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PSC Insurance Group Limited 

ANNUAL 
REPORT 
2016

Contents

Chairman’s Letter 

Managing Director’s Report 

PSC Foundation 

Corporate Governance Statement 

Directors’ Report 

Remuneration Report (Audited) 

Auditor’s Independence Declaration 

Financial Report 

Directors Declaration 

Independent Auditor’s Report 

Shareholder Information 

Corporate Information 

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PSC INSURANCE GROUP

Chairman’s Letter

We are very pleased to be presenting our inaugural  
Annual Report as a public Company and welcoming all  
our new shareholders.

Whilst welcoming our new shareholders we strive as a company 
to ensure our customers still remain a very clear focal point 
for all our staff and business partners, and it is imperative that 
customer experience in dealing with PSC remains top of mind 
for us all. We welcome many of our shareholders as customers to 
the group and look to the future in expanding our customer and 
shareholder base concurrently.

2016 has been a landmark year for PSC, with key highlights being:

•	 An Initial Public Offering of shares in PSC Insurance Group Ltd.

•	 Continued growth and improvement in our existing businesses.

•	 The completion of nine acquisitions, all of which contributed 

positively to financial results and we are confident will grow and 
strengthen the business over the medium term.

The Managing Director’s Report will deal with our financial results 
in detail, however the Board is pleased that we were able to deliver 
results ahead of the expectations committed in our IPO forecasts, 
and that after the IPO the Group is increasingly well placed to 
continue to grow the business.

Our business strategy remains a simple one; to grow the business 
through continual improvement of our existing businesses and 
considered and sensible acquisitions where we see the ability for 
PSC to improve the underlying performance over the medium term.

We need to continue to offer our customers’ a real reason for doing 
business with us, by delivering exceptional service at a competitive 
price and continuing to provide our mantra of “We make it Personal’.

The Board and senior management and all our dedicated staff and 
business partners remain highly invested and motivated to the 
sustained performance of the Group over the medium term, and 
look forward to enriching customers and shareholders alike.

We will continue to have a diversified range of Insurance 
intermediary businesses, predominantly in Australia, New Zealand 
and United Kingdom.

Finally, on behalf of the Board, we would particularly like to 
thank all the dedicated PSC staff and business partners for their 
huge efforts and very significant contribution to making 2016 
the successful year it was. It has been a rewarding and exciting 
experience for all, and the Board sincerely thanks everyone for 
their valuable contribution in achieving the results to date.

Your sincerely,

Brian Austin
Non-Executive Chairman

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Managing Director’s Report

Key financial highlights in 2016 for PSC were:

•	 Underlying revenue was up 34% on the prior corresponding period (pcp) to $67.5 million and ahead of prospectus 

expectations of $60.0 million. Statutory revenue was up 30% to $67.8 million.

•	 Underlying1 earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) up 51% on the pcp to $21.2 million and 

ahead of prospectus expectations of $17.8 million.

•	 Acquisitions completed after the IPO and not included in the prospectus forecasts contributed an underlying EBITDA of 

$1.7 million.

•	 Statutory NPAT of $10.8 million, after material one off staff share expenses, IPO related expenses, other non-recurring 

costs and an inflated average tax rate2 of 32%, ahead of prospectus expectations of $10.0 million.

•	 Underlying net profit after tax and before amortisation (NPATA) up 70% on the pcp to $14.3 million and ahead of the 

prospectus forecast of $12.5 million.

Revenue:
Increased revenue was the result of a combination of both acquisitions and organic growth from existing businesses and 
this operational balance remains a key Executive priority.

The revenue performance over the last 5 years is represented below:

UNDERLYING REVENUE 
UNDERLYING REVENUE

80.0

70.0

60.0

50.0

40.0

30.0

20.0

10.0

0.0

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

1 

2 

Excluding the non-recurring costs associated with the expensed staff share allocation, other costs associated 
with the IPO which were not offset against paid up capital and other non-recurring acquisition costs.

FY16 average tax rate impacted by the one off impact of non-deductibility of staff share cost allocated in the 
IPO for nil consideration, other IPO costs and one off impacts upon entering into a tax consolidated group 
post IPO.

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Over this period the adjustments between the statutory and underlying position were:

($m)

Statutory Revenue

Fair Value Adjustments/Capital Gains

Gain on net assets exceeding consideration

Underlying Revenue

2013

32.4

0.0

0.0

32.4

2014

40.6

(1.7)

0.0

38.9

2015

52.1

(1.3)

(0.5)

50.3

Specifically regarding 2016, and following our half year result announcement, the Group completed a further six 
acquisitions up to 30 June 2016. The increased revenue in 2016 can be categorised as follows:

Category

Full Year Impact of Prior Year Acquisitions

Current Year Impact of Current Year Acquisitions (pre IPO)

Current Year Impact of Current Year Acquisitions (post IPO)

Organic Growth

Underlying Revenue Growth

2016

67.8

0.0

(0.3)

67.5

$m

5.3

1.9

6.2

3.8

17.2

The prior year acquisitions relate to the Alsford Page & Gems Ltd (APG) business, and reflects both the full year impact  
of its first half FY16 contribution and pcp growth.

Additionally, the Group made nine acquisitions in the period and they contributed $8.1 million in revenue. The largest  
acquisitions were:

•	 Reliance Franchise Partners (Australian network broking business, where the Group holds a 50% shareholding in the 

businesses of our Partners).

•	 Australian Reliance Perth and Sydney (Australian broking businesses).

•	 John Holman & Sons (UK wholesale broking business).

•	 Hiscock Insurance Brokers (Australian broking business).

•	 T A Management (Life broking business).

These businesses have made a solid contribution to the Group in FY16 and we are confident will be valuable additions to the 
Group into the future.

As discussed in our half year announcement, the existing businesses have continued to grow at a sound level and organic 
growth continues to be a core focus of the Group. Australian broking has grown solidly excluding acquisitions. Australian 
network and underwriting agency business have grown strongly and the UK wholesale broking and underwriting agency 
business excluding APG, was flat, reflective of soft market conditions.

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Managing Director’s Report  (continued)

Underlying EBITDA
Efficiency and integration have been a key operational focus in 2016.

The underlying EBITDA performance over the last 5 years is represented below:

UNDERLYING EBITDA
UNDERLYING EBITDA

25.0

20.0

15.0

10.0

5.0

0

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

Over this period the adjustments between the statutory and underlying position were:

($m)

Statutory EBITDA

Non Recurring Revenue Adjustments

IPO, transaction and restructure costs

Non recurring legal costs

Subsidiary restructure costs

Underlying EBITDA

2013

5.1

0.0

0.0

1.2

1.8

8.1

2014

12.4

(1.7)

0.4

0.0

0.0

11.1

2015

14.7

(1.8)

0.9

0.2

0.0

14.0

The increased underlying EBITDA in 2016 can be categorised as follows:

Category

Full Year Impact of Prior Year Acquisitions

Current Year Impact of Current Year Acquisitions (pre IPO)

Current Year Impact of Current Year Acquisitions (post IPO)

Organic Growth

Underlying EBITDA Growth

2016

18.5

(0.3)

3.0

0.0

0.0

21.2

$m

0.6

1.1

1.7

3.7

7.1

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Underlying EBITDA margins have improved from 28% in FY15 to over 31% in FY16, underlying EBITDA margin 
performance over the last 5 years is represented below:

UNDERLYING EBITDA MARGIN
UNDERLYING EBITDA MARGIN

35.0%

30.0%

25.0%

20.0%

15.0%

10.0%

5.0%

0.0%

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

A majority of the organic revenue growth in the existing businesses has translated to improved earnings growth. A key 
focus was on cost management and looking for efficiencies across the business and better use of the Group’s increasing 
scale. Costs have been restrained in the Australian broking businesses and the UK wholesale businesses in particular.

The pre IPO acquisitions have quickly made a good contribution. The post IPO acquisitions have made a solid contribution 
but have less impact reflecting their inclusion for less than six months. We see good medium term potential for growth and 
margin improvement.

Underlying EBITDA is before one off corporate costs associated with the IPO process of approximately $1.9 million, the 
main part of which was a non-cash expense of approximately $1.5 million relating to the staff share allocation. The balance 
largely relates to legal and one off integration costs associated with the acquisitions.

Underlying NPATA and Statutory NPAT:

($m)

Statutory NPAT, incl NCI

Amortisation

Tax Adjusted Impact of Revenue and Expense Adjustments

IPO Interest Adjustment

Underlying NPATA

2013

2014

2015

1.9

0.2

2.8

0.0

4.9

6.7

0.2

(0.9)

0.0

6.0

8.7

0.2

(0.5)

0.0

8.4

2016

10.8

0.5

2.4

0.6

14.3

Underlying NPATA of $14.3 million adjusts the statutory NPAT of $10.8 million to reflect:

•	 The non-cash amortisation charge.

•	 The one off charges relating to the IPO and acquisitions.

•	 As highlighted in the prospectus, funds received from the IPO were used to repay the majority of the Group’s debts3. 

It reflects an adjustment for the after tax interest cost on the pre IPO debt that was repaid.

The Group believes this underlying NPATA provides a better reflection of the future position.

Additionally, we expect the average tax rate of the Group to normalise4 in FY17.

3  With the exception of an ongoing debt facility in the UK which was maintained post IPO.

4  Noting Australian corporate tax rate of 30% and UK corporate tax rate of 18% in FY17.

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Managing Director’s Report  (continued)

Statutory NPAT performance attributable to members of the Group and excluding non-controlling interests (NCI) over the 
last 5 years is represented below:

STATUTORY NPAT TO MEMBERS
STATUTORY NPAT TO MEMBERS

10.0

8.0

6.0

4.0

2.0

0.0

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

All factors being equal, the non-controlling interest share of NPAT in FY16 will reduce as the purchase of the great majority 
of the NCI occurred at IPO in December 2015.

Balance Sheet
The Group believes we are conservatively geared after the IPO and the subsequent acquisitions. We would expect that there 
is capacity for prudent increases in debt levels to increase earnings per share.

The Board and management are additionally focused on return on equity as a key performance metric. We note that 
earnings per share and dividend per share metrics this year are not especially instructive given the change in the number 
of shares on issue as part of the IPO.

Summary:
As stated by the Chairman, 2016 has been a landmark year for the Group, completing a successful IPO, completing a 
number of important acquisitions and growing and improving our businesses.

The Board and management remain highly invested in the future of the Group and are focused on continuing to grow the 
business in an efficient manner and are confident the business will continue to improve over the medium term.

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PSC INSURANCE GROUP

PSC Foundation

PSC Foundation
About the PSC Foundation
The PSC Foundation was set up as a way to support the endeavours of the people in the PSC group of companies in their 
charitable and community endeavours Australia wide. Our primary purpose is to build upon the amazing contributions our 
people make in the different communities where they live, work and support.

Over the years, our people have contributed in significant donations and countless hours of time volunteering for a range 
of community organisations. The PSC Foundation has been established to consolidate and actively support their community 
involvement so that our team’s passions for the community can be fully realised. This provides benefits for both our team 
and community organisations and encourages individual involvement at a grassroots level.

It is our aim to help anyone from within our group to be able to give back to the community and to society. We are fortunate 
enough to have passionate and committed individuals making significant contributions to their community in order to 
benefit others. The PSC Foundation enables them to contribute even more than on their own.

Our Objectives
Our activities are driven by the endeavours of our people and as such our key objectives are:

•	 To support and encourage our people to support the communities they live and work within

•	 To contribute in skilled and sustainable ways to help community organisations succeed or overcome problems

•	 To raise the profile of the organisations and causes we support.

•	 To encourage good corporate citizenship by highlighting the depth and breadth of our community involvement across 

the group

We seek to achieve these objectives by:

•	 Providing grants of up to $25,000 to a charity or charitable cause where our people are involved through significant 

volunteering, fundraising, pro bono work or board/management committee involvement.

•	 Supporting team-led community activities and matching PSC team fundraising efforts

•	 Recognising leadership and community commitment through internal and external communications.

Our Funding Approach
The PSC Foundation supports organisations that have the existing involvement of our people through significant 
volunteering, fundraising, pro bono work or board/management committee involvement. PSC Group team involvement is a 
pre-requisite for all of the Foundation’s activities

There are two ways the PSC Foundation can contribute to a charity or community endeavour:

•	 Major donation grant – providing grants of up to $25,000 to a charity or charitable cause sponsored by a PSC Group 

team member.

•	 PSC team matching program – gives our team the ability to direct funding towards the issues and commitments that 
are important to them. This year a total of $20,000 (in six monthly lots of $10,000) will be available to match team 
fundraising efforts dollar for dollar for fundraising activities in your community. (Note each contribution is capped at 
$500 for individuals and $2000 for team activities so more people across the group have the chance to participate).

The PSC Foundation is committed to transparency in all its actions. The criteria for grant applications is determined by the 
PSC Foundation Board. The Board will also conduct a comprehensive approval process choosing the application/s that they 
feel best meets this criteria and can benefit the community the most.

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PSC Foundation  (continued)

Our Benefactors this Year

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PSC INSURANCE GROUP

Corporate Governance Statement

The Board is responsible for the corporate governance of the Group.

Outlined are policies and practices adopted by the Group. We are committed to high standards in accordance with the ASX 
Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations unless stated otherwise.

Principle 1 – Lay solid foundations for management and oversight

The Board’s role includes guiding the Group’s strategic direction, driving its performance and overseeing the activities 
of management and the operation of the Group. The respective roles and responsibilities of the Board and executives are 
defined in the Board Charter, a copy of which is available on the Group’s website at www.pscinsurancegroup.com.au. 
There is a clear delineation between the Board’s responsibility for the Group’s strategy and activities, and the day-to-day 
management of operations conferred upon the Group’s officers.

More specifically, the Board is responsible for:

Strategy and financial performance
These include:

•	 develop, approve and monitor the Group’s corporate strategy, investment and financial performance objectives;

•	 determine the Group’s dividend policy;

•	 evaluate, approve and monitor all aspects of capital management, including material acquisitions, divestitures and other 
corporate transactions, including the issue of securities of the Group and undertaking of new debt facilities or issue of 
debt securities;

•	 approve all financial reports and material reporting and external communications by the Group;

•	 appoint the Chair of the Board and, where appropriate, any deputy chair or senior independent director;

Executive and Board management
These include:

•	 appoint, monitor and manage the performance of the Group’s directors;

•	 manage succession planning for the Group’s executive directors and any other key management positions as identified 

from time to time;

•	 ratify the appointment and, where appropriate, the removal of senior management of the Group and any subsidiaries;

•	 review and approve the remuneration of individual Board members and senior executives, having regard to 

their performance;

Audit and risk management
These include:

•	 appoint the external auditor and determine its remuneration and terms of appointment;

•	 ensure effective audit, risk management and regulatory compliance programs are in place;

•	 approve and monitor the Group’s risk and audit framework and its Risk Management Policy;

•	 monitor the Group’s operations in relation to, and in compliance with, relevant regulatory and legal requirements;

•	 approve and oversee the integrity of the accounting, financial and other corporate reporting systems and monitor the 

operation of these systems;

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Corporate Governance Statement  (continued)

Corporate governance and disclosure
These include:

•	 evaluate the overall effectiveness of the Board, its committees and its corporate governance practices and policies;

•	 supervise the public disclosure of all matters that the law and the ASX Listing Rules require to be publicly disclosed  

in a manner consistent with the Continuous Disclosure Policy;

•	 approve the appointment of directors to committees established by the Board and oversee the conduct of 

each committee;

The Group Secretary, Stephen Abbott, reports directly to the Chairman of the Board. The role of the Group Secretary is 
outlined in the Board Charter.

The responsibility for the operation of the Group is delegated by the Board to the Managing Director.

The Board and senior management monitor the performance of the Group through monthly reporting of the operating 
performance of each business, with reference to Board approved budgets and prior corresponding periods. The Remuneration 
and Nominations Committee  monitors the performance of Key Management Personnel.

All Directors have a written agreement setting out the terms of their employment.

Principle 2 – Structure the Board to add value
The Board currently comprises three Non-Executive Directors and two Executive Directors. Of these five Directors, two are 
independent Non-Executive Directors; Mr Antony Robinson and Mr Melvyn Sims (appointed after year end).

Whilst the Chairman is not independent, the Board are highly invested in the Group and believe this is in the best interests 
of all shareholders to drive the performance and add value. Mr Brian Austin, Mr Paul Dwyer and Mr John Dwyer are all 
substantial shareholders in the Group, directly and indirectly controlling in excess of 60% of the shares.

The experience and expertise relevant to the position of Director held by each director at the date of this report is included 
in the Directors’ Report.

The term in office held by each director at the date of this report is as follows:

Name

Term in office

Mr Brian Austin – Chairman, Non-executive

Mr Paul Dwyer, Managing Director

Mr John Dwyer – Non-executive

Mr Antony Robinson - Independent

6 years

6 years

6 years

1 year

Mr Melvyn Sims - Independent

Appointed 8/08/2016

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Principal 2.4 and 2.5 of the ASX Corporate Governance Principals and Recommendations recommends that the Board 
comprise a majority of Directors who are independent, and an independent Chairperson.  The Board as currently composed 
does not comply with those recommendations. The Board has established two committees to assist it in its endeavours:

•	 Audit & Risk Committee.

•	 Remuneration & Nominations Committee.

The charter of each of these committees can be reviewed at www.pscinsurancegroup.com.au.

In considering the skills required by members of the Board, consideration is given to the following:

•	 Insurance industry experience.

•	 Executive management experience.

•	 Financial acumen.

•	 Legal knowledge.

•	 UK business experience.

•	 Operational and acquisition experience.

The Board has considered these requirements and is satisfied with the current composition.

To enable performance of their duties, all directors:

•	  are provided with appropriate information in a timely manner and can request additional information at any time,

•	  have access to the Company Secretary

•	  are able to seek independent professional advice at the company’s expense,

•	  are able to undertake professional development opportunities to further develop their knowledge and skill needed  

to perform their role as director, and

•	  have undergone an induction process to enable them to be effective Directors and gain substantial knowledge  

of the company.

Principle 3 – Promote ethical and responsible decision making
The Group is committed to operating honestly and ethically in all its business dealings and to embody this commitment has 
adopted a Code of Conduct which applies to all Directors, officers, employees, contractors or consultants of the Group as well 
as a Securities Trading Policy. Each of these has been prepared having regard to the ASX Corporate Governance Principles 
and Recommendations and is available on the Group’s website at www.pscinsurancegroup.com.au.

The Group has adopted a Diversity Policy, a copy of which is available on the Group’s website at www.pscinsurancegroup.
com.au. As stated in the Group’s 2015 prospectus, where candidates for Board and Executive positions have commensurate 
experience and expertise, the Group will have a preference for appointments that enhance our diversity. Presently, the 
proportion of females employees across the Group is 52%.

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Corporate Governance Statement  (continued)

Principle 4 – Safeguard integrity in financial reporting
The Group has established an Audit & Risk Management Committee to oversee the management of financial and internal 
risks. Given the size and composition of the Board, all the members of the Group’s Audit & Risk Management Committee 
are not non-executive Directors and the majority are not Independent Directors. The Committee is chaired by Independent 
Non-executive Director, Mr Robinson.  Mr Paul Dwyer is the other member of this committee. Principal 4.1 of the ASX 
Corporate Governance Principals and Recommendations recommends that the audit committee have at least three members 
all of whom are Non-executive Directors. 

The Audit & Risk Management Committee is governed by an Audit & Risk Management Committee Charter, a copy of 
which is available on the Group’s website at www.pscinsurancegroup.com.au. Key roles of the Committee include:

•	 Review of the half year and full year statutory financial statements.

•	 Consideration of the performance of the external audit and the periodic rotation of that role.

•	 Review of risk management assessment and the Group’s Risk Management Policy and internal financial controls.

•	 The Audit and Risk Committee met three times during the year and each member attended all meetings.

Prior to the approval of the financial statements, the Board received a declaration from the Managing Director and Chief 
Financial Officer that, in their opinion, the financial records have been properly maintained, are in accordance with Australian 
Accounting Standards and give a true and fair view of the financial performance and financial position of the Group.

The companys’ auditor, Pitcher Partners, has indicated they will be attending the Annual General Meeting.

Principle 5 – Make timely and balanced disclosure
The Group is committed to providing timely and balanced disclosure to the market in accordance with its Continuous 
Disclosure Policy, a copy of which is available on the Group’s website at www.pscinsurancegroup.com.au. The Continuous 
Disclosure Policy is designed to ensure compliance with ASX Listing Rules and the Corporations Act 2001. All disclosures  
are subject to Board ratification.

