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PPK Group Limited
Annual Report 2012

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INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY

MINING SERVICES

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT

Annual Report 2012

Contents

Chairman & Executive Director’s Overview 

Five Year Financial Summary 

Corporate Governance Statement 

Directors’ Report 

Remuneration Report 

Auditor’s Independence Declaration 

Financial Statements 

Independent Auditor’s Report 

Shareholder Information 

Corporate Directory 

PPK GROuP LIMITED  |  ABN 65 003 964 181

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Annual General Meeting
The 2012 Annual General Meeting of 
PPK Group Limited will be held at 3.00pm 
on Tuesday, 20 November 2012 at The Grace 
Hotel, 77 York Street, Sydney NSW Australia

ASX  
PPK

Website
www.ppkgroup.com.au

Share Registry
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In the 2012 year, PPK Group Limited (PPK) has achieved a significant turnaround in performance 
reporting a profit after tax of $1,543,000 compared to a loss after tax for the 2011 year of 
$2,515,000, an improvement of $4,058,000. 

INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES

PPK has continued to manage its remaining three industrial 
properties located at Arndell Park, Seven Hills and 
Dandenong South.

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT

PPK has continued to expand its involvement  
in property developments.

RAMBOR – MINING SERVICES 

Rambor had another strong year in 2012 achieving its budgeted sales and earnings. 
Sales were up by 26.4% while earnings remained relatively static as a result of the 
product mix.

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

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Sales revenue from Continuing Operations ($000s)

Rental income from Investment Properties ($000s)

Profit before Income Tax ($000s)

Profit after Tax ($000s)

Earnings Per Share (cents)

3%

26.4%

7,711 5
2,211 5
1,968 5 Loss to Profit
1,543 5 Loss to Profit
2.9 5 Loss to Profit

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PPK GROUP LIMITED  
ANNUAL REPORT

ChAIRMAN AND ExECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S OVERVIEw

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

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JuRY WOWK CHAIRMAN

GLENN MOLLOY  EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

In the 2012 year, PPK Group Limited (PPK) 
has achieved a significant turnaround in 
performance reporting a profit after tax of 
$1,543,000 compared to a loss after tax for 
the 2011 year of $2,515,000, an improvement 
of $4,058,000. 

PPK’s continuing business operations can now be identified as:
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Industrial properties.

•	 Rambor – mining services.

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 Property development.

Financing.

During the year PPK continued to actively participate and assist 
in the administration process and recapitalisation of:
FRR Limited (formerly Frigrite Limited) (FRR); 
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ISL Limited (formerly Intelligent Solar Limited) (ISL); and

•	 Allied Brands Limited (ABQ).

Both FRR and ISL entered into Deeds of Company Arrangement, 
were recapitalised and their administrations completed. 

FRR has relisted on the ASX and ISL is in the process of doing so. 

PPK retains shareholdings in both FRR and ISL which shareholdings 
will realise a return to PPK when disposed of at the appropriate 
time. 

PPK also still retains a shareholding and convertible note 
holding in ABQ which is currently progressing through a Deed of 
Company Arrangement which should be effectuated during the 
2013 year. This will achieve a relisting of ABQ on the ASX and a 
return on the shareholding and convertible note holding of PPK. 

Industrial Properties

PPK has continued to manage its remaining three industrial 
properties located at Arndell Park, Seven Hills and Dandenong 
South.

The Dandenong South property remains fully leased to PACT 
Group Pty Ltd until August 2015. PPK will continue to explore 
the prospects of selling the property at the right time and at the 
right price. 

The Seven Hills property will be vacated by the existing tenant 
on expiry of the current lease at the end of October 2012. The 
property will then be refurbished and marketed for lease or sale. 

The Arndell Park property was leased on a number of short 
term tenancies which whilst covering outgoings and expenses 
associated with the property made a minimal contribution 
to earnings. 

On 17 September 2012, the subsidiary companies which own 
the vacant land and the industrial property at Arndell Park 
entered into binding contractual agreements in relation to the 
properties pursuant to which agreements:

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the industrial property was leased for a term of five years 
with two five year options at a commencing rental of 
$1.1 million per annum plus outgoings with minimum 
annual 4% increases; and 

 Put and Call Options were granted which, depending on 
the decisions of the purchaser and PPK have an effective 
end date of 15 July 2014. 

Assuming an exercise of either the Put or the Call Option the net 
proceeds of sale will be approximately $12.2 million against a 
book value of $12.7 million, an impairment of $500,000.

In the event that the tenant exercises the Call Option during 
the 2013 year (and depending on what stage of the year), 
the sale will result in a maximum loss of $300,000 or a small 
profit from the property during the 2013 year. This is as a result 
of the blending of the impairment with rental income and/or 
interest savings. 

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On a full year basis:
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assuming an exercise of the Put or the Call Option and 
the sale proceeds being applied to retire debt, interest 
savings will then add 1.0 cents per share to earnings; or

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 if the property remains leased the rental income and 
the outgoings recovery will add 1.5 cents per share 
in earnings.

Rambor – Mining Services

Rambor had another strong year in 2012 achieving its 
budgeted sales and earnings. Sales were up by 26.4% 
while earnings remained relatively static as a result of the 
product mix.

Rambor has continued to develop and extend its 
relationship with Hilti Corporation as well as its product 
range and distribution coverage into new geographic 
markets. 

Rambor’s success and reputation as a leading 
manufacturer and supplier of mining equipment to the 
coal industry are a credit to its management team and their 
dedicated workforce.

Initial expectations for the 2013 year were for continued 
growth in sales and earnings, however, on present 
indications these may possibly be impacted by the current 
slow down in the resources sector. 

Property Development

PPK has continued to expand its involvement in property 
developments.

PPK has continued its investments and involvement in the:
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 Kiah Willoughby Project; and

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 Nerang Street Southport Project.

The Kiah Willoughby project in which PPK holds an 18.28% 
interest, although delayed by the extended wet weather 
experienced in Sydney, remains on track to deliver the 
expected returns. 

The 14 Stage 1 homes are scheduled for completion and 
settlement of sales in October 2012 at which time profits 
will commence to flow through to PPK. 

The Development Application for the 16 Stage 2 homes 
has been approved by Council, 13 of the homes have been 
presold, construction finance approved and construction 
will commence in November 2012. 

Infrastructure works, including the park are well advanced 
and the Development Application for Stages 3 and 4 has 
been lodged and is progressing through the system. 

PPK and EDG Capital who is coordinating the project with 
PPK remain confident that this project will meet all its 
financial expectations. 

PPK has a lead role and a 25% interest in the Nerang Street 
Southport project. 

PPK Southport Pty Ltd is finalising contractual arrangements 
for acquisition of an adjoining property which will enhance 
the commercial viability of the project site. 

Rental income earned from leasing the site to a car park 
operator largely covers the holdings costs on the site whilst 
negotiations continue with:
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 prospective end users should it be decided to proceed 
to develop the site; and

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 parties who have expressed an interest in acquiring the 
site, which if appropriate terms are agreed, would be 
on sold without development.

Through its subsidiary, PPK Easy Living Pty Ltd, PPK has 
coordinated the:
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 establishment of two syndicates; and

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 purchase of two retirement villages.

PPK holds a 50% interest in each of the:
 Easy Living unit Trust (ELUT); and
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 Easy Living Bundaberg Trust (ELBT).

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PPK GROUP LIMITED  ANNUAL REPORTOutlook

PPK has started FY 2013 on a strong footing with expectations 
of further improvement in earnings compared to FY 2012. 
If expectations are met PPK will be in a position to resume 
payment of fully franked dividends and provide an improving 
return to shareholders.

Jury Wowk 
Chairman 

Glenn Molloy 
Executive Director

ELuT has completed the acquisition of a profitable 60 unit 
retirement village in Elizabeth Vale, South Australia which 
will be strata titled and resold.

ELBT is in the process of acquiring a profitable 54 unit 
retirement village in Bundaberg, Queensland which will 
also be strata titled and resold.

PPK anticipates a positive contribution to earnings from each 
of ELuT and ELBT, both whilst renting the retirement villages 
and then on resale of the strata titled units.

Financing

Through its subsidiary, PPK Finance Pty Ltd, PPK has:

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 coordinated the establishment of the SLOT Loan Trust; and

 established the TMD Loan Trust.

PPK holds a 51.4% interest in the SLOT Loan Trust which has 
provided secured, by first mortgage finance to Supported 
Living on Tweed Pty Ltd, a non associated party operating 
retirement villages in northern NSW and Queensland.

The secured finance facilities were settled in August with the 
establishment fee received and the first year’s interest pre paid. 
Accordingly, the SLOT Loan Trust will deliver an immediate 
earning contribution to PPK.

PPK currently holds a 100% interest in the TMD Loan Trust which 
was established to provide finance to TMD Investments Pty 
Ltd a member of the SubZero Group, a leading mining services 
provider in the Hunter Valley. The finance facility is secured by 
first mortgage over a new mining truck maintenance facility at 
Muswellbrook which will significantly enhance the capability 
and services provided by SubZero Group.

The first tranche of the TMD Loan Trust facility was settled 
in September 2012 and the establishment fee and interest 
income received will deliver immediate earnings contributions 
to PPK in FY 2013.

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

$2,211,000

RENTAL INCOME

$7,711,000

SALES REVENUE

$52,179,000

TOTAL ASSETS 

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PPK GROUP LIMITED  ANNUAL REPORTFIVE YEAR FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Consolidated

Income Statement

Sales Revenue

Rental Income

Profit (loss) Before Income Tax

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

Balance Sheet

Total assets

Net debt

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

$000s

$000s

$000s

$000s

7,711

2,211

6,102

2,146

4,746

3,109

1,968

(1,691)

1,246

1,543

(2,515)

762

4,867

4,776

461

540

4,251

4,396

702

607

$000s

52,179

50,453

57,427

50,184

64,144

$000s

12,346

9,893

21,444

12,087

21,069

Equity attributable to members of PPK Group Limited

$000s

29,206

29,782

34,794

35,449

38,309

Total equity

Share information

Dividends on ordinary shares

Dividends paid during reporting period per ordinary share

Dividend payout ratio

$000s

29,208

29,782

34,794

35,449

38,309

$000s

1,298

1,128

1,450

2,759

6,998

cents

%

2.5

84

2.0

n/a

2.5

190

4.75

511

11.5

1,153

Number of ordinary shares issued at year end

000s

51,625

53,813

58,007

58,007

59,253

Market capitalisation

Ratios and statistics

Return on equity attributable to members of PPK Group Limited

Basic earnings per share

Net debt/equity

Debt/(Equity-Intangibles)

Interest cover on continuing operations

Net Tangible Assets per Share

$000s

19,618

16,144

22,623

16,242

41,477

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cents

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times

cents

5.3

2.9

42.3

44.4

2.43

53.8

(8.4)

(4.5)

33.2

34.1

3.02

54.0

2.1

1.3

61.6

63.0

3.07

58.6

1.5

0.9

34.1

34.9

3.04

59.6

1.6

1.0

55.0

56.3

2.25

63.1

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

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.

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.

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.

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: Companies should establish the functions 
reserved to the board and those delegated to senior executives 
and disclose those 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 

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accountability systems;
setting the Company’s major goals including the strategies 
and financial objectives;
appointing, removing and controlling the Executive Director;
the appointment and, where appropriate, the removal of the 
Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) and/or Company Secretary;
input into and final approval of the corporate strategy and 
performance objectives;
approving 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.

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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;

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

•	 managing day-to-day operations in accordance with 

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

Recommendation 1.2: Companies should disclose the process for 
evaluating the performance of senior executives.

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

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

The Company has provided this information. 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.

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.

The PPK is comprised of 4 directors or whom Mr J I Wowk, Mr R 
M Beath and Mr G D Webb are considered to be independent 
directors.

Mr Glenn Molloy is an executive director and accordingly is not 
considered to be independent director.

Recommendation 2.2: The chair should be an independent 
director.

Mr C R Ryan, an independent director, chaired the Board until his 
resignation on 1 August 2011

Mr J I Wowk, an independent director, was appointed as the 
Chairman on 13 September 2011.

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

The roles of chair and the Company’s executive director are not be 
exercised by the same individual.

Recommendation 2.4: The board should establish a nomination 
committee.

The PPK Board has not established a nomination committee. 

PPK GROUP LIMITED  ANNUAL REPORTWhere a vacancy arises or it is considered appropriate to vary the 
composition of the Board of Directors, the full Board generally 
participates in any review of the Board’s composition and the 
qualifications and experience of candidates. Directors are selected 
upon the basis of their specialist skills and business background 
so as to provide an appropriate mix of skills, perspective and 
business experience.

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

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

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.

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

The Company has provided this information.

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 

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and the reasonable expectations of shareholders; and
responsibility and accountability of individuals for reporting 
and investigating reports of unethical practices.

