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30 August 2019 

APPENDIX 4E 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Reporting Period 
The reporting period is for the year ended 30 June 2019 with the corresponding reporting period being 
for the year ended 30 June 2018. 

Results for announcement to the market 

30 June 2019 
A$'000 

Revenue from continuing operations 

(Loss)/profit for the year 

down 

down 

(Loss)/profit after tax attributable to members 

down 

-27%

-366%

-366%

    to 

    to 

    to 

15,253  

(5,906)  

(5,906)  

Net tangible assets per share (cents) 

19.44 

28.00 

30 June 2019 

30 June 2018 

Dividends 
There is no proposal to pay dividends for the year ended 30 June 2019. 

Audit 
This report is based on financial statements which have been audited. 

Commentary on results for the period 
Commentary on the results for the period is contained within the Annual Report and ASX announcement 
accompanying the report. 

Annual Meeting 
The annual meeting is expected to be held as follows: 

Date: Thursday 14 November 2019 

-ENDS- 

 
CONTACTS 

Todd Alder 
CEO & Managing Director 
Tel: +61 8 9441 2311  
Email: contact@orbitalcorp.com.au   

Ian Donabie 
Communications Manager 
Tel: +61 8 9441 2165 
Email: idonabie@orbitalcorp.com.au  

About Orbital UAV 
Orbital UAV provides integrated propulsion systems and flight critical components for tactical unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). 
Our design thinking and patented technology enable us to meet the long endurance and high reliability requirements of the UAV 
market. We have offices in Australia and the United States to serve our prestigious client base. 

Forward-looking statements 
This release includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are 
based upon management's expectations and beliefs concerning future events. Forward-looking statements are necessarily 
subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside the control of the Company that could cause actual 
results to differ materially from such statements. Actual results and events may differ significantly from those projected in the 
forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors including, but not limited to, those detailed from time to time in the 
Company’s Annual Reports. The Company makes no undertaking to subsequently update or revise the forward-looking 
statements made in this release to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release. 

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CORPORATE 
PROFILE

Orbital UAV provides integrated 

propulsion systems and flight critical 

components for tactical unmanned 

aerial vehicles (UAVs). Our design 

thinking and patented technology 

enable us to meet the long endurance 

and high reliability requirements of 

the UAV market. We have offices in 

Australia and the United States to 

serve our prestigious client base.

CONTENTS

Directors’ Report 

Auditor’s Independence Declaration 

Financial Statements 

Consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income 

Consolidated statement of financial position 

Consolidated statement of changes in equity 

Consolidated statement of cash flows 

Notes to the financial statements 

Directors’ declaration 

Independent auditor’s report 

Shareholding details 

Corporate information 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
for the year ended 30 June 2019 

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 and its subsidiaries for the year ended 30 June 2019 and the auditor's report thereon. 

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Operating and Financial Review

Directors

Company Secretary

Directors’ Meetings

Principal Activities

Dividends

Events Subsequent to Balance Sheet Date

Proceedings on Behalf of Company

Likely Developments and Expected Results

Environmental Regulation and Performance

Directors’ Interests

Share Options

Auditor Independence and Non-Audit Services

Indemnification

Corporate Governance Statement

Rounding Off

Remuneration Report

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1. OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW

John Welborn 
Chairman 
Non-Executive Director 

Todd Alder 
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer 

Dear Shareholders, 

On behalf of the Board of Directors (“the Board”), we are pleased to present the annual report of Orbital Corporation (“Orbital” or “the 
Company”) and its subsidiaries (“the Group”) for the year ended 30 June 2019. 

Overview 

FY19 milestones 

•

•

•

•

•

Official opening of a world class production facility in Hood River, Oregon, USA;

Launch of the revolutionary Orbital Modular Propulsion Solution (“MPS”);

Expansion of the Company’s Long Term Agreement (“LTA”) with Boeing subsidiary Insitu Inc.;

Start of production of the first propulsion system identified under the Insitu LTA; and

Delivery of $15 million revenue target.

These achievements demonstrate Orbital’s progress against its unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) focused strategy. 

FY19 preparation for sustainable growth 

FY19 represents the first year Orbital has operated under the expanded LTA with Insitu Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing 
Company. During this period, Orbital designed, developed and commenced production of its first MPS propulsion system for Insitu. In 
addition, the Company has invested in the pre-production of the first Insitu designed engine identified under the LTA – scheduled to 
commence production in H1 FY20. 

Financial results 

The Company reported financial results for the year ended 30 June 2019 with revenue from continuing operations of $15,253,000 (2018: 
$21,000,000) and net loss after tax of $5,906,000 (2018: profit of $2,218,000).  

Net loss after tax was driven by a combination of factors. An adjustment to the Company’s production schedule in February 2019 (see ASX 
Announcement 7 February 2019) and a delay in production ramp-up due to near term volume constraints with a small number of suppliers in 
May 2019 (see ASX Announcement 16 May 2019), resulted in revenue guidance being revised from $24 million to $15 million. These 
adjustments did not impact customer delivery requirements.  

Operating costs to achieve the required internal capacity expansion at Orbital’s Hood River production facility, and the impairment of 
receivables from the divestment of non-core asset Remsafe were also contributing factors to the Company’s loss.  

The Company reports a strong balance sheet with cash and receivables of $15,127,000 (2018: $24,178,000) and net current assets of 
$13,453,000 (2018: $21,054,000). During FY19, the Company funded the development of its proprietary Modular Propulsion Solution and 
invested capital to facilitate production capacity expansion in the USA. Further investment in capability improvements and working capital 
were made to enable full production ramp-up in support of the LTA deliverables. 

Shareholder returns 

Closing share price ($)1 

Market capitalisation ($m) 

2019 

0.30 

23.2 

Basic EPS (cents) from operations 

(7.63) 

1 as at 30 June 

2

2018 

0.36 

27.9 

2.87 

2017 

0.50 

38.6 

(15.55) 

2016 

0.69 

52.4 

2.73 

2015 

0.49 

24.0 

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for the year ended 30 June 2019

Management and Board transition 

There were no changes to key management personnel or Board members during the financial year ending 30 June 2019. 

During the reporting period, the Board re-established the Audit and Risk Committee. As at 30 June 2019, the Committee comprised of Mr 
Steve Gallagher and Mr Kyle Abbott, who are Independent Non-Executive Directors. 

The Committee is chaired by Mr Gallagher, who is not the Chairman of the Board. Due to the size of the full Board, the Board is satisfied the 
Audit and Risk Committee is of sufficient size and independence to verify and safeguard the integrity of the Company’s corporate reporting. 

Change in operations 

Officially opened in September 2018, Orbital’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Hood River, Oregon, USA is key to the delivery of the 
Company’s production commitments.  

Located in close proximity to the headquarters of key customer Insitu, Hood River will be the primary manufacturing site for the second 
engine produced under the Long Term Agreement with Insitu, as well as providing ongoing support and overhaul services to the Company’s 
North American customer base.  

In July 2019, Orbital announced Keith Hirschman as Vice President of U.S. Operations to oversee all business activities in the region. His 
appointment will strengthen the Company’s relationships with key UAV customers and drive Orbital’s growth strategy in the USA.  

Outlook 

The expansion of Orbital’s Long Term Agreement (“LTA”) with key customer Insitu Inc. – announced in October 2018 – demonstrates 
progress in the Company’s growth strategy and provides the foundation for additional revenue opportunities. The expanded LTA has a 
potential value between A$120 million (US$90 million) and A$350 million (US$262 million) over a period of five years. 

The LTA covers the delivery of multiple propulsion systems and services to be applied across Insitu’s entire fleet of UAV platforms. 

The scope of the LTA includes: 

•

•

The assembly, supply and overhaul of three highly configurable propulsion systems, forming Orbital’s Modular Propulsion Solution.

The assembly, supply and overhaul of two Insitu designed engines.

Orbital’s revolutionary Modular Propulsion Solution addresses a growing need within the tactical UAV market for aircraft to have the flexibility 
and versatility to adapt to varying end customer requirements and for the rapid deployment of those aircraft. Orbital’s response to these 
challenges provides tactical UAV manufacturers with a modular range of propulsion systems, capable of being integrated across multiple 
UAV platforms with varying payloads and capability. 

Orbital begins FY20 in production of the first propulsion system identified under its LTA with Insitu. The second propulsion system under the 
LTA – an Insitu designed engine – is due to begin production in H1 FY20, as planned.  

With multiple engines due to enter production, volumes are expected to increase significantly in FY20 and FY21, in line with the scope of the 
LTA. 

The Chairman and Managing Director would like to thank the ongoing commitment of the Company’s shareholders and staff. 

2.  DIRECTORS

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

Mr John Welborn, BCom, FCA, FAIM, MAICD, MAusIMM, JP 

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, an ASX (ASX: RSG) and LSE (LSE: RSG.L) listed gold producer with two operating gold mines in Africa and 
Australia. 

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 (ICAA), the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA) and the 
Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). 

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

Mr Welborn also serves as a director of Resolute Mining Limited (appointed February 2015) and Equatorial Resources Limited (appointed 
August 2010). 

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Mr Todd Alder, BEc (Acc), CPA, ACIS 

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer 

Joined Orbital as Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary in December 2016 and appointed as Managing Director and Chief 
Executive Officer in August 2017. Mr Alder’s experience includes successful start-ups, acquisitions and the implementation of lean concept 
business transformations. Mr Alder is an accomplished leader focused on financial discipline, strategy alignment and operational efficiency. 

His previous role was Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary at Toro Energy Limited, where he was responsible for financial and 
management accounting, company secretarial functions, investor relations and information technology. Mr Alder has also worked with 
Capgemini Consulting (previously Ernst & Young) and Origin Energy Limited. 

Mr Terry Stinson, B.Bus Admin (magna cum laude) 

Non-Executive Director 

Mr Stinson has over 30 years of executive leadership experience with innovation companies globally. He was formerly CEO and Managing 
Director of Orbital Corporation Ltd before transitioning to the position of Non-Executive Director in August 2017.  

Mr Stinson was previously also a Vice President and General Manager at Siemens AG, responsible for overseeing an international business 
across multiple sites, over 1,200 staff and delivering sales in excess of US$300 million p.a. He was also previously CEO and MD at 
Synerject, VP Manufacturing OMC, Director Advanced R&D Product and Process Mercury Marine, division of Brunswick Corp, Project 
Engineer LT-5 Corvette engine, and USA SME 1990 Young Engineer of the Year.  

He has also held executive lead positions at various international ventures of Yamaha, Honda, Chrysler, Penske and others. Mr Stinson also 
currently serves as Non-Executive Chairman of Carnegie Clean Energy and Non-Executive Chairman of Talga Resources Ltd. 

Mr Steve Gallagher, B.E (Hons), B.Com, MAICD 

Non-Executive Director 

Joined the Board in April 2017. Mr Gallagher is Principal of Agere Pty Ltd, an advisory and investment company drawing on his capability 
and professional networks established over 30 years as a CEO and director of global businesses. 

Mr Gallagher has operated in various business sectors including industrial automation, building technology and power systems, having spent 
15 years living and working in Asia (China, Hong Kong and Singapore) and Europe (Switzerland). 

Mr Gallagher is currently a Non-Executive Director with Optal Ltd (an innovative global payment solutions company), Vix Technology Ltd  
(an industry leader in transport ticketing, fare collection/payments), Ventura Bus Lines Pty Ltd (a leading public transport and charter bus 
service provider in Australia), Transact1 Pty Ltd (a financial services provider for cash management optimisation and Littlepay Pty Ltd 
(transit payment processing service provider). 

Mr Gallagher is also the chairman of the Company’s Audit and Risk Committee. 

Mr Kyle Abbott, B.Com (Hons 1st), CA 

Non-Executive Director 

Joined the Board in May 2018. Mr Abbott is an experienced aerospace and defense industry executive. Mr Abbott was Managing Director of 
Western Australian Specialty Alloys (WASA) from 1996 to 2015. During this period WASA grew from a Western Australian specialised alloy 
manufacturer to become a major supplier to the global aerospace industry, with key customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and 
Japan. In 2000, Mr Abbott managed the successful sale of WASA to United States-based Precision Castparts Corporation (PCC), an S&P 
500 company. PCC was subsequently acquired by Berkshire Hathaway in 2015. 

Mr Abbott is also a member of the Company’s Audit and Risk Committee. 

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3.  COMPANY SECRETARY

Ms Roulé Jones, B Com, BA, CA, PGDA

Joined Orbital as Financial Controller in February 2013 and appointed as Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary in August 2017. 
Ms Jones is a qualified Chartered Accountant with over 15 years’ experience across senior financial management, strategic planning, risk 
management, audit and governance. Prior to joining Orbital, Ms Jones held senior financial management roles with Credit Suisse and Ernst 
& Young in the United Kingdom and South Africa. 

4.  DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS

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

Director 

J Welborn 

T Alder 

T Stinson 

S Gallagher 

K Abbott 

Directors Meetings 

Audit and Risk Committee Meetings 

No. of meetings 
attended 

No. of meetings held1 

No. of meetings 
attended 

No. of meetings held2 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

- 

- 

- 

1 

1 

- 

- 

- 

1 

1 

1 Number of meetings held during the time the Director held office during the year. 
2 The Audit and Risk Committee was established in March 2019.  

5.  PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

Orbital’s focus is on the revolutionary design, proven manufacturing processes and rigorous testing to deliver superiority in UAV propulsion 
systems and flight critical components.  

The Company drives its UAV-focused strategy from its dedicated production facilities in WA, Australia and Oregon, USA. Our intellectual 
property, know-how and industry experience, enable us to meet the long endurance and high reliability requirements of the rapidly evolving 
UAV market. 

Working with our international customers and supply chain, we continue to design, develop and manufacture world-leading propulsion 
system solutions and associated technologies to meet the changing demands and increasing mission parameters of tactical UAVs.  

6.  DIVIDENDS

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

7.  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. 

8.  PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY

No proceedings have been brought or intervened in on behalf of the Company with leave of the Court under section 237 of the Corporations 
Act 01.   

9.  LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS AND EXPECTED RESULTS

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

10.  ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION AND PERFORMANCE

The Directors do not believe that the Group has significant environmental obligations. The Group’s policy is to comply with any applicable 
environmental regulations that are in force during the reporting period. 

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11.  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 Welborn 

T Alder 

T Stinson 

S Gallagher 

K Abbott 

Total 

Ordinary 

Shares 

850,000 

372,333 

1,672,621 

100,000 

30,000 

3,024,954 

Performance 

Rights 

- 

1,242,250 

300,000 

- 

- 

1,742,250 

12.  SHARE OPTIONS

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

13.  AUDITOR INDEPENDENCE AND NON-AUDIT SERVICES

The Company may decide to employ the auditor on assignments additional to their statutory audit duties where the auditor’s expertise and 
experience with the Company and/or the Group are important. For the year ended June 2019, the Group engaged with 
PricewaterhouseCoopers in non-audit services that included Tax & Research and Development Government grants. The Board of Directors 
has considered the position and, in accordance with advice received from the Audit Committee, is satisfied that the provision of the non-audit 
services is compatible with the general standard of independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001. 

14.  INDEMIFICATION

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, PricewaterhouseCoopers, 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 PricewaterhouseCoopers during or since the financial year. 

15.  CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT 

The Board 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, which is 
available on the Company’s website at www.orbitaluav.com 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. 

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REMUNERATION REPORT 
The Remuneration Report has been audited.

KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL AND SUMMARY OF ORBITAL’S FIVE-YEAR PERFORMANCE 

Key management personnel (“KMP”) 

This Remuneration Report outlines the remuneration in place and outcomes achieved for KMPs during the year ended 30 June 2019. 

KMPs 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 names and positions of the individuals who were KMP during 2019 are set out in Table 1. 

