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Globally recognised 
medical innovation
Annual Report 2021

Vision

PolyNovo is prepared for an exciting 
future with expansion into new markets 
and continued growth in NovoSorb BTM 
production within our 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 focused on our 
mission: Improving outcomes and 
changing people’s lives.

CONTENTS

Global Reach 

Our Performance 

World Leading — Life Changing 

Clinical Trials 

Chairman and Managing Director 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 

Shareholder Information 

Corporate Directory 

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PolyNovo Limited  |  Annual Report 2021

GLOBAL REACH

PolyNovo has continued to invest in 
expanding sales teams throughout 
the pandemic. In FY21 this strategy  
has generated new account acquisitions, 
significant growth in sales, greater 
geographical coverage, and achievement 
of a small profit (excluding non-cash 
items) FY22 has started strong 
with excellent sales performance  
in July 2021. 

FY21 has been challenging with restricted  
travel, customer access for face-to-face 
interactions and reduced hospital activity  
due to COVID-19 congestion.

Our early pivoting to digital sales and marketing 
strategies has been very rewarding. We have 
conducted many webinars across a wide variety  
of surgical applications that have allowed our 
surgeons to share their excellent outcomes with 
their peers. 

We have continued to win new accounts,  
expand existing account sales, and enter new 
geographies. Our European market entries have 
been outstanding throughout FY21. This has laid 
the foundations for strong sales growth in FY22  
as these distributors win hospital accounts.  
This profitable strategy enables PolyNovo to 
reinvest in new markets and support the general 
business expansion.

Logistics to support sales growth has required 
extra effort with freight routing and forecasting 
however we have stayed ahead of future  
demands with high stock holdings in all our  
markets. We will have greater flexibility and  
market responsiveness in FY22 with our  
EU 3PL Movianto coming on stream in Belgium. 

Our US business is rapidly expanding in both 
personnel and sales revenue. We have continued 
the investment in sales and marketing roles 
throughout FY21. The US business is profitable, 
and we see further expansion of our sales team 
in FY22. 

Our Clinical Trial programs continue with the 
BARDA pivotal burn trial and chronic wound 
reimbursement trial. Our SynPath chronic wound 
scaffold will allow us to service the $US400M 
Chronic wound segment in FY23.

Iceland

United States

+49%

US FY21 sales growth 
in local currency USD

United States
Our US business is profitable and our largest revenue contributor.  
We have continued to expand our sales and marketing team. We see  
further investment in expanding the capacity to drive revenue growth.  
The NovoSorb SynPath chronic wound study has completed the first 10 
patients and we now embark on the second phase of this clinical trial.  
Our BARDA funded pivotal trial is in progress with 20 sites being enrolled 
and a further five Canadian sites to be added.

Scan QR code to view a short performance summary  
by Ed Graubart – Sr. Vice President Sales & Marketing

Europe
Our European expansion has been significant in FY21. Our distributor model 
in Europe is allowing PolyNovo to rapidly expand across Europe without 
significant cost and should generate profit in FY22. We have a new 3PL 
partner for Europe commencing 1 Sept ‘21 allowing us to efficiently  
service many markets. 

Scan QR code to view a short performance summary 
by David Hollis – EMEA Business Development Manager

South Africa
Our South African distributor, Ascendis Medical, is achieving reasonable sales 
through the public hospital system. Access to the Private Health system has 
been limited due to reimbursement constraints of health insurers. We will 
continue to support Ascendis in their endeavours for reimbursement.

Scan QR code to view a short performance summary  
by David Hollis - EMEA Business Development Manager

PolyNovo Limited | Annual Report 2021

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Sweden

Finland

Austria

Norway

Denmark

Poland

Luxembourg

United Kingdom

Ireland

Belgium

Poland

Netherlands

Greece

Switzerland

Germany

Italy

Saudi Arabia

Israel

Turkey

+53%

Global Distributors 
FY21 sales growth

India

Taiwan

First sales achieved in 
Taiwan and Singapore.

South Africa

Singapore

+25%

Australia FY21 
sales growth

Australia

New Zealand

Asia
Direct sales in Singapore are progressing well with eight 
hospitals purchasing NovoSorb BTM for use in a wide range  
of elective and trauma cases in FY21. We also appointed  
a distributor in Taiwan in October 2020 with a first sale in 
December 2020. Taiwan is an advanced medical market,  
and we anticipate FY22 to be a strong year. Surgeon  
feedback is excellent.

UK / Ireland
Until January UK/Ireland has been highly restricted by 
COVID-19. We are seeing a gradual increase in surgical activity 
and the re-engagement of face-to-face sales calls. Sales are 
trending well, and we have added a sales role in Ireland, and  
a further three roles in the UK. Ireland has seen a rapid uptake 
of NovoSorb BTM and we see good growth opportunities 
throughout UK/Ireland.

Australia
Very strong sales growth in FY21 despite COVID-19 restrictions.  
Our penetration of the burn market is significant, and we have 
achieved solid growth in elective surgery with sales to many 
public and private hospitals. We added two additional 
salespeople and see strong growth continuing throughout FY22.

Scan QR code to view a short performance 
summary by Andy Eakins – Marketing Manager 
UK & EMEA

Scan the QR code to view a short performance 
summary by Valerie Young – Sales Director, 
Australia / New Zealand

Middle East
Good potential delayed due to COVID-19. As vaccination 
programs allow greater access, we anticipate market entries  
in H2 FY22.

New Zealand
Strong sales growth in New Zealand across all major hospitals. 
The expansion of BTM use across a wide variety of surgical 
applications has been exciting with market penetration 
expected to continue in FY22. Peer to peer referrals are  
strong and the surgical outcomes are outstanding.

Scan QR code to view a short performance  
summary by David Hollis – EMEA Business 
Development Manager

Scan QR code to view a short performance 
summary by Valerie Young – Sales Director 
Australia/New Zealand

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PolyNovo Limited | Annual Report 2021

OUR PERFORMANCE

NovoSorb BTM USA Sales ($USD)

49.0%

2021: 
$15.5m

2020: 
$10.4m

Net Profit / (Loss) After Tax 
EXCLUDING NON-CASH ITEMS*

EBITDA
EXCLUDING NON-CASH ITEMS*

121.5%

2021: 
$0.2m

2020: 
-$1.2m

161.1%

2021: 
$0.6m

2020: 
-$1.0m

Cash on Hand FY21 / 1H21

NovoSorb BTM Group Sales

0.4%

FY21: 
$7.69m

1H21: 
$7.66m

33.8%

2021: 
$25.5m

2020: 
$19.1m

* Non-cash items comprises of unrealised forex losses, share based payments and depreciation & amortisation

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PolyNovo Limited  |  Annual Report 2021BARDA Revenue

Employee Related Expenditure 
EXCLUDING SHARE BASED PAYMENTS

18.1%

2021: 
$3.7m

2020: 
$3.1m

28.7%

2021: 
$16.7m

2020: 
$13.0m

Cash on Hand YoY

Capital Expenditure

-34.0%

2021: 
$7.7m

2020: 
$11.6m

-59.8%

2021: 
$3.6m

2020: 
$8.9m

Total Employees

Inventory Value

35.9%

2021: 
106

2020: 
78

61.0%

2021: 
$2.0m

2020: 
$1.2m

Total Group Revenue

Net Loss After Tax 
INCLUDING NON-CASH ITEMS

9.8%

2021: 
-$4.6m

2020: 
-$4.2m

32.0%

2021: 
$29.3m

2020: 
$22.2m

Net Cash Outflow Operating Activities

-41.4%

2021: 
-$0.3m

2020: 
-$0.4m

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PolyNovo Limited | Annual Report 2021

WORLD LEADING — LIFE CHANGING

Robust in the  
presence of infection

Does not act as a food source 
for infections, often allowing 
retention while the infection 
is treated.

Generation of a neodermis 
over exposed tendons  
and bones

Can offer alternative treatment  
for complex wounds.

Designed to 
minimise contracture 
over functionally 
important areas 
and improve cosmesis 
(uniformity of texture)

Compared with 
primary skin grafting.

Dermal repair to 
support limb salvage

By creating a vascularised 
neodermis for definitive 
closure.

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PolyNovo Limited  |  Annual Report 2021CLINICAL TRIALS

USA Burns Trial 
Approval for the Pivotal Trial to 
commence, comprising up to 150 full 
thickness burn patients was received 
from the FDA on 8 January 2021. 
The clinical research team is currently 
working to initiate all 25 North American 
and 5 Canadian research sites, which 
are a mixture of prestigious academic 
institutions and ABA verified burn centers. 
Three sites are currently actively 
screening potential subjects, with another 
3 study sites coming on-board in August. 
The first patient to be recruited into the 
study is imminent, with a two-year 
enrollment period to recruit all subjects. 

The virtual investigator meeting was a 
great success and was attended by over 
98 study personnel over the course of 
two days. Dr Tina Palmieri, UC Davis, 
Sacramento, CA., our Co-Principal 
Investigator provided a clear overview 
of the study protocol in conjunction 
with our other Co-Principal Investigator 
Dr. Blome Ebverwein, Lehigh Valley 
Hospital, Allentown, PA. Representatives 
from our industry partners and 
government sponsor also attended the 
meeting and provided a clear message on 
the importance of this study to both the 
burn community and the US Government.  

The 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) originally commenced 
on 28 September 2015 funding our 
feasibility study which concluded in 
March 2020. The Company has previously 
announced the result of this trial on 
21 April 2020. The completion of the 
pivotal study is the final piece to fulfill the 
BARDA contract which will end in 2025.  

Patients were seen weekly from their 
baseline visit until healing, for up to 
12 weeks, and a 2-week post healing 
(confirmation of closure assessment) in 
those that healed. If a participant’s foot 
ulcer healed before the final 12-week visit, 
they attended a healing confirmation visit 
two weeks post the original heal date. 

The initial results appear positive with 
70% of ulcers achieving complete closure. 
The median time to healing was 7 weeks 
(range 3-13 weeks). The initial clinician’s 
feedback was that SynPath appeared to 
have a high degree of clinical efficacy and 
helped promote wound closure in many 
hard to heal DFU’s in a faster time period 
compared to conventional standard of 
care treatments in this patient population. 
The full study results from this pilot study 
will be available in late August / early 
September 2021, before moving onto  
the next phase in the project which is a 
randomised control trial (RCT) of 100 
patients compared to the Standard of Care. 

“SynPath has exceeded our expectations 
in this pilot and is a very viable treatment 
for diabetic wounds, we look forward 
to the final statistical analysis of the 
pilot and the upcoming RCT ,” 
said Charles Zelen, DPM, principal  
investigator, Podiatry Section Chief; 
Department of Orthopedics; 
HCA Lewis-Gale Medical Center.

The data from this study will be used 
to submit for insurance reimbursement 
coverage for chronic wound applications 
in the US market. This market segment 
has a total addressable market of 
USD $400m with market entry 
anticipated in 2024.

The pivotal trial will be funded by BARDA 
up to USD $15 million. PolyNovo will also 
contribute to the trial through provision 
of product, staff resources, and 
infrastructure support. The contract is on 
a cost-plus monthly reimbursement basis. 
Successful completion of the pivotal trial 
will lead to a PMA application with the 
US FDA for the use of our scaffold in full 
thickness acute burns. 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. 

On completion of the trial and approval 
of our application for a PMA from the 
US FDA we anticipate the US Government 
may add NovoSorb BTM to its national 
stockpile for critical healthcare products.

SynPathTM  DFU  
Pilot Study
A Single Arm Pilot Study Evaluating  
Wound Closure with Application of 
SynPath™ in the Treatment of  
Non-Healing Diabetic Foot Ulcers.  

The purpose of this pilot study was to 
assess the safety and clinical efficacy of 
SynPath™ to promote wound closure in 
non-healing diabetic foot ulcers, DFU,  
and to collect patient outcome data and 
clinician feedback in the first formal 
evaluation of SynPath in this chronic 
wound etiology. 

Ten eligible subjects who presented with 
a Wagner Grade 1 Diabetic Foot ulcer, and 
who met the inclusion/exclusion criteria 
of the protocol were enrolled into the 
evaluation. All patients that consented  
to taking part in the study were treated 
with SynPath over a period of 12 weeks, 
or until 100% wound closure.

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PolyNovo Limited  |  Annual Report 2021

CHAIRMAN AND MANAGING DIRECTOR REPORT

Dear Shareholder,

COVID-19 in FY21 had a significant 
impact on hospital trauma, burn and 
elective surgery activity. Notwithstanding 
limited hospital access, lockdowns,  
and travel restrictions, we adapted our 
business and had continued material  
sales growth with global BTM sales up  
by 33.8% (AUD), US BTM sales up by 
49.0% in local currency (USD) and the 
Group achieved a small underlying profit 
(excluding non-cash items) of $258,756. 
We signed three General Purchasing 
Organisation (GPO) contracts during  
the year to 30 June 2021 with further 
negotiations currently in progress. These 
contracts will enable faster account 
acquisition and deeper US market 
penetration in FY22.

We continued our investment in building 
our platform for post COVID-19 growth 
with personnel growing from 78 to 106. 
Growth in our sales team was a significant 
driver of our sales momentum. Advanced 
digital programs including webinar and 
promotional activities are now part of our 
“normal” business processes. Many virtual 
trade shows have been conducted where 
we established new leads, presented 
NovoSorb BTM to large audiences,  
and reached new markets.

Sales in all our direct markets continue  
to grow with the second half providing 
strong improvement in revenues, new 
account acquisitions and sales team 
expansion. Importantly PolyNovo 
achieved a small profit (excluding 
non-cash items) and was cash breakeven, 
a significant company milestone. Our cash 
on hand position is strong as at 30 June 
2021 and forward cashflows are building 
despite forecast expenditure required  
for growing sales teams and investing  
in new product development.

Continued manufacturing of inventory 
completed during FY21 means we have 
stock available for customers in all 
markets. Production capacity is high,  
and we increased capacity including 
redundancy through the completion  
of our new manufacturing facility.  
This new facility will house our polymer 
laboratories, film extrusion, new foam 
cutting machinery and ultrasonic welding 
capabilities. Our new equipment and skills 
in production enable PolyNovo to rapidly 
develop new medical devices constructed 
from our existing NovoSorb polymers. 

