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Ozgrowth Limited
Annual Report 2019

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A N N U A L 
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F i n a n c i a l

H i g h l i g h t s

FULLY FRANKED DIVIDEND

FULLY FRANKED DIVIDEND YIELD

DIVIDENDS PAID SINCE INCEPTION

ANNUALISED PORTFOLIO RETURN SINCE INCEPTION

1.   As at 30 June 2019

0.5CENTS
3.3%1
$39m
7.3% 1

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OZGROWTH LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2019CONTENTS 

CORPORATE DIRECTORY 

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT AND PERIOD IN REVIEW 

INVESTMENT MANAGER’S REPORT 

2019 FINANCIAL REPORT 

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CORPORATE DIRECTORY

REGISTERED OFFICE

SHARE REGISTRY

LEVEL 18, ALLUVION
58 MOUNTS BAY ROAD
PERTH  WA  6000
TELEPHONE:  (08) 9321 7877
(08) 9321 8288
FACSIMILE: 
WEBSITE:  WWW.OZGROWTH.COM.AU

COMPUTERSHARE INVESTOR   
SERVICES PTY LTD
LEVEL 11, 172 ST GEORGES TERRACE
PERTH  WA  6000
TELEPHONE:  1300 732 012

AUDITORS

ERNST & YOUNG
11 MOUNTS BAY ROAD
PERTH  WA  6000

BANKERS

WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION
109 ST GEORGE’S TERRACE
PERTH  WA  6000

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

JAY HUGHES
NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

SIMON JOYNER
INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

MICHAEL JEFFERIES
INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

ANTHONY HEWETT
COMPANY SECRETARY

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A N D   T H E   P E R I O D   I N   R E V I E W

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DIRECTORS, I AM PLEASED TO 
PROVIDE THE 2019 ANNUAL 
REPORT FOR THE COMPANY.

Significant results of the year include:

•  A final dividend of 0.25 cents per share 
has been provided for in respect of 
the 2019 financial year.  An interim 
dividend of 0.25 cents per share was 
paid in February 2019.

•  The Company ended the 2019 financial 
year with $21,290,340 in profit reserve.

•  At 30 June 2019, net assets of the 

Company were $70,912,000, or 19.9 
cents per share1 . 

•  A net loss after tax of $5,342,998.   

This compares to a net profit after tax 
in the prior year of $12,095,003.

For more detailed information on the 
investment performance and portfolio 
of the Company, I refer you to the 
Investment Manager’s Report on page 6.

The 2019 financial year was an 
interesting one for equity markets with 
changing expectations on the future 
path of interest rates proving to be the 
predominant driver of global financial 
markets. Several factors had a positive 
impact on the local bourse including: 
a supply shock driven iron ore price 
increase; a rally in the bank stocks post 
the Royal Commission into Financial 
Services; and, a surprise election win by 
the Coalition.

The overall Australian market increased 
in value by 11.0% over the period whilst 
the index focused on smaller companies 
lagged behind with a 1.9% gain. The Small 
Resources Index experienced a tougher 
year and declined 12.7%.

Our investment portfolio posted a 
negative return of 9.3% over the 2019 
financial year, calculated on a comparable 
basis to the market indices. It is pleasing 
to report the portfolio has had a positive 
start to the 2020 financial year and 
has generated a return of 9.6% over 
July and August. Using a longer-term 
timeframe our investment portfolio has 
demonstrated an average return of  
8.0% per annum since inception to 
August 2019. As ever, the investment 
strategy is focused on utilising our 
experience to identify attractive 
investment prospects from our base in 
Western Australia.

Western Australia was negatively 
impacted by restricted consumer credit 
conditions in financial year 2019. Recent 
economic releases suggest the worst 
may be behind us and forecast capital 
expenditure indicates better conditions 
may lie ahead.

The financial statements in this report 
demonstrate our Company’s reserves 
and franking credit balance. With these 
in mind Ozgrowth Limited Directors have 
released a target dividend of 0.5c per 
share for the 2020 financial year.

I encourage shareholders and other 
interested parties to participate in our 
shareholder communication program.   
If you have not already done so, you can 
register for our regular email updates at 
our website: www.ozgrowth.com.au.   
We hope to provide useful information 
on our activities throughout the year and 
welcome feedback to enhance this.   

I look forward to reporting on results  
as we move forward.

Yours sincerely

JAY HUGHES  
Non-Executive Chairman

ABOUT OZGROWTH

•  Ozgrowth Limited is a listed investment 

company (ASX code: OZG) that 
focuses on producing a positive return 
on funds invested.  

•  It was formed on 9 July 2007 and 

raised its initial capital for investment 
in December 2007. As at 30 June 
2019, it had $70,931,494 of assets in its 
investment portfolio. 

•  The Company has appointed Westoz 

Funds Management Pty Ltd as 
manager to oversee the investment of 
its portfolio of assets. This manager 
is a wholly owned subsidiary of Euroz 
Limited, a listed company that also 
operates as a diversified financial 
services company based in Western 
Australia.

•  The investment mandate set is to 
identify undervalued companies 
listed on the Australian Securities 
Exchange and to invest to produce 

a positive return. Because of the 
geographic location of the manager, 
it is anticipated that the majority 
of situations identified will have a 
connection to Western Australia.

•  Ozgrowth Limited will consider 

investments in small companies, as well 
as suitable unlisted opportunities. 

•  The manager is paid a base fee of 
1% per annum of funds managed.  
In addition, a performance fee is 
payable where the increase in the 
portfolio value exceeds 7% over a 
twelve month period to the end of 
June and is calculated at 20% of the 
increase exceeding the threshold. The 
starting point for the calculation of the 
threshold is the greater of the starting 
portfolio value and the number of 
shares on issue multiplied by $0.20.

1  This figure is calculated by dividing the net assets as set out in the Statement of Financial Position by the 
number of ordinary shares on issue as at the reporting date and is after allowance for dividends and all costs.

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I n v e s t m e n t

M a n a g e r ’ s

R e p o r t

PORTFOLIO RETURN

The Company invests in small to mid-
sized companies, generally listed on the 
Australian Securities Exchange and with 
some connection to Western Australia. 
The portfolio of assets is managed to 
generate a positive return regardless of 
movements in the broader equity market.

To assist in an assessment of 
performance, the rate of return before 
fees and taxes is calculated. The figure 
is calculated by dividing the gain (or 
loss) in value of the portfolio, net of 
external flows, by the average portfolio 
value over the period of measurement. 
Portfolio value is determined by reference 
to current market value of underlying 
investments. Monthly periods are used 
and then geometrically linked to arrive 
at an annual return. This figure is not 
audited.

The last twelve months of investment 
activity generated an investment return 
of -9.3% before allowance for fees and 
taxes (2018: 30.7%).

It is the objective of the manager to 
produce positive investment returns 
over the medium to long term, thereby 
boosting the net asset backing per share 
(NTA) and allowing for the payment  
of dividends.

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The figures presented for information 
regarding NTA are on a per share basis 
and after allowance for all realised and 
unrealised costs, dividends and deferred 
tax assets. These figures are included 
as they provide an indication of the 
underlying impact of the investment 
strategy on shareholders after all costs 
associated with the corporate structure.

At 30 June 2019, the net assets per share 
was 19.9 cents (2018: 21.9 cents).

At 30 June 2019, a provision for payment 
of 0.25 cents per share by way of 
dividend was made. This dividend was 
paid in August 2019. 

ASSET ALLOCATION

Cash levels decreased over the 2019 
financial year, closing at 5% of assets 
from a starting point of 19%. Resources 
exposure remains the largest allocation, 
closing the year at 48% of total assets.

At year end, investments were held in 
32 separate companies. One of these 
holdings was unlisted at 30 June 2019.

OUTLOOK

Market volatility increased throughout 
the 2019 financial year and it seems 
reasonable to expect more of the same 
in the short term. The first two months 
of the 2020 financial year illustrate this 
expectation with the local index up 3% in 
July before surrendering all these gains in 
August. Pleasingly, the net tangible assets 
per share (before tax on unrealised gains) 
of Ozgrowth Limited has increased by 1.6 
cents over this period. Over the medium 
to longer term our investment focus will 
remain focused on “Finding the Best in 
the West” and we remain confident of 
continuing to produce positive returns 
over the cycle.

The West Australian economy was 
impacted last year by nationwide credit 
tightening and the knock-on impact on 
consumer confidence. Recent economic 
releases on the local economy provide 
some evidence that we are lifting off the 
bottom. We are hopeful an increase in 
private capital expenditure, particularly  
in the resources industry, will see the  
WA economy expand over the 
forthcoming years.

We would encourage shareholders 
and prospective shareholders to utilise 
our shareholder communications 
channels, which include: weekly emails; 
monthly video updates; and, periodic 
presentations. 

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PORTFOLIO PERFORMANCE

INVESTMENT MIX

35%

30%

25%

20%

15%

10%

5%

0%

-5%

-10%

Jun 2017

Jun 2018

Jun 2019

DIVIDEND AND FRANKING CREDIT RETURN

18c

16c

14c

12c

10c

8c

6c

4c

2c

0c

100%

90%

80%

70%

60%

50%

40%

30%

20%

10%

0%

Jun 2017

Jun 2018

Jun 2019

 Cash   

 Industrials   

 Resources

4.6c

10.8c

8
0
0
2

9
0
0
2

1

0
0
2

1
1

0
2

2
1
0
2

3
1
0
2

4
1
0
2

5
1
0
2

6
1
0
2

7
1
0
2

8
1
0
2

9
1
0
2

 Dividends   

 Franking Credits

Number of 
Shares 

Fair value at 
30 June 2019

74,000,000 

20,820,000 

3,500,000 

10,000,000 

10,000,000 

222,000

5,309,100

1,225,000

170,000

850,000

INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO 

Industrials 

Ausdrill Limited 

Number of 
Shares 

Fair value at 
30 June 2019

Resources 

1,460,090 

2,664,664

Alta Zinc Limited 

Autosports Group Limited 

1,643,980 

2,054,975

Australis Oil & Gas Limited 

Cedar Woods Properties Ltd 

1,225,484 

6,960,749

Berkeley Energia Limited 

Empired Ltd 

10,000,000 

2,650,000

Calima Energy Limited 

3,800,000 

3,192,000

Capricorn Metals Ltd 

Finbar Group Limited 

Genex Power Limited 

8,241,212 

1,977,891

Cooper Energy Limited 

4,500,000 

2,407,500

Macmahon Holdings Limited 

20,000,000 

3,700,000

Decmil Group Limited 

3,097,092 

2,802,868

Moboom Limited 

1,102,916 

110,292

Emerald Resources NL 

123,000,000 

4,797,000

Southern Cross Elect. Eng. Ltd 

3,500,000 

1,872,500

Equatorial Resources Ltd 

9,785,000 

2,739,800

SRG Global Limited 

9,000,000 

4,365,000

Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd 

8,000,000 

1,920,000

Swick Mining Services Ltd 

1,750,000 

393,750

Lucapa Diamond Company Ltd 

12,500,000 

Zenith Energy Limited 

5,850,000 

3,012,750

Medusa Mining Limited 

32,954,571

Metro Mining Limited 

Mincor Resources NL 

Neometals Ltd 

Orecorp Limited 

Pacifico Minerals Limited 

Red Hill Iron Limited 

2,000,000 

4,045,764 

750,000 

4,250,000 

8,005,000 

88,888,888 

1,955,000 

1,937,500

1,150,000

388,394

326,250

892,500

1,721,075

533,333

351,900

West African Resources Ltd 

8,000,000 

2,600,000

Western Areas Limited 

1,000,000 

1,965,000

Cash and outstanding settlements 

Total 

34,309,220

3,667,703

70,931,494

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CONTENTS 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION 

STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME  

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS  

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION 

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT  

ASX ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019

Your Directors submit their report for the year ended 30 June 2019.

