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PEPPERMINT INNOVATION LIMITED 

(ACN 125 931 964) 

Annual Financial Report 
for the Year Ended 30 June 2023 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Index 

Peppermint Innovation Limited 

Corporate Information 

Directors’ Report 

Auditor’s Independence Declaration 

Remuneration Report 

Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income 

Statement of Financial Position 

Statement of Cash Flows 

Statement of Changes in Equity 

Notes to the Financial Statements 

Directors’ Declaration 

Independent Auditor’s Report 

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Company Directory 

Peppermint Innovation Limited 

ABN 56 125 931 964 

Registered Office 

Directors 

Mr Christopher Kain 
Managing Director 

Mr Anthony Kain 
Executive Director 

Neal Cross 
Non-executive Director 

Company Secretary 

Mr Anthony Kain             

Solicitors 

Steinepreis Paganin 
Level 4, The Read Buildings 
16 Milligan Street 
Perth WA 6000 

Level 2 East, The Wentworth Building 
300 Murray Street, Off Raine Lane 
Perth WA 6000 

Tel: +61 8 6255 5504 

Web Address: www.pepltd.com.au 

ASX Code:  PIL 

Share Registry 

Computershare Investor Services Pty Ltd  
Level 11, 172 St Georges Terrace 
Perth WA 6000 

Tel:  +61 8 9323 2000 
Fax: +61 8 9323 2033 

Web: www.computershare.com.au 

Auditors 

RSM Australia Partners 
Level 32 
2 The Esplanade 
Perth WA 6000 

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Directors’ Report 

Peppermint Innovation Limited 

Your Directors submit the financial report of Peppermint Innovation Limited (the Company or Peppermint), and 
the entities it controlled (the Group), for the year ended 30 June 2023.  

1.  Directors 

The names of directors who held office during or since the end of the financial year and until the date of this report 
are as follows. Directors were in office for the entire financial year unless otherwise stated. 

Name, qualifications, 
independence status and 
special responsibilities 

Experience  

Mr Anthony Kain (BJuris, LLB) 
Chairperson 
Executive Director 
Company Secretary 
Appointed 4 December 2015 

Mr Christopher Kain (B Comm, 
MBA) 
Managing Director and CEO 
Appointed 4 December 2015 

Anthony  has  over  20  years’  experience  working  in  Australian  capital 
markets. He has played a key role in the formation of numerous privately 
owned and publicly listed companies and has an in-depth understanding of 
its  commercialisation.  Anthony  also  has 
intellectual  property  and 
considerable experience as a director having held managing director, director 
and  legal  counsel  roles  with  Australian  Stock  Exchange  listed  companies 
operating foreign assets. 

Anthony has held advisory roles in capital raising, joint ventures and mergers 
and acquisitions through his exposure to a diverse range of international and 
national development opportunities working with technical teams primarily 
in the energy, motor vehicle and resources sectors.  

Listed company directorships in the past 3 years: None 

Christopher  is  a  practiced  company  director  with  18  years  experience  in 
finance  services,  investment  markets  and  corporate  management  with  a 
proven  capability 
identify  business  opportunities  and  executing 
commercial  strategies  for  the  benefit  of  both  stakeholders  and  investors. 
Christopher  has  specific  expertise  in  investment  evaluation,  public  and 
private  capital  raising  programs,  debt  funding  strategies  and,  project 
development and financing. 

to 

Christopher has held advisory and development roles with institutions such 
as  Barclays  Capital  and  Credit  Suisse  First  Boston  in  London,  National 
Australia Bank and Macquarie Bank in Australia where he worked across 
institutional, wholesale and retail investment and financial markets.  

Listed company directorships in the past 3 years: None 

Mr Neal Cross 
Independent Non-executive 
Director 
Appointed 24 March 2022 

30+ years’ working in technology and innovation roles including executive 
positions at Microsoft, Mastercard and DBS Bank. 
Multi  global  award  winning  innovator  –  voted  world’s  most  disruptive 
CIO/CTO by Steve Wozniak and Sir Richard Branson. 
Well versed in innovation practices and digital & cultural transformation. 

Listed company directorships in the past 3 years: None 

2.  Company Secretary 

The company secretary is Anthony Kain. Details are disclosed in director information. 

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3.  Directors’ Meetings 

Peppermint Innovation Limited 

The number of meetings of Directors held during the financial year and the number of meetings attended by 
each Director was as follows:  

Name 

Anthony Kain 

Christopher Kain 

Neal Cross 

4.  Principal Activities 

Number of meeting 
eligible to attend 
3 

Number of meetings 
attended 
3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

Peppermint is focused on the development of a proprietary innovative financial technology solution aimed at 
delivering financial inclusion to the unbanked and underbanked, facilitating mobile micro business enterprise 
and providing consumer convenience.    

It  has  developed  and  commercially  deployed  the  bizmoto  mobile  App,  a  comprehensive  mobile  micro-
enterprise platform and ecosystem of services to Filipinos. 

Peppermint is tackling the problem of providing inclusive financial services to 70% of the circa 113 million 
Filipinos who are unbanked and/or underbanked.  

Peppermint is currently applying its technology in the Philippines where it assists with: 

•  Digitalisation - We aim to provide those in the unbanked and underbanked community with  access to 

a digital platform via a mobile app to access financial services 

•  E-Payments - We provide  a “hand up” by enabling them to make payments and access online services 

without having to use  a bank or credit card. 

•  Enabling Business - We give them a “hand up” by providing access to a micro-enterprise platform to 

conduct business they can scale and earn revenue from. 

•  Micro Solutions - We give them a “hand up” by providing non-bank micro enterprise lending and 

micro insurance. 

Peppermint has also commercially deployed white label mobile banking app solutions to the banking sector in 
the Philippines. 

The bizmoto platform and ecosystem of services is scalable and targeted at developing-world countries in the 
ASEAN region.  More than 70% of Southeast Asia’s 658 million people do not have a bank account and a 
large portion of them operate without access to finance, banking, credit cards and payment services. 
No significant change in the nature of these activities occurred during the year. 

5.  Operating and financial review 

Overview for the year 

Highlights for the year were: 

•  Signed  exclusive  five-year  agreement  with  Visa  to  significantly  expand  digital  financial  offering 
around the world, focussing initially on key markets of the Philippines, Singapore and Australia 

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•  Signed exclusive five-year agreement with the Philippines' largest regional cooperative federation - 
MASS-SPECC  Cooperative  Development  Centre  -  for  its  1.6  million  members  to  use  bizmoto's 
Electronic Money Issuer (“EMI”) financial services via Peppermint's bizmoto platform 

•  Successfully  completed  all  back-end  integration  of  bizmoto’s  EMI  financial  services  into  MASS-

SPECC’s Pinoy Coop App 

• 

Initiated  discussions  with  MASS-SPECC  around  identifying  and  providing  technical  solutions  to 
overcome third-party front-end delays, and help deploy MASS-SPECC’s Pinoy Coop App as quickly 
as possible 

•  Progressed  discussions  with  MASS-SPECC  about  cross-promoting  bizmoto’s  other  products  and 
services such as bizmoLoan and bizmoTinda, which has the potential to deliver additional revenues 
for Peppermint. 

•  Piloted Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) in several areas of the business as a means to servicing unbanked 

and underserved Filipino customers more efficiently and effectively 

•  Adopted a new credit score using AI program which has driven a reduction in non-performing loans 

•  Appointed Non-Executive Director Neal Cross to lead Peppermint’s technical team to further develop 

areas where AI can assist the unbanked and underserved with AI-driven lending  

•  Rebranded bizmoPay to bizmoLoan to better reflect provision of alternative non-bank finance products 

to customers 

o  Significantly  increased  number  of  bizmoLoan  applications  received  and  loan  approvals 

issued, building a strong database of loan applicants that will become a growing asset 

o  Significantly improved bizmoLoan operations to achieve more efficient lead generation, loan 
originaton and approvals processes, including the establishment of an in-house call centre 

o  Launched  two  new  loan  products  –  Employee  Loans  and  Micro-Business  Loans  –  based 

around ongoing data analysis of bizmoLoan operations 

• 

Introduced new technical improvements to bizmoto platform and bizmoLoan functionality to optimise 
customer experience, with a view to increasing the number of customers transactions 

•  Went ‘live’ with bizmoto agents' access to ECPay via any 7-Eleven outlet across the Philippines 

•  Continued  developing  strong  relationships  with  strategic  partners  with  the  aiming  of  signing-up 

additional EMI financial service agreements to use Peppermint's bizmoto platform 

•  Worked on developing strategic partnerships and alliances to broaden Peppermint's operational area, 

with a primary focus on the ASEAN region 

•  Continued  pursuing  M&A  opportunities  that  can  add  value  and  extract  additional  revenue  for 
Peppermint  from  the  Company’s  established  EMI  licensed  technology  platform  and  loan  book 
operations in the Philippines, while at the same time vertically integrating across current operations to 
deliver new and diversified revenue streams 

•  Launched bizmoKarte pilot - a unique financial literary knowledge sharing platform aimed at helping 
individuals  &  small-to-medium  size  business  owners  become  more  confident  and  successful  in 
managing financial matters 

•  Continued  marketing  and  promotion  of  bizmoto  platform  increased  number  of  bizmoto  agents  and  

riders and bizmoGo merchants 

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Directors’ Report 

Shareholder returns 

Peppermint Innovation Limited 

2023 

2022 

2021 

2020 

2019 

Net loss for the year 
Earnings per share (cents) 
Net (liabilities) / assets 

(2,438,623) 
(0.1) 
2,663,022 

(3,593,844) 
(0.2) 
5,091,998 

(2,833,209) 
(0.2) 
2,663,607 

Share price 

$0.006 

$0.009 

$0.016 

(1,691,500) 
(0.2) 
(988,458) 

Suspended 
from the 
ASX 

(2,142,786) 
(0.2) 
(1,119,645) 

$0.012 

Investments for future performance 

The main expense item for the Company is its human resources which have continued to focus on the four 
business focuses that have emerged from the Company’s operations and evolution over the last year.  They 
are: 

1.  Payments; 

2.  Delivery & Logistics; 

3.  E-Commerce; and  

4.  Financial Services; 

all utilising the Peppermint technology platform.  

All areas are expected to grow with continued marketing, agent and merchant sign up and product development 
over the year ahead. 

Review of financial condition 

The Company had $3,055,677 cash at bank as at 30 June 2023. 

Significant changes in the state of affairs 

There  have  been  no  significant  changes  in  the  state  of  affairs  of  the  Group  to  the  date  of  this  report,  not 
otherwise disclosed in this report. 

6.  Dividends 

No  dividends  have  been  paid  or  declared  since  the  start  of  the  financial  year  and  the  Directors  do  not 
recommend the payment of a dividend in respect of the financial year. 

7.  Significant events after balance date 

There has not arisen in the interval between the end of the financial year and the date of this report any item, 
transaction or event of a material and unusual nature likely, in the opinion of the Directors of the Company, to 
affect significantly the operations of the Group, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the 
Group, in future financial years. 

8.  Likely developments 

The  Group  intends  to  continue  to  develop  its  four  business  divisions  via  organic  growth  and  strategic 
acquisitions. 

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Directors’ Report 

9.  Environmental legislation 

The  Group’s  operations  are  not  regulated  by  any  significant  environmental  regulations  under  a  law  of  the 
Commonwealth or of a state or territory. 

