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PSC Insurance Group Limited

ANNUAL
REPORT
2020

PSC Insurance Group Limited  
& Controlled Entities

ACN 147 812 164

Level 4, 96 Wellington Parade 
East Melbourne VIC 3002

www.pscinsurancegroup.com.au

2

CONTENTS

Chairman’s Letter ............................................................................................................................................... 1

Managing Director’s Report ...........................................................................................................................2

Corporate Governance Statement ................................................................................................................5

Directors’ Report ................................................................................................................................................9

Auditors Independence Declaration......................................................................................................... 22

Financial Statements ...................................................................................................................................... 23

Notes To The Financial Statements .......................................................................................................... 27

Directors’ Declaration .................................................................................................................................... 85

Independent Auditor’s Report .................................................................................................................... 86

Shareholder Information ...............................................................................................................................91

Corporate Information .................................................................................................................................. 93

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIESCHAIRMAN’S LETTER

1

My Fellow Shareholders,

It is a pleasure to be able to write to you post release of another record underlying earnings result for the financial year ending June 
2020.

To have grown underlying earnings by 34% and, as importantly, grown underlying earnings per share by 23% is a fantastic 
achievement, particularly in this environment and the conditions we have all been enduring particularly with COVID-19. Our 
Managing Director’s Report will provide detail on the financial and operating results for 2020.

An important contributor to that growth has been the mergers that occurred this year, the largest of which was Paragon. 
The two principal shareholders of Paragon prior to the merger were James Kalbassi and Tara Falk. Both continue to play pivotal roles 
in Paragon and are having a positive impact across the Group, including via the expansion of Tara Falk’s responsibilities in joining 
the PSC Group Board. Tara is already making a significant contribution to the Board and we thank her for taking on that additional 
responsibility.

The success of the year is a product of the efforts of everyone in PSC. Everyone has faced challenges in 2020 and to have delivered 
the result notwithstanding those difficulties is a tribute to all involved in the Group. It has been a year that has shown our strength in 
diversity and our ability to continue to grow, despite the challenges in the external environment. What a great business, industry and 
team of people.

Our business has been able to adapt to the challenging work constraints very quickly and is a credit to all involved in allowing the 
continued delivery of services to all our customers and suppliers, together with those within the PSC Group. It has been challenging 
as travel has become restricted with our offices around the globe, yet our people have grasped the challenge and excelled. The 
gratitude to all within PSC and all business units from the Board cannot be overstated.

As I have stated previously, at PSC we believe the best businesses can grow organically, grow via acquisitions and be strong dividend 
payers. I am pleased to announce an increase in the fully franked final dividend to 5.5 cents per share, for total dividends for the year 
of 9.0 cents per share. Please also note that the Group has not received any government assistance via JobKeeper. Dividends have 
grown at a compound rate of 25% over the last 4 years since listing. Our strong dividend history is shown below:

DIVIDENDS - CPS

FY20 UNDERLYING NPATA TO STATUTORY NPAT

10

8

6

4

2

0

1H

2H

FY2016

FY2017

FY2018

FY2019

FY2020

We are now advanced in our plans as to what can be achieved in the new financial year and we are confident that we can continue to 
achieve material earnings and earnings per share growth.

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LTD FY19 TO FY20 BRIDGE

Thanks again to my fellow Directors for their continued commitment and support and together we thank all the PSC staff for their 
continued and passionate support allowing our Group to make 2020 such a success. Unquestionably, they continue to be the greatest 
strength of the Group. We do look forward to being able to revisit many of our staff and customers throughout our numerous offices 
in the future, which has been constrained recently. In a personal business we will endeavour to maintain this contact as soon as 
$65,000,000
possible.
$60,000,000

$70,000,000

$50,000,000

To my fellow Shareholders, thank you for your continued support and confidence you have placed in your Board. This year’s AGM 
is almost certainly going to be conducted online. I will miss the opportunity to meet with you personally, however look forward to 
connecting further at that time.

$45,000,000

$55,000,000

$40,000,000

$35,000,000

Yours sincerely,

$30,000,000

Underlying 

NPATA

Pro Forma 

Tax

Underlying 

NPBTA

$Fair Value

Adjustments

(Investments)

Transaction 

Related Costs

*Other

Non-Recurring,

Non-Operational

Items

Amortisation

NPAT Stat

Actual Tax

Expense

$60,000,000

$50,000,000

$40,000,000

$30,000,000

$20,000,000

$10,000,000

$0

FY20 UNDERLYING EBITDATO FY21 NPATA

$75,000,000

$70,000,000

$65,000,000

$60,000,000

$55,000,000

$50,000,000

$45,000,000

$40,000,000

$35,000,000

$30,000,000

FY19
Underlying
EBITDA

Restructuring
Businesses

Invest
Divs

Bolt-Ins

Acquisitions -
New Units

Organic
Revenue

Organic
Costs

AASB16

FY20
Underlying
EBITDA

Interest

Depreciation

Normalised
Tax

FY20 
NPATA

FY20 Underlying

EBITDA

Annualised

Acquisitions

Organic Revenue

Growth

Known Organic

Cost Increases

Cost Savings

EBITDA (f)

FY20 Annualised

FY21 Underlying

Interest

Depreciation

Normalised

Tax

FY21 

NPATA (f)

Brian Austin
Chairman

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
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MANAGING DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Key financial highlights in 2020 were:

•  UNDERLYING REVENUE UP 49% TO $176.7M.

•  UNDERLYING EBITDA UP 33% TO $57.7M1.

•  UNDERLYING NPATA UP 34% TO $37.4M.

•  EPS GROWTH OF 23% TO 13.9 CPS.

Year in Review:

What an exceptional year. Exceptional in so many ways:
a.  Our two largest mergers, Paragon and Griffiths Goodall.
b.  One of the most difficult years for placing risks.
c.  An extraordinary social and business environment.

Any one of these alone would make it an exciting and challenging year. All three together have stretched our people and our business.

Perhaps that is the most exceptional part of the year. Just how well our people and our businesses have adapted, adjusted and responded 
to all of the above while continuing to focus on servicing our customers and driving themselves and the business forward. The 
outstanding financial results are the final record of those efforts by our people and the businesses. 

It is worth talking about some of these in a little more detail given their significance to us and also due to most of these challenges are 
continuing into this financial year.

Firstly, the Paragon and Griffiths Goodall mergers. 

While all transactions see us acquire the right to future profit from historic shareholders, in every other way these are mergers. We 
combine businesses into PSC with the goal being for PSC to end up a more diversified and smarter Group. The outcome from these two 
mergers is that we are definitely a better business.

Paragon is enormously well regarded in the insurance industry both in the UK and the USA and has been rated by its peers as the most 
capable broker in many of its professional and financial lines specialties. Its inclusion into PSC has increased the depth and capability in 
these areas and that has already helped us retain and gain clients in Australia.

It has also allowed us to bring a person of significant insurance and commercial experience on to the PSC Board. Tara Falk has already 
made a great contribution in her new role as a PSC Director. 

Griffiths Goodall has also a made a difference to the Group. While its centre of gravity is regional Australia, its client base is Australia-
wide and its expertise in a number of areas has been of value across the Group.

It would be remiss to not mention the successful other transactions we have completed during the financial year 2020 (“FY20”) period. 
While smaller they are important as they have also brought great people into the Group. The size difference is more about the number of 
people joining the Group through an individual transaction than the importance of that transaction.

The people who are joining the Group as part of any merger are the key factor in assessing the value of the opportunity and so our 
interest. With the acquisition of the Walker Insurance and Australian Unity GI broking businesses in Australia and the Carroll 
Insurance business in the UK, we have recruited some wonderful people to the Group.

No report this year would be complete without mentioning the impact of COVID-19 on the business and social environment. The 
demands on people from this have been significant. It has made the underwriting market harder to access and it has been more difficult 
to place risks. 

Underwriters in Australia and the UK have all spent long periods of time working from home and so accessing them and selling them on 
the risks we are wanting to insure has been difficult. This is on top of a hardening market that has seen key global capacity being actively 
reduced, particularly in Lloyds.

Dealing with those challenges has increased the demands on our people. That, coupled with the impact from COVID-19 on our clients 
and restrictions we have faced in physically visiting with many clients through this period has made it a very challenging period for the 
people and our business. 

1. Adjusted for AASB16 impact of ~ -$0.3m to ensure like for like comparison.

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES3

Those difficulties need to be recognised. Schools have been closed, placing demands on families to step up to additional roles, some 
families have dependents needing more support, and all people have lost interactions at work and with the social networks.

Yet we have achieved a terrific result. For our clients, ourselves and for our shareholders. We have solved problems, made good decisions 
and benefitted from the foundations that have been laid in the Group over the preceding years. As we look forward, the changes we 
have made to adapt to this new environment, the continuing tailwinds of recent acquisitions, the calibre of the people in the Group and 
the commitment they have to their clients makes us confident that we will also achieve great results in FY21 and beyond.

DIVIDENDS - CPS

FY20 UNDERLYING NPATA TO STATUTORY NPAT

10

8

The FY21 year will be a year where we return our focus to achieving strong organic profit growth. We are well placed to do that given 
the abilities of our people and their resilience and also the recent efforts to reset the costs in a number of areas of the Group. That, 
coupled with the benefit of full year contributions from some of the acquisitions we made during FY20, makes us confident that we will 
see significant profit and EPS growth in the FY21 period.

4

6

2

0

Thank you to everyone involved in the Group and mostly thank you to people at the front of our businesses working with our clients to 
achieve great outcomes for them.

FY2020

FY2017

FY2018

FY2016

FY2019

1H

2H

Year in Review (Financial Commentary):

We summarise the components of our 2020 growth below:

$60,000,000

$50,000,000

$40,000,000

$30,000,000

$20,000,000

$10,000,000

$0

Underlying 

NPATA

Pro Forma 

Tax

Underlying 

NPBTA

$Fair Value

Adjustments

(Investments)

Transaction 

Related Costs

*Other

Non-Recurring,

Non-Operational

Items

Amortisation

NPAT Stat

Actual Tax

Expense

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LTD FY19 TO FY20 BRIDGE

FY20 UNDERLYING EBITDATO FY21 NPATA

FY19
Underlying
EBITDA

Restructuring
Businesses

Invest
Divs

Bolt-Ins

Acquisitions -
New Units

Organic
Revenue

Organic
Costs

AASB16

FY20
Underlying
EBITDA

Interest

Depreciation

Normalised
Tax

FY20 
NPATA

FY20 Underlying

EBITDA

Annualised

Acquisitions

Organic Revenue

Growth

Known Organic

Cost Increases

Cost Savings

EBITDA (f)

FY20 Annualised

FY21 Underlying

Interest

Depreciation

Normalised

Tax

FY21 

NPATA (f)

$75,000,000

$70,000,000

$65,000,000

$60,000,000

$55,000,000

$50,000,000

$45,000,000

$40,000,000

$35,000,000

$30,000,000

$70,000,000

$65,000,000

$60,000,000

$55,000,000

$50,000,000

$45,000,000

$40,000,000

$35,000,000

$30,000,000

Comments:

•  The acquisitions of Paragon and Griffiths Goodall were the key driver of earnings growth, contributing $17.4m. The Paragon result of 

~ $12m was the largest contributor and represented a 9 month contribution. All acquisitions have performed well.

•  There have been three businesses that have adversely impacted the organic growth by ~ $2.4m compared to the prior period. These 
were Breeze Underwriting Australia, Online Travel and Reliance Partners. We have and are actively making changes to all these 
units so they remain viable businesses in the Group.

•  Organic revenue growth across the Group was $6.2m (5.6%), and this was broadly based across the 3 operating segments. In 

Distribution, the Broking businesses performed well, aided by the hardening premium cycle and customer and Authorised Rep (AR) 
growth. In Agency, Chase Underwriting performed strongly with revenue growth of 11%. In the UK, Carrolls, Breeze Underwriting 
UK and Chase UK all performed strongly.

•  Organic cost growth across the Group was $6.4m (8.9%). Prior to COVID-19, the Group invested in additional capability to underpin 
the medium term prospects for the Group. Given the change in economic environment and outlook in Q4 the Group has reduced its 
cost base commensurately and these changes will be evident in FY21.

•  The overall result was adversely impacted by ~ $1.1m in lower dividends from non-operating investments held by the Group, largely 

BP Marsh and after the sale of our JLG investment.

•  The incremental contribution from bolt-in acquisitions was ~ $0.7m and the negative impact of AASB16 where the P&L impact 

exceeded the rental cash costs by ~ $0.3m.

• 

Interest costs have increased over the period as a result of increased debt to fund the Paragon and Griffiths Goodall acquisitions. All 
debt facilities have remaining maturities greater than 4 years and covenants are comfortably covered. Leverage Ratio for the Group 
is ~ 2.5 times on a pro-forma historical basis.

•  The normalised tax adjusts for the impact of fair-value change in our investments and other non-recurring items. The normalised 
tax charge of $11.9m equates to an average tax rate of 24.2%, with the increased contribution from UK operations impacting this 
result. We expect this to be in the range of 26-27% in FY21.

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
4

DIVIDENDS - CPS

FY20 UNDERLYING NPATA TO STATUTORY NPAT

Key adjustments to reconcile underlying to statutory results are below:

$70,000,000

$65,000,000

$60,000,000

$55,000,000

$50,000,000

$45,000,000

$40,000,000

$35,000,000

$30,000,000

10

8

6

4

2

0

10

8

6

4

2

0

$70,000,000

$65,000,000

$60,000,000

$55,000,000

$50,000,000

$45,000,000

$40,000,000

$35,000,000

$30,000,000

DIVIDENDS - CPS

FY2016

FY2017

FY2018

FY2019

FY2020

1H

2H

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LTD FY19 TO FY20 BRIDGE

FY19

Underlying

EBITDA

Restructuring

Businesses

Invest

Divs

Bolt-Ins

Acquisitions -

New Units

Organic

Revenue

Organic

Costs

AASB16

Interest

Depreciation

Normalised

Tax

FY20 
NPATA

FY20

Underlying

EBITDA

FY2016

FY2017

FY2018

FY2019

FY2020

1H

2H

$60,000,000

$50,000,000

$40,000,000

$30,000,000

$20,000,000

$10,000,000

$0

Comments:

Underlying 
NPATA

Pro Forma 
Tax

Underlying 
NPBTA

$Fair Value
Adjustments
(Investments)

Transaction 
Related Costs

*Other
Non-Recurring,
Non-Operational
Items

Amortisation

Actual Tax
Expense

NPAT Stat

FY20 UNDERLYING EBITDATO FY21 NPATA

•  Fair Value (Investments) – adjustment of ~ -$8.0m relates to changes in market value of the Group’s on balance sheet investments. 
On a net basis, this was the movement in the market value of our BP Marsh investment, which was impacted by the COVID-19 
$75,000,000
induced market correction.
$70,000,000

$65,000,000

•  Transaction Related Costs – adjustment of ~ -$8.3m relate to 2 separate amounts, 1) ~ $3.7m in transaction related costs, principally 

$60,000,000
from Paragon, Griffiths Goodall and Carroll Insurance Group and 2) ~ $4.6m in the fair value adjustments in the deferred 
$55,000,000
consideration liabilities, and in turn these largely relate to the higher payments for both Paragon and Turner Insurance, which were 
$50,000,000
ahead of expectation.
$45,000,000

•  Other Non-Recurring Costs – of ~ $1.2m on a net basis relate to non-recurring costs from restructures to various businesses, as well 

$40,000,000
as movements in unrealised FX balances and FX hedge fair values.
$35,000,000
$30,000,000

•  Amortisation – of ~ $6.5m, which has increased materially over FY19, given the amortisation of acquired intangible assets as a result 
FY20 Annualised
Cost Savings

FY20 Underlying
EBITDA

Organic Revenue
Growth

FY21 Underlying
EBITDA (f)

Known Organic
Cost Increases

Annualised
Acquisitions

Normalised
Tax

FY21 
NPATA (f)

Depreciation

Interest

of the acquisitions.

•  The actual tax expense is ~ $5.3m lower than the pro-forma tax position of ~ $11.9m given the impact of these non-operating 

balances as well as deductions related to prior year acquisitions of client lists.

Dividend and Outlook:

The Chairman announced an increased final, fully franked dividend to 5.5 cents per share, bringing total dividends for the financial 
period to 9.0 cents per share.

FY20 UNDERLYING NPATA TO STATUTORY NPAT

$60,000,000

This represents a payout ratio of approximately 68%, based on underlying NPATA. Despite the uncertain economic conditions, we 
remain confident in the outlook of the Group for FY21, noting as follows:

$50,000,000

$40,000,000

•  The result will have a full annualised contribution from Paragon (Q1 FY21), plus the contribution from Carroll Insurance Group and 

other bolt-in acquisitions.
$30,000,000

•  The annualised impact of reduced costs implemented in Q4 FY20.

$20,000,000

•  An expectation for continued hard market conditions, which is expected to outweigh any potential volume reductions from 

$10,000,000
potentially weak economic conditions in our key Australian and UK markets.

$0

On this basis we expect an underlying EBITDA range of $65-70m and underlying NPATA range of $40-43m. This is represented below 
at slightly ahead of the mid-point:

$Fair Value
Adjustments
(Investments)

Transaction 
Related Costs

*Other
Non-Recurring,
Non-Operational
Items

Underlying 
NPATA

Pro Forma 
Tax

Underlying 
NPBTA

Amortisation

NPAT Stat

Actual Tax
Expense

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LTD FY19 TO FY20 BRIDGE

FY20 UNDERLYING EBITDATO FY21 NPATA

$75,000,000

$70,000,000

$65,000,000

$60,000,000

$55,000,000

$50,000,000

$45,000,000

$40,000,000

$35,000,000

$30,000,000

FY19

Underlying

EBITDA

FY20

Underlying

EBITDA

Restructuring

Businesses

Invest

Divs

Bolt-Ins

Acquisitions -

New Units

Organic

Revenue

Organic

Costs

AASB16

Interest

Depreciation

Normalised

Tax

FY20 
NPATA

FY20 Underlying
EBITDA

Annualised
Acquisitions

Organic Revenue
Growth

Known Organic
Cost Increases

FY20 Annualised
Cost Savings

FY21 Underlying
EBITDA (f)

Interest

Depreciation

Normalised
Tax

FY21 
NPATA (f)

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
 
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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.

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.

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES6

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE  
STATEMENT (continued)

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 three Executive Directors. Of these six Directors, two are 
independent Non-Executive Directors; Mr Brian Austin and Mr Melvyn Sims.

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.

While Mr Austin’s direct and indirect shareholding in the Group may be an indicator that he may not be an independent Director under 
ASX guidelines, the Board believes he continues to act independently of management and in the best interests of all shareholders and 
consequently the Board has deemed that he is independent.

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

Brian Austin – Chairman, Independent Non-Executive Director

Paul Dwyer – Deputy Chairman, Non-Executive Director

Antony Robinson – Managing Director

John Dwyer – Executive Director

Tara Falk – Executive Director

Melvyn Sims – Independent Non-Executive Director

Term in office

10 years 

10 years 

5 years 

10 years

1 year

4 years

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. 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.

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES7

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. 
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 female employees across the Group is 46%.

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. The 
Committee is chaired by Non-Executive Director, Mr Paul Dwyer. Mr Antony Robinson 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 & 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, Group Chief Executive 
Officer 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 company’s auditor, Ernst & Young, 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.

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES8

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE  
STATEMENT (continued)

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.

