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PPK Group Limited
Annual Report 2011

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Sales revenue from Continuing Operations ($’000) 

Rental income from Investment Properties ($’000) 

(Loss) Profit Before Income Tax ($’000) 

(Loss) Profit After Tax ($’000) 

Basic Earnings Per Share (cents) 

6,102 

2,146 

(1,691) 

(2,515) 

(4.5) 

s	

29%

t		 31%

t	

236%

t	

430%

t	

446%

Notice of Annual General Meeting

The 2011 Annual General Meeting of PPK Group Limited will be held at:

3:00pm on Tuesday, 22 November 2011 at The Grace Hotel,

77 York Street, Sydney

The business of the meeting is outlined in the Notice of Meeting and Proxy Form.

ASX look-up code:
PPK

Website:
www.ppkgroup.com.au

Share Registry:
www.registries.com.au

PPK Group Limited  
ABN 65 003 964 181

Contents

Chairman & Executive Director’s Overview 

Five Year Financial Summary 

Directors’ Report 

Statement of Corporate Governance Practices – 2011 

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5

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34

Financial Statements 

Corporate Directory 

Inside back cover

 
 
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CHAIRMAN AND EXCECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S OVERVIEW

Overview of Performance

In the 2011 year PPK Group Limited (PPK) incurred:

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•	

a pre-tax loss of $1,691,000; and

after tax loss of $2,515,000.

In the reporting period, PPK’s profit before impairments was 
$4,281,000.  

This profit figure included a:

•	

•	

net gain of $1,514,000 on the disposal of the industrial 
property at Kirrawee; and

recovery of $1,585,000 from settlement of the Arndell Park 
property rental dispute litigation.

This profit was impacted by write downs and impairments of 
$5,948,000 predominately relating to investments in:

•	

•	

•	

Frigrite Limited (FRR);

Intelligent Solar Limited (ISL);

Allied Brands Limited (ABQ).

Notwithstanding that PPK incurred a pre-tax loss of $1,691,000 
an income tax expense of $824,000 has had to be reported.  The 
recorded impairments are capital losses for tax purposes and can 
only be applied against capital profits.  The directors have only 
recognised a deferred tax asset to the extent that they have, at this 
point in time, reasonable certainty of realising capital profits.  This 
gives rise to the income tax expense of $824,000.  

Property

PPK continues to maintain a portfolio of industrial properties in 
desirable geographic locations in New South Wales and Victoria.

The existing tenant of the property at Dandenong, Victoria has 
signed a four year extension to the lease which will now continue 
to August 2015.

The Seven Hills property remains leased pursuant to a lease 
expiring on 31 October 2012.

The property at Arndell Park continues to be marketed for lease 
or sale.

Investments

PPK:

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

has now written down to nil as at 30 June 2011 the value 
of its shareholdings in each of FRR, ISL and ABQ as a 
consequence of these entities being placed into voluntary 
administration;

expects to recover some value in relation to these 
investments, however, PPK is unable to quantify the amount 
until proposed Deeds of Company Arrangement relating to 
each of FRR, ISL and ABQ are concluded and the companies 
are relisted; 

continues to hold $2 million in convertible notes issued by 
FRR which are fully secured by a freehold property located 
at Dandenong in Victoria. This property has been sold and is 
scheduled to complete in October  2011, at which time PPK 
expects to recover the full face value of its convertible note 
investment; 

has no other major investments in any listed companies; and 

has invested in, and participates as the lead manager 
of, a syndicate which purchased 4.013 hectares of prime 
residential land located at Willoughby in New South Wales 
(Kiah Project). This land is being developed over three 
(3) years with the construction and sale of seventy six (76) 
prestige residential dwellings. A Development Application 
has been approved by Council for the construction of the 
first fourteen (14) homes in the Kiah Project; construction 
has begun and all fourteen (14) homes have been sold and 
contracts exchanged. PPK will be entitled to an 18.2% share 
of profits from the Kiah Project in its capacity as an investor 
and interest income as a secured lender to the Project.

PPK will continue to explore suitable 
investment and growth opportunities which 
have the potential to add value for its 
shareholders.

Jury Wowk CHAIRMAN

Glenn Molloy EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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Chairman and Executive Director’s Overview (continued)

Mining Equipment Manufacture – Rambor 
Pty Ltd

Sales and profitability of Rambor for the year were at record levels.  
Rambor delivered a pre-tax profit of $1,486,000 compared to 
$208,000 in the previous corresponding period.

Rambor has signed a further agreement with Hilti Corporation for 
the manufacture and sale of additional Rambor products.

In addition, Rambor has also generally expanded its range of 
products and has a strong order book for the first quarter of the 
2012 year.

Dividends

Based on an assessment of the Company’s core earnings, 
realised profits and confidence in an improved earnings 
outlook in respect of the 2012 financial year, the directors 
have resolved that the Company will pay a final dividend of 1.5 
cents per share for the 2011 financial year. 

This will bring the total dividend for that year to 2.5 cents per 
share (the same as paid for the 2010 financial year).

The dividend will be paid on 16 December 2011.            

The extent to which the final dividend will be franked will depend 
upon the earnings of the Company during the first half of the 
2012 year and the final outcome as regards the position adopted 
by the Australian Taxation Office in a Draft Fact Sheet issued on 21 
June 2011. 

Corporate Governance

During the 2011 financial year, PPK:

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•	

continued its adherence to the Company’s established 
corporate governance framework consistent with the 
ASX Principles of Good Corporate Governance and Best 
Practice Recommendations (2nd edition) (“ASX Principles & 
Recommendations”); and

commenced its transition to the changes to the ASX 
Principles & Recommendations introduced by the ASX 
Corporate Governance Council on 30 June 2010 (for 

implementation in the 2012 reporting period) (Revised ASX 
Principles & Recommendations) by releasing its updated 
trading policy which came into effect on 31 December 2011 
in accordance with the ASX Listing Rules. 

PPK will progressively implement other changes under the 
Revised ASX Principles & Recommendations during the 2012 year 
to coincide with the date for implementation of these changes in 
corporate governance standards. 

Copies of the documents underlying the existing PPK Corporate 
Governance Framework are publicly accessible on the Company’s 
website at www.ppkgroup.com.au.

Our People

PPK’s people provide the company with the competitive 
advantage required to satisfy the needs of its customers, 
shareholders and other stakeholders.

The Board would like to record its appreciation of the on-going 
dedication and commitment of our employees and engaged 
consultants during the year.

PPK will continue to promote the fostering of a supportive, family 
oriented and co-operative work place within a performance based 
environment where innovation, initiative and productivity are 
encouraged and rewarded.

Human resource policies, practices and procedures are in place 
each of which are designed to attract, engage and retain the 
highest possible calibre of employees in the Company’s prevailing 
circumstances. 

Commitment to Occupational, Health, Safety 
& Environment

During this year, the company continued its strong commitment 
to the prevention of injuries and harm in the workplace with 
positive results achieved through the continued success of its 
comprehensive workplace health and safety systems and policies.

The year in review saw continuing focus and commitment 
to health and safety through a group wide commitment to 

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Chairman and Executive Director’s Overview (continued)

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•	

•	

commercialisation of Rambor pneumatic handheld bolters 
designed for Hilti One-Step rock anchor installations; the 
first commercial product is to undergo trials in Australia 
and at Hilti in the second quarter of the 2012 financial 
year;

pursuit of suitable growth opportunities in both domestic 
and overseas markets for Rambor; this will include the 
release of a new range of hand held bolters in the last 
quarter of the 2012 financial year; and

identification of and participation in appropriate 
investment opportunities, particularly in undervalued 
property assets which have significant development 
potential; an example of which is PPK’s investment in the 
Kiah Project.

Future investment earnings are dependent on a number 
of factors including the outcome of the Deeds of Company 
Arrangement and re-listing proposals regarding listed company 
investments regarding ABQ, ISL and FRR, improvements in 
economic outlook and the stability of the Australian share 
market.

Jury Wowk 
Jury Wowk
CHAIRMAN 

Glenn Molloy 
Glenn Molloy
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Sydney, 28 September 2011

maintaining the highest occupational health and safety standards 
for the benefit of its employees, contractors and visitors.

Information relating to occupational health and safety issues 
continues to be regularly considered by the Board which makes 
recommendations, where necessary, for the improvement in 
workplace systems and practices.

The company also has a comprehensive employment practices 
manual which confirms minimum standards of behaviour of 
employees, contractors, directors and officers while reinforcing 
the importance of compliance with applicable laws and 
regulations including those relating to occupational health and 
safety obligations.

PPK is also committed to the minimisation of the consumption of 
resources at all of its facilities and in its manufacturing operations.

To this end, the company has an established Environment Policy 
which may be found on its website at www.ppkgroup.com.au.

Privacy

PPK has developed a Privacy Disclosure Statement consistent with 
the National Privacy Principles incorporated in prevailing privacy 
laws dealing with the collection, use, disclosure, security, access 
and accuracy of information available to it during the course of 
its business operations. The Company has appointed a designated 
Privacy Officer to deal with queries regarding the application 
of the policy. A copy of the PPK Privacy Disclosure Statement is 
detailed on the Company website at www.ppkgroup.com.au.

Future Direction & Business Outlook

The future direction and business outlook for PPK is detailed 
within the Review of Operations and under the heading Future 
Direction & Business Outlook, each contained within the Directors’ 
Report included in this year’s Annual Report. 

In summary, PPK will focus on the following key areas, namely 
the:

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•	

sale/lease of its industrial property located at Arndell Park in 
New South Wales;

progression of and active participation in the Kiah Project in 
its capacity as lead manager;

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FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Five Year Historical Performance

Consolidated

Income Statement
Sales Revenue
Rental Income

(Loss) Profit Before Income Tax

Net (loss) profit attributable to members of PPK Group Limited

Balance Sheet
Total assets

Net debt

Equity attributable to members of PPK Group Limited

Total equity

Share information
Dividends on ordinary shares

Dividends paid during reporting period per ordinary share

Dividend payout ratio

Number of ordinary shares issued at year end

Market capitalisation

Ratios and statistics
Return on equity attributable to members of PPK Group Ltd

Basic earnings per share

Net debt/equity

Debt/(Equity – Intangibles)

Interest cover on continuing operations 

Net Tangible Assets per Share

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

$000
$000

 $000

$000

$000

$000

$000

$000

$000

cents

%

000

$000

%

cents

%

%

times

cents

6,102
2,146

(1,691)

(2,515)

50,453

9,893

29,782

29,782

1,128

2.0

n/a

53,813

16,144

(7.2)

(4.5)

33.2

34.1

3.02

54.0

4,746
3,109

1,246

762

57,427

21,444

34,794

34,794

1,450

2.5

190

58,007

22,623

2.1

1.3

61.6

63.0

3.07

58.6

4,867
4,776

461

540

50,184

12,087

35,449

35,449

2,759

4.75

511

58,007

16,242

1.5

0.9

34.1

34.9

3.04

59.6

4,251
4,396

702

607

64,144

21,069

38,309

38,309

6,998

11.5

1,153

59,253

41,477

1.6

1.0

55.0

56.3

2.25

63.1

34,112
4,403

16,760

10,111

63,473

9,184

46,959

46,959

4,562

7.0

45.1

61,186

47,725

21.5

15.9

19.6

19.9

42.8

75.3

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT

Your directors present their report on the parent entity and its 
subsidiaries for the financial year ended 30 June 2011. 

Directors

The names of directors in office at any time during or since the 
financial year are:

Colin Francis Ryan (resigned due to retirement on  
1 August 2011)

Glenn Robert Molloy

Graeme Douglas Webb (appointed on 1 August 2011)

Raymond Michael Beath 

Jury Ivan Wowk

Directors have been in office since the start of the financial year to 
the date of this report unless otherwise stated.

Information on Directors 

Details of the directors’ qualifications, experience and 
responsibilities together with details of other directorships of 
other listed public companies in the preceding three (3) years are 
detailed below:

Colin Ryan (74) (resigned due to 
retirement on 1 August 2011)

(Securities held or controlled as at the date of 
resignation: 500,000 shares)

service as an executive and non-executive director of various 
public companies. Colin has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from 
the University of New South Wales, a Diploma of Education from 
Sydney University and is an Associate Member of the Institute of 
Chartered Accountants. On 1 August 2011, Mr Ryan resigned from 
office as a director of the Company due to his retirement.  

Other listed public company directorships held in the last 3 years: Nil

Glenn Molloy (56)

(Securities held or controlled as at the date of 
this report: 11,935,986 shares)

Executive Director (from 7 September 
2009)

Member of the PPK Group Limited Board since listing on 21 
December 1994.

Founder of the former entity Plaspak Pty Limited in 1979.

Appointed Executive Director in September 2009

Glenn Molloy founded the former entity Plaspak Pty Ltd in 1979 
and has acted as a director of the consolidated entity since that 
time. He has extensive experience on public company boards, 
and in advising publicly listed and private entities on commercial 
aspects of mergers, acquisitions and divestment activities. 

Glenn was appointed to the role of Executive Director in September 
2009 following the retirement and resignation of David Hoff as 
Managing Director.

B.Com., Dip Ed., CA

Other listed public company directorships held in the last 3 years:  Nil

Chairman & Non-Executive, Independent Director 

Member of the Board since November 1995 and Chairman since 
March 1999.

Member of the Audit Committee

During the reporting period, Colin Ryan was an independent 
director of PPK Group Limited and had no business relationship 
with the company or its related bodies other than his directorship.  
Colin manages an investment and professional consultancy 
business providing a variety of professional management, 
financial and marketing services to various businesses.  This 
follows experience as a Chartered Accountant and extensive 

Graeme Webb (60)

(Securities held or controlled as at the date 
of this report: 6,618,320 shares)

Graeme Webb is a substantial shareholder 
of PPK Group Limited.

Graeme is Chairman of EDG Capital Limited and has over 40 years 
of experience in building, construction and property development 
undertaking over $200 million of projects during his career to date.

In addition, Graeme has a broad range of business experience 
having acted as a director and/or chairman of a number of private 

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Directors’ Report (continued)

and public companies engaged in a range of industries including  
plastics packaging, merchant banking, aluminium fabrication, 
glazing and glass toughening.

Other listed public company directorships in the last 3 years: Nil

Jury Wowk (60)

(Securities held or controlled as at the date of 
this report: 212,302 shares)

BA., LLB

Non-Executive, Independent 
Director

Member of the PPK Group Limited Board since listing on 21 
December 1994.

Appointed Chairman on 13 September 2011

Jury Wowk was a Partner of and is currently a consultant to HWL 
Ebsworth Lawyers and has provided legal services to the PPK 
Group since the establishment of Plaspak Pty Limited in 1979. 

From 1987 to 1989, Jury performed the role of Operations 
Manager at Plaspak Pty Ltd gaining valuable hands on practical 
experience in the management of the company’s operations.

Jury has a Bachelor of Arts Degree and a Bachelor of Laws 
Degree from the University of Sydney. He is also a Law Society 
of New South Wales Accredited Specialist in Business Law and 
an Associate Member of the Australian Institute of Company 
Directors.

Other listed public company directorships held in the last 3 years:

Frigrite Limited, Non-executive Director (Appointed: 22 
September 2010)

Allied Brands Limited, Non-Executive Director (Appointed: 4 
February 2010; Ceased; 15 April 2010)

Intelligent Solar Limited, Non-executive Director (Appointed: 30 
November 2010)

Eureka Group Holdings Limited, Non-executive Director & 
Chairman (Appointed: 30 November 2010; Ceased: 17 May 2011)

Zylotech Limited, Non-executive Director (Appointed: 1 April 
2009; Ceased: 30 September 2009)

Raymond Beath (60)

(Securities held or controlled as at the date of 
this report: 42,821 shares)

B.Com, F.C.A  

Non-Executive, Independent 
Director

Member of the PPK Group Limited Board since listing on 21 
December 1994.

Chairman of the Audit Committee.

Raymond Beath is a Director of Holden & Bolster Avenir Pty 
Limited, Chartered Accountants.  He has a Bachelor of Commerce 
(Accounting) degree from the University of New South Wales and 
is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants. Raymond 
has advised the consolidated entity on taxation, corporate and 
financial management since 1984 and has been non-executive 
director of PPK Australia Pty Limited since 1986.

Other listed public company directorships held in the last 3 years: 
Nil

Company Secretary

The Company Secretary in office at the end of the financial year 
was Mr Robert Nicholls.

Information on Company Secretary

Details of the qualifications and experience of the Company 
Secretary are detailed below:

Robert Nicholls (42)

MBA (Distinction), LL.B (Hons), Grad Dip Leg 
Prac, Grad Dip CSP, FCIS, GAICD

Group Company Secretary

Robert Nicholls is the Legal Director and 
Principal Consultant of Prestige Corporate 
Services Pty Ltd (trading as Prestige Legal & Corporate Services), 
an incorporated legal practice, corporate governance and business 
management consultancy firm located in Queensland.

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Directors’ Report (continued)

Robert has been performing the role of Group Company Secretary 
for PPK Group Limited and its subsidiary entities since April 
2000. Prior to joining PPK in April 2000, Mr Nicholls performed 
roles as a solicitor in private practice and with a Commonwealth 
regulatory body. 

Robert has a Master of Business Administration (With Distinction) 
from Charles Sturt University, Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Degree 
from the University of Technology, Sydney, Graduate Diploma 
in Legal Practice and Graduate Diploma in Company Secretarial 
Practice. He is a Fellow of Chartered Secretaries Australia and a 
graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. 

Principal Activities

The principal activities of the consolidated entity during the 
financial year were the: 
investment in publicly listed and privately held businesses; 
property ownership and management; and 
design, manufacture and distribution of portable underground 
mining equipment.

There were no other significant changes in the nature of the 
consolidated entity’s principal activities during the financial year.

Operating Results

The consolidated loss after tax of the consolidated entity for the 
period ended 30 June 2011 amounted to $2,515,000 (2010: Profit 
of $762,000).

Dividends Paid or Recommended

Dividends paid or recommended for payment are as follows:

Final dividend in respect of the 2010  
year of 1.0 cent per ordinary share paid  
on 19 November 2010  

Interim dividend in respect of the reporting  
period of 1.0 cent per ordinary share paid  
on 15 April 2011 

Final dividend in respect of the reporting  
period of 1.5 cents per share to be paid  
on 16 December, 2011 

$577,540

$551,938

$807,000

Review of Operations 

Information on the entity’s operations, financial position, business 
strategies and prospects for the future is detailed below and 
further within the Chairman and Executive Director’s Review 

A residence in the Kiah 
project

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construction and sale of seventy six (76) prestige residential 
dwellings. A Development Application has been approved by 
Council for the construction of the first fourteen (14) homes in the 
Kiah Project; construction has begun and all fourteen (14) homes 
have been sold and contracts exchanged. PPK will be entitled to 
an 18.2% share of profits from the Kiah Project in its capacity as 
an investor and interest income as a secured lender to the Project.

Mining Equipment Manufacture

During the financial year, Rambor Pty Ltd (“Rambor”): 

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•	

•	

generated record sales and profits;

continued to develop and release new products to the 
market; and

signed a Supply Agreement in May, 2011 with Hilti 
Corporation for the supply of a range of Rambor roof bolting 
machines branded as “Hilti” in selected overseas markets 
where Rambor is not currently represented. The Supply 
Agreement is for a term of five (5) years and provides for 
the exclusive supply of these selected products into the 
agreed territories. The Supply Agreement is in addition to 
the Development and Commercial Agreement signed with 
Hilti Corporation in the previous reporting period in respect 
of the joint development and proposed commercialisation of 
Rambor pneumatic handheld bolters designed for Hilti One-
Step rock anchor installations.

Rambor has started the year with a full order book for the first 
quarter and based on this and the above initiatives is expected to 
continue to deliver a strong sales and profit result for the current 
year.

Directors’ Report (continued)

included in the Annual Report accompanying these Financial 
Statements.

Property and other Investments

PPK continues to maintain a portfolio of industrial properties and 
strategic investments in a number of ASX listed companies.

At the start of the year, PPK’s property portfolio consisted of four 
(4) industrial properties consisting of one (1) located at each of 
the following locations:

•	

•	

•	

•	

Kirrawee in New South Wales which was sold in October, 
2010 for $8.25 million generating a $1.514 million profit on 
sale;

Dandenong South in Victoria leased to a subsidiary of PACT 
Group Pty Ltd (PACT), the purchaser of the packaging 
business, until 31 August, 2015;

Seven Hills in New South Wales which is leased to a private 
manufacturing business until 30 November, 2012 and 
subject to a three (3) year option; and

Arndell Park in New South Wales which was the subject of 
a dispute with the previous tenant PACT. This matter was 
settled on favourable terms to PPK in October, 2010.

Three (3) of the ASX listed companies in which PPK invested 
- Intelligent Solar Limited, Frigrite Limited and Allied Brands 
Limited - appointed Voluntary Administrators during the 
reporting period. As a result, PPK fully wrote down its investment 
in these companies by $5.972 million. PPK continues to hold $2 
million in convertible notes issued by Frigrite Limited which are 
fully secured by a freehold property in Dandenong, Victoria. This 
property has been sold with settlement scheduled for October 
2011, at which time PPK expects to recover in full the $2 milllion. 
Each of the three (3) companies are subject to Deeds of Company 
Arrangement and PPK expects to recover some value in relation 
to its investments, however, PPK is unable to quantify the amount 
until the companies are relisted. 

PPK has invested in and participates as the lead manager of a 
syndicate which purchased 4.013 hectares of prime residential 
land located at Willoughby in New South Wales (Kiah Project). 
This land is being developed over three (3) years with the 

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Directors’ Report (continued)

Future Direction & Business Outlook

FINANCIAL POSITION

In future periods, PPK will focus on the following key areas, 
namely, the:

The net assets of the consolidated entity have decreased by 
$5,012,000 from 30 June 2010. 

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

sale/lease of its industrial property located at Arndell Park in 
New South Wales;

progression of and active participation in the Kiah Project in 
its capacity as lead manager;

commercialisation of Rambor pneumatic handheld bolters 
designed for Hilti One-Step rock anchor installations; the first 
commercial product is to undergo trials in Australia and at 
Hilti in the second quarter of the 2012 financial year;

pursuit of suitable growth opportunities in both domestic 
and overseas markets for Rambor; this will include the 
release of a new range of hand held bolters in the last 
quarter of the 2012 financial year; and

identification of and participation in appropriate investment 
opportunities, particularly in undervalued property assets 
which have significant development potential; an example 
of which is PPK’s investment in the Kiah Project.

Dividends

The directors have resolved that the Company will pay a final 
dividend of 1.5 cents per share for the 2011 financial year. This 
will bring the total dividend for that year to 2.5 cents per share 
(the same as paid for the 2010 financial year).

The dividend will be paid on 16 December 2011.

The extent to which the final dividend will be franked will depend 
upon the earnings of the Company during the first half of the 
2012 year and the final outcome as regards the position adopted 
by the Australian Taxation Office in a Draft Fact Sheet issued on 21 
June 2011. 

The main changes in the financial position have resulted from the:

•	

•	

•	

•	

accounting treatment relating to the impairment of available 
for sale financial assets and derivatives; 

payment of dividends at disclosed levels; 

disposal of investment property; and

on-market buy-back of 4,193,871 shares at a cost of 
$1,461,653 (or an average of 34.9 cents per share) pursuant 
to the on-market buy back scheme in place during the 
reporting period the particulars of which appear below 
under the heading Significant Changes in the State of Affairs.

Significant Changes in the State of Affairs

On-Market Buy-Back Scheme

During the reporting period, PPK had in place an on-market buy-
back scheme comprising the on-market buy-back of up to 10% 
of the prevailing issued capital of the company (or 5,800,665 PPK 
shares) inclusive of shares bought back by PPK in the 12 month 
period preceding the announcement of the on market buy back 
on 7 October 2010.

The on-market buy back scheme:

•	

commenced on 20 October 2010; and 

•	 will conclude on or by 19 October 2011, or at such earlier 
time as determined by PPK pursuant to the terms of the 
buy-back.

During the period from the commencement of the on-market 
share buy-back to the end of the financial year ended 30 June 
2011, PPK acquired a total of 4,193,871 shares under the scheme 
at a cost of $1,461,653 (or an average price of approximately 34.9 
cents per share).

There have been no other significant changes in the state of 
affairs during the 2011 financial year or existing at the time of this 
report. 

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Directors’ Report (continued)

Matters Subsequent to the End of the 
Financial Year

The Company was not a party to any such proceedings during 
the year.