10.  Directors’ interests 

As at the date of this report, the interests of the Directors in the Company were: 

Anthony Kain 
Christopher Kain 
Neal Cross 

11.  Share options 

  Number of 
fully paid 
ordinary 
shares 
83,991,416 
  110,325,322 
- 

Number of 
performance 
rights 
10,000,000 
10,000,000 
10,000,000 

The following is a summary of option movements during the period: 

Listed/ 
Unlisted 
Unlisted 

Expiry Date 
18/02/2024 

Exercise 
Price 
$0.025 

Unlisted 

30/06/2024 

$0.020 

Unlisted 

30/06/2024 

$0.025 

Unlisted 
Unlisted 

Listed 
Unlisted 

Total 

30/06/2024 
30/06/2024 

30/06/2023 
30/03/2025 

$0.030 
$0.040 

$0.030 
$0.015 

Notes 

Opening balance 

20,000,000  

Issued 
            -    

Converted 

Expired 

            -    

Closing 
 20,000,000  

 (i)  

 (i)  

 (i)  
 (i)  

 (ii)  
 (i)  

    2,500,000  

              -    

               -    

              -    

2,500,000  

   2,500,000  

      -    

-    

      -    

   2,500,000  

  2,500,000  
   2,500,000  

               -    
               -    

-    
               -    

               -    
               -    

  2,500,000  
   2,500,000  

115,739,110  
 20,000,000  

                -    

- 

      (1,500) 
- 

(115,737,610)    

- 

-  
 20,000,000  

165,739,110  

         -    

(1,500) 

   (115,737,610)     50,000,000  

Weighted average exercise price 

$0.028 

 -  

 $0.030  

$0.028 

(i) 
(ii) 

Issued to consultants as part of their remuneration 
Options attaching to placements, including a short dated bonus option issued to shareholder 

Options not exercised by the expiry date will lapse. 

The  options  do  not  entitle  the  holder  to  participate  in  any  share  issue  of  the  Company  or  any  other  body 
corporate. 

Since the end of the financial year the Company has not issued any shares as a result of the exercise of options. 

12.  Performance rights 

The following performance rights were issued during the 2023 and 2022 year: 

Vesting Condition 
Tranche A: To be awarded when the Company achieves $4m annual revenue 
based on audited/reviewed financial reports on or before 30 June 2023 (ii) 
Tranche  B:  To  be  awarded  when  the  Company  achieves  Breakeven  as 
validated against audited/reviewed financial reports on or before 30 June 2024 
Tranche C: To be awarded when the Company achieves $1m net income/profit 
as validated against audited/reviewed financial reports on or before 30 June 
2025 

2023 (i) 
5,000,000  18,700,000 

2022 

5,000,000  18,200,000 

5,000,000  18,200,000 

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(i) 

(ii) 

Performance rights were issued to Mr Neal Cross following receipt of shareholder approval at 
the annual general meeting of shareholders held on 30 November 2022. 
The Tranche A performance rights expired on 30 June 2023. 

13.  Indemnification and insurance of Directors and Officers 

The Company has agreed to indemnify all the directors and executive officers against all liabilities to another 
person (other than the Company or related body corporate) that may arise from their position as officers of the 
Company and its controlled entities, except where the liability arises out of conduct involving a lack of good 
faith.  The agreement stipulates that the Company will meet the full amount of any such liabilities, including 
costs and expenses. 

The Company has also agreed to indemnify the current Directors of its controlled entities for all liabilities to 
another person (other than the Company or related body corporate) that may arise from their position, except 
where  the  liability  arises  out  of  conduct  involving  a  lack  of  good  faith.    The  agreement  stipulates  that  the 
Company will meet the full amount of any such liabilities, including costs and expenses. 

14.  Auditor Independence and Non-Audit Services 

The auditor’s independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set 
out immediately after this Directors’ Report. 

15.  Non-Audit Services 

The directors are of the opinion that the services as disclosed in Note 19 to the financial statements do not 
compromise the external auditor’s independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 for the following 
reasons: 

•  all non-audit services have been reviewed and approved to ensure that they do not impact the integrity 

and objectivity of the auditor; and 

•  none of the services undermine the general principles relating to auditor independence as set out in 
APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants issued by the Accounting Professional and 
Ethical  Standards  Board,  including  reviewing  or  auditing  the  auditor’s  own  work,  acting  in  a 
management or decision-making capacity for the company, acting as advocate for the company or 
jointly sharing economic risks and rewards 

16.  Proceedings on Behalf of the Company 

There are no proceedings on behalf of the Company under section 237 of the Corporations Act 2001 in the 
financial year or at the date of this report.   

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www.rsm.com.au 

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION 

As lead auditor for the audit of the financial report of Peppermint Innovation Limited for the year ended 30 June 
2023, I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been no contraventions of: 

(i) 

the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and 

(ii) 

any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. 

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Perth, WA 
Dated: 29 September 2023 

ALASDAIR WHYTE 
Partner 

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Directors’ Report - Remuneration report (audited) 

Peppermint Innovation Limited 

This remuneration report for the financial year ended 30 June 2023 outlines remuneration arrangements of the 
Company and the Group in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 (the Act) and its 
regulations. This information has been audited as required by section 308(3C) of the Act. 

The remuneration report details the remuneration arrangements for key management personnel (KMP) who 
are defined as those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the 
major  activities  of  the  Company  and  the  Group,  directly  or  indirectly,  including  any  director  (whether 
executive  or  otherwise)  of  the  parent  company,  and  including  the  executives  in  the  Parent  and  the  Group 
receiving the highest remuneration. 

Individual key management personnel disclosures  

Details of KMPs of the Company and Group are set out below: 

Key management personnel 

(i)  Directors 

Mr Anthony Kain 

Chairman,  Executive  Director,  Company  Secretary,  appointed  4 
December 2015 

Mr Christopher Kain 

Managing Director and CEO, appointed 4 December 2015 

Mr Neal Cross 

Non-Executive Director, appointed 24 March 2022 

(ii)  Executives 

None 

There have not been any changes to KMP after reporting date and before the financial report was authorised 
for issue. 

The Remuneration Report is set out under the following main headings: 

A. 

B. 

C. 

D. 

E. 

F. 

Principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration 

Details of remuneration 

Service agreements 

Share-based compensation 

Performance Shares of key management personnel 

Other transactions and balances with Key Management Personnel 

Principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration 

Remuneration philosophy 

The performance of the Group depends upon the quality of its directors and executives. To prosper, the Group 
must attract, motivate and retain highly skilled directors and executives. 

To this end, the Group embodies the following principles in its compensation framework: 

•  Provide competitive rewards to attract high calibre executives;  

•  Link executive rewards to shareholder value; and 

•  Establish appropriate, demanding performance hurdles in relation to variable executive compensation 

Remuneration consists of fixed remuneration and variable remuneration. 

Fixed Remuneration 

Fixed remuneration is reviewed annually by the Board of Directors. The process consists of a review of relevant 
comparative remuneration in the market and internally and, where appropriate, external advice on policies and 
practices.  

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Directors’ Report - Remuneration report (audited) 

Peppermint Innovation Limited 

Variable Remuneration 

The Group does not currently have a variable component to the remuneration of the board and management, 
however, the Group intends to introduce a variable remuneration plan in the near future. 

Remuneration Reviews 

The  Board  of  Directors  of  the  Company  is  responsible  for  determining  and  reviewing  compensation 
arrangements for the directors, the Managing Director and all other key management personnel. 

The  Board  of  Directors  assesses  the  appropriateness  of  the  nature  and  amount  of  compensation  of  key 
management personnel on a periodic basis by reference to relevant employment market conditions with the 
overall  objective  of  ensuring  maximum  stakeholder  benefit  from  the  retention  of  a  high  quality  board  and 
executive team. 

Remuneration structure 

In accordance with best practice Corporate Governance, the structure of non-executive director and executive 
remuneration is separate and distinct. 

Non-executive Director Remuneration 

The Board seeks to set aggregate remuneration at a level that provides the Group with the ability to attract and 
retain directors of the highest calibre, whilst incurring a cost that is acceptable to shareholders. 

The Constitution and the ASX Listing Rules specify that the aggregate remuneration of non-executive directors 
shall be determined from time to time by a general meeting. The amount of aggregate remuneration sought to 
be approved by shareholders and the manner in which it is apportioned amongst directors is reviewed annually.  
The Board considers advice from external shareholders as well as the fees paid to non-executive directors of 
comparable companies when undertaking the annual review process.   

Non-executive directors receive a fee for being a director of the Company. The compensation of non-executive 
directors for the year ended 30 June 2023 is detailed below. 

The total maximum remuneration of non-executive directors is initially set by the Constitution and subsequent 
variation is by ordinary resolution of Shareholders in general meeting in accordance with the Constitution, the 
Corporations Act and the ASX Listing Rules, as applicable.  The determination of non-executive directors’ 
remuneration within that maximum will be made by the Board having regard to the inputs and value to the 
Company  of  the  respective  contributions  of  each  non-executive  Director.    This  amount  has  been  set  at  an 
amount not to exceed $300,000 per annum.  

In addition, a director may be paid fees or other amounts and non-cash performance incentive such as options, 
subject  to  necessary  shareholder  approval,  where  a  director  performs  special  duties  or  otherwise  performs 
services outside the scope of the ordinary duties of a director. 

Directors are also entitled to be reimbursed reasonable travelling, hotel and other expenses incurred by them 
respectively in or about the performance of their duties as directors. 

Senior Manager and Executive Director remuneration 

Objective 

The entity aims to reward executives with a level and mix of compensation commensurate with their position 
and responsibilities within the entity so as to: 

• 

• 

• 

• 

reward  executives  for  company,  business  unit  and  individual  performance  against  targets  set  to 
appropriate benchmarks;  

align the interests of executives with those of shareholders;  

link rewards with the strategic goals and performance of the Group; and  

ensure total compensation is competitive by market standards.  

Compensation consists of the following key elements:  

• 

Fixed Compensation; and 

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• 

Variable Compensation. 

The  proportion  of  fixed  compensation  and  variable  compensation  (potential  short  term  and  long  term 
incentives) is established for each key management person by the Directors. 

Fixed Compensation 

Objective 

Fixed  compensation  is  reviewed  annually  by  the  Directors.  The  process  consists  of  a  review  of  individual 
performance, relevant comparative compensation in the market and internally and, where appropriate, external 
advice on policies and practices. 

Structure  

Executives are given the opportunity to receive their fixed remuneration in a variety of forms including cash 
and fringe benefits such as motor vehicles and expense payment plans. 

Variable Compensation 

Objective  

The objective of the Variable Compensation is to reward executives in a manner that aligns this element of 
compensation with the creation of shareholder wealth.  

Structure  

The Company and Group do not currently have a Variable Compensation plan, however, it is intended that 
one be established in the near future. 

Use of remuneration consultants 

The Group did not use the services of remuneration consultants. 

Objective of the remuneration committee 

The Company did not have a remuneration committee during the year. 

Voting and comments made at 2021 Annual General Meeting 

All resolutions at the 2021 Annual General Meeting were passed by poll. 

Overview of Group performance 

The performance of the Group is detailed in the Directors’ Report. 

There is no link between remuneration and performance. 

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A. 

Details of remuneration 

Year ended 30 June 2023 

Directors 

Salary & 
Fees 

Non-
monetary 
benefits (i) 

Post employ-
ment 
benefits / 
super-
annuation 
            22,617  
            30,765  

Share-
based 
payments 
(ii) 

Total 

Performance 
Related (iii) 

      (27,154)    
      (27,154)    

    233,082  
     319,217  

      (27,154)    
      (27,154)    

Mr Anthony Kain 
Mr Christopher Kain 
Mr Neal Cross 

Totals 

 215,402  
 293,000 

120,607 

        22,217  
         22,606 

8,715 

4,211 

- 

133,533  

- 

   629,009  

       53,538  

            57,593  

      (54,308)    

   685,832  

      (54,308)    

Compensation is stated on an accruals basis. 

(i)  Comprises of directors and officers’ insurance. 

(ii)  Represents an apportionment of the value of the underlying shares from grant date to the expected date of achievement of the 
performance hurdle. The actual benefit, if received, may differ materially. The probability of the performance hurdles being 
achieved has been assessed as nil, and accordingly the expense recognised in prior periods was reversed. 

(iii)  Performance related remuneration is risk based, all other remuneration is not risk based. 

Year ended 30 June 2022 

Directors 

Mr Anthony Kain 
Mr Christopher Kain 
Mr Matthew Cahill 
(retired 24 March 2022) 
Mr Neal Cross 
(appointed 24 March 2022) 
Totals 

Salary & 
Fees 

Non-
monetary 
benefits (i) 

Post employ-
ment 
benefits 

Share-
based 
payments 
(v) 

Total 

Performance 
Related 
(vi) 

 341,572(ii)  
 452,816(iii) 

        18,992  
         25,056 

            34,157  
            42,881  

       27,154    
        27,154    

    421,875  
     547,907  

               119,931   
               150,244    

31,759(iv)  

           1,758  

              3,017  

           2,715    

39,249                        4,365    

31,500 

1,681 

1,750 

- 

34,931  

- 

   857,647  

       47,487  

            81,805  

        57,023        1,043,962  

               274,540    

Compensation is stated on an accruals basis. 

