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RESULTS FOR ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE MARKET
APPENDIX 4E
For the period ended 30 June 2023
PWR Holdings Limited | Appendix 4E for the period ended 30 June 2023
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Appendix 4E
Preliminary Final Report
Name of Entity:
ABN:
PWR Holdings Limited
85 105 326 850
1. Reporting Period
Reporting Period:
Previous Reporting Period
Year ended 30 June 2023 (“current period”)
Year ended 30 June 2022 (“previous corresponding period”)
2. Results for Announcement to the Market
Revenues from ordinary activities
Profit / (Loss) from ordinary activities after tax attributed to
members
Net profit / (loss) for the period attributed to members
A$’000
Up
17.1%
to
118,326
Up
Up
4.4%
4.4%
to
to
21,752
21,752
Dividends (distributions)
Amount per security
Franked amount per
security
Current period
Interim dividend
Final dividend
Previous corresponding period
Interim dividend
Final dividend
3.60 cents
8.90 cents
3.50 cents
8.50 cents
100%
100%
100%
100%
Record date for determining entitlements to the final dividend
15 September 2023
Brief explanation of revenue, net profit and dividends (results commentary)
Revenue of the Group for the year ended 30 June 2023 was $118.3 million (2022: $101.1 million), an
increase of 17.1% which is a positive result with growth across all key markets and geographies.
The statutory net profit after tax of the Group for the year ended 30 June 2023 was $21.8 million (2022:
$20.8 million).
EBITDA(i) for the year ended 30 June 2023 was $39.1 million (2022: $35.7 million) and EBITDA(i) margins
were 33.0% (2022: 35.4%).
Conversion of EBITDA(i) to cash has increased to 86% (2022: 66%) as inventory holdings of raw materials
have commenced returning to historical levels now that the global supply challenges are subsiding.
Subsequent to the end of the reporting period, for the year ending 30 June 2023, the directors have
declared a fully franked Final 2023 dividend of 8.90 cents per share to be paid on 22 September 2023
resulting in a total distribution of $8.9 million based on the number of ordinary shares currently on issue.
(i) Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation (“EBITDA”) is a non-IFRS term which has not been subject to audit or review but
has been determined using information presented in the annual financial report.
3. Net Tangible assets per security
Current period
Net tangible assets per security
$0.72
Previous corresponding
period
$0.61
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4. Details of entities over which control has been gained or lost during the period
Control gained over entities
Name of entities
Date(s) from which control was gained
Contribution to consolidated profit/(loss) from ordinary
activities after tax by the controlled entities since the date(s) in
the current period on which control was acquired.
Profit/(loss) from ordinary activities after tax of the controlled
entities for the whole of the previous corresponding period.
Loss of control of entities
business and assets
of Docking
Engineering
19 August 2022
$160,000
business and
assets of Bespoke
Motorsport
Radiators
30 January 2023
$15,000
$184,000
$275,000
Name of entities
Date(s) from which control was lost
Contribution to consolidated profit/(loss) from ordinary activities after tax by the
controlled entities to the date(s) in the current period when control was lost.
Profit/(loss) from ordinary activities after tax of the controlled entities for the whole
of the previous corresponding period.
Nil
N/A
N/A
N/A
5. Dividend reinvestment plan
Details of any dividend reinvestment plans in operation
N/A
The last date for the receipt of an election notice for participation in any dividend or distribution
reinvestment plan
N/A
6. Details of Associates and Joint Ventures:
Name of associate or joint venture entity
Current period
Nil
Nil
Previous corresponding
period
Nil
Percentage holding
7. For foreign entities, details of origin of accounting standards used in compiling the report (e.g.
International Financial Reporting Standards)
N/A
8. Description of dispute or qualification if the accounts have been audited or subject to review
N/A
This report is based on accounts that have been subject to audit by KPMG.
Kees Weel
Managing Director
Dated this 17th day of August 2023
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ADVANCED COOLING TECHNOLOGY
Contents
Year in Review ...................................................................2
2023 Highlights ...................................................................................2
Message from the Chairman ........................................................6
Message from the Managing Director ....................................7
Operating and Financial Review ................................................9
Our Value Creation Framework ................................14
Our Value Creating Strategy .......................................................16
Our Sustainability Framework, Pillars and Material
Sustainability Priorities ...................................................................18
Our Relationships and Resources ...........................................29
Our People ...........................................................................................35
Our Emerging Technology and New Industries ............ 46
Intellectual Capital .........................................................................50
Our Corporate Governance and Risk Management ... 54
Leadership ...................................................................... 62
Directors and Executives .............................................................62
Directors’ Report ..........................................................66
Directors’ Report ............................................................................. 66
Lead Auditors Independence Declaration Under
Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 .................... 70
Remuneration Report .....................................................................71
Financial Statements .................................................. 90
Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other
Comprehensive Income ..............................................................90
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position ..................91
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity ...............92
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows ..............................93
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements ...........94
Directors’ Declaration ..................................................................128
Independent Auditor’s Report to the Members
of PWR Holdings Limited ..........................................................129
Additional Information.............................................. 133
ASX Additional Information ......................................................133
Corporate Directory .....................................................................135
About this Report
PWR’s 2023 Annual Report presents an
integrated view of PWR’s social, environmental,
operating and financial performance for the year
ended 30 June 2023. The report describes how
we create value through our business activities,
focusing on what matters most to our many
stakeholders and our business. It covers our
performance and our future plans to address the
challenges that come with growth as well as the
challenges of a changing climate and the part
we play in addressing this challenge.