No other matter or circumstance has arisen since the end of the 
financial year which is not otherwise dealt with in this report or 
in the Consolidated Financial Statements that has significantly 
affected or may significantly affect the operations of the 
consolidated entity, the results of those operations or the state of 
affairs of the consolidated entity in subsequent financial years. 

Future Developments 

The likely developments in the operations of the consolidated 
entity and the expected results of those operations in financial 
years subsequent to the year ended 30 June 2011 are included 
in the Chairman and Executive Director’s Review detailed in the 
2011 PPK Annual Report and in the Review of Operations section 
of this Directors’ Report.

Environmental Issues

PPK remains committed to:

•	

the effective management of environmental issues having 
the potential to impact on its remaining business; and

•	 minimising the consumption of resources utilised by its 

operations. 

The Company has otherwise complied with all government 
legislation and regulations with respect to disposal of waste and 
other materials and has not received any notices of breach of 
environmental laws and/or regulations.

The Company’s approach to environmental sustainability is 
outlined in its Environmental Policy at www.ppkgroup.com.au.

Proceedings on Behalf of Company

No person has applied for leave of the Court to bring proceedings 
on behalf of the Company or intervene in any proceedings 
to which the Company is a party for the purpose of taking 
responsibility on behalf of the Company for all or any part of 
those proceedings.

Remuneration Report 

Remuneration Report - Audited

This Remuneration Report details the nature and amount of 
remuneration, including prescribed details under the Corporations 
Regulations 2001, of each director and other key management 
personnel for the consolidated entity and the company and:

•	

•	

relevant group executives of the consolidated entity; and

company executives

(as each these italicised terms are defined in the Corporations Act 
2001) receiving the highest remuneration for the year ended 30 
June 2011.

Remuneration Policy

The remuneration policy of the Company has been designed 
to align director and executive objectives with shareholder and 
business objectives by providing a fixed remuneration component 
and offering specific short-term incentives based on key 
performance areas affecting the consolidated entity’s financial 
results. 

The PPK Board believes the remuneration policy to be appropriate 
and effective in its ability to attract, retain and motivate directors 
and executives of high quality and standard to manage the affairs 
of the consolidated entity, as well as, create goal congruence 
between directors, executives and shareholders.

The remuneration policy, setting the terms and conditions for 
directors, executives and management was developed by the 
Board. The policy for determining the nature and amount of 
remuneration for board members and senior executives of the 
consolidated entity is detailed in the paragraphs which follow.

Remuneration of non-executive directors is determined by the 
Board from the maximum amount available for distribution to the 
non-executive directors as approved by shareholders. Currently 

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this amount is set at $275,000 per annum in aggregate as 
approved by shareholders at the 2003 Annual General Meeting. 

In determining the appropriate level of directors’ fees, data from 
surveys undertaken of other public companies similar in size or 
market section to the Company is taken into account. 

The Board resolved to reduce the fees payable to non-executive 
directors with effect from 1 September 2009 to reflect the 
prevailing size, nature and extent of the Company’s operations.

Non-executive directors are remunerated by means of cash 
benefits. They are not entitled to participate in performance 
based remuneration practices unless approved by shareholders. 
The Company will not generally use options as a means of 
remuneration for non-executive directors and will continue to 
remunerate those directors by means of cash benefits. 

PPK does not provide retirement benefits for its non-executive 
directors.

Executive directors do not receive director’s fees.

The Board of Directors is responsible for approving remuneration 
policies and packages applicable to senior executives of the 
Company. The broad remuneration policy is to ensure that the 
remuneration package properly reflects the person’s duties and 
responsibilities and that the remuneration is competitive in 
attracting, retaining and motivating people of high quality and 
standard.

A review of the compensation arrangements for executive 
directors and senior executives is conducted by the full Board at a 
duly constituted Directors’ meeting.

The Board conducts its review annually based on established 
criteria which includes:

•	

•	

•	

•	

the individual’s performance;

reference to market data for broadly comparable positions or 
skill sets in similar organisations or industry;

the performance of the Company or consolidated entity 
during the relevant period; and

the broad remuneration policy of the consolidated entity.

Senior executives and executive directors may receive bonuses 
based on the achievement of specific goals of the consolidated 
entity.

An executive incentive scheme approved by shareholders is in 
place which provides the board with the discretion to grant 
options and provide loans to Eligible Executives for the purpose 
of acquiring Scheme Shares (as each of these italicised terms are 
defined under the PPK Executive Incentive Scheme)(“PEIS”). 

The Board exercises its discretion under the PEIS in a manner 
consistent with the broad remuneration policy objectives of the 
consolidated entity. The grant of options to executives is linked 
to significant performance hurdles including the exercise price of 
the options being subject to material improvement in Company 
performance (measured by its share price) during a restricted 
exercise period.  

Company Performance, Shareholder Wealth and 
Directors and Executives Remuneration

The Remuneration Policy has been designed to achieve the goal 
congruence between shareholders, directors and executives. 

The two methods employed in achieving this aim are:

•	

•	

a performance based bonus for executives based on key 
performance indicators (KPI’s) which include a combination 
of short-term financial and non-financial indicators; and/or

the issue of options to executives as a means of long-term 
incentive to encourage the alignment of personal and 
shareholder interests. 

There were no options issued to directors or executives during the 
year.

The Board considers that the existing remuneration arrangements 
regarding executives are appropriate in the Company’s 
prevailing circumstances to achieve the desired objectives of its 
Remuneration Policy.

These policy measures are chosen as they directly align the 
individual’s reward to the KPI’s of the consolidated entity and to its 
strategy and performance. 

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The Company considers this policy is an effective means of 
maintaining shareholder wealth and in retaining quality 
employees committed to the long term objectives of the 
Company.

A significant proportion of eligible bonus payments to key 
management personnel, group executives and company executives 
are linked to the earnings of either the:

•	

•	

consolidated entity; or

individual company in which the company executive 
performs his or her primary duties and responsibilities. 

Advanced Fluid Systems Pty Limited, an entity related to 
P.R.Mastalir, Managing Director of Rambor Pty Limited 
(“Rambor”) and King Cobra Mining Equipment Pty Limited 
(“King Cobra”), was paid a cash bonus payment relating to the 
achievement of performance targets in respect of the company 
earnings of Rambor and King Cobra for the 2009 and 2011 
financial years.

Wildam Investments Pty Pty, an entity related to management 
consultant, D.A.Hoff, was paid a cash bonus payment relating to 
the achievement of performance targets in respect of Rambor for 
the 2011 year.

No other bonus payments have been made to key management 
personnel for the consolidated entity and the company and:

•	

•	

group executives of the consolidated entity; and

company executives

in respect of objectives relating to the earnings of the Company or 
consolidated entity during the year or in respect of the preceding 
four (4) years.

The remaining proportion of eligible bonus payments relate to 
non-financial performance measures which may include, for 
example, people, safety, strategy and risk measures having overall 
benefits for the consolidated entity. There were no bonuses paid 
to executives in respect of the attainment of predetermined non-
financial performance indicators are detailed within this report.

Consequences of company performance on shareholder wealth

The following table outlines the impact of company performance 
on shareholder wealth:

Earnings per share  
(cents)
Full year ordinary dividends 
(cents) per share
Special dividend (cents) 
per share
Year-end share price
Shareholder return  
(annual)

2011
(4.5)

2010
1.3

2009
0.9

2008
1.0

2007
15.9

2.0

-

2.5

-

2.5

-

6.5

5.0

7.0

-

$0.30
(16.3%)

$0.28

$0.39
45.4% (51.4%)

$0.70
$0.78
5.3% 13.2%

The above table shows the annual returns to shareholders 
calculated to include the difference in percentage terms between 
the dividend yield for the year (based on the average share price 
during the period) and changes in the price at which shares in the 
Company are traded between the beginning and the end of the 
relevant financial year. 

In addition, the information provided in the table and this report 
highlights that the payment of bonuses to executives is closely 
aligned to company performance. 

In respect of the 2009 financial year, for example, no bonuses 
were paid or accrued to company executives relating to earnings 
performance conditions pertaining to that year while bonuses 
were paid to selected executives in respect of the 2007 financial 
year based on the positive performance of the consolidated entity 
in that year. 

Further, the bonus payment disclosed in respect of relevant group 
executive, Peter Mastalir, in respect of the 2009 and 2011 financial 
years, and the bonus payment to company executive, David Hoff, 
in respect of the 2011 year, are based on the positive performance 
of the individual company in which the relevant group executive 
and company executive respectively performs his or her primary 
duties and responsibilities. 

In contrast, there were no bonuses paid or accrued to company 
executives or relevant group executives in respect of the 2010 
financial year due to the fact that the required pre-determined 
performance targets linked to incentive payments were not 
achieved during the period.

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Details of Remuneration for the year ended 30 June 2011

Directors’ and executive officers’ remuneration

Details of the nature and amount of each major element of compensation of each director, company executive and relevant group executive 
who receive the highest remuneration for the year ended 30 June 2011 are included in the table on the following page of this report:

Short Term Incentives

Post  
Employment

Salary 
& Fees 

($)

Short Term 
Incentive 
Cash Bonus 

($)

Non-Cash 
Benefits

Superan- 
nuation 

($)

($)

Long  
Service  
Leave

Long Term Incentives/Benefits

Post  
Employ- 
ment 
Benefits 

($)

Share  
based  
payments

($)

Total 

($)

Proportion of 
Remuneration 
Performance 
Related 

(%)

Directors
Non –Executive
C F Ryan*
R M Beath
J I Wowk

Executive
G R Molloy

Total Directors
Company Executive
D A Hoff
R J Nicholls

Total Executives
Relevant Group Executive
P R Mastalir

Total Relevant Group Executive

45,000
30,000
47,220

221,000

-
-
-

-

250,000
40,000

50,000
-

-
-
-

-

-
-

-
-
-

-

-
-

-
-
-

-

-
-

187,658

184,721

31,512

11,700

2,505

-
-
-

-

-
-

-

-
-
-

-

-
-

-

-
-
-

-

17%
-

45,000
30,000
47,220

221,000

343,220

300,000
40,000

340,000

418,096

44%

418,096

*  Resigned due to retirement on 1 August 2011. 

A residence in the Kiah 
project

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The named company executive and relevant group executive held 
the following positions during the period:

Company Executive

Position

D A Hoff
R J Nicholls

Management Consultant 
Group Company Secretary

Relevant Group Executive

Position

P R Mastalir

Managing Director,  
Rambor Pty Ltd

There are no other company executives or relevant group 
executives.

The names and positions held by Key Management Personnel (as 
defined by the Corporations Act 2001 and Australian Accounting 
Standards) of the consolidated entity during the year are as 
follows:

Key Management Personnel
C F Ryan

G R Molloy
J I Wowk
R M Beath
D A Hoff

Position
Non-executive Director 
Chairman 
(resigned 1 August 2011)

Executive Director
Non-executive Director
Non-executive Director
Management Consultant

2010

Short Term Incentives

Post  
Employment

Long Term Incentives/Benefits

Salary 
& Fees  
($)

Short  
Term 
Incentive  
Cash  
Bonus  
($)

Non-Cash 
Benefits 
($)

Superan- 
nuation  
($)

Long 
Service 
Leave

Total ($)

Termination 
Benefits 
($)

Share 
based 
payments 
($)

Proportion of 
Remuneration 
Performance  
Related  (%)

Post  
Employ- 
ment  
Benefits 
($)

Directors
Non –Executive
C F Ryan
G R Molloy
R M Beath
J I Wowk

Executive
D A Hoff*

Total Directors

Company Executives
R J Nicholls

Total Company Executives

49,500
220,250
33,000
33,000

311,601

30,000

Relevant Group Executive
P R Mastalir

135,200

Total Relevant Group Executive

-
-
-
-

-

-

-

-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-

18,347

50,000

-

-

-
-
-
-

-

-

82,996

11,700

2,252

-
-
-
-

-

-

-

359,919

-
-
-
-

-

-

-

49,500
220,250
33,000
33,000

739,867

1,075,617

30,000

30,000

232,148

232,148

-
-
-
-

-

-

-

* Resigned due to retirement on 7 September 2010. Amounts disclosed as remuneration to this executive include a combination of salary paid to the executive while Managing Director 

of the consolidated entity until retirement and consultancy fees paid to this executive during the remainder of the financial year.

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Directors’ Report (continued)

The named company executives and relevant group executive held 
the following positions during the period:

Company Executive

Position

R J Nicholls

Group Company Secretary

Relevant Group Executive

Position

P R Mastalir

Managing Director,  
Rambor Pty Ltd

There are no other company executives or relevant group 
executives.

The names and positions held by Key Management Personnel (as 
defined by the Corporations Act 2001 and Australian Accounting 
Standards) of the consolidated entity during the year are as 
follows:

Key Management Personnel

Position

C F Ryan

D A Hoff
G R Molloy

J I Wowk
R M Beath

Non-Executive Director 
Chairman
Managing Director
Non-Executive Director 
Executive Director (from 7 September 2009)
Non-Executive Director
Non-Executive Director

Performance Income as a Proportion of Total Remuneration

Performance based bonuses are based on proportions of salary and not on set monetary figures. This may result in the proportion of 
remuneration related to performance varying between individuals. The Board has set these bonuses to encourage achievement of specific 
goals that have been given a high level of importance in relation to growth and profitability of the consolidated entity.  

Analysis of bonuses included in remuneration

The vesting profile of the short-term incentive cash bonus awarded as compensation to each director, company executive and relevant 
group executives and which may have vested at the date of this report are detailed below:

Short term incentive cash bonus

Included in Remuneration 
($)

Vested in period 
(%)

Forfeited in period (A) 
(%)

Company Executive
D A Hoff

Relevant group executive
P R Mastalir

50,000

184,721

100%

100%

0%

0%

Available for vesting  
in future years 
(B)

-

100%

(A) 

The amounts forfeited are due to the performance of service criteria not being met in relation to the current financial reporting period.

(B) 

This relates to the amount of short term bonus which may have accrued from the 2011financial year and be payable in future financial years.

The maximum potential value of the short term incentive is dependent upon the attainment of specified threshold earnings targets and 
the maximum potential value is dependant upon actual earnings achieved.

Bonuses were paid to the company executive and relevant group executive as detailed within this report in respect of the current period. 

The performance conditions relating to:

•	

•	

D A Hoff comprised the successful development and execution of a contract between Rambor and Hilti which was satisfied in 
February 2011; and

P R Mastalir related to the achievement of pre-determined and specified Earnings Before Interest & Tax (EBIT) targets for Rambor.

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Each of these performance incentive targets were achieved during 
the 2011 financial year and, therefore, the bonuses were paid and 
accrued respectively.

The Company’s Secretary, R J Nicholls:

•	

•	

is engaged in a non-executive, consultative capacity; and

is not remunerated by means of specified performance 
conditions and targets. 

Analysis of prospective bonus payments for future years

The vesting profile of the short-term incentive cash bonus which 
may otherwise be payable in future financial years if the executive 
meets pre-determined service and performance criteria awarded 
as compensation to each director, company executive and relevant 
group executive are detailed below:

Short term incentive cash bonus
Value yet to vest or which may vest

Minimum Maximum

Financial years 
in which bonus 
vests or may vest

2012

0

(A)

Relevant Group Executive
P R Mastalir

(A)

The maximum potential value of the short term incentive cash bonus for 

future financial years cannot be determined for this executive as vesting 

is dependent upon the attainment of specified threshold earnings targets 

and the maximum potential value is dependant upon actual earnings 
achieved. 

The performance conditions included in the determination of the 
prospective bonus which may vest in future financial years and be 
payable to P R Mastalir includes specified EBIT targets for Rambor 
Pty Limited.

These performance conditions were selected because each 
seeks to align the potential payment of bonuses to the creation 
of shareholder value and growth of the Company’s operations.  
Achievement of these performance conditions are assessed by 
means of specifically defined targets and definitions of the key 
requirements detailed within the relevant service and consultancy 
agreements with the respective personnel. The main reason for 
applying these methods of assessment is that they are based on 

readily accepted measurements of shareholder value creation and 
company earnings growth.

Options issued as part of remuneration for the 
year ended 30 June 2011

Options may be issued to executives as part of their remuneration. 
The options are issued to encourage goal alignment between 
executives, directors and shareholders. 

No options were issued to, or exercised by, directors or specified 
executives during the year.

Employment Contracts

On 7 September 2009, David Hoff retired as Managing Director 
and as a Director of the Company. 

Following his resignation, the Company and Mr Hoff agreed the 
remuneration and other terms of David Hoff continuing in the role 
of a consultant.

The key provisions of the consultancy arrangement are as follows:

•	

•	

•	

•	

Term:  Initial period of 3 years commencing on 
1 September 2009. Unless either the Company or David Hoff 
serves a written notice at least 120 days prior to the expiry 
of the term, the consultancy arrangement will automatically 
renew for a further term of 2 years. This renewal process may 
continue indefinitely.

Remuneration: Consultancy fee payable during the period 1 
September 2009 to 30 June 2010 was $250,000 per annum. 
The Company must supply a mobile phone and laptop and 
shall reimburse all expenses incurred in relation to provision 
of the consultancy services.

Duties: The duties of Mr Hoff include the oversight of general 
administrative functions of the Company and supervising 
special projects and/or the Company’s operating businesses. 
David Hoff is required to attend to his duties 3 days per week 
on average for 48 weeks per year. Mr Hoff is likely to be 
invited to attend the Company Board meetings. 

Termination:  The consultancy arrangement may be 
terminated at any time by David Hoff by giving the Company 

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6 months written notice. The Company can terminate 
the arrangement at any time with no cause by paying 
an amount equivalent to the greater of the then current 
consultancy fee for a term of 12 months, or the remainder 
of the term. In the event Mr Hoff’s services are not provided 
for a continuous period in excess of 3 months, the Company 
can terminate the consultancy arrangement by paying 
an amount equivalent to the current consultancy fee for a 
period of 12 months. Both the Company and Mr Hoff can 
immediately terminate the arrangement in the event the 
other breaches the terms of the consultancy and that breach 
is not remedied within 4 weeks notice of that breach. The 
Company has immediate termination rights for specified 
misconduct.

A performance review was undertaken in August 2011 regarding 
the performance of Mr Hoff and his related entity in respect of the 
year ended 30 June 2011.

Glenn Molloy was appointed an Executive Director on 7 
September 2009.

The remuneration and other terms of Mr Molloy’s employment 
have been approved by the Board and include payment of the 
amount of $3,500 per day worked for PPK plus reasonable out of 
pocket expenses and the provision of a mobile phone and laptop 
for business use.

Robert Nicholls and Prestige Corporate Services Pty Ltd, an entity 
related to Mr Nicholls, provide company secretarial consultancy 
services to the consolidated entity pursuant to the terms of a 
Consultancy Agreement.

The key provisions of the Consultancy Agreement are as follows:

•	

•	

•	

Term of Agreement – initial period of 4 years commencing 
8 July 2008 with an option to the Company to extend the 
agreement for a further 2 years at the end of the initial 
period;

Base Consultancy Fee on commencement to be reviewed 
annually by the Board of Directors; 

Payment of a termination benefit on early termination by 
the employer, other than in specified circumstances based 

on misconduct or non-performance, equal to the prevailing 
remuneration amount for a 12 month period;

•	

A notice period of 6 months in respect of early termination 
of the agreement for non-performance or generally at the 
election of Mr Nicholls; and

Immediate termination by the Company for specified misconduct.

A performance review was undertaken in August 2011 regarding 
the performance of Mr Nicholls and his related entity in respect of 
the year ended 30 June 2011.

P.R.Mastalir and Advanced Fluid Systems Pty Limited, an entity 
related to Mr Mastalir, provide consultancy services to Rambor 
Pty Limited (“Rambor”) and King Cobra Mining Equipment Pty 
Limited (“King Cobra”) pursuant to the terms of a Consultancy 
Agreement. 

The key provisions of the Consultancy Agreement are as follows: 

Term of agreement - 5 years commencing 1 July 2007.

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

Base Consultancy Fee upon commencement to be reviewed 
annually by the Board of Directors.

Restraints on competition for specified time periods in 
certain geographical areas in respect of defined services and 
activities in the event of termination.

Early termination provisions on the occurrence of specified 
events such as, for example, insolvency or the failure or 
inability to perform the contracted service.

A notice period of 6 months in respect of early termination of 
the agreement.

The payment of a performance related cash bonus based 
on Rambor and/or King Cobra achieving specified earnings 
before interest and taxation (EBIT) targets.

A performance review was undertaken in August 2011 regarding 
the performance of Mr Mastalir and his related entity in respect of 
the year ended 30 June 2011.

There are no formalised written contracts in place with any other 
specified executives. 

End of Audited Remuneration Report

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Options

There were no options outstanding as at the date of this report.

majority of the ASX Recommendations in all material respects 
as more fully detailed in the Statement of Corporate Governance 
Practices on pages 20 to 33 of the PPK 2011 Annual Report. 

Directors’ Interests

In accordance with the Recommendations, the Board has:

Particulars of Directors’ interests in shares and options as at the 
date of this report are as follows:

C F Ryan*
G R Molloy 
G D Webb**
J I Wowk
R M Beath

Ordinary Shares
500,000
11,935,986
6,618,320
212,302
42,821

Options
-
-
-
-
-

* Resigned to due to retirement on 1 August 2011. 
** Appointed 1 August 2011

Further information regarding these interests and net movements 
throughout the reporting period is disclosed in Note 5 (Key 
Management Personnel Disclosures) to the Financial Statements 
accompanying this Directors’ Report.

Meetings of Directors

During the financial year, meetings of directors (including 
committee meetings) were held.

• 

• 

received and considered reports from management 
regarding the effectiveness of the Company’s management 
of its material business risks; and

received assurance from the people performing each of the 
chief executive officer and chief financial officer functions 
regarding the consolidated financial statements and the 
effective operation of risk management systems and internal 
controls in relation to financial reporting risks.

Material associates and joints ventures, which the company does 
not control, are not dealt with for the purposes of this statement.

Audit Committee

The consolidated entity has an Audit Committee.

Details of the composition, role and Terms of Reference of the PPK 
Audit Committee are contained in the Statement of Corporate 
Governance Practices accompanying this Report and are available 
on the Company’s website at www.ppkgroup.com.au 

Attendances were:

DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Colin Francis Ryan

Glenn Robert Molloy 

Jury Ivan Wowk

Raymond Michael Beath

Number 
Eligible to attend

Number 
Attended

Number Eligible  
to attend

13

13

13

13

12

13

13

13

3

-

-

3

Number 
Attended
3
-
-
3

Risk & Control Compliance Statement

Under ASX Listing Rules and the ASX Corporate Government 
Council’s Principles of Good Corporate Governance and Best 
Practice Recommendations (“ASX Recommendations”), the 
Company is required to disclose in its Annual Report the extent of 
its compliance with the ASX Recommendations.

Throughout the reporting period, and as at the date of signing 
of this Directors’ Report, the Company was in compliance with a 

During the reporting period, the PPK Audit Committee consisted 
of the following Non-executive, Independent Directors:

•	

•	

•	

R M Beath (Chairman)

C F Ryan (resigned due to retirement on 1 August 2011)

J I Wowk was appointed as a member of the Audit 
Committee on 1 August 2011.

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Non-Audit Services

There were no non-audit services performed by the external 
auditors, BDO Audit (NSW-VIC) Pty ltd, during the year ended 30 
June 2011.

Audit Independence

The lead auditor has provided the Auditor’s Independence 
Declaration under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) 
for the year ended 30 June 2011 and a copy of this declaration is 
set out on page 86 and forms part of the Directors’ Report. 

Rounding of Accounts

The parent entity has applied the relief available to it in ASIC 
Class Order 98/100 and, accordingly, amounts in the financial 
statements and directors’ report have been rounded to the nearest 
thousand dollars.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors.

Jury Wowk 
CHAIRMAN

Sydney,  28 September 2011

Directors’ Report (continued)

The Company’s lead signing and review External Audit Partner, 
Executive Director and selected consultants attend meetings of 
the Audit Committee by standing invitation.

Directors’ and Auditors’ Indemnification

During or since the end of the financial year the company has 
given an indemnity or entered an agreement to indemnify, or paid 
or agreed to pay insurance premiums as follows:

The Company has paid premiums to insure all directors of the 
parent entity and officers of the consolidated entity against 
liabilities for costs and expenses incurred by them in defending 
any legal proceedings arising out of their conduct while acting 
in the capacity of director or officer of the Company, other than 
conduct involving a wilful breach of duty in relation to the 
Company. The amount of the premium was $21,698.

