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2020 Reports

Announcement of Full-Year Results
Appendix 4E
2020 Annual Report

PolyNovo Limited 
ABN 96 083 866 862 
26 August 2020

Snapshot 2020

Worldwide

NovoSorb BTM Revenue

2020  $19.06m

2019  $9.34m

104%

United States

NovoSorb BTM Revenue

2020  $15.57m

2019  $7.73m

102%

Australia & New Zealand

NovoSorb BTM Revenue

2020  $2.82m

2019  $1.57m

80%

Announcement of Full-Year Results
26 August 2020

FY20 saw the more than doubling of 
NovoSorb BTM sales and we had a very 
strong Q4. $19.1 million in FY20 versus 
$9.3 million in FY19 (+104%). 

PolyNovo Limited reported revenue  
for year ended 30 June 2020 of  
$22.229 million an increase of 54.6%  
from FY19 $14.378 million. 

The net loss after tax (excluding  
share-based payments expense) of  
$2.132 million for FY20 is an improvement 
year-on-year of 31.1% over the prior 
year’s $3.092 million.

The Group’s improved loss position included 
staff expansion, capital works program 
building the hernia factory, new market 
entries and upgrading facilities. 

The continued rise in NovoSorb BTM sales, 
improvements in gross profit, manufacturing 
efficiencies and sales force effectiveness 
enabled PolyNovo to continue to invest  
for growth.

Cash on hand at 30 June 2020 is  
$11.6 million (FY19 $13.9M) and we  
have an unused debt facility of $2m.

We have continued to invest in our sales  
and marketing teams in all regions. The US  
is our largest market and we have continued 
the expansion of sales and marketing teams 
in that market. We have also entered UK/
Ireland and Singapore/Malaysia as direct 
markets in FY20 and expect to see the 
results of that in FY21.

The impact of CoVid19 has had little 
short-term impact on PolyNovo and we 
continue to plan for significant revenue  
and account growth. The year ahead  
is still uncertain.

Total Revenue ($m)

0.1
3.5
0.2
2017

1.7
3.8
0.4

2018

9.3

4.0
1.0

2019

19.1

3.1
0.1
2020

Product Sales – BTM

BARDA Contract Revenue

Other

For FY21 we anticipated doubling our sales 
revenues. NovoSorb BTM European markets 
will expand further in FY21 through a mix  
of distributor appointments and direct 
market entries. Asian markets are also 
anticipated to grow with new regulatory 
approvals forecast in Q2 and Q3.

Our Australia/European burn trial and the US 
Feasibility trial results have been published. 
These trials have demonstrated the safety 
and effectiveness of NovoSorb BTM in  
the treatment of full thickness burns.  
We have also seen the publication of 
Professor John Greenwood et al treating  
a 95% TBSA burn patient with NovoSorb 
BTM and cultured composite skin grown  
in NovoSorb foam substrate. 

The BARDA funded pivotal trial is 
progressing through its US FDA approval 
process and we anticipate seeing an 
increased clinical workload and recruitment 
in late Q1 and Q2.

Phase 1 of the Hernia factory build is 
complete and most of the manufacturing 
equipment is in hand. The development 
timeline has been impacted by CoVid19 
with some machines being delayed in 
shipment and with international travel 
restrictions in place we have not been  
able to get European engineers on site  
to commission the new equipment.  
Our in-house teams are working through 
the commissioning process and we 
anticipate filing our US FDA 510(K) 
application around July 2021 with product 
on sale before the end of CY2021.

Further details of the product pipeline  
can be found in our Annual Report.

Further information
Paul Brennan 
Managing Director  
Mobile +61 427 662 317

David Williams 
Chairman  
Mobile: +61 414 383 593

Appendix 4E – Rule 4.3A 

Preliminary Final report
PolyNovo Limited
ABN 96 083 866 862

1. Details of the reporting period and the previous corresponding period

Reporting Period:

Previous Corresponding Period:

Year ended 30 June 2020

Year ended 30 June 2019

2. Results for announcement to the market

2.1.  Total revenue

2.2.  Loss after tax 

2.3.  Loss after tax attributable to members

2.4.  Dividends

2.5.  Record date for dividend entitlement

2.6.  Brief explanation of figures in 2.1 to 2.3: 

Change from 2019

up

up

up

54.6%

31.5%

31.5%

to

to

to

2020

$22,228,501

($4,193,738)

($4,193,738)

No dividend paid or declared in either period

Not applicable

Refer to (i) the enclosed announcement by the Chairman  
and Managing Director and (ii) the Chairman’s and  
Managing Directors’ Report and separate Directors’ Report 
contained in the enclosed 2020 Annual Report.

3. Net tangible assets 

Net tangible asset backing per ordinary security

4.  Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, Financial Position,  
Changes in Equity and Cash Flow are contained in the enclosed 2020  
Annual Report.

5. Details of control gained or lost over entities during the period

6. Details of individual dividends and payment dates

7. Details of dividend reinvestment plans

8.  Details of associates and joint venture entities

9. For foreign entities, which set of accounting standards is

9.  This report is based on accounts which have been audited. The audit report,  

which is unmodified is contained in the enclosed 2020 Annual Report.

Date: 26 August 2020

Jan Gielen 
Company Secretary

30 June 2020

30 June 2019

$0.036

$0.039

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

International Financial  
Reporting Standards

 
 
 
 
 
 
Our vision taking shape
Annual Report 2020

Improving outcomes.
Changing lives.

Contents

Global Expansion 

Product Development 

Our Performance 

Chairman and MD Report 

Directors’ Report 

ESG Statement and Corporate Governance 

Remuneration Report – Audited 

Auditor’s Independence Declaration 

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 

Consolidated Cash Flow Statement 

Notes to the Financial Statements 

Directors’ Declaration 

Independent Auditor’s Report 

Additional Information Required by ASX 

Corporate Directory 

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“PolyNovo’s principal activity is the 
development of innovative medical 
devices for a number of applications, 
utilising the patented bioabsorbable 
polymer technology NovoSorb®.”

Paul Brennan
Managing Director

PolyNovo Limited     ABN 96 083 866 862

Annual Report 2020Vision

PolyNovo is prepared for an exciting future with expansion into new 
markets and continued growth in NovoSorb BTM production within 
our own facilities. 

The talent within our team continues to grow ensuring we have  
the resources to execute our strategy of bringing disruptive medical 
devices to market. These devices are all focused on our mission: 
Improving outcomes and changing people’s lives.

PolyNovo Limited    1

Annual Report 2020Global Expansion

Strong sales performance and new market entries

PolyNovo continues to double revenue from NovoSorb BTM. 
Sales force expansion continues with customer acquisition  
and deeper account penetration the focus. European and  
Asia new market entries are forecast for the year ahead.  
Hernia factory, stage 1, complete and further R&D  
resources being added.

PolyNovo has invested in 
four key strategic areas

1. Sales team

Sales and Marketing resources have been 
added to Australia, Singapore, USA and UK. 
Recruitment is in progress for further head 
office roles, an Irish sales team and further 
US sales roles to service new territories.

FY20 has seen strong sales performances 
in the USA, Australia, New Zealand and 
Germany, Austria & Switzerland (DACH) 
region. Our depth of resources has 
improved significantly, and we have 
weathered the CoVid-19 pandemic very 
well. The maturity of our organisation  
and the empowerment of local teams  
has seen PolyNovo continue to deliver  
on our plan to double NovoSorb BTM 
revenue each year.

FY21 has a solid foundation for further 
revenue growth through deeper 
penetration of our existing markets and 
the entry into new markets throughout 
Europe and Asia. The Company has 
shadowed the breakeven line throughout 

FY20 however we have chosen to 
reinvest in the expansion of the Sales  
and Marketing teams to drive our market 
penetration and realise the returns of 
high margin sales revenue. Our research 
and development programs are focused 
on near term commercialisation devices 
in Hernia, Breast, Sports Medicine and 
Chronic wounds. FY21 will be focused  
on completion of the commercial 
manufacturing process of Syntrel, our 
NovoSorb based hernia devices, whilst 
concurrently developing new devices 
with our enlarged Research & 
Development team. Establishing multiple 
revenue streams whilst sweating our 
production assets will provide PolyNovo 
with a strong and sustainable future.

Achievements

CE Mark Approval

FDA Breakthrough Device Granted

Singapore Regulatory Approval

First $2 million Month for Product Sales

ASX200 Achieved

UK First BTM Surgeries January 2020

Germany First BTM Surgeries January 2020

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2. Research and development 

The progress of the Syntrel hernia 
devices has been very good. The 
factory development program has been 
significant, and we have managed the 
CoVid-19 restrictions very well. Work 
has already commenced on sports 
medicine devices and we will see further 
work on these in FY21. PolyNovo’s 
breast product development continues  
in parallel with the hernia program.  
The manufacturing process will utilise 
many of the same machines.

3. Organisational  
talent building

We continue to invest in our team. In FY20 
we added Quality Assurance, Production, 
Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Clinical, 
Regulatory, Finance, Human Resources 
and Safety roles to the organisation.

The depth of talent within the business 
continues to grow. This is enabling regions 
to become more proactive, self-sufficient 
and timely in their customer engagement. 
CRM is fully integrated across all regions 
and it is a central business tool and 
communication vehicle that drives  
our customer interactions.

4. Infrastructure/capital

With the majority of the capital program 
now complete our Hernia factory will 
go through its validation and approvals 
process. This does not require a physical 
inspection by regulatory authorities 
however PolyNovo must complete a 
comprehensive suite of testing and 
documentation to meet the global 
standards. Further production expansion 
programs will follow bringing capacity 
into the NovoSorb BTM line and the 
ability to make other new devices in  
the medium term.

Annual Report 2020 
Australia

USA Market Penetration

The Australian sales performance was strong across a wide 
range of clinical indications. FY20 saw our expanded sales 
team covering all states and territories with NovoSorb BTM 
used in chronic wounds, reconstructive surgeries, trauma and 
burns. Now that we have a significant customer base the focus 
of FY21 will be on deeper account penetration.

Production has been running two shifts since April 2020 and 
our production yields are up, production waste reduced and 
efficiency improvements have had a positive contribution to 
gross profit. The new hernia factory development has been 
intensive for many in the team and we are excited to be able  
to utilise this facility in FY21.

Europe

PolyNovo entered the UK and Irish markets with a direct sales 
organisation. We have expanded the team and have achieved 
our first sales in the National Health System (NHS) in the UK. 
FY21 holds great promise and we will continue to expand the 
sales and marketing resources in response to rising sales and 
customer demands.

DACH distribution via PolyMedics Innovations GmbH (PMI)  
has been an outstanding success. We have good sales in all 
three countries and see a solid growth in the number of 
surgeries/applications.

Our strategy has been to establish these two regions as a 
beachhead into Europe and we will now expand throughout 
Europe and the Nordics with a mix of direct sales and 
distribution partners.

New Zealand

PolyNovo has invested in improved warehousing and logistics 
processes in New Zealand. This was beneficial in our ability to 
service the White Island disaster. Our teams worked very closely 
with the hospital teams and we are pleased that so many of the 
patients benefited from NovoSorb BTM with some remarkable 
outcomes. FY21 will see continued investment in our New 
Zealand business as we anticipate launching Syntrel hernia 
devices in New Zealand immediately after the USA market  
and appointing a local sales representative

The USA will remain PolyNovo’s largest market for all our 
medical devices. In the past year the expansion of both the 
sales and marketing teams has bought significant benefits 
through improved sales and self-reliance in the day to day 
running of PolyNovo North America LLC. Management and  
the team have demonstrated they can win new accounts  
in a CoVid lockdown and continue to grow our revenues.  
FY21 will see further growth in the sales organisation.

Our BARDA program saw the completion of the feasibility  
burn trial and the filing of the pivotal trial integrated 
development environment (IDE). The US FDA also granted 
PolyNovo breakthrough technology status allowing us to  
have more frequent and direct interaction with the FDA teams. 
At this time we are awaiting final approval of the IDE.

FY21 will see further marketing activities preparing for the 
launch of Syntrel hernia devices.

Asia

PolyNovo has entered Singapore and Malaysia with a direct 
sales team supported by the Australian marketing group.  
Four Hospitals in Singapore have evaluated NovoSorb BTM  
with several others in progress. Our first sales were achieved  
in July 2020. 

Middle East

Our sales performance in the Middle East has been 
disappointing. This is being addressed through distribution 
partner review and expansion into additional countries in  
the region. We have also appointed a dedicated business 
development manager, based in England, to support our  
EU and Middle East/ Africa partners.

South Africa

Ascendis Medical (distributor) have filed several public hospital 
tenders with the outcomes of these expected in late Q1 of 
FY21. PolyNovo is also assisting Ascendis with data required  
by the private health insurance groups to achieve reimbursement 
within the private market. 

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Annual Report 2020Product Development

Strength through innovation

NovoSorb foam is used  
to encourage in-growth  
of new tissue to repair  
and reinforce the hernia  
area being repaired.  
The NovoSorb foam will 
resorb through hydrolysis.

NovoSorb film is fully 
manufactured by 
PolyNovo. The NovoSorb 
film provides strength 
to the device, has low 
adhesion generation 
properties and acts as 
a reinforcement ‘wall’ 
whilst the reparative 
tissue integrates into  
the adjacent foam.

PolyNovo will have two 
unique devices. One for 
intra-peritoneal repair  
and the other specifically 
for the retro-rectus  
muscle plane of repair.

The entire NovoSorb 
Syntrel device will reabsorb 
leaving behind a strong 
repair without the lifelong 
compromises and  
discomfort of permanent 
hernia repair meshes.

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Annual Report 2020Our Performance

NovoSorb BTM Sales

Total Revenue

103.9%

54.6%

Cash on Hand

-16.3%

$19.06m 
2020

$9.35m 
2019

$22.23m 
2020

$14.38m 
2019

$11.65m 
2020

$13.92m 
2019

Net Cashflow 
Operating Activities

87.3%

Total Employees

Capital Expenditure

66.0%

36.0%

-$0.43m 
2020

-$3.37m 
2019

78 people 
2020

47 people 
2019

$8.87m 
2020

$6.52m 
2019

Operating Loss 

Net Profit / (Loss) After Tax 

(Excl. Share Based Payments)

(Excl. Share Based Payments)

-59.4%

-31.1%

-$1.13m 
2020

-$2.78m 
2019

-$2.13m 
2020

-$3.09m 
2019

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Annual Report 2020Chairman and MD Report

“Manufacturing improvements have seen  
a reduction in waste, improved yields and 
meaningful gains in gross profit whilst 
reducing our environmental impact.“

Manufacturing improvements have seen 
a reduction in waste, improved yields and 
meaningful gains in gross profit whilst 
reducing our environmental impact.  
We have a strong forward inventory 
position and sufficient capacity in our 
supply chain to address any potential 
CoVid-19 impacts or logistic challenges.

We announced the results of our CE  
Burn trial and the US feasibility burn trial  
in Q3. These trials showed NovoSorb 
BTM to be very effective in treating  
full thickness burns. 

Professor John Greenwood also published 
an outstanding paper on the treatment  
of a patient with 95% TBSA burns. The 
use of NovoSorb BTM followed by his 
Cultured Composite Skin (grown in a 
NovoSorb substrate) was both remarkable 
and rewarding.

The factory build and fit out that will 
enable us to commercially manufacture 
NovoSorb based hernia and breast 
devices has continued at pace with only 
minor delays in the building and some 
small delays in equipment delivery and 
commissioning due to suppliers impacted 
by CoVid-19 restrictions.

FY21 promises to be another strong  
year of growth for PolyNovo in existing 
markets and the opportunity for further 
revenue contribution from new markets. 
We will continue to reinvest in our teams 
to ensure we can service these new 
customer demands and expand our 
research and development pipelines 
bringing new products closer to 
commercialisation.

Clinical trials in FY21
Our $15m USD BARDA funded US  
pivotal trial will begin recruitment in circa 
November, post US FDA approval of the 
IDE. The number of patients, number of 
sites and end points will be announced 
once we have the IDE. PolyNovo is greatly 
appreciative of BARDA’s continued support 
and the extensive team of expert advisors 
they make available.

The non-clinical toxicology and full 
degradation study has been concluded. 
The final report of this trial has been 
submitted to the US FDA. This trial 
provides PolyNovo with a wealth of data 
to support our marketing programs and 
the ultimate PMA submission post-
pivotal trial conclusion.

PolyNovo will begin a health economic and 
clinical trial for diabetic foot ulcers and 
venous leg ulcers to generate the data 
required by US health insurance groups for 
a reimbursement code. This process is not 
a regulatory requirement however it will 
generate supporting data for the use of 
NovoSorb BTM in the treatment of these 
wounds in an outpatient environment.  
This is anticipated to be a two-year 
program. Once reimbursement is achieved 
PolyNovo will establish a chronic wound 
sales team focused on outpatient facilities.

However, NovoSorb BTM already has 
regulatory approval for use in all Chronic 
wound applications.

Dear Shareholder,

FY19 saw tremendous growth in our 
NovoSorb BTM and FY20 more than 
doubled that again. In the past year we 
have seen significant expansion of our 
sales and marketing resources, digital 
programs and new account acquisition.  
In addition, PolyNovo achieved sales in 
new markets of UK, Singapore and the 
DACH region.

PolyNovo has strong sales in all our  
direct markets and the DACH region.  
The US makes our largest revenue 
contribution. In FY20 we have seen  
BTM used for a wide range of indications. 
The continued expansion in elective, 
trauma and reconstructive surgery  
brings the benefit of more predictable 
and consistent revenue streams. Burn 
usage is still a significant portion of our 
sales and the White Island volcano (NZ) 
disaster did see a rise in our December 
2019 sales.

The second half of the year was under  
a ‘CoVid-19 cloud’ however we  
continued to perform strongly winning 
new accounts, accelerating sales and 
ramping our production capacity. Our 
supply and logistics team worked well  
to find alternate routes to ensure air 
freight processes happened as a ‘matter  
of course’. 

CoVid-19 has provided many challenges 
but we had a strong second half and 
closed June 2020 with a record sales 
month in the US. Our digital programs 
with webinars, video calls, online learning 
systems and Customer Relationship 
Management software development has 
required our teams to be flexible and 
rapid in responding to the sales and 
marketing challenges. We are well 
positioned to continue these programs.

We have worked diligently throughout 
FY20 on our Enterprise Resource Planning 
system and the advanced manufacturing 
module, supply chain metrics and our 
logistics systems. This has yielded 
significant efficiencies and process 
improvements that have a positive  
impact on our ability to service urgent 
customer demands and internal 
stakeholders’ information needs. 

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Annual Report 2020 
 
New Markets FY20
Since obtaining the CE Mark in  
December 2019, PolyNovo has been  
able to promote and sell NovoSorb BTM in 
the UK and Ireland and the DACH region. 
We added two sales representatives and 
a marketer in England and our first sales 
booked in July 2020. There are many 
NHS accounts in evaluation, and we see 
significant opportunity in the UK and 
Ireland in FY21.

The DACH region is supported by our 
distribution partner PMI. We attended  
the DAV 38th Annual Meeting of the 
German-speaking Working Group for 
Burns Treatment) burns conference in 
January 2020 and achieved our first sale 
the day after. PMI have rapidly penetrated 
many of the DACH burn and trauma units 
and we now see several of their key 
opinion leaders hosting webinars outlining 
their NovoSorb BTM successes. 

In Singapore and Malaysia, PolyNovo has 
entered this market with a direct sales 
approach. The first evaluation cases have 
been completed with the surgeons very 
pleased with the outcomes. We achieved 
our first sale in July 2020 in Singapore.

New markets for FY21 
PolyNovo will enter Taiwan, Korea,  
Kuwait, UAE, Sweden, Norway, Finland, 
Benelux, France, Italy and Greece this 
financial year. Further markets may be 
added. We will utilise a mix of direct 
PolyNovo market entry and some via 
distributor partnerships.

Hernia
Our Hernia devices will be marketed  
under the Syntrel branding. These devices 
are different to NovoSorb BTM. They are 
constructed of a NovoSorb extruded film 
that is ultrasonically welded to NovoSorb 
foam. These Syntrel devices are fully 
resorbable implanted medical devices. 

Construction of the factory is complete. 
The next six months will involve 
commissioning equipment and validation 
work in preparation for lab and non-
clinical testing. The US FDA 510(k) 
application is anticipated to be filed in 
July/August 2021 with the devices on 
sale at the end of calendar year 2021. 

As with all new product development, 
there is some inherent risk to the  
smooth progress of the program as we 
have been delayed by some European 
suppliers fulfilment due to CoVid-19 
restrictions on their assembly and 
commissioning support.

Breast
The breast products will utilise many 
similar manufacturing techniques as the 
hernia devices featuring both film and 
foam expressions of the NovoSorb polymer. 
FY21 will see parallel development and 
refinement of manufacturing processes 
for these devices.

Beta-Cell Diabetes 
application
Beta-Cell (a non-related commercial 
entity) have repeated several animal 
studies with good outcomes. They are 
currently refining the surgical procedure 
for the injection of the islet/ beta cells 
before entering human trials. PolyNovo is 
supplying NovoSorb BTM in unique size 
and configuration for the program. 

New Product pipeline
PolyNovo is in the early stages of 
developing products in the following 
fields: Sports medicine, drug elution 
polymer beads and anti-adhesion film  
for surgical sites.

Summary
Achieved in FY20:

• Doubled our NovoSorb BTM revenues
• Increased gross margin by 7.6% on 

product sales 

• Achieved our CE Mark for Europe
• First sales in, Germany, Austria, 

Switzerland and Canada and first  
sales in July in England and Singapore

• Significant expansion of our sales  

and marketing resources

• Completed stage 1 of the hernia 

factory build

• Announced both CE and Feasibility  

burn trial outcomes

• Concluded the two year, BARDA 

funded, non-clinical toxicology and 
degradation study

• Filed pivotal trial IDE with US FDA
• Obtained $15m USD BARDA funding 

for the US pivotal burn trial.

• Secured finance facilities totalling 9.3m 

with National Australia Bank (NAB)

• Developed digital marketing programs 
in response to CoVid-19 restrictions 
and achieved sales growth and new 
accounts throughout the second half
• Appointed two new non-executive 

directors to the board

• Further upgraded the ERP system by 
enabling an advanced manufacturing 
module and established CRM in our 
direct markets

• Granted 4 new patents for NovoSorb 

technology

• Completed office refurbishment with 

capacity for future growth

• Launched multi-region new website.

