  have  been  based  on  the  expected  sales  activity  for  the 
REMSAFE Remote Isolation System as existing customers expand their implementation of the patent-protected technology from 
the  current  pilot  installations  to  a  broader  uptake  across  existing  sites  and  throughout  the  customer’s  other  locations.    The 
projected  cash  flows  also  include  a  provision  for  sales  beyond  the  existing  customer  base  through  the  establishment  of  new 
sales  channels  in  markets  beyond  Western  Australian  Iron  Ore,  including  domestic  and  international  coal.  The  value  in  use 
model has not extrapolated cash flows beyond the four-year period.  

As  a  result  of  the  analysis,  there  is  considerable  headroom  and  management  did  not  identify  any  impairment  for  this  CGU. 
Management  believes  that  any  reasonably  possible  change  in  the  key  assumptions  on  which  REMSAFE  CGU’s  recoverable 
amount is based would not cause its carrying amount to exceed its recoverable amount. 

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19. 

INTANGIBLES AND GOODWILL (CONTINUED) 

Key assumptions used in value in use calculations  

(a)  The calculation of value in use for the REMSAFE CGU is most sensitive to the following key assumptions: 

  Market share assumptions 
 

Discount rates 

(b)  Basis for determining values assigned to key assumptions 

Market  share  assumptions  –  The  Group  has  estimated  market  share  of  the  REMSAFE  Remote  Isolation  System  based  on 
known inventories of bulk handling equipment.  The value in use model assumes increasing sales volumes as positive trials of 
the system are undertaken at each of the recently commissioned pilot sites.  Market share growth rates used within the model 
have  primarily  been  restricted  to  existing  customer’s  requirements  and  potential  customers  who  have  already  shown 
considerable interest in adopting the technology.  

Management recognises that the speed of adoption of the REMSAFE technology in new markets may take a number of years. 
The value assigned to the market share assumption have primarily been based on the potential share of 46% of the addressable 
market  of  existing  customers’  requirements  and  potential  customers  in  new  markets  who  have  already  shown  considerable 
interest in adopting the technology.  

Discount rates – The discount rate is based on the company’s weighted average cost of capital (WACC) and is adjusted for risks 
specific to the cash generating unit to the extent these risks have not been incorporated into the cash flow estimate.   

20. 

TRADE PAYABLES AND OTHER LIABILITIES 

Current 

Trade creditors and accruals 

CONSOLIDATED 

2016 
$'000 

2015
$'000

6,454 

4,510

(a) 

Interest rate, foreign exchange and liquidity risk 

Information regarding interest rate, foreign exchange and liquidity risk exposure is set out in note 12. 

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19. 

INTANGIBLES AND GOODWILL (CONTINUED) 

Key assumptions used in value in use calculations  

  Market share assumptions 

 

Discount rates 

(b)  Basis for determining values assigned to key assumptions 

Market  share  assumptions  –  The  Group  has  estimated  market  share  of  the  REMSAFE  Remote  Isolation  System  based  on 

known inventories of bulk handling equipment.  The value in use model assumes increasing sales volumes as positive trials of 

the system are undertaken at each of the recently commissioned pilot sites.  Market share growth rates used within the model 

have  primarily  been  restricted  to  existing  customer’s  requirements  and  potential  customers  who  have  already  shown 

considerable interest in adopting the technology.  

Management recognises that the speed of adoption of the REMSAFE technology in new markets may take a number of years. 

The value assigned to the market share assumption have primarily been based on the potential share of 46% of the addressable 

market  of  existing  customers’  requirements  and  potential  customers  in  new  markets  who  have  already  shown  considerable 

interest in adopting the technology.  

Discount rates – The discount rate is based on the company’s weighted average cost of capital (WACC) and is adjusted for risks 

specific to the cash generating unit to the extent these risks have not been incorporated into the cash flow estimate.   

20. 

TRADE PAYABLES AND OTHER LIABILITIES 

Current 

Trade creditors and accruals 

(a) 

Interest rate, foreign exchange and liquidity risk 

Information regarding interest rate, foreign exchange and liquidity risk exposure is set out in note 12. 

CONSOLIDATED 

2016 

$'000 

2015

$'000

6,454 

4,510

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(a)  The calculation of value in use for the REMSAFE CGU is most sensitive to the following key assumptions: 

21. 

FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS 

The consolidated entity has standby arrangements with Westpac Banking Corporation to provide support facilities: 

CONSOLIDATED 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

Total facilities available 
Corporate credit card facility 
Bank guarantee 

Facilities utilised at balance date 
Corporate credit card facility 
Bank guarantee 

Facilities not utilised at balance date 
Corporate credit card facility 

280 
1,150 
1,430 

30 
1,150 
1,180 

250 
250 

200 
1,169 
1,369 

78 
1,169 
1,247 

122 
122 

The Group has pledged short term deposits of $1,430,000 (2015: $1,369,000) held as collateral for the financing facilities.  

A bank guarantee has been provided for the benefit of the landlords of the Balcatta premises. 

The Group has pledged short term deposit of $672,000 (2015: $672,000) held as collateral for performance guarantees under 
contractual arrangements related to customer agreements.  

22. 

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 

(a) 

Current 

Annual leave 
Long service leave 

(b) 

Non-Current 

Long service leave 

(c) 

Aggregate liability for employee entitlements 

889 
1,265 
2,154 

782 
1,244 
2,026 

42 

35 

2,196 

2,061 

The present value of employee entitlements have been calculated using the following weighted averages: 

Assumed rate of increase in wage and salary rates 
Discount rate at 30 June 
Settlement term (years) 

Number of employees 

3.5% 
2.98% 
10 

4.0% 
3.6% 
10 

Number of employees at year end 

81 

96 

62 

63 

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23. 

DEFERRED REVENUE 

Movement in deferred revenue 

At 1 July 
Released to income 
At 30 June 

CONSOLIDATED 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

- 
- 
- 

316 
(316) 
- 

In  June  2008  the  Group  received  funding  of  $2,760,000  from  the  Commonwealth  of  Australia  through  the  Alternative  Fuels 
Conversion  Program  administered  by  the  Department  of  the  Environment,  Water,  Heritage  and  the  Arts  towards  the 
construction of a heavy duty engine test facility.  The terms of the Grant included providing the Commonwealth with preferential 
access to the facility at a discount to the commercial rate for a period of five years from the date of commissioning of the facility.  

The deferred revenue was recognised as income over the periods in which the Commonwealth utilised the Heavy Duty Engine 
Testing Facility at discounted rates. 

24. 

GOVERNMENT GRANTS 

Current liabilities 
Investment grant for construction of heavy duty engine testing facility 

Non-current liabilities 
Investment grant for construction of heavy duty engine testing facility 

Total government grants deferred 

Movement in government grants 
At 1 July 
Released to the statement of profit or loss 
At 30 June 

225 

524 
749 

974 
(225) 
749 

225 

749 
974 

1,199 
(225) 
974 

In  June  2008  the  Group  received  funding  of  $2,760,000  from  the  Commonwealth  of  Australia  through  the  Alternative  Fuels 
Conversion  Program  administered  by  the  Department  of  the  Environment,  Water,  Heritage  and  the  Arts  towards  the 
construction of a heavy duty engine test facility.   

The  terms  of  the  Grant  included  providing  the  Commonwealth  with  preferential  access  to  the  facility  at  a  discount  to  the 
commercial rate.  This discount to commercial rates of $512,000 was transferred to deferred revenue in prior years (see note 
23) and recorded as deferred revenue (2016: $nil). 

The government grant will be recognised as income over the periods and in the proportions in which depreciation on the heavy 
duty engine test facility is charged. 

25. 

OTHER PROVISIONS 

(a) 

Current 

Warranties 
Surplus lease space 

(b) 

Non-Current 

Surplus lease space 

- 
57 
57 

185 

100 
141 
241 

233 

64

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23. 

DEFERRED REVENUE 

Movement in deferred revenue 

At 1 July 

Released to income 

At 30 June 

In  June  2008  the  Group  received  funding  of  $2,760,000  from  the  Commonwealth  of  Australia  through  the  Alternative  Fuels 

Conversion  Program  administered  by  the  Department  of  the  Environment,  Water,  Heritage  and  the  Arts  towards  the 

construction of a heavy duty engine test facility.  The terms of the Grant included providing the Commonwealth with preferential 

access to the facility at a discount to the commercial rate for a period of five years from the date of commissioning of the facility.  

The deferred revenue was recognised as income over the periods in which the Commonwealth utilised the Heavy Duty Engine 

Testing Facility at discounted rates. 

24. 

GOVERNMENT GRANTS 

Current liabilities 

Investment grant for construction of heavy duty engine testing facility 

Non-current liabilities 

Investment grant for construction of heavy duty engine testing facility 

Total government grants deferred 

Movement in government grants 

Released to the statement of profit or loss 

At 1 July 

At 30 June 

In  June  2008  the  Group  received  funding  of  $2,760,000  from  the  Commonwealth  of  Australia  through  the  Alternative  Fuels 

Conversion  Program  administered  by  the  Department  of  the  Environment,  Water,  Heritage  and  the  Arts  towards  the 

construction of a heavy duty engine test facility.   