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. In summary, the Code provides that directors and 
senior executives must:
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act honestly, in good faith and in the best interests of the 
Company;

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

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•	 maintain the confidentiality of Company information acquired 

by virtue of their position;

•	 not engage in conduct likely to bring discredit to the 

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

Trading Policy;

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:
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•	 Market Disclosure Policy;
•	 Privacy Policy;
•	 Occupational Health & Safety Policy; and
•	 Code of Conduct and Ethics (General).

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.

RECOMMENDATION 3.2: Companies should establish a policy 
concerning diversity and disclose the policy or a summary of that 
policy. The policy should include requirements for the board to 
establish measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity for 
the board to assess annually both the objectives and progress in 
achieving them.

The Company has established a Diversity Policy Statement which 
is available on the Company’s website.

RECOMMENDATION 3.3: Companies should disclose in each 
annual report the measurable objectives for achieving gender 
diversity set by the board in accordance with the diversity policy 
and progress towards achieving them.

The Company is committed to promoting a culture of diversity in 
the workplace including gender diversity. 

The number of women participating throughout the workplace is 
reviewed on an annual basis and reported to the Board.

The Company’s policies and procedures are reviewed on an 
annual basis to ensure that they adequately focus on the 
participation of women in the workforce.

Women are considered for all positions in the Company extending 
through to senior management and the Board as and when 
opportunities or vacancies arise.

The Company aims to achieve gender diversity across all levels 
of its organisation subject to the availability of suitably qualified 
candidates. 

RECOMMENDATION 3.4: Companies should disclose in each 
annual report the proportion of women employees in the whole 
organisation, women in senior executive positions and women on 
the board.

The Company’s workforce organisation is comprised of 43 people 
of which 6 are women.

The Company’s Accountant is a woman. 

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The Company has a Board of four of which none are women.

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

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.

The Company has provided this information.

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.

The Board has established 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.

During the reporting period, the Board’s Audit Committee 
consisted of two members, both of whom are non-executives:
•	 Mr R M Beath (Committee 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.

During the reporting period, the PPK Audit Committee was 
chaired by Mr R M Beath who was not Chairman of the Board.

Due to the size of the Company and the nature of its operations 
the Board considers that an Audit Committee comprised of two 
members is appropriate.

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

The Board has established Terms of Reference for the Audit 
Committee. The Terms of Reference set out in detail the purpose, 
composition and membership, meeting procedures, roles 
and responsibilities of the committee and the authorities of 
the committee. The Terms of Reference are available on the 
Company’s website.

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

The Company has provided this information.

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.

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

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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.

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

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.

PPK has adopted a Shareholder Communication Policy. PPK 
communicates information to shareholders through:
•	 disclosures to the ASX including the Company’s Annual 

Report;

•	 notices and explanatory memoranda of annual general 

meetings and general meetings; and
the Company’s website at www.ppkgroup.com.au

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The Board encourages active participation by shareholders at 
each Annual General Meeting, or other general meetings.

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

The Company has provided this information. 

PRINCIPLE 7:  Recognise and manage risk.
Recommendation 7.1: Companies should establish policies for the 
oversight and management of material business risks and disclose 
a summary of those policies.

The Board of PPK has established a Risk Oversight and 
Management Framework. In accordance with this framework the 
Board of PPK:
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recognises 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 policies 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.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCECONTINUEDPPK GROUP LIMITED  ANNUAL REPORT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.

The PPK Risk Management and Control Policy Framework 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 
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.

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.

The Executive Director 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 2012.

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 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.

The Board has received such written assurances from the 
Executive Director and the person performing the chief financial 
officer function in respect of the year ended 30 June 2012.

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

The Company has provided this information.

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: The remuneration committee should be 
structured so that it:
•	
•	
•	 has at least three members.

consists of a majority of independent directors;
is chaired by an independent director; and

The PPK Board has not established a formal Remuneration 
Committee as PPK is a relatively small publicly listed company 
and remuneration matters relating to the Executive Director 
and Senior Executives are considered by the full Board where 
appropriate.

Recommendation 8.3: Companies should clearly distinguish the 
structure of non-executive directors’ remuneration from that of 
executive directors and senior executives.

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 on a regular basis by 
the full Board 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 
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.

Recommendation 8.4: Companies should provide the information 
indicated in the Guide to reporting on Principle 8.

The Company has provided this information where appropriate.

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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 2012. 

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

•	

Jury Ivan Wowk

•	 Glenn Robert Molloy

•	 Raymond Michael Beath

•	 Graeme Douglas Webb (appointed on 1 August 2011)

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

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 current directors’ qualifications, experience and responsibilities are detailed below:

Jury Wowk (61) BA., LLB  Non-Executive Chairman, 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 1979. 

From 1987 to 1989, Jury performed the role of Operations Manager at Plaspak Pty Ltd.

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; Ceased: 29 November 2011)

•	 Allied Brands Limited, Non-Executive Director  

(Appointed: 4 February 2010; Ceased: 15 April 2010)

•	

•	

Intelligent Solar Limited, Non-executive Director  
(Appointed: 30 November 2010; Ceased 15 December 2011)

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)

Glenn Molloy (57)  Executive Director

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.

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

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PPK GROUP LIMITED  ANNUAL REPORT 
Raymond Beath (61) 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

Graeme Webb (61)  Non-Executive Director 

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 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

INFORMATION ON COMPANY SECRETARY
Mr Andrew Cooke was appointed as Joint Group Company 
Secretary effective from 9 May 2012. Mr Robert Nicholls 
resigned as Group Company Secretary effective 5 July 2012.

OPERATING RESULTS
The profit after tax of the consolidated entity for the 
period ended 30 June 2012 amounted to $1,551,000 
(2011: Loss of $2,515,000).

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

Andrew J. Cooke (52) LL.B, FCIS
Group Company Secretary

Andrew has extensive experience in law, corporate finance 
and as the Company Secretary of a number of ASX listed 
companies. He is responsible for corporate administration 
together with stock exchange and regulatory compliance.

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.

DIVIDENDS PAID OR RECOMMENDED
Dividends paid or recommended for payment are as follows:

Interim dividend in respect of the  
reporting period of 1.0 cent per ordinary  
share paid on 8 June 2012: 
No final dividend will be paid:  

$516,926
Nil

Whilst PPK has a strong cash position, because of the 
write-downs and impairments which impacted on retained 
earnings in the 2010 and 2011 years, on the basis of 
the ATO’s analysis of the law in ATO Ruling 2012/5 the 
payment of a dividend by PPK in its current circumstances 
will constitute a return of capital by PPK. A return of 
capital requires shareholder approval and has differing, 
and potentially complex, tax implications for individual 
shareholders. In the circumstances, the directors have 
resolved not to pay a final dividend for the 2012 year.

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 included in the Annual Report 
accompanying these Financial Statements.

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Property
Property rental income has remained steady compared to 
the 2011 year.

Future Direction and Business Outlook
In future periods, PPK will focus on the following key areas, 
namely, the:

The Dandenong, Victoria property has a lease in place until 
August 2015.

The Seven Hills, New South Wales property will be vacated 
by the existing tenant on expiry of the current lease at 
the end of October 2012. The property is currently being 
marketed for lease or sale. 

Rambor
Rambor performed well in the 2012 year achieving its 
budgeted sales and earnings.

Rambor continues to expand its product range and to 
extend its distribution coverage into new geographic 
markets. However, continued growth and expansion may 
possibly to be impacted by the current slowdown in the 
resources sector.

PPK Willoughby Pty Ltd
The Kiah Willoughby Project in which PPK holds an 18.28% 
interest, although delayed by the extended wet weather 
experienced in Sydney, remains on track to deliver the 
expected returns.

The 14 Stage 1 homes are scheduled for completion and 
settlement of sales in October 2012 at which time profits 
will commence to flow through to PPK.

PPK Southport Pty Ltd
PPK has a lead role and a 25% interest in the Nerang Street 
Southport Project Trust.

The amalgamation of an adjoining site is progressing and 
this amalgamation will add to the potential of the project.

PPK Easy Living Pty Ltd
PPK holds a 50% interest in each of the:

•	

•	

Easy Living unit Trust (ELuT); and

Easy Living (Bundaberg) Trust (ELBT).

ELuT has completed the acquisition of a profitable 60 unit 
retirement village in Elizabeth Vale, South Australia will be 
strata titled and re-sold.

ELBT is in the process of acquiring a profitable 54 unit 
retirement village in Bundaberg, Queensland which will 
also be strata titled and re-sold.

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•	 progression of and active participation in the Kiah 

Project in its capacity as lead manager;

•	

•	

consolidation and extension of Rambor market share 
and expansion of its product range; and

identification of and participation in appropriate 
investment opportunities, particularly in undervalued 
property and retirement village assets which have 
significant development potential.

FINANCIAL POSITION
The net assets of the consolidated entity have decreased 
by $574,000 from 30 June 2011. 

The change in net assets is not considered by the Board 
to be material, however, changes in the financial position 
have occurred due to:

•	 payment of dividends at disclosed levels; and

•	

the on-market buy-back of 2,187,349 shares at a cost 
of $766,000 (or an average of 35 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 the following 
on-market buy-back schemes:

•	

•	

a scheme which commenced on 20 October 2010 
and concluded on 19 October 2011 and pursuant to 
which a total of 1,606,441 shares were bought back 
in the financial year ended 30 June 2012 for a total 
consideration of $555,584; and

a scheme which commenced on 16 November 2011 
and will conclude on 15 November 2012, or at such 
earlier time as determined by PPK pursuant to the 
terms of the buy-back. During the period from the 
commencement of this scheme to the end of the 
financial year ended 30 June 2012, PPK acquired a 
total of 580,908 shares under the scheme at a cost 
of $210,416 (or an average price of approximately 
36.2 cents per share).

Since the end period to the date of this report, PPK acquired 
a further 466,982 shares under the scheme at a cost of 
$177,773.

There have been no other significant changes in the state 
of affairs during the 2012 financial year or existing at the 
time of this report. 

DIRECTORS’ REPORTCONTINUEDPPK GROUP LIMITED  ANNUAL REPORTMATTERS SUBSEQUENT TO THE END OF THE 
FINANCIAL YEAR
On 20 September 2012, the Group made an ASX 
announcement advising that it had entered into binding 
contractual agreements in relation to its property at 
Arndell Park. The property has been leased for a term of 
five years with two five year options at a commencing 
rental of $1.1 million per annum plus outgoings with 
minimum annual 4% increases. Contemporaneously, the 
parties have entered into Put and Call Options which, 
depending on the decisions of the purchaser and PPK have 
an effective end date of 15 July 2014. Assuming an exercise 
of either the Put or the Call Option, the net proceeds of 
the sale will be approximately $12.2 million against a 
book value of $12.7 million giving rise to an impairment 
of $500,000.

In August 2012, the SLOT Loan Trust provided first 
mortgage secured finance to Supported Living on Tweed 
Pty Ltd, a non-associated party operating retirement 
villages in northern NSW and Queensland. The net finance 
provided by the Group in relation to this loan is $1,300,000.

In September 2012, the Group agreed to provide finance 
of $5 million to TMD Investments Pty Ltd, a member of 
the SubZero Group. The loan will be secured by a first 
mortgage over a new mining truck maintenance facility 
at Muswellbrook with the funds being advanced by 
31 October 2012.

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 2012 are included in the Chairman and 
Executive Director’s Review detailed in the 2012 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.

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

REMUNERATION REPORT (Audited)
The Directors of PPK present the Remuneration Report 
for non-executive directors, executive directors and other 
key management personnel, prepared in accordance 
with the Corporations Act 2001 and the Corporations 
Regulations 2001.

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 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. 

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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 and no bonus payments were made 
to key management personnel in respect of the 2012 
financial 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. 

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.

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)

2012

2.9

2.5

–

$0.38

35%

2011

(4.5)

2.0

–

$0.30

(16.3%)

2010

2009

2008

1.3

2.5

–

$0.39

45.4%

0.9

2.5

–

$0.28

(51.4%)

1.0

6.5

5.0

$0.70

5.3%

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. 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORTCONTINUEDPPK GROUP LIMITED  ANNUAL REPORTDetails of Remuneration for the year ended 30 June 2012

Directors’ and other Key Management Personnel remuneration
Details of the nature and amount of each element of the remuneration of each key management personnel (‘KMP”) 
of PPK Group Limited are shown in the table below:

Short Term Incentives

Post 
Employment

Long Term Incentives/Benefits

Salary &  
Fees 
($)

Short Term
Incentive 
Cash Bonus 
($)

Non-
Cash 
Benefits
($)

Super-
annuation 
($)

Long 
Service 
Leave  
($)

Post 
Employment 
Benefits 
($)

Share 
based 
payments
($)

Total 
($)

Proportion of 
Remuneration 
Performance 
Related 
(%) 

Directors

Non-Executive

J I Wowk

R M Beath

GD Webb

C F Ryan*

Executive

G R Molloy

133,513

30,000

27,500

3,750

191,000

Total Directors

385,763

Other Key Management Personnel

D A Hoff

250,000

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Total Key 
Management
Personnel

635,763 

– 

– 

*  Resigned due to retirement on 1 August 2011.