1.  DIRECTORS

The names of the Directors of the Company in office during the financial period and until the date of this report are as follows. 
Directors were in office for this entire period unless otherwise stated. 

Jay Hughes 

Michael Jefferies

Simon Joyner

Mr Jay Hughes, Non-Executive Chairman
Mr Hughes is a Non-Executive Director of the Company and serves on the Company’s Audit Committee. He is an Executive 
Director of Euroz Limited, Euroz Securities Limited, Westoz Funds Management Pty Ltd, Prodigy Investment Partners Limited and 
Non-Executive Chairman of Westoz Investment Company Limited. Mr Hughes holds a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and 
Investment from FINSIA. He was recognised as an affiliate of ASX in December 2000 and is a Master Member (MSAFAA) of the 
Stockbrokers and Financial Advisers Association of Australia (SAFAA).  

Mr Michael Jefferies, Independent Non-Executive Director
Mr Jefferies is a Non-Executive Director of the Company and serves on the Company’s Audit Committee. He was a Non-Executive 
Director of Afterpay Touch Group Limited (resigned 16 January 2018) having been Chairman of Touchcorp Holdings Limited 
(appointed 28 June 2004) prior to its merger with Afterpay Holdings Limited, a Non-Executive Director of Resimac Group Limited 
(appointed November 2016), a Non-Executive Chairman of Pantoro Limited and was formerly a Non-Executive Director of Afterpay 
Holdings Limited (appointed 26 August 2015, resigned 6 April 2017). Mr Jefferies is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of 
Commerce Degree.

Mr Simon Joyner, Independent Non-Executive Director
Mr Joyner was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company on 5 July 2016 and serves on the Company’s 
Audit Committee. He is also a Non-Executive Director of Westoz Investment Company Limited (appointed 5 July 2016). Mr Joyner 
has a Bachelor of Commerce Degree, a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment from FINSIA and a Diploma of 
Financial Planning. Mr Joyner has been involved in the Financial Services Industry since 1985. He established Keysbrook Financial 
Services which was a founding firm of Shadforth Financial Group that was subsequently purchased by IOOF in 2014. More recently 
Mr Joyner established management consulting firm Aberfoyle Partners, assisting businesses across the financial services industry. 

Mr Anthony Hewett, Company Secretary
Mr Hewett was appointed as Company Secretary on 20 June 2017. Mr Hewett is a Chartered Secretary and holds a Master of 
Business Law (MBusLaw) from Curtin University and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance (GradDipACG) from 
the Governance Institute of Australia. Mr Hewett is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (FCSA), 
a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia (FGIA), a Master Member (MSAFAA) of SAFAA and a member of the Australian 
Institute of Company Directors (AICD).

2.  DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS

The number of meetings of Directors (including meetings of committees of Directors) held during the year ended 30 June 2019 and 
the numbers of meetings attended by each Director were as follows:

Directors’ Meetings 
Held During Period 

Directors’ Meetings 
Attended  
During Period 

Audit Committee 
Meetings Held 
During Period 

Audit Committee 
Meetings Attended 
During Period 

Jay Hughes

Simon Joyner

Michael Jefferies

12

12

12

12

12

12

2

2

2

2

2

2

Due to the size of the Board and the nature of the Company’s operations, it does not have a separate Remuneration Committee or 
Nomination Committee. Matters normally considered by these committees are addressed by the full board.

Board of Directors’ and Audit Committee meetings require that any two Directors or members be present to form a quorum.

3.  PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS

During the year, the principal activity of the economic entity was as an investment company.  

4.  OPERATING RESULTS

For the year ended 30 June 2019, the Company made an operating loss after tax of ($5,342,998) (2018: profit of $12,095,003).

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5.  DIVIDENDS

An interim dividend of $890,031 (0.25 cents per share) was paid on 22 February 2019 (2018: $891,475).  

The Board of Directors has provided for the payment of a final dividend of $889,826 (0.25 cents per share) be paid in respect of the 
2019 financial year. This amount is provided in the 30 June 2019 financial statements (2018: $891,298).

6.  REVIEW OF OPERATIONS

The financial results of the Company are driven by the gain or loss on its investment portfolio, which consists primarily of securities 
listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and short term cash deposits. Whilst the investment objective for the portfolio is to 
generate positive returns over the medium to long term, short term fluctuations in the broader equity market will influence results. 

Apart from movements in the broader equity market, the key driver of income for the Company is the manager’s ability to 
select appropriate investments. The majority of expenses are directly linked to the value of the portfolio managed and the level 
of return achieved.

7. 

STATE OF AFFAIRS

There have been no significant changes in the state of affairs of the Company.

8. 

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

There has not been any matter or circumstance that has arisen since the balance date that has affected or may significantly affect 
the operations of the Company, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of the Company in subsequent periods.

9. 

LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS AND FUTURE RESULTS

Future results will be driven by the outcome of the Company’s investment strategy, which will in turn be influenced by the overall 
direction of equity markets. These returns are uncertain and are expected to vary significantly from year to year. The key risk to 
market returns will be influenced by a range of factors that cannot be predicted with any certainty and include the outlook for 
growth, inflation, commodity prices, interest rates, general economic conditions, natural disasters and government regulation.  
Market risk is managed by periodically moving into and out of equity positions. 

Our investment strategy remains consistent and is to identify investment opportunities from our base in Western Australia.  
We believe this focus will continue to deliver attractive returns.

The Western Australian economy continues to lag the national economy but we believe a pick up in private investment to a more 
normalised level will provide a boost to the local economy in upcoming years. Ozgrowth Limited Directors have determined to 
target a dividend payment of 0.5 cents per share in respect of the 2020 financial year. It is anticipated that the payment of this 
dividend would occur in February (0.25 cents) and August (0.25 cents) of the 2020 calendar year. 

10.  DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS

At the date of this report the interests of the Directors in the shares and options of the Company and related bodies corporate are:

Director

Simon Joyner 

Held directly or indirectly

Jay Hughes 

Held directly or indirectly

Michael Jefferies 

Held directly or indirectly

11.  SHARE OPTIONS

Ordinary Shares

Options

1,345,353

134,535

3,550,000

355,000

500,000

50,000

As at 30 June 2019, the Company had 35,466,231 options on issue. The options were issued pursuant to the Bonus Issue 
prospectus issued on 29 September 2017 to all shareholders. The offer made a bonus issue of one Option for every 10 Shares held 
by shareholders at the record date. These options are exercisable into 35,466,231 new ordinary shares in the Company that rank 
equally with other ordinary shares by the payment of 19.0 cents per option at any time up until expiry date of 31 August 2019. 
11,531 of these options were exercised during the period resulting in 11,531 new ordinary shares issued and 1,968 options have been 
exercised between 1 July 2019 and 16 August 2019. As at the date of this report, the Company has 35,464,263 options on issue.

Holders of Options will be permitted to participate in new issues of securities only following the prior exercise of the Option.  
An Option does not confer the right to a change in Exercise Price or a change in the number of Shares over which the Option can 
be exercised.  In the event of any reconstruction (including consolidation, subdivision, reduction or returns) of the issued capital of 
the Company, the number of Options or Exercise Price or both shall be reconstructed in a manner consistent with the Corporations 
Act 2001 and the ASX Listing Rules at the time of the reconstruction.

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12. 

INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

Ozgrowth Limited has a deed of indemnity for all the Directors and Officers of the Company against all losses or liabilities incurred 
by each Director and Officer in their capacities as Directors and Officers of the Company. The Company agreed to indemnify 
and keep indemnified the Directors and Officers against all liabilities by the Directors and Officers as a Director and Officer of the 
Company to the extent permitted under the Corporations Act 2001.

During the financial year, the Company paid an insurance premium in respect of a contract insuring each of the Directors and 
Officers of the Company. The amount of the premium is, under the terms of the insurance contract, confidential. The liabilities 
insured include costs and expenses that may be incurred in defending civil or criminal proceedings that may be brought against the 
officers in their capacity as Directors and Officers of the Company.

13.  REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED)

The Board of Directors is responsible for determining and reviewing compensation arrangements for the executive team. The Board 
will assess the appropriateness of the nature and amount of emoluments of such officers on a periodic basis by reference to relevant 
employment market conditions with the overall objective of ensuring maximum stakeholder benefit from the retention of a high 
quality Board and executive team. 

The Company had no employees during the year ended 30 June 2019 or 30 June 2018. Details of Key Management Personnel 
(KMP) are as follows:

Jay Hughes

Simon Joyner

Chairman (Non-Executive)

Appointed 9 July 2007

Director (Non-Executive)

Appointed 5 July 2016

Michael Jefferies

Director (Non-Executive)

Appointed 31 October 2007

Westoz Funds Management Pty Ltd provides services in the nature of the role of Key Management Personnel to Ozgrowth Limited 
as it has the authority for the management of the investment portfolio of Ozgrowth Limited. 

The share and option holdings of KMP as at 30 June 2019 are as follows:

Director

Jay Hughes 
  Held directly or indirectly

Simon Joyner 
  Held directly or indirectly

Michael Jefferies 
  Held directly or indirectly

Balance 1 July 2018 

Net Change

Balance 30 June 2019 

Shares

Aug 2019 
$0.19 Options1

Shares

Aug 2019 
$0.19 Options1

Shares

Aug 2019 
$0.19 Options1

3,550,000

355,000

1,345,353

134,535

500,000

50,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

3,550,000

355,000

1,345,353

134,535

500,000

50,000

1. 

 The Aug 2019 $0.19 options were issued pursuant to the Bonus Issue prospectus issued on 29 September 2017 to all 
shareholders and are exercisable up until 31 August 2019.  The offer made a bonus issue of one Option for every 10 Shares 
held by shareholders at the record date.

The share and option holdings of KMP as at 30 June 2018 are as follows:

Balance 1 July 2017

Net Change

Balance 30 June 2018

Director

Shares

Aug 2017 
$0.18 
Options1

Aug 2017 
$0.18 
Options1

Aug 2019 
$0.19 
Options2

Aug 2019 
$0.19 
Options2

Shares

Shares

Jay Hughes 
  Held directly or indirectly

Simon Joyner 
  Held directly or indirectly

Michael Jefferies 
  Held directly or indirectly

3,550,000

310,000

1,345,353

60,000

500,000

50,000

-

-

-

(310,000)

355,000

3,550,000

355,000

(60,000)

134,535

1,345,353

134,535

(50,000)

50,000

500,000

50,000

Unexercised Aug 2017 $0.18 options expired on 31 August 2017. The Aug 2017 $0.18 options were issued pursuant to the 
Bonus Issue prospectus issued on 13 September 2016 to all shareholders and were exercisable up until 31 August 2017.  
The offer made a bonus issue of one Option for every 10 Shares held by shareholders at the record date.