David Williams
Chairman

Paul Brennan
Managing Director

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Annual Report 2020 
 
Mr David Williams
B.Ec (Hons), M.Ec, FAICD

Non-executive Chairman

Dr Robyn Elliott
BSc (Hons) Chemistry,  
PhD Inorganic Chemistry

Non-executive Director

Mr Williams was appointed as a Non-
executive Director on 28 February 2014
and Chairman on 13 March 2014.
Mr Williams is an experienced Director 
and investment banker with a track 
record in business development and 
strategy, as well as in mergers and 
acquisitions and capital raising.
He possesses 35 years’ experience 
working with and advising ASX-listed 
companies in the food, medical device 
and pharmaceutical sectors.

Mr Williams is currently Chairman of  
ASX listed Medical Developments 
International Ltd (ASX: MVP), Chairman 
of RMA Global Limited and is Managing 
Director of corporate advisory firm 
Kidder Williams Ltd. 

Dr Elliott was appointed a Director of 
PolyNovo on 28 October 2019. Dr Elliott 
is currently Executive Director, Strategic 
Fractionation Program Delivery at CSL 
Behring, a global role that is responsible 
for business value delivery from a billion 
dollar capital expansion portfolio. Dr Elliott 
previously held Strategic Expansion and 
Quality Senior Director roles within CSL, 
was the Managing Director at IDT 
Australia and commenced her career at 
DBL Faulding. Dr Elliott has a proven track 
record in product development, clinical 
trials, regulatory affairs, audits, quality 
management, project management and 
operational strategy. Her worldwide 
experience in new facility delivery, 
production scale up, strategy, regulatory 
affairs and audit will be invaluable to 
PolyNovo as the company scales its 
operations globally.

Directors' Report

The Directors of PolyNovo Limited 
(PolyNovo) present the Directors’ Report, 
together with the Financial Report, of the 
Company and its controlled entities (the 
Group) for the year ended 30 June 2020
and the related Auditor’s Report.

Board of Directors and 
Senior Management
The details of Directors and Senior 
Management during the year and until 
the date of this report are set out below. 
Directors were in office for the entire 
period unless otherwise stated.

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Ms Christine Emmanuel
BSc (Hons) Chemistry, MSc Enterprise, 
FIPTA, MAICD

Non-executive Director

Ms Emmanuel was appointed a  
Director of PolyNovo on 13 May 2020. 
Ms Emmanuel is an accomplished patent 
and trademark attorney, and a business 
development professional with more than 
30 years’ local and international 
experience. Ms Emmanuel has a Bachelor 
of Science with a major in Economics 
(Hons: Chem) from Monash University, 
Certificate in Intellectual Property Law 
from Queen Mary College, University  
of London, Masters of Enterprise from 
Melbourne University. She is a member  
of the Chartered Institute of Patent 
Attorneys UK and has been on the Board 
of the Institute of Patent and Trade Mark 
Attorneys of Australia since 2010. She is 
on Springboard Enterprises Life Sciences 
Council, is a non-executive director on 
the board of Medical Developments 
International and is a member of the 
Australian Institute of Company 
Directors. Ms Emmanuel was most 
recently Executive Manager of Business 
Development and Commercial at the 
CSIRO, having founded and led the 
management of CSIRO’s IP portfolio for 
over 10 years and managed the growth 
of the CSIRO equity portfolio for the  
last 5 years. Previously she was in-house 
IP Counsel for Unilever in the UK and 
practised as a patent and trademark 
attorney for Wilson Gunn (UK) and 
Davies Collison Cave and Griffith Hack  
in Melbourne. 

Mr Leon Hoare
GradDipBus, AssocDipAppSc(Ortho), GAICD

Mr Max Johnston
Non-executive Director

Non-executive Director

Mr Hoare was appointed a Director of 
PolyNovo on 27 January 2016. He is the 
Managing Director of Lohmann &
Rauscher, Australia & New Zealand (ANZ), 
a private EU based medical device 
company. Previously he was Managing 
Director of Smith & Nephew ANZ (all 
divisions) until the end of 2015, one
of Smith & Nephew’s largest global 
subsidiaries outside the USA. He served 
as President of Smith & Nephew’s
Asia-Pacific Advanced Wound 
Management (AWM) businesses for
5 years and was a member of the Global 
Executive Management for the AWM 
Division. In his 24 years with Smith & 
Nephew, he also held roles in marketing, 
divisional and general management.
His career also included a senior role  
at Bristol-Myers Squibb (in surgical 
products), and as Vice Chair of Australia’s 
peak medical device body, Medical 
Technology Association of Australia.  
He is currently a Non-executive Director 
of Medical Developments International 
Ltd (ASX: MVP).

Mr Johnston was appointed a Director of 
PolyNovo on 13 May 2014. Mr Johnston 
held the position of President and Chief 
Executive Officer of Johnson & Johnson 
Pacific, a division of the world’s largest 
medical, pharmaceutical and consumer 
healthcare company for 11 years. Prior to 
joining Johnson & Johnson, Mr Johnston’s 
career also included senior roles with 
Diageo and Unilever in Europe.
Mr Johnston has also held several 
prominent industry roles as a past 
President of ACCORD Australasia Limited, 
a former Vice Chairman of the Australian 
Food and Grocery Council and a former 
member of the board of ASMI.
Mr Johnston has had extensive overseas 
experience during his career in leading 
businesses in both Western and Central-
Eastern Europe and Africa as well as the 
Asia-Pacific region. Mr Johnston is 
currently a Non-executive Director of 
Medical Developments International Ltd 
(ASX;MVP), CannPal Limited (ASX:CP1), 
BARD1 Life Sciences Ltd (ASX:BD1)
and was a former Non-executive Director 
of Enero Group Limited (ASX: EGG),
Non-executive Chairman of Probiotec Ltd 
(ASX: PBP) and Non-executive chairman 
of AusCann Pty Ltd.

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Dr David McQuillan
BSc (Hons) Biochemistry, PhD Biochemisty

Mr Philip Powell
B.Comm (Hons), ACA, F.Fin, MAICD

Mr Bruce Rathie
B.Comm, LLB, MBA, FAIM, FAICD, FGIA

Non-executive Director

Non-executive Director

Non-executive Director

Dr McQuillan was appointed a Director  
of PolyNovo on 6 August 2012. He has 
extensive technical, medical, scientific 
and regulatory knowledge, as well as 
merger and acquisition expertise. 
Previously he was a Fogerty Fellow at the 
NIH (Bethesda, MD), an NH&MRC Fellow 
at the University of Melbourne, and 
Associate Professor at Texas A&M 
University (Houston, TX) where he 
studied Tissue Engineering, Regenerative 
Medicine, and Biochemistry of the 
Extracellular Matrix. Dr McQuillan was 
with LifeCell Inc/Kinetic Concepts Inc 
(KCI) for 12 years, holding a number of 
senior roles, including Vice President for 
Research and Development at LifeCell 
and Senior Vice President of Advanced 
Research and Technology at KCI. He was 
Chief Science Officer for TELA Bio, a 
VC-funded development-stage 
biotechnology company from 2013 to 
2015. He is currently a Non-executive 
Director for Cell Care Therapeutics Inc  
(a privately held stem cell company  
based in Monrovia, CA) and Non-
executive Director and Co-Founder of 
ECM Technologies Inc (a privately held 
biotechnology company based in 
Houston, TX).

Mr Powell was appointed a Director  
of PolyNovo on 13 May 2014 and was 
Acting Managing Director from 15 July 
2014 to 13 February 2015.

Mr Powell has many years’ experience  
in investment banking specialising in 
capital raisings, Initial Public Offerings 
(IPOs), mergers and acquisitions and 
other successful corporate finance 
assignments across a diverse range of 
sectors including utilities, IT, pharma, 
financial services, food and agriculture. 
He spent 10 years in senior financial roles 
at OAMPS Ltd, a former ASX-listed 
financial services group, and 10 years  
in audit with Arthur Andersen & Co in 
Melbourne, Sydney and Los Angeles.  
Mr Powell is currently a Non-executive 
Director of Medical Developments 
International Ltd (ASX: MVP), BARD1  
Life Sciences Ltd (ASX: BD1) and RMA 
Global Ltd (ASX: RMY). 

Mr Rathie is an experienced Company 
Director with a finance and legal 
background.

He practised as a partner in a large legal 
firm and acted as Senior Corporate 
Counsel to Bell Resources Limited in its 
early years. He then studied for his MBA  
in Geneva and embarked on his 15 year 
investment banking career. When Head  
of the Industrial Franchise Group at 
Salomon Smith Barney he led Salomon’s 
roles in the Federal Government’s 
privatisation of Qantas, Commonwealth 
Bank (CBA3) and Telstra (T1). He now has 
over 19 years’ experience as a full time 
professional Non-executive Director.  
He is currently Chairman of Capricorn 
Mutual Limited and a Non-executive 
Director of Capricorn Society Limited, 
Australian Meat Processors Limited and 
Netlinkz Limited (ASX: NET). In the 
medical device space, he is Chairman of 
ASX listed 4DMedical Limited (ASX: 4DX) 
and was previously Chairman of ASX 
listed Anteo Diagnostics Limited and a 
Director of Compumedics Limited and 
USCOM Limited. He has been a Non-
executive Director of PolyNovo since 
February 2010.

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Mr Ashok Srinivasan
(BEng (Mechanical), MSc (Industrial Eng)

Chief Operating Officer

Mr Srinivasan was appointed Chief 
Operating Officer on 6 May 2019 and 
left the Group on 20 December 2019.

Mr Paul Brennan
MBA, BSc (Nursing) RN RM

Managing Director

Mr Jan Gielen
CA, Bachelor Bus (Acc)

Chief Financial Officer  
and Company Secretary

Mr Brennan was appointed Chief 
Executive Officer (CEO) of PolyNovo Ltd 
on 13 February 2015. He was 
subsequently appointed Managing 
Director on 23 April 2020. Mr Brennan 
has extensive knowledge, exposure and 
understanding of the health system 
through his clinical background and 
commercial exposure with various 
multinational companies. He has co-
ordinated the marketing, global strategy 
development, new product development 
and regulatory processes for the 
Asia-Pacific region for industry-leading 
organisations in relation to medical 
products and devices. Mr Brennan has an 
intimate knowledge of the manufacturing 
and production processes. Previously he 
was Marketing Director Australia and 
New Zealand and Sales Director New 
Zealand for Smith & Nephew Healthcare 
from 2008 to his commencement with 
PolyNovo in February 2015. Mr Brennan 
holds an MBA from Swinburne University, 
a Bachelor of Science (Nursing) from  
the University of New England in NSW, 
Certificate in Midwifery Central Coast 
Area Health Service NSW, and General 
Nursing certificate from St Vincent’s 
Hospital Darlinghurst NSW.

Mr Gielen joined PolyNovo on
12 December 2018. Mr Gielen holds a 
Bachelor of Business (Accounting) degree 
from Monash University, is a member of 
the Institute of Chartered Accountants 
and commenced his career with Pitcher 
Partners. Since then Mr Gielen has held 
senior finance roles for various businesses 
across a range of industries such as  
retail, ICT, logistics (3PL) & medical,  
both locally and internationally. Mr Gielen 
has extensive experience in CFO and 
Finance Director roles for fast growing  
PE and VC backed businesses and played 
an important part in expanding these 
businesses globally, both from a financial 
and operational perspective. Mr Gielen 
had a long involvement from inception 
with ICIX, a leading SaaS platform 
supporting global retailers and 
manufacturers where he served as 
Finance Director in Silicon Valley.  
Mr Gielen’s most recent role was CFO  
of CardioScan for 6 years, Australia’s 
largest cardiac reporting provider, which 
during his tenure expanded to HK, 
Singapore & North America.

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Review of Operations
Corporate and Organisational 
structure
PolyNovo Limited, the ultimate parent 
entity of the PolyNovo Group, is a public 
company listed on the Australian Securities 
Exchange. As at 30 June 2020, PolyNovo 
Limited had six wholly owned subsidiaries: 
PolyNovo Biomaterials Pty Limited, 
NovoSkin Pty Ltd, NovoWound Pty Ltd, 
PolyNovo NZ Ltd, PolyNovo UK Ltd, and 
PolyNovo North America LLC (PNA LLC) 
and PolyNovo Singapore Private Ltd. Three 
subsidiary companies are Australian 
proprietary companies whilst PNA LLC is 
the trading and employment entity for our 
US commercial operations and PolyNovo 
UK Ltd will be both the employing and 
sales entity for UK and Ireland. PolyNovo 
NZ Ltd is the registered entity for the 
New Zealand business.

Principal Activities and 
Operations
PolyNovo’s principal activity is the 
development of innovative medical 
devices for a number of medical 
applications, utilising the patented 
bioabsorbable polymer technology 
NovoSorb.

NovoSorb is a family of proprietary 
medical grade polymers that can be 
utilised to manufacture novel medical 
devices designed to support tissue  
repair and which then bio absorb in  
a defined fashion in-situ to harmless 
by-products. NovoSorb has significant 
advantages over competitor 
bioabsorbable polymers in terms of its 
design flexibility and biocompatibility. 
PolyNovo can manufacture NovoSorb 
polymer devices with the ability to  

elute drugs, antimicrobials as well as  
be expressed in a variety of physical 
formats including:

• Films
• Foam
• Coatings/sprays
• Fibres
• Plastic structures
• Biologic carrier

NovoSorb is currently covered by 56 
patents all fully owned by PolyNovo. 
PolyNovo has no royalty or licence 
obligations to any other parties.

A summary of PolyNovo’s lead projects  
is following below.

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NovoSorb Biodegradable Temporising 
Matrix (BTM) is used in a fully debrided 
clean surgical wound to physiologically 
‘close the wound’. With the BTM scaffold 
in place the dermal layer is regenerated 
within the scaffold. Once fully integrated, 
the outer layer is delaminated and the 
wound closes through secondary 
intention (smaller wounds) or through 
application of a split skin graft. The BTM 
is commercially sold in Australia, USA, 
Canada (by exemption), New Zealand, 
United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, 
Austria, Switzerland, Singapore, Malaysia, 
South Africa, India, Saudi Arabia and Israel. 
New markets in FY21 are expected to  
be Sweden, Finland, Norway, France, 
Benelux, Greece, Italy, Taiwan, Korea,  
UAE and Kuwait.

Key attributes of the NovoSorb technology 
include an unparalleled range of mechanical 
properties and bio absorption times, 
excellent biocompatibility and safety 
profile and harmless degradants.

Publications and videos relating to 
NovoSorb BTM applications can be found 
on our website: www.polynovo.com.

NovoSorb BTM continues to feature in 
major clinical conference presentations 
around the world. Many new clinical 
papers have been published in peer 
review journals and the surgeon to 
surgeon referral of the benefits of 
NovoSorb BTM continues to accelerate. 

NovoSorb BTM indication  
for full thickness burns
NovoSorb BTM is an innovative treatment 
for any loss of the dermis. NovoSorb BTM 
is indicated for full thickness/ third degree 
burns in markets outside of the USA.

Full thickness burns treatment for US FDA 
regulatory ‘claim’ requires additional 
clinical evidence generation (trials).

This pivotal trial is in progress and funded 
by BARDA. Successful completion of this 
trial will enable PolyNovo to file a PMA 
claim for full thickness burn use and may 
lead to BARDA acquiring a stockpile of 
NovoSorb BTM for disaster management. 

“NovoSorb BTM continues to feature in major 
clinical conference presentations around the 
world. Many new clinical papers have been 
published in peer review journals and the 
surgeon to surgeon referral of the benefits  
of NovoSorb BTM continues to accelerate.“

USA Burns Trial – BARDA
Our Biomedical Advanced Research  
and Development Authority (BARDA) 
contract, funded by the U.S. Department 
of Health and Human Services (Office  
of the Assistant Secretary for 
Preparedness and Response) commenced 
on 28 September 2015. This feasibility 
trial concluded in March 2020 and the 
Company has announced the excellent 
result of this trial on 21 April 2020.

PolyNovo completed the swine toxicology 
study mapping the full degradation 
pathway of the NovoSorb BTM during 
FY20. The data generated in this study 
will support our PMA application and add 
to the body of evidence demonstrating 
the mode of action of NovoSorb BTM.

The pivotal trial will be funded by BARDA 
to US$15 million. PolyNovo will also 
contribute to the trial through provision 
of product, staff resources and 
infrastructure support. We are awaiting 
final approval of the investigational 
device exemption (IDE) by the US FDA 
and this will determine the final number 
of patients, number of sites and end 
points. These criteria define the timeline 
and we will announce the details of this 
as soon as we receive this approval. 

Successful completion of the pivotal trial 
will lead to a PMA application with the US 
FDA and the use of our scaffold in full 
thickness acute burns. The contract is a 
cost-plus monthly reimbursement basis. 

The finalised list of trial hospitals will be 
published via an ASX announcement later 
in the year.

Dr Marcus Wagstaff is acting as PolyNovo 
Medical Director overseeing the clinical 
conduct of PolyNovo trials and providing 
valuable clinical support for our global 
medical teams.

Regulatory approvals 
for NovoSorb BTM in 
FY20
CE Mark Certification
PolyNovo UK achieved first sales in July 
2020 to 5 NHS’s. Several others are in 
evaluation with strong customer interest 
and advocacy. 

Singapore and Malaysia 
PolyNovo has achieved regulatory 
approvals in Singapore and Malaysia 
during FY20. A direct sales force has  
also been appointed in Singapore and 
completed several surgeries utilising 
NovoSorb BTM. 

Hernia Repair
PolyNovo completed the Stage 1 build  
of the factory and this will allow us to 
commercially manufacture Syntrel hernia 
devices. Stage 2 and 3 relate to further 
capacity increases and manufacturing 
redundancy capacity. These will be stages 
undertaken in FY21/22. 

Current timelines anticipate filing a US 
FDA 510(k) application in June/July 
2021. This will allow an on-sale target  
of late 2021. There remains some risk  
in the timeline as we work through the 
scale up from R&D to commercial 
manufacturing transfer.

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Directors' Report continued

“PolyNovo has invested further into the upgrade 
of our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) 
system by enabling an advance manufacturing 
module and a Client Relationship Management 
(CRM) tool to actively manage the business 
and customer needs across multiple countries.“

Strategic Overview and 
Likely Developments
PolyNovo’s focus over the next twelve 
months will be to:

• Continue to accelerate revenue from 

NovoSorb BTM in the existing markets 
and expand our geographic reach as 
outlined 

• Conduct validation and verification 
processes for the hernia product 
leading to the filing of US FDA 510(K)

• Commence recruitment for the US 
pivotal burn trial by end of Calendar 
Year 20

• Advance our sports medicine product 
• We look forwards making commercial 
grade prototypes of breast products 
with our new manufacturing machines 
and facility coming on stream in FY21. 
• Further develop NovoSorb drug eluting 

depot 

• Support the BetaCell expansion of 

NovoSorb BTM use as a dermal deposit 
for Type 1 diabetes 

• Begin recruitment for the US DFU/VLU 

reimbursement trial 

• Establish our first GPO/IDN agreements 

in the US

• Continue the partnership with Skin 
TE on their Cultured Skin Composite 
utilising NovoSorb foam substrate 
within a bioreactor

The expenditure program will be updated 
at the half year results as we have tender 
bidding in process for this program. 
Currently we rent space and facilities  
from Universal Biosensors to house our 
film production. This will come back to  
the Port Melbourne facility once Stage 2  
is complete. 

PolyNovo has invested further into the 
upgrade of our Enterprise Resource 
Planning (ERP) system by enabling an 
advance manufacturing module and a 
Client Relationship Management (CRM) 
tool to actively manage the business and 
customer needs across multiple countries. 
The ERP system is also integrated into the 
CRM program to provide live sales against 
target and order dispatch reports to the 
sales team. This complete integration is 
bringing significant benefit to our teams 
and the efficiencies of the business in 
establishing new accounts and servicing 
customer needs.

Paradigm eQMS system has also been 
installed and this program is undergoing 
validation processes. Once validation is 
complete this will greatly improve the 
electronic handling of the quality  
related activities.

Significant Changes in 
the State of Affairs
PolyNovo secured a $9.3m debt facility 
during the period, secured over 1/320 
Lorimer St, Port Melbourne, to fund 
capital expenditure. Other than the above 
and except as otherwise set out in this 
report, the Directors are unaware of  
any significant changes in the principal 
activities of PolyNovo during the year 
ended 30 June 2020.

Breast Device Developments 
PolyNovo has been developing breast 
products in partnership with Establishment 
Labs (EL). The focus in the past year has 
been on the breast ‘pocket’ device.  
This device will aid in the placement, 
orientation and reduce the risk of  
capsular contraction.

PolyNovo sees good opportunities  
in both reconstructive and aesthetic 
market segments for these products.

NovoSorb Dermal Beta  
Cell Implant
PolyNovo is collaborating with BetaCell 
Technologies Pty Ltd, on a research 
project exploring the potential of 
integrated NovoSorb BTM to host 
pancreatic islets in the skin. Betacell have 
completed several swine studies with 
good results. They are currently refining 
the surgical procedure before determining 
the timeline to human trials. PolyNovo  
will manufacture unique shapes and sizes 
of NovoSorb BTM for the application. 

BetaCell, have funding supported by the 
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 
(JDRF, US). BetaCell will manage the  
trial program.

NovoSorb Drug Elution 
Depot (pellet)
PolyNovo produced polymers with up  
to 45% of the weight being a bound  
drug. Our initial work is focused on low 
temperature extrusion for optimal drug 
stabilisation. Further development will 
continue in the coming year with the aim 
to develop a comprehensive technical 
dossier in preparation of clinical trials. 
PolyNovo is likely to license this 
technology to a pharmaceutical partner 
once we have established robust  
evidence to support the mode of action 
and stability of drug elution rates.

Capital investment
PolyNovo has completed the majority  
of our capital program with completion  
of Stage 1 being the construction of the 
hernia factory and purchase of production 
equipment. There are additional pieces  
of equipment to acquire in Q1 of FY21.  
Stage 2 of the hernia factory is the fitout. 

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Significant Events After 
the Balance Date
The Directors are not aware of any other 
matters or circumstances since the end  
of the financial year other than those 
described above, nor otherwise dealt with 
in this report, which have significantly 
affected, or may significantly affect, the 
operations of the Group, the results of 
those operations or the state of affairs  
of the Group in subsequent financial years.

The Group continues to monitor the 
impact of the pandemic (CoVid-19)  
and the response from governments  
in controlling outbreaks. The Group 
continues to take steps to mitigate an 
impact of the pandemic by increasing 
stock levels locally in all markets to avoid 
any potential supply chain impediments 
and focusing on digital sales and 
marketing campaigns.