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 Audit & Risk 
Management Committee is supported by the Group Manager Governance and Compliance who has a direct line of report into this 
committee.

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, 
Company Secretary and chaired by the Group Manager Governance and Compliance. This committee provides a written report to each 
full Board Meeting via the Group Manager Governance and Compliance. The Group Manager Governance and Compliance attends each 
full Board Meeting. 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 at least annually 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 Directors:

•  Brian Austin (Chairman)

•  Paul Dwyer 

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.

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9

The Directors present their report together with the financial report of the Group consisting of PSC Insurance Group Limited and the 
entities it controlled, for the financial year ended 30 June 2020 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 
Paul Dwyer 
Antony Robinson 
John Dwyer 
Melvyn Sims
Tara Falk (appointed 8 October 2019)

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 Group during the course of the financial year remained unchanged, namely operating a diverse range of 
insurance services businesses across Australia, the UK and New Zealand, the results of which are disclosed in the attached financial 
statements. These services include risk financing, insurance, risk management and claims management solutions.

Results

The consolidated profit after income tax and eliminating non-controlling interest attributable to the members of PSC Insurance Group 
Limited was $17,887,000 (2019: $24,693,000).

Review of operations

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

Statutory revenue increased from $126.2m to $169.0m and statutory net profit after tax attributable to owners of PSC Insurance Group 
Limited decreased from $24.7m to $17.9m. Underlying operating revenue increased 49% from $119.0m to $176.7m, underlying earnings 
before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) increased 33% from $43.3m to $57.4m and underlying net profit after tax 
before amortisation (NPATA), increased 34% from $27.8m to $37.4m.

The Group remains well capitalised with a sound balance sheet position. The Board maintains a positive view and outlook on the 
prospects of the business.

Significant changes in the state of affairs

There were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the Group during the financial year.

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES10

DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued)

After balance date events

The Group has completed one acquisition since balance date. 

Please refer to Note 38: Subsequent Events for full details.

Likely developments

The Group 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 Group’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: 

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

Dividends paid fully franked

(b) Dividends paid to non-controlling interests 

Dividends paid partially franked

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

2020

$

2019

$

 23,195,566 

 18,625,261 

 445,546 

 464,797 

Since the end of the reporting period the directors have recommended / declared dividends of 5.5 
cents per share (2019: 5.2 cents per share) fully franked

15,786,064

 13,690,648 

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

 - 

 - 

Shares under option

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

Name of option holder

Melvyn Sims

Antony Robinson (held through a related entity, 
Rowena House Pty Ltd)

Antony Robinson (held through a related entity, 
Rowena House Pty Ltd)

Antony Robinson (held through a related entity, 
Rowena House Pty Ltd)

Antony Robinson (held through a related entity, 
Rowena House Pty Ltd)

Shares issued on exercise of options

Date option 
granted

Number of 
unissued 
ordinary shares 
under option 

Issue price of 
shares 

Expiry date of 
the options

8 August 2016 

600,000

$1.66 per share

 8 July 2021 

16 May 2019

3,500,000

$3.00 per share

16 May 2019

1,500,000

$3.25 per share

16 May 2019

1,500,000

$3.50 per share

16 May 2019

1,500,000

$3.75 per share

 31 December 
2022 

 31 December 
2022 

 31 December 
2022 

 31 December 
2022 

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

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES11

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 2019 is provided below, together with details of the company secretary as at the year end. 

Director

Brian Austin
Non-Executive 
Chairman

Member of Remuneration 

and Nomination Committee

Paul Dwyer
Non-Executive Director 
and Deputy Chairman
Dip Fin Serv (Ins)

Member of Audit and Risk 

Management Committee and 

Remuneration and Nomination 

Committee

Antony Robinson
Managing Director
B Com (Melb), ASA, MBA 

(Melb) 

Member of Audit and Risk 

Management Committee 

Expertise, experience and qualifications

Brian Austin, an Independent Director, was appointed to the Board on 10 December 2010. With over 
35 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 was a Director of the ASX listed AMA Group 
Limited until 21 February 2020.

Paul Dwyer, a Non-Executive Director and Deputy Chairman, was appointed to the Board on 10 December 
2010. Prior to founding 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. Mr Dwyer’s 
focus is 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. 

Antony Robinson, the Managing Director, 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’s appointment 
carries with it the responsibility to ensure that finances and decision-making are robust and the business is 
aligned to the growth strategy of the Board. 

Mr Robinson is a Director of ASX listed entities Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited, Pacific Current Group 
Limited and Longtable Group Limited (resigned 29 November 2019).

John Dwyer
Executive Director
Dip Fin Serv (Ins)

John Dwyer, an Executive Director, 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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DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued)

Director

Expertise, experience and qualifications

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

Mel Sims, an Independent Director, 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 29 years as a partner in the international law firm DLA Piper and since July 2015 as a 
partner in the international law firm DWF Group PLC which is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Over the course of Mr Sims’ career he has held senior management roles, including managing DLA 
Piper Offices and practice groups in the Middle East 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.

Tara Falk was appointed to the Board on 8 October 2019. Ms Falk has over 30 years in the insurance 
industry and is co-founder and co-CEO of Paragon International Insurance Brokers Ltd. Ms Falk has 
extensive experience in all operations of running a specialist Lloyd’s insurance broker, working with 
leading insurers in Lloyd’s, Europe, Bermuda and the United States. Ms Falk is involved with the 
placement of complex insurance programmes for many large professional service firms around the 
world and is also on the Board of LIIBA, London & International Insurance Brokers’ Association. 

Tara Falk 
Executive Director

Stephen Abbott
BBus, CA, CTA

Stephen Abbott was appointed Company Secretary on 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 13 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: 

Brian Austin

Paul Dwyer

Antony Robinson

John Dwyer

Melvyn Sims

Tara Falk

Board of Directors

Audit & Risk Committee

Remuneration Committee

Eligible to 
attend

Attended

Eligible to 
attend

Attended

Eligible to 
attend

Attended

12

12

12

12

12

7

10

12

12

12

12

7

-

3

3

-

-

-

-

3

3

-

-

-

1

1

-

-

-

-

1

1

-

-

-

-

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.

Director’s interests in contracts

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

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES13

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:

Ordinary shares of PSC 
Insurance Group Limited

Options over shares in PSC 
Insurance Group Limited

Brian Austin

Paul Dwyer

Antony Robinson

John Dwyer

Melvyn Sims

Tara Falk

 35,611,300 

 67,174,852 

 802,565 

 35,521,351 

 - 

 7,286,200 

 - 

 - 

 8,000,000 

 - 

 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 
Group, Ernst & Young (Melbourne), network firms of Ernst & Young, 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 for the following reasons:

•  all non-audit services were subject to the corporate governance procedures adopted by PSC Insurance Group Limited Ltd and have 
been reviewed and approved by the Audit Committee to ensure they do not impact on the integrity and objectivity of the auditor; 
and

• 

the non-audit services provided do not undermine the general principles relating to auditor independence as set out in APES 110 
Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants, as they did not involve reviewing or auditing the auditor’s own work, acting in a 
management or decision making capacity for PSC Insurance Group Limited Ltd or any of its related entities, acting as an advocate 
for PSC Insurance Group Limited Ltd or any of its related entities, or jointly sharing risks and rewards in relation to the operations or 
activities of PSC Insurance Group Limited Ltd or any of its related entities. 

Amounts paid/payable to Ernst & Young (Melbourne) for non-audit services:

Consulting Services

Taxation Services

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

Taxation Services

Other Services

Total Amount Paid/Payable

*Fees paid in 2019 were to Pitcher Partners (Melbourne), the previous auditor 

2020

$

 50,000 

 45,974 

 95,974 

 10,745 

 - 

 10,745 

 106,719 

2019*

$

 14,324 

 17,015 

 31,339 

 18,524 

 21,541 

 40,065 

 71,404 

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES14

DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued)

Indemnification and insurance of directors, officers and auditors

During or since the end of the year, the Group 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 Group.

Further disclosure required under section 300(9) of the Corporations Act 2001 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 Group.

Proceedings on behalf of the Group

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 one thousand dollars, unless otherwise indicated.

Remuneration Report (Audited)

The Directors present the Group’s 2020 remuneration report which details the remuneration information for PSC Insurance Group 
Limited’s Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors and other key management personnel. 

This remuneration report forms part of the Directors’ Report and has been audited in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001.

A. Details of the Key Management Personnel

Directors

Brian Austin

Paul Dwyer

Antony Robinson

John Dwyer

Melvyn Sims

Tara Falk

Period of 
Responsibility

Position

Full Year

Full Year

Full Year

Full Year

Full Year

Chairman, Independent Non-Executive Director

Deputy Chairman, Non-Executive Director

Managing Director

Executive Director

Independent, Non-Executive Director

From 8 October 2019

Executive Director

Other Key Management Personnel

Rohan Stewart

Joshua Reid 

Period of 
Responsibility

Full Year

Full Year

Position

Group Chief Executive Officer

Chief Financial Officer

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES15

B. Remuneration Policies

Remuneration and Nomination Committee

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 all key management personnel. The current members of the 
Remuneration and Nomination Committee are: Brian Austin and Paul Dwyer.

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.

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 Director’s 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). The total aggregate amount of remuneration of Non-Executive Directors is approved by holders of its ordinary 
securities; 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 Group 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 Group.

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

•  Align remuneration with the Group’s business strategy;

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

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

•  Support the corporate mission statement, values and policies through the approach to recruiting, organizing 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 Group’s Board. This remuneration is reviewed with regard to market practice and Directors’ 
duties and accountability.

The Group set the following annual Non-Executive Directors’ fees:

•  Chairman: $350,000 per annum inclusive of superannuation;

•  Non-Executive Directors (Australia based): $100,000 per annum inclusive of superannuation; and

•  Non-Executive Directors (United Kingdom based): £90,000 per annum.

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES16

DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued)

The Group 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 2020 is detailed in Table 1 of this 
section of the report.

Executive Remuneration Structure

The contracts for service between the Group 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 performance based incentives; and

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

Fixed Remuneration

Fixed remuneration is reviewed annually by the Board / Remuneration and Nomination Committee. The process consists of a review of 
the Group and individual performance, relevant comparative remuneration from external and internal sources.

Variable Remuneration – short-term incentive (STI)

Objective
The key objective of the STI program is to link the achievement of the Group’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 (KPIs) can cover individual, divisional and organisational financial measures 
of performance.

The Group 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.

There have been no STI payments to either Managing Director or other Key Management Personnel in the 2020 year. (2019 : $nil) - See 
Table 3.

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 Group. 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 to vesting conditions have been 
satisfied, waived by the Board or are deemed to have been satisfied under the Plan Rules. There are currently no performance hurdles or 
vesting conditions attached to outstanding options or loan funded shares.

Service Agreements

The Group has entered into Agreements with all Executives, including the Managing Director. The Group 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 Group may terminate the contract at any time without notice if 
serious misconduct has occurred.

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Managing Director’s Remuneration

Under Antony Robinson’s employment agreement his fixed remuneration is $600,000 per year inclusive of superannuation with 5 
weeks annual leave. Mr Robinson is eligible to participate in the Long-term incentive arrangements operated by the Group in accordance 
with the terms and conditions governing those arrangements and as agreed to by the Board. On Mr Robinson’s appointment as 
Managing Director he received 8 million options under LTI, full details of which are disclosed further down in this report. Mr Robinson 
volunteered a one off pay cut in Financial year 2020 to support cost saving initiatives.

C. Details of Remuneration of Key Management Personnel

(a) Directors’ remuneration:
Table 1

Short-
term

Post-employment

Long-term

TOTAL

Options as 
% of total

Salary 
fees (a)

Superannuation 
(b)

LSL 
accruals (c)

Loan funded 
Shares

Options

2020

$

$

$

Executive Directors

Antony Robinson

John Dwyer (i)

Tara Falk 

Non-Executive Directors

Brian Austin (ii)

Paul Dwyer (iii)

Melvyn Sims

504,638

350,000

386,951

350,000

94,343

168,887

1,854,819

19,208

9,652

-

53,399

-

-

-

-

 -

 -

 -

72,607

9,652

$

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

$

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

$

%

533,498

350,000

440,350

350,000

94,343

168,887

1,937,078

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(a): Salary fees include amounts paid in cash and annual leave accruals which are determined in accordance with AASB 119 Employee 
Benefits. 
(b): Antony Robinson receives superannuation of $22,000 per year. Tara Falk’s superannuation is employers national insurance at 13.8% 
of salary.
(c): Long service leave accruals are determined in accordance with AASB 119 Employee Benefits. 

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

i. 
ii.  Brian Austin provides his services via Melimar Estate Pty Ltd
iii.  Paul Dwyer provides his services via Crathre Pty Ltd

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued)

Short-
term

Salary 
fees (a)

$

 285,655 

 45,253 

 325,000 

 325,000 

8,431

 68,303 

 134,062 

 1,191,704 

2019

Executive Directors

Paul Dwyer

Antony Robinson

John Dwyer

Non-Executive Directors

Brian Austin

Paul Dwyer

Antony Robinson

Melvyn Sims

Post-employment

Long-term

Superannuation

LSL 
accruals (b)

Loan funded 
Shares

$

 - 

$

 -

 1,692 

 279 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 6,236 

 - 

 7,928 

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 279 

$

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

TOTAL

Options as 
% of total

Options

$

$

%

 - 

 285,655 

 1,558,956 

 1,606,180 

 - 

 325,000 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 325,000 

8,431

 74,539 

 134,062 

 - 

97%

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 1,558,956 

2,758,867

57%

(b) Other Key Management Personnel remuneration: 
Table 2

Short-
term

Salary 
fees (a)

$

2020

Other Key Management Personnel

Rohan Stewart (i)

450,000

Joshua Reid

363,231

813,231

Post-employment

Long-term

Superannuation

LSL 
accruals (b)

Loan funded 
Shares

Options

TOTAL

Options as 
% of total

$

-

34,703

34,703

$

-

6,100

6,100

$

33,527

64,207

97,734

$

-

-

-

$

483,527

468,241

951,768

%

 - 

 - 

-

(a): Salary fees include amounts paid in cash and annual leave accruals are determined in accordance with AASB 119 Employee Benefits. 
(b): Long service leave accruals are determined in accordance with AASB 119 Employee Benefits. 

i. 

 Rohan Stewart provides his services via H&S Nominee Holdings Pty Ltd

Short-
term

Salary 
fees (a)

$

2019

Other Key Management Personnel

Rohan Stewart

Joshua Reid

 450,000 

 374,540 

 824,540 

Post-employment

Long-term

Superannuation

LSL 
accruals (b)

Loan funded 
Shares

Options

TOTAL

Options as 
% of total

$

 - 

$

-

 34,703 

 34,703 

 10,990 

 10,990 

$

 25,145 

55,825

80,970

$

 - 

 - 

-

$

 475,145 

 476,058 

 951,203 

%

 - 

 - 

-

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D. Relationship between remuneration and Group performance

(a) Remuneration not dependent on satisfaction of performance condition 

Executives and Non-Executives remuneration policy is not directly related to the Group’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 Group for 
shareholders. During the year, no elements of remuneration paid to Key Management Personnel for the Group were subject to the 
satisfaction of a performance condition.

(b) Historical performance of the Group

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

Table 3

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Revenue and other income

169,043,569

126,236,558 

118,685,706

84,475,859

67,766,163

% increase in revenue and other income

34%

7%

40%

25%

30%

Profit before tax

25,273,711

 36,834,805 

40,327,294

27,114,780

15,973,533

% (decrease)/increase in profit before tax

Change in share price

(31%)

($0.05)

(9%)

($0.27)

49%

$0.60

70%

$0.55 

36%

N/a

Dividend paid to shareholders

23,195,566

 18,625,261 

15,639,646

10,148,015

6,505,295

Return of capital 

10%

13%

11%

12%

16%

E. Key management personnel’s share-based compensation

(a) Details of compensation Options

In 2020, no options were granted to Key Management Personnel.

In 2020, Antony Robinson exercised 300,000 options at $1 per share. 

(b) Details of Loan Funded Shares

In 2020, no loan funded shares were granted to Key Management Personnel.

F. Key management personnel’s equity holdings

(a) Number of options held by key management personnel

As at 30 June 2020 key management personnel hold options under PSC’s Long-term Incentive Plan to purchase 8,600,000 ordinary 
shares of the Group.

Table 4

2020

Key management personnel

Antony Robinson

Melvyn Sims

Balance 
1/07/19

Exercised

Balance 
30/06/20

8,300,000

(300,000)

8,000,000

600,000

8,900,000

-

(300,000)

600,000

8,600,000

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES20

DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued)

(b) Number of shares held by key management personnel (consolidated) 

The relevant interest of each key management personnel in the share capital of the Group at 30 June 2020 is as follows:

Table 5

2020

Directors

Brian Austin

Paul Dwyer

Antony Robinson

John Dwyer

Melvyn Sims

Tara Falk

Balance  
1/07/19

Shares issued 
from sale of 
Paragon

(Net sale) / 
purchase of 
shares 

Exercise of 
options

Balance  
30/06/20

35,440,600

66,303,000

418,000

35,390,522

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

170,700

871,852

84,565

130,829

-

6,786,200

500,000

-

-

300,000

-

-

-

-

-

35,611,300

67,174,852

802,565

35,521,351

-

7,286,200

2,812,778

1,170,299

Other Key Management Personnel

Rohan Stewart

Joshua Reid

3,312,778

1,170,299

-

-

(500,000)

-

142,035,199

6,786,200

1,257,946

300,000

150,379,345

G. Loans to and from key management personnel

(a) Aggregate of loans made

There have been no 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.

(b) Aggregate of loans received

There have been no loans received, 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.

H. Other transactions with Key Management Personnel

Fuse Recruitment Pty Ltd, ADD Aviation Services Pty Ltd, P Capital Pty Ltd and The Lead Agency Pty Ltd (until 31 December 2018) are 
related parties as they are entities where John Dwyer, Paul Dwyer and Brian Austin or their closely related entities are shareholders. 
DWF LLP is a related party as Mel Sims is a Partner at the Company.

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES21

During the year ended 30 June 2020 the following related entities provided services to the Group: 

Related party 

Fees Paid or Payable to associates (ex GST):

Fuse Recruitment Pty Ltd

Fuse Recruitment Pty Ltd

The Lead Agency Pty Ltd 

Service received

Recruitment Fees

Contractor Fees

 2020 

 $ 

2019

 $ 

 141,492 

 208,065 

41,380 

 217,418 

Marketing service fees 

 - 

 94,371 

ADD Aviation Services Pty Ltd 

Transportation service fees

 12,860 

 131,394 

DWF LLP

Legal service fees

 292,398 

 372,377 

All the above services received from identified related parties of key management personnel were in the normal course of business, 
on terms and conditions no more favourable than those that it is reasonable to expect the party would have adopted if dealing at 
arms-length with an unrelated person. The outstanding balance of the above services is $19,906 from Fuse Recruitment Pty Ltd (2019: 
$21,249), which is expected to be settled within 30 days.

The Group provided insurance services to related parties of a Director totalling $96,959 (2019: $206,061). 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 $nil (2019 $5,766).

The Group received trust distributions from a related party of a Director totalling $nil (2019: $289,432). The entity ceased to be a related 
party on 7 December 2018.