Principle 6 – Respect the rights of Shareholders
The Group has adopted a Shareholder Communications Policy for Shareholders wishing to communicate with the Board, 
a copy of which is available on the Group’s website at www.pscinsurancegroup.com.au. The Group seeks to recognise 
numerous modes of communication, including electronic communication, to ensure that its communication with 
Shareholders is timely, frequent, clear and accessible.

The Group provides investors with comprehensive and timely access to information about itself and its governance on its 
website at www.pscinsurancegroup.com.au.

All Shareholders are invited to attend the Group’s annual meeting, either in person or by representative. The Board regards 
the annual meeting as an excellent forum in which to discuss issues relevant to the Group and accordingly encourages full 
participation by Shareholders. Shareholders have an opportunity to submit questions to the Board and to the Group’s auditor.

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Principle 7 – Recognise and manage risk
In conjunction with the Group’s other corporate governance policies, the Group has adopted a Risk Management Policy, 
which is designed to assist the Group to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks affecting the Group.

The Audit & Risk Management Committee is responsible for reviewing whether the Group has any material exposure to 
any economic and commercial risks, and if so, to develop strategies to manage such risks, and present such strategies to 
the Board.

The Group has identified certain key risks that could materially impact its performance, and implemented measures to 
manage these risks. These include, however are not limited to:

•	 Regulatory risk – as a Group of regulated financial services businesses, changes in regulation or actions by regulators 

could impact the Group.

•	 Personnel risk – competent employees and management are very important to the ongoing success of the Group.

•	 Financial risk – sound risk management of the financial controls around client monies and financial reporting are 

very important.

•	 Underwriter risk – the Group’s underwriting agency businesses require the ongoing support of their underwriters. If this 

support is withdrawn it could impact the Group.

Risk management within the Group is further enhanced by a separate Compliance and Risk Management committee 
that meets quarterly to assess operational compliance risks across the group and is comprised of the Group’s compliance 
managers, finance staff, Managing Director and chaired by the Group’s in-house legal counsel. The compliance managers 
are responsible for monitoring and auditing insurance related operational functions to ensure continuing compliance with 
respective jurisdictional licensing requirements.

Regular internal communication between the Group’s management and Board supplements the Group’s Risk 
Management Policy

The Group regularly evaluates the effectiveness of its risk management framework to ensure that its internal control 
systems and processes are monitored and updated on an ongoing basis. Under the Audit & Risk Management Committee 
Charter, the Audit & Risk Management Committee is responsible for providing an independent and objective assessment to 
the Board regarding the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the Group’s risk management and internal control process. 
A copy of the Group’s Risk Management policy is available on the Group’s website at www.pscinsurancegroup.com.au.

Principle 8 – Remunerate fairly and responsibly
The Group has a Remuneration & Nominations Committee to oversee the level and composition of remuneration of the 
Group’s Directors and executives. The Group’s Remuneration & Nomination Committee is governed by a Remuneration & 
Nomination Committee Charter, a copy of which is available on the Group’s website at www.pscinsurancegroup.com.au.

The committee comprises two non-executive Directors:

•	 Mr Antony Robinson – Independent (Chairman)

•	 Mr Brian Austin

Principal 8.1 of the ASX Corporate Governance Principals and Recommendations recommends that the Remuneration and 
Nominations Committee have at least three members all of whom are Non-executive Directors. The Board will consider the 
appointment of one further Independent Director during the course of this financial period.

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Directors’ Report

The directors present their report together with the financial report of the consolidated entity consisting of PSC Insurance 
Group Limited and the entities it controlled, for the financial year ended 30 June 2016 and auditor’s report thereon. This 
financial report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards.

Directors

The names of directors in office at any time during or since the end of the year are:

Brian Austin (appointed 10 December 2010)
John Dwyer (appointed 10 December 2010)
Paul Dwyer (appointed 10 December 2010)
Antony Robinson (appointed 13 July 2015)
Melvyn Sims (appointed 8 August 2016)

The directors have been in office since the start of the year to the date of this report unless otherwise stated.

Company Secretary

Mr Stephen Abbott holds the office of Company Secretary (appointed 18 May 2015).

Principal activities

The principal activity of the consolidated entity during the course of the financial year remained unchanged, namely 
operating a diverse range of insurance intermediation businesses across Australia, the UK and New Zealand, the results 
of which are disclosed in the attached financial statements.

Results

The consolidated profit after income tax and eliminating non-controlling interest attributable to the members of PSC 
Insurance Group Limited was $9,964,768 (2015: $6,412,230).

Review of operations

A review of the operations of the consolidated entity during the financial year and the results of those operations are 
as follows:

Statutory revenue increased from $52.1 million to $67.8 million and statutory net profit after tax attributable to owners of 
PSC Insurance Group Limited increased from $6.4 million to $10.0 million.

Underlying operating revenue from core operations increased 34% from $50.3 million to $67.5 million, underlying 
earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) increased 51% from $14.1 million to $21.2 million and 
Underlying net profit after tax before amortisation (NPATA), increased 70% from $8.4 million to $14.3 million.

These underlying results make adjustments for the one-off costs principally the result of the IPO of the Group’s shares and 
one off transaction and integration costs from the acquisitions undertaken.

Over the course of the year the Group completed nine acquisitions. These acquisitions, as well as improvements in the 
existing businesses, were the drivers of the increased performance.

Underlying EBITDA margin has improved from 28.0% to 31.4% and underlying NPATA margin has improved from 16.7% 
to 21.2%.

The balance sheet has improved over the course of the year, with the capital raised from the IPO reducing the debt balances. 
Gearing5 as measured on a book value basis has reduced from 59% to 28%.

The Board maintains a positive view and outlook on the prospects of the business.

5  Gross debt/(Gross debt=Equity)

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PSC INSURANCE GROUP

Significant changes in the state of affairs

During the year the consolidated entity undertook an Initial Public Offering of its shares on the ASX and undertook nine 
acquisitions. The main acquisitions were:

•	 Reliance Franchise Partners (Australian network broking business, where the Group holds a 50% shareholding in the 

businesses of our Partners).

•	 Australian Reliance Perth and Sydney (Australian broking businesses).

•	 John Holman & Sons (UK wholesale broking business).

•	 Hiscock Insurance Brokers (Australian broking business).

•	 T A Management (Life broking business).

Apart from the above there were no other significant changes in the state of affairs of the consolidated entity.

After balance date events

The consolidated entity acquired the business of Assured Cover Pty Ltd on the 2nd August 2016 and have integrated this 
business into its Sydney operations.

Likely developments

The consolidated entity will continue to focus on creating, acquiring and enhancing its operations to create shareholder 
value over the medium term to ensure our clients get the best possible service and value.

Environmental regulation

The consolidated entity’s operations are not subject to any significant environmental Commonwealth or State regulations 
or laws.

Dividend paid, recommended and declared

Details of dividends paid, declared or recommended are as follows:

2016 
$

2015 
$

(a) Dividends paid or declared by PSC Insurance Group Limited

Dividends paid fully franked

6,505,295

1,550,000

(b) Dividends paid to non-controlling interests

Dividends paid partially franked

1,130,748

1,164,358

(c) Dividend declared after the reporting period and not recognised

Since the end of the reporting period the directors have recommended/declared dividends in 
PSC Insurance Group Limited at 2.5 cents per share fully franked

5,634,453

3,613,650

Since the end of the reporting period the directors have recommended/declared dividends to 
non-controlling interests

–

721,447

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Shares under option

Unissued ordinary shares of PSC Insurance Group Limited under option at the date of this report as follows:

Date option granted

14 December 2015

8 August 2016

Number of unissued 
ordinary shares 
under option

600,000

600,000

Issue price of shares

Expiry date of the options

$1.00/share

$1.66/share

13 December 2020

7 August 2021

The options granted on 14 December 2015 were to Antony Robinson and the options issued on 8 August 2016 were  
to Melvyn Sims. 

No option has any right under the option to participate in any other share issue of the company.

Shares issued on exercise of options

No shares were issued during the reporting period up to the date of this report on exercise of options.

Information on directors and company secretary

The qualifications, experience and special responsibilities of each person who has been a director of PSC Insurance Group 
Limited at any time during or since 1 July 2015 is provided below, together with details of the company secretary as at the 
year end.

Director

Expertise, experience and qualifications

Brian Austin
Non-Executive Chairman

Member of Remuneration 
and Nomination Committee

Paul Dwyer
Managing Director
Dip Fin Serv (Ins)

Member of Audit and Risk 
Management Committee

John Dwyer
Executive Director
Dip Fin Serv (Ins)

Brian Austin was appointed to the Board on 10 December 2010. With over 30 years 
industry experience, Mr Austin has held senior executive positions in the insurance 
industry, including CEO of Oamps Insurance Brokers Limited. Over that time Mr Austin 
has been instrumental in setting the strategy of capital raising and acquisitions. The 
executive positions Mr Austin has held has enabled him to develop a global network 
of key relationships that allow the future growth strategies of the entity to be pursued 
with much confidence. Mr Austin is a Director of the ASX listed AMA Group Limited.

Paul Dwyer was appointed to the Board on 10 December 2010. Prior to being the 
Founder of PSC Insurance Group, Mr Dwyer held a senior executive position with 
Oamps Insurance Brokers Limited and previous to that role was a Regional Underwriter 
with CGU. As Group Managing Director and Founder of the PSC Insurance Group,  
Mr Dwyer’s focus remains the strategic direction of the entity, exploring acquisition 
and organic growth opportunities and to manage and work with the executive and staff 
within the entity to continually improve business operations. Mr Dwyer continues to 
drive the business ensuring that the finances and decision-making are robust, in order 
to deliver the financial outcomes of the Company. Mr Dwyer has not held directorships 
of other listed companies in the last three years.

John Dwyer was appointed to the Board on 10 December 2010. Mr Dwyer has over 
30 years experience in the insurance industry, spending time with QBE as a Regional 
Underwriting Manager, commencing a joint venture with Oamps Insurance Brokers 
Limited and eventually becoming Eastern Region Manager (NSW & ACT). As Director 
of Broking across the PSC Insurance Group, Mr Dwyer brings specialist business 
integration and practical operational skills pivotal to a growing business. Mr Dwyer  
has not held directorships of other listed companies in the last three years.

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Director

Expertise, experience and qualifications

Antony Robinson
Non-Executive Director
B Com (Melb), ASA, 
MBA (Melb)

Chair of Audit and Risk 
Management Committee 
and Remuneration and 
Nomination Committee

Antony Robinson was appointed to the Board on 13 July 2015. Mr Robinson has 
significant experience in wealth management and insurance, including Managing 
Director of Centrepoint Alliance Limited, Chief Executive Officer and Executive 
Director of IOOF Holdings Ltd and OAMPS Limited, joint Managing Director of 
Falkiners Stockbroking, Managing Director of WealthPoint, and senior executive 
positions at Link Telecommunications and Mayne Nickless.

Mr Robinson is a Director of three ASX listed entities being TasFoods Limited, Bendigo 
and Adelaide Bank Limited and Pacific Current Group Limited and holds a number of 
directorships of private companies, including River Capital Pty Limited.

Melvyn Sims
Non-Executive Director
LLB (Hons) Nottm.

Mel Sims was appointed to the Board on 8 August 2016. Mr Sims is a highly regarded 
London based corporate lawyer with extensive experience in the insurance industry 
gained during his 27 years as a partner in the international law firm DLA Piper.

Over the course of Mr Sims’ career he has held senior management roles and advised 
businesses in commercial and transactional matters often with an international 
perspective and in diverse markets ranging from general retail, aviation, sport and 
leisure through to regulated financial services businesses. Mr Sims has extensive board 
experience, having served as a board member of the UK listed Towergate Insurance 
Limited for over 15 years. Mr Sims has not held directorships of other listed companies 
in the last three years.

Stephen Abbott
Company Secretary
BBus, CA, CTA

Stephen Abbott was appointed Company Secretary 18 May 2015, having joined the PSC 
Insurance Group in March 2012. Mr Abbott has over 35 years experience in accounting 
and finance both within industry and commerce and professional services firms with 
the last 10 years in insurance broking.

Directors’ meetings

The number of meetings of the Board of Directors and of each Board Committee held during the financial year and the 
numbers of meetings attended by each director were:

Paul Dwyer

John Dwyer

Brian Austin

Antony Robinson

Board of Directors

Audit & Risk Committee

Remuneration Committee

Eligible to 
attend

Attended

Eligible to 
attend

Attended

Eligible to 
attend

Attended

5

5

5

5

5

5

5

5

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

In addition to the above Board Meetings there were a number of meetings of Directors to deal with ASIC administration 
matters pre IPO. At these meetings only a quorum was required.

In addition to the scheduled Board Meetings, the Board has informal discussions on a regular basis to consider relevant 
issues. It also discusses strategic, operational and risk matters with senior management on an ongoing basis.

Mr Mel Sims became a Director after the end of the financial year and therefore was not required to attend any of the 
above meetings.

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Directors’ Report  (continued)

Director’s interests in contracts

Directors’ interests in contracts are disclosed in the remuneration report.

Directors’ interests in shares or options

Directors’ relevant interests in shares of PSC Insurance Group Limited or options over shares in the company are 
detailed below.

Directors’ relevant interests in:

Paul Dwyer

John Dwyer

Brian Austin

Antony Robinson

Mel Sims

Ordinary 
shares of PSC 
Insurance 
Group 
Limited

Options over 
shares in PSC 
Insurance 
Group 
Limited

69,406,294

34,800,522

34,903,032

–

–

–

118,000

600,000

–

600,000

Auditor’s independence declaration

A copy of the auditor’s independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to 
the audit for the financial year is provided with this report.

Non-Audit Services

Non-audit services are approved by resolution of the Audit Committee to the Board. Non-audit services provided by the 
auditors of the consolidated entity, Pitcher Partners (Melbourne), network firms of Pitcher Partners, and other non-related 
audit firms, are detailed below. The Directors are satisfied that the provision of the non-audit services during the year by 
the auditor is compatible with the general standard of independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001.

Amounts paid/payable to Pitcher Partners (Melbourne) for non-audit services:

Taxation Services

Other Services

Amounts paid/payable to network firms of Pitcher Partners for non-audit services:

Corporate secretarial services

Amounts paid/payable to non-related auditors of group entities for non-audit services:

Taxation services

Other services

2016 
$

2015 
$

81,830

4,050

90,813

11,257

85,880

102,070

1,371

1,371

56,250

10,379

66,629

889

889

34,910

–

34,910

Total Amount Paid/Payable

153,880

137,869

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Indemnification and insurance of directors, officers and auditors

During or since the end of the year, the consolidated entity has given indemnity or entered into an agreement to indemnify, 
or paid or agreed to pay insurance premiums in order to indemnify the directors of the consolidated entity.

Further disclosure required under section 300(9) of the Corporations Law is prohibited under the terms of the contract.

No indemnities have been given or insurance premiums paid, during or since the end of the year, for any person who is or 
has been an auditor of the consolidated entity.

Proceedings on behalf of the consolidated entity

No person has applied for leave of Court to bring proceedings on behalf of PSC Insurance Group Limited or any of 
its subsidiaries.

Rounding Amounts

In accordance with ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Directors’ Reports) Instrument 2016/191, the amounts in the 
Directors’ Report and in the financial statement have been rounded to the nearest dollar.

Remuneration Report (Audited)

The Directors present the consolidated entity’s 2016 Remuneration Report, which details the remuneration information for 
PSC Insurance Group Limited’s (PSC) Non-Executive Directors and Executive Directors.

A. 

Details of the Key Management Personnel

Directors

Brian Austin

Antony Robinson

Melvyn Sims

Period of Responsibility

Position

Full Year

Chairman, Non-Executive Director

Appointed 13 July 2015

Independent, Non-Executive Director

Appointed 8 August 2016

Independent, Non-Executive Director

Executive Directors

Period of Responsibility

Position

Paul Dwyer

John Dwyer

Full Year

Full Year

Managing Director

Executive Director

B. 
Remuneration and Nomination Committee

Remuneration Policies

The Remuneration and Nomination Committee of the Board of Directors was established on 1 June 2015 and is responsible 
for making recommendations to the Board on the remuneration arrangements for each Non-Executive Directors (NED) and 
Executive Directors. The current members of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee are: Brian Austin and Antony 
Robinson. It was agreed by the Remuneration and Nomination Committee in May 2016 to appoint Mr. Melvyn Sims. This 
appointment did not take effect until 8 August 2016. Upon appointment 600,000 options in the consolidated entity were 
issued to Mr. Sims under the consolidated entity’s Long Term Incentive Plan.

The Remuneration Committee assess the appropriateness of the nature and amount of remuneration of executives on a 
periodic basis by reference to relevant employment market conditions with the overall objective of ensuring maximum 
shareholder benefit from the retention of high quality, high performing directors and executive team. In determining the 
level and composition of executive remuneration, the Remuneration and Nomination Committee may also engage external 
consultants to provide independent advice.

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Directors’ Report  (continued)

The primary responsibility of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee is to review and recommend to the Board:

•	 Executive remuneration and incentive policies and practices;

•	 The Executive Directors’ total remuneration having regard to remuneration and incentive policies;

•	 The design and total proposed payments from any incentive plan and reviewing the performance hurdles for any equity 

based plan;

•	 The remuneration and related policies of Non-Executive Directors for serving on the board and any committee (both 

individually and in total); and

•	 Any other responsibilities as determined by the Remuneration and Nomination Committee or the Board from time 

to time.

Remuneration Strategy

The remuneration strategy of the consolidated entity is designed to attract, motivate and retain employees, Executives and 
Non-Executive Directors by identifying and rewarding high performers and recognising the contribution of executives and 
employees to the continued growth and success of the consolidated entity.

To this end, the key objectives of the consolidated entity’s reward framework are to:

•	 Align remuneration with the consolidated entity’s business strategy;

•	 Offer an attractive mix of remuneration benchmarked against the applicable market’s region;

•	 Provide strong linkage between individual and the consolidated entity’s performance and rewards; and

•	 Support the corporate mission statement, values and policies through the approach to recruiting, organising and 

managing people.

Remuneration Structure

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

Non-Executive Director Remuneration Structure

The ASX Listing Rules specify that an entity must not increase the total aggregate amount of remuneration of  
Non-Executive Directors without the approval of holders of its ordinary securities.

The Board and the Remuneration Committee, considers the level of remuneration required to attract and retain Directors 
with the necessary skills and experience for the consolidated entity’s Board. This remuneration is reviewed with regard to 
market practice and Directors’ duties and accountability.

The consolidated entity set the following annual non-executive Directors’ fees:

•	 Chairman: $300,000 per annum inclusive of superannuation;

•	 Non-Executive Directors (Australia based): $60,000 per annum inclusive of superannuation; and

•	 Non-Executive Directors (United Kingdom based) £50,000 per annum.

The consolidated entity determines the maximum amount for remuneration, including thresholds for share-based 
remuneration for Executives, by resolution. The remuneration received by the Non-Executive Directors for the year ended 
30 June 2016 is detailed in Table 1 of this section of the report.

Executive Remuneration Structure

The contracts for service between the consolidated entity and executives are on a continuing basis, the terms of which are 
not expected to change in the immediate future.

Remuneration may consist of the following elements:

•	 Fixed remuneration (base salary and superannuation);

•	 Variable remuneration – short term incentives (STI) in the form of a performance based incentives; and

•	 Long term incentive (LTI) (shares, options, performance rights and/or loan funded shares)

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Fixed Remuneration

Fixed remuneration is reviewed annually by the Board/Remuneration and Nomination Committee. The process consists 
of a review of the consolidated entity and individual performance, relevant comparative remuneration from external and 
internal sources and where appropriate, external advice on policies and practices.

Variable Remuneration – short-term incentive (STI)

Objective

The key objective of the STI program is to link the achievement of the consolidated entity’s operational targets with the 
remuneration received by the Managing Director charged with meeting those targets.

Structure

Any STI payments granted depends on the extent to which specific targets set at the beginning of the financial year or 
on appointment are met. The Key Milestones or Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) cover individual and organisational 
financial measures of performance.

The consolidated entity has predetermined benchmarks that must be met in order to trigger bonus payments. On a financial 
year basis, after consideration of performance against the Key Milestones or KPIs, the Remuneration Committee, in line 
with their responsibilities determine the amount, if any, of the STI to be paid to the Managing Director.

Variable Remuneration – long-term incentive (LTI)

Objective

The objectives of providing long-term incentives are: to attract, motivate and retain key PSC Directors and staff through the 
acquisition of, or entitlements to, shares and options.

Structure

The Board offers LTIs to reward the performance of Directors and staff, which is in alignment with shareholders interests 
and the long-term benefit of the consolidated entity. LTI awards are made under the PSC Insurance Group Limited Long 
Term Incentive Plan (Plan).

Rewards under the LTI Plan will only vest and be exercisable if the applicable performance hurdles for vesting conditions 
have been satisfied, waived by the Board or are deemed to have been satisfied under the Plan Rules.

