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28 August 2020 

APPENDIX 4E 
Preliminary Final Report  
for the year ended 30 June 2020 

Reporting Period 
The reporting period is for the year ended 30 June 2020 with the corresponding reporting period being 
for the year ended 30 June 2019. 

Results for announcement to the market 

30 June 2020 
A$'000 

Revenue from continuing operations 

Profit for the year 

Profit after tax attributable to members 

up 

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122% 

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33,823           

1,857                             

1,857                  

Net tangible assets per share (cents) 

12.53 

12.28 

   30 June 2020 

30 June 2019 

Dividends 
There is no proposal to pay dividends for the year ended 30 June 2020. 

Audit 
This report is based on accounts 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: 13 November 2020  

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CONTACTS 

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

For further information, contact: 
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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for the year ended 30 June 2020 

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 2020 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 2020. 

Overview 

FY20 highlights 

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Delivery of $33.8M revenue and $1.9M net profit – top end of guidance range ($25M to $35M) and commitment to ongoing profitability; 

Second engine model under the Insitu Inc. long term agreement into production, with third engine in development; 

Designated Primary Engine Supplier to Insitu Inc.;  

New contracts signed with Northrop Grumman and one of Singapore’s largest defence companies; 

Visit from Australia’s Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynold CSC; and 

First test flights of Orbital UAV engines in Australia. 

FY20 – transition to sustainable underlying earnings  

In FY20, Orbital brought its second engine model into production as part of the Long Term Agreement (“LTA”) with key customer Insitu Inc., a 
wholly owned subsidiary of the Boeing Company. The second model began shipping in January 2020 and contributed to operating revenue of 
$33.8 million and earnings after interest and tax of $1.9 million. This is after receiving a one off legal settlement as disclosed in the financial 
statements. 

The LTA with Insitu was announced in October 2018 and forms the foundation for Orbital’s near-term revenue growth. The Agreement covers 
the delivery of multiple propulsion systems and services, to be applied across the Boeing subsidiary’s entire fleet of unmanned aerial vehicles 
(UAVs). 

Financial results 

The Company reported strong financial results for the year ended 30 June 2020, with revenue from continuing operations of $33,823,000 
(2019: $15,253,000) and a net profit after tax of $1,857,000 (2019: loss of $5,906,000).  

The  Company  reports  a  strong  balance  sheet  with  cash  and  receivables  of  $14,681,000  (2019:  $15,127,000)  and  net  current  assets  of 
$11,851,000 (2019: $13,453,000). 

Net cash from operating activities during the period was $3,726,000 (2019: $1,783,000). 

Shareholder returns 

Closing share price ($)1 

Market capitalisation ($m) 

2020 

0.75 

58.2 

Basic EPS (cents) from operations 

2.40 

1 as at 30 June 

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 

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Management and Board transition 

On 10 February 2020, Mr David Bonomini was appointed Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary. Mr Bonomini is a respected finance 
executive with global experience leading governance, regulatory and commercial initiatives in high growth companies. He is a qualified CPA 
and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree.  

Mr Bonomini replaced Ms Roulé Jones, who resigned from the Company to pursue other interests. 

With effect from 18 November 2019, Mr Terry Stinson stepped down from his position as Non-Executive Director on the Orbital Board.  

Change in operations 

Like many businesses in Australia, the USA and around the world, Orbital has closely monitored – and continues to monitor – the business 
risks presented by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The physical wellbeing and mental health of all our people is a priority and the 
Company implemented a COVID-19 Response Plan to minimise the risk of contracting and spreading the virus.  

Throughout the pandemic our sites in Australia and the USA have remained fully operational and continue to manufacture as normal. In the 
USA, Orbital operates within the Defense Industrial Base and is therefore considered part of the Critical Infrastructure Sector as defined by 
the US Department of Homeland Security. 

As an advanced aerospace manufacturer supplying global defence prime contractors, our product demand remained unaffected by the COVID-
19 outbreak. We continued to deliver on our production commitments and strengthened our global supply chain where necessary. 

Delivery  of  our  products  continued  through  our  established  logistics  providers,  and  contingency  plans  were  put  in  place  should  existing 
channels of delivery be impacted. 

The Company will continue to support the public health effort to minimise the spread of COVID-19.  

Outlook 

Orbital’s LTA with Boeing subsidiary Insitu remains the Company’s primary focus and forms the foundation for improved revenue growth in 
the near term. Under the LTA, the Company begins FY21 with two engine models in production, with the third in development.  

In March 2020, Orbital was designated primary engine supplier status by Insitu. Primary supplier status will increase Orbital’s share of Insitu 
designed engine orders and provides the Company with opportunities to increase production volumes under the LTA. The award supports the 
Company’s decision to locate Orbital’s new production facility in Hood River, Oregon and provides incentive for further investment in production 
capacity. 

Building on the successful Insitu LTA and partnership, Orbital developed further growth opportunities in the global tactical UAV market during 
FY20. 

In March 2020, the Company signed a new MoU with one of Singapore’s largest defence companies for the design, development and initial 
low rate production of a multi-fuel UAV engine. 

In April 2020, Orbital announced a new contract with leading aerospace and defence technology company Northrop Grumman to develop a 
hybrid propulsion system for a Vertical Take-Off and Landing UAV. 

These two new engine development contracts demonstrate Orbital’s growing reputation as a world leading supplier of propulsion solutions 
and flight critical components in the global tactical UAV market. The Company will progress these exciting engineering development projects 
during FY21 while continuing to focus on its production priorities under the Insitu 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 Paul 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 

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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). 

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 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),  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. 

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

Non-Executive Director 

Mr Terry Stinson stepped down from his position as Non-Executive Director on the Orbital Board with effect from 18 November 2019.  

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3.  COMPANY SECRETARY 

Mr David Bonomini, B.Com, CPA 

Mr David Bonomini was appointed as Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary in February 2020. Mr Bonomini is a respected finance 
executive with global experience leading governance, regulatory and commercial initiatives in high growth companies. He is a qualified CPA 
and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree. In his previous CFO roles with Compass Group Australia and KB Food Company, Mr Bonomini 
was responsible for commercial, financial, tax and mergers and acquisitions during periods of significant expansion. 

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 P Welborn 

T M Alder 

T D 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 

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6 

6 

6 

6 

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6 

6 

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6 

6 

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- 

- 

6 

6 

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 30 June 
2020 is as follows: - 

Director 

J P Welborn 

T M Alder 

S Gallagher 

K Abbott 

Total 

Ordinary 

Shares 

850,000 

372,333 

100,000 

30,000 

Performance 

Rights 

- 

1,242,250 

- 

- 

1,352,333 

1,242,250 

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  2020,  the  Group  engaged  with 
PricewaterhouseCoopers in non-audit services that included Tax & Research and Development Government grants. Refer to Note F.5 in the 
Financial Statements for summary of fees paid. 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.  INDEMNIFICATION 

Indemnification and insurance of officers 

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

(a) 
(b) 

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

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

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

Indemnification of auditors 

To the extent permitted by law, the Company has agreed to indemnify its auditors, 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 - 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 2020. 