The Group paid $700,000 to P Capital Pty Ltd during the year. The amount made relates to part payment of the purchase price for 
Charter Gilman Insurance Holdings Limited and Globe transactions approved at the EGM held during the year. The payment allowed 
PSC to take operational control earlier than otherwise. The balance of the purchase price payments were made post balance date when 
regulatory filings were completed as disclosed in Note 38.

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

I. Use of remuneration consultants

No remuneration consultants were engaged during the course of the 2020 financial year.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors

Brian Austin
Chairman
Melbourne
Date: 24 August 2020

Antony Robinson
Managing Director
Melbourne
Date: 24 August 2020

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES22

AUDITORS INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION

Ernst  & Young
8 Exhibit ion Street  
Melbourne  VIC  3000  Australia
GPO Box 67 Melbourne  VIC  3001

Tel: +61 3 9288 8000
Fax: +61 3 8650 7777
ey.com/au

Audit or’s Independence Declarat ion t o t he Dir ect ors of PSC Insurance
Group Limit ed

As lead auditor for the audit of the financial report of PSC Insurance Group Limited for the financial year 
ended 30 June 2020, I declare to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been:

a) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in

relation to the audit; and

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

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

Ernst & Young

T M Dring
Part ner
24 August 2020

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

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIESCONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR 
LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

23

For The Year Ended 30 June 2020 

Revenue and other income

Fee and commission income 

Other revenue 

Interest income

Other income

Investment income

Less: expenses 

Administration and other expenses 

Depreciation and amortisation expense 

Employee benefits expense 

Finance costs 

Employee contractors 

Information technology costs 

Professional fees 

Profit before income tax expense 

Income tax expense 

Net profit from continuing operations 

Other comprehensive income 

Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss 

Revaluation of property, plant and equipment

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or 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 

 30-Jun 
 2020 

 $’000 

30-Jun
2019

$’000

 Notes 

3

3

3

3

3

3

4

4

4

4

5

 173,283 

 113,680 

 825 

 1,037 

(6,625)

 524 

 460 

 1,461 

8,998 

 1,637 

169,044 

126,236 

(27,979)

(11,318)

(87,302)

(6,807)

(3,292)

(4,134)

(2,938)

(21,818)

(2,947)

(52,755)

(3,449)

(3,145)

(3,663)

(1,624)

(143,770)

(89,401)

25,274 

(6,552)

18,722 

36,835 

(11,478)

25,357 

- 

1,100 

(4,029)

(4,029)

14,693 

210 

1,310 

26,667 

17,887 

24,693 

835 

18,722 

664 

25,357 

13,858 

26,003 

835 

664 

14,693 

26,667 

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

Basic earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share

31

31

6.7 cents

10.1 cents

6.5 cents

10.0 cents

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

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES24

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF 
FINANCIAL POSITION

As At 30 Jun 2020

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents 

Other financial assets - trust cash

Receivables 

Contract assets - broking

Other assets 

Total current assets 

Non-current assets 

Receivables

Other financial assets 

Equity accounted investments

Property, plant and equipment 

Intangible assets 

Right of use asset

Deferred tax assets

Total non-current assets 

Total assets 

Current liabilities 

Payables 

Borrowings 

Provisions 

Current tax liabilities 

Financial liabilities

Lease liabilities

Other liabilities 

Total current liabilities 

Non-current liabilities 

Borrowings 

Provisions 

Deferred tax liabilities

Financial liabilities

Lease 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 

* Prior period comparatives have been revised. Refer to note 1 (y) for details.
The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

Notes

7

8

9

10

11

9

12

13

15

16

17

5

18

19

20

5

22

23

21

19

20

5

22

23

21

24

25

25

27

 30-Jun 
2020

 $’000 

25,973 

167,904 

11,612 

49,552 

9,046 

 30-Jun 
2019*

$’000

21,475 

111,480 

8,454 

33,158 

2,446 

264,087 

177,013 

3,400 

34,453 

8,512 

16,763 

3,373 

51,498 

7,571 

15,261 

316,372 

108,075 

14,754 

3,941 

398,195 

662,282 

- 

3,359 

189,137 

366,150 

183,021 

118,054 

- 

4,542 

3,991 

1,127 

2,341 

24,829 

219,851

158,505 

565 

20,154 

205 

 13,909 

4,572 

197,910 

417,761 

244,521 

243,043 

(40,449)

39,235 

241,829 

2,692 

244,521 

1,192 

3,183 

8,004 

- 

- 

10,152 

140,585 

55,831 

455 

 13,255 

- 

- 

 4,973 

74,514 

215,099 

151,051 

140,572 

(36,473)

44,807 

148,906 

2,145 

151,051 

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIESCONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF 
CHANGES IN EQUITY

For The Year Ended 30 June 2020

Balance as at 1 July 2018

 Share 
capital 

$’000

 Reserves* 

$’000

140,395 

(37,368)

Adjustment due to change of accounting policy, net of tax 

- 

- 

140,395 

(37,368)

Restated opening balance

Profit for the year

Revaluation of property, plant and equipment, net of tax

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

Decrease in non-controlling interests 

In specie distributions

Put option 

Employee share issues

Dividends paid

Total transactions with owners

Balance as at 30 June 2019 

Balance as at 1 July 2019

Restated opening balance

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:

Capital issued

Capital issuing costs

Shares in lieu of cash for acquisition of subsidiary

Converted share options

Dividend reinvestment 

Non-controlling interest arising from business 
combination

Put option reserve revaluation

Employee share issues

Dividends paid

Total transactions with owners

Balance as at 30 June 2020

* Prior period comparatives have been revised. Refer to note 1 (y) for details.
The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

25

 Retained 
Earnings 

 Non-
controlling 
Interest* 

$’000

40,429 

(1,245)

39,184 

24,693 

- 

- 

$’000

1,964 

(28)

1,936 

664 

- 

- 

 Total 
Equity 

$’000

145,420 

(1,273)

144,147 

25,357 

1,100 

210 

- 

- 

(445)

- 

- 

(18,625)

(19,070)

44,807 

1,219 

(339)

- 

(870)

- 

(465)

(455)

2,145 

 Retained 
Earnings 

 Non-
controlling 
Interest* 

$’000

44,807 

(263)

44,544 

17,887 

$’000

2,145 

- 

2,145 

835 

1,219 

(339)

(445)

(3,122)

2,014 

(19,090)

(19,763)

151,051 

 Total 
Equity 

$’000

151,051 

(263)

150,788 

18,722 

1,310 

24,693 

664 

26,667 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

177 

- 

177 

- 

1,100 

210 

- 

- 

- 

(2,252)

1,837 

- 

(415)

140,572 

(36,473)

 Share 
capital 

$’000

 Reserves*

$’000

140,572 

(36,473)

140,572 

(36,473)

- 

- 

- 

- 

35,000 

(577)

66,035 

300 

1,076 

- 

- 

637 

- 

102,471 

243,043 

(4,029)

- 

- 

(4,029)

(4,029)

17,887 

835 

14,693 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(246)

299 

- 

53 

(40,449)

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(23,196)

(23,196)

39,235 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

245 

(87)

- 

(446)

(288)

2,692 

35,000 

(577)

66,035 

300 

1,076 

245 

(333)

936 

(23,642)

79,040 

244,521 

Adjustment due to change of accounting policy, net of tax

- 

- 

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES26

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT 
OF CASH FLOWS

For The Year Ended 30 June 2020

Cash flow from operating activities

Receipts from customers

Payments to suppliers and employees

Trust distributions / 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

Proceeds from sale of financial assets

Payment for financial assets 

Payment for other investments

Payment for equity investments

Proceeds from sale of equity investments

Net cash flow (used in) investing activities

Cash flow from financing activities

 30-Jun 
 2020 

 $’000 

 30-Jun 
2019

$’000

 Notes 

 181,137 

 117,416 

 (140,971)

 (88,047)

28 (b)

 990 

 1,037 

 (4,290)

(10,608)

 27,295 

 (3,388)

 23,907 

 (2,138)

 5,706 

 (539)

 (721)

 (960)

 633 

 1,981 

 997 

 1,461 

 (3,449)

(7,814)

 20,564 

 (2,892)

 17,672 

 (1,883)

 13,927 

 (33,876)

 - 

 (647)

 2,511 

 (19,968)

Payments for deferred consideration/business acquisitions

 (129,863)

 (10,824)

Proceeds from borrowings

Repayments of borrowings

Capital issued 

Capital issuing costs

Proceeds from converted share options 

Payment of lease liabilities

Dividends paid

Loans to related parties

Net cash provided by / (used in) financing activities

Reconciliation of cash

Cash at beginning of the year 

Net (decrease) / increase in cash held

Effect of exchange rate fluctuation on cash held

Cash at end of the year

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

 108,149 

 (7,513)

 35,000 

 (825)

 300 

 (3,290)

 3,547 

 (971)

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 (22,565)

 (19,090)

 (1,288)

 (192)

 (21,895)

 (27,530)

 21,475 

 51,170 

 3,993 

 (29,826)

 505 

 131 

28 (a)

 25,973 

 21,475 

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES27

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For The Year Ended 30 June 2020

Note 1: Statement Of Significant Accounting Policies

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

(a) Basis of preparation of the financial report

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

The financial report covers PSC Insurance Group Limited and controlled entities as a Group. PSC Insurance Group Limited is a company 
limited by shares, incorporated and domiciled in Australia. 

The address of PSC Insurance Group Limited’s registered office and principal place of business is 96 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne, 
Victoria, 3002.

PSC Insurance Group Limited is a for-profit entity for the purpose of preparing the financial statements.

Compliance with IFRS
The consolidated financial statements of the Group 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.

Fair value measurement
For financial reporting purposes, ‘fair value’ is the price that would be received to sell an asset, or paid to transfer a liability, in an orderly 
transaction between market participants (under current market conditions) at the measurement date, regardless of whether that price is 
directly observable or estimated using another valuation technique. 

When estimating the fair value of an asset or liability, the Group uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and 
for which sufficient data are available to measure fair value, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of 
unobservable inputs. Inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value are categorised into three levels according to the extent 
to which the inputs are observable: 

• 

 Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can 
access at the measurement date. 

•  Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability,  

either directly or indirectly. 

•  Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. 

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

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES28

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

For The Year Ended 30 June 2020

(b) New and revised accounting standards effective at 30 June 2020

The Group has applied all new and revised Australian Accounting Standards that apply to annual reporting periods beginning on or 
after 1 July 2019.

AASB 16: Leases
AASB 16 has replaced AASB 117. AASB 16 requires a lessee to recognise most leases on balance sheet as lease liabilities, with 
corresponding right of use assets. Lessees are not required to recognise short term leases with a term of less than 12 months and leases 
of low value assets. Right-of-use assets are initially measured at their cost and lease liabilities are initially measured on a present value 
basis. 

As a result of the adoption of AASB 16, the nature of expenses relating to leases has changed. The Group has recognised depreciation 
expense for right of use assets and interest expense for lease liabilities. Previously lease costs were recognised as occupancy expenses.

The Group has adopted the standard on 1 July 2019 by applying the modified retrospective approach on transition. Under this approach 
the cumulative effect of adoption has been recognised as an adjustment to opening retained earnings at 1 July 2019, with no restatement 
of comparative information.

The Group applied the following available practical expedients:

•  Used a single discount rate to a portfolio of leases with reasonably similar characteristics

•  Applied the short-term leases exemptions to leases with lease term that ends within 12 months of the date of initial application and 

leases of low value.

Impact
The impact on transition at 1 July 2019 to the consolidated statement of financial position was as follows:

Assets 

Increase in right of use assets

Increase in deferred tax asset

Liabilities 

Increase in lease liabilities

Equity

Decrease in retained earnings 

2019 

 $’000 

 6,097 

 96 

(6,456)

 263 

The table below is a reconciliation of the operating lease commitments disclosed in the Group’s 30 June 2019 financial statements, to the 
lease liabilities recognised on the transition date:

Operating lease commitments disclosed at 30 June 2019

(less) impact of discounting the future lease cash flows at the incremental borrowing rate of each lease 

(Less) leases with a remaining term of less than one year and low value leases 

(Less) leases committed to but with a start date after 1 July 2019 

Lease Liabilities recognised at 1 July 2019

2019 

 $’000 

 9,338 

(512)

(330)

(2,040)

(6,456)

The Group applied a range of incremental borrowing rates between 4.60% and 6.50% (weighted average discount rate of 4.97%). The 
consolidated statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income for the half year was lower by $0.3m due to application of the 
new standard being lease interest of $0.7m and lease depreciation of $2.9m, compared to rent expense of $3.3m on an equivalent basis. 

Further details of the Group’s accounting policies in relation to accounting for leases under AASB 16 are contained in note 1 (H).

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES29

IFRIC Interpretation 23: Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments

The Interpretation clarifies the application of the recognition and measurement criteria in AASB 112 Income Taxes when there is 
uncertainty over income tax treatments. The Interpretation specifically addresses whether an entity considers uncertain tax treatments 
separately, the assumptions an entity makes about the examination of tax treatments and how an entity determines taxable profit (tax 
loss), tax bases, unused tax losses, unused tax credits and tax rates. 

Impact
The new interpretation has not had a significant material impact on the financial statements the Group.

(c) Going concern

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

(d) Principles of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements are those of the Group, comprising the financial statements of the parent entity and of all entities 
which the parent entity controls. The Group 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 are initially recognised either at fair value or at the non-controlling interests’ proportionate share of the acquired 
entity’s net identifiable assets. This decision is made on an acquisition-by-acquisition basis.

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 Group’s controlling and non-controlling interests are detailed in Note 27.

(e) Revenue

The Group derives revenue from the provision of insurance services. Revenue is recognised as, or when, services are transferred to the 
customer, and is measured at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Group expects to be entitled in exchange for the 
services.

Provision of insurance services 
Commission, brokerage and fees are recognised when the Group has satisfied its performance obligations, which occurs at the point in 
time that control of the services are transferred to the customer. 

The performance obligation relating to commission, brokerage and fee income relates to the provision of insurance broking services. 
Commission, brokerage and fees are recognised when the Group has satisfied its performance obligations, which occurs at the point in 
time that control of the services are transferred to the customer. Revenue is constrained to reflect potential lapses and cancellations 
based on past experiences and future expectations. 

Where there is a future performance obligation to provide claims handling services, a portion of revenue relating to these services is 
deferred and recognised over time as the performance obligation is satisfied.

Interest income 
Interest income is recognised in accordance with the effective interest method.

Investment income 
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. 

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES30

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

For The Year Ended 30 June 2020

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

Other income
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.

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

Receivables from contracts with customers
A receivable from a contract with a customer represents the Group’s unconditional right to consideration arising from the transfer 
of services to the customer (i.e., only the passage of time is required before payment of the consideration is due). Subsequent to initial 
recognition, receivables from contracts with customers are measured at amortised cost and are tested for impairment.

Contract liabilities
A contract liability represents the Group’s obligation to transfer services to the customer for which the Group has received consideration 
(or an amount of consideration is due) from the customer. Amounts recorded as contract liabilities are subsequently recognised as 
revenue when the Group transfers the contracted services to the customer.

(f) Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents 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. 

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

Cash held on trust is held for insurance premiums received from policyholders which will ultimately be paid to underwriters, is 
separately disclosed in  the Statement of Financial Position  as “Other Financial Assets – trust cash”.  Cash held on trust cannot be used to 
meet business obligations/operating expenses other than payments to underwriters and/or refunds to policyholders.

(g) Property, plant and equipment 

Each class of property, plant and equipment is measured at cost or fair value less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation and 
any accumulated impairment losses.

Plant and equipment
Plant and equipment is measured at cost, less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses.

Property
Land and buildings are measured at revalued amounts, being the fair value at the date of the revaluation, less any subsequent 
accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. At each reporting date the carrying amount of each asset is reviewed 
to ensure that it does not differ materially from the asset’s fair value at reporting date. Where necessary, the asset is revalued to reflect 
its fair value.

Increases in the carrying amounts arising on revaluation of land and buildings are recognised in other comprehensive income and 
accumulated in equity under the heading of revaluation surplus. To the extent that the increase reverses a decrease of the same asset 
previously recognised in profit or loss, the increase is recognised in profit or loss. Decreases that offset previous increases of the same 
asset are recognised in other comprehensive income under the heading of revaluation surplus; all other decreases are charged to profit 
or loss.

Depreciation
Land is not depreciated. 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. 

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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:

Leasehold improvements at cost

Buildings

Office equipment at cost

Computer equipment at cost

Motor Vehicles at cost

(h) Leases Liabilities

Depreciation Rate

Depreciation Basis

2.5% - 30%

2.5%

2%-67%

10% - 67%

12.50%

Straight line and diminishing Value

Straight line

Straight line and diminishing value

Straight line and diminishing value

Straight line

At the commencement date of the lease, the Group recognises lease liabilities measured at the present value of lease payments to be 
made over the lease term. The lease payments include fixed payments (including in-substance fixed payments) less any lease incentives 
receivable, variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate, and amounts expected to be paid under residual value guarantees. 
The lease payments also include the exercise price of a purchase option reasonably certain to be exercised by the Group and payments of 
penalties for terminating a lease, if the lease term reflects the Group exercising the option to terminate. The variable lease payments that 
do not depend on an index or a rate are recognised as expense in the period on which the event or condition that triggers the payment 
occurs.

In calculating the present value of lease payments, the Group uses the incremental borrowing rate at the lease commencement date 
if the interest rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable. After the commencement date, the amount of lease liabilities is 
increased to reflect the accretion of interest and reduced for the lease payments made. In addition, the carrying amount of lease liabilities 
is remeasured if there is a modification, a change in the lease term, a change in the in-substance fixed lease payments or a change in the 
assessment to purchase the underlying asset. The determination of the lease term and the incremental borrowing rate requires the use 
of judgement.

(i) Right-of-use assets

The Group recognises right-of-use assets at the commencement date of the lease (i.e., the date the underlying asset is available for use). 
Right-of-use assets are measured at cost, less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, and adjusted for any remeasurement 
of lease liabilities. The cost of right-of-use assets includes the amount of lease liabilities recognised, initial direct costs incurred, and lease 
payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received. Unless the Group is reasonably certain to obtain 
ownership of the leased asset at the end of the lease term, the recognised right-of-use assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over 
the shorter of its estimated useful life and the lease term. Right-of-use assets are subject to impairment. The lease term determined by 
the Group comprises non-cancellable periods of leases and periods covered by options to extend the lease, if the Group is reasonably 
certain to exercise that option.

(j) Business combinations

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 acquired. 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 the case of step acquisition), less the fair 
value of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

For The Year Ended 30 June 2020

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.

(k) Intangibles

Goodwill
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(j) 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 Group’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 from a business combination are initially measured at fair value.

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

Following initial recognition, intangible assets are adjusted for 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. Useful lives are reviewed 
annually.

(l) Impairment of non-financial assets

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. 

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(m) Income tax

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 2015.  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 27.

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.

(n) Payables on broking, reinsurance and underwriting agency operations

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 Group 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.

(o) Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the Group 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.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

For The Year Ended 30 June 2020

(p) Employee benefits

i.  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 Consolidated 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 Consolidated 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 Group 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 Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.  

iv.  Share-based payments 

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

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 Group 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. 

(q) Borrowing costs

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.

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(r) Financial instruments

Classification
Financial assets recognised by the Group are subsequently measured in their entirety at either amortised cost or fair value, subject to 
their classification and whether the Group irrevocably designates the financial asset on initial recognition at fair value through other 
comprehensive income.