Announcements released by the 
Company after the balance date include:

• 10 July 2020 – Pivotal Trial  

Protocol Update

• 10 July 2020 – Trading Update
• 14 July 2020 – BARDA Funding  

for Pivotal Trial

Financial Results
PolyNovo Limited reported revenue  
for the year ended 30 June 2020 of 
$22,228,501 an increase of $7,850,576 
from the prior year’s $14,377,925.  
The net loss after tax (NLAT) of 
$4,193,738 for FY20 was an increase  
of $1,003,845 from the prior year’s 
$3,189,893. The NLAT included 
share-based payments expense of 
$2,061,772 (2019: $97,041).

A number of factors contributed to the 
result as follows:

• Revenue from the sale of commercial 
products for FY20 increased by 104% 
to $19,064,982 from the prior year’s 
$9,348,226

• Revenue from BARDA for FY20 

decreased by 23% to $3,091,140 
from the prior year’s $4,000,994. 
This decrease is reflective of the lower 
activity in the transition from feasibility 
to pivotal trial. Revenue is expected  
to increase in FY21 once the Pivotal 
trial commences following US FDA 
protocol approval.

• Employee related expenses (increased 
by 76% to $15,073,365. This increase 
is due to share-based payments 
expense provided to key management 
personnel and headcount increases 
to drive growth primarily within 
marketing, sales, production, quality 
and human resources. 

• Included in revenue is interest income for 
FY20 of $35,311 which is $298,792 
lower than prior year’s $334,103 due  
to a decrease in cash on hand. 
• Depreciation and amortisation 

increased by $527,575 attributable to 
12 months depreciation of the acquired 
320 Lorimer Street building and leased 
assets recognised under AASB 16 
following transition as at 1 July 2019. 

• Corporate, administrative and overhead 

expenses increased by 58% to 
$6,271,861 reflecting the increased 
growth and activity in the business.

R&D Tax Incentives
During the 2020 financial year, the 
Company received a 43.5% refundable 
tax offset of $694,182 (cash) in relation 
to the FY19 R&D tax incentive scheme.

PolyNovo will submit an application  
in relation to FY20. However, as the 
Company has exceeded the $20 million 
R&D cash tax threshold being the 
maximum revenue allowable for the 
claiming of a cash refund, a deduction  
is recognised against taxable income.

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Companies such as PolyNovo are 
dependent on the success of their 
research projects and their ability to 
attract funding to support these activities. 
Investment in research and development 
projects cannot be assessed on the same 
fundamentals as other trading enterprises 
and access to capital and funding for the 
Group and its projects going forward 
cannot be guaranteed. Investment in 
companies specialising in research 
projects, such as PolyNovo, should be 
regarded as highly speculative. PolyNovo 
strongly recommends that professional 
investment advice be sought prior to 
individuals making such investments.

Forward-looking 
Statements
Certain statements in this Annual Report 
contain forward-looking statements 
regarding the Company’s business and 
the therapeutic and commercial potential 
of its technologies and products in 
development. Any statement describing 
the Company’s goals, expectations, 
intentions or beliefs is a forward-looking 
statement and should be considered an 
at-risk statement. Such statements are 
subject to certain risks and uncertainties, 
particularly those risks or uncertainties 
inherent in the process of discovering, 
developing and commercialising drugs 
and medical devices that can be proven 
to be safe and effective for use in 
humans, and in the endeavour of building 
a business around such products and 
services. PolyNovo undertakes no 
obligation to publicly update any forward-
looking statement, whether as a result  
of new information, future events, or 
otherwise. Actual results could differ 
materially from those discussed in this 
Annual Report. As a result readers of  
this report are cautioned not to rely  
on forward-looking statements.

Directors' Report continued

During the 2020 financial year, the 
Company has recognised a FY19 R&D  
tax incentive income of $36,956 (cash) 
which relates to a successful overseas 
application granted in the year.

Directors or Company Secretary in 
successfully defending civil or criminal 
proceedings in relation to the Company.
No monetary restriction was placed on 
this indemnity.

The Company has insured its Directors, 
Company Secretary and Executive 
Officers for the period under review.
Under the Company’s Directors’ and 
Officers’ Liability Insurance Policy, the 
Company shall not release to any third 
party or otherwise publish details of the 
nature of the liabilities insured by the 
policy or the amount of the premium. 
Accordingly, the Company relies on 
section 300(9) of the Corporations Act 
2001 to exempt it from the requirement 
to disclose the nature of the liability 
insured against and the premium  
amount of the relevant policy.

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

Inherent Risks 
of Investment in 
Biotechnology 
Companies
There are many inherent risks associated 
with the development of pharmaceutical 
and medical products to a marketable 
stage. The clinical trial process is designed 
to assess the safety and efficacy of a 
drug or medical device prior to 
commercialisation and a significant 
proportion of drugs and medical devices 
fail one or both of these criteria. Other 
risks include uncertainty of patent 
protection and proprietary rights, 
whether patent applications and issued 
patents will offer adequate protection  
to enable product development, the 
obtaining of necessary regulatory 
authority approvals and difficulties caused 
by the rapid advancements in technology.

Closing share price

30 June 2016

30 June 2017

30 June 2018

30 June 2019 

30 June 2020

$0.28 

$0.21 

$0.54 

$1.54

$2.54

A high of $3.15 was reached on  
2 February 2020.

Loss Per Share

In Australian dollars $

Basic loss per share – cents

Cents 

(0.63) 

Diluted loss per share – cents

(0.63)

As the Group made a loss for the year 
ended 30 June 2020, potential ordinary 
shares, being options or performance 
rights to acquire ordinary shares, are 
considered non-dilutive and therefore  
not included in the diluted earnings  
per share calculation.

Dividends
No amounts have been recommended  
by the Directors to be paid by way of 
dividend during the current financial year. 
No cash dividends have been paid or 
declared by PolyNovo since the beginning 
of the financial year.

Indemnification and 
Insurance of Directors 
and Officers
During the year ended 30 June 2020,  
the Company indemnified its Directors, 
Company Secretary and Executive 
Officers in respect of any acts or 
omissions giving rise to a liability to 
another person (other than the Company 
or a related party) unless the liability 
arose out of conduct involving a lack  
of good faith. In addition, the Company 
indemnified the Directors and the 
Company Secretary against any liability 
incurred by them in their capacity as 

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Board and Committee Meetings
Details of the number of meetings of the Board of Directors and Board committees, and Directors’ attendance at those meetings, 
during the year under review are set out in the table below.

Full Board

Audit and Risk 
Committee

Remuneration 
Committee

Meetings
attended

Meetings 
eligible to
attend

Meetings
attended

Meetings 
eligible to
attend

Meetings
attended

Meetings 
eligible to
attend

12

2

1

12

7

2

12

12

12

12

12

12

12

7

2

12

12

12

12

12

12

-

-

-

-

2

-

2

2

-

-

-

-

-

2

-

2

2

-

1

-

-

1

-

-

-

-

-

1

-

-

1

-

-

-

-

-

Directors

Total number  
of meetings held

Role

Mr David Williams

Non-Executive Director

Dr Robyn Elliott

Non-Executive Director

Ms Christine Emmanuel

Non-Executive Director

Mr Leon Hoare**

Non-Executive Director

Mr Max Johnston

Non-Executive Director

Dr David McQuillan

Non-Executive Director

Mr Philip Powell*

Non-Executive Director

Mr Bruce Rathie

Mr Paul Brennan

Non-Executive Director

Executive Director

* Mr Philip Powell is Chair of the Audit Committee.
** Mr Leon Hoare is Chair of the Remuneration Committee.

Directors’ Shareholdings and Declared Interests
At 30 June 2020, the Directors of PolyNovo collectively hold 35,795,334 shares in the Company.

As at the date of this report the interests of the Directors in the Company’s shares are:   

Name Directors

Mr David Williams

Dr Robyn Elliott

Ms Christine Emmanuel

Mr Leon Hoare

Mr Max Johnston

Dr David McQuillan

Mr Philip Powell

Mr Bruce Rathie

Mr Paul Brennan

Total

Shares held directly

Shares held indirectly

-

-

-

-

-

608,313

-

-

5,315,872

5,924,185

18,000,000

-

-

1,280,220

1,533,612

-

1,266,667

3,605,555

4,185,095

29,871,149

As at 30 June 2020 and as at the date of this report, no Director has an interest in any contract or proposed contract with PolyNovo 
other than disclosed below or in the Groups 2020 Annual Report. Further details of the equity interests of Directors can be found in 
the Remuneration Report.

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Directors' Report continued

Auditor
Ernst & Young (EY) continues in office  
in accordance with section 327b(2)  
of the Corporations Act 2001.

$

Tax compliance services

172,537

Corporate secretarial services

36,156

Total

208,693

Non-audit Services
During the year ended 30 June 2020, the 
amount received, or due and receivable for 
non-audit services provided by PolyNovo’s 
auditor Ernst & Young were as shown 
below. The directors are satisfied that the 
provision of non-audit services is 
compatible with the general standard of 
independence for auditors imposed by the 
Corporations Act 2001. The nature and 
scope of each type of non-audit service 
provided means that auditor independence 
was not compromised.

Auditor’s Independence 
Declaration
The auditor has provided a written 
declaration that no professional 
engagement for the Group has been 
carried out during the financial year  
that would impair Ernst & Young’s 
independence as auditor. The declaration  
is set out on page 30.

18    PolyNovo Limited

Annual Report 2020ESG Statement and Corporate Governance

PolyNovo brings disruptive, innovative and 
regenerative medical device products to 
market that improve the clinical, functional 
and cosmetic outcomes for our patients. 
Our products offer significant health 
economic benefits to patients, surgeons 
and health systems. To date, no NovoSorb 
BTM treated area of our patients have 
had to undergo scar revision surgery. This 
reduces the social, economic, physiological 
and emotional demands of our patients 
allowing them to recover to their best 
possible lives. It is also encumbered upon 
us to realise our social and ecological 
responsibilities. At this early stage of our 
commercial development we cannot afford 
to invest in all endeavours however we 
strive to improve on all aspects of our 
business year on year.

Our People
PolyNovo provides a safe, functional  
and aesthetically pleasing environment  
for all of our staff. Our offices in Port 
Melbourne and San Diego have considered 
ergonomics, lighting, airflow and provision 
of creative spaces and well-equipped 
meeting rooms. We utilise LED lighting  
to ensure we minimise energy use but 
also provide excellent illumination for  
all work functions.

All staff have an appraisal and 
development program to ensure we 
continue to develop our skill base, improve 
the productivity of the business and give 
our staff the opportunity of personal 
growth. Training is achieved through 
conference attendance, specific targeted 
educational programs and mentorship 
from colleagues and managers.

Our Environment
PolyNovo runs a cleanroom production 
facility for the manufacture of implantable 
medical devices. These facilities consume 
significant energy resources. PolyNovo 
offsets this by sourcing power through our 
provider, Red Energy, who are committed 
to renewable energy sourcing from solar, 
wind and Snowy hydro. Other measures 
to reduce energy and waste are:

• LED lighting on a mix of timers and 

central shutdown switches

• Ability to shut down air conditioning 
when not required by encapsulating 
work in progress device elements 
within sealed foiled storage pouches

• A dedicated waste reduction program 

focused on high yield and full 
consumption of input ingredients

• Recycling of paper and cardboard waste
• Redundant chemical disposal via 

ToxFree, an accredited environmental 
waste recycling/disposal group

• Sourcing raw materials in the smallest 

minimum order quality to meet 
production forecast, thereby minimising 
waste of expired input materials. This 
can cost more per kilo in the initial 
purchase however we save in waste, 
disposal and environmental impact

• Using airfreight finished goods to global 
markets as our product is light weight 
and carbon output from shipping would 
be more significant

• Minimising international travel to 

essential travel that drives significant 
business opportunities. This also 
reduces the impact on staff wellbeing. 
Video conferencing maintains 
interaction and reduces travel.

• Utilising e-storage of files wherever 
possible and use electronic signature 
when legally possible to reduce printing 
and storage 

• Have introduced a sophisticated ERP, 
CRM and eQMS system to reduce 
paper use and waste

• PolyNovo uses little water in the 

production of our products

• Have a no smoking policy at our  
offices and external receptacles 
for cigarette butts (if people do 
smoke) to reduce these plastic items 
contaminating our waterways

Our Community
PolyNovo supports various social programs 
through sponsorships, advertising 
placement, staff and volunteer time.  
We are members of industry associations 
focused on developing the Biotech and 
medical device community and the  
talent pool this industry sector nurtures. 
We support medical professionals in  
their associations via sponsorships and 
educational programs.

We are particularly pleased to support 
Angel Faces www.angelfaces.com. This 
group supports young women who have 
suffered significant burns to build social 
confidence, social networks and 
rehabilitate through peer-to-peer support. 
Our staff also attend and support local 

burn camps for children, actively 
dedicating their time in the support  
the children and their families.

PolyNovo also provides free NovoSorb 
BTM for charity and reconstructive 
surgery cases around the world, enabling 
access to the best clinical outcomes.

Modern Slavery
PolyNovo only sources raw materials  
from reputable accredited suppliers. We 
regularly review our suppliers to ascertain 
they maintain full and current accreditation 
to international quality standards. 

Overview
The Board of PolyNovo is responsible for 
the corporate governance of the Group  
and guides and monitors the business on 
behalf of its shareholders. The Board has 
strived to reach a balance between industry 
best practice and appropriate policies for 
PolyNovo in terms of its size, stage of 
development and role in the biotechnology 
industry. PolyNovo performed a review of 
its Board policies and governance practices 
with reference to the eight Principles of 
Good Corporate Governance (Principles) 
and the Best Practice Recommendations 
(Recommendations) established by the  
ASX Corporate Governance Council. The 
Recommendations are not mandatory and 
cannot, in themselves, prevent corporate 
failure or poor corporate decision-
making. They are intended to provide a 
reference point for companies regarding 
their corporate governance structures 
and practices.

The Directors have considered each of  
the core Principles and Recommendations 
applicable for the year ended 30 June 
2020. There are instances where the Group 
would not benefit from compliance with the 
Recommendations, and in some instances 
the Group has not had the resources to 
comply. The Recommendations that were 
not adopted are discussed in the Corporate 
Governance Statement located on the 
Company’s website.

PolyNovo’s Corporate Governance 
Statement, which summarises the 
Group’s corporate governance practices 
and incorporates the disclosures required 
by the ASX Principles, can be viewed  
on the Company’s website at  
www.polynovo.com/company

PolyNovo Limited    19

Annual Report 2020Remuneration Report – Audited

The Directors of PolyNovo present the Remuneration Report prepared in accordance with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001 
for the Company and its controlled entities (the Group) for the year ended 30 June 2020. This Remuneration Report is audited. 
Variable pay arrangements to key management personnel are subject to the governance and approval of the Remuneration Committee 
and no variable pay has been made this period. 

This Remuneration Report forms part of the Directors’ Report and includes details of the Group’s remuneration strategy and arrangements 
for the 2020 financial year.

Mr Paul Brennan received a discretionary bonus of $75,000 inclusive of superannuation relating to the financial year 2019.

This report outlines the compensation arrangements for the key management personnel of PolyNovo and explains how these 
arrangements are linked to Company performance.

Key Management Personnel
Key management personnel are those persons who are responsible for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Group. 
The Board has determined that the key management personnel of the Group are the Non-executive Directors and Senior Managers 
(Executives) of PolyNovo, whose details are set out below. The following are Key Management Personnel during the period unless 
otherwise stated.

Non-executive Directors
• Mr David Williams – Non-executive Chairman (appointed as Non-executive Director on 28 February 2014 and Non-executive 

Chairman on 13 March 2014)

• Dr Robyn Elliott – Non-executive Director (appointed 28 October 2019)
• Ms Christine Emmanuel – Non-executive Director (appointed 13 May 2020)
• Mr Leon Hoare – Non-executive Director (appointed 27 January 2016)
• Mr Max Johnston – Non-executive Director (appointed 13 May 2014)
• Dr David McQuillan – Non-executive Director (appointed 6 August 2012)
• Mr Philip Powell – Non-executive Director (appointed 13 May 2014)
• Mr Bruce Rathie – Non-executive Director (appointed 18 February 2010)

Managing Director and Senior Managers
• Mr Paul Brennan – Managing Director (appointed 13 February 2015)
• Mr Jan Gielen – Chief Financial Officer/Company Secretary (appointed 12 December 2018)
• Mr Ashok Srinivasan – Chief Operating Officer (appointed 6 May 2019, resigned 20 December 2019)

Remuneration Strategy
PolyNovo has designed its compensation policies to ensure significant linkage between rewards and specific achievements that are 
intended to improve shareholder wealth. In assessing the link between Group performance and compensation policy, it must be recognised 
that biotechnology companies generally do not make a profit until a drug or device is licensed or commercialised, either of which takes 
a number of years.

Furthermore, the biotechnology sector as a whole is highly volatile, significantly driven by market sentiment and inherently high risk. 
Therefore, the direct correlation of compensation policy and key financial performance measures such as total shareholder return (TSR), 
net earnings per share or Company earnings, in the view of the Board, are inappropriate. As an alternative, key milestones are a more 
meaningful measure of performance to correlate levels of compensation. These milestones are discrete achievements that can be used 
to evaluate PolyNovo’s progress towards commercialising its various projects.

PolyNovo’s annual expenditure has predominantly been driven by research and development activities. The Group has not made a profit 
and therefore no dividends have been declared, nor has there been a return of capital. The Group’s performance is based on its key 
milestones and with more of the Group’s activities slanted towards the commercialisation stage, additional milestones in relation 
to the achievement of product sales and production targets will be added to the traditional clinical trials and licensing deals milestones. 
Such milestones are directly linked to performance conditions set within the short-term incentives that form a significant proportion 
of Senior Management compensation. The Board continues to review the Group’s compensation policy to ensure competitive and 
appropriate rewards that endeavour to result in greater shareholder wealth.

PolyNovo’s compensation policy for key management personnel is designed to provide competitive and appropriate rewards that 
are transparent and fully aligned to shareholder interests. In accordance with corporate governance best practice, the Company 
has a compensation policy for Non-executive Directors and a separate policy for the Managing Director and Senior Managers.

20    PolyNovo Limited

Annual Report 2020Non-executive Director Remuneration
The compensation of Non-executive Directors is based on market practice, Directors’ duties and the level of Director accountability. 
The compensation policy is designed to attract and retain competent and suitably qualified Non-executive Directors and aims to 
align Directors’ interests with the interests of shareholders. Non-executive Directors are paid a set fee plus statutory superannuation, 
where appropriate, and are reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses. In addition, as medium-and long-term incentives, Non-executive 
Directors may be invited to participate in the PolyNovo Employee Share Option Plan. Non-executive Directors are encouraged to own 
shares in PolyNovo.

Non-executive Directors’ fees are determined within an aggregate Directors’ fee pool limit, which is approved by shareholders. This limit 
has been set at $600,000.

Total Non-executive Directors’ fees (including superannuation but excluding share-based payments and consulting fees) for the year 
ended 30 June 2020 were $466,174. The Directors’ fees are considered within the average range for similar sized companies in the 
biotechnology industry and are reviewed periodically.

Executive Remuneration
PolyNovo’s compensation policy for its senior managers is determined by the Board and Remuneration Committee and is designed  
to link performance and retention strategies to ensure that:
• the balance between fixed and variable (performance) components for each position is appropriate in light of internal and 

external factors;

• the objectives set for each person will result in sustainable beneficial outcomes for PolyNovo;
• all variable (performance) components are appropriately linked to measurable personal, business unit or Company outcomes; and
• total compensation (the sum of fixed and variable components) for each Senior Manager is fair, reasonable and market competitive.

Generally, there are three components of Senior Management compensation, as follows:

1.  Fixed annual compensation comprising salary and benefits, superannuation and non-monetary benefits.

2.  Medium-and long-term incentives, through participation in the PolyNovo Employee Share Option Plan (the Plan) with share price 

thresholds to be achieved.

3.  Short-term incentives, through a bonus scheme dependent upon performance against objectives and targets which are linked 

to PolyNovo’s overall corporate strategy. 

Fixed Annual Compensation
Senior Managers are offered a market competitive base salary, which reflects their competencies, job description as well as the size 
of the Group. Base salaries are reviewed against market data for comparable positions. Adjustments to base salary are made based 
on significant role responsibility changes, pay relativities to market and relative performance in the role.

Medium and Long Term Incentives
PolyNovo’s medium and long term incentive policy for Senior Managers encourages high-quality performance and long-term 
retention. Carefully designed and performance linked equity incentive plans are widely recognised as an effective way of providing 
performance incentives. Long term incentive plans are measured over 3 years.

Short Term Incentives
PolyNovo’s short term incentive policy for Senior Managers encourages high-quality performance in achieving key performance indicators 
during the current financial year. Bonus schemes are widely recognised as an effective way of providing performance incentives.

Short term incentives are based on the Company exceeding budgeted total group revenue by at least ten percent (10%). The maximum 
incentive is twenty percent (20%) of salary. 

Mr Paul Brennan received a bonus of$75,000 inclusive of superannuation during the financial year 2020 in relation to services performed 
in the financial year 2019.

Service Contracts
Managing Director (MD)
Mr Paul Brennan was appointed CEO of PolyNovo Limited on 23 February 2015. He was subsequently appointed MD on 23 April 2020.

Effective 1 October 2019, his employment contract was updated to align with executive positions in other similar companies to improve 
retention and to reward performance in line with Company strategy. 

PolyNovo Limited    21

Annual Report 2020Remuneration Report – Audited continued

The key terms of his contract are as follows:
• a salary of $388,127 per annum;
• superannuation of 9.50%;
• a short term annual performance bonus of up to 20% of salary inclusive of superannuation, dependent upon the Company’s 

performance against key targets;

• a long term incentive plan in the form of equity interest. Details of the options package and the fair value of options and other 
compensation are included in the ‘MD Performance Incentives’ section of the Remuneration Report and in Tables A, B, C and  
D below;

• no fixed employment term; and
• the Group may terminate the employment contract by providing three months’ notice or payment in lieu of notice. In the event  

of resignation, a notice period of three months is required.

Company Secretary and Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Mr Jan Gielen was appointed CFO and Company Secretary on 12 December 2018.

Effective 1 October 2019, his employment contract was updated to align with executive positions in other similar companies to improve 
retention and to reward performance in line with Company strategy. 

The terms of his contract are as follows:
• a salary of $200,000 per annum;
• superannuation of 9.50%;
• a long term incentive plan in the form of equity interest. Details of the options package and the fair value of options and other 

compensation are included in the ‘CFO Performance Incentives’ section of the Remuneration Report and in Tables A, B, C and D below;

• no fixed employment term; and
• the Group may terminate the employment contract by providing three months’ notice or payment in lieu of notice. In the event 

of resignation, a notice period of three months is required.