Table 1 – KMP 

Executive 
Executive Director 
Todd Alder (Chief  Executive Officer and Managing Director)  

Senior Executives 
Geoff Cathcart (Chief Technical Officer) 
Roulé Jones (Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary) 

Non-Executive Directors 
John Welborn (Chairman) 
Terry Stinson 
Steve Gallagher (Chairman of the Audit & Risk Committee) 
Kyle Abbott (Member of the Audit & Risk Committee)  

Table 2 – Five-year performance 

The table below outlines Orbital’s performance over the last five years against key metrics. 

Closing share price ($) 

Market capitalisation ($m) 

Basic EPS (cents) from operations 

2019 

0.30 

23.2 

(7.63) 

2018 

0.36 

27.9 

2.87 

2017 

0.50 

38.6 

(15.55) 

2016 

0.69 

52.4 

2.73 

2015 

0.49 

24.0 

(9.83) 

REMUNERATION OVERVIEW 

The Group’s remuneration strategy is designed to attract, motivate and retain employees in a globally competitive market. The Board 
structures remuneration so that it rewards those who perform, is valued by executives, and is strongly aligned to the Company’s strategic 
direction and the creation of returns to shareholders.  

Total Fixed Remuneration (“TFR”) is determined by the scope of the executive’s role and their level of knowledge, skills and experience. 

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 $Nil were paid during the year ended 30 June 2019 (2018: $133,431). 

Long-term incentives (“LTI”) consisting of performance rights that vest based on attainment of pre-determined performance goals are 
awarded to selected executives. During 2018 the financial year, the Group introduced new performance milestones under the Performance 
Rights Plan as part of its long-term incentive arrangements for the Managing Director and CEO, which were approved by shareholders on  
27 October 2017 and 23 May 2018. During the 2019 financial year, no rights have vested under the Performance Rights Plan (2018: Nil).  

The remuneration of Non-Executive Directors of the Company consists only of Directors’ fees. Director fees were not reviewed or adjusted 
during the 2019 financial year. 

Remuneration Report at 2018 AGM 

The 2018 Remuneration Report received positive shareholder support at the 2018 AGM with a vote of 99 per cent of votes cast in favour. 

Remuneration strategy 

The Group’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. 

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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 or share price.

Key changes to remuneration structure in 2019 

There were no changes to the remuneration structure of executives or Directors during the 2019 financial year. 

REMUNERATION GOVERNANCE 

Board of Directors 

The Board reviews and approves remuneration packages and policies applicable to Directors, the Company Secretary and the senior 
executives of the Group. 

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 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 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 Human Resources. 

During the year ended 30 June 2018, the Group engaged CJ Ryan Holdings, an external remuneration consultant, to provide remuneration 
recommendations regarding the remuneration payable to Todd Alder as part of his appointment to Managing Director and Chief Executive 
Officer on 11 August 2017. 

The Board is satisfied that the advice received by CJ Ryan Holdings is free from undue influence from Todd Alder to whom the remuneration 
recommendations apply.  

The remuneration recommendations were provided to the Board as an input into decision making only. The Board considered these 
recommendations, along with other factors, in making its remuneration decisions.  

The fees paid to CJ Ryan Holdings for the remuneration recommendations were $2,800. No other remuneration recommendations or other 
advisory services were provided by CJ Ryan Holdings for the year ended 30 June 2019.  

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND EXECUTIVE KMP REMUNERATION 

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. 

Structure 

Orbital Corporation’s remuneration structure for the CEO and executive KMP is comprised of one component that is fixed, being Total Fixed 
Remuneration (TFR), and two components that are variable, being short-term incentives (STI) and long-term incentives (LTI). 

The STI is an annual “at risk” component of remuneration for executives. It is payable based on performance against key performance 
indicators (KPIs) set at the beginning of the financial year. STIs are structured to remunerate executives for achieving annual Company 
targets and their own individual performance targets. The net amount of any STI after allowing for applicable taxation, is payable in cash.

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LTI targets are set as a percentage of fixed remuneration, converted to performance rights with vesting conditions subject to the Company’s 
share price performance. Vesting of performance rights is subject to share price targets with the overall value exposed to the upside or 
downside of the share price movement, therefore closely aligning with shareholder interests. 

The proportion of fixed remuneration and variable remuneration (potential short term and long term incentives) established for each 
executive is approved by the Board and for the year ended 30 June 2019 was as follows: 

CEO 

Other executives 

Fixed Remuneration (50%) 

Target STI (20%) 

Target LTI (30%) 

Fixed Remuneration (69%) 

Target STI (14%) 

Target LTI (17%) 

Fixed Remuneration 

Variable Remuneration 

The remuneration structure for the 2019 financial year is explained below: 

Summary of executive KMP remuneration for the 2019 financial year 

Total Fixed Remuneration (“TFR”)    

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

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 division 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 the Statutory Table on page 14. 

Variable Annual Reward - Short-term incentive (“STI”) 

Under the STI, all executives have the opportunity to earn an annual incentive award which is delivered in cash. The STI recognises and 
rewards annual performance.  

How is performance measured? 

The STI performance measures were chosen as they reflect the core drivers of short-term performance and provide a framework for 
delivering sustainable value to the Group, its shareholders and customers.  

Key performance indicators (“KPIs”) are measured covering financial and non-financial measures of performance. For each KPI, a target 
and stretch objective is set. A summary of the measures and weightings are set out below:  

CEO 

Other Executives 

Financial 

Revenue 

70% 

75% 

Non-financial 

Group KPIs 

30% 

25% 

Revenue is the measure against which management and the Board assess the short-term performance of the Group. Non-financial 
performance measures which enter into the calculation of the STI are:  

•
•

Individual performance rating in respect of the quality of work performed in all essential areas of responsibility;
Individual cultural rating in respect of the extent to which demonstrated behavior aligns with the Values of the Group.

How much can executives earn? 

The maximum STI for the Chief Executive Officer is 40 per cent of fixed remuneration. The maximum STI for other executives is 
20 per cent of fixed remuneration.  

The minimum STI that may be awarded to the Chief Executive Officer and other executives is nil where the Company performance  
factor is zero.   

When is it paid? 

The STI award is determined after the end of the financial year following a review of performance over the year against the STI performance 
measures by the Executive Team. The Board approves the final STI award based on this assessment of performance.  

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Changes to the STI plan from 1 July 2018 

A review of the Group’s incentive arrangements resulted in a change to the STI plan in 2018. The intention of the change to the STI Plan 
was to support business objectives and to ensure that the STI is aligned with the creation of shareholder value. 

Actual STI performance for the year ending 30 June 2019 

The following table outlines the proportion of the maximum STI earned in relation to the 2019 financial year. Please refer to Table 1 on Page 
14 for further details on the actual STI paid to KMPs for the year ended 30 June 2019.   

Maximum STI opportunity 
(Percentage of fixed remuneration) 

Percentage of 
maximum STI earned 

Todd Alder 

Geoff  Cathcart 

Roulé Jones 

40% 

20% 

20% 

0% 

0% 

0% 

The proportion of the STI forfeited is derived by subtracting the actual percentage of the maximum received from the maximum STI 
opportunity. The percentage of the STI forfeited was 100 per cent for the year ended 30 June 2019. 

Long-term incentive (“LTI”) 

Under the LTI, the grant of performance rights and share acquisition performance rights in 2018 were made to executives to align 
remuneration with the creation of shareholder value over the long-term. 

How is it paid? 

Executives are eligible to receive performance rights and share acquisition performance rights; that is, being the right to receive a given 
number of ordinary shares in the Group if a nominated performance milestone is achieved. 

2018 Performance Rights Plan – Long-term incentives 

The Company introduced a new Performance Rights Plan (“2018 LTI Plan”) which was approved by shareholders on 27 October 2017. 

Performance rights were issued to the Managing Director and CEO (“CEO LTIs”) and other executives (“Executive LTIs”) under the 2018 LTI 
Plan in two tranches, with each tranche subject to a separate performance milestone linked to the volume weighted average share price 
(“VWAP”) of the Company and tested over a three-year period as follows: 

Tranche 

Performance 
condition 

Expiry 
date 

Grant date 
(CEO LTIs) 

Grant date 
(Exec LTIs) 

10 August 
2020 

27 October 
2017 

23 May 
2018 

Fair 
value/right 
(CEO LTIs) 

Fair 
value/right 
(Exec LTIs) 

36.5 cents 

20.9 cents 

Vesting  
of rights 

50 per 
cent 

10 August 
2020 

27 October 
2017 

23 May 
2018 

27.8 cents 

13.8 cents 

50 per 
cent 

1 

2 

The Company having a 60-day 
VWAP of at least $0.90 per 
share between 27 October 
2017 and 10 August 2020. 

The Company having a 60-day 
VWAP of at least $1.20 per 
share between 27 October 
2017 and 10 August 2020. 

The allocation of performance rights to executives was as follows: 

Executive 

Title 

Mr T.Alder 

Managing Director and CEO 

Mr G.Cathcart 

Chief Technical Officer 

Ms R.Jones 

Chief Financial Officer 

Total 

Performance 
rights issued 
Tranche 1 

Performance 
rights issued 
Tranche 2 

340,000 

116,284 

87,500 

543,784 

255,000 

87,213 

65,625 

407,838 

Total 

595,000 

203,497 

153,125 

951,622 

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for the year ended 30 June 2019

Performance Rights Plan – 2018 Share Acquisition Performance Rights (“2018 SAPR Plan”)  

On 11 August 2017, the Group announced the appointment of Mr T.Alder as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. The 
announcement also set out the material terms of his employment which included the grant of two Share Acquisition Performance Rights 
(“SAPRs”) for each share acquired by Mr Alder during the period 11 August 2017 to 31 December 2017.  

During the relevant period Mr T.Alder acquired 372,333 shares in the Group resulting in a maximum entitlement of 647,250 SAPRs. The 
grant of the performance rights was approved by shareholders at an extraordinary general meeting held on 23 May 2018. The performance 
rights were issued under the terms of the Performance Rights Plan. 

The SAPRs are subject to a share price performance milestone of $0.62 tested over a three-year period and 100 per cent of the SAPRs will 
vest if this performance milestone is achieved. Any SAPRs that do not vest will lapse and are not restated.  

Performance condition 

Expiry date 

Grant date 

Fair value/right 

Total number of 
rights granted 

The Company having a 30-day VWAP equal 
to or greater than $0.62 per share between  
11 August 2017 and 10 August 2020. 

Total 

When is performance measured? 

10 August 2020 

23 May 2018 

31.6 cents 

647,250 

647,250 

Performance rights may vest at any time during the three year period to 10 August 2020, subject to the abovementioned performance 
milestones. Performance rights lapse if the employment of the executive is terminated with cause, or by resignation, prior to vesting.  

Performance rights may vest prior to the satisfaction of the vesting conditions upon a change of control event, or if the Board allows early 
exercise on cessation of employment or in light of specific circumstances. 

No performance rights vested for the year ended 30 June 2019 (2018: nil). 

How is performance measured? 

Awards are subject to the market capitalisation of the Group. The performance rights link the rewards payable to KMPs to the creation of 
shareholder value by increasing the share price of the Company. The Company’s share price at the date of calling the AGM to approve the 
CEO LTIs was $0.52 per share. The Company’s share price at the date of calling the EGM to approve the 2018 SAPR was $0.39 per share. 
The vesting of performance rights will only occur where the Company’s share price increases to $0.62, $0.90 and $1.20 per share as set out 
in the abovementioned tables.   

Actual LTI performance for the year ending 30 June 2019 

During the financial year, no rights vested under the 2018 LTI Plan, the SAPR Plan or for any earlier plans issued in previous financial years 
(2018:nil).  

Performance Rights Plans approved in prior years 

Mr T.Stinson, the previous Managing Director and CEO of the Group, was issued 500,000 performance rights based on market capitalisation 
and share price milestones to be met over a three-year period which was approved by shareholders on 8 November 2016.   

Under this long-term incentive plan, performance rights only vest if the terms and conditions detailed below are satisfied. 

Tranche 

Performance condition 

Expiry 

The Company having a market capitalisation of $125 million and 
share price of $1.50 per share for a period of 30 consecutive days. 

7 November 
2018 

Fair value 
per right 

Performance 
rights issued 

50.0 cents 

200,000 

The Company having a market capitalisation of $200 million and a 
share price of $2.00 per share for a period of 30 consecutive days. 

7 November 
2019 

42.0 cents 

300,000 

500,000 

1* 

2 

Total 

*During the year ended 30 June 2019, the performance conditions related to Tranche 1 were not met, resulting in 200,000 performance
rights expiring on 7 November 2018.

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OTHER EQUITY PLANS 

Orbital has a history of providing employees with the opportunity to participate in ownership of shares in the Company using equity to 
support a competitive base remuneration position. 

Employee Share Plan 

Eligible employees are 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. No Directors or KMPs participated in the share plan in 2019 (2018: Nil).  

CONTRACTS FOR KMP 

All KMP have a contract for employment. The table below contains a summary of the key contractual provisions of the contracts of 
employment for the executive KMP. 

Fixed Remuneration 

Contract Duration 

Termination notice 
period (Company)1, 2 

Termination notice 
period (Executive) 

T Alder 

G Cathcart 

R Jones3 

$340,000 

$322,283 

$250,531 

Unlimited 

Unlimited 

Unlimited 

3 months 

3 months 

3 months 

3 months 

3 months 

3 months 

1. Termination provisions – Orbital may choose to terminate the contract immediately by making a payment in lieu of notice equal to the fixed remuneration 

the executive would have received during the ‘Company Notice Period’. In the event of termination for serious misconduct or other nominated 
circumstances, executives are not entitled to this termination payment. Any payments made in the event of a termination of an executive contract will be 
consistent with the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). 

2. On termination of employment, executives will be entitled to the payment of any fixed remuneration calculated up to the termination date and any leave 

entitlement accrued up to the termination date.w Unvested LTI awards are forfeited upon termination for serious misconduct or employee initiated 
termination and at Board discretion if termination is initiated by the Company. 

3. In the event of the Group terminating the employment of Ms R.Jones (Chief Financial Officer), other than by reason of serious misconduct or material

breach of service agreement, an equivalent of three months salaries is payable, in addition to: 

• two weeks’ salaries for each completed year of service to ten years of service
• one half of a week of salaries for each year of service beyond ten years of service

As at 30 June 2019, Ms Jones has completed six years’ service for the Company. 

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REMUNERATION 

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 2019 AGM. 

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 (2018: $120,000) and the Non-Executive Directors receive a base fee of $60,000 
(2018: $60,000).  

The remuneration of Non-Executive Directors for the year ended 30 June 2019 and 30 June 2018 is detailed in Table 1 of this report on 
page 14. 

The maximum annual aggregate fee pool limit is $300,000 and was approved by shareholders. 

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for the year ended 30 June 2019

OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH KMP AND THEIR RELATED PARTIES 

There were no other transactions with KMPs and their related parties, such as purchases, sales and investments, for the year ended 30 
June 2019.  

REPORTING NOTES 

Reporting in Australian dollars 

In this report, the remuneration and benefits reported are in Australian dollars. This is consistent with the functional and presentational 
currency of the Company. 