The Aug 2019 $0.19 options were issued pursuant to the Bonus Issue prospectus issued on 29 September 2017 to all 
shareholders and are exercisable up until 31 August 2019. The offer made a bonus issue of one Option for every 10 Shares held 
by shareholders at the record date.

1. 

2. 

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13.  REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED) (CONT’D)

A Director’s services may be terminated by them at any time and otherwise by shareholder vote. Details of remuneration for the 
years ended 30 June 2019 and 30 June 2018 is as follows: 

S Joyner

M Jefferies

Short-term
Fee ($)

Post-employment
Superannuation ($)

2019

2018

2019

2018

50,228

50,228

50,228

50,228

4,772

4,772

4,772

4,772

Total ($)

55,000

55,000

55,000

55,000

The elements of emoluments have been determined on the basis of the cost to the Company. Emoluments of Directors are not 
directly related to the performance of the Company. The maximum remuneration paid to Directors’ is currently set to not exceed 
$250,000 per annum.

The Directors of Ozgrowth Limited during the year were Mr Jay Hughes, Mr Simon Joyner and Mr Michael Jefferies.

Westoz Funds Management Pty Ltd, a company of which Mr Hughes is a Director, provides Key Management Personnel services 
to Ozgrowth Limited as it has the authority for the management of the investment portfolio of Ozgrowth Limited. Westoz Funds 
Management Pty Ltd received management fees from the Company for the management of its assets. Total management fees 
(inclusive of performance fees where applicable) of $777,004 (2018: $2,921,146) were charged in the period for these services. No 
performance fee was paid in respect of the 2019 financial year (2018: $2,126,875). There was $65,097 (2018: $74,800) accrued for 
management fees payable as at 30 June 2019.

These fees were charged in accordance with a management agreement. The management fee is calculated at 1% per annum of 
funds managed. The performance fee as specified in the management agreement is payable where performance exceeds 7% over a 
twelve month period to end of June and is calculated at 20% of the performance exceeding the threshold. The manager is required 
to give three months written notice to terminate the agreement. The performance fee is based on the above performance condition 
to be able to link the performance of the Company to the services provided by the fund manager.

No amount is paid by Ozgrowth Limited directly to the Directors of Westoz Funds Management Pty Ltd. 

Euroz Securities Limited, a company of which Mr Hughes is a Director, received brokerage fees for transactions undertaken by 
the Company in respect of its investments. An amount of $251,608 (2018: $359,700) was paid in the year as brokerage to Euroz 
Securities Limited. Of this brokerage, $721 was outstanding as at 30 June 2019 (2018: $2,778). The above transactions were entered 
into on normal commercial terms. Euroz Securities also provided Nominee and Custodial services for the Company. No fees were 
paid in relation to these services in the period (2018:NIL).

The short term incentive provided by the performance fee is payable once a nominated level of profitability is achieved in a financial 
year. The level of profitability is ultimately determined by the investment return on funds invested and is reflected in the earnings per 
share figure. The following table shows the link between company performance and shareholder wealth over the last 5 years:

Financial Year Ending

Jun-15

Jun-16

Jun-17

Jun-18

Jun-19

EPS  
(cents)

(3.4)

0.2

2.1

3.4

(1.5)

There are no long term incentives payable.

(End of remuneration report)

Dividend per Share  
(cents)

Share price at balance date 
(cents)

1.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

16.0

13.5

16.0

18.0

15.0

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT (CONT’D)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019

14.  CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

In recognising the need for the highest standards of corporate behaviour and accountability, the Directors of Ozgrowth Limited 
support and have adopted a corporate governance plan.  Details of the Corporate Governance Practices can be found at www.
ozgrowth.com.au.

15. 

INDEMNIFICATION OF AUDITORS

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

16.  AUDITOR INDEPENDENCE

The auditor’s independence declaration under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is included on page 15 and forms part of 
the Ozgrowth Limited’s Directors’ report for the year ended 30 June 2019.

17.  NON-AUDIT SERVICES

The following non-audit services were provided by the Company’s auditor, Ernst & Young. The Directors are satisfied that the 
provision of non-audit services is compatible with the general standard of independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations 
Act 2001. The nature and scope of each type of non-audit service provided means that auditor independence was not 
compromised.

Ernst & Young received or are due to receive the following amounts for the provision of non-audit services:

Tax compliance services

Signed for and on behalf of the Directors in accordance with a resolution of the Board.

$

11,000

JAY HUGHES
Non-Executive Chairman 

Dated: 21 August 2019

Perth, Western Australia

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OZGROWTH LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2019AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019

Ernst & Young
11 Mounts Bay Road
Perth  WA  6000  Australia
GPO Box M939   Perth  WA  6843

Tel: +61 8 9429 2222
Fax: +61 8 9429 2436
ey.com/au

Auditor’s Independence Declaration to the Directors of Ozgrowth Limited 

As lead auditor for the audit of the financial report of Ozgrowth Limited for the financial year ended 30 
June 2019, I declare to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been: 

a)

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

b)

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

Ernst & Young 

Robert A Kirkby 
Partner 
21 August 2019 

A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation

RK:DA:OZG:033 

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

Revenue 

Interest revenue

Dividend revenue

Other

Total revenue

Note

2019
$

121,405

1,578,100

31,544

1,731,049

2018
$

104,224

1,087,547

36,500

1,228,271

Changes in the fair value of investments at fair value through profit 
or loss

4

(8,961,206)

18,846,200

Expenses

Management and Performance fees

Director fees

Professional fees

ASX fees

Other expenses

Total expenses

(Loss) / profit before income tax expense

Income tax benefit / (expense)

15(b)

15(a)

6

7

(7,230,157)

20,074,471

777,004

110,000

77,549

51,084

97,707

2,921,146

110,000

76,429

46,483

80,929

1,113,344

3,234,987

(8,343,501)

3,000,503

16,839,484

(4,744,481)

Net (loss) / profit attributable to members of the company

(5,342,998)

12,095,003

Other Comprehensive Income

-

-

Total comprehensive profit for the period

(5,342,998)

12,095,003

(Loss) / earnings per share (cents)

Basic and Diluted

16

(1.5)

3.4

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

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OZGROWTH LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2019STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 30 JUNE 2019

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Other Current Assets

Total current assets

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss:

• 

• 

Listed Equities

Unlisted Equities

Deferred Tax Assets

Total non-current assets

TOTAL ASSETS

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Trade and Other Payables

Income Tax Payable

Dividend Payable

Total current liabilities

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

Deferred Tax Liabilities

Total non-current liabilities

TOTAL LIABILITIES

NET ASSETS

EQUITY

Contributed Equity

Profit Reserve

Accumulated Loss

TOTAL EQUITY

Note

19(a)

9

5

5

7

10

8

7

11

12

13

2019
$

2018
$

5,577,731

180,755

5,758,486

13,299,208

3,055,432

16,354,640

67,153,499

110,291

2,112,327

69,376,117

65,871,976

110,291

-

65,982,267

75,134,603

82,336,907

2,120,267

1,212,510

889,826

4,222,603

725,894

-

891,298

1,617,192

-

-

2,587,551

2,587,551

4,222,603

4,204,743

70,912,000

78,132,164

72,731,178

21,290,340

72,828,487

23,070,197

(23,109,518)

(17,766,520)

70,912,000

78,132,164

The above statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Interest received

Dividends received

Payments to suppliers (inclusive of GST)

Income tax paid

Note

2019
$

2018
$

121,405

1,578,100

(936,595)

(486,864)

104,224

1,087,548

(3,343,620)

-

Net cash flows from / (used in) operating activities

19(b)

276,046

(2,151,848)

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Proceeds from sale of investments at fair value through profit or loss

35,559,123

59,984,378

Payments for purchases of investments at fair value through profit 
or loss

(41,678,008)

(50,159,249)

Net cash flows (used in) / from investing activities

(6,118,885)

9,825,129

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Proceeds from issue of ordinary shares, net of issue costs

Share buyback

Dividends paid

2,191

(99,500)

(1,781,329)

11,928

(129,008)

(1,784,151)

Net cash flows (used in) financing activities

(1,878,638)

(1,901,231)

Net (decrease) / increase in cash held

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period

(7,721,477)

13,299,208

5,772,050

7,527,158

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period

19(a)

5,577,731

13,299,208

The above statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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

At 1 July 2018

Loss for the period

Total Comprehensive income for the period

Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners:

Issued Capital

Share buyback

Dividends for the year

At 30 June 2019

Contributed 
Equity
$

Profit  
Reserve 
$

Accumulated  
Loss
$

Total  
Equity
$

72,828,487

23,070,197

(17,766,520)

78,132,164

-

-

2,191

(99,500)

-

-

-

-

-

(1,779,857)

(5,342,998)

(5,342,998)

(5,342,998)

(5,342,998)

-

-

-

2,191

(99,500)

(1,779,857)

72,731,178

21,290,340

(23,109,518)

70,912,000

Contributed 
Equity
$

Profit  
Reserve 
$

Accumulated  
Loss
$

Total  
Equity
$

At 1 July 2017

72,945,566

12,757,967

(17,766,520)

67,937,013

Profit for the period

Total Comprehensive income for the period

Transfer from Retained earnings to Profit Reserve

Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners:

-

-

-

-

-

12,095,003

12,095,003

12,095,003

12,095,003

12,095,003

(12,095,003)

-

Issued Capital

Share buyback

Dividends for the year

At 30 June 2018

11,929

(129,008)

-

-

-

(1,782,773)

-

-

-

11,929

(129,008)

(1,782,773)

72,828,487

23,070,197

(17,766,520)

78,132,164

The above statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019

1. 

CORPORATE INFORMATION 

The financial report of Ozgrowth Limited (the ‘Company’) for the year ended 30 June 2019 was authorised for issue in accordance 
with a resolution of the Directors on 21 August 2019.

Ozgrowth Limited is a company limited by shares that is incorporated and domiciled in Australia whose shares are listed on the 
Australian Securities Exchange. The registered office is located at Level 18, 58 Mounts Bay Road Perth, Western Australia 6000. 

Ozgrowth Limited does not control any entities at 30 June 2019.

The Company had no employees as at 30 June 2019.

The nature of the operations and principal activities of the Company are as an investment company.

2. 

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

(a)  Basis of Preparation

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

For the purposes of preparing the financial statements the Company is a for-profit entity.

The financial report for the year ended 30 June 2019 has been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for certain 
investments, which have been measured at fair value.

The Company’s functional and presentation currency is the Australian dollar ($).

(b)  Statement of Compliance

The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the prior years except as follows.

The Company has adopted new and amended Australian Accounting Standards and AASB Interpretations as of 1 July 2018. 
The nature and effect of the changes as a result of adoption of these new accounting standards are described below.

• 

• 

AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers: AASB 15 supersedes AASB 111 Construction Contracts, AASB 118 
Revenue and related interpretations and it applies, with limited exceptions, to all revenue arising from customers. 
AASB 15 establishes the five-step model to account for revenue arising from contracts with customers and requires 
that revenue be recognised at an amount that reflects the considerations to which an entity expects to be entitled in 
exchange for transferring goods or services to a customer. 