Options were granted under the Plan during the 2016 Financial Year to Antony Robinson. See Table 6.

Employment Agreements

The consolidated entity has entered into Employment Agreements with all Executives, including the Managing Director. 
The consolidated entity may terminate the Executive Director’s Employment Agreements by providing at least six 
month’s written notice or providing payment in lieu of the notice period (based on the fixed component of the Executive’s 
remuneration). The consolidated entity may terminate the contract at any time without notice if serious misconduct 
has occurred.

Managing Director’s Remuneration

Under Paul Dwyer’s consultancy agreement his fixed remuneration is $25,000 per month inclusive of superannuation 
giving a total of $300,000 inclusive of superannuation per annum. In addition, Paul Dwyer is also eligible to receive a 
bonus of up to $200,000 per annum where certain financial forecasts are exceeded (as agreed with the consolidated entity). 
Mr. Dwyer may also be eligible to participate in the Long Term incentive arrangements operated by the consolidated entity 
in accordance with the terms and conditions governing those arrangements and as agreed to by the Board.

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C. 
(a) 

Table 1

Details of key management personnel remuneration
Non-Executive Directors’ remuneration:

2016

Non-Executive Directors
Brian Austin (ii)
Antony Robinson (i)

(i):  Appointed 13 July 2015.

(ii):  Brian Austin provides his services via Melimar Estate Pty Ltd

2015

Non-Executive Directors

Brian Austin

(b) 

Table 2

Executives’ remuneration:

2016

Executive Directors
Paul Dwyer (i)
John Dwyer (ii)

Short-Term

Post employment

Long-term

payments

TOTAL

ance related

Share-based 

Total 

perform-

Options as 

% of total

Salary fees 
$

Cash bonus 
$

Non-
monetary 
$

Other 
$

300,000

54,162

354,162

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Short-Term

Salary fees 
$

Cash bonus 
$

Non-
monetary 
$

300,000

300,000

–

–

–

–

Other 
$

–

–

Short-Term

Post employment

Long-term

payments

TOTAL

ance related

Share-based 

Total 

perform-

Options as 

% of total

Salary fees 
$

Cash bonus 
$

Non-
monetary 
$

Other 
$

300,000

300,000

600,000

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(i):  Paul Dwyer provides his services via Paul Dwyer Holdings Pty Ltd

(ii):  John Dwyer provides his services via Glendale Dwyer Pty Ltd (ATF Dwyer Family Trust).

Short-Term

Post employment

Long-term

payments

TOTAL

ance related

Share-based 

Total 

perform-

Options as 

% of total

2015

Executive Directors

Paul Dwyer

John Dwyer

Salary fees 
$

Cash bonus 
$

Non-
monetary 
$

Other 
$

300,000

300,000

600,000

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Super annu-

Retire ment 

Termin ation 

ation 

benefits 

benefits 

Incent ive 

plans 

Options 

Post employment

Long-term

payments

TOTAL

ance related

Share-based 

Total 

perform-

Options as 

% of total

Super annu-

Retire ment 

Termin ation 

ation 

benefits 

benefits 

Incent ive 

plans 

Options 

5,145

5,145

$

–

$

–

–

$

–

–

–

$

–

–

–

$

–

–

–

$

–

–

$

–

–

–

$

–

–

–

$

–

–

–

$

–

–

$

–

–

–

$

–

–

–

$

–

–

–

$

–

–

$

–

–

–

$

–

–

–

92,039

92,039

300,000

151,346

451,346

$

–

$

–

–

$

–

–

–

$

–

–

–

$

$

$

$

300,000

300,000

300,000

300,000

600,000

300,000

300,000

600,000

%

–

–

–

%

–

–

%

–

–

–

%

–

–

–

%

–

61%

20%

%

–

–

%

–

–

–

%

–

–

–

Super annu-

Retire ment 

Termin ation 

ation 

benefits 

benefits 

Incent ive 

plans 

Options 

Super annu-

Retire ment 

Termin ation 

ation 

benefits 

benefits 

Incent ive 

plans 

Options 

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Share-based 
payments

TOTAL

Total 
perform-
ance related

Options as 
% of total

Short-Term

Non-

Salary fees 

Cash bonus 

monetary 

Other 

Post employment

Super annu-
ation 
$

Retire ment 
benefits 
$

Termin ation 
benefits 
$

Long-term

Incent ive 
plans 
$

Options 
$

$

–

5,145

5,145

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

300,000

92,039

92,039

151,346

451,346

Short-Term

Non-

Salary fees 

Cash bonus 

monetary 

Other 

Post employment

Super annu-
ation 
$

Retire ment 
benefits 
$

Termin ation 
benefits 
$

Long-term

Incent ive 
plans 
$

Options 
$

$

Share-based 
payments

TOTAL

Total 
perform-
ance related

Options as 
% of total

%

–

–

–

%

–

61%

20%

%

–

–

%

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

300,000

300,000

Post employment

Super annu-
ation 
$

Retire ment 
benefits 
$

Termin ation 
benefits 
$

Long-term

Incent ive 
plans 
$

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Share-based 
payments

TOTAL

Total 
perform-
ance related

Options as 
% of total

Options 
$

–

–

–

$

300,000

300,000

600,000

%

–

–

–

%

–

–

–

Post employment

Super annu-
ation 
$

Retire ment 
benefits 
$

Termin ation 
benefits 
$

Long-term

Incent ive 
plans 
$

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Share-based 
payments

TOTAL

Total 
perform-
ance related

Options as 
% of total

Options 
$

–

–

–

$

300,000

300,000

600,000

%

–

–

–

%

–

–

–

C. 

(a) 

Table 1

Details of key management personnel remuneration

Non-Executive Directors’ remuneration:

2016

Non-Executive Directors

Brian Austin (ii)

Antony Robinson (i)

(i):  Appointed 13 July 2015.

(ii):  Brian Austin provides his services via Melimar Estate Pty Ltd

2015

Non-Executive Directors

Brian Austin

(b) 

Table 2

Executives’ remuneration:

(i):  Paul Dwyer provides his services via Paul Dwyer Holdings Pty Ltd

(ii):  John Dwyer provides his services via Glendale Dwyer Pty Ltd (ATF Dwyer Family Trust).

2016

Executive Directors

Paul Dwyer (i)

John Dwyer (ii)

2015

Executive Directors

Paul Dwyer

John Dwyer

$

$

$

$

300,000

54,162

354,162

300,000

300,000

300,000

300,000

600,000

300,000

300,000

600,000

$

–

–

–

$

–

–

$

–

–

–

$

–

–

–

Short-Term

Non-

Salary fees 

Cash bonus 

monetary 

Other 

Short-Term

Non-

Salary fees 

Cash bonus 

monetary 

Other 

$

–

–

–

$

–

–

$

–

–

–

$

–

–

–

$

–

–

–

$

–

–

$

–

–

–

$

–

–

–

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D. 
(a) 

Relationship between remuneration and consolidated entity performance
Remuneration not dependent on satisfaction of performance condition

The non-executives remuneration policy is not directly related to the consolidated entity’s performance. The Board 
considers a remuneration policy based on short-term returns may not be beneficial to the long-term creation of wealth by 
the consolidated entity for shareholders.

(b) 

Remuneration dependent on satisfaction of performance condition

A portion of the Managing Director’s Remuneration is based on attainment of performance conditions. This performance-
based remuneration is granted to the Managing Director and has regard to consolidated entity’s performance during each 
financial year.

The following table summarises the performance conditions for performance-linked bonus:

Table 3

KMP

Paul Dwyer

Performance conditions

Certain financial forecasts which are determined by and at the discretion of the Board 
are exceeded

These performance conditions were selected to promote the creation of shareholder wealth during the period.

The following table sets out the terms and conditions of each grant of the performance-linked bonus affecting compensation 
in current and future years:

Table 4

Year

2017

2016

Amount 
included 
in Remun-
eration 
$

Executive 
Director

Awarded/
Guaranteed 
%

Forfeited 
%

Estimated 
Maximum 
total value of 
Bonus

Paul Dwyer

200,000

Paul Dwyer

200,000

N/a

0%

N/a

200,000

100%

200,000

(c) 

Consequences of the consolidated entity’s performance on shareholder wealth

The following table summarises the consolidated entity’s performance and key performance indicators:

Table 5

Revenue

% increase in revenue

Profit before tax

% increase in profit before tax

Change in share price

Dividend paid to shareholders

Return on equity capital

Total remuneration of KMP

2016

2015

2014

2013

$67,766,163

$52,071,674

$40,560,513

$32,395,266

30%

28%

25%

N/a

$15,973,533

$11,778,678

$9,502,485

$2,780,508

36%

N/a

24%

N/a

242%

N/a

N/a

N/a

$6,505,295

$1,550,000

–

$770,000

16%

35%

39%

16%

$1,051,346

$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

Total performance based remuneration

–

–

–

–

2012 comparatives are not available as a consolidated audit was not completed in that financial period. Change in share price 
is not applicable as PSC Insurance Group Ltd listed in December 2015 at $1.00 per share.

ANNUAL REPORT 2016 
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PSC INSURANCE GROUP

E. 
(a) 

Key management personnel’s share-based compensation
Details of compensation Options

In 2016 the consolidated entity agreed to grant Antony Robinson an Option under the consolidated entity’s Long Term 
Incentive Plan to purchase 600,000 ordinary shares of the consolidated entity without a vesting condition.

The exercise price of the options is $1.00. The option grant will be exercisable during the five-year period following the date 
of grant.

Table 6

2016

Executives

Antony 
Robinson

Value 
per 
option 
at grant 
date 
$

Vest 
Number 
During 
the Year

Year in 
which 
option 
may be 
vested

Value 
Exer-
cised 
During 
the year

Value 
Lapsed 
during 
the year

Vest %

Grant 
Date

Granted 
Number

Forfeited 
%

Exercise 
Price 
$

Expiry 
Date

First 
Exercise 
Date

Last 
Exercise 
Date

Terms and conditions for each grant

14 Dec 

2015 600,000

0.153

600,000

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

$1.00

13 Dec 
2020

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

As at 30 June 2016, no options have been exercised, and accordingly no shares have been issued as a result of options 
previously issued.

No grant of options was provided to any KMP for the financial year 2015.

F. 
(a) 

Key management personnel’s equity holdings
Number of options held by key management personnel

As at 30 June 2016 Antony Robinson holds an option under PSC’s Long Term Incentive Plan to purchase 600,000 ordinary 
shares of the consolidated entity.

(b) 

Number of shares held by key management personnel (consolidated)

The relevant interest of each key management personnel in the share capital of the consolidated entity as notified the ASX 
as at 30 June 2016 is as follows:

Table 7

2016

Directors

Brian Austin

Antony Robinson

Executive Directors

Paul Dwyer

John Dwyer

Balance 
1/07/15

ESOP 
Allocation

Received as 
Remuneration

Exercise of 
options

Net change 
Other

Balance 
30/06/16

38,471,438

–

76,443,099

38,328,797

153,243,334

(3,541,406) (ii)

34,930,032

118,000 (i)

118,000

(7,036,805) (ii)

69,406,294

(3,528,275) (ii)

34,800,522

(13,988,486)

139,254,848

(i):  Shares purchased during the Initial Public Offer at listing price of $1 and held through Rowena House Pty Ltd.

(ii):  The reduction relates to a share consolidation undertaken in preparation for the initial public offering. No KMP has sold shares during the financial year.

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Directors’ Report  (continued)

G. 
(a) 

Loans to and from key management personnel
Aggregate of loans made

The following table sets out the details of the aggregate of loans made, guaranteed or secured, directly or indirectly, by the 
group and any of its subsidiaries, in the financial year to all key management personnel, their close family members and 
entities related to them:

Table 8

2016

Balance 
1/7/2015

Interest paid 
and payable

Interest not 
charged

Balance 
30/6/2016

Number 
in group 
30/6/2016

$1,545,291

–

N/a

$22,767

3

(b) 

Aggregate of loans made is greater than $100,000

The following table sets out the details of the aggregate of loans made, guaranteed or secured, directly or indirectly, by the 
group and any of its subsidiaries, in the financial year to a particular key management person, close members of the family 
of the key management person and entities related to them is greater than $100,000:

Table 9

2016

Brian Austin 
(Austin Superannuation Fund)

Paul Dwyer 
(Paul Dwyer Family Trust)

John Dwyer 
(Dwyer Family Trust)

Balance 
1/7/2015 
$

Interest paid 
and payable 
$

Interest not 
charged 
$

Balance 
30/6/2016 
$

Highest 
indebtedness 
during the 
year 
$

405,027

759,549

380,715

1,545,291

–

–

–

–

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

–

405,027

22,767

759,549

–

380,715

22,767

1,545,291

(c) 

Aggregate of loans received

The following table sets out the details of the aggregate of loans received, guaranteed or secured, directly or indirectly, by 
the group and any of its subsidiaries, in the financial year from all key management personnel, their close family members 
and entities related to them:

Table 10

2016

Balance 
1/7/2015

Interest paid 
and payable

Interest not 
charged

Balance 
30/6/2016

Number in 
group 
30/6/2016

$493,629

$6,591

N/a

$0

3

(d) 

Aggregate of loans received is greater than $100,000

The following table sets out the details of the aggregate of loans received, guaranteed or secured, directly or indirectly, by 
the group and any of its subsidiaries, in the financial year from a particular key management person, close members of the 
family of the key management person and entities related to them is greater than $100,000:

ANNUAL REPORT 2016 
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PSC INSURANCE GROUP

Table 11

2016

Brian Austin

Paul Dwyer

John Dwyer

Balance 
1/7/2015 
$

Interest paid 
and payable 
$

Interest not 
charged 
$

Balance 
30/6/2016 (i) 
$

204,731

115,346

173,552

493,629

2,098

1,999

2,494

6,591

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

–

–

–

–

Highest 
balance 
during the 
year 
$

204,731

115,346

173,552

493,629

(i):  All amounts owing to KMPs were paid on 24 September 2015.

Other transactions with key management personnel

H. 
The Lead Agency Pty Ltd, Fuse Recruitment Pty Ltd and P Capital Pty Ltd are related parties as they are entities where  
John Dwyer, Paul Dwyer and Brian Austin or their closely related entities are shareholders.

During the year ended 30 June 2016 the following related entities provided or received services to/from the consolidated entity:

•	 The Lead Agency were paid for marketing services provided. Total value of these goods and services was $295,254 

(2015: $nil).

•	 Fuse Recruitment were paid for the provision of recruitment services and the provision of temporary staff. Total value  

of these goods and services was $202,104 (2015: $259,518).

•	 Fuse Recruitment were paid for the provision of office accommodation. Total value of these goods and services was 

$46,761 (2015: $50,679)

•	 P Capital Pty Ltd were paid for the provision of transport services. Total value of these goods and services was $102,300 

(2015: $nil).

•	 The consolidated entity provided Fuse Recruitment with office accommodation. Total value of these goods and services 

was $59,175 (2015: $nil)

•	 The consolidated entity provided Fuse Recruitment with marketing services. Total value of these goods and services was 

$6,678 (2015: $nil).

All the above services supplied were in the normal course of business and on normal terms and conditions. Additionally, 
during the year the PSC Insurance Group Limited provided insurance services to related parties of a Director totalling 
$154,643 (2015: $119,849). The services supplied were in the normal course of business and on normal commercial terms  
and conditions. The fees outstanding for these services at balance date are $20,009 (2015: $9,655).

No other transactions occurred between key management personnel of the entity, their personally related entities or other 
related parties.

I. 
No remuneration consultants were engaged during the course of the 2016 financial year.

Use of remuneration consultants

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Directors’ Report  (continued)

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors

Brian Austin 
Chairman 

Melbourne 
Date:  2 September 2016 

Paul Dwyer
Managing Director

Melbourne
Date:  2 September 2016

ANNUAL REPORT 2016 
 
 
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PSC INSURANCE GROUP

Auditor’s Independence Declaration

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION  
TO THE DIRECTORS OF PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED 

In relation to the independent audit for the year ended 30 June 2016, to the best of my knowledge and 
belief there have been: 

(i) 

(ii) 

No contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001; and  

No contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct. 

This declaration is in respect of PSC Insurance Group Limited and the entities it controlled during the year. 

FRANK RUSSO 
Partner 

2 September 2016 

PITCHER PARTNERS 
Melbourne 

An independent Victorian Partnership ABN 27 975 255 196  
Level 19, 15 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000        
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation        

Pitcher Partners is an association of independent firms 
Melbourne  |  Sydney  |  Perth  |  Adelaide  |  Brisbane  |  Newcastle 
An independent member of Baker Tilly International 

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss 
and Other Comprehensive Income
for the Year ended 30 June 2016

Revenue and other income

Fee and commission income

Other revenue

Other income

Less: expenses

Administration and other expenses

Depreciation and amortisation expense

Employee benefits expense

Occupancy expense

Finance costs

Employee contractors

Information technology costs

Professional fees

Share of Net Loss in Associate

Profit before income tax expense

Income tax expense

Net profit from continuing operations

Other comprehensive income

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit and loss

Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations

Other comprehensive income for the year

Total comprehensive income

Profit is attributable to:

Owners of PSC Insurance Group Limited

Non controlling interests

Total comprehensive income is attributable to:

Owners of PSC Insurance Group Limited

Non controlling interests

Notes

2016 
$

2015 
$

3

3

3

3

4

4

4

4

64,750,162

48,772,021

2,745,499

1,674,132

270,502

1,625,521

67,766,163

52,071,674

(8,541,611)

(6,204,264)

(1,016,406)

(633,251)

(31,731,782)

(23,829,728)

(2,693,821)

(2,182,556)

(1,517,960)

(2,333,348)

(2,267,183)

(2,144,530)

(2,793,778)

(1,888,137)

(1,230,089)

(1,029,812)

12

–

(47,370)

(51,792,630)

(40,292,996)

15,973,533

11,778,678

5

(5,135,117)

(3,119,797)

10,838,416

8,658,881

(1,685,742)

(1,685,742)

886,077

886,077

9,152,674

9,544,958

9,964,768

6,412,230

873,648

2,246,651

10,838,416

8,658,881

8,279,026

7,298,307

873,648

2,246,651

9,152,674

9,544,958

Earnings per share for profit attributable to the equity holders of the parent entity:

Diluted earnings per share

Basic earnings per share

25

25

5.2 cents

17.6 cents

5.2 cents

17.6 cents

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes

ANNUAL REPORT 2016Consolidated Statement 
of Financial Position
as at 30 June 2016

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Receivables

Other current assets

Total current assets

Non current assets

Receivables

Other financial assets

Equity accounted investments

Property, plant and equipment

Deferred tax assets

Intangible assets

Total non current assets

Total assets

Current liabilities

Payables

Borrowings

Provisions

Current tax liabilities

Other liabilities

Total current liabilities

Non current liabilities

Borrowings

Provisions

Deferred tax liabilities

Other liabilities

Total non current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

Equity

Share capital

Reserves

Retained earnings

Equity attributable to owners of PSC Insurance Group Limited

Non controlling interests

Total equity

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes

31

PSC INSURANCE GROUP

Notes

2016 
$

2015 
$

7

8

9

8

10

11

13

5

14

15

16

17

5

18

16

17

5

18

19

20

20

21

87,252,295

57,900,371

339,384,363

301,127,985

1,813,219

1,781,255

428,449,877

360,809,611

5,244,707

475,131

1,955,444

625,000

7,514,636

13,188

1,748,921

1,090,832

–

229,187

67,376,706

38,508,388

83,840,414

40,941,726

512,290,291

401,751,337

397,678,074

336,107,858

566,383

5,580,703

2,108,883

1,431,275

551,417

3,424,070

10,697,622

1,043,600

411,602,379

347,587,506

26,154,302

29,563,895

304,208

153,696

1,381,102

5,044,699

–

–

32,884,311

29,717,591

444,486,690

377,305,097

67,803,601

24,446,240

85,194,112

3,599,216

(37,740,353)

1,171,558

18,920,361

15,304,926

66,374,120

20,075,700

1,429,481

4,370,540

67,803,601

24,446,240

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Consolidated Statement 
of Changes in Equity
for the Year ended 30 June 2016

Consolidated Entity

Balance as at 1 July 2014

Profit for the year

Exchange differences on translation of foreign 
operations, net of tax

Total comprehensive income for the year

Transactions with owners in their capacity  
as owners:

Non-controlling interest arising from business 
combination

Movement in interests in controlled entities

Employee share scheme

Dividends paid

Total transactions with owners

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Share capital

Reserves

Retained 
Earnings

Non-
controlling 
Interest

Total Equity

3,599,216

255,847

10,770,136

2,733,170

17,358,369

–

6,412,230

2,246,651

8,658,881

886,077

–

–

886,077

886,077

6,412,230

2,246,651

9,544,958

–

555,077

555,077

(327,440)