(i)  Comprises of directors and officers’ insurance. 

(ii)  Includes bonuses of $84,343 

(iii)  Includes bonuses of $111,900 

(iv)  Included bonuses of $1,500 

(v)  Represents an apportionment of the value of the underlying shares from grant date to the expected date of achievement of the 

performance hurdle. The actual benefit, if received, may differ materially. 

(vi)  Performance related remuneration is risk based, all other remuneration is not risk based. 

B. 

Service agreements 

Agreements with Executives 

The  Company  entered  into  employment  contracts  with  Christopher  Kain  (as  Chief  Executive  Officer  / 
Managing Director) and Anthony Kain (as General Counsel and Company Secretary). 

The material terms of the employment agreements are as follows: 

(a)  Remuneration: 

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Directors’ Report - Remuneration report (audited) 

Peppermint Innovation Limited 

i. 

ii. 

Anthony  Kain  -  $221,000  per  annum  plus  statutory  superannuation  (currently  10.5%,  11% 
from 1 July 2023); and 

Christopher Kain - $293,000 per annum plus statutory superannuation (currently 10.5%, 11% 
from 1 July 2023). 

(b)  Annual review: performance reviewed on an annual basis with the possibility of a performance and 

CPI based remuneration adjustments. 

(c)  Termination: either party may give the other 12 months’ notice, in which the case the Company may 
make a payment in lieu of notice. In the event of misconduct, the Company may terminate employment 
without notice. 

(d)  Standard employment terms and conditions. 

Agreements with Non-Executive directors 

The Company has entered into director and consultancy services agreements with Neal Cross (together with 
Cross Innovation Pty Ltd, an entity controlled by Neal Cross). The material terms of the agreement are as 
follows:  

(a)  Director’s fees: director’s fees at the rate of $36,000 plus superannuation together with: 

• 

an entitlement to fees or other amounts in relation to special duties or service performed outside 
the scope of ordinary employment as a director; and 

• 

reimbursement for out of pocket expenses incurred as a result of engagement as a director. 

(b)  Consulting fees of $7,000 per month, with Cross Innovation Pty Ltd. 

(c)  Termination:  Non-Executive  Directors  may  retire  at  any  time  and  are  subject  to  re-election  at  the 
annual general meeting of shareholders in accordance with the Company’s policy of at least one third 
of the Non-Executive Directors being nominated for re-election each year based on the Company’s 
rotation schedule. 

C. 

Share-based compensation 

Compensation shares, performance rights and options – granted and vesting over vesting period 

Performance rights were granted as compensation as follows: 

Vesting Condition 
Tranche  A:  To  be  awarded  when  the  Company  achieves  $4m 
annual revenue based on audited/reviewed financial reports on or 
before 30 June 2023 
Tranche  B:  To  be  awarded  when  the  Company  achieves 
Breakeven  as  validated  against  audited/reviewed  financial 
reports on or before 30 June 2024 
Tranche C: To be awarded when the Company achieves $1m net 
income/profit  as  validated  against  audited/reviewed  financial 
reports on or before 30 June 2025 

2023 
5,000,000 

2022 
18,700,000 

5,000,000 

18,200,000 

5,000,000 

18,200,000 

15,000,000  55,100,000 

The tranche A performance rights expired on 30 June 2023. 

The probability of the performance hurdles being achieved has been assessed as nil. 

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D. 

Share holdings of key management personnel 

Peppermint Innovation Limited 

30 June 2023 

Directors 

Mr Anthony Kain 

Mr Christopher Kain 

Mr Neal Cross  

Totals 

30 June 2022 

Directors 

Mr Anthony Kain 

Mr Christopher Kain 
Mr Neal Cross (appointed 
24 March 2022) 
Mr Matthew Cahill 
(retired 24 March 2022) 
Totals 

Balance at start 
of the financial 
year / date of 
appointment 

93,991,416 

110,325,322 

- 

204,316,738 

Balance at start 
of the financial 
year / date of 
appointment 

93,991,416 

110,325,322 

- 

6,437,768 

210,754,506 

E. 

Performance Rights 

Granted as 
remuneration 

On exercise of 
options 

Acquisitions 
/(Disposals) 

Balance at the 
end of financial 
year / date of 
retirement 

- 

- 

- 

- 

 -  

 -  

 -  

(10,000,000) 

83,991,416 

- 

- 

110,325,322 

- 

 -    

(10,000,000) 

194,316,738 

Granted as 
remuneration 

On exercise of 
options 

Acquisitions 
/(Disposals) 

Balance at the 
end of financial 
year / date of 
retirement 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -    

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

93,991,416 

110,325,322 

- 

6,437,768 

210,754,506 

30 June 2023 

Balance at start 
of the financial 
year / date of 
appointment 

Granted as 
remuneration 

On exercise of 
options 

Acquisitions 
/(Disposals) 
(i) 

Balance at the 
end of financial 
year / date of 
retirement 

Directors 

Mr Anthony Kain 

Mr Christopher Kain 
Mr Neal Cross (appointed 
24 March 2022) 
Totals 

15,000,000 

15,000,000 

- 

- 

- 

15,000,000 

 -  

 -  

 -  

(5,000,000) 

(5,000,000) 

10,000,000 

10,000,000 

(5,000,000) 

10,000,000 

30,000,000 

15,000,000 

 -    

(15,000,000) 

30,000,000 

(i) 

Tranche A performance rights expired.  

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Directors’ Report - Remuneration report (audited) 

Peppermint Innovation Limited 

30 June 2022 

Balance at start 
of the financial 
year / date of 
appointment 

Granted as 
remuneration 

On exercise of 
options 

Acquisitions 
/(Disposals) 

Balance at the 
end of financial 
year / date of 
retirement 

Directors 

Mr Anthony Kain 

Mr Christopher Kain 
Mr Neal Cross (appointed 
24 March 2022) 
Mr Matthew Cahill 
(retired 24 March 2022) 
Totals 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

15,000,000 

15,000,000 

- 

1,500,000 

31,500,000 

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -    

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

15,000,000 

15,000,000 

- 

1,500,000 

31,500,000 

F. 

Other transactions and balances with Key Management Personnel 

Apart from reimbursements for expenses paid on behalf of the Company and the Group, director and fees paid 
directly or indirectly to director related entities, there were no transactions or balances with KMP during the 
year ended 30 June 2023 (2022: Nil). 

END OF THE REMUNERATION REPORT 

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors: 

Christopher Kain 

Managing Director 

Perth, 29 September 2023 

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STATEMENT OF PROFIT AND LOSS AND OTHER 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

Peppermint Innovation Limited 

Revenue 
Cost of sales 
Gross profit 

Other income 
Administration expenses 
Finance costs 
Share based payment credit / (expense) 
(Loss) before income tax 
Income tax expense 
(Loss) for the year 

Other comprehensive (loss) 

Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss: 

 - Translation of foreign operations 

Note 

Consolidated 

2023 
$ 

2022 
$ 

4 

4 
4 

6 

       376,244         1,312,760 
      (361,746)       (1,246,013) 
       66,747 

       14,498 

         19,048 
   (2,571,978) 
 (408) 

         1,863 
   (3,189,765) 
 (154,341) 

         100,217             (318,348)    
   (2,438,623) 

   (3,593,844) 

                 -    

                 -    

   (2,438,623) 

   (3,593,844) 

109,819    

 109,819    

 -    

 -    

Total comprehensive (loss) for the year  

 (2,328,804) 

 (3,593,844) 

(Loss) for the year attributable to members of the parent 
entity 
Total comprehensive (loss) for the year attributable to 
members 

 (2,328,804) 

 (3,593,844) 

 (2,328,804) 

 (3,593,844) 

Basic and diluted loss per share (cents per share) 

3 

 (0.1) 

 (0.2) 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements 

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 
AS AT 30 JUNE 2023 

Peppermint Innovation Limited 

CURRENT ASSETS 

Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 
Other assets 
Total Current Assets 

NON-CURRENT ASSETS 
Other non-current assets 
Total Non-Current Assets 

TOTAL ASSETS 

CURRENT LIABILITIES 
Trade and other payables 
Provisions 
Financial liabilities 
Total Current Liabilities 

TOTAL LIABILITIES 

NET ASSETS  

EQUITY 
Issued capital 
Accumulated losses 
Reserves 

TOTAL EQUITY 

Note 

7 
8 

Consolidated 
2023 
$ 

2022 
$ 

         3,055,677 

5,574,339 
         375,894           178,097 
             24,520              39,079 
      3,456,091        5,791,515 

6,011 
6,011 

28,219 
28,219 

3,462,102 

5,819,734 

        458,367           418,444  
        309,292 
        340,713 
- 
- 
      727,736 
      799,080 

 799,080 

 727,736 

 2,663,022 

 5,091,998  

 25,410,716 
(23,472,644) 
724,950 

 25,410,671 
(21,034,021) 
715,348 

      2,663,022        5,091,998  

9 
10 
11 

12 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements 

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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

Peppermint Innovation Limited 

Cash flows from Operating Activities 
Receipts from customers 
Payments to suppliers and employees 
Interest received 
Finance costs paid 
Net cash (used in) operating activities 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities 
Release of restricted cash 
Net cash provided / (used in) by investing activities 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities 
Issue of shares 
Share issue expenses 
Loan repayments 
Net cash provided by financing activities 

Net (decrease) / increase in cash held 
Cash at the beginning of the financial year 
Foreign currency translation 
Cash at the end of the financial year 

Note 

Consolidated 

2023 
$ 

2022 
$ 

      295,067  
  (2,941,959) 
           18,366  
- 

      1,234,049  
  (4,269,658) 
             1,863  
(1,014) 

7(b) 

  (2,628,526)    

  (3,034,760)    

- 
-  

336,829 
336,829  

45 
       - 
- 
   45 

5,549,366 
       (352,307) 
(37,200) 
   5,159,859 

(2,628,481) 
 5,574,339 
109,819 
 3,055,677 

2,461,928 
 3,112,411 
- 
 5,574,339 

7(a) 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements 

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Peppermint Innovation Limited 

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

Issued 
Capital 

$ 

Foreign 
Currency 
Translation 
Reserve 
$ 

Share Based 
Payment 
Reserve 

Accumulated 
Losses 

Total 

$ 

$ 

$ 

Balance at 1 July 2022 

25,410,671 

- 

715,348 

 (21,034,021) 

5,091,998 

Loss for the year 
Total comprehensive loss for 
the year 

Transactions with owners in 
their capacity as owners 
Shares issued 
Change in value of 
performance rights 
Balance at 30 June 2023 

- 
- 

109,819 
109,819 

- 
- 

(2,438,623) 
(2,438,623) 

(2,328,804) 
(2,328,804) 

45 
- 

- 
- 

- 
(100,217) 

- 
- 

45 
(100,217) 

25,410,716 

109,819 

615,131 

 (23,472,644) 

2,663,022 

Issued Capital  Convertible 
Note Reserve 

$ 

$ 

Share Based 
Payment 
Reserve 
$ 

Accumulated 
Losses 

Total 

$ 

$ 

Balance at 1 July 2021 

19,913,784 

262,538 

190,000 

 (17,702,715) 

2,663,607 

Loss for the year 
Total comprehensive loss for the 
year 

Transactions with owners in their 
capacity as owners 
Shares issued 
Shares issued from the 
conversion of short-dated options 
Shares issued upon options 
exercised 
Share and convertible note issue 
expenses 
Conversion of convertible notes 
Convertible note reserve recycled 
to accumulated losses on shares 
being issued 
Issue of performance rights 
Issue of options 
Balance at 30 June 2022 

- 
- 

5,000,000 
48,616 

500,750 

(559,307) 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 

- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 

207,000 

(3,593,844) 
(3,593,844) 

(3,593,844) 
(3,593,844) 

- 
- 

- 

- 

5,000,000 
48,616 

500,750 

(352,307) 

506,828 
- 

506,828 
- 

- 
(262,538) 

- 
- 

- 
262,538 

- 
- 
25,410,671 

- 
- 
- 

100,217 
218,131 
715,348 

- 
- 
 (21,034,021) 

100,217 
218,131 
5,091,998 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

Peppermint Innovation Limited 

1. 