Chief Operating Officer (COO)
On 20 December 2019, Mr Ashok Srinivasan resigned as COO. 

MD Performance Incentives
The performance evaluation of the MD is conducted by the Board.

On 1 October 2019, PolyNovo granted shares up to the value of $10 million dollars in three equal tranches to the Managing Director,  
Mr Paul Brennan. Details of the three equal tranches are set out below.

The vesting hurdles for the shares is aligned to PolyNovo’s market capitalisation reaching and maintaining at all times, $2 billion dollars 
for a minimum period of three consecutive months in the relevant financial year. This is equivalent to PolyNovo’s share price trading  
at all times above $3.03 for a continuous three-month period. 

22    PolyNovo Limited

Annual Report 2020Once vested, the shares can be allotted in three tranches as follows:
• Tranche 1: 1,100,110 shares, vest over 2 years;
• Tranche 2: 1,100,110 shares, vest over 2 years; and 
• Tranche 3: 1,100,110 shares, vest over 3 years.

Any unvested shares will be cancelled at expiry on 30 June 2023 or on the date of termination or cessation of employment.

Once vested, fifty percent (50%) of the shares will be in escrow for twelve months and the remaining fifty percent (50%) 
for twenty-four months. 

The fair value of the shares relating to the incentive scheme was $4,891,089. The expense relating to the incentive scheme shares 
during the financial year was $1,633,713.

CFO Performance Incentives
The performance evaluation of the Chief Financial Officer is conducted by the Board.

On 6 March 2019, PolyNovo issued an options package comprising three tranches totalling 1,000,000 options to the CFO, Mr Jan Gielen. 
Details of the three tranches are set out below.

The vesting hurdle for the options is linked to Mr Gielen’s length of employment and the PolyNovo volume weighted average market 
price. The vesting hurdles are as follows:
• First hurdle – 12 months of employment with the Company; and
• Second hurdle – a share price of 90 cents must be sustained over a period of at least 90 consecutive calendar days.

Once vested, the options can be exercised in three tranches as follows:
• Tranche 1: 300,000 options – not to be exercised before 31 December 2020 and not later than 30 June 2021;
• Tranche 2: 300,000 options – not to be exercised before 31 December 2021 and not later than 30 June 2022; and
• Tranche 3: 400,000 options – not to be exercised before 31 December 2022 and not later than 30 June 2023. 

The options whether they have vested or not will be cancelled on the date of termination or cessation of employment.

The exercise price is $0.60 per option tranche.

All shares issued under the incentive scheme are escrowed for a period of 12 months from date of issue. Sixty percent (60%) of the 
shares issued on the exercise of options are restricted shares subject to rule 9 of the Employee Option Plan for a period of 12 months 
from the date of issue.

The fair value of the options relating to the incentive scheme shares was $321,700. The expense relating to the incentive scheme shares 
during the financial year was $264,787 (2019: $56,913). The fair value of the option expense was fully incurred as at 30 June 2020.

PolyNovo Limited    23

Annual Report 2020Remuneration Report – Audited continued

Remuneration of Key Management Personnel
Details of the remuneration for key management personnel for the years ended 30 June 2020 and 30 June 2019 are set out 
in Table A below.

Short term

Post
employ-
ment

Leave 
allow- 
ances1

Cash 
salary & 
fees 
$

Cash 
bonus 
$

Consu- 
ling fees2 
$

Superan-
nuation
$

Annual and 
long 
service  
$

Termin-
ation 
benefits3 
$

Share- 
based 
payments

Options and 
perfor-
mance 
rights 
$

% 
perfor- 
mance 
based

Total 
$

Table A

Non-Executive Directors

Mr David Williams

2020

84,133

(Chairman/Non-executive 
Director)

Dr Robyn Elliott

(Non-executive Director)

Ms Christine Emmanuel

(Non-executive Director)

Mr Leon Hoare

(Non-executive Director)

Mr Max Johnston

(Non-executive Director)

Dr David McQuillan

(Non-executive Director)

Mr Philip Powell

(Non-executive Director)

Mr Bruce Rathie

(Non-executive Director)

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

81,850

42,651

–

8,523

–

59,030

51,850

59,030

51,850

59,463

52,500

59,030

51,850

59,030

51,850

Subtotal compensation for 
Non-Executive Directors

2020 430,889

2019

341,750

Key management personnel

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

24,490

69,912

–

–

–

–

7,993

7,776

4,052

–

810

–

5,608

4,926

5,608

4,926

–

–

5,608

4,926

5,608

4,926

24,490

35,285

69,912

27,480

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

92,126

89,626

46,703

–

9,333

–

64,637

56,776

64,637

56,776

83,953

122,412

64,637

56,776

64,637

56,776

– 490,663

– 439,142

2020

359,589

68,493

40,668

31,524

– 1,633,713 2,133,987

Mr Paul Brennan

(MD)

Mr Jan Gielen

Mr Ashok Srinivasan

(COO)

Mr Greg Lewis

(CFO/Company Secretary)

Subtotal compensation 
for other key management 
personnel

Total compensation 
for all key management 
personnel

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

2019

264,840

2020

195,662

2020

2019

2020

2019

69,231

26,862

–

83,144

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

25,160

25,871

18,588

13,135

9,655

6,577

2,552

–

8,275

2,272

–

7,259

6,334

–

–

–

–

315,871

264,787

492,172

56,913

176,470

–

–

–

79,549

31,686

–

(2,827)

93,910

–

–

–

–

3,741

2020

624,482

68,493

65,833

44,659

3,741 1,898,500 2,705,708

2019

476,473

– 

44,626

42,752

–

54,086

617,937

2020 1,055,370

68,493

24,490

101,118

44,659

3,741 1,898,500 3,196,371

2019

818,223

–

69,912

72,106

42,752

54,086 1,057,079

(CFO/Company Secretary)

2019

101,627

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

80%

–

54%

32%

–

–

–

3%

73%

9%

62%

5%

1.  Leave allowances: annual and long service: Reflects the employees’ entitlement for the 2020 financial year.
2.  Mr David McQuillan: consulting fees: Services provided in relation to product development for the hernia project. The consulting fees are excluded from 

the aggregate Directors’ fee pool limit.

3. Mr Srinivasan: Annual leave paid on on termination of employment.

24    PolyNovo Limited

Annual Report 2020Options Granted as Part of Remuneration
During the year ended 30 June 2020, 3,300,330 share options (2019: 1,000,000) were granted, no options were cancelled (2019: nil), 
and no options were forfeited (2019: 1,000,000). These options were issued pursuant to the PolyNovo Employee Share Option Plan.

Details of the share-based payment component included in total remuneration in Table B are set out below.

Table B 

2020  
financial year

Mr Paul Brennan

Grant date

Grant 
number

Average 
fair value 
per option 
at grant 
date 
$

Fair value 
of options 
granted 
during the 
year 
$

Value of 
options 
forfeited 
lapsed 
during the 
year 
$

Value of 
options 
exercised 
during the 
year 
$

Number of 
shares 
issued 
upon 
exercise

Value of 
shares 
received 
upon 
exercise of 
options  
$

Fair value 
of options 
included in 
remun-
eration 
during the 
year 
$

% 
compen-
sation 
consisting 
of options 
during the 
year

Value of 
options 
yet to be 
exercised 
$

Shares

Shares

Shares

Sub-total

Mr Jan Gielen

Options

Options

Options

Sub-total

Total

1-Oct-19 1,100,110 $0.51400 1,696,369

1-Oct-19 1,100,110 $0.49300 1,627,063

1-Oct-19 1,100,110 $0.47500 1,567,657

3,300,330

– 4,891,089

6-Mar-19

300,000 $0.23600

6-Mar-19

300,000 $0.31100

6-Mar-19 400,000 $0.39400

1,000,000

4,300,330

–

– 4,891,089

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

– 1,696,369  634,396

– 1,627,063  608,477

– 1,567,657  390,840

– 4,891,089 1,633,713

–

–

–

–

70,800

51,920 

93,300

76,565 

157,600

136,302 

321,700

264,787

– 5,212,789 1,898,500

30%

29%

18%

11%

16%

28%

Options and shares granted in year ended 30 June 2020
The fair value of share options granted during the year, as included in Table B, was determined using a Monte Carlo simulation based 
pricing model due to it analysing options where the exercise condition is dependent on outcomes associated with factors other than or 
in addition to, the share price. The fair value of the options included in remuneration during the year was $1,633,713. This represents 
80% allocation to the year ended 30 June 2020 as the options have not yet vested.

Options granted in year ended 30 June 2019
The fair value of options granted during the year, as included in Table B, was determined using a Monte Carlo simulation based pricing 
model due to it analysing options where the exercise condition is dependent on outcomes associated with factors other than or in 
addition to, the share price. The fair value of options included in remuneration during the year was $56,913. This represents 32% 
allocation to the year ended 30 June 2019 as the options have not yet vested.

Options expiry dates

Participant

Mr Paul Brennan
• Tranche 1
• Tranche 2
• Tranche 3

Date

30 June 2023

30 June 2023

30 June 2023

Other terms of the share options include:
• Vesting hurdles – the Company market capitalisation reaching and maintaining $2 billion for a minimum period of three 

consecutive months in the relevant financial year. This is equivalent to the Company’s share price trading at all times above 
$3.03 for a continuous three-month period. 

• Allocation – if market capitalisation is not achieved in the relevant financial year, the share options are available in the following year. 
• Escrow period – once vested, fifty percent (50%) of the share options will be in escrow for a period of 12 months and the remaining 

fifty percent (50%) will be in escrow for a period of 24 months. 

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Remuneration Report – Audited continued

Participant

Mr Jan Gielen

Tranche 1

Tranche 2

Tranche 3

Date

30 June 2021

30 June 2022

30 June 2023

Other terms of the share options include:
• Vesting hurdles – 12 months of employment with the Company and a share price of 90 cents must be sustained over a period 

of at least 90 consecutive calendar days.
• Exercise price – $0.60 per option tranche.
• Escrow period – 12 months from date of issue with sixty percent (60%) of the shares issued on the exercise of options are restricted 

shares subject to rule 9 of the Employee Option Plan for a period of 12 months from the date of issue.

Key Management Personnel Disclosures
Movements in shares of the Company
The movement during the reporting period in the number of shares in the Company held either directly or indirectly by each of the 
key management personnel, including their related parties, is set out in the table below:

Balance at 1 
July 20193

Granted as 
compen-
sation

On exercise 
of options

Net change 
other1,2

Balance at 
30 June 
2020

Balance at 
end of year 
– directly 
held

Balance at 
end of year 
– indirectly 
held

Table C

Directors

Mr David Williams

16,600,000

Dr Robyn Elliott

Ms Christine Emmanuel

Mr Leon Hoare

Mr Max Johnston

Dr David McQuillan

Mr Philip Powell

Mr Bruce Rathie

–

–

1,280,220

1,511,112

1,000,000

1,266,667

3,555,555

Other key management personnel

Mr Paul Brennan

10,100,967

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

1,400,000 18,000,000

– 18,000,000

–

–

–

–

–

1,280,000

22,500

1,533,612

–

–

–

–

–

–

1,280,000

1,533,112

(391,687)

608,313

608,313

–

–

1,266,667

50,000

3,605,555

–

–

1,266,667

3,605,555

(600,000) 9,500,967

5,315,872

4,185,095

1.  ‘Net Change Other’ reflects shares privately acquired or disposed during the period.

2. Disposal of shares by Mr Paul Brennan occurred during the period before he was appointed Managing Director.

3. Opening balance has been revised to exclude shares held by closely related parties where there is no control or significant influence by the KMP. 

26    PolyNovo Limited

Annual Report 2020Options and performance rights of key management personnel
The option and share holdings of key management personnel for the year ended 30 June 2020 are set out in the following table.

Balance at 
1 July 
2019

Granted 
as 
compen-
sation

Options 
exercised

Net 
change 
other

Balance at 
30 June 
2020

Total 
vested at 
end of 
year

Total 
exercis-
able at 
end of 
year

Total not 
exercis-
able at 
end of 
year

Total 
vested 
during 
year

Table D

Directors

Mr Paul Brennan

– 3,300,330

Other key management personnel

Mr Jan Gielen

1,000,000

–

Total

1,000,000 3,300,330

–

–

–

– 3,300,330

–

– 3,300,330

–

– 1,000,000 1,000,000

– 4,300,330 1,000,000

1,000,000

4,300,330

Loans to Key Management Personnel
No loans have been made to Directors of PolyNovo or to any other key management personnel, including their personally related entities.

Other Key Management Personnel Transactions
David McQuillan and Associates LLC, an entity associated with Dr David McQuillan was contracted to provide hernia consulting 
services, this contract ended in October 2019.

No other transactions between the Group and any of the Directors of PolyNovo or any other key management personnel have 
been identified.

This Directors’ Report, incorporating the Corporate Governance Statement and Remuneration Report, has been signed in accordance 
with a Resolution of the Directors made on 26 August 2020.

Mr David Williams
Chairman
26 August 2020

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Annual Report 2020Auditor’s Independence Declaration

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

  Tel: +61 3 9288 8000
Fax: +61 3 8650 7777
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Audit or’s independence declarat ion t o t he Direct ors of PolyNovo
Limit ed

As lead auditor for the audit of the financial repor t of PolyNovo Limited for the financial year ended 30 June
2020, I declare to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been:

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

to the audit ; and

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

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

Ernst & Young

Joanne Lonergan
Partner
26 August 2020

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

28    PolyNovo Limited

Annual Report 2020Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the year ended 30 June 2020

Revenue from contracts with customers

Other income

Research and development tax benefit

Interest income

Other income

Total revenue

Changes in inventories of finished goods and work in progress

Operating Leases

Employee-related expenses

Research and development expenses

Depreciation and amortisation expense

Corporate, administrative and overhead expenses

Lease liability interest expenses

Finance costs 

Net loss for the period before tax

Income tax expense

Net loss for the period after tax

Other comprehensive income

Loss on translation of foreign operation

Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the period

Loss for the period is attributable to:

Owners of the parent

Total comprehensive loss for the period attributable to:

Owners of the parent

Loss attributable to members of the parent

Loss per share

Basic loss per share – cents

Diluted loss per share – cents

Notes

30 June 2020  
$

30 June 20191  
$

4(a)

22,156,123

13,349,220

4(f)

4(b)

36,956

35,311

111

694,602

334,103

–

22,228,501

14,377,925

(1,703,521)

(1,294,146)

–

(193,597)

4(c)

(15,073,365)

(8,549,240)

4(d)

4(e)

16

17

(2,352,698)

(3,248,426)

(837,175)

(309,600)

(6,271,861)

(3,972,809)

(98,977)

(18,000)

–

–

(4,127,096)

(3,189,893)

5

(66,642)

–

(4,193,738)

(3,189,893)

18(b)

(152,132)

(216,639)

(4,345,870)

(3,406,532)

(4,193,738)

(4,193,738)

(3,189,893)

(3,189,893)

(4,345,870)

(4,345,870)

(3,406,532)

(3,406,532)

7

7

(0.63) cents

(0.48) cents

(0.63) cents

(0.48) cents

1.  The Group has initially applied AASB 16 using the modified retrospective approach. Under this approach, comparative information is not restated 

and the cumulative effect of initially applying AASB 16 is recognised in retained earnings (refer to note 16).

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

PolyNovo Limited    29

Annual Report 2020Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
As at 30 June 2020

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Inventories

Receivables and contract assets

Prepayments

Other financial assets

Total current assets

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment

Intangible assets

Right of use asset

Other assets

Total non-current assets

Total assets

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables

Lease liability

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings

Income tax payable

Deferred tax liability

Provisions

Total current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Provisions

Lease liability

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings

Deferred rent liability

Total non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

Equity

Contributed equity

Reserves

Accumulated losses

Parent interests

Total equity

Notes

30 June 2020  
$

30 June 20191  
$

8

9

10

11

24

12

13

16

11

14

16

17

5

5

15(a)

15(b)

16

17

11,647,701

13,920,695

1,217,042

3,921,519

2,441,740

50,000

1,215,450

4,405,047

310,321

50,000

19,278,002

19,901,513

13,890,380

1,900,168

2,646,521

141,870

6,008,219

2,148,016

–

170,767

18,578,939

8,327,002

37,856,941

28,228,515

3,171,995

323,876

5,304,372

54,729

10,837

608,722

1,751,829

–

–

–

–

312,172

9,474,531

2,064,001

166,834

2,420,058

1,983,494

–

4,570,386

47,738

–

–

17,297

65,035

14,044,917

2,129,036

23,812,024

26,099,479

18(a)

18(b)

18(c)

139,070,502

139,070,502

(4,602,269)

(6,511,909)

(110,656,209)

(106,459,114)

23,812,024

23,812,024

26,099,479

26,099,479

1.  The Group has initially applied AASB 16 using the modified retrospective approach. Under this approach, comparative information is not restated 

and the cumulative effect of initially applying AASB 16 is recognised in retained earnings (refer to note 16).

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

30    PolyNovo Limited

Annual Report 2020Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
For the year ended 30 June 2020

Contributed 
Equity  
$

Other 
Reserves  
$

Acquisition 
of Non-
Controlling 
Interest 
Reserves  
$

Retained 
Earnings  
$

Owners of 
the Parent  
$

Total  
$

As at 30 June 2018

138,120,502

2,901,645

(9,293,956) (103,269,221) 28,458,970

28,458,970

Loss for the period

–

Issue of shares on exercise of options

950,000

–

–

Translation of foreign operations

Share based payments

–

–

(216,639)

97,041

–

–

–

–

(3,189,893)

(3,189,893)

(3,189,893)

–

–

–

950,000

950,000

(216,639)

(216,639)

97,041

97,041

As at 30 June 2019

139,070,502

2,782,047

(9,293,956) (106,459,114) 26,099,479

26,099,479

Adjustment related to 
new accounting standards

Adjusted balance  
as at 1 July 20191

Loss for the period

Translation of foreign operations

Share based payments

–

–

–

(3,357)

(3,357)

(3,357)

139,070,502

2,782,047

(9,293,956) (106,462,471) 26,096,122 26,096,122

–

–

–

–

(152,132)

2,061,772

–

–

–

(4,193,738)

(4,193,738)

(4,193,738)

–

–

(152,132)

(152,132)

2,061,772

2,061,772

As at 30 June 2020

139,070,502

4,691,687

(9,293,956) (110,656,209) 23,812,024

23,812,024

1  The Group has initially applied AASB 16 using the modified retrospective approach. Under this approach, comparative information is not restated 

and the cumulative effect of initially applying AASB 16 is recognised in retained earnings (refer to note 16).

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

PolyNovo Limited    31

Annual Report 2020Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
For the year ended 30 June 2020

Cash flows from operating activities

Receipts from customers

Receipts from BARDA reimbursements

Receipts of research and development income tax credit

Receipts from royalty revenue

Payment of interest on lease liabilities

Payments to suppliers and employees

Net cash outflows from operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities

Interest received

Payments for purchase of property, plant and equipment

Transferred to cash and cash equivalents

Net cash outflows used in investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities

Net cash flows from financing activities

Payment of principal on lease liabilities

Proceeds from debt loan facility

Proceeds from the exercise of options

Cash flows from financing activities

Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

Notes

30 June 2020  
$

30 June 20191  
$

18,419,968

3,385,242

694,182

245

(98,977)

7,768,050

4,323,872

794,256

245

–

(22,827,983)

(16,256,156)

8

(427,323)

(3,369,733)

24,759

581,566

(8,869,219)

(6,520,204)

–

19,000,000

(8,844,460)

13,061,362

(260,584)

7,287,866

–

7,027,282

–

–

950,000

950,000

(2,244,501)

10,641,629

13,920,695

3,147,081

Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalent

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

(28,493)

131,985

8

11,647,701

13,920,695

1.  The Group has initially applied AASB 16 using the modified retrospective approach. Under this approach, comparative information is not restated} 

and the cumulative effect of initially applying AASB 16 is recognised in retained earnings (refer to note 16).

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

32    PolyNovo Limited

Annual Report 2020Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 June 2020

1. Corporate Information
The Financial Report of PolyNovo Limited (the Company) and its controlled entities (the Group) for the year ended 30 June 2020 
was authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the Directors on 26 August 2020.

PolyNovo Limited, a for-profit entity, is a Company incorporated in Australia, whose shares are publicly traded on ASX Limited 
(ASX code: PNV). The Company operates predominantly in the medical device and healthcare industry and has operations in Australia, 
New Zealand, United Kingdom and the USA.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
(a) Basis of preparation
The Financial Report is a general-purpose Financial Report, which has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the 
Corporations Act 2001, applicable Accounting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements. 

The Financial Report has been prepared on a historical cost basis. The Financial Report is presented in Australian dollars.

The financial statements have been prepared in compliance with Legislative Instrument 2016/191 ‘ASIC Corporations (Rounding 
in Financial/Directors’ Reports)’ and rounded to the nearest dollar.

The financial statements of the Group have been prepared on a going concern basis. The Group’s operations are subject to major risks 
due primarily to the nature of the research, development and commercialisation to be undertaken. These risks may materially impact 
the financial performance and position of the Group, including the value of recorded assets and the future value of its shares, options 
and performance rights. The financial statements take no account of the consequences, if any, of the effects of unsuccessful research, 
development and commercialisation of the Group’s projects. The Group considered the impact of COVID-19 pandemic in making their 
going concern assessment assuming how the business, research and development activities might be affected as well as the Group's 
ability to meet its debts and obligations during such environment taking into account all available information about the future. The 
Group has taken steps to mitigate any impact of the pandemic by increasing production capacity and output, increasing stock levels 
locally in all markets and focusing on digital sales and marketing campaigns.

(b) Statement of compliance
The Financial Report complies with Australian Accounting Standards as issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board and 
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

The Group has adopted all applicable new and amended Australian Accounting Standards and AASB Interpretations that apply as of  
1 July 2019. Those Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have recently been issued or amended but are not yet 
effective, have not been adopted. Details of the new and amended Standards adopted, along with a summary of the new and amended 
Standards that are not yet effective, are set out below.

(c) Changes in accounting policy, disclosures, standards and interpretations
The preparation of the Group’s consolidated financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions 
that affect the reported amounts of revenue, expenses, assets and liabilities, and the accompanying disclosures, and the disclosure of 
contingent liabilities.

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, the significant estimates, judgements and assumptions made by management in 
applying the Group’s accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those applied to the most 
recent consolidated financial statements. As at 30 June 2020, there were no new judgments, estimates or assumptions other than 
those mentioned in the notes to the financial statements (refer to (v) below).

As at 30 June 2020, there were no new judgements, estimates or assumptions other than those mentioned in the notes to the 
financial statements (refer to Note 2). 