29,634

–

–

–

(327,440)

29,634

–

(1,550,000)

(1,164,358)

(2,714,358)

29,634

(1,877,440)

(609,281)

(2,457,087)

Balance as at 30 June 2015

3,599,216

1,171,558

15,304,926

4,370,540

24,446,240

Consolidated Entity

Share capital

Reserves

Retained 
Earnings

Non-
controlling 
Interest

Total Equity

Balance as at 1 July 2015

3,599,216

1,171,558

15,304,926

4,370,540

24,446,240

–

9,964,768

873,648

10,838,416

(1,685,742)

–

–

(1,685,742)

(1,685,742)

9,964,768

873,648

9,152,674

Profit for the year

Exchange differences on translation of foreign 
operations, net of tax

Total comprehensive income for the year

Transactions with owners in their capacity  
as owners:

Reduction in non-controlling interests

Non-controlling interest arising from 
business combination

–

–

–

–

–

Movement in interests in controlled entities

39,862,586

(37,350,922)

–

–

–

155,962

–

–

–

–

(4,033,959)

(4,033,959)

1,350,000

1,350,000

–

–

–

–

–

–

2,511,664

(1,657,352)

43,000,000

(2,066,247)

1,144,478

1,592,146

(1,813,314)

43,000,000

(2,066,247)

1,144,478

–

–

–

–

1,467,393

124,753

In specie distributions

Retail Share Capital Raised

Share Capital Issue Costs

Other share issues

Employee share issues

Dividends paid

Total transactions with owners

81,594,896

(37,226,169)

(6,349,333)

(3,814,707)

34,204,687

Balance as at 30 June 2016

85,194,112

(37,740,353)

18,920,361

1,429,481

67,803,601

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes

–

–

(6,505,295)

(1,130,748)

(7,636,043)

–

–

–

–

ANNUAL REPORT 2016Consolidated Statement 
of Cash Flows
for the Year ended 30 June 2016

Cash flow from Operating activities

Receipts from customers

Payments to suppliers and employees

Dividends received

Interest received

Interest paid

Income tax paid

Operating cash before movement in customer trust accounts

Net movement in customer trust accounts

Net cash provided by operating activities

Cash flow from investing activities

Payment for property, plant and equipment

Deposits for property

Acquisition of APG Ltd

Payment for intangibles

Payment for other investments

Payment for other financial assets

Proceeds from sale of shares held for resale

Net cash flow provided by (used in) investing activities

Cash flow from financing activities

Proceeds from borrowings

Repayments of borrowings

Share Issues: Market

Capital raising costs

Dividends paid

Loans to shareholders and director related entities

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

Reconciliation of cash

Cash at beginning of the financial year

Net increase in cash

Effect of exchange rate fluctuation on cash held

33

PSC INSURANCE GROUP

Notes

2016 
$

2015 
$

64,583,454

54,821,427

(48,775,887)

(45,096,133)

238,376

129,246

982,162

957,164

(1,517,960)

(2,333,348)

(5,260,078)

(2,058,620)

10,250,067

6,419,737

27,914,994

(429,788)

22(b)

38,165,061

5,989,949

(930,065)

(396,439)

(953,000)

–

–

9,705,942

(16,880,035)

(496,634)

(7,514,636)

(1,916,327)

(1,330,444)

(1,094,515)

–

5,553,413

(27,608,180)

11,355,439

31,126,807

8,227,608

(39,550,720)

(5,677,841)

43,000,000

(2,778,679)

–

–

(7,636,043)

(2,714,358)

(3,666,095)

(745,419)

20,495,270

(910,010)

57,900,371

39,563,641

31,052,151

16,435,378

(1,700,227)

1,901,352

Cash at end of financial year

22(a)

87,252,295

57,900,371

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes

34

Notes to the Financial Statements
Year ended 30 June 2016

Note 1: Statement of Significant Accounting Policies

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies adopted by the consolidated entity in the preparation and 
presentation of the financial report. The accounting policies have been consistently applied, unless otherwise stated.

Basis of preparation of the financial report

(a) 
This financial report is a general purpose financial report that has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting 
Standards, Interpretations and other applicable authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards 
Board and the Corporations Act 2001.

The financial report covers PSC Insurance Group Limited and controlled entities as a consolidated entity. PSC Insurance 
Group Limited is a company limited by shares, incorporated and domiciled in Australia. PSC Insurance Group Limited is  
a for-profit entity for the purpose of preparing the financial statements. The financial report was authorised for issue by  
the directors as at the date of the directors report.

Compliance with IFRS

The consolidated financial statements of the consolidated entity also comply with the International Financial Reporting 
Standards (IFRS) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

Historical cost convention

The financial report has been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by revaluations to fair value for 
certain classes of assets as described in the accounting policies.

Significant accounting estimates

The preparation of the financial report requires the use of certain estimates and judgements in applying the entity’s 
accounting policies. Those estimates and judgements significant to the financial report are disclosed in Note 2.

(b) 
The financial report has been prepared on a going concern basis.

Going concern

Principles of consolidation

(c) 
The consolidated financial statements are those of the consolidated entity, comprising the financial statements of the parent 
entity and of all entities which the parent entity controls. The consolidated entity controls an entity when it is exposed, or 
has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its 
power over the entity.

The financial statements of subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting period as the parent entity, using consistent 
accounting policies. Adjustments are made to bring into line any dissimilar accounting policies, which may exist.

All inter-company balances and transactions, including any unrealised profits or losses have been eliminated on 
consolidation. Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which control is established and are de-recognised from the 
date that control ceases.

Equity interests in a subsidiary not attributable directly or indirectly to the group are presented as non-controlling interests.

Non-controlling interests in the results of subsidiaries are shown separately in the consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss 
and other Comprehensive Income and consolidated Statement of Financial Position respectively.

Details of the consolidated entity’s controlling and non-controlling interests are detailed in Note 21.

Revenue

(d) 
Commission, brokerage and fees are recognised when the related service has been provided and it is probable that the group 
will be compensated for services rendered and the amount of consideration for such services can be reliably measured. An 
allowance is made for anticipated lapses and cancellations.

Interest income is recognised when it becomes receivable on a proportional basis taking into account the interest rates 
applicable to the financial assets.

ANNUAL REPORT 201635

PSC INSURANCE GROUP

Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive a dividend has been established. Dividends received from 
associates and joint ventures are accounted for in accordance with the equity method.

Profit on sale of financial assets is determined as the difference between the carrying amount of the asset at the time of 
disposal and the proceeds of disposal, net of disposal costs. This is recognised as an item of revenue in the year in which the 
significant risks and rewards of ownership transfer to the buyer.

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

All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST).

Cash and cash equivalents

(e) 
Cash and cash equivalents, and cash held on trust, in the Statement of Financial Position comprise cash at bank, in hand and 
short-term deposits with an original maturity of three months or less.

Cash held on trust is held for insurance premiums received from policyholders which will ultimately be paid 
to underwriters.

Cash held on trust cannot be used to meet business obligations/operating expenses other than payments to underwriters 
and/or refunds to policyholders.

For the purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents as defined above are shown net of outstanding 
bank overdrafts.

Receivables from broking, reinsurance and underwriting agency operations

(f) 
Receivables from broking, reinsurance and underwriting agency operations are initially recognised based on the invoiced 
amount to customers. After initial recognition, provision is made for lapses or cancellations of insurance policies or other 
matters that may lead to cancellation.

Receivables from reinsurance are initially recognised based on contract value. Following fulfilment of the contract, amounts 
are then invoiced to customers.

Invoices are generally due for settlement within 14 to 60 days. Collectability of trade receivables is reviewed on an 
ongoing basis.

Property, plant and equipment

(g) 
Each class of property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated 
impairment losses.

Depreciation

The depreciable amounts of all property, plant and equipment are depreciated over their estimated useful lives commencing 
from the time the asset is held ready for use.

Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of either the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful 
lives of the improvements.

The useful lives for each class of assets are:

Depreciation rate

Depreciation basis

Leasehold improvements at cost

2.5% – 30%

Straight line and diminishing value

Office equipment at cost

Computer equipment at cost

Motor Vehicles at cost

2% – 67%

10% – 67%

12.5%

Straight line and diminishing value

Straight line and diminishing value

Straight line

36

Notes to the Financial Statements  (continued)
Year ended 30 June 2016

Leases

(h) 
Leases are classified at their inception as either operating or finance leases based on the economic substance of the 
agreement so as to reflect the risks and benefits incidental to ownership.

Operating leases

Lease payments for operating leases are recognised as an expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

Lease incentives received under operating leases are recognised as a liability and amortised on a straight-line basis over the 
lease term.

Business combinations

(i) 
A business combination is a transaction or other event in which an acquirer obtains control of one or more businesses and 
results in the consolidation of the assets and liabilities acquired. Business combinations are accounted for by applying the 
acquisition method.

The consideration transferred is the sum of the acquisition-date fair values of the assets transferred, equity instruments 
issued or liabilities incurred by the acquirer to former owners of the acquiree. Deferred consideration payable is measured 
at its acquisition date fair value. Contingent consideration to be transferred by the acquirer is recognised at the acquisition-
date fair value. At each reporting date subsequent to the acquisition, contingent consideration payable is measured at its 
fair value with any changes in the fair value recognised in profit or loss unless the contingent consideration is classified as 
equity, in which case the contingent consideration is carried at its acquisition date fair value.

Goodwill is recognised initially at the excess over the aggregate of the consideration transferred, the fair value of the 
non-controlling interest, and the acquisition date fair value of the acquirer’s previously held equity interest (in case of step 
acquisition), less the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed.

If the net fair value of the acquirer’s interest in the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed is greater than the 
aggregate of the consideration transferred, the fair value of the non-controlling interest, and the acquisition date fair value 
of the acquirer’s previously held equity interest (in case of step acquisition), the gain is immediately recognised in the profit 
or loss.

Acquisition related costs are expensed as incurred.

(j) 
Goodwill

Intangibles

Goodwill represents the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not 
individually identifiable or separately recognised. Refer to Note 1(i) for a description of how goodwill arising from a business 
combination is initially measured.

Goodwill on consolidation represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of the consolidated entity’s 
share of net identifiable assets of the acquired entities at the date of acquisition.

Goodwill is not amortised but is tested annually for impairment, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances 
indicate that it might be impaired. Goodwill is carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses.

Identifiable intangible assets

Identifiable intangible assets acquired separately or in a business combination (mainly customer lists) are initially measured 
at cost.

The cost of an intangible asset acquired in a business combination is its fair value as at the date of acquisition. The useful 
lives of these intangible assets are assessed on acquisition.

Following initial recognition, intangible assets are carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation and impairment losses.

Intangible assets with finite lives are amortised over the useful lives, currently estimated to be up to 10 years, and their 
useful lives are reviewed annually.

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Impairment of non-financial assets

(k) 
Goodwill, intangible assets not yet ready for use and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not subject to 
amortisation and are therefore tested annually for impairment, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances 
indicate that they might be impaired.

For impairment assessment purposes, assets are generally grouped at the lowest levels for which there are largely 
independent cash flows (‘cash generating units’). Accordingly, most assets are tested for impairment at the cash-generating 
unit level. Because it does not generate cash flows independently of other assets or groups of assets, goodwill is allocated to 
the cash generating unit or units that are expected to benefit from the synergies arising from the business combination that 
gave rise to the goodwill.

Assets other than goodwill, intangible assets not yet ready for use and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are 
assessed for impairment whenever events or circumstances arise that indicate the asset may be impaired.

An impairment loss is recognised when the carrying amount of an asset or cash generating unit exceeds the asset’s or cash 
generating unit’s recoverable amount. The recoverable amount of an asset or cash generating unit is defined as the higher of 
its fair value less costs to sell and value in use. Refer to Note 2 for a description of how management determines value in use.

Impairment losses in respect of individual assets are recognised immediately in profit or loss unless the asset is carried at 
a revalued amount such as property, plant and equipment, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation 
decrease in accordance with the applicable Standard. Impairment losses in respect of cash generating units are allocated 
first against the carrying amount of any goodwill attributed to the cash generating unit with any remaining impairment 
loss allocated on a pro rata basis to the other assets comprising the relevant cash generating unit.

Income tax

(l) 
Current income tax expense or revenue is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income based on the applicable 
income tax rate adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities.

Deferred tax balances

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for temporary differences at the applicable tax rates when the assets are 
expected to be recovered or liabilities are settled. Deferred tax liabilities are not recognised if they arise from the initial 
recognition of goodwill. Deferred income tax is also not accounted for if it arises from initial recognition of an asset or 
liability in a transaction, other than a business combination, that at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting 
nor taxable profit or loss.

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

Current and deferred tax balances attributable to amounts recognised directly in equity are also recognised directly in 
equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are shown on a net basis in the statement of financial position.

Tax consolidation

The parent entity and it’s 100% Australian controlled entities formed an income tax consolidated group under the tax 
consolidation legislation on 8 December 2016. This replaced the three pre-existing tax consolidated groups on that date.

Within the consolidated group there is an additional tax consolidated group with AR (WA) Pty Ltd as the head entity.

For details of members of the respective tax consolidated groups and other changes to those groups please refer to Note 21.

The parent entity in each tax consolidated group is responsible for recognising the current tax liabilities and deferred tax 
assets arising in respect of tax losses for the tax consolidated group. The tax consolidated groups have also entered into a 
tax funding agreement with their members whereby each company in the group contributes to the income tax payable in 
proportion to their contribution to the net profit before tax of the tax consolidated group.

Each tax consolidated group also has a tax sharing agreement in place to limit the liability of subsidiaries in the tax 
consolidated group arising under the joint and several liability requirements of the tax consolidation system in the event of 
default by the parent entity to meet its payment obligations.

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Year ended 30 June 2016

Payables on broking, reinsurance and underwriting agency operations

(m) 
These amounts represent insurance premium payable to the insurance companies for broking, reinsurance and 
underwriting agency operations on invoiced amounts to customers and liabilities for goods and services provided to the 
consolidated entity prior to the end of the financial period and which are unpaid. The amounts are unsecured and are 
usually paid within 30 to 90 days of recognition.

Provision

(n) 
Provisions are recognised when the consolidated entity has a legal or constructive obligation, as a result of past events, for 
which it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will result and that outflow can be reliably measured.

(o) 
(i) 

Employee benefits
Short-term employee benefit obligations

Liabilities arising in respect of wages and salaries, annual leave and any other employee benefits (other than termination 
benefits) expected to be settled wholly before twelve months after the end of the annual reporting period are measured at 
the (undiscounted) amounts based on remuneration rates which are expected to be paid when the liability is settled. The 
expected cost of short-term employee benefits in the form of compensated absences such as annual leave is recognised 
in the provision for employee benefits. All other short-term employee benefit obligations are presented as payables in the 
statement of financial position.

(ii) 

Other long-term employee benefit obligation

The provision for employee benefits in respect of long service leave and annual leave which, are not expected to be 
settled within twelve months of the reporting date, are measured at the present value of the estimated future cash 
outflow to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date. Expected future payments 
incorporate anticipated future wage and salary levels, durations of service and employee turnover, and are discounted 
at rates determined by reference to market yields at the end of the reporting period on high quality corporate bonds that 
have maturity dates that approximate the terms of the obligations. Any remeasurements for changes in assumptions of 
obligations for other long-term employee benefits are recognised in profit or loss in the periods in which the change occurs.

Employee benefit obligations are presented as current liabilities in the Statement of Financial Position if the entity does not 
have an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, regardless of when the 
actual settlement is expected to occur.

(iii) 

Retirement benefit obligations

Defined contribution superannuation plan

The consolidated entity makes contributions to the employee’s defined contribution superannuation plans of choice in 
respect of employee services rendered during the year. These superannuation contributions are recognised as an expense 
in the same period when the employee services are received. The group’s obligation with respect to employee’s defined 
contributions entitlements is limited to its obligation for any unpaid superannuation guarantee contributions at the end of 
the reporting period. All obligations for unpaid superannuation guarantee contributions are measured at the (undiscounted) 
amounts expected to be paid when the obligation is settled and are presented as current liabilities in the Statement of 
Financial Position.

(iv) 

Share-based payments

The consolidated entity operates share-based payment employee share and option schemes. The fair value of the equity to 
which employees become entitled is measured at grant date and recognised as an expense over the vesting period, with a 
corresponding increase to an equity account. The fair value of shares is measured at the market bid price at grant date. In 
respect of share-based payments that are dependent on the satisfaction of performance conditions, the number of shares 
and options expected to vest is reviewed and adjusted at each reporting date. The amount recognised for services received 
as consideration for these equity instruments granted is adjusted to reflect the best estimate of the number of equity 
instruments that eventually vest.

(v) 

Bonus plan

The consolidated entity recognises a provision when a bonus is payable in accordance with the employee’s contract of 
employment, and the amount can be reliably measured.

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(vi) 

Termination benefits

Termination benefits are payable when employment of an employee or group of employees is terminated before the normal 
retirement date, or when the entity provides termination benefits as a result of an offer made and accepted in order to 
encourage voluntary redundancy.

The consolidated entity recognises a provision for termination benefits when the entity can no longer withdraw the offer 
of those benefits, or if earlier, when the termination benefits are included in a formal restructuring plan that has been 
announced to those affected by it.

Borrowing costs

(p) 
Borrowing costs can include interest expense calculated using the effective interest method, finance charges in respect of 
finance leases, and exchange differences arising from foreign currency borrowings to the extent that they are regarded as 
an adjustment to interest costs.

Borrowing costs are expensed as incurred.

(q) 
Classification

Financial instruments

The consolidated entity classifies its financial instruments in the following categories: financial assets at fair value through 
profit or loss, loans and receivables, held-to-maturity investments, and available-for-sale financial assets. The classification 
depends on the purpose for which the instruments were acquired. Management determines the classification of its financial 
instruments at initial recognition.

Non-derivative financial instruments

Non-derivative financial instruments consist of investments in equity and debt securities, trade and other receivables, cash 
and cash equivalents, loans and borrowings, and trade and other payables.

Non-derivative financial instruments are initially recognised at fair value, plus directly attributable transaction costs (if 
any), except for instruments recorded at fair value through profit or loss. After initial recognition, non-derivative financial 
instruments are measured as described below.

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Investments in listed securities are carried at fair value through profit or loss. They are measured at their fair value at each 
reporting date and any increment or decrement in fair value from the prior period is recognised in the profit or loss of the 
current period. Fair values of listed investments are based on closing bid prices at the reporting date.

Non-listed investments for which the fair value cannot be reliably measured, are carried at cost and tested for impairment.

Loans and receivables

Loans and receivables are measured at fair value at inception and subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest 
rate method.

Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities include trade payables, other creditors, loans from third parties and loans or other amounts due to 
director-related entities.

Non-derivative financial liabilities are recognised at amortised cost, comprising original debt less principal payments 
and amortisation.

Financial liabilities are classified as current liabilities unless the consolidated entity has an unconditional right to defer 
settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the reporting date.

Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets are tested for impairment at each financial year end to establish whether there is any objective evidence 
for impairment.

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Year ended 30 June 2016

For loans and receivables or held-to-maturity investments carried at amortised cost, impairment loss is measured as the 
difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows (excluding future 
credit losses that have not been incurred) discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate. The amount 
of the loss reduces the carrying amount of the asset and is recognised in profit or loss. The impairment loss is reversed 
through profit or loss if the amount of the impairment loss decreases in a subsequent period and the decrease can be related 
objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognised.

Investments in associates

(r) 
An associate is an entity over which the consolidated entity is able to exercise significant influence. Significant influence is 
the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee but is not control or joint control of 
those policies.

The consolidated entity’s interests in associates are brought to account using the equity method after initially being 
recognised at cost. Under the equity method, the profits and losses of the associate are recognised in consolidated entity’s 
profit or loss and the consolidated entity’s share of the associate’s other comprehensive income items are recognised in the 
consolidated entity’s other comprehensive income. Details relating to associates are set out in Note 12.

Unrealised gains and losses on transactions between the consolidated entity and an associate are eliminated to the extent of 
the entity’s share in an associate.

(s) 
Joint venture entities

Interests in joint ventures

The consolidated entity’s interest in joint venture entities are brought to account using the equity method after initially 
being recognised at cost. Under the equity method, the profits or losses of the joint venture entity is recognised in profit or 
loss and the share of other comprehensive income items is recognised in other comprehensive income. Details relating to the 
joint venture entity are set out in Note 12.