This Annual Report is provided for the benefit
of all PWR’s stakeholders.
Corporate Governance Statement
PWR’s Corporate Governance Statement
discloses the extent to which PWR has
complied with the ASX Corporate Governance
Council’s Corporate Governance Principles &
Recommendations (4th edition). This Statement
is available at www.pwr.com.au/investors/
corporate-governance
About PWR
PWR Holdings Limited (ABN 85 105 326
850) (PWR) is a company limited by shares,
is incorporated and domiciled in Australia and
is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange
(ASX:PWH).
PWR is the parent company of the PWR
consolidated group of companies. Unless
otherwise stated in this report, all references to
PWR, the Group, the Company, we, us and our,
refer to PWR Holdings Limited and its controlled
entities as a whole.
References to 2023, the financial year or FY are
to the year ended 30 June 2023 unless stated
otherwise. All dollar figures are expressed in
Australian currency unless otherwise stated. An
electronic version of this report is available at
www.pwr.com.au/investors/reports.
In consideration of the environmental footprint
associated with the production of the Annual
Report, printed copies of the Annual Report
will be posted only to shareholders who have
requested a printed copy.
Annual General Meeting
Friday, 27 October 2023 at PWR’s manufacturing
facility at Ormeau, Queensland.
About us
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PWR is a global designer,
manufacturer and supplier
of technically advanced high
performance cooling solutions.
We invest in research and
development to provide
solutions to our customers using
advanced cooling technology.
We adopt a flexible manufacturing
approach and take pride in supporting
our customers through great relationships
and technical partnerships.
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YEAR IN REVIEWADDITIONAL INFORMATIONDIRECTORS’ REPORTFINANCIAL STATEMENTS OUR VALUE CREATION FRAMEWORK LEADERSHIP
Year in Review
2023 Highlights
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Revenue
$118.3m
17.1%
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EBITDA1
$39.1m
NPAT
$21.8m
EPS
21.67c
DPS
12.5c
9.2%
4.4%
4.2%
4.2%
EBITDA to Operating Cash Conversion Ratio
86%
20%
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Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA) is
a non-IFRS term which has not been subject to audit or review but has been
determined using information presented in the annual financial report
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Year in Review
Financial Highlights
continued
Revenue (A$ million)
EBITDA (A$ million)
118.3
17.9%
CAGR1
101.1
79.2
65.4
65.7
51.9
120
100
80
60
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39.1
35.7
19.0%
CAGR1
29.0
23.4
21.8
16.3
40
35
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25
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2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
NPAT (A$ million)
Dividend per Share (cents)
21.8
20.8
14.6%
CAGR1
16.8
14.2
13.0
11.0
25
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15
10
5
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11.5
12.5
12.0
7.3
8.8
5.9
11.4%
CAGR1
15
12
9
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3
0
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
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GROWTH
PROFITABILITY
EXCELLENCE
Opened our new greenfield
manufacturing site in
Rugby, UK which is now fully
operational and employs over
30 people
$15 million
Invested in
new equipment
$2 million
Invested in
strategic acquisitions
4.4%
increase in NPAT
100%
Manufacturing done in house
14.6%
Compound annual growth
rate in NPAT since FY2018
14.5%
Compound annual growth
rate in earnings per share
since FY2018
Installed Automatic
Stackers in the Australian
and North American
manufacturing sites to
improve efficiency
Undertook a mapping
exercise to identify material
topics and ESG pillars and
developed an
ESG roadmap
to shape our
sustainability reporting
Meaningful Relationships
CUSTOMERS
SHAREHOLDERS
OUR PEOPLE
3,782
Customers supplied with
products (2022: 3,410)
Key supplier to
Formula One
teams
5,481
Shareholders
Total Shareholder Return
over the last 3 years of
103%
Fully Franked Dividend
per Share
12.5c
(increased by 4.2%)
511
Passionate people
(increased by 13%)
Employee Engagement Score
75%
89%
of Employees who responded
to our Employee Survey feel
“Proud to Work at PWR”
Added Aerospace and
Defence skills to the Board
with the appointment of Kym
Osley AM, CSC
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Message from the Chairman
Growth | Profitability | Excellence
learning and development. We also invested a record
amount of $15 million in leading edge technology and
equipment to support our business and $2 million to
acquire businesses in the United Kingdom to establish
a European manufacturing base. One of our greatest
achievements since our last AGM is the development of
our new greenfield manufacturing site in Rugby, United
Kingdom, which commenced operating in February 2023
and now employs over 30 people.
The Board recognises that what has been achieved
in FY2023 would not have been possible without the
extraordinary efforts from the entire PWR team and
the Board is deeply grateful to each and every member
of the PWR team for the way they have focused on
our customers to deliver innovative and high-quality
products, using our advanced technology while also
looking after their team mates and living and breathing
the PWR DNA.
As previously announced, I will not seek reelection at the
forthcoming Annual General Meeting. It has been both
a privilege and a pleasure to serve on the PWR Board
for the past 8 years, working with my Board colleagues
and the management team to guide this impressive
organisation over this pivotal period. It has been an
amazing and deeply satisfying journey of which I am very
proud to have been a part of.
Your new Chairman, Roland Dane, who has unanimous
support of the Board, has substantial Board, leadership,
operational and financial experience and has been a
Board member since March 2017. Roland will take over
as Chairman at the conclusion of the 2023 Annual
General Meeting.
Thank you to all of the people at PWR who have
worked with passion and drive to deliver significant and
transformative growth since PWR’s listing on the ASX.