The Group has adopted the following new and amended Australian Accounting Standards and AASB Interpretations as of 1 July 2019.
• AASB 23 Uncertainty Over Income Tax Treatment (AASB 23)
• AASB 16 Leases (AASB 16)

PolyNovo Limited    33

Annual Report 20202. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies continued
(c) Changes in accounting policy, disclosures, standards and interpretations continued
AASB 23 Uncertainty Over Income Tax Treatment
The Interpretation addresses the accounting for income taxes when tax treatments involve uncertainty that affects the application of 
the recognition and measurement criteria in AASB 112 Income Taxes. The Interpretation specifically addresses the following:
• Whether an entity considers uncertain tax treatments separately
• The assumptions an entity makes about the examination of tax treatments by taxation authorities
• How an entity determines taxable profit (tax loss), tax bases, unused tax losses, unused tax credits and tax rates
• How an entity considers changes in facts and circumstances

The Group has assessed whether the Interpretation had an impact on its consolidated financial statements. Upon adoption of the 
Interpretation, the Group considered whether it had any uncertain tax positions with no impact on the consolidated financial statements 
of the Group.

AASB 16 Leases 
The Group adopted AASB 16 Leases using the modified retrospective approach from 1 July 2019. The impact that this initial application 
of AASB 16 has on the consolidated financial statements, is described below. 

AASB 16 introduces a single, on-balance sheet lease accounting model for lessees. A lessee recognises a right-of-use asset representing 
its right to use the underlying asset and a lease liability representing its obligation to make lease payments. There are recognition 
exemptions for short-term leases and leases of low-value items. AASB 16 replaces existing leases guidance, including AASB 117 
Leases, Interpretation 4 Determining whether an Arrangement contains a Lease, Interpretation 115 Operating Leases – Incentives 
and Interpretation 127 Evaluating the Substance of Transactions Involving the Legal Form of a Lease.

Leases in which the Group is a lessee 
The Group will recognise new assets and liabilities for its operating leases of its office premises and office equipment. The nature 
of expenses related to those leases will now change because the Group will recognise a depreciation charge for right-of-use assets 
and interest expense on lease liabilities. 

The Group also applied the available practical expedients wherein it:
• Applied the practical expedient not reassess whether a contract is, or contains, a lease at 1 July 2019
• Relied on its assessment of whether leases are onerous immediately before the date of initial application
• For lease payments the Group applies the practical expedient wherein it does not separate non-lease components from lease 

components, and instead accounts for each lease component and any associated non-lease components as a single lease component

• Applied the short-term leases exemptions to leases with lease term that ends within 12 months or less
• Applies the lease of low-value assets recognition exemption to leases of office equipment that are considered of low value. 
Lease payments on short-term leases and leases of low-value assets are recognised as an expense on a straight-line basis 
over the lease term.

Summary of new accounting policies 
Right-of-use assets 
The Group recognises right-of-use assets at the commencement date of the lease (i.e., the date the underlying asset is available 
for use). Right-of-use assets are measured at cost, less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, and adjusted for any 
re-measurement of lease liabilities. The cost of right-of-use assets includes the amount of lease liabilities recognised, initial direct 
costs incurred, and lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received. Unless the Group 
is reasonably certain to obtain ownership of the leased asset at the end of the lease term, the recognised right-of-use assets are 
depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of its estimated useful life and the lease term. Right-of-use assets are subject 
to impairment.

Lease liabilities
At the commencement date of the lease, the Group recognises lease liabilities measured at the present value of lease payments 
to be made over the lease term. 

34    PolyNovo Limited

Annual Report 2020Notes to the Financial Statements continuedFor the year ended 30 June 2020In calculating the present value of lease payments, the Group uses its incremental borrowing rate at the lease commencement date 
if the interest rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable. The lease payments include fixed payments (including in-substance 
fixed payments) less any lease incentives receivable, variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate and amounts expected 
to be paid under residual value guarantees. Lease payments on short-term leases and leases of low-value assets are recognised as an 
expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

The adoption of AASB 16 required the Group to make several judgements, estimate and assumptions, these included:
• The estimated lease term – The term of each lease was based on the non-cancellable lease unless management was ‘reasonably 

certain’ to exercise options to extend the lease. 

• The discount rate used to determine the lease liability –The Group used an incremental borrowing rate of 3.9% for Australian based 
lease arrangements and 3.9% for US based lease arrangements at the lease commencement date as the interest rate implicit in 
the leases are not readily determinable. As the Group had no observable debt and no specific interest rates in existing lease contracts 
in place as at 1 July 2019, market information was used. 

• Interest payments on lease liabilities have been recorded in cash flows from operating activities within the Statement of Cash Flows.

Transition 
The application date of AASB 16 for the Group is 1 July 2019. Using the modified retrospective approach the right-of-use assets 
for operating leases was recognized based on the carrying amount as if the standard had always been applied, apart from the use 
of incremental borrowing rate at the date of initial application. Therefore, the cumulative effect of adopting AASB16 is recognized 
as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings at 1 July 2019, with no restatement of comparative information. 

The Group applies the following transition practical expedients:
• Applied the practical expedient not to reassess whether a contract is, or contains a lease;
• A single discount rate to a portfolio of leases with reasonable similar characteristics;
• Applied a short-term lease exemption to leases with leases term that ends within 12 months at the date of initial application; 
• Excluded the initial direct costs from the measurement of the right-of-use asset at the date of the initial application.

The transitional impact upon initial adoption of AASB 16 as at 1 July 2019 is:
• Inclusion of right of use asset of $2.5m;
• Inclusion of a lease liability of $2.5m;
• Decrease in retained earnings by $0.004m.

The weighted average borrowing rate used upon adoption of AASB 16 Leases was 3.6%.

The lease liabilities as at 1 July 2019 can be reconciled to the operating lease commitments as of 30 June 2019, as follows:

Lease commitments reconciliation

Minimum lease payments contracted for as at 30 June 2019

Payments in optional extension periods not recognised as at 30 June 2019

Less: short term leases not recognised as a liability

Gross lease commitments as at 1 July 2019

Weighted average incremental borrowing rate at 1 July 2019

Lease liabilities at 1 July 2019 as a result of initial application of AASB 16

$

3,005,377

–

(23,074)

2,982,303

3.6%

2,516,582

Current lease liabilities of $323,876 and non-current lease liabilities of $2,420,058 are shown in The Statement of Financial Position. 
The total cash outflow for leases in the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 30 June 2020 was $260,584 shown as 
payment of principle and $98,977 as payment of interest on lease liabilities

Previously, the Group recognised an operating lease expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease, and recognised assets 
and liabilities only to the extent that there was a timing difference between actual lease payments and the expense recognised. 

Leases in which the Group is a lessee 
The Group did not enter into any arrangements as at transition date where it was considered as lessor.

PolyNovo Limited    35

Annual Report 20202. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies continued
(d) Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of the Group and its subsidiaries as at 30 June 2020. The Group 
controls an investee if and only if the Group has:
• power over the investee (that is, rights that give it the ability to direct the relevant activities of the investee);
• exposure, or rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee; and
• the ability to use its power over the investee to affect its returns.

When the Group has less than a majority of the voting or similar rights of an investee, the Group considers all relevant facts 
and circumstances in assessing whether it has power over an investee, including:
• the contractual arrangement with the other vote holders of the investee;
• rights arising from other contractual arrangements; and
• the Group’s voting rights and potential voting rights.

The Group re-assesses whether or not it controls an investee if facts and circumstances indicate a change in one or more of the three 
elements of control. Consolidation of a subsidiary commences when the Group obtains control over the subsidiary and ceases when 
the Group loses control of the subsidiary. The assets, liabilities, income and expenses of a subsidiary acquired or disposed of during 
the year are included in the Statement of Comprehensive Income from the date the Group gains control until the date the Group ceases 
to control the subsidiary.

Items of profit or loss and each component of other comprehensive income (OCI) are attributed to the equity holders of the 
parent Company and to the non-controlling interests, even if this results in the non-controlling interests having a deficit balance. 
When necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies into line with 
the Group’s accounting policies. All intra-group assets and liabilities, equity, income, expenses and cash flows relating to transactions 
between members of the Group are eliminated in full on consolidation.

A change in the ownership interest of a subsidiary, without a loss of control, is accounted for as an equity transaction. If the Group 
loses control over a subsidiary, it:
• de-recognises the assets (including goodwill) and liabilities of the subsidiary;
• de-recognises the carrying amount of any non-controlling interests;
• de-recognises the cumulative translation differences recorded in equity;
• recognises the fair value of the consideration received;
• recognises the fair value of any investment retained;
• recognises any surplus or deficit in profit or loss; and
• reclassifies the parent’s share of components previously recognised in OCI to profit or loss or retained earnings, as appropriate, 

as would be required if the Group had directly disposed of the related assets or liabilities.

(e) Business combinations
Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. The cost of an acquisition is measured as the aggregate of 
the consideration transferred measured at acquisition date fair value and the amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquiree. 
For each business combination, the Group elects whether to measure the non-controlling interests in the acquiree at fair value or 
at the proportionate share of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred and included 
in administrative expenses.

If the business combination is achieved in stages, any previously held equity interest is re-measured at its acquisition date fair value 
and any resulting gain or loss is recognised in profit or loss. It is then considered in the determination of goodwill.

36    PolyNovo Limited

Annual Report 2020Notes to the Financial Statements continuedFor the year ended 30 June 2020(f) Revenue from Contracts with Customers 
The Group is in the business of designing, manufacturing and selling biomedical devices. Revenue from contracts with customers 
is recognised when performance obligations pursuant to that contract are satisfied by the Group. 

The Group has identified the following main categories of revenue:

Commercial product sales
The group revenue primarily consists of the sale of its NovoSorb BTM product. Revenue is recorded when the customer takes possession 
of the product. All contracts with customers are standardised and satisfy the criteria of transaction approval, identification of each 
party’s rights, payment terms, commercial substance, and probable collection based on the customer’s ability and intention to pay. 
Revenue is recognised at a point in time when control over the product transfers to the customer, which is assessed to be at the time 
of receipt of goods by the customer. 

Distribution sales
The group sells its BTM product in certain overseas territories via a distributor model. The sales are made direct to a distributor being 
the customer of PolyNovo Limited, with the distributor permitted to resell the BTM product to an end user. The group has assessed 
these arrangements to consider that control passes to the distributor at the point the distributor takes possession of the product. 
The group consider themselves to be acting as principal in the sale of goods to distributors and recognise revenue on a gross basis.

All contracts with distributors are standardised, and satisfy the criteria of transaction approval, identification of each party’s rights, 
payment terms, commercial substance, and probable collection based on the customer’s ability and intention to pay. Revenue is recognised 
at a point in time when control over the product transfers to the distributor as the customer, which is assessed to be at the time of 
receipt of goods by the distributor.

BARDA revenue
The BARDA arrangement requires the group to provide to BARDA a solution for severe thermal burns, with the performance obligation 
as defined in the terms of the arrangement being to perform research and development for specific clinical and trial tasks to support 
the product development of Biodegradable Temporal Matrix (BTM) for severe thermal burns. Judgement has been applied to consider 
that the license of intellectual property and research and development activities are not distinct. Revenue is recognised over time based 
on input measures of specified costs, with the performance obligations being achieved through delivery to BARDA of the contracted 
clinical studies and trial tasks to support the development of the BTM product for severe thermal burns.

BARDA is considered a customer in accordance with AASB 15 as the nature of services performed by PolyNovo are considered part 
of the group’s licence of intellectual property and normal research and development operating activities and in exchange, consideration 
is to be paid as the group progresses with its research and development of a mass scalable severe thermal burns product.

Licence revenue
The Group entered into a fixed term licence arrangement with a customer to provide use of specific intellectual property owned by 
the group to permit certain research and development activity to be performed by the customer with the objective to develop 
new commercial products. The arrangement’s performance condition is satisfied on delivery of the licence, with no further requirements 
to enhance the intellectual property. The revenue recognised reflects the consideration to which the Group expects to be entitled to 
for transfer of the licence, and is recognised on a point in time basis, based on control of the licence being transferred and there being 
no further ongoing obligations required over the licence term.

The Group is entitled to further revenue from the delivery of the licence upon the customer’s achievement of certain milestones. 
However, given there is uncertainty as to whether these milestones will be achieved, revenue is currently constrained and will be 
recognised when uncertainty is resolved.

Contract balances contract asset
A contract asset is the right to consideration in exchange for goods or services transferred to the customer. If the Group performs 
by transferring goods or services to a customer before the customer pays consideration or before payment is due, a contract asset is 
recognised for the earned consideration that is conditional. As at 30 June 2020, the Group has disclosed in Note 4(a) contract assets. 
The Group did not recognise any contract liabilities as at 30 June 2020 (30 June 2019: Nil).

Trade receivables
A receivable represents the Group’s right to an amount of consideration that is unconditional (i.e. only the passage of time is required 
before payment of the consideration is due).

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Annual Report 20202. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies continued
(g) Intangible Assets
Intangible assets acquired separately or in a business combination are initially measured at cost. The cost of an intangible asset acquired in 
a business combination is its fair value as at the date of acquisition. The intangible assets carried by the Group, being intellectual property 
assets had an initial indefinite useful life on acquisition. In the prior period, and following the first commercial sales of NovoSorb BTM, 
amortisation was recognised across the finite life of the intangible assets. See Note 13 for further detail.

Internally generated intangible assets are not capitalised, excluding capitalised development costs, and expenditure is recognised 
in the Statement of Comprehensive Income (profit or loss) in the year in which the expenditure is incurred.

(h) Impairment of intangible and other assets
Intangible assets that have an indefinite useful life are not subject to amortisation. They are tested annually for impairment or more 
frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that they might be impaired. Other assets including definite lived intangible 
assets are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.

The Group conducts an annual impairment assessment review of asset values, which is used as a source of information to assess for 
any indicators of impairment. External factors, such as changes in expected future processes, technology and economic conditions, 
are also monitored to assess for indicators of impairment. If any indication of impairment exists, an estimate of the asset’s recoverable 
amount is calculated which is based on – higher of its fair value less cost of disposal and its ‘value-in-use’. Value-in-use is calculated 
by discounting, the estimated future cash flows derived from use of the asset, using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market 
assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset.

(i) Share-based payments
The Group provides benefits to employees in the form of share-based payment transactions, whereby employees render services 
in exchange for shares or rights over shares.

The PolyNovo Employee Share Option Plan was in place for the year ended 30 June 2020. Information relating to this Plan is set out 
in Note 6 and in the Remuneration Report section of the Directors’ Report.

The cost of share-based payments under the terms of the Share Option Plan is measured by reference to the fair value of options at 
the date at which they are granted. The fair value of options granted is determined by using the Monte Carlo simulation model or the 
binomial option valuation model. The assumptions and models used for estimating fair value for share-based payment transactions 
are disclosed in the Remuneration Report, and/or Note 6. All option and performance right arrangements are settled in equity.

The fair value of options is recognised as an employee benefit expense with a corresponding increase in equity. The fair value is measured 
at grant date and recognised over the vesting period. The employee benefit expense recognised each period takes into account the 
most recent estimate of the number of options that are expected to vest.

(j) Group as a lessee
The Group applies a single recognition and measurement approach for all leases, except for short-term leases and leases of low-value 
assets. The Group recognises lease liabilities to make lease payments and right-of-use assets representing the right to use the 
underlying assets.

(k) Right of use assets
The Group recognises right of use assets at the commencement of a lease. Right of use assets are measured at cost, less any 
accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, and adjusted for any remeasurement liabilities. The cost of right of use assets 
includes the amount of lease liabilities recognised, initial direct costs incurred, and lease payments made at or before the 
commencement date less any lease incentives received. Right of use assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter 
of the lease term and the estimated useful life of the assets, as follows:

Property

Office equipment

Manufacturing Equipment

4 to 10 years 

4 to 5 years

3 years

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Annual Report 2020Notes to the Financial Statements continuedFor the year ended 30 June 2020(l) Plant and equipment
Plant and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment in value. Depreciation is calculated on 
a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the asset as follows:

Property

Office equipment

Laboratory plant and equipment

Leasehold improvements

25 years

3 to 10 years

3 to 13.33 years 

3 to 10 years 

The Group has reassessed the useful life of Property from 40 to 25 years effective 1 July 2019. The useful life revision is accounted 
for prospectively in accordance with AASB 108.

(m) Plant and equipment impairment
Impairment
The carrying values of plant and equipment are reviewed for impairment at each reporting date, when events or changes in circumstances 
indicate that the carrying value may be impaired. An asset is impaired when its carrying value exceeds its estimated recoverable amount. 
In this instance, the asset is written down to its recoverable amount and the impairment loss recognised in the Statement of 
Comprehensive Income.

For impairment testing purposes, the recoverable amount of an asset is estimated as the higher of its fair value less cost of disposal 
and its ‘value-in-use’. Value-in-use is calculated by discounting, the estimated future cash flows derived from use of the asset, 
using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset.

Disposal
Plant and equipment is de-recognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected to arise from the continued use 
of the asset. Any gain or loss arising on de-recognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds 
and the carrying amount of the item) is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

(n) Research and development costs
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. An intangible asset arising from development expenditure on an individual 
project is recognised only when the Group can demonstrate the technical feasibility of completing the intangible asset so that it will 
be available-for-use or sale. No development expenditure has been capitalised.

(o) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash at bank and short-term deposits are stated at nominal value. Cash at bank and short-term deposits are amounts with a maturity 
of three months or less. If greater than three months, these amounts are recognised within ‘other financial assets’.

(p) Employee leave benefits
Liabilities for wages, salaries and annual leave expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date and pro-rata long service 
leave for employees with over seven years of service, are recognised in current liabilities. Wages, salaries, annual leave and long service 
leave are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled.

Liabilities for pro-rata long service leave for employees with less than seven years of service are recognised in non-current liabilities 
and are measured as the present value of the expected future payments to be made.

(q) Interest income
Interest income is recognised when the Group has the right to receive the interest payment using the effective interest rate method.

(r) Inventory
Inventory is measured at cost for raw materials and packaging materials. A standard cost has been derived for finished goods and 
semi-finished goods. The standard cost includes an allocation of materials, direct labour and manufacturing overheads. The value 
of finished goods and semi-finished goods may include an allocation of manufacturing variances incurred during the period if it is 
determined that the relevant production remains in inventory at balance date.

(s) Government grants
Government grants are recognised at their fair value when the grant is received and all attaching conditions have been complied with. 
Research and development income tax revenue is recognised when there is reasonable assurance of receipt.

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Annual Report 20202. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies continued
(t) Trade and other payables
Trade and other payables are carried at amortised cost. They represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Group prior to 
the end of the financial year that are unpaid. The amounts are unsecured and are normally settled on 30-day terms. Due to the short-term 
nature of these payables amortised cost equates to fair value.

(u) Income tax
Deferred income tax is provided on all temporary differences at balance date, calculated as the difference between the tax cost base 
of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes.

Income tax expense of $66,642 has been recognised for the New Zealand trading subsidiary after absorbing all carried forward tax losses.

Deferred income tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit 
will be available against which the deductible temporary differences can be utilised. The same criteria apply for recognition of tax assets 
relating to unused tax losses.

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) effective at balance date.

Income taxes relating to items recognised directly in equity are recognised in Other Comprehensive Income (equity) and not in the 
Statement of Comprehensive Income (profit and loss).

(v) Significant accounting, estimates and assumptions
Deferred taxes
The deferred tax liability (DTL) arising from the carrying value of PolyNovo’s intangible assets is offset by deferred tax assets (DTAs) 
recognised for unused tax losses, where the continuity of ownership test is satisfied. Significant management judgement is required 
to determine whether these are probable of realisation and the amount of the DTA that can be used to offset the impact of the DTL. 
Judgment is also required in assessing whether any deferred tax assets can be recorded for unbooked tax losses and other timing 
differences. Further details on deferred taxes are disclosed in Note 5.

Share-based payments
Estimating fair value for share-based payment transactions requires selection of the most appropriate valuation model, which in 
turn is dependent on the terms and conditions of the share-based payment granted. Determination of the most appropriate inputs 
to the valuation model, including the expected life of the share option, volatility and dividend yield, is also required. The models 
and related assumptions used for estimating the fair value of share-based payment transactions are disclosed in Note 6 and in the 
Remuneration Report.

Impairment of intangibles
Impairment exists when the carrying value of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. PolyNovo considers indicators of impairment 
and if an indicator exists, will determine the recoverable amount of the intangible asset. An estimate is provided on the useful life of 
the current intangible asset based on the existing patent period. The assessment for the current period is further explained in Note 13.

Expected Credit Loss
Estimating the expected credit loss (ECL) for trade receivables and contract assets requires selection of an appropriate method and 
significant judgement to determine the amount. The method applied categorises trade receivables and contract assets into various 
customer segments, then to determine the ECL amount, an assessment of the correlation between historical observed default rates 
and forecast economic conditions is applied. Further details on expected credit loss are disclosed in Note 10.

(w) Goods and services tax (GST)
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of GST except:
• where the GST incurred on 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 (if any) 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 Cash Flow Statement on a gross basis (that is, including GST) 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 exclusive of the amount of GST 
recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority.

40    PolyNovo Limited

Annual Report 2020Notes to the Financial Statements continuedFor the year ended 30 June 2020(x) Earnings per share (EPS)
Basic EPS is calculated as the net profit/(loss) attributable to shareholders, adjusted to exclude costs of servicing equity (other than 
dividends), divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares.

Diluted EPS is calculated as the net profit/(loss) attributable to members, adjusted for:
• the costs of servicing equity (other than dividends);
• the after-tax effect of dividends and interest associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares that have been recognised as 

expenses; and

• other non-discretionary changes in revenues or expenses during the period that would result from the dilution of potential ordinary 
shares. The resultant net profit/(loss) is divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares and dilutive potential ordinary shares.

(y) Contributed equity
Ordinary shares are classified as equity and recognised at the fair value of the consideration received by the Company. Any transaction 
costs arising on the issue of ordinary shares are recognised directly in equity as a reduction of the share proceeds received.

(z) Foreign currency translation
The functional currency of each of the entities in the Group must reflect the primary economic environment in which the entity operates. 
Accordingly, the relevant functional currencies are Australian dollars for Australian entities and US dollars for the US entity. Foreign 
currency items are translated to Australian currency on the following basis.
• Transactions are converted at exchange rates approximating those in effect at the date of the transaction.
• On consolidation, the assets and liabilities of the foreign operation are translated into Australian dollars at the rate of exchange 
prevailing at the reporting date except for retained earnings which is translated at a historic rate of exchange pertaining to the 
relevant financial year. The Statement of Comprehensive Income is translated at an average exchange rate over the financial year.
• The exchange difference arising on translation for consolidation are recognised in the balance sheet as a foreign currency translation 

reserve. On disposal of a foreign operation, the reserve is reclassified to profit or loss.