Financial assets not irrevocably designated on initial recognition at fair value through other comprehensive income are classified as 
subsequently measured at amortised cost, fair value through other comprehensive income or fair value through profit or loss on the 
basis of both:

a.  the Group ’s business model for managing the financial assets; and

b.  the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial asset.

Initial recognition and measurement
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. 
For financial assets, this is equivalent to the date that the Group commits itself to either the purchase or sale of the asset (i.e. trade date 
accounting is adopted). 

Financial instruments are initially measured at fair value adjusted for transaction costs, except where the instrument is classified as fair 
value through profit or loss, in which case transaction costs are immediately recognised as expenses in profit or loss.

Trade and other receivables
Receivables from broking, reinsurance and underwriting agency operations are initially recognised based on the invoiced amount 
to customers and are generally due for settlement within 14 to 60 days. After initial recognition, provision is made for lapses or 
cancellations of insurance policies or other matters that may lead to cancellation.

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

Consistent with both the Group’s business model for managing the financial assets and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the 
assets, trade and other receivables are subsequently measured at amortised cost.

Held for trading equity instruments
Held for trading equity instruments comprise those ordinary shares and options in listed entities that have been acquired by the Group 
principally for the purpose of sale in the near term. Held for trading investments are classified (and measured) at fair value through 
profit or loss. Fair values of listed entities are based on closing bid prices at the reporting date. 

A financial asset meets the criteria for held for trading if:

a. 

b. 

it has been acquired principally for the purpose of sale in the near term;

 on initial recognition it is part of a portfolio of identified financial instruments that are managed together and for which there is 
evidence of a recent actual pattern of short-term profit-taking; or

c. 

 it is a derivative other than a designated and effective hedging instrument.

Other shares and units held 
Other shares and units held comprise of equity investments in non listed entities. Other shares and units held are classified (and 
measured) at fair value through profit or loss. For investments where there is no quoted market price, fair value is determined by 
reference to expected future cash flows and valuations of the underlying net asset base of the investment. 

Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables are debt instruments, and are classified (and measured) at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method 
on the basis that:

a.  they are held within a business model whose objective is achieved by the Group holding the financial asset to collect contractual cash 

flows; and

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

on the principal amount outstanding.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

For The Year Ended 30 June 2020

Impairment of financial assets
The following financial assets are tested for impairment at each financial year end:

a.  debt instruments measured at amortised cost;

b.  receivables from contracts with customers and contract assets.

The Group provides for allowances for credit losses for both receivables from contracts with customers and contract assets. Under the 
AASB 9, the Group determines the allowance for credit losses for receivables from contracts with customers and contract assets on the 
basis of the lifetime expected credit losses of the instrument. Lifetime expected credit losses represent the expected credit losses that are 
expected to result from default events over the expected life of the financial asset.

For all other financial assets subject to impairment testing, when there has been a significant increase in credit risk since the initial 
recognition of the financial asset, the allowance for credit losses is recognised on the basis of the lifetime expected credit losses. When 
there has not been an increase in credit risk since initial recognition, the allowance for credit losses is recognised on the basis of 
12-month expected credit losses. ’12-month expected credit losses’ is the portion of lifetime expected credit losses that represent the 
expected credit losses that result from default events on a financial instrument that are possible within the 12 months after the reporting 
date.

The Group considers a range of information when assessing whether the credit risk has increased significantly since initial recognition. 
This includes such factors as the identification of significant changes in external market indicators of credit risk, significant adverse 
changes in the financial performance or financial position of the counterparty, significant changes in the value of collateral, and past due 
information.

Where there is a trade receivables balance, assessment is given to establish whether credit risk against this balance is mitigated in full as 
a result of the allowance for expected revenue losses on policy lapses and cancellations. 

The gross carrying amount of a financial asset is written off when the counterparty is in severe financial difficulty and the Group has no 
realistic expectation of recovery of the financial asset.

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 Group has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at 
least 12 months after the reporting date.

Offsetting of financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount is reported in the Groups’ consolidated statement of financial 
position if there is an enforceable legal right to offset the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, to realise 
the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.

(s) Investments in associates 

An associate is an entity over which the Group 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 Group’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 Group’s profit or loss and the Group’s share of the associate’s other 
comprehensive income items are recognised in the Group’s other comprehensive income. Details relating to associates are set out in Note 
14.

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

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(t) Interests in joint ventures 

Joint venture entities
The Group’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 14.

(u) Foreign currency translations and balances

Functional and presentation currency
The financial statements of each entity within the Group 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 Group’s functional and presentation currency.

Transactions and Balances
Transactions in foreign currencies of entities within the Group 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 Group are translated as follows:
a.  Assets and liabilities are translated at the closing rate on reporting date.
b. 
a.  All resulting exchange differences are recognised in other comprehensive income.

Items of revenue and expense translated at average rate.

(v) Segment reporting

Determination and presentation of operating segments
The Group determines and presents operating segments based on information that is internally provided to the Group’s chief operating 
decision maker.

An operating segment is a component of the Group 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 Group’s components. All operating segment results 
are regularly reviewed by the Group’s chief operating decision maker to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment 
and to assess its performance. Refer to Note 37 for details on how management determine the operating segments.

Segment results that are reported to the Group’s chief operating decision maker include items directly attributable to a segment, as well 
as these that can be allocated on a reasonable basis.

(w) Goods and services tax (GST)

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 Consolidated Statement of Financial Position are shown inclusive of GST.

Cash flows are presented in the Consolidated 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.

(x) Comparatives and Rounding of amounts

Where necessary, comparative information has been reclassified and repositioned for consistency with current year disclosures. The 
parent entity and the Group have applied the relief available under ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Directors’ Reports) 
Instrument 2016/191 and accordingly, the amounts in the consolidated financial statements and in the directors’ report have been 
rounded to the nearest thousand dollars, or in certain cases, to the nearest dollar (where indicated).

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES38

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

For The Year Ended 30 June 2020

(y) Restatement of comparative balances:

1. Broker receivables and payables

Summary
The Group has reassessed its accounting policy in relation to recognition of insurance premium receivables owed by policy holders upon 
entering into a policy and the corresponding premium payable to underwriters. The Group has determined that the premium receivable 
should no longer be recognised on the basis that the company’s role is an insurance intermediary and it is not performing the role 
or assuming liability as principals. The Group has determined that a more appropriate policy is to recognise premiums payable to the 
underwriter when the cash has been received from the policy holder, creating a liability to remit these monies to the underwriter. This 
change is aligned to emerging global practises. Amounts have been restated to ensure comparability between reporting periods. 

Impact:
The impact of the change on the 30 June 2019 statement of financial position comparative balances was as follows:

Current Assets 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Other financial assets - trust cash

Receivables 

Contract assets - broking

Other assets 

Total Current Assets

Current liabilities 

Payables 

Total Current liabilities 

 Year ended 30 
June 2019 

 $’000 

132,955 

- 

438,169 

- 

6,206 

 577,330 

518,371 

540,902 

 As restated for 
the year ended 30 
June 2019 

 $’000 

21,475 

111,480 

8,454 

33,158 

2,446 

 177,013 

118,054 

140,585 

 Change 

 $’000 

(111,480)

111,480 

(429,715)

33,158 

(3,760)

(400,317)

(400,317)

(400,317)

There was no impact on the consolidated statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income.

2. Put Option

Summary
A financial liability has been recognised for the value the Group could be required to pay on the future exercise by holders of a put option 
in relation to the acquisition of Turners Financial Services Pty Ltd. After initial recognition, the fair value of the put option is reassessed 
at each reporting period with reference to profitability of the underlying entity. Amounts have been restated to ensure comparability 
between reporting periods. 

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Impact:
The impact of the change on the 30 June 2019 statement of financial position comparative balances was as follows:

Non-Current Liabilities 

Other liabilities 

Total Non-Current Liabilities 

Equity

Put option reserve

Non-controlling interests 

Total Equity

 Year ended 30 
June 2019 

 $’000 

 1,851 

 71,392 

- 

3,015 

154,173 

 As restated for 
the year ended 30 
June 2019 

 $’000 

 4,973 

 74,514 

(2,252)

2,145 

151,051 

 Change 

 $’000 

 3,122 

 3,122 

(2,252)

(870)

(3,122)

There was no impact on the consolidated statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income.

(z) Accounting standards issued but not yet effective at 30 June 2020

The new and amended standards and interpretations that are issued, but not yet effective, up to the date of issuance of the Group’s 
financial statements are disclosed below. The Group intends to adopt these new and amended standards and interpretations, if 
applicable, when they become effective.

Title 

Effective date

Financial year 
mandatory 

Note

AASB 2018-6 - Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Definition of a 
Business

AASB 2019-1 - Conceptual Framework

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

1 January 2020

30 June 2021

1 January 2020

30 June 2021

1 January 2020

30 June 2021

AASB 2019-5 - Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Disclosure of the 
Effect of New IFRS Standards Not Yet Issued in Australia

1 January 2020

30 June 2021

AASB 2014-10 - Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Sale or 
Contribution of Assets between an Investor and its Associate or Joint Venture

1 January 2022

30 June 2023

(i)

(ii)

(ii)

(ii)

(ii)

(i) In October 2018, the IASB issued amendments to the definition of a business in IFRS 3 Business Combinations to help entities 
determine whether an acquired set of activities and assets is a business or not. They clarify the minimum requirements for a business, 
remove the assessment of whether market participants are capable of replacing any missing elements, add guidance to help entities 
assess whether an acquired process is substantive, narrow the definitions of a business and of outputs, and introduce an optional fair 
value concentration test. Since the amendments apply prospectively to transactions or other events that occur on or after the date of 
first application, the Group will not be affected by these amendments on the date of transition.

(ii) The Group does not expect the impact of the new and amended standards to have a significant impact on the financial statements.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

For The Year Ended 30 June 2020

Note 2: Significant 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:

(a) Business combinations and goodwill
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 Group as 
finite lived intangible assets are amortised, whereas indefinite life intangible assets, including goodwill, are not amortised.

(b) Impairment of goodwill
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 or fair value assessments. Fair value calculations are based on estimates of sustainable revenue 
for each CGU multiplied by a revenue multiple appropriate for similar businesses, less costs to sell. Value in use calculations are based 
on projected cash flows approved by management covering a period of 5 years. Management’s determination of cash flow projections 
are based on past performance and its expectation for the future, including any potential impacts from COVID-19. The present value 
of future cash flows has been calculated using an average revenue growth rate of 3% (2019: 5%) and expense growth rate of 2% (2019: 
3%) for cash flows in year two to five and a terminal value growth rate of 2% (2019: 2%). A pre-tax discount rate of 10%-14% (2019: 
16.67%) to determine value-in-use has been used. The pre-tax discount rate used is dependent on specific attributes of the segments and 
determined by the Board. 

(c) Income Tax
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.

(d) Deferred consideration
The Group 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.

(e) Intangible assets
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.

(f) Employee benefits
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.

(g) Share based payment transactions
The Group measures the cost of equity-settled transactions with the employees by reference to the fair value of the options at the date at 
which they are granted. The fair value of options has been valued taking into account the vesting period, expected dividend payout and 
the share price at the date the options were granted.

(h) Other shares and units held 
The Group measures the fair value for other shares and units held where there is no quoted market price, by reference to expected 
future cash flows and valuations of the underlying net asset base of the investment. The inputs into the valuations are based on the best 
information available about assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the assets.

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIESNote 3: Revenue And Other Income

Fee and commission income 

Commission income

Fees income

Other fees

Other revenue 

Interest income

Other Income 

Share of equity accounted results

Gain / (loss) on fair value adjustments

Gain / (loss) on derivatives 

Profit on sales of shares

Profit on sale of subsidiary

Investment Income 

Dividend income and trust distributions

41

2020

 $’000 

2019

 $’000 

 126,044 

 36,061 

 11,178 

 72,610 

 31,039 

 10,031 

 173,283 

 113,680 

 825 

 460 

 1,037 

 1,461 

 98 

(16,623)

1,249 

8,651 

- 

(6,625)

 154 

7,879 

- 

- 

 965 

 8,998 

 524 

 1,637 

 169,044 

 126,236 

Amounts that relate to performance obligations that have not been satisfied (or partially satisfied) by the Group are included in Note 21 
as a contract liability. The contract liability balance at 30 June 2019 of $2.4m has been recognised in fee and commission income during 
the year ended 30 June 2020.

The Group has disaggregated revenue recognised from contracts with customers (Fee and commission income) into categories that depict 
how the uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors. Disaggregated revenue information has also been 
included in Note 37 Information. 

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES42

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

For The Year Ended 30 June 2020

Note 4: Operating Profit

Profit before income tax has been determined after: 

Finance costs 

Finance costs - lease liabilities

Total finance costs

Depreciation

- Leasehold Improvements

- Building 

- Motor Vehicles

- Office Equipment

- Computer Equipment

- Right of use assets 

Total depreciation 

Amortisation of non-current assets 

- Identifiable intangibles

Depreciation and amortisation expense

Rental expense on operating leases 

Foreign currency translation losses / (gains) 

Employee benefits

- Share-based payments

- Superannuation

- Other Employee benefits

Administration and other expenses includes:

Acquisition legal and professional fees 

Other acquisition and transactions related costs

Non-recurring employment costs

Foreign Exchange (gains)/losses

Expected credit loss

Net deferred consideration loss relating to business combinations

Share-based payment expense

Other

Other income includes:

Fair value revaluation of assets

(Gain) / loss on Derivatives

(Profit) on sale of shares

Total 

2020

 $’000 

 6,086 

 721 

 6,807 

 762 

 197 

 11 

 261 

 754 

 1,985 

 2,856 

 4,841 

6,477 

 11,318 

898 

(67)

 264 

 5,325 

 81,713 

 87,302 

1,143 

1,112 

1,463 

(1,091)

1,613 

4,626 

264 

1,598 

16,623 

(1,121)

(8,651)

17,579 

2019

 $’000 

 3,449 

 - 

 3,449 

 129 

 178 

 13 

 237 

 797 

 1,354 

 - 

 1,354 

1,593 

 2,947 

 2,933 

 15 

 2,014 

 3,529 

 47,212 

 52,755 

 742 

 719 

 2,971 

 196 

 3 

 1,127 

 2,014 

 143 

(7,879)

- 

- 

36 

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIESNote 5: Income Tax

(a) Components of tax expense

Current tax

Deferred tax

Adjustment to tax expense on recognition of prior year losses

Under/(over) provision in prior years

(b) Prima facie tax payable

43

2020

 $’000 

 10,147 

(4,264)

71 

598 

 6,552 

2019

 $’000 

 13,029 

(1,368)

- 

(183)

 11,478 

2020

 $’000 

2019

 $’000 

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% (2019: 30.0%) 

 7,582 

 11,051 

Add tax effect of: 

•  Other non-allowable items

•  Gross up of franking credits

•  Non assessable gain / non deductible loss on business acquisition rise and fall

•  Amortisation

• 

• 

Interentity dividends

Income tax losses not recognised

•  Over provision for income tax in prior years

Less tax effect of: 

•  Overseas tax rate differential

•  Over provision for income tax in prior years

•  Franking credit offset

•  Capitalised costs deductible for tax

•  Net capital loss

•  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

•  Under provisions

•  Exchange translation difference

•  Transfer to/(from) deferred tax

Current tax liabilities 

 261 

 125 

 1,072 

 773 

 30 

71 

598 

 1,108 

 129 

 349 

 223 

 -   

(146)

(183)

 2,930 

 1,480 

1,368 

418 

2,077 

97 

- 

 3,960 

 6,552 

2020

 $’000 

8,004 

10,147 

(14,883)

- 

109 

(157)

771 

 3,991 

 470 

 429 

 -   

 -   

 154 

 1,053 

 11,478 

2019

 $’000 

3,279 

13,029 

(7,814)

(172)

(183)

11 

(146)

 8,004 

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES44

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

For The Year Ended 30 June 2020

Note 5: Income Tax (continued)

(d) Deferred tax

Deferred tax relates to the following: 

Deferred tax assets 

The balance comprises: 

•  Tax losses carried forward

•  Employee benefits

•  Allowance for expected credit losses

• 

Income provisions

•  Contract liabilities

•  Accrued expenses

•  Listing and share issue expenses

•  Fair value adjustments

Deferred tax liabilities 

The balance comprises: 

•  Customer Lists

•  Accrued income

•  Prepayments 

•  Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss

•  Capital allowances 

•  Right of use asset

Net deferred tax assets/(liabilities)

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

Decrease / (increase) in deferred tax assets

(Decrease) / increase in deferred tax liabilities

2020

 $’000 

2019

 $’000 

 388 

 1,324 

 83 

 954 

 - 

 114 

 526 

 552 

 747 

 1,091 

 - 

 206 

 565 

 233 

 517 

 - 

 3,941 

 3,359 

 12,745 

 6,712 

 - 

 - 

 453 

 244 

 20,154 

(16,213)

2020

 $’000 

(428)

(3,836)

(4,264)

 2,614 

 6,204 

 79 

 3,869 

 489 

 - 

 13,255 

(9,896)

2019

 $’000 

67 

(1,435)

(1,368)

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIESNote 6: Dividends

(a) Dividends paid or declared

45

2020

 $’000 

2019

 $’000 

Dividends paid at 8.7 cents per share (2019: 7.6 cents per share) by PSC Insurance Group fully franked

 23,196 

 18,625 

Dividends paid to non-controlling interests

(b) Dividends declared after the reporting period and not recognised

Since the end of the reporting period the directors have recommended / declared dividends of 5.5 cents 
per share (2019: 5.2 cents per share) fully franked

(c) Franking account

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

Note 7: Cash And Cash Equivalents

Cash on hand 

Cash at bank 

Cash on deposit 

 446 

 465 

 23,642 

 19,090 

2020

 $’000 

2019

 $’000 

 15,786 

 13,691 

 15,786 

 13,691 

2020

 $’000 

2019

 $’000 

 4,807 

 4,085 

 2020 

 $’000 

 13 

 20,371 

 5,589 

 25,973 

2019

 $’000 

 3 

 5,643 

 15,829 

 21,475 

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES46

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

For The Year Ended 30 June 2020

Note 8: Other Financial Assets - Trust Cash 

Cash held on trust

Note 9: Receivables 

Current

Other receivables (a)

Related parties loans and receivables

Non Current

Related parties loans and receivables

(a) Other receivables include amounts due from insurers for commercial services fees and sundry receivables.

(b) Ageing of Receivables

 - 0-30 Days

 - 30-60 Days

 - 60-90 Days

 - Over 90 Days

Note 10: Contract Assets - Broking

Current

Contract assets 

 2020 

 $’000 

167,904

167,904

2019

 $’000 

 111,480 

 111,480 

 2020 

 $’000 

 9,204 

 2,408 

 11,612 

2019

 $’000 

 7,070 

 1,384 

 8,454 

 3,400 

 3,373 

 2020 

 $’000 

2019

 $’000 

 8,142 

 6,247 

 17 

 201 

 844 

 13 

 156 

 654 

 9,204 

 7,070 

 2020 

 $’000 

49,552

49,552

2019

 $’000 

 33,158 

 33,158 

Contract assets represent the amounts due from policyholders in respect of insurances arranged by controlled entities. Should 
policyholders not pay, the insurance policy is cancelled by the insurer and a credit given against the amount due. The Group’s credit risk 
exposure in relation to these amounts is limited to commissions and fees charged. Commission and fee income is recognised after taking 
into account an allowance for expected losses (on policy lapses and cancellations) based on past experiences and future expectations.