Thank you to my Board colleagues who have brought
their individual experience and expertise that has resulted
in strong contributions and collective decision making.
Particular thanks to Kees who with the then Chairman,
invited me on this journey; Jeff who has been there since
listing and Roland who joined soon after. We have worked
hard together over a long period, striving to deliver the
best results for shareholders; having robust conversations
when we needed to but always with a collaborative spirit
and with the clear objective of continuously moving this
special company towards achieving its potential.
I thank Kees and all shareholders for your support and for
the opportunity to serve you as a Director since 2015 and
as Chairman since 2017. I wish Kees, the Board and PWR
the very best for what I believe to be a very bright future.
Teresa Handicott, Chairman
I am delighted to present to you PWR’s 2023 annual
report on what has been another record year for PWR.
PWR again delivered a record result in the 2023
financial year, with NPAT of $21.8 million up 4.4% on
the prior period (2022: $20.8 million). The Group
continued to deliver on its growth objective through
implementation of its ongoing capital investment
and research and development programs while still
producing a strong return on equity at 25% (2022: 27%).
Cash flows continued to be impacted by the decision
in FY2022 to increase inventories of raw materials in
response to global supply chain challenges, including
the impact of the war in Ukraine on global aluminium
supplies. Now that these global challenges are
subsiding, we have commenced reducing raw material
inventory holdings to historical levels, increasing the
EBTIDA to operating cash conversion ratio to 86%
(2022: 66%). The Group retained a strong cash balance
at 30 June 2023 of $17.6 million (2022: $21.5 million)
and remains debt free, with access to its $10 million
multicurrency and $7.5 million equipment finance
facilities to support future operational requirements,
if required.
Considering these results and balance sheet position,
the Board has declared a fully franked final dividend
of 8.90 cents per share, taking the full year dividend to
12.50 cents per share, an increase of 4.2% on last year’s
full year dividend (2022: 12.00 cents per share).
During the year, we continued to invest in our people
and their development with the establishment of a
dedicated production training function which has as
its vision to develop a PWR Academy for job related
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Teresa Handicott
Chairman
Message from the Managing Director
Strong performance
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PWR has performed
strongly during the 2023
financial year, delivering
solid revenue and profit
growth across all major
market sectors.
PWR North America is well placed to further develop
these market sectors, supported by the opening of the
PWR North America Aerospace and Defence Machining
Centre in October 2022. Additional equipment, including
vacuum brazing and heat treatment furnaces is currently
being installed at the new machining centre to further
expand capacity and capability.
“ONE PWR” and Global Capacity
Planning
PWR has three (3) manufacturing hubs able to service
customers globally. We invest in common equipment
makes and specifications across all locations enabling
global capacity planning to meet customer demand and
improve efficiency.
Centres of Excellence
A key aspect of our corporate strategy is having Centres
of Excellence for the different aspects of our business
including manufacturing operations, engineering,
design, testing, research and development and corporate
services. These will ensure appropriately located and
resourced specialised teams collectively focus on
delivering the best outcomes for the Group.
Technology Developments
PWR deploys advanced technologies into our
manufacturing processes to ensure we remain at the
forefront of manufacturing capability and complexity
for both existing customers as well as potential new
customers and industries.
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We have maintained a strong balance sheet and are well
prepared to deliver on opportunities in the next few years.
PWR Europe
The PWR team made great progress with its growth
strategy with the acquisition of Docking Engineering in
August 2022, the acquisition of Bespoke Motorsport
Radiators in January 2023 and the development of a
state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for PWR Europe
located in Rugby in the United Kingdom (UK). This facility
has over 3,160 square meters of manufacturing space
and we now employ over 30 employees. Over time we
plan to increase UK manufacturing to support European
motorsports, automotive OEM (Original Equipment
Manufacturers) and the automotive aftermarket.
PWR Australia
PWR Performance Products continues to supply most
global motorsport categories with cooling technology. In
FY2023 the supply of cooling technology to automotive
OEMs and the supply of emerging technologies to
existing and new customer markets have been significant
growth drivers. PWR Performance Products continues
to be PWR’s research and development centre of
excellence.
PWR North America
PWR North America (also known as PWR C&R, and
C&R Racing, Incorporated), has successfully delivered
automotive OEM products, aerospace and defence
programs and solid growth in the automotive aftermarket.
YEAR IN REVIEWADDITIONAL INFORMATIONDIRECTORS’ REPORTFINANCIAL STATEMENTS OUR VALUE CREATION FRAMEWORK LEADERSHIP
During FY2023, the technologies of cold plates, micro
matrix and additive manufacturing have been further
developed and commercialised. Our application of
these technologies continues to expand as current and
potential customers embrace the benefits, including
customers in the aerospace and defence, electric and
hybrid vehicle and alternative energy sectors.
The Future
Visibility of our growth potential for the next five to ten
years is now better than ever which allows us to invest
with confidence.
To support growth in FY2023, PWR increased the
headcount from 451 to 511. PWR expects continued
growth in FY2024 and beyond and expects to further
increase headcount, together with a focus on increased
productivity and efficiency.
We continue to review the organisational structure
and employee development to ensure this aligns with
expected operational requirements.
The PWR Team go beyond what is expected of them on
a regular basis and I thank them for the dedication and
commitment which is so often demonstrated.
Thank you to shareholders, customers and staff for your
continued support and I am looking forward to working
with the PWR Team this year with the objective of making
FY2024 another record year on all fronts.