The Company has adopted AASB 15 using the modified retrospective method of adoption with the date of initial 
application date of 1 July 2018. Under this method, the standard can be applied either to all contracts at the date 
of initial application or only to contracts that are not completed at this date. The Company elected to apply the 
standard to all contracts as at 1 July 2018. Comparative information was not restated and continues to be reported 
under AASB 118.

The adoption of this standard did not have any financial impact as the Company does not have any material contracts 
falling directly within the scope of AASB 15.

AASB 9 Financial Instruments: AASB 9 replaces AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement for 
annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018, bringing together all the three aspects of the accounting for 
financial instruments: classification and measurement, impairment and hedge accounting. The Company applied AASB 
9 retrospectively, with an initial application date of 1 July 2018. The comparative information continues to be reported 
under AASB 139.

AASB 9 introduced new classification and measurement models for financial assets. A financial asset shall be measured 
at amortised cost, if it is held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets in order to collect contractual 
cash flows, which arise on specified dates and are solely payments of principal and interest (“SPPI”). All other financial 
instrument assets are to be classified and measured at fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”) unless the entity 
makes an irrevocable election on initial recognition to present gains and losses on equity instruments (that are not held-
for trading) in other comprehensive income (“OCI”).

For financial liabilities, the standard requires the portion of the change in fair value that relates to the entity’s own credit 
risk to be presented in OCI (unless it would create an accounting mismatch). The classification and measurement 
requirements of AASB 9 had no financial impact on the Company. There was no adjustment to opening retained 
earnings on transition. 

- 

 Listed and unlisted equity instruments held for trading continue to be classified as financial assets at fair value 
through profit and loss under AASB 9. (Amount on transition: $65,982,267).

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019

2. 

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D)

(b)  Statement of Compliance (cont’d)

- 

 Cash balances and outstanding sale settlements previously classified as loans and receivables are held to collect 
contractual cashflows and give rise to cashflows representing solely payments of principal and interest. These 
are now classified and measured as debt instruments at amortised cost. These balances were assessed as 
having low probability of default as they are either on demand or have relatively short maturity dates and it is 
the Company’s policy that these balances are held with reputable financial institutions with high credit ratings. 
(Amount on transition: $13,299,208 for cash balances, $2,867,525 for other receivables)

The adoption of AASB 9 has changed the Company’s accounting for impairment losses for financial assets by replacing 
AASB 139’s incurred loss approach with a forward looking expected credit loss (“ECL”) approach. AASB 9 requires the 
Company to recognise an allowance for ECLs for all debt instruments not held at fair value through the Statement of 
Comprehensive Income.

The adoption of these new and amended standards has not had any financial impact on the financial position or results 
of the Company.

Compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

The financial report also complies with IFRS as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

(c)  New standards issued or amended but not yet effective

Applicable Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have recently been issued or amended but are not 
yet effective have not been adopted for the financial reporting period ended 30 June 2019. These are included in the 
following table.

Reference

Conceptual 
Framework 
AASB 2019-1

Title

Summary of the accounting standard or amendment

Conceptual 
framework 
for financial 
reporting

Amendments 
to Australian 
Accounting 
standards - 
Reference 
to the 
Conceptual 
Framework

The revised conceptual framework includes some 
new concepts, provides updated definitions and 
recognition criteria for assets and liabilities and 
clarifies some important concepts. It is arranged in 
eight chapters, as follows:

•  Chapter 1 - The objective of financial reporting

•  Chapter 2 -  Qualitative characteristics of useful 
financial information

•  Chapter 3 -  Financial statements and the  
reporting entity

•  Chapter 4- The elements of financial statements

•  Chapter 5 – Recognition and derecognition

Application 
date of 
standard

Application 
date for the 
Company

1 January 2020

1 July 2020

Impact on 
Company

The Company 
is in the 
process of 
assessing the 
impact of the 
amendments

•  Chapter 6 – Measurement

•  Chapter 7 - Presentation and disclosure

•  Chapter 8 -  Concepts of capital and  

capital maintenance

AASB 2019 – 1 has also been issued, which sets out 
the amendments to Australian Accounting standards, 
Interpretations and other pronouncements in order 
to update references to the revised Conceptual 
Framework. The changes to the Conceptual 
Framework may affect the application of accounting 
standards in situations where no standard applies 
to a transaction or event. In addition, relief has 
been provided in applying AASB 3 and developing 
accounting policies for regulatory account balances 
using AASB 108, such that entities must continue 
to apply the definitions of an asset and a liability 
(and supporting concepts) in the Framework for the 
Preparation and Presentation of Financial Statements 
(July 2004), and not the definitions in the revised 
Conceptual Framework.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019

2. 

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D)

Reference

Title

AASB 2017-4   Uncertainty 

over 
Income Tax 
Treatments  

AASB 2018-7 Amendments 
to Australian 
Accounting 
Standards - 
Definition of 
Material

Summary of the accounting standard or amendment
The Interpretation clarifies the application of the 
recognition and measurement criteria in AASB 112 
Income Taxes when there is uncertainty over income  
tax treatments. The Interpretation specifically 
addresses the following:

•  Whether an entity considers uncertain tax  

treatments separately   

•  The assumptions an entity makes about the 

examination of tax treatments by taxation authorities

•  How an entity determines taxable profit (tax loss), 

tax bases, unused tax losses, unused tax credits and 
tax rates 

•  How an entity considers changes in facts and 

circumstances.

This Standard amends AASB 101 Presentation of 
Financial Statements and AASB 108 Accounting 
Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and 
Errors to align the definition of ‘material’ across 
the standards and the clarify certain aspects of the 
definition. The amendments clarify that materiality will 
depend on the nature or magnitude of information. 
An entity will need to assess whether the information, 
either individually or in combination with other 
information, is material in the context of the financial 
statements. A misstatement of information is material 
if it could reasonably be expected to influence 
decisions made by the primary users.

(d)  Financial assets and liabilities

(i) 

Initial recognition and measurement

Application 
date of 
standard
1 January 2019  

Application 
date for the 
Company
1 July 2019  

Impact on 
Company
The Company 
is in the 
process of 
assessing the 
impact of the 
amendments

1 January 2020

1 July 2020

The Company 
is in the 
process of 
assessing the 
impact of the 
amendments

All financial assets are recognised initially at fair value plus, in the case of a financial assets not at fair value through 
profit or loss, transaction costs. 

Financial assets within the scope of AASB 9 are classified as debt instruments at amortised cost or financial assets at 
fair value through other comprehensive income or financial assets at fair value through profit or loss as appropriate.  
The Company determines the classification of its financial assets at initial recognition. The classification of debt 
instruments is based on two criteria: the Company’s business model for managing the assets; and whether the 
instruments’ contractual cash flows represent ‘solely payments of principal and interest’ on the principal amount 
outstanding. The assessment if the Company’s business model was made as of the date of initial application,  
1 July 2018. The assessment of whether contractual cash flows on debt instruments are solely comprised of principal 
and interest was made based on the facts and circumstances as at the initial recognition of the assets.

Financial assets in the prior year within the scope of AASB 139 were classified as financial assets at fair value through 
profit or loss or as loans and receivables as appropriate. Financial liabilities are classified, at initial recognition, as 
financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, or payables as appropriate. All financial liabilities are recognised 
initially at fair value and, in the case of payables, net of directly attributable transaction costs. 

The Company may make short sales in which borrowed security is sold in anticipation of a decline in the market value 
of the security. Short sales are classified as current financial liabilities at fair value through profit and loss. 

(ii) 

Subsequent measurement

The subsequent measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities depends on their classification as 
described below:

Financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss.

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss include financial assets mandatorily required to be measured at 
fair value. Financial assets with cash flows that are not solely payments of principal and interest are classified and 
measured at fair value through profit or loss, irrespective of the business model. 

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019

2. 

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D)

(d)  Financial assets and liabilities (cont’d)

(ii) 

Subsequent measurement (cont’d)

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are carried in the statement of financial position at fair value with 
net changes in fair value recognised in the statement of profit or loss. These are listed equity investments which the 
Company had not irrevocably elected to classify at fair value through OCI.

Financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition at fair value through profit and loss are designated at their initial 
recognition date only if the criteria under AASB 9 are satisfied. 

All financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are equity instruments that are managed through 
making purchase and sales decisions based on their fair value in accordance with the Company’s investment strategies. 
The financial information about these financial assets and liabilities is provided internally on that basis to the Investment 
Manager, Westoz Funds Management Pty Ltd and to the Board of Directors.  

For investments that are actively traded in organised financial markets, fair value is determined by reference to the 
Stock Exchange quoted market bid prices (offer prices for liabilities) at the close of business on the Statement of 
Financial Position date, without any deduction for transaction costs.

When the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities recorded in the Statement of Financial Position cannot 
be derived from active markets, they are determined using a variety of valuation techniques that include the use of 
mathematical models. The inputs to these models are taken from observable markets where possible, but where this is 
not feasible, a degree of judgment is required in establishing fair values. 

The judgments include considerations of liquidity and model inputs such as credit risk (both own and counterparty’s), 
correlation and volatility. Changes in assumptions about these factors could affect the reported fair value of financial 
instruments. The models are calibrated regularly and tested for validity using prices from any observable current 
market transactions in the same instrument (without modification or repackaging) or based on any available 
observable market data.

Gains and losses on investments at fair value through profit and loss are recognised in the Statement of 
Comprehensive Income.

Purchases and sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within the time frame generally established by 
regulation or convention in the market place are recognised on the trade date i.e. the date that the Company commits 
to purchase/sell the asset.

Changes in the fair value of investments – net gains or losses on investments at fair value through profit or loss are 
calculated as the difference between the fair value at sale (or purchase in the case of liabilities) or fair value at reporting 
date and the fair value at the previous valuation point.  This includes both realised and unrealised gains and losses but 
does not include dividend.

Financial assets at amortised cost (debt instruments)

The Company measures financial assets at amortised cost if both of the following conditions are met:

• 

• 

The financial asset is held within a business model with the objective to hold financial assets to collect 
contractual cashflows, and

The contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of 
principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.

Financial assets at amortised cost are subsequently measured using the effective interest (EIR) method and are subject 
to impairment. Expected credit losses (ECL’s) on financial assets at amortised costs are based on the difference 
between the contractual cash flows due in accordance with the contract and all the cash flows that the Company 
expects to receive, discounted at an approximation of the original effective interest rate.

ECLs are recognised in two stages. For credit exposures for which there has not been a significant increase in credit 
risk since initial recognition, ECLs are provided for credit losses that result from default events that are possible within 
the next 12-months (a 12-month ECL). For those credit exposures for which there has been a significant increase in 
credit risk since initial recognition, a loss allowance is required for credit losses expected over the remaining life of the 
exposure, irrespective of the timing of the default (a lifetime ECL). This is further discussed in note 20.

The Company considers a financial asset in default when contractual payments are 90 days past due. However, in 
certain cases, the Company may also consider a financial asset to be in default when internal or external information 
indicates that the Company is unlikely to receive the outstanding contractual amounts in full before taking into account 
any credit enhancements held by the Company. A financial asset is written off when there is no reasonable expectation 
of recovering the contractual cash flows.