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIESNote 11: Other Current Assets

Current

Prepayments

Bonds and deposits

Note 12: Other Financial Assets

Non Current

Financial assets 

Other shares and units held 

Shares in listed corporations 

Total financial assets 

Note 13: Equity Accounted Investments

Non Current

Equity accounted associates

47

 2020 

 $’000 

 8,989 

 57 

 9,046 

2019

 $’000 

 2,399 

 47 

 2,446 

 2020 

 $’000 

2019

 $’000 

 1,966 

 32,487 

 34,453 

 3,516 

 47,982 

 51,498 

 2020 

 $’000 

2019

 $’000 

 8,512 

 7,571 

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES48

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

For The Year Ended 30 June 2020

Note 14: Interests In Associates And Joint Ventures

(a) Associates and joint ventures

Investments in associates and joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method in the Group and carried at cost in the parent 
entity. Interests are held in the following associated companies:

Associated Companies

Associates

BCS Broking Pty Ltd

Charter Gilman Ltd

Just Motorsport Limited

Just Business Cover Ltd (UK)

PSC Bloodstock Services Pty Ltd 

PSC Insurenet JV Pty Ltd

PSC Property Lync Insurance Brokers Pty Ltd 

RP-Baulkham Hills Pty Ltd

RP-Broadbeach Pty Ltd 

RP-Bundoora Pty Ltd 

RP-Cannington Pty Ltd 

RP-Carlton Pty Ltd 

RP-Exchange Insurance Pty Ltd

RP-Edwardstown Pty Ltd 

RP-Fremantle Pty Ltd 

RP-Horsham Pty Ltd 

RP Hoppers Crossing Pty Ltd 

RP-My Insurance Kit Pty Ltd 

RP-Ipswich Pty Ltd

RP-Melbourne Pty Ltd

RP-Mona Vale Pty Ltd 

RP-Morayfield Pty Ltd 

RP-Nerang Pty Ltd 

RP-Newcastle Pty Ltd 

RP-Penrith Pty Ltd 

RP Professional Risk Pty Ltd 

RP Randwick Pty Ltd 

RP-Rockingham Pty Ltd

RP-South Perth Pty Ltd 

RP-Southport Pty Ltd

RP-Tullamarine Pty Ltd 

RP-Tweed Heads Pty Ltd 

RP-Warragul Pty Ltd 

Principal place of 
business 

Australia

Hong Kong

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Ownership Interest

2020

30.00%

50.00%

35.03%

42.50%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

0.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

25.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

0.00%

2019

30.00%

0.00%

35.03%

42.50%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

0.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

0.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

0.00%

50.00%

50.00%

25.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

0.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

0.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIESNote 15: Property, Plant And Equipment

Leasehold improvements 

Leasehold improvements at cost 

Accumulated depreciation 

Land and Buildings 

Land and buildings 

Accumulated depreciation 

Artwork

Artwork

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 

49

 2020 

 $’000 

 4,888 

 (3,180)

 1,708 

2019

 $’000 

 1,953 

 (1,189)

 764 

 12,000 

 12,000 

 (295)

 (98)

 11,705 

 11,902 

 92 

 - 

 92 

 58 

 (29)

 29 

 4,320 

 (3,046)

 1,274 

 6,534 

 (4,579)

 1,955 

 3,258 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 58 

 (18)

 40 

 2,770 

 (1,941)

 829 

 4,883 

 (3,157)

 1,726 

 2,595 

 16,763 

 15,261 

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES50

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

For The Year Ended 30 June 2020

Note 15: Property, Plant And Equipment (continued)

(a) Reconciliations

Leasehold improvements

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

Land and buildings 

Carrying amount at beginning of year

Additions

Reclassification from office equipment

Revaluation (b)

Depreciation expense

Carrying amount end of year

Artwork

Carrying amount at beginning of year

Additions through acquisition of entities/operations

Net foreign currency movements arising from foreign operation

Carrying amount end of year

Plant and equipment

Motor vehicles

Carrying amount at beginning of year

Disposals

Depreciation expense

Carrying amount end of year

Office equipment

Carrying amount at beginning of year

Additions

Additions through acquisition of entities/operations

Reclassification to land and buildings

Depreciation expense

Net foreign currency movements arising from foreign operation

Carrying amount end of year

2020

 $’000 

 764 

 1,477 

 227 

 (762)

 2 

 1,708 

 11,902 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 (197)

2019

 $’000 

 338 

 533 

 22 

 (129)

 - 

 764 

 9,718 

 305 

 486 

 1,571 

 (178)

 11,705 

 11,902 

 - 

 96 

 (4)

 92 

 40 

 - 

 (11)

 29 

 829 

 437 

 275 

 - 

 (261)

 (6)

 1,274 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 55 

 (2)

 (13)

 40 

 1,289 

 242 

 18 

 (486)

 (237)

 3 

 829 

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES(a) Reconciliations (continued)

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

51

2019

 $’000 

 1,567 

 803 

 149 

 (797)

 4 

 1,726 

 2,595 

2020

 $’000 

 1,726 

 805 

 163 

 (754)

 15 

 1,955 

 3,258 

 16,763 

 15,261 

Additions through acquisitions represent assets acquired through acquisitions per Note 29.

(b) Valuation of land and buildings

The fair values of land and buildings have been based on independent valuations. Such valuations are performed on a fair value basis, 
being the amounts for which the assets could be exchanged between market participants in an arm’s length transaction at the valuation 
date. This is deemed to be a Level 2 fair valuation per the fair value hierarchy disclosed in Note 1.

Note 16: Intangible Assets

Goodwill at cost 

Identifiable intangible assets at cost

Accumulated amortisation and impairment 

Total intangible assets 

 2020 

 $’000 

2019

 $’000 

 257,040 

 94,952 

 71,229 

 (11,897)

 59,332 

 17,628 

 (4,505)

 13,123 

 316,372 

 108,075 

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES52

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

For The Year Ended 30 June 2020

Note 16: Intangible Assets (continued)

(a) Reconciliations
Reconciliation of the carrying amounts of intangible assets at the beginning and end of the current financial year 

Goodwill at cost 

Opening balance 

Additions (a)

Net foreign currency movement arising from foreign operations 

Closing balance 

Identifiable Intangible assets at cost 

Opening balance 

Additions through business combination (a)

Acquired through business combination (b)

Other additions 

Amortisation expense 

Movements on degrouped entities

Net foreign currency movement arising from foreign operations 

Closing balance 

Total intangible assets

 2020 

 $’000 

2019

 $’000 

 94,952 

 85,033 

 166,878 

 (4,790)

 9,659 

 260 

 257,040 

 94,952 

 13,123 

 50,659 

 1,627 

 895 

 (6,477)

 - 

 (495)

 10,639 

 3,135 

 - 

 2,037 

 (1,593)

 (1,129)

 34 

 59,332 

 13,123 

 316,372 

 108,075 

a.  Additional goodwill and customer lists include the business acquisitions of Griffiths Goodall Insurance Brokers Pty Ltd, Walker 
Insurance & Financial Services Pty Ltd, Paragon International Holdings Ltd, Carroll Insurance Group, Ultimate Safety Solutions 
Australia Pty Ltd, Eden Software Pty Ltd and also an increase in existing holdings in RP-Maroochydore Pty Ltd. 

b.  Acquired intangibles are from the Paragon International Holdings Ltd acquisition. 

The Group performs, on an annual basis, impairment testing for goodwill and any identifiable intangible assets (customer relationships) 
which have impairment indicators. There was no impairment for the year ended 30 June 2020 (2019: 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 Group’s estimates of sustainable revenue for each CGU multiplied by a revenue multiple appropriate for 

similar businesses less costs to sell.

The Group performed its annual impairment test in June 2020 and June 2019. As a quick reference test, the Group considers the 
relationship between its market capitalisation and its book value, among other factors, when reviewing for indicators of impairment. As 
at 30 June 2020, the market capitalisation of the Group was far in excess of the book value of its equity, indicating there was no evidence 
of goodwill impairment of the assets of the operating segments. Notwithstanding, the Goodwill of each CGU was tested for impairment.

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES53

Distribution CGU
The recoverable amount of the distribution CGU of $422m as at 30 June 2020 has been determined based on a value in use calculation 
using cash flow projections from financial forecasts approved by senior management, and extrapolated forward covering a five-year 
period. Total goodwill allocated to this CGU is $106.68m. The pre-tax discount rate applied to cash flow projections is 11% (2019: 16.67%) 
and the terminal value cash flows beyond the five-year period valued with a 2% terminal growth rate. Year 1-5 growth rates for revenue 
and expenses are a prudent assessment of the average growth rate for the Insurance Broking industry. It was concluded that the fair 
value less costs exceeded the value in use. As a result of this analysis, Management did not identify an impairment for this CGU.

Agency CGU
The recoverable amount of the agency CGU of $38m as at 30 June 2020 has been determined based on a value in use calculation using 
cash flow projections from financial forecasts approved by senior management, and extrapolated forward covering a five-year period. 
Total goodwill allocated to this CGU is $9.89m. The pre-tax discount rate applied to cash flow projections is 13% (2019: 16.67%) and the 
terminal value cash flows beyond the five-year period valued with a 2% terminal growth rate. Year 1-5 growth rates for revenue and 
expenses are a prudent assessment of the average growth rate for the Insurance Broking industry. It was concluded that the fair value 
less costs exceeded the value in use. As a result of this analysis, Management did not identify an impairment for this CGU.

United Kingdom (UK) CGU
The recoverable amount of the UK CGU of $250m as at 30 June 2020 has been determined based on a value in use calculation using 
cash flow projections from financial forecasts approved by senior management, and extrapolated forward covering a five-year period. 
Total goodwill allocated to this CGU is $140.48m. The pre-tax discount rate applied to cash flow projections is 12% (2019: 16.67%) and the 
terminal value cash flows beyond the five-year period valued with a 2% terminal growth rate. Year 1-5 growth rates for revenue and 
expenses are a prudent assessment of the average growth rate for the Insurance Broking industry. It was concluded that the fair value 
less costs exceeded the value in use. As a result of this analysis, Management did not identify an impairment for this CGU.

Key assumptions used in value in use calculations and sensitivity to changes in assumptions
EBITDA margins − EBITDA margins (after allocation of central costs) are based on average values achieved in twelve months preceding 
the beginning of the forecast period. These are increased over the budget period for anticipated efficiency improvements, in line with the 
respective revenue and expense growth drivers.

Discount rates − Discount rates represent the current market assessment of the risks specific to each CGU, taking into consideration 
the time value of money and individual risks of the underlying assets, including any potential impacts of COVID-19 on the CGUs. The 
discount rate calculation is based on the specific circumstances of the Group and its operating segments and is derived from its weighted 
average cost of capital (WACC). The WACC takes into account both debt and equity. The cost of equity is derived from the expected 
return on investment by the Group’s investors. The cost of debt is based on the interest-bearing borrowings the Group is obliged to 
service. 

Sensitivity analysis has been conducted and no reasonable change in the key assumptions of the value in use calculations would result in 
impairment. The discount rate used is dependent on specific attributes of the transactions and determined by the Board. 

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

Revenue growth

Cost growth

Terminal growth rate (EBITDA)

Discount rate (pre tax)

 2020 

%

2019

%

 3% pa for first 5 years 

 5% pa for first 5 years 

 2% pa for first 5 years 

 3% pa for first 5 years 

2.00%

10% to 14%

2.00%

16.67%

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES54

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

For The Year Ended 30 June 2020

Note 17: Right Of Use Assets

Non-Current

Right of use assets

Set out below are the carrying amounts of right-of-use assets recognised and the movements during the year:

Opening balance 1 July

Adjustment due to adoption of AASB 16

Additions

Depreciation expense

Closing balance at 30 June 

The following are the amounts recognised in profit or loss:

Depreciation expense of right-of-use assets

Interest expense on lease liabilities

Expense relating to short-term leases or low-value assets (included in Administration and other 
expenses)

Total amount recognised in profit or loss

 2020 

 $’000 

 14,754 

 14,754 

 2020 

 $’000 

 - 

 6,097 

 11,513 

 (2,856)

 14,754 

 2020 

 $’000 

 (2,856)

 (721)

 (898)

 (4,475)

2019

 $’000 

 - 

 - 

2019

 $’000 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

2019

 $’000 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

The Group had total cash outflows for leases of $3.3m in 2020. The Group also had non-cash additions to right-of-use assets and lease 
liabilities after initial application of AASB 16 of $11.5m in 2020. The future cash outflows relating to leases that have not yet commenced 
are disclosed in Note 30.

Note 18: Payables

Current

Unsecured liabilities 

Trade creditors 

Payables from broking, reinsurance and underwriting agency operations 

Sundry creditors and accruals 

 2020 

 $’000 

2019

 $’000 

 3,427 

 1,818 

 166,948 

 112,088 

 12,646 

 4,148 

 183,021 

 118,054 

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIESNote 19: Borrowings

Current

Secured liabilities 

Bank loans 

Non-Current

Secured liabilities 

Bank loans 

55

 2020 

 $’000 

2019

 $’000 

 - 

 1,192 

158,505

 55,831 

(a) Terms and conditions and assets pledging as security relating to the above financial instruments
The Group has two primary funding facilities:

•  PSC Insurance Group Limited – Syndicated Facility Agreement - Limit $100,000,000 plus a further $3,000,000 revolving Overdraft 

/ Bank Guarantee  Facility

• 

 PSC UK Pty Ltd - Loan Note Syndication Agreement - Limit £44,000,000 ($78,796,562)

There is also a funding facility to PSC Property Holdings Pty Ltd, totalling $7,624,000.

The key terms and conditions are as follows:

Syndicated Facility Agreement (SFA)
The syndication is led by Commonwealth Bank of Australia, and Macquarie Bank Limited are a participant in the syndicate.
Security was granted in favour of a security trustee, including a registered first ranking security over all assets and undertakings of the 
parent entity and certain subsidiaries of the parent entity.

The SFA 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 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 SFA is interest only with a maturity date of December 2024.

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

Loan Note Syndication Agreement (LNSA)
The debt facility with Baring Asset Management is a UK debt facility to support the Group’s growth in the UK markets.

The LNSA contains a number of representations, warranties and undertakings, including financial covenants and reporting obligations. 
The financial covenants cover part of the Group’s UK assets and include debt to EBITDA being below agreed levels and a debt service 
cover ratio being above agreed levels. These covenants are measured quarterly and have been met during the year. 

The LNSA is interest only with a maturity date of November 2024.

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

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (Property Loan)
The facility provided to fund the property at 96 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne, which the parent entity and its subsidiaries occupy. 
The facility is secured by a first registered mortgage over the property and supporting guarantees from the parent entity and various 
subsidiaries.

The loan is interest only with a maturity date of December 2024. The interest rate is a variable interest rate based BBSY plus a margin.

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES56

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

For The Year Ended 30 June 2020

Note 20: Provisions

Current

Employee benefits 

Non Current

Employee benefits 

Total employee benefits liability

Note 21: Other Liabilities

Current

Contract liabilities (a)

Amounts payable to vendors (b)

Non Current

Amounts payable to vendors (b)

 2020 

 $’000 

2019

 $’000 

 4,542 

 3,183 

 565 

 5,107 

 455 

 3,638 

 2020 

 $’000 

 5,326 

 19,503 

 24,829 

2019

 $’000 

 2,421 

 7,731 

 10,152 

 4,572 

 4,973 

a.  Contract liabilities represent the Group’s obligation to transfer services to the customer for which the Group has received 

consideration (or an amount of consideration is due) from the customer. Amounts recorded as contract liabilities are subsequently 
recognised as revenue when the Group transfers the contracted services to the customer. A contract liability arises in relation 
to claims handling income when consideration is received from the customer in advance of the claims handling service being 
performed. 

b.  Amounts payable to vendors represents deferred and contingent consideration expected to be made to vendors for acquisitions. 

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

Note 22: Financial Liabilities

Current

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

Foreign exchange forward contracts

Non Current

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

Foreign exchange forward contracts

Total derivatives

 2020 

 $’000 

2019

 $’000 

 1,127 

 205 

 1,332 

 - 

 - 

 - 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments reflect the negative change in fair value of those foreign exchange forward contracts 
that are not designated in hedge relationships, but are, nevertheless, intended to reduce the level of foreign currency risk.

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIESNote 23: Lease Liabilities

Current

Lease liabilities

Non Current

Lease liabilities

Total lease liabilities

Note 24: Share Capital

(a) Issued and paid-up capital

287,019,337 Ordinary shares fully paid (2019: 245,875,876)

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

(b) Movements in shares on issue

2020

Beginning of financial year

Shares in lieu of cash for acquisition of subsidiary

Capital issued

Capital issuing costs

Loan funded shares 

Dividend reinvestment 

Employee share issues 

Converted share options

End of financial year

2019

Beginning of financial year

Employee share issues 

Loan funded shares 

End of financial year

57

 2020 

 $’000 

 2,341 

 13,909 

 16,250 

2019

 $’000 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 2020 

 $’000 

2019

 $’000 

 243,043 

 140,572 

Parent Entity 

No of shares 

 $’000 

 245,875,876 

 140,572 

 26,242,890 

 66,035 

 13,461,529 

 35,000 

 - 

 524,463 

 407,088 

 207,491 

 300,000 

 (577)

 - 

 1,076 

 637 

 300 

 287,019,337 

 243,043 

 244,453,508 

 140,395 

 59,986 

1,362,382 

 177 

 - 

 245,875,876 

 140,572 

(c) Rights of each type of share
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.

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES58

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

For The Year Ended 30 June 2020

Note 24: Share Capital (continued)

(d) Capital Management
When managing capital, management’s objective is to ensure the Group continues to maintain optimal returns to shareholders. This is 
achieved through the monitoring of historical and forecast performance and cash flows.

During 2020, management paid dividends of:

•  Dividends paid by PSC Insurance Group Limited $23,195,566 (2019: $18,625,261)

•  Dividends paid to non-controlling interests $445,546 (2019: $464,797)

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 Group considers its gross debt levels against 
the forecast levels of EBITDA and free cash flow. The Group 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.

Note 25: Reserves And Retained Earnings

Share-based payment reserve

Foreign currency translation reserve 

Revaluation surplus

Put option reserve

Non-controlling interest reserve

Reserves

Retained Earnings

(a) Share-based payment reserve

 2020 

 $’000 

 2,459 

 (4,159)

 1,100 

 (2,498)

 (37,351)

 (40,449)

2019

 $’000 

 2,160 

 (130)

 1,100 

 (2,252)

 (37,351)

 (36,473)

 39,235 

 44,807 

(i) 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 

 2020 

 $’000 

 2,160 

 299 

 2,459 

2019

 $’000 

 323 

 1,837 

 2,160 

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES59

(b) Foreign currency translation reserve

(i) 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 

(c) Revaluation surplus

 2020 

 $’000 

 (130)

(4,029)

 (4,159)

2019

 $’000 

 (340)

 210 

 (130)

(i) Nature and purpose of reserve
In December 2018, an independent valuer undertook a valuation of land and buildings held by the Group. The net of tax adjustment 
from the carrying amount to the revalued amount has been accounted for in the revaluation surplus.