(t) 
Functional and presentation currency

Foreign currency translations and balances

The financial statements of each entity within the consolidated entity are measured using the currency of the primary 
economic environment in which that entity operates (the functional currency). The consolidated financial statements are 
presented in Australian dollars which is the consolidated entity’s functional and presentation currency.

Transactions and Balances

Transactions in foreign currencies of entities within the consolidated entity are translated into functional currency at the 
rate of exchange ruling at the date of the transaction.

Foreign currency monetary items that are outstanding at the reporting date (other than monetary items arising under 
foreign currency contracts where the exchange rate for that monetary item is fixed in the contract) are translated using the 
spot rate at the end of the financial year.

All resulting exchange differences arising on settlement or re-statement are recognised as revenues and expenses for the 
financial year.

Foreign subsidiaries

Subsidiaries that have a functional currency different from the presentation currency of the consolidated entity are 
translated as follows:

a)  Assets and liabilities are translated at the closing rate on reporting date.

b)  Items of revenue and expense translated at average rate.

c)  All resulting exchange differences are recognised in other comprehensive income.

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(u) 
Determination and presentation of operating segments

Segment reporting

The consolidated entity determines and presents operating segments based on information that is internally provided to the 
Chief Financial Officer, who is the consolidated entity’s Chief Financial decision maker.

An operating segment is a component of the consolidated entity that engages in business activities from which it may earn 
revenues and incur expenses, including revenues and expenses that relate to transactions with any of the consolidated 
entity’s components. All operating segment results are regularly reviewed by the consolidated entity’s Chief Financial 
Officer to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and to assess its performance. Refer to note 32 for 
details on how management determine the operating segments.

Segment results that are reported to the consolidated entity’s Chief Financial Officer include items directly attributable to a 
segment, as well as these that can be allocated on a reasonable basis.

Goods and services tax (GST)

(v) 
Revenues, expenses and purchased assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST 
incurred is not recoverable from the Tax Office. In these circumstances the GST is recognised as part of the cost of 
acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of the expense. Receivables and payables in the statement of financial position 
are shown inclusive of GST.

Cash flows are presented in the statement of cash flows on a gross basis, except for the GST component of investing and 
financing activities, which are disclosed as operating cash flows.

Comparatives

(w) 
Where necessary, comparative information has been reclassified and repositioned for consistency with current 
year disclosures.

Accounting standards issued but not yet effective at 30 June 2016

(x) 
The AASB has issued a number of new and amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have mandatory 
application dates for future reporting periods, some of which are relevant to the consolidated entity. The consolidated entity 
has decided not to early adopt any of these new and amended pronouncements. The consolidated entity’s assessment of the 
new and amended pronouncements that are relevant to the consolidated entity but applicable in future reporting periods is 
set out below.

AASB 9: Financial Instruments (December 2014), AASB 2014-7: Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from 
AASB 9 (December 2014), AASB 2014-8: Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 9 (December 2014) 
– Application of AASB 9 (December 2009) and AASB 9 (December 2010) (applicable for annual reporting periods commencing on 
or after 1 January 2018).

These Standards will replace AASB 139: Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. The key changes that may 
affect the consolidated entity on initial application of AASB 9 and associated amending Standards include:

•	 simplifying the general classifications of financial assets into those carried at amortised cost and those carried at 

fair value;

•	 permitting entities to irrevocably elect on initial recognition to present gains and losses on an equity instrument that is 

not held for trading in other comprehensive income (OCI);

•	 simplifying the requirements for embedded derivatives, including removing the requirements to separate and fair value 

embedded derivatives for financial assets carried at amortised cost;

•	 requiring an entity that chooses to measure a financial liability at fair value to present the portion of the change in its fair 

value due to changes in the entity’s own credit risk in OCI, except when it would create an ‘accounting mismatch’;

•	 introducing a new model for hedge accounting that permits greater flexibility in the ability to hedge risk, particularly 

with respect to non-financial items; and

•	 requiring impairment of financial assets carried at amortised cost to be based on an expected loss approach.

This Standard is not expected to significantly impact the consolidated entity’s financial statements.

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Year ended 30 June 2016

AASB 15: Revenue from Contracts with Customers, AASB 2014-5: Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising 
from AASB 15, AASB 2015-8: Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Effective Date of AASB 15 and AASB 2016-3: 
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Clarifications to AASB 15 (applicable for annual reporting periods commencing 
on or after 1 January 2018).

AASB 15 will provide (except in relation to some specific exceptions, such as lease contracts and insurance contracts) 
a single source of accounting requirements for all contracts with customers, thereby replacing all current accounting 
pronouncements on revenue.

These Standards provide a revised principle for recognising and measuring revenue. Under AASB 15, revenue is 
recognised in a manner that depicts the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the 
consideration to which the provider of the goods or services expects to be entitled. To give effect to this principle, AASB 15 
requires the adoption of the following 5-step model:

•	 identify the contract(s) with a customer;

•	 identify the performance obligations under the contract(s);

•	 determine the transaction price;

•	 allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations under the contract(s); and

•	 recognise revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies the performance obligations.

AASB 15 also provides additional guidance to assist entities in applying the revised principle to licences of intellectual 
property, warranties, rights of return, principal/agent considerations and options for additional goods and services.

Although the directors anticipate that the adoption of AASB 15 may have an impact on the consolidated entity’s reported 
revenue, it is impracticable at this stage to provide a reasonable estimate of such impact.

AASB 16: Leases (applicable for annual reporting periods commencing on or after 1 January 2019).

AASB 16 will replace AASB 117: Leases and introduces a single lessee accounting model that will require a lessee to 
recognise right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for all leases with a term of more than 12 months, unless the underlying 
asset is of low value. Right-of-use assets are initially measured at their cost and lease liabilities are initially measured on a 
present value basis. Subsequent to initial recognition:

•	 right-of-use assets are accounted for on a similar basis to non-financial assets, whereby the right-of-use asset is accounted 
for in accordance with a cost model unless the underlying asset is accounted for on a revaluation basis, in which case if 
the underlying asset is:

•	 investment property, the lessee applies the fair value model in AASB 140: Investment Property to the right-of-use asset; or

•	 property, plant or equipment, the lessee can elect to apply the revaluation model in AASB 116: Property, Plant and 

Equipment to all of the right-of-use assets that relate to that class of property, plant and equipment; and

•	 lease liabilities are accounted for on a similar basis as other financial liabilities, whereby interest expense is recognised in 

respect of the liability and the carrying amount of the liability is reduced to reflect lease payments made.

AASB 16 substantially carries forward the lessor accounting requirements in AASB 117. Accordingly, under AASB 16 a 
lessor would continue to classify its leases as operating leases or finance leases subject to whether the lease transfers to the 
lessee substantially all of the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of the underlying asset, and would account for each 
type of lease in a manner consistent with the current approach under AASB 117.

Although the directors anticipate that the adoption of AASB 16 may have an impact on the consolidated entity’s accounting 
for its operating leases, it is impracticable at this stage to provide a reasonable estimate of such impact.

Rounding amounts

(y) 
In accordance with ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Directors’ Reports) Instrument 2016/191, the amounts in the 
directors’ report and in the financial statements have been rounded to the nearest dollar.

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Note 2: Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgements

Certain accounting estimates include assumptions concerning the future, which, by definition, will seldom represent actual 
results. Estimates and assumptions based on future events have a significant inherent risk, and where future events are not 
as anticipated there could be a material impact on the carrying amounts of the assets and liabilities discussed below:

Business combinations and goodwill

(a) 
When a business combination occurs, the fair values of the identifiable assets and liabilities assumed, including intangible 
assets, are recognised. The determination of the fair values of acquired assets and liabilities is based, to a considerable 
extent, on management’s judgement. If the purchase consideration exceeds the fair value of the net assets acquired then the 
difference is recognised as goodwill. If the purchase price consideration is lower than the fair value of the assets acquired 
then a gain is recognised in the income statement.

Allocation of the purchase price between finite life assets and indefinite life assets such as goodwill affects the results of 
the consolidated entity as finite lived intangible assets are amortised, whereas indefinite life intangible assets, including 
goodwill, are not amortised.

Impairment of goodwill

(b) 
Goodwill is allocated to cash generating units (CGU’s) according to applicable business operations. The recoverable amount of 
a CGU is based on value in use calculations. These calculations are based on projected cash flows approved by management 
covering a period of 5 years. Management’s determination of cash flow projections and gross margins are based on past 
performance and its expectation for the future. The present value of future cash flows has been calculated using an average 
growth rate of 5% (2015: 5%) for cash flows in year two to five and which is based on the historical average and a terminal 
value growth rate on revenue and 3% on costs (2015: 3%) of 2% (2015: 2%) a pre-tax discount rate of 16.67% (2015: 16.67%) to 
determine value-in-use.

Income Tax

(c) 
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are based on the assumption that no adverse change will occur in the income tax 
legislation and the anticipation that the group will derive sufficient future assessable income to enable the benefit to be 
realised and comply with the conditions of deductibility imposed by the law.

Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary differences as management considers that it is probable that 
future taxable profits will be available to utilise those temporary differences.

Deferred consideration

(d) 
The consolidated entity has made a best estimate of consideration payable for the acquisitions where there is a variable 
purchase price (generally a multiple of revenue). Should the final revenue vary from estimates, the group will be required to 
vary the consideration payable and recognise the difference as an expense or income.

Intangible assets

(e) 
The carrying value of intangible assets with finite lives are assessed at each reporting date to determine whether there 
is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, then the asset’s recoverable amount is estimated on the 
same basis as goodwill above. An impairment loss is recognised if the carrying value of the intangible assets exceed their 
recoverable amount.

Employee benefits

(f) 
The determination of employee benefit provisions required is dependent on a number of forward estimate assumptions 
including expected wage increases, length of employee service and bond rates.

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Notes to the Financial Statements  (continued)
Year ended 30 June 2016

Note 3: Revenue and Other Income

Fee and commission income

Commission income

Fees income

Other fees

Other revenue

Dividend income

Interest income

Other revenue

Other Income

Profit on sale of shares

Share of equity accounted results

Gain on net assets exceeding consideration paid

2016 
$

2015 
$

42,798,311

33,486,103

18,357,848

12,157,580

3,594,003

3,128,338

64,750,162

48,772,021

238,376

129,246

982,162

957,164

1,524,961

587,722

2,745,499

1,674,132

–

1,148,545

17,649

–

252,853

476,976

270,502

1,625,521

67,766,163

52,071,674

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Note

2016 
$

2015 
$

1,517,960

2,333,348

105,935

63,849

591

–

131,911

108,738

320,251

234,931

558,688

407,518

457,718

225,733

59,149

(1,992)

2,338,581

1,962,887

(199,696)

76,450

–

124,753

29,634

2,531,153

1,464,052

29,075,876

22,336,042

31,731,782

23,829,728

Note 4: Operating Profit

Profit before income tax has been determined after:

Finance costs

Depreciation:

Leasehold Improvements

Motor Vehicles

Office Equipment

Computer Equipment

Amortisation of non current assets

– Client lists

Bad and doubtful debts

Rental expense on operating leases

Foreign currency translation losses/(gains)

Employee benefits

– Share-based payments

– Superannuation

– Other Employee benefits

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Notes to the Financial Statements  (continued)
Year ended 30 June 2016

Note 4: Operating Profit  (continued)

Administration and other expenses includes:

IPO Costs:  Staff Share allocations

Listing fees

Legal and professional fees

Other

Legal costs

Employee termination costs

Transaction costs relating to business combinations

Share based payments

Other

i

ii

iii

iv

Note

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

2016 
$

2015 
$

1,467,393

185,012

–

–

46,052

486,052

180,813

45,393

273,605

219,777

155,019

–

344,768

290,170

92,039

216,194

–

–

(a)  Costs relating to preparation for the Initial Public Offering, other than as separately detailed above, include staff costs, 

and advisor fees.

(b)  Legal costs relate to non-recurring exceptional legal fees which arose during the financial year.

(c)  Employee termination costs represent costs associated with the termination of employees during the year.

(d)  Transaction costs represent amounts incurred in relation to business combinations (Note 23).

(e)  Share based payment to a Director.

(f)  Other costs comprise other expenses including, among others, office move costs.

Note 5: Income Tax
(a) 

Components of tax expense

Current tax

Deferred tax

Under/(over) provision in prior years

2016 
$

2015 
$

3,634,263

4,041,006

1,563,024

(742,913)

(62,170)

(178,296)

5,135,117

3,119,797

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2016 
$

2015 
$

4,792,060

3,533,606

447,042

174,399

–

–

1,356,093

1,172,652

382,515

208,479

575,457

519,182

2,935,506

1,900,313

467,543

373,172

62,170

178,296

1,918,191

1,730,609

144,545

32,045

2,592,449

2,314,122

5,135,117

3,119,797

2016 
$

2015 
$

3,424,070

1,500,608

3,634,263

4,041,006

(5,260,078)

(2,058,620)

(1,053,250)

–

(62,170)

(178,296)

(131,418)

–

–

119,372

551,417

3,424,070

Note 5: Income Tax  (continued)
(b) 

Prima facie tax payable

The prima facie tax payable on profit before income tax is reconciled to the income tax 
expense as follows:

Prima facie income tax payable on profit before income tax at 30.0% (2015: 30.0%)

Add tax effect of:

– Non-allowable IPO expenses

– Capital Gain on formation of tax consolidated Group

– Elimination of intercompany dividends

– Other non-allowable items

– Gross up of franking credits

Less tax effect of:

– Overseas tax rate differential

– Under provision for income tax in prior years

– Franking credit offset

– Other non-assessable items

Income tax expense attributable to profit

(c) 

Current tax

Current tax relates to the following:

Opening balance

Income tax

Tax payments

Utilisation of losses against current period liability

(Over) provisions

Exchange translation difference

Net balance transferred on purchase/sale of business

Current tax liabilities

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Year ended 30 June 2016

Note 5: Income Tax  (continued)
Deferred tax
(d) 

Deferred tax relates to the following:

Deferred tax assets

The balance comprises:

Tax losses carried forward

Employee benefits

Provision for doubtful debts

Accrued expenses

Listing costs deductible over time

Capital allowances

Deferred tax liabilities

The balance comprises:

Deferred income

Other

Net deferred tax assets/(liabilities)

2016 
$

2015 
$

751,333

876,997

648,510

377,083

28,748

119,716

614,349

51,326

66,488

267,935

–

–

2,213,982

1,588,503

3,581,707

1,345,572

13,377

13,744

3,595,084

1,359,316

(1,381,102)

229,187

(e) 

Deferred income tax (revenue)/expense included in income tax expense comprises

Decrease/(increase) in deferred tax assets

(Decrease)/increase in deferred tax liabilities

(Increase) in deferred tax assets on purchase of business  
and assumption of employee benefit liabilities

2016 
$

2015 
$

(672,744)

(495,135)

2,235,768

(247,778)

47,265

(447,384)

1,610,289

(1,190,297)

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Note 6: Dividends
(a) 

Dividends paid or declared

Dividends paid at 3.7 cents per share by PSC Insurance Group fully franked

6,505,295

1,550,000

2016 
$

2015 
$

Dividends paid to non-controlling interests

(b) 

Dividends declared after the reporting period and not recognised

1,130,748

1,164,358

7,636,043

2,714,358

2016 
$

2015 
$

Since the end of the reporting period the directors have recommended/declared dividends 
of 2.5 cents per share (2015: 2.36 cents per share) fully franked

5,634,453

3,613,650

Since the end of the reporting period the directors have recommended/declared dividends 
to non-controlling interests

(c) 

Franking account

–

721,447

5,634,453

4,335,097

2016 
$

2015 
$

Balance of franking account on a tax paid basis at financial year-end adjusted for franking 
credits arising from payment of provision for income tax and dividends recognised as 
receivables, franking debits arising from payment of proposed dividends and any credits 
that may be prevented from distribution in subsequent years

4,687,440

3,661,901

Note 7: Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash on hand

Cash at bank

Cash on deposit

Cash held on trust

2016 
$

2015 
$

13,629

15,152

6,298,387

5,495,321

1,683,192

922,000

79,257,087

51,467,898

87,252,295

57,900,371

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Notes to the Financial Statements  (continued)
Year ended 30 June 2016

Note 8: Receivables

Current

2016 
$

2015 
$

Receivables from broking, reinsurance and underwriting agency operations

337,712,869

297,705,532

Impairment loss

Other receivables

Loans to related parties

Non-Current

Loans to related parties

(381,268)

(286,906)

337,331,601

297,418,626

932,726

347,947

1,120,036

3,361,412

339,384,363

301,127,985

5,244,707

475,131

(a) 
(i) 

Provision for impairment
Receivables from broking and underwriting agency operations

Trade receivables are non-interest bearing with 14-60 day terms. An impairment loss is recognised when there is objective 
evidence that an amount being carried as receivable is impaired. The impairment losses have been included within 
administration and other expenses in the consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and other Comprehensive Income. All 
trade receivables that are not impaired are expected to be received within trading terms.

(ii) 

Receivables from reinsurance operations

Trade receivables are non-interest bearing with 30-60 day terms. An impairment loss is recognised when the actual profit is 
quantifiable or when there is objective evidence that an amount being carried as receivable is impaired.

(iii) 

Other receivables and loans receivables

An impairment loss is recognised when there is objective evidence that an individual receivable is impaired. The 
impairment losses have been included within administration and other expenses in the consolidated Statement of Profit or 
Loss and other Comprehensive Income. All advances and loan receivables that are not impaired are expected to be received 
within payment terms.

Movements in the provision for impairment were:

Opening balance 1 July

Charge for the year

Amounts written off

Provision acquired through business combination

Foreign exchange translation

Closing balance at 30 June

2016 
$

2015 
$

286,905

100,412

59,149

(1,992)

(29,046)

(32,420)

95,825

215,930

(31,565)

4,976

381,268

286,906

ANNUAL REPORT 2016Note 8: Receivables  (continued)
Ageing of Receivables
(b) 

– 0-30 Days

– 30-60 Days

– 60-90 Days

– Over 90 Days

Note 9: Other Current Assets

Current

Prepayments

Bonds and deposits

Accrued income

Share issue costs **

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2016 
$

2015 
$

129,470,001

99,114,195

22,257,348

16,430,085

32,968,189

26,442,420

153,017,331

155,718,832

337,712,869

297,705,532

2016 
$

2015 
$

240,980

541,033

970,694

361,062

601,545

228,752

–

650,408

1,813,219

1,781,255

** Share issue costs were capitalised against equity following successful listing in December 2015.

Note 10: Other Financial Assets

Non-Current

Financial assets held at cost

Shares in other corporations

Other shares and Units held

Total financial assets held at cost

Note 11: Equity Accounted Investments

Non-Current

Equity accounted associates

2016 
$

2015 
$

80,444

–

1,875,000

625,000

1,955,444

625,000

2016 
$

2015 
$

7,514,636

13,188

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Notes to the Financial Statements  (continued)
Year ended 30 June 2016

Note 12: Interests in Associates and Joint Ventures
(a) 
Investments in associates and joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method in the consolidated entity and 
carried at cost in the parent entity.

Associates and joint ventures

Interests are held in the following associated companies:

Joint Ventures

Equity instrument

Ownership interest

Trump Aviation Unit Trust (‘TAUT’)

Balance date: 30 June 2016

Trust units

Trump Aviation Pty Ltd (Trustee for TAUT)

Balance date: 30 June 2016

Ordinary shares

Share in Joint Venture was de-grouped before Initial Public Offering.

2016

2015

0%

0%

50%

50%

The consolidated entity recognised a share of loss from the above joint venture at 30 June 2015 equal to $47,370.

Associated Companies

Associates

AB Risk Solutions Ltd *

Easy Broking Online Ltd *

Shares – RP Baulkham Hills

Shares – RP Caboolture

Shares – RP Canning Vale

Shares – RP Cannington

Shares – RP Carlton

Shares – RP Construction Risk

Shares – RP CPRS

Shares – RP Edwardstown

Shares – RP Fremantle

Shares – RP Horsham

Shares – RP Hoxton Park

Shares – RP Joondalup

Shares – RP Malaga

Shares – RP Mona Vale

Shares – RP Morayfield

Shares – RP Nerang

Nature of 
Relationship

Principal place of business

2016

2015

Ownership interest

(i)

(i)

(ii)

(ii)

(ii)

(ii)

(ii)

(ii)

(ii)

(ii)

(ii)

(ii)

(ii)

(ii)

(ii)

(ii)

(ii)

(ii)

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

50.00%

50.00%

23.00%

23.00%

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

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Note 12: Interests in Associates and Joint Ventures  (continued)

Nature of 
Relationship

Principal place of business

2016

2015

Ownership interest

Associates

Shares – RP North Perth

Shares – RP Oakleigh

Shares – RP Rockingham

Shares – RP South Perth

Shares – RP Success

Shares – RP Tullamarine

Shares – RP Wanneroo

Shares – RP Warragul

Shares – RP Yanchep

Shares – RP Yarrawonga

(ii)

(ii)

(ii)

(ii)

(ii)

(ii)

(ii)

(ii)

(ii)

(ii)

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Nature of relationship

Balance Date

(i)

Non-controlling interests in  
UK broking businesses

28 February 2015

(ii)

Investments in entities holding client lists

30 June 2016

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

10.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

Total Value

2016 
$

2015 
$

27,202

13,188

7,487,434

–

7,514,636

13,188

*The consolidated entity recognised an equity share of profit from the UK equity investments at 30 June 2016 equal to 
$17,649 (GBP 8,672) (2015: $NIL).