The  terms  of  the  Grant  included  providing  the  Commonwealth  with  preferential  access  to  the  facility  at  a  discount  to  the 

commercial rate.  This discount to commercial rates of $512,000 was transferred to deferred revenue in prior years (see note 

23) and recorded as deferred revenue (2016: $nil). 

The government grant will be recognised as income over the periods and in the proportions in which depreciation on the heavy 

duty engine test facility is charged. 

CONSOLIDATED 

2016 

$'000 

2015 

$'000 

- 

- 

- 

316 

(316) 

- 

225 

524 

749 

974 

(225) 

749 

- 

57 

57 

185 

225 

749 

974 

1,199 

(225) 

974 

100 

141 

241 

233 

25. 

OTHER PROVISIONS 

(a) 

Current 

Warranties 

Surplus lease space 

(b) 

Non-Current 

Surplus lease space 

25. 

OTHER PROVISIONS 

(c) 

Reconciliations 

Reconciliations of the carrying amounts for each class of provisions are set out below: 

Warranties – current 
Carrying amount at beginning of year 
Arising during the year 
Utilised 
Carrying amount at end of year 

Surplus lease space – current 
Carrying amount at beginning of year 
Utilised 
Reclassified from non-current 
Carrying amount at end of year 

Surplus lease space – non-current 
Carrying amount at beginning of year 
Arising during the year 
Reclassified to current 
Carrying amount at end of year 

CONSOLIDATED 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

100 
- 
(100) 
- 

141 
(170) 
86 
57 

233 
38 
(86) 
185 

134 
19 
(53) 
100 

58 
(86) 
169 
141 

278 
124 
(169) 
233 

Surplus lease space provision relates to certain unutilised office space.  The provision takes account of rental income the Group 
would  recover  by  sub-letting  the  space.  In  the  prior  period  a  sub-lease  agreement  was  entered  into  and  rental  from  the  sub-
lease agreement is recognised in the statement of profit or loss in the line item “other income”.  

64 

65 

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26. 

SHARE CAPITAL 

Ordinary shares 

Movement in ordinary shares on issue 

At 1 July 2014 

Shares issued pursuant to employee share plan 

Shares issued under performance rights plan  

Convertible Note offer fee paid in shares 

Convertible Note interest elected to be paid in shares 

Convertible Notes converted during the period 

On market share buy-back 

At 30 June 2015 

At 1 July 2015 

Shares issued pursuant to employee share plan 

Shares issued under performance rights plan  

Convertible Note interest elected to be paid in shares 

Convertible Notes converted during the period 

At 30 June 2016 

CONSOLIDATED 

2016 
$'000 

30,051 

Number 

49,756,994 

146,039 

900,000 

2,000,000 

151,765 

1,000,000 

(4,975,699) 

48,979,099 

48,979,099 

95,646 

900,000 

1,359,352 

24,000,000 

75,334,097 

2015 
$'000 

20,021 

$'000 

19,590 

57 

208 

500 

73 

366 

(773) 

20,021 

20,021 

57 

158 

679 

9,136 

30,051 

Holders of ordinary shares are entitled to receive dividends as declared from time to time and are entitled to one vote per share 
at shareholders’ meetings. 

In the event of winding up of the Company, ordinary shareholders rank after creditors and are fully entitled to any proceeds of 
liquidation. 

On 1 March 2016, the Company gave notice to redeem all Convertible Notes outstanding as at 29 February 2016. As a result, 
note holders exercised their right to convert and all 153 Notes outstanding at that date were converted to ordinary shares. Prior 
to the early redemption at 29 February 2016, 39 Notes were converted in the current financial year and 8 Notes were converted 
in the 2015 financial year. 

Capital management 

When managing capital, management's objective is to ensure the  entity continues  as a going concern as  well as to maintain 
optimal returns to shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders. Management also aims to maintain a capital structure that 
ensures the lowest cost of capital, provides a strong capital base so as to maintain investor, creditor and market confidence and 
to sustain future development of the business. 

Management defines capital as contributed shareholder equity. 

27. 

ACCUMULATED LOSSES AND RESERVES 

(a) 

Movements in retained earnings were as follows: 

Balance 1 July 
Net profit/(loss) attributable to Equity holders of the Parent 
Balance 30 June 

(2,500) 
1,533 
(967) 

2,042 
(4,542) 
(2,500) 

66

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CONSOLIDATED 

2016 

$'000 

27. 

ACCUMULATED LOSSES AND RESERVES (CONTINUED) 

(b) 

Other reserves 

Consolidated 

Employee 
Equity 
Benefits 
Reserve 
$’000 

Foreign 
Currency 
Translation 
Reserve 
$’000 

  Consolida-

tion 
Reserve 

Conver- 
tible Note 
Reserve 

Total 

$’000 

$’000 

$’000 

Balance 1 July 2014 
Equity-settled transaction-
employee shares 
Other comprehensive income 
Convertible Note issuance 
Increase in subsidiary equity 
Balance at 30 June 2015 

Balance 1 July 2015 
Equity-settled transaction-
employee shares 
Other comprehensive income/ 
(loss) 
Balance at 30 June 2016 

1,705 
102 

1,807 

1,807 
(19) 

(2,292) 
- 

4,192 

1,900 

1,900 
- 

- 

(1,900) 

1,788 

- 

- 
- 

- 
- 
(670) 
(670) 

(670) 
- 

- 

(670) 

- 
- 

- 
248 
- 
248 

248 
- 

- 

248 

(587) 
102 

4,192 
248 
(670) 
3,285 

3,285 
(19) 

(1,900) 

1,366 

(c) 

Nature and purpose of reserves 

Employee equity benefits reserve 
The employee equity benefits reserve is used to record the value of share based payments provided to employees, including 
KMP’s, as part of their remuneration.  Refer to note 33 for further details of these plans. 

Foreign currency translation reserve 
The  foreign  currency  translation  reserve  is  used  to  record  exchange  differences  arising  from  the  translation  of  the  financial 
statements of foreign subsidiaries. 

Consolidation reserve 
On  17  June  2015  the  Group  acquired  an  additional  7%  interest  in  the  voting  shares  of  REMSAFE  Pty  Ltd  increasing  its 
ownership to 61.5%. Cash consideration of $2,000,000 was paid for the additional shares issued by REMSAFE. The adjustment 
to the non-controlling interest was treated as an equity transaction. 

Convertible Note reserve 
Convertible Note reserve represents the equity component of the $10,000,000 convertible notes issued in the prior year net of 
transaction costs (refer to note 12). 

26. 

SHARE CAPITAL 

Ordinary shares 

Movement in ordinary shares on issue 

At 1 July 2014 

Shares issued pursuant to employee share plan 

Shares issued under performance rights plan  

Convertible Note offer fee paid in shares 

Convertible Note interest elected to be paid in shares 

Convertible Notes converted during the period 

On market share buy-back 

At 30 June 2015 

At 1 July 2015 

Shares issued pursuant to employee share plan 

Shares issued under performance rights plan  

Convertible Note interest elected to be paid in shares 

Convertible Notes converted during the period 

At 30 June 2016 

2015 

$'000 

20,021 

$'000 

19,590 

57 

208 

500 

73 

366 

(773) 

20,021 

20,021 

57 

158 

679 

9,136 

30,051 

30,051 

Number 

49,756,994 

146,039 

900,000 

2,000,000 

151,765 

1,000,000 

(4,975,699) 

48,979,099 

48,979,099 

95,646 

900,000 

1,359,352 

24,000,000 

75,334,097 

Holders of ordinary shares are entitled to receive dividends as declared from time to time and are entitled to one vote per share 

In the event of winding up of the Company, ordinary shareholders rank after creditors and are fully entitled to any proceeds of 

On 1 March 2016, the Company gave notice to redeem all Convertible Notes outstanding as at 29 February 2016. As a result, 

note holders exercised their right to convert and all 153 Notes outstanding at that date were converted to ordinary shares. Prior 

to the early redemption at 29 February 2016, 39 Notes were converted in the current financial year and 8 Notes were converted 

at shareholders’ meetings. 

liquidation. 

in the 2015 financial year. 

Capital management 

When managing capital, management's objective is to ensure the  entity continues  as a going concern as  well as to maintain 

optimal returns to shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders. Management also aims to maintain a capital structure that 

ensures the lowest cost of capital, provides a strong capital base so as to maintain investor, creditor and market confidence and 

to sustain future development of the business. 

Management defines capital as contributed shareholder equity. 

27. 

ACCUMULATED LOSSES AND RESERVES 

(a) 

Movements in retained earnings were as follows: 

Net profit/(loss) attributable to Equity holders of the Parent 

Balance 1 July 

Balance 30 June 

(2,500) 

1,533 

(967) 

2,042 

(4,542) 

(2,500) 

66 

67 

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28.

INFORMATION ABOUT SUBSIDIARIES

(a) 

Consolidated entity

Ultimate Parent Entity 
- Orbital Corporation Limited 
Controlled Entities, incorporated and carrying on business in: 

Note 

Class of 
Shares 

Consolidated Entity Interest 

2016 
%

2015 
%

Australia 
- Orbital Australia Pty Ltd 

- Orbital Australia Manufacturing Pty Ltd 

- OEC Pty Ltd 

- S T Management Pty Ltd 

- OFT Australia Pty Ltd 

- Investment Development Funding Pty Ltd 

- Power Investment Funding Pty Ltd 

- Kala Technologies Pty Ltd  

- Orbital Share Plan Pty Ltd 

- Orbital Autogas Systems Pty Ltd 

- Sprint Gas (Aust) Pty Ltd 

- REMSAFE Pty Ltd 

United States of America 
- Orbital Holdings (USA) Inc. 