Gains and losses are recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income when the asset is derecognised, modified 
or impaired.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019

2. 

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D)

(d)  Financial assets and liabilities (cont’d)

(iii)  De-recognition of financial assets and liabilities

A financial asset (or where applicable, a part of a financial asset or part of a group of similar financial assets) is 
derecognised when:

• 

• 

The rights to receive/contribute cash flows from the asset/liability have expired; or

The Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset or has assumed an obligation to 
pay the received cash flows in full without material delay to a third party under a ‘pass-through’ arrangement; 
and either 

(a) 

 the Company has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or

(b) 

 the Company has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but 
has transferred control of the asset.

A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires.

(e)  Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents in the Statement of Financial Position comprise cash at bank and short term deposits, including 
bank bills with a maturity of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject 
to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

For the purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents consists of cash and cash equivalents as  
defined above.

(f) 

Income tax
Current tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior periods are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from 
or paid to the taxation authorities based on the current period’s taxable income. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute 
the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted by the balance date.

Deferred income tax is recognised on all temporary differences at the balance date between the tax bases of assets and 
liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes.

Deferred income tax liabilities are recognised for all temporary differences except where the deferred income tax liability 
arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or of 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. 

Deferred income tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences, carry-forward of unused tax assets and 
unused tax losses, to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary 
differences, and the carry forward of unused tax assets and unused tax losses can be utilised except where the deferred 
income 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 the accounting profit nor 
taxable profit or loss.

The carrying amount of deferred income tax assets is reviewed at each balance date and reduced to the extent that it is 
no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred income tax asset to 
be utilised.

Unrecognised deferred tax assets are re-assessed at each balance date and are recognised to the extent that it has become 
probable that future taxable profit will allow all or part of the deferred income tax to be utilised.

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the year when the 
asset is realised or liability is settled, based on tax rate (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the 
balance date.

Income taxes relating to items recognised directly in other comprehensive income are recognised in other comprehensive 
income and not in profit or loss.

(g)  Other taxes

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST except:

• 

where the GST incurred on a purchase of goods and services is not recoverable from the taxation authority, in 
which case the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense item as 
applicable; and

• 

receivables and payables are stated with the amount of GST included.

The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables or payables in 
the Statement of Financial Position.

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2. 

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D)

(g)  Other taxes (cont’d)

Cash flows are included in the Statement of Cash Flows on a gross basis and the GST component of cash flows arising from 
investing and financing activities, which is recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority are classified as operating 
cash flows.

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

(h)  Revenue recognition

Interest revenue

Interest is recognised as interest accrues using the effective interest rate method which is the rate that exactly discounts 
estimated future cash flows through the expected life of the financial investment to the gross carrying amount of the 
financial asset.

Dividend revenue

Dividend is recognised when the Company’s right to receive the payment is established. This is taken to be the date the share 
is quoted ex-dividend.

Other 

The Company recognised revenue from sub-underwriting services on completion of the service. 

In the prior year, revenue was recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company 
and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, 
taking into account contractually defined terms of payment and excluding taxes. 

From 1 July 2018 the Company adopted AASB 15 where revenue from contract with customers is recognised when control 
of the services is transferred to the customer at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to 
be entitled in exchange for those services. The timing or amount of the Company’s sub-underwriting fee from contracts with 
customers was not impacted by the adoption of AASB 15. These fees are recognised as the related services are performed.

(i) 

Trade and other payables
Liabilities for trade creditors and other amounts are initially measured at fair value of the consideration to be paid on goods 
and services received and then subsequently carried at amortised cost, whether or not billed to the entity. They represent 
liabilities for goods and services provided to the Company prior to the end of the financial year that are unpaid and arise 
when the Company is obliged to make future payments in respect of the purchase of these goods and services.

Payables include outstanding settlements on the purchase of investments and dividends payable. The carrying period is 
dictated by market conditions and generally less than 30 days.

Payables to related parties are carried initially measured at fair value of the consideration to be paid on goods and services 
received and then subsequently carried at amortised cost.  Interest, when charged by the lender, is recognised as an expense 
on an accrual basis.

(j)  Contributed equity

Ordinary share capital is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received by the Company and is classified as equity.

Any incremental costs that are directly attributable to the issue of ordinary shares are recognised directly in equity as a 
reduction of the share proceeds received.

(k)  Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share (EPS) is calculated as net profit attributed to ordinary equity holders divided by the weighted 
average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year adjusted for any bonus element.

Diluted earnings per share is calculated as net profit attributable to ordinary equity holders, adjusted for:

• 

• 

• 

costs of servicing equity (other than dividends);

the after tax effect of dividends and interest associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares that have been 
recognised; and

other non-discretionary changes in revenues or expenses during the period that would result from the dilution of 
potential ordinary shares;

divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares and dilutive potential ordinary shares, adjusted for any 
bonus element.

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2. 

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D)

(l)  Receivables

Receivables are recognised at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate 
method, less any allowance for uncollectible debts. Under AASB 139, an estimate of doubtful debts was made when there is 
objective evidence that the Company will not be able to collect the debt. Bad debts are written off when identified. Amounts 
are normally received within 30 days of being recorded as receivable. An estimate of expected credit loss is made when there 
is objective evidence that the Company will not be able to collect the debt.

Under AASB 9, the Company recognises an allowance for ECL for receivables using a general approach. Refer to note 2(d) for 
the accounting policy on measurement of ECL. 

(m)  Dividends

Provision is made for the amount of any dividend declared by the Directors on or before the end of the financial year, but not 
distributed at balance date.

(n)  Management fees

Management fees, including performance fees, are calculated in accordance with contractual arrangements and are payable 
in the year in which the returns are generated.

(o)  Due to and from brokers

Amounts due to brokers are payables for securities purchased (in a regular way transaction) that have been contracted for 
but not yet delivered on the reporting date. Refer to the accounting policy for ‘trade and other payables’ for recognition and 
measurement of these amounts.

Amounts due from brokers include margin accounts and receivables for securities sold (in a regular way transaction) that  
have been contracted for but not yet delivered on the reporting date. Refer to accounting policy for ‘Receivables’ for 
recognition and measurement of these amounts.

(p)  Presentation of comparative information

Prior year amounts in the financial report have been reclassified to ensure consistency with presentation of current  
year amounts.

(q)  Significant Accounting Judgements, Estimates and Assumptions

(i) 

Taxes

Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which 
the losses can be utilised. Significant management judgement is required to determine the amount of deferred tax 
assets that can be recognised, based upon the likely timing and the level of future taxable profits together with 
future tax planning strategies. Deferred tax assets relate to unrealised losses on investments in financial assets and 
recognised tax losses. 

Future taxable profits depend on the success of the Company’s investment strategy which in turn will be influenced 
by the overall direction of equity markets. The markets are influenced by a number of factors such as outlook for 
growth, inflation, commodity prices, interest rates, general economic conditions, natural disasters & government 
regulation. Management has estimated future taxable profits based on an analysis that historic returns (per annum, 
since inception) on the investment portfolio of Ozgrowth Limited. Market estimates of long term Australian equity 
market returns are anticipated to be higher than the return that will be required to be generated by Ozgrowth 
Limited in order to utilise the deferred tax asset. Changes in assumptions & estimates may affect the ability to 
recognise deferred tax assets.

There are no other significant accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions during the financial year. 

3. 

SEGMENT INFORMATION

For management purposes, the Company is organised into one operating segment, which invests in equity securities on the 
Australian Securities Exchange. All of the Company’s activities are interrelated, and each activity is dependent on the others. 
Accordingly, all significant operating decisions are based upon analysis of the Company as one segment. The financial results from 
this segment are equivalent to the financial statements of the Company as a whole.

The Company operated in one geographical area being Australia.

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4.  CHANGES IN FAIR VALUE OF INVESTMENTS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS

Net realised gain on disposal of investments 

Net unrealised (loss) / gain on investments 

2019
$

6,647,640

(15,608,846)

2018
$

14,791,479

4,054,721

(8,961,206)

18,846,200

The total number of contract notes that were issued for transactions during the financial year was 614 (2018: 741). The total 
brokerage paid on these contract notes was $263,341 (2018: 379,150).

5. 

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

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 on a recurring basis, the Company 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.

The following table shows financial instruments recorded at fair value, analysed between those whose fair value is based on quoted 
market prices, those involving valuation techniques where model inputs are observable in the market and those where the valuation 
technique involves the use of non-market observable inputs.

30 June 2019

Financial assets at fair value through profit 
or loss

(i) Listed equities 

(ii) Unlisted Equities

30 June 2018

Financial assets at fair value through profit 
or loss

(i) 

Listed equities 

(ii)  Unlisted Equities

Valued at Quoted 
market price  
(Level 1)
$

Valuation 
Technique market 
observable inputs  
(Level 2)
$

Valuation 
technique  
non–market  
observable inputs  
(Level 3)
$

Total
$

67,153,499

-

67,153,499

-

-

-

-

67,153,499

110,291

110,291

110,291

67,263,790

Valued at Quoted 
market price  
(Level 1)
$

Valuation 
Technique market 
observable inputs  
(Level 2)
$

Valuation 
technique  
non–market 
observable inputs  
(Level 3)
$

Total
$

65,871,976

-

65,871,976

-

-

-

-

65,871,976

110,291

110,291

110,291

65,982,267

The level in which instruments are classified in the hierarchy is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value 
measurement in its entirety. Assessment of the significance of an input requires judgement after considering factors specific to 
the instrument.

The fair value of listed equity is based on quoted market prices at the reporting date (bid price for long positions), without any 
deduction for transaction costs.

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5. 

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONT’D)

For instruments for which there is currently no active market, the Company uses valuation methods generally accepted in the 
industry. Some of the inputs to those method may not be market observable and are therefore estimated based on assumptions. In 
the case of unlisted equities, recent transactional evidence has been obtained that supported the current valuation. If, in the future, 
similar transactions occur at significantly different values, the fair value of unlisted equities will be revised appropriately.

6.  OTHER EXPENSES

Marketing

Share Registry Costs

Other

7. 