Directors’ Benefits

Since 30 June 2010, no director has received or become entitled to 
receive a benefit because of a contract made by the consolidated 
entity, or a related body corporate with a director, a firm of which 
a director is a member or an entity in which a director has a 
substantial financial interest except for:

Mr Raymond Beath is a director of Holden & Bolster Avenir Pty Ltd 
which provided tax and accounting services to the consolidated 
entity in the ordinary course of business.

Mr Jury Wowk was a partner in HWL Ebsworth Lawyers, is 
currently a consultant to HWL Ebsworth Lawyers and principal of 
JW Corporate which has provided legal and consultancy services 
respectively to the consolidated entity in the ordinary course of 
business.

This statement excludes a benefit included in the aggregate 
amount of remuneration received or due and receivable by 
directors and shown in the company’s accounts, or the fixed salary 
of a full-time employee of the parent entity, controlled entity, or 
related body corporate.

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Attendances were:

DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Number 

Eligible to attend

Number 

Attended

Number Eligible  

to attend

Number 

Attended

Colin Francis Ryan

Glenn Robert Molloy 

Jury Ivan Wowk

Raymond Michael Beath

13

13

13

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STATEMENT OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES - 2011 

PPK Group Limited (“PPK” or “the Company”) 

For the reasons expressed within this Statement, PPK has elected 
not to adopt ASX Recommendations 2.4, 4.2 and 8.1.

Approach to Corporate Governance and 
Responsibility

The PPK Board of Directors is committed to the principles 
underpinning good corporate governance, applied in a manner 
which is most suited to PPK, and to best addressing the directors’ 
accountability to shareholders and other stakeholders. This is 
supported by an overriding organisation-wide commitment to 
the highest standards of legislative compliance and financial and 
ethical behaviour. 

PPK continues to address directors’ accountability to stakeholders 
in a manner consistent with the Company’s individual 
circumstances enhanced through the introduction of publicly 
available policies and procedures which are designed to foster a 
culture of transparency in the way PPK is directed and managed. 

As a measure of its stated commitment to good corporate 
governance principles, the Board will continue to:

•	

review and continually improve its governance practices; and

•	 monitor developments in good corporate governance.

Report on Compliance with the ASX Best Practice 
Recommendations

Currently, the ASX Listing Rules require listed companies to 
include in their Annual Report a statement disclosing the extent 
to which they have followed the recommendations set by the ASX 
Corporate Governance Council (“ASX Recommendations”) in the 
reporting period. 

Listed companies must identify the ASX Recommendations that 
have not been followed and provide reasons for the company’s 
decision. Where a recommendation has been followed for only 
part of the period the company must state the period during 
which it had been followed.

As detailed within this Statement of Corporate Governance 
Practices, PPK considers its governance practices comply 
with each of the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and 
Recommendations (“ASX Principles & Recommendations”) except 
for those detailed, and for the reasons outlined, in this Report. 

PPK has posted copies of its relevant corporate governance 
policies and practices to its website consistent with the ASX 
Recommendations.

PPK’s Statement of Corporate Governance Practices and copies of 
its policies are available in the designated corporate governance 
area of its website at www.ppkgroup.com.au.

Transition to Revised Principles & 
Recommendations

On 30 June 2010, the ASX Corporate Governance Council 
released amendments to the 2nd edition of the ASX Principles 
and Recommendations in relation to diversity, remuneration, 
trading policies and briefings (“Revised ASX Principles & 
Recommendations”). 

The change in the reporting requirements for each of the 
amendments to the ASX Principles and Recommendations will:

•	

•	

apply to PPK in relation to the financial year ending 30 June 
2012; and

require disclosure by PPK in its 2012 Annual Report.

During the year, PPK commenced its transition to the Revised ASX 
Principles and Recommendations by releasing its updated trading 
policy and will progressively implement other changes (including 
a comprehensive review of all of its existing public policies) 
during the 2012 year.

Date of this Statement

This statement outlines the:

•	

ASX Principles & Recommendations (2nd edition) identified 
by the ASX as underlying good corporate governance; and

•	 main corporate governance practices of PPK during the year 

to 30 June 2011, except where stated otherwise.

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PRINCIPLE 1: Lay solid foundations for 
management and oversight

Companies should establish and disclose the respective 
roles and responsibilities of board and management.

Recommendation 1.1: Formalise and disclose the functions 
reserved to the board and those delegated to senior executives 
and disclose those functions.

Recommendation 1.2: Disclose the process for evaluating the 
performance of senior executives.

Recommendation 1.3: Provide the information indicated in the 
Guide to reporting on Principle 1.

Formalisation of board and management 
functions.

The Board has formalised its roles and responsibilities into a 
Charter. The Board Charter clearly defines the matters that are 
reserved for the Board and those that the Board has delegated to 
management.

In summary, the responsibilities of the PPK Board include:

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

oversight of the Company, including its control and 
accountability systems;

setting the Company’s major goals including the strategies 
and financial objectives to be implemented by management;

appointing, removing and controlling the Executive Director;

ratifying the appointment and, where appropriate, the 
removal of the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) and/or 
Company Secretary;

input into and final approval of management’s development 
of corporate strategy and performance objectives;

reviewing and ratifying systems of risk management and 
internal compliance and control, codes of conduct and legal 
compliance;

•	 monitoring senior management’s performance and 

implementation of strategy, and ensuring that appropriate 
resources are available;

•	

approving and monitoring the progress of major capital 

expenditure, capital management, and acquisitions and 
divestitures;

approving and monitoring financial and other reporting; and

corporate governance.

•	

•	

The Board has delegated responsibility to the Executive Director 

for:

•	

developing and implementing corporate strategies and 
making recommendations on significant corporate strategic 
initiatives;

•	 maintaining an effective risk management framework and 
keeping the Board and market fully informed about material 
risks;

•	

developing PPK’s annual budget, recommending it to the 
Board for approval and managing day-to-day operations 
within the budget;

•	 managing day-to-day operations in accordance with 

standards for social and ethical practices which have been 
set by the Board; 

•	 making recommendations for the appointment of key 

management personnel, determining terms of appointment, 
evaluating performance, and developing and maintaining 
succession plans for key management roles; and

•	

approval of capital expenditure and business transactions 
within predetermined limits set by the Board.

Senior Executive Performance Evaluation

The Board is responsible for approving the performance objectives 
and measures for the Executive Director and assessing whether 
these objectives have been satisfied by the performance of the 
Executive Director during the relevant period and in accordance 
with agreed terms of engagement.

The Executive Director is responsible for approving the 
performance objectives and measures of other senior executives 
in consultation with the Board. The Board provides input into 
the evaluation of performance by senior executives against the 
established performance objectives.

The performance of senior executives is monitored by means 
of scrutiny by the Board of regular monthly reports provided by 

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management regarding the group financial performance and 
forecasted results, presentations and operational reports, and the 
achievement of predetermined performance objectives.

Evaluations of the performance of key management personnel 
for the 2011 financial year were conducted in August 2011. These 
evaluations were undertaken in accordance with the process 
outlined in this Statement.

Board Charter

The roles and responsibilities of the Board and management 
are detailed in the Board Charter which is available within the 
designated corporate governance area of the Company website at 
www.ppkgroup.com.au.

PRINCIPLE 2: Structure the board to add value.

Companies should have a board of an effective 
composition, size and commitment to adequately 
discharge its responsibilities and duties.

Recommendation 2.1: A majority of the board should be 
independent directors.

Recommendation 2.2: The chair should be an independent 
director.

Recommendation 2.3: The roles of chair and chief executive 
officer should not be exercised by the same individual.

Recommendation 2.4: The board should establish a 
nomination committee.

Recommendation 2.5: Disclose the process for evaluating 
the performance of the board, its committees and individual 
directors

Recommendation 2.6: Provide the information included in the 
Guide to reporting on Principle 2

Independence

A PPK director will be considered independent where he or she is:

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•	

independent of management, that is, a non-executive 
director; and,

free from any business or other relationship that could 
materially interfere with, or could reasonably be perceived to 
materially interfere with, the exercise of his or her unfettered 
and independent judgement.

Materiality is assessed on a case by case basis by reference to the 
director’s individual circumstances rather than general materiality 
thresholds.

The PPK Board has made its own assessment to determine the 
independence of each director on the Board. It is the Board’s 
view that the following existing non-executive directors are 
independent, namely: Mr J I Wowk and Mr R M Beath. 

In view of the size of the Company and the nature of its activities, 
the Board considers that the current mix of skills, qualifications 
and experience on the Board is consistent with the long-term 
interests of the Company. The Board will continue to monitor 
the requirement for independent directors in the context of the 
Company’s communicated long term objectives. 

The Board has established criteria for assessing independence of 
its directors and these can be found in the corporate governance 
section of the PPK website at www.ppkgroup.com.au.

Composition of the Board

The PPK Board comprises three (3) non-executive directors and 
one (1) executive director. 

During the year, the composition of the Board was based on the 
following factors:

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•	

the Company’s Constitution provides for the number of 
directors to be not less than three (3) and not more than ten 
(10) as determined by the directors from time to time;

the Board adopted a policy that the position of Chairman 
would be held by a non-executive director;

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consistent with the Company’s objective that the Board 
should encompass a broad range of relevant expertise, the 
Board consists of directors with a collective of diverse skills, 
qualifications and experience as more fully detailed in the 
Company’s Annual Report and on its website at www.
ppkgroup.com.au. 

PPK’s Constitution is available in the corporate governance area of 
its website at www.ppkgroup.com.au.

There is no shareholding requirement imposed upon directors 
under the Company’s Constitution, however, all of the directors of 
PPK do hold shares in the Company.

Details of all holdings by directors in the Company are detailed 
within the Directors’ Report.

Chairman

The Chairman is selected by the Board from the non-executive 
directors.

During the year, Mr C R Ryan, an independent, non-executive 
director, continued to perform the role of Chairman as appointed 
by the Board. Mr Ryan resigned due to retirement on 1 August 
2011 and was a director of PPK from November 1995 and 
Chairman from March 1999. 

Mr J I Wowk was appointed Chairman by the remaining directors 
on 13 September 2011. 

Separation of roles of Chair and CEO/Executive 
Director

During the year, PPK’s Chairman and Executive Director had 
separate roles. The roles and responsibilities of the Chairman and 
the Executive Director in respect of this period are set out in the 
Board Charter which is available within the designated corporate 
governance area of the company website at  
www.ppkgroup.com.au.

Establishment of Nomination Committee

PPK has elected not to adopt Recommendation 2.4 because it 
considers that its existing selection and appointment practices, 
detailed within this Statement, are an efficient means of meeting 
the needs of the company, particularly having regard to the 
fact that PPK is a relatively small publicly listed company by 
comparison to other listed entities which is reflected by the size of 
its operations, board structure and composition.

The PPK Board currently consists of only four (4) members. It is 
considered that further division of the Board for the purposes of 
establishing a formal committee structure would not achieve 
enhanced efficiency or enable the Board to add greater value to 
this process. 

The small size of the PPK Board, and the nature of its business, 
means that PPK has the present capacity to consider director 
competencies, selection and nomination practices in the context 
of duly constituted meetings of the Board and as a part of its 
self-evaluation processes.

Board Performance Evaluation

The Board has adopted an on-going, self-evaluation process 
to measure its own performance and the performance of its 
committee during the reporting period.

The Chairman meets periodically with individual directors to 
discuss the performance of the Board and the director. In addition, 
an evaluation is undertaken by the Chairman of the contribution 
of directors retiring by rotation prior to the Board endorsing their 
candidature. 

The review process involves consideration of all of the Board’s 
key areas of responsibility and accountability and is based on 
an amalgamation of factors including capability, skill levels, 
understanding of industry complexities, risks and challenges, 
and value adding contribution to the overall management of the 
business.

A performance evaluation for the Board, its committee and 
directors took place during the reporting period in accordance 
with the process detailed within this Statement.

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The outcomes of the self-assessment program are used to 
enhance the effectiveness of individual directors and the Board 
collectively.

Enhanced effectiveness of the Board and management is also 
addressed through:

Board Meetings

The frequency of Board meetings and director’s attendance at 
those meetings is detailed within the Directors’ Report. Directors 
are expected to prepare for meetings in a manner which will 
enable them to attend and participate at the meeting. 

Directors are also required to make on-site visits and attend 
workshops as required.

Induction Program

Procedures for induction of new directors are in place to allow 
new directors to participate fully and actively in board decision 
making at the earliest opportunity. 

All directors are offered an induction program appropriate to 
their experience upon appointment so as to familiarise them 
with matters relating to the business, strategy and any current 
issues under consideration by the Board. This program consists 
of written background material on the company, its products, 
services and operations; scheduled meetings with the Chairman, 
Executive Director and key senior management executives of the 
Company. 

Director education

The Board encourages directors to continue their education by 
participating in applicable workshops and seminars, attending 
relevant site visits and undertaking relevant external education.

The Company Secretary provides directors with on-going 
guidance on matters such as corporate governance, the 
Company’s Constitution and the law.

Board Papers & Agendas

Board agendas are structured throughout the year in order to 
ensure that each of the significant responsibilities of the Board is 
addressed. 

Directors receive board packs prior to each meeting which 
detail financial, operational and strategy reports from senior 
management who are available to discuss reports with the Board.

Access to information

All directors have access to company records and information, and 
receive regular detailed financial and operational reports from 
senior management.

The Company Secretary is available to all Directors and may be 
consulted on on-going issues of corporate governance, the PPK 
Constitution and the law. In addition, the Chairman and other 
independent non-executive directors regularly consult with 
the Executive Director and Group Accountant, and may confer 
and request additional information from any PPK employee. 
Management are available to discuss reports, and any issue 
arising, with the Board as required.

The Board collectively, each Board Committee and each individual 
Director has the right, following appropriate consultation, to seek 
independent professional advice at PPK’s expense to help them 
carry out their responsibilities.

A copy of the process for performance evaluation of the board, 
its committees and individual directors, and key executives is 
available in the designated area for corporate governance on the 
Company website at www.ppkgroup.com.au.

Term of office, skills, experience and expertise of each director

The qualifications, experience and expertise of the directors, and 
the respective terms in the office held by individual directors, are 
set out in the Directors’ Report on pages xx and xx of the PPK 2011 
Annual Report.

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Independent Professional Advice

PPK has in place a procedure whereby, after appropriate 
consultation, directors are entitled to seek independent 
professional advice, at the expense of PPK, to assist them to carry 
out their duties as directors. The policy of PPK provides that any 
such advice is made available to all directors.

Procedure for Selection and Appointment of New 
Directors

The process for appointing a director within PPK is that, when 
a vacancy exists, the Board identifies candidates with the 
appropriate expertise and experience, using external consultants 
as appropriate. The most suitable candidate is appointed but must 
stand for election at the next Company Annual General Meeting 
following the appointment.

Consistent with the current law there is no retirement age for 
directors fixed by the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) or ASX Listing 
Rules, although a person of or over the age of seventy-two (72) 
years of age may not be appointed, or re-appointed as a director 
except pursuant to a resolution of the Company in accordance 
with the Company’s Constitution.

The process for re-election of a director is in accordance with the 
Company’s Constitution, which requires that each year, at least 
one-third of the non-executive directors retire from office at the 
Annual General Meeting. The retiring directors may be eligible for 
re-election.

PRINCIPLE 3: Promote ethical and responsible 
decision-making.

Companies should actively promote ethical and 
responsible decision-making.

Recommendation 3.1: 

Establish a code of conduct and disclose the code or a 
summary of the code as to the:

•	 practices	necessary	to	maintain	confidence	in	the	

company’s integrity;

•	 practices	necessary	to	take	into	account	their	legal	

obligations and the reasonable expectations of 
shareholders; and

•	

responsibility	and	accountability	of	individuals	for	
reporting and investigating reports of unethical practices.

Recommendation 3.2: Establish a policy concerning trading 
in company securities by directors, senior executives and 
employees, and disclose the policy or a summary of that 
policy.

Recommendation 3.3: Provide the information indicated in 
Guide to reporting on Principle 3.

Code of Conduct

PPK is committed to the operation of its business in a manner 
that meets or exceeds the ethical, legal, commercial and public 
expectations that society has of the Company and the industry in 
which it operates.

The Board has approved a Code of Conduct and Ethics which 
applies to all directors, executives, management and employees 
without exception. In addition, the conduct of directors and 
executives is also governed by Code of Conduct for Directors and 
Executives.

Each Code of Conduct is designed to ensure that:

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high standards of corporate and individual behaviour are 
observed by all PPK directors and executives in the context 
of their respective roles and the performance of their duties 
with PPK; 

directors and executives are aware of their responsibilities 
to PPK under the terms of their appointment or contract of 
employment; and

all of the stakeholders of the Company can be guided by the 
stated values and policies of PPK.

In summary, the Code provides that directors and senior 
executives must:

•	

•	

act honestly, in good faith and in the best interests of the 
Company;

use due care, skill and diligence in the fulfilling their duties;

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•	

•	

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use the powers of their position for a proper purpose, in the 
interests of the Company;

not make improper use of information acquired in their 
position;

not allow personal interests, or those of associates, conflict 
with the interests of the Company;

exercise independent judgement and actions;

•	 maintain the confidentiality of company information 

acquired by virtue of their position;

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not engage in conduct likely to bring discredit to the 
Company; and

comply at all times with both the spirit and the letter of the 
law, as well as, policies of the Company.

Directors of the Company may act in a professional capacity for 
the Company or its controlled entities, other than as auditor of the 
Company. These arrangements are subject to the restrictions of 
the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).

Disclosure of related party transactions is set out in Note 29 to the 
Financial Statements.

Under the Constitution of the Company, and the Corporations Act 
2001 (Cth), where the possibility of a conflict of interest exists 
and involves a director, directly or indirectly, the director must 
declare the fact, nature, character and extent of the conflict at the 
first meeting of directors held after the relevant facts come to the 
director’s knowledge. 

The director concerned does not receive copies of the relevant 
Board papers, if any, and withdraws from the Board meeting 
while such matters are considered by the remainder of the Board. 
Accordingly, the interested director takes no part in discussions 
nor exercises any influence over other members of the Board if a 
potential conflict of interest exists.

In addition, PPK has developed a series of policies designed to 
promote ethical and responsible decision making by directors, 
executives, employees and contractors of the Company, including:

•	

Trading Policy;

•	 Market Disclosure Policy;

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Privacy Policy;

Occupational Health & Safety Policy;

Code of Conduct and Ethics (General); and

Code of Conduct for Directors’ & Executives.

Employees are actively encouraged to report activities or 
behaviour to senior management, the Company Secretary or the 
Board, which are a breach of the Code of Conduct and Ethics, 
other PPK policies or regulatory requirements or laws. 

The Company will investigate any concerns raised in a manner 
that is fair, objective and affords natural justice to all people 
involved. The Company is committed to making necessary 
changes to its processes and taking appropriate action in relation 
to employees found to have behaved contrary to legal and 
company standard requirements.

Trading Policy

Directors, senior executives and employees are subject to the 
Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) relative to restrictions applying for, 
acquiring and disposing of securities in, or other relevant products 
of, the Company (or procuring another person to do so), if they are 
in possession of inside information. 

Inside information is that information which is not generally 
available, and which if generally available, a reasonable person 
would expect it to have a material effect on the price or value of 
the securities in the Company.

Under the PPK Trading Policy (effective from 31 December 2011), 
Key Management Personnel (as defined under the policy) are 
restricted from trading in the Company’s securities during the 
following periods:

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between 15 June and the announcement of the Company’s 
Annual results;

between 15 December and announcement of the Company’s 
Half Year results; and

14 calendar days before the release of the Chairman’s 
Address to the AGM;

and ending on the day the announcement is released to the 
market.

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Statement of Corporate Governance Practices - 2011 (continued)

The Company notifies the ASX of any change in a director’s 
interests in securities, and in contracts relevant to securities, as 
required by the ASX Listing Rules.

Policy Disclosure

Copies of the PPK Code of Conduct & Ethics, Code of Conduct for 
Directors and Executives and Trading Policy are available at www.
ppkgroup.com.au.

PRINCIPLE 4: Safeguard integrity of financial 
reporting.

Companies should have a structure to independently 
verify and safeguard the integrity of their financial 
reporting.

Recommendation 4.1:  The Board should establish an audit 
committee.

Recommendation 4.2:  Structure the audit committee so that 
it:

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consists	of	only	non-executive	directors;

consists	of	a	majority	of	independent	directors;

is	chaired	by	an	independent	chair,	who	is	not	chair	of	the	
board;

has	at	least	three	(3)	members.

Recommendation 4.3: The audit committee should have a 
formal charter.

Recommendation 4.4: Provide the information indicated in 
Guide to reporting on Principle 4.

Establishment of Audit Committee

The PPK Board has an established Audit Committee which 
continues to provide assistance to the Board in accordance with its 
established Terms of Reference.

Audit Committee Structure

PPK:

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does not comply with ASX Recommendation 4.2 regarding 
the desired number of members of an audit committee; and

is not presently required to comply with the requirement for 
at least three (3) members on its Audit Committee under the 
current ASX Listing Rules.

The Company, therefore, otherwise complies with ASX 
Recommendation 4.2.

During the reporting period, the PPK Audit Committee comprised 
only two (2) non-executive directors and was chaired by Mr R M 
Beath who was not Chairman of the Board. 

The Board considers that the technical skills, qualifications and 
experience represented by the involvement during the reporting 
period of members Mr R M Beath and Mr C F Ryan (resigned due 
to retirement on 1 August 2011) were most suited to the effective 
discharge of the responsibilities of the committee. 

Mr J I Wowk was appointed as a member of the Audit Committee 
on 1 August 2011.

PPK does not consider that any further value will be added by 
the inclusion of another member for the sake of satisfying this 
requirement, particularly given the small size and diversity of the 
PPK Board.

The Board will, however, continue to monitor the requirements of 
this recommendation in the context of the Company’s prevailing 
circumstances.

Audit Committee – Terms of Reference

The PPK Audit Committee role and responsibilities, composition, 
structure and membership requirements are detailed in a 
formalised charter comprising the Audit Committee – Terms of 
Reference.

The principal functions of the PPK Audit Committee as detailed 
within the Terms of Reference are to:

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review of the annual and half yearly financial reporting 
carried out by PPK;

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review of the accounting policies of PPK;

review the scope and audit programmes of the internal and 
external auditors and any material issues arising from these 
audits;

oversee the independence of external auditors and 
determining procedures for the rotation of audit partners; 
and

report to the Board on the effectiveness of PPK’s systems of 
accounting and internal controls.

Reflecting the relative small size of the company, the full Board 
remain responsible for:

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the sufficiency of, and compliance with, ethical guidelines 
and company policies affecting corporate governance, 
financial reporting and corporate control together with 
compliance with laws and external regulations;

identification of the full range of actual or potential risk 
exposures which are material to PPK; and

the effectiveness of the group’s risk management systems 
and strategies.

Meetings

The PPK Audit Committee prepares and maintains a register 
of minutes of its meetings and these are included in the Board 
papers for the next full Board meeting after each Audit Committee 
meeting.

Reporting

The Chair of the Audit Committee reports to the Board as and 
when required on matters relevant to the committee’s role and 
responsibilities.

Engagement & Rotation of External Auditor

The Audit Committee is responsible for nominating the external 
auditor to the Board for re-appointment. If the Audit Committee 
recommends a change in external auditor to the Board, the 
Board’s nomination of external auditor requires the approval of 
shareholders. The Audit Committee recommends to the Board the 
compensation of the external auditor.

The Audit Committee meets with the external auditor throughout 
the year to review the adequacy of the existing external audit 
arrangements with particular emphasis on the scope, quality and 
independence of the audit.

It has been determined by the Audit Committee that the external 
auditor will not provide services to the company where the 
auditor would:

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have a mutual or conflicting interest with the Company; 

be in a position where they audit their own work;

function as management of the Company; or

have their independence impaired or perceived to be 
impaired in any way.

Specifically, the external auditor will not normally provide the 
following types of services to the Company:

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bookkeeping or other services relating to the accounting 
records or financial statements of the group;

financial information or information technology systems 
design and implementation;

appraisal and valuation services, fairness opinions or 
contributions-in-kind reports;

actuarial services;

internal audit outsourcing services;

•	 management functions, including temporary staff 
assignments or human resource services, including 
recruitment of senior management;

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broker or dealer services, investment advisor, corporate 
finance or investment banking services; and

legal and litigation support services.