Kees Weel
Founder & Managing Director
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CFO Report on FY2023 Performance
Operating and
Financial Review
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PWR continues to invest
for the future. FY2023
performance was strong
and we have invested
in people, research and
development, facilities,
systems and equipment
to support future
performance.
Martin McIver, Chief Financial Officer
Summary of financial results
Revenue
EBITDA1
EBITDA1 margin
Net profit after tax (NPAT)
Operating cash flow (excluding interest and tax)
Basic and diluted earnings per share
2023
A$’000
2022
A$’000
Change
%
118,326
101,072
39,051
33.0%
21,752
33,399
35,747
35.4%
20,843
23,522
21.67 cents
20.79 cents
17.1%
9.2%
4.4%
42.0%
4.2%
1.
Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation (“EBITDA”) is a non-IFRS term which has not been subject to audit or review but has been
determined using information presented in the annual financial report
EBITDA1 Reconciliation
A reconciliation of EBITDA1 to the reported profit before tax in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other
comprehensive income is as follows:
Profit for the period before tax
Add : net finance costs / (income)
Add : depreciation & amortisation
EBITDA1
2023
A$’000
2022
A$’000
30,243
28,492
333
8,475
39,051
30
7,225
35,747
1.
Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA) is a non-IFRS term which has not been subject to audit or review but has been
determined using information presented in the annual financial report
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CFO Report on FY2023 Performance
Operating and Financial Review
continued
Revenue
The Group achieved overall revenue growth of 17.1% compared to the prior corresponding period. Sales revenue increased
by 16.0% plus favourable exchange rate movements of 1.1%.
The above growth was primarily driven by third party sales out of the United Kingdom, Australia, and the United States
of America, where sales grew 17.6%, 16.7% and 8.9% respectively.
Exchange rates at 30 June 2023 saw the GBP being 7.6% stronger and the US dollar being 3.9% stronger compared to the
prior period. Average rates during the financial year saw the GBP 2.5% weaker and the US dollar 7.2% stronger than the
prior period.
The net impact of exchange rate movements had a favourable impact on revenue for the year of $1.06 million
(2022: $1.46 million).
Revenue by
Customer Market
2023
Ad-
vanced
Cooling
$'000
Emerging
Tech-
nologies1
$'000
Total
$'000
2022
Growth
Ad-
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Cooling
$'000
Emerging
Tech-
nologies1
$'000
%
Total
$'000
%
$'000
%
Motorsports
55,026
7,230 62,256
52% 47,476
7,809 55,285
55%
6,971
Automotive OEM
21,935
3,704 25,639
22% 18,007
3,462 21,469
Automotive Aftermarket
17,796
3
17,799
15% 15,485
360 15,845
21%
16%
4,170
1,954
Aerospace & Defence
–
10,533 10,533
Other
1,431
668
2,099
9%
2%
–
7,130
7,130
7% 3,403
671
672
1,343
1%
756
13%
19%
12%
48%
56%
96,188 22,138 118,326
100% 81,639
19,433 101,072
100% 17,254
17.1%
1.
Emerging Technologies includes revenue from Aerospace and Defence across all technologies, and revenue from other market sectors generated by
cold plate, micro matrix and additive manufacturing.
EBITDA
EBITDA in FY2023 compared to the prior corresponding period was stronger mainly due to:
– Solid revenue growth across the OEM, aerospace and defence, automotive aftermarket and motorsports sectors;
– Production cost control; and
– Administration and overhead cost control.
EBITDA was impacted by the investment in travel, marketing, new facilities, development of the enterprise resource
planning (ERP) system and computer expenses including cyber security.
Net profit after tax
Net profit after tax of the Group for the year ended 30 June 2023 was $21.75 million (2022: $20.84 million).
Operating cash flow
The Group cash conversion rate was impacted by the decision to increase inventories of raw materials in response to global
supply chain challenges, including the impact of the war in Ukraine on global aluminium supplies. Now that these global
challenges are subsiding, we have commenced reducing raw material inventory holdings to historical levels, resulting in
an increase in the EBTIDA to operating cash conversion ratio compared with the prior period. FY2023 operating cash flow
(excluding interest and tax) was $33.40 million, a conversion of 86% from EBITDA (2022: $23.52 million, a conversion of
66% from EBITDA).
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Foreign currency
The Group is exposed to movements in foreign exchange rates, with consolidated revenue generated in various currencies
(using average exchange rates through the reporting period) as outlined below:
British pounds (GBP)
US dollars (USD)
Australian dollars (AUD)
Euro (EUR)
2023
2022
53.1%
30.8%
11.7%
4.4%
100%
58.0%
28.6%
13.4%
–
100%
Balance sheet management
The balance sheet remains strong with cash of $17.6 million (2022: $21.5 million).
Working capital utilisation has increased from 130 days at 30 June 2022 to 236 days at 30 June 2023 due largely to the
increase in raw material inventory in response to global supply chain challenges, work in progress and finished goods
inventories.
Capital expenditure for the year was $15.0 million (2022: $5.0 million). The capital expenditure was higher than the prior
corresponding period due to the timing of purchase orders being placed and extended equipment delivery times. Our
strong balance sheet can support ongoing expected capital expenditure for potential future growth opportunities whilst
still having access to available and unused financing facilities.
The Group completed two business acquisitions during the year for $2.0 million (2022: nil). These acquisitions together
with the capital expenditure provide additional capacity and increased quality control as part of the program to manage
expected growth.
With the solid working capital position, expected future capital investment requirements and the ongoing strong
contribution of EBITDA to operating cash flows, the Board has declared a final 2023 dividend of 8.90 cents per share
bringing the total dividend paid to 12.50 cents per share.