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Table 1 - Compensation of Non-Executive Directors and executive KMP's for the year ended 30 June 2019 and 2018

Short Term Benefits

Post-
Employment

Long-term 
Benefits

Share Based Payments

Total

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e
e
F

s
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r
o

t
c
e
r
i

D
&
y
r
a
a
S

l

Non-executive Directors

J Welborn 
Chairman and Director (Non-executive)
T Stinson (1)
Director (Non-executive)
S Gallagher (2)
Director (Non-executive)
K Abbott (3)
Director (Non-executive)

Total Consolidated, all non-executive directors

Executive Director
T Alder (5)
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
T Stinson (1)
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer

Executive Key Management Personnel
G Cathcart
Chief Technical Officer
R Jones (6)
Chief Financial Officer
T Alder (5)
Chief Financial Officer
T Stinson (1)
Corporate Advisor
M Lane (7)
Chairman - REMSAFE
Total Consolidated, Executive Key Management 
Personnel

2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018

2019
2018
2019
2018

2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018

$

109,589
109,589
54,795
48,489
60,000
60,000
60,000
10,000
284,383
228,078

318,679
283,135

-
39,219

299,662
261,540
229,128
167,086

-
29,749
-

155,098

-
63,713
847,469
1,000,115

s
e
s
u
n
o
B
h
s
a
C

$

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-

    102,000 

-
- 

- 

      20,931 

-

      10,500 

-
-
-
-
-
- 
 - 

133,431

y
r
a

t

e
n
o
m
-
n
o
N

$

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
- 
- 

3,336 

15,101 
- 
-
- 
-
-
-
-
-

l

a

t

o
T

$

109,589
109,589
54,795
48,489
60,000
60,000
60,000
10,000
284,383
228,078

318,679
385,135

-
42,556

314,763
282,471
229,128
177,586
- 
29,749
- 
155,098

-
70,059
862,570
        9,683  1,143,228

6,346 
15,101

s
n
o

i
t

u
b
i
r
t

n
o
C

l

r
e
y
o
p
m
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n
o

i
t

a
u
n
n
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r
e
p
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$

s
t
i
f

e
n
e
B
n
o

i
t

i

a
n
m
r
e
T

10,411
10,411
5,205
4,606
-
- 
-
- 
15,616
15,017

21,321
17,742
-
3,726

22,621
30,009
21,403
15,873
-
2,826
-
14,734
-
6,053
65,345
90,389

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

- 
- 
-
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
-
-
-
-
-
-
- 
- 

s
t

n
e
m
e

l
t
i
t

n
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e
v
a
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L

$

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

9,626
12,696 
- 
86,493

35,876 
9,632 
22,771 
11,988 
-
-
-
-
-
-
68,273
120,809

s
n
a
P

l

e
r
a
h
S
e
e
y
o
p
m
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l

$ 

-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-

- 
- 
-
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
-
-
-
-
-
-
- 
- 

n
a
P

l

s
t

i

h
g
R
e
c
n
a
m
r
o

f
r
e
P

$ 

-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-

133,174
117,850
59,838
92,030

16,375
1,705
12,322
1,283
-
-
-
-
-
-

221,708
212,867

n
o

i
t

a
r
e
n
u
m
e
R

l

a

t

o
T

$

120,000
120,000
60,000
53,096
60,000
60,000
60,000
10,000
300,000
243,096

482,800
533,422
59,838
224,804

389,634
323,817
285,624
206,730

- 
32,575
- 

169,832

-
76,112
1,217,897
1,567,294

f

o

n
o

i
t
r
o
p
o
r
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n
o

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t

l

a
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r

e
c
n
a
m
r
o

f
r
e
p

%

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

28%
41%
100%
41%

4%
7%
4.3%
6%
-
-
-
-
-
-
18%
22%

1. Mr. Stinson changed roles form Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer to Corporate Advisor and Non-Executive Director on 11 August 2017
2. Refer to note F.3 for Mr. Stinson performance rights plan 
3. Mr. Cathcart was seconded to the USA facility during the financial year ended June 2019. Non-monetary benefits arose from the secondment
4. Mr. Gallagher became a Director on 12 April 2017
5. Mr. Abbott became a Director on 1 May 2018
6. Mr. Alder became a KMP on 14 December 2016 and changed roles from Chief Financial Officer to Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer on 11 August 2017 
7. Ms. Jones became a KMP on 16 August 2017
8. Mr. Lane ceased as a KMP on 6 October 2017

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Table 2 - Summary of CEO and executive KMP's allocated, vested or lapsed equity

T Stinson  2

Director (Non-executive)

T Alder
Director and Chief Executive Officer

G Cathcart
Chief Technical Officer
R Jones
Chief Financial Officer

Type of equity

Grant date

Expiry date

Equity rights

Equity rights
Equity rights
Equity rights
Equity rights
Equity rights
Equity rights
Equity rights
Equity rights

8 November 2016

7 November 2018

8 November 2016
23 May 2018
27 October 2017
27 October 2017
23 May 2018
23 May 2018
23 May 2018
23 May 2018

7 November 2019
10 August 2020
10 August 2020
10 August 2020
10 August 2020
10 August 2020
10 August 2020
10 August 2020

Awarded
but not
vested

-

300,000
647,250
340,000
255,000
116,284
87,213
87,500
65,625

Vested 

% of total 
vested

Lapsed 

Fair value
 of equity
 ($)  1

-

-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-

-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

200,000

-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

0.500

0.420
0.316
0.365
0.278
0.209
0.138
0.209
0.138

1. In accordance with AASB2 Share-based Payments, the fair value of variable pay rights as at the grant date has been determined by applying the Monte Carlo simulation model. For the assumptions used in 
the valuation of the rights, please refer to note F.3. The amount included as remuneration is not related to or indicative of the benefit (if any) that individual executives may ultimately realise should these equity 
instruments vest

2. Mr. Stinson was employed as Managing Director and CEO for part of the 2018 financial year, with Mr. Alder transitioning into this role on 11 August 2017

Table 3 - KMP share and equity holdings

Details of Shares and rights held by KMP including their personally related entities for the 2019 financial year are as follows:

Non-executive Directors

John P Welborn 

Terry D Stinson (3)

Steve Gallagher 
Kyle Abbott (4)

Executive Directors
Todd Alder (5)

Executives
Geoff P Cathcart

Roule Jones (6)

Michael C Lane (7)

Type of equity (1)

Opening
holding at
 1 July 2018

Rights allocated in
 2019

Rights vested in
 2019

Net Changes
 other

Closing 
holding at
 30 June 2019 (2)

Shares

Equity Rights

Shares

Shares
Shares

Equity Rights
Shares

Equity Rights
Shares
Equity Rights
Shares
Equity Rights
Shares

779,103

500,000

1,672,621

100,000
-

1,242,250
372,333

203,497
272,720
153,125
5,313
-
127,763

-

-

-

-
-

-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-

-

-

-

-
-

-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-

70,897

(200,000)

-

-
30,000

-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-

850,000

300,000

1,672,621

100,000
30,000

1,242,250
372,333

203,497
272,720
153,125
5,313
- 
127,763

1. Opening holding represents amounts carried forward in respect of KMP
2. Closing equity rights holdings represent unvested rights held at the end of the reporting period. There were no rights vested but unexercised as at 30 June 2019
3. Mr. Stinson changed roles from Chief Executive Officer to Non-executive Director on 11 August 2017 
4. Mr. Abbott became a Director on 1 May 2018
5. Mr. Alder changed roles from Chief Financial Officer to Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer on 11 August 2017 
6. Ms. Jones became a KMP on 16 August 2017
7. Mr. Lane ceased as a KMP on 6 October 2017

End of Remuneration Report.

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
for the year ended 30 June 2019

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors: 

J P Welborn 
Chairman 

T M Alder 
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer  

Dated at Perth, Western Australia 30 August 2019 

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Auditor’s Independence Declaration 
As lead auditor for the audit of Orbital Corporation Limited for the year ended 30 June 2019, I declare 
that to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been:  

(a)

no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in
relation to the audit; and

(b)

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

This declaration is in respect of Orbital Corporation Limited and the entities it controlled during the 
period. 

Ben Gargett 
Partner 
PricewaterhouseCoopers 

Perth 
30 August 2019 

PricewaterhouseCoopers, ABN 52 780 433 757 
Brookfield Place, 125 St Georges Terrace, PERTH  WA  6000, GPO Box D198, PERTH  WA  6840 
T: +61 8 9238 3000, F: +61 8 9238 3999, www.pwc.com.au 

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. 

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CONTENTS

CONTENTS

Financial statements
Consolidated statement of profit or loss and other 
comprehensive income

Consolidated statement of financial position

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

Consolidated statement of cash flows

Notes to the financial statements
About these statements

A. Current year performance
A.1 Operating segments

A.2 Revenue

A.3 Other income

A.4 Expenses

A.5 Taxes

A.6 Earnings per share (EPS)

B. Growth assets
B.1 Plant and equipment

B.2 Intangible assets

C. Working capital management
C.1 Inventories

C.2 Trade and other receivables

C.3 Cash and cash equivalents

C.4 Other financial assets

C.5 Trade and other payables

C.6 Deferred revenue

D. Debt and capital

D.1 Borrowings

D.2 Share capital

D.3 Reserves

E. Other assets and liabilities
E.1 Provisions
E.2 Government grants

F. Other notes
F.1 Commitments

F.2 Related parties

F.3 Share based payments

F.4 Subsidiaries

F.5 Parent entity information

F.6 Discontinued operations

F.7 Auditor remuneration

F.8 Events after the end of the reporting period

F.9 Other accounting policies

F.10 Adopted accounting standards

F.11 New accounting standards

Directors' declaration

Independent auditor's report

Shareholding details

Corporate information

19

20

21

22

23

26

27

28

29

30

32

33

34

36

37

37

38

38

38

39

39

40

41
42

43

44

45

47

47

48

49

49

49

50

52

53

54

60

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2019 ANNUAL REPORTCONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND 
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
for the year ended 30 June 2019

Continuing operations
Sale of goods

Engineering services income

Royalty and licence income

Interest revenue

Total revenue
Other income

Materials and consumables expenses

Employee benefits expenses

Depreciation expenses

Amortisation of intangibles 

Engineering consumables and contractor expenses

Occupancy expenses

Travel and accommodation expenses

Communications and computing expenses

Patent expenses

Insurance expenses

Audit, compliance and listing expenses

Finance costs

Allowance for impairment of other receivables

Other expenses 

(Loss)/profit before income tax from continuing operations
Income tax benefit/(expense)

(Loss)/profit for the year from continuing operations

Discontinued operations
(Loss)/profit after tax for the year from discontinued operations

(Loss)/profit for the year
Attributable to:

Equity holders of the parent

(Loss)/profit for the year

Other comprehensive income
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss:

Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations

Total comprehensive (Loss)/profit for the year
Attributable to:

Equity holders of the parent

Total comprehensive (Loss)/profit for the year

Notes

A.3

A.4(d)

A.4(a)

B.1

B.2

A.4(b)

C.2

A.4(c)

A.5

F.6

2019

$'000

10,978

3,992

129

154

15,253

1,929

(4,383)

(9,220)

(690)

(45)

(1,659)

(1,486)

(532)

(809)

(269)

(785)

(392)

(615)

(1,379)

(861)

(5,943)

37

(5,906)

-

(5,906)

(5,906)

(5,906)

(42)

(5,948)

(5,948)

(5,948)

2018

$'000

17,535

2,635

623

207

21,000

1,826

(5,688)

(9,070)

(534)

-

(926)

(1,377)

(360)

(527)

(195)

(538)

(244)

(528)

-

(1,102)

1,737

(2)

1,735

483

2,218

2,218

2,218

9

2,227

2,227

2,227

Earnings per share
Basic (loss)/profit for the year attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent (cents)

Earnings per share from continuing operations
Basic (loss)/profit for the year attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent (cents)
The accompanying notes form part of the financial statements.

A.6

A.6

(7.63)

2.87

(7.63)

2.24

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 
AS AT 30 JUNE 2019

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
as at 30 June 2019

Notes

C.3

C.4

C.2

C.1

B.2

A.5

B.1

C.5

C.6

D.1

E.2

E.1

C.5

D.1

E.2

E.1

D.2

D.3

2019

$'000

7,487

585

7,055

1,023

6,698

22,848

924

5,542

4,516

10,982

33,830

4,077

2,911

-

74

2,333

9,395

71

8,277

-

108

8,456

17,851

15,979

2018

$'000

9,926

585

13,667

548

2,154

26,880

-

5,505

2,216

7,721

34,601

1,535

943

1,032

225

2,090

5,826

173

6,738

74

128

7,113

12,939

21,663

31,178

2,171

(17,370)

15,979

31,144

1,216

(10,697)

21,663

ASSETS

Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents

Other financial assets

Trade and other receivables

Prepayments

Inventories

Total current assets

Non-current assets
Intangibles

Deferred taxation asset

Plant and equipment

Total non-current assets

Total assets

LIABILITIES

Current liabilities
Trade payables and other liabilities

Deferred revenue

Borrowings

Government grants

Provisions

Total current liabilities

Non-current liabilities
Trade payables and other liabilities

Borrowings

Government grants

Provisions

Total non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

Equity
Share capital

Reserves

Accumulated losses

Total equity

The accompanying notes form part of the financial statements.

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2019 ANNUAL REPORTCONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
for the year ended 30 June 2019

)
s
e
s
s
o

l

l

d
e
t
a
u
m
u
c
c
A

(

$'000

e
v
r
e
s
e
r

s
t
i
f
e
n
e
b

y
t
i
u
q
e

e
e
y
o
p
m
E

l

D.3

$'000

l

a
t
i
p
a
c

e
r
a
h
S

D.2

$'000

31,144

(10,697)

1,974

-

-

-

-

34

(5,906)

(767)

-

(5,906)

-

31,178

(17,370)

-

-

-

-

229

2,203

31,106

(12,915)

1,759

-

-

-

38

2,218

-

2,218

-

31,144

(10,697)

-

-

-

215

1,974

n
o
i
t
a
r
e
d
s
n
o
c

i

t
n
e
g
n
i
t
n
o
C

e
v
r
e
s
e
r

n
o
i
t
a
d

i
l

o
s
n
o
C

D.3

$'000

D.3

$'000

3,440

(4,455)

-

-

e
v
r
e
s
e
r

e
t
o
n

l

e
b
i
t
r
e
v
n
o
C

D.3

$'000

248

-

(3,440)

4,455

(248)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

3,440

(4,455)

248

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

y
t
i
u
q
e

l

a
t
o
T

$'000

21,663

(5,906)

-

(42)

(5,948)

263

15,979

19,183

2,218

9

2,227

253

3,440

(4,455)

248

21,663

e
v
r
e
s
e
r

l

n
o
i
t
a
s
n
a
r
t

y
c
n
e
r
r
u
c

i

n
g
e
r
o
F

D.3

$'000

9

-

-

(42)

(42)

(32)

-

-

9

9

-

9

Notes

At 1 July 2018
Loss for the year

Transfer to accumulated losses

Foreign currency translation

Total comprehensive loss for the year

Share based payments

At 30 June 2019

At 1 July 2017

Profit for the year

Foreign currency translation

Total comprehensive profit for the year

Share based payments

At 30 June 2018

The accompanying notes form part of the financial statements.

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2019 ANNUAL REPORT 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
for the year ended 30 June 2019

Cash flows from operating activities

Cash receipts from customers

Cash paid to suppliers and employees

Interest received

Interest paid

Net cash from/(used in) operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities

Proceeds from sale of financial instruments

Proceeds from sale of plant and equipment

Proceeds from sale of subsidiary

Purchase of plant and equipment

Redemption of short term deposit

Payments for intangible asset

Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities

Fee for standby facility 

Repayment of borrowings

Net cash used in financing activities

Net decrease 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

Cash and cash equivalents at 30 June

The accompanying notes form part of the financial statements.

Notes

C.3

F.6

A.4(b)

D.1

C.3

2019
$'000

22,776

(21,147)

154

-

1,783

-

-

100

(2,990)

-

(2,390)

(5,280)

(108)

-

(108)

(3,605)

9,926

1,166

7,487

2018
$'000

13,380

(22,333)

207

(32)

(8,778)

2,029

29

720

(1,303)

152

-

1,627

-

(860)

(860)

(8,011)

17,131

806

9,926

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   

for the year ended 30 June 2019

The exchange differences arising on translation for consolidation 
are recognised in OCI. On disposal of a foreign operation, the 
component of OCI relating to that particular foreign operation is 
reclassified to profit or loss.

Rounding of amounts
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.