(aa) Comparatives
Where necessary, comparatives have been reclassified and repositioned for consistency with current year disclosures.

(ab) Security deposits
Security deposits are recorded at amortised cost in the Statement of Financial Position.

(ac) Financial Instruments 
A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability or equity instrument 
of another entity.

Financial Assets
Classification and measurement
Except for certain trade receivables, the group initially measures a financial asset at its fair value. Financial assets are subsequently 
measured at fair value through profit or loss (FVPL), amortised cost, or fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI). 
The classification is based on two criteria: The Group’s business model for managing the assets; and whether the instruments’ 
contractual cash flows represent ‘solely payments of principal and interest’ on the principal amount outstanding (the SPPI criterion).

Impairment
The Group recognises an allowance for expected credit losses (ECLs). ECLs are based on the difference between the contractual cash 
flows due in accordance with the contract and all the cash flows that the Group expects to receive. The shortfall is then discounted 
at an approximation to the asset’s original effective interest rate. For trade and other receivables, the Group has applied the standard’s 
simplified approach and has calculated ECLs based on lifetime expected credit losses. The Group has established a provision matrix 
that is based on the Group’s historical credit loss experience, adjusted for forward looking factors specific to the debtors and the 
economic environment.

For trade receivables and contract assets, the Group applies a simplified approach in calculating ECLs. Therefore, the Group does not 
track changes in credit risk, but instead recognises a loss allowance based on lifetime ECLs at each reporting date. The Group uses a 
provision matrix to calculate ECLs for trade receivables and contract assets. The provision rates are based on days past due for groupings 
of various customer segments that have similar loss patterns.

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Annual Report 20202. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies continued
(ac) Financial Instruments continued
The provision matrix is initially based on the Group’s historical observed default rates. At every reporting date, the historical observed 
default rates are updated and changes in the forward-looking estimates are analysed. Generally, trade receivables are written off if past 
due for more than one year. The total expected credit loss is disclosed in note 10.

The assessment of the correlation between historical observed default rates, forecast economic conditions and ECLs is a significant 
estimate. The amount of ECLs is sensitive to changes in circumstances and of forecast economic conditions. The Group has assessed 
forecast economic conditions and impact of the pandemic (Covid-19) in all regions. This assessment is reflected in the application of 
the provision matrix to calculate ECL’s. The Group’s historical credit loss experience and forecast of economic conditions may also not 
be representative of customer’s actual default in the future. 

Financial Liabilities 
Classification and measurement
The Group’s financial liabilities are classified at fair value through loans and borrowings and payables as appropriate.

All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and, in the case of loans and borrowings and payables, net of directly attributable 
transaction costs. 

The Group’s financial liabilities include loans and borrowings.

For the purposes of subsequent measurement, after initial recognition, interest-bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently measured 
at amortised cost using the EIR method. Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition 
and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is included as finance costs in the statement of profit and 
loss. For more information, refer to Note 17.

3. Segment Information
Business Segment
PolyNovo has only one business segment being the development of the NovoSorb technology for use in a range of biodegradable 
medical devices.

The chief operating decision-maker is the Managing Director of PolyNovo Limited.

The chief operating decision-maker reviews the results of the business on a single entity basis.

For financial results refer to the Statement of Comprehensive Income and Statement of Financial Position.

The chief operating decision maker monitors the operating results of the Group for the purpose of making decisions about resource 
allocation in order to progress the commercialisation of the PolyNovo technology.

During the period, sales to BARDA in the United States of America, represented 14% of total sales revenue from contracts with customers.

Revenue from contracts with customers
Geographical areas
United States of America
Australia and New Zealand
Rest of World

Non-current assets
Geographical areas
United States of America
Australia and New Zealand

42    PolyNovo Limited

30 June 2020  
$

30 June 2019  
$

18,665,595
2,822,146
668,382
22,156,123

11,729,101
1,572,088
48,031
13,349,220

30 June 2020  
$

30 June 2019  
$

722,817
15,930,338
16,653,155

72,907
8,254,095
8,327,002

Annual Report 2020Notes to the Financial Statements continuedFor the year ended 30 June 20204. Revenues and Expenses
(a) Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Below is set out the disaggregation of group revenue from contracts with customers.

Commercial product sales

BARDA revenue

(b) Finance revenue

Term deposit interest

Bank account interest

Other

(c) Employee-related expenses

Wages and salaries (including sales commission)

Superannuation

Share-based payments expense (see Note 6)

Other

30 June 2020  
$

30 June 2019  
$

19,064,983

3,091,140

9,348,226

4,000,994

22,156,123

13,349,220

30 June 2020  
$

30 June 2019  
$

22,905

10,067

2,339

35,311

341,392

–

(7,289)

334,103

30 June 2020  
$

30 June 2019  
$

(10,522,502)

(6,494,587)

(532,366)

(2,061,772)

(1,956,725)

(355,097)

(97,041)

(1,602,515)

(15,073,365)

(8,549,240)

Included in other employee related expenses are directors’ fees of $466,174 (2019:$369,230) and payroll taxes of $502,851 
(2019: $300,985).

(d) Depreciation and amortisation expense

Depreciation – property, plant and equipment

Depreciation – laboratory equipment

Depreciation – leasehold improvements

Depreciation – lease asset

Amortisation – intangible assets

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is also included in the cost of inventory.

30 June 2020  
$

30 June 2019  
$

(121,973)

(46,955)

(76,798)

(343,601)

(247,848)

(837,175)

(61,752)

–

–

–

(247,848)

(309,600)

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Annual Report 20204. Revenues and Expenses continued
(e) Corporate, administrative and overhead expenses

Insurances

Accounting and audit fees

Investor relations and share registry expenses

Consultants and contractors

Travel

Marketing costs

Communication expenses

Foreign exchange gain

Other

30 June 2020  
$

(1,003,364)

30 June 2019  
$
(613,934)

(476,386)

(459,685)

(559,962)

(365,531)

(203,618)

(300,520)

(1,320,545)

(1,321,801)

(801,401)

(191,002)

57,798

(1,517,314)

(828,463)

(82,251)

345,216

(601,907)

(6,271,861)

(3,972,809)

Included in other administrative expenses are software licences $165,243 (2019: $150,484), 3PL fees $279,258 (2019: 
$114,019) and freight $357,158 (2019: $42,495).

(f) Research and development tax benefit
Research and development tax benefit income of $36,956 (2019: $694,602) was recognised as other income in the Statement 
of Comprehensive Income. $36,956 (2019: $694,602) is receivable, as recognised in the Statement of Financial Position, as it 
relates to last financial year.

5. Income Tax
(a) Income tax benefit/(income tax expense)

Current income tax

Current income tax charge
Deferred income tax

Relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences

Income tax benefit/(income tax expense)

Income tax recognised directly in equity
Deferred tax expense

Reconciliation of income tax expense to prima facie tax payable
Net loss before income tax expense

Prima facie tax calculated at 27.5% (2019: 27.5%)

Tax effect of amounts which are not included in accounting loss:

Research and development 

Non-assessable R&D income tax credit

Tax effect of amounts which are not deductible:

Share-based payments

Current year tax losses not brought to account/utilised in the period

Current year temporary differences not brought to account

Income tax benefit/(income tax expense)

44    PolyNovo Limited

30 June 2020  
$

30 June 2019  
$

(66,642)

–

(66,642)

–

–

–

–

–

4,127,096

(1,134,951)

3,189,893

(877,220)

 399,879 

(87,142)

567,057

(255,158)

343,386

(154,870)

(66,642)

439,116

(191,016)

26,686

(602,434)

778,965

(176,532)

–

Annual Report 2020Notes to the Financial Statements continuedFor the year ended 30 June 2020(b) Deferred tax assets and liabilities

Deferred tax assets

Deferred tax liabilities

Net deferred tax assets/(liabilities)

Deferred tax balances reflects temporary differences attributable to:

Amounts recognised in profit and loss

Recognised tax losses

Recognised on temporary differences

Tax effect of new accounting standard changes

30 June 2020  
$

30 June 2019  
$

 565,994 

(565,994)

 – 

 – 

518,580

47,414

435,521

(435,521)

 – 

–

435,521

–

Amount recognised due to acquisition of PolyNovo (intangibles)

(565,994)

(435,521)

Net deferred tax assets/(liabilities)

Movement in temporary differences during the year:

Balance as of 1 July

Credit to profit and loss

Charged to equity

Net deferred tax assets/(liabilities) as 30 June

(c) Deferred tax assets not brought to account

 – 

–

–

–

–

 – 

–

–

–

–

30 June 2020  
$

30 June 2019  
$

Unrecognised, unconfirmed tax losses for which no deferred tax asset has been recognised

95,483,316

92,462,871

Deductible temporary differences – no deferred tax asset has been recognised

Potential tax benefit at 27.5%

563,162

641,934

96,046,478

93,104,805

 26,412,781 

 25,603,821 

General note for DTA/DTL
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for temporary differences at the rates expected to be applied when the assets are 
recovered, or liabilities are settled, based on those tax rates that are enacted or substantively enacted, except for when the deferred 
income tax asset or liability arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or 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 nor taxable profits. 

Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary differences including AASB 16 changes, provision for employee entitlements, 
other provisions and accrued expenses. 

Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for taxable temporary differences including prepayments, differences in accounting and tax base 
of intangible assets and depreciable assets, and the deferred recognition of income for tax purposes. 

(d) Current tax liability 

Provision for Income Tax

30 June 2020  
$

30 June 2019  
$

 54,729 

–

The availability of the tax losses in future periods is uncertain and will be dependent on the Group satisfying strict requirements with 
respect to continuity of ownership and the same business test, imposed by income tax legislation. The recoupment of available tax 
losses as at 30 June 2020 is contingent upon the following:
• the Group deriving future assessable income of a nature and of an amount sufficient to enable the benefit from the losses to be realised;
• the conditions for deductibility imposed by tax legislation continuing to be complied with; and
• there being no changes in tax legislation that would adversely affect the Group from realising the benefit from the losses.

PolyNovo Limited    45

Annual Report 2020 
5. Income Tax continued
(d) Current tax liability continued
Given the Group’s history of recent losses (with the exceptions of the benefit noted in (d) below) the Group has not recognised a net 
deferred tax asset with regard to unused tax losses, as it has not been determined that the Group will generate sufficient taxable profit 
against which the unused tax losses can be utilised.

(e) Income tax benefit
The income tax benefit arises due to the recording of deferred tax assets that are available in the current year to offset against deferred 
tax liabilities from temporary differences.

6. Share-based Payments
(a) Employee share-based payment plans
The Company provides benefits to employees and Non-executive Directors in the form of share-based payment transactions, 
whereby employees and Non-executive Directors render services in exchange for shares or rights over shares.

The expense recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income for the years ended 30 June 2020 and 30 June 2019 were 
$2,061,772 and $97,041 respectively.

(b) Share-based payments for the year ended 30 June 2020
During the 2020 financial year, 4,300,330 options were issued. Details of the share options granted pursuant to the terms of the 
PolyNovo Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) are as follows:
• On 13 August 2019, the Company granted employee share options to Sr VP Sales & Marketing (Americas), Mr Ed Graubart. He was 
granted 1,000,000 options exercisable at $1.55. The options vest upon 12 months of employment with the Company and a share 
price of $1.55 being sustained over a period of 90 consecutive calendar days. Once vested, the options can be exercised as follows:
• Tranche 1: not to be exercised before 13 August 2021 and not later than 13 August 2022.
• Tranche 2: not to be exercised before 13 August 2022 and not later than 13 August 2023.
• Tranche 3: not to be exercised before 13 August 2023 and not later than 13 August 2024.
• Tranche 4: not to be exercised before 13 August 2024 and not later than 13 August 2025.

If not exercised the options become void. The options package will expire on 13 August 2025. The expense relating to the options 
package during the year was $163,272. Should Mr Graubart leave employment prior to the exercise date, the share options will be 
forfeited and option expenses will be reversed.

• On 1 October 2019, the Company granted up to the value of $10 million dollars of employee shares to the Managing Director, 
Mr Paul Brennan. He was granted 3,300,330 shares at $3.03. The shares vest upon the Company market capitalisation reaching  
and maintaining at all times, $2 billion dollars for a minimum period of three consecutive months in the relevant financial year.  
Once vested, the shares can be allocated as follows:
• Tranche 1: 1,100,110 shares, to vest over 2 years.
• Tranche 2: 1,100,110 shares, to vest over 2 years.
• Tranche 3: 1,100,110 shares, to vest over 3 years.

The shares package will expire on 30 June 2023. The expense in relation to the shares package during the year was $1,633,713. 
Any unvested shares will be cancelled on the date of termination or cessation of Mr Brennan’s employment.

The expense relating to the incentive scheme shares recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income during the 2020 financial 
year was $2,061,772.

46    PolyNovo Limited

Annual Report 2020Notes to the Financial Statements continuedFor the year ended 30 June 2020Balance at 
1 July 
2019

Granted 
as 
compen-
sation

Options 
exercised

2020

Net 
change 
other 
(forfeited, 
lapsed, 
expired)

Balance at 
30 June 
2020

Total 
vested at 
end of 
year

Total 
exer-
cisable at 
end of 
year

Total not 
exer-
cisable  
at end  
of year

Total 
vested 
during 
year

Share-
based 
pay-
ments 
expense  
$

Key management personnel

Mr Paul Brennan

– 3,300,330

Mr Jan Gielen

1,000,000

–

Other employees

– 1,000,000

–

–

–

– 3,300,330

–

– 3,300,330

–

1,633,713

– 1,000,000 1,000,000

– 1,000,000 1,000,000

264,787

– 1,000,000

–

– 1,000,000

163,272

Total

1,000,000 4,300,330

– 5,300,330 1,000,000

– 5,300,330 1,000,000 2,061,772

The fair value of options granted during 2020, as included in the above table, were determined using a Monte Carlo simulation-based 
model. A Monte Carlo simulation-based model simulates the path of the share price according to a probability distribution assumption. 
After a large number of simulations, the arithmetic average of the outcomes, discounted to the valuation date, is calculated to represent 
the option value. This model can accommodate complex exercise conditions when the number of options exercised depends on some 
function of the whole path followed by the share price.

Options issued during the period

Grant date

Number of 
options

Exercise 

Price Vesting hurdle

Risk-free 
interest rate

Volatility

Expiry*

13 August 2019 1,000,000

$1.55 12 months service 

T1 0.66%

47.04%

13-Aug-22

period and 3 months 
share price exceeds 
$1.55

T2 0.67%

T3 0.68%

T4 0.73%

57.03%

13-Aug-23

59.30%

13-Aug-24

61.59%

13-Aug-25

*  Each tranche must be exercised by the expiry date and 13 August of the preceding year otherwise they become void.

Dividend 
yield

Average 
fair value 
per option

–

–

–

–

$0.423

$0.588

$0.704

$0.720

Key valuation assumptions for the Employee Share Options:

Parameters

Assumptions

Valuation date Grant Date

Share price

Closing share price as at the valuation Date – Source: Bloomberg.

Expected life

Assumed Share Appreciation Rights will be exercised at the first opportunity i.e. as early as possible.

Risk-free 
interest rate

The risk free interest rates are derived from the Australian Government Bonds as at Valuation Date. The terms to 
maturity have been selected to align with the expected life of the options.

Dividend yield

The dividend yield is the rate of dividend expressed as a continually compounded percentage of the share price. 
In determining an appropriate dividend yield, forecasted dividend information provided by the management of 
Polynovo Limited has been relied upon.

Expected 
volatility

A share’s volatility measure captures the charateristics of fluctuations in the share’s price. 

The value of options is extremely sensitive to the volatility measure and as a result great care should be taken in 
determining the appropriate volatility percentage. To accurately value options, a volatility measure should be selected 
that is most likely to represent the future volatility of the shares during the life of the options: the implied volatility. 

Accordingly, in determining the expected volatility, the historical market volatility has been taken into account.

Other

Other assumptions that have not been incorporated into our valuation model include: 

(i) any change of control events and reorganisation of capital during the relevant performance periods or service periods. 

(ii) any dilution effect from the issue of options noting that they will not likely have a material impact on the Polynovo 

Limited security price.

PolyNovo Limited    47

Annual Report 2020 
6. Share-based Payments continued
(b) Share-based payments for the year ended 30 June 2020 continued

Grant Date

Number 
of shares

1 October 2019 3,300,330

Vesting Hurdle

Company market capitalisation  
$2 billion for three consecutive months

Risk-free 
interest rate

0.66%

Volatility

48.64%

Average fair 
value per share

T1 $0.514 
T2 $0.493 
T3 $0.475

Parameters

Assumptions

Valuation date Grant Date

Share price

Closing share price as at the valuation Date – Source: Bloomberg.

Expected life

Assumed Share Appreciation Rights will be exercised at the first opportunity i.e. as early as possible.

Risk-free 
interest rate

The risk free interest rates are derived from the Australian Government Bonds as at Valuation Date. The terms 
to maturity have been selected to align with the expected life of the options.

Dividend yield

The dividend yield is the rate of dividend expressed as a continually compounded percentage of the share price. 

Expected 
volatility

In determining an appropriate dividend yield, forecasted dividend information provided by the management of 
Polynovo Limited has been relied upon.

A share’s volatility measure captures the charateristics of fluctuations in the share’s price. 

The value of options is extremely sensitive to the volatility measure and as a result great care should be taken in 
determining the appropriate volatility percentage. To accurately value options, a volatility measure should be selected 
that is most likely to represent the future volatility of the shares during the life of the options: the implied volatility. 

Accordingly, in determining the expected volatility, the historical market volatility has been taken into account.

Retesting 
Vesting Hurdle

Any shares that have not yet been allocated will be available for allocation at the next allocation date, subject to the 
vesting hurdle being met. For unallocated shares to be allocate the vesting hurdle meeds to be met in the relevant 
financial year.

Number of 
Shares Allocated

The total number of shares available for allocation will be calculated by dividing the $10M granted by the issue price. 
The issue price is the share price which equates to a $2 billion market capitalisation. 

Other

Other assumptions that have not been incorporated into our valuation model include: 

(i) any change of control events and reorganisation of capital during the relevant performance periods or service periods. 

(ii) any dilution effect from the issue of options noting that they will not likely have a material impact on the Polynovo 

Limited security price.

(c) Share-based payments for the year ended 30 June 2019
During the 2019 financial year, 1,000,000 options were issued and 3,000,000 were exercised. Details of the share options granted 
pursuant to the terms of the PolyNovo Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) are as follows:
• On 6 March 2019, the Company granted employee share options to Mr Jan Gielen. He was granted 1,000,000 options exercisable 
at $0.60. The options vest upon 12 months of employment with the Company and a share price of $0.90 being sustained over a 
period of 90 consecutive calendar days. Once vested, the options can be exercised as follows:
• Tranche 1: not to be exercised before 31 December 2020 and not later than 30 June 2021.
• Tranche 2: not to be exercised before 31 December 2021 and not later than 30 June 2022.
• Tranche 3: not to be exercised before 31 December 2022 and not later than 30 June 2023.

If not exercised the options become void. The options package will expire on 30 June 2023. The expense relating to the options package 
during the year was $56,913. Should the CFO leave employment prior to the exercise date, the share options will be forfeited and 
option expenses will be reversed.

The weighted average share price of the options exercised in the period was $0.32.

The expense relating to the incentive scheme shares recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income during the 2019 financial 
year was $97,041.

48    PolyNovo Limited

Annual Report 2020Notes to the Financial Statements continuedFor the year ended 30 June 2020Balance 
at 1 July 
2018

Granted 
as 
compen-
sation

Options 
exercised

Net 
change 
other 
(for-
feited, 
lapsed, 
expired)*

Balance at 
30 June 
2019

Total 
vested at 
end of 
year

Total 
exer- 
cisable at 
end of 
year

Total not 
exer-
cisable at 
end of 
year

Total 
vested 
during 
year

Share- 
based 
pay-
ments 
expense  
$

2019

Directors

Mr Leon Hoare

1,000,000

– 1,000,000

–

–

Other key management personnel

Mr Jan Gielen

– 1,000,000

–

– 1,000,000

Mr Greg Lewis

1,000,000

–

– (1,000,000)

Other employees 2,000,000

– 2,000,000

–

–

–

Total

4,000,000 1,000,000 3,000,000 (1,000,000) 1,000,000

–

–

–

–

–

*  The net change reflects share options forfeited in the period by the former CFO.

Options issued during the period

–

–

– 1,000,000

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

56,913

–

– (2,000,000)

40,128

– 1,000,000 (2,000,000)

97,041

Grant date

Number of 
options

6 March 2019

1,000,000

Exercise 

Price Vesting hurdle
$0.60 12 months service 

period and 3 months 
share price exceeds 
$0.90

Risk-free 
interest rate

T1 1.67%

T2 1.60%

T3 1.65%

Volatility

Expiry*

45.9% 

30-Jun-21 

54.8% 

30-Jun-22 

59.7%

30-Jun-23

Dividend 
yield

Average 
fair value 
per option

–

–

–

$0.236 

$0.311 

$0.394

*  Each tranche must be exercised by the expiry date and 31 December of the preceding year otherwise they become void.

7. Earnings Per Share (EPS)
Basic EPS amounts are calculated by dividing the net loss for the year by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding 
during the year.

Diluted EPS amounts are calculated by dividing the net loss for the year by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding 
during the year plus the weighted average number of ordinary shares that would be issued on the conversion of all the dilutive potential 
ordinary shares into ordinary shares.

Basic EPS:

30 June 2020

(0.63) cents per share

30 June 2019

(0.48) cents per share

Diluted EPS:

30 June 2020

(0.63) cents per share

30 June 2019

(0.48) cents per share

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Annual Report 20207. Earnings Per Share (EPS) continued

30 June 2020  
$

30 June 2019  
$

The following reflects the income and share data used in the calculation of basic and diluted EPS:

Net loss used in calculating basic and diluted EPS attributable to equity holders of the parent entity

(4,193,738)

(3,189,893)

Weighted average number of ordinary shares on issue used in the calculation of basic EPS

661,088,044

659,663,386

Potential weighted average number of ordinary shares on issue plus all unexercised share options 
used in the calculation of diluted EPS

663,088,044

660,663,386

At 30 June 2020 there existed share options that if vested, would result in the issue of additional ordinary shares over the period to 
FY2023. In the current period, these potential ordinary shares are considered antidilutive as their conversion to ordinary shares would 
reduce the loss per share. Accordingly, they have been excluded from the dilutive earnings per share calculation. There were no further 
transactions involving ordinary shares or potential ordinary shares between the reporting date and the date of completion of these 
financial statements.