(ii) Movements in reserves

Opening balance 

Revaluation of property, plant and equipment

Closing balance 

(d) Non-controlling interest reserve

 2020 

 $’000 

 1,100 

 - 

 1,100 

2019

 $’000 

 - 

 1,100 

 1,100 

(i) Nature and purpose of reserve
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

(e) Retained Earnings

Retained earnings at beginning of year 

Adjustment due to change of accounting policy, net of tax

Net profit 

In specie distributions

Dividends provided for or paid 

 2020 

 $’000 

 (37,351)

 (37,351)

2019

 $’000 

 (37,351)

 (37,351)

 2020 

 $’000 

2019

 $’000 

 44,807 

 40,429 

 (263)

17,887

 - 

 (1,245)

 24,693 

 (445)

 (23,196)

 (18,625)

39,235

 44,807 

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES60

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

For The Year Ended 30 June 2020

Note 26: Share Based Payments

The Group has adopted the long term incentive plan (LTIP) to assist in the reward, retention and motivation of certain employees 
and Directors of the Group. The Group may grant shares, loan funded shares, options and/or performance rights (awards) to eligible 
participants under its LTIP. 

Share Options 
Under the Group’s LTIP, share options of PSC Insurance Group Limited have been granted to certain Directors. The share options vest 
immediately. The fair value of the share options is estimated at the grant date using a Black Scholes option pricing model taking into 
account the terms and conditions on which the share options were granted.

The movement in the number of options and the weighted average exercise price during the year are:

Opening balance 1 July

Granted during the year 

Exercised during the year (a)

Outstanding at 30 June

Exercisable at 30 June

 2020 

2019

 8,900,000 

 900,000 

 - 

 8,000,000 

 (300,000)

 - 

 8,600,000 

 8,900,000 

 8,600,000 

 8,900,000 

a.  The weighted average share price at the date of exercise of these options was $2.92. The issue price of the shares was $1.00. 

The range of exercise prices for options outstanding at the end of the year was $1.66 to $3.75 (2019: $1.00 to $3.75) 

No expense was recognised during the year for the above options (2019: $1,558,956).

Unissued ordinary shares of PSC Insurance Group Limited under option at 30 June 2020 are: 

Name of option holder

Melvyn Sims

Antony Robinson (held through a related entity, 
Rowena House Pty Ltd)

Antony Robinson (held through a related entity, 
Rowena House Pty Ltd)

Antony Robinson (held through a related entity, 
Rowena House Pty Ltd)

Antony Robinson (held through a related entity, 
Rowena House Pty Ltd)

Date option 
granted

Number of unissued 
ordinary shares under 
option 

 Issue price of 
shares 

 Expiry date of 
the options 

8 August 2016 

 600,000 

$1.66 per share

 8 July 2021 

16 May 2019

 3,500,000 

$3.00 per share

16 May 2019

 1,500,000 

$3.25 per share

16 May 2019

 1,500,000 

$3.50 per share

16 May 2019

 1,500,000 

$3.75 per share

31 December 
2022 

31 December 
2022 

31 December 
2022 

31 December 
2022

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
61

Loan Funded Shares 
Under the Group’s LTIP, loan funded shares have been granted to certain employees of the Group. The shares were issued immediately. 
The fair value of the loan funded shares is estimated at the grant date using a Black Scholes option pricing model taking into account the 
terms and conditions on which the loan funded shares were issued.

The expense recognised during the year for loan funded shares was as follows:

Expense arising from equity-settled share-based payment transactions

Total expense arising from loan funded share-based transactions

The movement in the number of loan funded shares during the year was as follows:

Opening balance 1 July

Issued during the year (a)

Forfeited during the year (b)

Loan funded shares at 30 June

a. 

Issued during the year 

 2020 

 $’000 

 264 

 264 

2019

 $’000 

 455 

 455 

 2020 

2019

 2,362,382 

 1,000,000 

 794,629 

 1,362,382 

 (270,166)

 - 

 2,886,845 

 2,362,382 

•  559,960 fully paid shares were issued on 1 October 2019 at a share price of $2.71. 

•  234,669 fully paid shares were issued on 28 February 2020 at a share price of $3.15.

b.  Forfeited during the year 

• 

• 

102,178 fully paid shares issued on 27 September 2018 were forfeited due to employees ceasing employment with the Group.

167,988 fully paid shares issued on 1 October 2019 were forfeited due to an employee ceasing employment with the Group.

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES62

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

For The Year Ended 30 June 2020

Note 27: Interests In Subsidiaries

(a) Subsidiaries

Subsidiaries of the Group

AB Risk Solutions Ltd 

Agency Holding Corporation Pty Ltd

Alsford Page & Gems (Holdings) Limited

Alsford Page & Gems Limited

AR (WA) Pty Ltd

Breeze Underwriting (Aust) Pty Ltd

Breeze Underwriting Limited

Breeze Underwriting Pty Ltd

Capital Insurance Brokers Pty Ltd

Carroll & Partners Limited

Carroll Holman Limited

Carroll Harvey Limited ***

Carroll London Markets Holdings Ltd 

Carroll London Markets Ltd 

Carroll Insurance Brokers Ltd ***

Carroll Insurance Group Ltd ***

Carvan Pty Ltd

Certus Life Australia Pty Ltd

Certus Life Melbourne Pty Ltd

Certus Life Pty Ltd

Chase Global UK Ltd

Chase Surety Pty Ltd

Chase UK Holdings Pty Ltd

Chase Underwriting Pty Ltd

Connect Life Pty Ltd

Deskhaven Pty Ltd

Easy Broking Online Ltd

Eden Software Pty Ltd ***

Country of 
incorporation

Ownership interest 
held by group

Ownership interest 
held by NCI

2020

2019

2020

2019

 United Kingdom 

100.00%

100.00%

 Australia 

100.00%

100.00%

 United Kingdom 

100.00%

100.00%

 United Kingdom 

100.00%

100.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

70.00%

70.00%

30.00%

30.00%

 Australia 

 Australia 

100.00%

100.00%

 United Kingdom 

100.00%

100.00%

 Australia 

 Australia 

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

 United Kingdom 

100.00%

100.00%

 United Kingdom 

100.00%

100.00%

 United Kingdom 

100.00%

0.00%

 United Kingdom 

100.00%

100.00%

 United Kingdom 

100.00%

100.00%

 United Kingdom 

100.00%

 United Kingdom 

100.00%

0.00%

0.00%

 Australia 

 Australia 

 Australia 

 Australia 

100.00%

51.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

 United Kingdom 

100.00%

100.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

49.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

 Australia 

100.00%

80.00%

20.00%

20.00%

 United Kingdom 

100.00%

100.00%

 Australia 

 Australia 

 Australia 

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

 United Kingdom 

100.00%

100.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

 Australia 

75.00%

0.00%

25.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

Fenchurch Insurance Risk Management Limited

 United Kingdom 

100.00%

100.00%

Insurance Holdings Limited

 United Kingdom 

100.00%

100.00%

Insurance Marketing Group of Australia Pty Ltd

Jolimont Underwriting Pty Ltd

McKenna Hampton Insurance Brokers Pty Ltd

Medisure Indemnity Australia Pty Ltd

Online Insurance Solutions Pty Ltd

Paragon Brokers (Bermuda) Ltd ***

Paragon International Holdings Ltd ***

Paragon International Insurance Brokers Ltd ***

Professional Services Corporation Pty Ltd

PSC Coast Wide Newcastle Pty Ltd

 Australia 

 Australia 

 Australia 

 Australia 

 Australia 

 Bermuda 

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

 United Kingdom 

100.00%

 United Kingdom 

100.00%

 Australia 

 Australia 

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES63

(a) Subsidiaries (continued)

Subsidiaries of the Group

PSC Connect NZ Ltd

PSC Connect Pty Ltd

PSC Connect Life NZ Ltd

PSC Direct Pty Ltd

PSC Foundation Pty Ltd

PSC Group Holdings Pty Ltd 

PSC Holdings (Aust) Pty Ltd

PSC Insurance (Europe) Ltd **

PSC Insurance Brokers (Aust) Pty Ltd

PSC Insurance Brokers (Brisbane) Pty Ltd

PSC Insurance Brokers (Darwin) Pty Ltd

PSC Insurance Brokers (Melbourne) Pty Ltd

PSC Insurance Brokers (Victoria) Pty Ltd (formally PSC 
International Pty Ltd )

PSC Insurance Brokers (Wagga) Pty Ltd

PSC Insurance Brokers (Western) Pty Ltd

PSC Insurance Brokers Pty Ltd

PSC Insurance Services Pty Ltd

PSC International Holdings Pty Ltd

PSC JLG Investment Pty Ltd

PSC McKenna Hampton Insurance Brokers Pty Ltd

PSC National Franchise Insurance Brokers Pty Ltd 

PSC NFIB Markets Pty Ltd 

PSC Nominees Pty Ltd

Country of 
incorporation

Ownership interest 
held by group

Ownership interest 
held by NCI

2020

2019

2020

2019

 New Zealand 

100.00%

100.00%

 Australia 

100.00%

100.00%

 New Zealand 

100.00%

100.00%

 Australia 

 Australia 

 Australia 

 Australia 

 Ireland

 Australia 

 Australia 

 Australia 

 Australia 

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

0.00%

100.00%

100.00%

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%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

 Australia 

100.00%

100.00%

0.00%

0.00%

 Australia 

 Australia 

 Australia 

 Australia 

 Australia 

 Australia 

 Australia 

 Australia 

 Australia 

 Australia 

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

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%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

96 Wellington Parade Pty Ltd (formally PSC Property Holdings 
Pty Ltd)

 Australia 

100.00%

100.00%

0.00%

0.00%

PSC Rainbow Holdings Ltd (UK) ***

 United Kingdom 

100.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

PSC Reliance Pty Ltd (formally PSC Reliance Franchise Partners 
Pty Ltd)

 Australia 

100.00%

100.00%

0.00%

0.00%

PSC Safex Pty Ltd **

PSC UK Holdings Limited

PSC UK Pty Ltd

PSC Workers Compensation and Consulting Pty Ltd

PSC Workers Compensation Holdings Pty Ltd **

PSC Wright Fahey Pty Ltd

Reliance Workplace Solutions Pty Ltd

RP-Canning Vale Pty Ltd

RP-Maroochydore Pty Ltd

RP-Parramatta Pty Ltd

RP-Windsor Pty Ltd

RP-Parramatta Pty Ltd

RP-Windsor Pty Ltd

 Australia 

70.00%

0.00%

30.00%

 United Kingdom 

100.00%

100.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

 Australia 

 Australia 

 Australia 

 Australia 

 Australia 

 Australia 

 Australia 

 Australia 

 Australia 

100.00%

100.00%

75.00%

75.00%

25.00%

25.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

70.00%

70.00%

30.00%

30.00%

100.00%

50.00%

0.00%

80.00%

50.00%

20.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

0.00%

0.00%

50.00%

50.00%

0.00%

0.00%

 United Kingdom 

70.00%

70.00%

30.00%

30.00%

 United Kingdom 

70.00%

70.00%

30.00%

30.00%

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES64

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

For The Year Ended 30 June 2020

Note 27: Interests In Subsidiaries (continued)

(a) Subsidiaries (continued)

Subsidiaries of the Group

Turner Financial Services Limited

Turner Insurance Services Limited

UK Facilities Limited

Upper Hillwood Holdings Limited

Country of 
incorporation

Ownership interest 
held by group

Ownership interest 
held by NCI

2020

2019

2020

2019

 United Kingdom 

70.00%

70.00%

30.00%

30.00%

 United Kingdom 

70.00%

70.00%

30.00%

30.00%

 United Kingdom 

100.00%

100.00%

 United Kingdom 

100.00%

100.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

1 - ** Entity entered Group during the 2020 financial year  2 - *** Entity acquired during the 2020 financial year

(b) Reconciliation of the non-controlling interest

Accumulated NCI at the beginning of the year

Adjustment due to change of accounting policy, net of tax

Profit or loss allocated to NCI during the year

Movements in degrouped entities

Put option reserve revaluation

Non-controlling interest arising from business combination

Increase in non-controlling interest

Dividends paid to NCI

Accumulated NCI at the end of the year

2020

 $’000 

 2,145 

 - 

 835 

 - 

 (87)

 - 

 245 

 (446)

 2,692 

2019

 $’000 

 1,964 

 (28)

 664 

 (339)

 (870)

 899 

 320 

 (465)

 2,145 

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES65

Note 28: Cash Flow Information

(a) Reconciliation of cash
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:

Cash on hand 

Cash at bank 

Cash on deposit 

(b) Reconciliation of net profit after tax to net cash flows from operations

Profit from ordinary activities after income tax

Add/(Less) items classified as investing/financing activities

Loss on deferred consideration

Adjustments and non cash items

Non-cash items

Depreciation and amortisation

Expected credit loss

Foreign currency translation (gains)/losses

Fair value adjustment of shares

Share-based payment expense

Equity accounted result 

Derivative (gains)/losses

(Profit) on sales of shares

Disposal of investment in associates

Net cash flows from operations before change in assets and liabilities

Change in assets and liabilities 

(Increase)/decrease in receivables

(Increase)/decrease in contract / other assets 

Increase/(decrease) in payables

Increase/(decrease) in provisions

Increase/(decrease) in other liabilities

Increase/(decrease) in income taxes payable

Increase/(decrease) in deferred tax balances

Net cash flow from operating activities

2020

 $’000 

 13 

 20,371 

 5,589 

 25,973 

2019

 $’000 

 3 

 5,643 

 15,829 

 21,475 

2020

 $’000 

2019

 $’000 

 18,722 

 25,357 

 4,626 

 1,127 

 8,462 

 1,613 

 (1,024)

 16,623 

 264 

 (98)

 (1,121)

 (8,650)

 2,947 

 31 

 196 

 (7,879)

 2,014 

 (154)

 - 

 - 

 - 

 (466)

 39,417 

 23,173 

 (3,027)

 (10,683)

 3,260 

 804 

 3,056 

 (4,014)

(4,906)

 (3,938)

 (3,094)

 (2,512)

 450 

 86 

 4,275 

 (768)

 23,907 

 17,672 

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES66

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

For The Year Ended 30 June 2020

Note 28: Cash Flow Information (continued)

(c) Acquisitions
During the year the Group made a number of acquisitions. The fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed 
were as follows:

Cash

Other financial assets - trust cash

Contract assets 

Property, plant and equipment

Identifiable Intangibles

Acquired intangibles

Trade receivables

Other financial assets

Right of use assets

Lease Liabilities

Trade and other creditors

Financial Liabilities

Income tax payable

Provisions

Deferred tax balances

Net Identifiable assets acquired

Net assets exceeding consideration paid

Consideration paid in cash

Cash acquired

Net cash (dispensed) / acquired

(d) Loan facilities

Loan facilities

Amount utilised

Unused loan facility

(e) Reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities 

Balance at the beginning of the year

Payments made

Foreign currency movements

Other changes

Balance at the end of the year

2020

 $’000 

 14,698 

 59,302 

 10,558 

 665 

 50,659 

 1,627 

 2,996 

 - 

 2,327 

 (2,327)

2019

 $’000 

 1,937 

 -   

 -   

 189 

 3,135 

 -   

 1,771 

 -   

 -   

 -   

 (76,645)

 (2,770)

 (2,466)

 (34)

 (375)

 (11,223)

 49,762 

 40,227 

 (89,989)

 14,698 

 (75,291)

2020

 $’000 

188,435

158,505

29,930

 -   

 (452)

 (149)

 (724)

 2,937 

 3,705 

 (6,642)

 1,937 

 (4,705)

2019

 $’000 

 98,091 

 57,023 

 41,068 

2020

 $’000 

2019

 $’000 

 57,023 

 54,345 

 (7,513)

 846 

 108,149 

 158,505 

 (971)

 102 

 3,547 

 57,023 

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES67

2020

 $’000 

 89,989 

 27,509 

 - 

 98,445 

 215,943 

 245 

2019

 $’000 

 6,642 

 - 

 1,965 

 3,089 

 11,696 

 899 

Note 29: Business Combinations

Consideration 

Equity Consideration

Deferred consideration

Contingent consideration

Total purchase consideration

Fair value of non-controlling interests

Acquisitions for the year ended 30 June 2020

In accordance with the Group’s strategy, as series of acquisitions were completed during the year. These included the following 
acquisition vehicles:

i.  Client list, employee benefits and other business assets
ii. 
iii.  Company and its subsidiary entity/(ies)

Increase in existing holdings

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES68

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

For The Year Ended 30 June 2020

Note 29: Business Combinations (continued)

(a) Consideration paid/payable

2020

Cash consideration paid

Equity Consideration

Deferred consideration

Contingent consideration

Total purchase consideration

Ownership share

Acquisition vehicle

Fair value of non-controlling interest

Total Non-controlling interest

 (b) Identifiable assets and liabilities acquired

2020

Cash and Cash equivalents

Other financial assets - trust cash

Contract assets 

Property, plant and equipment

Identifiable intangibles

Acquired intangibles

Trade and other receivables

Deferred tax assets

Right of use assets

Lease liabilities

Deferred tax liabilities

Trade and other payables

Financial liabilities

Income tax payable

Provisions

Griffiths Goodall 
Insurance Brokers Pty 
Ltd

RP Maroochydore Pty 
Ltd

Walker Insurance 
Financial Services Pty 
Ltd

Paragon International 

Carrolls Insurance 

Australian  

Solutions Australia 

Eden Software  

Ultimate Safety 

Holdings Ltd

 $'000 

 28,711 

 9,600 

 - 

 9,136 

 47,447 

100%

(i)

 - 

 - 

 $'000 

 200 

 - 

 - 

 66 

 266 

80%

(ii) 

 181 

 181 

 $'000 

 1,062 

 - 

 - 

 269 

 1,331 

100%

(i)

 - 

 - 

Griffiths Goodall 
Insurance Brokers Pty 
Ltd

RP Maroochydore Pty 
Ltd

Walker Insurance 
Financial Services Pty 
Ltd

 $'000 

 $'000 

 $'000 

Paragon International 

Carrolls Insurance 

Australian  

Solutions Australia 

Eden Software  

Holdings Ltd

Ultimate Safety 

Pty Ltd 

 $'000

Pty Ltd

 $'000

 - 

 - 

 - 

 235 

 14,456 

 - 

 - 

 90 

 2,296 

 (2,296)

 (4,337)

 - 

 - 

 - 

 (300)

 10,144 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 5 

 804 

 - 

 - 

 2 

 31 

 (31)

 (241)

 - 

 - 

 - 

 (5)

 565 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 351 

 - 

 - 

 5 

 - 

 - 

 (105)

 - 

 - 

 - 

 (17)

 234 

 $'000 

 49,716 

 17,909 

 - 

 85,296 

 152,921 

100%

(iii) 

 - 

 - 

 $'000 

 9,568 

 57,272 

 10,118 

 418 

 33,225 

 1,627 

 2,774 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 (6,313)

 (74,477)

 (2,466)

 31,746 

Group

 $'000 

 8,346 

 - 

 - 

 3,381 

 11,727 

100%

(iii) 

 - 

 - 

Group

 $'000 

 5,130 

 2,030 

 440 

 7 

 1,091 

 222 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 (207)

 (2,145)

 (34)

 6,534 

Unity

 $'000 

 1,284 

 235 

 1,519 

100%

 - 

 - 

(i)

 - 

 - 

Unity

 $'000 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 438 

 13 

 (132)

 (45)

 274 

Pty Ltd 

 $'000

 241 

 - 

 - 

 62 

 303 

70%

(i)

 (9)

 (9)