Procedures are in place governing approval of any non-audit work 
before the commencement of any engagement.

BDO were appointed independent external auditors of PPK on 
listing of the former entity Plaspak Group Limited in 1994 and 
continue to act in this role in respect of the consolidated entity.

The Board has elected to adopt a policy which is consistent with 
the primary and secondary rotation obligations regarding auditors 
such that:

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the lead or review audit partner’s responsibilities may not 
be performed by the same person for longer than five (5) 
successive years (“primary rotation obligation”); and

the lead or review audit partner’s responsibilities may not be 
performed by the same person for more than five (5) out of 
seven (7) successive years (“secondary rotation obligation”).

In addition, the Board requires a minimum of two (2) consecutive 
years “cooling off” period before an auditor undergoing rotation 
can return to playing a significant role in the audit of the 
Company.

During the reporting period, the lead External Audit Partner for 
PPK was Mr Iain Kemp.

Mr Kemp replaced Mr Wayne Basford, by rotation, as lead External 
Audit Partner for the Company for the financial year commencing 
1 July 2010. 

Details of the members of the Audit Committee

Audit Committee Charter

The PPK Audit Committee Charter is available at www.ppkgroup.
com.au. 

PRINCIPLE 5: Make timely and balanced 
disclosure.

Companies should promote timely and balanced 
disclosure of all material matters concerning the 
company.

 Recommendation 5.1: Establish written policies and 
procedures designed to ensure compliance with ASX Listing 
Rule disclosure requirements and to ensure accountability at 
a senior executive level for that compliance and disclose those 
policies or a summary of those policies.

Recommendation 5.2: Provide the information indicated in 
Guide to reporting on Principle 5.

During the reporting period, the Board’s Audit Committee 
consisted of:

Policies & procedures regarding disclosure 
requirements

•	 Mr R M Beath (Chairman)

•	 Mr C F Ryan (resigned due to retirement on 1 August 2011)

•	 Mr J I Wowk was appointed as a member of the Audit 

Committee on 1 August 2011.

The lead signing and review External Audit Partner and the 
Company’s Executive Director attend committee meetings by 
standing invitation.

The qualifications of each member of the committee are set out in 
the Directors’ Report on pages 5-6 of the PPK 2011 Annual Report.

Number of Meetings and Names of Attendees

The number of meetings held during the reporting period and 
the attendees at these meetings is detailed within the Directors’ 
Report.

The PPK Board is committed to keeping its shareholders, and the 
market, fully informed of major developments having an impact 
on the Company.

Comprehensive procedures are in place to identify matters that are 
likely to have a material affect on the price, or value, of the PPK 
securities and to ensure those matters are notified to the ASX in 
accordance with ASX Listing Rule disclosure requirements.

Senior management and the Board are responsible for scrutinising 
events and information to determine whether the disclosure 
of the information is required in order to maintain the market 
integrity of the Company’s shares listed on the ASX. 

The Company Secretary is responsible for all communications 
with the ASX.

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Compliance with Listing Rule Disclosure 
Requirements

The procedures relating to the notification of price sensitive 
information to the ASX and the subsequent posting of 
announcements on the PPK website are detailed within the PPK 
Market Disclosure Policy available at www.ppkgroup.com.au. 

PRINCIPLE 6: Respect the rights of shareholders.

Companies should respect the rights of shareholders 
and facilitate the effective exercise of those rights.

Recommendation 6.1: Design and disclose a communications 
policy to promote effective communication with shareholders 
and encourage effective participation by them at general 
meetings.

•	

•	

occasional letters from the Executive Director and Chairman 
to inform shareholders of key matters of interest; and

the Company’s website at www.ppkgroup.com.au.

The Board encourages active participation by shareholders at each 
Annual General Meeting, or other general meetings, to ensure a 
high level of accountability and understanding of PPK’s strategy, 
performance and goals.

Consistent with best practice, important issues are presented 
to shareholders as single resolutions expressed in plain, 
unambiguous language. Proceedings are held in a locality, and at 
a readily accessible venue, conducive to maximising the number 
of shareholders present, and able to participate, at the meeting. 
Shareholders are provided with opportunities of asking the Board 
questions regarding the management of the Company.

Recommendation 6.2: Provide the information indicated in 
Guide to reporting on Principle 6.

Policy Disclosure

Shareholder Communication Policy

PPK recognises the right of shareholders to be informed of 
matters, in addition to those prescribed by law, which affect their 
investments in the Company.

The ways in which PPK will communicate effectively with its 
shareholders are detailed within the Cool of Cosy Shareholders 
Communications Policy available at www.ppkgroup.com.au. 

PRINCIPLE 7: Recognise and manage risk

The PPK Shareholder Communication Policy demonstrates PPK’s 
commitment to:

Companies should establish a sound system of risk 
oversight and management and internal control.

•	

•	

•	

dealing fairly, transparently and openly with both current 
and prospective shareholders;

the use of available channels and cost effective technologies 
to reach shareholders who may be geographically dispersed 
and in order to communicate promptly with all shareholders; 
and

facilitating participation in shareholders meetings and 
dealing promptly with shareholder enquiries.

PPK communicates information to shareholders through:

•	

•	

•	

its Annual Report;

disclosures to the ASX and ASIC;

notices and explanatory memoranda of annual general 
meetings and general meetings;

Recommendation 7.1:  Companies should establish policies for 
the	oversight	and	management	of	material	business	risks	and	
disclose a summary of those policies.

Recommendation 7.2:  The board should require management 
to	design	and	implement	the	risk	management	and	
internal control system to manage the company’s material 
business	risks	and	report	to	it	on	whether	those	risks	are	
being managed effectively. The board should disclose that 
management has reported to it as to the effectiveness of the 
company’s	management	of	its	material	business	risks.

Recommendation 7.3: The Board should disclose whether 
it	has	received	assurance	from	the	chief	executive	officer	(or	
equivalent)	and	the	chief	financial	officer	(or	equivalent)	
that the declaration provided in accordance with section 

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Statement of Corporate Governance Practices - 2011 (continued)

295A of the Corporations Act is founded on a sound system 
of	risk	management	and	internal	control	and	that	the	system	
is operating effectively in all material respects in relation to 
financial	reporting	risks.

budget and other key performance measures. The Board also 
receives and reviews advice on areas of operational and financial 
risk and develops strategies, in conjunction with management, to 
mitigate those risks.

Recommendation 7.4: Companies should provide the 
information indicated in the Guide to reporting on Principle 7.

Oversight and management of material business 
risks

The Board of PPK:

•	

•	

•	

recognise that effective management of risk is an integral 
part of good management and vital to the continued growth 
and success of PPK; 

is responsible for the oversight of the group’s risk 
management and control framework including the 
development of risk profiles as a part of the overall business 
and strategic planning process; and

has implemented a policy framework designed to ensure 
that the group’s risks are identified, analysed, evaluated, 
monitored, and communicated within the organisation on 
an on-going basis, and that adequate controls are in place 
and functioning effectively. 

The PPK Risk Management and Control Policy Framework 
incorporates the maintenance of appropriate policies, procedures 
and guidelines which address the Company’s unique operating 
environment and is utilised by the Board as a means of identifying 
opportunities and avoiding or mitigating losses in the context of 
its businesses.

The Audit Committee assists the Board in its risk management 
role by reviewing the financial and reporting aspects of the 
group’s risk management and control practices.

The Executive Director has ultimate responsibility for control 
and management of operational risk and the implementation 
of avoidance or mitigation measures within the group and 
may delegate control of these risks to the appropriate level of 
management at each site.

The Board regularly monitors the operational and financial 
performance of the Company and the economic entity against 

Each month, reports are presented to the Board by the Executive 
Director and retained consultants. The reports encompass 
matters including actual financial performance against budgeted 
forecasts, workplace health and safety, legal compliance, 
corporate governance, strategy, quality assurance and standards, 
human resources, industry and market information, operational 
developments and environmental conformance. Reports are 
prepared and submitted on a monthly basis by the Group 
Accountant in relation to the overall financial position and 
performance of the Company. In addition to formalised written 
reporting procedures, the Board is regularly briefed by the 
Executive Director, retained consultants and senior management 
on emerging or developed trends in market and operational 
conditions having the potential to impact on the overall 
performance of the group.

Management has reported to the Board on the effectiveness 
of the Company’s management of its material business risks in 
respect of the year ended 30 June 2011. 

This report was undertaken in accordance with the process 
outlined in this Statement.

CEO & CFO Assurance

The Executive Director and Group Accountant of PPK report 
annually in writing to the Board that:

•	

•	

consolidated financial statements of PPK and its controlled 
entities for each subsequent half year and full financial year 
present a true and fair view, in all material respects, of the 
Group’s financial condition and operational results and are in 
accordance with accounting standards; and

declarations provided in accordance with section 295A of 
the Corporations Act are founded on a sound system of risk 
management and internal control, and that the system is 
operating effectively in all material respects in relation to 
financial reporting risks.

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Statement of Corporate Governance Practices - 2011 (continued)

The Board has received assurance from the Executive Director and 
the person performing the chief financial officer function under 
Recommendation 7.3 in respect of the year ended 30 June 2011. 

This assurance was provided in accordance with the process 
outlined in this Statement.

Policy Disclosure

PPK has made a description of its Risk Oversight and 
Management Framework comprising its internal compliance 
and control system policy publicly available and posted it to its 
website in the designated corporate governance area at www.
ppkgroup.com.au.

PRINCIPLE 8: Remunerate fairly and responsibly

Companies should ensure that the level and 
composition of remuneration is sufficient and 
reasonable and that its relationship to performance is 
clear.

Recommendation 8.1:  The Board should establish a 
remuneration committee.

Recommendation 8.2: Companies should clearly distinguish 
the	structure	of	non-executive	directors’	remuneration	from	
that of executive directors and senior executives.

Recommendation 8.3: Companies should provide the 
information indicated in the Guide to reporting on Principle 8.

Establishment of Remuneration Committee

PPK has elected not to adopt Recommendation 8.1 because it 
considers that its existing remuneration practices, detailed within 
this Statement, are an efficient means of meeting the needs of 
the company, particularly having regard to the fact that PPK is a 
relatively small publicly listed company by comparison to other 
listed entities which is reflected by the size of its operations, 
board and management structure and composition.

The PPK Board currently consists of only four (4) members. It is 
considered that further division of the Board for the purposes of 
establishing a formal remuneration committee structure would 

not achieve enhanced efficiency or enable the Board to add 
greater value to this process. 

The small size of the PPK Board, the nature of its business and its 
management structure, means that PPK has the present capacity 
of giving due consideration to the overall remuneration policies 
and strategies of the company during the conduct of its regular 
board meetings and by appropriate recourse to relevant market 
data and, where applicable, to external executive remuneration 
consultants.

Executive Director & Non-Executive Director 
remuneration

The aggregate remuneration of non-executive directors is 
approved by shareholders. 

Individual directors’ remuneration is determined by the board 
within the approved aggregate total. 

In determining the appropriate level of director’s fees, data from 
surveys undertaken of other public companies similar in size or 
market section to PPK is taken into account.

Non-executive directors of PPK are: 

•	

•	

not entitled to participate in performance based 
remuneration practices unless approved by shareholders; 
and

currently remunerated by means of the payment of cash 
benefits in the form of directors’ fees. 

PPK does not currently have in place a retirement benefit scheme 
or allowance for its non-executive directors.

Executive directors do not receive directors’ fees. 

A review of the compensation arrangements for the Executive 
Director and senior executives is conducted by the full Board at 
a duly constituted Directors’ Meeting. The review is performed 
annually and is based on criteria including the individual’s 
performance, market rates paid for similar positions and the 
results of the Company during the relevant period.

The broad remuneration policy objective of PPK is to ensure that 
the emoluments provided properly reflect the person’s duties and 

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Statement of Corporate Governance Practices - 2011 (continued)

Policy Disclosure

The Company’s policies relating to the remuneration of directors 
and senior executives and the level of their remuneration are 
detailed in the Directors’ Report and Notes to the 2011 Financial 
Statements each contained in the 2011 PPK Annual report.

Copies of the PPK Remuneration Policy and PEIS are publicly 
available in the designated corporate governance area of its 
website at www.ppkgroup.com.au.

responsibilities and is designed to attract, retain and motivate 
executives of the highest possible quality and standard in the 
Company’s prevailing circumstances to enable the organisation 
to succeed.

The PPK Executive Incentive Plan (“PEIS”) has been approved by 
shareholders and provides the Board with the discretion to grant 
options and provide loans to Eligible Executives (as defined under 
the PEIS) for the purpose of acquiring Scheme Shares under the 
PEIS.

The Board ensures that the payment of equity-based executive 
remuneration is made in accordance with thresholds established 
by the PEIS and exercises its discretion under the scheme in a 
manner consistent with the broad remuneration policy objectives 
of the Company.

PPK is committed to making timely disclosure of all relevant 
information relating to its remuneration practices and policies in 
the context of reporting obligations in its Corporate Governance 
Statement, in its Annual Report, and pursuant to continuous 
disclosure requirements.

A residence in the Kiah project

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

Note 

2(a) 

2(b) 

2(e) 

2(d) 

3 

7  
7  

2011 
$000s 

6,102 
2,146 
23 
1,589 

9,860 

3,253  

(4,665) 
(1,071) 
(5,671) 
(1,567) 
(1,418) 

(14,392) 

(412) 

(1,691) 

(824) 

(2,515) 

163 
(49) 

(13) 
4  

(10) 
 3 

98 

(2,417) 

(4.5) 
(4.5) 

2010
$000s

4,746
3,109
59
1,158

9,072

3,894 

(4,538)
(3,515)
(700)
(1,165)
(1,118)

(11,036)

(684)

1,246

(484)

762

194 
(58)

-
-

(146)
44 

34

796

1.3
1.3

REVENUES
Mining equipment manufacture 
Investment properties 
Investment activities 
Interest receivable 

TOTAL REVENUE 

OTHER INCOME 

EXPENDITURE
Mining equipment manufacture 
Investment properties 
Investment activities 
Administrative expenses 
Finance costs 

TOTAL EXPENDITURE 

Share of (loss) from associates
 accounted for using the equity method 

(LOSS) / PROFIT BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE 

Income tax (expense) attributable to profit 

(LOSS) / PROFIT AFTER INCOME TAX FOR THE YEAR
ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE OWNERS OF PPK GROUP LIMITED 

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Changes in value on available-for-sale financial assets 
Provision for income tax thereon 

Unrealised impairment losses on available-for-sale financial assets
reclassified to the profit or loss from the asset revaluation reserve 
Provision for income tax thereon 

Realised gain on sale of available-for-sale financial assets
reclassified to the profit or loss from the asset revaluation reserve 
Provision for income tax thereon 

Other comprehensive income net of income tax 

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) / PROFIT FOR THE YEAR
ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE OWNERS OF PPK GROUP LIMITED  

Overall Operations
Basic earnings per share ( cents per share ) 
Diluted earnings per share ( cents per share ) 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 30 JUNE 2011

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 
Inventories 
Other current assets 

Assets classified as held for sale 

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 

NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Trade and other receivables 
Investments in associated companies - equity accounted 
Financial assets 
Investment Properties 
Other Property, plant and equipment 
Deferred tax assets 
Intangible assets 
Derivatives 

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 

TOTAL ASSETS 

CURRENT LIABILITIES
Trade and other payables 
Interest Bearing Liabilities 
Current tax liabilities 
Provisions 

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Interest Bearing Liabilities 
Deferred tax liabilities 
Provisions 

TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 

TOTAL LIABILITIES 

NET ASSETS 

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Contributed equity 
Reserves 
(Accumulated losses) / Retained earnings 

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

Note 

9 
10 
11 
12 

14(b) 

10 
13(a) 
13(b) 
14(a) 
15 
16(a) 
17 
18 

19 
20 
16(b) 
21 

22 
16(b) 
21 

23 
24 

2011 
$000s 

9,681 
4,367 
1,813 
395 

16,256 
- 

16,256 

5,166 
- 
745 
24,486 
1,412 
1,646 
742 
- 

34,197 

50,453 

625 
1,074 
122 
247 

 2,068  

18,500 
35 
68 

18,603  

20,671  

29,782  

29,782 
122 
(122) 

29,782 

2010
$000s

23
7,153
1,509
410

9,095
7,103

 16,198

7,617
3,692
1,105
24,248
1,624
2,036
779
128

41,229

57,427

413
2,944 
458
215

 4,030

18,500 
55 
48

18,603

22,633

34,794 

31,249 
24 
3,521

34,794 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

Note 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Cash receipts from customers 
Cash payments to suppliers and employees 
Other revenue 
Dividends received 
Interest received 
Income tax paid  
Interest paid 

Net cash provided by / ( used in ) operating activities 

30 (a) 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Proceeds from sale of investment property 
Proceeds from sale of plant & equipment 
Purchase of property, plant & equipment 
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale financial assets 
Purchase of available-for-sale financial assets 
Proceeds from sale of investment in associated companies 
Payments for investments in associated companies 
Payment for convertible notes 
Payments for investment in derivatives 
Payment for intangibles 

Net cash provided by / (used in) investing activities 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Loans advanced 
Payment for buyback of shares 
Proceeds from bank loans 
Loans repaid 
Repayment of borrowings 
Dividends paid  

Net cash (used in) / provided by financing activities 

Net increase / (decrease ) in cash held 

Cash at the beginning  of the financial year 

Cash at the end of the financial year 

30 (b) 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

2011 
$000s 

 7,624  
 (6,517) 
 1,627  
 23  
 1,141  
 (831) 
 (1,418) 

 1,649  

 8,085  
 8  
 (533) 
 516  
 (87) 
 15  
 (19) 
 -  
 -  
 (11) 

 7,974  

 -  
 (1,467) 
 -  
 4,500  
 -  
 (1,128) 

 1,905  

 11,528  

 (2,921) 

 8,607  

2010
$000s

 7,992 
 (7,282)
 241 
 191 
 451 
 (869)
 (1,118)

 (394)

 5,166 
 - 
 (293)
 2,452 
 (1,161)
 - 
 (2,829)
 (2,000)
 (272)
 (2)

 1,061

 (8,700)
 - 
 6,400 
 149 
 (23)
 (1,450)

 (3,624)

 (2,957)

 36 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

ISSUED 
CAPITAL 
$000s 

RETAINED 
EARNINGS/ 
(ACCUMULATED 
LOSSES)
$000s

OTHER 
RESERVES 
$000s 

TOTAL 
EQUITY 
$000s

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
At 1 July 2009 
Total comprehensive income for the year
Profit for the year 
Other comprehensive income
Fair value adjustment on available-for-sale financial assets
expensed on impairment 
less deferred tax impact 
Fair value adjustment on available-for-sale financial assets 
less deferred tax impact 

Total comprehensive income for the year 

Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners
Dividends paid 
Shares repurchased 

31,249  

 -  

 -  
 -  
 -  
 -  

 -  

 -  
 -  

 -  

At 30 June 2010 

 31,249  

 4,209  

 762  

 -  
 -  
 -  
 -  

 762  

 (1,450) 
 -  

 (1,450) 

 3,521  

 (9) 

 -  

 (147) 
 44  
 194  
 (58) 

 33  

 -  
 -  

 -  

 24  

 35,449 

 762 

 (147)
 44 
 194 
 (58)

 795 

 (1,450)
 - 

 (1,450)

 34,794

Total comprehensive income for the year
Loss for the year 
Other comprehensive income
Fair value adjustment on available-for-sale financial assets
expensed on impairment 
less deferred tax impact 
Realised gain on available-for-sale financial assets 
less deferred tax impact 
Fair value adjustment on available-for-sale financial assets 
less deferred tax impact 

Total comprehensive (loss) / income for the year 

Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners
Dividends paid 
Shares repurchased 

At 30 June 2011 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

 -  

 -  
 -  
 -  
 -  
 -  
 -  

 -  

 -  
 (1,467) 

 (1,467) 

 29,782  

 (2,515) 

 -  

 (2,515)

 -  
 -  
 -  
 -  
 -  
 -  

 (2,515) 

 (1,128) 
 -  

 (1,128) 

 (122) 

 (13) 
 4  
 (10) 
 3  
 163  
 (49) 

 98  

 -  
 -  

 -  

 122  

 (13)
 4 
 (10)
 3 
 163 
 (49)

 (2,417)

 (1,128)
 (1,467)

 (2,595)

 29,782 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

1 

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Corporate Information

The financial statements of PPK Group Limited for the year ended 30 June 2011 were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the directors on 28 
September 2011 and covers PPK Group Limited and its subsidiaries as required by the Corporation Act 2001.

Separate financial statements for PPK Group Limited as an individual entity are no longer presented as a consequence of a change to the Corporations Act 2001, 
however, limited financial information for PPK Group Limited is provided as an  individual entity in note 8.

PPK Group Limited is a company limited by shares, incorporated in Australia. Its shares are publicly traded on the Australian Stock Exchange.

(a) 

Basis of Preparation

The financial statements are general purpose financial statements which have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and 
other authorative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board and the Corporations Act 2001.

The financial statements also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by The International Accounting Standards Board.

The financial statements have been prepared on an accruals basis and are based on historical costs, except for available-for-sale financial assets and 
derivatives which have been measured at fair value and land and buildings, plant and equipment were impairment has been recognised when the fair 
value of the asset is less than the historical cost.

Non-current assets and disposal groups held-for-sale are measured at the lower of carrying amounts and fair value less costs to sell.

The accounting policies have been consistently applied to the entities of the consolidated entity unless otherwise stated.

The financial statements are presented in Australian currency.

(b) 

Basis of Consolidation

Subsidiaries

The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of PPK Group Limited and its subsidiaries at 30 June each year (“the Group”). 
Subsidiaries are entities over which the Group has the power to govern the financial and operating policies generally over which the Group has the power 
to govern the financial and operating policies generally accompanying a shareholding of more than one half of the voting rights. Potential voting rights 
that are currently exercisable or convertible are considered when assessing control. Consolidated financial statements include all subsidiaries from the 
date that control commences until the date that control ceases. The financial statements of subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting period as the 
parent, using consistent accounting policies.

All intercompany balances and transactions, including unrealised profits arising from intergroup transactions have been eliminated. Unrealised losses are 
also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of the impairment of the asset transferred.

Associates

Associates are entities over which the Group has significant influence but not control. Associates are accounted for in the consolidated financial 
statements using the equity method accounting. Under the equity method the Group’s share of the post-acquisition other comprehensive income or 
loss of the associates is recognised in consolidated profit or loss and the Group’s share of the post-acquisition movements in reserves of associates is 
recognised in consolidated other comprehensive income. The cumulative post-acquisition movements are adjusted against the carrying amount of the 
investment. Dividends received from associates reduce the carrying amount of the investment in the consolidated financial statements.

When the Group’s share of post-acquisition losses in an associate exceeds its interest in the associate (including any unsecured receivables), the Group 
does not recognise further losses unless it has obligations to, or has made payments, on behalf of the associate.

The financial statements of the associate are used to apply the equity method. The end of the reporting period of the associate and the parent are 
identical and both use consistent accounting policies.

(c) 

Revenue and Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognised at the fair value of consideration received or receivable. Amounts disclosed as revenue are net of returns, trade allowance and 
duties and taxes paid. The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

1 

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 

Sales of goods

Revenue from the sale of mining equipment is recognised when significant risk and rewards of rewards of ownership have passed to the buyer and can 
be reliable measured. Risks and rewards are considered passed to the buyer when the goods have been delivered to the customer.

Rental Income

Rental income on investment properties is accounted for on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Contingent rentals are recognised as income in the 
periods when they are earned.

Interest income

Revenue is recognised as it accrues using the effective interest rate method. The effective interest method uses the effective interest rate which is the rate 
that exactly discounts the estimated future cash receipts over the expected life of the financial asset.

Asset sales

Gains and losses on sale of assets is recognised on a net basis. The gain or loss on disposal of assets is brought to account at the date an unconditional 
contract of sale is signed, or if a conditional contract is signed, the date it becomes unconditional.

In the case of real estate sales under AASB 118 it becomes unconditional when title passes.

Dividends

Dividends are recognised when the Group’s right to receive payment is established.

(d)  

Inventories

Raw	materials,	work	in	progress	and	finished	goods

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Costs comprise all direct materials, direct labour and an appropriate portion of variable 
and fixed overheads. Fixed overheads are allocated on the basis of normal operating capacity.