2011

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

– 

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

133,513

30,000

27,500

3,750

– 191,000

– 385,763

– 250,000

– 

–  635,763 

–

–

–

–

–

–

Short Term Incentives

Post 
Employment

Long Term Incentives/Benefits

Salary 
&  Fees 
($)

Short Term
Incentive 
Cash Bonus 
($)

Non-
Cash 
Benefits
($)

Super-
annuation 
($)

Long 
Service 
Leave 
($)

Post 
Employment 
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

45,000

30,000

47,220

221,000

Total Directors

343,220

–

–

–

–

–

Other Key Management Personnel

D A Hoff

250,000

50,000

Total Key 
Management
Personnel

593,220

50,000

*  Resigned due to retirement on 1 August 2011.

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

45,000

30,000

47,220

221,000

343,220

–

–

–

–

–

300,000

17%

–

643,220

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Performance Income as a Proportion of 
Total Remuneration
No bonuses were paid to Key Management Personnel 
during the year.

No performance criteria or bonuses have been set by 
the Board for Key Management Personnel for future 
financial years. 

Options issued as part of remuneration for 
the year ended 30 June 2012
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 
other Key Management Personnel during the year.

Employment Contracts

Mr David Hoff
On 7 September, 2009, David Hoff retired as Managing 
Director and as a Director of the Company. Following his 
retirement, the Company and Mr Hoff entered into an 
initial contract for Mr Hoff to provide consulting services.

The key provisions of the initial consultancy contract are 
as follows:

Term: Initial period of 3 years expiring on 31 August 2012, 
automatically renewing for a further 2 years unless either 
the Company or Mr Hoff serve a written notice to terminate 
at least 120 days prior to the expiry date.

Remuneration: Consultancy fee payable during the period 
1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012 was $250,000. The Company 
supplied a mobile phone and laptop and reimbursed all 
reasonable expenses incurred in providing consultancy 
services. under the terms of the contract 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. This did not result in any 
change to Mr Hoff’s consultancy fee or any additional 
payments to Mr Hoff or his related entity.

Duties: 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 attend 
the Company Board Meetings.

Termination: The consultancy contract may be 
terminated at any time by David Hoff giving the Company 
6 months written notice. The Company may terminate 
the arrangement with no cause by paying an amount 
equivalent to the greater of the then current 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 of 3 months, the Company can terminate 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 contract 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.

The Company issued a notice of termination to Mr Hoff in 
April 2012 advising that his initial consultancy agreement 
would end on 31 August 2012. A new Consultancy 
agreement has been reached between the parties on terms 
as follows:

Term: Commencing on 1 September 2012 – no fixed term.

Remuneration: Consultancy fee payable $10,000 per 
month. Attendances at Board Meetings, if required at 
$2,000 per meeting.

Duties: Oversight of the mining manufacturing business, 
Rambor Pty. Ltd and the Company’s industrial property 
portfolio.

Termination: The consultancy agreement may be 
terminated with no cause at any time by either party 
serving 3 months written notice.

Mr Glenn Molloy
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.

There are no formalised written contracts in place with any 
other key management personnel. 

(End of Audited Remuneration Report)

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DIRECTORS’ REPORTCONTINUEDPPK GROUP LIMITED  ANNUAL REPORTOPTIONS
There were no options outstanding as at the date of this report.

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

J I Wowk

G R Molloy

G D Webb*

R M Beath

C F Ryan**

Ordinary Shares

Options

212,302

11,944,566

7,126,666

42,821

500,000

–

–

–

–

–

*    Appointed 1 August 2011.
**  Resigned to due to retirement on 1 August 2011 – shares held as at the date of retirement.

Further information regarding the above 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.

In addition all of the current Directors of the Company have an interest in various unit trusts, the trustees of which are 
subsidiaries of the Company. As unit holders, the Directors have advanced, or agreed to advance loan funds, to the 
trustees in proportion to the number of units held by them on usual commercial terms for the purpose of undertaking 
commercial lending in which the Company has an indirect equity interest – along with other unassociated investors.

Details of the units and the trusts in which each Director has a relevant interest and of the nature of that relevant interest 
are set out in the tables below:

J I Wowk:

Trusts – registered holder(s)

Number of units

Willoughby Funding unit Trust – Dealcity Pty Ltd

Nerang Street Southport Project Trust – Dealcity Pty Ltd

Easy Living unit Trust – Dealcity Pty Ltd 

Easy Living (Bundaberg) Trust – Dealcity Pty Ltd

SLOT Loan Trust – Dealcity Pty Ltd

G R Molloy:

2

33

20

40

100

Trusts – registered holder(s)

Number of units

Willoughby Funding unit Trust – Wavet Fund No. 2 Pty Limited

Nerang Street Southport Project Trust – Wavet Fund No. 2 Pty Limited

Easy Living unit Trust – Wavet Fund No. 2 Pty Limited 

Easy Living (Bundaberg) Trust – Wavet Fund No. 2 Pty Limited
– Quality Dispensers Super Fund Pty Ltd

SLOT Loan Trust – VIP Golf Australia Pty Ltd
– Corso Investments Pty Ltd
– Quality Dispensers Super Fund Pty Ltd

10

286

180

200
60

500
100
150

Nature of Interest
(all indirect)

Director & Member

Director & Member

Director & Member

Director & Member

Director & Member

Nature of Interest
(all indirect)

Director & Member

Director & Member

Director & Member

Director & Member Director

Director & Member Director

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R M Beath:

Trusts – registered holder(s)

Number of units

Willoughby Funding unit Trust – Zenaval Pty Ltd

Easy Living unit Trust – Zenaval Pty Ltd 

Easy Living (Bundaberg) Trust – Zenaval Pty Ltd

SLOT Loan Trust – Zenaval Pty Ltd

G D Webb:

Trusts – registered holder(s)

Willoughby Funding unit Trust – GRG Finance Pty Ltd
– Phillip Street Properties Pty Ltd

Nerang Street Southport Project Trust 
– GRG Finance Pty Ltd

Easy Living unit Trust – GRG Finance Pty Ltd 

Easy Living (Bundaberg) Trust – Stadurn Pty Ltd

Nature of Interest
(all indirect)

Director & Member

Director & Member

Director & Member

Director & Member

1

20

20

50

Number of units

Nature of Interest
(all indirect)

20
20

231

40

60

Director
Director

Director

Director

Director

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

Attendances were

Jury Ivan Wowk

Glenn Robert Molloy

Raymond Michael Beath

Graeme Douglas Webb

Colin Francis Ryan

Directors’ Meetings

Committee Meetings

Number Eligible 
to attend

Number
Attended

Number Eligible 
to attend

Number  
Attended

16

16

16

15

1

16

14

15

11

1

3

–

3

–

–

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 majority of the ASX Recommendations 
in all material respects as more fully detailed in the 
Statement of Corporate Governance Practices as set out in 
the PPK 2012 Annual Report. 

In accordance with the Recommendations, the Board has:

•	

•	

 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.

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DIRECTORS’ REPORTCONTINUEDPPK GROUP LIMITED  ANNUAL REPORT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. 

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

•	 R M Beath (Chairman)

•	

J I Wowk (appointed as a member of the Audit 
Committee on 1 August 2011) 

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

2011).

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. 

DIRECTORS’ BENEFITS
Since 30 June 2011, 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. 

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.

NON-AUDIT SERVICES
There were no non-audit services performed by the 
external auditors during the year.

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 2012 and a copy of 
this declaration 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 

Glenn Molloy 
Executive Director

SYDNEY, 25 September 2012 

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Auditor’s Independence Declaration 
To the Directors of PPK Group Limited 

In accordance with the requirements of section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001, as lead 
auditor for the audit of PPK Group Limited for the year ended 30 June 2012, I declare that, 
to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been: 

a

b

no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 
2001 in relation to the audit; and 

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

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Chartered Accountants 

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Sydney, 25 September 2012 

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PPK GROUP LIMITED  ANNUAL REPORT 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREhENSIVE INCOME

for the year ended 30 June 2012

Revenue
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 profit / (loss) from associates accounted for using the equity method

Profit / (loss) before income tax expense

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s

2011 
$000s 

Notes

 7,711 
 2,211 
 65 
 1,337 
 11,324 

 820 

 (6,265)

 (752)

 (98)

 (1,660)

 (1,410)

 6,102 
 2,146 
 23 
 1,589 
 9,860 

 3,253 

 (4,665)

 (1,071)

 (5,671)

 (1,567)

 (1,418)

 (10,185)

 (14,392)

 9 

 (412)

 1,968 

 (1,691)

2(a)

2(b)

2(e)

2(d)

Income tax (expense) attributable to profit             

3 

 (417)

 (824)

Profit / (loss) after income tax

Profit / (loss) is attributable to:

Owners of PPK Group Limited

Non-controlling interests

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 transferred  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 transferred to the profit or loss 
from the asset revaluation reserve

Provision for income tax thereon

Other comprehensive income net of income tax

Total Comprehensive Income / (loss) for the year

Total comprehensive income / (loss) for the year is attributable to:

Owners of PPK Group Limited

Non-controlling interests

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.

 1,551 

 (2,515)

 1,543 

 8 

 1,551 

 84 

 (25)

– 

– 

 (163)

 49 

 (55)

 (2,515)

– 

 (2,515)

 163 

 (49)

 (13)

 4 

 (10)

 3 

 98 

 1,496 

 (2,417)

 1,488 

 8 

 1,496 

 2.9 

 2.9 

7 

7 

 (2,417)

 – 

 (2,417)

 (4.5)

 (4.5)

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

as at 30 June 2012

Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Inventories

Other current assets

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Total current assets

Non-current assets

Trade and other receivables

Investments in associated entities – equity accounted

Other financial assets

Investment Properties

Other property, plant and equipment

Deferred tax assets

Intangible assets

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

Retained earnings / (Accumulated losses)

Capital and reserves attributable to owners of PPK Group Ltd

Non-controlling interests

Total equity

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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Notes

9 

10 

11 

12 

13(b)

10 

13(a)

13(c)

14(a)

15 

16(a)

17 

18 

19 

16(b)

20 

21 

16 

20 

22 

23 

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

 9,079 

 2,696 

 1,162 

 323 

 327 

 9,681 

 4,367 

 1,813 

 395 

 – 

 13,587 

 16,256 

 6,276 

 9 

 756 

 5,166 

– 

 745 

 27,276 

 24,486 

 1,273 

 1,589 

 1,413 

 38,592 

 52,179 

 695 

 925 

 422 

 311 

 2,353 

 1,412 

 1,646 

 742 

 34,197 

 50,453 

 625 

 1,074 

 122 

 247 

 2,068 

 20,500 

 18,500 

 29 

 89 

 20,618 

 22,971 

 29,208 

 35 

 68 

 18,603 

 20,671 

 29,782 

 29,016 

 29,782 

 67 

 123 

 122 

 (122)

 29,206 

 29,782 

 2 

– 

 29,208 

 29,782 

PPK GROUP LIMITED  ANNUAL REPORTCONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASh FLOwS

for the year ended 30 June 2012

Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Cash receipts from customers

Cash payments to suppliers and employees

Other revenue

Dividends received

Proceeds from sale financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Purchase of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Interest received

Income tax paid 

Interest paid

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

Notes

 11,476 

 (8,400)

 219 

 65 

 2,301 

 (2,562)

 537 

 (42)

 (1,410)

 7,624 

 (6,517)

 1,627 

 23 

 – 

 –

 1,141 

 (831)

 (1,418)

Net cash provided by / ( used in ) operating activities

29(a)

 2,184 

 1,649 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Proceeds from sale of investment property

Purchase 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 entities

Payments for investments in associated entities

Proceeds from redemption of convertible notes

Payment for intangibles

– 

 8,085 

 (3,100)

 9 

 (384)

 – 

 (618)

 – 

–

 2,169 

 (59)

 – 

 8 

 (533)

 516 

 (87)

 15 

 (19)

–

 (11)

Net cash (used in) / provided by investing activities

 (1,983)

 7,974 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Loans advanced

Payment for buyback of shares

Proceeds from bank loans

Proceeds from other loans

Loans repaid

Dividends paid 

Transactions with non-controlling interests

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

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

 (1,184)

 (766)

 1,850 

 642 

 600 

 (1,298)

 2 

–

 (1,467)

–

–

 4,500 

 (1,128)

–

 (154)