INCOME TAX

The major components of income tax expense are:

Statement of comprehensive income

Current Income Tax

Current income tax charge 

Deferred income tax

Recognition of prior year deferred tax asset

Relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences

Income tax (benefit) / expense reported in statement of  
comprehensive income

2019
$

2,600

30,968

64,139

97,707

2018
$

3,600

41,379

35,950

80,929

1,745,148

(45,773)

(4,699,878)

-

-

4,744,481

(3,000,503)

4,744,481

A reconciliation between tax expense and the product of accounting profit before income tax multiplied by the Company’s 
applicable tax rate is as follows:

Accounting (loss) / profit before tax 

Tax at the statutory income tax rate of 30% (2018: 30%)

Tax effect of franking credits

Utilisation of prior year unrecognised deferred tax asset

(8,343,501)

(2,503,050)

(451,680)

(45,773)

16,839,484

5,051,845

(307,364)

-

Income tax (benefit) / expense 

(3,000,503)

4,744,481

Deferred income tax at 30 June relates to the following:

Deferred Tax Assets

Tax loss recognised / (utilised)

Unrealised loss on investments in financial assets

Total DTA

Deferred Tax Liabilities

Unrealised gain on investments in financial assets

Total DTL

Net (DTL)/DTA

Statement of  
financial position

Statement of  
comprehensive income

2019
$

2018
$

2019
$

2018
$

-

2,112,327

2,112,327

6,118

-

6,118

3,528,064

(2,112,327)

-

6,118

(2,106,209)

3,528,064

-

-

(2,593,669)

(2,593,669)

(2,593,669)

(2,593,669)

1,216,417

1,216,417

2,112,327

(2,587,551)

(4,699,878)

4,744,481

Deferred tax assets relate to unrealised losses on investments in financial assets.  Based on long term movements in the Australian 
market equity returns, it is probable that the Company will make future taxable profits and such losses will be utilised.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019

8.   DIVIDENDS PAID OR PROVIDED FOR ON ORDINARY SHARES

Ordinary Shares

Interim dividend of 0.25 cents per share paid on 22 February 2019  
(2018: 0.25 cents per share)

Final dividend of 0.25 cents per share declared and provided for at 30 June 2019 
(2018: 0.25 cents per share per fully paid ordinary share).  
Fully franked based on tax paid or payable at 30%

Franking Credit Balance

Franking credits available at the end of the financial year at 30% (2018: 30%)

Franking debits that will arise by the payment of dividends as at the end of the 
financial year 

Franking credits that will arise by the payment of June 2019 tax instalment

9.  OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

Outstanding Sale Settlements

GST Receivable 

2019
$

890,031

889,826

2018
$

891,475

891,298

1,779,857

1,782,773

759,493

(381,354)

325,617

703,756

156,228

24,527

180,755

390,925

(381,985)

-

8,940

2,867,525

187,907

3,055,432

Note: GST Receivable is non-interest bearing and is generally claimed from the Australian Tax Office on a quarterly basis. Sale 
settlements are normally settled on 2 day terms. The Company has not had any history of default in settling the sale transactions 
with any of the brokers it deals with.

The carrying value of other assets is approximately equal to its fair value.

10.  TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

Trade Payables

Outstanding purchase settlements

118,933

2,001,334

2,120,267

137,106

588,788

725,894

Total trade payables are non-interest bearing and normally settled on 30 day terms. Purchase settlements are normally settled on  
2 day terms.

The carrying value of trade and other payables is approximately equal to its fair value.

11.  CONTRIBUTED EQUITY 

(a)  Contributed Equity 

355,930,586 fully paid ordinary shares (2018: 356,519,055)

72,731,178

72,828,487

b)  Movements in ordinary shares on Issue 

2019

2018

Number of Shares

$

Number of Shares

$

Beginning of the financial period

356,519,055

72,828,487

357,057,040

72,945,566

• 

• 

Option Exercise

Share Buyback

Less Issue Costs

11,531

2,191

233,594

44,174

(600,000)

(99,500)

(771,579)

-

-

-

(129,008)

(32,246)

355,930,586

72,731,178

356,519,055

72,828,487

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11.  CONTRIBUTED EQUITY (CONT’D)

(c) 

Terms and conditions of contributed equity

The Company does not have an authorised capital nor par value in respect of its issued capital.

Ordinary fully paid shares have the right to receive dividends as declared and, in the event of winding up the Company, to 
participate in the proceeds from the sale of all surplus assets in proportion to the number of and amounts paid up on  
shares held. 

Ordinary fully paid shares entitle their holder to one vote, either in person or by proxy, at a meeting of the Company. 

(d)  Options

As at 30 June 2019 the Company has 35,466,231 options on issue. The options were issued pursuant to the Bonus Issue 
prospectus issued on 29 September 2017 to all shareholders. The offer made a bonus issue of one Option for every 10 Shares 
held by shareholders at the record date. These options are exercisable into 35,466,231 new ordinary shares in the Company 
that rank equally with other ordinary shares by the payment of 19.0 cents per option at any time up until expiry date of 31 
August 2019. 11,531 of these options were exercised during the period resulting in 11,531 new ordinary shares issued and 1,968 
have been exercised between 1 July 2019 and 16 August 2019.

Holders of Options will be permitted to participate in new issues of securities only following the prior exercise of the Option.  
An Option does not confer the right to a change in Exercise Price or a change in the number of Shares over which the Option 
can be exercised. In the event of any reconstruction (including consolidation, subdivision, reduction or returns) of the issued 
capital of the Company, the number of Options or Exercise Price or both shall be reconstructed in a manner consistent with 
the Corporations Act and the ASX Listing Rules at the time of the reconstruction.

(e)  Capital Management 

For the purpose of the Company’s capital management, capital includes issued equity share capital, accumulated losses and 
profit reserve.

The primary objective of the Company’s capital management is to produce positive return on funds, regardless of the 
general direction of the listed share market and that is consistent with acceptable risk parameters in order to maximise the 
shareholder value.

The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments in light of changes in economic conditions. To maintain 
or adjust the capital structure, the Company may adjust the dividend payment to shareholders, return capital to shareholders 
or issue new shares.

As far as possible, the Company intends to pay out a consistent stream of dividends to investors, having regard to availability 
of franking credits and the balance in the profit reserve.

The Company was ungeared at year end and not subject to any externally imposed capital requirement.

12.  RESERVES

Profit Reserve

2019
$

2018
$

21,290,340

23,070,197

21,290,340

23,070,197

The profit reserve is made up of amounts allocated from retained earnings that are preserved for future dividend payments.

Movement in Profits Reserve

Balance at beginning of the year

Transferred In from Retained Earnings (a)

Dividend Paid

23,070,197

-

(1,779,857)

12,757,967

12,095,003

(1,782,773)

21,290,340

23,070,197

(a) 

 The amount transferred in the prior period to profit reserve is the profit for the period 1 July 2017 to 31 December 2017 
and 1 January 2018 to 30 June 2018 in accordance with resolutions of the Board of Directors dated 7 February 2018 and 
21 June 2018. 

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13.  ACCUMULATED LOSS

Balance at beginning of the year

Transferred to Profit Reserve

(Loss) / Profit for the year attributable to members

14.  AUDITOR’S REMUNERATION

Total of all remuneration received or due and receivable  
by Ernst & Young in connection with:

• 

• 

an audit or review of a financial report of the Company

services in relation to tax compliance for the Company

15.  RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

(a)  Remuneration of Directors and Executives

2019
$

(17,766,520)

-

(5,342,998)

2018
$

(17,766,520)

(12,095,003)

12,095,003

(23,109,518)

(17,766,520)

57,500

11,000

68,500

56,000

11,000

67,000

The Board of Directors is responsible for determining and reviewing compensation arrangements for the executive team. 
The Board will assess the appropriateness of the nature and amount of emoluments of such officers on a periodic basis by 
reference to relevant employment market conditions with the overall objective of ensuring maximum stakeholder benefit from 
the retention of a high quality Board and executive team.

Mr Jefferies and Mr Joyner were the only paid Directors of the Company.  The total remuneration payable for the financial 
year is $110,000 (2018: $110,000) of which $100,456 was a short term benefit (2018: $100,456) and $9,544 was post-
employment benefit (2018: $9,544).

(b) 

Transactions with Directors or Director Related Entities 

The Directors of Ozgrowth Limited during the year or part thereof were Mr Simon Joyner, Mr Jay Hughes and  
Mr Michael Jefferies.

Westoz Funds Management Pty Ltd, a company of which Mr Hughes is a Director, is considered to be providing Key 
Management Personnel (“KMP”) services as it has the authority for the management of the investment portfolio of Ozgrowth 
Limited. Westoz Funds Management Pty Ltd received management fees from the Company for the management of its 
assets. Total management fees (inclusive of performance fees where applicable) of $770,004 (2018: $2,921,146) were charged 
in the period for these services. No performance fee was paid in respect of the 2019 financial year (2018: $2,126,875). There 
was $65,097 (2018: $74,800) accrued for management fees payable as at 30 June 2019.  

These fees were charged in accordance with a management agreement. The Management fee is calculated at 1% per annum 
of funds managed. A Performance fee is payable where performance exceeds 7% over a twelve month period to end of June 
and is calculated at 20% of the performance exceeding the threshold. The starting point for the calculation of the threshold is 
the greater of the starting portfolio value and the number of shares on issue multiplied by $0.20.

No amount is paid by Ozgrowth Limited directly to the Directors of Westoz Funds Management Pty Ltd. 

Euroz Securities Limited, a company of which Mr Hughes is a Director received brokerage fees for transactions undertaken 
by the Company in respect of its investments. An amount of $251,608 (2018: $359,700) was paid in the year as brokerage 
to Euroz Securities Limited. $721 of this brokerage was outstanding as at 30 June 2019 (2018: $2,778). Euroz Securities 
also provides nominee and custodial services for the Company. No fees were paid in relation to these services in the period 
(2018: nil).

The above transactions were entered into on normal commercial terms.

(c)  Ultimate Parent

Ozgrowth Limited is the ultimate Australian parent company.

(d)  Other Related Party Transactions

There are no other related party transactions other than those discussed above.

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16.  EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share amounts are calculated by dividing net profit/(loss) for the year attributable to ordinary equity holders of 
the Company by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year.

The Company has no dilutive securities on issue.

Net (loss) / profit attributable to ordinary equity holders of the Company used in 
calculating basic earnings per share

Weighted average number of ordinary shares on issue used in the calculation of 
basic and diluted earnings per share

2019
$

2018
$

(5,342,998)

12,095,003

356,247,258 

356,746,042 

Basic and diluted earnings per share (cents)

(1.5)

3.4

At the date of this report, the Company has on issue 35,464,263 options. These options are exercisable into 34,464,263 new 
ordinary shares that rank equally with other ordinary shares by the payment of 19.0 cents per option at any time up until expiry date 
of 31 August 2019.

These options have not been included in the calculation of the diluted earnings per share as the strike price exceeds the average 
market price of shares.

17.  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS 

No matters or events have occurred subsequent to 30 June 2019 which have significantly affected or may significantly affect the 
operations of the Company, the results of its operations or the state of affairs of the Company in subsequent financial periods.

18.  CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

The Company has no contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2019 (2018: $nil). 

19.  NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(a)  Reconciliation of Cash

For the purpose of the financial report, cash and cash equivalents are expressed as follows: 

Cash at Bank and in hand

5,577,731

13,299,208

5,577,731

13,299,208

Cash at bank and in hand earns interest at floating rates based on daily deposit rates.

The fair value of cash and cash equivalents is $5,577,731 (2018: $13,299,208). Of the total cash and cash equivalents held at  
30 June 2019, $5,512,809 was held in the investment portfolio. The balance of the cash amount shown in the investment 
portfolio represents net settlements outstanding and cash required for operational purposes.

