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PPK Group Limited
Annual Report 2018

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ANNUAL REPORT 
2018 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONTENTS 

Executive Chairman’s Review 

2018 Financial Report 

Shareholders Information 

Corporate Directory 

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EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN’S REPORT 

PPK Group Limited (PPK), the only AUSTRALIAN OWNED “Original Equipment 
Manufacturer” (OEM) of Load Haul Dump machines (LHD) for the underground coal mining 
industry, has returned to profit and positive free cash flow generation for the second half of 
FY 18.   

Conditions in the underground coal mining sector continued to improve in 2018 and look set 
to continue for the 2019 financial year.   

•  The Australian Government’s Department of Industry, Innovation and Science 
forecasts coal exports to become Australia’s largest export earner in 2018-19.   
•  Existing  customers  confirming  they  have  approved  capital  allocated  for  new  heavy 
equipment with three used CoalTrams sold subsequent to the financial year end. 

•  South32, one of PPK’s major customers, has forecast Illawarra coal production 

increases from 4.1 million tonnes in FY2018, 6 million tonnes in FY2019 and 8 million 
tonnes in FY2020. 
Improved pricing and profitability for Australian mines is due in large part to 
improved demand, increased coal prices and a lower Australian dollar. 

• 

•  PPK continues to benefit from “care and maintenance” mines being re-opened and 

will see positive market share from newly announced mines being opened. 

FINANCIAL RESULTS 

While Full Year 2018 results for the company still show an overall loss of $1.561M (2017: 
$0.560M profit*), given the size of the 2018 first half loss, the overall turnaround between 
FY 1st and 2nd half was extremely positive, with a 2nd half profit of $0.284m being recorded. 

 With regard to the Full Year 2018: 

•  Revenue of $35.107M is up 20% 
•  NPAT loss of $1.561M is down 379% 
•  2nd half NPAT profit $0.284M is up 115% 
•  FY2018 cash surplus of $0.208M is an increase of $0.747M in 2nd half 
• 

Internal full year group forecasts for continued improvement in revenue growth and 
profitability 

•  Potential for the Board to reinstate a dividend in 2019 
•  Current assets of $17.403M with $8.663M highly liquid 
•  Debt of $2.000M secured by property and three CoalTrams, no principal repayments 

in the next financial year 

(* Full Year 2017 results included $4.677M gain on sale of property and listed shares and $0.396M 
recovery of debtors previously written off.  Otherwise it would have been a NPAT loss of $4.513M.) 

PPK  has  significantly  improved  cashflow  metrics  from  its  operating  activities  to  minus 
$0.176M  (FY2017:  minus$7.615M).    Had  funds  from  a  major  customer  of  $1.057M  been 
received  on  29  June  2018  as  expected,  and  not  received  on  2  July  2018,  PPK  would  have 
reported a cash positive position of $0.881M from its operating activities this financial year. 

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Mining Equipment Division 

The profit from this business unit was $0.253M (FY2017: $2.725M loss, FY2016: $6.699M loss) 
but  the  2nd  half  trading  for  the  business  unit  was  positive,  recording  an  overall  profit  of 
$0.945M, with 2018 July and August revenues and profits in line with PPK forecasts.  

PPK Board and management have a strong view that mining companies in the underground 
coal mining sector have capital allocated to spend in the foreseeable future.  As many of the 
existing  underground  heavy  equipment  fleets  are  nearing  the  end  of  their  physical  life, 
engines for CoalTram competitor products are past their regulatory approval periods and with 
most of our competitors having indicated they no longer participate in this industry sector, it 
should be a positive time for PPK to secure a significant position. 

PPK’s CoalTram is the lowest emission LHD available in Australia and also ideally suited to 
many of the “low seam” mines that are being developed in New South Wales particularly.  
PPK believes it is on the cusp of securing multiple orders for new and used machines.  

PPK’s immediate focus is on leveraging its CoalTram, Rambor and Firefly brands and its strong 
reputation for sales and servicing these, and other OEM products. 

Over the last 12 months PPK Mining Equipment division has continued to focus on bringing 
new mining technology to its customers.  For example, the newly designed and developed 
Rambor-Firefly Longwall Face Drill Rig will improve both productivity and safety during mine 
production and has generated significant industry interest. 

Investment Property and Investing Sectors 

As noted in the FY2017 Annual Report, PPK has exited the Investment Property Sector. 

The  Nerang  Street  Southport  Project  Trust  sold  the  development  land  at  Southport, 
Queensland in August 2018 and settlement has been completed.  PPK continues to own a 
small portfolio of listed shares as its assets in the Investing sector which will continue to be 
liquidated as opportunities arise.  

Other Investment Opportunities 

As noted in the FY2017 Annual Report, PPK is investigating new opportunities outside of the 
mining sector to create a diversified, secondary income stream for PPK.  To date, there have 
been no opportunities sufficiently attractive to proceed to a formal investigation process. 

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OUTLOOK 

On the back of a 2nd half profit 0.284m and FY2018 net cash surplus of $0.208M, which was 
an increase of $0.747M in 2nd half of the 2018 FY, the PPK Board is confident the Group has 
turned the corner to sustained profitability. 

The Mining Equipment Division’s July and August 2018 revenue was in line with internal 
forecasts and profitable with continued free cash flow generation after all costs, including 
those of PPK corporate head office and associated ASX listing costs. 

Our internal full year group forecast is for continued improvement in revenue growth in the 
range of 15% to 25% and Net Profit Before Tax in the range of $2.0M to $3.0M, before any 
sales of capital equipment or one off expense items, allowing the Board to contemplate the 
reinstatement of a dividend for the coming financial year. 

With current assets of $17.403M, with $8.663M of this being highly liquid, and no principal 
repayments of debt required to be made in the next financial year, PPK Group begins the 
2019 financial year in its strongest position in recent years. 

PPK Group is now in a position to benefit from any new capital expenditure released by its 
major mining customers as they make their decision to either refurbish or replace aging or 
“out of code” equipment and also to continue its investment in new product technology 
that will continue to allow our customers to mine in a continued safe and more productive 
manner over the next few years.   

PPK intends to hold its AGM in Brisbane on Tuesday November 27th at the Brisbane Club 
and, as shareholders, I look forward to your attendance. 

Robin Levison 
Executive Chairman 

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2018 FINANCIAL REPORT 

CONTENTS 

Directors’ Report 

Auditor’s Independence Declaration 

Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other 
Comprehensive Income 

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 

Directors’ Declaration 

Independent Auditor’s Report 

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         DIRECTORS' REPORT 

Your directors present their report together with the financial statements of the consolidated entity, being PPK Group 
Limited and its controlled entities (“PPK” or the “Group”) for the financial year ended 30 June 2018.  

DIRECTORS 

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

Robin Levison  
Glenn Robert Molloy 
Graeme Douglas Webb 
Dale William McNamara 
Anthony McDonald  

(appointed 13 September 2017) 

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 special responsibilities are detailed below: 

Robin Levison  CA MBA F.A.I.C.D.   (Age 60) 
Executive Chairman  

Member of the PPK Group Limited Board since 22 October 2013. 
Member of the PPK Group Limited Audit Committee since 14 August 2017, resigned 25 January 2018. 
Executive Chairman from 22 October 2013 to 29 April 2015 and re-appointed from 28 February 2016. 
Non-Executive Chairman from 29 April 2015 to 28 February 2016. 

Robin Levison has 17 years of public company management and board experience. During this time, he has served 
as Managing Director at Industrea Limited and Spectrum Resources Limited and has held senior roles at KPMG, 
Barclays Bank and Merrill Lynch.   

Robin holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Queensland, is a Member of the Institute 
of  Chartered  Accountants  Australia  and  NZ  and  is  a  Graduate  and  Fellow  of  Australian  Institute  of  Company 
Directors. Robin is also Chair of the University of Queensland Business, Economics and Law Alumni Ambassador 
Council.  

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

► 

Eureka  Group  Holdings  Limited,  Non-executive  Director  &  Chairman  (Appointed:  24  December  2013, 
Resigned: 29 March 2018) 

Glenn Molloy (Age 63) 
Executive Director 

Member of the PPK Group Limited Board since listing on 21 December 1994. 
Chairman of the PPK Group Limited Audit Committee since 14 August 2017. 
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 PPK 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.  

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

Graeme Webb   (Age 68) 
Non-Executive Director 

Member of the PPK Group Limited Board since 1 August 2011. 

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 held in the last 3 years:  Nil 

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Dale McNamara  (Age 60) 
Executive Director 

Member of the PPK Group Limited Board since 30 April 2015. 

Dale McNamara first joined PPK in an executive capacity in late 2013.  Dale has more than 30 years of experience 
in operational and management roles in the coal mining industry in Australia and China. 

Dale founded Wadam Industries, a subsidiary of Industrea Ltd and served as its Managing Director since 1993.  
Dale  was  then  appointed  as  Deputy  Chief  Executive  Officer  of  Industrea  in  2009.    Following  the  takeover  of 
Industrea in November 2012 Dale assumed the position of Global Director, Mining with the new owner. 

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

Anthony McDonald LL.B, (Age 60) 
Non-Executive, Independent Director 

Member of the PPK Group Limited Board since 13 September 2017. 
Member of the PPK Group Limited Audit Committee since 25 January 2018. 

Tony McDonald graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from the Queensland University of Technology in 1981 and was 
admitted as a solicitor in 1981.  He has been involved in the natural resource sector for many years both within 
Australia and internationally and for the past 17 years has held senior management roles in this sector.  He was a 
director of Industrea Limited and is currently Managing Director of Santana Minerals Limited, a precious metals 
explorer with a focus on Mexico and Chile and is a Non-Executive Director of unlisted Mekong Minerals Limited. 

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

► 
► 

Santana Minerals Limited, Managing Director (Appointed: 15 January 2013) 
Planet Gas Limited, Independent and Non-Executive Director (Appointed: 19 November 2003) 

INFORMATION ON COMPANY SECRETARY 

Andrew J. Cooke  (Age 58) LL.B, FCIS 
Group Company Secretary 

Andrew Cooke was appointed as Group Company Secretary on 9 May 2012.  

Andrew has extensive experience in law, corporate finance and is 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 PPK during the financial year were the: 

• 

• 

the  design,  manufacture,  service,  support  and  distribution  of  CoalTram  and  other  underground  diesel 
vehicles,  alternators,  electrical  equipment,  drilling  and  bolting  equipment  and  mining  consumables and 
hire of underground coal mining equipment; and 

the management of debt and equity investments (shares in listed and unlisted investments and associated 
entities). 

There were no significant changes in the nature of PPK's principal activities during the financial year. 

OPERATING RESULTS 

PPK Group Limited (PPK) reported a net loss after tax attributable to owners of PPK of $1.561M for the 12 months 
to 30 June 2018 (2017: $0.560M profit).  Group revenue for the 12 months was $35,107M (2017: $29.218M), all 
from mining equipment sales and mining services (2017: $28.945M). 

With the divestments of its investment properties in 2017, PPK has focused on the mining segment and achieved 
a profit of $0.253M from this segment this financial year (2017: $2.725M loss). 

DIVIDENDS PAID OR RECOMMENDED 

Dividends paid or recommended for payment are as follows: 
No dividends were declared or paid during the year. 
A final dividend has not been declared. 

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REVIEW OF OPERATIONS  

The review of operations is outlined in the Executive Chairman’s Report set out on pages 1 to 3 and which forms part 
of this report.   

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE STATE OF AFFAIRS 

Reducing Business Risk 

On 29 June 2018, PPK entered into agreements with Glegra Pty Ltd ATF The CoalTram Trust (Glegra), a director 
related  entity,  to  purchase  three  CoalTrams  for  $0.750M,  being  at  or  less  than  market  value,  and  received  an 
exclusive agency agreement to promote and sell the four remaining CoalTrams which PPK hires from Glegra.  As 
at 30 June 2017, the Group had a contingent liability for the rental arrears and all rent reductions of $4.808M to 
Glegra, as well as having provided to Glegra an unlimited guarantee and indemnity from PPK Group Limited, PPK 
Mining Equipment Group Pty Ltd and PPK Mining Equipment Pty Ltd and a fixed and floating charge over all the 
assets  of  PPK  Mining  Equipment  Hire  Pty  Ltd.    The  agreement  to  purchase  the  three  CoalTrams  included  the 
removal of all guarantees and indemnities, the removal of all fixed and floating charges and a waiver of the obligation 
to pay the rental arrears and rent reductions and a reduction in future rent payments. 

Long Term Debt 

The repayment of the $0.650M loan from the Fiona Testamentary Trust and $0.600M from the Wavet Fund No 2 
Pty Ltd ATF Wavet Holdings Pty Ltd Superannuation Fund No 2 were renegotiated with the full amount to be paid 
on 1 July 2020.  Both loans have an interest rate of 10% per annum, interest payable quarterly, and PPK Director 
G Molloy is a Trustee of the Fiona Testamentary Trust and a Director of Wavet Fund No 2 Pty Ltd. 

To finance the purchase of the three CoalTrams from Glegra, PPK obtained a loan of $0.750M from an external 
third party, with the full amount payable on 1 July 2019 at an interest rate of 12% per annum, paid monthly. The 
three CoalTrams have been provided as security against the loan. 

Mining Segment 

As advised in last year’s Executive Chairman’s Report, the Group has focused on its mining businesses utilising 
cashflows  from  the  operations  of  the  business  supplemented  with  the  outstanding  interest  and  loans  from  the 
Nerang Street Southport Project Trust received during the year and ongoing sales of listed investments during the 
year.   

To support the mining business, during the year PPK entered into: 

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• 
• 

five-year lease terms for its two facilities in Tomago and Port Kembla 
a $0.990M four-year motor vehicle lease facility to replace its existing field service vehicles 
three-year rental agreements to upgrade its technology equipment 
a robust review and enhancement of our quality and safety program which has resulted in 1,461 and 731 
lost time injury free days, as at 30 June 2018, for both facilities 

There have been no other significant changes in the state of affairs during the 2018 financial year or existing at the 
time of this report.  

REVIEW OF FINANCIAL CONDITION  

While Full Year 2018 results for the company still show an overall loss of $1.561M (2017: $0.560M profit after a 
$4.677M gain on sale of property and listed shares), given the size of the 2018 first half loss, the overall 
turnaround between the 1st and 2nd half was extremely positive, with a 2nd half profit of $0.284m being recorded. 

With regard to the Full Year 2018: 

•  Revenue of $35.107M is up 20% from 2017 with revenue from services rendered up 45% from 2017 
•  NPAT loss of $1.561M is down 379% from 2017 but 2nd half NPAT profit of $0.284M is up 115% from 1st 

half 
FY2018 cash surplus of $0.208M, an increase of $0.747M in 2nd half in comparison to the 1st half 

• 

There has been a strengthening in the balance sheet: 

•  Current assets of $17.403M with $8.663M highly liquid 
•  Debt of $2.000M secured by property and three CoalTrams, no principal repayments due in the next 

• 

financial year 
The removal of all guarantees and indemnities, the removal of all fixed and floating charges and a waiver 
of the obligation to pay the rental arrears and rent reductions and a reduction in future rent payments. 

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MATTERS SUBSEQUENT TO THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR 

The Group has sold three used CoalTrams, under its exclusive agency agreement, two of which PPK hired from 
Glegra and a CoalTram which PPK owned directly.  PPK will receive a commission for selling the CoalTrams owned 
by Glegra and will also receive a reduced cost for other CoalTrams it leases from Glegra. 

The Group sold its units in the PPK Southport Nerang Unit Trust for a net amount of $0.244M and received the 
funds in August 2018. 

There were no other items that occurred subsequent to the end of the financial year. 

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS  

The likely developments in the operations of PPK and the expected results of those operations in financial years 
subsequent to the year ended 30 June 2018 are included in the Executive Chairman’s Report set out on pages 1 
to 3 and which forms part of this 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  and 
performance  with  shareholder  and  business  results  by  providing  a  fixed  remuneration  component  and  offering 
specific short-term incentives based on key performance areas affecting the Group’s financial results and long-term 
incentives based on increases to PPK’s share price.  

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 Group, 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 $0.275M 
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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REMUNERATION REPORT (cont’d) 

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: 

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the individual’s performance; 
reference to market data for broadly comparable positions or skill sets in similar organisations or industry; 
the performance of the Group during the relevant period; and 
the broad remuneration policy of the Group. 

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

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 non-cash based instruments to executives as a means of long-term incentive to encourage the 
alignment of personal and shareholder interests.  