“FY22 has begun with positive sales momentum, 
continued sales force expansion, Syntrel VP (hernia) 
study commencement and improved customer access 
with the (hopefully) receding of COVID-19 restrictions.“

The new manufacturing facility has been 
commissioned and is currently undergoing 
internal qualification which is expected to 
be completed by the end of September.

New, smaller NovoSorb BTM sizes will 
enter specific markets in October 2021 
addressing the European, UK, Australia 
and New Zealand demands for 
economically treating lesion excisions, 
diabetic foot ulcers, arterial ulcers and 
venous leg ulcers. Recent publications  
and presentations by Flinders University 
(South Australia) demonstrate great 
promise for the role of NovoSorb BTM in 
arterial leg ulcers. PolyNovo is supporting 
further investigations of this application.

The first phase of a diabetic foot ulcer 
study in the US concluded in July 2021 
with enrolment of the first ten patients. 
We will now review the progress of these 
patients and adjust any trial protocols to 
embark on the recruitment of the next 
40 patients. The data from this study  
will be used to submit for insurance 
reimbursement coverage for chronic 
wound applications in the US market.  
This market segment has a total 
addressable market of USD $400 million 
with market entry anticipated in 2024.

The BARDA funded pivotal burn trial has 
commenced and we are in the process  
of enrolling 20 US based and 5 Canadian 
based burn centres in performing the 
pivotal burn trial. BARDA revenues are 
expected to increase commensurate with 
the trial activity in the year ahead. 

The R&D team has demonstrated an 
ability to adapt by producing finalised 
hernia devices called Syntrel VP in FY21. 
We commenced a large animal study  
in July 2021 to generate the data  
on resorption, toxicology and 
biocompatibility that will support our 
dossier submission to the US FDA in 
approximately March/April 2023 for  
our hernia product. We anticipate gaining 
approval to sell in the US by August 2023.

FY22 has begun with positive sales 
momentum, continued sales force 
expansion, Syntrel VP (hernia) animal 
study commencement and improved 
customer access with the expectation  
of receding of COVID-19 restrictions.

Clinical Trials FY21
Our $15m USD BARDA funded US pivotal 
burns trial is underway. This trial will 
compare NovoSorb BTM with the 
selected hospitals’ standard of care 
looking at wound closure together  
with cosmetic and functional outcomes. 
Enrolling Canadian burn centres into the 
program will also facilitate our market 
entry to Canada in FY22. 

PolyNovo will continue the 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 clinical data will ultimately lead 
to entering the US chronic wound care 
market and generate supporting clinical 
data for NovoSorb BTM in the treatment 
of these wounds in all markets. NovoSorb 
BTM already has regulatory approval for 
use in all chronic wound applications in  
all markets we are in. 

New Markets FY21
PolyNovo has expanded its European  
and Asian markets during the period  
to 30 June 2021. To enable faster  
EU penetration, we have adopted  
a distributor model in key European 
countries supported by our existing  
UK based marketing and business 
development team. We have entered 
Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands 
(Benelux), Norway, Denmark, Finland, 
Sweden, Poland, Italy, Turkey, and Greece. 
Although European markets have also 
been impacted by COVID-19, we  
have seen NovoSorb BTM sales with 
continued growth over the six months  
to 30 June 2021. 

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PolyNovo Limited  |  Annual Report 2021We have taken a direct market entry into 
the Irish market in FY21 and have realised 
NovoSorb BTM sales following entry.

We anticipate the Irish market will grow 
strongly in FY22.

Taiwan has been added to our Asian 
markets and we see great potential  
in this advanced market.

New Markets for FY22 
PolyNovo is currently working on market 
entry in Canada, France, Kuwait, UAE, 
Cyprus, Lebanon, and further Middle 
Eastern markets this financial year. Japan 
is an attractive market, and whilst we are 
exploring the best market entry strategy 
for this market, it may take until 2023 for 
market entry due to complex regulatory 
requirements. 

Hernia - Syntrel
Our Syntrel hernia devices are being 
manufactured in our new facility.  
These devices are currently undergoing 
biocompatibility, toxicology, and 
resorption studies. Data from this trial  
is required for the US FDA regulatory 
dossier which we anticipate submitting  
in March/April 2023 and gaining approval 
to sell in the US by August 2023. 

Much of the pre-clinical trial data relating 
to our NovoSorb film and ultrasonic 
welding processes from this development 
activity will be applicable to other devices 
in development.

PolyNovo’s development teams have 
worked with our global suppliers to 
commission complex machinery 
throughout COVID-19. Consequently,  
the teams have developed new and 
advanced skillsets which will provide 
ongoing benefits to our other new 
product development programs. 

Tissue Reinforcement 
PolyNovo has employed additional 
scientific and marketing support to drive 
this program. Tissue reinforcement is the 
use of the NovoSorb foam that can be 
used alone or with the NovoSorb film 
reinforcement to fill internal tissue 
defects. We are currently scoping the 
unmet needs of surgeons so that we  
can capture their requirements within  
the design of novel NovoSorb products. 
We will share an estimated development 
timeline with the market once we have 
reached later stage gate milestones.

Beta-Cell Diabetes 
application 
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. Animal 
studies have demonstrated that 
NovoSorb foam is a safe and viable 
environment for Islet cell transplants. 
BetaCell has secured funding and plans  
to start human trials using NovoSorb BTM 
in FY22 for Type I diabetics who have 
undergone renal transplants. 

New Product pipeline
PolyNovo sees multiple device 
development opportunities for  
NovoSorb applications, and we are 
actively screening near term programs.

Summary of FY21
•  Annual NovoSorb BTM revenue  

growth of 33.8%

•  Annual US revenue growth  

in $USD of 49.0%

•  Annual Distributor sales growth  

of 53.1% 

•  Increased gross margin by 2.8%  

on product sales

•  Commenced the $15M ($USD)  

BARDA funded Pivotal trial 

•  Signed three General Purchasing 
Organisations (GPO’s) in the US
•  Achieved profitability/breakeven 

(excluding non-cash Items)
•  Staff increased from 78 to 106  

with a US sales team of 36
•  Appointed a Director of R&D
•  Signed Taiwan distributor and  

achieved first sales 

•  Signed 6 European distributors which 

covers an additional 8 markets

•  Expanded German distributor’s territory 

to include Belgium, Netherlands, 
Luxemburg, and Sweden

•  Implemented advanced digital marketing 
strategies to drive sales and marketing 
during COVID-19

•  Completed the build of the new 

production facility for hernia, film,  
foam, and polymer (redundancy  
capacity for BTM)

•  Implemented Business Intelligence 

software including an electronic Quality 
Management System

•  Initiated a US chronic wound study  
for health insurance reimbursement
•  Initiated a chronic wound study with 
Flinders University South Australia

David Williams
Chairman

Paul Brennan
Managing Director

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PolyNovo Limited  |  Annual Report 2021

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 2021 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.

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 as well as in 
mergers and acquisitions and capital 
raising. He has 30+ years’ experience 
working with and advising ASX-listed 
companies in the food, medical device, 
and pharmaceutical sectors.

Mr Williams is currently a Director  
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.

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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 Vice 
President of the Board of the Institute  
of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys of 
Australia 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 is 
currently IP & Commercialisation manager 
at RMIT University and was previously 
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.

Mr Leon Hoare 
GradDipBus, AssocDipAppSc (Ortho), GAICD

Dr David McQuillan 
BSc (Hons) Biochemistry, PhD Biochemisty

Non-executive Director

Non-executive Director

Mr Hoare was appointed a Director  
of PolyNovo on 27 January 2016. 

He is currently 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 
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 has also included a senior  
role at Bristol-Myers Squibb (medical 
devices), 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).

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 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).

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

Non-executive Director

Mr Andrew Lumsden 
MA (Hons) in Accountancy & Finance, 
CA, AGIA ACG, MAICD

Non-executive Director

Mr Paul Brennan 
MBA, BSc (Nursing) RN RM

Managing Director

Mr Lumsden was appointed a Director  
of PolyNovo on 4 June 2021. He is an 
accomplished Chartered Accountant and 
finance executive with more than 20 
years’ experience locally and internationally. 
He holds a Master of Arts in Accountancy 
and Finance (First Class Hons), is an 
Associate of The Chartered Governance 
Institute and a member of the Australian 
Institute of Company Directors.  
Mr Lumsden is currently Global Chief 
Operating Officer of Wellcom Group Pty 
Ltd (formerly Wellcom Group Limited) 
having previously held the roles of Chief 
Financial Officer and Company Secretary. 
Prior to joining Wellcom, Mr Lumsden  
was a Senior Manager within the  
Audit and Assurance practice of 
PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Mr Rathie was appointed a Director  
of PolyNovo on 18 February 2010.  
He 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 20 
years’ experience as a full time professional 
Non-executive Director. He is currently 
Chairman of Capricorn Mutual Limited  
and a Non-executive Director of ASX  
listed Cettire Limited (ASX:CTT), Capricorn 
Society Limited and Australian Meat 
Processors Limited. In the medical device 
space, he is currently 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.

Mr Brennan was appointed Chief 
Executive Officer (CEO) of PolyNovo 
Limited 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.

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PolyNovo Limited  |  Annual Report 2021Mr Jan Gielen 
CA, Bachelor Bus (Acc)

Chief Financial Officer  
and Company Secretary

Dr Anthony Kaye 
BSc (Hons) Chemistry PhD  
Organic Chemistry

Chief Operating Officer

Dr Anthony Kaye joined PolyNovo on  
9 November 2020.  Dr Kaye holds a  
Ph.D. in Synthetic Organic Chemistry 
from Latrobe University and commenced 
his career with Biota holdings undertaking 
post-Doctoral research.  Since then,  
Dr Kaye has held senior operational roles 
in the pharmaceutical and advanced 
materials industries initially at IDT 
Australia and Boron Molecular. Most 
recently Dr Kaye held senior operational 
and capital expansion project roles with 
CSL Behring, based at the Broadmeadows 
manufacturing facility. 

Dr Kaye has extensive experience  
in product development, process 
scale-up, advanced manufacturing, 
process automation, end to end supply 
chain and cleanroom facility design.

Mr Gielen joined PolyNovo Limited 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 2021, 
PolyNovo Limited had eight wholly owned 
subsidiaries: PolyNovo Biomaterials Pty 
Limited, NovoSkin Pty Ltd, NovoWound 
Pty Ltd, PolyNovo NZ Ltd, PolyNovo UK 
Ltd, PolyNovo North America LLC (PNA 
LLC), PolyNovo Singapore Private Ltd and 
PolyNovo Ireland Ltd. The first three 
subsidiary companies listed above are 
Australian proprietary companies whilst 
the other entities are the trading and 
employment entities for those countries. 
PolyNovo NZ Ltd does not employ direct 
staff and is currently managed by the 
Australian sales team.

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 on next page.

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NovoSorb BTM
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. BTM is commercially sold in 
Australia, USA, Canada (by exemption), 
New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, 
Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, 
Finland, Norway, Benelux, Italy, Poland, 
Singapore, Malaysia, South Africa, India, 
Saudi Arabia, Israel, Greece, and Taiwan. 
Further markets are under consideration  
for FY22.

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.“

Regulatory approvals for 
NovoSorb BTM in FY21

Taiwan
PolyNovo achieved Taiwan FDA regulatory 
approval for NovoSorb BTM in FY21.  
First sales followed in Q2 FY21. 

South Korea 
PolyNovo successfully passed the  
South Korean FDA audit in Q3 of FY21. 
Regulatory application for approval as a 
class III device for NovoSorb BTM is now 
in progress. 

Hernia Repair
PolyNovo has completed the building and 
commissioning of the Unit 1 facility, and 
the internal qualification is expected to  
be completed by end of September. This 
facility enables PolyNovo to manufacture  
a wide variety of NovoSorb products 
including polymer, pellets, extruded films 
and fully converted medical devices such 
as Syntrel VP (hernia) devices. Pre-clinical 
trials are currently underway to develop 
the biocompatibility, toxicology and 
resorbsion data required for regulatory 
filings. We anticipate submitting for a US 
FDA 510(k) in March/April 2023 and 
gaining approval to sell in US by August 
2023.There remains some risk in the 
timeline as we work through the 
regulatory processes and trials.

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. The 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 NovoSorb BTM during FY20. 
The data generated in this study will 
support our Premarket Approval (PMA) 
application and add to the body of 
evidence demonstrating the mode  
of action of NovoSorb BTM.

The pivotal trial is funded by BARDA  
to USD $15 million after extending the 
contract in FY21. PolyNovo will also 
contribute to the trial through provision 
of product, staff resources and 
infrastructure support. We are currently 
recruiting patients into the trial through  
a planned 20 US burn centres and five 
Canadian burn centres. 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. 

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. Dr Tina Palmieri, UC Davis 
Sacramento, and Dr Sigrid Eberwein, 
Lehigh Valley, are the principal 
investigators for this study.

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DIRECTORS' REPORT CONTINUED

Tissue Reinforcement (Breast) 
PolyNovo’s internal development program 
for a portfolio of products for use in 
reconstructive and aesthetic surgery is 
well defined and has shared technologies. 
Our Hernia product is exciting but 
importantly it serves as an effective 
building block for tissue reinforcement 
products in orthopaedics, breast, etc.  
We anticipate that manufacturing 
processes and the technology will be 
shared across a range of new 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 has 
completed several swine studies with 
good results. It is 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, has funding supported from  
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 with the addition of further 
research and development resources.

Capital Investment
PolyNovo has completed the majority  
of our capital program with completion  
of the Unit 1 manufacturing facility. We 
have a low capital investment program 
for FY22. The Unit 1 facility brings a 
wealth of new capacity and manufacturing 
technologies to PolyNovo, such as 
NovoSorb film extrusion, microsphere

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

 manufacturing, ultrasonic welding,  
higher speed foam cutting, NovoSorb 
BTM manufacturing redundancy/capacity 
and high-volume polymer manufacturing.

PolyNovo has invested in enhanced IT 
systems that bring increased efficiencies 
in finance, quality management and 
building/manufacturing operations.  
We will, in FY22, further add to our IT 
infrastructure enabling faster global data 
transfer and business intelligence through 
fully encrypted cloud-based systems.  