Basis of preparation
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on 
the historical cost basis.

The financial statements comprise the financial results of the 
Group and its subsidiaries as at 30 June each year. Subsidiaries 
are fully consolidated from the date of which control is obtained 
by the Group and cease to be consolidated from the date at 
which the Group ceases to have control.

The financial statements of subsidiaries are prepared for the 
same reporting period as the parent company, using consistent 
accounting policies. All intercompany balances and transactions, 
including unrealised profits and losses arising from intra-group 
transactions, have been eliminated in full. 

Profit or loss and 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.

Comparative information has been reclassified where required 
for consistency with the current year's presentation.

Other accounting policies
Significant and other accounting policies that summarise the 
measurement basis used and are relevant to understanding the 
financial statements are provided throughout the notes to the 
financial statements. 

About these statements
Orbital Corporation Ltd ("Orbital" or the "Group") is a for-profit 
company limited by shares, incorporated and domiciled in 
Australia. Its shares are publicly traded on the Australian 
Stock Exchange ("ASX"). The registered office is 4 Whipple 
Street, Balcatta, Western Australia. 

The nature of the operations and principal activities of the 
Group are described in the Directors Report and in the 
segment information in Note A.1.

The financial statements were authorised for issue in 
accordance with a resolution of the Directors on 30 August 
2019.The Directors have the power to amend and reissue the 
financial report.

Statement of compliance
The financial statements are general purpose financial 
statements, which have been prepared in accordance with 
the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), 
Australian Accounting Standards and other authoritative 
pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards 
Board. The financial statements comply with International 
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the 
International Accounting Standards Board.

The Group applied for the first time new and amended 
Accounting Standards and Interpretations which are effective 
for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2018. The 
Group has not early adopted any standards, interpretations 
or amendments that have been issued but not yet effective. 
The adoption of these standards, interpretations or 
amendments has not significantly affected the Group's 
accounting policies, financial position or performance.

Currency
The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, 
which is the functional currency of the Company. 
Transactions are recorded in the functional currency of the 
transacting entity using the spot rate. Monetary assets and 
liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at 
the functional currency spot rate of exchange at the reporting 
date. Differences arising on settlement or translation of 
monetary items are recognised in profit or loss. Non-
monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost 
in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates 
at the dates of the initial transactions. 

On consolidation, the assets and liabilities of foreign 
operations are translated into Australian dollars at the rate of 
exchange prevailing at the reporting date and their 
statements of profit or loss are translated at exchange rates 
prevailing at the dates of the transactions.

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for the year ended 30 June 2019

Financial and capital risk management
The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the Group's risk management strategy, policy 
and key risk parameters. The Board of Directors have oversight of the Group's internal control system and risk management process. 
The Group's management of financial and capital risks is aimed at ensuring that available capital, funding and cash flows are sufficient 
to meet the Group's financial commitments as and when they fall due and maintain the capacity to fund its committed project 
developments. During 2019 the Group's strategy remained unchanged from 2018, the gearing ratio at 30 June 2019 was 52% (2018: 
36%). Gearing ratio's are calculated by dividing net debt (as per note D.1) divided by total equity.

The below risks arise in the normal course of the Group's business. Risk information can be found in the following sections:

Section A     Foreign currency risk
Page 25
Section C     Liquidity risk
Page 35
Section C     Interest Rate risk
Page 36
Section C     Credit risk
Page 36
Section D     Capital risk management          Page 39

Key estimates and judgements
In applying the Group's accounting policies, management continually evaluates judgements, estimates and assumptions based on 
experiences and other factors, including expectations of future events that may have an impact on the Group. Significant judgements, 
estimates and assumptions made by management in the preparation of  these financial statements are found in the following notes:

Note             Key estimate/ judgement            
A.5
B.1

Recoverability of deferred tax assets
Impairment of non-current assets

Page
31
33

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 20192019 ANNUAL REPORTNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   A. CURRENT YEAR PERFORMANCE
for the year ended 30 June 2019

In this section
This section addresses financial performance of the Group for the reporting period including, where applicable, the accounting policies 
applied and the key estimates and judgements made. The section also includes the tax position of the Group for and at the end of the 
reporting period.

A.         Current Year Performance
Operating segments
A.1
Revenue
A.2
Other income
A.3
Expenses
A.4
Taxes
A.5
Earnings per share
A.6

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Page 28
Page 29
Page 30
Page 32

Financial risks in this section
Foreign currency risk
Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of an exposure will fluctuate as a result of changes in foreign 
exchange rates. The Group’s exposure to the risk of changes in foreign exchange rates relates to the Group’s operating activities, in 
which sales and purchases are denominated in foreign currencies. 

The Group manages its exposure to foreign currency risk by regularly monitoring and performing sensitivity analysis on the Group's 
financial position and performance as a result of movements in foreign exchange rates. The Group holds bank accounts in foreign 
denominated currencies which are converted to Australian dollars through rate orders for targeted exchange rates. The Group has 
foreign currency hedging facilities available as part of its bank facilities. Currently the Group does not directly hedge against its foreign 
currency exchange risk to a material extent.

Exposure
The Group’s exposure to USD at the reporting date for the years ended 30 June 2019 and 2018 are as follows: 

Financial assets  
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 

Financial liabilities 
Trade and other payables 

2019
USD
A$'000

2,121
3,937

2018
USD
A$'000

9,660
11,190

943

99

For the year ended 30 June 2019, revenue from external customers denominated in USD was A$9,324,000 (2018: A$18,035,000).

Sensitivity
The following table demonstrates the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in USD exchange rates, with all other variables held 
constant. The impact on the Group’s profit before tax is due to changes in the fair value of monetary assets and liabilities. There is no 
impact on changes in foreign currencies on other comprehensive income. The Group’s exposure to foreign currency changes for all 
other currencies is not material. 

The Group has used the observed range of actual historical rates for the preceding five year period, with a heavier weighting placed on 
recently observed market data, in determining reasonably possible exchange movements as part of their sensitivity analysis. Past 
movements in exchange rates are not necessarily indicative of future movements. 

Change in 
AUD/USD 
rate
+10%
-10%
+10%
-10%

Increase / 
(Reduction) 
on profit 
before taxes
(465)
568
(1,886)
2,306

2019

2018

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS A. CURRENT YEAR PERFORMANCE
for the year ended 30 June 2019

A.1     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.

Segment performance is evaluated based on Revenue and Earnings Before Interest and Tax ("EBIT") which is allocated to the 
reportable segments according to the geographic location in which the item arose or relates to.

The geographical location of the segment assets is based on the physical location of the assets.

Change in segmentation
In the prior period the business of REMSAFE Pty Ltd was classified as a discontinued operation. Refer to Note F.6 for further details. 

Australia
2019

$'000
14,742

(2,942)

(615)

(3,557)

Australia
2019

2018

$'000

21,000

2,542

(528)

2,014

2018

$'000

33,403

11,666

21,737

US

Consolidated

2019

$'000
511

(2,386)

-

(2,386)

2018

$'000

-

(276)

-

(276)

2019

$'000
15,253

(5,328)

(615)

(5,943)

2018

$'000

21,000

2,265

(528)

1,737

US

Consolidated

2019

$'000

6,581

8,379

(1,798)

2018

$'000

1,198

1,272

(74)

2019

$'000

33,831

17,851

15,980

2018

$'000

34,601

12,938

21,663

Segment information
Year ended 30 June 2019

Segment revenue

EBIT
Finance expenses

(Loss)/Profit before income tax

Assets

Liabilities

Net assets/(liabilities)

$'000

27,250

9,472

17,778

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for the year ended 30 June 2019

A.2     Revenue

Revenue
Total external revenue

Timing of revenue recognition
At a point in time
Over time

Australia
2019

$'000

14,742

14,742

2018

$'000

21,000

21,000

11,250

3,492

14,742

18,365

2,635

21,000

US

Consolidated

2019

$'000

511

511

11

499

511

2018

$'000

-

-

-

-

-

2019

$'000

15,253

15,253

2018

$'000

21,000

21,000

11,261

3,992

18,365

2,635

15,253

21,000

Revenues of approximately $11,761,000 (2018: $17,148,000) are derived from a single external customer. 

Recognition and measurement
Revenue is recognised in accordance with the core principle by applying the following steps:

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

The specific recognition criteria described below must also be met before revenue is recognised:

· Revenue from rendering of services
The Group's general terms and conditions with customers specify a right to payment for work completed, therefore performance
obligations are satisfied over time. Using the output method for revenue recognition, the Group recognises revenue based on an
appraisal of results achieved or percentage complete.

· Sale of goods
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised on a per-unit basis as the goods are delivered to the customer premise which is deemed
to be the time when the performance obligation is performed. A receivable is recognised when the goods are delivered as this is the
point in time that the consideration is unconditional because only the passage of time is required before the payment is due.

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A. CURRENT YEAR PERFORMANCE
for the year ended 30 June 2019

A.2     Revenue (continued)

· License and royalties
Revenue earned under licencing and royalty arrangements is recognised on an accruals basis upon the delivery of an engine meeting
specified performance targets and using the patented technologies of the Group.

Under the terms of the licence and royalty agreements, licensees are not specifically obliged to commence production and sale of 
engines using technology patented by the Group. Licensees may terminate the agreements upon notice to the Group. If a licensee were 
to terminate its agreement with the Group, the licensee would forfeit the licence and any technical disclosure fees paid through to the 
date of termination.  

· Interest revenue
Interest revenue is recorded using the effective interest rate method ("EIR"). The EIR is the rate that exactly discounts the estimated
cash receipts over the expected life of the financial instrument or a shorter period, where appropriate, to the net carrying amount of the
financial asset.

Assets and liabilities related to contracts with customers
The Group has recognised the following assets and liabilities related to contracts with customers:

Contract Assets
Accrued revenue

Contract Liabilities
Deferred revenue

Refer to Note C.6 deferred revenue for a breakdown of deferred revenue recognised in the current year.

A.3     Other income

 Revenue

Grant income
Rental income 
Research and development grant 
Net foreign exchange gain
Gain on sale of quoted equity shares
Other

Recognition and measurement

2019
$'000

2018
$'000

500

296

2,911

943

2019
$'000

2018
$'000

225
458
130
1,099
-
17  
1,929

225
428
28  
998
132 
15 
1,826

· Grant income, including research and development tax incentives
In accordance with research and development tax legislation the Group is entitled to a refundable R&D tax offset accounted for as
research and development grant. Government grants are recognised when it is probable that the grant will be received and all attached
conditions will be complied with. When the grant relates to an asset, it is recognised as a reduction in the related asset. When the grant
relates to an expense item, it is recognised as income on a systematic basis over the periods that the related costs, for which it is
intended to compensate, are expensed.

· Rental income
Rental income arising from operating leases on sub-leased properties is accounted for on a straight-line basis across the lease term.

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A. CURRENT YEAR PERFORMANCE
for the year ended 30 June 2019

A.4     Expenses

(a)

Employee benefits expense

(d) Materials and consumable expenses

Raw materials and consumables 

Change in inventories

Recognition and measurement

2019
$'000

8,927

(4,544)

4,383

2018
$'000

4,562

1,126

5,688

· Defined contribution plans
Obligations for contributions to defined contribution
superannuation funds are recognised as an expense as
incurred.
The Group contributes to defined contribution plans for the
provision of benefits to Australian employees on retirement,
death or disability. Employee and employer contributions are
calculated on percentages of gross salaries and wages. Apart
from contributions required under law, there is no legally
enforceable right for the Group to contribute to a
superannuation plan.

Salaries and wages

Defined contribution plans
Share based payments (Note F.3)
Annual and long service leave (Note E.1)

Other personnel costs
sts

(b)

Finance costs

Interest expense (Note D.1)

Standby facility fee (Note F.2)

2019
$'000
7,089

759

263
307
802

2018
$'000
7,302

632

250
115
771

9,220

9,070

2019
$'000

507

108

615

2018
$'000

528

-  

528

The Group has agreed an unsecured Standby working capital 
facility with UIL Limited, in which a 2.5% fee was paid on 
establishment. Refer note F.2 for further detail.

(c)

Other expenses

Administration

Marketing and investor relations

Warranties (Note E.1)

Corporate advisory expenses

Other

2019
$'000

402

41  

253

-

165

861

2018
$'000

388

86  

449

89 

90 

1,102

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS A. CURRENT YEAR PERFORMANCE
A. CURRENT YEAR PERFORMANCE
for the year ended 30 June 2019

A.5     Taxes

The major components of the income tax benefit/(expense) for 
the years ended 30 June 2019 and 2018 are: 

Deferred tax balances comprise of the following deferred tax 
assets/(deferred tax liabilities):

Current income tax
Deferred income tax

Total income tax benefit/(expense)

2019
$'000
-

37  

37  

2018
$'000
-

(2) 

(2) 

The reconciliation of the income tax benefits/(expenses) and 
accounting profit multiplied by the Australian domestic tax rate 
for the years ended 30 June 2019 and 2018 are: 

Accounting (loss)/profit before tax from 
continuing operations

Accounting (loss)/profit before tax from 
discontinued operations

Accounting (loss)/profit 
before income tax

At Australia's statutory income tax rate of 
27.5% (2018: 27.5%)

Adjustments in respect of the change in 
statutory income tax rate

Difference in overseas tax rates
Non assessable income
Recognition of previously unrecognised 
tax losses

Deferred tax asset not recognised

Other
Non-deductible expenses
Income tax benefit/(expense)
Income tax benefit/(expense) reported in 
the statement of profit or loss

2019
$'000

(5,943)

2018
$'000

1,737

-

483

(5,943)

1,634

2,220

(611)

-

(459)

(247)
36

-

(791)
3
(598)
37

-

798

459

(116)
-
(73)
(1,070)

37

(2)

Inventory
Revenue received in advance

Plant and equipment

Provisions and accruals

Intangible asset

Other

Tax losses
Net deferred tax asset

2019
$'000

82

-

(170)

701

(218)

-

5,147

5,542

2018
$'000

62

259

66

614

-

(26)

4,530

5,505

The Group has unused tax losses that arose in Australia, for 
which no deferred tax assets have been recognised of 
$61,691,000 (2018: $60,629,000) and are available indefinitely 
for offsetting against future taxable profits of the Group and its 
controlled entities in which those losses arose. 

Under the tax laws of the United States of America, unused tax 
losses that cannot be fully utilised for tax purposes during the 
current period may be carried forward into future periods, 
subject to statutory limitations. At 30 June 2019, the Group 
had unused tax losses for which no deferred tax assets have 
been recognised of $12,461,000 (2018: $10,083,000)  which 
expire between 2020 and 2023.

Recognition and measurement

· Current income tax
Current income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the
amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation
authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the
amount are those that are enacted at the reporting date in the
countries where the Group operates and generates taxable
income.

· Deferred tax
Deferred tax is provided for using the full liability method on
temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and
liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting
purposes at the reporting date.

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A. CURRENT YEAR PERFORMANCE
for the year ended 30 June 2019

A.5     Taxes (continued)

· Deferred tax
Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary
differences, except:
• When the deferred tax liability arises from the initial
recognition of goodwill or an asset or liability in a transaction
that is not a business combination and, at the time of the
transaction, affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable
profit or loss

• In respect of taxable temporary differences associated with
investments in subsidiaries, when the timing of the reversal of 
the temporary differences can be controlled and it is probable 
that the temporary differences will not reverse in the 
foreseeable future.

Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary 
differences to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit 
will be available against which the deductible temporary 
differences and carry forward of unused tax credits and 
unused tax losses may be utilised, except:

• When the deferred tax asset relating to the deductible
temporary difference arises from the initial recognition of an
asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business
combination and, at the time of the transaction, affects neither
accounting profit or loss

• In respect of deductible temporary differences associated
with investments in subsidiaries, deferred tax assets are
recognised only to the extent that it is probable that the
temporary differences will reverse in the foreseeable future
and taxable profit will be available against which the
temporary differences may be utilised.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at 
each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it is no 
longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available or 
allow all or part of the deferred tax asset to be utilised. 
Unrecognised deferred tax assets are re-assessed at each 
reporting date and are recognised to the extent that it is 
probable that future taxable profits will allow the deferred tax 
asset to be recovered. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are 
measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the 
year when the asset is realised or the liability is settled, based 
on tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or 
substantively enacted at the reporting date.