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

Peppermint Innovation Limited (the Company) is an Australian company incorporated on 24 July 2014. On 4 
December 2015, the Company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. 

The  principal  activities  of  the  Group  (the  Company  and  its  controlled  entities)  were  the  development  and 
commercialisation of its mobile banking, payment and remittance platform. 

(a) 

Basis of Preparation 

Statement of compliance 
The financial report is a general-purpose financial report, which has been prepared in accordance with the 
requirements  of  the  Corporations  Act  2001,  Australian  Accounting  Standards  and  Interpretations,  and  as 
appropriate for profit oriented entities.  

Accounting  Standards  include  Australian  Accounting  Standards  (AASBs).  Compliance  with  Australian 
Accounting  Standards  ensures  that  the  financial  statements  and  notes  comply  with  International  Financial 
Reporting Standards (IFRS) adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). 

The financial statements were authorised for issue by the directors on 29 September 2023. 

Basis of measurement 
The financial report has also been prepared under the historical cost convention. 

Functional and presentation currency 
The financial report is presented in Australian dollars, which is the Company’s functional currency. 

Principles of consolidation 
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets and liabilities of all subsidiaries of Peppermint 
Innovation Limited ('Company' or 'parent entity') as at 30 June 2023 and the results of all subsidiaries for the 
year then ended. Peppermint Innovation Limited and its subsidiaries together are referred to in these financial 
statements as the Group. 

Subsidiaries are all those entities over which the Group has control. The Group controls an entity when the 
Group is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability 
to affect those returns through its power to direct the activities of the entity. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated 
from the date on which control is transferred to the Group. They are de-consolidated from the date that control 
ceases. 

Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between entities in the Group are 
eliminated. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of the impairment 
of  the  asset  transferred.  Accounting  policies  of  subsidiaries  have  been  changed  where  necessary  to  ensure 
consistency with the policies adopted by the Group. 

The  acquisition  of  subsidiaries  is  accounted  for  using  the  acquisition  method  of  accounting.  A  change  in 
ownership interest, without the loss of control, is accounted for as an equity transaction, where the difference 
between the consideration transferred and the book value of the share of the non-controlling interest acquired 
is recognised directly in equity attributable to the parent. 

Non-controlling interest in the results and equity of subsidiaries are shown separately in the statement of profit 
or loss and other comprehensive income, statement of financial position and statement of changes in equity of 
the Group. Losses incurred by the Group are attributed to the non-controlling interest in full, even if that results 
in a deficit balance. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

Peppermint Innovation Limited 

Where the Group loses control over a subsidiary, it derecognises the assets including goodwill, liabilities and 
non-controlling interest in the subsidiary together with any cumulative translation differences recognised in 
equity. The Group recognises the fair value of the consideration received and the fair value of any investment 
retained together with any gain or loss in profit or loss. 

(b) 

New or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations adopted 

New standards and interpretations adopted 

The Group has adopted all of the new or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the 
Australian Accounting Standards Board ('AASB') that are mandatory for the current reporting period.  

Any new or amended Accounting Standards or Interpretations that are not yet mandatory have not been early 
adopted. 

The following Accounting Standards and Interpretations are most relevant to the consolidated entity: 

(c) 

Statement of Compliance 

The financial report complies with Australian Accounting Standards, which include Australian equivalents to 
International  Financial  Reporting  Standards  (AIFRS).  Compliance  with  AIFRS  ensures  that  the  financial 
report, comprising the financial statements and notes thereto, complies with International Financial Reporting 
Standards (IFRS). 

(d) 

Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty 

The  application  of  accounting  policies  requires  the  use  of  judgements,  estimates  and  assumptions  about 
carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and 
associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. 
Actual results may differ from these estimates. 

Share-based payment transactions: 
The Group measures the cost of equity-settled share-based payments at fair value at the grant date using an 
option pricing model, taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the instruments were granted. 
The  fair  value  is  determined  by  a  valuation  using  a  Black  Scholes  or  Trinomial  Option  Pricing  Model. 
Performance rights are valued at the share price at the date of grant with this value being amortised over the 
vesting period after considering the probability of the performance hurdle being achieved. 

(e) 

Revenue recognition 

The Group recognises revenue as follows: 

Revenue from contracts with customers 
Revenue is recognised at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Group is expected to be entitled 
in exchange for transferring goods or services to a customer. For each contract with a customer, the Group: 
identifies the contract with a customer; identifies the performance obligations in the contract; determines the 
transaction price which takes into account estimates of variable consideration and the time value of money; 
allocates the transaction price to the separate performance obligations on the basis of the relative stand-alone 
selling  price  of  each  distinct  good  or  service  to  be  delivered;  and  recognises  revenue  when  or  as  each 
performance obligation is satisfied in a manner that depicts the transfer to the customer of the goods or services 
promised. 
Variable consideration within the transaction price, if any, reflects concessions provided to the customer such 
as discounts, rebates and refunds, any potential bonuses receivable from the customer and any other contingent 
events. Such estimates are determined using either the 'expected value' or 'most likely amount' method. The 
measurement  of  variable  consideration  is  subject  to  a  constraining  principle  whereby  revenue  will  only  be 
recognised to the extent that it is highly probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue 
recognised  will  not  occur.  The  measurement  constraint  continues  until  the  uncertainty  associated  with  the 
variable consideration is subsequently resolved. Amounts received that are subject to the constraining principle 
are initially recognised as deferred revenue in the form of a separate refund liability. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

Peppermint Innovation Limited 

Sale of goods 
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised at the point in time when the customer obtains control of the 
goods, which is generally at the time of delivery. 

Rendering of services 
Revenue from a contract to provide services is recognised over time as the services are rendered based on 
either a fixed price or an hourly rate. 

Interest 
Interest  revenue  is  recognised  as  interest  accrues  using  the  effective  interest  method.  This  is  a  method  of 
calculating the amortised cost of a financial asset and allocating the interest income over the relevant period 
using the effective interest rate, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through 
the expected life of the financial asset to the net carrying amount of the financial asset. 

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

(f) 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Cash comprises cash at bank and in hand. Cash equivalents are short term, highly liquid investments that are 
readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.   
For  the  purposes  of  the  Statement  of  Cash  Flows,  cash  and  cash  equivalents  consist  of  cash  and  cash 
equivalents as defined above. 

(g) 

Trade and other receivables 

Trade receivables are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the 
effective interest method, less any allowance for expected credit losses. Trade receivables are generally due 
for settlement within 30 days. 

The  Group  has  applied  the  simplified  approach  to  measuring  expected  credit  losses,  which  uses  a lifetime 
expected loss allowance. To measure the expected credit losses, trade receivables have been grouped based on 
days overdue. 

Other receivables are recognised at amortised cost, less any allowance for expected credit losses. 

(h) 

Investments and other financial assets 

Investments and other financial assets are initially measured at fair value. Transaction costs are included as 
part of the initial measurement, except for financial assets at fair value through profit or loss. Such assets are 
subsequently measured at either amortised cost or fair value depending on their classification. Classification 
is determined based on both the business model within which such assets are held and the contractual cash 
flow characteristics of the financial asset unless, an accounting mismatch is being avoided. 

Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows have expired or have been transferred 
and the Group has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership. When there is no reasonable 
expectation of recovering part or all of a financial asset, it's carrying value is written off. 

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 
Financial  assets  not  measured  at  amortised  cost  or  at  fair  value  through  other  comprehensive  income  are 
classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss. Typically, such financial assets will be either: 
(i) held for trading, where they are acquired for the purpose of selling in the short-term with an intention of 
making a profit, or a derivative; or (ii) designated as such upon initial recognition where permitted. Fair value 
movements are recognised in profit or loss. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

Peppermint Innovation Limited 

Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income 
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income include equity investments which the Group 
intends  to  hold  for  the  foreseeable  future  and  has  irrevocably  elected  to  classify  them  as  such  upon  initial 
recognition. 

Derivatives 
A derivative embedded in a hybrid contract, with a financial liability or non-financial host, is separated from 
the host and accounted for as a separate derivative if: the economic characteristics and risks are not closely 
related  to  the  host;  a  separate  instrument  with  the  same  terms  as  the  embedded  derivative  would  meet  the 
definition of a derivative; and the hybrid contract is not measured at fair value through profit or loss. Embedded 
derivatives are measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognised in profit or loss. Reassessment 
only occurs if there is either a change in the terms of the contract that significantly modifies the cash flows 
that would otherwise be required or a reclassification of a financial asset out of the fair value through profit or 
loss category. 

A  derivative  embedded  within  a  hybrid  contract  containing  a  financial  asset  host  is  not  accounted  for 
separately. The financial asset host together with the embedded derivative is required to be classified in its 
entirety as a financial asset at fair value through profit or loss. 

Impairment of financial assets 
The Group recognises a loss allowance for expected credit losses on financial assets which are either measured 
at amortised cost or fair value through other comprehensive income. The measurement of the loss allowance 
depends  upon  the  Group's  assessment  at  the  end  of  each  reporting  period  as  to  whether  the  financial 
instrument's  credit  risk  has  increased  significantly  since  initial  recognition,  based  on  reasonable  and 
supportable information that is available, without undue cost or effort to obtain. 

Where there has not been a significant increase in exposure to credit risk since initial recognition, a 12-month 
expected credit loss allowance is estimated. This represents a portion of the asset's lifetime expected credit 
losses that is attributable to a default event that is possible within the next 12 months. Where a financial asset 
has  become  credit  impaired  or  where  it  is  determined  that  credit  risk  has  increased  significantly,  the  loss 
allowance is based on the asset's lifetime expected credit losses. The amount of expected credit loss recognised 
is measured on the basis of the probability weighted present value of anticipated cash shortfalls over the life 
of the instrument discounted at the original effective interest rate.  

For  financial  assets  measured  at  fair  value  through  other  comprehensive  income,  the  loss  allowance  is 
recognised within other comprehensive income. In all other cases, the loss allowance is recognised in profit or 
loss. 

(i) 

Income tax 

Current  tax  assets  and  liabilities  are  measured  at  the  amount  expected  to  be  recovered  from  or  paid  to  the 
taxation  authorities.  The  tax  rates  and  tax  laws  used  to  compute  the  amount  are  those  that  are  enacted  or 
substantively enacted by reporting date. 

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

Deferred income tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences except: 

•  when the deferred income tax liability arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or of an asset or 
liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and that, at the time of the transaction, 
affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss; or 

•  when the taxable temporary difference is associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates or 
interests in joint ventures, and the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference can be controlled 
and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future. 

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

Peppermint Innovation Limited 

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

•  when the deferred income tax asset relating to the deductible temporary difference arises from the 
initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the 
time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss; or 

•  when the deductible temporary difference is associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates or 
interests in joint ventures, in which case a deferred tax asset is only recognised to the extent that it is 
probable that the temporary difference will reverse in the foreseeable future and taxable profit will be 
available against which the temporary difference can be utilised. 

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

Unrecognised deferred income tax assets are reassessed at each reporting date and are recognised to the extent 
that it has become probable that future taxable profit will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered. 

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

Income taxes relating to items recognised directly in equity are recognised in equity and not in profit or loss. 

Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset only if a legally enforceable right exists to set off 
current tax assets against current tax liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to the same 
taxable entity and the same taxation authority. 

(j) 

Other taxes 

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of Goods and Services Tax (‘GST’) except: 

•  when  the  GST  incurred  on  a  purchase  of  goods  and  services  is  not  recoverable  from  the  taxation 
authority, in which case the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part 
of the expense item as applicable; and 
receivables and payables, which are stated with the amount of GST included. 

