PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED Annual Report FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021 Contents CORPORATE INFORMATION .................................................................................... 1 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT .............................................................................................. 2 CEO & MANAGING DIRECTOR’S REPORT ................................................................. 3 DIRECTORS’ REPORT ................................................................................................ 4 REMUNERATION REPORT ...................................................................................... 16 AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION ........................................................... 24 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT ............................................................... 25 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ................................ 41 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION ......................................... 42 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY .......................................... 43 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS ...................................................... 44 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ............................................................... 45 DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION .................................................................................... 90 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT ....................................................................... 91 ADDITIONAL COMPANY INFORMATION ................................................................ 96 Corporate Information ACN 112 971 874 ABN 36 112 971 874 Bankers Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited; Commonwealth Bank of Australia; HSBC Bank Australia Limited; and Westpac Banking Corporation. Auditors Ernst & Young 8 Exhibition Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Stock exchange listing Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: PPG) Website www.ppgaust.com.au Directors Jonathan Ling Rupert Harrington Darren Brown Marina Go Leonie Valentine Tim Welsh Company secretary Kathleen Forbes Registered office 83-85 Banbury Road, Reservoir VIC 3073 Phone: +61 3 9474 4200 Principal place of business 83-85 Banbury Road, Reservoir VIC 3073 Share register Boardroom Limited Level 12, 225 George Street Sydney NSW 2000 Annual General Meeting Tuesday, 23 November 2021 PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 1 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Chairman’s Report Dear Shareholders, On behalf of your Board of Directors of Pro-Pac Packaging Limited (Pro-Pac or the Group), I am pleased to present to you our 2021 Annual Report. A transformational year Pro-Pac has continued to build upon the groundwork laid in FY20 to transform your business and position it for growth. During the year, Tim Welsh and his team executed our strategic priorities of site rationalisation, the creation of Flexibles printing and conversion Centres of Excellence, and the launch of Project Symphony, our technology led enterprise-wide transformation program that will deliver our new Enterprise Resource Planning software. These priorities have all been delivered on budget, against a challenging backdrop of COVID-19. Pro-Pac is continuing its transformation into FY22 with key strategic initiatives identified to improve efficiency and lay the foundations for growth. FY21 financial summary Pro-Pac has delivered a strong operational result: • Revenues of $440.1m (2020: $478.2m) • Profit after tax of $7.8m (2020: $6.6m) • Profit before tax and significant items (underlying PBT) of $18.8m (2020: $14.5m) Underlying PBT earnings growth has been achieved from a lower revenue base through a targeted shift of business mix towards higher margin products, reduced operating overheads and lower finance costs. This strong financial result has ensured the Group’s balance sheet remains strong, with the flexibility to fund further growth. Strategic imperatives Our objective is to transform the business to become a leading manufacturer and distributor of specialised and diversified packaging products with a focus on flexible, industrial and rigid packaging. Pro-Pac has significant opportunities ahead, including: • Deploying research and innovation to continue to minimise the environmental impact of packaging • Creating a platform for Australian & New Zealand innovation to support community and environmental wellbeing, leisure, and a variety of things we all do in our everyday lives • Taking advantage of global supply challenges to lead locally manufactured alternatives for the 50% of packaging sold in Australia & New Zealand that is currently imported PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 2 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Pro-Pac’s investment and manufacturing expertise, together with its investments in innovation and sustainability, and Australian & New Zealand operations and workforce, mean that it is well placed to take advantage of these opportunities. A focus on growth Over the last two years, Tim and the senior management team have created a strong foundation for growth. Profitable revenue growth is now a priority for your company: organic growth from converting the Group’s strong sales pipeline and investing in additional capacity and technologies and, where it makes sense, inorganic growth from earnings accretive acquisitions in existing and adjacent market segments. Your Board and management team have a disciplined approach to capital investment, ensuring any expenditure is focused on growth initiatives, and supported by well managed delivery and governance oversight. Dividends Our strong earnings in FY21, balance sheet flexibility and the expected $7m uplift in annualised earnings from cost savings, have given us confidence in increasing returns to our shareholders. Consequently, the Board has declared a fully franked final dividend of 0.30 cents per share, increasing the total dividends payable for the year ended 30 June 2021 to 0.55 (2020: 0.40) cents per share. Thank you On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to thank our shareholders for their ongoing support of Pro-Pac and we look forward to updating you as the year progresses. I would also like to thank our customers and suppliers for their continued support throughout the year, as we have all worked to navigate the challenges of the pandemic, ensure continuity of supply and keep our teams safe. Finally, I would like to thank Tim, the executive team and every individual Pro-Pac team member for their continued hard work, commitment, and loyalty to Pro- Pac this year. Jonathan Ling Chairman CEO & Managing Director’s Report As I reflect on my second year as CEO & Managing Director, I am proud of how the Pro-Pac team has risen to the challenge of achieving our objectives and found new ways of working together during a year of significant disruption arising from the transformational projects undertaken and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Our people have shown great resilience and tenacity in FY21, for which I am truly grateful. At Pro-Pac, our purpose is to create better lives for our people, our customers, our communities, and the planet. Packaging is a critical industry that touches the lives of millions of Australians and New Zealanders every day and with that, we have a responsibility to bring sustainable and innovative products to market. Zero harm focus A Zero Harm Focus is our commitment to driving a culture of safety through leadership, systems, education, and compliance. The establishment of a health and safety team two years ago has delivered safe systems of work and lifesaving standards across every site. This leadership and focus have achieved outstanding results reducing our total reportable injury frequency rates by 36% in FY21. We remain committed to further reductions as we build a disciplined safety culture throughout Pro- Pac. We anticipate that COVID-19 will continue to present a risk to continuity of operations and economic strength in our communities. With that in mind, our senior management team remains vigilant in proactively managing the risks associated with COVID- 19 to ensure we prioritise the safety, health, and wellbeing of our people. A transformational year This year, we embarked on several significant and transformational projects, the execution of which has been exemplary in challenging operating conditions: • Closure of the manufacturing facility in Chester Hill, New South Wales • Establishment of Centres of Excellence for printing and conversion at the Dandenong Industrial Precinct, Victoria • Investment in new capacity and capabilities in Australia and New Zealand • Returned the Industrial Specialty Packaging business unit to profitability • Investment in Project Symphony, a technology led transformation of our operating model • Acquisition of Supreme Packaging; and • Divestment of Integrated Machinery. Each project has been managed by its own dedicated project team and the outcomes achieved have been outstanding. We have built a diverse, high performing team who have worked tirelessly to successfully overcome the hurdles encountered during FY21. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 3 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Financial flexibility Notwithstanding the significant investments we have made in FY21 including capital expenditure (14.5m), and the acquisition of Supreme Packaging ($2.7m), we enter FY22 with financial flexibility afforded by maintaining low levels of gearing, headroom on debt facilities and a greater confidence in our earnings profile. Our working capital remains relatively consistent at $81.4m (2020: $82.3m) despite carrying additional inventory to proactively manage the global disruption to supply chains. Further, our operating cash flow conversion of 107% (2020: 136%) remains above 100% for the third year in row as we unlock internal capital for reinvestment. The transformation achieved in FY21 has created a solid foundation for growth in FY22. Looking to the future Our objective for FY22 is to grow with purpose through: 1. Driving profitable revenue growth Investment in new business development and account management capability, with a strong focus on higher margin packaging solutions. 2. Improving operational efficiencies Efficient delivery of c.$7m annualised benefits resulting from the closure of the manufacturing facility in Chester Hill in NSW, the creation of Centres of Excellence, and implementation of the ERP for Supply Chain & Manufacturing. 3. Culture of innovation Expand our investment in technical resources and best in class equipment to accelerate the production of innovative and sustainable products. 4. Sustainability Take a leading role in the circular economy, embedding sustainable practices across the organisation and increasing its sustainability footprint in the short to medium term. Thank you I would like to take this opportunity to thank our valued customers and partners for their continued support throughout FY21. In particular, I want to acknowledge the efforts of our people over the last year. Your commitment and dedication has been truly inspiring as we achieved our strategic priorities, whilst prioritising a safe and rewarding workplace. I would like to thank the Pro-Pac team for their outstanding contribution, and I look forward to working with them to deliver successful outcomes in the year ahead. Tim Welsh CEO & Managing Director Directors’ Report The Directors present their report on Pro-Pac Packaging Limited (the Company) and the entities it controlled (the Group) during the year ended 30 June 2021. Directors The Directors in office at the date of this report are set out below. Directors were in office for the entire period unless otherwise stated. Jonathan Ling B Engineering (Mechanical), MBA (Non-Executive Chair – appointed 8 April 2019) Mr Ling has extensive experience in complex manufacturing businesses. He was previously Managing Director and CEO of GUD Holdings Limited, a role he held for 6 years. Prior to that, Mr Ling was Managing Director and CEO of Fletcher Building Limited, a manufacturer of construction and building materials, listed on both the ASX and NZX. He has also held senior management roles with Austrim Nylex, Visy Recycling and Pacifica. Mr Ling is currently a Non-Executive Director of Pact Group Limited and Chairman of Planet Innovation Limited. He is also a director of Ironman 4x4 Pty Limited. He has previously served on the Boards of Melbourne Rebels Rugby Union as Chair, Pacific Brands Limited and ASB Bank Limited. Rupert Harrington MSc, B Tech, CDipAF, MAICD (Non-Executive Director – appointed 6 November 2017) Mr Harrington is an experienced company Director with over 30 years’ experience as a Non-Executive Director of companies operating in manufacturing, industrial services, health and technology. Mr Harrington is Non-Executive Chair of Clover Corporation Limited (ASX: CLV), Director of Integral Diagnostics Limited (ASX: IDX) and was previously a Director of Bradken Limited, Advent Partners and others. Mr Harrington is a member of the Audit, Business Risk and Compliance Committee, and the Remuneration and Nomination Committee. Darren Brown B Business, Grad Dipl Fin & Investment, CA (Non-Executive Director – appointed 2 July 2018) Mr Brown is an experienced finance and business professional, with a career spanning over 30 years in a variety of commercial and financial roles. He has significant packaging industry experience gained over several years as Chief Financial Officer of publicly listed Pact Group Holdings Limited, Southcorp Packaging and Amcor. Mr Brown is currently Commercial Director at Kin Group. Mr Brown is the Chair of the Audit, Business Risk and Compliance Committee. Marina Go B Arts (Mass Communication), Exec MBA, MAICD (Non-Executive Director – appointed 1 August 2018) Ms Go is currently a Non-Executive Director of 7-Eleven, Energy Australia, Autosports Group, Adore Beauty and Booktopia and she is currently Chair of Netball Australia, Ovarian Cancer Australia and The Walkley Foundation. She is also a Member of the UNSW Business Advisory Council. Ms Go's executive career includes over 20 years’ experience in branding, marketing, digital technologies and change leadership in the media industry. Ms Go was previously Country CEO for The Hearst Corporation and held a variety of senior positions with Fairfax, Private Media, Pacific Magazines and EMAP Australia. Ms Go is the Chair of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee and a member of the Audit, Business Risk and Compliance Committee. Ms Go will retire as a director effective from the conclusion of the annual general meeting in November 2021. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 4 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Directors’ Report Leonie Valentine B Science, M Arts (Communication), Exec Cert B Admin, GAICD, FT NED Diploma Asia (Non-Executive Director – appointed 1 August 2018) Ms Valentine is currently Managing Director, Google Melbourne and Government at Google Australia, and was previously Managing Director, Sales & Operations of Google Hong Kong, having originally joined Google as APAC Director of Customer Experience. Prior to joining Google, Leonie was Executive Vice President, Customer Service & Operations at CSL Limited. Earlier, she held the position of Chief of Staff for Telstra International Group. She has over 25 years of experience in sales, marketing and operations. Ms Valentine is currently a Board member of Save The Children (Australia) and was previously a board member for Save The Children (Hong Kong), a Governor for the American Chamber of Commerce HK, as well as an advisor to CUHK's EMBA Program. Ms Valentine is a member of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee. Tim Welsh B Manufacturing Technology, GAICD (Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer – appointed 28 May 2019) Mr Welsh is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. He has extensive management experience gained at PPG Industries, a NYSE listed global manufacturer, where he was Australian and New Zealand Vice President and General Manager, Architectural Coatings. During his career with PPG Industries, Mr Welsh also held the roles of Manufacturing and Supply Chain Director, and Operations Manager. In addition, he has held operational management roles at Aperio Group, Detmold Packaging and Arnotts Snackfoods. Mr Welsh is a director of Chemistry Australia. Interests in the shares, rights and options of the Company The interests of the Directors in the shares, performance rights and share options of the Company are set out in the Remuneration Report. Company Secretary Kathleen Forbes B Arts, B LLB (Company Secretary and General Counsel - appointed 17 October 2018) Ms Forbes has over 25 years of legal and company secretarial experience. Her past roles include General Counsel at Salmat Limited and General Counsel and Company Secretarial roles with Corporate Express Australia Limited. She started her career at national law firm Clayton Utz where she spent 5 years. Kathleen is admitted as a solicitor of the NSW Supreme Court. Dividends The dividends paid or declared during the year up to the date of this report were as follows: Final dividend for the previous year Interim dividend for the current year Dividends declared and paid during the year Proposed but not recognised final dividend Principal activities Cents/ share 0.40 0.25 0.65 $’000 3,237 2,027 5,264 0.30 2,433 The principal activities of the Group during the year were the manufacture and distribution of flexible, industrial and rigid packaging products. There have been no significant changes in the nature of these activities during the year. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 5 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Directors’ Report Operating and financial review Non-IFRS measures To assist in the evaluation of the financial performance of the Group, certain measures are used that are not recognised under the Australian Accounting Standards or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and therefore, these are considered to be non-IFRS measures. This report includes the following non-IFRS measures: • PBT represents profit/(loss) before income taxes and significant items; • EBIT represents PBT before finance costs and interest income; • EBITDA represents EBIT before depreciation and amortisation; • Adjusted LTM EBITDA means EBITDA before AASB 16 Leases for the last 12-months, adjusted for material acquisitions or disposals; • Significant items are identified as favourable or unfavourable transactions which are outside of normal operating activities and are excluded from the segment results presented to the chief operating decision-maker for the purpose of resource allocation and assessment of segment performance; • Working capital represents trade and other receivables, deposits, prepayments and inventories, less trade and other payables; • Net debt is calculated as borrowings, less cash and cash equivalents; and • Gearing is calculated as net debt divided by Adjusted LTM EBITDA for the last 12-months. Although the Board of Directors believe that these measures provide useful information about the financial position and performance of the Group, they should be considered to be supplementary to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income and consolidated statement of financial position presented in accordance with accounting Standards. As these non-IFRS measures are not defined in the Accounting Standards, the way the Group may calculate these measures may differ from similarly titled measures used by other companies. Business update The Group delivered strong financial and operational results during a year of transformation. Whilst COVID-19 circumstances were challenging, the Group maintained a strong focus on keeping its people safe. During the year, the Group executed on its planned transformation projects and an acquisition: • Closure of the Chester Hill site on time and on budget; • Commissioning of a new 7-layer extruder and laminator; • Commissioning of a high-definition extrusion line; • Creation of Flexibles printing and conversion Centres of Excellence; • Commissioning of new blow moulding machines and expanded manufacturing lines in Rigid; • Returning the Industrial Specialty Packaging business to profitability; • Acquisition of Supreme Packaging; and • Implementation of new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software in Finance & Accounting. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 6 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Directors’ Report The closure of the Chester Hill manufacturing facility in New South Wales was achieved at a total cash cost of $13m over the past two years. The Group consolidated and configured its sites to establish Centres of Excellence in Flexibles printing and conversion across two sites in the Dandenong business precinct in Victoria. This enabled the integration of Supreme Packaging and the re-location of the printing assets from the Chester Hill site, as well as the commissioning of the new 7-layer extruder and laminator, marking a step change in the Group’s manufacturing capabilities and ability to service new and existing customers with bespoke products. These changes are expected to deliver annualised benefits of $7m from the year ending 30 June 2022. The successful implementation of the ERP software for Finance & Accounting went live in March. This is the first stage of Project Symphony, a technology led enterprise-wide transformation program that will deliver new ERP software and enable the drive to further reduce the Group’s cost base and deliver operational efficiencies. Whilst the level of transformation was significant, the Group’s financial performance has continued to be strong. The Flexibles and Industrial Specialty Packaging businesses have both achieved PBT growth and PBT margin uplift compared to prior year and these businesses have continued to trade well with earnings improving on the prior year. As anticipated, the Rigid business delivered lower earnings during the year as it returned to a more “COVID-normal” operating environment. Project Symphony Project Symphony is a technology led, enterprise-wide transformation program that will deliver the Group’s new ERP software and enable the Group’s drive to reduce its cost base and deliver operational efficiencies. Following the successful implementation of the new ERP software across Finance & Accounting in March 2021, the roll- out of Supply Chain & Manufacturing will be the focus in 2022, with Flexibles scheduled to go-live first before 30 June 2022. Investments in the Group’s Supply Chain & Manufacturing capabilities, together with the implementation of the ERP, will enable cost reductions across the Group as legacy systems and associated processes are retired and common resources are aligned. Impact of COVID-19 The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continued to impact the business community during the year ended 30 June 2021, with State Government imposed lockdowns in many of the Group’s operating regions at different points in time. COVID-19 has impacted the financial performance and position of the Group during the year ended 30 June 2021 in the following ways: • Continued demand for products in the grocery, personal care and household segments; however, COVID-19 impacted cotton exports, local demand volatility and global shipping delays; • Increased inventory holdings to protect against the impacts of global shipping delays; • Five operating days (2020: Nil) lost across our manufacturing and distribution network as a precaution due to localised community transmission near our manufacturing sites in Reservoir, Victoria and Warriewood, New South Wales, but no internal transmission of COVID-19 has occurred within the Group; • Nil Government JobKeeper assistance or rent relief received from landlords; and • $0.2m (2020: $0.2m) bad debt write-offs as part of ordinary course of business. While the Group has managed the business well through these difficult operating conditions, the future remains uncertain. Judgement’s and estimates with respect to provisions, expected credit losses and forecast earnings are based on the information available. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 7 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Directors’ Report Financial performance Revenue Expenses EBITDA EBITDA margin Depreciation and amortisation EBIT EBIT Margin Finance costs, net PBT PBT Margin Significant items Profit before income tax Income tax expense Profit after income tax Revenue 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 Change 440,147 (394,680) 45,467 10.3% (20,177) 25,290 5.7% (6,480) 18,810 4.3% (7,618) 11,192 (3,355) 7,837 478,200 (431,800) 46,400 9.7% (20,245) 26,155 5.5% (11,672) 14,483 3.0% (5,041) 9,442 (2,799) 6,643 (8.0)% (8.6)% (2.0)% 0.6% (0.3)% (3.3)% 0.2% (44.5)% 29.9% 1.3% 51.1% 18.5% 19.9% 18.0% Revenue declined 8.0% to $440.1m (2020: $478.2m) during the year due to: • Flexibles’ exit from the Australian forage market, the Canadian market and the divestment of the Integrated Machinery business ($14.5m); • The move from a retailer to a wholesaler for sileage ($2.0m); • Transitional COVID-19 impacts relating to cotton exports, local demand volatility and global shipping delays ($19.8m); and • A targeted shift in business mix within Flexibles and Industrial Specialty Packaging as they continued to execute the group’s strategy to refocus the portfolio on higher value market verticals ($17.8m). This decline in revenue was partially offset by some encouraging wins in new business, in line with the Group’s strategic shift to higher margin, bespoke products ($11.0m) and the acquisition of Supreme Packaging ($5.1m). While revenue has declined compared to prior year, Pro-Pac has continued its focus on margin growth and has built a solid foundation for profitable growth. Notwithstanding COVID-19 uncertainty, revenue growth is expected next year, with confidence underpinned by some early wins after balance date. PBT PBT improved 30% during the year to $18.8m (2020: $14.5m) increasing to 4.3% (2020: 3.0%) of revenue driven by improvements in EBIT margins and the reduced financing costs relating to debt and leases. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 8 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Directors’ Report Significant items Pre-tax significant items for the year were a net expense of $7.3m (2020: $5.0m), which included: • $5.4m (2020: $9.2m) related to redundancy provisions, non-cash asset write-offs and closure costs at the manufacturing facility in Chester Hill, New South Wales; • $3.7m (2020: $2.3m) relating to business acquisition, transformation, integration, strategic and business optimisation activities; • Insurance income, less losses expensed of $1.8m (2020: $2.0m) arising from the fire at the manufacturing facility in Kewdale, Western Australia in June 2019; • Legal costs of $0.2m (2020: $0.9m) incurred to protect the intellectual property rights of the Group; • Loss on disposal of non-core business $0.1m (2020: $4.7m gain). Balance sheet Current assets Non-current assets Total assets Current liabilities Non-current liabilities Total liabilities Net assets Working capital Net debt Gearing 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 Change 168,138 194,737 362,875 112,086 105,835 217,921 144,954 81,390 51,016 1.5x 172,566 188,759 361,325 107,888 113,889 221,777 139,548 82,346 45,072 1.4x (2.6)% 3.2% 0.4% 3.9% (7.1)% (1.7)% 3.9% (1.2)% 13.2% 0.1x Net debt was carefully managed given the significant investment in projects and capital expenditure ($14.5m) during the year. Working capital reduced by $0.9m during the year, despite the Group carrying additional inventory to proactively manage the supply chain disruptions caused by COVID-19 and further disruptions from the implementation of major projects. The balance sheet remains strong with stable gearing and total facilities of $95.0m maturing in March 2023 ($85.0m amortising senior debt and $10.0m overdraft) providing the capacity to fund growth. Cash flows Net cash flows from operating activities Payments for plant and equipment, net of proceeds Payments for intangible assets Payments for businesses, net of cash acquired Payments of dividends Payments of borrowings and lease liabilities 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 27,369 (11,341) (3,206) (2,685) (5,264) (18,215) 53,445 (5,836) (368) (889) - (48,033) Change (48.8)% 94.3% >100% >100% 100% (62.1)% A continuing focus on cash management disciplines delivered strong operating cash flow conversion of 107% (2020: 136%). Disciplined capital investment was focused on growth initiatives, supported by well-managed delivery and governance oversight. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 9 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Directors’ Report Review of operating segments Flexibles packaging Revenue PBT PBT margin 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 Change 260,020 18,266 7.0% 285,136 16,688 5.9% (8.8)% 9.5% 1.1% Revenue decreased by 8.8% to $260.0m (2020: $285.1m) as a result of a targeted shift of business mix towards higher margin products, divestments and market exist, temporary lower cotton wrap demand compounded by foreign currency. The closure of the Chester Hill site was completed on budget in July 2021, which is expected to deliver annualised benefits of $7m from the year ending 30 June 2022. Industrial packaging Revenue PBT PBT margin 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 Change 112,153 640 0.6% 123,226 (3,123) (2.5)% (9.0)% >100% 3.1% Revenue decreased by 9.0% to $112.2m (2020: $123.2m) as a result of a targeted shift of business mix towards higher margin market segments. This has returned Industrial to profitability during the year. Global shipping constraints delayed the recognition of sales towards the end of the year. Rigid packaging Revenue PBT PBT margin 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 Change 67,974 4,181 6.2% 69,838 7,423 10.6% (2.7)% (43.7)% (4.4)% Revenue decreased by 2.7% to $68.0m (2020: $69.8m) following strong COVID-19 demand in the prior year. The COVID-19 pandemic provided sales and margin opportunities, particularly for bottles, triggers and pumps for hand sanitiser and other cleaning and hygiene products. Overview of business strategy The Group has four key strategic priorities: • Driving profitable revenue growth: driving top line growth from the Group’s increasing qualified pipeline of higher margin value-add products. The Group has refocused its business development activities on market verticals and categories that play to the Group’s core strengths and is set to extract full value from new assets acquired and commissioned during the year. • Improving operational efficiencies: to enable efficient growth, the Group will focus on delivering the benefits of its Chester Hill closure and Centres of Excellence model and on delivering the implementation of its ERP for Supply Chain & Manufacturing. This group-wide implementation will enable cost reduction across the Group. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 10 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Directors’ Report • Culture of innovation: Innovation in recycling is integral to how Pro-Pac operates. During the next financial year, the Group will continue to expand its investment in technical resources and best in class equipment and technology to accelerate the production of innovative and sustainable products. It will also expand the deployment of Duratrack railway sleepers, made entirely from Australian plastic waste, into the Australian market now that type approval has been achieved. • Sustainability: The Group is committed to taking a leading role in the circular economy, embedding sustainable practices across the organisation and increasing its sustainability footprint in the short to medium term. The Group’s sustainability charter aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Business risks There are various internal and external risks that may have a material impact on the Group’s future financial performance and economic sustainability. The Group makes every effort to identify material risks and to manage these effectively. Material risks include: Credit risk Trade and related party receivables are considered to be the main source of credit risk; however, the Group does not have a concentration of credit risk with respect to any single counterparty or group of counterparties, which mitigates the risk of significant losses or default. The Group has policies in place to ensure that customers who trade on credit terms are subject to credit verification procedures. Amounts are considered as ‘past due’ when the debt has not been settled within the credit terms and conditions as agreed between the Group and the customer or counterparty to the transaction. Amounts past due are assessed for impairment by ascertaining the solvency of debtors and are provided for where there are specific circumstances indicating that the debt may not be fully repaid to the Group. Commodity risk The Group is exposed to commodity price risk in relation to certain raw materials, particularly resin. In managing this risk, the Group passes on changes in commodity prices to customers, including through contractual rise and fall adjustments, where possible. Foreign currency risk As a result of its international activities, the Group is exposed to changes in foreign exchange rates on sales and purchases. In order to mitigate foreign currency risk, the Group regularly determines its net exposure to the primary currencies it trades in based on actual sales and purchases and enters into foreign currency forward contracts to hedge these exposures. Liquidity risk The Group’s objective is to maintain a balance between: • Continuity of funding and flexibility through the use of bank loans, trade finance, lease liabilities; and • Investment in strategic growth opportunities. The Group manages liquidity risk through cash flow forecasting. Interest rate risk Bank loans are the main sources of interest rate risk because the interest rate is floating whereas interest payable on trade finance and lease liabilities are fixed for the term of the arrangement. Interest earned on cash and cash equivalents is not significant. The composition of the Group’s funding is considered annually to ensure applicable interest rates are competitive and reflective of the Group’s future funding requirements. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 11 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Directors’ Report Health and safety risk The Group has a safety management system and processes. In the reporting period, the additional risks posed by COVID-19 were monitored and managed by an extended senior management committee who met several times each week. Loss of people The Company’s senior executives are instrumental in implementing the Group’s strategies and executing business plans which support the business operations and growth. Service agreements are in place and the risk of the loss of key personnel is mitigated by regular reviews of remuneration packages (including short and long-term incentive schemes) and succession planning. Environmental risk The Group’s activities have a level of environmental risk, particularly the manufacturing sites that utilise flammable and toxic materials. Mergers and acquisition risk The Group’s strategy contemplates complementary acquisitions, which involve risks associated with due diligence, negotiation, integration and execution. Management has developed and acquisition and integration framework to help mitigate these risks. Cyber security risk IT application and data security is fundamental not only in protecting confidential and commercially sensitive information, but also in enabling day to day operations. COVID-19 has increased the risk of cyber-crime with all administrative staff working from home and increased reliance on electronic documents and other correspondence. Management has developed a comprehensive approach that includes advanced technology, leading practice policies and procedures, and ongoing staff training; however, they remain vigilant to this continually evolving risk. Cyber-attacks, if successful, could have implications ranging from reputational damage to cessation of business trading. Supply risk Continuity of supply of critical raw materials and consumables is essential to ensure effective and efficient manufacturing and demand planning. Unfavourable changes in price and availability of raw materials and consumables are likely to impact upon financial performance. Supply arrangements are in place for key raw materials and consumables (particularly resin) with a number of suppliers in different geographical locations, which provides the Group with sourcing options and diversifies the risk of a localised event disrupting operations. Outlook Pro-Pac will continue to prioritise the safety, health and wellbeing of its people and the supply of essential products and services to its customers. The Group remains focused on the elements it can directly control and the Group is confident in its ability to deliver on growth and strategic priorities against uncertain macroeconomic conditions. Trading momentum has continued at the start of next financial year, with the key priorities being: • An unrelenting focus on profitable revenue growth with confidence from early wins; • The efficient delivery of $7m annualised benefits from the transformation and investments completed during the year; • The implementation of ERP Supply Chain & Management in Flexibles; • Investment in expanding the Group’s recycling capabilities; and • Advancing sustainable solutions for customers to achieve their National Packaging Targets. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 12 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Directors’ Report Significant changes in the state of affairs There were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the Group during the year. Significant events subsequent to balance date There has not been any matter or circumstance that has arisen since the end of the financial period that has significantly affected or may significantly affect the operations of the Group, the results of the operations or the state of affairs of the Group in future years. Likely developments and expected results The Group is focused on identifying higher-value packaging solutions, and maintaining efficient working capital and a strong balance sheet to provide it with a solid foundation for organic and inorganic growth in the short to medium- term. The Group continues to evaluate its operating model and integrate businesses acquired in recent years, with the extraction of projected synergies and further opportunities to leverage operational and cost reductions being key areas of focus for the senior executives. Environmental regulation and performance The Group is committed to environmental sustainability and ethical standards. This is built around the Group’s Sustainability Policy and Ethical Sourcing Policy and provides a framework that promotes the sourcing of sustainable products, the implementation of energy efficient workplace practices and continual improvement. The Group is a signatory to the Australian Packaging Covenant. As a signatory, the Group is committed to providing industry with sustainable solutions for packaging handled by its business activities. The Group’s commitment is published on the Australian Packaging Covenant’s website (www.packagingcovenant.org.au) and is available on the Group’s website. In addition, the Group is a participant in the Packaging Recyclability Evaluation Portal (PREP) and Australian Recycling Label (ARL) programs, an industry first initiative developed to provide the public with the appropriate information to allow consumers to make better choices when recycling packaging. The Group is a member of Sedex and Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI), internationally recognised programs that assist to regulate companies to ensure they meet ethical standards and provide a high level of social responsibility to the community and its partners. The Group is compliant with all applicable Australian Standards, National Codes, State Legislation, and Local Council Guidelines. The Group seeks to meet its social responsibility to the community and its shareholders and continues to strive to improve its processes and performance for a sustainable future. The Directors are not aware of any material breaches of environmental regulations or site-specific licenses during the year ended 30 June 2021 or subsequent to balance date. Indemnification and insurance of Directors and Officers The Company has entered into a deed of access, indemnity and insurance with each of the Directors, under which the Company has agreed to: • continue to provide the Directors with access to certain relevant information after they cease to be Directors; • to the extent permitted by law, indemnify the Directors against liabilities incurred in their capacity as Directors of the Company and its subsidiaries; and • maintain certain Directors’ liability insurance in respect of Directors, both during and after the period they are Directors. The Company has paid insurance premiums in respect of Directors’ and Officers’ liability and legal expense insurance for the Directors of the Company. These contracts of insurance prohibit the disclosure of the nature of the liabilities covered and amount of the premium paid. The Corporations Act 2001 does not require disclosure of the information in these circumstances. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 13 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Directors’ Report Indemnification and insurance of auditors To the extent permitted by law, the Company has agreed to indemnify its auditors, Ernst & Young, as part of the terms of its audit engagement agreement, against claims by third parties arising from the audit (for an unspecified amount). No payment has been made to indemnify Ernst & Young during the year ended 30 June 2021 or subsequent to balance date. The Company has not, during the year or since the end of the financial year, in respect of any person who is or has been an auditor of the Group, paid or agreed to pay a premium in respect of a contract insuring them against a liability for the costs or expense of defending legal proceedings. Meetings of Directors The number of meetings of Directors (including meetings of Committees of Directors) held during the year ended 30 June 2021 and the number of meetings attended by each Director were as follows: Board of Directors Audit, Business Risk & Compliance Committee Remuneration & Nomination Committee Number of meetings held while in office Number of meetings attended Number of meetings held while in office Number of meetings attended Number of meetings held while in office Number of meetings attended 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 - 6 6 6 - - - 6 6 6 - - - - 4 4 4 - - - 4 4 4 - J. Ling D. Brown M. Go R. Harrington L. Valentine T. Welsh Note (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) The Directors were in office and held membership of each sub-committee shown above for the entire period. Rounding The amounts contained in the Annual Report have been rounded to the nearest $1,000 (where rounding is applicable) where noted ($‘000) under the option available to the Company under ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Directors’ Reports) Instrument 2016/191. The Company is an entity to which this Instrument applies. Remuneration report The Directors present the Company’s Remuneration Report, which has been audited by Ernst & Young, on page 16 of the Annual Report. Auditor independence declaration The auditor’s independence declaration as required under Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 for the year ended 30 June 2021 has been received and can be found on page 24 of the Annual Report. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 14 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Directors’ Report Non-audit services The following non-audit services were provided by the Company’s auditor, Ernst & Young. 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. Ernst & Young received or are due to receive the following amounts for the provision of non-audit services: Other assurance related services Tax compliance services Tax advisory services Non-audit services $’000 46 64 265 375 This Directors’ Report is signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors pursuant to Section 298(2)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001. Signed in Melbourne on 25 August 2021. Jonathan Ling Chairman Tim Welsh CEO & Managing Director PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 15 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Remuneration Report Remuneration policy The performance of Pro-Pac Packaging Limited (the Company) and its controlled entities (the Group) depends upon the quality of its Directors and senior executives. To prosper, the Company must attract, motivate and retain highly skilled Directors and senior executives. The Remuneration and Nomination Committee (the Committee) comprises Ms Marina Go, Ms Leonie Valentine and Mr Rupert Harrington who are Non-Executive Directors. The Committee assesses the appropriateness of the nature and amount of remuneration of Directors and senior executives on a periodic basis by reference to relevant employment market conditions with the overall objective of ensuring maximum stakeholder benefit from the retention of a high-quality Board and senior executive team. It is intended that the manner of payments chosen will be optimal for the recipient without creating undue cost for the Company. Further details on the remuneration of Directors and senior executives are set out in this Remuneration Report. This Remuneration Report forms part of the Directors’ Report and has been audited in accordance with Section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. In accordance with best practice corporate governance, the structure of Non-Executive Director and Executive Director remuneration is separate and distinct. Company performance Table 1: The table below sets out information about the Company’s earnings and total returns attributable to shareholders for the past five years up to and including the current financial year. Measure Profit after tax ($’000)* Share price at balance date ($) Basic earnings per share (cents) Total dividends per share (cents) 30 June 2021 30 June 2020 30 June 2019 30 June 2018 30 June 2017 7,837 0.200 0.97 0.55 6,643 0.180 0.82 0.40 (151,334) 0.115 (19.56) 0.00 (5,125) 0.370 (1.15) 2.00 5,016 0.359 2.11 2.00 * Before accounting for AASB 16 for the years ended 30 June 2017, 2018 and 2019 as AASB 16 was adopted on 1 July 2019 Interests in the shares, rights and options of the Company The Directors’ interests in the shares of the Company are as follows: Director J. Ling D. Brown M. Go R. Harrington L. Valentine T. Welsh Ordinary Shares No. 1,920,159 702,138 81,598 6,664,881 442,000 248,484 Tim Welsh holds 6,686,626 performance rights of the Company. The Non-Executive Directors do not have any interests in performance rights or share options of the Company. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 16 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Remuneration Report Non-Executive Director remuneration The Company seeks to set aggregate remuneration at a level which provides it with the ability to attract, retain and motivate Non-Executive Directors of the highest quality, whilst incurring a cost which is acceptable to shareholders. The Constitution of the Company and the ASX Listing Rules specify that Non-Executive Directors are entitled to receive remuneration for their services as determined by the Company in a General Meeting. The Company has resolved that the maximum quantum of Directors’ fees (which does not include remuneration of Executive Directors and other non- Director services provided by Directors) is $800,000 per annum. The remuneration arrangements for the Company’s Non-Executive Directors for the year ended 30 June 2021 is comprised of Directors’ fees and committee fees (inclusive of superannuation), and are summarised in the table below: Roles Position Board of Directors Sub-committees Chair Non-Executive Directors Chair Member $ 182,333 77,643 33,276 11,092 The additional fees for service on a sub-committee or being the Chair of a sub-committee recognises the additional responsibility and time commitment of those Non-Executive Directors who serve on those sub-committees. Non-Executive Directors are entitled to be reimbursed for their reasonable expenses incurred in connection with the affairs of the Company. A Non-Executive Director may also be remunerated as determined by the Directors if that Non- Executive Director performs additional or special duties for the Company. The remuneration of the Company’s Non-Executive Directors for the year ended 30 June 2021 is set out in Table 4 of this Remuneration Report. The Non-Executive Directors do not participate in any incentive programs. Executive Director and senior executive remuneration The Company aims to develop remuneration packages that properly reflect each person’s duties and responsibilities and includes remuneration that is competitive in attracting, retaining and motivating people of the highest quality. The Committee is responsible for: • Reviewing and providing recommendations to the Board with respect to the remuneration packages of senior executives and Executive Directors; and • Providing advice to the Board with respect to Non-Executive Directors’ remuneration. The Board is responsible for determining remuneration packages applicable to the Board members and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The Committee approves the remuneration packages for the senior executives of the Company based on recommendations from the CEO in accordance with compensation guidelines set by the Board. The remuneration of senior executives of the Company is comprised of the following components: • Base salary, plus superannuation (Fixed Annual Remuneration (FAR)); and • Short-term incentives (STI) and long-term incentives (LTI). PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 17 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Remuneration Report The remuneration structure for each Executive key management personnel for the year ended 30 June 2021 is shown in the table below: KMP Position Term as KMP FAR STI LTI Total Executive director T. Welsh Senior executives I. MacPherson Managing Director and CEO Full year 36% 32% 32% 100% Chief Financial Officer Full year 52% 24% 24% 100% The remuneration of the CEO and Executive key management personnel for the year ended 30 June 2021 is set out in Table 4 of this Remuneration Report. The Board of Directors may consider remuneration structures that incentivise and reward senior executives for outperformance against targets for future years. Short-term incentives Senior executives of the Company are entitled to STIs, which are based on the achievement of gateway measures including working within the Company’s Statement of Values and Code of Conduct, the achievement of Group Profit Before Tax (PBT)1 and Total Reportable Injury Frequency Rate (TRIFR) targets. Once those gateways have been achieved, amounts payable are weighted according to the achievement of the following performance measures for the year ended 30 June 2021: Performance measure Weighting Overview of performance against target Achievement Profitability Operating cash conversion 80% 20% Group PBT target, which is based on the achievement of 100% of the target approved by the Board of Directors. Operating cash conversion target is based on the achievement of 100% of the target approved by the Board of Directors, which is measured with reference to Operating Cash Flow from Operations (excluding interest paid, tax payments and cash impacts of significant items) divided by Group EBITDA2. Yes Yes Group PBT and TRIFR have been chosen as the gateways to align the remuneration of the senior executives with shareholder interests. Achievement of the Group PBT target is determined based on the audited financial statements of the Group. The Group PBT and TRIFR targets have been achieved for the year ended 30 June 2021. Working capital management, safety and certain other operational and non-financial indicators have been chosen to ensure the actions and behaviours of senior executives are aligned with its key stakeholders. Long-term incentives Senior executives of the Company are entitled to LTIs, which vest subject to the senior executive remaining in service with the Group and the satisfaction of performance hurdles linked to Total Shareholder Return (TSR) over a three-year period and is otherwise subject to the terms and conditions of the relative share plans in place. 1 PBT represents profit/(loss) before income taxes and significant items. 2 EBITDA represents profit/(loss) before net finance costs, income taxes, depreciation and amortisation, and significant items. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 18 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Remuneration Report Employment contracts Chief Executive Officer Tim Welsh commenced as CEO of the Group in May 2019. His executive service agreement, states that all intellectual property rights created, developed or acquired by him in the course of his employment, belong to the Company. The Company or the Chief Executive Officer may terminate the service agreement by giving the other party three months’ notice. The Company may terminate the agreement at any time with immediate effect in the event of misconduct. Mr Welsh is restrained for up to six months after termination of his employment from being in competition with the Company in Australia and New Zealand, and for up to 12-months after termination of his employment from soliciting the Company’s customers to cease or reduce their business with the Company and employees to leave their employment with the Company. Senior executives Employment agreements entered into with senior executives contain the following key terms: Event Company Policy Resignation / notice period Serious misconduct Payouts upon resignation or termination, outside industrial regulations (i.e. ‘golden handshakes’) Share-based payments Six months or less Company may terminate at any time None Remuneration packaging includes the awarded shares, performance rights and share options which vest upon the senior executive remaining in service with the Group and the achievement of certain performance hurdles by the end of the vesting period. All share-based payment arrangements are equity-settled and there have been no cancellations or modifications to the awards in the current or comparative year. The valuation technique and assumptions used to determine the fair value of each award depends on whether the vesting conditions include a market hurdle or non-market hurdle. • The Monte Carlo simulation-based model is used to test the likelihood of attaining the market hurdle against the comparator group of entities using the following assumptions: expected volatility, risk-free interest rate, expected life of option, share price, dividend yield and probability of achievement. The Monte Carlo simulation incorporates the impact of this market condition on the fair value of the awards containing a market hurdle. • The fair value of awards which do not contain a market hurdle is based on the share price on the grant date, less any expected dividends to be received between grant date and the vesting date. Current LTI Plan – Performance Rights Plan (PRP) The Company has established a PRP to provide eligible employees with an opportunity to share in the growth in value of the Company and to encourage them to improve the longer-term performance of the Company and its return to shareholders. The PRP is also intended to assist the Company to attract and retain skilled and experienced senior executives and provide them with an incentive to have a greater involvement with, and focus on, the longer-term goals of the Company. The following are the key features of the PRP: • The Board may from time to time, in its absolute discretion, invite eligible employees to apply for rights under the PRP on terms set out in the PRP and any other terms the Board considers appropriate, subject to the grant complying with the Corporations Act 2001 and the ASX Listing Rules; • A right will vest where the eligible employee remains in service at vesting date and, in some cases, upon satisfaction of performance hurdles and other vesting conditions determined by the Board. The key performance hurdle which has been used is that the TSR of the Company must exceed the rate of growth over the same period for the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Accumulation Index (or any equivalent or replacement of that index); PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 19 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Remuneration Report • The exercise price of a grant of rights under the PRP may be zero, although a price may be set by the Board; • A right will automatically lapse where the right has not been exercised by the expiry date; and • Shares issued on the exercise of rights under the PRP will rank equally in all respects with all existing shares from the date of allotment, including in relation to voting rights and entitlements to distributions and dividends. Table 3: A summary of the PRP as at 30 June 2021 is as follows: Grant date Vesting date Exercise Price Fair Value Balance at beginning of year Granted Exercised Forfeited Balance at end of year 9 Dec-19 11 Dec-20 Total 30 Jun-22 30 Jun-23 $0.000 $0.046 7,192,606 $0.000 $0.134 - - 9,093,659 7,192,606 9,093,659 (1,290,000) 5,902,606 - - - 9,093,659 - (1,290,000) 14,996,265 Other rights due under employment contracts of eligible employees at the date of this Remuneration Report have not been granted by the Company. Historical LTI Plan – Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) The Company established an ESPP to encourage employees to participate in the ownership of the Company and promote the long-term success of the Company as a common goal by the employees. The ESPP has been approved by shareholders of the Company for the purposes of Sections 260C(4)(a), 259B(2)(a), 257B(1) and paragraph (b) of the definition of employee share scheme buy-back in Section 9 of the Corporations Act 2001. The following are the key features of the ESPP: • No shares under the ESPP will be allotted unless the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and the ASX Listing Rules have been complied with; • Performance hurdles apply to the ESPP. The key performance hurdle which has been used is that the TSR to shareholders of the Company must exceed the rate of growth over the same period for the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Accumulation Index (or any equivalent or replacement of that index) over a three-year vesting period; • Shares are allocated to employees at either the value of shares as detailed in the latest disclosure document issued by the Company or the 5-day Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) immediately prior to the offer being made to the employee or the shares being issued; • The Company may provide loans to participants to acquire shares under the ESPP. As security for the loans, participants will pledge the shares acquired under the ESPP to the Company at the time the loans are provided and will grant a charge over any benefits attributable to the shares, including bonus shares, rights, and dividends. Any dividends paid on the shares by the Company are treated as interest on the loan; • The shares are registered in the names of the participants from allotment but remain subject to restrictions on dealing while they are pledged as security for a loan or subject to performance hurdles specified and may be forfeited; • If the employee leaves the employment of the Group before vesting, the loan balance must be repaid in full or the shares surrendered in full settlement of the outstanding loan balance; and • Under Australian Accounting Standards, shares issued to employees under the ESPP are considered to be options granted. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 20 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Remuneration Report Table 2: A summary of the ESPP as at 30 June 2021 is as follows: Grant date Vesting date Exercise Price Fair Value Balance at beginning of year Granted Exercised Forfeited* Balance at end of year 27 Nov-17 14 Jan-19 Total 26 Nov-20 13 Jan-22 $0.380 $0.100 $0.200 $0.020 885,000 780,000 1,665,000 - - - - - - (885,000) - (885,000) - 780,000 780,000 * Of the shares that have expired or were forfeited during the year ended 30 June 2021, nil shares have been cancelled. The shares are held by the share plan trustee for reallocation to employees at a later date. Going forward, the Board has resolved that long-term incentives will be offered to eligible employees under the Company’s performance rights plan. Key Management Personnel In addition to the Directors, certain senior executives are considered to be Key Management Personnel (KMP) having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the entity, directly or indirectly. Remuneration of KMP Table 4: A summary of the remuneration of KMP for the year ended 30 June 2021 is as follows: Salary, wages and fees $ KMP Non-executive directors J. Ling D. Brown M. Go R. Harrington L. Valentine 166,514 101,296 111,425 91,166 81,037 Short-term benefits Non- monetary benefits $ Short- term incentive $ Long-term benefits Post- employment benefits Employee entitlements $ Super- annuation $ Share- based payments Shares, rights and options $ Performance based % Total $ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15,819 9,623 10,585 8,661 7,699 - - - - - 182,333 110,919 122,010 99,827 88,736 - - - - - Executive director T. Welsh 576,725 560,000 30,000 3,456 21,694 156,890 1,348,765 53.2% Senior executives I. MacPherson Total 547,055 1,675,218 260,000 820,000 - 30,000 946 4,402 21,694 95,775 45,142 874,837 202,032 2,827,427 34.9% 36.1% The fees for Non-Executive Directors for the year ended 30 June 2021 were $603,825. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 21 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Remuneration Report Table 5: A summary of the remuneration of KMP for the year ended 30 June 2020 is as follows: Salary, wages and fees $ KMP Non-executive directors J. Ling D. Brown M. Go R. Harrington L. Valentine 164,384 100,000 110,000 90,000 80,000 Short-term benefits Non- monetary benefits $ Short- term incentive $ Long-term benefits Post- employment benefits Employee entitlements $ Super- annuation $ Share- based payments Shares, rights and options $ Performance based % Total $ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15,616 9,500 10,450 8,550 7,600 - - - - - 180,000 109,500 120,450 98,550 87,600 - - - - - Executive director T. Welsh 527,996 500,000 30,000 758 20,531 33,345 1,112,630 47.9% Senior executives R. Rostolis1 I. MacPherson2 Total 263,987 142,213 1,478,580 - 65,000 565,000 - - 30,000 (457) 192 493 13,856 5,217 91,320 39,011 - 316,397 212,622 72,356 2,237,749 12.3% 30.6% 28.5% 1 Mr Rostolis ceased to be a KMP of the Company on 4 March 2020. 2 Ms MacPherson became a KMP of the Company on 30 March 2020. The fees for Non-Executive Directors for the year ended 30 June 2020 were $596,100. Performance rights issued during the year Table 6: A summary of performance rights granted to KMP and remaining on foot as at 30 June 2021 is as follows: KMP Grant date Exercise Price Fair Value Balance at beginning of year Granted Exercised Forfeited Balance at end of year T. Welsh T. Welsh I. MacPherson Total 9 Dec-19 11 Dec-20 11 Dec-20 $0.000 $0.046 3,333,333 $0.000 $0.134 $0.000 $0.134 - - 3,353,293 - 1,556,886 3,333,333 4,910,179 - - - - - 3,333,333 - 3,353,293 - 1,556,886 - 8,243,512 Performance rights are granted with vesting conditional upon the achievement of certain performance conditions. Each performance right entitles the holder to subscribe for one share. Option holdings of KMP No options were issued to KMP during the year ended 30 June 2021 and the Company has discontinued the option program. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 22 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Remuneration Report Option holdings of former KMP On 28 November 2017, 1,200,000 options were granted to Mr Kaplan (who ceased to be a KMP on 31 August 2018) at a nil issue price in three tranches, which become exercisable if the following performance hurdles are met: • • • In the first year from issue date, 400,000 options may be exercised if the Company’s share price exceeds $0.38 on a VWAP basis over a three-month period of that first year and had a fair value of $0.100 at grant date; In the second year from issue date, 400,000 options may be exercised if the Company’s share price exceeds $0.42 on a VWAP basis over a three-month period of that second year and had a fair value of $0.080 at grant date; and In the third year from issue date, 400,000 options may be exercised if the Company’s share price exceeds $0.46 on a VWAP basis over a three-month period of that third year and had a fair value of $0.070 at grant date. These tranches of options lapse where the applicable performance hurdle has not been met. However, if the performance hurdle has been met, the options may be exercised before the third anniversary of the issue date for the exercise price set out above. The first tranche of 400,000 options mentioned above vested during the year ended 30 June 2019 and expired during the year ended 30 June 2021. The performance hurdle of the second and third tranches of 400,000 options mentioned above were not met and therefore, lapsed during the years ended 30 June 2020 and 30 June 2021 respectively. Loans to KMP There were no loans to KMP during the year ended 30 June 2021. The information disclosed in this Remuneration Report is presented as at 30 June 2021 and it remains true and correct through to the date of the Annual Report. This concludes the Remuneration Report, which has been audited PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 23 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 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 Auditor’s Independence Declaration to the Directors of Pro-Pac Packaging Limited As lead auditor for the audit of the financial report of Pro-Pac Packaging 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 Pro-Pac Packaging Limited and the entities it controlled during the financial year. Ernst & Young Kester Brown Partner 25 August 2021 A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation Corporate Governance Statement This Corporate Governance Statement of Pro-Pac Packaging Limited (the ‘Company’) has been prepared in accordance with the Australian Securities Exchanges (ASX) Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations of the ASX Corporate Governance Council 4th Edition (ASX Principles and Recommendations) and is included in the Company’s Annual Report pursuant to ASX Listing Rule 4.10.3. This listing rule requires the Company to disclose the extent to which it has followed the recommendations during the financial year, including reasons where the Company has not followed a recommendation and any related alternative governance practice adopted. The Company’s ASX Appendix 4G, which is a checklist cross-referencing the ASX Principles and Recommendations to the relevant disclosures in either this statement, its website or Annual Report, is contained on its website at www.ppgaust.com.au. Both this Corporate Governance Statement and the ASX Appendix 4G have been lodged with the ASX. This statement has been approved by the Company’s Board of Directors (Board) and is current as at 25 August 2021. The ASX Principles and Recommendations and the Company’s response as to how and whether it follows those recommendations are set out below. Principle 1: Lay solid foundations for management and oversight Recommendation 1.1 - A listed entity should disclose: (a) the respective roles and responsibilities of its board and management; and (b) those matters expressly reserved to the board and those delegated to management. The Company’s Board maintains the following roles and responsibilities: • providing leadership and setting the strategic objectives of the Company; • defining the Company’s purpose, approving its Statement of Values and its Code of Conduct; • appointing the Chair and/or the ‘senior independent Director’; • appointing, and when necessary replacing, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO); • assessing the performance of the CEO and overseeing succession plans for senior executives; • overseeing management’s implementation of the Company’s strategic objectives including acquisitions and divestitures; • approving operating budgets and major capital expenditure; • overseeing the integrity of the Company’s accounting and corporate reporting systems, including the external audit; • overseeing the Company’s process for market disclosure of all material information concerning the Company that a reasonable person would expect to have a material effect on the price or value of the Company’s securities; • ensuring that the Company has in place an appropriate risk management framework and setting the risk parameters within which the Board expects management to operate; • approving the Company’s remuneration framework; • monitoring the effectiveness of the Company’s governance practices; and • reporting to, and communications with, security holders. The Board has delegated the day-to-day management of the Company to the CEO and other senior executives. The Company’s senior executives are responsible for the following, within the parameters of the delegations of management authority set by the Board: • being accountable for the performance of the Company; • implementing the strategic objectives set by the Board; PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 25 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Corporate Governance Statement • operating within the risk parameters set by the Board; • operational and business management of the Company; • managing the Company’s reputation and operating performance in accordance with parameters set by the Board; • day-to-day running of the Company; • providing the Board with accurate, timely and clear information to enable the Board to perform its responsibilities; and • approving capital expenditure within delegated authority levels. Senior executives have their roles and responsibilities defined in specific position descriptions. Recommendation 1.2 - A listed entity should: (a) undertake appropriate checks before appointing a director or senior executive, or putting forward for election as a director; and (b) provide security holders with all material information in its possession relevant to a decision on whether or not to elect or re-elect a director. Before appointing a Director or senior executive, or putting forward to shareholders a Director for appointment, the Company undertakes comprehensive reference checks that cover elements such as the person’s character, experience, employment history, qualifications, criminal history, bankruptcy, and other appropriate checks. An election of Directors is held each year. A Director that has been appointed during the year must stand for election at the next Annual General Meeting (AGM). Directors are generally appointed for a term of three years. Retiring Directors are not automatically re-appointed. The Company provides to shareholders for their consideration information about each candidate standing for election or re-election as a Director that the Board considers necessary for shareholders to make a fully informed decision. Such information includes the person’s biography, experience, qualifications, details of other directorships and time commitments, adverse information about the person that the Board is aware of including material that may affect the person’s ability to act independently on matters before the Board, and whether the Board supports the appointment or re-election and the reasons why. Recommendation 1.3 - A listed entity should have a written agreement with each director and senior executive setting out the terms of their appointment. The terms of the appointment of a Non-Executive Director are entered into with each director personally, set out in writing and cover matters such as the term of appointment, time commitment envisaged, required committee work and other special duties, requirements to disclose any interest or relationships which may affect independence or represent a conflict, requirements to comply with corporate policies and procedures (including the Company’s Code of Conduct, Anti-Bribery Policy and its Securities Trading Policy), indemnity, access and insurance arrangements, confidentiality obligations and remuneration entitlements. Executive Directors and senior executives are issued with service contracts which detail the above matters as well as the person or body to whom they report, the circumstances in which their service may be terminated (with or without notice), and any entitlements upon termination. A Director is entitled to access independent professional advice when he or she judges it to be necessary to carry out his or her duties, at the Company’s expense, with the Chairman's consent, which may not be unreasonably withheld. Recommendation 1.4 - The Company Secretary of a listed entity should be accountable directly to the board, through the chair, on all matters to do with the proper functioning of the board. The Company Secretary reports directly to the Board through the Chair and is accessible to all Directors. The Company Secretary’s role, in respect of matters relating to the proper functioning of the Board, includes: • advising the Board and its Committees on governance matters; • monitoring compliance of the Board and associated committees with policies and procedures; PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 26 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Corporate Governance Statement • coordinating all Board business; • retaining independent professional advisors; • ensuring that the business at Board and committee meetings is accurately minuted; and • assisting with the induction and professional development of Directors. Recommendation 1.5 - A listed entity should: (a) have and disclose a diversity policy; (b) through its board or a committee of the board set measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity in the composition of its board, senior executives, and workforce generally; and (c) disclose as at the end of each reporting period: (1) (2) the measurable objectives set for that period to achieve gender diversity; the entity’s progress towards achieving those objectives; and (3) either: (A) the respective proportions of men and women on the board, in senior executive positions and across the whole workforce (including how the entity has defined “senior executive” for these purposes); or (B) if the entity is a “relevant employer” under the Workplace Gender Equality Act, the entity’s most recent “Gender Equality Indicators”, as defined in and published under that Act. The Company has a diversity policy that sets out its commitment to diversity, respecting people as individuals and valuing their differences. The policy reflects the Company’s commitment to creating a working environment that is fair and flexible, promotes personal and professional growth, and benefits from the capabilities of its diverse workforce. The organisation employs people of various genders with varying skills, cultural backgrounds, ethnicities and experience. The Company believes its diverse workforce is the key to its continued growth, improved productivity and performance. The measurable objectives set by the Company for the achievement of gender diversity are as follows: 1. 2. Foster an inclusive culture in order to support the development of all talent. Ensure pay equity for equal work across the workforce, with strategies in place to manage pay equity 3. Achieve at least 33.3% female representation in Non-Executive Directors on the Board 4. Achieve at least 33.3% female representation in senior executive roles These four objectives are reviewed annually by the Board, as well as the Company’s progress in achieving these objectives. Indications of progress achieved against these objectives are outlined below: 1. Inclusive Culture The Company maintains a working policy to provide flexible working arrangements including part-time employment, working from home, facilitating work-life balance of employees, and aiding those with family and carer commitments to continue to work and meet their other responsibilities. In 2021, 28% of workers took advantage of these flexible working arrangements, significantly more than years prior to 2019, due to COVID-19 impacts. (2020: 38%). 2. Pay Equity In 2021, the Company measured pay equity across the top 2 managerial levels in the organisation, including the CEO. The gender pay gap is 15% (2020:11%) with males being paid more favourably than females. Any apparent gaps are analysed to ensure that they can be explained with reference to market forces which may include, for example, different rates of pay in different industries, location, the relative supply and demand for different qualifications, individual performance and experience. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 27 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Corporate Governance Statement 3 and 4. Non-Executive Directors and Senior Executives The respective proportion of women and men in the Company including its controlled entities as at 30 June 2021 are as follows: Non-Executive Directors on the Board In senior executive positions Across the whole organisation Proportion of women 2021 Proportion of women 2020 Proportion of men 2021 Proportion of men 2020 40% 55% 27% 40% 44% 26% 60% 45% 73% 60% 50% 74% Senior executive positions include all executives reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer. Where an executive has changed during the financial year, the measurement is taken as at 30 June 2021. The Remuneration and Nomination Committee of the Board approved an updated Diversity Policy on 18 February 2021.Wherever possible, interview panels for senior executive and board positions comprise both female and male interviewers, and short-listed candidates for such roles are both male and female. The Company is a ‘relevant employer’ for the purposes of the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 on the basis that the entity employs 100 or more employees in Australia. The Company makes annual filings of Gender Equality Indicators with the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). This information is accessible on https://www.wgea.gov.au and is on the Company’s website at https://www.ppgaust.com.au/people/diversity. Recommendation 1.6 - A listed entity should: (a) have and disclose a process for periodically evaluating the performance of the board, its committees and individual directors; and (b) disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether a performance evaluation was undertaken in or in respect of the reporting period in accordance with that process. The Company has in place systems designed to fairly review and actively encourage enhanced Board and senior executive effectiveness. The Chair has the responsibility to review continually the performance of each Director and the Board as a whole, in conjunction with an annual self-assessment and feedback process. The performance of the Board is reviewed regularly against both measurable and qualitative indicators. The performance criteria against which Directors and senior executives are assessed is aligned with the financial and non-financial objectives of the Company. From time to time and, as considered appropriate, the Chair will seek external assistance and advice to undertake these performance reviews. A review was conducted during the year by the Chair with the assistance of, and using tools provided by, appropriately qualified and experience external advisors. Recommendation 1.7 - A listed entity should: (a) have and disclose a process for periodically evaluating the performance of its senior executives; and (b) disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether a performance evaluation was undertaken in or in respect of the reporting period in accordance with that process. The Board conducts an annual performance assessment of the CEO against agreed performance measures determined at the start of the year. The CEO undertakes the same assessments of senior executives. In assessing the performance of the individual, the review includes consideration of the senior executive’s function, individual targets, group targets, and the overall performance of the Company. The CEO provides a report to the Board on the performance of senior executives together with remuneration recommendations which must be approved by the Board after consultation with the Remuneration and Nomination Committee. A review of the CEO and senior executives was undertaken during the year. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 28 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Corporate Governance Statement Principle 2: Structure the board to add value Recommendation 2.1 - The board of a listed entity should: (a) have a nomination committee which: (1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are independent directors; and (2) is chaired by an independent director, and disclose: (3) the charter of the committee; (4) the members of the committee; and (5) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of times the committee met throughout the period and the individual attendances of the members at those meetings; or (b) if it does not have a nomination committee, disclose that fact and the processes it employs to address board succession issues and to ensure that the board has the appropriate balance of skills, knowledge, experience, independence and diversity to enable it to discharge its duties and responsibilities effectively. The Board maintains a Remuneration and Nomination Committee (formerly the People, Innovation and Culture Committee), whose members during the financial year, were as follows: Director’s name Executive status Independence status Marina Go (Chair) Non-Executive Director Independent Leonie Valentine Non-Executive Director Independent Rupert Harrington Non-Executive Director Independent The Charter of the Committee is available at the Company’s website. It details the roles and responsibilities of the Committee. The Charter was reviewed by the Board during the reporting period. The number of Committee meetings held and attended by each member is disclosed in the ‘Meetings of Directors’ section of the Directors’ report. Recommendation 2.2 - A listed entity should have and disclose a board skills matrix setting out the mix of skills and diversity that the board currently has or is looking to achieve in its membership. The Board’s skills matrix indicates the mix of skills, experience and expertise that are considered necessary at Board level for optimal performance of the Board. It is therefore used when recruiting new Directors and assessing which skills need to be outsourced based on the attributes of the current Board members. The existence of each attribute is assessed by the Board as either, High, Medium or Low. Skill category Description of attributes required Risk and compliance Financial and audit Identification of key risks to the Company related to each key area of operations. Monitoring of risks, compliance issues and knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements. Analysis and interpretation of accounting and finance issues including assessment and resolution of audit and financial reporting risks, contribution to budgeting and financial management of projects and Company, assessing and supervising capital management. Level of importance Existence in current Board High High High High PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 29 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Corporate Governance Statement Skill category Description of attributes required Strategic Development of strategies to achieve business objectives, oversee implementation and maintenance of strategies, and identification and critical assessment of strategic opportunities and threats to the Company. Level of importance Existence in current Board High High Industry experience Relevant industry experience and expertise particularly in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment. High High Information technology Knowledge of IT governance including privacy, data management and security. Medium High Executive management Performance assessments of senior executives, succession planning for key executives, setting of key performance hurdles, experience in industrial relations and organisational change management programmes. High High Age and gender Board aims for balanced gender representation and range of experienced individuals to contribute towards better Board outcomes. Medium High The Board currently believes that its membership adequately represents the required skills as set out in the matrix. Whilst Ms Marina Go will be leaving the board at the annual general meeting in November, the board will ensure her replacement has the required skills and attributes. In addition to the specific areas that are required at Board level identified in the matrix above, all members of the Board are assessed for the following attributes before they are considered an appropriate candidate. Board Member Attributes Leadership Ethics and integrity Represents the Company positively amongst stakeholders and external parties; decisively acts ensuring that all pertinent facts considered; leads others to action; proactive solution seeker. Awareness of social, professional and legal responsibilities at individual, Company and community level; ability to identify independence conflicts; applies sound professional judgement; identifies when external counsel should be sought; upholds Board confidentiality; respectful in every situation. Communication Effective in working within defined corporate communications policies; makes constructive and precise contribution to the Board both verbally and in written form; an effective communicator with executives. Negotiation Negotiation skills which engender stakeholder support for implementing Board decisions. Corporate governance Experienced Director that is familiar with the mechanisms, controls and channels to deliver effective governance and manage risks. Recommendation 2.3 - A listed entity should disclose: (a) (b) the names of the directors considered by the Board to be independent directors; if a director has an interest, position, association or relationship of the type described in Box 2.3 but the board is of the opinion that it does not compromise the independence of the director, the nature of the interest, position, association or relationship in question and an explanation of why the board is of that opinion; and (c) the length of service of each director. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 30 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Corporate Governance Statement The Board assesses annually the independence of each Director to ensure that those designated as independent do not have any alliance to the interests of management, substantial shareholders or other relevant stakeholders. They must be free of any interest, position, association or relationship that might influence, or reasonably be perceived to influence, in a material respect, their capacity to bring an independent judgement to bear on issues before the Board and to act in the best interests of the Company and its security holders generally. In its assessment of independence as at the date of this Corporate Governance Statement, and in respect of the Directors in office at the end of the reporting period, the Board has considered the interests, positions, associations or relationships of the kind identified in the examples listed under Recommendation 2.3 of the ASX Principles and Recommendations 4th Edition. Details of the current Board of Directors, their date of appointment, length of service, and independence status is as follows: Director’s name Date of Appointment Length of service at reporting date Independence status Jonathan Ling 8 April 2019 2 years and 3 months Independent Non-Executive Rupert Harrington (1) 6 November 2017 3 years and 8 months Independent Non-Executive Darren Brown (2) 2 July 2018 3 years Non-Independent Non-Executive Leonie Valentine 1 August 2018 2 years and 11 months Independent Non-Executive Marina Go Tim Welsh Notes: 1 August 2018 2 years and 11 months Independent Non-Executive 28 May 2019 2 years and 1 month Executive Director 1. Mr Harrington is Non-Executive Chairman of Advent Private Capital (Advent) which until 6 July 2020, held 11.6% of the issued capital of the Company as manager of two investment trusts. Advent is no longer a shareholder. The Board has resolved that Mr Harrington is an independent Director. The Board notes that, during the reporting period, Mr Harrington: (a) received no directions or general instructions from Advent as to his conduct as a Director of the Company, and in particular that he was not requested to, and did not, communicate with Advent on key issues material to the Group on an ongoing basis (separately from the public disclosures the Company is making from time to time); (b) functioned entirely independently of Advent in the discharge of his role as a Director of the Company; (c) was not aware of any circumstances in which his knowledge of confidential information of the Company will be made available to Advent either directly or indirectly, and he recused himself from any and all Advent Board discussions which relate to Advent’s shareholding in the Company; (d) remuneration by Advent was not directly affected by decisions made by the Company’s Board or the performance of the Company; and (e) was not otherwise aware of any potential or actual conflict of interest. 2. Mr Brown is an employee of Kin Group Pty Limited, which is a 100% controlled entity of Mr Raphael Geminder. Bennamon Pty Ltd is a wholly owned controlled entity of Kin Group Pty Limited. As at 30 June 2021, Bennamon Pty Ltd owned 51.6% of the Company’s issued capital. As part of its independence assessment, the Board considers the length of time that the Director has been on the Board, as a prolonged service period may also be seen to impair independence. The Board concluded that no Non- Executive Director has been on the Board for a period which could be seen to compromise their independence. Recommendation 2.4 - A majority of the board of a listed entity should be independent directors. The majority of the Board is independent. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 31 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Corporate Governance Statement Recommendation 2.5 - The chair of the board of a listed entity should be an independent director and, in particular, should not be the same person as the CEO of the entity. Mr Jonathan Ling is Chair of the Board and is an independent Director of the Company. Mr Tim Welsh is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Company. Recommendation 2.6 - A listed entity should have a program for inducting new directors and provide appropriate professional development opportunities for directors to develop and maintain the skills and knowledge needed to perform their role as directors effectively. New Directors undertake an induction program coordinated by the Company Secretary on behalf of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee. The program includes strategy briefings, explanations of Company policies and procedures, governance frameworks, cultures and values, Company history, Director and senior executive profiles and other pertinent Company information. Regular professional development sessions are held, in conjunction with regular in-depth business briefings. Principle 3: Act ethically and responsibly Recommendation 3.1 - A listed entity should articulate and disclose its values. The Company maintains a Statement of Values, which was adopted by the Board on 28 July 2020. A copy is available on the Company’s website. Our Values underpin all our actions and are embedded in our culture. These are: • Deliver Sustainability – We seek to deliver high quality outcomes in a socially responsible and safe way. • Unite – We develop and empower high functioning, collaborative, inclusive and supportive teams. We engage employees through fair treatment, open communication, and active collaboration with purpose. • Innovate & Simplify – We find smarter and more efficient ways of doing things. We seek new products and markets. We challenge the status quo. • Win/Win Relationships – We anticipate the needs and exceed expectations of our customers, stakeholders, and partners. We develop respectful and mutually beneficial relationships, which are critical to our business’ success and optimizing outcomes • Integrity & Accountability – We act honestly, ethically and with integrity. We are true to our word and we stand by our principles. We are accountable for our actions and treat each other and all our stakeholders authentically and with respect. Our values guide our behaviour and reflect our commitment to our customers, communities, and each other, and are referenced and reinforced by our senior executive team across the organization. Recommendation 3.2 - A listed entity should (a) have a code of conduct for its directors, senior executives, and employees; and (b) ensure that the board or a committee of the board is informed of any material breaches of that code. The Company maintains a Code of Conduct. The purpose of the Code of Conduct is to guide all employees, including Directors as to the: • practices necessary to maintain confidence in the Company’s honesty and integrity; • responsibility and accountability of individuals for reporting and investigating reports of unethical practices. The overriding principle is that all business affairs of the Company must be conducted legally, ethically and with strict observance of the highest standards of propriety and business ethics. The Code of Conduct sets standards for the Board and employees in dealing with the Company’s customers, suppliers, shareholders and other stakeholders and material breaches are reported to the Board. The Code of Conduct was reviewed and revised by the Board in February 2021. A copy of this code of conduct is available on the Company’s website. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 32 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Corporate Governance Statement Recommendation 3.3 - A listed entity should (a) have and disclose a Whistleblower policy; and (b) ensure that the board or a committee of the board is informed of any material incidents reported under that policy. Under the Whistleblower Policy, the Company encourages employees, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to raise any concerns about activities or behaviours that may be unlawful or unethical. Senior management are committed to protecting the dignity, well-being, career, and good name of anyone reporting wrongdoing, as well as providing them with the necessary support. The Company does not tolerate retaliation or adverse action relating to a whistleblowing disclosure. The Whistleblower Policy sets out how someone can raise a concern using the whistleblowing channels, including online or by using a Whistleblower Hotline. Reporting may be on an anonymous basis. When a whistleblower raises a concern, they may choose to involve the Whistleblower Protection Officer, who is responsible for protecting the whistleblower against personal disadvantage as a result of making a report. The Company investigates reported concerns in a manner that is confidential, fair, and objective. If the investigation shows that wrongdoing has occurred, the Company is are committed to changing processes and taking action in relation to those parties who have behaved incorrectly. Outcomes may also involve reporting the matter to relevant authorities and regulators. The Audit Business Risk and Compliance Committee is charged with overseeing the Company’s whistleblower program and receives a report at each meeting as to any material incidents which have been raised. A copy of the Whistleblower policy is available on the Company’s website. Recommendation 3.4 - A listed entity should (c) have and disclose an anti-bribery and corruption policy; and (d) ensure that the board or a committee of the board is informed of any material breaches of that policy. The Company has an Anti-Bribery Policy, a copy of which is available on its website. Under the policy, the Company is committed to fostering a culture of ethical behaviour and good corporate governance and is committed to doing business in an honest and ethical manner. The Company takes a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption and is committed to acting professionally, fairly and with integrity in all its business dealings and relationships, wherever it operates, and to implementing and enforcing effective systems to counter bribery. As part of this commitment, the Company will not tolerate any form of bribery or corruption in the Group. The Company expects its directors, officers and employees and all of its suppliers, service providers, distributors, consultants, agents, joint venture partners, sponsors, contractors, and any third-party representatives associated with the Group or acting on the Company’s behalf to adopt a similar zero tolerance approach to bribery and corruption. The Audit Business Risk and Compliance Committee receives a report at each meeting as to any material policy breaches. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 33 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Corporate Governance Statement Principle 4: Safeguard integrity in corporate reporting Recommendation 4.1 - The board of a listed entity should: (a) have an audit committee which: (1) has at least three members, all of whom are non-executive directors and a majority of whom are independent directors; and (2) is chaired by an independent director, who is not the chair of the board, and disclose: (3) the charter of the committee; (4) (5) the relevant qualifications and experience of the members of the committee; and in relation to each reporting period, the number of times the committee met throughout the period and the individual attendances of the members at those meetings; or (b) if it does not have an audit committee, disclose that fact and the processes it employs that independently verify and safeguard the integrity of its corporate reporting, including the processes for the appointment and removal of the external auditor and the rotation of the audit engagement partner. To assist in the execution of its responsibilities, the Board has established an Audit Business Risk and Compliance Committee. A summary of the Charter setting out the Committee’s responsibilities is available on the Company’s website. The Charter is reviewed by the Board annually. It is the Board’s responsibility to ensure that an effective internal control framework exists within the Company. This includes internal controls to deal with both the effectiveness and efficiency of significant business processes, the safeguarding of assets, the maintenance of proper accounting records, and the reliability of financial information as well as non-financial considerations such as the benchmarking of operational key performance indicators. The Board has delegated the responsibility for the establishment and maintenance of a framework of internal control and ethical standards for the management of the Company to the Audit Business Risk and Compliance Committee. The Committee also provides the Board with additional assurance regarding the reliability of financial information for inclusion in the financial reports. The Committee comprises Mr Brown (Chair), Mr Harrington and Ms Go. Each member is financially literate (ie they are able to read and understand financial statements) and Mr Brown has financial expertise and experience (Mr Brown is a Chartered Accountant). All members have an understanding of the industry in which the Company operates. Recommendation 4.1 requires that the composition of the Audit Business Risk and Compliance Committee comprises a majority of independent Directors, that the committee have at least three members and that it is chaired by an independent director who is not chairman of the board. The Company satisfies all but the last of these requirements. The committee chairman, Mr Brown, as an employee of Kin Group Pty Limited, which is a related entity of major shareholder Bennamon Pty Limited, is not an independent director. However, the Board believes that Mr Brown is the most appropriate person to lead the Audit Business Risk and Compliance Committee as Chairman, that he is able to and does bring quality and independence of judgement to all relevant issues falling within the scope of the role of chairman of the committee and that the committee benefits from his long-standing experience in the manufacturing and packaging industry and as an experienced financial professional. In addition, the Board has obtained confirmation from Mr Brown that: (a) he has received no directions or general instructions from his employer or its associates as to his conduct as chairman of the committee; (b) he is functioning entirely independently of his employer and its associates in the discharge of his role as chairman of the committee; (c) he is not aware of any circumstances in which his knowledge of confidential information of the Company will be made available to his employer or its associates either directly or indirectly; and (d) that he is not otherwise aware of any potential or actual conflict of interest. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 34 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Corporate Governance Statement For additional details of Directors’ attendance at Audit Business Risk and Compliance Committee meetings and to review the qualifications of the members of the Committee, please refer to the Directors’ Report. Recommendation 4.2 - The board of a listed entity should, before it approves the entity’s financial statements for a financial period, receive from its CEO and CFO a declaration that, in their opinion, the financial records of the entity have been properly maintained and that the financial statements comply with the appropriate accounting standards and give a true and fair view of the financial position and performance of the entity and that the opinion has been formed on the basis of a sound system of risk management and internal control which is operating effectively. In relation to the financial statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2021 and the half-year ended 31 December 2020, the Company’s CEO and CFO have provided the Board with declarations, that in their opinion: • • • the financial records of the Company have been properly maintained; the financial statements comply with the appropriate accounting standards and give a true and fair view of the financial position and performance of the Company; and is based on a sound system of risk management and internal control which is operating effectively. Recommendation 4.3 - A listed entity should disclose its process to verify the integrity of any periodic corporate report it releases to the market that is not audited or reviewed by an external auditor. The external auditor reviews and/ or audits all periodic corporate reports released by the Company to the market. Principle 5: Make timely and balanced disclosure Recommendation 5.1 - A listed entity should have and disclose a written policy for complying with its continuous disclosure obligations under Listing Rule 3.1 The Company has adopted a Disclosure Policy a copy of which is available on its website. The policy aims to ensure that all investors have equal and timely access to material information concerning the Company, that there is compliance with continuous disclosure requirements and that announcements made by the Company are factual and presented in a clear and balanced way. Recommendation 5.2 - A listed entity should ensure that its board receives copies of all material market announcements promptly after they have been made. The Board receives a copy of all material market announcements promptly after they have been released. Recommendation 5.3- A listed entity that gives a new and substantive investor or analyst presentation should release a copy of the presentation materials in the ASX Market Announcements Platform ahead of the presentation. The Company releases all new and substantive investor or analyst presentations to the ASX Market Announcements Platform ahead of the presentation. Principle 6: Respect the rights of security holders Recommendation 6.1 - A listed entity should provide information about itself and its governance to investors via its website. The Company maintains information in relation to governance documents, policies, Directors and senior executives, Board and committee charters, Annual Reports, ASX announcements and contact details on the Company’s website. Recommendations 6.2 and 6.3 A listed entity should design and implement an investor relations program to facilitate effective two-way communication with investors (6.2). A listed entity should disclose the policies and processes it has in place to facilitate and encourage participation at meetings of security holders (6.3). PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 35 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Corporate Governance Statement The Company has adopted a number of different practices designed to promote effective communication with shareholders as recommended by ASX Principle 6 and as reflected in the Company’s Disclosure Policy, published on its website. These practices include placing on the Company’s website relevant information, including ASX announcements, annual and half-year reports, copies of notices of meetings, analyst briefings and presentations given by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Annual Reports are distributed to all shareholders by mail or email (unless a shareholder has specifically requested not to receive these documents). Shareholders also send queries directly to the Company which are responded to. A representative from the external auditors of the Company attends the AGM and any other meeting as required by the Board and is available to answer shareholder questions about the conduct of the audit and preparation and content of the auditor’s report. Shareholders are given the opportunity to raise questions with any of the Directors at or ahead of shareholder meetings, both formally and informally. The Disclosure Policy also elaborates on the Company’s continuous disclosure policy. Recommendation 6.4 - A listed entity should ensure that all substantive resolutions at a meeting of security holders are decided on a poll rather than by a show of hands The Company first conducted a poll in respect of all resolutions at its 2019 annual general meeting and has done so and will continue to do so at all shareholder meetings. Recommendation 6.5 - A listed entity should give security holders the option to receive communications from, and send communications to, the entity and its security registry electronically. This option is available to security holders. Principle 7: Recognise and manage risk Recommendations 7.1 and 7.2 The board of a listed entity should: (a) have a committee or committees to oversee risk, each of which: (1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are independent directors; and (2) is chaired by an independent director, and disclose: (3) the charter of the committee; (4) the members of the committee; and (5) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of times the committee met throughout the period and the individual attendances of the members at those meetings; or (b) if it does not have a risk committee or committees that satisfy (a) above, disclose that fact and the processes it employs for overseeing the entity’s risk management framework (7.1). The Board or a committee of the Board should: (a) review the entity’s risk management framework at least annually to satisfy itself that it continues to be sound; and (b) disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether such a review has taken place (7.2). In addition to its financial reporting obligations, the Audit Business Risk and Compliance Committee is responsible for reviewing the risk management framework and policies of the Company. The membership and independence of the Committee are disclosed under Principle 4. The structure of the Committee and its responsibilities reflect the requirements of ASX Principle 7 and are set out in the Company’s Audit Business Risk and Compliance Committee charter, published on its website. Details of Directors’ attendance at Committee meetings are disclosed in the Directors’ Report. The Committee has reviewed the Company’s risk management framework during the reporting period. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 36 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Corporate Governance Statement In performing this function, the Committee receives reports from the Group’s Management Risk Committee (comprising key stakeholders from management as informed by the Group’s insurance advisers), external auditor, and in some instances, external consultants detailing compliance with statutory requirements and the adequacy of the risk management programs and systems in place. In addition, the Committee reviews the adequacy of the Group’s insurance program. In line with ASX Principle 7, the Company adopted the policy requiring the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer to confirm in writing that, to the best of their knowledge, the integrity of the financial statements is founded on a sound system of risk management and internal compliance and control which operates efficiently and effectively in all material respects. The Board has received the relevant declarations on 25 August 2021. Recommendation 7.3 - A listed entity should disclose: (a) (b) if it has an internal audit function, how the function is structured and what role it performs; or if it does not have an internal audit function, that fact and the processes it employs for evaluating and continually improving the effectiveness of its risk management and internal control processes. The Company does not have a formal internal audit function. It is the Board’s responsibility to ensure that an effective internal control framework exists within the Company. This includes internal controls to deal with both the effectiveness and efficiency of significant business processes, the safeguarding of assets, the maintenance of proper accounting records, and the reliability of financial information as well as non-financial considerations such as the benchmarking of operational key performance indicators. The Board has delegated the responsibility for the establishment and maintenance of a framework of internal control and ethical standards for the management of the Company to the Audit Business Risk and Compliance Committee. The Audit Business Risk and Compliance Committee has engaged an external independent accounting firm to conduct a programme of “internal audits” throughout the financial year covering targeted risk areas. Recommendation 7.4 - A listed entity should disclose whether it has any material exposure to economic, environmental and social sustainability risks and, if it does, how it manages or intends to manage those risks. The management of the Company and the execution of its growth strategies are subject to a number of risks which could adversely affect the Company’s future development. The following is not an exhaustive list or explanation of all risks and uncertainties associated with the Company (and its controlled entities), but those considered by management to be the principal material risks: Credit risk Trade and related party receivables are considered to be the main source of credit risk; however, the Group does not have a concentration of credit risk with respect to any single counterparty or group of counter-parties, which mitigates the risk of significant losses of default. The Group has policies in place to ensure that customers who trade on credit terms are subject to credit verification procedures. Amounts are considered as ‘past due’ when the debt has not been settled within the credit terms and conditions as agreed between the Group and the customer or counter-party to the transaction. Amounts past due are assessed for impairment by ascertaining the solvency of debtors and are provided for where there are specific circumstances indicating that the debt may not be fully repaid to the Group. Commodity risk The Group is exposed to commodity price risk in relation to certain raw materials, specifically resin. In managing this risk, the Group passes on changes in commodity prices to customers, including through contractual rise and fall adjustments, where possible. Foreign currency risk As a result of its international activities, the Group is exposed to changes in foreign exchange rates on sales and purchases. In order to mitigate foreign currency risk, the Group regularly determines its net exposure to the primary currencies it trades in based on actual sales and purchases and enters into foreign currency forward contracts to hedge these exposures. Liquidity risk The Group’s objective is to maintain a balance between: • Continuity of funding and flexibility through the use of bank loans, trade finance, finance leases and hire purchase arrangements; and • Investment in strategic growth opportunities. The Group manages liquidity risk through cash flow forecasting. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 37 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Corporate Governance Statement Interest rate risk Bank loans are the main sources of interest rate risk because the interest rate is floating whereas interest payable on trade finance, lease liabilities are fixed for the term of the arrangement. Health & Safety risk Loss of people Interest earned on cash and cash equivalents is not significant. The composition of the Group’s funding is considered annually to ensure applicable interest rates are competitive and reflective of the Group’s future funding requirements. The Group has a safety management system and processes. In the reporting period, the additional risks posed by COVID-19 were monitored and managed by an extended senior management committee on a daily basis. The Company’s senior executives are instrumental in implementing the Group’s strategies and executing business plans which support the business operations and growth. Service agreements are in place and the risk of the loss of key personnel is mitigated by regular reviews of remuneration packages (including short and long- term incentive schemes) and succession planning. Environmental risk The Group’s activities have a level of environmental risk, particularly the manufacturing sites that utilise flammable and toxic materials. Mergers and acquisition risk The Group’s strategy contemplates complementary acquisitions, which involve a risk during due diligence, negotiation, integration and execution. Cyber security risk IT application and data security are fundamental not only in protecting confidential and commercially sensitive information, but also enables day to day operations. COVID-19 has increased the risk of cyber crime with all administrative staff working from home and increased reliance on electronic documents and other correspondence. Supply risk Cyber-attacks, if successful, could have implications ranging from reputational damage to cessation of business trading. Continuity of supply of critical raw materials and consumables is critical to ensure an effective and efficient manufacturing resource and demand planning. Unfavourable changes in price and availability of raw materials and consumables are likely to impact upon financial performance. Supply arrangements are in place for key raw materials and consumables (particularly resin) with a number of suppliers in different geographical locations, which provides the Group with sourcing options and diversifies the risk of a localised event disrupting operations. Refer to commentary at Recommendations 7.1 and 7.2 for information on the Company’s risk management framework. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 38 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Corporate Governance Statement Principle 8: Remunerate fairly and responsibly Recommendation 8.1 - The board of a listed entity should: (a) have a remuneration committee which: (1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are independent directors; and (2) is chaired by an independent director, and disclose: (3) the charter of the committee; (4) the members of the committee; and (5) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of times the committee met throughout the period and the individual attendances of the members at those meetings; or (b) if it does not have a remuneration committee, disclose that fact and the processes it employs for setting the level and composition of remuneration for directors and senior executives and ensuring that such remuneration is appropriate and not excessive. It is the Company’s objective to provide maximum stakeholder benefit from the retention of a high-quality Board and senior executives by remunerating Directors and key executives fairly and appropriately with reference to relevant employment market conditions. To assist in achieving this objective, the Board links the nature and amount of executive remuneration to the Company’s financial and operations performance. The Board has in place a Remuneration and Nomination Committee to assist the Board in relation to human resources matters affecting the Group. The structure of this Committee and its responsibilities reflect in part the requirements of ASX Principle 8. The Committee comprises Ms Go (Chair), Ms Valentine, and Mr Harrington, all of whom are independent Directors having regard to the response to Recommendation 2.3. In addition to the members, the Chief Executive Officer is invited to the meetings at the discretion of the Committee. Details of Directors’ attendance at Committee meetings are disclosed in the Directors’ Report. A charter setting out the responsibilities of the Committee has been adopted and a copy of this charter is available on the Company’s website. This Committee is responsible for ensuring that the recruitment and remuneration policies and practices of the Company are consistent with its strategic goals and human resources objectives and are designed to enhance corporate and individual performance as well as meet the appropriate recruitment and succession planning needs. The Committee, among other things, is responsible for reviewing and monitoring executive performance, remuneration and incentive policies and the manner in which they should operate, the introduction and operation of share plans, executive succession planning and development programs to ensure that they are appropriate to the Group’s needs and the remuneration framework for Director’s (as approved by shareholders). The Committee may consult with remuneration advisors to the Company to assist in its role. The Committee is also responsible for determining and reviewing compensation arrangements for Directors and to ensure that the Board continues to operate within established guidelines, including where necessary, selecting candidates for the position of Director. In carrying out its functions, the Committee considers remuneration issues annually and otherwise as required in conjunction with the regular meetings of the Board. Compensation arrangements are determined subject to the Company’s constitution and prior shareholder approvals. Remuneration of Non-Executive Directors is set within limits approved by shareholders. The Company does not have any schemes for retirement benefits, other than statutory superannuation for Non-Executive Directors. Details of the Directors and key executive’s remuneration are set out in the Directors’ Report. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 39 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Corporate Governance Statement Recommendation 8.2 - A listed entity should separately disclose its policies and practices regarding the remuneration of non-executive directors and the remuneration of executive directors and other senior executives. Non-Executive Directors are remunerated by way of cash fees and superannuation contributions. The level of remuneration reflects the anticipated time commitments and responsibilities of the position. Performance-based incentives are not available to Non-Executive Directors as it could be perceived to impair their independence in decision-making. For the same reason, equity-based remuneration is limited to non-performance-based instruments such as shares. Executive Directors and senior executives are remunerated using combinations of fixed and performance-based remuneration. Fees and salaries are set at levels reflecting market rates having regard to the individual’s performance and responsibilities. Performance based remuneration is linked directly to specific performance targets that are aligned to both short and long-term objectives. Share options and performance rights are aligned to longer term performance hurdles. Termination payments are detailed in individual contracts and payable on early termination with the exclusion of termination in the event of misconduct. Further details in relation to the Company’s remuneration policies are contained in the Remuneration Report, within the Directors’ Report. Recommendation 8.3 - A listed entity which has an equity-based remuneration scheme should: (a) have a policy on whether participants are permitted to enter into transactions (whether through the use of derivatives or otherwise) which limit the economic risk of participating in the scheme; and (b) disclose that policy or a summary of it. The Company operates an Executive Long-Term Incentive Plan to encourage employees to have ownership of the Company and promote long-term success of the Company as a goal shared by the employees. Participants are not permitted to enter into transactions which limit the economic risk of participating in the Plan. Please see the Remuneration Report for further details of the plan. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 40 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF Comprehensive Income For the year ended Revenue from contracts with customers Raw materials and consumables used Employee benefits expense Occupancy, distribution, administration and selling expenses Impairment losses Depreciation and amortisation expense Other income Interest income Finance costs Profit before income tax Income tax expense Profit after income tax Other comprehensive income/(loss): Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent years (net of income tax): Change in fair value of cash flow hedges Exchange differences arising on translation of foreign operations Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of income tax Total comprehensive income Earnings per share EPS (cents) – Basic EPS (cents) – Diluted Notes 3 22 10,28 25 18 4 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 440,147 (243,335) (93,160) (69,263) - (20,177) 3,460 196 (6,676) 11,192 (3,355) 7,837 478,200 (283,042) (94,891) (65,319) (5,030) (20,245) 11,441 98 (11,770) 9,442 (2,799) 6,643 2,606 (154) 2,452 10,289 (1,803) (560) (2,363) 4,280 2 2 0.97 0.97 0.82 0.82 The consolidated statement of comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 41 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF Financial Position As at Current assets Cash and cash equivalents Trade and other receivables Inventories Current tax assets Derivative financial assets Other assets Total current assets Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment Right-of-use assets Intangible assets Deferred tax assets Other assets Total non-current assets Total assets Current liabilities Trade and other payables Derivative financial liabilities Borrowings Lease liabilities Current tax liabilities Other liabilities Employee entitlements Other provisions Total current liabilities Non-current liabilities Borrowings Lease liabilities Employee entitlements Other provisions Total non-current liabilities Total liabilities Net assets Equity Issued capital Reserves Accumulated losses Total equity 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 Notes 17 7 8 27 13 10 28 11 4 13 9 27 16 28 14 21 15 16 28 21 15 19 20 7,884 73,248 78,532 450 1,081 6,943 168,138 58,225 54,669 70,859 8,155 2,829 194,737 362,875 73,895 1,036 7,500 9,919 - 4,555 12,441 2,740 112,086 51,400 50,736 613 3,086 105,835 217,921 144,954 21,380 77,559 70,608 - - 3,019 172,566 53,830 54,054 66,351 10,807 3,717 188,759 361,325 67,840 2,536 7,500 7,836 831 2,123 11,526 7,696 107,888 58,952 50,896 1,472 2,569 113,889 221,777 139,548 291,678 1,806 (148,530) 144,954 291,678 (1,027) (151,103) 139,548 The consolidated statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 42 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF Changes in Equity For the year ended Notes Issued Capital $’000 Accumulated Losses $’000 Reserves $’000 Total $’000 Balances as at 1 July 2020 Profit after income tax Other comprehensive income, net of income tax Total comprehensive income Share-based payments expense Dividends declared or paid Balances as at 30 June 2021 Balances as at 1 July 2019 Profit after income tax Other comprehensive loss, net of income tax Total comprehensive income/(loss) Share-based payments expense Dividends declared or paid Balances as at 30 June 2020 22 5 22 5 291,678 - - - - - 291,678 291,618 - - - 60 - 291,678 (151,103) 7,837 - 7,837 - (5,264) (148,530) (157,746) 6,643 - 6,643 - - (151,103) (1,027) - 2,452 2,452 381 - 1,806 1,221 - (2,363) (2,363) 115 - (1,027) 139,548 7,837 2,452 10,289 381 (5,264) 144,954 135,093 6,643 (2,363) 4,280 175 - 139,548 The consolidated statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 43 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF Cash Flows For the year ended Cash flows from operating activities Receipts from customers Payments to suppliers and employees Income tax refund/(paid) Interest received Interest paid Net cash flows from operating activities Cash flows from investing activities Payments for property, plant and equipment Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment Payments for intangible assets Payments for businesses acquired, net of cash acquired Net cash flows used in investing activities Cash flows from financing activities Repayment of borrowings Proceeds from borrowings Repayment of lease liability principal Dividends paid Net cash flows used in financing activities Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year Effect of foreign exchange Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 Notes 446,938 (411,517) (1,849) 196 (6,399) 27,369 490,919 (429,497) 2,445 98 (10,520) 53,445 (12,099) 758 (3,206) (2,685) (17,232) (6,149) 313 (368) (889) (7,093) (45,349) 37,520 (10,386) (5,264) (23,479) (13,342) 21,380 (154) 7,884 (44,056) 5,500 (9,477) - (48,033) (1,681) 23,559 (498) 21,380 17 6 28 5 17 The consolidated statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 44 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements Overview This section provides context to enable readers to understand the information presented in the financial report. CORPORATE INFORMATION The consolidated financial statements of Pro-Pac Packaging Limited (the Company) and its controlled entities (the Group) for the year ended 30 June 2021 were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the Directors on 25 August 2021. The Company is a for-profit company limited by shares incorporated and domiciled in Australia whose shares are publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange. The Group is principally engaged in the manufacture and distribution of flexible, industrial and rigid packaging products. Further information on the nature of the operations and principal activities of the Group is provided in the Directors’ Report. BASIS OF PREPARATION This is a general-purpose financial report, which has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001, Australian Accounting Standards and other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB). The financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. The financial report has been prepared on a historical cost basis, unless otherwise stated. The financial report is presented in Australian dollars and all values have been rounded to the nearest one thousand dollars ($’000), unless otherwise indicated under the option available to the Company under ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Directors’ Reports) Instrument 2016/191. NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS & INTERPRETATIONS The Group has adopted all applicable new, revised or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the AASB that were mandatory for the current year. There were no changes in significant accounting policies attributable to the Group for the year ended 30 June 2021. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES & ASSUMPTIONS The preparation of the consolidated financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the consolidated financial statements. Management continually evaluates its judgements and estimates in relation to assets, liabilities, contingent liabilities, revenue and expenses. Management bases its judgements, estimates and assumptions on historical experience and on other various factors, including expectations of future events, management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. The resulting accounting judgements and estimates will seldom equal the related actual results. The judgements, estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed in each note below as applicable. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 45 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements Our Performance This section highlights the results and performance of the Group and its operating segments. A key element of our strategy is to maximise long-term shareholder value. NOTE 1. SEGMENT & GROUP RESULTS @ Key accounting policy – segment reporting Operating segments are presented using the 'management approach', where the information presented is on the same basis as the internal reports regularly provided to the chief operating decision-maker. The chief operating decision-maker is responsible for the allocation of resources to operating segments and assessing their financial performance. The Group has identified its operating segments based on the internal reports that are regularly reviewed and used by the chief operating decision-maker in assessing financial performance and determining the allocation of resources. The Group is managed primarily on the basis of product category and service offerings since the diversification of the Group’s operations inherently have notably different risk profiles and performance assessment criteria. Operating segments are therefore determined on the same basis. Segments The Group is organised into the following operating segments: Flexibles Industrial Rigid Unallocated The Flexibles packaging segment primarily manufactures flexible packaging materials incorporating products such as stretch and shrink wrap, agricultural silage packaging, fresh produce bags, barrier and lidding films and industrial protective films. Segment revenues The Industrial packaging segment sources and distributes industrial packaging materials and related consumer products. The Rigid packaging segment manufactures, sources and distributes containers, closures and related products and services. Unallocated contains interest on external borrowings and the elimination of intersegment transactions within the Group and certain Group level charges that are not allocated to respective segments for the purpose of evaluating financial performance. For the year ended 30 June 2021 External revenues Inter-segment revenues Segment revenues For the year ended 30 June 2020 External revenues Inter-segment revenues Segment revenues PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 46 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Flexibles $’000 Industrial $’000 Rigid $’000 Un- allocated $’000 Total $’000 260,020 3,346 263,366 112,153 852 113,005 67,974 92 68,066 - (4,290) (4,290) 440,147 - 440,147 Flexibles $’000 Industrial $’000 Rigid $’000 Un- allocated $’000 Total $’000 285,136 3,956 289,092 123,226 427 123,653 69,838 79 69,917 - (4,462) (4,462) 478,200 - 478,200 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements NOTE 1. SEGMENT & GROUP RESULTS (CONT’D) Segment results Non-IFRS measures To assist in the evaluation of the financial performance of the Group, certain measures are used that are not recognised under the Accounting Standards and therefore, these are considered to be non-IFRS measures. This financial report includes the following non-IFRS measures: • PBT represents profit/(loss) before income taxes and significant items; • EBIT represents PBT before finance costs and interest income; • EBITDA represents EBIT before depreciation and amortisation; • Working capital represents trade and other receivables, deposits, prepayments and inventories, less trade and other payables; • Net debt is calculated as borrowings, less cash and cash equivalents; and • Significant items are identified as favourable or unfavourable transactions which are outside of normal operating activities and are excluded from the segment results presented to the chief operating decision-maker for the purpose of resource allocation and assessment of segment performance. Although the Board of Directors believe that these measures provide useful information about the financial position and performance of the Group, they should be considered to be supplementary to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income and consolidated statement of financial position presented in accordance with Accounting Standards. As these non-IFRS measures are not defined in the Accounting Standards, the way the Group may calculate these measures may differ from similarly titled measures used by other companies. For the year ended 30 June 2021 Segment results (PBT)* Significant items Profit before income tax Income tax expense Profit after income tax For the year ended 30 June 2020 Segment results (PBT)* Significant items Profit before income tax Income tax expense Profit after income tax Flexibles $’000 Industrial $’000 Rigid $’000 Un- allocated $’000 18,266 640 4,181 (4,277) Flexibles $’000 Industrial $’000 Rigid $’000 Un- allocated $’000 16,688 (3,123) 7,423 (6,505) Total $’000 18,810 (7,618) 11,192 (3,355) 7,837 Total $’000 14,483 (5,041) 9,442 (2,799) 6,643 * Following the introduction of AASB 16 Leases, the comparison of EBITDA and EBIT as key financial performance measures are no longer comparable with historical periods prior to the comparative period and consequently, internal management reporting has moved to PBT as its primary measure of financial performance for this financial year and beyond. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 47 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements NOTE 1. SEGMENT & GROUP RESULTS (CONT’D) Significant items For the year ended Surplus lease and exit costs Integration and restructuring costs Chester Hill closure program Reversal of provisions and other liabilities Loss/(profit) on disposal of businesses Insurance income, less losses expensed Litigation costs Significant items 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 Notes (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) - 3,702 5,399 - 141 (1,843) 219 7,618 2,099 2,346 9,219 (2,784) (4,717) (1,999) 877 5,041 (a) Site consolidation and exit costs relate to the remaining lease term where operations have been relocated. (b) Costs relate to business acquisition, transformation, integration, strategic and business optimisation activities. (c) Redundancy provisions, non-cash asset write-offs and closure costs at the manufacturing facility in Chester Hill, New South Wales. (d) Reversal of provisions which were recognised as significant items in previous periods. (e) Gains and losses arising for the divestment of non-core businesses. (f) Insurance income received or receivable arising from the fire at the manufacturing facility in Kewdale, Western Australia in June 2019, less indemnifiable losses expensed. (g) Legal costs incurred to protect the intellectual property rights of the Group. The income tax benefit of significant items is $2,285,000 (2020: $1,512,000), while payments in respect of significant items were $13,065,000 (2020: $1,595,000). Impact of COVID-19 The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continued to impact the business community during the year ended 30 June 2021, with State Government imposed lockdowns in many of the Group’s operating regions at different points in time. COVID-19 has impacted the financial performance and position of the Group during the year ended 30 June 2021 in the following ways: • Continued demand for products in the grocery, personal care and household segments; however, COVID-19 impacted cotton exports, local demand volatility and global shipping delays; • Increased inventory holdings to protect against the impacts of global shipping delays; • Five operating days (2020: Nil) lost across our manufacturing and distribution network as a precaution due to localised community transmission near our manufacturing sites in Reservoir, Victoria and Warriewood, New South Wales, but no internal transmission of COVID-19 has occurred within the Group; • Nil Government JobKeeper assistance or rent relief received from landlords; and • $183,000 (2020: $168,000) bad debt write-offs as part of ordinary course of business. While the Group has managed the business well through these difficult operating conditions, the future remains uncertain. Judgement’s and estimates with respect to provisions, expected credit losses and forecast earnings are based on the information available. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 48 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements NOTE 1. SEGMENT & GROUP RESULTS (CONT’D) Capital investment The Group continues to invest in strategic projects initiated to optimise operational footprint, increase manufacturing capability and drive efficiency in operations as shown in the cash flows used in investing activities in the consolidated statement of cash flows. During the year, major capital investment included: • An additional $3,673,000 (2020: $2,760,000) spent on the purchase and installation of the new 7-layer extruder at the manufacturing facility in Reservoir, Victoria which became fully operational in the second half of this financial year; • $870,000 (2020: $674,000) spent on replacing machinery damaged in the fire at the manufacturing facility in Kewdale, Western Australia in June 2019; and • $5,074,000 (2020: $64,000) incurred on Project Symphony, a technology led transformation program. NOTE 2. EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) EPS (cents) – Basic EPS (cents) – Diluted Calculated using: Profit after income tax ($’000) Weighted average of ordinary shares (number) – Basic Weighted average of ordinary shares (number) – Diluted* * Includes share options as disclosed in Note 23. 30 June 2021 30 June 2020 0.97 0.97 0.82 0.82 7,837 6,643 811,107,285 811,040,471 811,454,538 812,002,663 @ Key accounting policy – earnings per share Basic earnings per share Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit/(loss) after tax attributable to the owners of the Company, excluding any costs of servicing equity other than ordinary shares, by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the financial year. 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. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 49 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements NOTE 3. REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS Set out below is the disaggregation of the Group’s revenue from contracts with customers: For the year ended 30 June 2021 Type of goods or services Sale of manufactured goods Sale of distribution goods Installation and maintenance services Revenue from contracts with customers Geographic markets Australia New Zealand Revenue from contracts with customers Timing of revenue recognition Goods transferred at a point in time Services transferred over time Revenue from contracts with customers For the year ended 30 June 2020 Type of goods or services Sale of manufactured goods Sale of distribution goods Installation and maintenance services Revenue from contracts with customers Geographic markets Australia New Zealand Canada Revenue from contracts with customers Timing of revenue recognition Goods transferred at a point in time Services transferred over time Revenue from contracts with customers Flexibles $’000 Industrial $’000 Rigid $’000 Un- allocated $’000 Total $’000 260,020 - 3,346 263,366 - 113,005 - 113,005 20,107 47,959 - 68,066 (3,438) (852) - (4,290) 276,689 160,112 3,346 440,147 216,991 46,375 263,366 113,005 - 113,005 68,066 - 68,066 (4,290) - (4,290) 393,772 46,375 440,147 189,483 73,883 263,366 113,005 - 113,005 68,066 - 68,066 (4,290) - (4,290) 366,264 73,883 440,147 Flexibles $’000 Industrial $’000 Rigid $’000 Un- allocated $’000 Total $’000 284,972 - 4,120 289,092 - 123,653 - 123,653 234,038 51,822 3,232 289,092 123,653 - - 123,653 24,618 45,299 - 69,917 69,917 - - 69,917 (3,828) (427) (207) (4,462) 305,762 168,525 3,913 478,200 (4,462) - - (4,462) 423,146 51,822 3,232 478,200 213,594 75,498 289,092 123,653 - 123,653 69,917 - 69,917 (4,462) - (4,462) 402,702 75,498 478,200 ? Key estimate and judgement – revenue recognition A key judgement is whether the goods manufactured for customers have an alternate use to the Group, including whether these goods can be repurposed and sold without significant economic loss to the Group. Where the goods are manufactured for a specific customer with no alternate use and where at all times throughout the contract the Group has the enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date, then the performance obligation would be the service of manufacturing of the specific goods (revenue recognised over time) rather than the sale of goods (revenue recognised at point in time). PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 50 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements NOTE 3. REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS (CONT’D) Key accounting policy – revenue recognition Sale of goods @ The Group’s contracts with customers for the sale of products generally include either one performance obligation or are bundled together with delivery services. The Group allocates the transaction price to each performance obligation based on a stand-alone selling price basis. The Group has concluded that revenue from sale of products should be recognised at the point in time when control of the asset is transferred to the customer, generally on delivery of the goods. Manufacturing of goods For certain bespoke products where there is a right to payment and no alternative use exists for the product, revenue is recognised at the time of manufacturing, which reflects the progress of the completion of the manufacturing services. The transaction price recognised over time reflects the sales invoice value and is not judgemental. Variable consideration Some contracts for the sale of products provide customers with a right of return and volume rebates which give rise to variable consideration. The variable consideration is estimated at contract inception using the expected value method based on forecast volumes and is constrained until it is highly probable that a significant revenue reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognised will not occur when the associated uncertainty is subsequently resolved. Warranty obligations The Group generally provides warranties for general repairs of defects that existed at the time of sale, as required by law. As such, most warranties are assurance-type warranties under AASB 15, which the Group accounts for under AASB 137 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets. Rendering of service Distribution services are occasionally provided together with the sale of products to a customer. In the case of contracts with multiple performance obligations, the transaction price is allocated to different performance obligations based on their stand-alone selling prices. Revenue from distribution services is recognised over time, using an input method to measure progress towards complete satisfaction of the service. NOTE 4. TAXATION Income tax expense For the year ended Current income tax Current income tax charge Adjustments in respect of previous years Deferred income tax Relating to origination and utilisation of timing differences Income tax expense 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 1,329 - 2,026 3,355 4,816 (127) (1,890) 2,799 PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 51 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements NOTE 4. TAXATION (CONT’D) Reconciliation of income tax to accounting profit at the statutory income tax rate: For the year ended Profit before income tax At the statutory income tax rate of 30% (2020: 30%) Differential income tax rates Adjustments in respect of previous years Other items Income tax expense Deferred tax balances As at Deferred tax assets Provisions and other accruals Derivative financial liabilities Lease liabilities Carry forward tax losses Transaction costs Deferred tax assets Deferred tax liabilities Intangibles Derivative financial assets Right-of-use assets Other items Deferred tax liabilities Deferred tax assets/(liabilities), net Movements in the deferred tax balances during the year ended: Balance as at beginning of the year Recognised through profit or loss Recognised through other comprehensive income Recognised through business combination Balance as at end of the year 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 11,192 3,358 (87) - 84 3,355 9,442 2,833 (113) (127) 206 2,799 Balance Sheet 30 June 2020 $’000 30 June 2021 $’000 Profit or Loss 30 June 2020 $’000 30 June 2021 $’000 11,707 311 18,197 2,763 735 33,713 6,495 324 16,401 2,338 25,558 8,155 9,845 761 17,620 4,348 1,417 33,991 6,582 - 16,216 386 23,184 10,807 1,727 - 577 (1,585) (682) 37 87 - (185) (1,965) (2,063) (2,026) 208 - 17,620 644 (119) 18,353 (109) - 16,216 356 16,463 1,890 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 Notes 10,807 (2,026) (761) 135 8,155 8,156 1,890 761 - 10,807 6 PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 52 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements NOTE 4. TAXATION (CONT’D) ? Key estimate and judgement – taxation Income tax The Group is subject to income taxes in the jurisdictions in which it operates. Significant judgement is required in determining the provision for income tax. There are many transactions and calculations undertaken during the ordinary course of business for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. The Group recognises liabilities for anticipated tax issues based on the Group's current understanding of the tax law. Where the final tax outcome of these matters is different from the carrying amounts, such differences will impact the current and deferred tax provisions in the year in which such determination is made. Recovery of deferred tax assets Significant judgement and estimation is involved in establishing internal earnings forecasts upon which further taxable income is estimated. Carry-forward losses Entities acquired by the Group have unutilised carry-forward losses, which can only be utilised by the consolidated group post-acquisition date where certain tests as prescribed in the income tax legislation have been satisfied. The Group’s assessment that these carry-forward losses are available to the consolidated group post-acquisition is based on independent tax advice. @ Key accounting policy – current and deferred tax The income tax expense or benefit for the year is the tax payable or receivable on that year's taxable income based on the applicable income tax rate for each jurisdiction, adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to temporary differences, unused tax losses and the adjustment recognised for prior years, where applicable. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for temporary differences at the tax rates expected to apply 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; or • when the taxable temporary difference is associated with interests in subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, and the timing of the reversal can be controlled and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future. The initial recognition exception is not applied to deferred tax related to assets and liabilities arising from a single transaction (e.g. leases). Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses only if it is probable that future taxable income will be available to utilise those temporary differences and losses. The carrying amount of recognised and unrecognised deferred tax assets are reviewed each balance date. Deferred tax assets recognised are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that future taxable income will be available for the carrying amount to be recovered. Previously unrecognised deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that there is future taxable income available to recover the asset. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset only where there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets against current tax liabilities and deferred tax assets against deferred tax liabilities; and they relate to the same taxable authority on either the same taxable entity or different taxable entities which intend to settle simultaneously. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 53 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements NOTE 4. TAXATION (CONT’D) Tax consolidation The Company and its wholly-owned Australian subsidiaries have formed an income tax consolidated group under the tax consolidation regime. The parent entity and each subsidiary in the tax consolidated group continue to account for their own current and deferred tax amounts. The tax consolidated group has applied the 'separate taxpayer within group' approach in determining the appropriate amount of taxes to allocate to members of the tax consolidated group. In addition to its own current and deferred tax amounts, the parent entity also recognises the current tax liabilities (or assets) and the deferred tax assets arising from unused tax losses and unused tax credits assumed from each subsidiary in the tax consolidated group. Assets or liabilities arising under tax funding agreements with the tax consolidated entities are recognised as amounts receivable from or payable to other entities in the tax consolidated group. The tax funding arrangement ensures that the intercompany charge equals the current tax liability or benefit of each tax consolidated group member, resulting in neither a contribution by the parent entity to the subsidiaries nor a distribution by the subsidiaries to the parent entity. NOTE 5. DIVIDENDS The fully-franked dividends paid or declared during the year up to the date of this report were as follows: Final dividend for the previous year Interim dividend for the current year Dividends declared and paid during the year 30 June 2021 30 June 2020 Cents/ share $’000 Cents/ share $’000 0.40 0.25 0.65 3,237 2,027 5,264 0.00 0.00 0.00 - - - Proposed but not recognised final dividend 0.30 2,433 0.40 3,237 @ Key accounting policy – dividends Dividends are recognised when declared during the financial year and no longer at the discretion of the Company. Movements in the franking credit balance subsequent to balance date: Franking account balance as at the end of the year Franking credits that will arise from the payment of income tax payable for the year Franking credits that will be utilised upon payment of dividends at the end of the year Franking credits available for subsequent years 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 7,429 - (1,043) 7,429 9,685 - (1,390) 8,295 PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 54 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements Our Operational Footprint This section provides details of acquisitions and other changes in the composition of the Group which the been made in either the current or comparative year. NOTE 6. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS Acquired On 31 January 2021, the Group acquired the business and certain business assets from Supreme Packaging Pty Ltd (Supreme Packaging), which offers a range of hard flexible packaging solutions and focuses on customers in the fast- moving consumer goods market. This business was acquired in line with our strategy to grow earnings through accretive acquisitions in existing and adjacent market segments and it will be included in the Flexibles packaging operating segment. The table below shows the acquisition accounting, which is provisional pending the determination of the fair value of net assets acquired, compared to the amounts initially disclosed in the interim financial report for the half-year ended 31 December 2020. Fair value adjustments have been made during the period following acquisition based on information received to assess the fair values of balances at acquisition date. Fair value of consideration at acquisition date: Cash consideration paid Deferred consideration Fair value of gross consideration payable Less: cash acquired Fair value of net consideration payable Fair value of net assets at acquisition date: Trade and other receivables Inventories Property, plant and equipment Deferred tax assets Employee entitlements Fair value of identifiable net assets Goodwill arising on acquisition Provisional 31 December 2020 $’000 Fair Value Adjustments $’000 Provisional 30 June 2021 $’000 Notes (a) (b) 2,685 500 3,185 - 3,185 - 1,050 2,000 135 (450) 2,735 450 - (81) (81) - (81) 592 (766) 543 - - 369 (450) 2,685 419 3,104 - 3,104 592 284 2,543 135 (450) 3,104 - (a) The deferred consideration relating to the acquisition of Supreme Packaging of $419,000 was paid in August 2021. (b) It is expected that all contractual cash flows will be collected. Fair values will be finalised within 12-months from acquisition date. The acquisition costs expensed through profit or loss were $27,000 within occupancy, distribution, administration and selling expenses. The consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the year ended 30 June 2021 includes revenues of Supreme Packaging of $5,088,000 for the period since acquisition date, while the results contributed by Supreme Packaging are indeterminable as this business has been combined with the Group and Supreme Packaging is not separately reported upon. The contribution of Supreme Packaging to revenues and the results as if the acquisition occurred on 1 July 2020 is not able to be reliably measured as financial information relating to the period after 30 June 2020 has not been provided to the Group by the vendors of Supreme Packaging. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 55 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements NOTE 6. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS (CONT’D) @ Key accounting policy – businesses acquired The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for business combinations regardless of whether equity instruments or other assets are acquired. The consideration transferred is the sum of the acquisition-date fair values of the assets transferred, equity instruments issued or liabilities incurred by the acquirer to former owners of the acquiree and the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree. All acquisition costs are expensed as incurred to profit or loss. Contingent consideration to be transferred by the acquirer is recognised at the acquisition-date fair value. Subsequent changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration classified as an asset or liability is recognised in profit or loss. The difference between the acquisition-date fair value of assets acquired, liabilities assumed and any non-controlling interest in the acquiree and the fair value of the consideration transferred is recognised as goodwill. If the consideration transferred is less than the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired, being a bargain purchase to the acquirer, the difference is recognised as a gain directly in profit or loss by the acquirer on the acquisition-date. Business combinations are initially accounted for on a provisional basis. The acquirer retrospectively adjusts the provisional amounts recognised and also recognises additional assets or liabilities during the measurement period, based on new information obtained about the facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition-date. The measurement period ends on either the earlier of (i) 12 months from the date of the acquisition or (ii) when the acquirer receives all the information possible to determine fair value. ? Key estimate and judgement – businesses acquired Business combinations are initially accounted for on a provisional basis. The fair value of assets acquired, liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed are initially estimated by the Group taking into consideration of all available information at the balance date. Fair value adjustments on the finalisation of the business combination accounting is retrospective, where applicable, to the year the combination occurred and may have an impact on the assets and liabilities, depreciation and amortisation reported. Refocused on core business Following a detailed review of the portfolio of businesses and the operating footprint during the year, the Group has exited non-core businesses (e.g. Integrated Machinery and Fast Labels) and certain sites that weren’t considered complementary or adjacent to our core business, and which lacked scale and strategic purpose to make a meaningful contribution to the Group’s operations in the near term. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 56 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements Our Operating Assets This section highlights the primary operating assets used and liabilities incurred to support the Group’s operating activities. WORKING CAPITAL As at Trade and other receivables Inventories Deposits and prepayments Trade and other payables Working capital NOTE 7. TRADE & OTHER RECEIVABLES As at Trade receivables Receivables from related parties Trade and related party receivables Allowance for expected credit losses Trade and related party receivables, net of provision Contract assets Other debtors Trade and other receivables Notes 7 8 13 9 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 73,248 78,532 3,505 (73,895) 81,390 77,559 70,608 2,019 (67,840) 82,346 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 60,410 1,748 62,158 (413) 61,745 9,592 1,911 73,248 65,892 1,125 67,017 (628) 66,389 9,114 2,056 77,559 Trade and related party receivables are non-interest bearing and are generally due for settlement within 30-90 days. @ Key accounting policy – trade and other receivables Trade and related party receivables Trade and related party receivables are initially recognised at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any allowance for expected credit losses. Other receivables Other receivables are recognised at amortised cost, less any provision for impairment. Contract assets A contract asset is the right to consideration in exchange for goods or services transferred to the customer. If the Group transfers goods or services to a customer before the customer pays consideration or before payment is due, a contract asset is recognised for the earned consideration that is conditional. Contract assets relate to revenue earned from bespoke products. As such, the balances of this account vary and depend on the number of bespoke products produced at the end of the year. Contract assets are subject to impairment assessment through expected credit losses. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 57 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements NOTE 7. TRADE & OTHER RECEIVABLES (CONT’D) ? Key estimate and judgement – allowance for expected credit losses The Group recognises an allowance for expected credit losses (ECLs) for all debt instruments not held at fair value through profit or loss. 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, discounted at an approximation of the original effective interest rate. The expected cash flows will include cash flows from the sale of collateral held or other credit enhancements that are integral to the contractual terms. For trade receivables and contract assets, the Group applies a simplified approach in calculating ECLs. Therefore, the Group does not track changes in credit risk, but instead recognises a loss allowance based on lifetime ECLs at each reporting date. The Group has established a provision matrix that is based on its historical credit loss experience, adjusted for forward-looking factors specific to the debtors and the economic environment. The Group considers a financial asset to be in default when internal or external information indicates that the Group is unlikely to receive the outstanding contractual amounts in full before taking into account any credit enhancements held by the Group. A financial asset is written off when there is no reasonable expectation of recovering the contractual cash flows. Managing credit risk Trade and related party receivables are considered to be the main source of credit risk; however, the Group does not have a concentration of credit risk with respect to any single counterparty or group of counterparties, which mitigates the risk of significant losses of default. The Group has policies in place to ensure that customers who trade on credit terms are subject to credit verification procedures. Amounts are considered as ‘past due’ when the debt has not been settled within the credit terms and conditions as agreed between the Group and the customer or counterparty to the transaction. Amounts past due are assessed for impairment by ascertaining the solvency of debtors and are provided for where there are specific circumstances indicating that the debt may not be fully repaid to the Group. The aging profile and related provisioning of trade and related party receivables as at: As at Current to less than 30 days overdue 31 days to 60 days overdue 61 days to 90 days overdue Greater than 90 days overdue Trade and related party receivables Contract assets Gross trade and related party receivables 30 June 2020 $’000 30 June 2021 $’000 Allowance for expected credit losses 30 June 2020 $’000 30 June 2021 $’000 59,100 1,378 842 838 62,158 9,592 65,780 1,164 34 39 67,017 9,114 (56) (17) (3) (337) (413) - (536) (68) (23) (1) (628) - Movements in the allowance for expected credit losses during the year ended: Balance as at beginning of the year Additional amounts provided Amounts written-off as uncollectible Reversal of doubtful amounts provided, subsequently collected Balance as at end of the year PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 58 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 (628) - 183 32 (413) (1,065) (515) 168 784 (628) NOTES TO THE Financial Statements NOTE 8. INVENTORIES As at Raw materials Work-in-progress Finished goods Engineering spares Provision for obsolete inventories Inventories 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 29,415 3,619 49,981 1,505 (5,988) 78,532 13,658 4,006 57,237 1,143 (5,436) 70,608 @ Key accounting policy – inventories Raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost in relation to work-in-progress and finished goods comprises direct materials and delivery costs, direct labour, import duties and other taxes, and an allocation of variable and fixed overhead expenditure based on normal operating capacity. Costs of purchased inventory are determined after deducting rebates and discounts received or receivable. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale. ? Key estimate and judgement – provision for obsolete inventories The provision for obsolete inventories assessment requires a degree of estimation and judgement. The level of the provision is assessed by taking into account recent sales experience, ageing of inventories and other factors that affect inventory obsolescence. Movements in the provision for obsolete inventories during the year ended: Balance as at beginning of the year Additional amounts provided Amounts written-off as obsolete Reversal of obsolete amounts provided, subsequently sold Recognised through business combination Balance as at end of the year 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 (5,436) (500) 355 - (407) (5,988) (7,139) (1,337) 2,665 375 - (5,436) Managing commodity risk The Group is exposed to commodity price risk in relation to certain raw materials, specifically resin. In managing this risk, the Group passes on changes in commodity prices to customers, including through contractual rise and fall adjustments, where possible. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 59 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements NOTE 9. TRADE & OTHER PAYABLES As at Trade payables Payables to related parties Trade and related party payables GST and other taxes payable Other payables Trade and other payables 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 46,162 987 47,149 4,481 22,265 73,895 47,215 1,679 48,894 5,595 13,351 67,840 Trade and related party payables are non-interest bearing, unsecured and are generally settled on 60-day terms, or less. Goods and Services Tax (GST) is remitted to the appropriate government body on a quarterly basis, whereas other taxes payable are remitted on a monthly basis. @ Key accounting policy – trade and other payables Trade and related party payables These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Group prior to the end of the year and which remain unpaid. Due to their short-term nature, they are measured at amortised cost and are not discounted. GST and other taxes payable Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of applicable GST, unless the GST incurred is not recoverable from the tax authority. In this case it is recognised as part of the cost of the acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense. Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the tax authority is included in other receivables or other payables in the consolidated statement of financial position. Foreign currency transactions Foreign currency transactions are translated into Australian dollars using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at financial year-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss. Managing foreign currency risk As a result of its international activities, the Group is exposed to changes in foreign exchange rates on sales and purchases. In order to hedge foreign currency risk, the Group regularly determines its net exposure to the primary currencies listed below and enters into foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge committed and highly probable forecast foreign currency transactions in accordance with its treasury policy. The net carrying amount of financial assets/(liabilities) denominated in foreign currencies at balance date were: As at United States dollars New Zealand dollars Euros PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 60 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 3,261 - 122 3,706 1,857 33 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements NOTE 9. TRADE & OTHER PAYABLES (CONT’D) The table below illustrates the sensitivity of balances outstanding in foreign currencies at balance date to reasonably possible changes in foreign exchange rates in isolation and the consequential impact on the profit or loss of the Group: As at +/- 10% in AUD/USD +/- 10% in AUD/NZD +/- 10% in AUD/EUR 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 326 - 12 370 186 3 A 10% movement is considered reasonable movement based on historical movements in foreign exchange rates. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 61 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements NON-CURRENT ASSETS ? Key estimate and judgement – estimated useful lives of non-current assets The Group determines the estimated useful lives and related depreciation and amortisation charges for its property, plant and equipment and finite-life intangible assets. The useful lives could change significantly as a result of technical innovations or some other event and therefore, increase the depreciation and amortisation charges. NOTE 10. PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT Plant & Equipment $’000 Computer & Office Equipment $’000 Motor Vehicles $’000 Balances as at 1 July 2020 Acquired through business combination Additions Disposals Depreciation expense Movement in foreign exchange rates Balances as at 30 June 2021 Represented by: At cost Accumulated depreciation and impairment Balances as at 30 June 2021 Balances as at 1 July 2019 Additions Impairment loss* Disposals Depreciation expense Balances as at 30 June 2020 Represented by: At cost Accumulated depreciation and impairment Balances as at 30 June 2020 51,720 2,543 9,211 (579) (6,594) (24) 56,277 109,718 (53,441) 56,277 53,622 7,728 (3,165) (500) (5,965) 51,720 98,566 (46,846) 51,720 1,475 - 617 (61) (409) - 1,622 5,778 (4,156) 1,622 3,085 822 - (174) (2,258) 1,475 5,222 (3,747) 1,475 Total $’000 53,830 2,543 9,854 (753) (7,225) (24) 58,225 635 - 26 (113) (222) - 326 3,169 (2,843) 326 118,665 (60,440) 58,225 1,067 10 - - (442) 635 57,774 8,560 (3,165) (674) (8,665) 53,830 3,256 (2,621) 635 107,044 (53,214) 53,830 * Impairment relates to written down value of plant and equipment, which became idle under the Chester Hill closure program. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 62 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements NOTE 11. INTANGIBLE ASSETS @ Key accounting policy – property, plant and equipment Property, plant and equipment is stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items and costs incurred to get the asset to a location and condition ready for use. Depreciation rates and methods used for each class of assets are as follows: Class of asset Depreciation rates Method Plant and equipment Motor vehicles Computer equipment Office equipment 5% - 40% 7% - 25% 20% - 50% 5% - 33% Straight-line and diminishing value Straight-line and diminishing value Straight-line and diminishing value Straight-line and diminishing value An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when there is no future economic benefit to the Group. Gains and losses being the difference between the carrying amount and disposal proceeds are taken to profit or loss. Goodwill $’000 Brand Names $’000 Customer Contracts $’000 Balances as at 1 July 2020 Additions Amortisation expense Movement in foreign exchange rate Balances as at 30 June 2021 Represented by: At cost Accumulated amortisation and impairment Balances as at 30 June 2021 Balances as at 1 July 2019 Additions Amortisation expense Balances as at 30 June 2020 44,211 - - 19 44,230 21,472 - - - 21,472 193,230 (149,000) 44,230 21,472 - 21,472 44,211 - - 44,211 21,472 - - 21,472 Represented by: At cost Accumulated amortisation and impairment Balances as at 30 June 2020 193,211 (149,000) 44,211 21,472 - 21,472 609 156 (486) - 279 1,895 (1,616) 279 865 304 (560) 609 1,739 (1,130) 609 Other $’000 59 5,074 (255) - 4,878 Total $’000 66,351 5,230 (741) 19 70,859 5,138 (260) 4,878 221,735 (150,876) 70,859 - 64 (5) 59 64 (5) 59 66,548 368 (565) 66,351 216,486 (150,135) 66,351 PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 63 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements NOTE 11. INTANGIBLE ASSETS (CONT’D) @ Key accounting policy – goodwill and other intangible assets Intangible assets acquired as part of a business combination, other than goodwill, are initially measured at their fair value at the date of the acquisition. Intangible assets acquired separately are initially recognised at cost. Indefinite life intangible assets are not amortised and are subsequently measured at cost less any impairment. Finite-life intangible assets are subsequently measured at cost less amortisation and any impairment. The gains or losses recognised in profit or loss arising from the derecognition of intangible assets are measured as the difference between net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the intangible asset. Changes in the expected pattern of consumption or useful life are accounted for prospectively by changing the amortisation method or period. Goodwill Goodwill arises on the acquisition of a business. Goodwill is not amortised. Instead, goodwill is tested annually for impairment, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it might be impaired and is carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses. Impairment losses on goodwill are taken to profit or loss and are not subsequently reversed. Brand names Brand names are assigned an indefinite life because of a perpetual legal right that can be easily renewed and tested for impairment at each balance date unless there are indications of impairment. Customer Contracts Customer contracts acquired in a business combination are amortised on a straight-line basis over the period of their expected benefit, being their finite life of 4 years. Customer contracts also include up- front payments paid at the commencement of a contract, which is amortised over the contract term. Other intangibles IT development costs, including expenditure relating to the use of third-party hosted cloud computing or Software as a Service (SaaS), are accounted for as either a lease, intangible asset or service contract depending on the substance of the arrangement. Where the Group determines the arrangement does not contain a lease, it assesses whether the arrangement shall be accounted for as an intangible asset, which is controlled by the Group as a result of past events from which future economic benefits are expected to flow to the Group. The Group assesses whether it has control with reference to whether it has the power to obtain the future economic benefits flowing from the underlying resource and to restrict the access of others to those benefits. In respect of cloud computing or SaaS provided by third parties, control may be demonstrated where the arrangement states the Group has the right to take possession of the software for use on the Group’s infrastructure (e.g., source code being held in escrow) or the Group has exclusive rights to use the software or ownership of the intellectual property for customised software (e.g. vendor cannot make the software available to other customers). ? Key estimate and judgement – recoverability of carrying amounts Where the recoverable amounts of CGUs are determined based on value-in-use calculations, these calculations require the use of assumptions, which may not be observable (e.g. earnings growth rates) and estimated discount rates based on the current cost of capital and growth rates of the estimated future cash flows. The residual values, useful lives and amortisation methods are reviewed at each balance date and adjusted where there is evidence that the expected pattern of consumption differs from the useful life assumed. Impairment testing of goodwill and other intangible assets Goodwill and other intangible assets that have an indefinite useful life are not subject to amortisation and are tested for impairment annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that they might be impaired. Other non-financial assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset's carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 64 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements NOTE 11. INTANGIBLE ASSETS (CONT’D) Recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's fair value less costs of disposal (FVLCD) and its value-in-use (VIU). The VIU is the present value of the estimated future cash flows relating to the asset using a pre-tax discount rate specific to the asset. Assets that do not have largely independent cash flows are grouped together to form a cash-generating unit (CGU). As at balance date, the carrying amount of goodwill and other intangibles has been allocated to the following businesses, representing the smallest group of identifiable assets that generate cash inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets and group of assets. As at 30 June 2021 Goodwill Other intangibles Total As at 30 June 2020 Goodwill Other intangibles Total Flexibles $’000 Industrial $’000 Rigid $’000 Un- allocated $’000 Total $’000 22,135 25,126 47,261 - 430 430 22,095 1,073 23,168 - - - 44,230 26,629 70,859 Flexibles $’000 Industrial $’000 Rigid $’000 Un- allocated $’000 Total $’000 22,116 22,140 44,256 - - - 22,095 - 22,095 - - - 44,211 22,140 66,351 Methodology and Testing of Recoverable Amount Value-in-use The recoverable amount of each group of CGUs is based on VIU, which has been determined using a discounted cash flow model based on a one-year projection approved by the Directors and extrapolated for a further four years based on steady growth rates, together with a terminal value. The cash flow forecasts are comprised of EBITDA as a proxy for operating cash flows, less expected working capital movements and sustainable levels of maintenance capital expenditure. Key assumptions The following key assumptions have been used to determine the recoverable amounts of each group of CGUs and the assumptions adopted are set out below. • Discount rates Discount rates applied in determining the recoverable amounts are based on the pre-tax weighted average cost of capital of the respective industries in which the group of CGU’s operates, which is considered reflective of the current market assessment of the risks specified to each CGU taking into consideration the time value of money. The pre-tax discount rates adopted were 9.81% (2020: 11.17%) for Flexibles, 10.15% for Industrial and 9.78% (2020: 11.23%) for Rigid. • Growth rates The earnings forecast in the first year of the forecast period is consistent with the budget approved by the Directors. The EBITDA assumptions adopted to determine the forecast cash flows for the second year and each subsequent year within the forecast period (EBITDA compound annual growth rates) are in line with, or below, independent published expectations of growth in these industries. The EBITDA compound annual growth rates adopted were 0.79% (2020: 5.99%) for Flexibles, 0.00% for Industrial and 1.30% (2020: 1.88%) for Rigid. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 65 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements NOTE 11. INTANGIBLE ASSETS (CONT’D) • Long-term growth rate Long-term growth rates adopted to extrapolate cash flows beyond the five-year forecast period is considered in line with, or below, external market expectations of long-term growth in these industries. The long-term growth rates adopted were 2.00% (2020: 2.00%) for each groups of CGUs. The Directors consider that a reasonably possible unfavourable movement in the key assumptions used to determine the recoverable amount of the Flexibles, Industrial and Rigid group of CGUs using VIU is unlikely to cause the carrying amount to exceed its recoverable amount. NOTE 12. COMMITMENTS & CONTINGENCIES Capital expenditure commitments As at Less than one year Capital expenditure commitments Contingencies As at Security deposit guarantees given to landlords Standby letters of credits given to overseas suppliers Contingent liabilities 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 4,767 4,767 2,439 2,439 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 2,705 1,330 4,035 2,870 2,059 4,929 Notes 16 Additional contingent liabilities may exist in respect of product claims and other legal matters. By their nature, the outcome of these cases is uncertain. Where claims or matters meet the accounting policy discussed below, amounts have been provided in the consolidated financial statements to recognise the estimated costs to settle the claims based on legal advice and best estimate assumptions. @ Key accounting policy – contingencies A contingent liability is, either: • A possible obligation that arises from past events and whose existence will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the entity; or • A present obligation that arises from past events but is not recognised because (a) it is not probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation; or (b) the amount of the obligation cannot be measured with sufficient reliability. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 66 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements NOTE 13. OTHER ASSETS As at Current Deposits and prepayments Insurance receivable Accrued proceeds on sale Current other assets Non-current Accrued proceeds on sale Non-current other assets NOTE 14. OTHER LIABILITIES As at Current Deferred consideration Accrued capital expenditure Unearned income Other Current other liabilities NOTE 15. OTHER PROVISIONS As at Current Business restructuring Lease make-good Other Current other provisions Non-current Lease make-good Non-current other provisions PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 67 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Notes 6 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 3,505 3,438 - 6,943 2,019 - 1,000 3,019 2,829 2,829 3,717 3,717 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 419 2,043 1,363 730 4,555 - 2,123 - - 2,123 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 1,773 967 - 2,740 6,300 1,003 393 7,696 3,086 3,086 2,569 2,569 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements NOTE 15. OTHER PROVISIONS (CONT’D) Movements in other provisions during the year ended: Balances as at 1 July 2020 Additional amounts provided Amounts utilised Reversal of amounts provided Movement in foreign exchange rates Balances as at 30 June 2021 Business Restructuring $’000 6,300 - (3,740) (787) - 1,773 Lease Make- Good $’000 3,572 521 (37) - (3) 4,053 Other $’000 Total $’000 393 - (393) - - - 10,265 521 (4,170) (787) (3) 5,826 @ Key accounting policy – other provisions Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present (legal or constructive) obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable the Group will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the balance date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. If the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate specific to the liability. ? Key estimate and judgement – other provisions A provision has been made for the present value of anticipated costs for future restoration of leased premises (make-good). The provision includes future cost estimates associated with closure of the premises. The calculation of this provision requires assumptions such as application of closure dates and cost estimates. The provision recognised for each site is periodically reviewed and updated based on the facts and circumstances available at the time. Our Capital Structure This section outlines the Group’s capital structure. The Group’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard their ability to continue as a going concern and ensure the lowest cost of capital available to the Group, so that the Company can provide returns for shareholders and to maintain an optimum capital structure to reduce the cost of capital. The Group’s financing arrangements contain financial covenants and meeting these are given priority in all capital risk management decisions. There have been no events of default on the financing arrangements during the financial year. In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group may adjust the quantum of dividends paid to shareholders, return capital to shareholders, issue new shares or sell assets to reduce debt. NET DEBT As at Borrowings Less: cash and cash equivalents Net debt PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 68 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Notes 16 17 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 58,900 (7,884) 51,016 66,452 (21,380) 45,072 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements NOTE 16. BORROWINGS As at Current Bank loans Current borrowings Non-current Bank loans Non-current borrowings 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 51,400 51,400 58,952 58,952 On 31 March 2020, the Group refinanced its senior debt facility for a three-year term, maturing in March 2023. Bank loans are secured by first ranking registered equitable mortgage over the Company and controlled entities and cross-interlocking guarantees from the Company and controlled entities. @ Key accounting policy – borrowings Bank loans Loans and borrowings are initially recognised at the fair value of the consideration received, net of transaction costs. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Where there is an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the balance date, the loans or borrowings are classified as non-current. At balance date, the Group had unrestricted access to the following lines of credit: As at 30 June 2021 Bank overdraft Bank loans Contingent funding facilities Total facilities As at 30 June 2020 Bank overdraft Bank loans Contingent funding facilities Total facilities Utilised $’000 Unutilised $’000 Total $’000 - 59,665 4,035 63,700 10,000 25,335 6,610 41,945 10,000 85,000 10,645 105,645 Utilised $’000 Unutilised $’000 Total $’000 - 67,160 4,929 72,089 10,000 25,340 5,652 40,992 10,000 92,500 10,581 113,081 Managing liquidity risk The Group’s objective is to maintain a balance between: • Continuity of funding and flexibility through the use of bank loans, trade finance and lease liabilities; and • Investment in strategic growth opportunities. The Group manages liquidity risk through cash flow forecasting. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 69 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements NOTE 16. BORROWINGS (CONT’D) The contractual maturities of financial liabilities of the Group at balance date were: 30 June 2021 Trade payables Other payables Other liabilities Derivatives Borrowings Lease liabilities Total 30 June 2020 Trade payables Other payables Other liabilities Derivatives Borrowings Lease liabilities Total On demand $’000 - - - - - - - On demand $’000 - - - - - - - Less than 3 months $’000 47,149 26,746 2,561 226 2,500 3,339 82,521 Less than 3 months $’000 48,894 18,946 - 1,456 2,500 3,161 74,957 3 to 12 months $’000 1 to 5 years $’000 Greater than 5 years $’000 Gross Total $’000 Carrying Amount $’000 - - 1,994 810 5,000 9,905 17,709 - - - - 52,155 53,371 105,526 - - - - - 21,199 21,199 47,149 26,746 4,555 1,036 59,655 87,814 226,955 47,149 26,746 4,555 1,036 58,900 60,655 199,308 3 to 12 months $’000 1 to 5 years $’000 Greater than 5 years $’000 Gross Total $’000 Carrying Amount $’000 - - 2,123 1,043 5,000 9,483 17,649 - - - 37 59,660 47,311 107,008 48,894 - 18,946 - 2,123 - 2,536 - 67,160 - 16,147 76,102 16,147 215,761 48,894 18,946 2,123 2,536 66,452 58,732 197,683 At balance date, all financial covenant requirements under the senior debt facility have been met. NOTE 17. CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS As at Cash on hand Cash at bank Cash and cash equivalents 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 15 7,869 7,884 12 21,368 21,380 Cash at bank earns interest based on floating daily bank deposit rates. @ Key accounting policy – cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash at bank and on hand and deposits held with short-term original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 70 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements NOTE 17. CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS (CONT’D) Reconciliation of net cash flows from operating activities to accounting profit for the year ended: For the year ended Profit before income tax Non-cash items: Impairment losses Depreciation and amortisation expense Loss/(gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment Share-based payments expense Amortisation of borrowing costs Change in fair value of derivatives recognised in equity Changes in assets and liabilities: Decrease/(increase) in trade and other receivables Decrease/(increase) in inventories Decrease/(increase) in derivative financial instruments Decrease/(increase) in other assets Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables Increase/(decrease) in other liabilities Increase/(decrease) in employee entitlements Increase/(decrease) in other provisions Income tax refund/(paid) Net cash flows from operating activities NOTE 18. FINANCE COSTS For the year ended Interest expense Amortisation of borrowing costs Interest on lease liabilities Finance costs 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 Notes 11,192 9,442 22 18 - 20,177 141 381 277 2,606 4,903 (7,640) (2,581) (3,036) 6,055 2,093 (394) (4,956) (1,849) 27,369 5,030 20,245 73 175 1,250 (2,564) 12,719 7,500 2,647 (2,650) (5,330) - 437 2,026 2,445 53,445 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 Notes 28 2,585 277 3,814 6,676 4,605 1,250 5,915 11,770 @ Key accounting policy – finance costs Finance costs are expensed in the year in which they are incurred, including interest on the bank overdraft, interest on short-term and long-term borrowings, interest on lease liabilities and unwinding of the discount on provisions. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 71 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements NOTE 18. FINANCE COSTS (CONT’D) Managing interest rate risk Bank loans are the main source of interest rate risk because the interest rate is floating whereas interest payable on trade finance and lease liabilities are fixed for the term of the arrangement. Interest earned on cash and cash equivalents is not significant. The composition of the Group’s funding is considered annually to ensure applicable interest rates are competitive and reflective of the Group’s future funding requirements. The table below illustrates the sensitivity of borrowings outstanding at balance date to reasonably possible changes in interest rates in isolation and the consequential impact on the profit or loss of the Group: As at +/- 1% in interest rates 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 589 672 The assumed movement in basis points for the interest rate sensitivity analysis is based on the currently observable market environment. NOTE 19. ISSUED CAPITAL Movements in the issued, authorised and fully-paid ordinary shares during the year ended: 30 June 2021 $’000 Number 30 June 2020 $’000 Number Ordinary shares as at beginning of the year Shares issued as special bonus to employee Ordinary shares as at end of the year 811,107,285 - 811,107,285 291,678 - 291,678 810,720,188 387,097 811,107,285 291,618 60 291,678 Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in dividends and the proceeds on the winding up of the Company in proportion to the number of, and amounts paid, on the shares held. The fully-paid ordinary shares have no par value and the Company does not have a limited amount of authorised capital. @ Key accounting policy – issued capital Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are recognised in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 72 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements NOTE 20. RESERVES As at Share-based payments reserve Cash flow hedge reserve Foreign currency translation reserve Reserves Notes (a) (b) (c) 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 675 803 328 1,806 294 (1,803) 482 (1,027) (a) The share-based payments reserve is used to recognise the fair value of share options and performance rights granted to certain employees over the vesting period, subject to the employee still being employed at that vesting date. (b) The cash flow hedge reserve is used to recognise the effective portion of the gain or loss of cash flow hedge instruments that is determined to be an effective hedge. (c) The foreign currency translation reserve is used to accumulate differences that arise on translation of foreign operations where the functional currency is other than Australian dollars. @ Key accounting policy – reserves Share-based payments reserves The fair value of equity-settled transactions determined at grant date is amortised over the vesting period with a corresponding increase in equity. The cumulative charge to profit or loss is calculated based on the fair value of the award, the best estimate of the number of awards that are likely to vest and the expired portion of the vesting period. The amount recognised in profit or loss is the cumulative amount calculated at each balance date less amounts recognised in previous years. Cash flow hedge reserve The Group uses forward currency contracts to hedge its exposure to foreign currency risk in forecast transactions and firm commitments. Where hedging documentation is in place, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the hedging instrument is recognised in other comprehensive income in the cash flow hedge reserve, while any ineffective portion is recognised immediately in profit or loss in other expenses. The cash flow hedge reserve is adjusted to the lower of the cumulative gain or loss on the hedging instrument and the cumulative change in fair value of the hedged item. Foreign currency translation reserve The consolidated financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is the Company’s functional and presentation currency. The assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into Australian dollars using the exchange rates at the balance date. The revenues and expenses of foreign operations are translated into Australian dollars using the average exchange rates, which approximate the rate at the date of the transaction, for the year. All resulting foreign exchange differences are recognised in other comprehensive income through the foreign currency reserve. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 73 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements Remunerating Our People This section provides financial insight into employee reward and recognition designed to attract, retain, reward and motivate high performing individuals so as to achieve the objectives of the Group in alignment with the interests of our shareholders. This section should be read in conjunction with the Remuneration Report, contained within the Directors’ Report, which provides specific details on the setting of remuneration of Key Management Personnel. NOTE 21. EMPLOYEE ENTITLEMENTS As at Current Annual leave Time off in lieu and rostered days off Long service leave Current employee entitlements Non-current Long service leave Non-current employee entitlements 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 6,191 88 6,162 12,441 5,994 62 5,470 11,526 613 613 1,472 1,472 ? Key estimate and judgement – employee entitlements The liability for employee entitlements expected to be settled more than twelve months from the balance date is measured at the present value of the estimated future cash flows to be made in respect of all employees at the balance date, irrespective of whether the liability is classified as current. In determining the present value of the liability, estimates of attrition rates and pay increases through promotion and inflation have been taken into account. @ Key accounting policy – employee benefits Short-term employee benefits Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits, annual leave and long service leave expected to be settled within twelve months of the balance date are recognised in current liabilities in respect of employees' services up to the balance date and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. Other long-term employee benefits The liability for long service leave that does not meet the vesting conditions within twelve months of balance date is recognised in non-current liabilities. The liability is measured as the present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the balance date. Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service. Expected future payments are discounted using market yields at the balance date on corporate bonds with terms to maturity and currency that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 74 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements NOTE 22. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS EXPENSE For the year ended Wages and salaries Superannuation contributions Share-based payments expense Other employee benefits Employee benefits expense NOTE 23. SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 Notes 23 86,447 6,301 381 31 93,160 85,179 5,887 175 3,650 94,891 The Company aims to develop remuneration packages that properly reflect each person’s duties and responsibilities and includes remuneration that is competitive in attracting, retaining and motivating people of the highest quality. Remuneration packaging includes the awarded shares, performance rights and share options which vest upon the eligible employee remaining in service with the Group and the achievement of certain performance hurdles by the end of the vesting period. All share-based payment arrangements are equity settled and there have been no cancellations or modifications to the awards in the current or comparative year. The valuation technique and assumptions used to determine the fair value of each award depends on whether the vesting conditions include a market hurdle or non-market hurdle. • The Monte Carlo simulation-based model is used to test the likelihood of attaining the market hurdle against the comparator group of entities using the following assumptions: expected volatility, risk-free interest rate, expected life of option, share price, dividend yield and probability of achievement. The Monte Carlo simulation incorporates the impact of this market condition on the fair value of the awards containing a market hurdle. • The fair value of awards which do not contain a market hurdle is based on the share price on the grant date, less any expected dividends to be received between grant date and the vesting date. Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) The Company established an ESPP to encourage employees to participate in the ownership of the Company and promote the long-term success of the Company as a common goal by the employees. The key performance hurdle which has been used is that the Total Shareholders Return (TSR) of the Company must exceed the rate of growth over the same period for the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Accumulation Index (or any equivalent or replacement of that index) over a three-year vesting period. Shares are allocated to employees at either the value of shares as detailed in the latest disclosure document issued by the Company or the 5-day Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) immediately prior to the offer being made to the employee or the shares being issued. The Company may provide loans to participants to acquire shares under the ESPP. As security for the loans, participants will pledge the shares acquired under the ESPP to the Company at the time the loans are provided and will grant a charge over any benefits attributable to the shares, including bonus shares, rights, and dividends. Any dividends paid on the shares by the Company are treated as interest on the loan. The shares are registered in the names of the participants from allotment but remain subject to restrictions on dealing while they are pledged as security for a loan or subject to performance hurdles specified and may for forfeited. If the employee leaves the employment of the Group before vesting, the loan balance must be repaid in full or the shares surrendered in full settlement of the outstanding loan balance. Under Australian Accounting Standards, shares issued to senior executives under the ESPP are considered to be options granted. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 75 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements NOTE 23. SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (CONT’D) No shares were issued during the year ended 30 June 2020 and 30 June 2021. The following table shows the number and weighted average exercise prices (WAEP) of, and movements in, shares granted under the ESPP during the year ended: Outstanding as at beginning of the year Forfeited* Expired Outstanding as at end of the year Exercisable 30 June 2021 WAEP Number 30 June 2020 WAEP Number 1,665,000 (30,000) (855,000) 780,000 - $0.297 $0.380 $0.380 $0.203 - 5,185,000 (3,520,000) - 1,665,000 - $0.280 $0,272 - $0.297 - * Of the shares that have expired or were forfeited during the year ended 30 June 2021, nil shares have been cancelled. The shares are held by the share plan trustee for reallocation to employees at a later date. Going forward, the Board has resolved that long-term incentives will be offered to eligible employees under the Company’s performance rights plan. Performance Rights Plan (PRP) The Company has established a PRP to provide eligible employees with an opportunity to share in the growth in value of the Company and to encourage them to improve the longer-term performance of the Company and its returns to shareholders. The PRP is also intended to assist the Company to attract and retain skilled and experienced senior executives and provide them with an incentive to have a greater involvement with, and focus on, the longer-term goals of the Company. The following are the key features of the PRP: • The Board may from time to time, in its absolute discretion, invite eligible employees to apply for rights under the PRP on terms set out in the PRP and any other terms the Board considers appropriate, subject to the grant complying with the Corporations Act 2001 and the ASX Listing Rules; • A right will vest where the eligible employee remains in service at vesting date and, in some cases, upon satisfaction of performance hurdles and other vesting conditions determined by the Board. The key performance hurdle which has been used is that the TSR to shareholders of the Company must exceed the rate of growth over the same period of the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Accumulation Index (or equivalent or replacement of that index); • The exercise price of a grant of rights under the PRP may be zero, although a price may be set by the Board; • A right will automatically lapse where a vesting condition has not been satisfied and exercised prior to the expiry date; and • Shares issued on the exercise of rights under the PRP will rank equally in all respects with all existing shares from the date of allotment, including in relation to voting rights and entitlements to distributions and dividends. A summary of the performance rights granted during the year ended 30 June 2021 is as follows: Grant date Vesting date Exercise Price Fair Value Balance at beginning of year Granted Exercised Forfeited Balance at end of year 9 Dec-19 11 Dec-20 Total 30 Jun-22 30 Jun-23 $0.000 $0.046 7,192,606 $0.000 $0.134 - - 9,093,659 7,192,606 9,093,659 - - - (1,290,000) 5,902,606 9,093,659 (1,290,000) 14,996,265 - Other rights due under employment contracts of eligible employees at the date of this financial report have not been granted by the Company. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 76 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements NOTE 23. SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (CONT’D) The following table shows the number and weighted average exercise prices (WAEP) of, and movements in, performance rights under the PRP during the year ended: Outstanding as at beginning of the year Granted Forfeited Exercised Outstanding as at end of the year Exercisable Share Options 30 June 2021 WAEP Number 30 June 2020 WAEP Number 7,192,606 9,093,659 (1,290,000) - 14,996,265 - $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 - $0.000 - 653,333 8,359,273 (1,166,667) (653,333) 7,192,606 - $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 - No options were issued during the years ended 30 June 2020 and 30 June 2021 and the Company has discontinued the option program. The tranche of options lapse where the applicable performance hurdle has not been met. However, if the performance hurdle has been met, the options may be exercised before the third anniversary of the issue date for the exercise price. The following table shows the number and weighted average exercise prices (WAEP) of, and movements in, share options during the year ended: Outstanding as at beginning of the year Forfeited Expired Outstanding as at end of the year Exercisable 30 June 2021 WAEP Number 30 June 2020 WAEP Number 800,000 (400,000) (400,000) - - $0.420 $0.460 $0.380 - - 1,200,000 - (400,000) 800,000 400,000 $0.420 - $0.420 $0.420 $0.380 @ Key accounting policy – share based payments The fair value of equity-settled transactions determined at grant date is amortised over the vesting period with a corresponding increase in equity. The cumulative charge to profit or loss is calculated based on the fair value of the award, the best estimate of the number of awards that are likely to vest and the expired portion of the vesting period. The amount recognised in profit or loss is the cumulative amount calculated at each balance date less amounts recognised in previous years. Equity-settled transactions are awards of shares, or options over shares, that are provided to employees in exchange for the rendering of services. The fair value of equity-settled transactions is measured at grant date. Fair value is independently determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model that takes into account the exercise price, the term of the option, the impact of dilution, the share price at grant date and expected price volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk free interest rate for the term of the option, together with non-vesting conditions that do not determine whether the Group receives the services that entitle the employees to receive payment. No account is taken of any other vesting conditions. Market conditions are taken into consideration in determining fair value. Therefore, any awards subject to market conditions are considered to vest irrespective of whether or not that market condition has been met, provided all other conditions are satisfied (e.g. continuity of service). PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 77 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements NOTE 24. KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL Employee benefits expense For the year ended Short-term employee benefits Long-term employee benefits Post-employment benefits Share-based payments Compensation to key management personnel 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 2,525 4 96 202 2,827 1,509 - 91 72 1,672 Other Disclosures This section includes additional financial information that is required under the accounting standards and the Corporations Act 2001. NOTE 25. OTHER INCOME For the year ended Profit on disposal of businesses Insurance income Other Other income 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 - 3,438 22 3,460 4,717 5,850 874 11,441 @ Key accounting policy – other income Interest Interest revenue is recognised as interest accrues using the effective interest method. This is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial asset and allocating the interest income over the relevant period using the effective interest rate, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to the net carrying amount of the financial asset. Other gains and income Other gains and income are recognised when it is received or when the right to receive payment is established. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 78 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements NOTE 26. PARENT ENTITY FINANCIAL INFORMATION Supplementary financial information for the Company is as follows: Statement of comprehensive income For the year ended Other income* Expenses Profit/(loss) before income tax Income tax (expense)/benefit Profit/(loss) after income tax Other comprehensive income/(loss) Total comprehensive income/(loss) 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 28,400 (2,898) 25,502 869 26,371 - 26,371 4 (2,018) (2,014) 60 (1,410) - (1,410) * Dividends of $28,400,000 were received from subsidiaries during the year ended 30 June 2021. Statement of financial position As at Current assets Non-current assets Total assets Current liabilities Non-current liabilities Total liabilities Net assets Issued capital Retained earnings/(Accumulated losses)* Equity * Dividends of $5,264,000 were paid to shareholders during the year ended 30 June 2021. 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 195,620 164,629 360,249 51,638 - 51,638 308,611 301,752 6,859 308,611 202,070 122,371 324,441 46,979 - 46,979 277,462 291,710 (14,248) 277,462 PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 79 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements NOTE 27. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT Fair value hierarchy The following tables detail the Group's assets and liabilities, measured or disclosed at fair value, using a three-level hierarchy, based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the entire fair value measurement, being: • Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can access at the measurement date. • Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. • Level 3: Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. As at 30 June 2021 Accrued proceeds on sale Borrowings Derivative financial assets Derivative financial liabilities Total As at 30 June 2020 Accrued proceeds on sale Borrowings Derivative financial liabilities Total Notes 13 16 Notes 13 16 (a) (b) (c) (c) (a) (b) (c) Level 1 $’000 Level 2 $’000 Level 3 $’000 Total $’000 - - - - - 2,829 (58,900) 1,081 (1,036) (56,026) - - - - - 2,829 (58,900) 1,081 (1,036) (56,026) Level 1 $’000 Level 2 $’000 Level 3 $’000 Total $’000 - - - - 4,717 (66,452) (2,536) (64,271) - - - - 4,717 (66,452) (2,536) (64,271) (a) Accrued proceeds on the sale of the Australian forage business has been valued based on the contractual amount receivable ($5.0M), discounted to present value using an interest rate of 3.0%. (b) Borrowings primarily relate to bank loans, which are interest-bearing at a floating interest rate and have been subsequently recognised at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. (c) Derivative financial instruments relate to foreign exchange forward contracts and have been valued using external valuations, leveraging market rates. This valuation technique maximises the use of observable market data where it is available and relies as little as possible on entity specific estimates. The carrying amounts of trade and other receivables and trade and other payables approximate their fair values due to their short-term nature. @ Key accounting policy – fair value measurement When an asset or liability, financial or non-financial, is measured at fair value for recognition or disclosure purposes, the fair value is based on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date and assumes that the transaction will take place either (a) in the principal market, or (b) in the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market. Fair value is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, assuming they act in their economic best interest. For non-financial assets, the fair value measurement is based on its highest and best use. Valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are available to measure fair value, are used, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of unobservable inputs. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 80 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements NOTE 28. LEASES The Group has lease contracts for various items of plant, machinery, vehicles and other equipment used in its operations. Leases of plant and machinery generally have lease terms between 3 and 15 years, while motor vehicles and other equipment generally have lease terms between 3 and 5 years. The Group’s obligations under its leases are secured by the lessor’s title to the leased assets. Generally, the Group is restricted from assigning and subleasing the leased assets and some contracts require the Group to maintain certain financial ratios. There are several lease contracts that include extension and termination options and variable lease payments, which are further discussed below. The Group also has certain leases of machinery with lease terms of 12 months or less and leases of office equipment with low value. The Group applies the ‘short-term lease’ and ‘lease of low-value assets’ recognition exemptions for these leases. The movement in the carrying amount of the Group’s right-of-use assets and lease liabilities during the year are shown below: As at 1 July 2020 Additions Disposals Depreciation expense Interest expense Payments As at 30 June 2021 As at 1 July 2019 Disposals Depreciation expense Impairment loss* Interest expense Payments Movement in foreign exchange rates As at 30 June 2020 Right-of-use assets Premises $’000 Plant and Equipment $’000 Total $’000 Lease Liabilities $’000 50,459 12,486 - (10,883) - - 52,062 63,001 (424) (10,183) (1,865) - - (70) 50,459 3,595 340 - (1,328) - - 2,607 4,427 - (832) - - - - 3,595 54,054 12,826 - (12,211) - - 54,669 67,428 (424) (11,015) (1,865) - - (70) 54,054 58,732 12,418 - - 3,814 (14,309) 60,655 67,687 (432) - - 5,915 (14,438) - 58,732 * Impairment relates to the estimated economic loss arising from surplus lease space over the remaining lease term. The Group recognised rent expense and payments for short-term leases of $90,000 (2020: $90,000), leases of low- value assets of nil (2020: nil) and variable lease expense and payments of $1,415,000 (2020: $2,424,000) for the year ended 30 June 2021. The Group recognised impairment losses of nil (2020: $1,865,000) for the year ended 30 June 2021. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 81 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements NOTE 28. LEASES (CONT’D) Amounts recognised in the consolidated statement of profit or loss The increase/(decrease) on the consolidated statement of profit or loss for the year ended were: For the year ended Occupancy, distribution, administration and selling expenses Depreciation and amortisation expense Finance costs Profit/(loss) before income tax Income tax (expense)/benefit Profit/(loss) after income tax 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 Notes 18 12,399 (11,641) (3,814) (3,056) 917 (2,139) 13,990 (11,015) (5,915) (2,940) 882 (2,058) There was no impact on other comprehensive income for the year ended. Amounts recognised in the consolidated statement of cash flows The increase/(decrease) on the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year ended were: For the year ended Payments to suppliers and employees Interest paid Net cash flows from operating activities Repayment of hire purchase and finance lease liabilities Repayment of lease liability principal Net cash flows used in financing activities Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 14,309 (3,814) 10,495 569 (11,064) (10,495) - 14,438 (5,915) 8,523 954 (9,477) (8,523) - PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 82 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements NOTE 28. LEASES (CONT’D) @ Key accounting policy – leases Right-of-use assets The Group recognises right-of-use assets at the commencement date of the lease (i.e., the date the underlying asset is available for use). Right-of-use assets are measured at cost, less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, and adjusted for any remeasurement of lease liabilities. The cost of right-of-use assets includes the amount of lease liabilities recognised, initial direct costs incurred, and lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received. Right-of-use assets include an estimate of costs to be incurred by the lessee in dismantling and removing the underlying asset, restoring the site on which it is located or restoring the underlying asset to the condition required by the terms and conditions of the lease, unless those costs are incurred to produce inventories. Unless the Group is reasonably certain to obtain ownership of the leased asset at the end of the lease term, the recognised right-of-use assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of its estimated useful life and the lease term. Right-of-use assets are subject to impairment. Lease liabilities At the commencement date of the lease, the Group recognises lease liabilities measured at the present value of lease payments to be made over the lease term. 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, these payments are initially measured using the index or rate as at the commencement date. The lease payments also include the exercise price of a purchase option reasonably certain to be exercised by the Group and payments of penalties for terminating a lease, if the lease term reflects the Group exercising the option to terminate. The variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or a rate are recognised as expense in the period in which the event or condition that triggers the payment occurs. In calculating the present value of lease payments, the Group uses lessee’s incremental borrowing rate at the lease commencement date if the interest rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable. After the commencement date, the amount of lease liabilities is increased to reflect the accretion of interest and reduced for the lease payments made. In addition, the carrying amount of lease liabilities is remeasured if there is a modification, a change in the lease term, a change in the in- substance fixed lease payments or a change in the assessment to purchase the underlying asset. Short-term leases The Group applies the short-term lease recognition exemption to its short-term leases of machinery and equipment (i.e., those leases that have a lease term of twelve months or less from the commencement date and do not contain a purchase option). Lease payments on short-term leases are recognised as expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Low value leases The Group applied practical expedient whereby low value assets less than $1,000 have not recognised. Lease payments on low value assets are recognised as expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Lease and non-lease components The Group applied practical expedient whereby it does not separate the lease and non-lease components. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 83 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements NOTE 28. LEASES (CONT’D) ? Key estimate and judgement – leases Renewal options The Group determines the lease term as the non-cancellable term of the lease, together with any periods covered by an option to extend the lease if it is reasonably certain to be exercised, or any periods covered by an option to terminate the lease, if it is reasonably certain not to be exercised. The Group applies judgement in evaluating whether it is reasonably certain to exercise the option to renew. That is, it considers all relevant factors that create an economic incentive for it to exercise the renewal. In assessing the likelihood of a lease option being exercised, the Group considers the costs of termination, the extent of any leasehold improvements, the strategic importance of the lease location and the current market rent for the site. After the commencement date, the Group reassesses the lease term if there is a significant event or change in circumstances that is within its control and affects its ability to exercise (or not to exercise) the option to renew (e.g., a change in business strategy). Set out below are the undiscounted potential future rental payments relating to periods following the exercise date of extension options that are not included in the lease term: Less than 5 years $’000 Greater than 5 years $’000 Total $’000 Extension options expected not to be exercised 10,823 31,007 41,830 Incremental borrowing rates If the Group cannot readily determine the interest rate implicit in the lease contracts and therefore, the incremental borrowing rate applied is based on the interest that the Group would be required to pay to borrow over a similar term, the funds necessary to obtain an asset of a similar value to the right-of-use asset. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 84 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements NOTE 29. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Parent entity Pro-Pac Packaging Limited is the ultimate parent entity for the Group. Transactions with related parties The Group entered into the following transactions with entities considered to be related parties of the Group: For the year ended 30 June 2021 Kin Group Pty Ltd Pact Group Limited For the year ended 30 June 2020 Kin Group Pty Ltd Pact Group Limited Notes (a) (a) Notes (a) (a) Sales $’000 Purchases $’000 Receivable $’000 Payable $’000 4,359 4,903 - 10,033 834 913 - 987 Sales $’000 Purchases $’000 Receivable $’000 Payable $’000 6,455 4,758 - 8,536 851 314 - 1,679 (a) Sales to and purchases from related parties are made on terms equivalent to those that prevail in arm’s length transactions. Amounts outstanding at balance date are unsecured, interest free and settlement occurs in cash. Kin Group Pty Ltd Mr Raphael Geminder owns 51.6% (2020: 49.73%) of the Company through Bennamon Pty Ltd. Kin Group Pty Ltd owns 100% of the shares in Bennamon Pty Ltd and the Group supplies flexible film packaging and other food packaging products to Kin Group Pty Ltd and its controlled entities. Kin Group Pty Ltd is recognised as the ultimate parent entity of the Group given its capacity to control decision making given it owns greater than a 50% interest in the Group. With that being said, the Group operates with an independent Board of Directors and executive team and there is no intervention in the day-to-day operations or key decision making made by Kin Group Pty Ltd. Pact Group Limited The Group is an exclusive supplier of certain raw materials such as flexible film packaging, plastic bags and tapes to Pact Group Limited under an agreement through to 30 June 2021. The Group also purchases goods from Pact Group Limited. The ultimate parent of the Group has significant influence over Pact Group Limited by virtue of its share ownership in, and representation on the Board of Directors of Pact Group Limited. Consequently, Pact Group Limited is a related party of the Group. Mr Jonathan Ling is an Independent Non-Executive Director of Pact Group Limited. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 85 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements NOTE 30. CONTROLLED ENTITIES The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets, liabilities and results of the following entities, which have the same financial year as that of the Company. As at Country of Incorporation Class of Shares Equity Holding 30 June 2020 30 June 2021 Direct Controlled Entities: Pro-Pac Industrial Group Pty Ltd (formerly, Pro-Pac Group Pty Ltd)* Plastic Bottles Pty Ltd* PPG Services Sdn Bhd Pro-Pac Finance Pty Ltd Pro-Pac Finance (NZ) Limited Pro-Pac Group Pty Limited (formerly, Integrated Packaging Group Pty Ltd)* Australia Australia Malaysia Australia New Zealand Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Australia Ordinary 100% 100% Controlled Entities owned 100% by Pro-Pac Group Pty Ltd Pro-Pac Packaging (Aust) Pty Ltd* Pro-Pac (GLP) Pty Ltd Australia Australia Ordinary Ordinary Controlled Entities owned 100% by Plastic Bottles Pty Ltd Australian Bottle Manufacturers Pty Ltd Bev-Cap Pty Ltd Ctech Closures Pty Ltd Specialty Products and Dispensers Pty Ltd Australia Australia Australia Australia Controlled Entities owned 100% by Pro-Pac Packaging (Aust) Pty Ltd Creative Packaging Pty Ltd Pro-Pac Packaging Manufacturing (Syd) Pty Ltd Pro-Pac Packaging Manufacturing (Melb) Pty Ltd Pro-Pac Packaging Manufacturing (Bris) Pty Ltd Australia Australia Australia Australia Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Controlled Entities owned 100% by Bev-Cap Pty Ltd Finpact Pty Ltd Great Lakes Moulding Pty Ltd Australia Australia Ordinary Ordinary Controlled Entities owned 100% by Integrated Packaging Group Pty Ltd Goodstone International Pty Ltd* Integrated Packaging WA Pty Ltd* Integrated Recycling Pty Ltd* IP Canada Packaging Group Ltd Perfection Packaging Pty Ltd Australia Australia Australia Canada Australia Controlled Entities owned 100% by Goodstone International Pty Ltd Integrated Packaging Ltd (NZ) Integrated Packaging Australia Pty Ltd* IP Americas Inc. New Zealand Australia United States Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Controlled Entities owned 100% by Integrated Packaging Australia Pty Ltd Integrated Machinery Pty Ltd* Australia Ordinary 100% 100% * Party to a deed of cross-guarantee with the Company, under which each entity guarantees the debts of the entities within the closed group. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 86 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements NOTE 30. CONTROLLED ENTITIES (CONT’D) @ Key accounting policy – controlled entities The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets and liabilities of the Company and the entities it controlled at balance date. The Group controls an entity when the Group is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power to direct the relevant activities of the entity. Controlled entities are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group. They are de-consolidated from the date that control ceases. Where the Group loses control over an entity, it derecognises the assets including goodwill, liabilities and non-controlling interest in the entity together with any cumulative translation differences recognised in equity. The Group recognises the fair value of the consideration received and the fair value of any investment retained together with any gain or loss in profit or loss. Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between entities in the Group are eliminated. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of the impairment of the asset transferred. Accounting policies of controlled entities have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the Group. NOTE 31. DEED OF CROSS-GUARANTEE By entering into the deed of cross-guarantee, the wholly-owned entities have been relieved from the requirement to lodge an audited financial report with ASIC under Class Order 2016/785 (as amended). The consolidated financial statements of the closed group are set out below: Consolidated statement of comprehensive income 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 393,772 (217,292) (85,663) (61,528) - (19,509) 4,022 108 (4,055) 9,855 (1,330) 8,525 319,711 (198,774) (66,213) (44,116) (5,030) (15,862) 11,415 - (5,631) (4,500) 1,350 (3,150) (809) (809) 7,716 1,970 1,970 (1,180) For the year ended Revenue from contracts with customers Raw materials and consumables used Employee benefits expense Occupancy, distribution, administration and selling expenses Impairment losses Depreciation and amortisation expense Other income Interest income Finance costs Profit/(loss) before income tax Income tax (expense)/benefit Profit/(loss) after income tax Other comprehensive income/(loss): Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent years (net of income tax): Change in fair value of cash flow hedges Total other comprehensive income/(loss) Total comprehensive income/(loss) PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 87 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements NOTE 31. DEED OF CROSS GUARANTEE (CONT’D) Consolidated statement of financial position As at Current assets Cash and cash equivalents Trade and other receivables Inventories Derivative financial assets Other assets Total current assets Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment Right-of-use assets Intangible assets Investments Deferred tax assets Other assets Total non-current assets Total assets Current liabilities Trade and other payables Derivative financial liabilities Lease liabilities Other liabilities Employee entitlements Other provisions Total current liabilities Non-current liabilities Lease liabilities Employee entitlements Other provisions Total non-current liabilities Total liabilities Net assets Equity Issued capital Reserves Accumulated losses Total equity PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 88 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 179 63,786 67,288 1,081 7,070 139,404 51,675 54,669 72,650 3,108 8,490 2,829 193,421 332,825 67,176 1,036 9,919 42,261 11,817 2,740 134,949 46,607 613 2,528 49,748 184,697 148,128 6,025 49,055 52,398 - 2,402 109,880 31,401 43,603 27,576 25,223 8,905 3,717 140,425 250,305 77,224 2,344 6,407 6,669 8,291 5,531 106,466 41,335 576 2,008 43,919 150,385 99,920 291,672 1,169 (144,713) 148,128 291,122 (1,846) (189,356) 99,920 NOTES TO THE Financial Statements NOTE 31. DEED OF CROSS GUARANTEE (CONT’D) Summary of movements in consolidated retained earnings For the year ended Balance as at beginning of the year Profit/(loss) after income tax Dividends provided for or paid Balance as at end of the year NOTE 32. AUDITORS’ REMUNERATION Amounts paid or payable by the Group to its auditors are as follows: For the year ended Audit and assurance services Audit and review of the financial statements Other assurance related services Total remuneration for audit and other assurance services Other services Tax compliance services Tax advisory services Total remuneration for other services Total auditors’ remuneration 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 (147,974) 8,525 (5,264) (144,713) (186,206) (3,150) - (189,356) 30 June 2021 $’000 30 June 2020 $’000 Notes (a) (b) (c) (c) 426 46 472 64 265 329 801 352 59 411 163 - 163 574 (a) Fees for auditing the statutory financial reports of the Group and any of its controlled entities. (b) 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. (c) Fees for tax compliance and tax advisory services where there is discretion as to whether the service is provided by the auditor or another firm. The auditor of the Group for the years ended 30 June 2020 and 30 June 2021 was Ernst & Young. NOTE 33. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS There were no matters or circumstances that have occurred subsequent to balance date that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect, the operations of the Group, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of the Group or economic entity in subsequent years. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 89 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 Directors’ Declaration The directors of the Pro-Pac Packaging Limited (the Company) declare that: 1. The consolidated financial statements and notes are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and: (a) comply with Australian Accounting Standards, the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements; (b) give a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position at 30 June 2021 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and (c) comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements. 2. The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have each declared that: (a) the financial records of the Company for the financial year have been properly maintained in accordance with Section 286 of the Corporations Act 2001; (b) the consolidated financial statements and notes for the financial year comply with the accounting standards; and (c) the consolidated financial statements and notes for the financial year give a true and fair view. 3. In the directors’ opinion, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable. 4. At the date of this declaration, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the entities that are party to the deed of cross-guarantee as described in Note 31 of the consolidated financial statements will be able to meet any obligation or liabilities to which they are, or may become, subject by virtue of the deed of cross-guarantee. Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors pursuant to Section 295(5)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001. On behalf of the Board on 25 August 2021. Jonathan Ling Chairman Tim Welsh CEO & Managing Director PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 90 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 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 Pro-Pac Packaging Limited Report on the Audit of the Financial Report Opinion We have audited the financial report of Pro-Pac Packaging 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) 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 (b) complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001. Basis for Opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including Independence Standards) (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 the matter below, our description of how our audit addressed the matter is provided in that context. We have fulfilled the responsibilities described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section of our report, including in relation to these matters. Accordingly, our audit included the performance of procedures designed to respond to our assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report. The results of our audit procedures, including the procedures performed to address the matters below, provide the basis for our audit opinion on the accompanying financial report. A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation 2 1. Impairment assessment of non-current assets, including goodwill Why significant How our audit addressed the key audit matter As a consequence of recent acquisitions, the identifiable Group recognised goodwill and intangibles. The balance of intangibles as at 30 June 2021 was $70.9 million. Australian Accounting Standards require an impairment test to be performed at least annually for cash generating units (“CGUs”) to which goodwill or intangibles with an indefinite useful life have been allocated. Management identified three CGUs – Flexibles, Industrial and Rigid. Impairment assessments are complex and judgmental as they include the modelling of a range of assumptions and estimates which will be impacted by future performance and market conditions, including ongoing uncertainty associated with the impacts of COVID-19. As a result, this was matter was considered to be a key audit matter. Details of the Group’s impairment assessment are set out in Note 11 to the financial report. Our audit procedures included the following: impairment testing Assessed whether the methodology met requirements of the Australian Accounting Standards, including the Group’s identification of its CGUs and the allocation of goodwill to those CGUs. In conjunction with our valuation specialists, we: Tested the mathematical accuracy of the impairment testing model. Assessed whether the forecast cash flows, used in the impairment testing model, were consistent with the most recent Board approved and flow contemplated existing and emerging effects of COVID-19. forecasts cash Assessed the historical accuracy of the Group’s previous forecasts by performing a comparison of historical forecasts to actual results. Assessed the appropriateness of key assumptions, such as the discount rates and long-term including performing our own sensitivity analyses around these key assumptions. growth rates, Considered earnings multiples of comparable businesses as a valuation cross check to the Group’s determination of recoverable amount of its CGUs. Assessed the adequacy of the financial report disclosures regarding the impairment testing approach and key assumptions as disclosed in Note 11. 2. Inventory existence valuation Why significant How our audit addressed the key audit matter At 30 June 2021, the Group held inventories of $78.5 million which were recorded at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Our audit procedures included the following: ► Understood the Group’s process for inventory management and associated controls at the key operations across the business. A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation 3 Why significant How our audit addressed the key audit matter At each reporting date, the Group assesses whether net realisable value adjustments and provisions for slow-moving and obsolete stock for all are required inventories, components of including raw materials, work in progress and finished goods. to be recognised The existence and valuation of inventories was a key audit matter due to the size of the recorded asset, which represents 22% of the judgement Group’s total assets and the required in estimating the net realisable value of inventory at period end. The key judgements include estimating future sales prices based on prevailing market conditions and historical experience. The Group’s disclosures with respect to inventories are included in Note 8 to the financial report. ► Attended (physically and virtually) inventory stock-takes conducted close to the year end at locations with significant inventory holdings. ► Selected a sample of inventory items and agreed the cost price of purchased inventory to supplier invoices. ► Tested the standard costing of manufactured inventory, including recalculation of the standard cost of a sample of inventory items. ► Assessed the basis for inventory provisions recorded by the Group for slow moving and obsolete stock; In doing so, we examined the Group’s process for identifying slow moving inventories, negative margin and expected costs to sell. ► Considered the impact of sales subsequent to year end on the value of inventories at balance date by comparing the actual selling prices to the carrying value for a sample of inventories. 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 but does not include the financial report and our auditor’s report thereon. Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and accordingly we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon, with the exception of the Remuneration Report and our related assurance opinion. In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial report or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. Responsibilities of the Directors for the Financial Report The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation 4 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 judgement 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. 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. A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation 5 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. Report on the Audit of the Remuneration Report Opinion on the Remuneration Report We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 16 to 23 of the directors' report for the year ended 30 June 2021. In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Pro-Pac Packaging 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 Kester Brown Partner Melbourne 25 August 2021 A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation ADDITIONAL Company Information Additional information required by the Australian Stock Exchange Limited and not shown elsewhere in this report is as follows. The information is current as at 11 August 2021. Twenty largest holders Table 1: The names of the twenty largest holders of ordinary shares are: Rank Holder Number % BENNAMON PTY LTD CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED EQUITY TRUSTEES LIMITEDSELJAX PTY LTD MOGGS CREEK PTY LTD MR JOHN JOSEPH CERINI HYLMIC PTY LTD FORUM INVESTMENTS PTY LIMITED J P MORGAN NOMINEES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED NATIONAL NOMINEES LIMITED 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 MR PHILIP WEINMAN & MS ROCHELLE WEINMAN & MR DEAN WEINMAN UBS NOMINEES PTY LTD ZACHARY INVESTMENTS PTY LTD 13 WILBOW GROUP PTY LTD 14 15 16 MALCOLM & JUNE ROSS INVESTMENTS PTY LTD 17 MR PHILIP WEINMAN & MRS ROCHELLE WEINMAN & MR DEAN WEINMAN HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED - A/C 2 LSND PTY LTD 18 19 20 MR ALAN GRAHAM ROCHFORD Total Securities of Top 20 Holdings Total of Securities Distribution of equity securities 418,531,359 127,297,375 48,958,369 16,380,000 10,740,705 10,515,678 9,665,214 8,769,231 8,750,000 8,649,127 5,690,906 4,780,000 4,414,863 2,927,372 2,500,000 2,046,000 51.600% 15.694% 6.036% 2.019% 1.324% 1.296% 1.192% 1.081% 1.079% 1.066% 0.702% 0.589% 0.544% 0.361% 0.308% 0.252% 1,975,000 1,920,159 1,900,027 1,750,000 698,161,385 811,107,285 0.243% 0.237% 0.234% 0.216% 86.075% 100.000% Table 2: The number of holders, by size of holding, of ordinary shares (including ESPP shares) are: Holdings Ranges 1-1,000 1,001-5,000 5,001-10,000 10,001-100,000 100,001-9,999,999,999 Totals Holders 144 272 225 922 263 1,826 Total Units 13,044 916,804 1,854,076 37,861,853 770,461,508 811,107,285 % 0.000 0.110 0.230 4.670 94.990 100.000 There are 244 holders of unmarketable parcels of ordinary shares totalling 227,444 shares representing 0.028% of the Company’s issued capital. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 96 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021 ADDITIONAL Company Information Table 3: The number of holders, by size of holding, of performance share rights are: Holdings Ranges 1-1,000 1,001-5,000 5,001-10,000 10,001-100,000 100,001-9,999,999,999 Totals Substantial shareholders Holders - - - - 8 8 Total Units - - - - 14,996,265 14,996,265 % - - - - 100.000 100.000 Table 4: The names of substantial shareholders who have notified the Company in accordance with Section 671B of the Corporations Act 2001 are: Holder Bennamon Pty Limited, Kin Group Pty Limited, Salvage Pty Limited Investors Mutual Limited Number 418,531,359 65,237,176 Advent Partners Pty Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder on 6 July 2020. Voting rights All ordinary shares carry one vote per share without restriction. Performance share rights carry no voting rights. Restricted securities There are no restricted securities subject to voluntary escrow. On market buy-back There is no current on market buy-back. No securities were purchased on-market during the financial year ending 30 June 2021. PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED 97 | ANNUAL REPORT 2021