Shares or Performance Rights 

No shares or performance rights were issued to executives in the current financial year but PPK issued 4.182M 
shares to Directors in lieu of outstanding fees owing to Directors’ that had been accrued to 30 September 2017, 
in the amount of $1.048M, and that the shares be issued at a price of $0.25 per share.  This was approved by 
Shareholders at the Annual General Meeting on 20 November 2017. 

During the 2014 reporting year, PPK Group Ltd issued certain directors and key executives 15.500M shares at an 
issue price of $0.70 per share and provided the directors and executives with a non-recourse loan to pay for the 
shares.  The terms of the non-recourse loan provide no obligation on the senior executive to repay the full amount 
of the outstanding loan balance and the Group has the option to sell or buy-back the plan shares as full satisfaction 
of the outstanding loan balance. The non-recourse loan expired on 27 April 2017.  At the Annual General Meeting, 
shareholders approved a special resolution to selectively buy back and cancel these shares based on a 10 day 
volume weighted average price. 

In addition, Shareholders also approved the Remuneration Report for the 2017 financial year at the Annual 
General Meeting. 

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. 

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REMUNERATION REPORT (cont’d) 

Consequences of company performance on shareholder wealth 

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

2018 

2017 

2016 

2015 

2014 

2013 

Earnings per share (cents) 
Full  year  ordinary  dividends 
(cents) per share 

Year-end share price 
Shareholder return (annual) 

(2.3) 
- 

$0.30 
50% 

0.8 
- 

$0.20 
106% 

(13.4) 
- 

$0.20 
(50%) 

(21.2) 
1.5 

$0.40 
(37%) 

4.8 
3.5 

4.7 
3.5 

$0.66 
58% 

$0.44 
25% 

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.  

The share price for 2017 and 2016 is the last traded price, being 29th September 2015 when the Group voluntarily 
suspended trading on the ASX.  The Group was relisted on the ASX on 16 August 2017. 

Details of Remuneration for the year ended 30 June 2018 

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: 

2018 

Short term benefits 

Salary& 
fees  
($) 

Cash 
bonus  
($) 

Non-
Monetary 
($) 

Post 
employment 
Super- 
annuation  
($) 

Long  
Term 
Benefits  
($) 

Terminat-
ion 
Payments  
($) 

Share  
based  
payments 
($) 

Total  
($) 

Perform-
ance 
Related  
(%) 

Directors 

Non –
Executive 
G Molloy 
G Webb 
A McDonald 

Executive 
R Levison 
D McNamara 

Total 
Directors 

29,700 
30,000 
31,888 

130,013 
178,098 

399,699 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 

- 

36,000 
6,000 
- 

- 

- 
- 

30,000 
- 

2,375 
2,375 

72,000 

4,750 

Other Key Management Personnel 

K Hostland[1] 

Total Other 

250,921 

250,921 

32,500 

32,500 

85,160 

85,160 

22,500 

22,500 

Total Key Management Personnel 

650,620 

32,500 

157,160 

27,250 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 

- 

- 

- 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 

- 

- 

- 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 

- 

- 

- 

65,700 
36,000 
31,888 

162,388 
180,473 

476,449 

391,081 

391,081 

867,530 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 

- 

8% 

- 

- 

Amounts reported above include both paid and unpaid entitlements.  A number of PPK directors voluntarily elected to 
temporarily defer payment of their consulting fee entitlements. At the Annual General Meeting on 20 November 2017, 
shareholders approved a resolution to repay these outstanding fees by way of the issue of shares to the Directors at $0.25 per 
share.  Refer further to details on page 15.  That portion of their 2018 outstanding fees, which were paid by an issuance of 
shares, are disclosed as Non-Cash Benefits.   

[1] As part of his employment, K Hostland was granted 400,000 Performance Rights on 1 December 2017 and these can be 
converted to shares in PPK Group Limited on a one-for-one basis on 1 July 2018.  These shares have been valued at $85,160 
based on the weighted average share price during the year being $0.2129 per share.   

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REMUNERATION REPORT (cont’d) 

2017 

Short term benefits 

Salary& 
fees  
($) 

Cash 
bonus  
($) 

Non-
Monetary 
($) 

Post 
employment 
Super- 
annuation  
($) 

Directors 

Non –
Executive 
G Webb 
R Beath 
J Wowk 

Executive 
R Levison 
G Molloy 
D McNamara 

Total 
Directors 

24,000 
16,000 
77,228 

215,394 
144,000 
164,061 

640,683 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

- 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

- 

- 
- 
- 

4,750 
- 
4,750 

9,500 

Other Key Management Personnel 

J Beddow [1] 
Z Jinping [2] 

Total Other 

258,550 
204,061 

462,611 

- 
- 

- 

- 
- 

- 

23,750 
4,750 

28,500 

Total Key Management Personnel 

1,103,294 

- 

- 

38,000 

Long  
Term 
Benefits  
($) 

Terminat-
ion 
Payments  
($) 

Share  
based  
payments 
($) 

Total  
($) 

Perform-
ance 
Related  
(%) 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

- 

- 
- 

- 

- 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

- 

- 
- 

- 

- 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

- 

- 

24,000 
16,000 
77,228 

220,144 
144,000 
168,811 

650,183 

282,300 
208,811 

491,111 

- 

1,141,294 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

- 

- 
- 

- 

- 

[1] J Beddow (Chief Financial Officer) resigned 30 June 2017.   
[2]  The position of President PPK China Operations was made redundant in June 2017. 
[3]  Amounts reported above include both paid and unpaid entitlements.  A number of PPK directors had voluntarily elected to 

temporarily defer payment of their director and consulting fee entitlements. Refer further to details on page 15.   

Performance Income as a Proportion of Total Remuneration 

K Hostland received a short term incentive bonus of $32,500 for achieving objectives set by the Directors.  No 
other bonuses were paid to Key Management Personnel during the year. 

Performance Rights issued as part of remuneration for the year ended 30 June 2018 

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

400,000 performance rights were issued to K Hostland as a condition of his employment.  No other performance 
rights were issued, or exercised by, directors or other Key Management Personnel during the year. 

Employment Agreements 

R Levison 

A consultancy agreement is in place between the parties on the following terms: 

Term: Commencing on 1 October 2013 – no fixed term. 

Remuneration: Base remuneration under the agreement is $0.170M per annum. 

Duties: Executive Chairman. 

Termination: The agreement may be terminated at any time by PPK Group Limited giving not less than 12 months 
written notice or by Mr Levison giving not less than 6 months written notice. 

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D McNamara 

A consultancy agreement is in place between the parties on the following terms: 

Term: Commencing on 1 April 2014 – no fixed term. 

Remuneration:  Base  remuneration  under  the  agreement  is  $0.200M  per  annum  plus  a  fully  maintained  motor 
vehicle.   

Duties: Director of Global Mining. 

Termination:  The  agreement  may  be  terminated  at  any  time  by  PPK  Group  Limited  by  giving  not  less  than  12 
months written notice or by Mr McNamara giving not less than 6 months written notice.  

K Hostland 

Employment agreement is in place between the parties on the following terms: 

Term: Commencing 1 December 2017 (previously under a short term contract as Acting Chief Financial Officer) 

Remuneration: Base remuneration of $0.325M plus $0.025M superannuation per annum.  For the year ending 30 
June 2018, base remuneration was set at $0.225M per annum and 0.400M Performance Rights were to be issued 
on 1 July 2018 providing K Hostland maintained continuity of employment to that date.  He also participates in the 
senior executive Short Term Incentive Plan, where he can receive a maximum bonus of 50% of his total base salary 
for meeting key performance indicators set by the Directors, and he will participate in the senior executive Long 
Term Incentive Plan, where he will receive performance rights to convert to PPK shares on a one-for-one basis 
subject to the PPK share price meeting set price targets and continuing his employment to the vesting date. 

Duties: Group Chief Financial Officer 

Termination: The agreement may be terminated at any time by either party giving 6 months written notice. 

There are no formal employment agreements in place for G Molloy, G Webb or A McDonald. 

SHARES HELD BY DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL 

As at the end of the financial year, the number of ordinary shares held by directors and Key Management Personnel 
during the 2018 reporting period is set out below: 

Directors 

R Levison 

G Molloy 

G Webb 

D McNamara 

A McDonald 

Total Directors 

Balance at 
Start of year 

Net change 
Other 

Shares 
Purchased 

New Share 
Issue 

Share and 
Loan Plan 
Issue 

Held at the 
End of the 
Reporting 
Period 

11,766,667 

(1,680,000) 

100,000 

1,680,000 

(7,500,000) 

4,366,667 

13,524,519 

(1,496,760) 

586,445 

1,496,760 

9,460,000 

(380,000) 

- 

380,000 

- 

- 

14,110,964 

9,460,000 

4,132,500 

300,000 

- 

- 

3,672,912 

625,168 

(4,000,000) 

4,430,580 

- 

- 

- 

300,000 

39,183,686 

(3,556,760) 

4,359,357 

4,181,928 

(11,500,000) 

32,668,211 

Other Key Management Personnel 

K Hostland[1] 

Total Other 

Total 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

39,183,686 

(3,556,760) 

4,359,357 

4,181,928 

(11,500,000) 

32,668,211 

[1] As part of his employment, K Hostland was granted 400,000 Performance Rights on 1 December 2017 and these can be converted to shares in 
PPK Group Limited on a one-for-one basis on 1 July 2018.  These shares have been valued at $85,160 based on the weighted average share 
price during the year being $0.2129 per share.   

SHORT TERM INCENTIVE PLAN 

PPK has a Short Term Incentive Plan (STIP) in place which is designed to reward the efforts and positive outcomes 
of senior executives, managers and other staff who play key roles during the year.  The key performance indicators 
(KPIs) are developed from the operating plans, the outcomes are agreed and are monitored throughout the period. 

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Participation in the STIP is considered on an annual basis and is offered to participants for performance over and 
above their normal roles and responsibilities.  The requirements are aligned to activities and outcomes that will 
generate value to shareholders so the rewards are beneficial to both parties.  There is also a shared incentive for 
all participants dependent on the Group achieving certain financial performance targets. 

LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN 

PPK has a Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) in place which is managed as a Trust on behalf of senior executives 
and managers of the Group.  The Directors have determined that certain senior executives and management will 
be offered Performance Rights, under the LTIP, which can be converted to PPK shares on a one-for-one basis 
subject to the PPK share price meeting set price targets and employees continuing their employment to the vesting 
date.  At the time that the Directors set the share price targets, PPK shares were trading at $0.21 per share.  The 
share price targets, based on a 5 trading day volume weighted average price, and the vesting conditions are: 

Share Price Targets 
$0.30 per share by 1 January 2019 
$0.40 per share by 1 January 2020 
$0.50 per share by 1 January 2021 
$0.60 per share by 1 January 2021 

Vesting Conditions 
Fully vest on 1 January 2020 
Fully vest on 1 July 2020 
Fully vest on 1 January 2021 
Fully vest on 1 July 2021 

Under the Trust Deed, PPK can issue shares to the Trustee or fund the purchase of PPK shares, in the open market, 
on behalf of the Trustee.  Once this occurs, the Trustee will hold the PPK shares on behalf of the participants until 
such time that the vesting conditions for Performance Rights are met.  Once the vesting conditions are met, the 
participants can apply to have the shares sold or transferred to the applicable participant. 

PPK is prohibited to make an offer under the LTIP to the senior executives and management for a period of 12 
months from the date that it was relisted being 16 August 2017.  As such, there have been no Performance Rights 
issued during the year. 

As at the date of the Directors’ Report, the senior executives and management who will be offered Performance 
Rights will have met the first targeted share price but have yet to meet the full vesting conditions.  As a result, there 
are 750,000 Performance Rights, for the first tranche, to be issued should the full vesting conditions be met. 

During the year, PPK funded the purchase of 1,129,945 shares on behalf of the Trustee.  As at 30 June 2018, the 
Trust held 1,398,371 shares in PPK.  The Directors have determined PPK will not consolidate the Trust with the 
entities of PPK as the Trust is for the benefit of the Participants and PPK does not control the Trust. 

OTHER INTERESTS IN RELATED PARTIES OF THE GROUP 

In  addition,  the  following  Directors  of  PPK  have  an  interest  in  various  unit  trusts,  the  trustees  of  which  are 
subsidiaries of the PPK Group. 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  PPK  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: 

G Molloy: 

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 

10 

286 

G Webb: 

Trusts - registered holder(s) 

Number of Units 

Willoughby Funding Unit Trust  
- GRG Finance Pty Ltd 
- Phillip Street Properties Pty Ltd 
Nerang Street Southport Project Trust  
- GRG Finance Pty Ltd 

20 
20 

231 

Nature of Interest 
(all indirect) 

Director & Member 

Director & Member 

Nature of Interest 
(all indirect) 

Director 
Director 

Director 

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REMUNERATION REPORT (cont’d) 

Transactions with Associates 
Interest receivable from associates 
Nerang Street Southport Project Trust 

Loans and receivables from associates 
Current 
Nerang Street Southport Project Trust 

Consolidated Entity   

     2018 

     2017 

$000S 

$000S 

- 
- 

- 
- 

87 
87 

948 
948 

The interest and loan were fully repaid during the year.  The units in the Trust were sold in August 2018 to an 
external third party and all unitholders were paid in full. 

OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES OF THE GROUP 

Transactions with directors and between other 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. 

In 2017, the Group secured a loan from the Fiona Testamentary Trust of which G Molloy is a trustee. 

   Loans advanced 
   Interest credited to loan 
   Loans repaid 
   Balance outstanding 

Consolidated Entity   

2018 

$000S 

650 
7 
- 
657 

2017 

$000S 

650 
6 
- 
656 

In 2017, the Group secured a loan from Wavet No 2 Fund of which G Molloy is a director. 

   Loans advanced 
   Interest credited to loan 
   Loans repaid 
   Balance outstanding 

Consolidated Entity   

2018 

$000S 

600 
6 
- 
606 

2017 

$000S 

600 
6 
- 
606 

The 2016 loan from Neruj Pty Ltd ATF Wemole Funding Trust was repaid in January 2017.  R Levison, G Molloy 
and G Webb share beneficial ownership and control of this entity.   

   Opening balance of loans 
   Additional loans advanced 
   Interest paid and credited to loan 
   Loans repaid 
   Balance outstanding 

Consolidated Entity   

2018 

$000S 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

2017 

$000S 

2,757 
585 
239 
3,581 
- 

The loans to Couran Cove Holdings Pty Ltd ATF CCH Trust were repaid in September 2016. G Molloy was a 
Director and beneficiary of the CCH Trust.  

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REMUNERATION REPORT (cont’d) 

   Opening balance of loans 
   Interest paid and credited to loan 
   Loans repaid 
   Balance outstanding 

Consolidated Entity   

2018 

$000S 

- 
- 
- 
- 

2017 

$000S 

2,915 
52 
2,967 
- 

In June 2017, Glegra Pty Ltd ATF The CoalTram Trust had an unlimited Guarantee and Indemnity from PPK 
Group Limited, PPK Mining Equipment Group Pty Ltd and PPK Mining Equipment Pty Ltd in relation to 7 
CoalTrams leased from the Trust.  On 29 June 2018, PPK Mining Equipment Pty Ltd purchased three of the 
CoalTrams for $0.250M each from the Trust.  As a condition of purchasing these CoalTrams, the unlimited 
Guarantee and Indemnity have been removed from PPK Group Limited, PPK Mining Equipment Group Pty Ltd 
and PPK Mining Equipment Pty Ltd and a waiver of the obligation to pay the rental arrears and rent reductions 
and a reduction in future rent payments.  In addition, PPK Mining Equipment Pty Ltd has an exclusive agency 
agreement to promote, market and sell the four CoalTrams that are leased by the Group.  G Molloy has beneficial 
ownership and control of Glegra Pty Ltd. 

A number of PPK directors had voluntarily elected to temporarily defer payment of their director and consulting 
fee entitlements. At the Annual General Meeting on 20 November 2017, shareholders approved a 
resolution to repay these outstanding fees by way of the issue of shares to the Directors at $0.25 per share. 

   G Webb (Awaba Partnership) 
   G Molloy (Corso Management Services) 
   D McNamara (McNamara Consultants Pty Ltd) 
   R Levison (Ignition Equity Partners) 
   Balance outstanding 

(End of Audited Remuneration Report) 

MEETINGS OF DIRECTORS 

Consolidated Entity   

2018 

$000S 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

2017 

$000S 

89 
274 
171 
390 
924 

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

DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS 

AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETINGS 

Number 
Eligible to attend 

Number 
Attended 

Number Eligible to 
attend 

Number 
Attended 

17 

17 

17 

17 

12 

16 

17 

14 

15 

12 

2 

3 

- 

- 

1 

2 

3 

- 

- 

1 

R Levison 

G Molloy  

G Webb 

D McNamara 

A McDonald 

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT 

PPK’s directors and management are committed to conducting the Group’s business ethically and in accordance with 
high  standards  of  corporate  governance.    A  copy  of  PPK’s  Corporate  Governance  Statement  can  be  found  in  the 
corporate governance section of PPK’s website at www.ppkgroup.com.au. 