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 2020 are set out in Table 1. 

Table 1 – KMP 

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

Senior Executives 
Geoff P Cathcart (Chief Technical Officer) 
Roulé Jones1 (Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary)  
David Bonomini3 (Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary) 

Non-Executive Directors 
John P Welborn (Chairman) 
Terry D Stinson2 
Steve Gallagher (Chairman of the Audit & Risk Committee) 
Kyle Abbott (Member of the Audit & Risk Committee)  

1.  Ms Jones resigned as a KMP effective 28 February 2020 
2.  Mr Stinson retired as a Non-Executive Director 18 November 2019 
3.  Mr Bonomini became a KMP effective 10 February 2020 

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 

2020 

0.75 

58.2 

2.40 

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 

     Short term incentives were paid in 2020, 2018 and 2016. No short term incentives were paid in 2019 and 2017. 

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 $194,508 were accounted for during the year ended 30 June 2020 (2019: $Nil). 

Long-term incentives (“LTI”) consisting of performance rights that vest based on attainment of pre-determined performance goals are awarded 
to selected executives. During the 2018 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 2020 financial year, no rights have vested under the Performance Rights Plan (2019: Nil).  

The remuneration of Non-Executive Directors of the Company consists only of Directors’ fees. Director fees were not reviewed or adjusted 
during the 2020 financial year. 

Remuneration Report at 2019 AGM 

The 2019 Remuneration Report received positive shareholder support at the 2019 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 2020 

There were no changes to the remuneration structure of executives or Directors during the 2020 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. 

No consultants were engaged during the year ended 30 June 2020 (2019: nil).  

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. 

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. 

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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 2020 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 2020 financial year is explained below: 

Summary of executive KMP remuneration for the 2020 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.  Minimum Group  performance targets  need  to  be  achieved  before STI  is 
eligible. 

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% 

0% 

Non-financial 

Group KPIs 

30% 

100% 

Revenue is the measure against which management and the Board assess the short-term performance of the Group. If the revenue measure 
is met, performance against non-financial KPIs are used to determine the STI that the executive is entitled to, as follows: 

• 
• 

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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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
for the year ended 30 June 2020 

Actual STI performance for the year ending 30 June 2020 

The following table outlines the proportion of the maximum STI earned in relation to the 2020 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 2020.   

Maximum STI opportunity 
(Percentage of fixed remuneration) 

Percentage of 
maximum STI earned 

Todd M Alder 

Geoff P Cathcart 

Roulé Jones1 

David Bonomini 

40% 

20% 

20% 

20% 

1. Ms Jones resigned as a KMP effective 28 February 2020

Long-term incentive (“LTI”) 

100% 

70% 

0% 

62% 

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

On  11  August  2017,  the  Group  announced  the  appointment  of  Mr  Todd  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 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 a 30-day VWAP 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 2020 (2019: 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 2020 

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 
(2019: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 

1* 

2 

Total 

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

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. 

Expiry 

7 November 
2018 

7 November 
2019 

Fair value 
per right 

Performance 
rights issued 

50.0 cents 

200,000 

42.0 cents 

300,000 

500,000 

*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. During the year ended 30 June 2020, the performance conditions related to Tranche 2 were not met, resulting
in 300,000 performance rights expiring on 7 November 2019.

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for the year ended 30 June 2020 

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 2020 (2019: 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 4 

R Jones3 

D Bonomini 

$340,000 

$322,283 

$250,531 

$280,000 

Unlimited 

Unlimited 

Unlimited 

Unlimited 

3 months 

3 months 

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. 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. Ms Jones resigned effective 28 February 2020.

4. In the event of the Group terminating the employment of Mr G Cathcart (Chief Technical 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

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 2020 
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 (2019: $120,000) and the Non-Executive Directors receive a base fee of $60,000 (2019: 
$60,000).  

The remuneration of Non-Executive Directors for the year ended 30 June 2020 and 30 June 2019 is detailed in Table 1 of this report on page 
14. 

The maximum annual aggregate fee pool limit is $400,000 and was approved by shareholders. 

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for the year ended 30 June 2020 

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 
2020.  

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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for the year ended 30 June 2020 

Statutory tables   
Table 1 - Compensation of Non-Executive Directors and executive KMP's for the year ended 30 June 2020 and 2019 

Short Term Benefits 

Post-
Employment 

Long-
term 
Benefits 

Share Based 
Payments 

Total 

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e
e
F
s
'
r
o
t
c
e
r
i

D
&
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r
a
a
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$ 

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s
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B
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s
a
C

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r
a
t
e
n
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m
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n
o
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l

a
t
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$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

n
o
i
t
a
u
n
n
a
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e
p
u
S

l

r
e
y
o
p
m
E

s
n
o
i
t
u
b
i
r
t
n
o
C

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

109,589 

10,411 

109,589 

10,411 

21,781 

2,681 

54,795 

5,205 

60,000 

60,000 

60,000 

60,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

251,370 

13,092 

284,383 

15,616 

455,034 

21,003 

318,679 

21,321 

- 

- 

- 

- 

2020 

  251,370  

2019 

  284,383  

2020 

  319,034  

136,000 

2019 

  318,679  

2020 

2019 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Non-executive Directors 

J Welborn  

Chairman and Director  
(Non-executive) 

T Stinson (1) 

2020 

  109,589  

2019 

109,589 

2020 

     21,781  

Director (Non-executive) 

2019 

     54,795  

S Gallagher 

2020 

     60,000  

Director (Non-executive) 

2019 

    60,000  

K Abbott 

2020 

    60,000  

Director (Non-executive) 

2019 

    60,000  

Total Consolidated, all  
non-executive directors 

Executive Director 

T Alder 

Managing Director and Chief 
Executive Officer 

T Stinson (2) 

Managing Director and Chief 
Executive Officer 

Executive Key Management 
Personnel 

G Cathcart (3) 

2020 

  292,992  

44,988 

- 

337,980 

33,316 

Chief Technical Officer 

2019 

 299,662  

R Jones (4) 

2020 

  239,765  

Chief Financial Officer 

2019 

  229,128  

- 

- 

- 

D Bonomini (5) 

2020 

     99,614  

13,520 

Chief Financial Officer 

2019 

- 

- 

15,101 

314,763 

22,621 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

239,765 

21,403 

229,128 

21,403 

113,134 

8,078 

- 

- 

1,145,913 

83,800 

Total Consolidated, Executive Key 
Management Personnel 

2020 

  951,405  

194,508 

2019 

  847,469  

- 

15,101 

862,570 

65,345 

s
t
i
f
e
n
e
B
n
o
i
t
a
n
m
r
e
T

i

$ 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

-

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

s
t
n
e
m
e
l
t
i
t
n
E
e
v
a
e
L

$ 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

12,642 

9,626 

- 

- 

30,038 

35,876 

- 

22,771 

10,117 

- 

52,797 

68,273 

l

s
n
a
P
e
r
a
h
S
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y
o
p
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l

l

i

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a
P
s
t
h
g
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e
c
n
a
m
r
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f
r
e
P