COVID-19
COVID-19 in FY21 had a significant 
impact on hospital trauma, burn and 
elective surgery activity. Hospital and 
surgeon access was restricted due to  
the priority in treating patients with 
COVID-19, the many lockdowns and 
travel restrictions imposed across all 
geographies.  

To maintain customer engagement and 
drive sales we adapted our business to 
reduce the impact on traditional sales 
techniques and achieved 33.8% BTM 
sales growth globally. Notably in the US 
revenue was up by 49% in local currency 
(USD).  In markets such as the US, high 
vaccination rates have led to population 
movement and lifestyles being “COVID-
resilient”, which in turn increased sales 
with record results in Q4. The growth 
achieved is significant when considering 
the impact of COVID-19 globally. 

Focusing on digital sales and marketing 
campaigns was effective in servicing 
existing customers and winning new 
customers in all markets we operate.

Status of Markets:
US
• Vaccinations are increasing hospital 

capacity. Some areas in the US remain 
challenging with low vaccination rates 
but overall the country’s vaccination rate 
is amongst the highest globally.

• In many states people are moving around 
freely and activities potentially leading to 
trauma events are occurring.

• Improved face to face access for sales 
teams and access to operating rooms, 
however sales calls will be a mix of digital 
and face to face.

UK/Ireland
• Hospital access has improved. Elective 
surgery rates are recovering. Steady 
revenue improvements reflecting high 
vaccination rates and removing of 
restrictions.

Australia
•  Maintaining surgeon engagement in 

Australia, however we continue to see 
fluctuations in elective surgery rates 
due to lockdowns. Vaccination rates 
are increasing which should lead to 
relaxation of restrictions.

New Zealand
• Intermittent access to NZ from 

Australia, good digital engagement, 
good growth in sales and wide 
indications use.

EU
•  Continued expansion in FY22. Virtual 
market support throughout FY21 
however we see improving face  
to face access.

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Forecasting revenue is more challenging 
due to COVID-19 but we have a well-
established demand forecasting process 
in place. To counteract any demand 
planning and supply chain issues caused 
by COVID-19, stock levels in all direct 
markets have been increased and 
continue to be maintained at high levels. 

Logistics costs have increased and 
we update our cash flow forecasts to 
include the impact of changes in costs. 
The Group has a level of discretion in 
managing cash outflows in response to 
changes to the impact of COVID-19.

A global COVID-safe plan has been 
implemented across the business in line 
with government guidelines to ensure 
the safety of staff and minimise business 
interruption. The Group will continue to 
monitor the impact of COVID-19 and 
adapt where required to ensure customer 
service is maintained, and business 
expansion plans are executed.

Significant Changes  
in the State of Affairs
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 2021.

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 Syntrel hernia devices 
leading to the filing of US FDA 510(K) 
March/April 2023

• Establish 20 US and 5 Canadian 

recruitment sites for the US pivotal  
burn trial 

• Advance our new product pipeline  
with the addition of scientist and  
other resources

• Support the BetaCell expansion of 

NovoSorb BTM use as a dermal deposit 
for Type 1 diabetes 

Financial Results 
PolyNovo Limited reported revenue  
for the year ended 30 June 2021 of 
$29,339,324 an increase of $7,110,823 
from the prior year’s $22,228,501. The 
net loss after tax (NLAT) of $4,605,032 
for FY21 was an increase of $411,294 
from the prior year’s $4,193,738. 
Excluding non-cash items of share-based 
payments $2,626,897, unrealised forex 
loss $1,120,568, and depreciation & 
amortisation $1,116,323 the underlying 
net profit after tax is $258,756 (2020: 
loss $1,204,839).

Several factors contributed to the result 
as follows:

• Revenue from the sale of commercial 
products for FY21 increased by 34% 
to $25,507,859 from the prior year’s 
$19,064,983.

• Finalise recruitment of the next 

patient’s cohort in the US DFU/VLU 
reimbursement trial 

• Exploit our GPO/IDN agreements in the 
US to further accelerate sales revenue
• Establish a European warehousing and 

logistics hub with 3PL provider Movianto 
in Belgium which will enable customer 
order fulfilment from 1 September 2021.

Significant Events After  
the Balance Date

Trade finance facility was extended  
to 31 August 2021. 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.

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• Revenue from BARDA for FY21 

increased by 18% to $3,650,065 
from the prior year’s $3,091,140. 
This increase is reflective of the 
commencement of the pivotal trial. 
Revenue is expected to increase in 
FY22 as patients are recruited into  
the Pivotal trial.

• Included in other income is payments 
from the Australian Government for 
COVID-19 assistance for $180,034.

• Employee related expenses increased by 
29% to $19,376,331. This increase is 
due to share-based payments expense 
provided to key management personnel 
and headcount increase to drive growth 
primarily within sales, marketing, 
production, quality, and finance. 

• Depreciation and amortisation 

increased by $126,165 attributable to 
property, plant and equipment acquired 
for the new manufacturing facility.

• Corporate, administrative, and 

overhead expenses increased by 29% 
to $8,068,493 reflecting the increased 
growth and activity in the business.

R&D Tax Incentives
During the 2021 financial year, the 
Company received a 38.5% non-
refundable tax offset of $506,381 
(non-cash) in relation to the FY20  
R&D tax incentive scheme.

As the Company has exceeded the  
$20.0 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.

Closing share price
Date

30 June 2017

30 June 2018

30 June 2019

30 June 2020 

30 June 2021

$

$0.21

$0.54

$1.54

$2.54

$2.82

A high of $4.01 was reached on  
29 December 2020.

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.

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.

Loss Per Share

In Australian dollars $

Basic loss per share – cents

Diluted loss per share – cents

Cents 

(0.69)

(0.69)

As the Group made a loss for the year 
ended 30 June 2021, 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.

As at 30 June 2021, there are 2,700,000 
share options and 3,300,330 share 
awards unissued.

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 2021,  
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 
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. 

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PolyNovo Limited  |  Annual Report 2021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.

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.

Board and Committee Meetings

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

Dr David McQuillan

Non-Executive Director

Mr Leon Hoare*

Non-Executive Director

Mr Bruce Rathie**

Non-Executive Director

Mr Andrew Lumsden

Non-Executive Director

Mr Paul Brennan

Executive Director

Mr Max Johnston***

Non-Executive Director

Mr Philip Powell***

Non-Executive Director

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

11

2

3

11

11

10

11

11

11

1

11

4

4

11

11

11

11

11

11

1

11

4

4

-

1

-

-

-

2

-

-

1

1

-

1

-

-

-

2

-

-

1

1

3

-

2

-

3

-

-

-

-

-

3

-

2

-

3

-

-

-

-

-

*     Mr Leon Hoare is Chair of the Remuneration Committee.
**   Mr Bruce Rathie is Chair of the Audit Committee.
***  Mr Max Johnson and Mr Philip Powell resigned on 13 November 2020.

Directors’ Shareholdings and Declared Interests
At 30 June 2021, the Directors of PolyNovo collectively hold 33,039,500 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

Mr Bruce Rathie

Dr David McQuillan

Mr Leon Hoare

Dr Robyn Elliott

Ms Christine Emmanuel

Mr Andrew Lumsden

Mr Paul Brennan

Total

19

Shares held 
directly

-

-

608,313

-

-

-

-

Shares held 
indirectly

18,900,000

3,050,000

-

1,180,220

-

-

-

5,115,872

4,185,095

5,724,185

27,315,315

PolyNovo Limited  |  Annual Report 2021DIRECTORS’ REPORT CONTINUED

As at 30 June 2021 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 2021 Annual Report. Further 
details of the equity interests of Directors 
can be found in the Remuneration Report.

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

Non-audit Services
During the year ended 30 June 2021, 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.

Non-audit services

$

Tax compliance and corporate 
secretarial services

93,461

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 37.

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PolyNovo Limited  |  Annual Report 2021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 our knowledge 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. We strive to improve on 
all aspects of our business year on year 
in line with our phase of commercial 
development.

Our Approach to ESG
PolyNovo acknowledges the importance 
of an integrated and consistent approach 
to Environmental, Social and Governance 
(ESG) risk factors across our business.  
We have added additional resources 
dedicated to delivering a holistic and 
integrated robust ESG framework  
and package. 

Environment
PolyNovo acknowledges we have 
an important role in protecting the 
environment and recognises the 
contribution we can make towards 
transitioning to a low carbon economy. 
Our BTM manufacturing process is 
already low emitting, with approximately 
560 grams of carbon emitted per batch.

We are currently in the process of gaining 
Climate Active Certification and will be 
developing a carbon reduction strategy 
upon achieving certification. PolyNovo is 
fully committed to achieving carbon 
neutral certification by the end of FY23.

PolyNovo only utilises environmentally 
certified commercial waste disposal 
providers, with minimal waste produced 
in our manufacturing process. To further 
improve our waste management processes, 
we have engaged a specialised third-party 
consultancy to develop a waste 
management and reduction plan in FY22.

We are committed to reducing our 
operational waste and water use. 
Our recycling programs will be further 
enhanced by the ongoing migration 
to paperless documentation systems 
in our business support functions. 

PolyNovo’s Environment Policy can be 
found on its website: https://polynovo.
com/about-us/

Social

Our People
At PolyNovo, every employee plays 
a role in our success. Working together, 
we develop new opportunities for our 
customers and products, communities,  
and shareholders.

The company has a strong focus on 
learning and development. All staff 
at PolyNovo 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 for personal and 
professional growth. Training is achieved 
through targeted educational programs 
and mentorship from colleagues 
and managers.

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“ PolyNovo acknowledges the 
importance of an integrated  
and consistent approach to 
Environmental, Social and 
Governance (ESG) risk factors  
across our business.” 

“PolyNovo is fully committed  
to achieving carbon neutral 
certification by the end of FY23.”

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Diversity Profile
PolyNovo aims to provide an inclusive 
workplace where everyone is valued and 
treated with respect, without discrimination 
or bias.  We have developed a company-
wide Diversity Profile, which is actively 
monitored to ensure we are a leading 
example of a diverse organisation in the 
industry in which we operate. We celebrate 
religious and cultural events of our teams 
with learnings from these informing our 
international operations. Embracing our 
existing national and international diversity 
makes PolyNovo an interesting, exciting, 
and dynamic workplace where alternative 
thinking provides us with an innovative 
edge.

The following graphs and table highlight 
the proportion of women and men on the 
Board, in senior management positions 
as well as all employees across the whole 
organisation as of 13 August 2021. 

Health & Safety
Safety is central to the responsible 
operation of our business, and the 
health and safety of our employees and 
contractors is our top priority. We maintain 
a strong focus on preventing injuries and 
continuously improving our practices.

Our Health & Safety Policy affirms our 
aspiration to avoid harm, empower our 
people to perform their tasks safely and 
responsibly, and continuously improve 
our performance.

In FY21, we started measuring our safety 
performance monthly to track progress 
and enable comparison with published 
industry data. Over the financial year 
reporting period, there was one (1) lost 
time injury and zero (0) medical treatment 
injuries to our employee and contractor 
workforce. The company Total Recordable 
Injury Frequency Rate (TRIFR) for this base 
year is 5.62. This number may appear high 
however it is a result of a small workforce 
that amplifies the ratio.

PolyNovo’s Health & Safety Policy can be 
found on its website: https://polynovo.
com/about-us/

COVID-19
Our manufacturing operations continued 
as an “essential service” throughout the 
COVID-19 pandemic. Sales and account 
acquisition in FY21 was strong in all our 
direct markets. We continued to build 
inventories throughout lockdowns and 
successfully navigated logistical challenges 
to ensure ample stock was available 
for our customers. 

With the safety of our personnel at 
the forefront, PolyNovo responded 
to COVID-19 dynamically, whilst 
simultaneously and successfully  
meeting customer demand, we expanded 
hygiene and safety measures, implemented 
‘work from home’ arrangements and 
redesigned our office spaces to enable 
physical distancing. 

Figure 2

Total Recordable Injury Frequency 
Rate (TRIFR)

Figure 1

All Employees

Managers / Supervisors

Board of Directors

36%

38%

64%

62%

29%

71%

Male

Female

Male

Female

Male

Female

5.62

6.00

5.00

4.00

3.00

2.00

1.00

0.00

FY21

Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate (TRIFR) 
is the rate of injuries resulting in a fatality, lost 
time from work of one day/shift or more, and 
medical treatment beyond first aid. Calculation 
method: TRIFR = (# Injuries) x (1,000,000) / 
(Hours Worked). Data is calculated over a rolling 
12-month period of time.

Total Staff by Dept

Staff #s

Female

Sales

Marketing

Rest of Company

Total Staff

Managers/Supervisors

C Suite 

43

9

58

110

35%

26

4

15

4

21

40

10

0

Middle 
East / 
African

1

1

5

7

1

0

Middle 
East / 
African

2%

11%

9%

6%

4%

0%

Hispanic

Asian

2%

0%

3%

3%

0%

0%

9%

11%

48%

30%

31%

0%

Hispanic

Asian

Female

4

1

28

33

8

0

35%

44%

36%

36%

38%

0%

1

0

2

3

0

0

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Our Community
We support a number of charitable 
and community-based programs, whose 
principles align with PolyNovo’s, including 
organisations that advance the lives of 
those in disadvantaged social situations.

An example of this engagement is our 
partnership with Angel Faces, a charity 
focused on the social and personal 
recovery of young women who 
have suffered burn injuries. 

We are committed to engaging with 
research and clinical activities that advance 
the quality of life for those impacted by 
burn, trauma, and infectious diseases. 
We are proud to provide NovoSorb BTM 
at no-cost for surgical applications when 
surgeons are participating in charitable 
or out-reach programs.

Bioethics
PolyNovo is committed to upholding 
best-practice bioethics principles and 
conducts its operations in accordance 
with the highest standards of bioethics, 
including in the conduct of clinical trials. 

PolyNovo only commissions animal testing 
where required for regulatory approval. 
Any necessary animal studies required are 
conducted externally through specialised 

providers and institutes, under ethics 
committee approval. Such studies meet 
audited GLP standards and have the 
appropriate level of oversight in place 
from health regulators, including the 
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 

PolyNovo’s Commercial Code of Conduct 
can be found on its website: https://
polynovo.com/about-us/

Modern slavery
PolyNovo respects ethical labour practices 
and takes a zero-tolerance approach to 
any form of human rights abuses, including 
modern slavery in our operations and 
supply chains. We expect that all our 
employees, suppliers, subcontractors, 
and agents uphold these values.