Costs are  assigned to inventory using a standard costing system. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less 
the estimated selling cost of completion and selling expenses.

(e)  

Trade Receivables & other receivables

Trade and other receivables and are recognised initially at original invoice amounts less an allowance for uncollectible amounts and have repayment 
terms between 30 - 45 days. Collectability is assessed on an ongoing basis. Debts which are known to be uncollectible are written off. An allowance 
is made for doubtful debts where there is objective evidence that the Group may not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original 
terms. Objective evidence of impairment include financial difficulties of the debtor, default of payment terms or debts more than 60 days past due. On 
confirmation that the trade receivable will not be collectible the gross carrying value of the asset is written off against the associated provision.

From time to time the Group elects to renegotiate the terms of trade receivables due from customers with which it has previously had a good trading 
history. Such renegotiations will lead to a change in the timing of payments rather than changes to the amount owed and are not, in the view of the 
directors, sufficient to require the derecognition of the original instrument.

(f) 

Income Tax

The income tax expense for the period is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income based on the national income tax rate for each 
jurisdiction adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to temporary differences between the tax base of assets and liabilities 
and their carrying amounts in the financial statements, and to unused tax losses.

Deferred tax assets are only recognised for deductible temporary differences, between carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting 
purposes and their respective tax bases, at the tax rates expected to apply when the assets are recovered or liabilities settled, based on those tax rates 
which are enacted or substantially enacted for each jurisdiction. Exceptions are made for certain temporary differences arising on initial recognition of an 
asset or liability if they arose in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the transaction did not affect either accounting profit 
or taxable profit.

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Deferred tax assets are only recognised for deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses if there is reasonable certainty that future taxable 
amounts will be available to utilise those temporary differences and losses. 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognised for temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax bases of investments in subsidiaries, 
associates and interests in joint ventures where the parent entity is able to control the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences and it is 
probable that the differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

Current and deferred tax balances relating to amounts recognised directly  in other comprehensive income or equity are also recognised directly in other 
comprehensive income or equity.

PPK Group Limited and its wholly owned Australian subsidiaries have implemented the tax consolidation legislation for the whole of the financial year. 
PPK Group Limited is the head entity in the tax consolidated group. The stand-alone taxpayer/separate taxpayer within a group approach has been 
used to allocate current income tax expense and deferred tax expense to wholly-owned subsidiaries that form part of the tax consolidated group. PPK 
Group Limited has assumed all the current tax liabilities and the deferred tax assets arising from unused tax losses for the tax consolidated group via 
intercompany receivables and payables because a tax funding arrangement has been in place for the whole of the financial year. The amounts receivable/
payable under tax funding arrangements are due upon notification by the head entity. Interim funding notices may also be issued by the head entity to 
its wholly-owned subsidiaries in order for the head entity to be able to pay tax instalments.

(g) 

Investment Property & Property, Plant and Equipment

Investment Properties

Investment properties are initially measured at cost including transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, investment properties are carried at 
cost, less depreciation and any impairment losses.

Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future 
economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the group.

Depreciation on investment properties is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the asset of 50 years. Land is not depreciated.

The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed and adjusted, if appropriate, at each balance sheet date. 

Gains and losses on disposals are calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the asset’s carrying amount and are included in the 
income statement in the year that the item is derecognised.

Other Property, plant and equipment

Other Property, plant and equipment are brought to account at cost less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation or amortisation.

The cost of fixed assets constructed within the Group includes the cost of materials used in construction, direct labour and an appropriate proportion of 
fixed and variable overheads.

The depreciable amount of all fixed assets including buildings and capitalised leased assets, but excluding freehold land, is depreciated over their useful 
lives to the consolidated entity commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. Leasehold improvements are amortised over the shorter of 
either the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful lives of the improvements.

The gain or loss on disposal of all fixed assets is determined as the difference between the carrying amount of the asset at the time of disposal and the 
proceeds of disposal, and is included in the profit before income tax of the consolidated entity in the year of disposal.

The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable assets are:

Class of Fixed Asset 

Buildings 

Depreciation Rate 
Straight Line

2 %

Leasehold Improvements 

over the term of the lease

Plant & Equipment 

Leased Plant & Equipment 

3-50 %

3-33 %

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Non-Current Assets Classified as Held for Resale

Non-current assets classified as held for sale are those assets whose carrying amounts will be recovered principally through a sale transaction rather than 
through continuing use and sale is considered highly probable. These assets are stated at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to 
sell and are not depreciated or amortised.

Interest expense continues to be recognised on liabilities of a disposal group classified as an asset held for sale.

An impairment loss is recognised for any initial or subsequent write-down of the asset to fair value less costs to sell. A gain is recognised for subsequent 
increases in fair value less costs to sell of an asset but not exceeding any cumulative impairment losses previously recognised.

A discontinued operation is a component of the group that has been disposed of or is classified as held for sale and that represents a separate major line 
of business or geographical operations, is part of a single co-ordinated plan to dispose of such a line of business or area of operations, or is a subsidiary 
acquired exclusively with a view to resale. The results of discontinued operations are presented separately on the face of the profit or loss.

(h)  

Investments and Other Financial Assets

All investments and other financial assets are initially stated at cost, being the fair value of consideration given plus acquisition costs.

Purchases and sales of investments are recognised at trade date which is the date on which the Group commits to purchase or sell the asset.

Accounting policies for each category of investments and other financial assets subsequent to initial recognition are set out below.

Derecognition

Financial assets are derecognised where the contractual rights to receipt of cash flows expires or the asset is transferred to another party whereby the 
entity no longer has any significant continuing involvement in the risks and benefits associated with the asset. Financial liabilities are derecognised where 
the related obligations are either discharged, cancelled or expire.

The difference between the carrying value of the financial liability extinguished or transferred to another party and the fair value of consideration paid, 
including the transfer of non-cash assets or liabilities assumed, is recognised in profit or loss.

Classification	and	subsequent	measurement

(i)			Loans	and	receivables

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with a fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted on an active market and are 
subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

The host debt contract of a convertible note is classified as loans and receivables. The host debt contract is measured initially at the residual amount after 
separating the embedded option derivative. The host debt contract is subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

(ii)		Held-to-maturity	investments

Held to maturity investments are non-derivative financial assets that have fixed maturities and fixed or determinable payments, and it is the group’s 
intention to hold the investments to maturity. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

(iii)		Available-for-sale	financial	assets

Available-for-sale financial assets comprise investments in listed and unlisted entities and any non-derivatives that are not classified as any other 
category of financial assets, and are classified as non-current assets (unless management intends to dispose of the investments within 12 months 
of the end of the reporting period). After initial recognition, these investments are measured at fair value with gains or losses recognised in other 
comprehensive income (available-for-sale investments revaluation reserve). Where there is a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value of 
an available-for-sale (which constitutes objective evidence of impairment) the full amount including any amount previously charged to other 
comprehensive income is recognised in profit or loss.

Purchases and sales of available-for-sale are recognised on settlement date with any change in fair value between trade date and settlement being 
recognised in other comprehensive income. On sale the amount held in available-for-sale reserves associated with that asset is recognised in profit or 
loss as a reclassification adjustment.

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Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint venture entities are accounted for in the consolidated financial statements as described in note 1(b).

Reversal of impairment losses on equity instruments classified  as available-for-sale cannot be reversed through profit or loss. Reversal of impairment 
losses on debt instruments classified as available-for-sale can be reversed through profit or loss where the reversal relates to an increase in the fair value 
of the debt instrument occurring after the impairment loss was recognised in profit or loss. 

The fair value of quoted investments are determined by reference to Securities Exchange quoted market bid prices at the close of business at the end 
of the reporting period. For investments where there is no quoted market, fair price is determined by reference to current market value of another 
instrument which is substantially the same or is calculated based on the expected cash flows of the underlying net asset base of the investment.

(iv)		Financial	liabilities

Non-derivative financial liabilities (excluding financial guarantees) are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

(v)		Derivatives

Share options embedded in a convertible note is not closely related to the debt host contract and are separated from the host debt contract and 
accounted for as a separate derivative. The share options are initially measured at fair value using the Black Scholes model or the listed market price if one 
exists. Other share options are classified as a derivative and initially measured at fair value net of transaction costs.

Subsequent adjustments to fair value of the share options are taken to profit or loss.

The group does not use derivative financial instruments such as forward exchange contracts and interest rate swaps to mitigate risks associated with 
interest rate and foreign exchange fluctuations.

(vi)	Held	for	trading	

Investments classified as held for trading are measured at fair value with gains or losses recognised in the profit or loss.

A financial asset is classified held for trading if acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the short term or if it is a derivative that is not designated 
as a hedge.

(i) 

Leases

Leases of property, plant & equipment where the Group has substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as finance leases and 
capitalised at inception of the lease at the fair value of the leased property, or if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments. Lease 
payments are apportioned between the finance charges and reduction of the lease liability so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining 
balance of the liability. Finance charges are charged to profit or loss over the lease period so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the 
remaining balance of the liability for each period.

Capitalised leased assets are depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the lease term.

Leases where the lessor retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the net asset are classified as operating leases. Payments made 
under operating leases (net of incentives received from the lessor) are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.

When assets are leased out under finance leases, the present value of the lease payments is recognised as a lease receivable.

The difference between the gross receivable and the present value of the receivable is recognised as unearned finance income.

Lease income is recognised over the lease term using the net investment method which reflects a constant periodic rate of return.

Lease income from operating leases is recognised in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating 
operating leases are added to the carrying value of the leased asset and recognised as an expense over the lease term on the same basis as the lease 
income.

(j) 

Foreign Currency 

Foreign currency transactions during the period are converted to Australian currency at rates of exchange applicable at the dates of the transactions. 
Amounts receivable and payable in foreign currency at balance date are converted at the rates of exchange rates ruling at year end. The gains and losses 
from conversion of short term balances, whether realised or unrealised, are recognised in profit or loss.

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(k) 

Trade and Other payables 

These amounts represent unpaid liabilities for goods received and services provided to the group and parent entity prior to the end of the financial 
year. The amounts are unsecured and are normally settled within 30 to 60 days, except for imported items for which 90 or 120 day payment terms are 
normally available.

(l) 

Borrowings 

All loans and borrowings are initially recognised at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred. Borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost. 
Any difference between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the redemption amount is recognised in the income statement over the period of the 
loans and borrowings using the effective interest method. Bank loans are subject to set-off arrangements.

(m)  Employee Benefit Provisions

Salary, wages and annual leave

Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits and annual leave expected to be settled within 12 months of the end of the reporting 
period are recognised in other liabilities or provision for employee benefits in respect of employees’ services rendered up to the end of the reporting 
period and are measured at amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled.

Long service leave

Liabilities for long service leave are recognised as part of the provision for employee benefits and measure as the present value of expected future 
payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees to the end of the reporting period using the projected unit credit method. 
Consideration is given to expected future salaries and wages levels, experience of employee departures and period of service.

Expected future payments are discounted using national government bond rates at the end of the reporting period with terms to maturity that match as 
close as possible, the estimated future cash outflows.

Retirement	benefit	obligations

The Group contributes to defined contribution superannuation funds for employees. All funds are accumulation plans where the Group contributed 
various percentages of employee gross incomes, the majority of which were as determined by the superannuation guarantee legislation.

Benefits provided are based on accumulated contributions and earnings for each employee. There is no legally enforceable obligation on the Group 
to contribute to the superannuation plans other than requirements under the superannuation guarantee legislation. Contributions are recognised as 
expenses as they become payable. 

(n) 

Cash

For the purposes of the statement of cash flows, cash includes cash on hand and at call deposits with banks or financial institutions, net of bank 
overdrafts.

(o) 

Intangible assets

Brands Names

Expenditure on internally generated brand names are expensed as incurred. Acquired Brand names are stated at cost and are considered to have indefinite 
useful lives and are not amortised. The useful life is assessed annually to determine whether events or circumstances continue to support an indefinite 
useful life assessment. The carrying value of brand names is reviewed annually for impairment, at the same time every year.

Research and Development

Research costs are expensed as incurred. Development expenditure incurred on an individual project is capitalised if the product or service is technically 
feasible, adequate resources are available to complete the project, it is probable that future economic benefits will be generated and expenditure 
attributable to the project can be measured reliably. Expenditure capitalised comprises costs of materials, services, direct labour and an appropriate 
proportion of overheads. Other development costs are expensed when incurred. Capitalised development expenditure is stated at cost less accumulated 
amortisation and any impairment losses and amortised over the period of expected future sales from the related projects which vary from 3 - 5 years. The 
carrying value of development costs is reviewed annually when the asset is not yet available for use, or when events or circumstances indicate that the 
carrying value may be impaired.

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Patents,	Trademarks	and	Licences

Patents, trademarks and licences have a finite useful life and are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses.

Amortisation is calculated on a straight line basis over the number of years of their expected benefit which ranges from 3 to 10 years.

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the consideration transferred and the amount of the non-controlling interest in the acquiree over the fair value of 
the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities. Goodwill is not amortised but is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. 
Goodwill is reviewed annually for impairment annually, or more frequently if events  or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be 
impaired. Gains and losses on the disposal of an entity include the carrying amount of goodwill relating to the entity sold.

Goodwill acquired is allocated to each of the cash-generating units expected to benefit from the combinations synergies. Impairment is determined by 
assessing the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the goodwill relates. Impairment losses on goodwill cannot be reversed.

(p) 

Impairment of Assets

At each reporting date the Group assesses whether there is an indication that individual assets are impaired. Where impairment indicators exist, 
recoverable amount is determined and impairment losses are recognised in the income statement where the asset’s carrying value exceeds its recoverable 
amount. Recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use. For the purpose of assessing value in use, the 
estimated future cash flows are discounted to the present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of 
money and the risks specific to the asset.

Where it is not possible to estimate recoverable amount for an individual asset, recoverable amount is determined for the cash-generating unit to which 
the asset belongs.

(q) 

Borrowing costs

All borrowing costs are expensed when incurred.

(r) 

Share-Based Payments

The Group recognises an expense for all share-based remuneration, including deferred shares and options, and amortises those expenses over the 
relevant vesting periods.  

No expense has been recognised in respect of options granted before 7 November 2002. Shares are recognised when options are exercised and the 
proceeds received are allocated to share capital.

(s) 

Rounding of Amounts 

The parent entity applied the relief available under ASIC Class Order 98/100 and accordingly, amounts in the financial statements and directors’ report 
have been rounded to the nearest thousand dollars, or in certain cases, to the nearest dollar.

(t) 

 Dividends

Provision is made for dividends declared, and no longer at the discretion of the Group, on or before the end of the financial year but not distributed at the 
end of the reporting period.

The requirements for paying dividends under Section 254T of the Corporations Act 2011 were amended in June 2010. The old “profits” test has been 
deleted and been replaced with a “solvency” test and an “asset” test. Dividends can no longer be paid unless:

(a )  Assets exceed liabilities immediately before the dividend is declared and the excess is sufficient for the payment of dividends; and

(b ) 

 The payment of the dividend is fair and reasonable to the company’s shareholder as a whole; and  

(c )  The payment of the dividend does not materially prejudice the company’s ability to pay its creditors.

These new rules apply to all dividends declared on or after the date of Royal Assent of 29 June 2010.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

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(u) 

Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to owners of PPK Group Limited, by the weighted average number  of ordinary 
shares outstanding during the financial year, adjusted for bonus elements in ordinary shares during the year.

Diluted earnings per share   

Earnings used to calculate diluted earnings per share are calculated by adjusting the basic earnings by the after-tax effect of dividends and interest 
associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares. The weighted average number of shares used is adjusted for the weighted average number of shares 
assumed to have been issued for no consideration in relation to dilutive potential ordinary shares.

(v) 

GST

Revenues and expenses are recognised net of GST except where GST incurred on a purchase of goods and services is not recoverable from the taxation 
authority, in which case the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense item.

Receivables and payables are stated with the amount of GST included. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is 
included as part of receivables or payables in the balance sheet.

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

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

(w)  New Accounting Standards and interpretations not yet adopted

No new accounting standards and interpretations, that are available for early adoption at 30 June 2011, but not yet adopted, will result in any material 
change to the financial statements.

The Group has determined that there will be no material change on the Group’s financial reports following adoption of these standards in future years, as 
either their application is only required to be applied prospectively, they are disclosure standards only and there will be no material impact on amounts 
recognised in the financial statements or they are disclosure standards only that will require various additional disclosures.

Critical accounting estimates and judgements

The directors evaluate estimates and judgements incorporated into the financial report based on historical knowledge and best available current information. 
Estimates assume a reasonable expectation of future events and are based on current trends and economic data, obtained both externally and within the group.

Key	estimates	-	Impairment

The Group assesses impairment at each reporting date by evaluating conditions specific to the group that may lead to impairment of assets.

Where an impairment trigger exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined. Value-in-use calculations performed in assessing recoverable amounts 
incorporate a number of key estimates.

Available-for-sale	financial	assets

The Group reviewed each of its listed investments to consider whether there was any indication that individual investments were impaired.

Based on all the information available to the Directors it was determined that the Group’s investment in in the following listed companies were impaired:

Eureka Group Limited

Allied Brands Limited

As a result an impairment loss of $117,000 (2010 $700,000) was taken up in profit or loss on these investment.

The Directors determined that no other listed available-for-sale financial assets were impaired at balance date.

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Investment in Associates

The Group investments in associate companies have been impaired. During the year Frigrite Limited and Intelligent Solar Limited went into administration. The 
Group’s investments in these two companies have been written down to nil.

An impairment loss of  $4,140,000 (2010 $589,000 refer note 2(d) for disclosure) was taken up in profit or loss on these investments. 

Other	receivables	-	Convertible	Notes

The Group has reviewed its investments in convertible notes. During the year the companies in which the Group had investments in convertible notes went into 
administration. The carrying value of the notes held in two of these companies, Intelligent Solar Limited and Allied Brands Limited, have been written down to 
nil. A provision for impairment of $1,322,000 was taken up in profit or loss on these investments.

The Group considers that the notes held in Frigrite Limited will be redeemed in the next financial year and expect a full recovery of the carrying value. 

Investment Properties

An independent valuation of all investments properties was undertaken in May 2010. All investment properties have been included in the financial statements 
at cost. The independent valuation indicated that the current market value of one property was below cost, as a result an impairment was recognised on the land 
& buildings that the Group owns at Arndell Park, New South Wales in the current and 2010 financial years.

An impairment loss of $169,000 (2010 $1,159,000) has been taken up in profit or loss on this property.

Other Receivables

The Group has advanced funds to Intelligent Solar Limited during the year. As this company has been placed in administration the recoverability of these loans is 
doubtful. A provision for doubtful debts on this outstanding receivable of $237,000 has been taken up to the income statement.

Deferred Tax Asset

An assessment was made on the recoverability of the deferred tax asset recognised in the accounts. The deferred tax asset has only been recognised to the extent 
that there is reasonable certainty of realising future taxable amounts sufficient to use losses incurred. 

Capital losses with a tax asset value of $1,315,000 have not been recognised and carried forward as a deferred tax asset. 

No impairment has been recognised in respect of goodwill, brand names, plant and equipment for the current financial year.

Refer to note 17 for details of assumptions used in estimating the recoverable amount of intangible assets.

Key judgements - Classification as Held for Sale

The Group classifies assets as held for sale where an asset (or disposal group) is available for immediate sale in its present condition subject only to terms that 
are usual and customary for sales of such assets (or disposal groups) and the sale is highly probable. For the sale to be assessed as highly probable, management 
must be committed to a plan to sell the asset (or disposal group), and an active program to locate a buyer and complete the plan must have been initiated. 
Further, the asset (or disposal group) must be actively marketed for sale at a price that is reasonable in relation to its current fair value. In addition, the sale 
should be expected to qualify for recognition as a completed sale within one year from the date of classification and actions required to complete the plan should 
indicate that it is unlikely that significant changes to the plan will be made or that the plan will be withdrawn.

The Group has land located at Arndell Park, New South Wales which has been marketed for sale for a number of years. In prior years this property was classified 
as “Assets classified as held for sale”. Although the property continues to be actively marketed, it is considered appropriate to re-classify this property as non-
current investment property, as there is no certainty that a firm purchase commitment will be highly probable within one year. This reclassification has no profit 
or loss impact for the Group.

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Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

2 

REVENUE, OTHER INCOME & EXPENSES FROM OPERATIONS

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

Note 

( c) 

(a) 

(b)  

REVENUE
Sale of goods 
Rental income from investment properties 
 Dividends received  - other parties 
Interest receivable 

OTHER INCOME
Net gain on disposal of  investment properties 
Net gain on disposal of  plant and equipment 
Net gain on sale of available-for-sale financial assets 
Fair value adjustment on derivatives 
Fair value adjustment on conversion of convertible notes 
to investment in associated companies 
Proceeds from rental property dispute resolution 
Foreign currency translation gains 
Sundry income 

(c)  

INTEREST INCOME
Other persons 

(d)  

SHARE OF PROFIT (LOSS) FROM ASSOCIATES ACCOUNTED  
FOR USING THE EQUITY METHOD
Fair value adjustment to carrying value of available-for-sale financial assets
at the time the entities became associates 
Impairment to carrying value of associate at year end 

Share of after tax profit (loss) from associates accounted for  
under the equity method 

(e) 

EXPENSES
Profit (loss) before income tax includes the following specific expenses:
Amortisation of intangibles 
Cost of sales   - mining equipment manufacture 
Depreciation  - investment properties 
- plant and equipment 

Fair value adjustment on derivatives 
Foreign currency translation losses 
Impairment   - investment properties 
Impairment of available-for-sale financial assets - Listed investments 

               Impairment to carrying value of associates   

Impairment of other receivables - convertible notes 
Interest paid  - other 

2011 
$000s 

6,102  
 2,146  
 23  
 1,589  

 9,860  

 1,514  
 5  
 10  
 -  

95  
 1,585  
 2  
 42  

 3,253  

 1,589  

 -  
 -  

 -  

 (412) 

 (412) 

 48  
 3,275  
 339  
 528  

 867  

 76  
 -  
 169  
 117  
 4,140  
 1,322  
 1,418  

2010
$000s

 4,746 
 3,109 
 59 
 1,158

 9,072 

 2,184 
 - 
 1,022 
 380 

 - 
 - 
 - 
 308

 3,894 

 1,158 

 580 
 (589)

 (9)

 (675)

 (684)

 80 
 3,279 
 432 
 486 

 918

 - 
 23 
 1,159 
 740 
 - 
 - 
 1,118 

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2 

REVENUE, OTHER INCOME & EXPENSES FROM OPERATIONS (continued)

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

Note 

Doubtful debts  - trade receivables 
- other receivables  

Defined contribution superannuation expense 
Employee benefit expenses 
Rental expense on operating leases 

3 

INCOME TAX EXPENSE

(a)  The prima facie tax payable/(benefit) on the (loss)/profit before income tax 

is reconciled to the income tax expense as follows:

(Loss) Profit before tax  

Prima facie tax payable/(benefit) at 30% (2010: 30%) 

Fully franked dividend received 
Share of after tax loss of associate companies 

Research & Development concession 
Building allowance 
Sundry items 
(Over) / under provision relating to prior year 
 Tax losses not recognised as own asset 

Income tax expense  

The applicable weighted average effective tax rates are as follows: 

(b)   The components of tax expense comprise

Current tax 
Deferred tax 
(Over) / under provision in respect of prior years 

(c)  Deferred tax recognised directly in equity through Available-for-sale Financial

Asset Reserve relating to valuing investments at fair value 

2011 
$000s 

 -  
 237  
 208  
 1,921  
 160  

 (1,691) 

 (507) 

 (7) 

 123  
 (30) 
 (54) 
 -  
 (16) 
 1,315  

 824  

n/a 

 511  
 329  
 (16) 

 824  

 41  

2010
$000s

 12 
 1,249 
 207 
 1,706 
 114 

 1,246

 374 

 (18)

 203 
 (30)
 (64)
 3 
 16 
 - 

 484 

39%

 621 
 (153)
 16

 484 

 15 

PPK Group Limited (“PPK”)  has formed a consolidated group for income tax purposes, effective on and from 1 July 2003, with each of its wholly owned 
Australian subsidiaries. 

PPK, as the head entity, has recognised all current income tax assets and liabilities relating to the consolidated group.

The entities within the Group have entered into a tax sharing agreement where each subsidiary will compensate PPK for the amount of tax payable that would 
be calculated as if the subsidiary was a tax paying entity.