Key estimate: Recoverability of deferred tax assets
At 30 June 2019, the Group recognised $5,542,000 (2018: 
$5,505,000) of deferred tax assets after assessing the 
likelihood of offsetting unused tax losses against future taxable 
profits. The unused tax losses for which a deferred tax asset is 
recognised relate to operations in Australia and the United 
States of America. 

The Board assessed that the deferred tax asset was 
recoverable based on forecast taxable income included in the 
Business Plan. Forecasted income included in Orbital’s 
Business Plan is founded on existing supply contracts plus 
maturing contract negotiations on expanded revenue 
opportunities. 

Offsetting deferred tax balances 
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset only if there is a 
legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and 
liabilities and when they relate to income taxes levied by the 
same taxation authority on either the same taxable entity or 
different taxable entities that the Group intends to settle its 
current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis. 

Tax consolidation
Orbital Corporation Limited and its 100 per cent 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 tax consolidated 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 were recognised in 
the financial statements in respect of this agreement on the 
basis that the probability of default was assessed as remote. 

Orbital Corporation Limited and its controlled entities 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 amount 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 Corporation Limited also 
recognised current tax liabilities (or assets) and deferred tax 
assets arising from unused tax losses assumed from its 
controlled entities in the tax consolidated group. 

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A. CURRENT YEAR PERFORMANCE
for the year ended 30 June 2019

There have been no transactions involving ordinary shares or 
potential ordinary shares between the reporting date and the 
date of authorisation of the financial statements. 

The number of potential ordinary shares not considered 
dilutive and contingently issuable are as follows: 

Performance rights (Note F.3)  

Contingent consideration (Note D.3)
Total

 2019 
Number 

2,010,654

3,440,000

5,450,654

To calculate the EPS for discontinued operations, the 
weighted average number of ordinary shares for both basic 
and diluted EPS is as per the table in this note. Refer to Note 
F.6 for further details.

A.6     Earnings per share (EPS)

Basic EPS is calculated by dividing the profit for the year 
attributable to ordinary equity holders of Orbital Corporation 
Limited (“the Parent”) by the weighted average number of 
ordinary shares outstanding during the year. 
Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to 
ordinary equity holders of the Parent by the weighted average 
number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year, plus 
the weighted average number of ordinary shares that would 
be issued on conversion of all dilutive potential ordinary 
shares into ordinary shares. 

The following table reflects the income and share data used in 
the basic and diluted EPS computations: 

(Loss)/profit attributable to ordinary equity 
holders of the Parent:

Continuing operations
Discontinued operations 

(Loss)/profit attributable to 
equity holders of the Parent for 
basic earnings

2019
$'000

2018
$'000

(5,906)
-

1,735
483

(5,906)

2,218

Performance rights granted to key management personnel 
and contingent consideration arising from the acquisition of 
the remaining 38.50 per cent interest in REMSAFE Pty Ltd 
were deemed potential ordinary shares. Refer to Notes F.3 
and D.3 for further details.

Weighted average number of ordinary 
shares for basic EPS

Weighted average number of ordinary 
shares adjusted for the effect of 
dilution

 2019 
Number 
77,403,115

 2018 
Number 
77,337,066

    77,403,115 

   77,337,066 

Earnings per share

Basic (loss)/earnings per share
Diluted (loss)/earnings per share

Cents
(7.63)
(7.63)

Earnings per share from continuing operations

Basic (loss)/earnings per share
Diluted (loss)/earnings per share

Cents
(7.63)
(7.63)

Cents
2.87
2.87

Cents
2.24
2.24

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS B. GROWTH ASSETS
B. GROWTH ASSETS
for the year ended 30 June 2019

In this section
This section addresses the strategic growth and assets position of the Group at the end of the reporting period including, where applicable, 
the accounting policies applied and the key estimates and judgements made. 

B.1     Plant and equipment

Gross carrying amount at cost
At 1 July 2017
Additions 
Disposals 
At 30 June 2018 
Additions 
Disposals 
At 30 June 2019

Depreciation and impairment 
At 1 July 2017
Depreciation charge for the year 
Disposals 
At 30 June 2018
Depreciation charge for the year 
Disposals 
At 30 June 2019

Net book value 
At 30 June 2019
At 30 June 2018

Plant and 
equipment

Leasehold 
improvements

Total

$’000

$’000

$’000

17,885
274
(74)
18,085
1,873
(1,564)
18,393

(16,617)
(503)
45
(17,075)
(592)
1,564
(16,102)

404
1,029
-
1,433
1,117
-
2,550

18,289
1,303
(74)
19,517
2,990
(1,564)
20,942

(175)
(52)
-
(227)
(98)
-
(325)

(16,792)
(555)
45
(17,301)
(690)
1,564
(16,428)

2,291
1,010

2,225
1,206

4,516
2,216

Plant and equipment was pledged as security under the 
Acknowledgement of Debt entered into with the Department of 
Jobs, tourism, Science and Innovation and is subject to floating 
charges. Refer to Note D.1 for further details.

Recognition and measurement
Plant and equipment is stated at cost, net of accumulated 
depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Such costs 
include the cost of replacing part of the plant and equipment. When 
significant parts of plant and equipment are required to be replaced 
at intervals, the Group depreciates those parts separately based on 
their specific useful lives. Likewise, when a major inspection is 
performed, its cost is recognised in the carrying amount of the plant 
and equipment as a replacement if the recognition criteria are 
satisfied. All other repairs and maintenance costs are expensed as 
incurred to occupancy expenses in the statement of profit or loss 
and other comprehensive income. An item of plant and equipment 
is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits 
are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising on 
the de-recognition of the asset, calculated as the difference 
between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the 
assets, is included in other income or other expenses in the 
statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income when 
the asset is derecognised.   

Impairment of non-financial assets
The Group assesses, at each reporting date, whether there is 
an indication that an asset may be impaired. If any indication 
exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset is 
required, the Group estimates the recoverable amount of the 
asset or cash generating unit (“CGU”). The recoverable 
amount of the asset or the CGU is the higher of its fair value 
less costs of disposal and its value in use. The recoverable 
amount is determined for an individual asset, unless the asset 
does not generate cash flows that are largely independent of 
those from other assets or groups of assets. When the 
carrying amount of an asset or CGU exceeds its recoverable 
amount, the asset is considered impaired and is written down 
to its recoverable amount. 

Impairment losses of continuing operations are recognised in 
the statement of profit or loss in expense categories 
consistent with the function of the impaired asset.
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. In determining fair 
value less costs of disposals, recent market transactions are 
taken into account. If no such transactions can be identified, 
an appropriate valuation model is used. These calculations 
are corroborated by valuation multiples, quoted share prices 
for publicly traded companies or other available fair value 
indicators. 

Key estimate - Impairment of non-current assets     
The Group bases its impairment calculation on detailed 
budgets and forecast calculations, which are prepared 
separately for each of the Group’s CGUs to which the 
individual assets are allocated. The budgets and forecast 
calculations cover a period of three years, or the contract 
period.

Depreciation
Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the 
estimated useful life as follows:

Plant and equipment:  3 to 15 years 
Leasehold improvements:  3 to 15 years 

The residual values, useful lives and methods of depreciation 
of plant and equipment are reviewed at each financial year-
end and adjusted prospectively, as appropriate. 

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B. GROWTH ASSETS
for the year ended 30 June 2019

B.2     Intangible assets

Consolidated
Year ended 30 June 2019
Cost
Accumulated amortisation
R&D tax offset recognised 
Net carrying amount
Movement
Net carrying amount at the beginning of the year
Additions
Amortisation for the year
R&D tax offset recognised 
Net carrying amount at the end of the year

Year ended 30 June 2018
Cost
Accumulated amortisation and impairment
Net carrying amount
Movement
Net carrying amount at the beginning of the year
Additions
Amortisation for the year
Net carrying amount at the end of the year

Internally 
generated 
intangible

2,390
(45)
(1,421)
924

-
2,390
(45)
(1,421)
924

-
-
-

-
-
-
-

Total

2,390
(45)
(1,421)
924

-
2,390
(45)
(1,421)
924

-
-
-

-
-
-
-

The intangible asset comprises of capitalised development costs for the advancement of the modular propulsion systems. The intangible 
asset  will be amortised using the straight-line method over a finite period of five years.

Recognition and measurement
Intangible assets are measured on initial recognition at cost. Following initial recognition; intangible assets are carried at cost less  
amortisation, any impairment losses and research and development tax grants received. Intangible assets with finite useful lives are 
amortised on a straight-line basis over their useful lives and tested for impairment whenever there is an indication that they may be 
impaired. The amortisation period and method is reviewed at each financial year end.

Intangible asset
Internally generated intangible

Useful life
Finite (up to five years)

Research and development 
Research costs are expensed as incurred. Development expenditures on individual projects are recognised as an intangible asset when 
the Group can demonstrate: 
• the technical feasibility of completing the intangible asset so that the asset will be available for use or sale
• its intention to complete and its ability and intention to use or sell the asset
• how the asset will generate future economic developments
• the availability of resources to complete the asset
• the ability to measure reliably the expenditure incurred during the development of the asset

Following initial recognition of the development expenditure as an asset, the asset is carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation and 
accumulated impairment losses. Amortisation of the asset begins when the development is complete and the asset is available for use. It 
is amortised over the period of expected future benefit. During the period of development, the asset is tested for impairment annually. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 20192019 ANNUAL REPORTNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS C. WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
for the year ended 30 June 2019
C. WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

In this section
This section addresses inventories, trade and other receivables, cash, other financial assets and trade and other payables of the Group 
at the end of the reporting period including, where applicable, the accounting policies applied and the key estimates and judgements 
made. 

C. Working Capital Management
C.1    Inventories
C.2    Trade and other receivables
C.3    Cash and cash equivalents
C.4    Other financial assets
C.5    Trade and other payables
C.6    Deferred revenue

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Financial and capital risks in this section
Liquidity risk management
Liquidity risk arises from the financial liabilities of the Group and the Group's subsequent ability to meet its obligations to repay financial 
liabilities as and when they fall due. The liquidity position of the Group is managed to ensure sufficient liquid funds are available to meet 
its financial commitments in a timely and cost effective manner.

The Group's liquidity position is managed by the Board of Directors who regularly review cash-flow forecasts prepared by management, 
which includes the Group's short and long-term obligations, cash position and forecast liability position to maintain appropriate liquidity 
levels. At 30 June 2019, the Group has a total of $7,487,000 of cash at its disposal (2018: $9,926,000) and a net current asset position 
$13,453,000 (2018: $21,054,000). The remaining contractual maturities of the Group's financial liabilities are:

On demand

$'000

Less than 3 
months
$'000

$'000

3-12 months

1-5 years

Over 5 years

At 30 June 2019
Borrowings
Trade payables and other 
liabilities 

At 30 June 2018
Borrowings
Trade payables and other 
liabilities 

-   

-   

                -   

 - 

                 -   

3,919 

3,919 

86 

86 

-   

-   

 - 

           1,032 

1,304 

58 

                -   

1,304 

           1,090 

$'000

8,933 

72 

9,005 

6,647 

173 

6,820 

$'000

1,053 

-   

1,053 

2,307 

-   

2,307 

Total

$'000

9,986 

4,077 

14,064 

9,986 

1,535 

11,521 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 20192019 ANNUAL REPORTNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS C. WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
for the year ended 30 June 2019
C. WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Interest rate risk management
Interest rate risk is the risk that the Group's financial position will fluctuate due to changes in the market interest rates.
The Group's exposure to market interest rates relates primarily to the Group's cash and term deposits with financial institutions. The 
primary goal of the Group is to maximise returns on surplus cash, using deposits with maturities of 90 days or less. Management 
continually monitors the returns on funds invested. The exposure to interest rate risk as at 30 June 2019 is as follows:

Cash and cash equivalents (Note C.3)
Short-term deposits (Note C.4)

2019
$'000
7,487
585
8,072

2018
$'000
9,926
585
10,511

A reasonable possible change in the interest rate (+0.5%/-0.5%) (2018: +0.5%/-0.5%)), with all variables held constant, would have 
resulted in a change in post tax profit/(loss) of $37,000/($37,000) (2018: $51,000)/($51,000)) and no impact to other comprehensive 
income.

Credit risk management
Credit risk is the risk that a counterparty will not meet its obligations under a financial instrument or customer contract, leading to a 
financial loss. The Group is exposed to credit risk from its operating and investing activities, including trade receivables and short-term 
deposits with financial institutions. Maximum exposure to credit risk equals to the carrying amount of these financial assets (as outlined 
in each applicable note). The significant concentration of credit risk within the Group relate to receivable balances from the Group's 
major customer.

The maximum exposure to credit risk for the components of the statement of financial position at 30 June 2019 and 2018 is the carrying 
amounts as illustrated in Note C.2. 

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. Key individual customer 
receivable balances are monitored on an ongoing basis. The significant concentrations of credit risk within the Group relate to 
receivable balances from the Group's major customer and cash held with investment grade financial institutions.

The investment of surplus cash in short-term deposits is only invested with a major financial institution to minimise the risk of default of 
counterparties.  

C.1     Inventories

Raw materials 
Provision for obsolescence
Work in progress 
Finished goods 

2019
$'000
4,741
(298)
2,255
-
6,698

2018
$'000
1,841
(226)
489
50
2,154

Recognition and measurement
Inventories are carried at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Costs incurred in bringing each product to its present location
 and condition are accounted for as follows: 
• Raw materials: weighted average cost
• Finished goods and work in progress:  weighted average cost of direct materials and direct manufacturing labour and a proportion
of manufacturing overhead costs

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

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for the year ended 30 June 2019
C. WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

C.2     Trade and other receivables

C.3     Cash and cash equivalents

Trade receivables
Accrued royalties
Other receivables (b)
Allowance for Impairment of other receivables (a)

2019
$'000

4,093
-
4,341
(1,379)
7,055

2018
$'000

12,097
64
1,506
-
13,667

(a) At 30 June 2019, the Group recognised $1,350,000
(2018:$nil) as an allowance for impaired receivables. This
amount covers  $1,350,000 receivable from Avidsys Pty Ltd as
consideration for the disposal of REMSAFE Pty Ltd on 18
December 2017. The Group has commenced legal action to
recover the outstanding receivable. Refer to Note F.6 for further
details.

(b) At 30 June 2019, the Group recognised a receivable for
$1,533,000 in accordance with research and development tax
legislation  in which the Group is entitled to a refundable R&D tax
offset. Refer note A.3 for further detail.

See the "Credit risk management" section on credit risk of trade 
receivables, which explains how the Group manages and 
measures the quality of trade receivables that are neither past 
due nor impaired.

The Group's payment terms on trade receivables range from 30 - 
35 days. The credit risk of trade receivables neither past due nor 
impaired was assessed as remote as historical default rates with 
associated customers are negligible.

Recognition and measurement
Trade and other receivables are non-derivative financial assets 
with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an 
active market. 

Trade and other receivables are recognised on initial recognition 
at fair value. Subsequent to initial recognition, trade receivables 
are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate 
method, less an allowance for uncollectible amounts. 

Impairment
Trade receivables and contract assets are subject to the 
expected credit loss model. The Group applies the AASB 9 
simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses which 
uses the lifetime expected loss allowance for all trade receivable 
and contract assets. The identified impairment loss was 
immaterial. While cash and cash equivalents are also subject to 
the impairment requirements of AASB 9, the identified 
impairment loss was immaterial.