PolyNovo has developed a Modern Slavery 
Statement that outlines our process for 
complying with local and international 
Modern Slavery laws. PolyNovo surveys 
suppliers for compliance to this policy 
and only sources materials from 
accredited manufacturers.

PolyNovo’s Slavery Statement can be 
found on its website: https://polynovo.
com/about-us/

Figure 3

Principle

1 Lay solid foundations for management and oversight

2 Structure the board to be effective and add value

3 Instil a culture of acting lawfully, ethically, and responsibly

4 Safeguard the integrity of corporate reports

5 Make timely and balanced disclosure

6 Respect the rights of security holders

7 Recognise and manage risk

8 Remunerate fairly and responsibly

Governance
PolyNovo recognises the importance of 
good corporate governance and the part 
it plays ensuring business is conducted 
honestly, fairly, and legally. PolyNovo is 
committed to adopting corporate 
governance policies to achieve the 
objectives of acting ethically and 
responsibly, safeguarding the integrity in 
corporate reporting, making timely and 
balance disclosures, and recognising 
and managing risk.

The Board of PolyNovo reviews its policies 
and governance practices in reference 
to the eight Principles of Good Corporate 
Governance (Principles) established by the 
ASX Corporate Governance Council. 
The policies and governance practices  
in place are listed under Principles of 
Good Corporate Governance below:

PolyNovo Policy

PolyNovo Board Charter

PolyNovo Board Charter

Commercial Code of Conduct 
Whistle-blower Policy 
Gender Diversity Policy 
Share Trading Policy 
Environment Policy 
Modern Slavery Statement

Audit and Risk Committee Charter

Market Disclosure Protocol

Communications Policy

PolyNovo Risk Management Policy

Health and Safety Policy

Remuneration and Nomination 
Committee Charter

PolyNovo’s Corporate Governance Statement and policies can be found on its website https://polynovo.com/about-us/

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PolyNovo Limited  |  Annual Report 2021

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 2021

This Remuneration Report is audited. Variable pay arrangements to key management personnel are subject to the governance and 
approval of the Remuneration Committee. This Remuneration Report forms part of the Directors’ Report and includes details of the 
Group’s remuneration strategy and arrangements for the 2021 financial year.

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

• Dr Robyn Elliott – Non‑executive Director

• Ms Christine Emmanuel – Non‑executive Director

• Mr Leon Hoare – Non‑executive Director

• Mr Max Johnston – Non‑executive Director (resigned 13 November 2020)

• Dr David McQuillan – Non‑executive Director

• Mr Philip Powell – Non‑executive Director (resigned 13 November 2020)

• Mr Bruce Rathie – Non‑executive Director

• Mr Andrew Lumsden – Non‑executive Director (appointed 4 June 2021)

Managing Director and Senior Managers
• Mr Paul Brennan – Managing Director

• Mr Jan Gielen – Chief Financial Officer/Company Secretary

• Dr Anthony Kaye – Chief Operating Officer (appointed 9 November 2020)

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.

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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 $850,000 (2020: $600,000).

Total Non‑executive Directors’ fees (including superannuation but excluding share‑based payments and consulting fees) for the year 
ended 30 June 2021 were $511,409 (2020: $490,663). 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 achieving budgeted total group revenue and EBITDA and exceeding budgeted total 
group revenue and EBITDA by at least ten percent (10%). The maximum incentive is twenty percent (20%) of salary.

Mr Anthony Kaye is entitled for a bonus of $19,433 inclusive of superannuation during the financial year 2021 in relation to service 
performed in the financial year 2021.

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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 2020, 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 key terms of his contract are as follows:

• a salary of $400,160 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 Long‑term incentive plan and the fair value of awards 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 2020, 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 $210,000 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)
Mr Anthony Kaye was appointed COO on 9 November 2020.

His employment contract is aligned 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 $228,311 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 ‘COO 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.

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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 hurdle for the share awards 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.

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 $2,184,268 (2020: $1,633,713).

Amendment to Managing Director’s Long Term Incentive (subject to shareholder approval)
The Group issued an ASX announcement on 7 July 2021 outlining the proposed modification to the MD’s existing share awards 
addressing issues relating to the strike against the prior year’s Remuneration Report. The modification is being taken to shareholders  
for approval at the upcoming AGM on 26 October 2021. Given shareholder approval for modification of the award has not yet been 
obtained, there has been no change to initial share award expense recognised in the period to 30 June 2021.

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 Jan 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 continuous 3 months.

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 option expense in the period was $nil, as the option expense fully incurred as at 30 June 2020.

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COO Performance Incentives
The performance evaluation of the Chief Operating Officer is conducted by the Board.

On 9 November 2020, PolyNovo issued an options package comprising three tranches totalling 500,000 options to the COO,  
Mr Anthony Kaye. Details of the three tranches are set out below.

The vesting hurdle for the options is linked to Mr Anthony Kaye’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 $2.25 must be sustained over a period of at least continuous 3 months.

Once vested, the options can be exercised in three tranches as follows:

• Tranche 1: 150,000 options – not to be exercised before 9 November 2021 and not later than 31 December 2024;

• Tranche 2: 150,000 options – not to be exercised before 9 May 2022 and not later than 31 December 2024; and

• Tranche 3: 200,000 options – not to be exercised before 9 November 2022 and not later than 31 December 2024.

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

The exercise price is $2.25 per option tranche.

Once vested, sixty percent (60%) of the shares will be in escrow for a period of 12 months from date of issue and are restricted  
shares subject to rule 9 of the Employee Option Plan. The remaining forty percent (40%) are available immediately.

The fair value of the options relating to the incentive scheme shares was $418,450. The expense relating to the incentive scheme 
shares during the financial year was $211,660 (2020: $nil).

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Details of the remuneration for key management personnel for the years ended 30 June 2020 and 30 June 2021 are set out  
in Table A below.

Short‑Term

Cash 
salary & 
fees  
$

Cash 
bonus  
$

Con‑
sulting  
fees  
$

Non‑
mone‑
tary 
benefits  
$

Post 
employ‑ 
ment

Super‑
annuat‑
ion 
$ 

Leave 
allow‑
ance

Annual 
and long 
service 
leave  
$

Termin‑
ation 
benefits 
$

Share‑
based 
pay‑
ments

Share 
options 
& share 
awards  
$

%  
Perfor‑
mance 
based

Total  
$

2020

84,133

2021 100,457

2020

59,030

2021

2020

2021

2020

2021

2020

2021

2020

2021

2020

2021

2020

63,927

59,463

63,927

59,030

23,767

59,030

23,767

59,030

63,927

42,651

63,927

8,523

2021

2020

63,927

–

2021

5,081

2020

430,889

2021 472,708

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

24,490

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

24,490

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

7,993

9,410

5,608

6,073

–

–

5,608

2,258

5,608

2,258

5,608

6,073

4,052

6,073

810

6,073

–

483

35,285

38,701

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

92,126

– 109,867

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

64,637

70,000

83,953

63,927

64,637

26,025

64,637

26,025

64,637

70,000

46,703

70,000

9,333

70,000

–

5,564

490,663

– 511,409

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Table A

Directors

Mr David Williams 
(Chairman/
Non‑Executive 
Director)

Mr Bruce Rathie  
(Non‑Executive 
Director)

Dr David McQuillan  
(Non‑Executive 
Director)1

Mr Max Johnston  
(Non‑Executive 
Director)2

Mr Philip Powell 
(Non‑Executive 
Director)2

Mr Leon Hoare  
(Non‑Executive 
Director)

Ms Robyn Elliott 
(Non‑Executive 
Director)

Ms Christine 
Emmanuel  
(Non‑Executive 
Director)

Mr Andrew Lumsden3  
(Non‑executive 
Director)

Subtotal 
compensation  
for Directors 

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Short‑Term

Post 
employ‑ 
ment

Long‑
term

Cash 
salary & 
fees  
$

Cash 
bonus  
$

Con‑
sulting  
fees  
$

Non‑
mone‑
tary 
benefits  
$

Super‑
annuat‑
ion 
$ 

Annual 
and long 
service  
$

Termin‑
ation 
benefits 
$

Share‑
based 
pay‑
ments

Options 
and 
Perfor‑
mance 
rights 
$

%  
Perfor‑
mance 
based

Total  
$

Table A (continued)

KMP

Key Management Personnel

2020

359,589

68,493

Mr Paul Brennan (MD)

2021

397,152

2020

195,662

2021 207,500

2020

2021

2020

69,231

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

2021

147,231

19,433

2020

624,482

68,493

2021 751,883

19,433

2021 1,055,370

68,493

24,490

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

40,668

31,524

– 1,633,713 2,133,987

37,729

18,588

3,751

13,135

19,712

8,275

6,577

–

–

–

–

– 2,184,268 2,622,900

–

–

3,741

–

–

264,787

492,172

– 235,488

79,549

–

–

–

–

13,987

6,688

– 211,660 398,999

65,833

44,659

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

71,429

18,713

– 2,395,928 3,257,387

101,118

44,659

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

80%

83%

54%

–

–

–

–

53%

73%

74%

62%

Mr Jan Gielen  
(CFO/Company 
Secretary)

Mr Ashok Srinivasan  
(COO)4

Mr Anthony Kaye5  
(COO)

Subtotal 
compensation  
for Other Key 
Management 
Personnel

Total compensation 
for all Key 
Management 
Personnel

2021 1,224,591

19,433

–

–

110,130

18,713

– 2,395,928 3,768,795

64%

Notes
1.  Mr 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. The consulting fees were excluded from the aggregate Directors’ fee pool limit.

2. Mr Max Johnston and Mr Philip Powell resigned on 13 November 2020.
3. Mr Andrew Lumsden was appointed as Non‑executive Director on 4 June 2021.
4. Mr Ashok Srinivasan resigned on 20 December 2019 and annual leave balance was paid on termination of employment.
5. Mr Anthony Kaye was appointed as Chief Operating Officer on 9 November 2020.

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During the year ended 30 June 2021, 500,000 share options (2020: nil) and nil share awards (2020: 3,300,330) were granted,  
no share options and awards were cancelled (2020: nil), and no share options and awards were forfeited (2020: nil). The options  
issued are 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.

Fair Value 
of options 
and awards 
granted 
during the 
year  
$

Number 
of shares 
and awards 
issued upon 
exercise of 
options

Value of 
options 
and awards 
exercised 
during the 
year2 
$

Value of 
shares 
received 
upon 
exercise of 
options and 
awards3 
$

Value of 
options 
and awards 
yet to be 
expensed  
$

Average fair 
value per 
option at 
grant date1 
$

Grant 
number

Table B

Grant date

Mr Paul Brennan
Share awards
Share awards
Share awards

Subtotal
Mr Jan Gielen
Options
Options
Options

Subtotal
Mr Anthony Kaye
Options
Options
Options

Subtotal
Total

Table B (continued)

Mr Paul Brennan 
Share awards
Share awards
Share awards

Subtotal
Mr Jan Gielen
Options
Options
Options

Subtotal
Mr Anthony Kaye
Options
Options
Options

Subtotal

01/10/2019
01/10/2019
01/10/2019

06/03/2019
06/03/2019
06/03/2019

09/08/2020
09/08/2020
09/08/2020

1,100,110
1,100,110
1,100,110
3,300,330

300,000
300,000
400,000
1,000,000

150,000
150,000
200,000
500,000
4,800,330

0.514
0.493
0.475

0.236
0.311
0.394

0.789
0.838
0.872

–
–
–
–

–
–
–
–

118,350
125,700
174,400
418,450
418,450

–
–
–
–

300,000
–
–
300,000

–
–
–
–
300,000

–
–
–
–

543,000
–
–
543,000

–
–
–
–
543,000

–
–
–
–

213,789
205,054
654,264
1,073,107

723,000
–
–
723,000

–
–
–
–

–
–
–
–

58,403
61,752
86,635
206,790
723,000 1,279,898

Fair Value of options 
and awards included in 
remuneration during the year  
$

% compensation consisting of 
options and awards during  
the year  
%

848,185
813,531
522,552
2,184,268

–
–
–
–

59,947
63,948
87,765
211,660

2,395,928

32%
31%
20% 
83%

–
–
–
–

24% 
26% 
36% 
86%

–

Note:
1.  Determined at the time of grant per AASB 2. For details on the valuation of the options, including models and assumptions used, please refer to not 34.
2. Determined at the time of exercise at the intrinsic value. Exercise price was $0.6, market price was $2.41.
3. Determined at the time of exercise at the market value.
4. Nil options were forfeited or lapsed during the year. Refer to note 34.

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Share options and awards granted in year ended 30 June 2020
The fair value of share awards 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 share awards included in remuneration during the year was $1,633,713.  
This represents 80% allocation to the year ended 30 June 2020 as the share awards have not yet vested.

Share options granted in year ended 30 June 2021
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 $211,660. This represents 86% 
allocation to the year ended 30 June 2021 as the options have not yet vested.

Share awards and options expiry dates

Participant

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

Expiry Date

30 June 2023

30 June 2023

30 June 2023

Other terms of the share awards 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 awards are available in the following year.

• Escrow period – once vested, fifty percent (50%) of the share awards 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.

Participant

Mr Jan Gielen
• Tranche 1
• Tranche 2
• Tranche 3

Expiry 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 –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.

Participant

Mr Anthony Kaye
• Tranche 1
• Tranche 2
• Tranche 3

Expiry Date

31 December 2024

31 December 2024

31 December 2024

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• Vesting hurdles – 12 months of employment with the Company.

• Exercise price – $2.25 per option tranche.

• Escrow period –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 remaining forty percent (40%) are available immediately.