$  

$  

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

n
o
i
t
a
r
e
n
u
m
e
R

l

a
t
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T

$ 

n
o
i
t
a
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n
u
m
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f
o

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o
p
o
r
P

l

d
e
t
a
e
r
e
c
n
a
m
r
o
f
r
e
p

% 

120,000 

120,000  

24,462  

60,000  

60,000  

60,000  

  60,000  

  60,000  

     264,462  

     300,000  

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

133,539

     622,218  

43% 

133,174

     482,800  

28% 

- 

-   

- 

     59,838  

  59,838  

100% 

16,420 

     417,754  

15% 

16,375 

     389,634  

4% 

     12,355  

     273,523  

5% 

12,322 

     285,624  

4% 

- 

- 

     131,329  

10% 

-   

- 

162,314

1,444,824  

25% 

221,708

  1,217,897  

18% 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

1. Mr. Stinson retired as Non-Executive Director effective 18 November 2019. 
2. Refer to note F.2 for Mr. Stinson performance rights plan 
3. Mr. Cathcart was seconded to the USA facility during the financial year ended June 2020. Non-monetary benefits arose from the secondment 
4. Ms. Jones ceased as a KMP on 28 February 2020 
5. Mr. Bonomini became a KMP on 10 February 2020 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
for the year ended 30 June 2020 

Table 2 – Summary of CEO and Executive 

Type of equity 

Grant date 

Expiry date 

Awarded 
but not 
vested 

Vested  

% of 
total 
vested 

Lapsed  

Fair value 
 of equity 
($)1 

T Stinson(2) 
Director (Non-executive) 
T Alder 
Director and Chief Executive Officer 

G Cathcart 
Chief Technical Officer 
R Jones(3) 
Chief Financial Officer 

Equity rights 

8 November 2016 

7 November 2019 

- 

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

23 May 2018 
27 October 2017 
27 October 2017 
23 May 2018 
23 May 2018 
23 May 2018 
23 May 2018 

10 August 2020 
10 August 2020 
10 August 2020 
10 August 2020 
10 August 2020 
10 August 2020 
10 August 2020 

647,250 
340,000 
255,000 
116,284 
87,213 
- 
- 

- 

 -  
 -  
 -  
 -  
 -  
 -  
 -  

- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

300,000 

 -  
 -  
 -  
 -  
 -  
   87,500  
   65,625  

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.2. 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 retired as Non-Executive Director effective 18 November 2019. 
3. Ms. Jones resigned as Chief Financial Officer on 28 February 2020 

Table 3 – KMP share and equity holdings 

Details of shares and rights help by KMP including their personally related entities for the 2020 financial year are as follows: 

Type of equity (1) 

Opening 
holding at 
 1 July 2019 

Rights allocated in 
 2020 

Rights vested in 
 2020 

Net Changes 
 other 

Closing  
holding at 
 30 June 2020 (2) 

- 

                          850,000  

(300,000) 

                                    -    

Non-executive Directors 

J Welborn  

T Stinson (3) 

S Gallagher  

K Abbott 

Executive Directors 

T Alder 

Executives 

G Cathcart 

R Jones (4) 

D Bonomini (5) 

Shares 

850,000 

Equity Rights 

300,000 

Shares 

Shares 

Shares 

1,672,621 

100,000 

30,000 

Equity Rights 

1,242,250 

Shares 

372,333 

Equity Rights 

Shares 

Equity Rights 

Shares 

Equity Rights 

Shares 

203,497 

272,720 

153,125 

5,313 

- 

- 

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

(1,672,621) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(153,125) 

(5,313) 

- 

- 

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 2020 
3. Mr. Stinson retired as Non-Executive Director effective 18 November 2019. 
4. Ms. Jones ceased as a KMP on 28 February 2020   
5. Mr. Bonomini became a KMP on 10 February 2020  

End of Remuneration Report 

               -    

     100,000  

       30,000  

  1,242,250  

     372,333  

     203,497  

     272,720  

               -    

               -    

               -    

               -    

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

DIRECTORS’ REPORT
for the year ended 30 June 2020

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 this 28th August 2020 

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2020 ANNUAL REPORTAUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION

Auditor’s Independence Declaration 
As lead auditor for the audit of Orbital Corporation Limited for the year ended 30 June 2020, 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 
28 August 2020 

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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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
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

C.7 Leases

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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 Related parties

F.2 Share based payments

F.3 Subsidiaries

F.4 Parent entity information

F.5 Auditor remuneration

F.6 Events after the end of the reporting period

F.7 Other accounting policies

F.8 Adopted accounting standards

F.9 New accounting standards

Directors' declaration

Independent auditor's report

Shareholding details

Corporate information

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2020 ANNUAL REPORTCONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER 
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020
for the year ended 30 June 2020

Continuing operations
Sale of goods

Engineering services revenue

Royalty and licence revenue

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 

Profit/(loss) before income tax from continuing operations
Income tax (expense)/benefit

Profit/(loss) for the year from continuing operations

Profit/(loss) is attributable to:

Equity holders of the parent

Profit/(loss) 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 profit/(loss) for the year
Attributable to:

Equity holders of the parent

Total comprehensive profit/(loss) for the year

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

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

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

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

The accompanying notes form part of the financial statements.

Notes

A.2

A.3

A.4(d)

A.4(a)

B.2

A.4(b)

A.4(c)

A.5

A.6

A.6

A.6

A.6

2020

$'000

31,989

1,617

176

41

33,823

5,079

(13,914)

(14,370)

(1,633)

(247)

(781)

(532)

(449)

(1,018)

(414)

(1,003)

(249)

(622)

206

(1,901)

1,975

(118)

1,857

1,857

1,857

3

1,860

1,860

1,860

2.40

2.35

2.40

2.35

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)

(42)

(5,948)

(5,948)

(5,948)

(7.63)

(7.63)

(7.63)

(7.63)

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 
AS AT 30 JUNE 2020

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
as at 30 June 2020

ASSETS

Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents

Other financial assets

Trade and other receivables

Inventories

Prepayments

Finance lease receivable

Total current assets

Non-current assets
Intangibles

Deferred taxation asset

Plant and equipment

Right of use asset

Finance lease receivable

Total non-current assets

Total assets

LIABILITIES

Current liabilities
Trade payables and other liabilities

Deferred revenue

Borrowings

Government grants

Lease liabilities

Provisions

Total current liabilities

Non-current liabilities
Trade payables and other liabilities

Lease liabilities

Borrowings

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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Notes