- Orbital Fluid Technologies Inc. 

- Orbital Engine Company (USA) Inc. 

United Kingdom 
- Orbital Engine Company (UK) Ltd 

Ord 

Ord

Ord

Ord

Ord

Ord

Ord

Ord

Ord

Ord

Ord

Ord 

Ord

Ord

Ord

(a)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(b)

(a)

(a)

(a)

Ord

100 

100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
- 
- 
61.5 

100 
100 
100 

100 

100 

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

61.5 

100

100

100

100

(a) Dormant for the years ended 30 June 2016 and 30 June 2015. 
(b) Orbital Share Plan Pty Ltd was established on 22 September 2008 and acts as the trustee of the Orbital Executive Long 

Term Share Plans. 

(b) 

Material partly-owned subsidiary:  REMSAFE Pty Ltd 

Financial information of the subsidiary that have material non-controlling interest is provided below: 

Proportion of equity interest held by non-controlling interest 

Accumulated balance of material non-controlling interest 

2016 

38.5% 

$'000 
818 

2015 

38.5% 

$'000 
1,136 

Loss  for the period allocated to material non-controlling interest 

(318) 

(187) 

Summarised financial information for REMSAFE is provided below: 

Summarised statement of profit or loss for the period 

Revenue  
Research and development grant 
Expenses 
Loss before tax 
Income tax (expense)/benefit 
Loss for the year from continuing operations 
Total Comprehensive loss 

Attributable to non-controlling interests 
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests 

68

68 

5,814 
1,432 
(7,325) 
(79) 

(747) 
(826) 
(826) 

(318) 
- 

2,281 
- 
(2,931) 
(650) 

164 
(486) 
(486) 

(187) 
- 

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28.

INFORMATION ABOUT SUBSIDIARIES

(a) 

Consolidated entity

Ultimate Parent Entity 

- Orbital Corporation Limited 

Controlled Entities, incorporated and carrying on business in: 

Note 

Class of 

Shares 

Consolidated Entity Interest 

2016 

%

2015 

%

Australia 

- Orbital Australia Pty Ltd 

- Orbital Australia Manufacturing Pty Ltd 

- OEC Pty Ltd 

- S T Management Pty Ltd 

- OFT Australia Pty Ltd 

- Investment Development Funding Pty Ltd 

- Power Investment Funding Pty Ltd 

- Kala Technologies Pty Ltd  

- Orbital Share Plan Pty Ltd 

- Orbital Autogas Systems Pty Ltd 

- Sprint Gas (Aust) Pty Ltd 

- REMSAFE Pty Ltd 

United States of America 

- Orbital Holdings (USA) Inc. 

- Orbital Fluid Technologies Inc. 

- Orbital Engine Company (USA) Inc. 

United Kingdom 

- Orbital Engine Company (UK) Ltd 

Ord 

Ord

Ord

Ord

Ord

Ord

Ord

Ord

Ord

Ord

Ord

Ord 

Ord

Ord

Ord

(a)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(b)

(a)

(a)

(a)

Ord

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

- 

- 

61.5 

100 

100 

100 

100 

2016 

38.5% 

$'000 

818 

5,814 

1,432 

(7,325) 

(79) 

(747) 

(826) 

(826) 

(318) 

- 

100 

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

61.5 

100

100

100

100

2015 

38.5% 

$'000 

1,136 

2,281 

- 

(2,931) 

(650) 

164 

(486) 

(486) 

(187) 

- 

(a) Dormant for the years ended 30 June 2016 and 30 June 2015. 

(b) Orbital Share Plan Pty Ltd was established on 22 September 2008 and acts as the trustee of the Orbital Executive Long 

Term Share Plans. 

(b) 

Material partly-owned subsidiary:  REMSAFE Pty Ltd 

Financial information of the subsidiary that have material non-controlling interest is provided below: 

Loss  for the period allocated to material non-controlling interest 

(318) 

(187) 

Proportion of equity interest held by non-controlling interest 

Accumulated balance of material non-controlling interest 

Summarised financial information for REMSAFE is provided below: 

Summarised statement of profit or loss for the period 

Research and development grant 

Revenue  

Expenses 

Loss before tax 

Income tax (expense)/benefit 

Loss for the year from continuing operations 

Total Comprehensive loss 

Attributable to non-controlling interests 

Dividends paid to non-controlling interests 

28. 

INFORMATION ABOUT SUBSIDIARIES (CONTINUED) 

(b) 

Material partly-owned subsidiary:  REMSAFE Pty Ltd (continued) 

Summarised statement of financial position as at 30 June 
Assets 
Cash 
Other financial assets 
Trade and other receivables 
Inventories 
Deferred taxation asset 
Plant and equipment 
Intangible assets – customer contracts 

Liabilities 
Trade payables and other liabilities 
Employee benefits 

Total Equity 

Attributable to: 
 Equity holders of the Parent 
 Non-controlling interest 

29. 

INFORMATION RELATING TO ORBITAL CORPORATION LIMITED 

Current assets 
Total assets 

Current liabilities 
Total liabilities 

Issued capital 
Accumulated earnings/(losses) 
Employee equity benefits reserve 
Total shareholders’ equity 

Profit/(loss) of the parent entity 
Total comprehensive profit/(loss) of the parent entity 

68 

69 

CONSOLIDATED 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

1,469 
769 
1,696 
18 
106 

131 
- 
4,189 

1,766 
301 
2,067 

2,122 

1,305 
818 

2 
49,188 

- 
8,527 

30,051 
9,804 
1,788 
41,643 

27,648 
27,648 

2,436 
672 
2,042 
35 
10 

75 
312 
5,582 

2,365 
267 
2,632 

2,950 

1,814 
1,136 

2 
47,544 

- 
43,561 

20,021 
(17,844) 
1,806 
3,983 

(7,076) 
(7,076) 

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30. 

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS  

Information on prior year acquisition 

Acquisition of REMSAFE Pty Ltd in 2015 

On  4  February  2015  Orbital  acquired  50%  of  the  voting  shares  of  REMSAFE  Pty  Ltd  (“REMSAFE”)  for  $5,000,000  cash 
payment. On 10 February 2015 Orbital provided REMSAFE with $1,000,000 of working capital required to integrate REMSAFE 
into Orbital, build the order book and expand the business. As a result of the working capital investment Orbital’s equity share in 
REMSAFE increased from 50% to a majority share of 54.5% with Mr Michael Lane, the founding inventor of REMSAFE, holding 
the minority 45.5% share.  

REMSAFE has developed a valuable high voltage electrical isolation system which Orbital believes has the potential to grow into 
a  significant  global  business.  REMSAFE  provides  a  safety  solution  which  also  delivers  direct  cost  savings  and  increases 
productivity. REMSAFE’s unique technology is protected by strong patents. 

The  REMSAFE  acquisition  is  a  key  component  of  the  Group’s  growth  strategy  which  is  focused  on  identifying  and  delivering 
unique innovative business opportunities to generate outstanding returns to shareholders. Orbital’s engineering and commercial 
strength,  and  international  market  presence  provides  a  springboard  for  REMSAFE  to  grow  in  the  Australian  and  International 
markets.   

The acquisition was accounted for  using the acquisition method. The Group elected to measure the non-controlling interest in 
REMSAFE at the proportionate share of its interest in REMSAFE’s identifiable net assets. 

After  initially  acquiring  54.5%  of  the  business  in  February  2015,  Orbital  increased  its  interest  in  REMSAFE  to  61.5%.  Cash 
consideration of $2,000,000 was paid for the additional shares issued by REMSAFE Pty Ltd. 

As at 30 June 2015 the fair values at acquisition were based on provisional assessments of the identifiable assets and liabilities.  
As at 31 December 2015, management had finalised the fair values for the business combination with no further adjustments. 

The fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities of REMSAFE as at the date of acquisition were: 

Assets 
Cash 

Trade and other receivables 

Inventories 

Plant and equipment  
Intangible assets - customer contracts 

Liabilities 
Trade payables and other liabilities 

Employee benefits 

Deferred tax liability  

Total identifiable net assets at provisional fair value 

Non-controlling interest (44.5% of net assets) 

Goodwill arising on acquisition 
Purchase consideration transferred 

Net cash acquired with the subsidiary 

Cash paid 

Net cash flow on acquisition 

70

70 

2015 Fair values 
recognised on 
acquisition 
$'000 

1,259 

446 

36 

36 
597 

2,374 

611 

211 
116 
938 

1,436 

(654) 

5,218 

6,000 

Cash flow on 
acquisition 
1,259 
(6,000) 

(4,741) 

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30. 

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS  

30. 