8. Cash and Cash Equivalents
Reconciliation of cash at the end of the year

Cash at bank(i)

Cash and cash equivalents are denominated in:

Australian dollars

US dollars

NZ dollars

Euros

30 June 2020  
$

30 June 2019  
$

11,647,701

13,920,695

6,260,340

5,291,876

93,112

2,373

10,464,990

3,233,959

221,746

–

11,647,701

13,920,695

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

For the purpose of the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement cash and cash equivalents comprises cash at bank and investments 
in short-term deposits as listed above. 

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

Net Loss

Adjustments for non-cash items:

Depreciation and amortisation

Share-based payment expense

Finance cost

Interest

Unrealised foreign exchange rate differences

Change in assets and liabilities during the financial year:

(Increase)/decrease in prepayments (excluding manufacturing equipment)

(Increase)/decrease in trade receivables

(Increase)/decrease in inventory

(Increase)/decrease in other assets

Increase/(decrease) in payables

Increase/(decrease) in provisions

Increase/(decrease) in other liabilities

Net cash outflows from operating activities

50    PolyNovo Limited

30 June 2020  
$

30 June 2019  
$

(4,193,738)

(3,189,893)

837,175

2,061,772

18,000

(35,311)

152,132

(259,946)

(870,525)

(1,592)

28,897

691,033

97,041

–

(247,463)

(348,625)

(145,556)

(1,007,641)

(131,864)

(962,522)

1,030,247

1,567,567

415,646

389,919

54,925

253,265

(427,323)

(3,369,733)

Annual Report 2020Notes to the Financial Statements continuedFor the year ended 30 June 20209. Inventories
Inventories comprise of the following:

Finished goods

Provision for finished goods

Work in progress

Raw materials and other (at cost)

30 June 2020  
$

30 June 2019  
$

907,441

(87,041)

820,400

 323,594

1,143,994

73,048

1,217,042

947,926

–

947,926

218,719

1,166,645

48,805

1,215,450

The total of inventory is held at lower of cost or net realisable value (NRV).

During the period, the Group has written off work in progress for a total of $191,724 as a result of product expiry dates and quality 
issues in two batches. 

10. Receivables and Contract Assets (Current)

Trade receivables

Contract assets

R&D tax concession

Interest receivable

GST recoverable

Sundry receivables

30 June 2020  
$

30 June 2019  
$

2,901,346

2,483,424

782,716

36,956

330

179,386

20,785

442,405

694,602

–

43,755

740,861

3,921,519

4,405,047

Trade receivables and contract assets relates to invoices to customers for sale of goods and PolyNovo’s BARDA project representing 
invoiced and un-invoiced services for labour and sub-contractor expenses.

The changes in the balances of trade receivables and the information about the credit exposures are disclosed in Note 24(e).

Contract assets
Contract assets are initially recognised for revenue earned from the provision of research and development services as receipt of 
consideration is conditional on the acceptance by the customer. Upon completion of the milestone and acceptance by the customer, 
the amounts recognised as contract assets are reclassified to trade receivables.

As at 30 June 2020, the Group has contract assets of $782,716 (2019: $442,405). Amounts are invoiced in the month following 
satisfaction of the performance obligation. There are no significant expected credit losses related to the contract assets.

The Group has an agreement with BARDA to provide research and development services which has been extended until August 2025  
for the Pivotal Trial. BARDA has committed funding of $USD 15m for the Pivotal trial.

Expected credit loss
Based on the business failure rates by class of customers and Dun & Bradstreet credit score the Expected Credit Losses relating to trade 
receivables and contract assets the Group has recognised $40,412 as at 30 June 2020 (2019: $27,076). No trade receivables or 
contract assets were written off during the period.

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Annual Report 202010. Receivables and Contract Assets (Current) continued
Contract assets continued
As described in note 2(c), the Group uses a provision matrix to measure its expected credit loss. The Group has considered the impact 
of CoVid-19 in assessing the expected credit loss. Set out below is information about the credit risk exposure on the Group’s trade 
receivables and contract assets using a provision matrix as at 30 June 2020:

Expected credit loss rate

Estimated total gross carrying 
amount at default

Expected credit loss

Trade Receivables and Contract Assets

June
0-30 Days 
$

0.3%

May
60-90 Days  
$

Apr
60-90 Days 
$

0.2%

0.0%

Mar+
90+ Days  
$

44.6%

Total  
$

 3,140,721 

 8,789 

 508,746 

 1,070 

 6,463 

 – 

 68,544 

 30,553 

 3,724,474 

 40,412 

Contract assets and trade receivables due in less than 30 days and other financial assets have an expected credit loss which are 
not significant.

11. Other Assets
During the period the Group has prepaid for the purchase of property plant and equipment of $1,871,475 (2019: $310,321) 
required for the new manufacturing facility.

Security deposit

Closing balance

30 June 2020  
$

30 June 2019  
$

141,870

141,870

170,767

170,767

The non-current security deposit relates predominantly to PolyNovo’s long-term lease of premises in Port Melbourne and San Diego.

12. Property, Plant and Equipment

Property
(i) Cost
Opening balance

Additions

Closing balance

(ii) Accumulated depreciation
Opening balance

Depreciation for the year

Closing balance

Net book value – property

30 June 2020  
$

30 June 2019  
$

4,894,863

443,459

5,338,322

–

4,894,863

4,894,863

–

(103,003)

(103,003)

–

–

–

5,235,319

4,894,863

During FY19, the group acquired a freehold property in Port Melbourne for total cost $4,894,863 inclusive of non-refundable 
purchase taxes. Depreciation on the building commenced from 1 July 2019. 

52    PolyNovo Limited

Annual Report 2020Notes to the Financial Statements continuedFor the year ended 30 June 2020 
Office equipment
(i) Cost
Opening balance

Additions

Disposals

Closing balance

(ii) Accumulated depreciation
Opening balance

Depreciation for the year

Closing balance

Net book value – office equipment

Laboratory plant and equipment
(i) Cost
Opening balance

Additions

Disposals

Closing balance

(ii) Accumulated depreciation
Opening balance

Depreciation for the year

Disposals

Closing balance

Net book value – laboratory plant and equipment

Leasehold improvements
(i) Cost
Opening balance

Additions

Closing balance

(ii) Accumulated depreciation
Opening balance

Depreciation for the year

Closing balance

Net book value – leasehold improvements

30 June 2020  
$

30 June 2019  
$

562,707

713,692

–

1,276,399

(388,255)

(120,473)

(508,728)

767,671

509,733

54,991

(2,017)

562,707

(328,203)

(60,052)

(388,255)

174,452

30 June 2020  
$

30 June 2019  
$

1,681,908

198,411

(9,298)

1,386,301

295,607

–

1,871,021

1,681,908

(1,183,473)

(1,101,441)

(127,511)

4,183

(82,032)

–

(1,306,801)

(1,183,473)

564,220

498,435

30 June 2020  
$

30 June 2019  
$

1,942,780

140,511

2,083,291

1,936,560

6,220

1,942,780

(1,561,610)

(1,263,284)

(46,223)

(1,607,833)

475,458

(298,326)

(1,561,610)

381,170

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Annual Report 202012. Property, Plant and Equipment continued

Construction in Progress
(i) Cost
Opening balance

Additions

Closing balance

Net book value – construction in progress

Net book value – property, plant and equipment

30 June 2020  
$

30 June 2019  
$

59,299

6,788,413

6,847,712

6,847,712

–

59,299

59,299

59,299

13,890,380

6,008,219

13. Intangible Assets
Intangible assets, comprising intellectual property, were acquired through the business combination with PolyNovo Biomaterials Pty Ltd 
on 17 December 2008. The acquired intangible assets were initially recognised at fair value.

Following the consistent commercial sales of NovoSorb BTM, amortisation of intangible assets commenced in FY2018 over the remaining 
finite life through to March 2028 being the remaining patent life period over which economic benefits will be consumed. No indicators 
of impairment related to the NovoSorb technology have been identified as at 30 June 2020.

Intangibles
(i) Cost
Opening balance

Additions

Closing balance

(ii) Accumulated amortisation
Opening balance

Amortisation for the year

Closing balance

Net book value

14. Trade and Other Payables

Trade creditors and payables

Other payables

Total trade and other payables

Trade payables are non-interest bearing and are normally settled on 30-day terms.

30 June 2020  
$

30 June 2019  
$

2,519,788

2,519,788

–

–

2,519,788

2,519,788

 (371,772)

 (247,848)

(619,620)

(123,924)

(247,848)

(371,772)

1,900,168

2,148,016

30 June 2020  
$

30 June 2019  
$

1,611,945

1,560,050

3,171,995

581,698

1,170,131

1,751,829

54    PolyNovo Limited

Annual Report 2020Notes to the Financial Statements continuedFor the year ended 30 June 202015. Provisions
(a) Current provisions

Annual leave

Long service leave

Total current provisions

(b) Non-current provisions
Long service leave

Make good

Total non-current provisions

30 June 2020  
$

30 June 2019  
$

530,973

77,749

608,722

91,834

75,000

166,834

245,739

66,433

312,172

47,738

–

47,738

16. Right of Use Assets 
Group as a lessee
The Group has lease contracts for various items of property, office equipment and lease equipment used in its operations. Leases of 
property generally have lease terms between 3 and 10 years, while office and manufacturing equipment generally have lease terms 
between 3 and 5 years. Refer to note 2 (c) for more detail on the Groups adoption of AASB16.

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

Reconciliation of carrying amounts

Transition adjustment at 1 July 2019

Additions (net)

Depreciation expense

As at 30 June 2020

Right-of-use assets

Office 
Equipment 
$

Manufacturing 
Equipment 
$

Total 
$

16,395

(7,567)

8,828

22,374

21,012

(11,581)

31,804

2,499,923

490,199

(343,601)

2,646,521

Property 
$

2,461,155

469,187

(324,453)

2,605,889

The following are the amounts recognised in profit or loss in addition to low value and short term leases of $3,044 per month:

Depreciation expense of right-of-use assets

Interest expense on lease liabilities

Total amount recognised in profit or loss

2020 
$

343,601

98,977

363,350

2019 
$

–

–

–

The Group had total cash outflows for leases of $359,561 in 2020. The Group also had non-cash additions to right-of-use assets 
and lease liabilities of $389,959 in 2020. There are no new leases to commence therefore the future cashflows of leases yet to 
commence is Nil.

Group as Lessor
The Group has not entered into any leases as lessor.

PolyNovo Limited    55

Annual Report 202017. Financial Liabilities: interest bearing loans and borrowings
(a) Interest bearing facility details
The Group has secured two finance facilities during the current period with National Australia Bank (NAB). The facilities detailed below 
are used to fund capital expenditure items.

Current interest-bearing 
loans and borrowings

Non-current interest 
bearing loans and 
borrowings

Facility 
Amount 
$

Interest 
rate 
%

Repayment 
Terms

Maturity

30 June 
2020 
$

30 June 
2019 
$

30 June 
2020 
$

30 June 
2019 
$

Financing Facilities

Trade finance*

6,000,000 BBSY +1.7 Interest only 30 April 2021 4,808,499

Equipment finance*

9,300,000

3.16

5 years P&I

Total

15,300,000

495,873

5,304,372

–

–

– 1,983,494

– 1,983,494

–

–

–

* Drawdown on the facilities commenced in late June 2020, therefore no interest has been paid nor has any interest expense been accrued.

Trade finance facility
The purpose of this facility is to fund deposits and progress payments for capital expenditure items.

The facility is an interest only facility and repayment of the facility is funded by drawing down on the equipment finance facility. 

The facility has a limit of $6 million and was made available on the 22 May 2020. The facility limit reduces to $1m on 30 September 2020 
and matures on 30 April 2021. The limit reduction to $1m on 30 September 2020 is tailored to meet capital expenditure requirements.

This facility is secured over the property at 1/320 Lorimer St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207.

Equipment finance facility
Purpose of this facility is to fund repayment of the trade finance facility used for purchasing capital expenditure items such as hernia 
manufacturing equipment and construction of the cleanroom.

The facility has a limit of $9.3 million and was made available on the 22 May 2020.

Repayments are made over 5 years and comprise of principal and interest. The facility currently attracts an interest rate of 3.16% p.a.

The facility is secured over the property at 1/320 Lorimer St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207.

As required by NAB’s terms and conditions the parent entity PolyNovo Limited, has provided a cross-guarantee in conjunction with 
wholly owned subsidiaries Novoskin Pty Ltd and Novowound Pty Ltd for the facilities. The aggregate amount payable by the cross-
guarantors is limited to $15,300,000 excluding interest and penalties. 

56    PolyNovo Limited

Annual Report 2020Notes to the Financial Statements continuedFor the year ended 30 June 2020(b) Changes in liabilities arising from financing activities

1-Jul-19 
$

Cash Flows 
$

Foreign 
Exchange 
Movement 
$

New 
leases 
$

Other 
$

30-Jun-20 
$

Current interest-bearing loans and borrowings 
(excluding items listed below)

–

–

–

– 5,304,372

5,304,372

Current lease liabilities (Note 16)

236,663

(260,584)

(6,490)

99,748

254,539

323,876

Non-current interest-bearing loans and 
borrowings (excluding items listed below)

–

Non-current lease liabilities (Note 16)

2,279,919

–

–

–

–

1,983,494

1,983,494

(46,455)

441,133

(254,539) 2,420,058

Total liabilities from financing activities

2,516,582

(260,584)

(52,945)

540,881

7,287,866 10,031,800

Other: represents the reclassification of lease liabilities from non-current to current.

Current interest-bearing loans and borrowings 
(excluding items listed below)

Current lease liabilities (Note 16)

Non-current interest-bearing loans and 
borrowings (excluding items listed below)

Non-current lease liabilities (Note 16)

Total liabilities from financing activities

1-Jul-18 
$

Cash Flows 
$

Foreign 
Exchange 
Movement 
$

New 
leases 
$

Other 
$

30-Jun-19 
$

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

PolyNovo Limited    57

Annual Report 202018. Contributed Equity and Reserves
(a) Movement in contributed equity

Contributed equity at beginning of year

Exercise of options

Contributed equity at end of year

On issue at start of year

Exercise of options

On issue at end of year

(b) Reserves

Share-based payments reserve (i) 

Foreign currency translation reserve (ii)

Acquisition of non-controlling interest reserve (iii)

Balance at end of period

(i) Share-based payments reserve
Balance at beginning of period

Share-based payments movement

Balance at end of period

30 June 2020  
$

30 June 2019  
$

130,070,502

138,120,502

–

950,000

139,070,502

139,070,502

Number of Shares

661,088,044

658,088,044

–

3,000,000

661,088,402

661,088,044

30 June 2020  
$

30 June 2019  
$

5,219,758

(528,071)

(9,293,956)

(4,602,269)

3,157,986

(375,939)

(9,293,956)

(6,511,909)

3,157,986

2,061,772

5,219,758

3,060,945

97,041

3,157,986

This reserve represents the nominal consideration paid for subscriber or employee options and the fair value of options and 
performance rights.

(ii) Foreign currency translation reserve
Opening balance

Translation of foreign operations

Balance at end of period

(375,939)

(152,132)

(528,071)

(159,300)

(216,639)

(375,939)

This reserve represents on consolidation, the translation of the foreign operation into Australian dollars. The exchange difference 
is recognised in the balance sheet as a reserve. Please refer to Note 2(y) for further information.

(iii) Acquisition of non-controlling interest reserve
Opening balance

Balance at end of year

(9,293,956)

(9,293,956)

(9,293,956)

(9,293,956)

This reserve represents the premium paid by PolyNovo Limited for the non-controlling interest in a previous period in subsidiary entities 
PolyNovo Biomaterials Pty Ltd, NovoSkin Pty Ltd and NovoWound Pty Ltd.

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Annual Report 2020Notes to the Financial Statements continuedFor the year ended 30 June 2020(c) Accumulated losses

Accumulated losses at beginning of year

Net loss attributable to members of the parent

Adjustment relating to new accounting standards

Accumulated losses at end of financial year

30 June 2020  
$

30 June 2019  
$

(106,462,471)

(103,269,221)

(4,193,738)

(3,189,893)

–

(3,357)

(110,656,209)

(106,462,471)

19. Commitments and Contingencies
Manufacturing equipment commitments
The Group has entered into new contractual agreements with suppliers for the supply of manufacturing equipment. 
The equipment will be received in FY21 and the remaining balance of $734,802 will be paid accordingly.

Contingencies
The Directors are not aware of any other contingent liabilities or contingent assets at 30 June 2020. There has been no change 
in this assessment up to the date of this report.

20. Related Party Disclosures
Related party transactions are disclosed under key management personnel (Note 25).

21. Events After the Balance Sheet Date
The Directors are not aware of any other matters or circumstances since the end of the financial year other than those announced to the 
ASX which have significantly affected, or may significantly affect, the operations of the Group, the results of those operations or the state 
of affairs of the Group in subsequent financial years.

Post year end, further lockdown restrictions were imposed in Australia as a result of CoVid-19 and other countries around the globe are 
starting to experience second waves of the virus.

The Group continues to monitor the impact of the pandemic (CoVid-19) and the response from governments in controlling outbreaks. 
The Group continues to take steps to mitigate any impact of the pandemic by increasing stock levels locally in all markets to avoid any 
potential supply chain impediments and focusing on digital sales and marketing campaigns. 

Stage 2 of the factory build, which will be used to manufacture hernia and breast devices, will commence in the September 2020 
quarter and is expected to be completed by March 2021.

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Annual Report 202022. Auditor’s Remuneration
The auditor of PolyNovo Limited is Ernst & Young. The amounts received or due and receivable by Ernst & Young for audit and other 
services were as follows:

Auditor's Remuneration

Fees to Ernst & Young (Australia)

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

Fees for other services

– Tax compliance

Total fees to Ernst & Young (Australia)

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

Fees for auditing the financial report of any controlled entities

Fees for other services

– Tax compliance

– Corporate secretariat support

Total fees to overseas member firms of Ernst & Young (Australia)

Total fees to Ernst & Young 

30 June 2020 
$

30 June 2019 
$

171,401

145,577

22,000

193,401

12,500

157,077

10,395

–

150,537

36,156

197,089

390,489

106,830

–

106,830

264,907

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

23. Parent Entity Information

Current assets

Total assets

Current liabilities

Total liabilities

Issued capital

Retained earnings

Total reserves

Total shareholders’ equity

Loss of the parent entity

Total comprehensive loss of the parent entity

30 June 2020  
$

30 June 2019  
$

47,527,016

53,558,589

 2,689,410

2,689,410

47,644,550

53,676,752

1,433,889

1,433,889

139,070,502

139,070,502

(87,456,861)

(84,021,405)

(744,462)

(2,806,234)

50,869,179

52,242,863

(3,435,457)

(3,435,457)

(491,215)

(491,215)

Details of lease contracts entered into by PolyNovo Limited are provided in Note 16.

In accordance with the terms and conditions of the NAB facility arrangements disclosed in note 17, the parent entity, PolyNovo Limited, 
has provided a cross-guarantee in conjunction with wholly owned subsidiaries Novoskin Pty Ltd and Novowound Pty Ltd. The aggregate 
amount payable by the cross-guarantors is limited to $15,300,000 excluding interest and penalties. 

60    PolyNovo Limited

Annual Report 2020Notes to the Financial Statements continuedFor the year ended 30 June 202024. Financial Risk Management Objectives and Policies
(a) Financial instruments
The Group’s financial instruments comprise cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables, trade and other payables and other 
financial liabilities.

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Other financial assets1

Trade and other payables

Lease liabilities

Trade finance facility

Equipment finance facility

30 June 2020  
$

30 June 2019  
$

11,647,701

3,921,519

50,000

3,171,995

2,743,934

4,808,499

2,479,367

13,920,695

4,405,047

50,000

1,751,829

–

–

–

1.  At 30 June 2020 $50,000 is held in a term deposit maturing on 16 March 2021 at an interest rate of 1.31%

(b) Risk management policy
The Group has a formal risk management policy and framework. The Group’s approach to risk management involves identifying, assessing 
and managing risk, including consideration of identified risks, in the context of the Group’s values, objectives and strategies. The Board 
is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the risk management system and reviews and assesses the effectiveness of the 
Group’s implementation of that system.

The Group seeks to ensure that its exposure to risks that are likely to impact its financial performance, continued growth and survival 
are minimised in a cost-effective manner.

(c) Significant accounting policies
Details of the significant accounting policies and methodologies adopted in respect of each class of financial asset, financial liability 
and equity instrument are disclosed in Note 2.

(d) Capital risk management
The Group’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern and to maintain an 
optimal capital structure so as to maximise shareholder value. In order to maintain an optimal capital structure, the Group may issue 
new shares or reduce its capital, subject to the provisions of the Company’s Constitution and any relevant regulatory requirements. 
The capital structure of the Group consists of debt and equity attributed to equity holders of the Group comprising contributed equity, 
reserves and accumulated losses as disclosed in Note 18. The Board monitors the need to raise additional equity from the equity 
markets based on its ongoing review of PolyNovo’s actual and forecast cash flows, which are provided by management.

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Annual Report 202024. Financial Risk Management Objectives and Policies continued
(e) Financial risk management
The key financial risks the Group is exposed to through its operations are:
• interest rate risk;
• credit risk;
• liquidity risk; and
• foreign currency risk.

Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk arises when the value of a financial instrument fluctuates as a result of changes in market interest rates.

The Group is exposed to interest rate risks in relation to its holdings in cash and cash equivalents and its trade finance and equipment 
finance facilities. The objective of managing interest rate risk is to minimise the Group’s exposure to fluctuations in interest rates.  
To manage this risk, the Group locks a portion of the Group’s cash and cash equivalents into term deposits. The required maturity 
period of term deposits is determined based on the Group’s cash flow forecast with particular focus on the timing of cash requirements.  
In addition, the Group considers the lower interest rate received on cash held in the Group’s operating account compared to placing 
funds on term deposit. Account is also taken of the costs associated with early withdrawal of a term deposit should access to cash  
and cash equivalents be required.