Fair value
The carrying amount of trade and other receivables 
approximates their fair value.

Cash at bank
Short-term deposits 

2019
$'000
7,487
-
7,487

2018
$'000
9,926
-
9,926

The reconciliation of net (loss)/profit after tax to net cash flows from 
operations for the years ended 30 June 2019 and 2018 is as follows: 

(Loss)/profit after income tax from continuing 
operations

(Loss)/profit after income tax from discontinued 
operations

(Loss)/profit after income tax
Depreciation & amortisation
R&D tax offset (Note B.2)
Government grants  (Note E.2)
Interest expense (Note D.1)
Surplus lease space (Note E.1)
Warranties (Note E.1)
Employee benefits (Note E.1)

(Gain)/loss on sale of quoted equity shares
Provision for doubtful debt (Note C.2)

Share based payment expense (Note F.3)
Net foreign exchange gain
Net cash (used in)/from operating activities 
before changes in assets and liabilities

Changes in assets and liabilities during the year:

Decrease/(increase) in receivables and 
prepayments

(Increase)/decrease in inventories
(Increase)/decrease in deferred tax assets
 Increase/(decrease) in payables

2019
$'000

(5,906)

2018
$'000

1,735

-

483

(5,906)
735
1,421
(225)
507
(53)
(31)
307
-
1,379
263
(1,200)

2,218
555
-
(225)
528
(52)
350
(286)
(132)
-
253
(999)

(2,804)

2,774

6,950

(8,464)

(4,546)
(37)
2,218
4,587

1,127
2
(3,654)

(10,989)

Net cash generated from/(used in) operating 
activities

1,783

(8,215)

Recognition and measurement
Cash and cash equivalents in the statement of financial 
position comprise cash at bank and short-term deposits with 
an original maturity of three months or less, which are subject 
to an insignificant risk as to change in value. 

Fair value
The carrying amount of short-term deposits approximates 
their fair value. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS C. WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
for the year ended 30 June 2019
C. WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

C.4     Other financial assets

C.6     Deferred revenue

Deferred revenue includes revenue allocated to unsatisfied 
performance obligations in engineering services contracts 
with customers, unsatisfied performance obligations on sale 
of goods to customers and long-term advances received from 
customers.

A reconciliation of deferred revenue for the years ended 30 
June 2019 and 2018 is as follows:  

At 1 July
Deferred during the year
Released to the statement of profit or loss
At 30 June

2019
$'000

943
4,426
(2,458)

2,911

2018
$'000

5,144
522
(4,722)

943

Recognition and measurement
Deferred revenue is recognised as a liability when 
consideration is received prior to performance obligations 
being satisfied with a customer. The deferred revenue is 
recognised as income over the periods that the performance 
obligations are met.

Short term deposits

2019
$'000

585
585

2018
$'000

585
585

The Group has pledged short term deposits of $585,000 (2018: 
$585,000) as collateral for financing facilities and pledged nil 
short-term deposits (2018: Nil) as collateral for performance 
guarantees under contractual arrangements related to customer 
agreements. Refer to Note D.1 for details on long-term 
borrowings. 

Short-term deposits
Recognition and measurement
Short-term deposits represent term deposits with financial 
institutions for periods greater than 90 days and less than 365 
days earning interest at the respective interest rate at time of 
lodgement. Short-term deposits are stated at amortised cost. 

Fair value
The carrying amount of short-term deposits approximates their 
fair value. 

C.5     Trade and other payables

Trade payables
Lease liabilities
Taxes payable
Other payables

2019
$'000

3,871
173
10
94
4,148

2018
$'000

1,080
246
45
337
1,708

Recognition and measurement
Trade and other payables are financial liabilities recognised 
when goods and services are received prior to the end of the 
reporting period, irrespective of whether or not billed to the 
Group. Trade and other payables are recognised on initial 
recognition at fair value. Subsequent to initial recognition, trade 
and other payables are measured at amortised cost.  

Fair value
The carrying amount of trade and other payables approximates 
their fair value. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 20192019 ANNUAL REPORTNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS D. DEBT AND CAPITAL
D. DEBT AND CAPITAL
for the year ended 30 June 2019

In this section
This section addresses the debt and capital position of the Group at the end of the reporting period including, where applicable, the 
accounting policies applies and the key estimates and judgements made. 

D.
D.1
D.2
D.3

Debt and capital
Borrowings
Share capital
Reserves

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Financial and capital risks in this section
Capital risk management
For the purposes of the Group's capital management, capital includes contributed shareholder equity. 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. In order to 
maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group may issue new shares or debt.

D.1     Borrowings

Current 
Non-current 

2019
$'000
-
8,277
8,277

2018
$'000
1,032
6,738
7,770

Changes in borrowings arising from financing activities are as 
follows: 

At 1 July
$'000

Cash flows
$'000

7,770
8,102

-
(860)

Finance 
costs
$'000

507 
528 

At 30 June
$'000
8,277
7,770

2019
2018

On 25 January 2010, the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science 
and Innovation provided the Group with an interest-free loan of 
$14,346,000 under the terms of a Deed (Acknowledgment of 
Debt) (“the Deed”). The terms and conditions attached to the 
Deed are as follows:   

• The term of the loan was 25 January 2010 to 30 May 2025
• Repayments commenced on 25 May 2010 at $200,000 per
annum
• A deed of variation was confirmed during the year ending 30
June 2019 to defer 2019 and 2020 repayments to 30 May 2021
•Accelerated repayments then occur across the life of the loan
then increase to a maximum repayment of $2,100,000 due on
30 May 2025

The interest-free loan was secured by way of a first ranking 
floating debenture over the whole of the assets and 
undertakings of the Group. 

Fair value
The fair value of the Group's secured loan at 30 June 2019 was 
$6,868,000 (2018: $6,516,000). The fair value measurement is 
classified as Level 3 on the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of 
the secured loan was calculated by discounting future cash 
flows at the prevailing market interest rate at 30 June 2019 of 
12.00% (2018: 12.00%).

Recognition and measurement
The interest-free loan was initially recognised at fair value and 
subsequently stated at amortised cost using the effective interest rate 
(“EIR”) method. The EIR is the rate that exactly discounts the 
estimated future cash payments over the expected life of the loan or a 
shorter period, where appropriate, to the net carrying amount of the 
financial liability. The effective interest rate was 6.52 per cent. 

D.2     Share capital

Ordinary shares issued and fully paid

Movement in ordinary shares
At 1 July 2017
Employee Share plan number 1

At 30 June 2018

At 1 July 2018
Employee Share plan number 1

At 30 June 2019

2019
$'000
31,178

2018
$'000
31,144

Number
77,295,882
73,328
   77,369,210 

$000's
31,106

38
   31,144 

77,369,210
83,716
77,452,926

31,144
34  
31,178

Recognition and measurement
Share capital is recognised at the fair value of the consideration 
received. The cost of issuing shares is shown in the share capital as a 
deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds. Own equity instruments that 
are re-acquired 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.

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. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS D. DEBT AND CAPITAL
D. DEBT AND CAPITAL
for the year ended 30 June 2019

D.3     Reserves

At 1 July 2017
Foreign currency translation
Rights issued pursuant to performance rights plan
At 30 June 2018

At 1 July 2018
Foreign currency translation
Rights issued pursuant to performance rights plan
Transferred to accumulated losses
At 30 June 2019

Nature and purpose of reserves

Employee 
benefits 
reserve 
$000's
1,759
-
215
1,974

Foreign currency 
translation 
reserve
$000's
-
9
-
9

Contingent 
consideration
$000's
3,440
-
-
3,440

Consolidation 
reserve
$000's
(4,455)
-
-
(4,455)

Convertible notes 
reserve
$000's
248
-
-
248

1,974
-
229
-
2,203

9
(42)
-
-
(33)

3,440
-
-
(3,440)
-

(4,455)
-
-
4,455
-

248

-
-
(248)
-

Total

$000's
992
9
215
1,216

1,216
(42)
229
767
2,171

Employee benefits reserve
The employee benefits reserve records the share-based payments provided to key management personnel as part of their long-term 
incentive remuneration. Refer to Note F.3 for further details.  

Contingent consideration
On 13 October 2016, the Group acquired the remaining 38.5 per cent minority interest in REMSAFE Pty Ltd from the Lane Trust in 
consideration for the issue of ordinary shares in the Group. The terms of the sale provided for an incentive to achieve performance targets 
linked to future accumulated annual sales with consideration payable as follows:
• 2,000,000 ordinary shares in the Group if REMSAFE achieves $25,000,000 accumulated annual sales for any 12 month period; and,
• 2,000,000 ordinary shares in the Group if REMSAFE achieves $40,000,000 accumulated annual sales for any 12 month period.
Contingent consideration was measured with reference to the Group’s share price on 13 October 2016 and considered the probability that
the accumulated annual sales targets would be met, which was assessed as 100 per cent.
The fair value measurement of the contingent consideration was classified as Level 2 on the fair value hierarchy.

On 18 December 2017, the Group publicly announced the divestment of its 100 per cent interest in REMSAFE Pty Ltd to Avidsys Pty Ltd 
(“Avidsys”) in support of the Group’s strategy to strengthen its position in the UAV market. Should the REMSAFE business satisfy one or 
more of the abovementioned accumulated annual sales targets pertaining to the contingent consideration arrangement, Avidsys is obliged 
to reimburse the Group for the value of the consideration transferred under the arrangement up to a maximum amount of $2,200,000. At 30 
June 2019, the Group re-assessed the probability that the abovementioned accumulated annual sales targets would be met as nil. As a 
result, no financial asset for contingent consideration receivable from Avidsys was recognised in these financial statements. 

Consolidation reserve
The consolidation reserve records the difference between the amount paid to acquire a non-controlling interest and the change in the 
proportionate interest in net assets held by the non-controlling interest. 

Convertible note reserve
The convertible note reserve records the equity component of the convertible notes issued in the 2016 financial year. The convertible notes 
were extinguished in prior periods.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 20192019 ANNUAL REPORTNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS E. OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
for the year ended 30 June 2019
E. OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

In this section
This section addresses the other assets and liabilities position of the Group at the end of the reporting period including, where 
applicable, the accounting policies applies and the key estimates and judgements made. 

Provision for warranties
The Group provides for a provision for warranties for 
general repairs for two years after its propulsion system 
assemblies ("PSA") are sold. The provision for warranties 
represents the liability for potential warranty claims against 
the Group and is recognised at the point in time when a 
PSA is sold. The valuation of the provision for warranties is 
based on the product of the estimated defect rate, the cost 
of the PSA and the volume of PSAs sold. Estimates of the 
provision for warranties are revised annually.  

Employee benefits
The Group does not expect its long-service or annual leave 
benefits to be settled wholly within twelve months of each 
reporting date. These liabilities are measured at the 
present value of the estimated future cash outflow to be 
made to the employees using the projected unit credit 
method. Expected future payments are discounted using 
market yields at the reporting date on high quality 
corporate bonds with terms to maturity and currencies that 
match, as closely as possible, estimated future cash flows.  

Other employee benefits expected to be wholly settled 
within one year after the end of the period in which the 
employees render the related services are classified as 
short-term benefits and are measured at the amount due to 
be paid. 

E.
E.1
E.2

Other assets and liabilities
Provisions
Government grants

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E.1     Provisions

At 1 July 2018
Arising during the year
Utilised

At 30 June 2019
Current
Non-current

At 1 July 2017
Arising during the year
Utilised

At 30 June 2018
Current
Non-current

Surplus 
lease 
space Warranties
$000's
$000's

Employee 
benefits
$000's

141
33
(86)

88
57
31

88

193

34
(86)
141
57
84
141

770
253
(285)

738
738
-

738

420
449
(99)
770
770
-
770

1,307
491
(183)

1,615
1,537
77

1,614

1,593

115
(401)

1,307
1,263
44
1,307

Total
$000's

2,218
777
(554)

2,441
2,333
108

2,441

2,206

598
(586)
2,218
2,090
128
2,218

Recognition and measurement
Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present 
obligation, legal or construction, as a result of a past event, it is 
probable that an outflow of resources embodying benefits will 
be required to settle an obligation and a reliable estimate can 
be made of the amount of the obligation. 
If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions 
are discounted using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects, where 
appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. When discounting 
is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time 
is recognised as a finance cost. 

Provision for surplus lease space
The Group recognised a provision for surplus lease space for 
unused office space under an operating lease, expiring 16 
February 2021. In addition, the Group entered into a sublease 
agreement for the unused office space. In February 2019 the 
sublease was extended five years, commencing March 2019. 
Refer to Note F.1 for further details. The provision for surplus 
lease space is calculated as the present value of the net cost of 
fulfilling the lease arrangement.

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for the year ended 30 June 2019
E. OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

E.2     Government grants

At 1 July
Released to the statement of profit and loss
At 30 June
Current
Non-current

2019
$'000
299
(225)
74
74
-

2018
$'000
524
(225)
299
225
74

In June 2008, the Group received a $2,760,000 grant 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. There are no unfulfilled conditions or contingencies attached to the grants. 

Recognition and measurement
Government grants are recognised where there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and all attached 
conditions will be complied with. Government grants are recognised in other income in the statement of profit or loss and other 
comprehensive income over the periods necessary to match them with the related costs which they are intended to compensate, 
on a systematic basis. When a government grant relates to compensation for expenses or losses already incurred, or for the 
purposes of giving immediate financial support to the entity with no future related costs, government grants are recognised as 
income in the period in which it becomes receivable. When the grant relates to an asset, it is recognised as deferred revenue in 
the statement of financial position and income is recognised in equal amounts over the expected useful life of the related asset. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 20192019 ANNUAL REPORTNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS F. OTHER NOTES
F. OTHER ITEMS
for the year ended 30 June 2019

In this section
This section addresses information on other items which require disclosure to comply with Australian Accounting Standards and the 
Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). This section includes Group structure information and other disclosures. 

Other items

F.
F.1    Commitments
F.2    Related parties
F.3    Share based payments
F.4    Subsidiaries
F.5    Parent entity information
F.6    Discontinued operations
F.7    Auditor remuneration
F.8    Events after the end of the reporting period
F.9    Other accounting policies
F.10  Adopted accounting standards
F.11  New accounting standards

43
44
45
47
47
48
49
49
49
50
52

F.1    Commitments

Operating leases - Group as lessee
The Group has entered into operating leases for properties 
as follows: 

• A lease arrangement for the Balcatta, Australia, premises
for ten years ending 17 February 2021. The lease includes
two options to extend the lease term for two further periods
of five years each on 17 February 2021 and 17 February
2026, respectively. The lease arrangement contains an
escalation clause that allows for an increase in rent of 3.00
per cent per annum across the term of the lease
arrangement.

• A lease agreement for the Oregon, United States of
America premises for the five years ending 7 December
2022. The lease includes two options to extend the lease
term for two further periods of five years each on 7
December 2022 and 7 December 2027 respectively. The
lease arrangement contains an escalation clause that allows 
for an increase in rent of 3.00 per cent per annum across
the term of the lease arrangement.

Other than already described, no operating lease 
arrangements include contingent rentals, purchase options 
or escalation clauses.

For the year ended 30 June 2019, $1,070,000 (2018: $921,000) 
was recognised as an expense in occupancy expenses in the 
statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income. 
Future minimum rentals payable under non-cancellable operating 
leases at 30 June are as follows:

Within one year
After one year but not more than five years
More than five years

2019
$'000
1,176
1,197
-
2,372

2018
$'000
1,110
2,366
1,012
4,488

Recognition and measurement
The determination of whether an arrangement is or contains a 
lease is based on the substance of the arrangement at the 
inception of the lease. The arrangement is or contains a lease if 
the fulfilment of the arrangement is contingent on the use of a 
specific asset or assets and the arrangement conveys a right to 
use the asset or assets, even if that asset is or those assets are 
not explicitly specified in the arrangement. 