Review of operating segments
The Group has 2 operating segments, PWR Performance Products which comprises its Australian and European
operations, and PWR C&R which comprises its USA operations (also referred to as PWR North America). The performance
of the operating segments are outlined below:
External revenues
Inter-segment revenues
Segment revenue
Segment EBITDA1
PWR Performance
Products
PWR C&R
Total
2023
$’000
85,435
7,896
93,331
33,611
2022
$’000
73,143
3,916
77,059
28,538
2023
$’000
32,891
4,122
37,013
5,350
2022
$’000
2023
$’000
2022
$’000
27,929
118,326
101,072
3,621
12,018
7,537
31,550
130,344
108,609
7,384
38,961
35,922
Depreciation and amortisation
(6,604)
(5,776)
(1,871)
(1,449)
(8,475)
(7,225)
Segment profit/(loss) before interest
and tax
Capital expenditure
27,007
9,420
22,762
3,003
3,479
5,626
5,935
2,020
30,486
15,046
28,697
5,023
1 Segment EBITDA is the segment’s profit from operations before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation
The carrying value of goodwill and trademarks is assessed on an ongoing basis to ensure these are not impaired. This
assessment has been performed at 30 June 2023 and using currently available information has resulted in the current
values continuing to be recognised.
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Operating and Financial Review
continued
Review of principal businesses
During the year ended 30 June 2023, in addition to the items outlined above, the Group focussed on diversifying its
operations within the targeted segments in a sustainable and profitable manner for the long-term benefit of stakeholders
including shareholders, staff, customers, and suppliers.
On 19 August 2022, the Group acquired the business and assets of Docking Engineering (Docking) located in the United
Kingdom for $0.856 million (£0.496 million). Docking is a leading supplier of racing radiators, oil coolers, charge air coolers
and motorsport fabrication services.
On 30 January 2023, the Group acquired the business and assets of Bespoke Motorsport Radiators Limited (BMR)
located in the United Kingdom for $1.168 million (£0.675 million). BMR is a leading core manufacturer and supplier
of high-performance motorsport radiators, intercoolers, and oil coolers in the United Kingdom.
These acquisitions provide a platform for the Group to build and grow a manufacturing facility based in the United
Kingdom to service European customers and to alleviate demand pressure on Australian based manufacturing.
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), including the Impacts
of Climate Change
The Group engaged PricewaterhouseCoopers to assist the senior management team to identify the critical
environmental, social and governance issues and opportunities impacting the Group, and to develop mitigation responses
and reporting protocols. The outcomes of this engagement have been included in the 2023 Annual Report on pages 18
to 28.
Risk Management
The Group understands that effective risk management enables us to identify priorities, allocate resources, demonstrate
due diligence in discharging legal and regulatory obligations, and meet the standards and expectations of our
stakeholders. An outline of material risks and management strategies are outlined on pages 56 to 61.
Significant changes in the state of affairs
Other than as outlined in the operating and financial review, there were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the
Group during the year.
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Our Value Creation Framework
Our Value Creation
Framework
Whether determining our strategy, allocating capital or
undertaking business as usual activities, sustainability has
always been integrated into our approach.
PWR’s approach to sustainability has been developed in
tandem with its vision to be the global leader in cooling
technology inspired by engineering excellence, and has
been designed to contribute to the organisation fulfilling
its purpose:
“ Through passionate people and
innovative solutions we lead
the way in advanced cooling
system design and supply, to
exceed the expectations of our
global partners across diverse
industries”
PWR is committed to creating long term value for
all stakeholders through the three strategic pillars of
Growth, Profitability and Excellence, and a Sustainability
Framework to address the following principles:
– PWR’s approach to sustainability is embedded into
the corporate strategy
– A governance framework to monitor sustainability
performance
– PWR’s risk management approach would include
scenario planning, stress testing and stakeholder
feedback within the context of PWR’s risk appetite,
and
– Realistic and measurable targets will track
performance and progress.
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PWR has already championed many sustainability initiatives across the business and this year it developed an integrated
framework and roadmap together with material sustainability priorities to be addressed.
Relationships and Inputs
Value Creating Strategy
Customers and Stakeholders
GROWTH
Our People
Emerging Technology
and New Industries
Intellectual Capital
Governance and
Risk Management
The Global
Leader in Cooling
Technology Inspired
by Engineering
Excellence
EXCELLENCE
PROFITABILITY
Sustainability Pillars Material Sustainability Priorities
Managing our
environmental
footprint
Creating meaningful
Relationships with our
Passionate People
Customer Centric
and Innovative
Our approach
to Corporate
Governance is
driven by our
Vision, Purpose
and DNA
Action on Climate Change
Circular Economy and Waste
Developing Passionate People
Health, Safety and Wellbeing
Diversity
Innovative Customer Solutions
Product Design and Quality
Process Innovation
Ethical Business Practices
Cybersecurity
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Our Value Creation Framework
Our Value Creating
Strategy
GROWTH
The Global
Leader in Cooling
Technology Inspired
by Engineering
Excellence
EXCELLENCE
PROFITABILITY
Our Purpose
Through passionate people and innovative solutions
we lead the way in advanced cooling system design
and supply, to exceed the expectations of our global
partners across diverse industries.