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 20202

Granted as 
compen‑
sation

On exercise 
of options

Net change 
other1

Balance at 
30 June 
2021

Balance at 
end of year 
– directly 
held

Balance at 
end of year 
– indirectly 
held

Table C

Directors

Mr David Williams

18,000,000

Dr Robyn Elliott

Ms Christine Emmanuel

Mr Leon Hoare

Dr David McQuillan

Mr Bruce Rathie

Mr Andrew Lumsden

Other key management  
personnel

Mr Paul Brennan

Mr Jan Gielen

Mr Anthony Kaye

–

–

1,280,220

608,313

3,605,555

–

9,500,967

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

900,000 18,900,000

–

–

–

–

(100,000)

1,180,220

–

–

–

–

–

608,313

608,313

(555,555) 3,050,000

–

–

–

–

18,900,000

–

–

1,180,220

–

3,050,000

–

(200,000) 9,300,967

5,115,872

4,185,095

300,000

–

–

–

300,000

300,000

–

–

–

–

Note:
1. ‘Net Change Other’ reflects shares privately acquired or disposed during the period.
2. Opening balance excludes shares held by closely related parties where there is no control or significant influence by the KMP.

Share options and awards of key management personnel
The share options, share awards and share holdings of key management personnel for the year ended 30 June 2021 are set out in the 
following table:

Balance at 
1 July  
2020

Granted as 
compen‑
sation

Options 
exercised

Balance at 
30 June 
2021

Total 
vested  
at end of  
year

Total 
exercisable 
at end of 
year

Total not 
exercisable 
at end of 
year

Total 
vested 
during  
year

Table D

Other Key 
Management 
Personnel

Mr Paul Brennan

3,300,330

Mr Jan Gielen

1,000,000

–

–

Mr Anthony Kaye

–

Total

4,300,330

500,000

500,000

–

3,300,330

300,000

–

700,000

500,000

–

700,000

–

300,000

4,500,330

700,000

–

–

–

–

3,300,330

700,000

500,000

4,500,330

–

–

–

–

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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 2021.

Proceedings on behalf of the company
No person has applied to the Court under section 237 of the Corporations Act 2001 for leave to bring proceedings on behalf of the 
company, or to intervene in any proceedings to which the company is a party for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf of  
the company for all or part of those proceedings.

This report is made in accordance with a resolution of directors, pursuant to section 298(2)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001.

On behalf of the Directors

Mr David Williams 
Chairman

26 August 2021

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

  Tel: +61 3 9288 8000 
Fax: +61 3 8650 7777 
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Auditor’s independence declaration to the directors of PolyNovo Limited 

As lead auditor for the audit of the financial report of PolyNovo Limited for the financial year ended 
30 June 2021, 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 

Ashley Butler 
Partner 
26 August 2021 

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

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PolyNovo Limited  |  Annual Report 2021 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS  
AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the year ended 30 June 2021

Revenue

Revenue from contracts with customers

Research and development tax benefit

Interest income

Other income

Expenses

Changes in inventories of finished goods and work in progress

Employee‑related expenses

Research and development expenses

Depreciation and amortisation expenses

Corporate, administrative and overhead expenses

Interest expense

Finance costs

Loss before income tax expense

Income tax expense

Loss after income tax expense for the year  
attributable to the owners of PolyNovo Limited

Other comprehensive income

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss

Gain/ (Loss) on translation of foreign operation

Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

Total comprehensive income for the year  
attributable to the owners of PolyNovo Limited

Earnings per share for loss attributable to the owners of PolyNovo Limited

Basic earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share

Consolidated

30 June 2021  
$

30 June 2020  
$

Note

4

5

6

7

29,157,924

22,156,123

–

1,103

180,297

36,956

35,311

111

29,339,324

22,228,501

(1,555,393)

(1,703,521)

8

(19,376,331)

(15,073,365)

9

10

11

22

12

(3,647,424)

(2,352,698)

(920,684)

(837,175)

(8,068,493)

(6,271,861)

(321,403)

–

(98,977)

(18,000)

(4,550,404)

(4,127,096)

(54,628)

(66,642)

(4,605,032)

(4,193,738)

338,156

338,156

(152,132)

(152,132)

(4,266,876)

(4,345,870)

Cents

Cents

33

33

(0.69)

(0.69)

(0.63)

(0.63)

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

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PolyNovo Limited  |  Annual Report 2021CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
As at 30 June 2021

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Contract cost assets

Inventories

Other financial assets

Prepayments

Total current assets

Non‑current assets

Contract cost assets

Property, plant and equipment

Right‑of‑use assets

Intangibles

Other assets

Total non‑current assets

Total assets

Liabilities

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables

Interest‑bearing loans and borrowings

Lease liability

Income tax payable

Provisions

Deferred tax liability

Total current liabilities

Non‑current liabilities

Interest‑bearing loans and borrowings

Lease liability

Provisions

Total non‑current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

Equity

Issued capital

Reserves

Accumulated losses

Total equity

Consolidated

30 June 2021  
$

30 June 2020  
$

Note

13

14

15

16

25

20

15

17

18

19

20

21

22

18

12

23

22

18

23

7,688,554

5,667,055

146,315

1,959,835

50,000

732,403

11,647,701

3,921,519

–

1,217,042

50,000

2,441,740

16,244,162

19,278,002

475,522

–

17,584,398

13,890,380

2,238,759

1,652,320

144,137

22,095,136

38,339,298

2,646,521

1,900,168

141,870

18,578,939

37,856,941

4,961,148

2,525,006

350,368

74,093

739,010

–

3,171,995

5,304,372

323,876

54,729

608,722

10,837

8,649,625

9,474,531

5,058,338

2,063,331

215,959

7,337,628

15,987,253

22,352,045

1,983,494

2,420,058

166,834

4,570,386

14,044,917

23,812,024

24

24

24

139,250,502

139,070,502

(1,637,216)

(4,602,269)

(115,261,241)

(110,656,209)

22,352,045

23,812,024

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

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PolyNovo Limited  |  Annual Report 2021CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
For the year ended 30 June 2021

Consolidated

Balance at 1 July 2019

Loss after income tax expense for the year

Other comprehensive income for the year,  
net of tax

Total comprehensive income for the year

Share‑based payments (note 34)

Balance at 30 June 2020

Consolidated

Balance at 1 July 2020

Loss after income tax expense for the year

Other comprehensive income for the year,  
net of tax

Total comprehensive income for the year

Contributed 
Equity  
$

Other 
Reserves  
$

Acquisition 
of Non‑
Controlling 
Interest 
Reserves  
$

Accumulated 
Losses  
$

Total  
equity  
$

139,070,502

2,782,047

(9,293,956)

(106,462,471)

26,096,122

–

–

–

–

–

(152,132)

(152,132)

2,061,772

–

–

–

–

(4,193,738)

(4,193,738)

–

(152,132)

(4,193,738)

(4,345,870)

–

2,061,772

139,070,502

4,691,687

(9,293,956)

(110,656,209)

23,812,024

Contributed 
Equity  
$

Other 
Reserves  
$

Acquisition 
of Non‑
Controlling 
Interest 
Reserves  
$

Accumulated 
Losses  
$

Total  
equity  
$

139,070,502

4,691,687

(9,293,956) (110,656,209)

23,812,024

–

–

–

–

338,156

338,156

–

–

–

–

–

–

(4,605,032)

(4,605,032)

–

338,156

(4,605,032)

(4,266,876)

–

–

180,000

2,626,897

Exercise of options

180,000

Transactions with owners in their capacity  
as owners:

Share‑based payments (note 34)

–

2,626,897

Balance at 30 June 2021

139,250,502

7,656,740

(9,293,956)

(115,261,241)

22,352,045

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

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PolyNovo Limited  |  Annual Report 2021CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the year ended 30 June 2021

Cash flows from operating activities

Receipts from customers 

Receipts from BARDA reimbursements and advances

Receipts of research and development benefit

Receipts from royalty revenue

Payment of interest on borrowings

Payment of interest on lease liabilities

Payments to suppliers and employees

Consolidated

30 June 2021  
$

30 June 2020  
$

Note

24,780,651

18,419,968

4,379,446

36,956

289

(211,916)

(98,771)

3,385,242

694,182

245

–

(98,977)

(29,136,876)

(22,827,983)

Net cash used in operating activities

13

(250,221)

(427,323)

Cash flows from investing activities

Payments for property, plant and equipment

Interest received

17

(3,568,717)

(8,869,219)

1,484

24,759

Net cash used in investing activities

(3,567,233)

(8,844,460)

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from borrowings

Repayment of principal on borrowings

Repayment of principal on lease liabilities

Proceeds from the exercise of options

Net cash from/(used in) financing activities

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year

Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

7,253,987

(7,141,826)

(362,528)

180,000

7,287,866

–

(260,584)

–

(70,367)

7,027,282

(3,887,821)

(2,244,501)

11,647,701

13,920,695

(71,326)

(28,493)

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year

13

7,688,554

11,647,701

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

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PolyNovo Limited  |  Annual Report 2021NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
30 June 2021

Note 1. Corporate Information
The Financial Report of Polynovo Limited (the Company) and its controlled entities (the Group) for the year ended 30 June 2021  
was authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the Directors on 26 August 2021.

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, Ireland, Singapore and the USA.

Note 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 Australian 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 consolidated financial statements provide comparative information in respect of the previous period. Where necessary, 
comparatives have been reclassified and repositioned for consistency with current year disclosures.

(b) Going concern
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, and the ongoing need to fund these 
activities through the Group’s working capital movements, budgeted growth in sales and existing finance facilities. 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 a level of discretion in managing cash outflows in a response to changes of the impact of the pandemic, 
together with continuing to consider possible geographic licensing expansion and capital management strategies if required.

(c) 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 2020. Those Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have recently been issued or amended but are not yet 
effective, have not been adopted.

(d) 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 disclosed in note 2 (v).

(e) Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of the Group and its subsidiaries as at 30 June 2021.  
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.

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PolyNovo Limited  |  Annual Report 2021(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.

(g) Contract cost asset
A contract cost asset is the costs incurred in fulfilling a contract with a customer. The costs relate directly to a contract that the Group 
can specifically identify, enhance resources of the Group that will be used in satisfying performance obligations in the future and are 
expected to be recovered.

(h) 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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(i) 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 19 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.

(j) 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.

(k) 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 2021. Information relating to this Plan is set out  
in note 34 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 34. 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

(l) 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.

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

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.

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.

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Construction in progress is stated at cost, net of accumulated impairment losses. Plant and equipment is stated at cost, net of 
accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. 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

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 until there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and all attaching conditions will  
be complied with.

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(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.

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 12.

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 34 and in the Remuneration 
Report.

Contract cost assets
Estimating the utilisation of contract cost assets requires selection of an appropriate amortisation method. The Group adopted straight 
line method to amortise contract cost assets over the period of the contract, consistently with the transfer of the services to which 
the asset relates. Further details on contract cost assets are disclosed in note 15.

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 19.

Expected Credit Loss
Estimating the expected credit loss (ECL) for trade receivables and BARDA income receivables requires selection of an appropriate 
method and significant judgement to determine the amount. The method applied categorises trade receivables and BARDA income 
receivables 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 14.

(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.

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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.

(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, 
Singapore dollars for Singapore entity, New Zealand dollars for New Zealand entity and Euro for European entities. 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) Security deposits
Security deposits are recorded at amortised cost in the Statement of Financial Position.

(ab) 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 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.

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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 14.

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 include loans and borrowings and payables that are classified at fair value through profit or loss 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.

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 22.

Note 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 Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income and Consolidated 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 13% (2020: 14%) of total sales revenue from 
contracts with customers.

Revenue from contracts with customers

Geographical areas

United States of America

Australia and New Zealand

Other countries

Non‑current assets

Geographical areas

United States of America

Australia and New Zealand

Other countries

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Consolidated

30 June 2021 
$

30 June 2020 
$

24,323,537

18,665,595

3,243,920

1,590,467

2,822,146

668,382

29,157,924

22,156,123

Consolidated

30 June 2021 
$

30 June 2020 
$

500,612

722,817

21,569,409

15,930,338

25,115

–

22,095,136

16,653,155

PolyNovo Limited  |  Annual Report 2021PolyNovo Limited  |  Annual Report 2021Note 4. Revenue from contracts with customers

BARDA revenue

Commercial product sales

Note 5. Research and development tax benefit

Research and development tax benefit

Consolidated

30 June 2021  
$

30 June 2020  
$

3,650,065 

3,091,140

25,507,859 

19,064,983

29,157,924 

22,156,123

Consolidated

30 June 2021  
$

30 June 2020  
$

–

36,956

Research and development tax benefit was not refundable in FY2021, as the aggregated turnover of the Group exceeded $20 million. 
Receivable of $36,956 was recognised as other income in the Statement of Comprehensive Income in last financial year, as it related  
to financial year 2019.

Note 6. Interest income

Term deposit interest

Bank account interest

Other

Note 7. Other income

Other income

Consolidated

30 June 2021 
$

30 June 2020 
$

–

974 

129 

1,103 

22,905

10,067

2,339

35,311

Consolidated

30 June 2021  
$

30 June 2020  
$

180,297 

111

During the year the Group received government support of $180,034 (2020: $nil) in response to COVID‑19. The support was provided 
in the form of a cash flow boost to reduce cash liabilities and to assist with retaining employees during a period of economic uncertainty.

Note 8. Employee‑related expenses

Wages and salaries (including sales commission)

Superannuation

Share‑based payments expense

Other

Consolidated

30 June 2021  
$

30 June 2020  
$

13,438,931 

10,522,502

705,162 

2,626,897

2,605,341 

532,366

2,061,772

1,956,725

19,376,331

15,073,365

Included in other employee related expenses are directors’ fees of $520,738 (2020: $466,174), payroll taxes and employer 
contribution of $784,456 (2020: $515,073) and health insurance contribution of $422,982 (2020: $301,830).

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Note 9. Depreciation and amortisation expenses

Depreciation – property, plant and equipment

Depreciation – laboratory equipment

Depreciation – leasehold improvements

Subtotal

Depreciation – lease assets

Amortisation – intangible assets

Consolidated

30 June 2021  
$

30 June 2020  
$

165,057 

60,817 

115,492 

341,366

331,470 

247,848 

920,684 

121,973

46,955

76,798

245,726

343,601

247,848

837,175

In addition to the depreciation and amortisation expenses listed above, depreciation relating to manufacturing of $195,639 
($127,061 for depreciation of fixed assets and $68,578 for depreciation of lease assets) is included in the cost of inventory.  
Total depreciation and amortisation expenses amount in FY21 is $1,116,323.