 1,905 

 47 

 11,528 

 8,607 

 8,654 

 (2,921)

 8,607 

29(b)

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF ChANGES IN EQUITY

for the year ended 30 June 2012

Consolidated Entity
At 1 July 2010

Total comprehensive income for the year

(Loss) for the year

Other comprehensive income

Issued
Capital
$000s

 Retained  
Earnings 
$000s

 Other 
 Reserves 
$000s

 Total 
 Attributable 
to Owners of 
 PPK Group Ltd 
$000s

 Non- 
controlling 
 Interests 
$000s

 31,249 

 3,521 

 24 

 34,794 

 –

 (2,515)

 –

 (2,515)

– 

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

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

 (1,467)

 (1,467)

 29,782

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

 (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 

 1,543 

 –

 1,543 

Total comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year

Other comprehensive income

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 income / (loss) for the year

Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners

Dividends paid

Trust distributions

Shares repurchased

Change in holding of non-controlling interest 
in subsidiaries

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

 1,543 

 (1,298)

 (766)

 –

 –

 –

 (766)

 (1,298)

 (163)

 49 

 84 

 (25)

 (55)

–

 –

 –

 –

At 30 June 2012

 29,016 

 123 

67

26

 (163)

 49 

 84 

 (25)

 1,488 

 (1,298)

 (766)

 –

 (2,064)

 29,206 

 Total 
 Equity 
$000s

 34,794 

 (2,515)

 (13)

 4 

 (10)

 3 

 163 

 (49)

 (2,417)

 (1,128)

 (1,467)

 (2,595)

 29,782 

 1,551 

 (163)

 49 

 84 

 (25)

 1,496 

 (1,298)

 (8)

 (766)

 2 

 (2,070)

 29,208 

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

 8 

 –

 –

 –

 –

 8 

 –

 (8)

 –

 2 

 (6)

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PPK GROUP LIMITED  ANNUAL REPORT 
NOTES TO ThE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JuNE 2012

1.   STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT 

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Corporate Information
The financial statements of PPK Group Limited for the 
year ended 30 June 2012 were authorised for issue 
in accordance with a resolution of the directors on 
25 September 2012 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 Securities 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. PPK Group 
Limited is a for-profit entity for the purposes of preparing 
the financial statements. 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.

Non-controlling interests, being the equity in a subsidiary 
not attributable, directly or indirectly, to the parent, are 
reported separately within the equity section of the 
consolidated statement of financial position and statement 
of comprehensive income. The non-controlling interests 
in the net assets comprise their interests at the date of the 
original business combination and their share of changes 
in equity since that date.

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 and distributions 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 group 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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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 

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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.

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 

NOTES TO ThE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JuNE 2012CONTINUEDPPK GROUP LIMITED  ANNUAL REPORT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 the end of the reporting 
period. 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 profit or 
loss 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

Depreciation Rate Straight Line

Buildings

2%

Leasehold Improvements

over the term of the lease

Plant & Equipment

3 – 50 %

Leased Plant & Equipment

3 – 33 %

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.

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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 financial assets 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.

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. 

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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)  Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Financial assets are classified at “fair value through profit 
or loss” when they are held for trading for the purpose 
of short-term profit taking or if it is a derivative that is 
not designated as a hedge. Such assets are subsequently 
measured at fair value with changes in carrying amount 
being included in profit or loss.

(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.

NOTES TO ThE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JuNE 2012CONTINUEDPPK GROUP LIMITED  ANNUAL REPORT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.

(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 is recognised as an expense as incurred. Costs 
incurred on development (relating to the design and 
testing of new or improved products) are recognised as 
intangible assets when it is probable that the project will, 
after considering its commercial and technical feasibility, 
be completed and generate future economic benefits 
and its costs can be measured reliably. The expenditure 
capitalised comprises all directly attributable cost, 
including costs of materials, services, direct labour and an 
appropriate proportion of overheads.

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Other development expenditures that do not meet 
these criteria are recognised as an expense as incurred. 
Development costs previously recognised as an expense 
are not recognised as an asset in a subsequent period. 
Capitalised development costs are recorded as intangible 
assets at cost less any accumulated amortisation and 
impairment losses and amortised over the period of 
expected future sales from the related projects which vary 
from 5 – 7 years. The carrying value of development costs is 
reviewed annually when the asset is not yet ready for use, 
or when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying 
value may be impaired.

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 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 
profit or loss 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.

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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.

(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.

(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 

NOTES TO ThE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JuNE 2012CONTINUEDPPK GROUP LIMITED  ANNUAL REPORT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 statement of financial position. 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

The AASB has issued a number of new and amended 
Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have 
mandatory application dates for future reporting periods, 
some of which are relevant to the Group. The Group has 
decided not to early adopt any of the new and amended 
pronouncements. The Group’s assessment of the new and 
amended pronouncements that are relevant to the Group 
but applicable in future reporting periods is set out below:

AASB 9: Financial Instruments (December 2010) and AASB 
2010–7: Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards 
arising from AASB 9 (December 2010) (applicable for annual 
reporting periods commencing on or after 1 January 2015).

These Standards are applicable retrospectively and 
include revised requirements for the classification 
and measurement of financial instruments, as well 
as recognition and derecognition requirements for 
financial instruments.

The key changes made to accounting requirements 
include:

•	

•	

•	

•	

simplifying the classifications of financial assets into 
those carried at amortised cost and those carried at 
fair value;

simplifying the requirements for embedded derivatives;

removing the tainting rules associated with held-to-
maturity assets;

removing the requirements to separate and fair value 
embedded derivatives for financial assets carried at 
amortised cost;

•	

•	

•	

allowing an irrevocable election on initial recognition 
to present gains and losses on investments in equity 
instruments that are not held for trading in other 
comprehensive income. Dividends in respect of these 
investments that are a return on investment can be 
recognised in profit or loss and there is no impairment 
or recycling on disposal of the instrument;

requiring financial assets to be reclassified where there 
is a change in an entity’s business model as they are 
initially classified based on (a) the objective of the 
entity’s business model for managing the financial 
assets; and (b) the characteristics of the contractual 
cashflows; and

requiring an entity that chooses to measure a financial 
liability at fair value to present the portion of the 
change in its fair value due to changes in the entity’s 
own credit risk in other comprehensive income, except 
when that would create an accounting mismatch. If 
such a mismatch would be created or enlarged, the 
entity is required to present all changes in fair value 
(including the effects of changes in the credit risk of the 
liability) in profit or loss.

The Group has not yet been able to reasonably estimate 
the impact of these pronouncements on its financial 
statements.

AASB 2010–8: Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards 
– Deferred Tax: Recovery of Underlying Assets [AASB 112] (applies 
to periods beginning on or after 1 January 2012).

This Standard makes amendments to AASB 112: Income 
Taxes and incorporates Interpretation 121: Income Taxes – 
Recovery of Revalued Non-Depreciable Assets into AASB 112.

under the current AASB 112, the measurement of deferred 
tax liabilities and deferred tax assets depends on whether 
an entity expects to recover an asset by using it or by 
selling it. The amendments introduce a presumption that 
an investment property is recovered entirely through 
sale. This presumption is rebutted if the investment 
property is held within a business model whose objective 
is to consume substantially all of the economic benefits 
embodied in the investment property over time, rather 
than through sale.

The amendments are not expected to significantly impact 
the Group.

AASB 10: Consolidated Financial Statements, AASB 11: Joint 
Arrangements, AASB 12: Disclosure of Interests in Other 
Entities, AASB 127: Separate Financial Statements (August 
2011), AASB 128: Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures 
(August 2011) (applicable for annual reporting periods 
commencing on or after 1 January 2013).

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AASB 10 replaces parts of AASB 127: Consolidated and 
Separate Financial Statements (March 2008, as amended) 
and Interpretation 112: Consolidation – Special Purpose 
Entities. AASB10 provides a revised definition of control 
and additional guidance so that a single control model 
will apply to all investees.

AASB 2011–9: Amendments to Australian Accounting 
Standards – Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive 
Income AASB  101, (applicable for annual reporting periods 
commencing on or after 1 July 2012).

The main change arising from this Standard is the 
requirement for entities to group items presented in other 
comprehensive income (OCI) on the basis of whether they 
are potentially reclassifiable to profit or loss subsequently.

The Group has not yet been able to reasonably estimate 
the impact of this Standard on its financial statements.

This Standard affects presentation only and is therefore not 
expected to significantly impact the Group.

AASB 11 replaces AASB 131: Interests in Joint Ventures 
(July 2004, as amended). 

AASB 11 requires joint arrangements to be classified as either 
‘joint operations’ (where the parties that have joint control of 
the arrangement have rights to the assets and obligations for 
the liabilities) or ‘joint ventures’ (where the parties that have 
joint control of the arrangement have rights to the assets of 
the arrangement). Joint ventures are required to adopt the 
equity method of accounting (proportionate consolidation 
is no longer allowed). The amendments are not expected 
to significantly impact the Group.

AASB 12 contains the disclosure requirements applicable to 
entities that hold an interest in a subsidiary, joint venture, 
joint operation or associate. 

AASB 12 also introduces the concept of a ‘structured entity’, 
replacing the ‘special purpose entity’ concept currently 
used in Interpretation 112, and requires specific disclosures 
in respect of any investments in unconsolidated structured 
entities. This Standard will affect disclosures only and is not 
expected to significantly impact the Group.

To facilitate the application of AASBs 10, 11 and 12, revised 
versions of AASB 127 and AASB 128 have also been issued. 
These Standards are not expected to significantly impact 
the Group.

 AASB 13 defines fair value, sets out in a single Standard 
a framework for measuring fair value, and requires 
disclosures about fair value measurement. 

AASB 13 requires:

•	

inputs to all fair value measurements to be categorised 
in accordance with a fair value hierarchy; and

•	 enhanced disclosures regarding all assets and liabilities 
(including, but not limited to, financial assets and 
financial liabilities) to be measured at fair value.

These Standards are not expected to significantly impact 
the Group.

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 reviews each of its listed investments at each 
reporting date to consider whether there is any indication 
that individual investments are impaired.

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

Eureka Group Limited
Alchemy Resources Limited

As a result an impairment loss of $60,000 (2011: $117,000) 
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.

Investment in Associates
The Group’s investments in associate entities are reviewed 
at each reporting date to consider whether there is any 
indication that individual investments are impaired.

Based on all the information available to the Directors 
it was determined that there were no impairments 
(2011: $4,140,000) of the Group’s investments in 
associated entities.

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NOTES TO ThE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JuNE 2012CONTINUEDPPK GROUP LIMITED  ANNUAL REPORTInvestment Properties
An independent valuation of all investments properties 
was undertaken in May 2010 (except for the property 
that was purchased during the year, refer Note 14).

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 prior financial years.

Based on all the information available to the Directors it was 
determined that  no further impairment adjustment was 
required for any investment property in the current year.

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 
(2011: $1,315,000) have not been recognised and 
carried forward as a deferred tax asset. 

Loans and Receivables
The Group’s loans and receivables disclosed in Note 10 
are reviewed at each reporting date to consider whether 
there is any indication that individual loans or receivables 
are impaired.

Based on all the information available to the Directors 
it was determined that there was no impaired loans 
or receivables (2011: $nil).

Goodwill, Brand Names, Plant and Equipment
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.

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2.  REVENUE, OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES FROM OPERATIONS

for the year ended 30 June 2012

(a)  Revenue
Sale of goods
Rental income from investment properties
Dividends received  
Interest receivable

Notes

(c)

(b)  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
Net gain on sale of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Reversal of doubtful debts – other receivables
Received on redemption of convertible note impaired prior year
Fair value adjustment on conversion of convertible notes to investment 
in associated companies
Value of available-for-sale financial asset received on redemption of convertible notes
Fair value adjustment on available-for-sale no longer classified as an associate 
Proceeds from rental property dispute resolution
Foreign currency translation gains
Sundry income

(c)  Interest Income
Other persons
Associated entities

(d)   Share of profit (loss) from associates accounted for using the equity method
Share of 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
Doubtful debts – trade receivables
– other receivables 

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

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Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

 7,711 
 2,211 
 65 
 1,337 
 11,324 

 – 
 9 
 157 
 66 
 64 
 169 

 – 
 101 
 35 
 192 
 – 
 27 
 820 

 463 
 874 
 1,337 

 9 
 9 

 26 
 4,612 
 310 
 523 
 833 
 – 
 8 
 – 
 60 
 – 
 – 
 1,410 
 20 
 – 
 270 
 2,630 
 233 

 6,102 
 2,146 
 23 
 1,589 
 9,860 

 1,514 
 5 
 10 
 – 
 – 
 – 

 95 
 – 
 – 
 1,585 
 2 
 42 
 3,253 

 398 
 1,191 
 1,589 

 (412)
 (412)

 48 
 3,275 
 339 
 528 
 867 
 76 
 – 
 169 
 117 
 4,140 
 1,322 
 1,418 
 – 
 237 
 208 
 1,921 
 160 

NOTES TO ThE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JuNE 2012CONTINUEDPPK GROUP LIMITED  ANNUAL REPORT 
 
3.  INCOME TAX EXPENSE

(a)  The prima facie tax payable / (benefit) on the profit / (loss) before income tax is 
reconciled to the income tax expense as follows:

Profit (loss) before tax 

Prima facie tax payable / (benefit) at 30% (2011: 30%)

Fully franked dividend received

Share of after tax loss of associate companies

Research & Development concession

Building allowance

Sundry items

(Over) provision relating to prior year

Adjustment related to non-controlling interest in profit 

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

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

 1,968 

 (1,691)

 590 

 (507)

 (20)

 – 

 (15)

 (54)

 4 

 (86)

 (2)

 – 

 417 

21%

 429 

 74 

 (86)

 417 

 (7)

 123 

 (30)

 (54)

 – 

 (16)

 – 

 1,315 

 824 

n/a

 511 

 329 

 (16)

 824 

(c)  Deferred tax recognised directly in equity through Available-for-sale Financial Asset 
Reserve relating to valuing investments at fair value

 (23)

 41 

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.