RISK & CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATEMENT 

Under ASX Listing Rules and the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Principles of Good Corporate Governance 
and Best Practice Recommendations (“ASX Recommendations 3rd edition”), the Company is required to disclose 
in its Annual Report the extent of its compliance with the ASX Recommendations. 

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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 PPK’s 
corporate governance section as set out on its website.  

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 joint ventures, which the company does not control, are not dealt with for the purposes of 
this statement. 

AUDIT COMMITTEE 

The details of the composition, role and Terms of Reference of the PPK Audit Committee are available on the Company’s 
website at www.ppkgroup.com.au  

During the reporting period, the PPK Audit Committee consisted of the following: 

G Molloy (Appointed Chairman: 14 August 2017)  
A McDonald (Appointed: 25 January 2018) 
R Levison (Appointed: 14 August 2017 Resigned: 25 January 2018)        Executive Chairman 

        Executive Director 
        Non-Executive Independent Director 

The  Company’s  lead  signing  and  review  External  Audit  Partner,  Chairman,  Chief  Financial  Officer  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 during 2018 of $0.089M (2017: $0.076M) 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.  

NON-AUDIT SERVICES 

The external auditors were engaged to provide tax advice in relation to the review of the Trust Deed for the Long 
Term Incentive Plan.  The cost for these services were $0.010M. 

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 2018 and a copy of this declaration forms part of the Directors’ Report.  

ROUNDING OF ACCOUNTS 

The parent entity receives relief and exemption under ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Directors’ Reports) 
Instrument 2016/191 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. 

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

ROBIN LEVISON  
Executive Chairman 

Brisbane, 27 September 2018 

GLENN  MOLLOY 
Executive Director 

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Limited for the year ended 30 June 2018, I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been: 

a 

b 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

Consolidated Entity 

Notes 
3.1 

3.1 

3.1 

3.1 

3.1 

3.1 

3.1 

3.1 

23.2 

5 

Revenue 

Cost of sales 

GROSS PROFIT 
Other income 

Mining services expenses 

Property services expenses 

Investment activity expenses 

Administration expenses 

Research and development costs 

Finance costs 

Finance income 

Reversal of onerous contract provision 

PROFIT (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE 

Income tax (expense)/benefit attributable to profit     

PROFIT (LOSS) AFTER INCOME TAX EXPENSE 

PROFIT (LOSS) IS ATTRIBUTED TO: 

Owners of PPK Group Limited 

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
Items that may be re-classified to profit or loss 

Changes in fair value of available-for-sale financial assets 

Income tax relating to these items 
Realised gain on sale of available-for-sale financial assets transferred to 
the profit and loss statement from the available for sale reserve  

Income tax relating to these items 

Foreign currency translation of controlled entities 

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) 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 

2018 

$000 
35,107 

(23,647) 

11,460 
75 

(10,906) 

- 

(58) 

(1,758) 

(217) 

(157) 

- 

- 

(1,561) 

- 

(1,561) 

(1,561) 
(1,561) 

(71) 

- 

- 

- 

9 

(62) 

(1,623) 

(1,623) 

(1,623) 

2017 

$000 
29,218 

(20,444) 

8,774 
5,108 

(12,168) 

(331) 

(29) 

(1,754) 

(373) 

(350) 

53 

1,630 

560 

- 

560 

560 
560 

(927) 

- 

(296) 

- 

(5) 

(1,228) 

(668) 

(668) 

(668) 

Basic earnings (loss) per share 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share 

9 

9 

(2.3) cents 

(2.3) cents 

0.8 cents 

0.8 cents 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 
AS AT 30 JUNE 2018 

CURRENT ASSETS  

Cash and cash equivalents 

Trade and other receivables 

Inventories 

Financial assets 

Other current assets 
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 

NON-CURRENT ASSETS 

Investments in associates - equity accounted 

Property, plant and equipment 

Intangibles 

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 

TOTAL ASSETS 

CURRENT LIABILITIES  

Trade and other payables 

Interest bearing liabilities 

Provisions 

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 

Interest bearing liabilities  

Provisions  

TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 

TOTAL LIABILITIES 

NET ASSETS  

EQUITY 

Contributed equity 

Reserves 

Retained earnings (accumulated losses) 

Capital and reserves attributable to owners of PPK Group Ltd 

TOTAL EQUITY  

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements  

Notes 

11 

12 

13 

15 

14 

16 

18 

20 

21 

22 

23 

24 

23 

25 

26 

Consolidated Entity 

2018 

$000 

1,312 

7,233 

8,197 

118 

543 
17,403 

- 

5,735 

595 

6,330 

23,733 

3,870 

196 

1,988 

6,054 

2,013 

176 

2,189 

8,243 

15,490 

34,152 

- 

(18,662) 

15,490 

15,490 

2017 

$000 

1,104 

5,870 

10,198 

275 

324 
17,771 

19 

6,483 

386 

6,888 

24,659 

4,549 

1,282 

1,918 

7,749 

- 

592 

592 

8,341 

16,318 

34,625 

1,401 

(19,708) 

16,318 

16,318 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 

Cash receipts from customers 

Cash payments to suppliers and employees 

Interest received 

Interest paid 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 

4.1 

Notes 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES 

Payment for purchases of plant and equipment 

Proceeds from sale of investment property 

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 

Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale financial assets 

Payments for available-for-sale financial assets 

Payment for intangibles 

Other receivables - loans advanced 

Other receivables - loans repaid 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES 

Proceeds from other borrowings 

Repayment of other borrowings 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 

Net increase (decrease) in cash held 

Cash at the beginning of the financial year 

Effects of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents 

Cash at the end of the financial year 

4.2 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements  

Consolidated Entity 

2018 

$000 

38,137 

(38,154) 

- 

(159) 

(176) 

(1,836) 

- 

306 

- 

37 

- 

(121) 

1,058 

(556) 

1,228 

(288) 

940 

208 

1,104 

- 

1,312 

2017 

$000 

31,196 

(38,096) 

56 

(771) 

(7,615) 

(215) 

7,540 

3 

774 

(22) 

(171) 

(47) 

6,112 

13,974 

2,335 

(8,531) 

(6,196) 

163 

945 

(4) 

1,104 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY 

At 1 July 2017 

Total comprehensive income (loss) for the year 

Profit (loss) for the year 

Other comprehensive income (loss) 

Fair value adjustment on available-for-sale financial assets 

Foreign currency translation of controlled entities 

Total comprehensive income (loss) for the year 

Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners 

Share issued in lieu of accrued fees to Directors 

Shares repurchased under approved buy back 

Elimination of options reserve from approved buy back 

Buy back of shares, held as treasury shares 

Total transactions with owners in their capacity as owners 

Notes 

Issued Capital 
$000 

Accumulated 
Losses  
$000 

Options 
Reserve 
$000 

Available-
for-sale 
Reserve 
$000 

Foreign 
Currency 
Translation 
Reserve 
$000 

Total 
Attributable 
to Owners 
of PPK 
Group Ltd 
$000 

Total 
Equity  
$000 

34,625 

(19,708) 

1,338 

72 

(9) 

16,318 

16,318 

- 

- 

- 

- 

1,045 

(2,607) 

1,338 

(249) 

(473) 

(1,561) 

- 

- 

(1,561) 

- 

2,607 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(1,338) 

- 

2,607 

(1,338) 

- 

(72) 

- 

(72) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

9 

9 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(1,561) 

(1,561) 

(72) 

9 

(72) 

9 

(1,624) 

(1,624) 

1,045 

1,045 

- 

- 

(249) 

796 

- 

- 

(249) 

796 

15,490 

15,490 

At 30 June 2018 

34,152 

(18,662) 

- 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements  

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY 

At 1 July 2016 

Total comprehensive income for the year 

Profit (loss) for the year 

Other comprehensive income 

Fair value adjustment on available-for-sale financial assets 
Realised gain on available-for-sale financial assets transferred to 
profit and loss from the available-for-sale reserve 

Foreign currency translation of controlled entities 

Total comprehensive income profit (loss) for the year 

Notes 

Issued Capital 
$000 

Accumulated 
losses  
$000 

Options 
Reserve 
$000 

Available-
for-sale 
Reserve 
$000 

Foreign 
Currency 
Translation 
Reserve 
$000 

Total 
Attributable 
to Owners 
of PPK 
Group Ltd 
$000 

Total Equity  
$000 

34,625 

(20,268) 

1,338 

1,295 

(4) 

16,986 

16,986 

- 

- 

- 
- 

- 

560 

- 

- 
- 

560 

- 

- 

- 
- 

- 

- 

(927) 

(296) 

- 

(1,223) 

- 

- 

- 

(5) 

(5) 

(9) 

560 

560 

(927) 

(296) 

(5) 

(668) 

(927) 

(296) 

(5) 

(668) 

16,318 

16,318 

At 30 June 2017 

34,625 

(19,708) 

1,338 

72 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 1  CORPORATE INFORMATION  

The financial statements of PPK Group Limited (“PPK” or “the Group”) for the year ended 30 June 2018 were authorised for issue in accordance with 
a resolution of the directors on 27 September 2018 and covers PPK Group Limited and its controlled entities as required by the Corporation Act 2001. 

PPK is a for-profit company limited by shares, incorporated in Australia. Its shares are publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange. 

Separate financial statements for PPK Group Limited (“Parent Company”) as an individual entity are not required to be presented, however, limited 
financial information for PPK Group Limited is provided as an individual entity in Note 10. 

The nature of the operations and principal activities of the Group are: 

• 

• 

the design, manufacture, service, support and distribution of CoalTram and other underground coal mining vehicles, alternators, electrical 
equipment, drilling and bolting equipment and mining consumables and hire of underground coal mining equipment; 
the management of debt and equity investments (shares in listed and unlisted investments and associated entities). 

NOTE 2  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES  

2.1 Basis of Preparation and Statement of Compliance 

The consolidated general purpose financial statements of the Group have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 
2001,  Australian Accounting Standards  and  other  authoritative  pronouncements  of  the  Australian  Accounting Standards Board.   Compliance  with 
Australian Accounting Standards results in full compliance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International 
Accounting Standards Board.  

The  financial  statements  have  been  prepared  on  an  accruals  basis  and  are  based  on  historical  costs,  except  for  land  and  buildings,  plant  and 
equipment and intangible assets which are measured at the lower of carrying amounts and fair value, less costs to sell, available for sale financial 
assets are held at fair value and impairment is recognised when the fair value of the asset is less than the historical cost.  

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

PPK is a type of company referred to in ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Directors’ Reports) Instrument 2016/191 and therefore, amounts in 
the financial statements and directors' report have been rounded to the nearest thousand dollars, or in certain cases, to the nearest dollar. 

2.2 New and revised standards that are effective for these financial statements 

A number of new and revised standards became effective for the first time to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 July 2017.  Information 
on the more significant standard(s) is presented below: 

AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers 

AASB 15 establishes a new revenue recognition model, expands and improves revenue disclosure and provides new and more detailed guidance on 
specific  topics  (ie  multiple  element  arrangements,  variable  pricing,  warranties,  licensing  and  rights  of  return).    The  Standard  replaces  AASB  118 
Revenue, AASB 111 Construction Contracts and some revenue related Interpretations. 

AASB 15 is applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018.  The Group has early adopted AASB 15 for the first time for 
the 30 June 2018 financial year.  The adoption of this standard has had no material impact on the current year and prior year revenue recognition 
(refer Note 2.4 and Note 2.9 for further information). 

AASB 2014-5 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 15 

AASB 2014-5 incorporates the consequential amendments arising from the issuance of AASB 15.  Refer to AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with 
Customers above. 

AASB 2016-1 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Recognition of Deferred Tax Assets for Unrealised Losses 

AASB 2016-1 amends AASB 112 Income Taxes to clarify how to account for deferred tax assets related to debt instruments measured at fair value, 
particularly where changes in the market interest rate decrease the fair value of a debt instrument below cost. 

AASB 2016-1 is applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2017.  The Group has adopted AASB 2016-1 for the 30 June 
2018 financial year.  The adoption of these amendments has not had a material impact on the Group. 

AASB 2016-2 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Disclosure Initiative: Amendments to AASB 107 

AASB  2016-2  amends  AASB  107  Statement  of  Cash Flows  to  require  entities  preparing  financial  statements  in  accordance  with  Tier  1  reporting 
requirements to provide disclosures that enable users of financial statements to evaluate changes in liabilities arising from financing activities, including 
both changes arising from cash flows and non-cash changes. 

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AASB 2016-2 is applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2017.  The Group has adopted AASB 2016-2 for the 30 June 
2018 financial year.  The adoption of these amendments has not had a material impact on the Group. 

2.3  New and revised standards that have been issued but are not yet effective 

Certain new accounting standards and interpretations have been published that are not mandatory for 30 June 2018 reporting periods and have not 
been early adopted by the group. The group’s assessment of the impact of these new standards and interpretations is presented below: 

AASB 9 Financial Instruments (December 2014) 

AASB  9  addresses  the  classification,  measurement  and  derecognition  of  financial  assets  and  financial  liabilities,  introduces  new  rules  for  hedge 
accounting and a new impairment model for financial assets.  The main changes are: 

• 

• 

• 
• 

• 

financial assets that are debt instruments will be classified based on: (i) the objective of the entity’s business model for managing the financial 
assets; and (ii) the characteristics of the contractual cash flows. 
allows 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 instead of profit and loss.  Dividends in respect of these investments that are a return on investment can be 
recognised in profit and loss and there is no impairment or recycling on disposal of the instrument. 
introduces a “fair value through other comprehensive income” measurement category for particular simple debt instruments. 
financial assets can be designated and measured at fair value through profit or loss at initial recognition if doing so eliminates or significantly 
reduces a measurement or recognition inconsistency that would arise from measuring assets or liabilities, or recognising the gains and losses 
on them, on different bases. 
where the fair value option is used for financial liabilities the change in fair value is to be accounted for as follows: 
o 
o 

the change attributable to changes in credit risk are presented in Other Comprehensive Income 
the remaining change is presented in profit or loss 

If this approach creates or enlarges an accounting mismatch in profit or loss, the effect of the changes in credit risk are also presented in profit and 
loss. 

Otherwise, the following requirements have generally been carried forward unchanged from AASB 139 to AASB 9: 

• 
• 

classification and measurement of financial liabilities; and 
derecognition requirements for financial assets and liabilities. 

AASB 9 requirements regarding hedge accounting represents a substantial overhaul of hedge accounting that enable entities to better reflect their 
risk management activities in the financial statements.  Furthermore, AASB 9 introduces a new impairment model based on expected credit losses.  
This model makes use of more forward information and applies to all financial instruments that are subject to impairment accounting. 

AASB 9 is applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018.  The Group is yet to undertake a detailed assessment of the 
impact of AASB 9.  However, based on the Group’s preliminary assessment, the Standard is not expected to have a material impact on the transactions 
and balances recognised in the financial statements when it is first adopted for the year ending 30 June 2019. 

AASB 16 Leases 

AASB 16 provides new guidance on the application of the definition of lease and sale and lease back accounting, requires all leases to be accounted 
for “on balance sheet” by lessees (other than short term and low value asset leases) and requires new and different disclosures about leases while 
largely retaining the existing lessor accounting requirements.  The Standard replaces AASB 117 and some lease related Interpretations. 

AASB 16 is applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019.  The Group is yet to undertake a detailed assessment of the 
impact  of  AASB  16.    However,  based  on  the  Group’s  preliminary  assessment  of  its  leasing  contracts,  it  is  likely  that  the  introduction  of  this  new 
Standard will have a material impact due to bringing the existing off balance sheet leases to the balance sheet when it is first adopted for the year 
ending 30 June 2020. 

AASB 2016 – 5 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Classification and Measurement of Share-based Payment Transactions 

AASB 2016-5 amends AASB 2 Share-based Payment to address: 

1.  The accounting for the effects of vesting and non-vesting conditions on the measurement of cash-settled share-based payments; 
2.  The classification of share-based payment transactions with a net settlement feature for withholding tax obligations; and 
3.  The accounting for a modification to the terms and conditions of a share-based payment that changes the classification of the transaction from 

cash-settled to equity- settled. 