Refer to note 17 for property, plant and equipment reconciliation and note 18 for lease assets reconciliation.

Note 10. Corporate, administrative and overhead expenses

Insurances

Accounting and audit fees

Investor relations and share registry expenses

Consultants and contractors

Communication expenses

Travel

Marketing costs

Realised foreign exchange (gain)/ loss

Unrealised foreign exchange (gain)/ loss

Other

Consolidated

30 June 2021  
$

30 June 2020  
$

1,438,629 

1,003,364

498,799 

473,763 

826,471 

292,173 

617,034 

802,135 

142,343 

1,120,568 

1,856,578 

8,068,493 

476,386

459,685

559,962

191,002

1,320,545

801,401

5,234

(63,031)

1,517,313

6,271,861

Included in other administrative expenses are software licences $144,124 (2020: $165,243), third party logistic fees $292,438 
(2020: $279,258) and freight $597,063 (2020: $357,158).

Note 11. Interest expense

Lease liability interest expenses

Loan facility interest expense

Consolidated

30 June 2021  
$

30 June 2020  
$

98,771 

222,632 

321,403 

98,977

–

98,977

The Group has lease contracts for various items of property, office equipment and lease equipment used in its operation. Further details 
on leases are disclosed in note 18.

The Group has secured two finance facilities, further details on loan facility are disclosed in note 22.

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(a) Income tax expense

Current income tax

Deferred income tax

Relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences

Aggregate income tax expense

Reconciliation of income tax expense to prima facie tax payable

Loss before income tax expense

Tax at the statutory tax rate of 27.5%

Tax effect amounts which are not deductible/(taxable) in calculating taxable income:

Research and development

Non‑assessable R&D income tax credit

Share‑based payments

Meals and entertainment

Other

Current year tax losses not recognised

Current year temporary differences not recognised

Income tax expense

(b) Deferred tax assets and liabilities

Deferred tax assets

Deferred tax liabilities

Deferred tax balance reflects temporary differences attributable to:

Amounts recognised in profit and loss

Recognised on temporary differences

Tax effect of new accounting standard changes

Amount recognized due to acquisition of PolyNovo (intangibles)

Net deferred tax assets/ (liabilities) as 30 June

Consolidated

30 June 2021  
$

30 June 2020  
$

54,628 

66,642

–

–

–

–

54,628

66,642

(4,550,404)

(1,251,361)

(4,127,096)

(1,134,951)

–

(164,790)

722,397

22,612

(54,256)

(725,398)

459,752

320,274

54,628

399,879

(87,142)

567,056

–

–

(255,158)

476,670

(154,870)

66,642

Consolidated

30 June 2021  
$

30 June 2020  
$

437,318

(437,318)

–

565,994

(565,994)

–

(437,318)

–

(437,318)

–

(518,580)

(47,414)

(565,994)

–

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(c) Deferred tax assets not brought to account

Deferred tax assets not recognised

Deferred tax assets not recognised comprises temporary differences attributable to:

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

93,031,756

95,483,316

Consolidated

30 June 2021  
$

30 June 2020  
$

Deductible temporary differences – no deferred tax asset has been recognised

Unrecognised, unconfirmed R&D offsets for which no deferred tax asset has been recognised

Total

Potential tax benefit at 27.5%

757,592

1,083,147

563,162

–

94,872,495

96,046,478

Consolidated

30 June 2021  
$

30 June 2020  
$

26,875,218

26,412,781

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 leases, 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.

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 2021 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.

Given the Group’s history of recent losses, 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.

(d) Current tax liability

Provision for Income Tax

Consolidated

30 June 2021  
$

30 June 2020  
$

74,093 

54,729

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Cash and cash equivalents are denominated in:

Australian dollars

US dollars

NZ dollars

GBP

Consolidated

30 June 2021  
$

30 June 2020  
$

1,299,765

5,585,170

420,571

383,048

6,260,340

5,291,876

93,112

2,373

7,688,554

11,647,701

(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 before income tax to net cash flow from operating activities

Consolidated

30 June 2021  
$

30 June 2020  
$

(4,550,404)

(4,193,738)

1,116,323

2,626,897

–

10,716

56,606

711,087

(1,745,536)

896,623

(621,837)

(742,793)

(2,267)

837,175

2,061,772

18,000

(35,311)

87,722

152,132

(870,525)

(347,668)

–

(1,592)

28,897

1,789,153

1,030,247

179,413

25,798

(250,221)

415,646

389,920

(427,323)

Net loss

Adjustments for non‑cash items:

Depreciation and amortisation

Share‑based payment expense

Finance cost

Interest

Loss on inventory write‑off

Unrealised foreign exchange rate differences

Change in assets and liabilities during the financial year:

(Increase)/decrease in trade receivables

(Increase)/decrease in prepayments

(Increase)/decrease in contract cost assets

(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

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Note 14. Trade and other receivables

Trade receivables

R&D tax concession

BARDA Income Receivables

GST recoverable

Sundry receivables

Interest receivables

Consolidated

30 June 2021  
$

30 June 2020  
$

5,022,587

2,901,346

–

201,852

–

442,564

52

36,956

782,716

179,386

20,785

330

5,667,055

3,921,519

Trade receivables 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.

Short‑term deposits of $418,980 was recognised as sundry receivables during the period, including deposits for hernia packaging 
tools and other machines.

The changes in the balance of trade receivables and the information about the credit exposure are disclosed in note 25.

BARDA Income Receivables
BARDA income receivables 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 BARDA income receivables are reclassified to trade receivables. As at 30 June 2021, the Group 
has BARDA income receivables of $201,852 (2020: $782,716). Amounts are invoiced in the month following satisfaction of the 
performance obligation. There are no significant expected credit losses related to the BARDA income receivables. The Group has an 
agreement with BARDA to provide research and development services which was extended during the period 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 BARDA income receivables the Group has recognised $6,306 as at 30 June 2021 (2020: $40,412). $nil trade 
and other receivables were written off during the year.

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 BARDA 
income receivables using a provision matrix as at 30 June 2021:

Trade and other receivables

Not due 

June  
1‑30 Days

May  
30‑60 Days

Apr  
60‑90 Days

Mar+  
90+ Days

Total 

Expected credit loss rate 
(average)

0%

0.57%

0.43%

Gross carrying amount ($)

4,052,737

707,751

170,424

Expected credit loss ($)

Net balance ($)

–

(4,018)

(733)

1.42%

95,192

(1,354)

7.2%

2,789

5,028,893

(201)

(6,306)

5,022,587

Trade and other receivables which are not due as at 30 June 2021 was $4,052,737, which was not expected to have any credit loss. 
Trade receivables and BARDA income receivables due in less than 30 days and other financial assets have an expected credit loss which 
are not significant.

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Contract cost assets (Current)

Contract cost assets (Non‑current)

Consolidated

30 June 2021  
$

30 June 2020  
$

146,315

475,522

621,837

–

–

–

In FY2021, the Group engaged subcontractor to fulfill specific performance obligations with regards to the Group’s BARDA 
arrangement. The Group was required to prepay a specific amount to the subcontractor upfront to support the delivery of the  
Group’s responsibility under the BARDA contract. Amortisation is calculated on a straight‑line basis over the life of the contract.

Note 16. Inventories

Raw materials 

Work in progress

Finished goods

Provision for finished goods

Subtotal ‑ finished goods

Consolidated

30 June 2021  
$

30 June 2020  
$

49,121

420,539

1,504,792

(14,617)

1,490,175

1,959,835

73,048

323,594

907,441

(87,041)

820,400

1,217,042

The total of inventory is held at lower of cost or net realisable value (NRV). During the period, the loss on inventory write off was $1,160.

Note 17. Property, plant and equipment
Reconciliations of the carrying amount at the beginning and end of the current and previous financial year are set out below:

Land and 
Buildings

Laboratory 
Plant & 
Equipment

Office 
Equipment

Leasehold 
Improve‑
ments

Construction 
in Progress

Total

As at 30 June 2021

Cost

5,338,322

1,984,386

1,408,060

2,099,893

10,745,338

21,575,999

Accumulated depreciation 

(212,536)

(1,447,365)

(670,588)

(1,661,112)

–

(3,991,601)

Carrying amount at  
30 June 2021

Carrying amount at  
1 July 2020

Additions (at cost)

Disposals (at cost)

Depreciation expense

5,125,786

537,021

737,472

438,781

10,745,338

17,584,398

5,235,319

–

–

564,220

113,363

–

767,671

148,324

–

475,458

6,847,712

13,890,380

16,598

3,897,626

4,175,910

–

(109,533)

(140,562)

(165,057)

(53,275)

–

–

–

–

(468,427)

(13,466)

Foreign exchange difference

–

–

(13,466)

–

Carrying amount at  
30 June 2021

5,125,786

537,021

737,472

438,781

10,745,338

17,584,398

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30 June 2020

Carrying amount at  
1 July 2019
Additions (at cost)

Disposals (at cost)

Depreciation expense

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED

Land and 
Buildings

Laboratory 
Plant & 
Equipment

Office 
Equipment

Leasehold 
Improve‑
ments

Construction 
in Progress

Total

As at 30 June 2020
Cost

5,338,322

1,871,021

1,276,399

2,083,291

6,847,712

17,416,745

Accumulated depreciation 

(103,003)

(1,306,801)

(508,728)

(1,607,833)

–

(3,526,365)

5,235,319

564,220

767,671

475,458

6,847,712

13,890,380

4,894,863

443,459

–

498,435

198,411

(9,298)

174,452

713,692

–

381,170

140,511

–

(103,003)

(123,328)

(121,971)

(46,223)

59,299

6,008,219

6,788,413

8,284,486

–

–

–

(9,298)

(394,525)

1,498

Foreign exchange difference

–

–

1,498

–

Carrying amount at  
30 June 2020

5,235,319

564,220

767,671

475,458

6,847,712

13,890,380

Note 18. Right‑of‑use assets
Group as a lessee

Right‑of‑use assets (Non‑current)

Lease liability (Current)

Lease liability (Non‑current)

Consolidated

30 June 2021  
$

30 June 2020  
$

2,238,759

2,646,521

Consolidated

30 June 2021  
$

30 June 2020  
$

350,368

2,063,331

2,413,699

323,876

2,420,058

2,743,934

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.

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

Reconciliation of carrying amounts

Balance as at 1 July 2020

Additions

Depreciation expense

Exchange difference

Balance as at 30 June 2021

Reconciliation of carrying amounts

Transition adjustment t 1 July 2019

Additions 

Depreciation expense

As at 30 June 2020

Property  
$

2,605,889

–

(372,622)

(39,981)

2,193,284

Property  
$

2,461,155

469,187

(324,453)

2,605,889

Office 
Equipment  
$

Manufacturing 
Equipment  
$

Motor Vehicle  
$

Total  
$

8,828

–

31,804

–

2,646,521

–

32,294

32,294

(7,563)

(12,714)

(7,149)

(400,048)

–

1,265

–

(27)

(40,008)

19,093

25,117

2,238,759

Office 
Equipment  
$

Manufacturing 
Equipment  
$

Motor Vehicle  
$

16,395

–

(7,567)

8,828

5656

22,374

21,011

(11,581)

31,804

–

–

–

–

Total  
$

2,499,924

490,198

(343,601)

2,646,521

PolyNovo Limited  |  Annual Report 2021PolyNovo Limited  |  Annual Report 2021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

The Group had total cash outflows for leases of $461,299 (2020: $359,561).

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

Consolidated

30 June 2021  
$

30 June 2020  
$

400,048

98,771 

498,819

343,601

98,977

442,578

Note 19. Intangibles
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 2021.

Intangibles

(i) Cost

Opening balance

Additions

Closing balance

(ii) Accumulated amortisation

Opening balance

Amortisation for the year

Closing balance

Net book value

Note 20. Other assets

Security deposits

Consolidated

30 June 2021 
$

30 June 2020 
$

2,519,788

2,519,788

–

–

2,519,788

2,519,788

(619,620)

(247,848)

(867,468)

(371,772)

(247,848)

(619,620)

1,652,320

1,900,168

Consolidated

30 June 2021  
$

30 June 2020  
$

144,137

141,870

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

The current prepayment relates predominantly to prepaid insurance $335,144 (2020: $283,621).

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Note 21. Trade and other payables

Trade payables

Other payables

Consolidated

30 June 2021  
$

30 June 2020  
$

1,814,219 

3,146,929 

4,961,148 

1,611,945

1,560,050

3,171,995

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

Included in other payables are deferred income on upfront fees paid under BARDA contract of $857,006 (2020: $nil), accrued 
commission of $460,539 (2020: $514,009), accrued other liabilities of $410,015 (2020: $265,643). BARDA contract liability  
will be recognised over the period of the contract. Revenue recognised in FY21 was $85,936 in relation to the BARDA contract 
deferred income.

Note 22. Interest‑bearing loans and borrowings

Current

Equipment Finance

Trade Finance

Total current interest‑bearing loans and borrowings

Non‑Current

Equipment Finance

Trade Finance

Total non‑current interest‑bearing loans and borrowings

Consolidated

30 June 2021  
$

30 June 2020  
$

1,466,246 

1,058,760 

2,525,006 

495,873

4,808,499

5,304,372

5,058,338

1,983,494

–

–

5,058,338

1,983,494

(a) Interest bearing facility details
The Group had secured two finance facilities in FY20 with National Australia Bank (NAB). The facilities detailed below are used to fund 
capital expenditure items.

Facility 
Amount  
$

Interest rate  
$

Repayment Terms 

Maturity Date** 

Financing Facilities

Trade finance*

Equipment finance*

6,000,000

9,300,000

BBSY+1.7 Interest only

2.82% 5 years principal and interest 
from initial drawdown

31 July 2021

June‑Dec 2025

Total

15,300,000

Interest 
amount during 
the period  
$

67,105

155,527

222,632

*  Drawdown on the facilities commenced in late June 2020, therefore no interest has been paid nor has any interest expense been accrued in FY20.  

Finance cost of $18,000 incurred in FY20 to set up the loan facilities.
** In July 2021, the Trade finance facility was extended to 31 August 2021.