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS (CONTINUED) 

Information on prior year acquisition 

Acquisition of REMSAFE Pty Ltd in 2015 

On  4  February  2015  Orbital  acquired  50%  of  the  voting  shares  of  REMSAFE  Pty  Ltd  (“REMSAFE”)  for  $5,000,000  cash 

payment. On 10 February 2015 Orbital provided REMSAFE with $1,000,000 of working capital required to integrate REMSAFE 

into Orbital, build the order book and expand the business. As a result of the working capital investment Orbital’s equity share in 

REMSAFE increased from 50% to a majority share of 54.5% with Mr Michael Lane, the founding inventor of REMSAFE, holding 

the minority 45.5% share.  

REMSAFE has developed a valuable high voltage electrical isolation system which Orbital believes has the potential to grow into 

a  significant  global  business.  REMSAFE  provides  a  safety  solution  which  also  delivers  direct  cost  savings  and  increases 

productivity. REMSAFE’s unique technology is protected by strong patents. 

The  REMSAFE  acquisition  is  a  key  component  of  the  Group’s  growth  strategy  which  is  focused  on  identifying  and  delivering 

unique innovative business opportunities to generate outstanding returns to shareholders. Orbital’s engineering and commercial 

strength,  and  international  market  presence  provides  a  springboard  for  REMSAFE  to  grow  in  the  Australian  and  International 

markets.   

The acquisition was accounted for  using the acquisition method. The Group elected to measure the non-controlling interest in 

REMSAFE at the proportionate share of its interest in REMSAFE’s identifiable net assets. 

After  initially  acquiring  54.5%  of  the  business  in  February  2015,  Orbital  increased  its  interest  in  REMSAFE  to  61.5%.  Cash 

consideration of $2,000,000 was paid for the additional shares issued by REMSAFE Pty Ltd. 

As at 30 June 2015 the fair values at acquisition were based on provisional assessments of the identifiable assets and liabilities.  

As at 31 December 2015, management had finalised the fair values for the business combination with no further adjustments. 

The fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities of REMSAFE as at the date of acquisition were: 

Assets 

Cash 

Trade and other receivables 

Inventories 

Plant and equipment  

Intangible assets - customer contracts 

Liabilities 

Trade payables and other liabilities 

Employee benefits 

Deferred tax liability  

Total identifiable net assets at provisional fair value 

Non-controlling interest (44.5% of net assets) 

Goodwill arising on acquisition 

Purchase consideration transferred 

Net cash acquired with the subsidiary 

Cash paid 

Net cash flow on acquisition 

2015 Fair values 

recognised on 

acquisition 

$'000 

1,259 

446 

36 

36 

597 

2,374 

611 

211 

116 

938 

1,436 

(654) 

5,218 

6,000 

Cash flow on 

acquisition 

1,259 

(6,000) 

(4,741) 

Acquisitions in 2015 (Continued) 

Acquisition of REMSAFE Pty Ltd (Continued) 

From  the  date  of  acquisition  to  30  June  2015,  Remsafe  contributed  $2,281,000  of  revenue  and  a  loss  of  $485,000  to  the  net 
profit  from  continuing  operations  of  the  Group.  If  the  acquisition  had  taken  place  at  the  beginning  of  the  prior  financial  year, 
revenue from continuing operations would have been $12,101,000 and the loss from continuing operations for the period would 
have been $576,000. 

Customer contracts in progress at the acquisition were recognised as identifiable assets and have since been fully amortised in 
the current financial year.  

Goodwill of $5,218,000 recorded in connection with the acquisition is primarily attributable to unrecognised intangibles relating to 
the REMSAFE product, combined with the pipeline of customer orders.  

31. 

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS 

On 30 June 2015, the Group publicly announced the decision of its Board of Directors to exit the LPG businesses due to the 
decline in the LPG market, the resulting lack of sustainable profitability and the recent changes in Orbital’s business focus.  

The Group completed the divestment of both the Sprint Gas Australia (“Sprint Gas”) business and the Orbital Autogas Systems 
(“OAS”)  business  by  30  November  2015.  The  sale  of  the  net  assets  of  Sprint  Gas  and  the  sale  of  the  OAS  inventory  assets 
were combined to form a single co-ordinated plan to exit the loss-making LPG businesses with minimal cost of closure to the 
Group.    The  Sprint  Gas  business  divestment  was  executed  through  the  sale  of  the  net  assets  of  Sprint  Gas  to  the  non-
controlling  shareholder  for  no  consideration.  The  OAS  business  divestment  was  executed  through  the  closure  of  the  OAS 
operations and the transfer of the inventory of the OAS business to Sprint Gas at an agreed value of $468,000, which is being 
settled through an 18 month payment arrangement.  The net assets of Sprint Gas and the OAS inventory were classified as a 
disposal  group  held  for  sale  as  at  30  June  2015.    The  results  of  both  the  Sprint  Gas  business  and  the  OAS  business  were 
reported as discontinued operations in the statement of profit or loss. 

The net assets of Sprint Gas were measured at the lower of its carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell and as a result 
the net assets were impaired in full.  The total impairment charge was recognised in the statement of profit or loss as part of the 
line  item  “Loss  after  tax  for  the  year  from  discontinued  operations”.    The  LPG  businesses  were  included  in  the  Consumer 
operating segment until 30 June 2014.  

CONSOLIDATED 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

(a) 

The results of the LPG businesses for the year are presented below: 

Revenue 
Expenses 
Operating income/(loss) 
Finance costs 
Impairment loss recognised on the remeasurement to fair value less cost to sell 
Loss before tax from discontinued operations 
Tax 

Loss for the year from discontinued operations 

2,538 
(2,536) 
2 
- 
(70) 
(68) 
- 
(68) 

6,801 
8,396 
(1,595) 
(1) 
(2,472) 
(4,068) 
- 
(4,068) 

70 

71 

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31. 

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (CONTINUED) 

(b) 

The major classes of assets and liabilities of the LPG businesses classified as held for sale and fully written down as 
at 30 June 2015 and disposed of on 30 November 2015 were as follows: 

CONSOLIDATED 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

Assets 
Plant and equipment 
Inventories 
Trade and other receivables 
Cash and cash equivalents 

Impairment 

Liabilities 
Employee benefits 
Borrowings 
Trade and other creditors 

Fair value of disposal group 

The net cash flows incurred by the LPG businesses are as follows: 

Operating 
Investing 
Financing 

Net cash (outflow)/inflow 

Earnings per share: 
Basic, earnings for the year from discontinued operations (in cents) 
Diluted, earnings for the year from discontinued operations (in cents) 

32. 

RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES 

(a) 

Controlled Entities 

Details of interest in controlled entities are set out in Note 28.   

193 
1,777 
725 
784 
3,479 
(2,542) 
937 

174 
19 
276 
469 

468 

(120) 
(35) 
5 
(150) 

(0.12) 
(0.12) 

191 
1,896 
444 
850 
3,381 
(2,472) 
909 

164 
19 
199 
382 

527 

920 
(10) 
6 
916 

(8.80) 
(8.80) 

72

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31. 

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (CONTINUED) 

(b) 

The major classes of assets and liabilities of the LPG businesses classified as held for sale and fully written down as 

at 30 June 2015 and disposed of on 30 November 2015 were as follows: 

Details of dealings with other related parties, being the associate, are set out below:

(i)  Receivables and Payables 

The aggregate amounts receivable from/payable to Synerject LLC by the Group at balance date are: 

CONSOLIDATED 

2016 

$'000 

2015 

$'000 

32. 

RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES (CONTINUED) 

(b) 

Other Related Parties 

Assets 

Plant and equipment 

Inventories 

Trade and other receivables 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Impairment 

Liabilities 

Employee benefits 

Borrowings 

Trade and other creditors 

Fair value of disposal group 

Operating 

Investing 

Financing 

Net cash (outflow)/inflow 

Earnings per share: 

The net cash flows incurred by the LPG businesses are as follows: 

Basic, earnings for the year from discontinued operations (in cents) 

Diluted, earnings for the year from discontinued operations (in cents) 

32. 

RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES 

(a) 

Controlled Entities 

Details of interest in controlled entities are set out in Note 28.   

193 

1,777 

725 

784 

3,479 

(2,542) 

937 

174 

19 

276 

469 

468 

(120) 

(35) 

5 

(150) 

(0.12) 

(0.12) 

191 

1,896 

444 

850 

3,381 

(2,472) 

909 

164 

19 

199 

382 

527 

920 

(10) 

6 

916 

(8.80) 

(8.80) 

Receivables 

Current 

Payables 

Current 

(ii)  Transactions 

CONSOLIDATED 

2016 
$'000 

- 

- 

2015 
$'000 

- 

- 

During the year the Group purchased goods and services to the value of $32,000 (2015: $24,000) from Synerject LLC.  
All transactions were in the ordinary course of business and on normal commercial terms and conditions. The Group did 
not receive any dividends from Synerject LLC in the current financial year (2015:$2,059,719). 

33. 

KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL 

The  following  were  key  management  personnel  of  the  Group  at  any  time  during  the  reporting  period  and  unless  otherwise 
indicated were key management personnel for the entire period: 

Non-executive directors 

Mr JP Welborn  
Mr JH Poynton  

Executive directors 

Mr TD Stinson (Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer) 

Executives 

Ms C Law (Chief Commercial Officer) (commenced 26 April 2016) 
Dr GP Cathcart (Chief Technical Officer) 
Mr MC Lane (Chief Executive Officer - REMSAFE)  
Mr IG Veitch (Chief Financial Officer) 

Key management personnel compensation 

The key management personnel compensation included in ‘employee benefits expense’ (see note 8) are as follows: 

Short-term employee benefits 
Post-employment benefits 
Long-term employee benefits 
Equity compensation benefits 

CONSOLIDATED 

2016 
$ 
1,489,804 
127,617 
26,825 
141,932 
1,786,178 

2015 
$ 
1,146,160 
108,852 
35,880 
331,259 
1,622,151 

72 

73 

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33. 

KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL (CONTINUED) 

Key management personnel participation in Convertible Note issuance 

Some key management personnel participated in the Convertible Note issuance on the same terms as other Convertible Note 
holders.  The  Convertible  Notes  issued  to  key  management  personnel  were  not  issued  in  their  capacity  as  key  management 
personnel. The terms and potential financial benefit of the Convertible Notes issued to the Directors have been determined on 
an arms-length basis. 

The  issue  of  Convertible  Notes  to  Mr  TD  Stinson  and  Mr  JP  Welborn  was  approved  by  shareholders  at  the  Extraordinary 
General  Meeting  on  21  January  2015.  Mr  JH  Poynton  joined  the  Group  as  a  Director  subsequent  to  the  Convertible  Notes 
issuance. Mr MC Lane joined the Group as a KMP subsequent to the Convertible Notes issuance. 

Executive Director 
Mr TD Stinson 

Non-Executive Directors 
Mr JP Welborn 
Mr JH Poynton 

Other KMP 
Mr MC Lane  
(Managing Director of  REMSAFE) 

Total 

Number of 
Convertible 
Notes 

1 

5 
1 

4 

11 

Amounts owed to KMP 

Interest Paid to KMP 

2016 
$ 

- 

- 
- 

- 

- 

2015 
$ 
51,250 

2016 
$ 
4,574 

256,250 
51,250 

22,871 
4,574 

2015 
$ 
783 

3,915 
783 

205,000 

17,266 

3,132 

563,750 

49,285 

8,613 

Individual directors and executives compensation disclosures 

No director has entered into a material contract with the Group since the end of the previous financial year and there were no 
material contracts involving directors’ interests at year-end. 

Loans to key management personnel and their related parties 

The Group has not made any loans to key management personnel or their related parties since the end of the previous financial 
year and there were no loans to any key management personnel or their related parties at year-end. 

Movement in shares 

The  movement  during  the  reporting  period  in  the  number  of  ordinary  shares  in  Orbital  Corporation  Limited  held,  directly, 
indirectly or beneficially, by each key management person, including their related parties, is as follows: 

Non-executive directors 
Mr JP Welborn 
Mr JH Poynton 

Executive director 
Mr TD Stinson  

Other KMP 
Ms C Law (a) 
Dr GP Cathcart 
Mr IG Veitch 
Mr MC Lane 

Number 
Held at 

1-Jul-15 

Number Granted as 
compensation 

Number of 
Purchases 

ESP #1 

Vested PRP 

Number of 
Sales 

Number of 
Other  

Number 
Held at 

30-Jun-16 

8,195 
2,665,688 

670,908 
125,000 

538,441 

134,180 

- 
- 

- 

- 
- 

500,000 

- 
- 

- 

- 
69,957 
28,837 
- 

- 
- 
- 
125,000 

- 
1,678 
1,678 
1,678 

- 
200,000 
200,000 
- 

- 
(200,000) 
(200,000) 
- 

- 
- 

679,103 
2,790,688 

- 

1,172,621 

- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
71,635 
30,515 
126,678 

(a)  Ms Law was appointed a KMP on 26 April 2016 

74

74 

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500,000 

(355,888) 

- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

2,665,688 
(70,000)
- 

8,195 
2,665,688 
- 
- 

- 
- 
70,000 
- 

8,195 
- 
- 
- 

392,690 

1,639 

- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

Non-executive directors 
Mr JP Welborn 
Mr JH Poynton 
Dr MT Jones 
Dr V Braach-Maksvytis 

Executive director 
Mr TD Stinson  

Executives 
Dr GP Cathcart 
Mr IG Veitch 
Mr MC Lane 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 

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33. 

KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL (CONTINUED) 

33. 

KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL (CONTINUED) 

Key management personnel participation in Convertible Note issuance 

Movement in shares (continued) 

Number 
Held at 

1-Jul-14 

Number  Granted as 
compensation 

Number of 
Purchases 

ESP #1 

Vested PRP 

Number  of 
Sales 

Number of 
Other (a) 

Number 
Held at 

30-Jun-15 

Some key management personnel participated in the Convertible Note issuance on the same terms as other Convertible Note 

holders.  The  Convertible  Notes  issued  to  key  management  personnel  were  not  issued  in  their  capacity  as  key  management 

personnel. The terms and potential financial benefit of the Convertible Notes issued to the Directors have been determined on 

an arms-length basis. 

The  issue  of  Convertible  Notes  to  Mr  TD  Stinson  and  Mr  JP  Welborn  was  approved  by  shareholders  at  the  Extraordinary 

General  Meeting  on  21  January  2015.  Mr  JH  Poynton  joined  the  Group  as  a  Director  subsequent  to  the  Convertible  Notes 

issuance. Mr MC Lane joined the Group as a KMP subsequent to the Convertible Notes issuance. 

Executive Director 

Mr TD Stinson 

Non-Executive Directors 

Mr JP Welborn 

Mr JH Poynton 

Other KMP 

Mr MC Lane  

Total 

(Managing Director of  REMSAFE) 

1 

5 

1 

4 

11 

Number of 

Convertible 

Notes 

Amounts owed to KMP 

Interest Paid to KMP 

2016 

$ 

2015 

$ 

51,250 

2016 

$ 

4,574 

2015 

$ 

783 

3,915 

783 

256,250 

51,250 

22,871 

4,574 

205,000 

17,266 

3,132 

563,750 

49,285 

8,613 

Individual directors and executives compensation disclosures 

No director has entered into a material contract with the Group since the end of the previous financial year and there were no 

material contracts involving directors’ interests at year-end. 

Loans to key management personnel and their related parties 

The Group has not made any loans to key management personnel or their related parties since the end of the previous financial 

year and there were no loans to any key management personnel or their related parties at year-end. 

The  movement  during  the  reporting  period  in  the  number  of  ordinary  shares  in  Orbital  Corporation  Limited  held,  directly, 

indirectly or beneficially, by each key management person, including their related parties, is as follows: 

Number 

Held at 

1-Jul-15 

Number of 

Purchases 

8,195 

2,665,688 

670,908 

125,000 

Number Granted as 

compensation 

Number 

Held at 

ESP #1 

Vested PRP 

Sales 

Other  

30-Jun-16 

Number of 

Number of 

- 

- 

679,103 

2,790,688 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Movement in shares 

Non-executive directors 

Mr JP Welborn 

Mr JH Poynton 

Executive director 

Mr TD Stinson  

Other KMP 

Ms C Law (a) 

Dr GP Cathcart 

Mr IG Veitch 

Mr MC Lane 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(a) Represents shareholdings at the time that Mr MT Jones and Mr WP Day ceased to be a KMP and Mr JH Poynton became a 

KMP.  

Movement in LTI equity rights 

The movement during the reporting period in the number of LTI rights to ordinary shares in Orbital Corporation Limited held, 
directly, indirectly or beneficially, by each key management person, including their related parties, is as follows: 

Number 
Held at 

1-Jul15 

Executive director 

Mr TD Stinson  

1,000,000 

Executives 

Ms C Law 

- 

Dr GP Cathcart 

400,000 

Mr IG Veitch 

400,000 

Mr MC Lane 

- 

Number  
Held at 

1-Jul14 

Executive director 

Number  
Offered 

Number  
Forfeited 

Number 
Expired 

Number 
Cancelled 

Number 
Vested 

Number  
Held at 

Number Not 

30-Jun-16 

Exercisable 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

500,000 

500,000 

500,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

200,000 

200,000 

200,000 

200,000 

200,000 

200,000 

- 

- 

- 

Number  
Offered 

Number  
Forfeited 

Number  
Expired 

Number  
Cancelled 

Number  
Vested 

Number  
Held at 

Number Not  

30-Jun-15 

Exercisable 

538,441 

134,180 

500,000 

- 

1,172,621 

Mr TD Stinson  

4,185,000 

1,500,000 

- 

(770,000) 

(3,415,000) 

500,000 

1,000,000 

1,000,000 

69,957 

28,837 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

125,000 

1,678 

1,678 

1,678 

200,000 

200,000 

(200,000) 

(200,000) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

71,635 

30,515 

126,678 

(a)  Ms Law was appointed a KMP on 26 April 2016 

Executives 

Dr GP Cathcart 

1,297,000 

600,000 

Mr IG Veitch 

888,500 

600,000 

- 

- 

(310,000) 

(987,000) 

200,000 

400,000 

400,000 

(92,500) 

(796,000) 

200,000 

400,000 

400,000 

74 

75 

75

67,407 
26,287 
- 

- 
- 
- 

2,550 
2,550 
-

200,000 
200,000 
-

(200,000) 
(200,000) 
- 

- 

- 
- 
- 

538,441 

69,957 
28,837 
- 

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NOTE 

CONSOLIDATED 

2016 
$'000 

24,872 
- 
24,872 

1,283 
(68) 
1,215 

(19) 
607 
312 
(225) 
(1) 
- 
- 
23 
543 
(232) 
(3,861) 
(1,529) 
(3,607) 

948 
196 
(2) 

(5,632) 

1,098 
(3,331) 
330 
2,319 
135 

551 

(5,081) 

196 
- 
196 

2015 
$'000 

7,499 
(850) 
6,649 

(661) 
(4,068) 
(4,729) 

(36) 
680 
285 
(541) 
(20) 
233 
(638) 
2,472 
541 
4 
- 
(2,860) 
- 

165 
366 
(124) 

(4,202) 

(1,193) 
1,065 
398 
507 
43 

820 

(3,382) 

358 
8 
366 

34. 

NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 

Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents 
Cash and cash equivalents per statement of cash flows 
Cash associated with disposal group – refer note 31 
Cash and cash equivalents per statement of financial position 

Reconciliation of cash flows from operating activities 

Profit/(loss) after income tax from continuing operations 
Loss after income tax from discontinued operations 

Profit/(loss) after income tax 
Adjustments for: 
loss on sale of plant and equipment 
Depreciation  
Amortisation 
Amortisation of deferred revenue and government grants 
Impairment, write-off of trade receivables 
Movement in fair value of financial assets 
Movement in fair value of financial liabilities 
Impairment of disposal group 
Amortisation of non-interest bearing loans 
Amounts set aside to warranty and other provisions 
Profit on sale of interest in equity accounted investment 
Share of net profit of equity accounted investment 
Foreign  currency  translation  reserve  released  on  sale  of  equity 
accounted investment 
Convertible note finance costs  
Employee compensation expense 
Net foreign exchange gains 
Net cash used in operating activities before changes in assets and liabilities 

18 
19 

12 
12 
31 
12(b) 

16 

35(a) 

Changes in assets and liabilities during the year: 

Decrease/(Increase) in receivables 
(Increase)/Decrease in inventories 
Decrease in deferred tax assets 
Increase in payables 
Increase in employee provisions 

Net cash used in operating activities 

35. 

SHARE BASED PAYMENTS 

(a) 

Recognised share-based payment expenses 

  Continuing operations 
  Discontinued operations 
Expense arising from equity-settled share-based payment transactions 

The share-based payments are described below. 

76

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34. 

NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 

Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents 

Cash and cash equivalents per statement of cash flows 

Cash associated with disposal group – refer note 31 

Cash and cash equivalents per statement of financial position 

Reconciliation of cash flows from operating activities 

Profit/(loss) after income tax from continuing operations 

Loss after income tax from discontinued operations 

Profit/(loss) after income tax 

Adjustments for: 

loss on sale of plant and equipment 

Depreciation  

Amortisation 

Amortisation of deferred revenue and government grants 

Impairment, write-off of trade receivables 

Movement in fair value of financial assets 

Movement in fair value of financial liabilities 

Impairment of disposal group 

Amortisation of non-interest bearing loans 

Amounts set aside to warranty and other provisions 

Profit on sale of interest in equity accounted investment 

Share of net profit of equity accounted investment 

Foreign  currency  translation  reserve  released  on  sale  of  equity 

accounted investment 

Convertible note finance costs  

Employee compensation expense 

Net foreign exchange gains 

Net cash used in operating activities before changes in assets and liabilities 

18 

19 

12 

12 

31 

16 

12(b) 

35(a) 

Changes in assets and liabilities during the year: 

Decrease/(Increase) in receivables 

(Increase)/Decrease in inventories 

Decrease in deferred tax assets 

Increase in payables 

Increase in employee provisions 

Net cash used in operating activities 

35. 

SHARE BASED PAYMENTS 

(a) 

Recognised share-based payment expenses 

  Continuing operations 

  Discontinued operations 

Expense arising from equity-settled share-based payment transactions 

The share-based payments are described below. 

2016 

$'000 

24,872 

- 

24,872 

1,283 

(68) 

1,215 

(19) 

607 

312 

(225) 

(1) 

- 

- 

23 

543 

(232) 

(3,861) 

(1,529) 

(3,607) 

948 

196 

(2) 

(5,632) 

1,098 

(3,331) 

330 

2,319 

135 

551 

(5,081) 

196 

- 

196 

2015 

$'000 

7,499 

(850) 

6,649 

(661) 

(4,068) 

(4,729) 

(36) 

680 

285 

(541) 

(20) 

233 

(638) 

2,472 

541 

4 

- 

- 

(2,860) 

165 

366 

(124) 

(4,202) 

(1,193) 

1,065 

398 

507 

43 

820 

(3,382) 

358 

8 

366 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 

NOTE 

CONSOLIDATED 

35. 

SHARE BASED PAYMENTS (CONTINUED) 

(b) 

Employee Share Plan No.1 

Under  Employee  Share  Plan  No.  1  each  eligible  employee  is  offered  fully  paid  ordinary  shares  to  the  value  of  $1,000  per 
annum. 

During the year there were 95,646 (2015: 146,039) shares issued under Plan No. 1 to eligible employees at a market value on 
the day of issue of $57,000 (2015: $57,000). 

(c) 

Executive Long Term Incentive – Performance Rights Plan based on market capitalisation 

The Company introduced a new Performance Rights Plan as part of its long term incentive arrangements for senior executives, 
which was approved by shareholders on 21 October 2014. 

Under  the  Performance  Rights  Plan,  performance  rights  could  only  be  issued  if  the  terms  and  conditions  detailed  below  are 
satisfied. 

A performance right is a right to acquire one fully paid ordinary share in the Company.  Until they are exercised, performance 
rights: 

(a)  do not give the holder a legal or beneficial interest in shares of the Company; and 
(b)  do not enable participating executives to receive dividends, rights on winding up, voting rights or other shareholder benefits. 

Performance rights issued under the Performance Rights Plan will be exercisable if: 

(a)  a performance hurdle is met over the periods specified by the Board; or 
(b)   the Board allows early exercise on cessation of employment (see “Cessation of employment” below); or 
(c)   it is determined by the Board in light of specific circumstances. 

The performance conditions are 100% based on market capitalisation with the following performance timeframes and targets: 

Tranche 

Market 
Capitalisation 

Fair  Value 
per right 

Expiry Date 

1 

2 

3 

$20 million 

23.1 cents 

$35 million  

17.5 cents 

$60 million  

15.3 cents 

18 months from the date of 
issue of the Performance Rights 
24 months from the date of 
issue of the Performance Rights 
36 months from the date of 
issue of the Performance Rights 

Allocation 

Mr T D 
Stinson 

Dr GP 
Cathcart 

Mr IG Veitch 

500,000 

200,000 

200,000 

500,000 

200,000 

200,000 

500,000 

200,000 

200,000 

Total 

1,500,00 

600,000 

600,000 

During the year a total of 900,000 rights under the plan vested for 3 executives (2015: 900,000).  

The performance rights granted were measured at fair value at the grant date 21 October 2014 using the “Hoadley Barrier 1” 
trinomial option valuation model.  

(d) 

Executive Long Term Incentive - EPS tested Long Term Incentive awarded for the performance year 2014 

Executives  were  previously  offered  shares  in  the  Company’s  Long  Term  Incentive  plan  under  which  offered  shares  were 
granted  subject  to  the  satisfaction  of  performance  conditions  over  a  3  year  period  or  subject  to  Board  discretion  for  other 
qualifying reasons.  

The performance conditions for the LTI plan approved at the Company’s Annual General Meeting in October 2013 were based 
100% on earnings per share.   

Additionally, the number of shares granted is broken into four bands as shown in the table below. 

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35. 

SHARE BASED PAYMENTS (CONTINUED) 

(d) 

Executive Long Term Incentive - EPS tested Long Term Incentive awarded for the performance year 2014 (continued) 

Vesting schedule for the EPS tested LTI awarded for the performance year 2014 

Company Performance 
(Earnings per share) 

Compounded EPS growth of less than 20% per annum 
(up to 73% growth over 3 years) 

Compounded EPS growth of between 20% and 34.9% per annum 
(at least 73% growth over 3 years) 

Compounded EPS growth of between 35% and 49.9% per annum 
(at least 246% growth over 3 years) 

Compounded EPS growth of 50% or greater per annum 
(at least 338% growth over 3 years) 

% of offered shares 
issued to each executive 

0% to 25% 

25% to 49% (on a straight line basis) 

50% to 99% (on a straight line basis) 

100% 

During 2014, a total of 2,168,000 rights under the plan were offered to 3 executives. 

This plan was cancelled in 2015 with the introduction of a new Performance Rights plan referred to in note 35 (c).  

(e) 

Executive Long Term Incentive - Performance Rights Plan based on share price 

The Company introduced a Performance Rights Plan as part of its long-term incentive arrangements for senior executives, which 
was approved by shareholders in October 2008.   

The terms and conditions of the offer of Performance Rights made during the year ended 30 June 2009 were as follows: 

(a)  Mr T D Stinson will be awarded 1,150,000 performance rights; 
(b) 

the grant of performance rights will be in seven tranches, each tranche with a different specified share price target as set out 
below: 

Tranche 

Number of 
performance rights 

Share price target 
$ 

Fair value at grant 
date 
$ 

1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6 
7 

200,000 
200,000 
200,000 
200,000 
125,000 
125,000 
100,000 

$2.50 
$5.00 
$7.50 
$10.00 
$20.00 
$30.00 
$50.00 

94,000 
70,000 
56,000 
46,000 
16,250 
11,250 
5,000 

the acquisition price and exercise price of the performance rights will be nil. 