(b)  Reconciliation from the Net Profit after Income Tax to Net Cash flows (Used In)/Generated from Operating Activities

Net (loss) / profit after tax

Adjustment for Non-Cash Items:

Items classified as Investing

Unrealised loss / (gain) on shares

Realised (gain) on shares

Changes in Assets and Liabilities:

Increase/(Decrease) in trade and other payables

(Increase)/Decrease in GST receivable

(5,342,998)

12,095,003

15,608,845

(6,647,640)

(4,054,721)

(14,791,479)

1,194,337

163,380

14,030

(159,162)

(Decrease)/Increase in deferred tax balances

(4,699,878)

4,744,481

Net Cash generated (used in)/from Operating Activities

276,046

(2,151,848)

c) 

Financing Facilities Available

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At balance date, no financing facilities had been negotiated and none were available. 

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019

20.  FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES

Risks arising from holding financial instruments are inherent in the Company’s activities, and are managed through a process of 
ongoing identification, measurement and monitoring. The Company is exposed to credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk.

The Company’s principal financial instruments comprise listed equities, cash, short term deposits and outstanding sale and purchase 
settlements. All securities investments present a risk of loss of capital. The maximum loss of capital on long equity securities is 
limited to the fair value of those positions. On equities sold short, the maximum loss of capital can be unlimited. The Company has 
other financial instruments such as trade creditors and distributions payable which arise directly from its operations. The Company 
may also transact in other financial instruments, including derivatives, to achieve its target rate of return on assets. No derivatives are 
held at 30 June 2019 (2018: Nil).

The Investment Manager is responsible for identifying and controlling the risks that arise from these financial instruments. The 
Company has an established investment policy in place. Information about the total fair value of financial instruments exposed to 
risk, as well as compliance with established investment policy, is monitored by the Investment Manager. 

Liquidity Risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in meeting obligations associated with financial liabilities. This 
risk is controlled by the Company investing in financial instruments, which in normal market conditions can be easily liquidated. In 
addition, the Company maintains sufficient cash and cash equivalents to meet normal operating requirements.

Maturity Analysis for Financial Liabilities

Financial liabilities of the Company comprise trade, other payables, amounts due to brokers and distribution payable, which 
contractually mature within 30 days.

Credit Risk

Credit risk represents the risk that the counterparty to the financial instrument will fail to discharge an obligation and cause 
the Company to incur a financial loss. The Company’s maximum credit exposure is the carrying amounts in the statement of 
financial position. 

Credit risk represents the risk that the counterparty to the financial instrument will fail to discharge an obligation and cause 
the Company to incur a financial loss. The Company’s maximum credit exposure is the carrying amounts in the statement of 
financial position. 

The Company applies a general approach to calculating ECLs, except for those financial assets that apply the low credit risk 
exemption. Following the adoption of AASB 9, the Company considers the probability of default upon initial recognition of a 
financial asset and whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk on an ongoing basis throughout the reporting period. 
The general approach is described in the accounting policy section 2(d). To assess whether there is a significant increase in credit 
risk the Company compares the risk of a default occurring on the asset as at the reporting date with the risk of default as at the date 
of initial recognition. In making this assessment, the Company considers information that is reasonable and supportable, including 
historical experience and forward-looking information. Forward-looking information considered includes consideration of external 
sources of economic information. In particular, the Company takes into account the counterparties external credit rating (as far as 
available), actual or expected significant changes in the operating results of the counterparty and macroeconomic when assessing 
significant movements in credit risk 

The Company holds financial instruments with credit worthy third parties and as such applies the low credit risk simplification. At 
each reporting period the Company evaluates whether the debt instrument is considered to have low credit risk using all reasonable 
and supportable information that is available without undue cost or effort. In making this evaluation, the Company considers 
whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk when contractual payments are more than 30 days past due.

At 30 June 2019, the Company held significant equities, cash balances and other current receivables in relation to outstanding 
sale settlements. Cash deposits were held on an at call basis and term deposits have nominated maturity dates not greater 
than three months forward with an institution covered under the Banking Act 1959 with a rating from Standard & Poors of AA- 
(long term) and A-1+ (short term). Listed equities were held under a nominee arrangement with Euroz Securities Limited which 
operates and maintains required prudential matters under an Australian Financial Services Licence. As at 30 June 2019, all 
receivables are current with no balances that are past due nor credit-impaired. 

Market Risk

Market risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of financial instruments will fluctuate due to changes in market variables 
such as interest rates and equity prices. The Company has delegated the management of these risks to Westoz Funds Management 
Pty Ltd (AFSL No 285607) who has expertise in the management of such risk.

The following risk control features are in place:

• 

• 

• 

No one stock will represent more than 20% of the total portfolio value at the time of acquisition;

The portfolio usually consists of between 10 and 25 securities, although more or less may be held depending on the number 
of securities identified that are expected to meet the performance expectations;

Where suitable stocks cannot be identified, the portfolio may invest in cash. Whilst unlikely over the medium term, the 
portfolio may consist from time to time of significant cash deposits;

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019

20.  FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (CONT’D)

Market Risk (cont’d)

• 

• 

Any short positions will not represent more than 20% of the total portfolio value; and

Leverage may be employed in the Portfolio, but total exposure will not exceed 120% of the portfolio value. 

Any breach of these risk control measures will be reported to the Company by the Investment Manager and the Company will 
determine the appropriate action to remedy the breach.

The portfolio position as at 30 June 2019 is as follows:

Industrials

Ausdrill Limited

Number of 
Shares

Fair Value at  
30 June 2019

Resources

Number of 
Shares

Fair Value at  
30 June 2019

1,460,090

2,664,664

Alta Zinc Limited

74,000,000

222,000

Autosports Group Limited

1,643,980

2,054,975

Australis Oil & Gas Limited

20,820,000

5,309,100

Cedar Woods Properties Ltd

1,225,484

6,960,749

Berkeley Energia Limited

3,500,000

1,225,000

Empired Ltd

10,000,000

2,650,000

Calima Energy Limited

10,000,000

170,000

Finbar Group Limited

Genex Power Limited

3,800,000

3,192,000

Capricorn Metals Ltd

10,000,000

850,000

8,241,212

1,977,891

Cooper Energy Limited

4,500,000

2,407,500

Macmahon Holdings Limited

20,000,000

3,700,000

Decmil Group Limited

3,097,092

2,802,868

Moboom Limited

1,102,916

110,292

Emerald Resources NL

123,000,000

4,797,000

Southern Cross Elect. Eng. Ltd

3,500,000

1,872,500

Equatorial Resources Ltd

9,785,000

2,739,800

SRG Global Limited

9,000,000

4,365,000

Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd

8,000,000

1,920,000

Swick Mining Services Ltd

1,750,000

393,750

Lucapa Diamond Company Ltd

12,500,000

1,937,500

Zenith Energy Limited

5,850,000

3,012,750

Medusa Mining Limited

2,000,000

1,150,000

32,954,571

Metro Mining Limited

Mincor Resources NL

Neometals Ltd

Orecorp Limited

Pacifico Minerals Limited

Red Hill Iron Limited

4,045,764

750,000

4,250,000

8,005,000

88,888,888

1,955,000

388,394

326,250

892,500

1,721,075

533,333

351,900

West African Resources Ltd

8,000,000

2,600,000

Western Areas Limited

1,000,000

1,965,000

Cash and outstanding 
settlements

Total

34,309,220

3,667,703

70,931,494

Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate risk arises from the possibility that changes in interest rates will affect future cash flows or the fair value of financial 
instruments.

The Company’s exposure to market risk for changes to interest rate risk relates primarily to its earnings on cash and short term 
deposits, which have variable interest rates. The total cash balance at 30 June 2019 was $5,577,731 (2018: $13,299,208). The 
Company manages interest rate risk by ensuring that cash balances are always deposited in interest-bearing accounts that provide 
competitive interest rates.

As at 30 June 2019, cash deposits of $5,577,731 (2018: $13,299,208) were held at call. No term deposits with maturities of more than 
three months (2018: $nil) were held.  No interest was recorded as receivable (2018: $nil).

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019

20.  FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (CONT’D)

The following table demonstrates the sensitivity of the Company’s Statement of Comprehensive Income to a reasonably possible 
change in interest rates, with all other variables constant. The change in basis points is derived from a review of historical movements 
and management’s judgement of future trends. The analysis is performed on the same basis for 2018.

2019

2019

Change in Basis Points

Effect on Pre Tax Profit ($)

Increase

50

Decrease

50

Increase

27,900

Decrease

(27,900)

Effect on Equity
including retained earnings ($)

Increase

19,530

Decrease

(19,530)

2018

2018

Change in Basis Points

Effect on Pre Tax Profit ($)

Effect on Equity
including retained earnings ($)

Increase

50

Decrease

50

Increase

66,500

Decrease

(66,500)

Increase

46,550

Decrease

(46,550)

Equity Price Risk

Equity price risk is the risk that the fair value of equities decreases as a result of changes in market prices, whether those changes 
are caused by factors specific to the individual stock or factors affecting all instruments in the market. Equity price risk arises from 
the Company’s investment portfolio.

The effect on the statement of comprehensive income due to a reasonably possible change in market factors, as represented by the 
equity indices, with all other factors held constant is indicated in the table below. The change in index level is derived from a review 
of historical movements. The analysis is performed on the same basis for 2018.

Index

Change in Index

Effect on Pre Tax Profit ($)

Effect on Equity
including retained earnings ($)

ASX Small Ordinaries Index

Increase 10%/(Decrease 10%)

6,700,000/(6,700,000)

4,690,000/(4,690,000)

2019

2019

Index

Change in Index

Effect on Pre Tax Profit ($)

Effect on Equity
including retained earnings ($)

ASX Small Ordinaries Index

Increase 10%/(Decrease 10%)

6,600,000/(6,600,000)

4,620,000/(4,620,000)

2018

2018

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DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019

In accordance with a resolution of the Directors of Ozgrowth Limited, the Directors declare that: 

1. 

In the opinion of the Directors:

(a) 

 the financial statements and notes of the Company are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:

(i) 

(ii) 

 giving a true and fair view of the Company’s financial position as at 30 June 2019 and of its performance for the year 
ended on that date; and

 complying with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the 
Corporations Regulations 2001;

(b) 

 the financial statements and notes also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in note 2(b); and 

(c) 

(d) 

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

 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 for the financial year ended 30 June 2019. 

On behalf of the Board

Jay Hughes 
Non-Executive Chairman

Dated: 21 August 2019

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OZGROWTH LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2019INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019

Ernst & Young
11 Mounts Bay Road
Perth  WA  6000  Australia
GPO Box M939   Perth  WA  6843

Tel: +61 8 9429 2222
Fax: +61 8 9429 2436
ey.com/au

Independent Auditor's Report to the Shareholders of Ozgrowth Limited 

Report on the Audit of the Financial Report 

Opinion 

We have audited the financial report of Ozgrowth Limited (the Company), which comprises the statement 
of financial position as at 30 June 2019, the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, 
statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the year then ended, notes to the 
financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies, and the directors' 
declaration. 

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

a)

giving a true and fair view of the Company's financial position as at 30 June 2019 and of its 
financial performance for the year ended on that date; and 

b)

complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001. 

Basis for Opinion 

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

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

Key Audit Matters 

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our 
audit of the financial report of the current year. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit 
of the financial report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, but we do not provide a separate 
opinion on these matters. For each matter below, our description of how our audit addressed the matter 
is provided in that context. 