C.3

C.4

C.2

C.1

B.2

A.5

B.1

C.7

C.5

C.6

D.1

E.2

C.7

E.1

C.7

D.1

E.1

D.2

D.3

2020

$'000

8,749

585

5,347

9,380

375

332

2019

$'000

7,487

585

7,055

6,698

1,023

 - 

24,768

22,848

898

5,423

4,150

2,062

542

13,075

37,843

4,482

1,321

3,756

-

1,131

2,227

12,917

-

1,898

4,854

72

6,824

19,741

18,102

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

31,220

2,395

(15,513)

18,102

31,178

2,171

(17,370)

15,979

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2020 ANNUAL REPORTCONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
for the year ended 30 June 2020

)
s
e
s
s
o

l

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t

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s
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t
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q
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y
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l

D.3

$'000

e
v
r
e
s
e
r

n
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t

l

a
s
n
a
r
t

y
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r
r
u
c

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n
g
e
r
o
F

D.3

$'000

l

a

t
i

p
a
c

e
r
a
h
S

D.2

$'000

31,178

(17,370)

2,203

(32)

-

-

-

-

42

1,857

 - 

 - 

1,857

-

31,220

(15,513)

 - 

 - 

 - 

-

221

2,424

31,144

(10,697)

1,974

-

-

-

-

34

(5,906)

(767)

 - 

(5,906)

-

31,178

(17,370)

 - 

-

- 

-

229

2,203

 - 

 - 

3

3

 - 

(29)

9

 - 

 -

(42)

(42)

 - 

(32)

n
o

i
t

i

a
r
e
d
s
n
o
c

t

n
e
g
n

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t

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o
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s
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t

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s
n
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v
r
e
s
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r

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t

o
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b

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t
r
e
v
n
o
C

D.3

$'000

D.3

$'000

D.3

$'000

-

-

-

-

 - 

 - 

-

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

3,440

(4,455)

 - 

 - 

(3,440)

4,455

 -

 - 

 - 

-

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

-

-

-

- 

 - 

 - 

-

248

-

(248)

-

 - 

 - 

-

y
t
i

u
q
e

l

a

t

o
T

$'000

15,979

1,857

 - 

3

1,860

263

18,102

21,663

(5,906)

-

(42)

(5,948)

263

15,979

Notes

At 1 July 2019
Profit for the year

Transfer to accumulated losses

Foreign currency translation

Total comprehensive profit for the year

Share based payments

At 30 June 2020

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

The accompanying notes form part of the financial statements.

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2020 ANNUAL REPORT 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
for the year ended 30 June 2020

Cash flows from operating activities

Cash receipts from customers

Cash paid to suppliers and employees

Proceeds from legal settlement

Interest received

Interest paid

Net cash from operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities

Proceeds from sale of subsidiary

Purchase of plant and equipment

Payments for intangible asset

Net cash used in investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities

Fee for standby facility 

Principal elements of lease payments

Proceeds from borrowings

Repayment of borrowings

Notes

C.3

A.4(b)

Net cash used in financing activities

Net increase/(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

C.3

The accompanying notes form part of the financial statements.

2020
$'000

34,257

(33,763)

3,255

41

(64)

3,726

200

(540)

(221)

(561)

-

(1,201)

2,276

(2,395)

(1,320)

1,845

7,487

(583)

8,749

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

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2020 ANNUAL REPORTNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   
for the year ended 30 June 2020

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 
2020.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 2019. 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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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 20202020 ANNUAL REPORTNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   
for the year ended 30 June 2020

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 2020 the Group's strategy remained unchanged from 2019, the gearing ratio at 30 June 2020 was 48% (2019: 
52%). 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 36
Section C     Interest Rate risk
Page 37
Section C     Credit risk
Page 37
Section D     Capital risk management          Page 41

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
34

Impact of COVID-19
Like many businesses in Australia, the USA and around the world, Orbital has closely monitored – and continues to monitor – the 
business risks presented by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The physical wellbeing and mental health of all our people is a 
priority and the Company implemented a COVID-19 Response Plan to minimise the risk of contracting and spreading the virus. 

Throughout the pandemic our sites in Australia and the USA have remained fully operational and continue to manufacture as normal. 
In the USA, Orbital operates within the Defense Industrial Base and is therefore considered part of the Critical Infrastructure Sector as 
defined by the US Department of Homeland Security.

As an advanced aerospace manufacturer supplying global defence prime contractors, our product demand remained unaffected by 
the COVID-19 outbreak. We continued to deliver on our production commitments and strengthened our global supply chain where 
necessary.

Delivery of our products continued through our established logistics providers, and contingency plans were put in place should existing 
channels of delivery be impacted.

The Company will continue to support the public health effort to minimise the spread of COVID-19. 

Going Concern
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes the Group will continue its 
operations and be able to meet its obligations as and when they become due and payable. This assumption is based on the Group’s 
ability to meet its future cash flow requirements given the cash flow projection for the 30 June 2021 financial year, and existing cash 
reserves held as at 30 June 2020.

The Group assessed how the current events and conditions impact its operations and while the long-term strategy of the Group 
remains unchanged, regular forecasting is performed on future expected cashflows. The Group has critically assessed cash flow 
forecasts for the 12 months from the date of this report based on expected sales and related costs. 
Furthermore, the Group have also taken the following matters into consideration in forming the view that the Group is a going concern:
- The Group has cash and trade receivables of $14,7 million as at 30 June 2020;
- The Group achieved its revenue guidance in FY20 and has issued an increased revenue guidance for FY21
- Forecast sales to customers based on purchase orders at agreed unit sale prices
- Operating costs and margins expected to be achieved as the Group continues to increase production over FY21

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 20202020 ANNUAL REPORTNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   A. CURRENT YEAR PERFORMANCE
for the year ended 30 June 2020

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.
A.1
A.2
A.3
A.4
A.5
A.6

Current Year Performance
Operating segments
Revenue
Other income
Expenses
Taxes
Earnings per share

Page 26
Page 27
Page 28
Page 30
Page 31
Page 33

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 2020 and 2019 are as follows: 

Financial assets  
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 

Financial liabilities 
Trade and other payables 

2020

2019

A$'000

A$'000

7,101
4,063

2,121
3,937

992

943

For the year ended 30 June 2020, revenue from external customers denominated in USD was A$29,102,000 (2019: A$9,324,000).

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
(925)
1,130
(465)
568

2020

2019

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   A. CURRENT YEAR PERFORMANCE
for the year ended 30 June 2020

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.