AASB 2016-5 is applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018.  When these amendments are first adopted for the year 
ended 30 June 2019, the amendment is not expected to have a material impact on the financial statements. 

IFRIC 23 Uncertainty Over Income Tax Treatments 

IFRIC 23 clarifies how the recognition and measurement requirements of IAS 12 Income Taxes are applied where there is uncertainty over income 
tax treatments. 

IFRIC 23 is applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019.  When this Interpretation is first adopted for the year ended 
30 June 2020, the amendment is not expected to have a material impact on the transactions and balances recognised in the financial statements. 

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2.4 Changes in accounting policies 

AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers 

The Group early adopted AASB 15 for the first time for the 30 June 2018 financial year.  AASB 15 introduces a 5-step approach to revenue recognition 
with more prescriptive guidance added to deal with specific scenarios.  The Group has applied AASB 15 in accordance with the fully retrospective 
transitional approach without using the practical expedients.  As a result, there is no change in the recognition of revenue but the Group has restated 
the amounts in its Segment Information Note in the 30 June 2017 financial statements as disclosed below: 

Reportable Segments 

Segment Revenue from external customers 

Sales revenue 

Sale of goods 

Rendering of services 

Rental income 

2.5 Basis of consolidation 

As Stated 
2017 
$000 

Adjustment 
$000 

28,945 

(28,945) 

- 

- 

- 

28,945 

11,718 

14,585 

2,642 

- 

Restated 
2017 
$000 

- 

11,718 

14,585 

2,642 

28,945 

The Group financial statements consolidate those of the Parent Company, PPK Group Limited, and all of its subsidiaries at 30 June each year.  

The Parent Company controls the subsidiary if it is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the subsidiary and could affect 
those returns through its power over the subsidiary.  Potential voting rights that are substantive, whether or not they are exercisable or convertible, 
are considered when assessing control. All subsidiaries have a reporting date of 30 June. 

All intercompany balances and transactions, including unrealised profits arising from intergroup transactions have been eliminated on consolidation. 
Where unrealised losses on intra-group asset sales are reversed on consolidation, the underlying asset is also tested for impairment from a group 
perspective.  

Profit  or  loss  and  other  comprehensive  income  of  subsidiaries  acquired  or  disposed  of  during  the  year  are  recognised  from  the  effective  date  of 
acquisition, or up to the effective date of disposal, as applicable. 

Non-controlling interests, presented as part of equity, represent the portion of a subsidiary's profit or loss and net assets that is not held by the Group. 
The Group attributes total comprehensive income or loss of subsidiaries between the owners of the parent and the non-controlling interests based on 
their respective ownership interests. 

2.6 Business combination 

The Group applies the acquisition method in accounting for business combinations.  The consideration transferred by the Group to obtain control of a 
subsidiary is calculated as the sum of the acquisition-date fair values of assets transferred, liabilities incurred and the equity interests issued by the 
group, which includes the fair value of any asset or liability arising from a contingent consideration arrangement.  Acquisition costs are expensed as 
incurred. 

The Group recognises identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination regardless of whether they have been previously 
recognised in the acquiree’s financial statements prior to the acquisition.  Assets acquired and liabilities assumed are generally measured at their 
acquisition-date fair values. 

Goodwill is stated after separate recognition of identifiable intangible assets.  It is calculated as the excess of the sum of: (a) fair value of consideration 
transferred, (b) the recognised amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree, and (c) acquisition-date fair value of any existing equity interest 
in the acquiree, over the acquisition-date fair values of identifiable net assets.  If the fair values of identifiable net assets exceed the sum calculated 
above, the excess amount (ie gain on a bargain purchase) is recognised in profit or loss immediately. 

2.7 Investments in 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 of 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. 

Any goodwill or fair value adjustment attributable to the Group’s share in the associate is not recognised separately and is included in the amount 
recognised as investment. 

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. 

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2.8 Foreign currency translation 

The consolidated financial statements are presented in Australian  Dollars ($AUD), which is also the functional currency of the Parent Company. 

Foreign currency transactions during the period are converted to Australian currency at rates of exchange applicable at the dates of the transactions 
(spot exchange rate).  Foreign exchange gains and losses, whether realised or unrealised, resulting from the settlement of such transactions, amounts 
receivable and payable in foreign currency at the reporting date, and from the re-measurement of monetary items at year end exchange rates are 
recognised in profit and loss. 

Non-monetary  items  are  not  retranslated  at  year  end  and  are  measured  at  historical  cost  (translated  using  the  exchange  rate  at  the  date  of  the 
transaction), except for non-monetary items measured at fair value which are translated using the exchange rates at the date when fair value was 
determined. 

2.9 Revenue and revenue recognition 

As disclosed in Note 2.2 and Note 2.4, the Group has early adopted AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers for the first time for the 30 
June 2018 financial year.  The Group has applied AASB 15, in accordance with the fully retrospective transitional approach, without using the 
practical expedients and has concluded there is no material impact on the current year and the prior year revenue recognition. 

Revenue arises mainly from the sale, service and support and rental of underground coal mining vehicles, equipment and parts.  To determine 
whether to recognise revenue, the Group follows a 5 step process: 

Identifying the contract with a customer; 
Identifying the performance obligation; 

1. 
2. 
3.  Determining the transaction price; 
4.  Allocating the transaction price to the performance obligations; and 
5.  Recognising revenue when/as performance obligations are satisfied. 

Revenue is recognised, based on the transaction price allocated to the performance obligation, after consideration of the terms of the contract and 
customary business practices.  The transaction price is the amount of the consideration that the Group expects to be entitled to receive in exchange 
for transferring the promised goods or services to a customer, excluding amounts collected on behalf of third parties (ie sales taxes and duties),  The 
consideration promised in a contract with a customer may include fixed amounts, variable amounts or both. 

The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised: 

Sale of goods 

Revenue from the sale of mining equipment, spare parts or CoalTrams built for inventory purposes are recognised at a point in time, in most cases 
when they leave the warehouse and control has passed to the buyer. Revenue is measured at the fair value of consideration received or receivable, 
net of returns, trade allowances and duties and taxes paid. 

Performance obligations for the sale of CoalTrams under contractual constraints with customers are satisfied over time and the Group recognises the 
revenue over time.  At contract inception, it is determined that the customer has contractual ownership of the completed CoalTram, hence, the Group 
is restricted contractually from readily directing the CoalTram for another use during its creation or enhancement or in its completed state and the 
Group has an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date. 

For each performance obligation satisfied over time, the Group recognises revenue over time by measuring the progress towards complete satisfaction 
of the performance obligation.  The Group uses the cost-based input method to determine satisfaction of the performance obligation by measuring the 
labour hours expended, the cost of materials consumed and other costs incurred relative to the total expected costs to be incurred at the contract 
inception to satisfy the performance obligation to determine the percentage of completion.  The Group then applies the percentage of completion to 
the total transaction price to calculate the percentage of revenue to be recognised at a point in time.  On a monthly basis, the Group remeasures its 
progress towards complete satisfaction of a performance obligation over time. 

Rendering of Services 

Performance obligations for the repair and maintenance of underground coal mining vehicles and equipment are satisfied over time and the Group 
recognises the revenue over time for one of the following reasons: 

1. 

2. 

the Group’s performance creates or enhances an asset (ie work in progress) that the customer controls as the asset is created or enhanced 
or; 
the  Group’s  performance  does  not  create  an  asset  with  an  alternative  use  and  the  Group  has  an  enforceable  right  to  payment  for 
performance completed to date. 

In almost all cases, the asset that is being created or enhanced is owned by the customer and the Group only performs repair and maintenance on 
the asset.  At contract inception, it is determined that the customer has contractual ownership of the asset and the Group has an enforceable right to 
payment for performance completed to date. 

For each performance obligation satisfied over time, the Group recognises revenue over time by measuring the progress towards complete satisfaction 
of the performance obligation.  The Group uses the cost-based input method to determine satisfaction of the performance obligation by measuring the 
labour hours expended, the cost of materials consumed and other costs incurred relative to the total expected costs to be incurred at the contract 
inception to satisfy the performance obligation to determine the percentage of completion.  The Group then applies the percentage of completion to 
the total transaction price to calculate the percentage of revenue to be recognised at a point in time.  On a monthly basis, the Group remeasures its 
progress towards complete satisfaction of a performance obligation over time. 

In almost all cases, the performance obligation is satisfied within one to two months of contract inception.   

Rental Income 

Rental income on mining equipment is accounted for on a straight-line basis over the term of the rental agreement and is included in revenue in the 
statement of profit or loss due to its operating nature. 

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Interest income 

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

Dividends 

Dividends are recognised when the Group's right to receive payment is established, which is generally when shareholders approve the dividend. 

2.10 Operating expenses 

Operating expenses are recognised in the profit or loss upon utilisation of the services or at the date of their origin.  Expenditure for warranties is 
recognised and charged against the associated provision when the related revenue is recognised. 

2.11 Profit or loss from discontinued operations 

A discontinued operation is a component of the entity that either has been disposed of, or is classified as held for sale, and: 

• 
• 
• 

Represents a separate major line of business or geographical area of operations 
Is part of a single coordinated plan to dispose of a separate major line of business or geographical area of operations; or 
Is a subsidiary acquired exclusively with a view to resale 

Profit or loss from discounted operations, including prior year components of profit or loss, are presented in a single amount in the statement of profit 
or loss and other comprehensive income.  This amount, which comprises the post-tax profit or loss of discontinued operations and the post-tax gain 
or loss resulting from the measurement and disposal of assets classified as held for sale (see also Note 2.20). 

The disclosures for discontinued operations in the prior year relate to all operations that have been discontinued by the reporting date for the latest 
period presented. 

2.12 Share-based payments 

The Group operates equity-settled share right-based incentive plans for its employees. None of the Group’s plans feature any share rights for a cash 
settlement. 

All  goods  and services  received  in  exchange  for  the  grant  of  any  share-based  payment  are measured  at their  fair  values. Where  employees  are 
rewarded using share right-based payments, the cost of employee’s services is determined by the fair value at the date when the grant is made using 
an appropriate valuation model. Market performance conditions and service conditions are reflected within the grant date fair value. 

All share-based remuneration is ultimately recognised in employee benefits expense with a corresponding credit to share rights reserve. If vesting 
periods or other vesting conditions apply, the expense is allocated over the vesting period, based on best available estimate of the number of share 
rights expected to vest. 

Non-market vesting conditions are included in assumptions about the number of share rights that are expected to become exercisable. Estimates are 
subsequently  revised  if  there  is  any  indication  that  the  number  of  share  rights  expected  to  vest  differs  from  previous  estimates.  Any  cumulative 
adjustment  prior  to  vesting  is  recognised  in  the  current  period.  No  adjustment  is made to  any  expense  recognised  in  prior  periods if share  rights 
ultimately exercised are different to that estimated on vesting. 

2.13 Finance costs 

All  borrowing  costs  directly  attributable to the  acquisition, construction  or  production  of  a  qualifying  asset  are  capitalised  during  the  period  that  is 
necessary to complete and prepare the asset for its intended use or sale.  Other finance and borrowing costs are expensed in the period in which they 
are incurred and reported in finance costs. 

2.14 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 as they are considered an integral part of the Group’s cash management. 

2.15 Trade receivables & other receivables 

Trade and other receivables are recognised initially at original invoice amounts, less an allowance for uncollectable amounts, and have repayment 
terms between 30 - 60 days. Collectability is assessed on an ongoing basis. Debts which are known to be uncollectable are written off. An allowance 
is made for doubtful debts where there is objective evidence that the Group may not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms. 
Objective  evidence  of impairment  includes  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 collectable 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 de-recognition of the original instrument. 

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NOTE 2  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 

2.16 Inventories 

Inventories include raw materials, work in progress and finished goods and 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 based on normal operating 
capacity. Costs are assigned to inventory using an actual 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. 

2.17 Investment property  

Investment properties are initially measured at cost including transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, investment properties are carried at 
cost, less depreciation and any impairment losses. Subsequent costs are included in the asset's carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, 
as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group. Depreciation on investment 
properties is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the asset of 50 years. Land is not depreciated. 

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

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

2.18 Property, Plant and Equipment 

Property, plant and equipment are brought to account at cost less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation or amortisation and impairment.  
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 
Leasehold Improvements 
Plant & Equipment 

2.5 % 
over the term of the lease 
3-50 % 

Asset sales 

Gain and loss 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. 

2.19 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 costs, 
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 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 20 years. 

Goodwill 

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. 

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2.20 Non-Current Assets Classified as Held for Sale 

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 a 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 sale. The results of discontinued operations are presented separately on the face of the profit or loss. 

2.21 Investments and Other Financial Assets 

All investments and other financial assets are initially recorded at cost, being the fair value of consideration given plus acquisition costs. Purchases 
and sales of investments are recognised at trade date which is the date on which the Group commits to purchase or sell the asset. Accounting policies 
for each category of investments and other financial assets subsequent to initial recognition are set out below. 

Derecognition 

Financial assets are derecognised where the contractual rights to receipt of cash flows expires or the asset is transferred to another party whereby 
the entity no longer has any significant continuing involvement in the risks and benefits associated with the asset. Financial liabilities are derecognised 
where the related obligations are either discharged, cancelled or expire. The difference between the carrying value of the financial liability extinguished 
or transferred to another party and the fair value of consideration paid, including the transfer of non-cash assets or liabilities assumed, is recognised 
in profit or loss. 

Classification and subsequent measurement 

(i)   Loans and receivables 

Loans  and  receivables  are  non-derivative  financial  assets  with  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 measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate 
method. 

(ii)  Held-to-maturity investments 

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

(iii) Available-for-sale financial assets 

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

Purchases and sales of available-for-sale 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 2.7. 

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

The fair value of quoted investments is 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 measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. 

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(v)   Derivatives 

Share options embedded in a convertible note are 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. 

2.22 Trade and Other payables 

These amounts represent unpaid liabilities for goods received and services provided to the Group 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. 

2.23 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 profit or loss statement over the 
period of the loans and borrowings using the effective interest method.  Bank loans are subject to set-off arrangements. 

2.24 Employee Benefit Provisions 

Salary, wages and annual leave 

Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits and annual leave expected to be settled wholly 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 corporate 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. 

2.25 Income Tax 

The  income tax  expense  for the period  is the  tax  payable  on  the current  period's  taxable  income  based  on the  notional  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. 

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

2.26 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. 

Dividends can no longer be paid unless: 

2.26.1 Assets exceed liabilities immediately before the dividend is declared and the excess is sufficient for the payment of dividends; and 
2.26.2 The payment of the dividend is fair and reasonable to the company's shareholders as a whole; and   
2.26.3 The payment of the dividend does not materially prejudice the company's ability to pay its creditors. 

 2.27 Leases 

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

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

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

When  assets  are  leased  out  under  finance  leases,  the  present  value  of  the  lease  payments  is  recognised  as  a  lease  receivable.  The  difference 
between the gross receivable and the present value of the receivable is recognised as unearned finance income.  

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

2.28 Significant accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions 

The preparation of the Group’s consolidated financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect 
the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities, and the accompanying disclosures, and the disclosure of contingent liabilities.  
Uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in outcomes that require a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets or 
liabilities in future periods. 

Significant Management Judgements 

In the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies, management has made the following judgements, which have the most significant effect 
on the amounts recognised in the consolidated financial statements. 

Recognition of Fixed Contract Revenues 

Recognising the stage of completion for fixed price contracts and applicable work in progress requires significant judgement in determining the actual 
work completed and the estimated amount of labour and materials required to complete the work (see Note 2.9). 

Impairment of Inventory 

Management has used significant judgement to determine the net realisable value, based on the most reliable evidence available at the time the 
estimates are made, of the amount that inventories are expected to realise and the estimate of costs to complete (see Note 2.16).  The net realizable 
value is based on management’s analysis of stock movements for all individual stock items: 

For CoalTram and other heavy machinery parts, there is a four step process: 

1.  Management reviews the stock items which had no sales during the year and: 

• 
• 

Provides for 50% of the inventory value as impaired for those stock items which have no sales in the 1 to 3 years; 
Provides for 100% of the inventory value as impaired for those stock items which have no sales for more 3 years. 

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2.  Management then reviews the remainder of the stock items and, for those which management consider to be slow moving: 

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

Provides for 15% of the inventory value as impaired for those stock items that have been held for 1 to 2 years; 
Provides for 35% of the inventory value as impaired for those stock items that have been held for 2 to 3 years; 
Provides for 55% of the inventory value as impaired for those stock items that have been held for 3 to 4 years; 
Provides for 75% of the inventory value as impaired for those stock items that have been held for 4 to 5 years; 
Provides for 95% of the inventory value as impaired for those stock items that have been held for more than 5 years. 