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Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

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AUDITOR’S REMUNERATION 

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

Remuneration of the auditor of the group and parent entity for :
- auditing or reviewing the financial report 
- non audit services ( accounting / technical advice ) 

5 

KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL DISCLOSURES

(a) 

Key management personnel disclosures 

Short-term benefits 
Post-employment benefits 
Termination benefits 

Note 

2011 
$000s 

75,573  
 -  

75,573  

 643,220  
 -  
 -  

643,220  

2010
$000s

77,085 
 - 

77,085

 665,698 
 50,000 
 359,919 

 1,075,617 

Further information regarding the identity of key management personnel and their compensation can be found in the Audited Remuneration Report 
contained in the Directors’ Report of this annual report.

(b) 

Equity Instruments

Details of options and rights held directly, indirectly or beneficially by key management personnel and their related parties are as follows: 
There were no options and rights held directly, indirectly or beneficially by key management personnel and their related parties in the current financial 
year.

(c) 

Shareholdings

Number of Shares held by Parent Entity Directors and other key management personnel 

Parent Entity Directors
Mr C.F. Ryan (retired 1 August 2011) 
Mr G.R. Molloy 
Mr R.M. Beath 
Mr J.I. Wowk 
Mr G. Webb (appointed 1 August 2011) 

Other Key Management Personnel
Mr D.A. Hoff 
Mr R.J. Nicholls 

Balance 
1.7.10 

Received as 
Remuneration 

Options 
Exercised 

Net Change 
Other 

Balance
30.6.11

 500,000  
 10,987,997  
 42,821  
 212,302  
 -    

 11,743,120  

 156,960  
 27,000  

 183,960  

    -  
    -  
    -  
    -  
    -  

    -   

    -  
    -  

    -  

    -  
    -  
    -  
    -  
    -  

    -  

    -  
    -  

 -    

 -    
 947,989  
 -    
 -    
 6,618,320  

500,000 
11,935,986 
42,821 
212,302 
6,618,320 

 7,566,309  

19,309,429

 -    
 (27,000) 

 (27,000) 

156,960 
 -   

 156,960 

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Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

5 

KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL DISCLOSURES (continued)

Parent Entity Directors
Mr C.F. Ryan 
Mr G.R. Molloy 
Mr R.M. Beath 
Mr J.I. Wowk 
Mr D.A. Hoff (retired 7 September 2009) 

Other Key Management Personnel
Mr D.A. Hoff 
Mr R.J. Nicholls 

Balance 
1.7.09 

Received as 
Remuneration 

Options 
Exercised 

Net Change 
Other 

Balance
30.6.10

 500,000  
 10,245,358  
 42,821  
 187,302  
 156,960  

 11,132,441  

 -    
 27,000  

 27,000  

    -  
    -  
    -  
    -  
    -  

    -   

    -  
    -  

    -  -    

    -  
    -  
    -  
    -  
    -  

    -  

    -  
    -  

    -   

    -  
 742,639  
    -  
 25,000  
 (156,960) 

500,000 
10,987,997 
42,821 
212,302 
 -  

 610,679  

11,743,120 

 156,960  
 -    

 156,960  

156,960 
27,000 

 183,960 

(d) 

Loans

There were no loans or advances to parent entity directors, executives and key management personnel in the current financial or previous financial years.

(e)   Other  transactions with directors 

Refer to note 29 for further details of transactions with directors and director related entities.

Note 

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

2011 
$000s 

2010
$000s

6 

DIVIDENDS

(a) 

Dividends paid

Final ordinary dividend of 1.00c per share for 2010 year  
 - 100% franked at 30% tax rate( prior year 1.00c per share )

Interim ordinary dividend of 1.00c per share for 2011 year 
- 100% franked at 30% tax rate(prior year 1.50c per share  - 100% franked)  

 577  

 551  

 1,128  

 580 

 870 

 1,450 

(b) 

Dividends declared after balance date 

At a meeting of Directors held on 7 September 2011 it was resolved that Final ordinary dividend  
of 1.5 cents per share would be paid on 16 December 2011.

The extent to which the dividend is franked is yet to be determined.

This dividend will amount to $807,000 and has not been included in the financial statements  
as it was declared after balance date.

(c) 

Franked dividends

Franking credits available for subsequent financial years based
on a tax rate of 30% (2010 - 30%) 

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 4,365  

 4,054 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

6 

DIVIDENDS (continued)

 The above amounts represent the balance of the franking account as at the end of the financial year, adjusted for:

(a)      franking credits that will arise from the payment of the current tax liability

(b)      franking debits that will arise from the payment of dividends recognised as a liability at the reporting date

(c)      franking credits that will arise from the receipt of dividends recognised as receivables at the reporting date, and

 (d)      franking credits that may be prevented from being distributed in subsequent financial years.

The consolidated amounts include franking credits that would be available to the parent entity if distributable profits of subsidiaries were paid as 
dividends.

The Group satisfies the relevant tests under the Corporations Act 2011 to pay a dividend, however, the extent to which the final dividend will be franked 
will depend upon the earnings of the Group during the first half of 2012 and the final outcome as regards the position adopted by the Australian Taxation 
Office in a draft Fact Sheet issued on 21 June 2011. 

Under legislation that took effect on 1st July 2002, the amount recorded in the franking account is the amount of Australian income tax paid, rather than 
franking credits based on after tax profits, and amounts debited to that account in respect of dividends paid after 30 June 2002 are the  franking credits 
attaching to those dividends rather than the gross amount of the dividends.

Note 

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

2011 
$000s 

2010
$000s

7 

EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share (cents per share)
Continuing operations 

Diluted earnings per share ( cents per share )
Continuing operations 

(a) 

Reconciliation of Earnings to Net Profit

Earnings used in calculating Basic EPS
Continuing operations 

Earnings used in calculating Diluted EPS
Continuing operations 

(b)   Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding  

during the year used in calculation of basic EPS 

Potential ordinary shares assumed to have been issued for no consideration   

Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during
the year used in calculation of diluted EPS 

(4.5) 

(4.5) 

(2,515) 

(2,515) 

No. 

56,398,923 

-  

1.3

1.3

762

762 

No.

58,006,650

- 

56,398,923 

58,006,650

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

 8 

PARENT ENTITY INFORMATION

Note 

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

2011 
$000s 

2010
$000s

The following details information related to the parent entity, PPK Group Limited at 30 June 2011. The information presented here has been prepared using 
consistent accounting policies as presented in Note 1.

Current assets 
Non-current assets 

Total Assets 

Current liabilities 
Non-current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Net Assets 

Contributed equity 
Reserves 
(Accumulated Losses)/Retained earnings 

Total Equity 

Profit (loss) for the year 
Other comprehensive income for the year 

Total comprehensive income (loss) for the year 

CURRENT ASSETS
9 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash at bank and on hand 
Short-term bank deposits 

Cash at bank and on hand 

Cash at bank consists of temporary surplus funds which are non-interest bearing.
Short-term bank deposits are funds held at call which are interest bearing.

Reconciliation of Cash

The above figures are reconciled to the cash at the end of the financial
year as shown in the statement of cash flows as follows:
Cash and cash equivalents 
Bank overdrafts 

19  

P A G E   5 2

 38,979  
 39,001  

 77,980  

 29,742  
 18,505  

 48,247  

 29,733  

 29,782  
 8  
 (57) 

 29,733  

 (2,692) 
 -  

 (2,692) 

 24  
 9,657  

 9,681  

 9,681  
 (1,074) 

 8,607  

 35,259 
 42,004 

 77,263

 24,810 
 18,561

 43,371

 33,892

 31,249 
 8 
 2,635

 33,892

 (695)
 -

 (695)

 23 
 -

 23

 23 
 (2,944)

 (2,921)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

10 

TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES 

Current

Trade receivables 
Less: Allowance for doubtful debts 

Other Receivables  
Less: Allowance for doubtful debts 

Loans and receivables
   - other loans - secured 
   - convertible notes 

Non-Current

Loans and receivables
- other loans - secured 
- convertible notes 

Other Non current Assets of continuing operations 

(a) 

Trade Receivables 

Note 

(a) 

(b) 

(c ) 
(d) 

(c ) 
(d) 

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

2011 
$000s 

2010
$000s

 1,982  
 -  

 1,982  

 622  
 (237) 

 385  

 -  
 2,000  

 2,000  

 4,367  

 5,166  
 -  

 5,166  

 946 
 -

 946 

 1,751 
 (1,249

 502 

 4,872 
 833

 5,705

 7,153

 4,498 
 3,119 

 7,617 

Current trade receivables are non-interest bearing and are generally 30 day terms. A provision for doubtful debts is raised when there is objective 
evidence that it is considered unlikely that any amounts will be recovered. 

(b) 

 Other Receivables

Other receivables are non-interest bearing and are generally 30 day terms. A provision for doubtful debts has been raised for the loans in other receivables 
where it is considered that there is some doubt as to whether the amounts will be recovered.

(c) 

Other loans

Other loans are funds advanced to the PPK Willoughby Funding Unit Trust during the year. The amounts are secured by a registered first mortgage over 
property owned by PPK Willoughby Pty Ltd as trustee for The Willoughby Market Gardens Purchaser Unit Trust and a first ranking fixed and floating 
charge over that entity

The current loan had an interest rate of 13.95% per annum calculated daily and compounded monthly with principal and interest. The loan was fully 
repaid in November 2010.

The non-current loan has interest rate of 15% per annum calculated daily and compounded annually. The loan is for a maximum period of 4 years with 
principal and interest due for repayment in second half of the 2014 financial year. 

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

10 

TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES (continued) 

Note 

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

2011 
$000s 

2010
$000s

Movement in balance of loan to PPK Willoughby Funding Unit Trust - current

Opening Balance 
Funds advanced 
Fee due for providing finance 
Less principal and interest repaid 

Interest revenue added to carrying value 

Movement in balance of loan to PPK Willoughby Funding Unit Trust - non-current

Opening Balance 
Funds advanced 
Less principal and interest repaid 

Interest revenue added to carrying value 

(d) 

Convertible notes 

 4,872  
 -  
 -  
 (5,080) 

 (208) 
 208  

 -  

 4,498  
 -  
 -  

 4,498  
 668  

 5,166  

 - 
 4,500 
 68 
 - 

 4,568 
 304

 4,872

 - 
 4,200 
 -

 4,200 
 298

 4,498

Convertible notes are funds invested in listed companies that can be converted to shares. The amounts are secured over a first or second ranking fixed and 
floating charge over the companies assets. On acquisition the note is split into its loan component and is recorded at amortised cost and is classified as 
a receivable and its derivative element is recorded at its fair value and is classified as a derivative. The convertible notes maybe redeemed by the issuing 
company, prior to conversion into shares, for 110% of their face value.

The discount to their face value is taken as interest received over the life of the note.  Interest is received on the convertible notes at a fixed rate each 
quarter.

A provision for impairment of $1,322,000 has been made against the carrying value of these notes as there is considerable doubt as to the recoverability 
of the investments in convertible notes held in Allied Brands Limited and Intelligent Solar Limited. No interest was received on these notes during the 
year.

The convertible notes held in Frigrite Limited have been re classified as a current asset as it is expected that they will be redeemed in the 2012 financial 
year and full recovery will be achieved.

Interest was received on the Frigrite Limited convertible notes to 31 December 2010 and the discount of the carrying value to the face value of these 
notes was included as interest revenue on the notes during the year. The weighted average interest rate for the year on these notes was 10.7% (2010 
12.53%) 

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Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

10 

TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES (continued) 

Note 

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

2011 
$000s 

2010
$000s

Movement in balance of convertible notes in listed companies

Opening Balance 
Investment in convertible note 
Less part of cost assigned to cost of embedded option 
Less conversion into shares 

 Interest revenue added to carrying value 

Less provision for impairment 

Current - repayment due within 12 months 
Non-current - repayment due after 12 months 

Provision for Impairment of Receivables

 3,952  
 -  
 -  
 (727) 

 3,225  
 97  

 3,322  
 (1,322) 

 2,000  

 2,000  
 -  

 2,000  

 2,331 
 2,000 
 (123)
 (352)

 3,856 
 96

 3,952 
 -

 3,952

 833 
 3,119

 3,952

Current trade, term and other receivables and loans  are assessed for recoverability based on the underlying terms of the contract. A provision for impairment is 
recognised when there is an objective evidence that an individual trade or term receivable is impaired. These amounts have been included in the administrative 
expenses item.

Movements in the provision for impairment are as follows:

Consolidated Group 2011
Current
Trade receivables 
Other receivables 
Convertible notes 

Consolidated Group 2010
Current
Trade receivables 
Other receivables 
Convertible notes 

Opening 
balance 

Charge for 
the year 

Amounts 
written off 

 Closing 
 balance 

 -  
 1,249  
 -  

 1,249  

 32  
 626  
 -  

 658  

 -  
 237  
 1,322  

 1,559  

 12  
 1,249  
 -  

 1,261  

 -  
 (1,249) 
 -  

 (1,249) 

 (44) 
 (626) 
 -  

 (670) 

 - 
 237 
 1,322

 1,559

 - 
 1,249 
 -

 1,249

The parent entity has no provisions for impairment of receivables, in the current year or the prior year. There are no provisions for impairment for Non-current 
Trade and other receivables for the current year or prior year for both the Group and the parent entity.

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Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

10 

TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES (continued) 

Note 

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

2011 
$000s 

2010
$000s

Trade receivables aging analysis 

The ageing analysis of trade receivables for amounts not impaired for the Group and parent is as follows

Not past due 
Past due 1 - 30 days 
Past due 31 - 60 days 
Past due over 60 days 

With respect to trade receivables that are neither impaired or past due, there are no indications as at  
reporting date that the debtors will not meet their obligations as they fall due.

Other receivables aging analysis

The ageing analysis of other receivables for amounts not impaired for the Group and parent is as follows

Not past due 
Past due 1 - 30 days 
Past due 31 - 60 days 
Past due over 60 days 

With respect to other receivables that are neither impaired or past due, there are no indications as at  
reporting date that the debtors will not meet their obligations as they fall due.

11 

INVENTORIES

On hand
Finished goods at cost 
Finished goods at net realisable value 
Work in Progress 
Raw materials 

Refer to note 22 for details of inventory pledged as security

12  OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

Prepayments 

P A G E   5 6

 1,506  
 185  
 166  
 125  

 1,982  

 231  
 119  
 3  
 32  

 385  

 804  
 79  
 667  
 263  

 1,813  

 395  

 395  

 578 
 207 
 103 
 58

 946

 307 
 171 
 24 
 -

 502

 642 
 84 
 540 
 243

 1,509

 410

 410

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

NON-CURRENT ASSETS 
13 

FINANCIAL ASSETS 

(a) 

Investments in Associated companies - equity accounted

Listed Investments - Summary of movement in carrying value 
Opening Balance 
Transfer from available-for-sale financial assets 
Additions at cost 
Convertible notes converted to shares 
Interest due on convertible notes converted to shares 
Fair value adjustment to shares on conversion of notes - to profit and loss 
Fair value adjustment to the carrying value of available-for-sale financial assets 
at the time the entities became associates - to profit and loss 
Fair value adjustment to the carrying value of available-for-sale financial assets 
at the time the entities became associates - to equity 
Share of after tax (loss) from associates accounted for under the equity method 
Impairment of carrying value of associates 
Dividends received from associates 

Note 

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

2011 
$000s 

2010
$000s

 3,692  
 -  
 20  
 727  
 18  
 95  

 -  

 -  
 (412) 
 (4,140) 
 -  

 -  

 - 
 1,463 
 2,830 
 - 
 - 
 - 

 580 

 215 
 (675)
 (589)
 (132)

 3,692

Information relating to associates is set out below

Name of Company 

OWNERSHIP INTEREST 
2010  
2011  
% 
% 

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
2010 
$000s

2011  
$000s 

Listed

Frigrite Limited 
Intelligent Solar Limited (formerly Cool or Cosy Limited) 

27.92% 
26.39% 

33.96% 
23.42% 

22.86% 

22.86% 

Unlisted entities
PPK Willoughby Funding Unit Trust  

(40 units of $1 each are held)

Total listed and unlisted entities 

Fair value of listed investments in associates

Frigrite Limited 
Intelligent Solar Limited 

Share of associates’ profit or (loss)
(Loss) before income tax 
Income tax benefit 

(Loss) after income tax 

 -  
 -  

 -  

 -  

 - 

 -  

 -  
 -  

 -  

 (412) 
 -  

 (412) 

 2,693 
 999

 3,692

 -

 -

 3,692

 3,207 
 999

 4,206

 (696)
 21

 (675)

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Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

13 

FINANCIAL ASSETS (continued) 

Summarised financial information of associates

Note 

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

2011 
$000s 

2010
$000s

Frigrite Limited

Assets 
Liabilities 

Equity 

Revenues 
(Loss) before income tax 
Income tax benefit 

(Loss) after income tax 

Contingent liabilities of associate

Share incurred jointly with other investors 
Contingent liabilities relating to liabilities of the associates 
for which the company is severally liable 

Intelligent Solar Limited

Assets 
Liabilities 

Equity 

Revenues 
(Loss) Profit before income tax 
Income tax benefit  

Profit after income tax 

Contingent liabilities of associate
Share incurred jointly with other investors 
Contingent liabilities relating to liabilities of the associates  
for which the company is severally liable 

 -  
 -  

 -  

 -  
 -  
 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  
 -  

 -  

 38,849 
 29,217 

 9,632 

 130,856 
 (1,563)
 489 

 (1,074)

 -

 - 

 - 

 5,250 
 5,280

 (30)

Half year ended 
31 Dec 2010 

Full year ended
30 June 2010

 710  
 (2,468) 
 29  

 (2,439) 

 -  

 -  

 -  

 11,316 
 1,146 
 33

 1,179

 - 

 - 

 -

Frigrite Limited was placed in administration in January 2011. No financial information is available for the 2011 financial year

Intelligent Solar Limited was placed in administration in July 2011, no financial information has been available since the December 2010 half year accounts 
were issued. Information disclosed in this note is based on the announced results of Intelligent Solar Limited for the half year ended 31 December 2010 only. 

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Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

13 

FINANCIAL ASSETS (continued) 

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

PPK Willoughby Funding Unit Trust 

Assets 
Liabilities 

Equity 

Revenues 
Profit or (loss) before income tax 
Income tax expense or (credit) 

Profit or (loss) after income tax 

Contingent liabilities of associate

Share incurred jointly with other investors 
Contingent liabilities relating to liabilities of the associates  
for which the company is severally liable 

Note 

2011 
$000s 

 40,373  
 40,397  

 (24) 

 4  
 (23) 
 -  

 (23) 

 -  

 -  

 -  

2010
$000s

 31,203 
 31,205 

 (2)

 - 
 (2)
 - 

 (2)

 - 

 - 

 - 

An independent valuation of the land owned by the PPK Willoughby Funding Unit Trust group in August 2010 has valued that land “as is” at $32.6 million.

(b) 

Available-for-sale financial assets

( i )  Listed Investments - at fair value
         - Shares in listed corporations

Opening Balance 
Transfer to investments in associated companies 
Additions at cost 
Conversion of convertible notes into listed investments 
Exercise of options held 
Fair Value adjustments 
Impairment 
Disposals 

 1,105  
 -  
 -  
 -  
 140  
 150  
 (117) 
 (533) 

 745  

Listed investments are recorded at fair value based on the ASX closing price at the 30 June of the relevant financial period.

( ii )  Unlisted Investments - at cost less impairment
         - Shares and units held in other corporations
           Cost 
           Impairment 

Unlisted investments are recorded at cost less impairment which represents fair value at nil. 

( iii ) Total Listed & Unlisted Investments 

 249  
 (249) 

 -  

 745  

 2,411 
 (1,463)
 729 
 400 
 1,366 
 (22)
 (740)
 (1,576)

 1,105

 249 
 (249)

 -

 1,105

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Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

13 

FINANCIAL ASSETS (continued) 

Gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value of available-for-sale financial assets are initially recognised directly in equity through in other 
comprehensive income through a reserve, unless they are impaired. When the available-for-sale financial asset is disposed of any gain or loss arising from the 
sale is taken out of the reserve and included in the profit or loss.

A significant or prolonged decline in the fair value of a security below its cost is considered an indicator that the securities are impaired.

If such evidence exists for available-for-sale financial assets, the value of the impairment is assessed and the difference between the cost and the impaired value, 
less any impairment loss on that financial asset previously recognised in the profit or loss, is removed from other comprehensive income and recognised in profit 
or loss. Any subsequent difference between the impaired value and the fair value will be recognised in equity through the reserve.

Impairment losses recognised in the profit or loss on equity instruments classified as available-for-sale are not reversed through profit or loss.

14 

INVESTMENT PROPERTIES

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

Note 

2011 
$000s 

2010
$000s

(a) 

Non current

Freehold land & buildings - at cost
Land  

Buildings 
Less: Accumulated depreciation 

Less: Provision for impairment 

 Total Investment Properties 

(b) 

Current - classified assets held for sale

Freehold land & buildings - at cost
Land  

Buildings 
Less: Accumulated depreciation 

2010 Financial Year

Land at Arndell Park and Land & Buildings at Kirrawee were being  
marketed for sale and have been classified as assets held for sale.

Reconciliations
Non-Current
Balance at the beginning of the year 

Expenditure subsequent to acquisition 
Disposals 
Depreciation expense 
Impairment expense 

P A G E   6 0

 13,683  

 15,131  
 (3,000) 

 12,131  

 25,814  
 (1,328) 

 24,486  

 -    

 -    
 -    

 -    

 -    

 24,248  

 14  
 -    
 (310) 
 (169) 

 23,783  

 12,980 

 15,117 
 (2,690)

 12,427 

 25,407 
 (1,159)

 24,248 

 3,053 

 4,621 
 (571)

 4,050 

 7,103 

 35,137 

 25 
 (2,923)
 (432)
 (1,159)

 30,648 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

14 

INVESTMENT PROPERTIES (continued)

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

Note 

Less transferred from /(to) Classified as assets held for sale

Land & buildings  

Total investment properties of continuing operations 

Current - assets classified as held for sale
Balance at the beginning of the year 
Transfer (to) / from non-current investment properties 
Disposals 
Depreciation expense 

The following amounts have been recognised in the statement of comprehensive income
Rental income 
Direct operating expenses arising from investment property 
that generated rental income during the period 
Direct operating expenses arising from investment property 
that did not generate rental income during the period 

2011 
$000s 

 703  

 24,486  

 7,103  
 (703) 
 (6,371) 
 (29) 

 -    

 2,146  

 1,000  

 71  

2010
$000s

 (6,400)

 24,248 

 703 
 6,400 
 -   
 -   

 7,103 

 3,109 

 2,018 

 337 

The Kirrawee, NSW, investment property was sold for $8.085 million resulting in profit on sale over it’s carrying value of $1.514 million.

( 2010 - The Virginia, Queensland,  investment property was sold for $5.166 million resulting in profit on sale over it’s carrying value of $2.184 million).

An independent valuation of Investment Properties was undertaken in May 2010.

The independent valuation valued the investment properties at $30.0 million.

Capital gains tax that could be paid if the Investment Properties were sold at balance date at the independent valuation is $1.13 million.

These valuations have been reflected in the accounts to the extent that the value of one of the properties was considered impaired.

Non-current assets pledged as security 

Refer to note 22(b) for information on non-current assets pledged as security by the parent entity or its subsidiaries. 

The Group tests for impairment and measures recoverable amount based on value-in-use based on the discounted future cash flows derived from continued use 
of assets.

Impairment losses are included in the line item “Investment property” expenditure in the profit or loss, during the year the a provision for impairment of 
$169,000 (2010 $1.159 million) was made against the carrying value of the investment property at Arndell Park, NSW.

Note 

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

2011 
$000s 

2010
$000s

Leases as Lessor

The investments properties are leased to tenants under long term operating leases  
with rentals payable monthly.

-  
-  

- 

not later than 1 year 
later than 1 year but not 
later than 5 years 
later than 5 years 

 1,623  

 3,368  
 -  

 4,991  

 1,751 

 990 
 - 

 2,741

P A G E   6 1

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

15  OTHER PROPERTY PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

Note 

Leasehold improvements - at cost 
Less: Accumulated depreciation 

Plant and equipment - at cost 
Less: Accumulated depreciation 

Capital works in progress -  at cost 

Total property, plant and equipment of continuing operations 

Reconciliations

Reconciliations of the carrying amounts of each class of plant & equipment are set out below.