Our DNA
RESPECT
PASSION
TEAMWORK
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PWR aspires to create sustainable value through engineering excellence, cutting edge innovation and trusted
relationships with our global partners. PWR’s strategy supports our purpose and focuses us on what’s important to
deliver Growth, Profitability and Excellence. Summarised below are our key strategic programs and performance
indicators for FY2024:
Goals
Strategic Programs
FY2024 Performance Indicators
Leverage our reputation and know
how into thermal management
solutions for the Aerospace and
Defence Industry
Increase aerospace and defence
customer base
GROWTH
Grow the performance aftermarket
business globally
Fully stocked online stores and sales
increasing globally
Achieve profitable growth by
growing our global performance
aftermarket business and
diversifying into new industries
and technologies
Increase our brand awareness
globally to support profitable growth
PWR brand is known for its quality
and passion worldwide
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PROFITABILITY
Operating our global business to
manage risk and drive efficiency
and ensuring sustainability
EXCELLENCE
Build capability, systems and
processes to support profitable
growth and efficiency
Adopt automation for efficiency
Take a global approach to business
systems and operations to drive
OnePWR
Clear roadmap of potential
automation opportunities to reduce
repetitive activities, improve workflow
and improve delivery timeframes
and to enable growth in a labour
constrained environment
Head office led global business
systems that are well maintained,
on which the workforce is fully trained
and that support growth and an
efficient business
Set measurable goals and track
progress using visible management
systems
All teams in our Group know their
goals and how they are tracking
against them
Streamline our global operating
footprint through capacity planning
and sustainability and efficiency
initiatives
Clear understanding of true
manufacturing capacity and level
of optimisation of the PWR Group
Continue to embed PWR
Sustainability Framework
Drive efficiencies and improvements
through our digital data, processes,
technology and systems
Readily available data to support
decision making and capacity
planning
Develop, attract and retain a diverse
workforce to meet current and future
business needs
Prioritise staff health, safety
and wellbeing
Maintain and strengthen a workplace
culture that values people, invests
in leadership development and
workplace training and provides
rewarding work experiences
Increased workforce diversity
Improved employee wellbeing and
workplace safety and a year on year
improvement on our health and
safety metrics
Increased workforce satisfaction
and reduced employee turnover
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Our Value Creation Framework
Our Sustainability Framework,
Pillars and Material Sustainability
Priorities
4 Sustainability Pillars and 10 Material Sustainability Priorities
Sustainability Pillars Material Sustainability Priorities
Managing our
environmental
footprint
Creating meaningful
Relationships with our
Passionate People
Customer Centric
and Innovative
Our approach
to Corporate
Governance is
driven by our
Vision, Purpose
and DNA
Action on Climate Change
Circular Economy and Waste
Developing Passionate People
Health, Safety and Wellbeing
Diversity
Innovative Customer Solutions
Product Design and Quality
Process Innovation
Ethical Business Practices
Cybersecurity
Our approach to sustainability is
embedded into our strategy and we
integrate environmental, social, and
governance factors into important
business and operational decisions.
We are committed to a journey of both understanding
our baseline and setting realistic and measurable targets
to meet and report against. We know that this is a rapidly
changing topic and each year we will review and revise our
approach to sustainability and climate change to ensure
it keeps pace with the expectations of our stakeholders.
We need to ensure we get our data right for our current
emissions and will need to invest in information systems
to track our emissions and targets.
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Achievements
In FY2023 we developed our ESG Roadmap which
included:
– Determining our material sustainability priorities
following feedback from internal and external
stakeholders
– Developing our ESG policy
– Establishing our ESG oversight and governance
structure
– Completing an assessment of our GHG
emissions baseline (scope 1 and scope 2) for our
Group operations
– Commencing the development of metrics
against our material sustainability priorities on
which to measure our progress in future years.
Material Sustainability Priorities
To identify the most pertinent Sustainability issues for PWR, we conducted a materiality mapping exercise which
incorporated feedback from internal and external stakeholders. This exercise identified a list of ten material issues aligned
to four sustainability pillars and importantly aligns to the Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosure (TCFD)
Framework which PWR will be required to report against.
We Manage our
Environmental Footprint
Action on Climate Change
Circular Economy and Waste
Action on Climate Change
PWR is committed to playing its
part in developing lower emissions
technology to support customers
and help to build a sustainable
world for the next generation.
What We Currently Do
– PWR ensures that exhaust gases generated in the
manufacturing process are removed via activated
compounds prior to being released into the
environment
– PWR’s Environmental Management System is
accredited to ISO 14001
– We seek to manufacture less carbon-intense thermal
cooling solutions for our customers
– We work with our customers to aid them in working
towards their environmental footprint targets
– We invest in research and development for emerging
technologies
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Aluminium is PWR’s main raw material used in its
products. Aluminium is an energy and Green House
Gas (GHG) intensive raw material to produce. This
priority relates to PWR’s actions to combat climate
change through energy consumption and the release
of greenhouse gas emissions, both in its own operations
and throughout the value chain.
It includes PWR’s management of energy in the
manufacturing process, measures taken to improve
energy efficiency and intensity, energy mix, as well as
grid reliance.
It also encompasses PWR’s release of greenhouse gases
and/or its precursors into the atmosphere over a specified
area and period of time. Critically, it seeks to address
the emissions intensity of the production process, as
well as the upstream and downstream elements of the
supply chain.