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 2 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 (23)

 (8)

 (29)

Pty Ltd

 $'000

 429 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 429 

75%

(iii)

 73 

 73 

 294 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 294 

Total  

Group 

 $'000 

 89,989 

 27,509 

 - 

 98,445 

 215,943 

 245 

 245 

Total  

Group 

 $'000 

 14,698 

 59,302 

 10,558 

 665 

 50,659 

 1,627 

 2,996 

 112 

 2,327 

 (2,327)

 (11,335)

 (76,645)

 (2,466)

 (34)

 (375)

 49,762 

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIESNote 29: Business Combinations (continued)

(a) Consideration paid/payable

2020

Cash consideration paid

Equity Consideration

Deferred consideration

Contingent consideration

Total purchase consideration

Ownership share

Acquisition vehicle

Fair value of non-controlling interest

Total Non-controlling interest

 (b) Identifiable assets and liabilities acquired

2020

Cash and Cash equivalents

Other financial assets - trust cash

Contract assets 

Property, plant and equipment

Identifiable intangibles

Acquired intangibles

Trade and other receivables

Deferred tax assets

Right of use assets

Lease liabilities

Deferred tax liabilities

Trade and other payables

Financial liabilities

Income tax payable

Provisions

Ltd

 $'000 

 28,711 

 9,600 

 - 

 9,136 

 47,447 

100%

(i)

 - 

 - 

Ltd

 $'000 

 235 

 14,456 

 2,296 

 (2,296)

 (4,337)

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 90 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 (300)

 10,144 

Ltd

 $'000 

 200 

 - 

 - 

 66 

 266 

80%

(ii) 

 181 

 181 

Ltd

 $'000 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 5 

 - 

 - 

 2 

 31 

 (31)

 (241)

 - 

 - 

 - 

 (5)

 565 

Ltd

 $'000 

 1,062 

 269 

 1,331 

100%

 - 

 - 

(i)

 - 

 - 

Ltd

 $'000 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 5 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 (105)

 (17)

 234 

 804 

 351 

Griffiths Goodall 

Walker Insurance 

Insurance Brokers Pty 

RP Maroochydore Pty 

Financial Services Pty 

Paragon International 
Holdings Ltd

Carrolls Insurance 
Group

Australian  
Unity

Ultimate Safety 
Solutions Australia 
Pty Ltd 

Eden Software  
Pty Ltd

 $'000 

 49,716 

 17,909 

 - 

 85,296 

 152,921 

100%

(iii) 

 - 

 - 

 $'000 

 8,346 

 - 

 - 

 3,381 

 11,727 

100%

(iii) 

 - 

 - 

 $'000 

 1,284 

 - 

 - 

 235 

 1,519 

100%

(i)

 - 

 - 

 $'000

 241 

 - 

 - 

 62 

 303 

70%

(i)

 (9)

 (9)

 $'000

 429 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 429 

75%

(iii)

 73 

 73 

Griffiths Goodall 

Walker Insurance 

Insurance Brokers Pty 

RP Maroochydore Pty 

Financial Services Pty 

Paragon International 
Holdings Ltd

Carrolls Insurance 
Group

 $'000 

 9,568 

 57,272 

 10,118 

 418 

 33,225 

 1,627 

 2,774 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 (6,313)

 (74,477)

 (2,466)

 - 

 - 

 31,746 

 $'000 

 5,130 

 2,030 

 440 

 7 

 1,091 

 - 

 222 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 (207)

 (2,145)

 - 

 (34)

 - 

 6,534 

Australian  
Unity

 $'000 

Ultimate Safety 
Solutions Australia 
Pty Ltd 

 $'000

Eden Software  
Pty Ltd

 $'000

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 438 

 - 

 - 

 13 

 - 

 - 

 (132)

 - 

 - 

 - 

 (45)

 274 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 2 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 (23)

 - 

 - 

 (8)

 (29)

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 294 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 294 

69

Total  
Group 

 $'000 

 89,989 

 27,509 

 - 

 98,445 

 215,943 

 245 

 245 

Total  
Group 

 $'000 

 14,698 

 59,302 

 10,558 

 665 

 50,659 

 1,627 

 2,996 

 112 

 2,327 

 (2,327)

 (11,335)

 (76,645)

 (2,466)

 (34)

 (375)

 49,762 

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES70

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

For The Year Ended 30 June 2020

Note 29: Business Combinations (continued)

(c) Goodwill on acquisition

2020

Total consideration paid / payable

Total net identifiable (assets)/liabilities acquired

Fair value of previously held equity interest 

Non-controlling interests acquired

Goodwill on acquisition (Excess over consideration 
paid/payable)

(d) Financial performance since acquisition date

2020

Revenue 

Profit after tax 

Financial performance if held for 12 months

Revenue

Profit after tax

Goodwill on acquisition

Customer Lists

Griffiths Goodall 
Insurance Brokers Pty 
Ltd

RP Maroochydore Pty 
Ltd

Walker Insurance 
Financial Services Pty 
Ltd

Paragon International 

Carrolls Insurance 

Australian  

Solutions Australia 

Eden Software  

 $'000 

 47,447 

 10,144 

 - 

 - 

 37,303 

 $'000 

 266 

 565 

 452 

 181 

 334 

 $'000 

 1,331 

 234 

 - 

 - 

 1,097 

 121,175 

 5,193 

Griffiths Goodall 
Insurance Brokers Pty 
Ltd

RP Maroochydore Pty 
Ltd

Walker Insurance 
Financial Services Pty 
Ltd

 $'000 

 $'000 

 $'000 

Paragon International 

Carrolls Insurance 

Australian  

Solutions Australia 

Eden Software  

Ultimate Safety 

Pty Ltd 

 $'000

Pty Ltd

 $'000

 10,354 

 2,627 

 11,296 

 2,865 

 37,303 

 14,456 

 51,759 

 361 

 21 

 413 

 24 

 334 

 804 

 1,138 

 458 

 137 

 617 

 157 

 1,097 

 351 

 1,448 

Holdings Ltd

 $'000 

 152,921 

 31,746 

 - 

 - 

Holdings Ltd

 $'000 

 40,771 

 6,775 

 54,361 

 9,034 

 121,175 

 33,225 

 154,400 

Group

 $'000 

 11,727 

 6,534 

 - 

 - 

Group

 $'000 

 1,908 

 (564)

 3,599 

 595 

 5,193 

 1,091 

 6,284 

Ultimate Safety 

Pty Ltd 

 $'000

 303 

 (29)

 - 

 (9)

 323 

 126 

 (53)

 778 

 157 

 323 

 - 

 323 

Unity

 $'000 

 1,519 

 274 

 - 

 - 

 1,245 

Unity

 $'000 

 332 

 100 

 630 

 189 

 1,245 

 438 

 1,683 

Pty Ltd

 $'000

 429 

 294 

 - 

 73 

 208 

 3 

 2 

 8 

 5 

 208 

 294 

 502 

Total  

Group 

 $'000 

 215,943 

 49,762 

 452 

 245 

 166,878 

Total  

Group 

 $'000 

 54,313 

 9,045 

 71,702 

 13,026 

 166,878 

 50,659 

 217,537 

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

Contingent consideration includes an estimate of agreed multiples of EBITDA, revenue or fees and commission in accordance with the 
sale and purchase agreements.

(e) Acquisition-related costs
The Group incurred transaction costs of $2.30 million (2019: $0.26m) in respect of the above business acquisitions. 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 Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income.

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIESNote 29: Business Combinations (continued)

(c) Goodwill on acquisition

2020

Total consideration paid / payable

Total net identifiable (assets)/liabilities acquired

Fair value of previously held equity interest 

Non-controlling interests acquired

Goodwill on acquisition (Excess over consideration 

paid/payable)

(d) Financial performance since acquisition date

Financial performance if held for 12 months

2020

Revenue 

Profit after tax 

Revenue

Profit after tax

Goodwill on acquisition

Customer Lists

sale and purchase agreements.

(e) Acquisition-related costs

Griffiths Goodall 

Walker Insurance 

Insurance Brokers Pty 

RP Maroochydore Pty 

Financial Services Pty 

Paragon International 
Holdings Ltd

Carrolls Insurance 
Group

Australian  
Unity

Ultimate Safety 
Solutions Australia 
Pty Ltd 

 $'000 

 152,921 

 31,746 

 - 

 - 

 $'000 

 11,727 

 6,534 

 - 

 - 

 1,097 

 121,175 

 5,193 

 $'000 

 1,519 

 274 

 - 

 - 

 1,245 

 $'000

 303 

 (29)

 - 

 (9)

 323 

Eden Software  
Pty Ltd

 $'000

 429 

 294 

 - 

 73 

 208 

Griffiths Goodall 

Walker Insurance 

Insurance Brokers Pty 

RP Maroochydore Pty 

Financial Services Pty 

Paragon International 
Holdings Ltd

Carrolls Insurance 
Group

 $'000 

 40,771 

 6,775 

 54,361 

 9,034 

 121,175 

 33,225 

 154,400 

 $'000 

 1,908 

 (564)

 3,599 

 595 

 5,193 

 1,091 

 6,284 

Australian  
Unity

 $'000 

Ultimate Safety 
Solutions Australia 
Pty Ltd 

 $'000

Eden Software  
Pty Ltd

 $'000

 332 

 100 

 630 

 189 

 1,245 

 438 

 1,683 

 126 

 (53)

 778 

 157 

 323 

 - 

 323 

 3 

 2 

 8 

 5 

 208 

 294 

 502 

Ltd

 $'000 

 47,447 

 10,144 

 - 

 - 

 37,303 

Ltd

 $'000 

 10,354 

 2,627 

 11,296 

 2,865 

 37,303 

 14,456 

 51,759 

Ltd

 $'000 

 266 

 565 

 452 

 181 

 334 

Ltd

 $'000 

 361 

 21 

 413 

 24 

 334 

 804 

 1,138 

Ltd

 $'000 

 1,331 

 234 

 - 

 - 

Ltd

 $'000 

 458 

 137 

 617 

 157 

 1,097 

 351 

 1,448 

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

Contingent consideration includes an estimate of agreed multiples of EBITDA, revenue or fees and commission in accordance with the 

The Group incurred transaction costs of $2.30 million (2019: $0.26m) in respect of the above business acquisitions. 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 Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income.

71

Total  
Group 

 $'000 

 215,943 

 49,762 

 452 

 245 

 166,878 

Total  
Group 

 $'000 

 54,313 

 9,045 

 71,702 

 13,026 

 166,878 

 50,659 

 217,537 

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES72

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

For The Year Ended 30 June 2020

Note 30: Commitments

(a) Lease expenditure commitments

(i) Nature of leases
Leases comprise lease for premises from which the Group 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 

Greater than five years 

Aggregate lease expenditure contracted for at reporting date 

2020

 $’000 

 2,558 

 9,010 

7,111 

 18,679 

2019

 $’000 

 2,719 

 6,334 

285 

 9,338 

(c) Bank guarantee commitments
The Group has provided bank guarantees in relation to a number of rental premises from which various businesses operate. Total bank 
guarantees outstanding $985,779 (2019: $928,900).

(d) Contingent liabilities
The Group has provided guarantees on indebtedness amounting to $441,319 (2019: $821,201). 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.

Alsford Page & Gems is in discussions with the FCA relating to a discontinued line of business (extended warranty insurance distributed 
by Authorised Representatives). This business was discontinued over 4 years ago and was commenced prior to our ownership of the 
company. As part of these discussions, the subsidiary is exploring redress options to the policy holders. The potential quantum of these 
amounts are not able to be reliably estimated with any certainty at the present time. To the extent the matter progresses, any net liability 
to the subsidiary and Group is not expected to be material.

Note 31: 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 

2020

 $’000 

2019

 $’000 

 17,887 

 24,693 

 17,887 

17,887 

 17,887 

 24,693 

24,693 

 24,693 

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

 268,477,272

 245,536,621 

Effect of dilutive securities:

Share options

8,600,000 

1,889,011 

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

277,077,272 

 247,425,632 

2020

2019

 No of Shares 

 No of Shares 

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIESNote 32: Financial Risk Management

The Group 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 Group holds the following financial instruments: 

Financial assets

Amortised cost:

Cash and cash equivalents

Bonds and deposits

Cash held on trust

Receivables from broking, reinsurance and underwriting agency operations

Other receivables

Loans to related parties

Fair value through profit or loss (mandatory classification):

Financial assets 

Financial liabilities

Amortised cost:

Trade creditors

Payables from broking, reinsurance and underwriting agency operations

Sundry creditors and accruals

Lease liabilities 

Borrowings

Amounts payable to vendors - deferred consideration

Fair value through profit or loss (mandatory classification):

Derivatives

Amounts payable to vendors - contingent consideration

73

2020

 $’000 

2019

 $’000 

 25,973 

 21,475 

 57 

 47 

 167,904 

 111,480 

 - 

 9,204 

 5,808 

 7,070 

 4,757 

 34,453 

 51,498 

 243,399 

 196,327 

 3,427 

 1,818 

 166,948 

 112,088 

 12,646 

 16,250 

 4,148 

 - 

 158,505 

 57,023 

 - 

 2,410 

 1,332 

 - 

 24,075 

 10,292 

 383,183 

 187,779 

(a) Market price risk
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).

Sensitivity
The Group holds two market securities, currently held at fair value. Price sensitivity at 30 June 2020 at +/- 10% represents exposure of 
$3,249,000 (2019 : $4,798,000).

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES74

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

For The Year Ended 30 June 2020

Note 32: Financial Risk Management (continued)

(b) Currency risk
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

2020

 $’000 

607

1,786

2019

 $’000 

 307 

1,422

(c) Fair value of Financial Instruments
The Group’s financial assets and contingent consideration liabilities are measured at fair value at the end of each reporting period. The 
following table gives information about how their fair values are determined, including the valuation technique and inputs used.

Financial  
instrument 

Fair value 
hierarchy  Valuation technique 

Significant 
unobservable inputs 

Relationship of unobservable 
inputs to fair value 

Financial assets - Other 
shares and units held 

Level 3

Financial assets - Shares in 
listed corporations

Level 1

Financial liabilities - 
Derivatives (forward 
exchange contracts)

Amounts payable to 
vendors - contingent 
consideration

Level 2

Level 3

The fair value is determined 
by reference to expected 
future cash flows 
and valuations of the 
underlying net asset base of 
the investment.

The fair value is calculated 
based on closing bid prices 
at the reporting date. 

The fair value is calculated 
based on contracted 
exchange rates and current 
forward rates as determined 
by the issuer of the contract. 

The fair value is calculated 
based on an agreed multiple 
of EBITDA or fees and 
commissions. The discount 
used for long term deferred 
consideration is 6%.

Forecast earnings 
and valuations of the 
underlying assets.

The fair value would increase/
(decrease) if:  
- The forecast assumptions were 
higher/(lower)

None

n/a

None

The fair value would increase/
(decrease) if:  
- The forecast foreign exchange 
rates were higher/(lower)

Forecast EBITDA or 
fees and commissions

The fair value would increase/
(decrease) if:  
- The forecast EBITDA or fees and 
commissions were higher/(lower)

Reconciliation of level 3 contingent consideration

Opening balance

Additions from acquisitions

Deferred payments / revaluations

Deferred share issues

Net foreign currency movement arising from foreign operations

Closing balance

2020

 $’000 

 10,292 

 100,697 

 (50,248)

 (38,526)

 1,860 

 24,075 

2019

 $’000 

 6,606 

 7,149 

 (3,482)

 - 

 19 

 10,292 

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES75

(d) Interest rate risk
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. 

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 

2020

(i) Financial assets (variable)

Cash

Bonds and deposits

Cash held on trust

Receivables from broking, reinsurance and underwriting agency 
operations

Other receivables

Loans to related entities

Financial Assets 

Total financial assets

(ii) Financial liabilities (variable)

Trade creditors

Payables from broking, reinsurance and underwriting agency operations

Sundry creditors and accruals

Lease Liabilties 

Borrowings

Derivatives 

Amounts payable to vendors - deferred consideration

 Interest-
bearing 

 $’000 

 Non-
interest 
bearing 

 $’000 

 Total 
carrying 
amount 

 $’000 

Weighted
average 
effective 
interest 
rate

%

 25,973 

 - 

 167,904 

 - 

 - 

 5,808 

 - 

 199,685 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 16,250 

 158,505 

 - 

 57 

 - 

 9,204 

 - 

 34,453 

 43,714 

 25,973 

0.70%

 57 

 167,904 

 - 

 9,204 

 5,808 

 34,453 

 243,399 

2.63%

 3,427 

 3,427 

 166,948 

 166,948 

 12,646 

 - 

 - 

 12,646 

 16,250 

 158,505 

4.79%

 - 

 - 

 1,332 

 1,332 

 - 

 - 

Amounts payable to vendors - contingent consideration

4,572

19,503

 24,075 

Total financial liabilities

2019

(i) Financial assets (variable)

Cash

Bonds and deposits

Cash held on trust

Other receivables

Loans to related entities

Financial assets 

Total financial assets

179,327

203,856

 383,183 

 21,475 

 - 

 111,480 

 - 

 47 

 - 

 7,070 

 4,757 

 - 

 137,712 

 - 

 51,498 

 58,615 

 21,475 

0.99%

 47 

 111,480 

 7,070 

 4,757 

 51,498 

 196,327 

2.63%

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

For The Year Ended 30 June 2020

Note 32: Financial Risk Management (continued)

(d) Interest rate risk (continued)

 Financial Instruments 

(ii) Financial liabilities (variable)

Trade creditors

Payables from broking, reinsurance and underwriting agency operations

Sundry creditors and accruals

Borrowings

Contract liabilities 

 Interest-
bearing 

 $’000 

 Non-
interest 
bearing 

 $’000 

 Total 
carrying 
amount 

 $’000 

Weighted
average 
effective 
interest 
rate

%

 - 

 - 

 - 

 1,818 

 1,818 

 112,088 

 112,088 

 4,148 

 4,148 

 57,023 

 - 

 57,023 

4.79%

Amounts payable to vendors - deferred consideration

Amounts payable to vendors - contingent consideration

Total financial liabilities

 - 

 1,851 

2,410

 8,441 

2,410

 10,292 

 58,874 

 128,906 

 187,779 

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

2020

 $’000 

(143)

(143)

2019

 $’000 

 (546)

 (546)

(e) Credit risk
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 Group 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 Group does not hold any collateral.
Credit risk of the Group 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 Group’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 Group’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
Liquidity risk is the risk that an entity will encounter difficulty in meeting obligations associated with financial liabilities.
The Group’s risk management includes maintaining sufficient cash and the availability of funding via an adequate amount of credit 
facilities as disclosed in note 19.

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(g) Fair value compared with carrying amounts
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.

(h) Maturity analysis
The tables below represent the undiscounted contractual settlement terms for financial instruments and management’s expectation for 
settlement of undiscounted maturities.