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Notes to the Financial Statements  (continued)
Year ended 30 June 2016

Note 13: Property, Plant and Equipment

Leasehold improvements

Leasehold improvements at cost

Accumulated depreciation

Plant and equipment

Motor vehicles at cost

Accumulated depreciation

Office equipment at cost

Accumulated depreciation

Computer equipment at cost

Accumulated depreciation

Total plant and equipment

Total property, plant and equipment

(b) 

Reconciliations

Leasehold improvements

Carrying amount at beginning of year

Additions

Depreciation expense

Net foreign currency movements arising from foreign operation

Carrying amount end of year

2016 
$

2015 
$

1,305,014

1,085,157

(880,060)

(866,050)

424,954

219,107

21,795

(11,189)

10,606

–

–

–

1,946,886

1,515,568

(1,249,496)

(1,138,697)

697,390

376,871

1,791,738

1,415,847

(1,175,767)

(920,993)

615,971

494,854

1,323,967

871,725

1,748,921

1,090,832

2016 
$

2015 
$

219,107

225,975

294,057

56,349

(105,935)

(63,849)

17,725

632

424,954

219,107

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2016 
$

2015 
$

–

11,197

(591)

10,606

376,871

337,585

(25,453)

142,743

–

–

–

–

390,159

78,951

–

–

(131,911)

(108,738)

(2,445)

16,499

697,390

376,871

494,854

297,832

86,011

417,886

261,139

37,311

(320,251)

(234,931)

57,525

13,449

615,971

494,854

1,323,967

871,725

1,748,921

1,090,832

2016 
$

2015 
$

52,769,681

32,963,827

8,954,575

4,390,465

7,089,085

2,133,013

(1,436,635)

(978,917)

5,652,450

1,154,096

67,376,706

38,508,388

Note 13: Property, Plant and Equipment  (continued)

Plant and equipment

Motor vehicles

Carrying amount at beginning of year

Additions through acquisition of entities/operations

Depreciation expense

Carrying amount end of year

Office equipment

Carrying amount at beginning of year

Additions

Disposals

Additions through acquisition of entities/operations

Depreciation expense

Net foreign currency movements arising from foreign operation

Carrying amount end of year

Computer equipment

Carrying amount at beginning of year

Additions

Additions through acquisition of entities/operations

Depreciation expense

Net foreign currency movements arising from foreign operation

Carrying amount end of year

Total plant and equipment

Total property, plant and equipment

Note 14: Intangible Assets

Goodwill at cost

Goodwill on consolidation at cost

Client lists at cost

Accumulated amortisation and impairment

Total intangible assets

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Notes to the Financial Statements  (continued)
Year ended 30 June 2016

Note 14: Intangible Assets  (continued)
(a) 
Reconciliation of the carrying amounts of intangible assets at the beginning and end of the current financial year

Reconciliations

Goodwill at cost

Opening balance

Additions (a)

Net foreign currency movement arising from foreign operations

Closing balance

Goodwill on consolidation at cost

Opening balance

Additions (b)

Closing balance

Client lists at cost

Opening balance

Additions (b)

Disposals

Amortisation expense

Closing balance

Total intangible assets

2016 
$

2015 
$

32,963,827

32,421,785

20,302,534

60,635

(496,680)

481,407

52,769,681

32,963,827

4,390,465

4,390,465

4,564,110

–

8,954,575

4,390,465

1,154,096

943,830

4,956,072

435,999

–

–

(457,718)

(225,733)

5,652,450

1,154,096

67,376,706

38,508,388

(a)  Additional goodwill recognised for the acquisitions over the year, includes either the business assets or legal entity of 
Hamilton Brokers Pty Ltd, T A Management Pty Ltd, AR (WA) Pty Ltd, Australian Reliance (NSW) Pty Ltd, Reliance 
Franchise Partners Pty Ltd, EIB Insurance Brokers Pty Ltd, John Holman & Sons Holdings Ltd and Hiscock Insurance 
Brokers Pty Ltd.

(b)  Additional customer lists represent the above acquisitions and David Denson Pty Ltd.

The consolidated entity performs, on an annual basis, impairment testing for goodwill and any identifiable intangible assets 
(customer relationships) which have impairment indicators. There was no impairment provision for the year ended 30 June 
2016 (2015: no impairment provision).

In performing impairment testing, each subsidiary acquired or portfolio of businesses acquired is considered a separate cash 
generating unit (CGU) or grouped into one CGU where operations are linked.

The methodologies used in the impairment testing are:

•	 Value in use – a discounted cash flow model, based on a five year projection commencing with the year one approved 

budget of the tested CGUs plus a terminal value: and

•	 Fair value – based on the consolidated entity’s estimates of sustainable earnings before interest expense, tax and 

amortisation (EBITA) for each CGU multiplied by an earnings multiple appropriate for similar businesses less costs to sell.

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2016 
%

2015 
%

5% pa for 
first 5 years

5% pa for 
first 5 years

3% pa for 
first 5 years

3% pa for 
first 5 years

2%

2%

16.67%

16.67%

Note 14: Intangible Assets  (continued)

The following table sets out the key assumptions for the value use model:

Revenue growth

Cost growth

Terminal growth rate (EBITDA)

Discount rate (pre tax)

Sensitivity analysis has been conducted and no reasonable change in the key assumptions of the value in use calculations 
would result in impairment.

Note 15: Payables

Current

Unsecured liabilities

Trade creditors

2016 
$

2015 
$

3,421,347

1,664,213

Payables from broking, reinsurance and underwriting agency operations

391,523,612

329,954,228

Sundry creditors and accruals

Loans from directors

Note 16: Borrowings

Current

Secured liabilities

Bank loans

Non-Current

Secured liabilities

Bank loans

2,733,115

3,937,585

–

551,832

397,678,074

336,107,858

2016 
$

2015 
$

566,383

5,580,703

26,154,302

29,563,895

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Notes to the Financial Statements  (continued)
Year ended 30 June 2016

Note 16: Borrowings  (continued)
(a) 
The consolidated entity has two primary funding facilities:

Terms and conditions and assets pledging as security relating to the above financial instruments

–  PSC Insurance Group Limited – Revolving Funding Facility (Macquarie Bank Limited) – Limit $32,000,000

– 

Insurance Holdings Ltd – Loan Facility (Clydesdale Bank) – Limit £2,200,000

There are also two standalone funding facilities to RP Newcastle Pty Ltd and RP Windsor Pty Ltd, totalling $712,517.

The key terms and conditions are as follows:

Macquarie Bank Limited (MBL) Revolving Fund Facility

Security was granted in favour of MBL in accordance with the requirements of the MBL Facility including a registered first 
ranking security over all assets and undertakings of the parent entity and certain subsidiaries of the parent entity.

The MBL Facility contains a number of representations, warranties and undertakings (including financial covenants and 
reporting obligations) from the parent entity and each guarantor that are customary for a facility of this nature, including 
covenants ensuring the parent entity maintains a drawn debt to EBITDA ratio below agreed levels and a debt service cover 
ratio above agreed levels. These covenants have been met during the year.

The MBL facility is interest only with a 5 year term from its inception date of December 2015.

The interest rate is a variable interest rate based on BBSY plus a margin.

Clydesdale Bank Facility

The agreement provides for a Cross Guarantee and Mortgage Debenture over the assets of IHL, and all trading subsidiaries 
as security. The loan was to refinance the existing indebtedness of IHL, to fund a share buy back from a retiring Director and 
to assist in funding the acquisition of John Holman & Sons (Holdings) Ltd.

The Clydesdale Facility contains a number of representations, warranties and undertakings, including financial covenants 
and reporting obligations. The financial covenants cover IHL’s rolling EBITDA to loan value ratio, its interest ratio and 
cashflow cover. These covenants have to be met quarterly and have been met during the Facility term to date.

The Clydesdale Facility is a 7 year facility. Repayment terms of the Clydesdale Facility are £314,286 per annum.

The interest rate is a variable interest rate based on LIBOR plus a margin.

Hunter Premium Finance Facilities

Hunter have provided a facility of $356,258 to each of RP Newcastle Pty Ltd and RP Windsor Pty Ltd. These are secured by 
a first registered charge over those companies and a guarantee from the parent entity.

The Hunter Facilities are 8 year facilities with repayment terms of approximately $51,500 per annum. The interest rate is a 
variable interest rate based on BBSY plus a margin.

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2016 
$

2015 
$

2,108,883

1,431,275

304,208

153,696

2,413,091

1,584,971

1,584,971

1,057,561

138,344

527,410

689,776

–

2,413,091

1,584,971

2016 
$

2015 
$

391,906

82,008

10,305,716

892,612

–

68,980

10,697,622

1,043,600

5,044,699

–

Note 17: Provisions

Current

Employee benefits provision

Non-Current

Employee benefits

Total employee benefits liability

Movements in provisions

Carrying amount at the beginning of the year

Additional provisions recognised

Provisions acquired through business acquisitions

Carrying amount at the end of the year

Note 18: Other Liabilities

Current

Deferred income

Amounts payable to vendors (a)

Dividends Payable

Non-Current

Amounts payable to vendors (a)

(a)  Amounts payable to vendors represents deferred consideration expected to be made to vendors for acquisitions. 

The consideration payable is calculated based on a multiple of revenue as defined in the various sale and purchase 
agreements.

Note 19: Share Capital
(a) 

Issued and paid up capital

225,378,110 Ordinary shares fully paid (2015: 153,243,334)

Fully paid ordinary shares carry one vote per share and have the right to dividends.

2016 
$

2015 
$

85,194,112

3,599,216

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Notes to the Financial Statements  (continued)
Year ended 30 June 2016

Note 19: Share Capital  (continued)
(b) 

Movements in shares on issue

2016

Beginning of financial year

Share Consolidation#

Retail offer and Chairman’s List

In Specie sale of Demerged entities

Parent Entity

No of shares

$

153,243,334

3,599,216

(14,106,486)

–

43,000,000

43,000,000

–

(1,813,314)

In Specie share-issue for acquisition of former non-controlling interests

39,276,065

39,276,065

Share in lieu of cash for acquisition of non-controlling interests

Employees share issues

Other Share Options

Option holders conversion

Share Capital Issue Costs

End of financial year

2015

Beginning of financial year

Share Split*

End of financial year

353,326

586,521

1,467,393

1,467,393

1,000,000

–

1,144,478

1,144,478

–

(2,066,247)

225,378,110

85,194,112

10,075,004

3,599,216

143,168,330

–

153,243,334

3,599,216

#  During the year the Board consolidated the number of shares in preparation for the Initial Public Offering (IPO).

*  During the year, the Board issued a one for 14.21 share split in preparation for the IPO.

Rights of each type of share

(c) 
Ordinary shares participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding up of the parent entity in proportion to the number 
of shares held. At shareholders meetings each ordinary share gives entitlement to one vote when a poll is called.

Capital Management

(d) 
When managing capital, management’s objective is to ensure the consolidated entity continues to maintain optimal returns 
to shareholders. This is achieved through the monitoring of historical and forecast performance and cashflows.

During 2016, management paid dividends of:

– Dividends paid by PSC Insurance Group Limited $6,505,295 (2015: $1,550,000)

– Dividends paid to non-controlling interests $1,130,748 (2015: $1,164,358)

Management manages capital by proactively assessing future funding needs and determining the best funding measures, 
principally through retained earnings and debt facilities. When considering prudent gearing levels, the consolidated 
entity considers its gross debt levels against the forecast levels of EBITDA and free cash flow. The consolidated entity also 
considers the gearing ratio being net debt/total capital. Net debt is calculated as total borrowings as shown in the balance 
sheet less cash and cash equivalents (excluding cash held in trust) and total capital includes net debt and book equity.

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2016 
$

2015 
$

154,387

29,634

(543,818)

1,141,924

(37,350,922)

–

(37,740,353)

1,171,558

18,920,361

15,304,926

Note 20: Reserves and Retained Earnings

Share-based payment reserve

Foreign currency translation reserve

Non-controlling interest reserve

Retained Earnings

(a) 
(i) 

Share-based payment reserve
Nature and purpose of reserve

The share-based payment reserve comprises the fair value of options and performance share rights recognised as an 
expense. Upon exercise of options or performance share rights, any proceeds received are credited to share capital. The 
share-based payment reserve remains as a separate component of equity.

(ii) 

Movements in reserve

Opening balance

Fair value of options and performance share rights issued during the year

Closing balance

2016 
$

29,634

124,753

154,387

2015 
$

–

29,634

29,634

Employee share options and loan funded shares issued in FY16 have been valued using a Black Scholes model with volatility 
of 25% and a risk free rate of 1.5%. Employee share options were granted at a $1 excise price and expire after 5 years. The 
loan funded shares of 1,000,000 have a 5-year term and implied option cost is expensed over the loan term.

(b) 
(i) 

Foreign currency translation reserve
Nature and purpose of reserve

The foreign currency translation reserve is used to record the unrealised exchange differences arising on translation of a 
foreign entity and is not distributable.

(ii) 

Movements in reserve

Opening balance

Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations

Closing balance

2016 
$

2015 
$

1,141,924

255,847

(1,685,742)

886,077

(543,818)

1,141,924

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Notes to the Financial Statements  (continued)
Year ended 30 June 2016

Note 20: Reserves and Retained Earnings  (continued)
(c) 

Non-controlling interest reserve

(i)  The non-controlling interest reserve is used to record the fair value of shares issued to buyout non-controlling interests

(ii)  Movements in reserves

– Opening Balance

– Fair Value of NCI purchased

(d) 

Retained Earnings

Retained earnings at beginning of year

Other movement in retained earnings

Net profit

Dividends provided for or paid

Note 21: Interests in Subsidiaries
(a) 

Subsidiaries

2016 
$

–

(37,350,922)

(37,350,922)

2015 
$

–

–

–

2016 
$

2015 
$

15,304,926

10,770,136

155,962

(327,440)

9,964,768

6,412,230

(6,505,295)

(1,550,000)

18,920,361

15,304,926

Subsidiaries of the group

Country of 
incorporation

Ownership interest held by group

Ownership 
interest held 
by NCI

ACN 151 774 668 Pty Ltd

3

Australia

100.00%

75.00%

0.00%

25.00%

2016

2015

2016

2015

Alsford Page & Gems  
(Holdings) Limited

United Kingdom

100.00%

Alsford Page & Gems Limited

United Kingdom

100.00%

AR (WA) Pty Ltd

Austrans Pacific Pty Ltd

Breeze Reinsurance Pty Ltd

4

7

3

Australia

Australia

Australia

72.10%

72.10%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

30.00%

70.00%

0.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

Breeze Underwriting (Aust) Pty Ltd

3, 5 Australia

100.00%

Breeze Underwriting Limited

United Kingdom

100.00%

Carroll & Partners Limited

United Kingdom

100.00%

Certus Life Australia Pty Ltd

3, 6 Australia

100.00%

90.30%

80.00%

84.20%

93.10%

Certus Life Melbourne Pty Ltd

Certus Life Pty Ltd

Chase Surety Pty Ltd

3

3

Australia

Australia

Australia

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

80.00%

80.00%

56.00%

27.90%

27.90%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

9.70%

20.00%

15.80%

7.00%

0.00%

20.00%

44.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

20.00%

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Note 21: Interests in Subsidiaries  (continued)

Subsidiaries of the group

Country of 
incorporation

Ownership interest held by group

Ownership 
interest held 
by NCI

2015

30.00%

**

30.00%

15.80%

15.80%

2016

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

Chase Underwriting Pty Ltd

Connect Life

Deskhaven Pty Ltd

Fenchurch Insurance Risk 
Management Limited

3

1

3

Australia

Australia

Australia

2016

2015

100.00%

70.00%

100.00%

**

100.00%

70.00%

Insurance Holdings Limited

United Kingdom

100.00%

United Kingdom

100.00%

84.20%

84.20%

John Holman & Sons (Holdings) Ltd 
(UK)

Just Equestrian Insurance Services 
Limited

Just Leisure Insurance Services 
Limited

Just Motorsport Limited

McKenna Hampton Insurance 
Brokers Pty Ltd

P Capital Pty Ltd

Professional Services Corporation 
Pty Ltd

PSC Coastwide Insurance Services 
Pty Ltd

PSC Coastwide Newcastle Pty Ltd

PSC Connect NZ Ltd

PSC Connect Pty Ltd

PSC Foundation Pty Ltd

PSC Group Holdings Pty Ltd

PSC Holdings (Aust) Pty Ltd

PSC Insurance Brokers (Aust) 
Pty Ltd

United Kingdom

100.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

United Kingdom

35.03%

29.50%

64.97%

70.50%

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

35.03%

35.03%

29.50%

29.50%

64.97%

64.97%

3

7

Australia

Australia

100.00%

100.00%

0.00%

0.00%

100.00%

100.00%

70.50%

70.50%

0.00%

0.00%

3, 6 Australia

100.00%

93.00%

0.00%

7.00%

3

3

3

3

3

3

Australia

Australia

New Zealand

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

70.00%

50.00%

75.00%

75.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

30.00%

50.00%

25.00%

25.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

3, 5 Australia

100.00%

90.30%

0.00%

9.70%

PSC Insurance Brokers (Brisbane) 
Pty Ltd

PSC Insurance Brokers (Darwin) 
Pty Ltd

3

3

Australia

100.00%

75.00%

0.00%

25.00%

Australia

100.00%

75.00%

0.00%

25.00%

PSC Insurance Brokers (Melbourne) 
Pty Ltd

PSC Insurance Brokers (Wagga) 
Pty Ltd

3,5 Australia

100.00%

90.30%

0.00%

9.70%

3

Australia

100.00%

77.80%

0.00%

22.20%

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Notes to the Financial Statements  (continued)
Year ended 30 June 2016

Note 21: Interests in Subsidiaries  (continued)

Subsidiaries of the group

Country of 
incorporation

Ownership interest held by group

2016

2015

PSC Insurance Brokers Pty Ltd

3

Australia

100.00%

100.00%

Breeze Underwriting Pty Ltd 
(PSC Insurance Pty Ltd)

PSC Insurance Services Pty Ltd

PSC International Pty Ltd

PSC JLG Investment Pty Ltd

PSC McKenna Hampton Insurance 
Brokers Pty Ltd

PSC Nominees Pty Ltd

3, 5 Australia

100.00%

90.30%

3

3

3

3

3

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

90.30%

100.00%

100.00%

86.50%

90.30%

2016

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

Ownership 
interest held 
by NCI

2015

0.00%

9.70%

0.00%

0.00%

9.70%

13.50%

9.70%

PSC Risk Consultants Limited

Hong Kong

0.00%

65.00%

100.00%

35.00%

PSC Reliance Franchise Partners 
Pty Ltd (2015 – PSC Share Nominees 
Pty Ltd)

PSC UK Pty Ltd

PSC Workers Compensation and 
Consulting Pty Ltd

PSC Wright Fahey Pty Ltd

Reliance Workplace Solutions 
Pty Ltd

RP Newcastle Pty Ltd

RP Windsor Pty Ltd

The Lead Agency Pty Ltd

3

1

3

4

3, 6 Australia

100.00%

93.10%

Australia

100.00%

100.00%

0.00%

0.00%

7.00%

0.00%

Australia

Australia

75.00%

**

25.00%

**

100.00%

46.10%

0.00%

53.90%

Australia

70.00%

0.00%

30.00%

0.00%

2,3 Australia

2

7

Australia

Australia

100.00%

100.00%

***

***

0.00%

0.00%

***

***

0.00%

70.00%

100.00%

30.00%

UK Facilities Limited

United Kingdom

100.00%

84.20%

Upper Hillwood Holdings Limited

United Kingdom

100.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

15.80%

27.90%

1 – ** Entity incorporated during the 2016 financial year

2 – *** Entity acquired during the 2016 financial year

3 – Member of the PSC Insurance Group Limited tax consolidated group

4 – Member of the AR (WA) Pty Ltd tax consolidated group

5 – Member of the PSC Insurance Pty Ltd tax consolidated group to 8 December 2015

6 – Member of the Professional Services Corporation Pty Ltd tax consolidated group to 8 December 2015