4.  AUDITORS’ REMUNERATION

Remuneration of the auditor of the group and parent entity for :

–  auditing or reviewing the financial report

  Grant Thornton

  BDO

–  non audit services ( accounting / technical advice )

  Grant Thornton

  BDO

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

52,000

26,310

 – 

75,573

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

78,310

75,573

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5.  KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL DISCLOSURES

(a)  Key management personnel disclosures

Short-term benefits

Post-employment benefits

Termination benefits

Consolidated Entity
2012 

2011  

 635,763 

 643,220 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 635,763 

 643,220 

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
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.

Balance
1 July 2011

Received as
Remuneration

Options
Exercised

Net Change
Other

Balance
30 June 2012

 500,000 

 11,935,986 

 42,821 

 212,302 

 6,618,320 

 19,309,429 

 156,960 

 156,960 

    – 

    – 

    – 

    – 

    – 

    – 

    – 

 –   

    – 

    – 

    – 

    – 

    – 

    – 

    – 

 –   

 (500,000)

    – 

 8,580 

11,944,566

 –   

 –   

42,821

212,302

 508,346 

7,126,666

 16,926 

19,326,355

 –   

 –   

156,960

 156,960 

Balance
1 July 2010

Received as
Remuneration

Options
Exercised

Net Change
Other

Balance
30 June 2011

 500,000 

 10,987,997 

 42,821 

 212,302 

 –   

 11,743,120 

 156,960 

 27,000 

 183,960 

    – 

    – 

    – 

    – 

    – 

    – 

–

 –   

    – 

    – 

    – 

    – 

    – 

    – 

–

 –   

    – 

500,000

 947,989 

11,935,986

    – 

 –   

42,821

212,302

 6,618,320 

6,618,320

 7,566,309 

19,309,429

 –   

156,960

 (27,000)

 (27,000)

–

 156,960 

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 

Other Key Management Personnel

Mr D A Hoff

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

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NOTES TO ThE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JuNE 2012CONTINUEDPPK GROUP LIMITED  ANNUAL REPORT(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 28 for further details of transactions with directors and director related entities.

6.  DIVIDENDS

(a)  Dividends paid

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

Interim ordinary dividend of 1.00c per share for 2012 year – 100% franked at 30% tax rate 
(prior year 1.00c per share – 100% franked)

(b)  Dividends declared after balance date
At a meeting of Directors held on 21 August  2012 it was resolved that no  
Final ordinary dividend will be paid in relation to the 2012 financial year.

(c)  Franked dividends

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

 781 

 577 

 517 

 1,298 

 551 

 1,128 

Franking credits available for subsequent financial years based on a tax rate of 30% (2011 – 30%)

 3,837 

 4,016 

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 on the basis of the analysis of the law by the Australian Taxation Office as set out in ATO Ruling 2012/5 
the payment of a dividend by the Group in its current circumstances may constitute a return of capital by the Group.

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.

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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

Consolidated Entity
2012
cents 

2011 
cents 

 2.9 

 (4.5)

 2.9 

$000s 

 (4.5)

$000s 

 1,543 

 (2,515)

 1,543 

 (2,515)

No.

No.

(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

52,322,800

56,398,923

– 

– 

52,322,800

56,398,923

8.  PARENT ENTITY INFORMATION
The following details information related to the parent entity, PPK Group Limited at 30 June 2012. 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 – share options

Accumulated losses

Total Equity

(Loss) profit for the year

Other comprehensive income for the year

Total comprehensive income (loss) for the year

40

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

 44,654 

 33,513 

 78,167 

 32,824 

 18,500 

 51,324 

 26,843 

 38,979 

 39,001 

 77,980 

 29,742 

 18,505 

 48,247 

 29,733 

 29,016 

 29,782 

 8 

 (2,181)

 26,843 

 8 

 (57)

 29,733 

 (2,124)

 (2,692)

 –

 – 

 (2,124)

 (2,692)

NOTES TO ThE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JuNE 2012CONTINUEDPPK GROUP LIMITED  ANNUAL REPORT9.  CURRENT ASSETS

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

10.  TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

Current

Trade receivables

Less: Allowance for doubtful debts

Other Receivables 

Less: Allowance for doubtful debts

Loans and receivables

Associated entities – secured

Convertible notes

Less: Allowance for impairment

Total other receivables

Total trade and other receivables

Non-Current

Loans and receivables

– Associated entities – secured

Other Non current Assets of continuing operations

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

Notes

 771 

 8,308 

 9,079 

 24 

 9,657 

 9,681 

19

 9,079 

 (425)

 8,654 

 9,681 

 (1,074)

 8,607 

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

Notes

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(c)

 1,205 

 (20)

 1,185 

 1,410 

 (173)

 1,237 

 274 

 833 

 (833)

– 

 274 

 1,982 

 – 

 1,982 

 622 

 (237)

 385 

– 

 3,322 

 (1,322)

 2,000 

 2,000 

 2,696 

 4,367 

 6,276 

 6,276 

 5,166 

 5,166 

41

 
10.  TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES continued

(a)  Trade Receivables
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 unit trusts that are associates of the Group. The amounts are secured by second 
mortgages over property owned by each of the trusts. The interest rate received by the Group on loans range from 8% to 
15% with the rate being fixed for the term of the loan at the time it is made.

The current loans have interest rates ranging from 8% to 15% per annum calculated daily and compounded monthly with 
principal and interest. 

The non-current loans have interest rates ranging from 8% to 15% per annum calculated daily and compounded either 
monthly or annually. The loan to PPK Willoughby. Funding unit Trust is for a maximum period of 4 years with principal and 
interest due for repayment in second half of the 2014 financial year, the balance outstanding on this loan is $5,944,000 
(2011: $5,166,000). The loan to Nerang Street Southport unit Trust is due for repayment in June 2015, the balance 
outstanding on this loan is $332,000 (2011: $nil).

Movement in balance of secured loans – current

Opening Balance

Funds advanced

Less principal and interest repaid

Interest revenue added to carrying value

Movement in balance of secured loans – non-current

Opening Balance

Funds advanced

Less principal and interest repaid

Interest revenue added to carrying value

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

 – 

 873 

 (674)

 199 

 75 

 274 

 4,872 

 – 

 (5,080)

 (208)

 208 

 – 

 5,166 

 4,498 

 312 

 – 

 5,478 

 798 

 6,276 

 – 

 – 

 4,498 

 668 

 5,166 

(d)  Convertible notes
The Group had invested in Convertible notes in listed companies that could be converted to shares. The notes were 
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 is 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.

Convertible notes, with a face value of $2,000,000, held in FRR Limited (formerly Frigrite Limited) were redeemed by the issuing 
company. A total cash consideration of $2,056,000 was received. In addition 11,250,000 fully paid ordinary shares in FRR Limited 
were issued to the Group, on the redemption of the notes, which had a value of $101,250 when the company relisted.

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NOTES TO ThE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JuNE 2012CONTINUEDPPK GROUP LIMITED  ANNUAL REPORTConvertible notes, with a face value of $502,000 held in ISL Limited were redeemed by the issuing company. A total cash 
consideration of $169,000 was received. In addition 6,110,918 fully paid ordinary shares in ISL Limited were issued to the 
Group on the redemption of the notes. No further consideration is to be received on these notes. As the company was 
still in the process of relisting at year end, no value has been assigned to these shares.

Allied Brands Limited is currently progressing through a Deed of Company Arrangement, convertible notes with a face 
value of $850,000 are held by the Group in this company. Full impairment of the carrying value of these notes was made 
in the 2011 year.

In 2011 a provision for impairment of $1,322,000 was made against the carrying value of convertible notes as there 
was considerable doubt as to the recoverability of the investments in convertible notes held in Allied Brands Limited 
and ISL Limited (formerly Intelligent Solar Limited). No interest was received on these notes during the current or prior 
financial years.

Movement in balance of convertible notes in listed companies

Opening Balance

Redemption of convertible notes

Less conversion into shares

Interest revenue added to carrying value

Less reversal of / (provision) for impairment

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

 2,000 

 (2,225)

 – 

 (225)

 56 

 (169)

 169 

– 

 3,952 

 – 

 (727)

 3,225 

 97 

 3,322 

 (1,322)

 2,000 

Provision for Impairment of Receivables
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. The reversal of prior year impairments have been included in other income, the impairments were 
included in Investment Activity or Administrative expenditure in 2011. Movements in the provision for impairment are 
as follows:

Opening
balance

Charge for 
the year

Reversal 
of charge

Amounts
written off

 Closing 
 balance 

Consolidated Group 2012

Current

Trade receivables

Other receivables

Convertible notes

Consolidated Group 2011

Current

Trade receivables

Other receivables

Convertible notes

 – 

 237 

 1,322 

1,599

 – 

 1,249 

 – 

1,249

 20 

 – 

 – 

 20 

 – 

 237 

 1,322 

 1,559 

 – 

 (64)

 (169)

 (233)

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 (320)

 (320)

 – 

 (1,249)

 – 

 (1,249)

 20 

 173 

 833 

 1,026 

 – 

 237 

 1,322 

 1,559 

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.

43

10.  TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES continued

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

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

 905 

 166 

 27 

 87 

 1,506 

 185 

 166 

 125 

 1,185 

 1,982 

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

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

 970 

 125 

 18 

 124 

 1,237 

 231 

 119 

 3 

 32 

 385 

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 21 for details of inventory pledged as security.

44

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

 670 

–  

 151 

 341 

 804 

 79 

 667 

 263 

 1,162 

 1,813 

NOTES TO ThE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JuNE 2012CONTINUEDPPK GROUP LIMITED  ANNUAL REPORT12.  OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

Prepayments

The carrying amount of prepayments approximates fair value.

13.  FINANCIAL ASSETS

13(a)  Investments in Associated entities – equity accounted

Summary of movement in carrying value

Opening Balance

Additions at cost (current year < $1,000 refer below for details)

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

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

Impairment of carrying value of associates

Trust distributions or dividends received from associates

Information relating to associates is set out below:

Unlisted entities

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

 323 

 323 

 395 

 395 

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

– 

–

–

 – 

–

 9 

–

 –

 9 

 3,692 

 20 

 727 

 18 

 95 

 (412)

 (4,140)

 – 

– 

Ownership Interest

2012
% 

2011 
%

2012
Units held
$1 Each

2011
units Held
$1 Each

Details of units held in associated trusts

Nerang Street Southport Project Trust

PPK Willoughby Funding unit Trust 

25.00%

22.86%

 – 

22.86%

Distributions receivable from associated trusts

Nerang Street Southport Project Trust

PPK Willoughby Funding unit Trust 

 275 

 40 

 315 

2012
$000s

 9 

 – 

 9 

– 

 40 

 40 

2011
$000s

 – 

–

–

During the year the Group participated in the establishment of the Nerang Street Southport Project Trust. At the time of 
establishment the only asset of the unit trust were the issued units. The Group holds 25% of the issued units in this trust 
and 100% of the share capital in the trustee company, PPK Southport Pty Ltd. The trust is considered to be an associate of 
the Group.

45

13.  FINANCIAL ASSETS continued

13(a)  Investments in Associated entities – equity accounted continued

PPK willoughby Funding Unit Trust Group

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 

2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

 54,353 

 54,395 

 40,373 

 40,404 

 (42)

 4 

 (11)

 – 

 (11)

 – 

 – 

 – 

 (31)

 4 

 (28)

 – 

 (28)

 – 

 – 

 – 

The PPK Willoughby Funding unit Trust holds 80% of the issued units in the PPK Willoughby Purchaser unit Trust. The 
disclosure of financial information is for the consolidated group PPK Willoughby Funding unit Trust and its subsidiary PPK 
Willoughby Purchaser unit Trust. 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.