Segment information
Year ended 30 June 2020

Segment revenue

EBIT
Finance expenses

Profit/(loss) before income tax

Assets

Liabilities

Net assets/(liabilities)

Australia
2020
$'000
28,228
2,854
(555)
2,299

2019
$'000
14,742
(2,942)
(615)
(3,557)

Australia
2020
$'000
30,140
17,999
12,142

2019
$'000
27,250
9,472
17,778

US

Consolidated

2020
$'000
5,595
(257)
(67)
(324)

2019
$'000
511
(2,386)

-

(2,386)

2020
$'000
33,823
2,597
(622)
1,975

2019
$'000
15,253
(5,328)
(615)
(5,943)

US

Consolidated

2020
$'000
7,703
1,742
5,960

2019
$'000
6,581
8,379
(1,798)

2020
$'000
37,843
19,741
18,102

2019
$'000
33,831
17,851
15,980

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for the year ended 30 June 2020

A.2     Revenue

Revenue
Total external revenue

Timing of revenue recognition
At a point in time
Over time

Australia
2020
$'000
28,228
28,228

2019
$'000
14,742
14,742

US

Consolidated

2020
$'000
5,595
5,595

2019
$'000
511
511

2020
$'000
33,823
33,823

2019
$'000
15,253
15,253

27,017
1,211
28,228

11,250
3,492
14,742

5,189
406
5,595

11
500
511

32,206
1,617
33,823

11,261
3,992
15,253

Revenues of approximately $29,160,000 (2019: $11,761,000) 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: 

ꞏ 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. 

ꞏ 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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for the year ended 30 June 2020

A.2     Revenue (continued)

ꞏ License and royalties
Revenue earned under licencing and royalty arrangements is recognised on a cash 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.  

ꞏ 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

Grant income
Rental income 
Research and development grant 
Net foreign exchange (loss) / gain
Legal settlement proceeds
Other

Recognition and measurement

2020
$'000

2019
$'000

70

500

1,321

2,911

2020
$'000

75
71
437
(28)
4,470
54
5,079

2019
$'000

225
458
130
1,099
 - 
17
1,929

ꞏ 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.

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for the year ended 30 June 2020

A.3     Other income (continued)

ꞏ Legal settlement proceeds
On 26 February 2020 Orbital entered into a Settlement and Patent License Agreement (“Agreement”) with Daimler AG, Mercedes-Benz 
USA LLC, Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. (collectively “Mercedes”), Robert Bosch GmbH and Robert Bosch LLC ( collectively 
“Bosch”) in settlement of the patent litigation brought by Orbital against Mercedes and Bosch in the United States District Court Eastern 
District of Michigan Southern Division Case Number 15-12398 (see ASX announcement 1 December 2014).

Under the Agreement:
(a) the Parties filed a stipulation of dismissal regarding all claims and counterclaims in the litigation, without making any admissions or
concessions concerning the factual or legal positions taken in the litigation; and
(b) Orbital granted Mercedes/Bosch a non-exclusive patent license and release in exchange for the payment to Orbital Fluid
Technologies Inc.

Amounts paid to Orbital Fluid Technologies Inc. were allocated in accordance with the protocols specified in the revenue sharing 
agreements that Orbital had with its various partners in this litigation, including US law firm Pepper Hamilton. 

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A. CURRENT YEAR PERFORMANCE
for the year ended 30 June 2020

A.4     Expenses

(a)

Employee benefits expense

(d)

Materials and consumable expenses

Raw materials and consumables 
Change in inventories

Recognition and measurement

2020
$'000
16,596
(2,682)
13,914

2019
$'000
8,927
(4,544)
4,383

ꞏ 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.2)
Annual and long service leave (Note E.1)

Other personnel costs

sts

(b)

Finance costs

Interest expense
Standby facility fee (Note F.1)

2020
$'000
12,083
889
245
164
989

14,370

2020
$'000

622

-

622

2019
$'000
7,089
759
263
307
802

9,220

2019
$'000

507
108 
615

The Group has an unsecured Standby working capital facility 
with UIL Limited. Refer note F.1 for further detail.

(c)

Other expenses

Administration
Legal fees - settlement proceeds
Marketing and investor relations
Warranties (Note E.1)
Other

2020
$'000
649
1,214
148
(216)
106
1,901

2019
$'000
402
 - 
41
253
165
861

The Group incurred legal fees in the Settlement and Patent 
License Agreement (“Agreement”) with Daimler AG, Mercedes-
Benz USA LLC, Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. 
(collectively “Mercedes”), Robert Bosch GmbH and Robert 
Bosch LLC ( collectively “Bosch”) in settlement of the patent 
litigation brought by Orbital against Mercedes and Bosch in 
the United States District Court Eastern District of Michigan 
Southern Division Case Number 15-12398 (see ASX 
announcement 1 December 2014). Refer note A.3 for further 
detail.

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A. CURRENT YEAR PERFORMANCE
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A.5     Taxes

The major components of the income tax benefit/(expense) for 
the years ended 30 June 2020 and 2019 are: 

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

Deferred income tax (expense)/benefit

Total income tax (expense)/benefit

2020
$'000
(118)
(118)

2019
$'000

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The reconciliation of the income tax benefits/(expenses) and 
accounting profit multiplied by the Australian domestic tax rate 
for the years ended 30 June 2020 and 2019 are: 

Accounting profit/(loss) before tax from 
continuing operations

Accounting profit/(loss) 
before income tax

At Australia's statutory income tax rate of 
27.5% (2019: 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 (expense)/benefit
Income tax (expense)/benefit reported in 
the statement of profit or loss

2020
$'000
1,975

2019
$'000
(5,943)

1,975
(545)

(5,943)
1,634

 - 

 - 

(185)
120
1,398

(601)
-
(305)
(118)

(118)

(247)
36
 - 

(791)
3
(598)
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Inventory
Plant and equipment

Provisions and accruals
Intangible asset
Tax losses
Net deferred tax asset

2020
$'000
44
(170)
652
(247)
5,144
5,423

2019
$'000
82
(170)
701
(218)
5,147
5,542

The Group has unused tax losses that arose in Australia, for 
which no deferred tax assets have been recognised of 
$39,532,875 (2019: $56,200,261) and are available indefinitely 
for offsetting against future taxable profits of the Group and its 
controlled entities in which those losses arose. Since 2019, tax 
loss testing has been undertaken in relation to Australian 
carried forward tax losses, and that testing determined that 
approximately $11,583,749 of previously carried forward losses 
have a high probably of failing the relevant tests. We have 
therefore conservatively reflected a reduction in the carried 
forward amount of losses. As those losses were not previously 
recognised in the deferred tax asset balance, no tax expense 
adjustments arise.  

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 2020, the Group had 
unused tax losses for which no deferred tax assets have been 
recognised of US$12,331,000 (2019: US$10,368,000)  of 
which US$9,518,000 will expire by 2023.

Recognition and measurement

ꞏ 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.

ꞏ 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 2020

A.5     Taxes (continued)

ꞏ 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 2020, the Group recognised $5,423,000 (2019: 
$5,542,000) 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 2020

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: 

Contingent consideration (Note D.3)
Total

 2020 
Number 
3,440,000

3,440,000

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: 

Profit/(loss) attributable to ordinary equity 
holders of the Parent:

Continuing operations
Discontinued operations 

Profit/(loss) attributable to 
equity holders of the Parent for 
basic earnings

2020
$'000

2019
$'000

1,857
-

(5,906)
-

1,857

(5,906)

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.2 
and D.3 for further details.