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 $6.0 million and was made available on the 22 May 2020. The facility limit reduced to $1.0 million on 
30 September 2020 and the facility was extended to 31 August 2021. The facility will be closed on this date. The limit reduction  
to $1.0 million 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.

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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. The facility is non‑revolving. In FY21, a total of 
$7,253,987 has been drawn down.

Repayments are made over 5 years and comprise of principal and interest. The facility currently attracts an interest rate of 2.82% 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.

Note 23. Provisions

Current provisions

Annual leave

Long service leave

Total current provisions

Non‑current provisions

Long service leave

Make good

Total non‑current provisions

Consolidated

30 June 2021  
$

30 June 2020  
$

654,364 

84,646 

739,010 

140,959 

75,000 

215,959 

530,973

77,749

608,722

91,834

75,000

166,834

Provisions are recognised when all three of the following conditions are met:

• The Group has a present or constructive obligation arising from a past transaction or event

•  It is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation

•  A reliable estimate can be made of the obligation

Provisions recognised reflect our best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the reporting date.

Note 24. Reserves
(a) Movement in contributed equity

Contributed equity at beginning of year

Exercise of options

Contributed equity at end of year

Number of shares authorized and fully paid

On issue at beginning of year

Exercise of options

On issue at end of year

5959

Consolidated

30 June 2021 
$

30 June 2020 
$

139,070,502

139,070,502

180,000

–

139,250,502

139,070,502

661,088,044

661,088,044

300,000

–

661,388,044

661,088,044

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(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 year

Share‑based payments movement

Balance at end of year

Consolidated

30 June 2021  
$

30 June 2020  
$

7,846,655

(189,915)

5,219,758

(528,071)

(9,293,956)

(9,293,956)

(1,637,216)

(4,602,269)

Consolidated

30 June 2021  
$

30 June 2020  
$

5,219,758 

2,626,897 

7,846,655 

3,157,986

2,061,772

5,219,758

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

Consolidated

30 June 2021  
$

30 June 2020  
$

(528,071)

338,156 

(189,915)

(375,939)

(152,132)

(528,071)

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.

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

Balance at end of year

Consolidated

30 June 2021  
$

30 June 2020  
$

(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.

(c) Accumulated losses

Accumulated losses at beginning of year

Net loss attributable to members of the parent

Accumulated losses at end of financial year

Consolidated

30 June 2021  
$

30 June 2020  
$

(110,656,209)

(106,462,471)

(4,605,032)

(4,193,738)

(115,261,241)

(110,656,209)

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(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

Consolidated

30 June 2021  
$

30 June 2020  
$

7,688,554 

5,225,292 

50,000 

11,647,701

3,921,519

50,000

(3,611,201) 

(3,171,995)

(2,413,700) 

(2,743,934)

(1,058,760) 

(4,808,499)

(6,524,584) 

(2,479,367)

1.  As at t 30 June 2021 $50,000 is held in a term deposit maturing on 16 March 2022 at an interest rate of 0.36%.

(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 24. 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.

(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.

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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 2021, 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

2021

Financial assets

Cash and cash 
equivalents

0.05% 7,688,554

Other financial assets

0.36%

Trade and other 
receivables

Total financial assets

Financial liabilities

Trade and other 
payables

–

–

7,688,554

–

Trade Finance Facility

BBSY +1.7% 1,058,760

Equipment Finance 
Facility

Leases liabilities

2.82% 6,524,584

3.90% 2,413,700

Total financial liabilities

9,997,044

2020

Financial assets

Cash and cash 
equivalents

0.27% 11,647,701

Other financial assets

1.43%

Receivables

Total financial assets

Financial liabilities

Trade and other 
payables

–

–

–

–

11,647,701

–

Trade Finance Facility 

BBSY+1.7% 4,808,499

Equipment Finance 
Facility

Equipment Finance 
Facility

3.16% 2,479,367

7,287,866

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

50,000

–

50,000

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

– 7,688,554

–

50,000

– 5,225,292 5,225,292

– 5,225,292 12,963,846

– 3,611,201 3,611,201

–

–

–

– 1,058,760

– 6,524,584

– 2,413,700

– 3,611,201 13,608,245

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

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

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  
$

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.

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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) 
2021  
$

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

38,943

(38,943)

58,239

(58,239)

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. BARDA income receivables have low 
credit risk as it is a project with USA government.

In 2021, 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.

0‑30 days  
$

30‑60 days  
$

60‑90 days  
$

90+ days  
$

Total  
$

2021

Trade and other receivables

4,959,176

169,690

93,838

2,588

5,225,292

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 2021

Less than  
3 months  
$

3 to 12 
 months  
$

1 to 5  
years  
$

over 5  
years  
$

Total  
$

Interest‑bearing loans and borrowings1

1,421,199

1,103,807

5,058,338

–

7,583,344

Lease Liabilities 

Trade and other payables

Year ended 30 June 2020

Interest‑bearing loans and borrowings1

Lease Liabilities 

Trade and other Payables

86,624

263,744

1,206,118

857,214

2,413,700

3,611,201

–

–

–

3,611,201

5,119,024

1,367,551

6,264,456

857,214

13,608,245

Less than  
3 months  
$

4,808,499

104,219

3,121,925

8,034,643

3 to 12  
months  
$

495,873

319,831

–

1 to 5  
years  
$

1,983,494

1,869,319

–

over 5  
years  
$

–

906,590

–

Total  
$

7,287,866

3,199,959

3,121,925

815,704

3,852,813

906,590

13,609,750

*  Interest‑bearing loans and borrowings include Trade finance loan facility ($1,058,760) and Equipment finance loan facility ($6,524,584).

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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, GBP and EURO. The Group receives payment from its overseas 
customers in USD, NZD, GBP and EURO and pays US, NZD, GBP, SGD and EURO trade payables from its 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. The Company had opened a EURO and GBP bank account to mitigate foreign 
currency exposure and will open a SGD bank account in near future.

The holdings of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables and trade payables analysed by nominated currency at 30 June 2021, 
along with prior year comparatives, were as follows.

Denominated 
in AUD  
$

Denominated 
in USD  
$

Denominated 
in NZD  
$

Denominated 
in GBP  
$

Denominated 
in EUROP  
$

Denominated 
in SGD  
$

Total  
$

2021

Financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents

1,349,765

5,585,170

420,571

383,048

Trade and receivables

1,389,545

3,476,854

Total financial assets

2,739,310

9,062,024

156,176

576,747

48,560

431,608

–

105,016

105,016

–

7,738,554

49,141

5,225,292

49,141 12,963,846

Financial liabilities

Trade and other payables

(1,670,994)

(1,725,514)

(64,409)

(87,634)

(20,012)

(42,638)

(3,611,201)

Total financial liabilities

(1,670,994)

(1,725,514)

(64,409)

(87,634)

(20,012)

(42,638) 3,611,201

Total headroom/ 
(shortfall)

2020

Financial assets

1,068,316

7,336,510

512,338

343,974

85,004

6,503

9,352,645

Denominated 
in AUD  
$

Denominated 
in USD  
$

Denominated 
in NZD  
$

Denominated 
in GBP  
$

Denominated 
in EURO  
$

Denominated 
in SGD  
$

Total  
$

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)

(19,100)

(1,465)

(35,009)

(12,104)

(3,171,995)

Total headroom/ 
(shortfall)

4,699,842

7,295,904

83,685

336,229

(7,427)

(11,008) 12,397,225

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 2021) with all other variables held constant would have the following effect on the loss and equity for  
the 2021 financial year for the Group:

Country

United States of America

United Kingdom

New Zealand

Singapore

Ireland

Total

$

(361,849) Unfavourable

(92,195) Unfavourable

25,870

Favourable

(19,409) Unfavourable

(2,372) Unfavourable

(449,955)

A 10% strengthening in the exchange rate has been applied based on current market economic conditions.

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(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 2021 and 2020 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

Short term

Post‑employment – superannuation

Leave allowances

Share‑based payments

Termination benefits

Consolidated

30 June 2021  
$

30 June 2020  
$

1,244,024 

1,148,354

110,130 

18,713 

101,118

44,659

2,395,928

1,898,500

–

3,741

3,768,795

3,196,372

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

Issue date

Jan Gielen

01/10/2019

01/10/2019

01/10/2019

Paul Brennan

06/03/2019

06/03/2019

06/03/2019

Anthony Kaye

09/08/2020

09/08/2020

09/08/2020

Expiry date

30/06/2021

30/06/2022

30/06/2023

30/06/2023

30/06/2023

30/06/2023

31/12/2024

31/12/2024

31/12/2024

Exercise price

2021 number 
outstanding

2020 number 
outstanding

$0.60

$0.60

$0.60

–

–

–

$2.25

$2.25

$2.25

–

300,000

400,000

700,000

1,100,110

1,100,110

1,100,110

300,000

300,000

400,000

1,000,000

1,100,110

1,100,110

1,100,110

3,300,330

3,300,330

150,000

150,000

200,000

500,000

150,000

150,000

200,000

500,000

4,500,330

4,800,330

(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 2021 as follows:

• David McQuillan and Associates LLC, an entity associated with Dr David McQuillan, provided consulting service to PolyNovo  

North America LLC in last financial year. The consulting service was in relation to advisory and consulting services for the hernia 
project and it was completed in this financial year, $nil was charged in this financial year (2020: $24,490).

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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Note 27. 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:

During the financial year the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by Ernst & Young, the auditor of the company, 
and its network firms:

Fees to Ernst & Young (Australia)

Audit or review of the financial statements

Fees for other services:
• Tax compliance
Fees for assurance services that are required by legislation to be provided by the auditor 

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

Total fees to Ernst & Young (Australia)

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

Audit or review of the financial statements

Other services:
• Tax compliance and secretarial support
Fees for assurance services that are required by legislation to be provided by the auditor 

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

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

Consolidated

30 June 2021  
$

30 June 2020  
$

231,650

171,401

35,010

22,000

–

–

–

–

35,010

266,660

22,000

193,401

19,825

10,395

93,461

186,693

–

–

–

–

93,461

113,286

186,693

197,088

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.

Note 28. 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 $386,801 will be paid accordingly during FY22.

Contingencies
The Directors are not aware of any other contingent liabilities or contingent assets at 30 June 2021. There has been no change in this 
assessment up to the date of this report.

Note 29. Related party transactions
Related party transactions are disclosed under note 26 Key management personnel.

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Loss after income tax

Total comprehensive income

Statement of financial position

Total current assets

Total assets

Total current liabilities

Total liabilities

Equity

Issued capital

General reserve

Accumulated losses

Total equity

Parent

30 June 2021  
$

30 June 2020  
$

(4,231,283)

(4,231,283)

(3,435,457)

(3,435,457)

Parent

30 June 2021  
$

30 June 2020  
$

47,751,864 

47,527,016

53,783,437 

53,558,589

4,516,166 

4,516,166 

2,689,410

2,689,410

139,250,502 

139,070,502

1,882,436 

(744,462)

(91,865,667)

(87,456,861)

49,267,271 

50,869,179

In accordance with the terms and conditions of the NAB facility arrangements disclosed in note 22, 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.

Note 31. Controlled Entities
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets, liabilities and results of the following subsidiaries in accordance with the 
accounting policy described in note 2:

Name

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

PolyNovo Ireland Ltd

Principal place of business / 
Country of incorporation

30 June 2021 
%

30 June 2020 
%

Ownership interest

Australia

United States

Australia

Australia

Australia

New Zealand

Singapore

United Kingdom

Ireland

100.00% 

100.00% 

100.00% 

100.00% 

100.00% 

100.00% 

100.00% 

100.00% 

100.00% 

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

–

Note 32. Events after the reporting period
In July 2021, the trade financial facility was extended to 31 August 2021. The Group is in the process of drawing down on the 
equipment facility to close out the trade finance facility. Details refer to note 22.

Other than above, no matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2021 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect 
the consolidated entity’s operations, the results of those operations, or the consolidated entity’s state of affairs in future financial years.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED

Note 33. Earnings per share

Loss after income tax attributable to the owners of PolyNovo Limited

Consolidated

30 June 2021  
$

30 June 2020  
$

(4,605,032)

(4,193,738)

Number

Number

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

661,189,962

661,088,044

Adjustments for calculation of diluted earnings per share:

Unexercised share options and awards

2,193,151

2,700,000

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

663,383,113

663,788,044

Basic earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share

Cents

(0.69)

(0.69)

Cents

(0.63)

(0.63)

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

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

At 30 June 2021 there existed share options that if vested, would result in the issue of additional ordinary shares over the period to 
FY2026. 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.

Between the reporting date and the issue date of the 30 June 2021 Financial Report, there have been no transactions involving 
ordinary shares or potential ordinary shares that would impact the calculation of EPS disclosed in the table above.

Note 34. 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 2021 and 30 June 2020 were $2,626,897  
and $2,061,772 respectively.

(b) Share‑based payments for the year ended 30 June 2021
During the 2021 financial year, 1,000,000 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 9 November 2020, the Company granted employee share options to the Chief Operating Officer, Mr Anthony Kaye. He was granted 
500,000 options exercisable at $2.25. The options vest upon 12 months of employment with the Company and a share price of $2.25 
being sustained over a period of at least 3 months. Once vested, the options can be exercised as follows:

• Tranche 1: 150,000 options – not to be exercised before 9 November 2021 and not later than 31 December 2024;

• Tranche 2: 150,000 options – not to be exercised before 9 May 2022 and not later than 31 December 2024; and

• Tranche 3: 200,000 options – not to be exercised before 9 November 2022 and not later than 31 December 2024.

The options package will expire on 31 December 2024. The expense relating to the options package during the year was $211,660. 
Any unvested options will be cancelled on the date of termination or cessation of employment.

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On 10 May 2021, the Company granted employee share options to the Director of Research and Development, Mr Joshua Cheetham. 
He was granted 500,000 options exercisable at $2.74. The options vest upon 12 months of employment with the Company and a 
share price of $2.74 being sustained over a period of at least 3 months. Once vested, the options can be exercised as follows:

• Tranche 1: 150,000 options – not to be exercised before 10 May 2022 and not later than 30 May 2026;

• Tranche 2: 150,000 options – not to be exercised before 10 November 2022 and not later than 30 May 2026; and

• Tranche 3: 200,000 options – not to be exercised before 10 May 2023 and not later than 30 May 2026.