We have fulfilled the responsibilities described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the 
Financial Report section of our report, including in relation to these matters. Accordingly, our audit 
included the performance of procedures designed to respond to our assessment of the risks of material 
misstatement of the financial report. The results of our audit procedures, including the procedures 
performed to address the matters below, provide the basis for our audit opinion on the accompanying 
financial report. 

A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019

1.

Investment valuation 

Why significant 

The Company has a significant investment portfolio consisting 
primarily of listed equities. As at 30 June 2019, the value of 
these financial assets, per Note 5 to the financial report was 
$67.2 million, which represents 89% of the total assets held by 
the Company.

As detailed in the Company’s accounting policy, as described in 
Note 2(d) of the financial report, these financial assets are 
recognised at fair value through profit or loss in accordance 
with Australian Accounting Standards. 

Volatility and other market drivers can have a significant 
impact on the value of these financial assets, therefore 
valuation of the investment portfolio was considered a key 
audit matter. 

2.

Management and performance fees 

Why significant 

Management and performance fees paid to the investment 
manager, Westoz Funds Management Pty Ltd, are the most 
significant expense for the Company. 

As at 30 June 2019, management and performance fees 
totalled $0.8 million which represents 70% of total expenses. 

The Company’s accounting policy for management and 
performance fees is described in Note 2(n) to the financial 
report. All expenses are recognised on an accrual basis, with 
performance fees recognised in the financial report if the 
performance hurdles for the Company have been met at the 
end of the relevant measurement period, which is the date 
where certainty exists that the criteria has been met and the 
liability has been crystallised. 

The quantum of these expenses and the impact that the 
volatility in the market prices of investments can have on the 
recognition and payment of performance fees resulted in this 
being a key audit matter. The disclosure of these amounts is 
included in Note 15(b) of the financial report. 

How our audit addressed the key audit 
matter 

We assessed the fair value of significant 
investments in the portfolio held at 30 June 2019 
by reference to independent pricing sources. 

We assessed the adequacy of the associated 
disclosures in Note 5 of the financial report. 

How our audit addressed the key audit 
matter 

We assessed the Company’s performance fee 
eligibility calculations. We recalculated 
management and performance fees in accordance 
with contractual arrangements ensuring contract 
rates were correctly applied. We tested the inputs 
to the performance fee calculation by ensuring the 
key inputs, including the investment portfolio 
values and the number of shares on issue at the 
beginning of the performance period and the 
movements in the investment portfolio value 
during the year are consistent with the financial 
report. 

We assessed the adequacy of the disclosures in 
Note 15(b) of the financial report. 

A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT (CONT’D)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019

3.

Income taxes – recognition and recoverability of deferred tax assets 

Why significant 

How our audit addressed the key audit 
matter 

At 30 June 2019, the Company has recognised $2.1 million of 
net deferred tax assets (“DTA”) consisting of unrealised 
investment losses. The analysis of the recognition and 
recoverability of the deferred tax assets was considered a key 
audit matter due to the value of the asset, the judgements 
involved in the assessment process as assumptions are 
affected by expected future market or economic conditions. 

The Company recognises deferred tax assets to the extent that 
it is probable that future taxable profits will allow the deferred 
tax assets to be recovered as disclosed in note 7 to the 
financial report. The probability of recovery is impacted by 
uncertainties regarding the likely timing and level of future 
taxable profits. 

Our tax specialists were involved in the 
assessment of the recognition of deferred tax 
balances based on local tax regulations. 

We analysed the recoverability of the deferred tax 
assets by assessing the Company’s estimated 
future taxable income.  We considered the 
assumptions used in this forecast and considered 
the historical accuracy of the Company’s 
forecasting.  We performed sensitivity analyses on 
the key assumptions in the forecasts. 

We assessed the adequacy of the disclosures in 
Note 7 to the financial report. 

4.

Dividend payment 

Why significant 

After the provision for the dividend disclosed in Note 8 of the 
financial report, the Company had net assets of $70.9 million 
which is lower than the contributed equity (share capital) of 
$72.7 million at 30 June 2019. 

The Company is required to ascertain that the provision for 
dividend is in compliance with the requirements of the 
Corporations Act 2001 and is not a return of capital. 

How our audit addressed the key audit 
matter 

We considered the legal advice obtained by the 
Company to assess whether the proposed dividend 
complies with the requirements of Corporations 
Act 2001, with particular consideration given to 
the status of the dividend under the Act. 

Information Other than the Financial Report and Auditor’s Report Thereon 

The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the Directors’ 
Report accompanying the financial report, 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, with the exception of the Remuneration Report and 
our related assurance opinion. 

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

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

A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation

RK:DA:OZG:032 

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT (CONT’D)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019

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 Company’s ability to 
continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters relating to going concern and using the 
going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Company 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 this financial report. 

As part of an audit in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards, we exercise professional 
judgment and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also: 









Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud 
or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence 
that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a 
material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud 
may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of 
internal control. 

Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit 
procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an 
opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control. 

Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting 
estimates and related disclosures made by the directors. 

Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting and, 
based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or 
conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. 
If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s 
report to the related disclosures in the financial report or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to 
modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our 
auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Company to cease to 
continue as a going concern. 

A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation

RK:DA:OZG:032 

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019



Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial report, including the 
disclosures, and whether the financial report represents the underlying transactions and events in a 
manner that achieves fair presentation. 

We communicate with the directors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the 
audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we 
identify during our audit. 

We also provide the directors with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements 
regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may 
reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards. 

From the matters communicated to the directors, we determine those matters that were of most 
significance in the audit of the financial report of the current year and are therefore the key audit 
matters. We describe these matters in our auditor’s report unless law or regulation precludes public 
disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should 
not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be 
expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication. 

Report on the Audit of the Remuneration Report 

Opinion on the Remuneration Report 

We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 6 to 8 of the directors' report for the year 
ended 30 June 2019. 

In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Ozgrowth Limited for the year ended 30 June 2019, complies 
with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. 

Responsibilities 

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

Ernst & Young 

Robert A Kirkby 
Partner 
Perth 
21 August 2019 

A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation

RK:DA:OZG:032 

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ASX ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AS AT 21 AUGUST 2019

SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

A)  DISTRIBUTION OF SHAREHOLDERS

Analysis of number of shareholders by size of holding.

Range

1 - 1,000

1,001 - 5,000

5,001 - 10,000

10,001 - 100,000

100,001 Over

Total

Ordinary Shares

Options

Holders

29

38

67

312

201

Units

1,328

128,584

559,671

13,661,106

341,481,865

Holders

134

227

102

170

32

Units

70,550

646,084

828,998

5,521,584

28,397,047

647

355,832,554

665

35,464,263

Number of holders holding less than a marketable parcel: 47 at $0.155 per unit

B)  TOP HOLDERS

The twenty largest holders of ordinary fully paid shares are listed below. 

Ordinary Shares

Rank

Name

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

ZERO NOMINEES PTY LTD

CAPE BOUVARD EQUITIES PTY LTD

MR VICTOR JOHN PLUMMER

HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED

ICE COLD INVESTMENTS PTY LTD 

REDBROOK NOMINEES PTY LTD

ICE COLD INVESTMENTS PTY LTD

ONYX (WA) PTY LTD

YANDAL INVESTMENTS PTY LTD

ACRES HOLDINGS PTY LTD 

NICKSON PTY LTD

ROLLASON PTY LTD 

SALOME BODLE PTY LTD 

MR WILLEM BARTUS JOSEF SLOT

MR JAMES WILLIAM TONKIN + MRS SHARON KATHLEEN TONKIN 

CARMANT PTY LTD 

MR ANDREW MCKENZIE + MRS CATHERINE MCKENZIE 

PIAMA PTY LTD 

INKESE PTY LTD

20

ICE COLD INVESTMENTS PTY LTD 

Total

Remainder

Grand Total

Units

149,049,839

40,000,000

14,000,000

7,911,654

6,000,000

5,870,080

5,410,151

5,000,000

4,885,000

4,250,000

3,580,758

3,000,000

3,000,000

2,791,614

2,650,000

2,612,595

2,500,000

2,172,451

2,050,000

2,000,000

268,734,142

87,098,412

355,832,554

%

41.89

11.24

3.93

2.22

1.69

1.65

1.52

1.41

1.37

1.19

1.01

0.84

0.84

0.78

0.74

0.73

0.70

0.61

0.58

0.56

75.52%

24.48%

100%

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ASX ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (CONT’D)
AS AT 21 AUGUST 2019

SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION (CONT’D)

B)  TOP HOLDERS (CONT’D)

The twenty largest holders of options exercisable at 19.0 cents per share, expiry date 31 August 2019 are listed below:

Options

Rank

Name

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

ZERO NOMINEES PTY LTD

CAPE BOUVARD EQUITIES PTY LTD

MR VICTOR JOHN PLUMMER

MIFAR PTY LTD 

ICE COLD INVESTMENTS PTY LTD 

ONYX (WA) PTY LTD

YANDAL INVESTMENTS PTY LTD

MR JAY HUGHES + MRS LINDA HUGHES

NICKSON PTY LTD

ROLLASON PTY LTD 

MR WILLEM BARTUS JOSEF SLOT

MR ROBERT JONATHAN HOUGHTON 

MR ANDREW MCKENZIE + MRS CATHERINE MCKENZIE  


MR JAMES WILLIAM TONKIN + MRS SHARON KATHLEEN TONKIN 
"

PIAMA PTY LTD 

CARMANT PTY LTD 

BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES PTY LTD HUB24 CUSTODIAL SERV LTD DRP

20

ICE COLD INVESTMENTS PTY LTD 

Total

Remainder

Grand Total

Units

14,887,282

4,000,000

1,400,000

916,379

600,000

541,016

511,000

500,000

488,500

355,000

332,345

300,000

267,561

250,000

250,000

242,880

217,246

212,535

208,475

200,000

26,680,219

8,784,044

35,464,263

C)  SHAREHOLDERS WITH GREATER THAN 5%

As at 21 August 2019, the Company had 2 shareholders with greater than 5% of the issued ordinary share capital:

Shareholder

Euroz Limited

Cape Bouvard Equities Pty Ltd

D)  ON-MARKET BUY-BACK

The company has a current on-market buy-back.

Units

144,713,502

40,000,000

E)  VOTING RIGHTS

The voting rights for each class of security on issue as at 21 August 2019 are:

Ordinary fully paid shares

Each ordinary shareholder is entitled to one vote for each ordinary fully paid share held.

%

41.98

11.28

3.95

2.58

1.69

1.53

1.44

1.41

1.38

1.00

0.94

0.85

0.75

0.70

0.70

0.68

0.61

0.60

0.59

0.56

75.23%

24.77%

100.0%

%

40.58%

11.24%

Options – Expiring 31 August 2019

Options have no voting rights. Upon exercise of an option, the holder will become a holder of a fully paid ordinary share on a 1 for 1 
basis and therefore will have the voting rights as afforded to shareholders of a ordinary fully paid share.

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OZGROWTH LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2019 
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PERTH WA 6000

PO Box Z5036 
St Georges Terrace 
Perth 6831 
Western Australia

T: +61 8 9321 7877 
F: +61 8 9321 8288

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Ozgrowth.com.au

ACN 126 450 271

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