3.  Management then reviews the remainder of the stock items, forecasts future stock sales for the next 1 year and, for those stock items which 

appear to be in excess of sales, an impairment provision is made using the same formulas as that of slow moving stock. 

4.  Finally, management then performs a review of the remainder of the stock items to determine if any additional impairment provisions should be 

made to determine net realizable value. 

For pneumatic, hydraulic and small mining equipment parts, there is a two step process: 

1.  Management reviews the stock items which had no sales during the year and: 

• 
• 
• 

Provides for 10% of the inventory value as impaired for those stock items which have been held for less than 1 year; 
Provides for 50% of the inventory value as impaired for those stock items which have been held for 1 to 2 years; 
Provides for 100% of the inventory value as impaired for those stock items which have been held for more than 2 years. 

2.  Management then reviews the remainder of the stock items and, for those which management consider to be slow moving: 

• 

Provides for 50% to 100% of the inventory values as impaired 

The review done in the 2018 financial year resulted in an inventory write-down movement of $0.783M (2017: $0.436M) (see Note 3 and Note 13) 
and a total provision of $6.171M (2017: $6.855M). 

Impairment of Work in Progress 

Management has used significant judgement to determine the net realisable value, based on the most reliable evidence available at the time the 
estimates are made, of the amount that work in progress are expected to realise and the estimate of costs to complete (see Note 2.16).  The net 
realizable value is based on management’s analysis of work in progress for individual jobs on a three step process: 

1.  Provides for 50% of the work in progress value as impaired for those jobs which have been in progress for more than 6 months; 
2.  Management then performs a review of these jobs to determine if any specific jobs will be completed and total costs will be less than the 

expected revenue to determine if any jobs should be removed from the impairment provision 

3.  Reviews individual jobs that are less than 6 months old to determine if they will be completed, total costs will be less than the expected revenue 

to determine if any additional impairment provision should be made to determine net realisable value. 

Impairment of Intangibles 

Management has used significant judgement to determine the net realisable value, based on the most reliable evidence available at the time the 
estimates  are  made,  of  the  amount  that  development  projects  are  expected  to  realise  (see  Note  2.19).   The  net  realizable  value  is  based  on 
management’s analysis of the costs to be incurred to complete the development project and the expected revenues to be realised from the subsequent 
sales of the product once the development is completed.  Based on the information available to Management, an impairment charge of $0.056M was 
recognised during the year ended 30 June 2018 (2017: $nil) (see Note 2.19 and Note 20). 

 Impairment of Assets 

Management  has  used significant  judgement to  evaluate conditions  specific to the  Group  that  indicate  individual  assets may  be  impaired. Where 
impairment indicators exist, the recoverable amount is determined for the asset or cash generating unit (CGU) to which the asset has been allocated 
and impairment losses are recognised in the income statement where the asset's carrying value exceeds its recoverable amount. The 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 number of key estimates and a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the 
time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. Where it is not possible to estimate recoverable amount for an individual asset, the recoverable 
amount is determined for the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.  

A key judgement has been the determination of CGUs relating to the assessment of assets for impairment. The Group has determined the existence 
of two CGUs for the mining equipment segment: Manufacturing (design, build and sale of capital equipment) and Non-Manufacturing (service, repair, 
hire and spare parts distribution).  

Management estimated future cash flows based on past experience, actual operating results, annual budgets, business plans and long term strategy 
for the CGU. In particular, past experience is relevant when forming expectations in a recovering mining sector. 

Key assumptions include: 

Non-Manufacturing CGU: 

Assumption 
Revenue growth rates (yr 1) 
Revenue  growth  rates  (yr  2 
to yr 5) 
Terminal growth rate 
Discount rate 

2018 
3.0% 
3.0% 

0.0% 
9.27% 

2017 
3.0% 
3.0% 

0.0% 
9.19% 

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Manufacturing CGU: 

New Coaltram sales of between 3 to 10 per year (2017: 4 to 10 per year).  

Terminal and discount rates are as per above.  The discount rate was calculated based on the Group’s weighted average cost of capital, an average 
of beta’s within the industry, risk free rate based on Australian government 10-year treasury bonds, a market risk premium of 6% and a calculated 
cost of debt based on the Group’s current debt and interest rates payable on this debt. 

Available-for-sale financial assets 

Management has used significant judgement to determine whether each of its listed investments at each reporting date are impaired. Based on the 
information available to Management, it was determined there was no impairment of the Group's investments in listed companies at the reporting date 
(2017: nil).  

Investment in Associates 

Management  has  used  significant  judgement  to  determine  whether  the  Group's  investments  in  associated  entities  are  impaired.  Based  on  the 
information available to Management, an impairment charge of $0.019M was recognised during the year ended 30 June 2018 (2017: $nil) (see Note 
16). 

Deferred Tax Asset 

Deferred  tax  asset  is  only  recognised  to the  extent  that there  is  reasonable  certainty  of  realising future  taxable  amounts sufficient to recover  the 
carrying value. Due to carry forward tax losses and an expectation that the current challenging industry conditions would continue in the short term, 
the Directors assessed that deferred tax assets would only be recognised to the extent of, and offset against, available deferred tax liabilities. 

No deferred tax assets were recognised during the year. No impairment of previously recognised deferred tax assets was recognised during the year 
(2017: $nil). Refer Note 5 for further details. 

Provision for Warranty 

Management has used significant judgement to estimate costs to perform repairs to mining equipment while under warranty.  Provisions for product 
warranties are based on current volumes of products sold still under warranty and on historic quality rates for mature products as well as estimates 
and assumptions on future quality rates for new products and estimates of costs to remedy the various qualitative issues that might occur (see Note 
23.1). 

Provision for Make Good 

Management has used significant judgement to estimate the costs to return leased premises and assets to their contractually agreed condition on 
expiry of the lease.  The make good provision of the CoalTrams is based on the average cost for overhaul and Code D compliance work undertaken 
to meet statutory compliance requirements for the leased assets.  The provision is amortised based on the usage of the individual assets over the 
period before the next statutory compliance is required to be completed.  The make good provision for leased premises is based on the estimated 
costs to restore the two facilities to their condition at the commencement of the leases in August 2017 (see Note 23.3). 

2.29 Earnings per share 

Basic earnings per share 

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

Diluted earnings per share   

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

2.30 GST 

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

Receivables and payables are stated with the amount of GST included. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority 
is included as part of receivables or payables in the balance sheet. Cash flows are included in the cash flow statement on a gross basis and the GST 
component of cash flows arising from investing and financing activities, which is recoverable from, or  payable to, the taxation authority are classified 
as  operating  cash  flows.  Commitments  and  contingencies  are  disclosed  net  of  the  amount  of  GST  recoverable  from,  or  payable  to,  the  taxation 
authority. 

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2.31  Going Concern 

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates continuity of normal business activities and the 
realisation of assets and settlement of liabilities in the normal course of business.  

As  disclosed  in  the  2017  Annual  Report,  the  focus  for  the  Group  has  been  on  the  Mining  Segment  in  2018.    The  customer  capital  expenditure 
restrictions experienced in 2017, and in previous years, still continued in the 2018 financial year with only one used CoalTram sold.  Despite this, 
revenues for the Mining Segment increased 20% overall, with a 45% increase in services rendered, predominantly through its two workshops.  The 
Mining Segment achieved a profit of $0.253M (see Note 3.1) this financial year (2017: $2.725M loss), a turnaround of $2.978M.  If you add back the 
further write downs of inventory of $0.783M (2017: $436M), impairment of plant and equipment of $0.465M (2017: 0.042M) and intangibles of $0.056M 
(2017: nil) in 2018, the Mining Segment would have achieved a profit of $1.557M. 

Despite the Group having a loss of $1.561M in 2018, this is a big improvement on the 2017 Group loss of $3.873M, if you remove the large one-off 
gain on the sale of an investment property of $4.433M (see Note 3.2) realised in 2017. 

The Group’s net cash used in operations was ($0.176M) (2017: $7.615M), however, receipts from a major customer of $1.057M were due on 29 
June 2018 but were not deposited until 2 July 2018.  If these funds had been receipted on their contracted date, the Group would have had a 
positive cashflow from operations of $0.881M. 

On 27 September 2018, being the date of approval of the financial report, the Directors believe it is appropriate to prepare the financial report on a 
going concern basis.  In making this assessment the directors have identified and considered: 

• 
• 
• 

• 

• 

• 

As at the end of 2018 financial year, and at all times subsequent, the Group has been able to meet its obligations as and when they fell due;  
The Group has current assets of $17.403M, of which $8.663M is highly liquid, and net working capital of $11.349M 
The Group has no debt financing required to be paid in the next financial year and the Directors are confident that additional debt financing 
would be available, if required; 
The Group has non-current debt financing of $2.000M which is secured against property and three CoalTrams and the Directors are confident 
that the sale of these assets would be sufficient to discharge the debt financing, if required; 
Industry conditions and the operating performance of the group’s mining equipment segment is improving and the company is currently 
responding to enquiries for the sale of Coaltram mining equipment with a number of customers; and 
The Group has a history of strong support from the majority of shareholders and has an expectation that this will continue. 

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NOTE 3  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. 

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 reportable segments for 30 June 2018 are as follows: 
-  the Mining Equipment Segment includes the design, manufacture, service, support and distribution of CoalTram and other underground 
coal mining vehicles, alternators, electrical equipment, drilling and bolting equipment and mining consumables and hire of underground 
coal mining equipment;. 

-  the  Investment  Segment  includes  the  management  of  debt  and  equity  investments  (shares  in  listed  and  unlisted  investments  and 

associated entities). 

The reportable segments for 30 June 2017 included an Investment Properties segment.  With the sale of the last investment property in 
the 30 June 2017 financial year, and the decision by the Directors to no longer operate in that segment, it has been removed from the 
Segment Information in the 30 June 2018 financial year.  Any transactions, assets or liabilities are disclosed as unallocated corporate 
expense, unallocated assets and unallocated liabilities. 

Investing 
$000 

Mining  
Equipment 
$000 

3.1 Year ended 30 June 2018 

Reportable Segments 

Segment revenue from external customers 

Sale of goods 

Rendering of services 

Rental income 

Dividends received 

Segment other income 

Net gain on sale of investment property 
Net gain on sale of available-for-sale financial 
assets 
Other segment income 

Recovery of debt previously written off 

Total revenue and other income 

Segment expenses include 

Employee benefits expenses 

Defined contribution superannuation expenses 

Administration expenses 

Rental expense on operating lease 

Warranty costs 

Doubtful debts 

Redundancy and relocation expenses 

Depreciation and amortisation 

Impairment of available-for-sale financial assets 

Impairment of plant and equipment 

Impairment of intangible 

Inventory write-off 

Provision for decommissioning and make good  

Net loss on disposal of fixed assets 

Cost of sales 

Research and development 

Interest expense – director related entities 

Total expenses 

Segment profit (loss) 

Reconciliation of segment net profit to group net profit before tax 
Amounts not included in segment profit but reviewed by the Board: 

Unallocated corporate expense 

Consolidated operating (loss) before income tax 

Income tax expense benefit (expense) 

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

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

1 

1 

- 

2 

2 

- 

- 

10 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

48 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

58 

- 

- 

- 

58 

(56) 

Total 
$000 

13,452 

19,738 

1,917 

- 

35,107 

- 

1 

74 

- 

75 

13,452 

19,738 

1,917 

- 

35,107 

- 

- 

73 

- 

73 

35,180 

35,182 

3,503 

289 

2,227 

1,985 

104 

- 

- 

3,503 

289 

2,237 

1,985 

104 

- 

- 

1,240 

1,240 

- 

465 

56 

783 

- 

254 

10,906 

23,647 

217 

157 

34,927 

253 

48 

465 

56 

783 

- 

254 

10,964 

23,647 

217 

157 

34,985 

197 

(1,758) 

(1,561) 

- 

(1,561) 

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NOTE 3  SEGMENT INFORMATION (continued) 

Segment Assets 

Unallocated 

Total Assets 

Segment Liabilities 

Unallocated 

Total Liabilities 

3.2 Year ended 30 June 2017 

Reportable Segments 

Segment Revenue from external customers 

Sale of goods 

Rendering of services 

Rental income 

Dividends received 

Segment other income 

Net gain on sale of investment property 

Net gain on sale of available-for-sale financial assets 

Other segment income 

Recovery of debt previously written off 

Reversal of onerous contract provision 

Finance income 

Total Revenue and other income 

Segment expenses include 

Employee benefits expenses 

Defined contribution superannuation expenses 

Administration expenses 

Rental expense on operating lease 

Warranty costs 

Doubtful debts 

Redundancy and relocation expenses 

Depreciation and amortisation 

Impairment of available-for-sale financial assets 

Impairment of plant and equipment 

Impairment of intangible 

Inventory write-down 

Provision for decommissioning and make good  

Net loss on disposal of fixed assets 

Cost of sales 

Research and development 

Interest expense 
Unwind/(reversal) of discount on onerous lease 
contract 
Total expenses 

Segment result 

Investing 

$000 

471 

- 

471 

- 

- 

- 

Mining  
Equipment 
$000 

23,044 

- 

23,044 

7,889 

- 

7,889 

Investment 
Properties 
$000 

Investing 
$000 

Mining  
Equipment 
$000 

- 

273 

- 

273 

4,433 

- 

- 

- 

4,433 

- 

- 

4,706 

- 

- 

306 

- 

- 

- 

- 

25 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

331 

- 

- 

- 

- 

331 

4,375 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

244 

- 

396 

640 

- 

53 

693 

- 

- 

5 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

24 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

29 

- 

- 

- 

- 

29 

664 

11,718 

14,585 

2,642 

- 

28,945 

- 

- 

35 

- 

35 

1,630 

- 

30,610 

3,419 

295 

2,580 

2,710 

98 

159 

23 

1,467 

- 

42 

- 

436 

930 

9 

12,168 

20,444 

373 

530 

(180) 

33,335 

(2,725) 

Total  

$000 

23,515 

218 

23,733 

7,889 

354 

8,243 

Total 
$000 

11,718 

14,585 

2,915 

- 

29,218 

4,433 

244 

35 

396 

5,108 

1,630 

53 

36,009 

3,419 

295 

2,891 

2,710 

98 

159 

23 

1,492 

24 

42 

- 

436 

930 

9 

12,528 

20,444 

373 

530 

(180) 

33,695 

2,314 

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NOTE 3  SEGMENT INFORMATION (continued) 

Reconciliation of segment net profit to group net profit before tax 
Amounts not included in segment profit but reviewed by the Board: 

Unallocated corporate expense 

Consolidated operating (loss) before income tax 

Income tax expense benefit (expense) 

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

Segment Assets 

Unallocated 

Total Assets 

Segment Liabilities 

Unallocated 

Total Liabilities 

Investment 
Properties 
$000 

1,532 

Investing 

$000 

1,640 

Mining  
Equipment 
$000 

21,228 

1,273 

2 

4,217 

Total 

(1,754) 

560 

- 

560 

Total  

$000 

24,400 

259 

24,659 

5,492 

2,849 

8,341 

3.4  Geographic location of Customers 

The  Group  primarily  operates  in Australia  with less than  1%  of  its revenue  from the mining  equipment segment  from customers located 
overseas.  

The geographical location of receivables, relating to these sales, is disclosed in Note 27.2 of these accounts. 