2020

2019

Number
    77,524,513 

Number
77,403,115

    78,882,042 

   77,403,115 

Weighted average number of ordinary 
shares for basic EPS

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

Earnings per share

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

Cents
2.40
2.35

Earnings per share from continuing operations

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

Cents
2.40
2.35

Cents
(7.63)
(7.63)

Cents
(7.63)
(7.63)

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   B. GROWTH ASSETS
B. GROWTH ASSETS
for the year ended 30 June 2020

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 2018
Additions
Disposals
At 30 June 2019
Additions 
Disposals 
At 30 June 2020

Depreciation and impairment 
At 1 July 2018
Depreciation charge for the year 
Disposals
At 30 June 2019
Depreciation charge for the year 
Disposals 
At 30 June 2020

Net book value 
At 30 June 2020
At 30 June 2019

Plant and 
equipment

Leasehold 
improvements

Total

$’000

$’000

$’000

18,086
1,873
(1,565)
18,394
475
(408)
18,461

(17,075)
(592)
1,564
(16,103)
(623)
408
(16,318)

1,433
1,117
- 
2,550
65
(20)
2,595

19,519
2,990
(1,565)
20,944
540
(428)
21,056

(227)
(98)
- 
(325)
(282)
19
(588)

(17,302)
(690)
1,564
(16,428)
(905)
427
(16,906)

2,143
2,291

2,007
2,225

4,150
4,516

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.

Refer to note C.7 for lease disclosure.

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 2020

B.2     Intangible assets

Consolidated
Year ended 30 June 2020
Cost
Accumulated amortisation and impairment
R&D tax offset recognised 
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

Year ended 30 June 2019
Cost
Accumulated amortisation and impairment
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

Internally 
generated 
intangible

2,611
(292)
(1,421)
898

924
221
(247)
898

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

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

Total

2,611
(292)
(1,421)
898

924
221
(247)
898

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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C. WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
for the year ended 30 June 2020

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
C.7    Leases

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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 2020, the Group has a total of $8,749,000 of cash at its disposal (2019: $7,487,000) and a net current asset position 
$11,851,000 (2019: $13,453,000). The remaining contractual maturities of the Group's financial liabilities are:

Less than 
3 months
$'000

3-12 months

1-5 years

$'000

$'000

Over 5 years Total contractual 
cashflows
$'000

$'000

Carrying amount 
(assets)/liabilities
$'000

At 30 June 2020
Borrowings
Trade payables and other 
liabilities
Lease liabilities

At 30 June 2019
Borrowings
Trade payables and other 
liabilities 

-   

3,756 

           6,230 

                       -   

- 

- 

1,091 
4,847 

           2,048 
           8,278 

-

-
-

-

86 

8,933

72 

1,053 

-

          4,482 

             262 
          4,744 

-   

          3,919 

          3,919 

9,986 

4,482

3,401
17,869

9,986 

4,077

8,610 

4,482 

3,029 
16,121 

8,277 

4,077 

12,354 

86 

           9,005 

1,053 

14,063 

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C. WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
for the year ended 30 June 2020

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 2020 is as follows:

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

2020
$'000
8,749
585
9,334

2019
$'000
7,487
585
8,072

A reasonable possible change in the interest rate (+0.5%/-0.5%) (2019: +0.5%/-0.5%)), with all variables held constant, would have 
resulted in a change in post tax profit/(loss) of $44,000/($44,000) (2019: $37,000)/($37,000)) 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 2020 and 2019 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 

2020
$'000
7,965
(159)
1,574
 - 
9,380

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

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 2020
C. WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

C.2     Trade and other receivables

C.3     Cash and cash equivalents

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

2020

2019

$'000
5,307
1,253
(1,213)
5,347

$'000
4,093
4,341
(1,379)
7,055

(a) At 30 June 2020, the Group has $1,213,000
(2019:$1,350,000) as a provision for impaired receivables. This
amount covers  $1,150,000 receivable from Avidsys Pty Ltd as
consideration for the disposal of REMSAFE Pty Ltd on 18
December 2017.

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.

Cash at bank

2020

$'000
8,749
8,749

2019

$'000
7,487
7,487

The reconciliation of net profit/(loss)  after tax to net cash flows from 
operations for the years ended 30 June 2020 and 2019 is as follows:  

Profit/(loss) after income tax from continuing 
operations
Profit/(loss) after income tax
Depreciation & amortisation
R&D tax offset (Note B.2)
Government grants  (Note E.2)
Interest expense 
Surplus lease space (Note E.1)
Warranties (Note E.1)
Employee benefits (Note E.1)
Provision for doubtful debt (Note C.2)

Share based payment expense (Note F.2)
Net foreign exchange gain
Net cash from/(used in) 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

2020
$'000
1,857

1,857
1,153
-
(76)
333
(88)
(218)
163
(167)
264
33

2019
$'000
(5,906)

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

3,254

(2,804)

2,324

6,950

(2,683)
118
713
472

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

Net cash generated from operating activities

3,726

1,783

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 trade and other receivables 
approximates their fair value.

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

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for the year ended 30 June 2020
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 2020 and 2019 is as follows:  

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

2020
$'000
2,911
9,622
(11,212)
1,321

2019
$'000
943
4,426
(2,458)
2,911

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

2020
$'000
585
585

2019
$'000
585
585

The Group has pledged short term deposits of $585,000 (2019: 
$585,000) as collateral for financing facilities. 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

2020
$'000
4,280
-
11
191
4,482

2019
$'000
3,800
173
10
94
4,077

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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D. DEBT AND CAPITAL
for the year ended 30 June 2020

C.7     Leases
The Group has adopted AASB 16 Leases with effect from 1 July 
2019 but has not restated comparatives for the 2019 reporting 
period, as permitted under the specific transitional provisions in 
the standard. The reclassifications and the adjustments arising 
from the new leasing rules are therefore recognised in the 
opening balance sheet on 1 July 2019.

AASB 16 Leases introduces a new framework for accounting for 
leases and replaces AASB 117 Leases, AASB Interpretation 4 
Determining whether an Arrangement contains a Lease, AASB 
Interpretation 115 Operating Leases-Incentives and AASB 
Interpretation 127 Evaluating the Substance of Transactions 
Involving the Legal Form of a Lease. AASB 16 Leases sets out 
the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and 
disclosure of leases and requires lessees to account for all leases 
under a single on-balance sheet model similar to the accounting 
for finance leases under AASB 117 Leases. 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 are required to 
separately recognise the interest expense on the lease liability 
and the depreciation expense on the right-of-use asset.