The Group’s exposure to interest rate risk and the interest rates (current at the end of each year) on the Group’s financial assets 
and financial liabilities as at 30 June 2020, along with prior year comparatives, was as follows:

Weighted 
average 
effective 
interest 
rate

Floating 
interest 
rate  
$

Fixed 
interest 
rate 0 to 
90 days  
$

Fixed 
interest 
rate 91 to 
365 days  
$

Fixed 
interest 
rate 1 to 5 
years  
$

Fixed 
interest 
rate over 
5 years  
$

Non-
interest 
bearing  
$

Total  
$

2020

Financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents

0.27% 11,647,701

Other financial assets

Receivables

1.43%

–

–

–

Total financial assets

– 11,647,701

Financial liabilities

Trade and other payables

–

–

Trade Finance Facility

BBSY+1.7% 4,808,499

Equipment Finance Facility

3.16% 2,479,367

Total financial liabilities

– 7,287,866

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

50,000

–

50,000

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

– 11,647,701

–

50,000

– 3,921,519 3,921,519

– 3,921,519 15,619,220

– 3,171,995 3,171,995

–

– 4,808,499

– 2,479,367

– 3,171,995 10,459,861

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Annual Report 2020Notes to the Financial Statements continuedFor the year ended 30 June 2020Weighted 
average 
effective 
interest 
rate

Floating 
interest 
rate  
$

Fixed 
interest 
rate 0 to 
90 days  
$

Fixed 
interest 
rate 91 to 
365 days  
$

Fixed 
interest 
rate 1 to 5 
years  
$

Fixed 
interest 
rate over 
5 years  
$

Non- 
interest 
bearing  
$

Total  
$

2019

Financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents

1.39% 13,920,695

Other financial assets

Receivables

2.64%

–

–

–

Total financial assets

– 13,920,695

Financial liabilities:

Trade and other payables

Total financial liabilities

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

50,000

–

50,000

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

– 13,920,695

–

50,000

– 3,680,081 3,680,081

– 3,680,081 17,650,776

–

–

1,751,829

1,751,829

1,751,829

1,751,829

There has been a change to the Group’s exposure to interest rate risk due to taking out trade finance and equipment finance facilities 
and the fact that cash holdings are lower than at the previous year’s end. As noted above, cash is invested in term deposits of varying 
maturity terms to maximise interest income as well as to meet the timing of operational cash flow requirements. All term deposits  
are with the NAB, to ensure market interest rates are achieved without compromising the security of funds on deposit.

The analysis below details the impact on the Group’s loss after tax and equity if the interest rate associated with the closing balance 
of financial assets was to fluctuate by the margins below, assuming all other variables had remained constant:

+ 0.5% (50 basis points)

- 0.5% (50 basis points)

Loss (higher)/
lower Equity 
higher/(lower) 
2020  
$

Loss (higher)/
lower Equity 
higher/(lower) 
2019  
$

58,239

(58,239)

139,707

(139,707)

The range of +0.5%/-0.5% as an assumption is based on current macro-market economic conditions in which the group holds  
its cash and cash equivalent balances.

Credit risk
Credit risk arises when a counterparty defaults on its contractual obligations, resulting in a financial loss to the Group.

The Group is exposed to credit risk via its cash and cash equivalents and receivables. To reduce risk exposure in relation to its holdings 
of cash and cash equivalents, they are placed on deposit with the Group’s main bankers, the National Australia Bank (S&P Rating AA/A-1+, 
Moody’s rating Aa1/P-1). A change to the Group’s bankers requires Board approval.

In previous years the Group has had minimal trade and other receivables, with the majority of its cash being provided via 
shareholder investment.

In 2020, the contract asset at 30 June 2020 includes $782,716 owing by BARDA, a US government agency as detailed in Note 10. 
BARDA is contractually obliged to reimburse the Group for services provided and is considered to be a low credit risk customer.

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Annual Report 202024. Financial Risk Management Objectives and Policies continued
(e) Financial risk management 
In 2020, the trade receivables balance at 30 June 2020 includes $2,901,346 owing by customers. Trade receivables has grown 
and this is expected to continue as commercial product sales to hospitals and distributors increase. The ageing analysis  
of trade and other receivables is as follows.

2020

Trade and other receivables

3,306,739

507,676

6,463

63,356

3,884,234

0-30 days  
$

30-60 days  
$

60-90 days  
$

90+ day  
$

Total  
$

2019

Trade and other receivables

2,452,198

323,983

66,079

143,219

2,985,479

The above total trade and other receivable amounts as at 30 June 2020 and 30 June 2019 do not include the R&D tax credit receivable 
amounts of $36,956 and $694,602 respectively.

The Group considers the maximum credit risk from potential default of the counter party to be equal to the carrying amount of the 
asset. Receivable balances are monitored on an ongoing basis with the result that the Group’s exposure to credit loss is not significant.

Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk arises if the Group encounters difficulty in raising funds to meet its financial liabilities.

The Group is exposed to liquidity risk via its trade and other payables and its trade finance and equipment finance facilities. 
Responsibility for managing liquidity risk rests with the Board, who regularly review liquidity risk by monitoring the undiscounted cash 
flow forecasts and actual cash flows provided to them by management. This process is undertaken to ensure that the Group continues 
to be able to meet its debts as and when they fall due. Contracts are not entered into unless the Board is satisfied that there is 
sufficient cash flow to fund the additional commitment. The Board determines when reviewing the undiscounted cash flow forecasts 
whether the Group needs to raise additional working capital from its existing shareholders, the equity capital markets or other available 
external sources. The Board may also review the timing of internal programs if necessary to moderate cash requirements.

A maturity analysis of trade and other payables is set out below:

Year ended 30 June 2020

On 
demand
$

Less than
3 months
$

3 to 12
months
$

1 to 5
years
$

> 5 years
$

Total
$

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings*

–  4,808,499 

 495,873 

 1,983,494 

–

 7,287,866 

(excluding items below)

Lease Liabilties (Note 16)

Trade and other Payables

–

 104,219 

 319,831 

 1,869,319 

 906,590 

 3,199,959 

 50,070 

 3,121,925 

–

–

–

 3,171,995 

 50,070 

 8,034,643 

 815,704 

 3,852,813 

 906,590   13,659,820 

*$4,808,499 is the trade finance balance which is funded at maturity by drawing down on the equipment finance facility

Year ended 30 June 2019

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings

(excluding items below)

Lease Liabilties (Note 16)

Other Financial Liabilities

Trade and other Payables

On 
demand
$

Less than
3 months
$

3 to 12
months
$

1 to 5
years
$

> 5 years
$

Total
$

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

 409,186 

 1,342,643 

 409,186 

 1,342,643 

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

 1,751,829 

 1,751,829 

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Annual Report 2020Notes to the Financial Statements continuedFor the year ended 30 June 2020Foreign currency risk
Foreign currency risk arises when foreign currency exchange rates fluctuate against the Australian dollar, resulting in a foreign currency 
exchange loss or gain to the Group.

The Group is exposed to foreign currency risk via its cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables and trade payables as part of its 
normal business.

The Group incurs foreign currency expenses predominantly in USD, NZD and EURO. To reduce foreign currency risk exposure, the Group 
maintains an amount of cash and cash equivalents in USD, NZD and EURO. The Group receives payment from its overseas customers in 
USD, NZD and EURO and pays US, NZD and EURO trade payables from its USD, EURO and NZD funds. GBP and SGD denominated payable 
balances carry some foreign currency risk, however these payable balances are typically infrequent and low in value and are therefore 
considered to expose the Group to minimal risk. At 30 June 2020 the Group had a EURO and GBP denominated prepaid balance of 
$1,376,134 and $232,018 respectively, representing non-refundable deposits on R&D manufacturing equipment the Group will 
receive in FY21. The Company has subsequently opened a EURO and GBP bank account to mitigate foreign currency exposure.

The holdings of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables and trade payables analysed by nominated currency at 30 June 2020, 
along with prior year comparatives, were as follows.

Denominated 
in AUD  
$

Denominated 
in USD  
$

Denominated 
in NZD  
$

Denominated 
EURO  
$

Denominated 
In GBP  
$

Denominated 
In SGD  
$

Total  
$

2020

Financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents 6,260,340

5,291,876

Receivables

408,753

3,139,094

93,112

9,673

Total financial assets

6,669,093

8,430,970

102,785

2,373

335,321

337,694

–

27,582

27,582

11,647,701

1,096

3,921,519

1,096 15,569,220

Financial liabilities

Trade and other payables

1,969,251

1,135,066

Total financial liabilities

1,969,251

1,135,066

19,100

19,100

1,465

1,465

35,009

35,009

12,104

3,171,995

12,104

3,171,995

A hypothetical 10% strengthening in the exchange rate of the Australian dollar against the local currencies of the Parents' overseas 
subsidiaries (as at 30 June 2020) with all other variables held constant would have the following effect on the loss and equity for the 
2020 financial year for the Group:

Country

United States of America

United Kingdom

New Zealand

Singapore

Total

$

(61,782)

unfavourable

136,343

favourable

(22,443)

unfavourable

(21,357)

unfavourable

30,761

favourable

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Annual Report 2020Notes to the Financial Statements continued
For the year ended 30 June 2020

24. Financial Risk Management Objectives and Policies continued
A 10% strengthening in the exchange rate has been applied based on current market economic conditions.

2019

Financial assets

Denominated 
in AUD  
$

Denominated 
in USD  
$

Denominated 
in NZD  
$

Denominated 
EURO  
$

Denominated 
In GBP  
$

Total  
$

Cash and cash equivalents

10,464,990

Receivables

964,175

3,233,959

2,759,895

Total financial assets

11,429,165

5,993,854

221,746

8,768

230,514

–

672,209

672,209

13,920,695

–

4,405,047

18,325,742

Financial liabilities

Trade and other payables

Total financial liabilities

668,452

668,452

1,040,821

1,040,821

27,436

27,436

–

–

15,120

15,120

1,751,829

1,751,829

A hypothetical 10% strengthening in the exchange rate of the Australian dollar against the US dollar (as at 30 June 2019) with all 
other variables held constant would have a $65,950 unfavourable effect on the loss and equity for the 2019 financial year. A 10% 
strengthening in the exchange rate has been applied based on current market economic conditions.

25. Key Management Personnel Disclosures
The key management personnel compensation disclosures required by the Corporations Act 2001 are provided in the Remuneration 
Report in the Directors’ Report.

(a) Details of key management personnel
The key management personnel of the Group are those persons having the authority and responsibility for planning, directing and 
controlling the activities of the Group, directly or indirectly, during the 2020 and 2019 financial years. Unless otherwise indicated 
they were key management personnel during the whole of the financial years.

PolyNovo’s key management personnel are its Directors’ and members of the Senior Management team. Details of each Director 
and Senior Executive, who are classified as key management personnel, are provided in the Remuneration Report.

(b) Compensation by category: key management personnel

30 June 2020  
$

30 June 2019  
$

1,148,354

101,118

44,659

1,898,500

3,741

888,135

72,106

42,752

54,086

–

3,196,372

1,057,079

Short term

Post-employment – superannuation

Leave allowances

Share-based payments

Termination benefits

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Annual Report 2020(c) Interests held by key management personnel
Share options held by key management personnel to purchase ordinary shares have the following expiry dates and exercise prices:

Issue date

2019

2019

2019

2019

2019

2019

Expiry date

Exercise price

2020 number 
outstanding

2019 number 
outstanding

30/06/21

30/06/22

30/06/23

1/10/22

1/10/22

1/10/22

$0.60

$0.60

$0.60

–

–

–

300,000

300,000

400,000

1,100,110

1,100,110

1,100,110

300,000

300,000

400,000

–

–

–

4,300,330

1,000,000

(d) Loans to key management personnel
No loans have been made to Directors of PolyNovo or to any other key management personnel, including their personally related entities.

(e) Other transactions with Directors
There were transactions with Directors during the year ended 30 June 2020 as follows:
• David McQuillan and Associates LLC, an entity associated with Dr David McQuillan, received payments in the amount of $24,490 
(2019: $69,912). These payments were in respect to consulting services provided to PolyNovo North America LLC in relation to 
advisory and consulting services for the hernia project. 

No other transactions between the Group and any of the Directors of PolyNovo or any other key management personnel have been identified.

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Annual Report 2020Notes to the Financial Statements continued
For the year ended 30 June 2020

26. Controlled Entities
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets, liabilities and results of the following subsidiaries in accordance with the 
accounting policy in Note 2:

Country of incorporation

Percentage owned

30 June 2020  
%

30 June 2019  
%

Company:

PolyNovo Limited

Subsidiaries of PolyNovo Limited:

PolyNovo North America LLC

PolyNovo Biomaterials Pty Ltd

NovoSkin Pty Ltd

NovoWound Pty Ltd

PolyNovo NZ Limited

PolyNovo Singapore Private Ltd

PolyNovo UK Limited

Australia

United States

Australia

Australia

Australia

New Zealand

Singapore

United Kingdom

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

–

100%

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Annual Report 2020Directors’ Declaration
For the year ended 30 June 2020

In accordance with a resolution of the Directors of PolyNovo Limited, I state that:

• In the opinion of the Directors:
• The Financial Report and the Remuneration Report included in the Directors’ Report, of the Company and of the Group are in accordance 

with the Corporations Act 2001, including:
• giving a true and fair view of the Company and the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2020 and of their performance for the 

year ended on that date;

• complying with Australian Accounting Standards and Corporations Regulations 2001; and
• complying with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

• There are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company and the Group will be able to pay their debts as and when they become 

due and payable.

• This declaration has been made after receiving the declarations required to be made to Directors in accordance with section 295A 

of the Corporations Act 2001 for the financial period ended 30 June 2020.

On behalf of the Board,

Mr David Williams
Chairman

26 August 2020

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Annual Report 2020Independent Auditor’s Report
For the year ended 30 June 2020

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

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

Independent  Audit or's Report  t o t he Members of PolyNovo Limit ed

Report  on t he Audit  of t he Financial Report

Opinion

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

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

a)

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

b)

complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001.

Basis for Opinion

We conducted our audit  in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under
those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial
Report section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the auditor
independence requirements of the Corporations Act  2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting
Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants
(including Independence Standards) (t he Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in
Australia. We have also fulfilled our other et hical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.

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

Key Audit  Mat t ers

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

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

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

70    PolyNovo Limited

Annual Report 20202

Recognit ion of revenue

Why significant

How our audit  addressed t he key audit  mat t er

The Group has recognised revenue from the sale of
commercial products and revenue from services
performed in respect of research and development.

For sales of commercial products, revenue is
recognised upon delivery of the product to the
customer.  The Group sells to customers in various
territories.  Commercial product sales have
significantly increased this financial year. Services
revenue is recognised as the services are delivered.

Notes 2, 3 and 4 of the financial statements outline
the Company’s accounting policies with respect to
revenue recognition and revenue disclosures.

Revenue recognition was considered a key audit
matter due to the increasing sales profile of the
Group.

Our audit procedures with respect to the Group’s revenue
recognition included:

► assessing new contracts with customers for ter ms and
conditions that could impact the timing of recognition
and measurement of revenue;

► assessing the operating effectiveness of the Group’s
controls by testing a sample of controls with respect
to the initiation and recording of commercial sales
transactions;

► assessing on a sample basis, whether revenue was

correctly recognised based on the products delivered
as at 30 June 2020 with reference to supporting
documentation including contracts, purchase orders
proof of delivery, cash receipts and credit notes;

► assessing the Group’s performance obligations under

the services contract to check that revenue is
recognised only for services provided during the year
and at the contracted rate;

► comparing subsequent cash receipts to balances

outstanding at year end on a sample basis; and

► assessing whether the Company’s revenue disclosures
as outlined in Notes 2, 3 and 4 are complete and meet
the requirements of Australian Accounting Standards.

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Exist ence and valuat ion of invent ory

Why significant

How our audit  addressed t he key audit  mat t er

At 30 June 2020, the Group held inventory of $1.21
million which comprised raw materials, work in
progress and finished goods. The disclosure in respect
of inventor y is included in note 9,

Material inventories were held at a central warehouse
in Australia and by third-party logistics providers in
the United States of America (‘US’).

The cost of  inventory is determined based on the
standard cost of production and, where applicable,
capitalisable manufacturing variances. The net
realisable value of the inventory is assessed at year
end considering inventory sales, forecast usage,
expiry dates of products and quality assessments.

The existence and valuation of inventory was
considered a key audit matter given the significance to
the group of inventory  and the judgements required
in determining the valuation of inventory.

Our procedures with respect to existence and valuation of
inventory included:

► attending the inventor y counts that occurred,

reperforming the inventory counts and agreeing
count results into the year end inventor y listing.  Due
to travel and social distancing restrictions resulting
from the COVID-19 pandemic, we could not physically
attend these inventor y counts.  However, we
observed the inventory counts using video and other
technologies;

► assessing that the nature of costs included in
inventory, including allocations of labour and
manufacturing overheads, were consistent with the
requirements of  Australian Accounting Standards;

► agreeing, on a sample basis, the amount of costs

capitalised in inventory to supporting documentation;

► assessing and recalculating the Group’s judgements

related to manufacturing variances; and

► assessing the inventory net realisable values with
reference to the ageing of inventory, expiry dates,
gross margins achieved, sales forecasts and outcomes
of quality assessments.

► Assessing the disclosures in respect of inventory in

the financial statements.

Account ing for share based payment  arrangement s

Why significant

How our audit  addressed t he key audit  mat t er

During the year, the Group issued options to certain
employees, including the Managing Director, under
share based payment arrangements. The share based
payment arrangements included both market based
and non-market based vesting conditions. In
determining the value of the new arrangements, the
Group used the services of a third-par ty valuation
specialist.

The Group also has existing share based payment
arrangements with the Chief Financial Officer that are
being expensed over their vesting period.

The share based payments expense recorded for the
year ended 30 June 2020 is $2.06 million.

Our procedures with respect to share based payment
arrangements included:

► agreeing the terms of the share based payment

arrangements issued during the year to contracts;

► assessing, in conjunction with our valuation

specialists, the appropriateness of  the valuation
methodology used by management’s specialist and
the key input assumptions such as volatility rates,
expected life and probability of achieving the market-
based performance conditions;

► assessing the Group’s judgements in relation to the

probability of achieving non-mar ket based vesting
conditions;

► recalculating the share based payments expense

recor ded in the Statement of Comprehensive Income
over the relevant vesting periods; and

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► assessing the disclosures in Note 6 and the

Remuneration Report in relation to the share based
payment arrangements.

Details of these share based payment arrangements
are disclosed in Note 6 of the financial report and the
Remuneration Report with respect to the
arrangements with the Managing Director and Chief
Financial Officer.

There is judgement involved in determining the fair
value of share based payment arrangements and the
subsequent recording of the fair value as an expense
over the estimated vesting period.  As a result, and
given the magnitude of the expense in the current
year, the audit of the share based payment
arrangements was considered a key audit matter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Report  on t he Audit  of t he Remunerat ion Report

Opinion on t he Remunerat ion Report

We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 20 to 27 of the directors' report for the year
ended 30 June 2020.

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

Responsibilit ies

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

Ernst & Young

Joanne Lonergan
Partner
Melbourne
26 August 2020

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Annual Report 2020Additional Information Required by ASX
For the year ended 30 June 2020

Additional information required by the Australian Securities Exchange is as follows:

Ordinary Shares
As at 14 August 2020 there were 661,088,044 ordinary shares on issue held by 20,708 shareholders. Each ordinary share carries 
one vote per share.

Top 20 Shareholders as at 14 August 2020

Shareholder
HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED
J P MORGAN NOMINEES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED
CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED
MOGGS CREEK PTY LTD 
LATERAL INNOVATIONS PTY LTD 
NATIONAL NOMINEES LIMITED
MERRILL LYNCH (AUSTRALIA) NOMINEES PTY LIMITED
MR ANTHONY SHANE KITTEL + MRS MICHELE THERESE KITTEL 
BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES PTY LTD 
BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES PTY LTD 
SANDHURST TRUSTEES LTD 
BNP PARIBAS NOMS PTY LTD 
MS SIMONE MAREE BEKS
MR PAUL GERARD BRENNAN
COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION
NETWEALTH INVESTMENTS LIMITED 
MR PAUL JAMES LAPPIN + MS SIOBHAN CATHERINE LYONS 
MR LAURENT FOSSAERT
MR DAVID KENLEY
DR MARCUS JAMES DERMOT WAGSTAFF + MRS LARA KATE WAGSTAFF
Total

No. of shares
66,551,382
50,570,980
19,619,513
17,400,000
10,924,103
9,834,664
9,308,685
7,922,500
6,625,645
6,186,654
5,688,623
5,375,513
4,185,095
4,185,095
4,081,250
3,809,451
3,254,631
3,214,172
3,139,855
3,056,377
244,934,188

%
10.07
7.65
2.97
2.63
1.65
1.49
1.41
1.20
1.00
0.94
0.86
0.81
0.63
0.63
0.62
0.58
0.49
0.49
0.47
0.46
37.05

Unquoted Securities
Options over unissued shares
As at 30 June 2020, a total of 5,300,330 options over ordinary shares are on issue held by three individuals including the Managing 
Director. Options do not carry a right to vote.

PolyNovo issued 4,300,330 options during the year ended 30 June 2020. Details of the options issued are included in Note 6. 

The range of shareholders based on number of shares held as at 14 August 2020 is as follows:

Range of units
1 – 1000
1,001 – 5,000
5,001 – 10,000
10,001 – 100,000
100,001 and over
Number of holders with less than a marketable parcel

No. of holders
6,025
7,187
2,841
3,943
712
779

No. of shares
3,368,850
20,021,934
22,689,098
122,906,278
492,101,884
102,303

Voting Rights
Clauses 45 to 54 of the Company’s Constitution stipulate the voting rights of members. In summary but without prejudice to the 
provisions of the Constitution, every member present in person or by representative, proxy or attorney shall have one vote on a show 
of hands and on a poll have one vote for each share held by the member.

Substantial Shareholders

Name of shareholding
HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED
J P MORGAN NOMINEES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED

66,551,382
50,570,980

No. of shares
10.07
7.65

Quotation of the Company’s Shares
PolyNovo has been granted official quotation for its shares on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX Code: PNV).

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Non-executive Chairman
Mr David Williams

Non-executive Directors
Dr Robyn Elliott
Ms Christine Emmanuel
Mr Leon Hoare
Mr Max Johnston 
Dr David McQuillan 
Mr Philip Powell 
Mr Bruce Rathie

Managing Director 
Mr Paul Brennan

Company Secretary
Mr Jan Gielen

Registered Office
Unit 2/320 Lorimer Street 
Port Melbourne
Victoria 3207

T (03) 8681 4050
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Share Registry
Computershare Investor Services Pty Ltd 
Yarra Falls
452 Johnston Street
Abbotsford, Victoria 3067
T 1300 850 505

Auditors
Ernst & Young 
8 Exhibition St
Melbourne Victoria 3000

Website
www.polynovo.com

Australian Securities Exchange
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