Nerang Street Southport Project 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 

2012
$000s 

 4,542 

 4,541 

 1 

 167 

 36 

 – 

 36 

 – 

 – 

 – 

2011 
$000s 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

Listed Companies

Name of Company

FRR Limited (formerly Frigrite Limited)

ISL Limited (formerly Intelligent Solar Limited) 

46

Ownership Interest
2012
% 

2011 
%

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

7.63%

7.28%

27.92%

26.39%

–

–

– 

 – 

NOTES TO ThE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JuNE 2012CONTINUEDPPK GROUP LIMITED  ANNUAL REPORTFRR Limited (formerly Frigrite Limited) and ISL Limited (formerly Intelligent Solar Limited) were both placed in 
administration in the 2011 year. During the 2012 year both companies effectuated a Deed of Company Arrangement.  

FRR Limited relisted on the Australian Stock Exchange on 6th June 2012. ISL Limited is in the process of complying with 
ASX requirements for relisting.

As a result of the Deeds of Company Arrangement, the Group’s shareholding in each of FRR Limited and ISL Limited has 
reduced (as detailed above) and neither FRR Limited or ISL Limited are now associates of the Group.

The Group’s investments in FRR Limited and ISL Limited is included in available-for-sale Financial Assets, Note 13(c) for 2012.

The Group has made a fair value adjustment to the carrying value of the shares in FRR Limited as the company is no longer 
an associate and it has relisted. The fair value adjustment is taken to the profit and loss only at the time the entity has 
relisted as the value of the Group’s shareholding can only be ascertained at the time of relisting. Details of the fair value 
adjustment for the FRR Limited shares held by the Group is included in Other Income, Note 2(b).

Fair value of listed investments in associates

PRR Limited

ISL Limited

Share of associated companies’ profit or (loss)

(Loss) before income tax

Income tax benefit

(Loss) after income tax

13(b)  Financial assets – at fair value through profit or loss

Current

(i)  Listed Investments – at fair value

– Shares in listed corporations

Opening Balance

Additions at cost

Disposals

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 (412)

 – 

 (412)

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

 – 

 2,562 

(2,235)

 327 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

A financial asset is classified at fair value through profit or loss if it is classified as held for trading. It is principally acquired 
for the purpose of selling or repurchasing in the near term or it is part of a portfolio of financial assets that are managed 
together and for which there is evidence of a recent pattern of short-term profit-taking.

upon initial recognition it is designated as at fair value through profit or loss and all subsequent movements in fair value 
are recognised in profit or loss.

47

13.  FINANCIAL ASSETS continued

13(c)  Financial Assets – available-for-sale financial assets

Non-Current

(i)  Listed Investments – at fair value

– Shares in listed corporations

Opening Balance

Additions at cost

Fair value of shares received on redemption of convertible notes held

Fair value adjustment on reclassification of investment in associate now classified as 
available-for-sale financial asset

Exercise of options held

Fair Value adjustments

Impairment

Disposals

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

 745 

 617 

 101 

 35 

 – 

 (79)

 (60)

 (603)

 756 

 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.

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.

(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 and unlisted Investments

Current

Non-Current

48

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

 249 

 (249)

 – 

 327 

 756 

 1,083 

 249 

 (249)

– 

– 

 745 

 745 

NOTES TO ThE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JuNE 2012CONTINUEDPPK GROUP LIMITED  ANNUAL REPORT 
 
 
13(d)  Controlled Entitles

Subsidiaries of PPK Group Limited: 

Rutuba Pty Limited

Seven Hills Property Holdings Pty Ltd

PPK Properties Pty Ltd

PPK Property Trust

Dandenong South Property Pty Ltd

PPK Willoughby Holdings Pty Ltd

PPK Willoughby Pty Ltd

PPK Aust. Pty Ltd

PPK Investment Holdings Pty Ltd

PPK Easy Living Pty Ltd

Easy Living unit Trust

Easy Living Bundaberg Trust

PPK Finance Pty Ltd

SLOT Loan Trust

PPK Southport Pty Ltd

York Group Limited

Rambor Pty Ltd

King Cobra Mining Equipment Pty Ltd

Country of 
Incorporation

Notes

Percentage owned
2012 
%

2011 
%

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

a

b

c

d

e

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

50%

50%

100%

  51.4%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

– 

– 

– 

– 

100%

100%

100%

100%

a   PPK Willoughby Holdings Pty Ltd acts as the trustee company of the PPK Willoughby Funding unit Trust. The Group 

holds 22.86% of issued units of this trust which is considered an associate of the Group.

b   PPK Willoughby Pty Ltd acts as the trustee company of the PPK Willoughby Purchaser unit Trust. PPK Willoughby 

Funding unit Trust holds 80% of issued units of this trust.

c   PPK Easy Living Pty Ltd acts as the trustee company of the Easy Living unit Trust and the Easy Living Bundaberg Trust. 

The Group holds a 50% of the issued units in each of these trusts.

d   PPK Finance Pty Ltd acts as the trustee company of the  Slot Loan Trust. The Group holds a 51.4% of the issued units 

of this trust.

e   PPK Southport Pty Ltd acts as the trustee company of the Nerang Street Southport Project Trust. The Group holds 

25% of issued units of this trust which is considered an associate of the Group.

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14.  INVESTMENT PROPERTIES

(a)  Non current

Freehold land & buildings – at cost

Land 

Buildings

Less: Accumulated depreciation

Less: Provision for impairment

Total Investment Properties

Reconciliations

Non-Current

Balance at the beginning of the year

Acquisition of land and building at cost

Expenditure subsequent to acquisition

Disposals

Depreciation expense

Impairment expense

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

50

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

 14,633 

 13,683 

 17,281 

 (3,310)

 13,971 

 28,604 

 (1,328)

 27,276 

 24,486 

 3,100 

 –   

 –   

 (310)

 –   

 15,131 

 (3,000)

 12,131 

 25,814 

 (1,328)

 24,486 

 24,248 

 –   

 14 

 –   

 (310)

 (169)

 27,276 

 23,783 

 –   

 703 

 27,276 

 24,486 

 –   

 –   

 –   

 –   

 –   

 7,103 

 (703)

 (6,371)

 (29)

 –   

 2,211 

 2,146 

 713 

 1,000 

 39 

 71 

NOTES TO ThE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JuNE 2012CONTINUEDPPK GROUP LIMITED  ANNUAL REPORTAcquisition and Disposals
The Easy Living unit Trust completed the acquisition of a 60 unit retirement village in Elizabeth Vale, South Australia. There 
were no disposals of investment properties in the financial year. (2011: The Kirrawee, NSW, land & building was sold for 
$8.085 million resulting in profit on sale over it’s carrying value of $1.514 million).

Valuation of Investment Properties
An independent valuation of Land & Buildings was undertaken in May 2010 and valued the investment properties 
at $29.7 million. This does not include the building purchased in March 2012 by The Easy Living unit Trust which is 
considered by the Directors to have a fair value, equal to its cost of $3.1 million. Capital gains tax that could be paid if 
the Land & Buildings 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 investment properties was considered impaired.

Impairment
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, no additional provision for impairment was deemed necessary. (2011: $169,000 was 
made against the carrying value of the land and buildings at Arndell Park, NSW).

Non-current assets pledged as security
Refer to Note 21(b) for information on non-current assets pledged as security by the parent entity or its subsidiaries.

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

15.  OTHER PROPERTY PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

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

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

 1,225 

 2,143 

 – 

 3,368 

 1,623 

 3,368 

– 

 4,991 

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

 491 

 (308)

 183 

 3,275 

 (2,209)

 1,066 

 24 

 1,273 

 486 

 (240)

 246 

 2,905 

 (1,763)

 1,142 

 24 

 1,412 

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15.  OTHER PROPERTY PLANT AND EQuIPMENT continued

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

Leasehold
Improvements
$000s

Plant &
Equipment
$000s 

Capital Works
In Progress
$000s

Total
$000s

 246 

–

 6 

 –   

 –   

 (69)

 183 

 239 

 43 

 –   

 –   

 19 

 (55)

 246 

 1,142 

 130 

 248 

 –   

–

 (454)

 1,066 

 1,342 

 177 

 298 

 (202)

 –   

 (473)

 1,142 

Consolidated – 2012

Carrying amount at start of year

Additions

Manufactured plant & equipment for hire

Disposals

Transfers 

Depreciation and Amortisation expense

Carrying amount at end of year

Consolidated – 2011

Carrying amount at start of year

Additions

Manufactured plant & equipment for hire

Disposals

Transfers 

Depreciation and Amortisation expense

Carrying amount at end of year

16.  TAX

(a)  Assets

Deferred tax assets comprise temporary differences attributable to:

Amounts recognised in profit and loss

Doubtful Debts

Employee benefits

Building depreciation

Plant and equipment depreciation

Impairment of investments

Realised capital losses

Inventory

Other

Movements

Opening balance

Credit/(charged) to profit or loss

Prior year adjustment

52

 24 

 1,412 

–

 –   

 –   

 –   

 –   

 24 

 43 

 –   

 –   

 –   

 (19)

 –   

 24 

 130 

 254 

 –   

 –   

 (523)

 1,273 

 1,624 

 220 

 298 

 (202)

 –   

 (528)

 1,412 

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

 308 

 120 

 418 

 66 

 223 

 419 

 4 

 31 

 471 

 95 

 440 

– 

 164 

 448 

 3 

 25 

 1,589 

 1,646 

 1,646 

 (57)

 –

 1,589 

 2,036 

 (390)

– 

 1,646 

NOTES TO ThE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JuNE 2012CONTINUEDPPK GROUP LIMITED  ANNUAL REPORT 
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 (2011: $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

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

Development Costs – at cost

– Mining equipment manufacturing

Brand names – at cost

Intangible Assets

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

 422 

 122 

 20 

 (22)

 6 

 4 

 25 

 29 

 35 

 17 

 (23)

–

 29 

 29 

 (44)

 2 

 (13)

 48 

 35 

 55 

 (61)

 41 

– 

 35 

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

 688 

 (565)

123

 636 

 (546)

90

 155 

 155 

 638 

 497 

 1,413 

 – 

 497 

 742 

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17.  INTANGIBLE ASSETS continued

Reconciliations

Licences, software and patents – at cost

Balance at the beginning of year

Additions – external purchases

Amortisation charge

Goodwill

Balance at the beginning of year

Additions / Disposals / Impairment

Development Costs

Balance at the beginning of year

Additions at cost

Brand Names

Balance at the beginning of year

Additions / Disposals / Impairment

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

 90 

 59 

 (26)

123

 155 

 – 

 155 

 – 

 638 

 638 

 497 

 – 

 497 

 127 

 11 

 (48)

90

 155 

– 

 155 

– 

– 

– 

 497 

– 

 497 

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. 

Costs incurred on development (relating to the design and testing of new or improved products) are recognised as 
intangible assets when it is probable that the project will, after considering its commercial and technical feasibility, be 
completed and generate future economic benefits and generate future economic benefits and its costs can be measure 
reliably. The expenditure capitalised comprises all directly attributable cost, including costs of materials, services, direct 
labour and an appropriate proportion of overheads. Other development expenditures that do not meet these criteria are 
recognised as an expense as incurred. Development costs previously recognised as an expense are not recognised as an 
asset in a subsequent period. Capitalised development costs are recorded as intangible assets and amortised from the 
point at which the asset is ready for use on a straight-line basis over its useful life, 7 years.

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.

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NOTES TO ThE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JuNE 2012CONTINUEDPPK GROUP LIMITED  ANNUAL REPORT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 2012

Mining Equipment Manufacturing

Year ended 30 June 2011

Mining Equipment Manufacturing

Brand Names
$000s

Goodwill
$000s

Total
$000s 

497

497

155

155

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:

Growth
Rate

2012
Discount
Rate

Growth
Rate

2011
Discount
Rate

Mining Equipment Manufacturing

5.00%

12.50%

5.00%

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 2012. If a discount rate of 66.7% was used instead of 12.5%, and if sales growth was limited to the inflation rate 
of 2.4% instead of 5.0%, the estimated recoverable amount of the intangible assets would equal the carrying value.

18.  TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

Trade payables

Sundry payables and accruals

Payables of continuing operations

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

 614 

 81 

 695 

 543 

 82 

 625 

55

19.  INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES

Bank overdraft – secured

Bank loans – secured

Interest bearing liabilities of continuing operations

Notes

19(a)

19(a)

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

 425 

 500 

 925 

1,074

– 

 1,074 

(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 21

20.  PROVISIONS

Current

Annual leave

Long service leave

Non Current

Long service leave

Total Provisions

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

 201 

 110 

 311 

 89 

 400 

 153 

 94 

 247 

 68 

 315 

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.