3.5  Customer Concentration 

The mining equipment segment revenue are concentrated on the top three customers as follows: 

Customer 1 

Customer 2 

Customer 3 

Notes 

Consolidated Entity 

2018 

$000 

12,813 

6,330 

4,474 

2017 

$000 

10,637 

5,724 

3,820 

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NOTE 4  CASH FLOW INFORMATION 

Notes 

Consolidated Entity   

2018 

$000 

2017 

$000 

4.1   Reconciliation of profit (loss) after income tax to the cash provided by operating 

activities 

Profit (loss) after income tax attributed to owners of PPK Group Limited  

(1,561) 

560 

Cash flows in operating activities but not attributable to operating result: 

Non-cash flows in operating profit: 

Unrealised foreign exchange (gain) loss 

Amount transferred from plant and equipment to inventory 

Amortisation 

Depreciation 

Interest accrued 

Impairment of available-for-sale-assets 

Impairment of plant and equipment 

Impairment of intangibles 

Loss (profits) on sale of available-for-sale financial assets 

Loss (gain) on sale of plant & equipment 

(Gain) on sale of property 

Proceeds retained on sale of investment property 

Changes in assets and liabilities: 

Decrease (increase) in trade and other receivables 

Decrease (increase) in prepayments 

(Increase) decrease in inventories 

(Decrease) increase in provisions 

(Decrease) increase in trade creditors and accruals 

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities 

4.2   Reconciliation of Cash 

For the purposes of the cash flow statement, cash includes: 

Cash on hand 

Call deposits with financial institutions 

4.3   Non-cash financing and investing activities 
During the financial year, the consolidated entity had the following non 
cash adjustments: 
Offset of vendor loan plus capitalised rectification costs (WIP) in mutual 
satisfaction of counter claims with third party 

11 

- 

- 

39 

1,218 

(5) 

48 

465 

56 

- 

254 

- 

- 

(532) 

(219) 

490 

(545) 

116 

(176) 

1 

1,311 

1,312 

(4) 

25 

37 

1,467 

(237) 

24 

42 

- 

(244) 

9 

(4,433) 

335 

(1,424) 

95 

(1,059) 

(393) 

(2,415)  

(7,615) 

1 

1,103 

1,104 

- 

- 

(817) 

(817) 

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NOTE 5  INCOME TAX EXPENSE 

Consolidated Entity 

Notes 

(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% (2017: 30%) 

(Non-assessable income) non-deductible expenses 
Capital gain on sale of investment property offset against losses carried 
forward 
Current year losses for which no deferred tax asset was recognised 
Current year temporary differences for which no deferred tax asset or liability 
was recognised 
Income tax expense (benefit) 

The applicable weighted average effective tax rates are as follows: 

(b) The components of tax expense comprise: 

Current tax 

Deferred tax 

(Over) provision in respect of prior years 

Income tax expense (benefit) 
(c) Deferred tax recognised on other comprehensive income through 
Available-for-sale Financial Asset Reserve relating to valuing investments at 
fair value 

(d) Not recognised in the Statement of Financial Position 

Unrecognised deferred tax assets/deferred tax liabilities 

Tax losses 

Temporary differences 

Total 

Movements 

Opening balance 

Tax losses not recognised current year 

Adjustment in respect of current income tax of previous years 

Temporary differences not recognised current year 

Closing balance 

NOTE 6  AUDITORS' REMUNERATION 

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

   - auditing or reviewing the financial report 

    Grant Thornton 

   - non audit services (accounting / technical advice) 

    Grant Thornton 

NOTE 7  KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL REMUNERATION 
7.1 Key management personnel remuneration 

Short-term benefits 

Post-employment benefits 

2018 

$000 

(1,561) 

(468) 

6 

- 

1,272 

(810) 

- 

0% 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

7,335 

338 

7,673 

7,742 

1,272 

(531) 

(810) 

7,673 

127 

10 

137 

840 

27 

867 

2017 

$000 

560 

168 

6 

(1,330) 

1,413 

(257) 

- 

0% 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

6,594 

1,148 

7,742 

6,865 

1,596 

- 

(719) 

7,742 

149 

- 

149 

1,102 

39 

1,141 

During the reporting period, the Group recognises the Directors and the Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer as being the only key 
management personnel.  See the Directors’ Report for details of their remuneration policy and benefits. 

39 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTE 7  KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL REMUNERATION (continued) 

7.2 Equity Instruments 

There were no options or rights held directly, indirectly or beneficially by key management personnel or their related parties in the current or 
previous financial year.   

During the 2014 reporting year, PPK Group Ltd issued certain directors and key executives 15.500M shares at an issue price of $0.70 per 
share and provided the directors and executives with a non-recourse loan to pay for the shares.  The terms of the non-recourse loan provide 
no obligation on the senior executive to repay the full amount of the outstanding loan balance and the Group has the option to sell or buy-
back the plan shares as full satisfaction of the outstanding loan balance. The non-recourse loan expired on 27 April 2017.  At the Annual 
General Meeting on 20 November 2017, shareholders approved a special resolution to selectively buy back and cancel these shares based 
on a 10 day volume weighted average price (see Note 26 for further information). 

During the year, the Group issued 4,181,928 shares to directors (see Note 25 for further information). 

7.3 Loans 

There were no loans or advances to key management personnel or their related parties in the current financial or previous financial years. 

7.4 Other transactions with directors 

Refer to Note 16, Note 19, Note 24.4, Note 28, Note 29, Note 30 and the Audited Remuneration Report contained in the Directors’ Report 
of this annual report for further details of transactions with directors and director related entities. 

NOTE 8  DIVIDENDS 

(a) Dividends paid 
2018 No interim ordinary dividend was declared or paid  
(2017: nil) 

2017 No final ordinary dividend was declared or paid 
(2016: nil) 

(b) Dividends declared after balance date  
The directors have not declared a final dividend for the 2018 financial year. 
(c) Franked dividends 
Franking credits available for subsequent financial years based on a tax rate 
of 30% (2017 – 30%) 

Notes 

Consolidated Entity 

2018 

$000 

2017 

$000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

1,988 

2,164 

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. 

Notes 

NOTE 9  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 and Dilutive EPS 
Continuing operations 

(b) Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year used in calculation 
of basic EPS 
(c) Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year used in calculation 
of diluted EPS 

Consolidated Entity 

2018 

Cents 

(2.3) 

(2.3) 

2017 

Cents 

0.8 

0.8 

$000s 

$000s 

(1,561) 

No. 

560 

No. 

66,430,702 

73,314,570 

66,430,702 

73,314,570 

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NOTE 10  PARENT ENTITY INFORMATION 

The following detailed information relates to the parent entity, PPK Group Limited at 30 June 2018. The information presented here has been 
prepared using consistent accounting policies as presented in Note 2. 

Notes 

Current assets 

Non-current assets 

Total assets 

Current liabilities 

Non-current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Net assets 

Contributed equity [1] 

Share based payment reserve 

Option reserve 

Retained earnings 

Total equity 

Profit (loss) for the year 

Other comprehensive income (loss) for the year 

Total comprehensive income (loss) for the year 

At 1 July 2017 
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the year 
Profit (loss) for the year (including impairments) [2] 
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the year 

Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners 
Shares issued in lieu of accrued fees to directors  [3] 
Shares repurchased under approved buy back [3] 
Elimination of options reserve from approved buy back[3]  
Elimination of historical amount 
Total transactions with owners in their capacity as owners 
At 30 June 2018 

Issued 
Capital 
$000 
34,773 

Accumulated 
Losses 
$000 
(19,242) 

- 

- 

1,045 
(2,607) 
1,338 
(7) 
(231) 
34,542 

(357) 

(357) 

- 
2,607 

- 
2,607 
(16,992) 

2018 

$000 

175 

17,378 

17,553 

3 

- 

3 

2017 

$000 

220 

16,812 

17,032 

164 

- 

164 

17,550 

16,868 

34,542 

- 

(16,992) 

17,550 

(357) 

- 

(357) 

Options 
Reserve 
$000 
1,338 

- 

- 

- 
- 
(1,338) 
- 
(1,338) 
- 

34,773 

- 

1,338 

(19,243) 

16,868 

(118) 

- 

(118) 

Total Equity 

$000 
16,869 

(357) 

(357) 

1,045 
- 
- 
(7) 
1,038 
17,550 

[1] In addition to the Parent Entity contributed equity, the Group’s consolidated Contributed Equity includes Treasury Shares of $0.390M 
related to the Employee Share Plan, refer Note 25. 

[2] Non-current asset balances include investments in subsidiaries which have been impaired so as to not exceed the net assets of the 
Consolidated Group.  

[3] See Note 25 and Note 26. 

See Note 28 for contingent liabilities and guarantees. 

NOTE 11  CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS – CURRENT 

Notes 

Consolidated Entity 
2017 

2018 

$000 

$000 

Cash at bank and on hand 
Cash at bank consists of surplus funds which are non-interest bearing. 

4.2 

1,312 

1,104 

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NOTE 12  TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES - CURRENT 

Current 

Trade receivables 

Less: allowance for doubtful debts 

Other receivables 
Less: allowance for doubtful debts 

Loans and receivables 

- other loans, associated entities - secured 

- other loans, associated entities - unsecured 

Impairment of capitalised interest of loans receivables 

Notes 

12.1 

12.2 

12.3 

12.3 

12.3 

Consolidated Entity 

$000 

2018 

6,877 

- 

6,877 

356 
- 

356 

- 

- 

- 

- 

7,233 

$000 

2017 

4,715 

(159) 

4,556 

366 
- 

366 

565 

948 

(565) 

948 

5,870 

12.1    Trade receivables  

Current trade receivables are non-interest bearing and are generally 30-60 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. 

12.2   Other receivables 

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

12.3   Other loans, associated entities - secured 

The loan to Nerang Street Southport Unit Trust was repaid during the 2018 financial year (2017: $0.948M).  The loan to PPK Willoughby 
Funding  Unit  Trust  was  repaid  during  the  2017  financial  year  and  $0.565M  of  the  capitalised  interest  of  the Willoughby  investment was 
impaired and shown as an offset against interest received in the Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income.  In 2018, the 
capitalised interest of $0.565M was written off. 

Movement in balance – current 

Opening Balance 

Reclassified to/from non-current 

Funds advanced 

Expenses capitalised 

Adjustment for carry forward loan – Nerang Street Southport Project Trust 

Less principal and interest repaid 

Provision for Impairment of Receivables 

948 

- 

120 

- 

(10) 

1,058 

- 

6,160 

857 

47 

4 

(8) 

(6,112) 

948 

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 objective evidence that an individual trade or term receivable is impaired. Movements 
in the provision for impairment are as follows: 

Consolidated Entity 

2018 

Current 

Trade receivables 

Loans and receivables, associated entities 

2017 

Current 

Trade receivables 

Loans and receivables, associated entities 

Opening 
balance 
$000 

Charge for 
the year 
$000 

Reversal of 
charge 
$000 

Amounts 
written off 
$000 

Closing 
Balance  
$000 

159 

565 

724 

152 

364 

516 

- 

- 

- 

7 

201 

208 

65 

- 

65 

- 

- 

- 

94 

565 

659 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

159 

565 

724 

42 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes 

Consolidated Entity 

2018 

$000 

2017 

$000 

NOTE 12  TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES - CURRENT (continued) 

Trade receivables aging analysis 
The ageing analysis of trade receivables for amounts not impaired for the Group is as follows: 
Not past due 

Past due – 1 - 30 days 

Past due – 31 - 60 days 

Past due over 60 days 

4,795 

2,003 

76 

3 

6,877 

3,010 

1,299 

199 

48 

4,556 

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 obligation as they fall due.  

Other receivables aging analysis 

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

Not past due 

Past due – 1 - 30 days 

356 

- 

356 

366 

- 

366 

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 obligation as they fall due. 

NOTE 13  INVENTORIES - CURRENT 

At net realisable value 

Raw materials 

Finished goods  

Work in progress 

511 

3,711 

3,975 

8,197 

454 

4,262 

5,482 

10,198 

During 2018 $14.874M (2017: $13,559M) was recognised as an expense for inventories carried at net realisable value.  This is recognised 
in cost of sales. 

During the year, the Group wrote down $0.783M in inventories to net realisable value (2017: $0.436M) (see Note 2.28 and Note 3). 

NOTE 14  OTHER CURRENT ASSETS 

Prepayments 

NOTE 15  FINANCIAL ASSETS – CURRENT 

Available-for-sale financial assets 

Opening balance 

Additions at cost 

Fair value adjustments 

Impairment 

Disposals 

543 

324 

275 

- 

(70) 

- 

(87) 

118 

2,032 

22 

(953) 

- 

(826) 

275 

The available-for-sale financial assets are recorded at fair value based on the ASX closing price at 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 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. 

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Notes 

Consolidated Entity 

2018 

$000 

2017 

$000 

NOTE 15  FINANCIAL ASSETS – CURRENT (continued) 

Total available-for-sale financial assets 

Current 

Non-current 

NOTE 16  INVESTMENTS ACCOUNTED FOR USING THE EQUITY METHOD – NON - CURRENT 

Investment in associates 

Summary of movement in carrying value 

Opening balance 

Impairment 

Unlisted entities 

118 

- 

118 

19 

(19) 

- 

275 

- 

275 

19 

- 

19 

Ownership Interest 

2018 

% 

2017 

% 

2018 

Units Held 

$1 Each 

2017 

Units Held 

$1 Each 

Details of units held in associated trusts 

Nerang Street Southport Project Trust 

PPK Willoughby Funding Unit Trust  

18.75% 

22.86% 

18.75% 

22.86% 

275 

40 

315 

275 

40 

315 

Nerang Street Southport Project Trust 

The Group is a passive investor in the Trust, alongside other investors, and owns 100% of the share capital in the trustee company, PPK 
Southport Pty Ltd.  PPK Directors R Levison, G Molloy and G Webb are directors of the Trust. 

The Trust’s principal place of business is Level 27, 10 Eagle Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000.  The Trust owns development property in 
Southport, Qld.  The Trust makes cash calls on the unitholders to cover its operating costs and the Group funds these through a loan to the 
Trust (see note 12.3).  The loans were fully repaid during the financial year. 

The Group sold the units in the Nerang Street Southport Project Trust in August 2018 (see Note 30). 

PPK Willoughby Funding Unit Trust 

The Group is a passive investor in the Trust, alongside other investors, and owns 100% of the share capital in the trustee company PPK 
Willoughby Holdings Pty Ltd.  PPK Directors R Levison, G Molloy and G Webb are directors of the Trust. 

The Trust’s principal place of business is Level 27, 10 Eagle Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000.  In the 2017 financial year, the Trust completed 
the development and sales of its residential land project in Willoughby, NSW, the loan to the Trust was repaid (see Note 12.3) and the 
capitalized interest was impaired.  In the 2018 financial year the impaired loan was written off. 

Consolidated Entity 

NOTE 17  INVESTMENT PROPERTIES – NON - CURRENT 

    Non-Current 

    Total investment properties 

    Reconciliations 
    Non-current 
    Balance at the beginning of the year 
    Disposals 
    Depreciation expense 

Total investment properties of continuing operations 

The following amounts have been recognised in the statement of 
comprehensive income: 

Rental income 
Net gain on sale of held-for-sale property 

Notes 

2018 

$000 

- 

- 
- 
- 

- 

- 
- 

2017 

$000 

- 

3,425 
3,401 
(24) 

- 

273 
4,433 

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NOTE  18  PROPERTY PLANT AND EQUIPMENT – NON - CURRENT 

Land and buildings – at cost 
Less: Accumulated depreciation 

Plant and equipment – at cost 
Less: accumulated depreciation and impairment 

Notes 

Consolidated Entity 
2017 

$000 

2018 

$000 

1,264 
(89) 
1,175 

9,494 
(4,934) 
4,560 

1,264 
(64) 
1,200 

9,150 
(3,867) 
5,283 

Total property, plant and equipment of continuing operations 

5,735 

6,483 

Consolidated – 2018 

Carrying amount at start of year 
Additions 
Disposals 
Transfers 
Impairment 
Depreciation & amortisation expense 

Carrying amount at end of year 

Consolidated – 2017 

Carrying amount at start of year 
Additions 
Disposals 
Transfers 
Impairment 
Depreciation & amortisation expense 

Carrying amount at end of year 

Land & Buildings 

$000 

1,200 
- 
- 
- 
- 
(25) 

1,175 

1,225 
- 
- 
- 
- 
(25) 
1,200 

Plant & 
Equipment 
$000 

5,283 
1,504 
(566) 
(2) 
(465) 
(1,194) 

4,560 

6,599 
174 
(12) 
(20) 
(42) 
(1,416) 

5,283 

Total 

$000 

6,483 
1,504 
(566) 
(2) 
(465) 
(1,219) 

5,735 

7,824 
174 
(12) 
(20) 
(42) 
(1,441) 

6,483 

The land and buildings are in Mt Thorley, NSW, which is where the Firefly and Rambor businesses operate. 

Consolidated Entity 

2018 

$000 

2017 

$000 

Notes 

NOTE 19  LEASE COMMITMENTS 

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 
Total 

1,538 
5,298 
- 
6,836 

971 
2,452 
- 
3,423 

The Group leases two buildings, both of which have five year lease periods with options for a further five years.  Should the Group exercise the 
option, the lease will be renewed at a market rate determined at that time. 

The Group leases four CoalTrams from a director related entity, three which expire in October 2019 and one in April 2020 (see Note 28 and Note 
30).  