What We Plan To Do
FY2024 and FY2025
– Explore opportunities to reduce our scope 1 and
scope 2 emissions given, without intervention, our
emissions will grow as we do
– Review classification of revenue in FY2024 to
determine underlying exposure to vehicle power units
and in FY2025 – report the outcome
– Undertaking an initial upstream scope 3 emissions
assessment of raw material inputs is targeted for
FY2025
– PWR’s three manufacturing sites facilitate product
FY2026 to FY2028
manufacturing closer to our customers reducing the
distance products have to travel via air, sea or road to
our customers
– PWR is not subject to the Federal Government’s
National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER)
Scheme. We have however undertaken scope 1
and 2 baseline emissions calculations for our global
operations as follows:
PWR Location
Ormeau, Australia
Rugby, United Kingdom2
Indianapolis, USA
TOTAL
(t CO2-e)1
2,853
43
2,342
5,238
– Implementing processes to capture data for scope 3
emissions (FY2026)
– Identify opportunities to reduce carbon intensity for
Scope 1 and 2 (FY2026), Scope 3 (FY2028)
– We will look at financial impact aligned with the
recommendations from the Task Force on Climate
Related Financial Disclosures with the overarching
objective of understanding our baseline so we have
a foundation on which to build realistic targets. We
aim to have FY2027 as our comparative year and
commence reporting in FY2028 aligned with the IISB
disclosure requirements
– We will actively explore renewable energy sources
for any new factory we identify for our operations in
future years
1. References for emissions factors used:
AUSTRALIA FACTORS Report per t https://www.cleanenergyregulator.gov.au/NGER/Forms-and-resources/Calculators
UK FACTORS Report per kg and converted https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/government-conversion-factors-for-company-reporting
USA FACTORS https://ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools-and-guidance https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2023-03/ghg_emission_factors_hub.pdf
2. Operational from February 2023
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Our Sustainability Framework, Pillars
and Material Sustainability Priorities
continued
We Manage our
Environmental Footprint
Action on Climate Change
Circular Economy and Waste
Circular Economy and Waste
Integrating and advocating good
sustainability practices in PWR’s
global operations. We take every
opportunity we can to recycle from
our raw material to our coffee cups!
PWR is conscious of its environmental impact through the
waste produced through raw material offcuts, packaging
materials, and the end of life of its sold products, as well as
the potential exposure to toxic waste management and
packaging regulations. Specifically, this topic considers
the processes and actions required to manage the
impacts of waste from its inception to its final disposal
including waste minimisation.
It also covers PWR’s operations and the existence and
strength of its environmental management systems to
manage potential environmental impacts.
What We Currently Do
What We Plan To Do
– Recycling raw materials, cardboard and office
– Taking a global and consistent approach to recycling
materials
– Disposal of wastes and hazardous materials in
accordance with government regulations
– At PWR, aluminium is used almost exclusively in
the production of our high-performance cooling
solutions. This material is abundant, easy to fabricate
and one of the most widely recycled materials. During
the FY2023 we recycled 336 tonnes of aluminium.
our raw material across three sites through the
development of a Recycling Policy
– Investigating product packaging and other recycling
opportunities across our business
Tonnes of Aluminium Recycled per Financial Year
tonnes
336
161
182
211
2020
2021
2022
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We Create Meaningful
Relationships with our
Passionate People
Developing Passionate People
Health, Safety and Wellbeing
Diversity
Developing Passionate People
At the heart of PWR is its people.
We believe in them and ensure
they have access to learning and
development opportunities.
Passionate People are written into PWR’s corporate
purpose and are critical to the success of the business.
This topic relates to PWR’s approach to employment or
job creation including hiring, recruitment, retention and
related practices, and the working conditions we provide.
Specifically, this topic considers the establishment and
strengthening of employee and employer relationships
through measuring employee satisfaction, identifying
and resolving workplace issues, and approaching
communication of significant operational changes.
The topic also relates to PWR’s approach to training
and upgrading employee skills including improving
performance, capabilities and resources. For example,
the use of performance and career development reviews
and the management of career endings due to retirement
or termination.
What We Currently Do
What We Plan To Do
– Targeted and effective approaches to talent and
– Collect and analyse existing data to effectively
communicate and report on workplace culture and
human capital measures
– Offering opportunities for staff to upskill by
participating in a pilot delivery of a Certificate II in
Engineering program which will be delivered onsite
at PWR which upon successful completion will reward
the participants with a nationally recognised, formal
Australian qualification in Engineering and provide
exciting opportunities to further develop a career
pathway here at PWR
– Build the PWR Academy
– Tailored development plans for employees
– Work towards reducing our rolling 12 month
voluntary turnover to ≤20%
recruitment management
– Succession planning and growth of key talent through
time in critical roles, as well as relevant external training
– Report on growth in employee numbers over the last
5 years
– Continue to improve long-term workforce planning
and talent management across the business
– PWR-specific frontline leadership training program,
including the use of a DiSC profile
– Rewarding high performing staff
– Recruiting apprentices, offering work experience to
high school students, and investing in them to build
a capable and committed workforce
– Graduate engineering program provides an
opportunity for recent engineering graduates to
expand on their university studies.
– International Secondment Program to give a small,
selected number of employees an opportunity
to work at a PWR manufacturing site in another
country for 1 to 2 years
– Monitor and manage our staff turnover
Read more about what we do
Our People Section on pages 35 to 45.
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We Create Meaningful
Relationships with our
Passionate People
Developing Passionate People
Health, Safety and Wellbeing
Diversity
Health, Safety and Wellbeing
PWR’s DNA calls out respect.
Respect for our employees and
respect for each other. We strive
to ensure that a culture of respect
promotes a safe workplace so that
everyone goes home safe every day.
A culture of proactive health and safety management
is critical to PWR, with critical safety risk management
already included within executive short term
remuneration. This topic relates to ensuring operations
and work practices are designed to be safe, developing
and ensuring a robust safety culture, and promoting
workforce psychological and physical health through
relevant programs and initiatives related to mental health
and physical wellbeing.