• 

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

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

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

(k) 

Impairment of assets 

The Group assesses at each reporting date whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If any 
such indication exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset is required, the Group makes an estimate 
of the asset’s recoverable amount. An asset’s recoverable amount is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell 

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Peppermint Innovation Limited 

and its value in use and is determined for an individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash inflows 
that are largely independent of those from other assets or groups of assets and the asset's value in use cannot 
be estimated to be close to its fair value.  

An  assessment  is  also  made  at  each  reporting  date  as  to  whether  there  is  any  indication  that  previously 
recognised  impairment  losses  may  no  longer  exist  or  may  have  decreased.  If  such  indication  exists,  the 
recoverable amount is estimated. A previously recognised impairment loss is reversed only if there has been a 
change in the estimates used to determine the asset’s recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was 
recognised. If that is the case the carrying amount of the asset is increased to its recoverable amount. That 
increased amount cannot exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation, 
had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset in prior years.  

Such reversal is recognised in profit or loss unless the asset is carried at revalued amount, in which case the 
reversal is treated as a revaluation increase. After such a reversal the depreciation charge is adjusted in future 
periods to allocate the asset’s revised carrying amount, less any residual value, on a systematic basis over its 
remaining useful life. 

(l) 

Contract liabilities 

Contract  liabilities  are  recognised  when  a  customer  pays  consideration,  or  when  the  Group  recognises  a 
receivable  to  reflect  its  unconditional  right  to  consideration  (whichever  is  earlier),  before  the  Group  has 
transferred the goods or services to the customer. The liability is the Group's obligation to transfer goods or 
services to a customer from which it has received consideration. 

(m) 

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 

All loans and borrowings are initially recognised at the fair value of the consideration received less directly 
attributable transaction costs.  After initial recognition, interest-bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently 
measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.  Gains and losses are recognised in profit or 
loss when the liabilities are de-recognised. 

Borrowings 
Borrowings are initially recognised at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred. Borrowings are subsequently 
measured at amortised cost or fair value. Any difference between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and 
the redemption amount is recognised in profit or loss over the period of the borrowings using the effective 
interest method. Fees paid on the establishment of loan facilities are recognised as transaction costs of the loan 
to the extent that it is probable that some or all of the facility will be drawn down. In this case, the fee is 
deferred until the draw down occurs. To the extent there is no evidence that it is probable that some or all of 
the facility will be drawn down, the fee is capitalised as a prepayment for liquidity services and amortised over 
the period of the facility to which it relates. 

General and specific borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production 
of a qualifying asset are capitalised during the period of time that is required to prepare the asset for its intended 
use or sale. Qualifying assets are assets that necessarily take a substantial period to get ready for their intended 
use or sale. Borrowing costs cease to be capitalised upon the earlier of extinguishment of the liability or the 
commencement of commercial production from the qualifying asset. 

Borrowings are removed from the statement of financial position when the obligation specified in the contract 
is discharged, cancelled or expired. Where the terms of a financial liability are renegotiated and the entity 
issues equity instruments to a creditor to extinguish all or part of the liability (debt for equity swap), a gain or 
loss is recognised in profit or loss, which is measured as the difference between the carrying amount of the 
financial liability and the fair value of the equity instruments issued. 

Borrowings 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. 

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(n) 

Provisions 

Peppermint Innovation Limited 

Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past 
event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the 
obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. 

When the Group expects some or all of a provision to be reimbursed, for example under an insurance contract, 
the reimbursement is recognised as a separate asset but only when the reimbursement is virtually certain. The 
expense relating to any provision is presented in the statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive 
income net of any reimbursement.  

If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that 
reflects the risks specific to the liability. 

When discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a finance 
cost. 

Employee Benefits 

Liabilities  for  wages  and  salaries,  including  non-monetary  benefits,  annual  leave  and  accumulating  long 
service leave are recognised in other payables in respect of employees’ services up to the reporting date. They 
are  measured  at  the  amounts  expected  to  be  paid  when  the  liabilities  are  settled.  Liabilities  for  non-
accumulating sick leave are recognised when the leave is taken and are measured at the rates paid or payable. 

(o) 

Share-based payment transactions 

The Group provides benefits to employees (including senior executives) and consultants of the Group in the 
form of share-based payments, whereby employees and consultants render services in exchange for shares or 
rights over shares (equity-settled transactions).  

The cost of these equity-settled transactions with employees and consultants are measured by reference to the 
fair value of the equity instruments at the date at which they are granted. The fair value is determined by an 
internal valuation using an option pricing model. 

In valuing equity-settled transactions, no account is taken of any performance conditions, other than conditions 
linked to the price of the shares of the Group (market conditions) if applicable. 

The cost of equity-settled transactions is recognised, together with a corresponding increase in equity, over the 
period  in  which  the  performance  and/or  service  conditions  are  fulfilled,  ending  on  the  date  on  which  the 
relevant employees become fully entitled to the award (the vesting period). 

The  cumulative  expense  recognised  for  equity-settled  transactions  at  each  reporting  date  until  vesting  date 
reflects (i) the extent to which the vesting period has expired and (ii) the Group’s best estimate of the number 
of equity instruments that will ultimately vest. No adjustment is made for the likelihood of market performance 
conditions being met as the effect of these conditions is included in the determination of fair value at grant 
date.  The  statement  of  comprehensive  income  charge  or  credit  for  a  period  represents  the  movement  in 
cumulative expense recognised as at the beginning and end of that period.   

No  expense  is  recognised  for  awards  that  do  not  ultimately  vest,  except  for  awards  where  vesting  is  only 
conditional upon a market condition.  If the terms of an equity-settled award are modified, as a minimum an 
expense is recognised as if the terms had not been modified. In addition, an expense is recognised for any 
modification  that  increases  the  total  fair  value  of  the  share-based  payment  arrangement,  or  is  otherwise 
beneficial to the employee, as measured at the date of modification. 

If an equity-settled award is cancelled, it is treated as if it had vested on the date of cancellation, and any 
expense not yet recognised for the award is recognised immediately. However, if a new award is substituted 
for the cancelled award and designated as a replacement award on the date that it is granted, the cancelled and 

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

Peppermint Innovation Limited 

new  award  are  treated  as  if  they  were  a  modification  of  the  original  award,  as  described  in  the  previous 
paragraph. 

(p) 

Issued capital 

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or 
options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds. 

(q) 

Operating segments 

Operating segments are presented using the 'management approach', where the information presented is on the 
same basis as the internal reports provided to the Chief Operating Decision Makers ('CODM'). The CODM is 
responsible for the allocation of resources to operating segments and assessing their performance. 

(r) 

Foreign currency translation 

The  financial  statements  are  presented  in  Australian  dollars,  which  is  Peppermint  Innovation  Limited's 
functional and presentation currency. 

Foreign currency transactions 
Foreign currency transactions are translated into Australian dollars using the exchange rates prevailing at the 
dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions 
and from the translation at financial year-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in 
foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss. 

Foreign operations 
The assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into Australian dollars using the exchange rates 
at the reporting date. The revenues and expenses of foreign operations are translated into Australian dollars 
using the average exchange rates, which approximate the rates at the dates of the transactions, for the period. 
All resulting foreign exchange differences are recognised in other comprehensive income through the foreign 
currency reserve in equity. 

The foreign currency reserve is recognised in profit or loss when the foreign operation or net investment is 
disposed of. 

(s) 

Government grants 

Government grants relating to costs are deferred and recognised in profit or loss over the period necessary to 
match them with the costs that they are intended to compensate. 

(t) 

Current and non-current classification 

Assets  and  liabilities  are  presented  in  the  statement  of  financial  position  based  on  current  and  non-current 
classification. 

An asset is classified as current when: it is either expected to be realised or intended to be sold or consumed 
in the Group's normal operating cycle; it is held primarily for the purpose of trading; it is expected to be realised 
within 12 months after the reporting period; or the asset is cash or cash equivalent unless restricted from being 
exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least 12 months after the reporting period. All other assets are 
classified as non-current. 

A liability is classified as current when: it is either expected to be settled in the Group's normal operating cycle; 
it is held primarily for the purpose of trading; it is due to be settled within 12 months after the reporting period; 
or there is no unconditional right to defer the settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the reporting 
period. All other liabilities are classified as non-current. 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are always classified as non-current. 

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

(u) 

Right-of-use assets 

Peppermint Innovation Limited 

A right-of-use asset is recognised at the commencement date of a lease. The right-of-use asset is measured at 
cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability, adjusted for, as applicable, any lease payments 
made at or before the commencement date net of any lease incentives received, any initial direct costs incurred, 
and,  except  where  included  in  the  cost  of  inventories,  an  estimate  of  costs  expected  to  be  incurred  for 
dismantling and removing the underlying asset, and restoring the site or asset. 

Right-of-use  assets  are  depreciated  on  a  straight-line  basis  over  the  unexpired  period  of  the  lease  or  the 
estimated useful life of the asset, whichever is the shorter. Where the Group expects to obtain ownership of 
the leased asset at the end of the lease term, the depreciation is over its estimated useful life. Right-of use assets 
are subject to impairment or adjusted for any remeasurement of lease liabilities. 

The Group has elected not to recognise a right-of-use asset and corresponding lease liability for short-term 
leases with terms of 12 months or less and leases of low-value assets. Lease payments on these assets are 
expensed to profit or loss as incurred. 

(v) 

Trade and other payables 

These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Group prior to the end of the financial 
year and which are unpaid. Due to their short-term nature they are measured at amortised cost and are not 
discounted. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition. 

(w) 

Lease liabilities 

A lease liability is recognised at the commencement date of a lease. The lease liability is initially recognised 
at the present value of the lease payments to be made over the term of the lease, discounted using the interest 
rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the Group's incremental borrowing rate. 
Lease payments comprise of fixed payments less any lease incentives receivable, variable lease payments that 
depend on an index or a rate, amounts expected to be paid under residual value guarantees, exercise price of a 
purchase option when the exercise of the option is reasonably certain to occur, and any anticipated termination 
penalties. The variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or a rate are expensed in the period in 
which they are incurred. 

Lease liabilities are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. The carrying amounts are 
remeasured if there is a change in the following: future lease payments arising from a change in an index or a 
rate used; residual guarantee; lease term; certainty of a purchase option and termination penalties. When a 
lease liability is remeasured, an adjustment is made to the corresponding right-of use asset, or to profit or loss 
if the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset is fully written down. 

(x) 

Finance costs 

Finance costs attributable to qualifying assets are capitalised as part of the asset. All other finance costs are 
expensed in the period in which they are incurred. 

(y) 

Borrowings 

Loans and borrowings are initially recognised at the fair value of the consideration received, net of transaction 
costs. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. 

(z) 

Employee benefits 

Defined contribution superannuation expense 
Contributions  to  defined  contribution  superannuation  plans  are  expensed  in  the  period  in  which  they  are 
incurred. 

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(aa) 

Fair value of assets and liabilities 

Peppermint Innovation Limited 

The Group measures some of its assets and liabilities at fair value on either a recurring or non-recurring basis, 
depending on the requirements of the applicable Accounting Standard. 

Fair value is the price the Group would receive to sell an asset or would have to pay to transfer a liability in an 
orderly (ie unforced) transaction between independent, knowledgeable and willing market participants at the 
measurement date. 

As fair value is a market-based measure, the closest equivalent observable market pricing information is used 
to determine fair value. Adjustments to market values may be made having regard to the characteristics of the 
specific asset or liability. The fair values of assets and liabilities that are not traded in an active market are 
determined using one or more valuation techniques.  

These valuation techniques maximise, to the extent possible, the use of observable market data. 

To the extent possible, market information is extracted from either the principal market for the asset or liability 
(ie the market with the greatest volume and level of activity for the asset or liability) or, in the absence of such 
a market, the most advantageous market available to the entity at the end of the reporting period (ie the market 
that maximises the receipts from the sale of the asset or minimises the payments made to transfer the liability, 
after taking into account transaction costs and transport costs). 

For non-financial assets, the fair value measurement also takes into account a market participant's ability to 
use the asset in its highest and best use or to sell it to another market participant that would use the asset in its 
highest and best use. 