7 – Exited the PSC Insurance Group Limited tax consolidated group 28 August 2015

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PSC INSURANCE GROUP

2016 
$

2015 
$

4,370,540

2,733,170

873,648

2,246,651

–

555,077

(4,033,959)

1,350,000

–

–

(1,130,748)

(1,164,358)

1,429,481

4,370,540

Note 21: Interests in Subsidiaries  (continued)
(b) 

Reconciliation of the non-controlling interest

Accumulated NCI at the beginning of the year

Profit or loss allocated to NCI during the year

Contributions

Reduction in non-controlling interest

Non-controlling interest arising from business combination

Dividends paid to NCI

Accumulated NCI at the end of the year

Note 22: Cash Flow Information
(a) 
Cash at the end of the financial year as shown in the consolidated statement of cash flows is reconciled to the related items 
in the consolidated statement of financial position as follows:

Reconciliation of cash

Cash on hand

Cash at bank

Cash on deposit

Cash held on trust

(b) 

Reconciliation of net profit after tax to net cash flows from operations

Profit from ordinary activities after income tax

Items classified as investing activities

(Gain) on net assets exceeding consideration paid

Equity accounted result

Unrealised (profit) on sale of investments

Non-cash items

Depreciation and amortisation

Bad and doubtful debts

Foreign currency translation (gains)/losses

Staff Share Allocations

Share-based payment expense

(Gain) on sale of shares

2016 
$

2015 
$

13,629

15,152

6,298,387

5,495,321

1,683,192

922,000

79,257,087

51,467,898

87,252,295

57,900,371

2016 
$

2015 
$

10,838,416

8,658,881

(252,853)

(476,976)

(17,649)

(13,187)

–

–

1,016,406

633,251

59,149

(199,696)

1,467,393

(1,992)

76,450

–

124,753

29,634

–

(1,148,545)

Net cash flows from operations before change in assets and liabilities

13,022,732

7,770,703

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Notes to the Financial Statements  (continued)
Year ended 30 June 2016

Note 22: Cash Flow Information  (continued)

Change in assets and liabilities

(Increase)/decrease in receivables

(Increase)/decrease in other assets

Increase/(decrease) in payables

Increase/(decrease) in provisions

(Decrease)/Increase in other liabilities

Increase/(decrease) in income taxes payable

(Increase)/decrease in deferred tax liabilities

Net cash flow from operating activities

2016 
$

2015 
$

(40,066,486)

(52,312,452)

464,137

(989,252)

64,225,572

50,356,317

828,120

240,918

326,567

(127,866)

(2,872,653)

1,738,479

2,322,721

(742,913)

38,165,061

5,989,949

Acquisitions

(c) 
During the period the consolidated group made a number of acquisitions. The fair value of assets acquired and liabilities 
assumed were as follows:

Cash

Property, plant and equipment

Goodwill

Identifiable Intangibles

Trade receivables

Other shares and units held

Other assets

Other financial assets

Trade and other creditors

Income tax payable

Provisions

Deferred tax balances

Bank loan

Other payables

Net Identifiable assets acquired

Net assets exceeding consideration paid

Consideration paid in cash

Cash acquired

Net cash (dispensed)/acquired

2016 
$

2015 
$

2,030,261

11,285,297

239,951

2,839,396

3,881,072

–

–

9,039,213

194,837,720

7,487,438

–

1,421,255

270,632

2,358,360

–

(10,692,554)

(200,494,352)

(46,457)

–

(689,776)

(267,085)

141,141

134,864

–

–

(1,902,841)

(1,807,901)

18,009,300

2,056,334

5,770,371

(476,976)

(23,779,671)

(1,579,358)

2,030,261

11,285,297

(21,749,410)

9,705,939

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2016 
$

2015 
$

36,677,196

39,566,735

26,720,685

35,144,598

9,956,511

4,422,137

2016 
$

2015 
$

23,779,671

1,579,358

14,654,021

–

38,433,692

1,579,358

1,350,000

555,077

Note 22: Cash Flow Information  (continued)
(d) 

Loan facilities

Loan facilities

Amount utilised

Unused loan facility

Note 23: Business Combinations

Consideration and costs paid

Deferred (contingent) consideration

Total purchase consideration

Fair value of non-controlling interests

Acquisitions for the Year ended 30 June 2016

In accordance with consolidated entity strategy, a series of acquisitions were completed during the year. These included the 
following acquisition vehicles:

(i)  Company and its subsidiary entity/(ies)

(ii)  Client list and employee benefits

(iii) Client list, employee benefits and other business assets

(a) 

Consideration paid/payable

AR (WA) 
Pty Ltd 
$

Reliance 
Franchise 
Partners 
$

AR 
Portfolio 
(NSW) 
$

John 
Holman 
and Sons 
(Holdings) 
Ltd 
$

Hamilton 
Brokers 
$

TA 
Manage-
ment 
$

EIB Ins 
Brokers 
$

Hiscock 
$

Total 
Group 
$

6,355,000

7,399,146

2,677,933

2,703,190

714,696

1,350,414

644,083

1,935,209 23,779,671

–

–

–

197,824

–

–

335,000

–

532,824

2,695,000 2,800,000 1,540,000 3,305,045

1,021,842 1,400,000

335,000 1,024,310 14,121,197

9,050,000 10,199,146

4,217,933

6,206,059

1,736,538

2,750,414

1,314,083

2,959,519 38,433,692

2016

Cash consideration 
paid

Deferred 
consideration

Contingent 
consideration

Total purchase 
consideration

Ownership share

70%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

Acquisition vehicle

(i)

(iii)

(ii)

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(ii)

(iii)

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Notes to the Financial Statements  (continued)
Year ended 30 June 2016

Note 23: Business Combinations  (continued)
(b) 

Identifiable assets and liabilities acquired

AR (WA) 
Pty Ltd 
$

Reliance 
Franchise 
Partners 
$

AR 
Portfolio 
(NSW) 
$

John 
Holman 
and Sons 
(Holdings) 
Ltd 
$

Hamilton 
Brokers 
$

TA 
Manage-
ment 
$

EIB Ins 
Brokers 
$

Hiscock 
$

Total 
Group 
$

2016

– Cash and Cash 
equivalents

– Property, plant 
and equipment

– Goodwill

– Identifiable 
intangibles

– Trade and other 
receivables

– Other Shares and 
Units held

– Other financial 
Assets

– Deferred Tax 
Assets

– Trade and other 
payables

– Income tax 
payable

–

138,804

2,839,396

–

–

–

1,577,118

1,411,628

–

–

–

7,487,438

– 2,358,360

69,483

71,658

– Other assets

1,421,255

–

– 2,030,261

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

73,893

–

–

9,039,213

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

12,254

–

–

–

–

– 2,030,261

15,000

239,951

–

2,839,396

138,371

322,036

77,321

354,598 3,881,072

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

9,039,213

7,487,438

1,421,255

– 2,358,360

–

141,141

– (10,692,554)

–

(46,457)

(60,304)

(49,586)

(25,917)

(82,081)

(689,776)

(16,816)

(734,048)

–

(9,941,690)

(46,457)

–

–

– Provisions

(146,785)

(143,036)

(182,067)

–

–

Total Net 
identifiable Assets/
(liabilities)

5,835,998 10,452,000

(182,067)

1,201,677

78,067

284,704

51,404

287,517 18,009,300

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Note 23: Business Combinations  (continued)
(c) 

Goodwill on acquisition

AR (WA) 
Pty Ltd 
$

Reliance 
Franchise 
Partners 
$

AR 
Portfolio 
(NSW) 
$

John 
Holman 
and Sons 
(Holdings) 
Ltd 
$

Hamilton 
Brokers 
$

TA 
Manage-
ment 
$

EIB Ins 
Brokers 
$

Hiscock 
$

Total 
Group 
$

9,050,000 10,199,146

4,217,933 6,206,059

1,736,538

2,750,414 1,314,083

2,959,519 38,433,692

(5,835,998) (10,452,000)

182,067 (1,201,677)

(78,067)

(284,704)

(51,404)

(287,517) (18,009,300)

1,350,000

–

–

–

–

–

–

– 1,350,000

4,564,002

(252,854) 4,400,000 5,004,382

1,658,471

2,465,710

1,262,679 2,672,002 21,774,393

2016

Total consideration 
paid/payable

Total net 
identifiable (assets)/
liabilities acquired

Non-controlling 
interests acquired

Goodwill on 
acquisition/(Excess 
over consideration 
paid/payable)

(d) 

Financial performance since acquisition date

AR (WA) 
Pty Ltd* 
$

Reliance 
Franchise 
Partners 
$

AR 
Portfolio 
(NSW) 
$

John 
Holman 
and Sons 
(Holdings) 
Ltd 
$

Hamilton 
Brokers 
$

TA 
Manage-
ment 
$

EIB Ins 
Brokers 
$

Hiscock 
$

Total 
Group 
$

1,957,000 1,416,000

959,000 1,300,000

857,800

764,000

264,000

299,000 7,816,800

2016

Revenue

Profit after tax

266,000

463,000

76,000

318,000

338,000

144,000

58,000

64,000 1,727,000

If the acquisitions had occurred on 1 July 2015, this would have given rise to an additional $11.3 million in revenue and 
$2.0 million in Profit after Tax, but before *non-controlling interest.

Therefore, the consolidated entity’s total revenue and profit after income tax, attributable to the owners of the Group would 
have been $79.0 million, and $11.9 million respectively.

Financial 
performance if held 
for 12 months

Revenue

4,790,000 3,421,000 2,030,000 4,500,000

857,800 1,300,000

670,000 1,500,000 19,068,800

Profit after tax

1,170,000

500,000

70,000

600,000

338,000

395,000

200,000

500,000 3,773,000

Goodwill 
on acquisition

Customer Lists

(Gain on excess of 
Net Assets over 
consideration paid)

2,839,396

1,577,118

–

–

(252,853)

4,400,000 5,004,382

1,411,629 2,465,709 1,262,679 2,672,002 15,655,797

–

–

–

–

138,371

322,037

77,321

354,598 6,869,445

–

–

–

–

(252,853)

4,416,514

(252,853) 4,400,000 5,004,382 1,550,000 2,787,746 1,340,000 3,026,600 22,272,387

The value of goodwill represents the future benefit arising from the future earnings and synergies expected from the acquisitions. 

In applying AASB3 the accounting for the acquisition of Reliance Franchise Partners resulted in an excess of net assets 
acquired over consideration paid for, giving rise to a gain on bargain purchase. This has given rise to a gain of $252,854 
included in Other Revenue on the Statement of Profit or Loss and other Comprehensive Income.

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Notes to the Financial Statements  (continued)
Year ended 30 June 2016

Note 23: Business Combinations  (continued)
Acquisition-related Costs
(e) 
The consolidated entity incurred transaction costs of $0.34 million in respect of these combinations. This includes 
$0.13 million for the acquisitions of AR (WA) Pty Ltd, AR (NSW) Pty Ltd and Reliance Franchise Partners Pty Ltd, and 
$0.11 million for the UK acquisition of John Holman and Sons (Holdings) Ltd. Transaction costs included legal fees, stamp 
duty, due diligence and other direct costs incurred in relation to these acquisitions. These costs are included within 
Administration and other expenses in the Statement of Profit or Loss and other Comprehensive Income.

Note 24: Commitments
(a) 
Operating leases (non cancellable):

Lease expenditure commitments

(i) 

Nature of leases

Operating leases comprise lease for premises from which the consolidated entity operates and several novated leases of 
motor vehicles that form part of the salary packages of employees.

(ii) 

Minimum lease payments

– Not later than one year

– Later than one year and not later than five years

Aggregate lease expenditure contracted for at reporting date

(b) 

Capital expenditure commitments

Land and Buildings payable

Computer Software payable

Plant and equipment payable

Total capital expenditure commitments

2016 
$

2015 
$

2,676,076

1,840,505

3,562,187

2,194,089

6,238,263

4,034,594

2016 
$

9,101,150

148,800

–

9,249,950

2015 
$

–

–

15,285

15,285

(c) 

Business acquisition commitments for acquisitions completed post-balance date*

Assured Cover Pty Ltd (purchase of business)

David Denson Pty Ltd (purchase of client list)

Hamilton Brokers Pty Ltd (purchase of client list)

Flagship Haven Insurance Consultants Limited (purchase of license and client list)

TA Asset Management Pty Ltd (purchase of client list, other business assets and assumption 
of employee benefits liabilities)

*Refer to Note 34: Subsequent Events

2016 
$

367,500

2015 
$

–

–

–

–

–

1,075,000

1,550,000

425,000

2,800,000

367,500

5,850,000

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Note 24: Commitments  (continued)
(d) 
The consolidated entity has provided bank guarantees in relation to a number rental premises from which various 
businesses operate. Total bank guarantees outstanding $965,000 (2015: $340,000).

Bank guarantee commitments

Contingent liabilities

(e) 
The consolidated entity has provided guarantees on indebtedness of some of its investments. The total amount is limited 
to $2,731,270. The amount of $1,362,270 of this contingent liability relates to the guarantee of loans made to non-group 
interests in certain associate entities and is supported by Put Option agreements held by the lender over the non-group 
holdings in these associate entities.

Note 25: Earnings per Share

Reconciliation of earnings used in calculating earnings per share:

Profit from continuing operations attributable to owners of PSC Insurance Group Limited 
attributable to owners of PSC Insurance Group Limited

Profit used in calculating basic earnings per share

Profit used in calculating diluted earnings per share

Earnings used in calculating diluted earnings per share

2016 
$

2015 
$

9,964,768

6,412,230

9,964,768

6,412,230

9,964,768

6,412,230

9,964,768

6,412,230

2016 
No of Shares

2015 
No of Shares

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating basic earnings per share

192,013,202

36,427,416

Effect of dilutive securities:

Share options

327,123

–

Adjusted weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating diluted earnings 
per share

192,340,325

36,427,416

Note 26: Share Based Payments
(a) 

Employee option plan

Details of the options granted are provided below:

2016 
Grant date

14/12/15

14/12/15

31/10/15

31/10/15

Expiry date

13/12/20

13/12/20

Exercise 
price

$1.00

$1.00

31/10/16

$175.50

31/10/16

$707.74

Balance at 
beginning 
of the year

Granted 
during the 
year

Exercised 
during the 
year

Expired 
during the 
year

Balance at 
the end of 
the year

Exercisable 
at the end of 
the year

–

–

–

–

1,000,000

600,000

1,112

417

–

–

1,112

417

–

–

–

–

1,000,000

1,000,000

600,000

600,000

–

–

–

–

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Notes to the Financial Statements  (continued)
Year ended 30 June 2016

Note 26: Share Based Payments  (continued)

The weighted average share price for share options exercised during the period was $321.66. These options were granted 
and exercised prior to the IPO.

The weighted average remaining contractual life for share options outstanding at the end of the period was 4.5 years.

Fair value of options granted:

The fair value of the options at grant date was $245,427 (2015 – $44,962). Fair value was determined using the Black Scholes 
Model. The following inputs were utilised:

Expected price volatility of the company’s shares: 25% (2015 – n/a)

Expected dividend yield: 3.5% (2015 – n/a)

Risk-free interest rate: 1.5% (2015 – n/a)

Note 27: Financial Risk Management

The consolidated entity is exposed to a variety of financial risks comprising:

– Market price risk

– Currency risk

– Interest rate risk

– Credit risk

– Liquidity risk

The board of directors has overall responsibility for identifying and managing operational and financial risks.

The consolidated entity holds the following financial instruments:

Financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Bonds and Deposits

2016 
$

2015 
$

87,252,295

57,900,371

970,694

361,062

Receivables from broking, reinsurance and underwriting agency operations

337,712,869

297,705,532

Other receivables

Loans to related parties

Financial assets at cost

Financial liabilities

Trade creditors

932,726

347,947

6,364,743

3,836,543

1,955,444

638,188

433,188,771

360,789,644

3,421,347

1,664,213

Payables from broking, reinsurance and underwriting agency operations

391,523,612

329,954,228

Sundry creditors & accruals

Loans from directors

Borrowings

2,733,115

3,937,585

–

551,832

26,720,685

35,144,598

424,398,759

371,252,456

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Note 27: Financial Risk Management  (continued)
(a) 
Market price risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of 
changes in market prices (other than those arising from interest rate risk or currency risk).

Market price risk

Sensitivity

The consolidated entity does not hold market securities and no sensitivity analysis is required.

Currency risk

(b) 
Currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes 
in foreign exchange rates.

Sensitivity

If foreign exchange rates were to increase/decrease by 10% from rates used to determine fair values of all financial 
instruments as at the reporting date, assuming all other variables that might impact on fair value remain constant, then the 
impact on profit for the year and equity is as follows:

+/– 10%

Impact on profit after tax

Impact on equity

2016 
$

2015 
$

108,489

42,273

1,233,065

1,100,734

Fair value of Financial Instruments

(c) 
The consolidated entity’s deferred consideration liability is measured at fair value at the end of each reporting period. The 
following table gives information about how the fair value of this financial liability is determined, including the valuation 
technique and inputs used.

Financial instrument

Valuation technique

Significant unobservable 
inputs

Relationship of unobservable 
inputs to fair value

Deferred consideration

The fair value is calculated 
based on an agreed multiple 
of fees and commissions

Forecast fees 
and commissions

The estimated fair value 
would increase/(decrease) if:

–  The forecast fees and 
commissions were 
higher/(lower)

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Notes to the Financial Statements  (continued)
Year ended 30 June 2016

Note 27: Financial Risk Management  (continued)
(d) 
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate as a result of 
changes in market interest rates.

Interest rate risk

The exposure to interest rate risks in relation to future cash flows and the effective weighted average interest rates on 
classes of financial assets and financial liabilities, is as follows:

Financial Instruments

2016

(i)  Financial assets (variable)

Cash

Bonds and Deposits

Receivables from broking, reinsurance and underwriting 
agency operations

Other receivables

Interest-
bearing 
$

Non-interest 
bearing 
$

Total 
carrying 
amount 
$

Weighted 
average 
effective 
interest rate 
%

87,252,295

–

87,252,295

1.35%

–

–

–

970,694

970,694

337,712,869

337,712,869

932,726

932,726

Loans to director related entities

6,364,743

–

6,364,743

5.65%

Financial Assets at cost

Total financial assets

(ii) Financial liabilities (variable)

Trade creditors

Payables from broking, reinsurance and underwriting agency 
operations

Sundry creditors & accruals

Borrowings

Total financial liabilities

–

1,955,444

1,955,444

93,617,038

341,571,733

435,188,771

–

–

–

3,421,347

3,421,347

391,523,612

391,523,612

2,733,115

2,733,115

26,720,685

–

26,720,685

4.91%

26,720,685

397,678,074

424,398,759

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Note 27: Financial Risk Management  (continued)

Financial Instruments

2015

(i)  Financial assets (variable)

Cash

Bonds and Deposits

Receivables from broking, reinsurance and underwriting 
agency operations

Other receivables

Interest-
bearing 
$

Non-interest 
bearing 
$

Total 
carrying 
amount 
$

Weighted 
average 
effective 
interest rate 
%

57,900,371

–

57,900,371

1.97%

–

–

–

361,062

361,062

297,705,532

297,705,532

347,947

347,947

Loans to director related entities

3,836,544

–

3,836,544

6.95%

Financial Assets at cost

Total financial assets

(ii) Financial liabilities (variable)

Trade creditors

Payables from broking, reinsurance and underwriting agency 
operations

Sundry creditors & accruals

Loans from directors

Borrowings

Total financial liabilities

–

638,188

638,188

61,736,915

299,052,729

360,789,644

–

–

–

1,664,213

1,664,213

329,954,228

329,954,228

3,937,585

3,937,585

551,832

35,144,598

–

–

551,832

35,144,598

6.20%

7.09%

35,696,430

335,556,026

371,252,456

No other financial assets or financial liabilities are expected to be exposed to interest rate risk.

Sensitivity

If interest rates were to increase/decrease by 100 basis points from rates used to determine fair values as at the reporting 
date, assuming all other variables that might impact on fair value remain constant, then the impact on profit for the year 
and equity is as follows:

+/– 100 basis points

Impact on profit after tax

Impact on equity

2016 
$

2015 
$

(423,721)

(77,555)

(423,721)

(77,555)

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Notes to the Financial Statements  (continued)
Year ended 30 June 2016

Credit risk

Note 27: Financial Risk Management  (continued)
(e) 
Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will cause a financial loss for the other party by failing to 
discharge an obligation. The consolidated entity obtains guarantees where appropriate to mitigate credit risk. The maximum 
exposure to credit risk at the reporting date to recognised financial assets is the carrying amount, net of any provisions for 
impairment of those assets, as disclosed in the statement of financial position and notes to the financial statements. The 
consolidated entity does not hold any collateral.