21.  INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES

Bank Loans – secured

Other Loans – secured

Interest bearing liabilities 

(a) Secured liabilities

Total secured liabilities ( current and non-current ) are:

Bank overdrafts

Bank loans – PPK Group Limited

Bank loans – The Easy Living unit Trust

Other Loans – The Easy Living unit Trust

Bank overdrafts and bank loans are secured as noted in Note 19 above.
56

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

 19,850 

18,500

 650 

 – 

 20,500 

 18,500 

 425 

 18,500 

 1,850 

650

 1,074 

 18,500 

 – 

–

 21,425 

 19,574 

NOTES TO ThE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JuNE 2012CONTINUEDPPK GROUP LIMITED  ANNUAL REPORT(b)  Assets pledged as security 

The carrying amounts of non-current assets pledged as security are:

First mortgage

Freehold investment properties

Notes

14(a)

Registered Mortgage Debentures over company assets and cross guarantees & indemnities

14(a)

Freehold investment properties

Term receivables

Financial Assets

Investments in associated entities

Plant & equipment

Intangible Assets

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

 27,276 

 24,486 

 – 

 6,276 

 756 

 9 

 1,273 

 1,413 

–

 5,166 

 745 

– 

 1,412 

 742 

Total non-current assets pledged as security

 37,003 

 32,551 

The following current assets are also pledged as security under the registered mortgage 
and cross guarantees and indemnities

Cash assets

Term receivables

Receivables – current

Inventories

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Other current assets

Total current assets pledged as security

Total assets pledged as security

The total financial assets included in the above pledged as security for liabilities is 
$19,134,000 ( 2011: $19,959,000 )

(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

 9,079 

 274 

 2,422 

 1,162 

 327 

 323 

 9,681 

 2,000 

 2,367 

 1,813 

 – 

 395 

 13,587 

 16,256 

 50,590 

 48,807 

 2,000 

 22,340 

 1,500 

 25,840 

 1,575 

 1,990 

 1,500 

 5,065 

 425 

 20,350 

– 

 3,000 

 20,840 

 1,500 

 25,340 

 1,926 

 2,340 

 1,500 

 5,766 

 1,074 

 18,500 

– 

 20,775 

 19,574 

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21.  INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES continued
The major facilities are summarised as follows:

Banking overdrafts
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
Provided by the National Australia Bank Ltd (NAB).

$20,490,000 (2011: $20,840,000) variable interest rate facilities provided by the NAB. Further details on the banking 
facilities with the NAB are included in Note 24(c). Banking facilities with the NAB are subject to annual review and six 
monthly satisfaction of banking covenants. There is no reason to believe that facilities will not be routinely renewed. 
At year end the interest rates on the facilities range from 5.66% to 7.94% (2011: 7.17% to 8.83%) inclusive of bank margins.

Provided by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia Ltd (CBA).

$1,850,000 variable interest rate facilities provided by the CBA. Further details  on the banking facilities with the CBA 
are included in Note 24(c). Banking facilities with the CBA are for two years and subject to a six monthly satisfaction of 
banking covenants. There is no reason to believe that facilities will be renewed at the end of the term. At year end the 
interest rate on the facility was 6.65% inclusive of bank margins.

22.  CONTRIBUTED EQUITY

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

Paid-up Capital

51,625,430 (2011 53,812,779) ordinary shares fully paid

29,016

29,782

Movements in ordinary share capital

Balance at the beginning of the financial year

Shares repurchased under approved buy back scheme

 29,782 

 (766)

 29,016 

 31,249 

 (1,467)

 29,782 

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

2012
No.

2011
No.

 53,812,779 

 58,006,650 

 (2,187,349)

 (4,193,871)

 51,625,430 

 53,812,779 

Capital Risk Management
The Group considers its capital to comprise its ordinary share capital, share premium and  retained earnings / 
(accumulated losses).

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. 

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NOTES TO ThE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JuNE 2012CONTINUEDPPK GROUP LIMITED  ANNUAL REPORT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 end of the reporting period is shown below:

Gearing ratios 

Total borrowings

less Cash and cash equivalents

Net debt

Total equity

Total capital

Gearing Ratio

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

 21,425 

 (9,079)

 12,346 

 29,139 

 41,485 

30%

 19,574 

 (9,681)

 9,893 

 29,660 

 39,553 

25%

The increase in gearing is a result of the Group’s purchase an investment property and a additional of loan to fund the 
purchase. 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.

23.  RESERVES

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 (profit) / loss

Deferred tax impact

Closing balance

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

 59 

 8 

 67 

 8 

 8 

 114 

 84 

 (25)

 (163)

 49 

 59 

 114 

 8 

 122 

 8 

 8 

 16 

 150 

 (45)

 (10)

 3 

 114 

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.

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24.  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.

Floating

Fixed Interest Rate Maturing

Weighted 
Average 
Interest  
Rate

Notes

Interest 
Rate
$000s

Within 
1 Year
$000s

1 to 5 Years
$000s

Non- 
Interest 
Bearing
$000s

Consolidated 2012

Financial Assets

Receivables

Loans receivable

Loans receivable

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

10

10

10

9

13c

13a

0.0%

15.0%

8.0%

4.6%

0.0%

0.0%

Total financial assets

13b

0.0%

Financial Liabilities

Bank Overdrafts

Bank Loans

Other Loans

Trade & Other Payables

Total financial liabilities at amortised cost

Consolidated 2011

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

Total financial assets

Financial Liabilities

Bank Overdrafts

Bank Loans

Trade and Other Payables

Total financial liabilities at amortised cost

60

19

21

21

18

10

10

10

10

9

13c

13a

13b

19

21

18

8.6%

7.0%

8.0%

0.0%

0.0%

14.0%

15.0%

10.7%

5.3%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

8.7%

7.2%

0.0%

Total
$000s

 2,422 

 6,276 

 274 

 8,972 

 9,079 

 756 

 9 

 – 

 2,422 

 6,276 

 – 

–

 – 

 6,276 

 2,422 

 25 

 756 

 9 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 6,276 

 – 

 – 

 650 

 – 

 650 

 – 

 – 

 5,166 

 – 

 327 

 3,539 

 327 

 19,143 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 695 

 695 

 425 

 20,350 

 650 

 695 

 22,120 

 2,367 

 2,367 

 – 

–

 – 

 5,166 

 2,367 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 24 

 745 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 5,166 

 2,000 

 9,533 

 9,681 

 745 

 – 

 – 

 – 

–

 – 

 – 

 9,054 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 9,054 

 425 

 20,350 

 – 

 – 

 20,775 

 – 

 – 

–

 – 

 – 

 9,657 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 274 

274 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

274 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 2,000 

 2,000 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 9,657 

 2,000 

 5,166 

 3,136 

 19,959 

 1,074 

 18,500 

 – 

 19,574 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 625 

 625 

 1,074 

 18,500 

 625 

 20,199 

NOTES TO ThE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JuNE 2012CONTINUEDPPK GROUP LIMITED  ANNUAL REPORT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 $5,651,000 (2011: $4,914,000).

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  2012

Fair value through profit or loss

Listed equity securities

Available-for-sale financial assets

Listed equity securities

unlisted equity securities

Group  2011

Fair value through profit or loss

Listed equity securities

Available-for-sale financial assets

Listed equity securities

unlisted equity securities

 Level 1 

 Level 2 

 Level 3 

 Total 

 327 

 756 

 – 

 1,083 

 – 

 745 

 – 

 745 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 9 

 9 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 327 

 756 

 9 

 1,092 

 – 

 745 

 – 

 745 

61

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Financial Risk Management
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.

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:

Financial Assets

Cash

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%

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Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

 9,054 

 9,054 

 9,657 

 9,657 

425

 20,350 

 20,775 

 (11,721)

1,074 

 18,500 

 19,574 

 (9,917)

 (82)

 82 

 (69)

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NOTES TO ThE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JuNE 2012CONTINUEDPPK GROUP LIMITED  ANNUAL REPORT(ii)  Equity Price risk
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.

As the market value of listed companies fluctuate the fair value of the available-for-sale financial assets and financial assets 
at fair value through profit or loss of the group change 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. 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. Changes in the fair value of financial 
assets at fair value through profit or loss 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 and parent’s exposure to equity price fluctuations on the fair value of its available-for-sale financial assets and 
its financial assets at fair value through profit or loss is as follows:

Financial Assets

Available-for-sale financial assets

Investments in listed companies

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Investments 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%

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

 756 

 745 

 327 

 1,083 

–

 745 

 26 

 (26)

 76 

 (76)

 5 

 (5)

 48 

 (48)

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(iii)  Currency Risk
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 28% 
(2011:  31%) 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. 

Sensitivity disclosure analysis
The Group’s and parent’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%

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

 13 

– 

 13 

 – 

 13 

 13 

– 

 13 

–

 13 

 (1)

 1 

 (1)

 1 

(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 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.  

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NOTES TO ThE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JuNE 2012CONTINUEDPPK GROUP LIMITED  ANNUAL REPORTThe group’s exposure to credit risk at balance date by country of loans and receivables is as follows:

Loans and receivables by country

Australia

united States of America

united Kingdom

Germany

Liechtenstein

New Zealand

The groups exposure to credit risk at balance date by industry of loans and receivables is as follows:

Loans and receivables by industry

Property development

Plastic Packaging

Mining Equipment

Manufacturing

Property and investing

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

 8,818 

 9,207 

 – 

 27 

 91 

 36 

–

 204 

 100 

– 

 17 

 5 

 8,972 

 9,533 

 6,400 

 101 

1,205

 170 

 1,096 

8,972

 5,166 

 87 

 1,982 

 2,188 

 110 

 9,533 

(c)  Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group and parent 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 groups financing 
facilities are set-out in Note 21.

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 statement of financial position. Bank loans provided by the NAB are subject to an annual review 
with the next review date being 30 November 2012, with the facilities requiring renewal on 30 November 2012, and 
30 November 2013. Bank overdraft facility is provided by the NAB with the current facility expiring on  30 November 2012. 
The Bank loans provided by the NAB have facilities that expire on 30 November 2012 and 30 November 2013. A facility 
of $2,490,000 expires on 30 November 2012, $500,000 of this facility is currently used. A facility of $18,080,000 expires 
on 30 November 2013, $18,000,000 of this facility is currently used. The CBA facility expires on 23 March 2014 and is for 
an amount of $1,850,000 that is fully utilised. These new renewal dates have been used for disclosure of maturity dates 
of bank overdraft and loans, even though they are subject to an annual review as there is no reason to believe that the 
facilities will be altered by the bank at the time of annual review.

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24.  FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT continued

Carrying 
amount 
$000s

< 6 months 
$000s

6–12 months 
$000s

1–3 years 
$000s

> 3 years 
$000s

Contractual 
Cash flows 
$000s

Consolidated 2012

Financial Liabilities 
(current & non-current)

Trade & Other Payables 

Bank Loans & overdrafts

Other Loans

Total Financial Liabilities

Consolidated 2011

Financial Liabilities 
(current & non-current)

Trade & Other Payables 

Bank Loans & overdrafts

Other Loans

 695 

 20,775 

 650 

 22,120 

 695 

 1,556 

 25 

 2,276 

 625 

 19,574 

–

 625 

 1,767 

–

Total Financial Liabilities

 20,199 

 2,392 

25.  LEASE COMMITMENTS

 – 

 605 

 25 

 630 

 – 

 654 

 – 

 654 

 – 

 20,395 

 100 

 20,395 

 – 

 20,319 

 – 

 20,319 

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

 – 

 – 

 706 

 706 

 695 

 22,556 

 856 

 24,107 

 – 

 – 

–

 – 

 625 

 22,740 

 – 

 23,365 

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

104

–

– 

104

117

 15 

– 

132

The Group leases premises in Nowra and Sutherland under non cancellable operating leases. The terminating date of the 
leases is October 2012 and May 2013. The Group has an option to renew the lease for the Sutherland premises, expiring in 
October 2012, for a further period of 2 years. The Group has an option to renew the lease for the Nowra premises, expiring 
in May 2013, for a further period of 1 year.

26.  CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

Group
Cross guarantees of the Group’s banking and finance facilities with the NAB totalling $24,090,000 (2011: $25,340,000)  
of which $18,925,000 (2011: $19,574,000) was drawn at balance date.

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NOTES TO ThE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JuNE 2012CONTINUEDPPK GROUP LIMITED  ANNUAL REPORT27.  SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Group applies AASB 8 Operating Segments 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. 