The fair value of liabilities and the entity's own equity instruments (excluding those related to share-based 
payment arrangements) may be valued, where there is no observable market price in relation to the transfer of 
such financial instruments, by reference to observable market information where such instruments are held as 
assets. Where this information is not available, other valuation techniques are adopted and, where significant, 
are detailed in the respective note to the financial statements. 

Valuation techniques 
In the absence of an active market for an identical asset or liability, the Group selects and uses one or more 
valuation techniques to measure the fair value of the asset or liability, The Group selects a valuation technique 
that is appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data is available to measure fair value. The 
availability  of  sufficient  and  relevant  data  primarily  depends  on  the  specific  characteristics  of  the  asset  or 
liability being measured.  

(bb)  Earnings per share 

Basic earnings per share 
Basic  earnings  per  share  is  calculated  by  dividing  the  profit  attributable  to  the  owners  of  the  Company, 
excluding any costs of servicing equity other than ordinary shares, by the weighted average number of ordinary 
shares outstanding during the financial year, adjusted for bonus elements in ordinary shares issued during the 
financial year. 

Diluted earnings per share 
Diluted earnings per share adjusts the figures used in the determination of basic earnings per share to take into 
account  the  after  income  tax  effect  of  interest  and  other  financing  costs  associated  with  dilutive  potential 
ordinary shares and the weighted average number of shares assumed to have been issued for no consideration 
in relation to dilutive potential ordinary shares. 

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

2. 

SEGMENT REPORTING 

Peppermint Innovation Limited 

The Group operates predominantly in the mobile banking, payment and remittance industry.  For management 
purposes, the Group is organised into business units based on its services and has three reportable segments, 
as follows: 

•  mobile banking and payment services, presently operating in the Philippines; 
• 
• 

international remittances, recently established from Australia; and  
corporate and head office. 

No operating segments have been aggregated to form the above reportable operating segments. 

Management monitors the operating results of its business units separately for the purpose of making decisions 
about resource allocation and performance assessment. Segment performance is evaluated based on profit or 
loss and is measured consistently with profit or loss in the consolidated financial statements.  

Also, the Group’s financing (including finance costs and finance income) and income taxes are managed on a 
Group basis and are not allocated to operating segments.  

Transfer prices between operating segments are on an arm’s length basis in a manner similar to transactions 
with third parties. 

Year Ended 30 June 2023 

Revenue 
External customers 
Inter-segment 
Total revenue 

Income/(expenses) 
Depreciation and 
amortisation 

Segment profit  
Total assets  
Total liabilities 

Year Ended 30 June 2022 

Revenue 
External customers 
Inter-segment 
Total revenue 

Income/(expenses) 
Depreciation and 
amortisation 

Segment profit  
Total assets  
Total liabilities 

Mobile 
Banking and 
Payment 
Services 

376,244 
- 
376,244 

- 

International 
Remittance 

Head Office 

Total 
Segments 

Adjustments 
and 
Eliminations 

Consolidated 

- 
- 
- 

- 

- 
- 
- 

376,244 
- 
376,244 

22,208 

22,208 

- 
- 
- 

- 

376,244 
- 
376,244 

22,208 

         (381,902) 
      2,730,861  
       2,367,591             605,573  

          (548)       (2,056,173)       (2,438,623)                        -        (2,438,623) 
6,632,313       (3,170,211)         3,462,102  
               1          3,901,451 
       799,080  

        996,127         3,969,291       (3,170,211) 

Mobile 
Banking and 
Payment 
Services 

1,312,760 
- 
1,312,760 

- 

International 
Remittance 

Head Office 

Total 
Segments 

Adjustments 
and 
Eliminations 

Consolidated 

- 
- 
- 

- 

- 
- 
- 

- 

1,312,760 
- 
1,312,760 

- 

- 
- 
- 

- 

1,312,760 
- 
1,312,760 

- 

         (540,621) 
           286,344  
       2,367,255             605,026  

          (2,189)       (3,051,034)       (3,593,844)                        -        (3,593,844) 
8,753,034       (2,933,300)         5,819,734  
       763,629 

        724,648         3,696,929       (2,933,300) 

               1          8,466,689 

Inter-segment revenues are eliminated upon consolidation and reflected in the ‘adjustments and eliminations’ 
column. All other adjustments and eliminations are part of detailed reconciliations presented further below. 

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

Peppermint Innovation Limited 

Adjustments and eliminations  
Finance income and costs, and fair value gains and losses on financial assets are not allocated to individual 
segments  as  the  underlying  instruments  are  managed  on  a  group  basis.  Current  taxes  and  certain  financial 
assets  and  liabilities  are  not  allocated  to  those  segments  as  they  are  also  managed  on  a  group  basis.  Inter-
segment revenues are eliminated on consolidation. 

Sales to customers which represent over 10% of revenue, all within the Mobile Banking and Payment Services 
segment, were as follow: 

Customer 1 
Customer 2 
Customer 3 

All revenue was earned in The Philippines. 

3. 

LOSS PER SHARE 

Basic and diluted loss per share (cents per share) 

2023 
$ 

2022 
$ 

      62,683  
         52,686  
         52,537  

      472,081  
448,550  
187,490  

2023 
$ 

(0.1) 

2022 
$ 

(0.2) 

The loss and weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculation of basic earnings per share 
is as follows: 

Loss for the year 

 (2,438,623) 

 (3,593,844) 

Weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year used in the 
calculations of basic loss per share: 

2,037,851,062 

1,869,058,778 

There is no dilution of shares due to options as the potential ordinary shares are not dilutive and are therefore 
not included in the calculation of diluted loss per share. 

4. 

RESULT FOR THE YEAR 

Revenue from contracts with customers 
Transaction revenue 
Project revenue 

Other income 

Interest income 

2023 
$ 

2022 
$ 

376,244 
- 
 376,244 

1,303,615 
9,145 
 1,312,760 

 19,048  
 19,048 

 1,863  
 1,863 

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Peppermint Innovation Limited 

Disaggregation of revenue 
The disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers is as follows: 

30 June 2023 

Major product lines 
ELoad sales 
System usage fees and commissions 

Timing of revenue recognition 
Goods transferred at a point in time 
Services transferred at a point in time 

Administration costs 

Audit fees 
Bad debts 
Consulting fees 
Depreciation and amortisation 
Directors' fees and consulting remuneration 
Employee expenses 
Insurance 
Investor relations 
Legal fees 
Rent 
Share registry fees 
Stock exchange fees 
Sundry expenses 
Travel 

Finance costs 
Notional and accrued interest on convertible notes 

Other 

Finance costs includes all interest-related expenses. 

International 
Remittance 

Total 

Mobile 
Banking 
and 
Payment 
Services 

   258,933  
      117,311  
    376,244  

                 -    
              -  
              -  

   258,933  
        117,311  
    376,244  

    258,933  
       117,311  
    376,244  

                 -    
              -  
              -  

    258,933  
        117,311 
    376,244  

2023 

$ 

2022 

$ 

         57,858  
         91,962  
17,640 
17,518 
       345,122  
       233,966  
         275  
         23,278  
       939,452  
       686,602  
       830,089  
       817,143  
         48,809  
         47,466  
         99,275            311,821  
84,386 
64,748 
         21,998  
         78,485  
       390,425  
- 
    3,189,765 

95,805 
65,299 
         22,616  
         41,556  
       303,010  
25,139 
    2,571,978 

2023 

$ 

- 

408 

 408  

2022 

$ 

153,327 

1,014 

 154,341  

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5. 

SHARE BASED PAYMENTS 

(a)  Options Issued 

2023: 

No options were issued. 

2022: 

Peppermint Innovation Limited 

The following options were issued during the 2022 year: 

Number 
2,500,000 

Grant Date  Exercise Price  Expiry Date 
30 Jun 2024 
$0.02 
1 Nov 2021 

Comments 

2,500,000 

1 Nov 2021 

$0.025 

30 Jun 2024 

Granted to a consultant as part of their remuneration 

2,500,000 

1 Nov 2021 

2,500,000 

1 Nov 2021 

85,764,110 

Dec 2021 

30,000,000 

25 Nov 2021 

$0.03 

$0.04 

$0.03 

$0.03 

30 Jun 2024 

30 Jun 2024 

30 Jun 2023 

30 Jun 2023 

Attaching options to placements  

Broker options 

20,000,000 

29 Mar 2022 

$0.015 

30 Mar 2025  Granted to a consultant as part of their remuneration 

145,764,110 

A share based payment expense of $318,348 was recognised. 

(b)  Performance Rights Issued 

The following performance rights were issued during the 2023 and 2022 years: 

Grant Date 
28/2/2022 

28/2/2022 

28/2/2022 

Vesting Condition 
Tranche  A:  To  be  awarded  when  the  Company  achieves  $4m 
annual revenue based on audited/reviewed financial reports on or 
before 30 June 2023 
Tranche  B:  To  be  awarded  when  the  Company  achieves 
Breakeven  as  validated  against  audited/reviewed  financial 
reports on or before 30 June 2024 
Tranche C: To be awarded when the Company achieves $1m net 
income/profit  as  validated  against  audited/reviewed  financial 
reports on or before 30 June 2025 

2023 
5,000,000 

2022 
18,700,000 

5,000,000 

18,200,000 

5,000,000 

18,200,000 

15,000,000  55,100,000 

6. 

INCOME TAX 

(a) 

Income tax recognised in profit/loss 

No income tax is payable by the Company as it recorded a loss for income tax purposes for the period. 

(b) 

Numerical reconciliation between income tax expense and the loss before income tax 

The prima facie income tax expense on pre-tax accounting loss from operations reconciles to the income tax 
expense in the financial statements as follows:  

Accounting loss before tax 
Income tax benefit at 25% 
Unrecognised tax losses 
Income tax expense 

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2023 
$ 
(2,438,623) 
     609,656 
   (609,656) 
                 -    

2022 
$ 
(3,593,844) 
     898,461 
   (898,461) 
                 -    

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

Peppermint Innovation Limited 

(c) 

Unrecognised deferred tax balances 

Tax losses at 25% 

Deferred tax asset not booked 
Accrued liabilities 
Provision for annual and long service leave 
Prepayments 
Net unrecognised deferred tax assets at 25% 

2023 
$ 
   (4,159,187) 

2022 
$ 
   (3,573,193) 

        (8,750) 
        (85,178) 
           -  
   (4,253,115) 

        (30,535) 
        (77,323) 
           751  
   (3,680,300) 

A deferred tax asset attributable to income tax losses has not been recognised at balance date as the probability 
criteria  disclosed  in  Note  1(j)  is  not  satisfied  and  such  benefit  will  only  be  available  if  the  conditions  of 
deductibility also disclosed in Note 1(j) are satisfied. 

The  Group  has  $16,636,479  (2022:  $14,292,774)  of  tax  losses  arising  in  Australia  and  that  are  available 
indefinitely for offset against future profit of the Group in which the losses arose. 

7. 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 

Cash at bank 

2023 
$ 
    3,055,677 

2022 
$ 
    5,574,339 

  3,055,677 

  5,574,339 

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

(a) 

Reconciliation to the Statement of Cash Flows 

For the purposes of the statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand 
and at bank.  

Cash and cash equivalents as shown in the statement of cash flows are reconciled to the related items 
in the balance sheet as follows: 

Cash and cash equivalents 

2023 
$ 

2022 
$ 

 3,055,677 

5,574,339 

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

Peppermint Innovation Limited 

(b) 

Reconciliation of loss after income tax to net cash flows from operating activities: 

Loss for the year 

Adjustments: 

- 

Interest accrued on convertible notes 

-  Depreciation / assets written off 

-  Share based payment 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: 

2023 

$ 

2022 

$ 

(2,438,623) 

(3,593,844) 

       -    

       153,327    

       22,208 

       (28,219)    

(100,217) 

318,348 

-  Decrease (Increase) in trade and other receivables 

       (197,797)  

       (85,780)  

-  Decrease (Increase) in inventory 

- 

- 

Increase (decrease) in trade and other payables 

Increase in provisions 

Net cash used in operating activities 

(c) 

Non-cash financing activities: 

        24,156 

        16,034 

        30,326  

        64,645  

        31,421  

        120,729  

(2,628,526) 

(3,034,760) 

Shares  with  a  value  of  $506,828  were  issued  from  the  conversion  of  convertible  notes  reducing 
financial liabilities by the same amount in 2022. There were no non-cash financing activities in 2023. 