Set out below is a summary of the amounts disclosed in the 
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position:

The recognised right-of-use assets relate to the following types 
of assets:

Properties
Total right-of-use assets

2020 01-Jul-19
$'000
$'000
1,710
2,062
1,710
2,062

Amounts recognised in the statement of profit or loss
The statement of profit or loss shows the following amounts 
relating to leases:

Depreciation charge of right-of-use assets
Interest expense (included in finance cost)
Interest income

2020
$'000
728
146
-

2019
$'000
-
-
-

Practical expedients applied
In applying AASB 16 Leases for the first time, the Group has 
used the following practical expedients permitted by the 
standard:
- the use of a single discount rate to a portfolio of leases with
reasonably similar characteristics;
- reliance on previous assessments on whether leases are
onerous as an alternative to performing an impairment review,
leading to the existing onerous lease being written off up front;

The Group’s leasing activities and how these are accounted 

Lease Liabilities

Current
Non Current

2020
$'000
1,131
1,898
3,029

2019
$'000
-
-
-

The Group leases various premises. Until the 2019 financial 
year, leases of property were classified as operating leases. 
Payments made under operating leases (net of any incentives 
received from the lessor) were charged to profit or loss on a 
straight-line basis over the period of the lease.

a) Adjustments recognised on adoption of AASB 16
On adoption of AASB 16 Leases, the Group recognised lease
liabilities in relation to leases which had previously been classified
as ‘operating leases’ under the principles of AASB 117 Leases.
These liabilities were measured at the present value of the
remaining lease payments, discounted using the lessee’s
incremental borrowing rate as of 1 July 2019. The lease
payments are discounted using the interest rate implicit in the
lease. If that rate cannot be determined, the lessee’s incremental
borrowing rate is used. The weighted average lessee’s
incremental borrowing rate applied to the lease liabilities on 1 July
2019 was 8.9%.
Lease Liability

Operating lease commitments disclosed as at 30 
June 2019
Discounted using the lessee’s incremental 
borrowing rate of at the date of initial application
Lease liability recognised as at 1 July 

Spilt between

- Current lease liabilities
- Non-current lease liabilities

$'000
2,372

(157)
2,215

1,034
1,181
2,215

From 1 July 2019, leases are recognised as a right-of-use 
asset and a corresponding liability at the date at which the 
leased asset is available for use by the Group. Each lease 
payment is allocated between the liability and finance cost. 
The right-of-use asset is depreciated over the lease term on a 
straight-line basis.

Assets and liabilities arising from a lease are initially measured 
on a present value basis. Lease liabilities include the net 
present value of the following lease payments:

- variable lease payment that are based on an index or a

rate 

The recognised right-of-use assets relate to the following types 
of assets:

-

the amount of the initial measurement of lease liability

A sub lease previously recognised as an operating lease has 
been recognised as a Finance Lease Receivable under AASB 
16 Leases. This reduced the right-of-use asset on adoption.

Payments associated with short-term leases and leases of low-
value assets are recognised on a straight-line basis as an 
expense in profit or loss. Short-term leases are leases with a 
lease term of 12 months or less.

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D. DEBT AND CAPITAL
for the year ended 30 June 2020

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 

2020

$'000
3,756
4,854
8,610

2019

$'000
-
8,277
8,277

Changes in borrowings arising from financing activities are as 
follows: 

At 1 July
$'000

Cash flows
$'000

8,277
7,770

-
-

Finance 
costs
$'000

333 
507 

At 30 June
$'000
8,610
8,277

2020
2019

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,
concluding 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 2020 was 
$7,693,000 (2019: $6,868,000). 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 2020 of 12.00% 
(2019: 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 2018
Employee Share plan number 1

At 30 June 2019

At 1 July 2019
Employee Share plan number 1

At 30 June 2020

2020
$'000
31,220

2019
$'000

31,178

Number
77,369,210
83,716

$000's
31,144
34
    77,452,926         31,178 

77,452,926
133,997
77,586,923

31,178
42
31,220

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
E. OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
for the year ended 30 June 2020

D.3     Reserves

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

At 1 July 2019
Foreign currency translation
Rights issued pursuant to performance rights plan

At 30 June 2020

Nature and purpose of reserves

Employee 
benefits 
reserve 
$000's
1,975
-
229
-
2,204
.

2,204
-
221
2,425

Foreign currency 
translation 
reserve
$000's
9
(42)
-
-
(33)

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

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

Convertible notes 
reserve
$000's
248
-
-
(248)
-

(33)
3
-
(30)

-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-

Total
$000's
1,217
(42)
229
767
2,171

2,171
3
221
2,395

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 
2020, 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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for the year ended 30 June 2020
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. 

E.
E.1
E.2

Other assets and liabilities
Provisions
Government grants

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E.1     Provisions

At 1 July 2019
Arising during the year
Utilised
Expired

At 30 June 2020
Current
Non-current

At 1 July 2018
Arising during the year
Utilised

At 30 June 2019
Current
Non-current

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

88
-
(88)
-

-
-
-

-

141
33
(86)
88
57
31
88

738
380
-
(597)

521
521
-

521

770
253
(285)
738
738
-
738

Employee 
benefits

$000's
1,614
666
(502)
-

1,778
1,706
72

1,778

1,307
491
(183)
1,615
1,537
77
1,614

Total
$000's

2,440
1,046
(590)
(597)

2,298
2,227
72

2,299

2,218
777
(554)
2,441
2,333
108
2,441

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. The provision for surplus lease space has been 
offset against the Right of Use Asset upon adoption of IFRS 16 
"Leases". Refer to note C7 for further detail

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. 

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for the year ended 30 June 2020
F. OTHER ITEMS

E.2     Government grants

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

2020
$'000
74
(74)
-
-
-

2019
$'000
299
(225)
74
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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F. OTHER ITEMS
for the year ended 30 June 2020

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

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46
48
48
49
49
49
50
50

F.1     Related parties

Group structure
Note F.3 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 (2019: $60,000) in director's fees for his 
service to the Group. At 30 June 2020, a total of $5,000 remains due and payable (2019: $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

2020
$
1,397,283
96,892
52,797
162,314

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

1,709,286

1,517,897

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 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. 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. 
The Group drew down US$1.5 million (A$2.3 million) during September 2019. The standby working capital facility was repaid in full 
during June 2020 (US$1.6 million / $A2.3 million)

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F. OTHER ITEMS
for the year ended 30 June 2020

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 10-11 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 $15,000 (2019: $59,000).

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

2020 
Number
2,010,654
-
(653,125)
1,357,529

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

The weighted average remaining contractual life of performance 
rights outstanding at 30 June 2020 was 0 years (2019: 1 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:  

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

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

F.2     Share based payments

Equity-settled share based payment 
transactions

2020
$'000

          245 
          245 

2019
$'000

263
263

There were no cancellations or modifications to awards in 
the 2020 or 2019 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 2020, 133,997 ordinary shares 
(2019: 83,716 ordinary shares) were issued on 18 
December 2020 at a market value on the date of issue of 
$42,000 (2019: $34,000 ). 

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 2020, no performance rights 
issued under the plan vested. The share based payment 
expense recognised for the year ended 30 June 2020 was 
$68,000 (2019: $68,000).

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 2020 was $103,000 (2019: $101,000).