2011 
$000s 

 486  
 (240) 

 246  

 2,905  
 (1,763) 

 1,142  

 24  

 1,412  

Leasehold 

Plant & 

Improvements  Equipment 

$’000 

$’000 

Capital Works
In Progress 
$’000 

 239  

43  
 - 
 19  
 (55) 

 246  

 250  
 28  
 -    
 -    
 -    
 (39) 

239 

 1,342  
 475  

(202) 

 (473) 

 1,142  

 1,753  
 29  
 194  
 (60) 
 (127) 
 (447) 

1,342 

 43  

 -    
 -    
 (19) 
 -    

 24  

 24  
 19  
 -    
 -    
 -    
 -    

43 

Consolidated - 2011

Carrying amount at start of year 
Additions 
Manufactured plant & equipment for hire 
Disposals 
Transfers  
Depreciation & Amortisation expense 

Carrying amount at end of year 

Consolidated - 2010

Carrying amount at start of year 
Additions 
Manufactured plant & equipment for hire 
Disposals 
Transfers to inventories 
Depreciation & Amortisation expense 

P A G E   6 2

2010
$000s

 424 
 (185)

 239 

 2,873 
 (1,531)

 1,342 

 43 

 1,624 

Total
$’000

 1,624 
 475 
 43 
 (202)
 -   
 (528)

 1,412

 2,027 
 76 
 194 
 (60)
 (127)
 (486)

1,624

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

16 

TAX 

(a) 

 Assets

Note 

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

2011 
$000s 

2010
$000s

Deferred tax assets comprise temporary differences attributable to:
Amounts recognised in profit and loss
Doubtful Debts 
Employee benefits 
Building depreciation 
Fair value adjustment on derivatives 
Impairment of investments 
Realised capital losses 
Inventory 
s40-880 Black hole expenses 
Other 

Movements
Opening balance 
Credit/(charged) to profit or loss 
Prior year adjustment 

Assessment was made on the recoverability of the deferred tax asset recognised in the accounts. 
 The deferred tax asset has only been recognised to the extent that there is reasonable certainty  
of realising capital profits. Unrealised capital losses with a tax asset value of $1,315,000 have  
not been recognised and carried forward as a deferred tax asset.

(b) 

Liabilities

CURRENT

Income Tax provision  

NON-CURRENT

Deferred tax liability comprises temporary differences attributable to:
Amounts recognised in profit and loss
Rent receivable 
Plant and equipment depreciation 
Other 

 471  
 95  
 440  
 -  
 164  
 448  
 3  
 -  
 25  

 1,646  

 2,036  
 (390) 
 -  

 1,646  

 375 
 79 
 527 
 88 
 938 
 - 
 3 
 2 
 24

 2,036 

 2,200 
 (124)
 (40)

 2,036 

 122  

 458 

 29  
 (44) 
 2  

 (13) 

 33 
 4 
 11 

 48 

P A G E   6 3

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

16 

TAX (continued)

Amounts recognised in equity
Fair value adjustment of available-for-sale financial assets 

Deferred tax liability  

Movements

Opening balance 
(Credit)/charged to profit or loss 
(Credit)/charged to equity 
Prior year adjustment 

17 

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Licences, software and patents - at cost 
Less: Accumulated amortisation 

Goodwill 
-  Mining equipment manufacturing 
  Brand names - at cost 

Intangible Assets of continuing operations 

Reconciliations

Licences, software and patents - at cost
Balance at the beginning of year 
Additions - external purchases 
Amortisation charge 
(Amortisation charges are included in Cost of Goods Sold and  
Administration expenses in the profit or loss)

Goodwill

Balance at the beginning of year 
Additions / Disposals / Impairment 

 Brand Names   

Balance at the beginning of year 
Additions / Disposals / Impairment 

P A G E   6 4

Note 

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

2011 
$000s 

2010
$000s

 48  

 48  

 35  

 55  
 (61) 
 41  
 -  

 35  

 636  
 (546) 

 90  

 155  
 497  

 742  

 127  
 11  
 (48) 

 90  

 155  
 -  

 155  

 497  
 -  

497  

 7

 7 

 55 

 318 
 (278)
 15 
 - 

 55

 652 
 (525)

 127 

 155 
 497

 779 

 205 
 2 
 (80)

 127 

 155 
 - 

 155

 497 
 - 

 497

 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

 17 

INTANGIBLE ASSETS (continued)

Licences, software and patents have a finite useful life. They are recorded at cost and amortised on a straight line basis over the number of years of their 
expected life which ranges from 3 to 10 years. 

Goodwill is assessed to have an indefinite life, it is tested annually for impairment with any impairment losses being charged to profit or loss. 

Brand names have been assessed to have an indefinite useful life. These brands are registered with the relevant agencies. The registrations are renewed at 
insignificant cost to the consolidated entity. This, combined with continued support for the brands by product development, advertising and marketing 
expenditure, has allowed the consolidated entity to determine that the assets have an indefinite useful life. They are recorded at cost and tested annually for 
impairment. Impairment losses are charged to profit or loss.

Impairment disclosures

Intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives are allocated to the Group’s cash generating units identified according to business segment.

A segment level summary of the intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives is as follows:

Year ended 30 June 2011
Mining Equipment Manufacturing 

Year ended 30 June 2010
Mining Equipment Manufacturing 

Brand 
Names 
$’000 

497  

497  

Goodwill 
$’000 

155  

155  

Total
$’000

652 

652

The recoverable amount of intangibles in the  mining equipment manufacturing cash-generating units are determined based on value-in-use calculations. 
Value-in-use is calculated based on the present value of 5 year discounted cash flow projections based on budgets approved by management. The growth rate 
used in these budgets does not exceed the long term average growth rate for the business in which cash-generating units operate.

The following assumptions were used in the value-in-use calculations: 

Mining Equipment Manufacturing 

2011 

Growth 
Rate 
5.00% 

Discount 
Rate 
12.50% 

2010

Growth 
Rate 
3.50% 

Discount
Rate
12.50%

The budgets used by management use historical weighted average growth rates, adjusted for the current economic conditions to project revenue. 

Costs are calculated taking into account historical gross margins as well as estimated weighted average inflation rates over the period which are consistent 
with inflation rates applicable to the locations in which the segments operate. Discount rates are pre-tax and are adjusted to incorporate risks associated with a 
particular segment.

The estimated recoverable amount of intangible assets exceeds the carrying amount of these assets at 30 June 2011. If a discount rate of 90.0% was used 
instead of 12.5%, and if sales growth was limited to the inflation rate of 3.0% instead of 5.0%, the estimated recoverable amount of the intangible assets would 
equal the carrying value.

P A G E   6 5

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

18  DERIVATIVES

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

Non-Current Assets

Options in listed companies at fair value 

Options in listed companies
Opening Balance 
Additions at cost 
Fair Value adjustments 
Options exercised 

Note 

2011 
$000s 

 -    

 128  
 -  
 (76) 
 (52) 

 -    

2010
$000s

 128

 288 
 395 
 380 
 (935)

 128 

Options consist of various listed and unlisted options in listed companies. They are initially recorded at cost with adjustments to fair value taken to profit and loss. 

If options are unlisted the group uses the Black Scholes model to determine fair value.

The Directors have elected not to record the nominal values that Black Scholes model places on the unlisted options were the exercise price of the option is 
significantly above theJune share price of the underlying security. For unlisted options there is no ready market on which they can be traded and the likelihood 
of sale and realising this value at 30 June is unlikely. All options can be exercised at anytime up to their expiry date.

Details of options held are as follows:

Number 

Exercise 
Price 

Option 
Expiry date 

Within 1 Year  1 to 2 years 

$000s 

$000s 

2 to 5 years 
$000s 

Total
$000s

2011 

Company
Frigrite Ltd 
Intelligent Solar Ltd 

2010 

Company
Alchemy Ltd 
Frigrite Ltd 
Allied Brands Ltd 
Intelligent Solar Ltd 
Intelligent Solar Ltd 

Unlisted 
Unlisted 

 10,000,000  
 3,300,000  

0.20 
0.15 

20-Aug-12 
17-Dec-11 

Listed 
Unlisted 
Listed 
Unlisted 
Unlisted 

 350,000  
 10,000,000  
 2,136,007  
 6,250,000  
 3,300,000  

0.25 
0.20 
0.60 
0.15 
0.15 

31-Aug-10 
20-Aug-12 
28-Dec-10 
16-Aug-10 
17-Dec-11 

 -  
 -  

 -  

 52  
 76  
 -  
 -  
 -  

 128  

 -  
 -  

 -  

 -  
 -  
 -  
 -  
 -  

 -  

 -  
 -  

 -  

 -  
 -  
 -  
 -  
 -  

 -  

 - 
 - 

 - 

 52 
 76 
 - 
 - 
 - 

 128 

Derivative Instruments used by the Group

The Group has elected not to hedge account. As a result the value of foreign currency liabilities is taken up at the spot rate at balance date and the value of all 
derivatives is taken up as a hedge asset or liability. Gains and losses resulting to fair value are taken to the profit or loss.

P A G E   6 6

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    
 
 
 
 
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Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

CURRENT LIABILITIES
19   TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES 

Trade payables 
Sundry payables and accruals 

Payables of continuing operations 

Note 

20 

INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES

Bank overdraft -secured 

20(a) 

Interest bearing liabilities of continuing operations 

(a) Bank overdraft and bank loans - secured

The bank overdraft and bank loans  are secured by certain charges over the  
consolidated entity’s freehold properties, assets and undertakings.

Bank overdrafts have been reflected after taking account of legal right of set-off  
which was established with the bank and whereby interest is charged on the net balance.

(b) Total secured liabilities - see note 22

21  PROVISIONS

Current

Annual leave 
Long service leave 

Non Current

Long service leave 

Total Provisions 

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

2011 
$000s 

 543  
 82  

 625  

 1,074  

 1,074  

 153  
 94  

 247  

 68  

 315  

2010
$000s

 328 
 85  

 413 

2,944 

 2,944 

 121 
 94 

 215 

 48 

 263 

Annual leave and current long service leave comprise amounts payable that are vested and could be expected to be settled within 12 months of the end of the 
reporting period.

Non current long service leave comprise amounts that are not vested  at the end of the reporting period and the amount and timing of the payments to be made 
when leave is taken is uncertain. Refer accounting policy Note 1(m) for more detail.

P A G E   6 7

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
22 

INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

Note 

14(a) 
14(b) 

14(a) 

2011 
$000s 

 18,500  

 18,500  

 1,074  
 18,500  

 19,574  

 24,486  
 -  

 -  
 5,166  
 745  
 -  
 1,412  
 742  
 -  

 32,551  

 9,681  
 2,000  
 2,367  
 1,813  
 395  

 16,256  

 48,807  

2010
$000s

18,500 

 18,500 

 2,944 
 18,500 

 21,444 

 11,906 
 7,103 

 12,342 
 7,617 
 1,105 
 3,692 
 1,624 
 779 
 128 

 46,296 

 23 
 - 
 1,448 
 1,509 
 410 

 3,390 

 49,686

Bank Loans - Secured 

Interest bearing liabilities  

(a) 

Secured liabilities

Total secured liabilities ( current and non-current ) are:
Bank overdrafts 
Bank loans 

Bank overdrafts and loans are secured as noted in note 20 above.

(b)   Assets pledged as security

The carrying amounts of non-current assets pledged as security are:

First mortgage
Freehold investment properties 
Assets classified as held for sale 
Registered Mortgage Debentures over company assets 
and cross guarantees & indemnities
Freehold investment properties 
Term receivables 
Financial Assets 
Investments in associated companies 
Plant & equipment 
Intangible Assets 
Derivatives 

Total non-current assets pledged as security 

The following current assets are also pledged as security under the  
registered mortgage and cross guarantees & indemnities 

Cash assets 
Term receivables 
Receivables - current 
Inventories 
Other current assets 

Total current assets pledged as security 

Total assets pledged as security 

P A G E   6 8

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
P P K   G R O U P   L I M I T E D   A N N U A L   R E P O R T   2 0 1 1

Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

 22 

INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES (continued)

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

Note 

2011 
$000s 

2010
$000s

The total financial assets included in the above pledged as security for liabilities  
is $19,959,000 ( 2010 $10,913,000 )

(c) 

Unused credit facilities

(i)   The consolidated entity had access to the following lines of credit at balance date:

Total facilities available
Bank Overdraft 
Bank Loans 
Master asset finance facility 

Not utilised at balance date
Bank Overdraft 
Bank Loans 
Master asset finance facility 

Utilised at balance date
Bank Overdraft 
Bank Loans 
Master asset finance facility 

 The major facilities are summarised as follows:

Banking overdrafts

 3,000  
 20,840  
 1,500  

 25,340  

 1,926  
 2,340  
 1,500  

 5,766  

 1,074  
 18,500  
 -  

 19,574  

Bank overdraft facilities are arranged with the  National Australia Bank with the general terms and conditions being set from time to time. 
Overdraft balances are subject to set-off arrangements whereby credit balances can be netted off against debit balances with the total facility 
and interest being applied to the net balance.

Commercial bill facilities

$20,840,000 variable interest rate facilities provided by the National Australia Bank Ltd

Further details  on the banking facilities with the NAB are included in note 25( c).

Banking facilities with the NAB are subject to annual review to ensure compliance with the security granted, in line with normal banking practice.

The bank does not have the right to demand immediate repayment unless there has been an occurrence of an event of default.

Interest rates on facilities range from 7.17% to 8.83% inclusive of bank margins.

 3,000 
 23,080 
 - 

 26,080

 56 
 4,580 
 -

 4,6336

 2,944 
 18,500 
 - 

 21,444

P A G E   6 9

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
23 

CONTRIBUTED EQUITY

Note 

PAID-UP CAPITAL
53,812,779 (2010 58,006,650) ordinary shares fully paid 

Movements in ordinary share capital
Balance at the beginning of the financial year 
Shares repurchased under approved buy back scheme 

The shares have no par value. Ordinary shares participate in dividends and the proceeds on  
winding up of the parent entity in proportion to the number of shares held.

Each ordinary share is entitled to one vote at shareholder meetings.

Movements in number of ordinary shares
Balance at the beginning of the financial year 
Shares repurchased under approved buy back scheme 

Capital Risk Management

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

2011 
$000s 

29,782  

 31,249  
 (1,467) 

 29,782  

2010
$000s

31,249

 31,249 
 -

 31,249

No. 

 58,006,650  
 (4,193,871) 

 53,812,779  

No.

 58,006,650 
 - 

 58,006,650 

The Group considers its capital to comprise its ordinary share capital, share premium and accumulated (losses) / retained earnings.

In managing its capital, the Group’s primary objective is to ensure its continued ability to provide a consistent return for its equity shareholders through a 
combination of capital growth and  distributions and through the payment of annual dividends to its shareholders. In order to achieve this objective, the Group 
seeks to maintain a gearing ratio that balances risks and returns at an acceptable level and also to maintain a sufficient funding base to enable the Group 
to meet its working capital and strategic investment needs. In making decisions to adjust its capital structure to achieve these aims, either through altering 
its dividend policy, new share issues, share buy-backs, or the reduction of debt, the Group considers not only its short-term position but also its long-term 
operational and strategic objectives .

It is the Group’s policy to maintain its gearing ratio within the range of 20% - 50% (2010: 20% - 50%).  The Group’s gearing ratio at the balance sheet date is 
shown below :

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

Note 

2011 
$000s 

 19,574  
(9,681) 

 9,893  
 29,660  

 39,553  

25% 

2010
$000s

 21,444 
 (23)

 21,421 
 34,770

 56,191

38%

Gearing ratios 

Total borrowings 
less Cash and cash equivalents 

Net debt 
Total equity 

 Total capital 

Gearing Ratio 

P A G E   7 0

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
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Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

23 

CONTRIBUTED EQUITY (continued)

The decrease in gearing is a result of the Group’s sale of an investment property and repayment of loans and receivables during the year. There have been no 
other significant changes to the Group’s capital management objectives, policies and processes in the year nor has there been any change in what the Group 
considers to be its capital.

24  RESERVES

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

Available-for-sale financial assets 
Share options 

Movement in reserves
Share options
Opening balance 

Closing balance 

Available-for-sale financial assets
Opening balance 
Revaluation 
Deferred tax impact 
Transfer to net (profit) / loss 
Deferred tax impact 

Closing balance 

Note 

2011 
$000s 

 114  
 8  

 122  

 8  

 8  

 16  
 150  
 (45) 
 (10) 
 3  

 114  

2010
$000s

 16 
 8 

 24 

 8 

 8

 (17)
 194 
 (58)
 (147)
 44 

 16 

The available-for-sale financial assets reserves carries fair value adjustments made to available-for-sale financial assets which are recognised in other 
comprehensive income.

When the available-for-sale financial assets is either sold or considered impaired the amount held in this reserve is recognised in the profit or loss.

P A G E   7 1

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

25 

FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

The Group’s financial instruments include investments in deposits with banks, receivables, equities, derivatives, payables and interest bearing liabilities.

The accounting classifications of each category of financial instruments as defined in note 1(i) and their carrying amounts are set out below.

Weighted 
Average Interest 
Rate 

Note 

Floating 
Interest 
Rate 
$000s 

Fixed Interest Rate Maturing
Non-Interest 
Bearing
$000s 

1 to 
5 Years 
$000s 

Within 
1 Year 
$000s 

Total 

$000s

 2,367 
 5,166 
 2,000

 9,533 

 9,681 
 745 
 - 

 - 

10 
10 
10 

9 
13b 
13a 

18 

 -  

 -  

 -  

 9,657  
 -  
 -  

 -  

 -  
 -  
 2,000  

 2,000  

 -  
 -  
 -  

 -  

 -  
 5,166  
 -  

 5,166  

 -  
 -  
 -  

 -  

 2,367  

 -  

 2,367  

 24  
 745  
 -  

 -  

 9,657  

2,000  

 5,166  

 3,136  

 19,959 

20 
22(a) 
19 

 1,074  
 18,500  
 -  

19,574  

10 
10 
10 
10 

9 
13b 
13a 

18 

    -  

 -  
 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  
 -  
 -  

 -  

 -  

 2,944  
18,500  
 -  
 -  

21,444  

 -  
 -  
- 

 -  

 -  
 4,872  
 -  
 833  

5,705  

 -  
 -  
 -  

 -  

- 
- 
 -  

 -   

 -  
 -  
 4,498  
 3,119  

 7,617  

 -  
 -  
 -  

 -  

 5,705  

 7,617  

 -  
 -  
 -  
 -  

 -  

 -  
 -  
 -  
 -  

 -  

 -  
 -  
 625  

625  

 1,448  
 -  

 -  

 1,448  

 23  
 1,105  
 3,692  

 128  

 6,396  

 -  
 -  
 413  
 -  

 413  

 1,074 
 18,500 
 625 

 20,199

 1,448 
 4,872 
 4,498 
 3,952 

 14,770 

 23 
 1,105 
 3,692 

 128

 19,718 

 2,944 
 18,500 
 413 
 -

 21,857 

0.0% 
15.0% 
10.7% 

5.25% 
0.0% 
0.0% 

0.0% 

8.72% 
7.17% 
0.0% 

0.0% 
14.0% 
15.0% 
12.5% 

0.0% 
0.0% 
0.0% 

0.0% 

Consolidated 2011
Financial Assets
Receivables 
Loans receivable 
Convertible notes 

Loans and receivables 

Cash and cash equivalents 
Available-for-sale financial assets 
Investments in associated companies 
Financial assets at fair value through profit 
or loss - held for trading (derivatives) 

Total financial assets 

Financial Liabilities
Bank Overdrafts 
Bank Loans 
Trade & Other Payables 

Total financial liabilities at amortised cost 

Consolidated 2010
Financial Assets
Receivables 
Loans receivable 
Loans receivable 
Convertible notes 

Loans and receivables 

Cash 
Available-for-sale financial assets 
Investments in associated companies 
Financial assets at fair value through profit
or loss - held for trading (derivatives) 

Total financial assets 

Financial Liabilities
Bank Overdrafts 
Bank Loans 
Trade & Other Payables 
Lease & Hire Purchase Liabilities 

 Total financial liabilities at amortised cost 

P A G E   7 2

7.59% 
6.10% 
0.0% 

20 
22(a) 
19 

 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
    
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    
 
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Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

25 

FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)

Fair Value

The carrying values of financial assets and liabilities listed above approximate their fair value except for non current loans receivable which have a fair value of 
$4,914,000 (2010 $4,083,000).

Estimated discounted cash flows were used to measure fair value, except for fair values of financial assets that were traded in active markets that are based on 
quoted market prices.

The Group’s and parent’s investments and obligations expose it to market, liquidity and credit risks. The nature of the risks and the policies the Group and parent 
has for controlling them and any concentrations of exposure are discussed as follows:

Hierarchy

The following tables classify financial instruments recognised in the statement of financial position of the group according to the hierarchy stipulated in AASB7 
as follows:

 - Level 1 -  the instrument has quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

 - Level 2 -  a valuation technique is used using inputs other than quoted prices within Level 1 that are observable for financial instruments, either directly (i.e. as  

prices), or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices); or

 - Level 3 - a valuation technique is used using inputs that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

Assets 
Group 2011
Fair value through profit or loss
Derivatives 
Available-for-sale financial assets
Listed equity securities 
Unlisted equity securities 

Group 2010
Fair value through profit or loss
Derivatives 
Available-for-sale financial assets
Listed equity securities 
Unlisted equity securities 

Financial risk Management

 Level 1  

 Level 2  

 Level 3  

 Total 

 -  

745  
 -  

745  

52  

1,105  
 -  

1,157  

 -  

 -  
 -  

 -  

 76  

 -  
 -  

 76  

 -  

 -  
 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  
 -  

 -  

 - 

 745 
 - 

 745

 128 

 1,105 
 -

 1,233 

The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the financial risk management framework. PPK Group’s activities expose 
it to a range of financial risks including market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. The Group’s risk management policies and objectives are therefore designed 
to minimise the potential impacts of these risks on the results of the Group where such impacts may be material. The Board receives monthly reports, which it 
reviews and regularly discuss the effectiveness of the processes put in place and the appropriateness of the objectives and policies to support the delivery of the 
Group’s financial targets while protecting future financial security. The Board also has in place informal policies over the use of derivatives and does not permit 
their use for speculative purposes.

(a)  Market risk

Market risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of the Group’s and parent entity’s financial instruments will fluctuate because of changes in 
market prices.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

25 

FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)

Market risk comprises three types of risk: interest rate risk, equity price risk and currency risk.

(i)	Interest	rate	risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a security, will fluctuate due to changes in interest rates. Exposure to interest risk 
arises due to holding floating rate interest bearing liabilities, investments in cash and cash equivalents and loans to related parties and other persons. 
Although a change in the current market interest rate may impact the fair value of the Group’s fixed interest financial liabilities and other receivables, 
it does not impact the Group profit after tax or equity as these financial liabilities and other receivables are carried at amortised cost and not fair value 
through profit or loss. Floating interest rates attached to the Group’s and parent’s financial assets and liabilities give rise to cash flow interest rate risk. Any 
changes in the current market rate will affect the cash flows payable on floating rate interest bearing liabilities and hence impact the Group’s profit after 
tax.

Sensitivity disclosure analysis

The Group’s exposure to its floating interest rate financial assets and liabilities is as follows:

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

Financial Assets
Cash 
Receivables 

Financial Liabilities
Bank overdraft 
Bank Loans 

Net Exposure 

The group has performed sensitivity analysis relating to its interest rate risk based on the 
 Group’s year end exposure. This sensitivity demonstrates the effect on after tax results and  
equity which could result from a movement in interest rates of +/- 1%. 

Change in after tax profit
-  increase in interest rate by 1% 
- decrease in interest rate by 1% 

(ii)	Equity	Price	risk

2011 
$000s 

 9,657  
 -  

 9,657  

 1,074  
 18,500  

 19,574  

 (9,917) 

2010
$000s

 - 
 - 

 - 

 2,944 
 18,500

 21,444 

 (21,444)

 (69) 
 69  

 (150)
 150 

Equity securities price risk is the risk that changes in market prices will affect  the fair value of future cash flows of the Group’s financial instruments.

The group is exposed to equity price risk through the movement in share prices of the companies in which it is invested. These are determined by market 
forces and and are outside control of the group. The risk of loss is limited to the capital invested in relation to shares and options held.

The market value of listed companies fluctuate and the fair value of the available-for-sale financial assets and derivatives of the group changes 
continuously.