(c) 
(d)  Mr T D Stinson will only be permitted to exercise a performance right if: 

  the  Company  attains  the  specified  share  price  target  (see  table  above)  within  eight  years  from  the  date  of  grant  of  the 

performance right; and 

  the specified share price target is also achieved at the end of two years from the date the target is first achieved (“Vesting 
Date”) based on the Company’s average closing share price over a 90 day period up to and including the Vesting Date; 
if the specified share price target is either not achieved within eight years from the date of grant, or if so achieved, not also 
achieved at the end of the Vesting Date, the performance right will lapse. 

(e) 

No performance rights were granted during the years ended 30 June 2016 or 30 June 2015.   

This Performance Rights Plan was cancelled with the introduction of the new Performance Rights plan referred to in note 35 (c) 

(f) 

Convertible Note Issuance Fee 

During the prior reporting period the Group issued Convertible Notes of $10 million (refer to Note 12).  Two million shares were 
issued to the corporate advisors in lieu of cash payment for services provided as lead manager for the Convertible Note offer.  The 
cost of the share-based payment was measured with reference to the fair value of the services provided at $500,000. The service 
fee  was  determined  as  a  percentage  of  the  Convertible  Note  Issuance.  The  shares  issued  in  lieu  of  cash  payment  vested 
immediately.  These  transaction  costs  were  allocated  to  the  liability  and  equity  components  of  the  Convertible  Note  Issuance  in 
proportion to the allocation of the proceeds. 

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35. 

SHARE BASED PAYMENTS (CONTINUED) 

36. 

DEFINED CONTRIBUTION SUPERANNUATION FUND 

(d) 

Executive Long Term Incentive - EPS tested Long Term Incentive awarded for the performance year 2014 (continued) 

Vesting schedule for the EPS tested LTI awarded for the performance year 2014 

The Group contributes to a defined contribution plan for the provision of benefits to Australian employees on retirement, death or 
disability. Employee and employer contributions are based on various percentages of gross salaries and wages.  Apart from the 
contributions required under superannuation legislation, there is no legally enforceable obligation on the Company or its controlled 
entities to contribute to the superannuation plan. 

Company Performance 

(Earnings per share) 

Compounded EPS growth of less than 20% per annum 

(up to 73% growth over 3 years) 

Compounded EPS growth of between 20% and 34.9% per annum 

(at least 73% growth over 3 years) 

Compounded EPS growth of between 35% and 49.9% per annum 

(at least 246% growth over 3 years) 

Compounded EPS growth of 50% or greater per annum 

(at least 338% growth over 3 years) 

% of offered shares 

issued to each executive 

0% to 25% 

25% to 49% (on a straight line basis) 

37. 

COMMITMENTS 

50% to 99% (on a straight line basis) 

Operating leases 

CONSOLIDATED 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

100% 

Non-cancellable future operating lease rentals not provided for in the financial statements and payable: 

- Not later than one year 
- Later than one year but not later than five years 
- Later than five years 

873 
3,397 
- 
4,270 

1,108 
3,847 
621 
5,576 

The  Group  leases  premises  and  plant  &  equipment  under  operating  leases.    The  lease  for  the engineering  premises  is  for  a 
period of 10 years with options to extend for two further periods of five years each.  Leases for warehousing premises typically 
run for a period of 5 years.  None of the leases include contingent rentals. 

During  the  financial  year  ended  30  June  2016,  $768,000  was  recognised  as  an  expense  in  the  statement  of  profit  or  loss  in 
respect of operating leases (2015:$1,150,000). 

Tranche 

Number of 

Share price target 

Fair value at grant 

performance rights 

$ 

The details and estimated maximum amounts of contingent liabilities that may become payable are set out below. The directors 
are not aware of any circumstance or information that would lead them to believe that these liabilities will crystallise. 

38. 

CONTINGENCIES 

In  the  event  of  the  Company  terminating  the  employment  of  the  Chief  Executive  Officer  (other  than  by  reason  of  serious 
misconduct or material breach of his service agreement), an equivalent of 12 months remuneration is payable to the CEO.  In 
the event of the Company terminating the employment of a KMP (other than by reason of serious misconduct or material breach 
of their service agreement), an equivalent of 3 months pay, plus 2 weeks pay for each completed year of service, plus for each 
completed  year  of  service  beyond  10,  an  additional  1/2  weeks  pay,  plus  a  pro-rata  payment  for  each  completed  month  of 
service in the final year is payable to the KMP.  The maximum entitlement to termination pay is limited to 65 weeks pay.  There 
are no other contingent liabilities for termination benefits under the service agreements with Directors or other persons who take 
part in the management of any entity within the Group.  

39. 

EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO BALANCE SHEET DATE 

There has not arisen in the interval between the end of the financial year and the  date of this report any item, transaction  or 
event of a material and unusual nature likely, in the opinion of the directors of the Company, to affect significantly the operations 
of the Group, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the Group, in future years. 

During 2014, a total of 2,168,000 rights under the plan were offered to 3 executives. 

This plan was cancelled in 2015 with the introduction of a new Performance Rights plan referred to in note 35 (c).  

(e) 

Executive Long Term Incentive - Performance Rights Plan based on share price 

The Company introduced a Performance Rights Plan as part of its long-term incentive arrangements for senior executives, which 

was approved by shareholders in October 2008.   

The terms and conditions of the offer of Performance Rights made during the year ended 30 June 2009 were as follows: 

(a)  Mr T D Stinson will be awarded 1,150,000 performance rights; 

(b) 

the grant of performance rights will be in seven tranches, each tranche with a different specified share price target as set out 

below: 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

200,000 

200,000 

200,000 

200,000 

125,000 

125,000 

100,000 

$2.50 

$5.00 

$7.50 

$10.00 

$20.00 

$30.00 

$50.00 

date 

$ 

94,000 

70,000 

56,000 

46,000 

16,250 

11,250 

5,000 

(c) 

the acquisition price and exercise price of the performance rights will be nil. 

(d)  Mr T D Stinson will only be permitted to exercise a performance right if: 

  the  Company  attains  the  specified  share  price  target  (see  table  above)  within  eight  years  from  the  date  of  grant  of  the 

performance right; and 

  the specified share price target is also achieved at the end of two years from the date the target is first achieved (“Vesting 

Date”) based on the Company’s average closing share price over a 90 day period up to and including the Vesting Date; 

(e) 

if the specified share price target is either not achieved within eight years from the date of grant, or if so achieved, not also 

achieved at the end of the Vesting Date, the performance right will lapse. 

No performance rights were granted during the years ended 30 June 2016 or 30 June 2015.   

This Performance Rights Plan was cancelled with the introduction of the new Performance Rights plan referred to in note 35 (c) 

(f) 

Convertible Note Issuance Fee 

During the prior reporting period the Group issued Convertible Notes of $10 million (refer to Note 12).  Two million shares were 

issued to the corporate advisors in lieu of cash payment for services provided as lead manager for the Convertible Note offer.  The 

cost of the share-based payment was measured with reference to the fair value of the services provided at $500,000. The service 

fee  was  determined  as  a  percentage  of  the  Convertible  Note  Issuance.  The  shares  issued  in  lieu  of  cash  payment  vested 

immediately.  These  transaction  costs  were  allocated  to  the  liability  and  equity  components  of  the  Convertible  Note  Issuance  in 

proportion to the allocation of the proceeds. 

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40. 

REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS 

The Auditors of the Group in 2016 and 2015 were Ernst & Young. 

Amounts received or due and receivable by Ernst & Young for: 
Audit services: 
- Audit and review of financial reports – Australian reporting 

Other services: 
- R & D tax concession return preparation and review 

Total received or due and receivable by Ernst & Young 

CONSOLIDATED 

2016 
$ 

2015 
$ 

97,850 

153,550 

43,262 

141,112 

40,000 

193,550 

Amounts received or due and receivable by PB Mares audit firm for: 
- Audit and review of financial reports of Associate 

- 

121,621 

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40. 

REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS 

The Auditors of the Group in 2016 and 2015 were Ernst & Young. 

Amounts received or due and receivable by Ernst & Young for: 

Audit services: 

Other services: 

- R & D tax concession return preparation and review 

Total received or due and receivable by Ernst & Young 

43,262 

141,112 

40,000 

193,550 

Amounts received or due and receivable by PB Mares audit firm for: 

- Audit and review of financial reports of Associate 

- 

121,621 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 

DIRECTOR’S DECLARATION

Orbital Corporation Limited

Director’s Declaration 

CONSOLIDATED 

2016 

$ 

2015 

$ 

In accordance with a resolution of the directors of Orbital Corporation Limited, I state that: 

1. In the opinion of the directors: 

- Audit and review of financial reports – Australian reporting 

97,850 

153,550 

(a) 

The financial statements and notes and the additional disclosures included in the Directors’ Report designated as audited, of 
the group are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:   

(i) 

Giving a true and fair view of the financial position of the Group as at 30 June 2016 and of their performance, as 
represented by the results of their operations and their cash flows, for the year ended on that date; and 

(ii) 

Complying with Accounting Standards in Australia and the Corporations Regulations 2001. 