An operating lease is a lease other than a finance lease. 
Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense on a 
straight-line basis over the lease term. 

Operating leases – Group as lessor
The Group has entered into a sublease related to surplus 
capacity at its Balcatta property for a period of five years. It 
includes a clause to enable the upward revision of the rental 
charge based on an annual base according to prevailing market 
conditions. 

For the year ended 30 June 2019, $458,000 (2018: $428,000) 
was recognised as other income in the statement of profit or loss 
and other comprehensive income. Future minimum rentals 
receivable under non-cancellable operating leases at 30 June 
are, as follows. 

Within one year
After one year but not more than five years

More than five years

2019
$'000

359
1,315

-

1,673

2018
$'000

202
-

-

202

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F. OTHER ITEMS
for the year ended 30 June 2019

F.1    Commitments (continued)

Recognition and measurement
Operating lease rentals are recognised as other income on a straight-line basis over the lease term. 

Commitments
At 30 June 2019, the Group had commitments of Nil (2018: $694,000) related to the fit-out of the Oregon, United States of America, 
leased premises. 

F.2     Related parties

Group structure
Note F.4 provides information about the Group’s structure, including details of subsidiaries. 

Transactions with key management personnel 
Agere Pty Ltd, a company of which Mr. Steve Gallagher is a director, received $60,000 (2018: $60,000) in director's fees for his 
service to the Group. At 30 June 2019, a total of $5,000 remains due and payable (2018: $5,000). Payment terms are 7 days.

No other director or key management personnel entered into a material contract with the Group from the end of the previous financial 
year. 

Compensation of key management personnel of the Group

Short term employee benefits
Post-employment benefits
Long-term employee benefits
Share based payments

2019
$
1,146,953
80,962
68,273
221,708

2018
$
1,355,701
121,012
120,809
212,867

1,517,897

1,810,390

The amounts disclosed in the table are the amounts recognised as an expense during the reporting period related to key 
management personnel. The compensation of key management personnel is included in the employee benefits expense in the 
statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income. 

Refer to table 2 and table 3 of the Remuneration report for KMP share and equity holdings, including performance rights. 

Loans from related parties
The Group has agreed an unsecured US$3 million (A$4 million) standby working capital facility with UIL Limited. UIL Limited is the 
Group's largest shareholder, currently holding 30% of the Group's shares. The establishment of the standby facility secures an 
additional source of working capital should the Group decide to accelerate further investments in product development. The Group 
paid a 2.5% facility fee $108,000 (refer to note A.4 for further detail). Interest on any funds drawn down will be incurred at an interest 
rate of Libor plus 6% .The facility is available from 11 March 2019 to 10 September 2020.

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F. OTHER ITEMS
for the year ended 30 June 2019

F.3     Share based payments

Equity-settled share based payment 
transactions

2019
$'000

 263 
 263 

2018
$'000

250
250

There were no cancellations or modifications to awards in 
the 2019 or 2018 financial years. Share-based payment 
plans are explained below: 

Employee Share Plan No. 1
The Group provides benefits to its employees in the form of 
share based payments in which employees render services 
for ordinary shares in the Group. Under the plan, each 
eligible employee is offered fully paid ordinary shares to a 
maximum value of $1,000 per annum. 

For the year ended 30 June 2019, 83,716 ordinary shares 
(2018: 73,328 ordinary shares) were issued on 23 January 
2019 at a market value on the date of issue of $34,000 
(2018: $38,000 ). 

CEO Share Acquisition Performance Rights
On 11 August 2017, the Group announced the appointment 
of Mr. Alder as the Managing Director and Chief Executive 
Officer of the Group. The announcement set out the 
material terms of his employment, which include the grant of 
two performance rights for each share acquired by Mr. Alder 
during the period from 11 August 2017 to 31 December 
2017. 

During the year ended 30 June 2018, Mr. Alder acquired 
372,333 ordinary shares in the Group, resulting in a 
maximum entitlement of 647,250 share acquisition 
performance rights ("SAPR's"). The grant of the 
performance rights was approved by the shareholders at an 
extraordinary general meeting on 23 May 2018. 
The terms of the performance rights issued to Mr. Alder are 
subject to a vesting condition of a 30-day volume weighted 
average share price of $0.62 per ordinary share.  

During the year ended 30 June 2019, no performance rights 
issued under the plan vested. The share based payment 
expense recognised for the year ended 30 June 2019 was 
$68,000 (2018: $60,000).

2018 Executive LTI Plan and 2018 CEO LTI Plan
On 27 October 2017 and 23 May 2018, the Group issued 
951,622 performance rights to key management personnel 
as part of their long-term incentive plan. The terms of the 
performance rights are set out on pages 10-11 of the 
Directors' Report. During the year ended 30 June 2019, no 
performance rights issued under the plan vested. The share 
based payment expense recognised for the year ended 30 
June 2019 was $101,000 (2018: $63,000).

2017 CEO LTI Plan 
The 2017 performance rights plan related to Mr. Terry Stinson 
(the previous Managing Director and CEO) and was approved by 
shareholders on 7 November 2016. Pages 11-12 of the Directors' 
Report details the terms of the performance rights. During the 
year no rights under the plan vested. The total expense 
recognised during the period is $59,000 (2018: $92,000).

Movements during the year 
The following table illustrates the number of performance rights 
during the year: 

Outstanding at 1 July
Granted during the year
Lapsed during the year
Outstanding at 30 June

2019 
Number
2,354,373
-
(343,719)
2,010,654

2018 
Number
500,000
1,854,373
-
2,354,373

The weighted average remaining contractual life of performance 
rights outstanding at 30 June 2019 was 1 year (2018: 2 years). 

The following tables list the inputs into the models used for the 
four plans for the years ended June 30, 2017 and 2018, 
respectively:  

Grant date 
Expiry date
Share price at grant 
Fair value ($/right) - 
Tranche 1

Fair value ($/right) - 
Tranche 2

Expected volatility 
Risk-free interest rate 

Remaining 
contractual life

Model used

2017 
CEO LTI 
Plan

2018 
Executive 
LTI Plan

CEO 
SAPR's
7/11/2016 23/05/2018 27/10/2017 23/05/2018

2018 CEO 
LTI Plan

7/09/2019 10/08/2020 10/08/2020 10/08/2020
 $       0.93   $        0.44   $        0.54   $        0.44 

0.500

0.209

0.365

0.316

0.420
70%
1.68%

0.138
59%
1.98%

0.278
60%
1.95%

-
59%
1.98%

1.19 years

2.12 years

2.12 years

2.12 years

Monte 
Carlo

Monte 
Carlo

Monte 
Carlo

Monte
Carlo

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F. OTHER ITEMS
for the year ended 30 June 2019

F.3     Share based payments (continued)

The expected life of the performance rights is based on historical data and current expectations and is not necessarily indicative of 
exercise patterns that may occur. The expected volatility of performance rights reflects the assumption that the historical volatility over 
a period similar to the life of the performance rights is indicative of future trends, which may not necessarily be the actual outcome. 

Recognition and measurement
Employees, including key management personnel, of the Group receive remuneration in the form of share-based payments, whereby 
employees render services as consideration for equity instruments; that is, equity-settled transactions. 

The cost of equity-settled transactions is determined using the fair value of the equity instrument at the date when the grant is made 
using an appropriate valuation model. 

The cost arising from share-based payments is recognised as an employee benefits expense, together with a corresponding increase 
in equity over the period in which the service and, where applicable, the performance conditions, are fulfilled; that is, the vesting 
period. The cumulative expense recognised for equity-settled transactions at each reporting date until the vesting date reflects the 
extent to which the vesting period has expired and the Group’s best estimate of the number of equity instruments that will ultimately 
vest. The expense or credit in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income represents the movement in the 
cumulative expense recognised as at the beginning and end of that period. 

Service and non-market performance conditions are not taken into account when determining the grant date fair value of the awards, 
but the likelihood of the condition being met is assessed as part of the Group’s best estimate of the number of shares that will vest. 
Market performance conditions are reflected within the grant date fair value. 

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F. OTHER ITEMS
for the year ended 30 June 2019

F.4      Subsidiaries

The ultimate parent company of the Group is Orbital Corporation Limited. The consolidated financial statements of the Group include: 

Class of 
shares

Country of 
incorporation

Principal activities

2019

2018

% equity interest

Ordinary

Australia

Production & 
Development

Entity

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

Note

(c)

(d)

(a)

Ordinary
Ordinary
Ordinary
Ordinary
Ordinary
Ordinary
Ordinary
Ordinary

Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia

Orbital Holdings (USA) Inc.
Orbital Fluid Technologies Inc.

Ordinary
Ordinary

United States
United States

Orbital UAV USA, LLC

Ordinary

United States

100

100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100

100
100

100

100

100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100

100
100

100

Dormant
Dormant
Dormant
Dormant
Dormant
Dormant
Dormant
Dormant

Dormant
Dormant

Production & 
Development

(a) Orbital Share Plan Pty Ltd was established on 22 September 2008 and acts as the trustee for Executive Long Incentive Performance Rights Plans.
(b) The Production segment is focussed on the manufacture, assembly and delivery of engines and propulsion systems for unmanned aerial vehicles, and the continuous
improvement of propulsion system and component part costs; product quality; and timing of product delivery.

(c) The Production Development segment specialises in the development of new UAV propulsion systems and flight critical components, including unmanned aerial
vehicle engineering studies, engine mapping, maintenance certification and engineering technical support across the Group.

F.5     Parent entity information

Current assets
Non-current assets
Current liabilities
Non-current liabilities

Net assets

Issued capital
Accumulated losses
Employee benefits reserve

Total equity
Loss of the parent 
Total comprehensive loss of the parent entity

2019
$'000
2
22,848
-
8,277
14,573

31,178
(18,842)
2,237
14,573
(4,835)
(4,835)

2018
$'000
1,451
25,430
1,032
6,738
19,111

31,144
(14,007)
1,974
19,111

(1,834)
(1,834)

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F. OTHER ITEMS
for the year ended 30 June 2019

F.6    Discontinued operations

On 18 December 2017, the Group publicly announced the divestment of its 100 per cent interest in REMSAFE Pty Ltd to Avidsys Pty 
Ltd (“Avidsys”) in support of the Group's strategy to strengthen its position in the UAV market.

Cash consideration of $2,200,000 received or receivable from Avidsys across three tranches was as follows:
• The first tranche payment of $720,000 has been received. 
• Of the second tranche payment, $100,000 has been received with $650,000 remaining receivable as at 30 June 2018.
• The third tranche payment of $700,000 was receivable on 18 June 2019.
• For the year ended 30 June 2019, the group assessed the recoverability of the outstanding amounts on tranche two and three. This 
lead to the outcome of raising a provision of $1,350,000 due to unfulfilled payment terms. 
The business of REMSAFE Pty Ltd was classified as a discontinued operation. Refer to Note A.1 for further details.

The result of REMSAFE Pty Ltd for the 2018 year is presented below: 

2019
$'000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-

2018
$'000
517
(1,140)
(623)
1,106
483
-

483

0.62
0.62

2018
$'000

(448)
181
-
(267)

The net cash flows incurred by REMSAFE Pty Ltd were as follows:

Operating
Investing
Financing

Net cash outflow

2019
$'000

-
-
-
-

Recognition and measurement
A disposal group qualifies as a discontinued operation if it is a 
component of an entity that either has been disposed of and: 
• represents a separate major line of business or geographical 
area of operations
• is part of a single co-ordinated plan to dispose of a separate 
major line of business or geographical are of operations; or
• is a subsidiary acquired exclusively with a view to resale 

Discontinued operations are excluded from the results of 
continuing operations and are presented as a single amount in 
the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other 
comprehensive income. All other disclosures in the financial 
statements include amounts for continuing operations, unless 
otherwise indicated. 

Revenue
Expenses

Operating loss
Gain on disposal of discontinued operation

Profit before tax from discontinued operation
Income tax expense

Profit for the year from discontinued operation

Earnings per share (in cents)
Basic earnings/(loss) for the year from discontinued operations 
Diluted earnings/(loss) for the year from discontinued operations 

The major classes of assets and liabilities of REMSAFE Pty 
Ltd disposed of on 18 December 2017 were as follows:

Assets
Trade and other receivables
Plant and equipment

Total assets

Net assets directly associated with 
REMSAFE Pty Ltd

2018
$'000

754
29

783

783

The gain on sale of REMSAFE was calculated as follows:

Cash consideration
Less: Transaction costs

Less: Bad debts written off

Less: Net assets transferred to Avidsys

Gain on disposal of discontinued 
operation

2018
$'000

2,200
(100)

(211)
(783)

1,106

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F. OTHER ITEMS
for the year ended 30 June 2019

Fair value measurement
All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or 
disclosed in the financial statements are categorised within the 
fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowest 
level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a 
whole: 

►  Level 1 — Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active 
markets for identical assets or liabilities
►  Level 2 — Valuation techniques for which the lowest level 
input that is significant to the fair value measurement is directly or 
indirectly observable
►  Level 3 — Valuation techniques for which the lowest level 
input that is significant to the fair value measurement is 
unobservable

For assets and liabilities that are recognised in the financial 
statements at fair value on a recurring basis, the Group 
determines whether transfers have occurred between levels in 
the hierarchy by re-assessing categorisation (based on the lowest 
level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a 
whole) at the end of each reporting period. 

F.7    Auditor remuneration

During the year the Group changed auditor from Ernst & 
Young Australia ("EY") to PricewaterhouseCoopers ("PwC")

2019
$

2018
$

Amounts received or due and receivable for:

Audit and review of the consolidated 
financial statements 

Tax compliance services 

   127,500     127,000 
     73,011     117,362 
   200,511     244,362 

F.8     Events after the end of the reporting period

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

F.9     Other accounting policies

Goods and services tax
Revenue, expenses and assets are recognised net of the 
amount of 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.

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 (“ATO”) is 
included as a current asset or liability in the consolidated 
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.

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

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F. OTHER ITEMS
for the year ended 30 June 2019

F.10     Adopted accounting standards

Adopted standards and interpretations 
A number of adopted standards and interpretations have been issued as at the financial reporting date.
The Group has reviewed these standards and interpretations  and with the exception of the items listed below, none of the new and 
amended accounting standards and interpretations will significantly affect the Group's accounting policies, financial position or 
performance.

Title

Application of new 
standard

Summary

Adopted 1 July 2018

AASB 15
Revenue 
from 
contracts 
with 
customers
("AASB 15")

AASB 15 replaces all existing revenue requirements in Australian Accounting Standards 
(AASB 118 Revenue and AASB 111 Construction Contracts) and applies to all revenue 
arising from contracts with customers, unless the contracts are in the scope of other 
standards, such as AASB 117 (or AASB 16 Leases, once applied). 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 an entity expects 
to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.

An entity recognises revenue in accordance with the core principle by applying the following 
steps:

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

The Group has implemented the modified approach as its transition method for the adoption 
of AASB 15.

The Group has reviewed the terms and conditions of its contracts with customers and 
determined that the adoption of AASB 15 will not have a material impact on the business. As 
at 30 June 2019 the reported sales of goods represent component sales to customers where 
revenue is only recognised once control passes to the customer, which is at a point in time.

In relation to engineering services contracts, the services rendered under each stage are 
highly interrelated and therefore treated as a single performance obligation. Orbital is entitled 
to payment for work completed in the event an engineering services contract is discontinued, 
and therefore, performance obligations are satisfied over time with reference to the stage of 
completion under the output method for revenue recognition. As at 30 June 2019, the group 
has 5 engineering services contracts.

The group has confirmed:
• Contracts commenced and completed in the same financial year will not be adjusted for
the impact of AASB 15.
• Licence and royalty revenue will continue to be recognised as and when customer sales of
patented technologies are made.

The Group has assessed there is no financing impact under AASB 15 from customer 
payments received in advance of goods delivered or services rendered.