The options package will expire on 30 May 2026. The expense in relation to the options package during the year was $42,380.  
Any unvested options will be cancelled on the date of termination or cessation of employment.

2021

Balance at 
1 July 2020

Granted as 
compen‑
sation

Options 
exercised

Balance at 
30 June 
2021

Total 
vested at 
end of  
year

Total not 
exercisable 
at end of 
year

Total 
vested 
during  
year

Share‑
based 
payments 
expense  
$

Key management personnel

Mr Paul Brennan

3,300,330

Mr Jan Gielen

1,000,000

–

–

– 3,300,330

–

3,300,330

300,000

700,000

700,000

700,000

Mr Anthony Kaye

–

500,000

–

500,000

–

500,000

4,300,330

500,000

300,000 4,500,330

700,000

4,500,330

Other employees

Mr Ed Graubart

1,000,000

–

– 1,000,000

Mr Joshua 
Cheetham

–

500,000

1,000,000

500,000

–

500,000

– 1,500,000

–

–

–

1,000,000

500,000

1,500,000

Total

5,300,330

1,000,000

300,000 6,000,330

700,000

6,000,330

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

2,184,268

–

211,660

2,395,928

188,589

42,380

230,969

2,626,897

The fair value of options granted during FY21, 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
Anthony Kaye

Grant date

Number of 
options

Exercise 
Price

Vesting  
hurdle

Risk‑free 
interest 
rate

Volatility Expiry

09/11/2020

500,000

$2.25 12 months  

T1 0.30%

55.15%

31 Dec 2024

service period and  
3 months share 
price exceeds 
$2.25

T2 0.30%

55.15%

31 Dec 2024

T3 0.30%

55.15%

31 Dec 2024

Joshua Cheetham

Grant Date

Number of 
options

Exercise 
Price

Vesting  
hurdle

Risk‑free 
interest 
rate

Volatility Expiry

10/05/2021

500,000

$2.74 12 months  

T1 0.80%

54.23%

30 May 2026

service period and  
3 months share 
price exceeds 
$2.74

T2 0.80%

54.23%

30 May 2026

T3 0.80%

54.23%

30 May 2026

Dividend 
yield

Average 
fair value 
per option

–

–

–

$0.789

$0.838

$0.872

Dividend 
yield

Average 
fair value 
per option

–

–

–

$0.779

$0.863

$0.954

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Key valuation assumptions for the Employee Share Options:

Parameters

Valuation date

Share price

Expected life

Assumptions

Grant Date.

Closing share price as at the valuation Date.

Assumed that the 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 characteristics 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 price 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.

(c) Share‑based payments for the year ended 30 June 2020
During the 2020 financial year, 4,300,330 share options and awards 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 share awards at $3.03. The share awards 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 share awards package will expire on 30 June 2023. The expense in relation to the share awards 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.

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Key management 
personnel

Mr Paul Brennan

Balance 
at 1 July 
2019

Granted as 
compen‑
sation

Options 
exercised

Balance at 
30 June 
2020

Total 
vested 
at end of 
year

Total not 
exercis‑
able at end 
of year 

Total 
vested 
during 
year

Share‑
based 
payments 
expense

– 3,300,330

– 3,300,330

– 3,300,330

–

1,633,713

Mr Jan Gielen

1,000,000

–

– 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000

264,787

Other employees

– 1,000,000

– 1,000,000

– 1,000,000

–

163,272

1,000,000 4,300,330

– 5,300,330 1,000,000 5,300,330 1,000,000

2,061,772

Options issued during financial year 2020

Grant date

Number of 
options

Exercise 
price

Vesting  
hurdle

Risk‑free 
interest 
rate

Volatility Expiry

Dividend 
yield

Average 
fair value 
per option

13/08/2019

1,000,000

$1.55 12 months  

T1 0.66%

47.04%

13‑Aug‑22

service period and  
3 months share 
price exceeds 
$1.55

T2 0.67%

57.03%

13‑Aug‑23

T3 0.68%

59.30%

13‑Aug‑24

T4 0.73%

61.59%

13‑Aug‑25

–

–

–

–

$0.423

$0.588

$0.704

$0.720

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30 June 2021

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 2021 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 2021.

On behalf of the directors

Mr David Williams 
Chairman

26 August 2021

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PolyNovo Limited  |  Annual Report 2021INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT  
TO THE MEMBERS OF POLYNOVO LIMITED

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 Auditor's Report to the Members of PolyNovo Limited 

Report on the Audit of the 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 2021, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes 
in equity 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) 

b) 

giving a true and fair view of the consolidated financial position of the Group as at 30 June 
2021 and of its consolidated financial performance for the year ended on that date; and 

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) (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the 
financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with 
the Code.  

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

Key Audit Matters 

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

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

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Going concern basis of preparation of financial statements 

Why significant 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

As described in Note 2 of the financial report, the 
financial statements have been prepared on a 
going concern basis. 

Our audit considered the requirements of Australian Auditing 
Standard ASA 570 Going Concern. Our audit procedures 
included but were not limited to: 

The Group incurred a loss of $4.3 million during 
the year and had net operating cash outflows of 
$0.3 million. It is anticipated that further 
investment will be incurred by the Group in its 
planned growth and ongoing product 
commercialisation over the next 12 months. The 
Group’s forecast growth in revenues and cash 
inflows may be impacted by COVID-19 differently 
in each of the geographies it operates within, 
which could impact on the Group’s ability to pay 
its debts and obligations as they fall due.  

The Directors have considered existing cash and 
working capital balances, available current 
financing facilities, and forecasts of future cash 
flows for a period of at least 12 months from the 
date of the financial report. The Cash flow 
forecasts involve judgements and estimations 
based on management’s view of business 
operations, expected growth and market 
conditions. 

Assessing the appropriateness of the Group’s 
basis of preparation of the financial statements 
on a going concern basis required judgement in 
assessing the Group’s forecast cashflows for a 
period of at least 12 months from the date of the 
audit report.  

The availability of sufficient cash flows and/or 
funding is critical to the ongoing viability of the 
business and, as such, was a significant aspect of 
our audit.  

►  Obtained and evaluated management’s assessment of the 

Group’s ability to continue as a going concern, including the 
related forecast cash flows for the 12 month period ending 
31 August 2022 including all relevant information based on 
our knowledge of the Group as a result of our audit. 

►  Reviewed the financial condition of the Group taking into 
consideration the debts on the statement of financial 
position at year end and the Group’s ability to settle its 
debts as and when they become due. 

►  Assessed the forecast cash flow assumptions based on 

historical results, current economic and industry indicators, 
publicly available information and the Group’s strategic 
plans.  This included assumptions in relation to customer 
sales values and retention rates, cashflow saving initiatives 
including deferral of identified projects and growth rates. 

►  Reviewed relevant external information to assess a range of 
possible scenarios, including those associated with the 
impact of COVID-19 in the different geographies the Group 
operates within. 

►  Obtained evidence with respect to the Group’s forecast 
modelling including support for customer growth, sales 
ordering, current and recent sales run rates and identified 
cash savings. 

►  Inquired of management as to whether they are aware of 
any events or conditions through to the date of our audit 
report that may cast significant doubt on the entity’s ability 
to continue as a going concern.  

►  Assessed the appropriateness of the Groups’ going concern 
basis of preparation disclosures for financial statements for 
consistency with Australian Accounting Standards.  

Recognition of revenue 

Why significant 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

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

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

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

►  Assessed new contracts with customers for terms and 

conditions that could impact the timing of recognition and 
measurement of revenue. 

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

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Recognition of revenue (continued) 

Why significant 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

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 volumes and 
customer arrangements entered into by the 
Group. 

►  Assessed on a sample basis, whether revenue was correctly 
recognised based on the products delivered as at 30 June 
2021 with reference to supporting documentation including 
contracts, purchase orders proof of delivery, cash receipts 
and credit notes. 

►  Assessed the Group’s performance obligations under the 

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

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

Existence and valuation of inventory 

Why significant 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

At 30 June 2021, the Group held inventory of 
$1.98 million which comprised raw materials, 
work in progress and finished goods. The 
disclosure in respect of inventory is included in 
note 16 of the financial statements. 

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 including overheads 
and, where applicable, capitalisable 
manufacturing variances. The net realisable 
value of the inventory is assessed at year end 
considering sale price of product, 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:  

►  Attended inventory counts that occurred at the year end, 

reperforming a sample of the inventory counts and 
agreeing count results into the year-end inventory listing.  
Due to travel and social distancing restrictions resulting 
from the COVID-19 pandemic, we could not physically 
attend the US third-party logistics provider inventory count.  
However, we observed the inventory counts using video 
streaming and other technologies. 

►  Assessed that the nature of costs included in inventory, 

including allocations of labour and manufacturing 
overheads, were consistent with the requirements of 
Australian Accounting Standards. 

►  Agreed, on a sample basis, the amount of costs capitalised 

into inventory to supporting documentation. 

►  Assessed and recalculated the Group’s manufacturing 

variances. 

►  Assessed inventory net realisable values with reference to 

the ageing of inventory, expiry dates, gross margins 
achieved, sales forecasts and outcomes of quality 
assessments. 

►  Assessed whether the Group’s disclosures in respect of 
inventory in the financial statements are complete and 
meet the requirements of Australian Accounting Standards. 

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TO THE MEMBERS OF POLYNOVO LIMITED CONTINUED

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

The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the 
information included in the Company’s 2021 annual report other than the financial report and our 
auditor’s report thereon. We obtained the directors’ report that is to be included in the annual report, 
prior to the date of this auditor’s report, and we expect to obtain the remaining sections of the annual 
report after the date of this auditor’s report.  

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

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

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

Responsibilities of the Directors for the Financial Report 

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

In preparing the financial report, the directors are responsible for assessing the 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. 

Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report 

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

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

• 

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

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• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit 
procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an 
opinion on the effectiveness of the 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 ability to continue as a going 
concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in 
our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial report or, if such disclosures are 
inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up 
to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Group 
to cease to continue as a going concern.  

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

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

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

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TO THE MEMBERS OF POLYNOVO LIMITED CONTINUED

Report on the Audit of the Remuneration Report 

Opinion on the Remuneration Report 

We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 26 to 36 of the directors' report for the 
year ended 30 June 2021. 

In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of PolyNovo Limited for the year ended 30 June 2021, 
complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. 

Responsibilities 

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

Ernst & Young 

Ashley Butler 
Partner 
Melbourne 
26 August 2021 

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SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION
30 June 2021

Additional Information Required by ASX
For the year ended 30 June 2021.

Ordinary Shares
As at 13 August 2021 there were 661,388,044 ordinary shares on issue held by 21,588 shareholders.

Each ordinary share carries one vote per share.

Top 20 Shareholders as at 13 August 2021

Shareholder

HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED

J P MORGAN NOMINEES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED

CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED

MOGGS CREEK PTY LTD 

NATIONAL NOMINEES LIMITED

LATERAL INNOVATIONS PTY LTD 

MR ANTHONY SHANE KITTEL + MRS MICHELE THERESE KITTEL 

BNP PARIBAS NOMS PTY LTD 

BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES PTY LTD 

BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES PTY LTD 

MS SIMONE MAREE BEKS

MR PAUL GERARD BRENNAN

COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION

NETWEALTH INVESTMENTS LIMITED 

BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES PTY LTD SIX SIS LTD 

SANDHURST TRUSTEES LTD 

MR PAUL LAPPIN + MRS SIOBHAN LYONS 

MR DAVID KENLEY

DR MARCUS JAMES DERMOT WAGSTAFF + MRS LARA KATE WAGSTAFF

MR LAURENT FOSSAERT

Total

Number  
of shares

86,192,215

41,780,382

27,212,802

17,800,000

16,084,276

10,924,103

7,960,000

7,944,172

6,340,183

5,300,974

4,185,095

4,185,095

4,081,250

4,019,409

3,397,939

3,374,840

3,154,631

3,139,855

3,056,377

3,014,172

%  
Units

13.03

6.32

4.11

2.69

2.43

1.65

1.20

1.20

0.96

0.80

0.63

0.63

0.62

0.61

0.51

0.51

0.48

0.47

0.46

0.46

263,147,770

39.77

Unquoted Securities
Share options over unissued shares
As at 30 June 2021, a total of 2,700,000 share options over ordinary shares are on issue held by four employees. Share options  
do not carry a right to vote.

PolyNovo issued 1,000,000 share options during the year ended 30 June 2021. Details of the share options issued are included  
in note 34.

Share awards over unissued shares
As at 30 June 2021, a total of 3,300,330 share awards over ordinary shares are on issue held by Managing Director. Share awards  
do not carry a right to vote.

PolyNovo issued nil share awards during the year ended 30 June 2021. Details of the share awards issued are included in note 34.

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The range of shareholders based on number of shares held as at 13 August 2021 is as follows:

Range of Units As at 13 August 2021

1 to 1,000

1,001 to 5,000

5,001 to 10,000

10,001 to 100,000

100,001 and over

Holding less than a marketable parcel

Number  
of holders

6,561

7,628

2,849

3,873

Number  
of shares

3,564,131

20,981,275

22,488,472

119,542,035

677

494,812,131

21,588

661,388,044

1,113

152,765

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 Shareholder

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited

JP Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Ltd

Number  
of shares

86,192,215

41,780,382

127,972,597

%

13.03

6.32

19.35

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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30 June 2021

Non‑executive Chairman

Mr David Williams

Non‑executive Directors

Dr Robyn Elliott

Ms Christine Emmanuel

Mr Leon Hoare

Dr David McQuillan

Mr Bruce Rathie

Mr Andrew Lumsden

Managing Director

Mr Paul Brennan

Company secretary

Mr Jan Gielen

Registered office

Share register

Auditor

Unit 2/ 320 Lorimer Street 
Port Melbourne 
Victoria 3207

T (03) 8681 4050 
F (03) 8681 4099

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Yarra Falls 
452 Johnson Street 
Abbotsford, Victoria 3067

T 1300 850 505

Ernst & Young 
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Melbourne Victoria 3000

Stock exchange listing

PolyNovo Limited shares are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX code: PNV)

Website

www.polynovo.com

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