2020

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash held on trust

Receivables

Other financial assets

Payables

Borrowings

Lease Liabilities 

Derivatives 

Other financial liabilities

Net maturities

2019

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash held on trust

Receivables

Other financial assets

Payables

Borrowings

Other financial liabilities

Net maturities

 < 6 Months 

 6-12 
Months 

 1-5 years 

 Carrying 
amount 

 $’000 

 $’000 

 $’000 

 $’000 

 25,973 

167,904

 8,782 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 422 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 34,453 

 25,973 

167,904

 9,204 

 34,453 

(78,465)

(88,483)

 - 

(166,948)

 - 

 (1,171)

 (897)

 - 

 (158,505)

 (158,505)

 (1,171)

 (230)

 (13,909)

 (205)

 (4,572)

 (16,250)

 (1,332)

 (29,401)

 (10,363)

 (14,466)

 111,763 

 (103,927)

 (142,738)

 (134,902)

 < 6 Months 

 $’000 

 6-12 
Months 

 $’000 

 1-5 years 

 Carrying 
amount 

 $’000 

 $’000 

 21,475 

 111,480 

 6,743 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 327 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 51,498 

 21,475 

 111,480 

 7,070 

 51,498 

 (52,681)

 (59,407)

 - 

 (112,088)

 (596)

 (6,026)

 80,395 

 (596)

 (4,126)

 (63,802)

 (55,831)

 (1,851)

 (6,184)

 (57,023)

 (12,003)

 10,409 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

For The Year Ended 30 June 2020

Note 33: Directors’ And Executives’ Compensation

Key management personnel during the year are the Directors, Group Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.

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

 Name 

Brian Austin

Paul Dwyer

John Dwyer

Antony Robinson

Melvyn Sims

Tara Falk

Other key management personnel during the year are:

 Name 

Rohan Stewart (Group Chief Executive Officer)

Joshua Reid (Chief Financial Officer)

Compensation by category

Short-term employment benefits

Post-employment benefits

Long-term incentive plans

Share-based payments

Note 34: Related Party Disclosures

(a) Ownership interests in related parties
Details of interests in controlled entities are set out in Note 27.

 Appointment Date 

10 December 2010

10 December 2010

10 December 2010

13 July 2015

8 August 2016

8 October 2019

 Appointment Date 

2 May 2018

15 December 2015

2020

$

2019

$

 2,668,050 

 2,016,244 

 107,310 

 113,486 

 42,631 

 92,239 

 - 

 1,558,956 

 2,888,846 

 3,710,070 

(b) Related party transactions
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 Group have been eliminated for consolidation purposes.

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(ii) Transactions with entities with director related entities
Fuse Recruitment Pty Ltd, ADD Aviation Services Pty Ltd, P Capital Pty Ltd and The Lead Agency Pty Ltd (until 31 December 2018) are 
owned by Directors of the Group and are therefore considered related entities. DWF LLP is a related party as a Director of the Group is a 
Partner at the Company.

Related party

Service received

2020

$

2019

$

Fees Paid or Payable to associates (ex GST):

Fuse Recruitment Pty Ltd

Fuse Recruitment Pty Ltd

The Lead Agency Pty Ltd 

Recruitment Fees

Contractor Fees

 141,492 

 208,065 

41,380 

 217,418 

Marketing service fees 

 - 

 94,371 

ADD Aviation Services Pty Ltd 

Transportation service fees

 12,860 

 131,394 

DWF LLP

Legal service fees

 292,398 

 372,377 

All the above services received from identified related parties of key management personnel were in the normal course of business, 
on terms and conditions no more favourable than those that it is reasonable to expect the party would have adopted if dealing at 
arms-length with an unrelated person. The outstanding balance of the above services is $19,906 from Fuse Recruitment Pty Ltd (2019: 
$21,249), expected to be settled within 30 days.

The Group provided insurance services to related parties of a Director totalling $96,959 (2019: $206,061). 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 $nil (2019 $5,766).

The Group received trust distributions from a related party of a Director totalling $nil (2019: $289,432). The entity ceased to be a related 
party on 7 December 2018.

The Group paid $700,000 to P Capital Pty Ltd during the year. The amount made relates to part payment of the purchase price for 
Charter Gilman Insurance Holdings Limited and Globe transactions approved at the EGM held during the year. The payment allowed 
PSC to take operational control earlier than otherwise. The balance of the purchase price payments were made post balance date when 
regulatory filings were completed as disclosed in Note 37. 

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

The following balances are outstanding at the reporting date in relation to loans and receivables with related parties.

Current receivables

Related parties loans and receivables

Non-Current receivables

Related parties loans and receivables

 2020 

$

2019

 $ 

 2,408,376 

1,383,668

 3,400,453 

 3,373,299 

All loans with related parties are granted at arms length commercial terms for repayment. 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 benchmark interest rate. The 
maximum loan term is 7 years.

(ii)Transactions with joint ventures in which the Group is a venturer
There were no transactions with joint ventures in this financial year.

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES80

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

For The Year Ended 30 June 2020

Note 35: Auditor’s Remuneration

(a) Amounts paid and payable to Ernst & Young (Melbourne):
(i) Fees to Ernst & Young (Australia) 

Fees for auditing the statutory financial report of the parent covering the Group and auditing the 
statutory financial reports of any controlled entities 

2020

$

2019*

 $ 

 327,700 

 288,500 

Fees for assurance services that are required by legislation to be provided by the auditor 

 125,000 

 152,750 

Fees for other assurance and agreed-upon-procedures services under other legislation or contractual 
arrangements where there is discretion as to whether the service is provided by the auditor or another 
firm

 50,000 

 - 

Fees for other services

- Tax compliance

- Other

Total fees to Ernst & Young (Australia) 

(ii) Fees to other overseas member firms of Ernst & Young (Australia)

Fees for auditing the financial report of any controlled entities

Fees for other services

- Tax compliance

- Other

Total fees to Ernst & Young (Australia) 

Total fees to Ernst & Young (Australia) 

*Fees paid in 2019 were to Pitcher Partners (Melbourne), the previous auditor

 45,974 

 - 

 17,015 

 14,324 

 548,674 

 472,589 

2020

$

2019*

 $ 

335,250

 190,595 

 10,745 

 - 

 18,524 

 21,541 

345,995

 230,660 

894,669

 703,249 

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIESNote 36: 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

81

2020

 $’000 

2019

 $’000 

 281,710 

 137,885 

 54,492 

 55,787 

 336,202 

 193,672 

 1,190 

 77,990 

 79,180 

 373 

 42,133 

 42,506 

 257,022 

 151,166 

 249,519 

 147,048 

 2,349 

 5,154 

 2,113 

 2,005 

 257,022 

 151,166 

2020

 $’000 

 25,255 

 25,255 

2019

 $’000 

20,013 

 20,013 

(c) Parent entity guarantees 
The amount of $441,319 (2019: $821,201) 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.

(d) Parent entity contractual commitments

 - Bank guarantee commitments

Total parent entity contractual commitments

2020

 $’000 

 986 

 986 

2019

 $’000 

929

929

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

For The Year Ended 30 June 2020

Note 37: Segment Information

(a) Description of segments
The Group has four reportable segments as described below:
•  Distribution: Insurance Broking, including Broker Networks (PSC Connect, PSC Reliance Franchise Partners), life broking and PSC 

Workers Compensation Consulting.

•  Agency: Underwriting agencies, including Chase Underwriting, Breeze Underwriting, Online Travel Insurance, Medical Indemnity 

Australia and PSC Claims Services.

•  United Kingdom: United Kingdom businesses including Paragon, Caroll Holman, Breeze Underwriting (UK), Alsford Page & Gems, 

Turner, Easy Broking Online and Chase Underwriting (UK).

•  Group: Group income and investments from non-operating assets and any net group costs not recovered from operating segments.

All these operating segments have been identified based on internal reports reviewed by the Group’s chief operating decision maker in 
order to allocate resources to the segments and assess their performance. 

(b) Segment information
The Group’s chief operating decision maker 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 operating decision maker. Segment information is measured in the same way as 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.

2020

Segment revenue

Commission income

Fees income

Other fees

Investment income

Interest income

Other revenue / Other income

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

Fair Value gains relating to shares in listed corporations

Total segment assets

Total segment assets include:

Distribution 

 Agency

$’000

 $’000 

 UK

 $’000 

Group

 $’000 

Total

$’000

12,470 

74,609 

38,965 

33,430 

10,635 

- 

666 

138 

83,834 

83,834 

22,753 

22,753 

666 

(508)

(5,030)

(6,706)

- 

- 

2,493 

705 

- 

78 

- 

15,746 

15,746 

3,398 

3,398 

78 

(31)

(589)

(1,160)

- 

- 

138 

(162)

- 

102 

2,050 

76,737 

76,737 

- 

- 

- 

524 

191 

(7,988)

(7,273)

(7,273)

126,044 

36,061 

11,178 

524 

1,037 

(5,800)

169,044 

169,044 

7,100 

7,100 

(14,529)

(14,529)

18,722 

18,722 

102 

(451)

(5,236)

(2,931)

- 

- 

191 

1,037 

(5,817)

(463)

4,245 

(6,807)

(11,318)

(6,552)

98 

98 

(16,623)

(16,623)

138,043 

14,318 

138,919 

371,002 

662,282 

Investments in equity accounted associates and joint ventures

5,706 

- 

- 

2,806 

8,512 

Total segment liabilities

125,619 

14,149 

121,572 

156,421 

417,761 

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES83

2019

Segment revenue

Commission income

Fees income

Other fees

Investment income

Interest income

Other revenue / Other income

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

Fair Value gains relating to shares in listed corporations

Total segment assets

Total segment assets include:

Distribution 

 Agency

$’000

 $’000 

 UK

 $’000 

Group

 $’000 

Total

$’000

30,188 

27,929 

9,611 

- 

1,109 

1,132 

 69,969 

 69,969 

20,882 

 20,882 

1,109 

(76)

(1,636)

(7,530)

- 

- 

12,392 

30,030 

2,808 

511 

- 

171 

- 

302 

(91)

- 

20 

286 

- 

- 

- 

1,637 

161 

8,040 

72,610 

31,039 

10,031 

1,637 

1,461 

9,458 

 15,882 

 30,547 

 9,838 

 126,236 

 15,882 

 30,547 

 9,838 

 126,236 

3,473 

 3,473 

3,246 

 3,246 

(2,244)

 (2,244)

25,357 

 25,357 

171 

(2)

(395)

(1,470)

- 

- 

20 

(338)

(666)

(926)

- 

- 

161 

 1,461 

(3,033)

(250)

 (3,449)

 (2,947)

(1,552)

 (11,478)

154 

 154 

7,879 

 7,879 

114,347 

19,589 

64,066 

168,148 

 366,150 

Investments in equity accounted associates and joint ventures

Total segment liabilities

5,756 

93,914 

- 

- 

1,815 

7,571 

16,679 

49,849 

54,657 

 215,099 

The total segment result has been adjusted to exclude internal Group charges. The 2019 total segment result comparative has been also 
adjusted for consistency with current year.

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES84

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

For The Year Ended 30 June 2020

Note 38: Subsequent Events

Circumstances which have arisen since the end of the financial year that affect the state of affairs of the Group are detailed as follows:

(a) Acquisitions
Charter Gilman Insurance Holdings Ltd - In August 2020, the Group acquired the remaining 50% of shares in Charter Gilman Insurance 
Holdings Ltd, a broking business in Hong Kong. The transaction also included Charter Gilman Insurance Holdings Ltd acquiring the 
shares in Hong Kong based insurance businesses Globe Ltd and Globe Insurance Consultants Ltd. Details of the acquisitions will be 
disclosed in the next reporting date. The calculation of the fair value of assets is yet to be finalised and accordingly the carrying value of 
goodwill is yet to be determined.

$'000

 1,735 

 709 

 2,444 

Consideration paid/payable

Consideration and costs paid

Deferred consideration

Total Consideration *

*Approximate

(b) Final dividend
On 21 August 2020, the Board declared an interim dividend for 2020 of 5.5 cents per share, 100% franked.

Note 39: Entity Details

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

PSC Insurance Group Limited
96 Wellington Parade
East Melbourne
Victoria, 3002

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIESDIRECTORS’ DECLARATION

85

The Directors declare that the financial statements and notes set out on pages 23 to 84 are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, 
including:

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 Group as at 30 June 2020 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 2020.

This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.

Antony Robinson 
Director

Melbourne
Date: 24 August 2020

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

Ernst  & Young
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Melbourne  VIC  3000  Australia
GPO Box 67 Melbourne  VIC  3001

Tel: +61 3 9288 8000
Fax: +61 3 8650 7777
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Independent  Audit or's Report  t o t he Members of PSC Insurance
Group Limit ed

Report  on t he Audit  of t he Financial Report

Opinion

We have audited the financial report of PSC Insurance Group Limited (the Company) and its
subsidiaries (collectively the Group), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial
position as at 30 June 2020, the consolidated statement of profit and loss and other
comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equit y and consolidated statement of
cash flows for the year then ended, notes to the financial statements, including a summary of
significant accounting policies, and the directors' declaration.

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

a)

giving a t rue and fair view of the consolidated financial position of the Group as at 30 June
2020 and of its consolidated financial performance for the year ended on that date; and

b)

complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001.

Basis for Opinion

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

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

Key Audit  Mat t ers

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

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

PSC INSURANCE GROUP LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES87

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

Impairment  Assessment  of Goodwill and ot her Int angibles

Why significant  

How our audit  addressed t he key audit  mat t er

Our audit procedures included the following:

 Assessed the group’s determination of
CGUs based on internal management
reporting;

 Tested the mathematical accuracy of

the impairment testing model;
 Assessed whether the forecast cash
flows were consistent with the most
recent Board approved cash flow
forecasts;

 We involved our valuation specialists to
assist in assessing the appropriateness
of key assumptions utilised in the
model, including discount and terminal
growth rates;

 We assessed the appropriateness of
the implied EBIT multiples with
reference to other comparable
companies;

 We performed our own sensitivit y

analyses around key assumptions; and

 (cid:0)Assessed the precision of prior year

forecasts by performing a comparison
to actual results.

We also assessed the adequacy of the
disclosures associated with the goodwill
impairment assessment .

The Group has recognised $316.3 million of 
goodwill and other intangibles, which 
collectively represent 48% of its total 
assets. These assets are the result of 
acquisitions undertaken in the current and 
previous periods.

In assessing the valuation of goodwill and 
other intangibles, the Group performs an 
annual impairment assessment, or more 
frequently, if impairment indicators are 
present.

The Group has used a discounted cash flow 
model to estimate the recoverable amount 
of the assets.  The impairment assessment 
involves subjective estimates and 
assumptions including:

 determination of Cash Generating 

Units (CGUs)

 forecast  cash flows, including 
assumptions on revenue and
expense growth
 terminal growt h rates
 discount rates

These assumptions are subject to estimation
uncertainty, with potential changes in 
assumptions leading to changes in the 
recoverable value of the assets.
Accordingly, we considered this to be a key 
audit matter.

The Group has disclosed in Note 1(k) and 
Note 16 the methodology and significant 
assumptions used in the impairment 
assessment of goodwill and the results of 
the impairment assessment.

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

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT (continued)

Business Combinat ions

Why significant

How our audit  addressed t he key audit  mat t er

The Group undertook a number of business
combinations through the year, including
the acquisition of Griffiths Goodall Insurance
Brokers Pty Limited and Paragon
International Insurance Brokers Limited.
These were completed for total
consideration of $215.9m.

The accounting for business combinations is
complex and requires significant judgment
in determining:

 the value of identifiable intangible

assets

 fair value of other net assets

acquired

 goodwill acquired
 total consideration payable,

including estimating components of
deferred consideration.

Accordingly, we considered this to be a key
audit matter.

The Group has disclosed the accounting
policy relating to business combinations in
Note 1(j) and the significance of the
acquisitions in Note 29.

Our audit procedures included the following:
 Reviewing the sale and purchase

agreements relating to each business
acquisition;

 Involving our internal valuation and

business modelling team to assess the
methodology and appropriateness of
key assumptions used to calculate the
fair value of identifiable intangible
assets, i.e. brand name, customer lists;

 Testing the mechanical accuracy of

management’s models;

 Testing the calculation of total

consideration payable as at acquisition
date; and

 Assessing management’s re-estimation
of deferred consideration at 30 June
2020, based on the terms of the sale
and purchase agreement.

We also assessed the adequacy of the
disclosures associated with business
combinations.

Informat ion Ot her t han t he Financial Report  and Audit or’s Report  Thereon

The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the
information included in the Company’s 2020 Annual Report, but does not include the financial
report and our auditor’s report thereon.

Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and accordingly we do not
express any form of assurance conclusion thereon, with the exception of the Remuneration Report
and our related assurance opinion.

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

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

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Responsibilit ies of t he Direct ors for t he Financial Report

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

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

Audit or's Responsibilit ies for t he Audit  of t he Financial Report

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT (continued)

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Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the
entities or business activities within the Group to express an opinion on the financial report.
We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the Group audit. We
remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.

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

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

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

Report  on t he Audit  of t he Remunerat ion Report

Opinion on t he Remunerat ion Report

We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 14 to 21 of the directors' report for
the year ended 30 June 2020.

In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of PSC Insurance Group Limited for the year ended 30
June 2020, complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.

Responsibilit ies

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

Ernst & Young

T M Dring
Partner
Melbourne
24 August 2020

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SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

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

Shareholding Analysis

(a) Distribution of Shareholders
At 17 August 2020, the distribution of shareholdings was as follows:

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

%

 275,289,309 

 95.91 

 9,609,617 

 1,198,188 

 863,861 

 58,362 

 3.35 

 0.42 

 0.30 

 0.02 

No. of 
holders

 112 

 299 

 148 

 279 

 163 

%

 11.19 

 29.87 

 14.79 

 27.87 

 16.28 

 287,019,337 

 100.00 

 1,001 

 100.00 

(b) Substantial Shareholders
The number of shares held by the substantial shareholders listed in the Company’s register of substantial shareholders as at 17 August 
2020 were:

Name

Mrs Melissa Jane Dwyer, PM Dwyer Pty Ltd, Crathre Pty Ltd 

Austin Superannuation Pty Ltd 

Glendale Dwyer Pty Ltd, Cumnock Dwyer Pty Ltd 

Ethical Partners Funds Management Pty Ltd (held through nominees)

Number of Shares

 67,174,852 

 35,611,300 

 35,521,351 

 14,842,850 

(c) Class of shares and voting rights
At 17 August 2020, there were 1,001 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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SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION (continued)

(d) Twenty Largest Shareholders (At 17 August 2020):

Rank

Shareholder

Number of Shares

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

Mrs Melissa Jane Dwyer 

Austin Superannuation Pty Ltd 

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 

Glendale Dwyer Pty Ltd 

J P Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Limited 

National Nominees Limited 

Tara Falk 

Walker Insurance & Financial Services Pty Ltd 

James Kalbassi 

Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited 

Locust Fund Pty Ltd 

Namarong Investments Pty Ltd 

BNP Paribas Noms Pty Ltd 

Mr Michael David Gunnion & Mrs Debra Lee Gunnion 

Uyb.com Pty Ltd 

Rubi Holdings Pty Ltd 

Chris London 

Spenser Lee 

Dead Grateful Pty Ltd 

20

BNG Family Pty Ltd 

 65,714,555 

 35,611,300 

 35,572,784 

34,654,315

 23,516,226 

 5,501,271 

 5,189,933 

 4,451,168 

 4,258,955 

 4,249,521 

 4,006,539 

 3,967,731 

 3,272,803 

 4,032,679 

 2,142,479 

 2,000,000 

 1,804,573 

 1,611,629 

 1,577,715 

 1,577,715 

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CORPORATE INFORMATION

Directors

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

Group Secretary

Stephen G Abbott

Registered Office

96 Wellington Parade
East Melbourne, Victoria, 3002
www.pscinsurancegroup.com.au

Auditors

Ernst & Young
8 Exhibition 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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