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F. OTHER ITEMS
for the year ended 30 June 2019

F.10     Adopted accounting standards

Title

Application of new 
standard

Summary

Periods beginning on or 
after 1 January 2018

AASB 9 
Financial 
Instruments 
("AASB 9")

AASB 9 replaces AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. Except for 
certain trade receivables, an entity initially measures a financial asset at its fair value plus, in 
the case of a financial asset not at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs. Debt 
instruments are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL), 
amortised cost, or fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI), based on their 
contractual cash flows and the business model under which the debt instruments are held.

There is a fair value option (FVO) that allows financial assets on initial recognition to be 
designated as FVTPL if that eliminates or significantly reduces an accounting mismatch. 
Equity instruments are generally measured at FVTPL. However, entities have an irrevocable 
option on an instrument-by-instrument basis to present changes in the fair value of non-
trading instruments in other comprehensive income (OCI) without subsequent reclassification 
to profit or loss.

For financial liabilities designated as FVTPL using the FVO, the amount of change in the fair 
value of such financial liabilities that is attributable to changes in credit risk must be presented 
in OCI. The remainder of the change in fair value is presented in profit or loss, unless 
presentation in OCI of the fair value change in respect of the liability’s credit risk would create 
or enlarge an accounting mismatch in profit or loss.

All other AASB 139 classification and measurement requirements for financial liabilities have 
been carried forward into AASB 9, including the embedded derivative separation rules and the 
criteria for using the FVO. The incurred credit loss model in AASB 139 has been replaced 
with an expected credit loss model in AASB 9. The Group applies the AASB 9 simplified 
approach to measuring expected credit losses which uses a lifetime expected loss allowance 
for all trade receivables and contract assets.  There has been no material impact for this 
change on the financial statements.

The requirements for hedge accounting have been amended to more closely align hedge 
accounting with risk management, establish a more principle-based approach to hedge 
accounting and address inconsistencies in the hedge accounting model in AASB 139.
The Group does not have any hedging relationships and therefore will not be impacted by 
AASB 9 hedge accounting. The Group assessed no significant impact on its statement of 
financial position or equity on applying the classification and measurement requirements of 
AASB 9.

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F. OTHER ITEMS
for the year ended 30 June 2019

F.11     New accounting standards

New standards and interpretations 
The Group has reviewed new standards and interpretations and with the exception of the items listed below, none of the new and 
amended accounting standards and interpretations will significantly affect the Group's accounting policies, financial position or 
performance.

Title

Application of new 
standard

Summary

AASB 16
Leases
("AASB 16")

Periods beginning on 1 
July 2019

AASB 16 requires lessees to account for all leases under a single on-balance sheet model in 
a similar way to finance leases under AASB 117 Leases. The standard includes two 
recognition exemptions for lessees – leases of ’low-value’ assets (e.g. personal computers) 
and short-term leases (i.e. leases with a lease term of 12 months or less). At the 
commencement date of a lease, a lessee will recognise a liability to make lease payments 
(i.e. the lease liability) and an asset representing the right to use the underlying asset during 
the lease term (i.e. the right-of-use asset). Lessees will be required to separately recognise 
the interest expense on the lease liability and the depreciation expense on the right-of-use 
asset.

Lessees will be required to re-measure the lease liability upon the occurrence of certain 
events (e.g. a change in the lease term, a change in future lease payments resulting from a 
change in an index or rate used to determine those payments). The lessee will generally 
recognise the amount of the remeasurement of the lease liability as an adjustment to the right 
of-use asset.

Lessor accounting is substantially unchanged from today’s accounting under AASB 117. 
Lessors will continue to classify all leases using the same classification principle as in AASB 
117 and distinguish between two types of leases: operating and finance leases.

The Group's current operating leases comprise only of real estate. Upon adoption of AASB 
16, the Group's balance sheet is expected to include a right of use asset and liability related 
to these operating lease arrangements. 

Transition to AASB 16:

The Group has evaluated the impact of current lease arrangements for the lease of office 
buildings, storage facilities, equipment and other assets. The approximate impact on the 
balance sheet at 30 June 2019 was an increase in leased related assets of $1,710,000 and 
an increase in lease liabilities of $2,215,000. Furthermore the sublease will give rise to a 
finance lease receivable of approximately $505,000.

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DIRECTORS' DECLARATION

In accordance with a resolution of the Directors of Orbital Corporation Limited, I state that:

1.

In the opinion of the Directors:

(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)

(ii)

Giving a true and fair view of the financial position of the Group as at 30 June 2019 and of their 
performance, as represented by the results of their operations and their cash flows, for the year ended 
on that date; and

Complying with Accounting Standards in Australia and the Corporations Act 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 2019.

On behalf of the Board,

JP Welborn

Chairman

TM Alder

Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer

Dated at Perth, Western Australia 30 August 2019.

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2019 ANNUAL REPORTINDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

Independent auditor’s report 
To the members of Orbital Corporation Limited 

Report on the audit of the financial report 

Our opinion 

In our opinion: 

The accompanying financial report of Orbital Corporation Limited (the Company) and its controlled 
entities (together the Group) is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: 

(a)

giving a true and fair view of the Group's financial position as at 30 June 2019 and of its
financial performance for the year then ended, and

(b)

complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001.

What we have audited 
The Group financial report comprises: 

•

•

•

•

•

•

the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2019

the consolidated statement of changes in equity for the year then ended

the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended

the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income for the year then
ended

the notes to the financial statements, which include a summary of significant accounting policies

the directors’ declaration.

Basis for opinion 

We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under 
those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial 
report section of our report. 

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

Independence 
We are independent of the Group in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the 
Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical 
Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant 
to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities 
in accordance with the Code. 

PricewaterhouseCoopers, ABN 52 780 433 757 
Brookfield Place, 125 St Georges Terrace, PERTH  WA  6000, GPO Box D198, PERTH  WA  6840 
T: +61 8 9238 3000, F: +61 8 9238 3999, www.pwc.com.au 

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. 

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Our audit approach 

An audit is designed to provide reasonable assurance about whether the financial report is free from 
material misstatement. Misstatements may arise due to fraud or error. They are considered material if 
individually or in aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of 
users taken on the basis of the financial report. 

We tailored the scope of our audit to ensure that we performed enough work to be able to give an 
opinion on the financial report as a whole, taking into account the geographic and management 
structure of the Group, its accounting processes and controls and the industry in which it operates. 

The Group specialises in designing and manufacturing unmanned aerial vehicle propulsion systems 
for its customers. The Group has manufacturing operations in Australia and in the United States of 
America.  The accounting processes are structured around a Group finance function at its corporate 
head office in Perth. 

Materiality 

•

For the purpose of our audit we used overall Group materiality of $350,000, which represents
approximately 1% of the Group’s total assets.

• We applied this threshold, together with qualitative considerations, to determine the scope of our
audit and the nature, timing and extent of our audit procedures and to evaluate the effect of
misstatements on the financial report as a whole.

• We chose total assets as the benchmark as, in our view, it is the benchmark against which the
performance of the Group is most commonly measured whilst it is in the production ramp-up
phase.

• We utilised a 1% threshold based on our professional judgement, noting it is within the range of

commonly acceptable thresholds.

Audit Scope 
• Our audit focused on where the Group made subjective judgements; for example, significant

accounting estimates involving assumptions and inherently uncertain future events.

• Our audit procedures were predominantly performed in Perth where many of the corporate and

Group operations functions are centralised. We also visited the Hood River operations in Oregon,
USA during the year

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Key audit matters 

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in 
our audit of the financial report for the current period. The key audit matters were addressed in the 
context of our audit of the financial report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do 
not provide a separate opinion on these matters. Further, any commentary on the outcomes of a 
particular audit procedure is made in that context. We communicated the key audit matters to the 
Audit and Risk Committee. 

Key audit matter 

Basis of preparation of financial report 

As described in the financial report, the financial 
statements have been prepared by the Group on a 
going concern basis, which contemplates that the 
Group will continue to meet its commitments, realise 
its assets and settle its liabilities in the normal course 
of business.   

The Group has invested in the construction of a new 
manufacturing facility in Oregon, USA and is still to 
achieve steady state production under the expanded 
agreement with its largest customer. 

Assessing the appropriateness of the Group’s basis of 
preparation for the financial report was a key audit 
matter due to its importance to the financial report as 
a whole and the level of judgement involved in 
assessing the operational status, future funding and 
cash flows from sales in particular with respect to the 
Group forecasting future cash flows for a period of at 
least 12 months from the date of the financial report 
(cash flow forecasts). 

How our audit addressed the key audit 
matter 

In assessing the appropriateness of the Group’s going 
concern basis of preparation for the financial report, we 
performed the following procedures amongst others: 

● evaluated the appropriateness of the Group's

assessment of their ability to continue as a going
concern, including whether the level of analysis is
appropriate given the nature of the Group, the period
covered is at least 12 months from the date of our
auditor’s report and relevant information of which
we are aware as a result of the audit has been
included

● enquired of management and the directors as to their
knowledge of events or conditions that may cast
significant doubt on the Group's ability to continue
as a going concern

● evaluated the Group’s plans for future actions,

including the establishment of a standby working
capital facility with a related party

● evaluated selected data and assumptions in the

Group’s cash flow forecasts for at least 12 months
from the date of signing the auditor’s report,
including comparing selected elements, such as
purchase orders from customers, in the cash flow
forecasts to existing contracts and agreements

● requested written representations from management
and the board of directors regarding their plans for
future action and the feasibility of these plans

● evaluated whether, in view of the requirements of
Australian Accounting Standards, the financial
report provide adequate disclosures about these
events and conditions.

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Key audit matter 

Recognition and measurement of deferred 
tax assets  

(Refer to note A.5) $5.5 million 

At 30 June 2019, the Group recognised $5.5 million 
of net deferred tax assets, which includes $5.1 million 
for the anticipated benefit of utilising carry forward 
tax losses to reduce future tax payable in both 
Australia and the USA. 

In determining the quantum of tax losses that are 
probable of utilisation, the Group made a number of 
judgements, including assessing whether it has access 
to the carry forward tax losses and its forecast taxable 
income in both Australia and the USA over the period 
for which the carry forward tax losses are available. 

Assessing the appropriateness of recognising these 
deferred tax assets was a key audit matter due to the 
level of judgement applied by the Group in 
forecasting future taxable income and the probability 
of the carry forward tax losses being utilised. 

How our audit addressed the key audit 
matter 

In assessing the appropriateness of the Group’s 
recognition and measurement of deferred tax assets in 
the financial report, we performed the following 
procedures amongst others: 

● evaluated the accuracy Group’s reconciliation of the 

available carry forward tax losses at 30 June 2019 by 
agreeing the opening balance of carry forward losses 
to losses recorded in previous years and agreeing the 
losses for the current year to the current year 
calculations

● obtained and read the advice that the Group received 
with respect to the availability of these losses under 
current Australian and USA income tax legislation

● together with PwC tax experts, we evaluated the 
Group’s ability to access the carry forward losses 
under Australian and USA income tax legislation

● evaluated the Group’s calculation for the recognition 
and measurement of the temporary differences to be 
recognised as deferred tax assets and liabilities in 
light of the requirements of Australian Accounting 
Standards

● obtained the calculation of forecast taxable income for 
the operations of the Group to evaluate the Group’s 
conclusion that sufficient taxable income would likely 
be earned in the future to utilise the tax losses for 
which deferred tax assets have been recognised. We 
evaluated selected data and assumptions in the 
Group’s cash flow forecasts, including comparing 
selected elements, such as customer purchase orders, 
in the cash flow forecasts to existing contracts and 
agreements

● evaluated the adequacy of the disclosures made in 
Note A.5 in light of the requirements of Australian 
Accounting Standards.

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Other information 

The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the 
information included in the annual report for the year ended 30 June 2019, but does not include the 
financial report and our auditor’s report thereon. 

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

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

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

Responsibilities of the directors for the financial report 

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

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

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial report 

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

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at the 
Auditing and Assurance Standards Board website at: 
http://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_responsibilities/ar1.pdf. This description forms part of our 
auditor's report. 

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Report on the remuneration report 

Our opinion on the remuneration report 

We have audited the remuneration report included in pages 7 to 15 of the directors’ report for the 
year ended 30 June 2019. 

In our opinion, the remuneration report of Orbital Corporation Limited for the year ended 30 June 
2019 complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. 

Responsibilities 

The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the 
remuneration report in accordance with section 300A of 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.  

PricewaterhouseCoopers 

Ben Gargett 
Partner 

Perth 
30 August 2019 

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2019 ANNUAL REPORTSHAREHOLDING DETAILS

SHAREHOLDING DETAILS

Class of Shares and Voting Rights

As at 15 August 2019 there were 4,042 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)
b)

at meetings of members or class of members, each member entitled to vote may vote in person or by proxy or representative; and
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 2019
UIL Limited

(as notified 13 April 2017)

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

Comprising voting power of over 20% in Morgan Stanley; and

voting power of 100% in Carol Australia Holdings Pty Limited 
(as notified 2 August 2019)

Distribution of Shareholdings as at 15 August 2019
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 unmarketable parcels

Top 20 Shareholders as at 15 August 2019

NAME

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
16
16
17
18
19
20

J P MORGAN NOMINEES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED 
CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED 
ANNAPURNA PTY LTD 
MORGAN STANLEY AUSTRALIA SECURITIES (NOMINEE) PTY LIMITED 
SWEET AS DEVELOPMENTS PTY LTD 
DEBUSCEY PTY LTD 
BIRKETU PTY LTD 
MERRILL LYNCH (AUSTRALIA) NOMINEES PTY LIMITED 
MR TERRY STINSON 
MR MICHAEL WILLIAM FORD & MRS NINA BETTE FORD 
MR JOSHUA LEIGH SWEETMAN & MRS CAROLINE SWEETMAN 
MR JOHN PAUL WELBORN & MS CAROLINE ANNE WELBORN 
NATIONAL NOMINEES LIMITED 
MR CHRISTOPHER IAN WALLIN & MS FIONA KAY MCLOUGHLIN & MRS SYLVIA FAY 
HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED 
MR CRAIG GRAEME CHAPMAN 
BOND STREET CUSTODIANS LIMITED 
RACT SUPER PTY LTD 
NALLAC NOMINEES PTY LTD 
DR STUART JAMES MACKAY & MR STEPHEN MACKAY 
MR TODD MATHEW ALDER 
MR JOHN AYRES 

23,227,904

30.05%

10,540,218

2,570,760

7,969,458

13.61%

2,524

889

238

309

64

4,024

77,452,926

            1,158,829 

NUMBER OF 
SHARES HELD

24,067,349
9,008,813
2,600,000
2,570,760
2,491,944
1,850,000
1,600,000
1,589,830
1,172,621
1,000,122
990,662
850,000
820,379
689,200
632,865
500,000
500,000
500,000
425,000
406,455
372,333
356,667

% OF 
SHARES
31.47
11.78
3.40
3.36
3.26
2.42
2.09
2.08
1.53
1.31
1.30
1.10
1.07
0.90
0.83
0.65
0.65
0.65
0.56
0.53
0.49
0.47

Top 20 Shareholders Total

54,995,000

71.89

The 20 largest shareholders hold 71.89% of the ordinary shares of the Company (2018: 71.85%).

On-market share buy-back

There is no current on-market buy-back.

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2019 ANNUAL REPORT 
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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

USA
Address: 210 Wasco Loop, Hood River, OR 97031, USA
Telephone: +1 541.716.5930

INTERNET ADDRESS
http://www.orbitaluav.com
Email:  contact@orbitalcorp.com.au

DIRECTORS
J.P. Welborn, Chairman
T.M. Alder, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
S.B. Gallagher
T.D. Stinson
F.K. Abbott

COMPANY SECRETARY
R. Jones

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
PricewaterhouseCoopers
125 St Georges Terrace
Perth, Western Australia 6000

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