8. 

TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES – current 

Current:  
Trade receivables  
Loans receivable 
Allowance for expected credit losses 
Other 

2023 

$ 

2022 

$ 

         39,588  
45,275 
(35,677) 
         326,708  

         39,984  
25,321 
(17,640) 
         130,432  

       375,894 

       178,097 

Allowance for expected credit losses 
The Group has recognised a loss of $18,037 (2022: $17,640) in profit or loss in respect of the expected 
credit losses for the year ended 30 June 2023. 

The  ageing  of  the  receivables  and  allowance  for  expected  credit  losses  provided  for  above  are  as 
follows: 

  Expected credit 
loss rate 

Carrying amount 

Allowance for expected 
credit losses 

  2023 
  % 
- 
Not overdue 
0 to 3 months overdue    6% 
3 to 6 months overdue    100% 
Over 6 months overdue   100% 

  2022 
  % 
- 
  16% 
  100% 
  100% 

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2023 
$ 

2022 
$ 

2023 
$ 
              43,785   
          5,960   
                4,738     
              30,380     
              84,863               47,665   

2,812   
          11,646   

                -     
          559   
9,654                    4,738     
23,553                  30,380     
35,677     

2022 
$ 

                -    
          969  
          2,135  
        14,536  
17,640    

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

Peppermint Innovation Limited 

Movements in the allowance for expected credit losses are as follows: 

Opening balance 
Additional provisions recognised 
Closing balance 

9. 

TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES – current 

Sundry payables and accrued expenses 

10. 

PROVISIONS – current 

Unused annual and long service leave 

11. 

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES 

(i) 

$1,673,358 convertible note facility maturing on 30 April 2022 

Financial liability balance at beginning of the year 
Less: Value of shares issued 
Less: notes repaid 
Add: Accrued finance costs 
Financial liability balance at year-end 

2023 
$ 

2022 
$ 

         17,640  
18,037 
       35,677 

         -  
17,640 
       17,640 

2023 
$ 

2022 
$ 

 458,367  

418,444 

2023 
$ 

2022 
$ 

 340,713  

309,292 

2023 

$ 

- 
 -  
- 
 -  
- 

2022 

$ 

390,701 
 (506,828)  
(37,200) 
 153,327  
- 

The convertible notes had a face value of $1,673,358 maturity of 30 April 2022, bear interest of 12% interest 
per  annum  from  the  date  of  receipt  of  funds  unless  redeemed  or  converted  earlier, are  unsecured,  and  are 
convertible into fully paid ordinary shares at $0.01 per share. The facility has been fully drawn. 

The value of conversion rights on convertible notes of $262,538 was recognised in the convertible note reserve 
(see Note 13) during the year and is amortised as notional interest over the term of the convertible notes. 

12. 

ISSUED CAPITAL 

Paid up capital – ordinary shares 
Capital raising costs 

2023 
$ 
 27,154,051 
  (1,743,335) 
25,410,716 

2022 
$ 
 27,154,006 
  (1,743,335) 
25,410,671 

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

Peppermint Innovation Limited 

(a) 

Ordinary shares 

30 June 2023 movements in issued capital: 
Balance at 1 July 2022 

Exercise of options at $0.03 per share 
Balance at 30 June 2023 

Number of 
shares 

$ 

2,037,851,062  
1,500 

25,410,671 
45 

2,037,852,562  

25,410,761 

(b) 

Performance rights 

The following performance rights were issued during the 2023 and 2022 years: 

$4m 

based 

annual 

revenue 

Vesting Condition 
Tranche  A:  To  be  awarded  when  the  Company 
on 
achieves 
audited/reviewed financial reports on or before 30 June 
2023 
Tranche B: To be awarded when the Company achieves 
Breakeven  as  validated  against  audited/reviewed 
financial reports on or before 30 June 2024 
Tranche C: To be awarded when the Company achieves 
$1m  net 
against 
audited/reviewed financial reports on or before 30 June 
2025 

as  validated 

income/profit 

2023 

2022 

Assumed 
Probability of 
Achievement 

5,000,000 

18,700,000 

0% 

5,000,000 

18,200,000 

0% 

5,000,000 

18,200,000 

0% 

15,000,000 

55,100,000 

The Tranche A performance rights expired on 30 June 2023. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

Peppermint Innovation Limited 

(c) 

Options 

2023 

The following is a summary of option movements during 2023: 

Listed/ 
Unlisted 

Expiry Date 

Exercise 
Price 

Notes 

Opening 
balance 

Issued 

Converted 

Expired 

Closing 

Unlisted 

18/02/2024 

$0.025 

 20,000,000  

            -    

            -    

20,000,000  

Unlisted 
Unlisted 

30/06/2024 
30/06/2024 

$0.020 
$0.025 

Unlisted 

30/06/2024 

$0.030 

Unlisted 

30/06/2024 

$0.040 

 (i)  
 (i)  

 (i)  

 (i)  

    2,500,000  
   2,500,000  

-    

               -    
      -                         -    

              -    

2,500,000  
      -        2,500,000  

  2,500,000  

-                         -    

               -    

  2,500,000  

   2,500,000  

-    

               -    

               -        2,500,000  

Listed 

30/06/2023 

$0.030 

 (ii)  

115,739,110  

-    

      (1,500) 

(115,737,610)    

-  

Unlisted 
Total 

30/03/2025 

$0.015 

 (i)  

 20,000,000  
165,739,110 

- 

         -    

- 
(1,500) 

- 
20,000,000  
  (115,737,610)     50,000,000  

Weighted average exercise price 

$0.028 

 -  

 $0.03  

$0.03 

$0.028 

2022: 

The following is a summary of option movements during 2022: 

Listed/ 
Unlisted 

Unlisted 
Unlisted 
Unlisted 
Unlisted 
Unlisted 
Unlisted 
Unlisted 
Listed 
Unlisted 
Total 

Expiry Date 

Exercise Price  Notes 

Opening 
balance 

Issued 

Converted 

Expired 

Closing 

31/12/2021 
18/02/2024 
18/02/2024 
30/06/2024 
30/06/2024 
30/06/2024 
30/06/2024 
30/06/2023 
30/03/2025 

$0.010 
$0.015 
$0.025 
$0.020 
$0.025 
$0.030 
$0.040 
$0.030 
$0.015 

 (i)  
 (i)  
 (i)  
 (i)  
 (ii)  
 (i)  

20,000,000  
20,000,000  
20,000,000  
         -    
                   -    
                    -    
                     -    

            -     (20,000,000) 
                   -     (20,000,000) 
                 -    
2,500,000  
 2,500,000  
2,500,000  
2,500,000  
                  -     115,764,110  
20,000,000  
60,000,000   145,764,110  

      (25,000) 
- 
(40,025,000) 

               -    
                    -    
                    -    
               -    

- 

            -    
                    -    
           -                          -    
            -    
 20,000,000  
              -         2,500,000  
   2,500,000  
      -    
  2,500,000  
               -    
               -    
   2,500,000  
                -     115,739,110  
 20,000,000  
         -     165,739,110  

- 

Weighted average exercise price 

$0.017 

 $0.028  

 $0.013  

$0.028 

(i) 
(ii) 

Issued to consultants as part of their remuneration. 
Options attaching to placements and an entitlement issue, including 30,000,000 options issued to 
a broker as part of their compensation for raising capital for the Company. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

Peppermint Innovation Limited 

Options are valued using a Trinomial Lattice Option Pricing Model or Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model . 
The following table lists the assumptions to the model used to value options issued. 

Number 

Grant Date 

Exercise 
Price 

2,500,000 

1 Nov 2021 

$0.02 

2,500,000 

1 Nov 2021 

$0.025 

2,500,000 

1 Nov 2021 

2,500,000 

1 Nov 2021 

30,000,000  

25 Nov 2021 

$0.03 

$0.04 

$0.03 

20,000,000 

29 Mar 2022 

$0.015 

60,000,000 

Assumed 
Stock 
Price at 
Grant 
Date  
$0.018 

$0.018 

$0.018 

$0.018 

$0.02 

$0.014 

Issue 
Price 

Interest 
Rate 

Volatility  Value Per 

Option 

nil 

nil 

nil 

nil 

nil 

nil 

0.98% 

0.98% 

0.98% 

0.98% 

0.55% 

2.11% 

80% 

80% 

80% 

80% 

100% 

100% 

$0.0084 

$0.0074 

$0.0065 

$0.0053 

$0.0069 

$0.0075 

Options are valued using a Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model. The following table lists the assumptions to 
the model used to value options issued. 

Number 

Grant Date 

Exercise 
Price 

15,000,000 

20,000,000 

20,000,000 

1 Jul 2020 

18 Feb 2021 

18 Feb 2021 

$0.01 

$0.015 

$0.025 

13. 

CONVERTIBLE NOTE RESERVE 

Assumed 
Stock 
Price at 
Grant 
Date  
$0.011 

$0.011 

$0.011 

Issue 
Price 

Interest 
Rate 

Volatility  Value Per 

Option 

nil 

nil 

nil 

0.22% 

0.22% 

0.22% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

$0.0040 

$0.0052 

$0.0043 

The convertible note reserve arises from bifurcating the derivatives embedded in the convertible notes (see 
Note 11 for further details). This includes the right of the holders to convert their notes into ordinary shares 
and any attaching options.  

Upon  the  restructuring  of  the  convertible  note  originally  maturing  on  20  April  2020,  the  value  in  the 
Convertible Note Reserve was transferred to Accumulated Losses.  Accordingly, the value in the Convertible 
Note Reserve is the ascribed value of the right of the holders of the replacement convertible note to convert 
their notes to ordinary shares. 

14. 

RELATED PARTIES 

Transactions between related parties are on normal commercial terms and conditions no more favourable than 
those available to other parties unless otherwise stated. 

(a) 

The Group's related parties are as follows: 

(i) 

Key management personnel (‘KMP’): 

Any person(s) having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the 
Company, directly or indirectly, including any director (whether executive or otherwise) of that Company are 
considered key management personnel. 

For  details  of  remuneration  disclosures  relating  to  key  management  personnel,  refer  to  Note  15:  Key 
Management Personnel Disclosures. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

Peppermint Innovation Limited 

Other transactions with KMP and their related entities are shown below. 

(ii) 

Other related parties include close family members of key management personnel and entities that are 
controlled. 

Other  related  parties  include  close  family  members  of  key  management  personnel  and  entities  that  are 
controlled or significantly influenced by those key management personnel or their close family members. 

(iii) 

Other transactions with related parties, 

Apart from expenses paid on behalf of the Company and the Group, director and fees paid directly or indirectly 
to director related entities, there were no transactions or balances with KMP during the year ended 30 June 
2023 (2022: Nil). 

(b) 

Subsidiaries 

All  controlled  entities  are  included  in  the  consolidated  financial  statements.  The  parent  entity  does  not 
guarantee to pay the deficiency of its controlled entities in the event of a winding up of any controlled entity.  

Name 

Peppermint Technology Pty Ltd 

Peppermint Payments Pty Ltd  

Peppermint Technology, Inc 

Peppermint Financing, Inc (i) 

Peppermint bizmoto, Inc (ii) 

Country of 
Incorporation 
Australia 

Australia 

Philippines 

Philippines 

Philippines 

Principal Activity 

Information technology 

International remittance 

Information technology 

Lending 

Payments 

% Equity interest 
2023 
100% 

% Equity interest 
2022 
100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

i. 

ii. 

During the 2022 year, Peppermint Financing, Inc was established to undertake a proposed lending business in The 
Philippines. 
During the 2022 year, Peppermint bizmoto, Inc was established to hold the Group’s electronic money issuer licence. 

15. 

KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL  

Remuneration paid: 
Short-term employee benefits 
Post-employment benefits 
Share based payments 
Non-monetary benefits 

Please see the Remuneration Report for further details. 