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 2012 

Business Segments

Segment Revenue from external customers

Sales revenue

Rental income

Interest received

Dividends received

Segment other income

Net gain on disposal of plant & equipment

Other segment income

Investment
Properties
$000s

Investing
$000s

Mining
Equipment
Manufacturing
$000s

Total of 
Continuing
Operations
$000s

 – 

 2,211 

 – 

 – 

 2,211 

 – 

 192 

 192 

 – 

–

 1,332 

 65 

 1,397 

 – 

 592 

 592 

 7,711 

–

 5 

 – 

 7,711 

 2,211 

 1,337 

 65 

 7,716 

 11,324 

 9 

 27 

 36 

 9 

 811 

 820 

Total Revenue and other income

 2,403 

 1,989 

 7,752 

 12,144 

Segment expenses include

Depreciation and amortisation

Impairments – available-for-sale financial assets

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 profit from associates accounted for using the equity 
method

unallocated corporate expenses

unallocated interest expense

Consolidated operating (loss) before income tax

Non-controlling interests share of after tax profit

Income tax (expense) 

Consolidated profit after income tax attributable to owners 
of PPK Group Limited

 310 

 – 

 – 

 60 

 548 

 – 

 1,651 

 1,891 

 1,487 

 858 

 60 

 5,029 

 9 

 (1,660)

 (1,410)

 1,968 

 (8)

 (417)

 1,543 

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27.  SEGMENT INFORMATION continued

(b) 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 plant & equipment
Other segment income

Total Revenue and other income

Segment expenses include
Depreciation and amortisation
Impairments  –  investment in associates

–  convertible notes
–  investment properties
–  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 for using the equity method

unallocated corporate expenses
unallocated interest expense
Consolidated operating (loss) before income tax
Income tax (expense) 
Consolidated (loss) after income tax attributable to owners 
of PPK Group Limited

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 
 – 
 4,174

 – 
–
 1,589 
 23 
 1,612 

 – 
 105 
 105 
 1,717 

 – 
 4,140 
 1,322 
 – 
 117 
 (3,954)

 6,102 
–
–
 – 
 6,102 

–
 49 
 49 
 6,151 

 548 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 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)

(c)  Geographic location of Customers
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
Liechtenstein
Other countries

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

 5,584 
 966 
 428 
 243 
 8 
 472 
 10 
 7,711 

 4,209 
 501 
 664 
 521 
 155 
 – 
 52 
 6,102 

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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28.  RELATED PARTIES 
Transactions between related parties are on normal commercial terms and conditions no more favourable than those 
available to other parties unless otherwise stated. Transactions are inclusive of GST.

Transactions with related parties:

Directors and key management personal and their related entities have made loans to the 
Easy Living unit Trust. The loans are to be secured by a second mortgage over property 
held by the trust. The loans are repayable on 16 February 2017 and interest is payable on 
the loans at 8% per annum.

Loan advanced to the Group

Interest paid and credited to loan

Balance outstanding

Director and related interests in members

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

The Easy Living unit Trust – units

The Easy Living Bundaberg Trust – units

The SLOT Loan Trust – units

Transactions with Associates
Interest receivable from associates

PPK Willoughby Funding unit Trust

Nerang Street Southport Project Trust

Loans and receivables from associates

Current

PPK Willoughby Funding unit Trust

Nerang Street Southport Project Trust

Non Current

PPK Willoughby Funding unit Trust

Nerang Street Southport Project Trust

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

 350 

 11 

 361 

 –   

 –  

 –   

2012 
Number

2011 
Number

 19,326,355 

 19,309,429 

 260 

 380 

 900 

 –   

–   

–   

Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

 852 

 22 

 874 

 124 

 150 

 274 

 5,943 

 333 

 6,276 

 1,191 

 –   

 1,191 

 –   

 –   

–   

 5,166 

–   

 5,166 

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29.  CASH FLOW INFORMATION

(a)  Reconciliation of profit / (loss) after income tax to the cash provided by operating activities

Profit / (Loss) after income tax
Cash flows in operating activities but not attributable to operating result:
Non controlling interest equity distribution
Non-cash flows in operating profit:

Amortisation
Depreciation
Impairment of land & buildings
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 (profit) / loss from associates
Impairment of carrying value of investment in associates
Loss/(Profits) on sale of available-for-sale assets
(Profits) on sale of shares at fair value through profit and loss
(Profits) on sale of shares in associates
Fair value adjustments on derivatives
Fair value adjustments on available-for-sale assets
(Profits) on sale of plant & equipment
(Profits) on sale of property
Increase/(decrease) in tax payable
Decrease/(increase) in deferred tax assets
Increase/(decrease) in deferred tax liabilities

Changes in assets and liabilities,

decrease/(increase) in financial assets at fair value through profit and loss
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

(c) Non-cash Financing and Investing Activities
During the financial year, the consolidated entity had the following non cash adjustments,  
expense/(income);

Fair value adjustment on derivatives
Impairment of available-for-sale financial assets

These related to shares and options held in listed company investments.

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Consolidated Entity
2012
$000s 

2011 
$000s 

 1,543 

 (2,515)

 (8)

 – 

 26 
 833 
 – 
 – 
 (800)
 – 
 60 
 – 
 (122)
 – 
 (9)
 – 
 (157)

 – 
 – 
 (136)
 (9)
 – 
 300 
 97 
 (6)

 (327)
 750 
 72 
 7 
 70 

 48 
 867 
 169 
 (97)
 (296)
 (2)
 22 
 1,322 
 289 
 – 
 412 
 4,140 
 5 
 – 
 (15)
 76 
 – 
 (5)
 (1,514)
 (336)
 390 
 (61)

–
 (1,173)
 15 
 (304)
 212 

 2,184 

 1,649 

 2 
 9,077 
 (425)
 8,654 

 3 
 9,678 
 (1,074)
 8,607 

 – 
 60 

 60 

 76 
 22 

 98 

NOTES TO ThE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JuNE 2012CONTINUEDPPK GROUP LIMITED  ANNUAL REPORT30.  EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO THE END OF THE REPORTING PERIOD
On 20 September 2012, the Group made an ASX announcement advising that it had entered into binding contractual 
agreements in relation to its property at Arndel Park. The property has been leased for a term of five years with two five 
year options at a commencing rental of $1.1 million per annum plus outgoings with minimum annual 4% increases. 
Contemporaneously, the parties have entered into Put and Call Options which, depending on the decisions of the 
purchaser and PPK have an effective end date of 15 July 2014. Assuming an exercise of either the Put or the Call Option, 
the net proceeds of the sale will be approximately $12.2 million against a book value of $12.7 miliion giving rise to an 
impairment of $500,000.

In August 2012, the SLOT Loan Trust provided first mortgage secured finance to Supported Living on Tweed Pty Ltd, a 
non-associated party operating retirement villages in northern NSW and Queensland. The net finance provided by the 
Group in relation to this loan is $1,300,000.

In September 2012, the Group agreed to provide finance of $5 million to TMD Investments Pty Ltd, a member of the 
SubZero Group. The loan will be secured by a registered first mortgage over a new mining truck maintenance facility 
at Muswellbrook with the funds being advanced by 31 October 2012.

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 2012

1. In the opinion of the Directors of PPK Group Limited (“the Company”)

(a)  the consolidated financial statements, notes and the Remuneration report in the Directors’ report are in accordance 

with the Corporations Act 2001, including:

(i)   giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2012 and of its performance for the 

financial year ended on that date; and

(ii)  complying with the Australian Accounting Standards (including Australian Accounting Interpretations) and 

the Corporations Regulations 2001;

(b)  the financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in Note 1(a).

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

and payable.

2. 

  The Directors have been given the declarations required by section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 from the 
persons performing the functions of Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer for the financial year ended 
30 June 2012.

This declaration is signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.

Jury wowk 
Chairman 

Glenn Molloy 
Executive Director

SYDNEY, 25 September 2012 

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PPK GROUP LIMITED  ANNUAL REPORTINDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT

Grant Thornton Audit Pty Ltd 
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Independent Auditor’s Report 
To the Members of PPK Group Limited 

Report on the financial report 
We have audited the accompanying financial report of PPK Group Limited (the “Company”), 
which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2012, the 
consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity 
and 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 of the financial report in accordance with Australian Accounting 
Standards and the Corporations Act 2001. This responsibility includes such internal controls as 
the Directors determine are necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report to be 
free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. The Directors also state, in the 
notes to the financial report, in accordance with Accounting Standard AASB 101 Presentation 
of Financial Statements, that the financial report, comprising the financial statements and notes, 
complies 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 which require us to 
comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform 
the audit to obtain reasonable assurance 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 
Company’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial report 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 Company’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. 
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We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a 
basis for our audit opinion. 

Independence 
In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the 
Corporations Act 2001.   

Auditor’s opinion 
In our opinion: 

a

the financial report of PPK Group Limited is in accordance with the Corporations Act 
2001, including: 

i

ii

giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 30 
June 2012 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and 

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 the notes to the financial statements.  

Report on the remuneration report  

We have audited the remuneration report included in pages 15 to 18 of the directors’ report for 
the year ended 30 June 2012. 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. 

Auditor’s opinion on the remuneration report 
In our opinion, the remuneration report of PPK Group Limited for the year ended 30 June 
2012, complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. 

GRANT THORNTON AUDIT PTY LTD 
Chartered Accountants 

I S Kemp 
Partner – Audit & Assurance  

Sydney, 25 September 2012 

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ShAREhOLDER INFORMATION AS AT 25 SEPTEMBER 2012

1.   Shareholding
(a)  Number of PPK shareholders: 1,103  
(b)  Total shares issued: 51,191,778
(c)  Percentage of total holdings by or on behalf of the 20 largest shareholders: 64.18%
(d)  Distribution schedule of holdings

Category (size of holding) 

Number of Shareholders

1–1,000

1,001–5,000

5,001–10,000

10,001–100,000

100,001 and over

less than marketable parcel

120

327

265

341

50

1,103

136

(e)   Voting rights:  Every member present personally or by proxy or attorney etc, shall, on a show of hands, 

have one vote and on a poll shall have one vote for every share held.

SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS

Substantial Shareholders

Wavet Holdings Pty Ltd

Warakirri Asset Management Pty Ltd

Equipment Co of Australian Pty Ltd

TOP 20 HOLDERS OF ORDINARY FULLY PAID SHARES

Shareholder

1  Wavet Fund No 2 Pty Ltd

2  JP Morgan Nominees Australia Limited  

3  Equipment Company Of Australia Pty Limited

4  Contemplator Pty Ltd  

5  John E Gill Operations Pty Limited

6  Wavet Fund No 2 Pty Ltd

7  Equipment Company Of Australia Pty Limited

8  Ryan Consultancy Group Pty Ltd  

9  John E Gill Trading Pty Ltd

10  Flagstaff Superannuation Pty Ltd  

11  Mr Robert Faulks & Mrs Patricia Faulks  

12  Mr Ian Macdonald

13  Di Iulio Homes Pty Limited  

14  Chandos Nursing Home Pty Limited

15  Charles Peter Taylor

16  Mr Edward James Dally & Mrs Selina Dally  

17  Ms Alison Irving

18  Majana Pty Ltd  

19  Mrs Patricia Baynton Faulks

20  Heather Kennedy & Glenn Molloy  

Shares to which Entitled

% of Issued Capital

10,422,166

7,348,913

6,368,091

20.36

14.36

12.44

Shares to which Entitled

% of Issued Capital

10,422,166

7,358,915

6,368,091

1,333,706

1,077,993

917,400

758,575

500,000

490,992

470,000

439,535

425,000

350,000

300,000

300,000

291,269

280,960

260,000

255,000

255,000

32,854,602

20.359

14.375

12.440

2.605

2.106

1.792

1.482

0.977

0.959

0.918

0.859

0.830

0.684

0.586

0.586

0.569

0.549

0.508

0.498

0.498

64.179

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PPK GROUP LIMITED  ANNUAL REPORTCORPORATE DIRECTORY

PPK Group Limited ABN 65 003 964 181
A public company incorporated in New South Wales and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (Code: PPK)

Directors
Jury I. Wowk (Non-Executive Chairman)

Glenn R. Molloy (Executive Director)

Raymond M. Beath (Non-Executive Director)

Graeme D. Webb (Non-Executive Director)

Company Secretary
Andrew J. Cooke

Head and Registered Office
Suite 3, Level 2, 
668 Princes Hwy
Sutherland  NSW  2232
Australia

Telephone:  + (61 2) 9521 8444
info@ppkgroup.com.au
Email: 
Web Site:  www.ppkgroup.com.au

Auditors
Grant Thornton Australia
Level 19,
2 Market Street
Sydney  NSW  2000
Australia

Telephone:  + (61 2) 9286 5555
+ (61 2) 9286 5599
Fax: 

Share Registry
Boardroom Pty Limited
Level 7, 
207 Kent Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Telephone:  1300 737 760 
1300 653 459 
Fax: 

International
Telephone:  + (61 2) 9290 9600 
+ (61 2) 9279 0664
Fax: 

www.boardroomlimited.com.au

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