Credit risk of the consolidated entity mainly arises from cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables, loan to 
shareholders and loan to a joint venture.

Although there is a concentration of cash and cash equivalents held with a major bank, credit risk is not 
considered significant.

The consolidated entity’s exposure to credit risk is concentrated in the financial services industry with parties which are 
considered to be of sufficiently high credit quality to minimise credit risk losses. Receivables include amounts due from 
policyholders in respect of insurances arranged by controlled entities. Insurance brokers and underwriting agencies have 
credit terms of 90 days from policy inception to pay funds received from policyholders to insurers. Should policyholders not 
pay, the insurance policy is cancelled by the insurer and a credit given against the amount due. The consolidated entity’s 
credit risk exposure in relation to these receivables is limited to commissions and fees charged. Commission revenue is 
recognised after taking into account an allowance for expected revenue losses on policy lapses and cancellations, based on 
past experiences.

(f) 
Liquidity risk is the risk that an entity will encounter difficulty in meeting obligations associated with financial liabilities.

Liquidity risk

The consolidated entity’s risk management includes maintaining sufficient cash and the availability of funding via an 
adequate amount of credit facilities as disclosed in note 22.

Fair value compared with carrying amounts

(g) 
The fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities approximates their carrying amounts as disclosed in the 
consolidated statement of financial position and notes to the consolidated financial statements.

Maturity analysis

(h) 
The tables below represents the undiscounted contractual settlement terms for financial instruments and managements 
expectation for settlement of undiscounted maturities.

Year ended 30 June 2016

Cash and cash equivalents

Receivables

Other financial assets

Payables

Borrowings

Other financial liabilities

Net maturities

< 6 Months 
$

6-12 Months 
$

1-5 years 
$

Carrying 
amount 
$

87,252,295

–

–

87,252,295

181,882,071

157,502,292

5,244,707

344,629,070

1,813,219

(397,678,074)

–

–

1,955,444

3,768,663

–

(397,678,074)

(283,192)

(283,191)

(26,154,302)

(26,720,685)

–

(11,249,039)

(6,425,802)

(17,674,841)

(127,013,681)

145,970,062

(25,379,953)

(6,423,572)

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< 6 Months 
$

6-12 Months 
$

1-5 years 
$

Carrying 
amount 
$

57,900,371

–

–

57,900,371

145,014,588

156,113,396

475,132

301,603,116

774,837

(336,107,858)

–

–

638,188

1,413,025

–

(336,107,858)

(2,790,352)

(2,790,351)

(29,563,895)

(35,144,598)

–

(4,467,670)

–

(4,467,670)

(135,208,414)

148,855,375

(28,450,575)

(1,480,614)

2016 
$

2015 
$

954,162

900,000

5,145

92,039

–

–

1,051,346

900,000

Note 27: Financial Risk Management  (continued)

Year ended 30 June 2015

Cash and cash equivalents

Receivables

Other financial assets

Payables

Borrowings

Other financial liabilities

Net maturities

Note 28: Directors’ and Executives’ Compensation

Compensation by category

Short-term employment benefits

Post-employment benefits

Share-based payments

The names of directors who have held office during the year are:

Name

Paul Dwyer

John Dwyer

Brian Austin

Appointment Details

Appointed 10 December 2010

Appointed 10 December 2010

Appointed 10 December 2010

Antony Robinson

Appointed 13 July 2015

Key management personnel during the year are the directors.

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Notes to the Financial Statements  (continued)
Year ended 30 June 2016

Note 29: Related Party Disclosures
Ownership interests in related parties
(a) 
Details of interests in controlled entities are set out in Note 21.

Related party transactions

(b) 
The following table provides the total amount of transactions that were entered into with related parties for the relevant 
financial year:

(i) 

Transactions with subsidiaries

All transactions that have occurred among the subsidiaries within the consolidated entity have been eliminated for 
consolidation purposes.

(ii) 

Transactions with entities with director related entities

Fuse Recruitment Pty Ltd, The Lead Agency Pty Ltd and P Capital Pty Ltd are owned by related entities of Directors 
of the consolidated entity and is therefore considered related entities. The Group engages Fuse Recruitment Pty Ltd 
for recruitment and contractor services, The Lead Agency Pty Ltd for marketing services, and P Capital Pty Ltd for 
transportation services. The following fees were paid on normal third party commercial terms:

Fees Paid or Payable to associates on normal commercial terms:

Recruitment/contractor fees

Marketing service fees

Transportation service fees

2016 
$

2015 
$

202,104

259,518

295,254

102,300

–

–

Transactions with The Lead Agency Pty Ltd and P Capital Pty Ltd were included within the consolidated result of the 
consolidated entity in the prior Financial Year, as they were both formerly subsidiaries of the consolidated entity.

Fuse Recruitment Pty Ltd also engaged the consolidated entity for marketing services. The following fees were received  
on normal third party commercial terms:

Fees Received or Receivable from associates on normal commercial terms:

Marketing service fees

2016 
$

2015 
$

6,678

–

Additionally, during the year the PSC Insurance Group Limited provided insurance services to related parties of a Director 
totalling $154,643 (2015: $119,849). The services supplied were in the normal course of business and on normal commercial 
terms and conditions. The fees outstanding for these services at balance date are $20,009 (2015: $9,655). 

Remuneration paid to the Directors for services provided are paid to their respective companies, as disclosed in the 
Remuneration Report.

For part of the year the consolidated entity paid subtenant rent to Fuse Recruitment Pty Ltd as lead tenant of shared office 
space. For the remainder of the year Fuse Recruitment Pty Ltd was subtenant of the consolidated entity.

Rent paid or payable to associates on normal commercial terms

Estimated rent receivable from associates on normal commercial terms

2016 
$

46,761

59,175

2015 
$

50,679

–

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Note 29: Related Party Disclosures

(iii) 

Transactions with directors, key management personnel and other related parties

From time to time, the consolidated entity issues loans to Directors, key management personnel and other related parties. 
The following balances are outstanding at the reporting date in relation to loans with related parties.

Current receivables

Directors loans

Loans to related parties

Loans to associates

Non-Current receivables

Loans to related parties

Loans to associates

Current payables

Director loans

2016 
$

2015 
$

22,767

1,603,494

132,861

1,757,918

964,408

–

1,995,569

475,131

3,249,138

–

–

551,832

All pre-listing related party loans met the minimum requirements of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 Division 7A in 
relation to interest rates and repayment terms.

All post-listing related party loans are interest bearing at a minimum rate of the Fringe Benefit Tax Reference rate. The 
maximum loan term is 7 years.

(iv) 

Transactions with joint ventures in which the consolidated entity is a venturer

The consolidated entity is not engaged in any joint ventures in this financial year.

Note 30: Auditor’s Remuneration
(a) 
(i) 

Amounts paid and payable to Pitcher Partners (Melbourne) for:
Audit and other assurance services

An audit or review of the financial report of the entity and any other entity in the 
consolidated entity

Other assurance services

– Due diligence

Total remuneration for audit and other assurance services

2016 
$

2015 
$

610,738

508,738

94,725

120,500

705,463

629,238

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Notes to the Financial Statements  (continued)
Year ended 30 June 2016

Note 30: Auditor’s Remuneration

(ii) 

Other non-audit services

Corporate secretarial services

Taxation services

Total remuneration for non-audit services

2016 
$

4,050

81,830

85,880

2015 
$

11,257

90,813

102,070

Total remuneration of Pitcher Partners Melbourne

791,343

731,308

(b) 
(i) 

Amounts paid and payable to network firms of Pitcher Partners for:
Audit and other assurance services

An audit or review of the financial report of the entity and any other entity in the 
consolidated entity

Total remuneration for audit and other assurance services

(ii) 

Other non-audit services

Corporate secretarial services

Total remuneration for non-audit services

Total remuneration of network firms of Pitcher Partners

(c) 
(i) 

Amounts paid and payable to non-related auditors of group entities for:
Audit and other assurance services

An audit or review of the financial report of the entity and any other entity in the 
consolidated entity

Total remuneration for audit and other assurance services

(ii) 

Other non-audit services

Taxation services

Other services

Total remuneration for non-audit services

Total remuneration of non-related auditors of group entities

Total auditors’ remuneration

2016 
$

5,078

5,078

2016 
$

1,371

1,371

6,449

2015 
$

9,093

9,093

2015 
$

889

889

9,982

2016 
$

2015 
$

155,053

155,053

96,228

96,228

2016 
$

56,250

10,379

66,629

221,682

2015 
$

34,910

–

34,910

131,138

1,019,474

872,428

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2016 
$

2015 
$

82,805,990

1,931,415

34,100,617

35,560,542

116,906,607

37,491,957

2,895,930

5,404,912

22,045,063

19,129,577

24,940,993

24,534,489

91,965,614

12,957,468

91,669,900

10,075,004

109,935

–

185,779

2,882,464

91,965,614

12,957,468

2016 
$

2015 
$

3,795,977

2,741,222

3,795,977

2,741,222

Note 31: Parent Entity Information
(a) 

Summarised statement of financial position

Assets

Current assets

Non-current assets

Total assets

Liabilities

Current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

Equity

Share capital

Reserves

Retained earnings

Total equity

(b) 

Summarised statement of comprehensive income

Profit for the year

Total comprehensive income for the year

Parent entity guarantees

(c) 
An amount of $1,362,270 of the consolidated entity’s total contingent liabilities relates to the guarantee of loans made to 
non-group interests in certain associate entities and is supported by Put Option agreements held by the lender over the 
non-group holdings in these associate entities.

(d) 
The parent entity has contractual commitments $10,582,450 comprised as follows:

Parent entity contractual commitments

–  Capital Expenditure Commitments 

–  Bank Guarantee Commitments 

$9,101,150

$965,000

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Notes to the Financial Statements  (continued)
Year ended 30 June 2016

Note 32: Segment Information
Description of segments
(a) 
The consolidated entity’s Chief Financial decision maker has identified the following reportable segments:

•	 Australasia The consolidated entity’s Australasian operations represent insurance broking and underwriting agency 

operations present in Australia and New Zealand

•	 UK The consolidated entity’s UK operations represent its insurance broking, reinsurance and underwriting agency 

operations present in the United Kingdom.

All these operating segments have been identified based on internal reports reviewed by the consolidated entity’s Chief 
Financial Officer in order to allocate resources to the segment and assess its performance.

Segment information

(b) 
The consolidated entity’s Chief Financial Officer uses segment revenue, segment result, segment assets and segment 
liabilities to assess each operating segment’s financial performance and position. Amounts reported for each operating 
segment are the same amount recorded in the internal reports to the Chief Financial officer.

Amounts of segment information are measured in the same way the financial statements. They include items directly 
attributable to the segment and those that can reasonably be allocated to the segment based on the operations of the 
segment. Inter-segment revenue is determined on an arm’s length basis.

Segment information is reconciled to financial statements and underlying profit disclosure notes if provided elsewhere 
where these amounts differ.

2016

Segment revenue

Total segment revenue

Segment 
1 – Australia/
NZ/Asia

Segment 
2 – UK

Total

44,003,333

22,762,830

66,766,163

Segment revenue from external source

44,003,333

22,762,830

66,766,163

Segment result

Total segment result

Segment result from external source

Items included within the segment result:

Interest income

Interest expense

Depreciation and amortisation expense

Income tax expense

Share of net profits/(losses) of associates and joint ventures accounted for 
using the equity method

Total segment assets

Total segment assets include:

7,166,574

3,671,842

10,838,416

7,166,574

3,671,842

10,838,416

972,595

9,567

982,162

(1,491,469)

(26,491)

(1,517,960)

(903,044)

(113,362)

(1,016,406)

(4,174,833)

(960,284)

(5,135,117)

–

17,649

17,649

203,576,701

308,713,590

512,290,291

Investments in equity accounted associates and joint ventures

7,487,434

27,202

7,514,636

Additions to non-current assets other than financial instruments and 
deferred tax assets

Total segment liabilities

25,830,686

4,544,210

30,374,896

148,069,945

296,416,745 444,486,690

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Segment 
1 – Australia/
NZ/Asia

Segment 
2 – UK

Total

35,527,933

16,543,741

52,071,674

35,527,933

16,543,741

52,071,674

5,431,476

3,227,405

8,658,881

5,431,476

3,227,405

8,658,881

945,478

11,686

957,164

(2,207,353)

(125,995)

(2,333,348)

(539,503)

(93,748)

(633,251)

(2,347,507)

(772,290)

(3,119,797)

(47,370)

–

(47,370)

126,531,154

275,220,183

401,751,337

Note 32: Segment Information  (continued)

2015

Segment revenue

Total segment revenue

Segment revenue from external source

Segment result

Total segment result

Segment result from external source

Items included within the segment result:

Interest income

Interest expense

Depreciation and amortisation expense

Income tax expense

Share of net profits/(losses) of associates and joint ventures accounted for 
using the equity method

Total segment assets

Total segment assets include:

Investments in equity accounted associates and joint ventures

–

13,188

13,188

Additions to non-current assets other than financial instruments and 
deferred tax assets

Total segment liabilities

825,292

67,781

893,073

113,153,648

264,151,449

377,305,097

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Notes to the Financial Statements  (continued)
Year ended 30 June 2016

Note 33: Subsequent Events

Circumstances which have arisen since 30 June 2016 that affect the state of affairs of the consolidated entity are detailed 
as follows:

Acquisitions

(a) 
1. Assured Cover Pty Ltd – On 2 August 2016, the consolidated entity acquired the business of Assured Cover Pty Ltd, an 
insurance consulting firm in Sydney. The fair value of the client list is being determined and will be disclosed at the next 
reporting date.

$

220,500

73,500

73,500

367,500

Consideration paid/payable

Consideration and costs paid

Contingent consideration

Deferred consideration

Total Consideration

(b) 
On 22 August 2016, the Board declared a final dividend for 2016 of 2.5 cents per share, 100% franked.

Final dividend

Note 34: Entity Details

The registered office and principal place of business of the group is:

PSC Insurance Group Limited
Suite 1, Ground Floor
90-94 Tram Road
Doncaster VIC3108

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Directors Declaration

The directors declare that the financial statements and notes set out on pages 30 to 84 are in accordance with the 
Corporations Act 2001:

(a)  Comply with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001, and other mandatory professional 

reporting requirements;

(b)  As stated in Note 1(a) the consolidated financial statements also comply with International Financial Reporting 

Standards; and

(c)  Give a true and fair view of the financial position of the consolidated entity as at 30 June 2016 and of its performance for 

the year ended on that date.

In the directors’ opinion there are reasonable grounds to believe that PSC Insurance Group Limited 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 by the chief executive officer and chief 
financial officer to the directors in accordance with section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 for the financial year ending 
30 June 2016.

This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the directors

Brian Austin 
Director 

Melbourne 
Date:  2 September 2016 

Paul Dwyer
Director

Melbourne
Date:  2 September 2016

 
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Independent Auditor’s Report

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED 
ABN 81 147 812 164 
AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT 
TO THE MEMBERS OF PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED 

Report on the Financial Report 

We have audited the accompanying financial report of PSC Insurance Group Limited and controlled entities, 
which  comprises  the  consolidated  statement  of  financial  position  as  at  30  June  2016,  the  consolidated 
statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity 
and consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, notes comprising a summary of significant 
accounting policies and other explanatory information, and the directors’ declaration of the consolidated 
entity comprising the company and the entities it controlled at the year's end or from time to time during 
the financial year. 

Directors’ Responsibility for the Financial Report 

The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and 
fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such 
internal 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 Note 1, 
the  directors  also  state,  in  accordance  with  Accounting  Standard  AASB  101  Presentation  of  Financial 
Statements, that the financial statements comply with International Financial Reporting Standards. 

Auditor's Responsibility 

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted our audit 
in  accordance  with  Australian  Auditing  Standards.  Those  standards  require  that  we  comply  with  relevant 
ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable 
assurance about whether the financial report is free from material misstatement. 

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the 
financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgement, including the assessment of 
the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk 
assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the company’s preparation of the financial 
report  that  gives  a  true  and  fair  view  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. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the 
reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation 
of the financial report. 

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

An independent Victorian Partnership ABN 27 975 255 196 
Level 19, 15 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation 

Pitcher Partners is an association of independent firms 
Melbourne  |  Sydney  |  Perth  |  Adelaide  |  Brisbane|  Newcastle
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PSC INSURANCE GROUP

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED 
ABN 81 147 812 164 
AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT 
TO THE MEMBERS OF PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED 

Independence 

In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 
2001. 

Opinion 

In our opinion:  

(a) 

the financial report of PSC Insurance Group Limited and controlled entities is in accordance with the 
Corporations Act 2001, including: 

(i) 

giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity's financial position as at 30 June 2016 and 
of its performance for the year ended on that date; and 

(ii) 

complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and 

(b) 

the consolidated financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards as 
disclosed in Note 1. 

Report on the Remuneration Report 

We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 19 to 27 of the directors' report for the year 
ended 30 June 2016. The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of 
the Remuneration Report in accordance with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our responsibility 
is  to  express  an  opinion  on  the  Remuneration  Report,  based  on  our  audit  conducted  in  accordance  with 
Australian Auditing Standards. 

Opinion 

In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of PSC Insurance Group Limited and controlled entities for the 
year ended 30 June 2016 complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. 

F V RUSSO 
Partner 

2 September 2016 

PITCHER PARTNERS 
Melbourne 

An independent Victorian Partnership ABN 27 975 255 196 
Level 19, 15 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation 

Pitcher Partners is an association of independent firms 
Melbourne  |  Sydney  |  Perth  |  Adelaide  |  Brisbane|  Newcastle
An independent member of Baker Tilly International 

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Shareholder Information

As required under the ASX Listing Rules, the Directors provide the following information.

Shareholding Analysis
(a) 
At 24 August 2016, the distribution of shareholdings was as follows:

Distribution of Shareholders

Range

100,001 and Over

10,001 to 100,000

5,001 to 10,000

1,001 to 5,000

1 to 1,000

Total

Securities

% No. of holders

214,928,608

95.36

8,374,790

1,375,018

681,195

18,499

3.72

0.61

0.30

0.01

225,378,110

100.00

66

277

166

188

32

729

%

9.05

38.00

22.77

25.79

4.39

100.00

Substantial Shareholders

(b) 
The number of shares held by the substantial shareholders listed in the Company’s register of substantial shareholders as at 
24 August were:

Shareholder

Mrs Melissa Jane Dwyer

Austin Superannuation Pty Ltd

Glendale Dwyer Pty Ltd

Number 
of Shares

69,406,294

34,930,032

34,800,522

Class of shares and voting rights

(c) 
At 24 August 2016, there were 729 holders of ordinary shares in the Company. All of the issued shares in the capital of the 
parent entity are ordinary shares and each shareholder is entitled to one vote per share.

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Twenty Largest Shareholders (At 24 August 2016)

Shareholder

Mrs Melissa Jane Dwyer

Austin Superannuation Pty Ltd

Glendale Dwyer Pty Ltd

RBC Investor Services Australia Pty Limited

Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited

Locust Fund Pty Ltd

Mr Michael David Gunnion & Mrs Debra Lee Gunnion

National Nominees Limited

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9 Walker Insurance & Financial Services Pty Ltd

10

11

12

13

14

15

UBS Nominees Pty Ltd

J P Morgan Nominees Australia Limited

UYB.com Pty Ltd

Namarong Investments Pty Ltd

Silvervale Pastoral Co Pty Ltd

Sippchoice Trustees Limited

16 Mr Noel Christopher Lenihan

17

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited

18 Ms Tracey Mclaren

19 Mr Joshua Martin Reid

20

Faith Walker Pty Ltd

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PSC INSURANCE GROUP

Number 
of Shares

69,406,294

34,930,032

34,800,522

8,891,859

8,585,646

8,013,078

5,178,403

5,138,756

4,451,168

4,020,000

3,884,302

3,117,479

2,000,000

1,529,769

1,504,223

1,450,570

1,071,935

1,053,291

1,000,000

952,195

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Corporate Information

Directors

Brian M Austin (Non-Executive Chairman)
Paul R Dwyer (Managing Director)
John R Dwyer
Antony D Robinson
Melvyn S Sims

Group Secretary

Stephen G Abbott

Registered Office

Suite 1, 90-94 Tram Road
Doncaster, Victoria, 3108
Tel: (03) 9851 3200
W: www.pscinsurancegroup.com.au

Auditors
Pitcher Partners
Level 19, 15 William Street
Melbourne, Victoria, 3000

Share Registry
Link Market Services Ltd
Tower 4, 727 Collins Street
Melbourne, Victoria, 3008

Stock Exchange Listing

PSC Insurance Group Ltd shares are listed on the Australian Stock Exchange with ASX Code: PSI

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