45 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTE 20  INTANGIBLE ASSETS – NON - CURRENT 
Licences, software and patents - at cost 
Less: Accumulated amortisation and impairment 

Development costs - Mining equipment manufacturing - at cost 
Less: Accumulated amortisation and impairment 

Intangible assets of continuing operations 

Reconciliations 
Licences, software and patents - at cost 
Balance at the beginning of year 
Additions - external purchases 
Disposals 
Impairment charge 
Amortisation charge 

(Amortisation charges are included in cost of goods sold and 
administration expenses in the statement of profit or loss and other 
comprehensive income) 

Development Costs 
Balance at the beginning of year 
Additions at cost 
Transfer to work in progress 
Transfer to property, plant and equipment 
Amortisation charge 

Refer accounting policy Note 2.19 and Note 2.28 for more detail. 

NOTE 21  TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES - CURRENT 

Trade payables – unsecured 
Sundry payables and accruals - unsecured 
Payables of continuing operations 

NOTE 22  INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES - CURRENT 
Bank loans – secured 
Other loans - secured 
Other loans - unsecured 
Interest bearing liabilities of continuing operations 
Total secured liabilities - see Note 24.1 

NOTE 23 PROVISIONS 
Current 
Annual leave 
Warranty 
Long service leave 
Make good 
Total current 

Non-Current 
Long service leave 
Make good 
Total Non-current 

Consolidated Entity  
2017 

Notes 

2018 

$000 

4,701 
(4,701) 

- 

3,183 
(2,588) 
595 

595 

98 
- 
(2) 
(56) 
(40) 

- 

288 
499 
(153) 
(13) 
(26) 
595 

2,259 
1,611 
3,870 

- 
- 
196 
196 

23.1 

23.3 

23.3 

882 
40 
304 
762 
1,988 

176 
- 
176 

$000 

4,703 
(4,605) 

98 

2,876 
(2,588) 
288 

386 

79 
56 
- 
- 
(37) 

98 

173 
115 
- 
- 
- 
288 

2,256 
2,293 
4,549 

20 
1,262 
- 
1,282 

837 
40 
330 
711 
1,918 

133 
459 
592 

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 comprises 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. 

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NOTE 23 PROVISIONS (continued) 

In 2015 PPK determined that the long term lease payments entered into for seven COALTRAMS with an industry finance provider were considerably 
higher than corresponding revenue expected in the short term hire environment and, as a result, made a $2.000M onerous lease provision.  At 30 
June  2016,  the  onerous  lease  provision  was  $1.630M,  as  a  result  of  net  writebacks  of  $0.370M  (being  $0.550M  gross  writeback  less  $0.180M 
associated interest).   In 2017, the full amount of the onerous lease provision of $1.630M and the net interest of $0.350M was written back resulting 
from the renegotiation of the monthly lease payments (see Note 28). 

Consolidated Entity 

Current 

23.1 Reconciliation of provision for warranty 
Opening balance 
Increases (decreases) to provision 
Closing balance 

23.2 Reconciliation of provision for onerous lease contract 
Opening balance 
Increase (decrease) to provision 
Closing balance 

The increase/(decrease) to the provision consists of: 
Unwinding/(reversal) of the onerous lease contract 
Unwinding/(reversal) of the discount relating to the onerous lease contract 
Closing balance 

23.3 Reconciliation of provision for make good 
Opening balance 
Increase (decrease) to provision 
Closing balance 

Current 
Non-current 
Total 

NOTE 24  INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES – NON-CURRENT 

24.1 Secured liabilities 
Total secured liabilities are: 
Bank loans 
Non-bank loans 

24.2  Unsecured liabilities 
Other loans - other persons 

Total Interest Bearing Liabilities – Non-Current 

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

First mortgage 
Land and buildings 

Registered mortgage debentures over company assets and cross 
guarantees & indemnities 
Investments in associated entities 
Plant and equipment 
Intangible assets 

Total non-current assets pledged as security 

Notes 

2018 

$000 

40 
- 
40 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

1,170 
(408) 
762 

1,988 

176 
2,164 

2017 

$000 

40 
- 
40 

1,630 
(1,630) 
- 

(1,450) 
(180) 
(1,630) 

240 
930 
1,170 

1,918 

592 
2,510 

2,013 

- 

- 
2,013 
2,013 

- 
- 
2,013 

20 
1,262 
1,282 

- 
- 
1,282 

18 

1,175 

1,200 

- 
750 
- 

1,925 

19 
5,283 
386 

6,888 

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NOTE 24  INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES – NON-CURRENT (continued) 

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

Cash assets 
Term receivables 
Financial assets 
Receivables - current 
Inventories 
Other current assets 
Total current assets pledged as security 
Total assets pledged as security 

24.4 Unused credit facilities 

Notes 

Consolidated Entity 
2017 

2018 

$000 

$000 

- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
1,925 

1,104 

948 
275 
4,922 
10,198 
324 
17,771 
24,659 

The Group had access to $0.990M of credit from a master asset finance facility at the year end to acquire motor vehicles.  
Subsequent to the year end, the Group has drawn down $0.770M of this finance facility to lease motor vehicles (see Note 30). 

At 30 June 2017, there were no credit facilities available. 

The major facilities are summarised as follows: 

Banking overdrafts 

As at the date of this report the Group has no bank overdraft facilities (2017: nil). 

Commercial bill facilities 

As at the date of this report the Group has no commercial bank bill facilities (2017: nil).   

Non Bank Loans 

In May 2017, the Group secured loans of $0.650M from a trust, of which PPK Director G Molloy is a trustee, and $0.600M from an entity, of 
which PPK Director G Molloy is a director. The loan proceeds were used to repay the Mt Thorley vendor loan (see below) of $1.037M and 
the balance for capital expenditure and net working capital purposes. These loans incur interest at 10% per annum and were repayable on 
25 May 2018 but have been renegotiated to be repaid on 1 July 2020. The loans are secured by a first ranking mortgage over the property 
located at 25 Thrift Close Mt Thorley.  

On 29 June 2018, the Group secured a loan of $0.750M from an independent financier to purchase three CoalTrams (see Note 28).  The 
loan incurs interest at 12% per annum, payable monthly, with minimum interest payments of $$0.090M per annum and is repayable 1 July 
2019. 

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 

NOTE 25  CONTRIBUTED EQUITY PAID UP CAPITAL 

61.996M (2017: 73.315M) ordinary shares fully paid 

   Movements in ordinary share capital 
     Balance at the beginning of the financial year 
     Shares issued in lieu of accrued fees to Directors 
     Shares repurchased under approved buy back 
     Elimination of options reserve from approved buy back 
     Buy back of shares, held as treasury shares 

34,152 

34,625 

34,625 
1,045 
(2,607) 
1,338 
(249) 
34,152 

34,625 
- 
- 
- 
- 
34,625 

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. 

At the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on 20 November 2017, the Shareholders approved by special resolution the selective 
buy back of 15.500M shares that were issued to Key Management Personnel on 28 April 2014 at the 10 day Volume Weighted Average 
Price for the shares being $0.1682 (see Note 7.2 and Note 26.2 for further information). 

At the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on 20 November 2017, the Shareholders approved the issuance of 4,181,928 shares to 
Directors in lieu of outstanding fees owing to Directors’ that had been accrued to 30 September 2017, in the amount of $1.045M, and 
that the shares be issued at a price of $0.25 per share. 

Over the years, PPK Group Limited has purchased 1,398,371 shares, pursuant to an employee share plan, for a total amount of $0.390M.  
The shares have not been allotted to individual employees as at balance date and are held as treasury shares. 

Each ordinary share is entitled to one vote at shareholder meetings. 

48 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTE 25  CONTRIBUTED EQUITY PAID UP CAPITAL (continued) 

Movements in number of ordinary shares 
Balance at the beginning of the financial year 
Shares repurchased under approved buy back scheme 
Shares issued in lieu of accrued fees to Directors 

Notes 

Consolidated Entity 

2018 

No. 

2017 

No. 

73,314,570 
(15,500,000) 
4,181,928 
61,996,498 

73,314,570 
- 
- 
73,314,570 

Capital Risk Management  

The Group considers its capital to comprise its ordinary share capital, reserves and retained earnings. 

In managing its capital, the Group’s primary objective is to ensure its continued ability to provide a consistent return for its equity shareholders 
through 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 to maintain a sufficient funding base to 
enable the Group to meet its working capital and strategic investment needs.  In making decisions to adjust its capital structure to achieve these 
aims, either through altering its dividend policy, new share issues, share buy-backs, or the reduction of debt, the Group considers not only its 
short-term position but also its long-term operational and strategic objectives. 

It is the Group’s policy to maintain its gearing ratio within the range of 20% - 50% (2017: 20% - 50%).  The Group’s gearing ratio at the balance 
sheet date is shown below: 

Consolidated Entity 

2018 

$000 

2017 

$000 

Notes 

Gearing Ratios 

1,282 
Total borrowings 
Less cash and cash equivalents 
(1,104) 
178 
Net debt 
16,318 
Total equity 
16,318 
Total capital 
Gearing ratio 
1% 
There have been no 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. 

2,209 
(1,312) 
897 
15,490 
15,490 
6% 

NOTE 26  RESERVES 

Available-for-sale financial assets 
Share options 
Foreign currency translation 

Movement in reserves 

Share options 

Opening balance 
Elimination of options reserve from approved buy back 
Closing balance 

Available-for-sale financial assets 

Opening balance    
Revaluation 
Realised gains to (profit) loss 
Closing balance 

Foreign currency translation 

Opening balance 
Foreign currency translation 
Closing balance 

26.1 
26.2 
26.3 

- 
- 
- 
- 

1,338 
(1,338) 
- 

72 
(72) 
- 
- 

(9) 
9 
- 

72 
1,338 
(9) 
1,401 

1,338 
- 
1,338 

1,295 
(927) 
(296) 
72 

(4) 
(5) 
(9) 

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NOTE 26  RESERVES (continued) 

26.1       Available-for-sale financial assets 

The available-for-sale financial assets reserve carries fair value adjustments made to available-for-sale financial assets which are recognised 
in other comprehensive income. When an available-for-sale financial asset is either sold or considered impaired the amount held in this 
reserve is recognised in the profit or loss. 

26.2       Share options 

The  share  options  reserve  is  used  to  recognise  the  value  of  equity  settled  share-based  payments  provided  to  employees,  including key 
management personnel, as part of their remuneration and business vendors as part of business combination agreements.   

The fair value of the options at issue date is deemed to represent the value of employee services received over the vesting period, recognised 
as a proportional share-based payment expense during each reporting period, with the corresponding credit taken to a Share Option Reserve.  
The amount in the Share Option Reserve was reversed due to the selective buy back of 15.500M shares (see Note 25). 

26.3       Foreign currency translation 

The foreign currency translation reserve is used for consolidation purposes to recognise exchange differences arising on translation of PPK’s 
foreign subsidiary PPK (Beijing) Mining Equipment Co., Ltd.  

NOTE 27  FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT 

The Group’s financial instruments include investments in deposits with banks, receivables, equities, payables and interest bearing liabilities. 
The accounting classifications of each category of financial instruments, as defined in Note 2.14, Note 2.15, Note  2.21, Note 2.22 and Note 
2.23, and their carrying amounts are set out below. 

Fixed Interest Rate Maturing 

Weighted 
Average 
Interest 
Rate 

Floating 
Interest 
Rate  
$000 

Notes 

Within  
1 Year  
$000 

1 to 5 
Years 
$000 

Non-
Interest 
Bearing 
$000 

0.0% 

0.0% 
0.0% 

12 

11 
15 

12.0% 
0.0% 

22, 24 
21 

0.0% 
10.0% 

0.0% 
0.0% 
0.0% 

12 
12 

11 
15 
16 

- 
- 
101 
- 
101 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
146 
- 
- 
146 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

- 
948 
948 
- 
- 
- 
948 

10.0% 
0.0% 

22,24 
21 

- 
- 
- 

1,282 
- 
1,282 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

2,013 
- 
2,013 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

7,233 
7,233 
1,211 
118 
8,562 

196 
3,870 
4,066 

4,922 
- 
4,922 
958 
275 
19 
6,174 

- 
4,549 
4,549 

Total 
$000 

7,233 
7,233 
1,312 
118 
8,663 

2,209 
3,870 
6,079 

4,922 
948 
5,870 
1,104 
275 
19 
7,268 

1,282 
4,549 
5,831 

Consolidated 2018 

Financial assets 

Receivables 
Loans and receivables 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Available-for-sale financial assets 
Total financial assets 

Financial liabilities 
Other loans 
Trade and other payables - current 
Total financial liabilities at amortised cost 

Consolidated 2017 
Financial assets 
Receivables 
Loans receivable 
Loans and receivables 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Available-for-sale financial assets 
Investments in associated companies 
Total financial assets 

Financial liabilities 
Other loans 
Trade and other payables - current 
Total financial liabilities at amortised cost 

Fair Value  

The carrying values of financial assets and liabilities listed above approximate their fair value. 

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. 

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NOTE 27  FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued) 

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 AASB13 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 2018 
Listed equity securities 

Group  2017 
Listed equity securities 

Financial risk Management  

Note 

15 

15 

Level 1 
$000 

Level 2 
$000 

Level 3 
$000 

118 
118 

275 
275 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

Total 
$000 

118 
118 

275 
275 

The Board of Directors have 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 Group does not use derivatives. 

27.1 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’s  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 financial 
assets and liabilities give rise to cash flow interest rate risk.  

Sensitivity disclosure analysis 

The Group's exposure to its floating interest rate financial assets and liabilities follows:  

Financial Assets 
Cash 

Receivables 

Financial Liabilities 

Bank Loans 

Net Exposure 

Consolidated Entity 

2018 

$000 

2017 

$000 

Notes 

101 

- 

101 

- 

- 

101 

146  

- 

146 

- 

- 

146 

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% 

(1) 

1 

(1) 

1 

51 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTE 27  FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued) 

(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 are outside control of the Group. The risk of loss is limited to the capital invested in relation to shares and options held. 

The  Group's  portfolio  of  investments  is concentrated  in  a 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. 

The Group does not consider its exposure to equity price fluctuations on the fair value of its available-for-sale financial assets of $0.118M 
(2017: $0.275M) and its financial assets at fair value through profit or loss to be material to the Group. 

(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  was not  exposed to  exchange  rate transaction  risk  on  foreign  currency sales  or  foreign currency  purchases 
during the year. Sales revenue for the Group for the year was all denominated in Australian dollars (2017: 5% of sales were made primarily 
in USD).  The Group does not take forward cover or hedge.  

27.2 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 formal 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 to ensure funds are placed only with major Australian banks thus minimising the 
Group's exposure to this credit risk.  

Refer to note 12 for detail on the Group's trade and other receivables. The Group's exposure to credit risk at balance date by country of 
loans and receivables is as follows: 

The geographic location of customers, relating to these trade receivables, is disclosed in Note 12.1 of these accounts. 

Australia 

27.3 Liquidity risk 

Notes 

Consolidated Entity 

2018 

$000 

7,233 

7,233 

2017 

$000 

5,870 

5,870 

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 loans, 
other  loans  and  hire  purchase  contracts.  The  Group  and  parent's  exposure  to  liquidity  risk  is  not  significant  based  on  available  funding 
facilities and cash flow forecasts. Details of the Group’s financing facilities are set-out in note 24. 

Financial Liabilities maturity analysis 

The tables below reflect the undiscounted contractual settlement terms for the Group’s financial liabilities of a fixed period of maturity, as 
well as the earliest possible settlement period for all other financial liabilities. As such the amounts may not reconcile to the balance sheet.  

Consolidated 2018 

Financial liabilities (current & non-current) 
Trade and other payables 
Non bank loans 
Total financial liabilities 

Consolidated 2017 

Financial liabilities (current & non-current) 
Trade and other payables 
Bank loans and overdrafts 
Non bank loans 
Total financial liabilities 

Carrying 
amount 

<6 months 

$000 

$000 

6-12 
months 

$000 

1-3 years 

>3 years 

Contractual 
Cash flows 

$000 

$000 

$000 

3,870 
2,209 
6,079 

3,870 
196 
4,066 

- 
- 
- 

- 
2,013 
2,013 

4,549 
20 
1,262 
5,831 

4,549 
20 
12 
4,581 

- 
- 
1,250 
1,250 

- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 

3,870 
2,209 
6,079 

4,549 
20 
1,262 
5,831 

52 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTE 28  CONTINGENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 

The Group has the following bank guarantees which are secured against cash of the same amounts 

• 
• 

$0.359M (2017: nil) for property leases; 
$0.100M (2017: $0.140M) for completion of a property development. 