Changes in fair value of available-for-sale financial assets are recognised through the asset revaluation reserve unless the there is objective evidence that 
available-for-sale financial assets have been impaired. Impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss.

Unlisted investments do not have a quoted price in an active market and their fair value cannot be reliably measured, so they remain valued at cost after 
their initial recognition.

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Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

25 

FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)

However when there is objective evidence of impairment of these unlisted investments, such impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss.

The value of unlisted investments at balance date was nil as the group considers that there is little or no likelihood of any return from these investments.

The group also has investments by way of derivatives in listed companies, these are held as options. Any gains or losses in the fair values of these 
derivatives are taken directly to profit or loss for the year.

The group’s portfolio of investments in listed companies is concentrated in small number of companies. The individual performances of these companies 
exposes the group to a greater concentration of risk than just that of general market forces if a more wide-spread portfolio were held. However, because 
of this concentration of holdings the Directors are able to regularly monitor the performance of the companies within its portfolio.

Sensitivity disclosure analysis

The Group’s exposure to equity price fluctuations on the fair value of its available-for-sale financial assets and derivatives is as follows:

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

Financial Assets
Available-for-sale financial assets
Investments in listed companies 
Derivatives 
Options in listed companies 

The Group has performed sensitivity analysis relating to its exposure equity price risk based  
on it’s year end asset holdings. This sensitivity demonstrates the effect on after tax results 
and equity which could result from a movement in equity prices at year end of +/- 10%.

Change in after tax profit
-  increase in equity price by 10% 
- decrease in equity price by 10% 
Change in equity 
-  increase in equity price by 10% 
- decrease in equity price by 10% 

(iii)	Currency	Risk

2011 
$000s 

 745  

 -  

 745  

 5  
 (5) 

 48  
 (48) 

2010
$000s

 1,105 

 128 

 1,233

 14 
 (14)

 143 
 (143)

Currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial item will fluctuate as a result of movements in international exchange rates. 
The Group is exposed to exchange rate transaction risk on foreign currency sales and purchases primarily with respect to the United States dollar (USD).

Of the total sales revenue for the Group some 31% (2010  33%) is in export sales, all sales from 1 January 2009 are designated in AUD thus limiting the 
currency risk exposure. 

The group does not take forward cover or hedge and was therefore at risk in relation to foreign currency movements during the year.

The group has maintained a USD bank account for receiving payments (if any) from trade receivables and making payment to trade payables.

The account is held with a major Australian Bank, which limits the group’s exposure to credit risk associated with this deposit. 

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

25 

FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued) 

Note 

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

2011 
$000s 

2010
$000s

Sensitivity disclosure analysis

The Group’s exposure to currency fluctuations on its USD assets and liabilities  
at year end is as follows: 

Financial Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade receivables 

Financial Liabilities 
Other payables 

Net exposure 

The group has performed sensitivity analysis relating to its foreign currency exposure on year end 
amounts that are not hedged. This sensitivity demonstrates the effect on after tax results and 
equity which could result from a movement in AUS against the USD at year end of +/- 10%.

Change in after tax profit
-  AUD strengthens against USD by 10% 
-  AUD weakens against USD by 10% 

 13  
 -  

 13  

 -  

 13  

 (1) 
 1  

 16 
 - 

 16

 - 

 16 

 (2)
 2 

(b) 

Credit Risk 
The Group’s maximum exposure to credit risk  is generally the carrying amount net of any provisions for doubtful debts. The Group’s exposure is 
minimised by the fact that the trade receivables balance is with a diverse range  of Australian and Multi-national customers. The Group has in place 
informal policies for establishing credit approval and limits so as to manage the risk.
The Group also has a credit risk exposure in relation to cash at bank. The Group’s policy is ensure funds are placed only with major Australian banks thus 
minimising the group’s exposure to this credit risk.
The Group’s credit risk relating to tenants is primarily the risk that they will fail to honour their lease agreements. The lease agreements with the 
Dandenong property are secured by a guarantee from the head entity, Visy Industrial Plastics Pty Ltd, and the lease in relation to the Seven Hills property 
is supported by a bank guarantee.
Loans receivable from the  associate entity PPK Willoughby Funding Unit Trust are secured by a registered first mortgage over property owned by that 
entity.
Convertible notes in listed companies have a first or second ranking fixed and floating charge over all the assets of the issuing companies and their 
subsidiaries.
Refer to note 10 for detail the Group’s trade and other receivables. 
The group’s exposure to credit risk at balance date by country of loans and receivables is as follows:

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

Loans and receivables by country
Australia 
United States of America 
United Kingdom 
Germany 
Indonesia 
Liechtenstein 
New Zealand 

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Note 

2011 
$000s 

 9,207  
 204  
 100  
 -  
 -  
 17  
 5  

 9,533  

2010
$000s

 14,401 
 204 
 142 
 5 
 2 
 - 
 16 

 14,770 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

25 

FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued) 

The Group’s exposure to credit risk at balance date by industry of loans  
and receivables is as follows:

Note 

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

2011 
$000s 

2010
$000s

Loans and receivables by industry

Property development 
Plastic Packaging 
Mining Equipment 
Insulation and air-conditioning  
Retail franchising 
Manufacturing 
Property and investing 

(c) 

Liquidity risk

 5,166  
 87  
 1,982  
 -  
 -  
 2,188  
 110  

 9,533  

 9,370 
 349 
 946 
 1,236 
 852 
 1,997 
 20 

 14,770

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will encounter difficulty in meeting obligations associated with financial liabilities.

The Group’s objective to mitigate liquidity risk is to maintain a balance between continuity of funding and flexibility through the use of bank overdrafts, 
bank loans and hire purchase contracts.

The Group and parents exposure to liquidity risk is not significant based on available funding facilities and cash flow forecasts.

Details of the Group’s financing facilities are set-out in note 22.

Financial Liabilities maturity analysis

The tables below reflect the undiscounted contractual settlement terms for the groups financial liabilities of a fixed period of maturity, as well as the 
earliest possible settlement period for all other financial liabilities. As such the amounts may not reconcile to the balance sheet. Bank loans provided by 
the NAB are subject to an annual review with the next review date being 30 November 2011, with the facilities requiring renewal on 30 November 2011, 
30 November 2012 and 30 November 2013.

Bank overdraft facility is provided by the NAB with the current facility expiring on  30 November 2011.

Bank loans are provided by the NAB with the current facility expiring on 30 November 2012 and 30 November 2013. A $2,760,000 facility expires on 30 
November 2012, $500,000 of this facility is currently used. A $18,080,000 facility expires on 30 November 2013, $18,000,000 of this facility is currently 
used.

The renewal dates that were applicable at the end of the reporting period have been used for disclosure of maturity dates of bank overdrafts and loans.

Even though the facilities are subject to an annual review it is considered more appropriate to use the renewal dates, as there is no reason to believe that 
the facilities will be altered by the bank at the time of annual review, as the Group satisfies its banking covenants.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

25 

FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)

Carrying 
amount 

< 6 months 

6 - 12 months  1 - 3 years 

> 3 years  Contractual
Cash flows

Consolidated 2011 
Financial Liabilities (current & non-current)

Trade & Other Payables  
Bank Loans & overdrafts 

 625  
 19,574  

 625  
 1,767  

 -  
 654  

 -  
 20,319  

Total Financial Liabilities 

 20,199  

  2,392  

 654  

 20,319  

Consolidated 2010
Financial Liabilities (current & non-current)
Trade & Other Payables  
Bank Loans & overdrafts 
Hire Purchase Liabilities 

 413  
 21,444  

 413  
 3,625  

Total Financial Liabilities 

 21,857  

  4,038  

 -  
567  
 -  

 567  

 -  
 18,972  
 -  

 18,972  

 -  
 -  

 -  

 -  
 -  

 -  

 625 
 22,740 

 23,365 

 413 
 23,164 
 - 

 23,577

26 

LEASE COMMITMENTS

(b) Operating lease commitments

Operating lease rentals contracted for but
not capitalised in the financial statements
 payable:
   - not later than 1 year 
   - later than 1 year but not
     later than 5 years 
   - later than 5 years 

Note 

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

2011 
$000s 

2010
$000s

117  

15  
 - 

132  

82 

 13 
- 

95 

The Group leases premises in Nowra and Sutherland under non cancellable operating leases. The terminating date of the leases is 31 January 2012 and 31 
October 2012. The Group has an option to renew the lease for the Sutherland premises, expiring in October 2012, for a further period of 2 years. There is no 
option for renewal of the leases expiring on the Nowra premises.

There are no contingent rentals as part of finance lease arrangements and no restrictions on the ability of PPK Group Ltd and its subsidiaries from borrowing 
further funds or paying dividends.

27 

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

Group 
Cross guarantees of the Groups banking and finance facilities totalling $25,340,000 (2010 $26,080,000) of which $19,574,000 (2010 $21,444,000) was drawn 
at balance date.

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Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

28 

SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Group has adopted AASB 8 Operating Segments from 1 July 2009 whereby segment information is presented using a “management approach” i.e. segment 
information is provided on the same basis as information used for internal reporting purposes by the chief operating decision makers. There has been no changes 
to the reporting segments following the amendments to the standard.

Information regarding segment assets is not provided to the Directors, segment assets therefore have not been disclosed.

Operating segments have been determined on the basis of reports reviewed by the Directors. The Directors are considered to be the chief operating 

decision makers of the group. The segments are as follows:

- 

-   

The Investment Property Segment owns the properties from which the group previously carried out its manufacturing operations. 
These properties were retained and have either been leased at commercial rates or sold when considered appropriate. 

The Investment Segment owns primarily listed and some unlisted investments, it has also made loans from which it earns interest. 
Investments in associated companies are included in this segment.

-  

The Mining Equipment Segment manufactures portable underground mining equipment.

(a) 

Year ended 30 June 2011

Business Segments 

Segment Revenue from external customers
Sales revenue 
Rental income 
Interest received 
Dividends received 

Segment other income
Net gain on disposal of rental property 
Other segment income 

Total Revenue and other income 

Segment expenses include
Depreciation and amortisation 
Impairments  - investments in associates 

- convertible notes 
- investment property 
- available-for-sale 

Segment result 

Reconciliation of segment net profit to group net profit before tax
Amounts not included in segment profit but reviewed by the Board
Share of loss from associates accounted fro using the equity method 
Unallocated corporate expenses 
Unallocated interest expense 

Consolidated operating (loss) before income tax 

Income tax (expense)  

Consolidated (loss) after income tax 

Investment 
Properties 
$000s 

Investing 

 $000s 

Mining 
Equipment 
Manufacturing 
$000s 

Total of 
Continuing
Operations
$000s

 -  
2,146  
 -  
 -  

 2,146  

 1,514  
 1,585  

 3,099  

 5,245  

 343  
 -  
 -  
 169  

 -  

 6,102  

 1,589  
 23  

  1,612  

 -  
 105  

  105  

  1,717  

 -  
 4,140  
 1,322  
 -  
  117  

 -  

 6,102  

 49  

 49  

 6,151  

 548  
 -  
 -  
 -  

 4,174  

  (3,954) 

 1,486  

 6,102 
2,146 
 1,589 
 23

 9,860

 1,514 
 1,739

 3,253

 13,113 

 891 
 4,140 
 1,322 
 169 
 117 

 1,706 

 (412)
 (1,567)
 (1,418)

 (1,691)

 (824)

 (2,515)

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

28 

SEGMENT INFORMATION (continued)

(b) Year ended 30 June 2010

Business Segments 

Segment Revenue from external customers
Sales revenue 
Rental income 
nterest received 
Dividends received 

 Segment other income
Net gain on disposal of rental property 
Other segment income 

Total Revenue and other income 

Segment expenses include
Depreciation and amortisation 
Impairments  - investment property 

- available-for-sale 

Segment result 

 Reconciliation of segment net profit to group net profit before tax
Amounts not included in segment profit but reviewed by the Board
Share of loss from associates accounted fro using the equity method 
Unallocated corporate expenses 
Unallocated interest expense 

Consolidated operating profit before income tax 

Income tax (expense)  

Consolidated profit after income tax 

(c) Geographic location of Customers

Investment 
Properties 
$000s 

Investing 

 $000s 

Mining 
Equipment 
Manufacturing 
$000s 

Total of 
Continuing
Operations
$000s

 -  
 3,109  
 - 
 -  

 3,109  

 2,184  
 -  

 2,184  

 5,293  

 449  
 1,159  

 1,778  

 -  

 4,746  

 1,158  
 59  

  1,217  

 -  
 1,710  

  1,710  

  2,927  

 -  
 -  
   740  

  2,195  

 -  

 4,746  

 -  

 -  

 4,746  

 536  
 -  

 208  

 4,746 
 3,109 
 1,158 
 59 

 9,072

 2,184 
 1,710

 3,894

 12,966

 985 
 1,159 
 740 

 4,181

 (684)
 (1,133)
 (1,118)

 1,246

 (484)

 762 

Although the group operates in Australia the mining equipment manufacturing segment has sales revenue from customers located overseas.  
Additional disclosure of sales revenue by geographical location of external customers that represent 10% or more of total entity sales revenue is as follows:

Australia 
Germany 
United States of America 
United Kingdom 
New Zealand 
Other countries 

 The geographical location of receivables, relating to these sales, is disclosed in Note 25 of these accounts. 
All Non current receivables are from customers based in Australia.

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CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

2011 
$000s 

4,209  
501  
664  
 521  
155  
52  

6,102  

2010
$000s

 3,168 
 138 
 581 
 559 
 150 
 150 

 4,746

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

29  RELATED PARTIES 

Note 

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

2011 
$000s 

2010
$000s

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

0  

0

Directors and director-related entities hold directly, indirectly 
or beneficially as at the reporting date the following equity 
interests in members of the consolidated entity:

    PPK Group Limited - ordinary shares 

 19,309  

 11,743

30 

CASH FLOW INFORMATION

(a) 

Reconciliation of (loss) / profit after 

income tax to the cash provided by operating activities

(Loss) / Profit after income tax 

 (2,515) 

 762 

Cash flows in operating result attributable to non-operating activities:

Cash flows in operating activities but not attributable to operating result:
Payments from employee provisions 
Dividends received from associated companies 

Non-cash flows in operating profit:
Amortisation 
Depreciation 
Impairment of investment property 
Interest received on convertible notes 
Interest received on other loans 
Recognition of income from rent free periods deferred on acquisition 
Impairment of available-for-sale-assets 
Impairment of other receivables - convertible notes 
Transfers to provisions 
Other Income  
Share of loss from associated companies 
Impairment of carrying value of investment in associates 
Loss/(Profits) on sale of available-for-sale assets 
(Profits) on sale of shares in associates 
Fair value adjustments on derivatives 
(Profits) on sale of plant & equipment 
(Profits) on sale of investment property 
Increase/(decrease) in tax payable 
decrease/(increase) in deferred tax assets 
Increase/(decrease) in deferred tax liabilities 

 -  
 -  

 48  
 867  
 169  
 (97) 
 (296) 
 (2) 
 22  
 1,322  
 289  
 -  
 412  
 4,140  
 5  
 (15) 
 76  
 (5) 
 (1,514) 
 (336) 
 390  
 (61) 

 (585)
 132 

 80 
 918 
 1,159 
 (104)
 (603)
 107 
 700 
 - 
 1,392 
 (67)
 684 
 - 
 (1,022)
 - 
 (380)
 - 
 (2,184)
 (272)
 164 
 (277)

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

30 

CASH FLOW INFORMATION (continued) 

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

Changes in assets and liabilities
decrease/(increase) in trade and other debtors 
decrease/(increase) in prepayments 
(increase)/decrease in inventories 
(decrease)/increase in trade creditors and accruals 

Net cash/(used in) provided by operating activities 

(b) 

Reconciliation of Cash

For the purposes of the cash flow statement, cash includes:
Cash on hand 
Call deposits with financial institutions 
Bank overdrafts - secured 

Note 

2011 
$000s 

 (1,173) 
 15  
 (304) 
 212  

 1,649  

 3  
 9,678  
 (1,074) 

 8,607  

2010
$000s

 (704)
 (55)
 40 
 (279)

 (394)

 3 
 20 
 (2,944)

 (2,921)

31 

EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO THE END OF THE REPORTING PERIOD

No other matter or circumstance has arisen since the end of the financial year which is not otherwise dealt with in the Directors Report or the Consolidated 
Financial Statements, 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 in subsequent years.

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DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION (for the year ended 30 June 2011)

The Directors of the Company declare that:

1.   The Financial Statements comprising the Statement of Comprehensive Income, Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Cash Flows, Statement of 

Changes in Equity and accompanying Notes to the Financial Statements are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and:

(a) 

(b) 

comply with Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and

give a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2011 and of its performance for the year ended on that date.

2.   The Company has included in the notes to the financial statements an explicit and unreserved statement of compliance with International Financial 

Reporting Standards.

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. 

 The remuneration disclosures included on pages 10 to 17 of the Directors’ Report (as part of the audited Remuneration Report), for the year ended 30 June 
2011, comply with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.

5.   The Directors have been given the declarations by the chief executive officer and the person performing the chief financial officer function required by 

section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001.

This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors and is signed for and on behalf of the directors by:

Jury Wowk
Jury Wowk 
CHAIRMAN 

Sydney, 28th September 2011

Glenn Molloy
Glenn Molloy 
DIRECTOR

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT  

To the members of PPK Group Limited 

Report on the Financial Report 

I A Report

We have audited the accompanying financial report of PPK Group Limited, which comprises 
the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2011, the consolidated 
statement of comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity and the 
consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, notes comprising a summary of 
significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, and the directors’ 
declaration of the consolidated entity comprising the company and the entities it controlled 
at the year’s end or from time to time during the financial year. 

Directors’ Responsibility 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 is free from material misstatement, 
whether due to fraud or error. In Note 1a, the directors also state, in accordance with 
Accounting Standard AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements, that the financial 
statements comply with International Financial Reporting Standards. 

Auditor’s Responsibility  

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We 
conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Those standards 
require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and 
plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report 
is free from material misstatement.   

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and 
disclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s 
judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial 
report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers 
internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation of the financial report that gives a true 
and fair view 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 entity’s internal 
control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and 
the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, as well as evaluating the 
overall presentation of the financial report.   

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

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Independent Auditor’s Report (continued)

Independence  

In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the 
Corporations Act 2001. We confirm that the independence declaration required by the 
Corporations Act 2001, which has been given to the directors of PPK Group Limited, would be 
in the same terms if given to the directors as at the time of this auditor’s report. 

Opinion  

In our opinion:  

I A Report

(a)   the financial report of PPK Group Limited is in accordance with the Corporations Act 

2001, including:  

(i)  giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 30 

June 2011 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and  

(ii)  complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 

2001; and  

(b)  the financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards as 

disclosed in Note 1(a). 

Report on the Remuneration Report 

We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 10 to 17 of the directors’ report 
for the year ended 30 June 2011. 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.  

Opinion  

In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of PPK Group Limited for the year ended 30 June 
2011 complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.  

BDO Audit (NSW-VIC) Pty Ltd 

Iain Kemp 
Director 

Sydney, 28 September 2011 

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DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE BY IAIN KEMP TO THE DIRECTORS OF PPK GROUP LIMITED 

As lead auditor of PPK Group Pty Limited for the year ended 30 June 2011, I declare that, to 
the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been no contraventions of: 

• 

• 

the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the 
audit; and 
any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. 

This declaration is in respect of PPK Group Limited and the entities it controlled during the 
period. 

Iain Kemp 
Director  

BDO Audit (NSW-VIC) Pty Ltd  

Sydney, 28 September 2011 

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Additional Information for listed public companies

1.  

Shareholding

(a) 

Distribution of shareholders at 26th August 2011

Category 
(size of holding) 

1 - 1,000 
1,001 - 5,000 
5,001 - 10,000 
10,001 - 100,000 
100,001 and over 

Number of 
Shareholders 
2011  
000s 

Number of
Shareholders
2010 
000s

122  
371  
295  
381  
51  

1,220 

132 
415 
350 
457 
54 

1,408

(b) 

The number of shareholdings held in less than marketable parcels is 164

(c) 

 The names of the substantial shareholders listed in the holding company’s register at the 26th August 2011

Number of shares 
000s 
 2011  

Number of shares
000s
2010 

Wavet Holdings Pty Ltd 
JP Morgan Nominees Australia Ltd 
Equipment Co of Australia Pty Ltd 

11,936  
7,486  
6,618  

10,998 
7,281 
6,618 

(d) 

Voting rights

The consolidated entity has one class of ordinary shares with equal voting rights attached to them.

(e) 

 Twenty largest shareholders

1  
2  
3  
4  
5  
6  
7  
8  
9  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  

Name 
Wavet Holdings Pty Ltd 
JP Morgan Nominees Australia Ltd 
Equipment Co of Australia Pty Ltd 
John E Gill Operations Pty Ltd 
Applied Colour Pty Ltd 
Contemplator Pty Ltd 
Ruminator Pty Ltd 
Ryan Consultancy Group Pty Ltd 
Flagstaff Superannuation Pty Ltd 
Mr Robert Joseph Faulks & Mrs Patricia Baynton Faulks  
Mr Ian MacDonald 
Metal Industries Pty Ltd 
Di Iulio Homes Pty Ltd 
Ms Alison Irving 
Mr Charles Peter Taylor 
Chandos Nursing Home Pty Ltd 
Mr Edward James Stephen Dally & Mrs Selina Dally 
Majana Pty Ltd 
Mrs Patricia Baynton Faulks 
Wales Corporation Pty Ltd 

Number of ordinary fully 
paid shares held capital 
000s 
 11,936  
 7,486  
 6,618  
 1,569  
 1,120  
 698  
 635  
50  
 470  
440  
 425  
 412  
350  
342  
 300  
300  
291  
260  
255  
226  

34,633  

Percentage held
of listed ordinary
%
22.314
13.995
12.373
2.933
2.094
1.306
1.188
0.935
0.879
0.822
0.795
0.770
0.654
0.639
0.561
0.561
0.545
0.486
0.477
0.423

64.750

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Additional Information for listed public companies (continued)

2. 

The name of the company secretary is

Mr Robert Nicholls.

3. 

The address of the principal registered office in Australia is

Suite 3, Level 2, 668 Princes Hwy Sutherland, NSW 2232

Telephone (02) 9521 8444

Fax  (02) 9521 4561

Email  info@ppkgroup.com.au

4. 

Registers of securities are held at the following addresses:

New South Wales

Registries Limited

Level 2

28 Margaret Street, Sydney NSW  2000

P.O. Box P67, Royal Exchange, Sydney NSW 1223

5. 

Securities Exchange Listing

Quotation has been granted for all the ordinary shares of the company on all Member Exchanges of the Australian Securities Exchange Ltd.

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CORORATE DIRECTORY as at 27 September 2011

DIRECTORS

HEAD OFFICE & REGISTERED OFFICE

PPK GROUP PROPERTIES

Jury I. Wowk
B.A., LL.B 
DIRECTOR AND CHAIRMAN (non-executive)

Glenn R. Molloy 
DIRECTOR (non-executive)

Raymond M. Beath 
B.Com.,F.C.A 
DIRECTOR (non-executive)

Graeme Webb 
DIRECTOR (non-executive)

COMPANY SECRETARY

Robert J. Nicholls
MBA (Distinction), LL.B (Hons) 
Grad Dip Leg Prac., Grad Dip CSP, FCIS, CAICD

PPK Group Limited 
Suite3, Level 2, 668 Princes Highway
Sutherland NSW 2232
Telephone 02 9521 84444
Facsimile 02 9521 4561
www.ppkgroup.com.au

SHARE REGISTRY

Boardroom Limited
Level 2, 28 Margaret Street 
Sydney NSW 2000 
Telephone 02 9290 9600 
Facsimile 02 9279 0664 
www.registries.com.au 

AUDITORS

BDO
Allianz Centre
2 Market Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Telephone 02 9286 5555
Facsimile 02 9286 5599

New South Wales
8 Contaplas Street
Arndell Park NSW 2148

14 Contaplas Street
Arndell Park NSW 2148

13A Station Road
Seven Hills NSW 2147

Victoria
36-42 Hydrive Close
Remington Industrial Estate
Dandenong South VIC 3175

PPK GROUP BUSINESSES

New South Wales
Rambor Pty Limited
108 Albatross Road
South Nowra NSW 2541
Telephone 02 4422 6323
Facsimile 02 4422 5423
www.rambor.com.au

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