(b) 

(c) 

The financial statements and notes also comply with International Financial reporting Standards as disclosed in note 2(a). 

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

2.  This  declaration  has  been  made  after  receiving  the  declarations  required  to  be  made  to  the  Directors  in  accordance  with  Section 
295A of the Corporations Act 2001, from the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer for the financial year 30 June 2016. 

On behalf of the Board, 

JP Welborn 
Chairman   

TD Stinson 
Managing Director 

Dated at Perth, Western Australia this 29th day of August 2016. 

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Ernst & Young 
11 Mounts Bay Road 
Perth  WA  6000  Australia 
GPO Box M939   Perth  WA  6843 

Tel: +61 8 9429 2222 
Fax: +61 8 9429 2436 
ey.com/au 

Independent  auditor's  report  to  the  members  of  Orbital  Corporation 
Limited

Report on the financial report 

We have audited the accompanying financial report of Orbital Corporation Limited, which comprises the
consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2016, the consolidated income statement, 
consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity and 
the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, notes comprising a summary of 
significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, and the directors' declaration of the 
consolidated entity comprising the company and the entities it controlled at the year's end or from time 
to time during the financial year. 

Directors’ responsibility for the financial report  

The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true 
and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for
such internal controls as the directors determine are necessary to enable the preparation of the financial 
report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In Note 2(a), the directors 
also state, in accordance with Accounting Standard AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements, 
that the financial statements comply with International Financial Reporting Standards. 

Auditor’s responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted our 
audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Those standards require that we comply with 
relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain 
reasonable assurance about whether the financial report is free from material misstatement. 

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in 
the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the 
assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. 
In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal controls relevant to the entity's 
preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in order to design audit procedures that are 
appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness 
of the entity's internal controls. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting 
policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, as well as 
evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report. 

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

Independence 

In conducting our audit we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations 
Act  2001.  We  have  given  to  the  directors  of  the  company  a  written  Auditor’s  Independence 
Declaration, a copy of which is included in the directors’ report. 

A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited 
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation 

 
 
Ernst & Young 

11 Mounts Bay Road 

Perth  WA  6000  Australia 

GPO Box M939   Perth  WA  6843 

Tel: +61 8 9429 2222 

Fax: +61 8 9429 2436 

ey.com/au 

Independent  auditor's  report  to  the  members  of  Orbital  Corporation 

Limited

Report on the financial report 

Opinion 

In our opinion: 

We have audited the accompanying financial report of Orbital Corporation Limited, which comprises the

consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2016, the consolidated income statement, 

consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity and 

the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, notes comprising a summary of 

significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, and the directors' declaration of the 

consolidated entity comprising the company and the entities it controlled at the year's end or from time 

to time during the financial year. 

Directors’ responsibility for the financial report  

The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true 

and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for

such internal controls as the directors determine are necessary to enable the preparation of the financial 

report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In Note 2(a), the directors 

also state, in accordance with Accounting Standard AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements, 

that the financial statements comply with International Financial Reporting Standards. 

Auditor’s responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted our 

audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Those standards require that we comply with 

relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain 

reasonable assurance about whether the financial report is free from material misstatement. 

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in 

the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the 

assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. 

In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal controls relevant to the entity's 

preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in order to design audit procedures that are 

appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness 

of the entity's internal controls. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting 

policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, as well as 

evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report. 

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

our audit opinion. 

Independence 

In conducting our audit we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations 

Act  2001.  We  have  given  to  the  directors  of  the  company  a  written  Auditor’s  Independence 

Declaration, a copy of which is included in the directors’ report. 

a.  the financial report of Orbital Corporation Limited is in accordance with the Corporations Act 

2001, including: 

i. 

ii. 

giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity's financial position as at 30 June 2016 
and of its performance for the year ended on that date;  

complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and 

b.  the financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards; as disclosed in 

Note 2(a) 

Report on the remuneration report 

We have audited the Remuneration Report included in the directors' report for the year ended 30 June 
2016. The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the 
Remuneration Report in accordance with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our responsibility is
to express an opinion on the Remuneration Report, based on our audit conducted in accordance with 
Australian Auditing  Standards. 

Opinion

In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Orbital Corporation Limited for the year ended 30 June 
2016, complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.

Ernst & Young 

T G Dachs 
Partner
Perth
29 August 2016 

A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited 

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation 

A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited 
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SHAREHOLDING DETAILS
SHAREHOLDING DETAILS 

Class of Shares and Voting Rights 

ORBITAL CORPORATION LIMITED

As at 15 August 2016 there were 4,403 shareholders of the ordinary shares of the Company. The voting rights attaching to the ordinary 
shares, set out in Article 8 of the Company’s Constitution, subject to any rights or restrictions for the time being attached to any class or 
classes of shares, are: 

a) at meetings of members or class of members, each member entitled to vote may vote in person or by proxy or representative; and 
b) on a show of hands every person present who is a member has one vote, and on a poll every person present in person or by proxy 

or representative has one vote for each ordinary share held.

Substantial Shareholders and Holdings as at 15 August 2016 

UIL Limited 
(as notified 03 March 2016) 

Distribution of Shareholdings as at 15 August 2016  

1-1,000 
1,001-5,000 
5,001-10,000 
10,001-100,000 
100,001 and over 

Number of shareholders 

Total Shares on Issue 

Number of shareholders holding less than a marketable parcel 

Top 20 Shareholders as at 15 August 2016  

NAME 

J P MORGAN NOMINEES AUSTRALIA LIMITED 

1 
2  NATIONAL NOMINEES LIMITED 
3  MULLOWAY PTY LTD  
4  ANNAPURNA PTY LTD 
5  MORGAN STANLEY AUSTRALIA SECURITIES (NOMINEE) PTY LIMITED 
6  DEBUSCEY PTY LTD 
7  MERRILL LYNCH (AUSTRALIA) NOMINEES PTY LIMITED 
8  MR JOSHUA LEIGH SWEETMAN 
9  CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED 
10  MR TERRY DEWAYNE STINSON 
11  BIRKETU PTY LTD 
12  MR MICHAEL WILLIAM FORD & MRS NINA BETTE FORD 
13  MR CRAIG GRAEME CHAPMAN 
14  BOND STREET CUSTODIANS LIMITED 
15  MR CHRISTOPHER IAN WALLIN & MS FIONA KAY WALLIN 
16  MR JOHN PAUL WELBORN & MS CAROLINE ANNE WELBORN 
17  BNP PARIBAS NOMS PTY LTD 
18  MR SEAMUS CORNELIUS 
19  BT PORTFOLIO SERVICES LIMITED  
20  NALLAC NOMINEES PTY LTD  

Top 20 Shareholders Total 

20,909,028 

28.09% 

2,703 
996 
267 
367 
70 

4,403 

75,334,097 

2,135 

NUMBER OF 
SHARES HELD 

% OF 
SHARES 

23,856,287 
2,709,133 
2,665,688 
2,550,000 
2,300,000 
1,850,000 
1,710,675 
1,562,116 
1,330,537 
1,172,621 
1,100,000 
1,000,122 
894,064 
789,419 
689,200 
679,103 
642,255 
550,000 
500,000 
416,443 

48,967,663 

31.67 
3.60 
3.54 
3.38 
3.05 
2.46 
2.27 
2.07 
1.77 
1.56 
1.46 
1.33 
1.19 
1.05 
0.91 
0.90 
0.85 
0.73 
0.66 
0.55 

65.00 

The twenty largest shareholders hold 65.00% of the ordinary shares of the Company (2015: 51.30%). 

On-market share buy-back 

There is no current on-market buy-back. 

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CORPORATE INFORMATION

ABN 32 009 344 058

REGISTERED AND PRINCIPAL OFFICE
4 Whipple Street
Balcatta, Western Australia 6021
Australia

CONTACT DETAILS
Australia
Telephone: 61 (08) 9441 2311
Facsimile: 61 (08) 9441 2111

INTERNET ADDRESS
http://www.orbitalcorp.com.au
Email:  AskUs@orbitalcorp.com.au

DIRECTORS
J.P. Welborn, Chairman
T.D. Stinson, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
J.H. Poynton

COMPANY SECRETARY
I.G. Veitch

SHARE REGISTRY
Link Market Services Limited
Level 4 Central Park
152 St Georges Terrace
Perth, Western Australia 6000
Telephone: 61 (08) 9211 6670

SHARE TRADING FACILITIES
Australian Stock Exchange Limited (Code “OEC”)

AUDITORS
Ernst & Young
The Ernst & Young Building
11 Mounts Bay Road
Perth, Western Australia 6000

ORBITAL CORPORATION LIMITED ASX:OEC  |  ABN 32 009 344 058 (Incorporated in Western Australia)
4 Whipple Street, Balcatta, Western Australia 6021  |  PO Box 901, Balcatta, Western Australia, 6914

P: +618 9441 2311 | F: +618 9441 2133 | E: AskUs@orbitalcorp.com.au |  ORBITALCORP.COM.AU