2023 
$ 

2022 
$ 

       629,008          857,647  
         57,593            81,805  
57,023 
         53,538            47,487  
685,831       1,043,962  

(54,308) 

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

16. 

PARENT ENTITY INFORMATION 

(a) 

Information relating to Peppermint Innovation Limited 

Peppermint Innovation Limited 

Current assets 
Non-current assets 
Total assets 
Current liabilities 
Non-current liabilities 
Total liabilities 
Net assets (liabilities)  
Issued capital 
Accumulated losses 
Reserves 
Total shareholders’ equity 

2023 
$ 

2022 
$ 
       616,598          5,241,964  
           -  
       616,598         5,241,964 
   (459,993) 
   (581,635) 

           -  

    -    

    -    

   (581,635) 
   34,963 
  24,674,238  

   (459,993) 
   4,781,971 
  24,465,366  
  (25,354,623)     (20,398,743)  
715,348 
 4,781,971 

715,348 
 34,963 

Loss for the parent entity 
Total comprehensive income of the parent entity 

   (4,955,880) 
   (4,955,880) 

   (3,073,340) 
   (3,073,340) 

(b) 

Guarantees 

No guarantees have been entered into by the Company in relation to the debts of its subsidiaries. 

(c) 

Commitments 

The Company does not have any commitments as at reporting date. 

17. 

COMMITMENTS 

Other than the matter noted above, the Group did not have any contractual commitments to capital expenditure 
not recognised as liabilities at 30 June 2023. 

18. 

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES 

There are no contingent assets nor liabilities. 

19. 

AUDITORS’ REMUNERATION 

Amounts received or due and receivable by the auditors for: 
-  Auditing or reviewing the financial report (RSM Australia Partners) 
-  Additional audit fees related to prior year 
-  Auditing of one of the subsidiary companies (Reyes Tacandong & Co) 

2023 
$ 

2022 
$ 

57,700 
26,236 
8,026 
91,962 

49,832 
- 
8,026 
57,858 

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

20. 

FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT 

Peppermint Innovation Limited 

The Group’s financial situation is not complex. Its activities may expose it to a variety of financial risks in the 
future: market risk (including currency risk and fair value interest rate risk), credit risk, liquidity risk and cash 
flow  interest  rate  risk.    At  that  stage  the  Group’s  overall  risk  management  program  will  focus  on  the 
unpredictability  of  the  financial  markets  and  seek  to  minimise  potential  adverse  effects  on  the  financial 
performance of the Group.   

Risk management is carried out under an approved framework covering a risk management policy and internal 
compliance and control by management.  The Board identifies, evaluates and approves measures to address 
financial risks. 

The Group holds the following financial instruments: 

Financial Assets: 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Restricted cash 
Trade and other receivables 
Other assets 

Financial Liabilities: 
Financial liabilities at amortised cost: 
-  Trade and other payables 

Financial risk management policies 

2023 
$ 

2022 
$ 

 3,055,677 
 - 
375,894 
24,520 
 3,456,091  

 5,574,339 
 - 
178,097 
39,079 
 5,791,515  

 458,367  

 418,444  

    458,367 

    418,444 

The  Board  of  Directors  has  overall  responsibility  for  the  establishment  of  the  Group’s  financial  risk 
management framework. Risk management policies and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect changes in 
market conditions and the Group’s activities. Mitigation strategies for specific risks faced are described below. 

Specific financial risk exposures and management 

The  main  risk  the  Group  is  exposed  to  through  its  financial  instruments  are  interest  rate  risk,  credit  risk, 
liquidity and foreign currency risk. 

Interest rate risk 

The Group is not exposed to any material interest rate risk. 

Credit risk 

Credit risk refers to the risk that a counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in a financial 
loss to the Group. 

Credit risk arises from cash and cash equivalents, derivative financial instruments and deposits with banks and 
financial  institutions,  as  well  as  credit  exposure  to  wholesale  and  retail  customers,  including  outstanding 
receivables and committed transactions. 

The Group does not have any material credit risk exposure to any single receivable under financial instruments 
entered into by the Group. 

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

Liquidity risk 

Peppermint Innovation Limited 

Liquidity risk arises from the Group’s management of working capital and the finance charges and principal 
repayments on its debt instruments. It is the risk that the Group will encounter difficulty in meeting its financial 
obligations as and when they fall due. 

The  Group  manages  its  liquidity  needs  by  carefully  monitoring  scheduled  debt  servicing  payments  for 
liabilities as well as cash outflows for day-to-day operations.  

The Group’s liabilities have contractual maturities which are summarised below: 

Within 1 year 

2023 
$ 

2022 
$ 

1 to 5 years 
2023 
$ 

2022 
$ 

Total 

2023 
$ 

2022 
$ 

Trade and other payables 
Total 

 458,367  
    458,367 

 418,444  
    418,444 

- 
- 

- 
- 

 458,367 
    458,367 

 418,444  
    418,444 

Foreign currency risk  

The Group earns revenues and incurs expenses in Philippines Pesos (PHP). As such, the Group is subject to 
foreign exchange risk arising from fluctuations between the PHP and AUD. 

At 30 June 2023, the Group had the following exposure to PHP foreign currency expressed in A$ equivalents, 
which are not designated as cash flow hedges:  

Financial Assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 
Other assets 
Other non-current assets 

Financial Liabilities: 
Trade and other payables 

Capital Risk Management 

2023 

$ 

2,456,012 
359,863 
14,923 
- 
2,830,798 

2022 

$ 

334,356 
175,091 
39,079 
28,219 
576,745 

         321,406            263,997  
         263,997 
         321,406 

The Group manages its capital to ensure that it will be able to continue as a going concern while maximising 
the return to shareholders.  The capital structure of the Group consists of equity attributable to equity holders, 
comprising issued capital and retained earnings as disclosed in Note 12. 

The  Board  reviews  the  capital  structure  on  a  regular  basis  and  considers  the  cost  of  capital  and  the  risks 
associated with each class of capital. The Group will balance its overall capital structure through new share 
issues as well as the issue of debt, if the need arises. 

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

Sensitivity analysis 

Peppermint Innovation Limited 

The sensitivity effect of possible interest rate and foreign exchange rate movements have not been disclosed 
as they are not material. 

Fair value of financial instruments 

The  carrying  amount  of  financial  assets  and  financial  liabilities  recorded  in  the  financial  statements 
approximates  their  respective  net  fair  values,  determined  in  accordance  with  the  Company’s  accounting 
policies. All financial instruments for which fair value is recognised or disclosed are categorised within the 
fair value hierarchy, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole, 
is described as follows: 

•  Level 1 Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities 
•  Level  2  Valuation  techniques  for  which  the  lowest  level  input  that  is  significant  to  the  fair  value 

measurement is directly or indirectly observable 

•  Level  3  Valuation  techniques  for  which  the  lowest  level  input  that  is  significant  to  the  fair  value 

measurement is unobservable. 

Fair value of other financial instruments not measured at fair value 
The carrying amounts of trade receivables and payables are assumed to approximate their fair values due to 
their short-term nature. 

21. 

EVENTS AFTER THE BALANCE SHEET DATE 

There has not arisen in the interval between the end of the financial year and the date of this report any item, 
transaction or event of a material and unusual nature likely, in the opinion of the Directors of the Group, to 
affect significantly the operations of the Group, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the 
Group in future. 

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DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION 

In the directors' opinion: 

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the attached financial statements and notes comply with the Corporations Act 2001, the Accounting 
Standards,  the  Corporations  Regulations  2001  and  other  mandatory  professional  reporting 
requirements; 

the attached financial statements and notes comply with International Financial Reporting Standards 
as  issued  by  the  International  Accounting  Standards  Board  as  described  in  Note  1  to  the  financial 
statements; 

the attached financial statements and notes give a true and fair view of the Group's financial position 
as at 30 June 2023 and of its performance for the financial year ended on that date; and 

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

The directors have been given the declarations required by section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001.  

Signed in accordance with a resolution of directors made pursuant to section 295(5)(a) of the Corporations Act 
2001.  

On behalf of the directors 

Christopher Kain 
Managing Director 

29 September 2023 

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT 
TO THE MEMBERS OF  
PEPPERMINT INNOVATION LIMITED 

Opinion 

We have audited the financial report of Peppermint Innovation Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries (the 
Group), which comprises the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2023, the statement of profit or loss 
and other comprehensive income, the statement of changes in equity and the statement of cash flows for the year 
then ended, and 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:  

(i)  giving a true and fair view of the Group's financial position as at 30 June 2023 and of its financial 

performance for the year then ended; and  

(ii)  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 ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board's 
APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial 
report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.  

We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001, which has been given to 
the directors of the Company, would be in the same terms if given to the directors as at the time of this auditor's 
report. 

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

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Key Audit Matters 
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of 
the financial report of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial 
report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.   

Key Audit Matter 

How our audit addressed this matter 

Revenue 
Refer to Note 4 in the financial statements 

Revenue  for  the  year  ended  30  June  2023  was 
$376,244.  The  primary  revenue  source  is  the 
provision of mobile banking and payment services. 

Revenue  was  considered  a  key  audit  matter 
because  it  is  a  significant  account  balance  in  the 
statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive 
income  and  the  process  of  revenue  recognition 
involves  multiple  revenue  streams  for  services  or 
products rendered.  

Our audit procedures included: 

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with 

Australian 

Assessing  the  Group’s  accounting  policy  for 
compliance 
Accounting 
Standards; 
Obtaining  an  understanding  of  each  of  the 
revenue sources and the process for determining 
and recognising revenue; 
On a  sample basis,  testing  revenue  recorded to 
supporting documentation: 
Performing  substantive analytical procedures on 
revenue  transactions  with  reference  to  volume 
and fixed fees; 
On  a  sample  basis,  testing  the  occurrence  and 
completeness  of  transactions  by  comparison  to 
to  determine 
supplier 
whether revenue had been recorded in the correct 
financial year; 
Assessing  the  work  performed  by  component 
auditors; and 
Assessing 
statements. 

the  disclosures 

transactions 

financial 

reports 

the 

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Other Information  
The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included 
in the Group's annual report for the year ended 30 June 2023, but does not include the financial report and the 
auditor's report thereon.  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Report on the Remuneration Report 

Opinion on the Remuneration Report 
We  have audited the  Remuneration  Report  included  in  within  the  directors'  report  for  the  year ended 30 June 
2023.  

In our opinion, the  Remuneration  Report of Peppermint  Innovation  Limited,  for  the  year ended 30 June  2023, 
complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.  

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

RSM AUSTRALIA PARTNERS 

Perth, WA 
Dated: 29 September 2023 

ALASDAIR WHYTE 
Partner 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
ASX ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Additional information required by the Australian Stock Exchange Ltd and not shown elsewhere in this report 
is as follows.  The information is current as at 15 August 2023. 

Peppermint Innovation Limited 

(A) 

DISTRIBUTION OF EQUITY SECURITIES 

(i) 

Ordinary share capital 

2,037,856,836 fully paid ordinary shares are held by 2,603 individual shareholders 

All issued ordinary shares carry one vote per share and carry the rights to dividends. 

The number of security holders by size of holding are: 

1 

–  

1,001  –  

5,001   –  

10,001  –  

100,001  

1,000 

5,000 

10,000 

100,000 

and over 

Fully paid 
ordinary shares 
54 

122 

71 

1,262 

1,094 

2,603 

Holding less than a marketable parcel 

 1,145 

(B) 

SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS 

Ordinary shareholders 

CHRISTOPHER KAIN 

Number 

  Percentage 

110,325,322 

110,325,322 

5.41 

5.41 

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ASX ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (continued) 

(C) 

TWENTY LARGEST SECURITY HOLDERS 

Fully paid ordinary shares: 

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(D) 

ADDITIONAL ASX REQUIRED DISCLOSURES NOT MADE ELSEWHERE 

In accordance with Listing Rule 4.10, the Company confirms: 

•  There is no current on-market share buy-back; and 
•  The Company used its cash and assets in a form readily convertible to cash that it has at the time of 

admission to the Official List of the ASX in a way consistent with its business objectives. 

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