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F. OTHER ITEMS
for the year ended 30 June 2020

F.2     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 2020

F.3      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

% equity interest
2020
2019

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

(b)
(c)

(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

Dormant
Dormant
Dormant
Dormant
Dormant
Dormant
Dormant
Dormant

Dormant
Dormant

Production & 
Development

100

100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100

100
100

100

100

100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100

100
100

100

(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 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.4     Parent entity information

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

Net assets

Issued capital
Accumulated losses
Employee benefits reserve

Total equity
Profit/(loss) of the parent 
Total comprehensive profit/(loss) of the parent entity

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2020

$'000
2
24,768
 - 
8,610
16,160

31,220
(17,485)
2,425
16,160
1,357
1,357

2019

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

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

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F. OTHER ITEMS
for the year ended 30 June 2020

F.5    Auditor remuneration

The auditor for the Group is PricewaterhouseCoopers 
("PwC")

2020
$

2019
$

Amounts received or due and receivable for:
Audit and review of the consolidated 
financial statements 

Tax compliance services 

   135,278     127,500 
     72,670       73,011 
   207,948     200,511 

F.6     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.7     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.

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. 

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F. OTHER ITEMS
for the year ended 30 June 2020

F.8      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 2019

AASB 16
Leases
("AASB 16")

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 real 
estate. The impact on the balance sheet at 1 July 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 $505,000.

F.9     New accounting standards

New standards and interpretations 

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

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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 2020 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.

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.

(b)

(c)

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 2020.

On behalf of the Board,

JP Welborn

Chairman

TM Alder

Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer

Dated at Perth, Western Australia 28 August 2020

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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 2020 and of its
financial performance for the year then ended

(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 2020

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 (including Independence 
Standards) (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also 
fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code. 

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, where we predominantly performed our audit procedures. 

Materiality 

•

For the purpose of our audit we used overall Group materiality of $340,000, which represents approximately
1% of the Group’s total Revenue. 

• 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 Group Revenue because, in our view, it is the benchmark against which the performance of the

Group is most commonly measured. 

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

acceptable thresholds for entities of this nature.

Audit Scope 

•

Our audit focused on where the Group made subjective judgements; for example, significant accounting
estimates involving assumptions and inherently uncertain future events.

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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 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

Basis of preparation of financial report 
(Notes to the Financial Statements – pg 24) 

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 
manufacturing facility in Hood River, USA and is still 
increasing 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). 

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 its ability to continue as a going
concern, including whether the level of detail in
the assessment 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, including the
potential impact of COVID-19 on the Group

● 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.

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Key audit matter 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

Carrying value of Inventory 
(Refer to note C1) $9.3 million 

We performed the following procedures, amongst 
others:  

At 30 June 2020 the Group held inventory with a 
carrying value of $9.3 million. This inventory 
comprises parts, consumables and sub-assemblies of 
engines which will be used in the construction of 
engines by the Group. Inventory for the Group is held 
in Perth, Australia and Hood River, USA. 

We focused on this area due the significance of the 
inventory balance to the consolidated statement of 
financial position and the complexities associated with 
the allocation of direct labour and direct material costs 
due to the multiple stages of assembly in the 
construction of the engines.  

● attended the inventory counts at Perth and
Hood River and traced a sample of our
inventory counts to the Group’s year end
inventory listings

● assessed the application of inventory costing

methodologies and whether this was
consistent with Australian Accounting
Standards 

● compared a sample of inventory cost items

to third party invoices

● on a sample basis, evaluated the direct
labour costs allocated to engines in
inventory by inspecting timesheets and
agreeing the labour cost to the payroll
system

● on a sample basis, recalculated the

mathematical accuracy of sub-assembly bill
of materials that comprise engines in
inventory

● assessed the adequacy of the provision for

obsolete stock

● evaluated whether inventory was carried at
the lower of cost and net realisable value by
comparing costs per unit in inventory
against sale prices in approved purchase
orders received from customers.

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Key audit matter 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

Recognition and measurement of deferred tax 
assets 
(Refer to note A5) $5.4 million 

At 30 June 2020, the Group recognised $5.4 million of 
net deferred tax assets, which includes $5.1 million in 
respect of tax losses carried forward to reduce future 
tax payable in both Australia and the USA. 

In determining the quantum of probable tax loss  
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 for the period during 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.  

We performed the following procedures, amongst 
others: 

● evaluated the accuracy of the Group’s

reconciliation of the available carry forward
tax losses at 30 June 2020 by agreeing the
opening balance of carry forward losses to
losses recorded in previous years’ tax
returns and agreeing the losses for the
current year to the current year calculations.

● 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 there is
convincing evidence 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 A5 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 2020, 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: 
https://www.auasb.gov.au/admin/file/content102/c3/ar1_2020.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 2020. 

In our opinion, the remuneration report of Orbital Corporation Limited for the year ended 30 June 
2020 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 
28 August 2020 

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SHAREHOLDING DETAILS

SHAREHOLDING DETAILS

Class of Shares and Voting Rights

As at 17 August 2020 there were 4,854 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 17 August 2020
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 17 August 2020
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 17 August 2020

23,627,904

30.45%

10,597,522

2,628,064

7,969,458

13.66%

2,718

1,273

395

415

53

4,854

77,586,923

-   

% OF 
SHARES
31.43
12.51
3.40
3.39
2.38
2.03
2.00
1.45
1.40
1.28
1.16
1.10
0.99

0.89

0.71
0.64
0.48
0.46
0.46
0.42

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

14

15
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 
DEBUSCEY PTY LTD 
MERRILL LYNCH (AUSTRALIA) NOMINEES PTY LIMITED 
BIRKETU PTY LTD 
SWEET AS DEVELOPMENTS PTY LTD 
MR MICHAEL WILLIAM FORD & MRS NINA BETTE FORD 
MR JOSHUA LEIGH SWEETMAN & MRS CAROLINE SWEETMAN 
FUNDING SECURITIES PTY LTD 
MR JOHN PAUL WELBORN & MS CAROLINE ANNE WELBORN 

BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES PTY LTD 

MR CHRISTOPHER IAN WALLIN & MS FIONA KAY MCLOUGHLIN & MRS SYLVIA FAY 
BHATIA 

HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED 
BOND STREET CUSTODIANS LIMITED 
MR TODD MATHEW ALDER 
MR TERRY STINSON 
MR JOHN AYRES 
TEXAS HOLDINGS PTY LTD 

NUMBER OF 
SHARES HELD

24,383,396
9,707,512
2,635,000
2,626,694
1,850,000
1,575,471
1,552,641
1,121,414
1,086,672
990,662
900,000
850,000
771,831

689,200

554,548
500,000
372,333
360,000
356,667
325,000

Top 20 Shareholders Total

53,209,041

68.58

The 20 largest shareholders hold 68.58% of the ordinary shares of the Company (2019: 71.89%).

On-market share buy-back

There is no current on-market buy-back.

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| OrbitalUAV

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
F.K. Abbott

COMPANY SECRETARY
D. Bonomini

SHARE REGISTRY
Link Market Services Limited
Level 12, QV1 Building
250 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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