Non-bank guarantees and indemnities include: 

• 

• 

• 

a non-bank lender has security against three CoalTrams that were purchased by PPK Mining Equipment Group Pty Ltd 
and funded for $0.750M in total. 
a key Coaltram parts supplier has a Guarantee and Indemnity of $0.500M from PPK Group Limited in relation to trade 
credit account 

the lease motor vehicle fleet provider has a Guarantee and Indemnity from PPK Group Limited in relation to the leased 
motor vehicle fleet 

In June 2017, Glegra Pty Ltd ATF The CoalTram Trust had an unlimited Guarantee and Indemnity from PPK Group Limited, PPK Mining Equipment 
Group Pty Ltd and PPK Mining Equipment Pty Ltd in relation to seven CoalTrams leased from the Trust.  On 29 June 2018, PPK Mining Equipment 
Pty Ltd purchased three of the CoalTrams for $0.250M each from the Trust.  As a condition of purchasing these CoalTrams, the unlimited 
Guarantee and Indemnity have been removed from PPK Group Limited, PPK Mining Equipment Group Pty Ltd and PPK Mining Equipment Pty Ltd 
and the contingent liability for the rental arrears and all rent reductions have been waived. 

In addition, PPK Mining Equipment Pty Ltd has an exclusive agency agreement to promote, market and sell the four CoalTrams that are leased by 
the Group.   

The Group has a contingent liability of $0.594M being the rental arrears owing under a previous property lease.  The Group signed a new five year 
lease to 31 July 2022 and, as a condition of this lease, the Lessor has agreed to waive its right to recover the rent arrears if the Group complies with 
all obligations and pays all amounts due and payable under the lease. 

7 September 2017, PPK Directors R Levison, G Molloy and G Webb provided a written undertaking to PPK to transfer up to $2.000M of funds for 
the purpose of enabling PPK to pay its debts as and when they become due, should the need arise before 7 September 2018.  There funds were 
not drawn down during the year and the written undertaking has not been extended. 

For details on transactions between related parties refer to Note 7.4, Note 16, Note 19, Note 24.4, Note 29, Note 30 and the Audited 
Remuneration Report contained in the Directors' Report of this annual report. 

NOTE 29  RELATED PARTIES 

For details on transactions between related parties refer to Note 7.4, Note 16, Note 19, Note 24.4, Note 28, Note 30 and the Audited 
Remuneration Report contained in the Directors' Report of this annual report. 

NOTE 30  EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO THE END OF THE REPORTING PERIOD 

PPK Mining Equipment Pty Ltd has sold three CoalTrams, two of which were leased from Glegra Pty Ltd ATF The CoalTram Trust.  Under the terms 
of the exclusive agency agreement, the company will receive a commission for the sale and monthly lease expenses will reduce (see Note 28). 

The Group sold its units in the PPK Southport Nerang Unit Trust for a net amount of $0.244M (see Note 16) and received the funds in August 2018. 

The Group has entered into the following operating lease commitments for 48 months for new motor vehicles, replacing the existing leases that had 
expired in previous years, and for 36 months for laptops and photocopiers.  These amounts are not included in the lease commitments in Note 19. 

Operating lease rentals contracted 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 

2018 

$000 

281 
796 
- 
1,077 

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.  

53 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTE 31  INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES 

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 Finance Pty Ltd 
PPK Funding Trust 
TMD Loan Trust 
PPK Southport Pty Ltd 
York Group Limited 
Rambor Pty Ltd 
Rambor Manufacturing Pty Ltd 
Rambor Logistics & Asset Management Pty Ltd 
PPK Firefly Pty Ltd 
PPK Exlec Pty Ltd 
Exlec Holdings Pty Ltd 
QES Air Pty Ltd 
PPK Mining Equipment Group Pty Ltd  
PPK Mining Equipment Pty Limited 
PPK Mining Repairs Alternators Pty Ltd 
PPK Mining Equipment Hire Pty Ltd  
Coaltec Pty Ltd 
PPK IP Pty Ltd (formerly DMS Tech 1 Pty Ltd) 
PPK China Pty Ltd  
PPK (Beijing) Mining Equipment Co., Ltd 
PPK Plans Pty Ltd 
PPK (CC) Pty Ltd 
PPK Couran Cove Pty Ltd 

Country of 
Incorporation 

Notes 

Percentage Owned 

Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
China 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 

31.1 
31.2 

31.3 

31.4 

2018 
% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 

2017 
% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 

31.1 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 (refer to Note 16). 

31.2 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. 

31.3 PPK Southport Pty Ltd acts as the trustee company of the Nerang Street Southport Project Trust. The Group holds 18.75% of issued 

units of this trust which is considered an associate of the Group. (refer to Note 16) 

31.4 PPK Plans Pty Ltd was created as trustee for the PPK Long Term Incentive Plan Trust which administers the employee share plan. 

As at reporting date the Group includes no subsidiaries with Non-Controlling interests. 

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DIRECTORS' DECLARATION 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

1. 

In the opinion of the Directors of PPK Group Limited; 

a)  The  consolidated  financial  statements  and  notes  of  PPK  Group  Limited  are  in  accordance  with  the 

Corporations Act 2001, including 

(i)  Giving a true and fair view of is financial position as at 30 June 2018 and of its performance for 

the financial year ended on that date; and 

(ii)  Complying  with  Australia  Accounting  Standards  (including  the  Australian  Accounting 

Interpretations) and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and 

b)  There are reasonable grounds to believe that PPK Group Limited 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 Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer for the financial year ended 30 June 2018. 

3.  Note  2  confirms that  the  consolidation  financial  statements  also  comply with  International  Financial 

Reporting Standards. 

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors: 

ROBIN LEVISON  
Executive Chairman 

GLENN MOLLOY 
Executive Director 

Dated this 27th day of September 2018 

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To the Members of PPK Group Limited  

Report on the audit of the financial report 

Opinion 

We have audited the financial report of PPK Group Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries (the Group), which 
comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2018, the consolidated statement of profit or loss 
and other comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows 
for the year then ended, and notes to the consolidated financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting 
policies, and the Directors’ declaration.  

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

a  giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2018 and of its performance for the year 

ended on that date; and  

b  complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001. 

Basis for opinion 

We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are 
further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section of our report. We are 
independent of the Group in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and 
the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for 
Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled 
our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.  

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

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Key audit matters  
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of the financial 
report of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial report as a whole, and in 
forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.  

Key audit matter 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

Inventory obsolescence provision – Note 2.16, Note 2.28, 
and Note 13 

The Group is required to carry its inventory at the lower of cost or 
net realisable value in accordance with AASB 102 Inventories. 

The following factors add complexity or increase the likelihood of 
errors in the determination of the value of inventory: 

• 

large inventory holdings and slower inventory turnover 
indicate that there may be obsolete stock on hand; and 

•  methods of estimating inventory provisions involve 
significant management judgment, including 
predictions about market conditions and future sales. 

This area is a key audit matter due to the materiality of inventory 
to the Statement of Financial Position, and the significant level of 
estimation involved in applying the “lower of cost and net 
realisable value” measurement methodology. 

Revenue – Note 2.4, Note 2.9 and Note 3.1 

Revenue is a key item in the Statement of Profit or Loss and 
Other Comprehensive Income.  

The Group earns revenue from different business streams, with 
each stream having differing revenue recognition points under 
the Group’s revenue recognition policies and Accounting 
Standards. 

The Group early adopted AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with 
Customers in the current financial year. 

This area is a key audit matter due to the nature of revenue 
arrangements, the systems and processes used to transact sales 
and the importance of the revenue balance to stakeholders. 

Our procedures included, amongst others: 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

Performing testing on a sample of inventory 
items to assess the cost basis and net realisable value of 
inventories; 
Assessing whether the recorded cost, after factoring in valuation 
adjustments, was at the lower of cost and net realisable value; 
Comparing management’s assessment to the Group’s 
accounting policy and Accounting Standard requirements; 
Evaluating the reasonableness of the Group’s judgement by 
assessing the estimation model applied, the inputs to that model, 
and the mathematical accuracy of the model; 
Comparing the data underlying the model to the accounting 
system or other sources; and 
Assessing the adequacy of the related disclosures within the 
financial statements. 

Our procedures included, amongst others: 

• 
• 
• 

• 

• 
• 

Documenting the design of the key systems and processes; 
Testing of key controls within the revenue processes; 
Reviewing management’s position paper on early adoption of 
AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers and 
evaluating that position and associated calculations against the 
requirements of the standard; 
Testing a sample of revenue transactions to assess appropriate 
revenue recognition under the Group’s accounting policies and 
accounting standards; 
Performing trend analysis by revenue stream; and 
Assessing the adequacy of the related disclosures within the 
financial statements. 

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Key audit matter 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

Purchase of CoalTrams from a Related Party – Note 18 and 
Note 28 

On 29 June 2018, the group entered into agreements with 
Glegra Pty Ltd ATF the CoalTram Trust (Glegra), a director 
related entity, to purchase three CoalTrams for $0.75m, being at 
or less than market value.  Additionally, the Group received an 
exclusive agency agreement to promote and sell the four 
remaining CoalTrams which Glegra continues to own, and that 
are currently being leased by the Group.  As at 30 June 2017, 
the Group had a contingent liability for rental arrears and rent 
reductions on leased CoalTrams of $4.8m to Glegra, as well as 
having provided to Glegra an unlimited guarantee and indemnity 
from PPK Group Limited, PPK Mining Equipment Group Pty Ltd 
and PPK Mining Equipment Pty Ltd and a fixed and floating 
charge over all of the assets of PPK Mining Equipment Hire Pty 
Ltd.  The agreement to purchase the three CoalTrams in June 
2018 included the removal of all guarantees and indemnities; the 
removal of all fixed and floating charges; and a waiver of the 
obligation to pay rental arrears and rent reductions. 

This is a key audit matter due to the related party nature of the 
arrangements and the appearance that the transaction has been 
completed on terms that are more favourable to PPK than 
market value.  Additionally, the accounting treatment to the 
multiple elements contained within the arrangements are 
complex. 

Going Concern – Note 2.31 

The Directors have concluded that in their opinion there are 
reasonable grounds to believe that the Group has the ability to 
pay its debts as and when they fall due and realise the value of 
the assets in the ordinary course of business. Accordingly they 
have prepared the financial statements on a going concern basis 
as disclosed in Note 2.31. Estimated future cash flows, the 
availability of financing and the requirements of the Group’s 
financiers have all been considered by the Directors in reaching 
their conclusion. The going concern assumption is fundamental 
to the basis of preparation of the financial statements. 
Accordingly, our consideration of this matter and the related 
disclosures was one of the significant matters addressed by our 
audit, particularly as our report for the previous financial period 
contained a paragraph highlighting a material uncertainty relating 
to Going Concern. 

Our procedures included, amongst others: 

• 

• 

Reviewing and understanding the requirements of the 
agreements; 
Considering whether the accounting treatment applied to each 
element of the arrangement was in accordance with the 
applicable accounting standard; 

•  Reviewing the values ascribed to the transactions and evaluating 
the adequacy of the associated disclosures in the financial 
statements (including that the transaction are on more favourable 
terms to the Group than arm’s length). 

Our procedures included, amongst others: 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

Analysing the cash flow model used by the Group to understand 
the inputs and process underpinning the cash flow model 
prepared for the purpose of the going concern assessment;  
Assessing whether the cash flow model accurately reflected the 
Board approved FY19 budget and that the assumptions 
underpinning the FY19 cash flows were based upon current and 
expected performance;  
Considering the historical reliability of the Group’s cash flow 
forecasting process;  
Considering the impact of a range of cash flow sensitivities to the 
model and to the conclusion reached by the Directors;  
Assessing the external inputs and assumptions within the cash 
flow forecasting model by comparing them to assumptions and 
estimates used elsewhere in the preparation of the financial 
statements;  
Assessing the possible mitigating actions identified by the Group 
in the event that actual cash flows are below forecast; and  
Assessing the adequacy of the disclosures made by the 
Directors regarding the going concern assumption and available 
financing. 

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Information other than the financial report and auditor’s report thereon 
The Directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the 
Group’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2018, but does not include the financial report and our auditor’s report 
thereon.  

Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance 
conclusion thereon.  

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

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

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

In preparing the financial report, the Directors are responsible for assessing the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern, 
disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the 
Directors either intend to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.  

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

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at the Auditing and Assurance 
Standards Board website at: http://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_responsibilities/ar1.pdf. This description forms part of our 
auditor’s report. 

Report on the remuneration report 

Opinion on the remuneration report 

We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 8 to 15 of the Directors’ report for the year ended 30 June 
2018.  

In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of PPK Group Limited, for the year ended 30 June 2018 complies with section 
300A of the Corporations Act 2001.  

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

Grant Thornton Audit Pty Ltd 
Chartered Accountants 

CDJ Smith 
Partner – Audit & Assurance 

Brisbane, 27 September 2018 

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SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION 
AS AT 24 September 2018 

(a)  Number of PPK shareholders: 827 

(b)  Total shares issued: 61,996,498 

(c)  Percentage of total holdings by or on behalf of the 20 largest shareholders: 70.56% 

(d)  Distribution schedule of holdings 

Holdings Ranges 

Holders 

Total Units 

1-1,000 

1,001-5,000 

5,001-10,000 

10,001-100,000 

100,001 and over 

Less than a marketable parcel 

111 

245 

186 

222 

63 

143 

55,801 

785,588 

1,517,446 

6,970,159 

52,667,504 

101,102 

(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. 

(f)  TOP 20 HOLDERS OF ORDINARY FULLY PAID SHARES 

Rank  Name 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

7. 

8. 

9. 

10. 

11. 

12. 

13. 

14. 

15. 

16. 

17. 

18. 

19. 

20. 

Wavet Fund No 2 Pty Ltd 

Equipment Company Of Australia Pty Limited 

McNamara Super Group Pty Ltd  

Ignition Capital Pty Ltd  

Contemplator Pty Ltd  

PPK Plans Pty Ltd  

Ignition Capital No 2 Pty Ltd  

John E Gill Operations Pty Limited 

Mr Leslie John Field + Mrs Eve Field 

Luton Pty Ltd 

Mr Guy Lance Jones  

Mr Dennis Joseph McGillicuddy + Mrs Graciela McGillicuddy 

Ruminator Pty Ltd 

Mr Dennis McGillicuddy + Mrs Graciela McGillicuddy 

Mr Barry Silverstein 

Dealcity Pty Limited  

John E Gill Trading Pty Ltd 

Miss Samantha Molloy 

Mrs Janine Alexandra Sian Hoffman 

Mr Ian Macdonald 

Shares 

13,555,964 

9,460,000 

4,181,928 

3,100,000 

2,651,695 

1,465,000 

1,266,667 

1,077,993 

839,453 

800,000 

750,000 

687,340 

543,883 

512,660 

512,660 

500,000 

490,992 

471,570 

450,000 

425,000 

% 

21.87 

15.26 

6.75 

5.00 

4.28 

2.36 

2.04 

1.74 

1.35 

1.29 

1.21 

1.11 

0.88 

0.83 

0.83 

0.81 

0.79 

0.76 

0.73 

0.69 

Totals: Top 20 holders of Ordinary Fully Paid Total (TOTAL) 

43,742,805 

70.56 

(g)  SUBSTANTIAL HOLDERS 

Wavet Holdings Pty Ltd 

Equipment Company of Australia Pty Ltd 

Ignition Capital Pty Ltd and Associates 

McNamara Super Group Pty Ltd  

Shares to Which Entitled 

% of Issued 
Capital 

13,555,964 

9,460,000 

4,326,667 

4,181,928 

21.87 

15.26 

7.04 

6.75 

(h)  During the year ended 30 June 2018 - 1,129,945 shares were purchased on-market at an average price of $0.2133 for the purposes of an 

employee incentive scheme. 

(i)  The Company’s Corporate Governance Statement can be found at: 

 http://www.ppkgroup.com.au/irm/content/corporate-governance.aspx?RID=305 

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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 
(ASX Code: PPK) 

Directors 
Robin Levison  (Executive Chairman) 
Glenn R. Molloy  (Non-Executive Director) 
Graeme D. Webb (Non-Executive Director) 
Dale McNamara  (Executive Director) 
Anthony McDonald  (Non-Executive Director)  appointed 13th September  2017 

Company Secretary 
Andrew J. Cooke 

Head and Registered Office 
PPK Group Limited 
Level 27, 
10 Eagle Street 
Brisbane QLD 4000 
Australia 

Telephone: 
Email: 
Web Site: 

+61 7 3054 4500 
info@ppkgroup.com.au 
www.ppkgroup.com.au 

Auditors 
Grant Thornton Audit Pty Limited 
King George Central 
Level 18, 
145 Ann Street 
Brisbane QLD 4000 
Australia 

Telephone: 
Fax: 

+61 7 3222 0200 
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