Mental health and wellbeing are also important
components of PWR’s ability to have a positive social
impact. PWR’s measures for the prevention of physical
and mental harm to employees and customers, as well
as the promotion of workers’ health, including health
& lifestyle benefits and employee wellness, will be
addressed through this priority.
What We Currently Do
What We Plan To Do
– Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) and safety
leadership already included in executive short term
remuneration. For FY2024, our Corporate Scorecard
requires safety leadership and visibility as a key
performance indicator to measure safety leadership
activity in the business
– Review existing safety training practices and induction
sessions to identify areas of improvement that support
the creation of an inclusive, safe culture that prioritises
both physical and mental health and wellbeing
– Collect data to effectively communicate and report on
health, safety and wellbeing measures
– PWR ran campaigns during the year to facilitate
– Explore appetite for internationally recognised ISO
45001 and ISO 45003 alignment
– Expand charter of Work Health and Safety Committee
to explicitly cover wellbeing and mental health
– Increase health and safety leadership capabilities
within our global business
employees’ health and wellbeing by offering access to
flu vaccinations and COVID boosters. We continue to
also facilitate strong personal hygiene at all sites. Staff
continue to have access to free COVID testing
– Critical Safety Risks identified
– Work Health and Safety Committee in place
– Global Work Health and Safety Policy implemented
– Wellbeing focus with freshly chef prepared morning
tea and cooked lunches every day at Weely’s Diner in
Australia
– Staff globally have access to an employee assistance
program
Read more about what we do
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Developing Passionate People
Health, Safety and Wellbeing
Diversity
Promoting Diversity
Diversity and inclusion are
considerations that form part
of PWR’s long term commercial
success and strategy.
PWR operates within an industry which has historically
demonstrated a lack of diversity, in particular in relation
to gender. This topic includes PWR’s actions to improve
its performance around diversity and inclusion. Through
promoting a corporate culture which embraces and
values the unique contributions of its people with diverse
backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to provide
exceptional customer service and to make the Company
a great place to work.
It also encompasses the diversity PWR maintains within
its Board (e.g. diversity in skills, gender, experience,
qualifications, etc).
What We Currently Do
What We Plan To Do
– PWR currently collects data on employee gender
– Explore the collection of diversity data including on
identity
ethnicity
– PWR has established targets for the number of
– Increase female representation across our workforce
women on the Board of Directors, and number of
women in Executive Management over the next three
years across its global sites
– Work has commenced in Australia to establish
Women in Engineering Programs and Trade based
work experience programs for females
– Embedded gender diversity into our Excellence
objective
and Board
– Increase global female workforce representation to
≥20%
– Explore flexible working arrangements that meet the
needs of both the business and individuals
Read more about what we do
Our People Section on pages 35 to 45.
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Our Sustainability Framework, Pillars
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continued
We Create Trusted Partnerships
with our Customers Through
Innovation, Quality and Design
Product Design and Quality
Process Innovation
Innovative Customer Solutions
Product Design and Quality
PWR’s true value is realised through
industry leading products and
services with highly differentiated
features and benefits compared
to any potential competitor offer.
Our willingness to engage in
new developments and push
boundaries of current capability is
one of the defining characteristics of
a relationship with PWR.
Excellence is one of PWR’s three corporate goals,
and covers every aspect of what we do. This topic
encompasses product design, safety, quality, and lifecycle
management. This topic relates to PWR’s ability to limit
the use of material inputs that could be associated with
health concerns while addressing issues such as energy
efficiency and end-of-life disposal of our products.
In relation to safety and quality, this topic will address
PWR’s efforts to mitigate adverse events such as
equipment failures, manufacturing defects, design flaws,
or inadequate disclosure of product-related risks.
What We Currently Do
What We Plan To Do
– Focus on securing accreditation for the Australian
Defence Industry Security Program (DISP)
– Identify further opportunities for improvement in
product quality and design
– Reduce cost of poor quality by expanding and refining
internal reporting and development of targets
– Assess adequacy of targets in place around
production accuracy and product quality to ensure
continuous improvement
– Continue to enhance the functionality of our ERP
System
Our Emerging Technology section on pages 46 to 49.
Our Intellectual Capital section on pages 50 to 53.
– Introduced capability for serialisation of products
including full traceability of components and raw
materials used in the production process back to raw
material source
– Track the remakes and reworks as a % of manufactured
product, as well as warranty claims and customer
returns, which are both a component of executive
short term remuneration
– PWR is ISO 9001 accredited and has invested in
securing AS9100 accreditation (aerospace and
defence quality standard) as well as National
Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation
Program (NADCAP) accreditation (thermal and
chemical management)
– PWR forges long lasting relationships with integral
supply chain partners
– PWR has adopted KPIs for the business and its
executives which include:
– Emerging technologies revenue growth
– Warranty claims and customer returns as % of total
dispatched items
– Cost of Poor Quality as a percentage of total sales
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with our Customers Through
Innovation, Quality and Design
Product Design and Quality
Process Innovation
Innovative Customer Solutions
Process Innovation
Technology and innovation are
advancing at a rapid pace and we
pride ourselves by being at the
forefront of technological advances
in the field of cooling. However it
requires continuous investment and
focus. Falling behind is not an option.
Innovation is critical not just to PWR’s products, but
the way it produces them. This topic relates to PWR’s
exploration of opportunities to innovate its processes to
ensure automation, reduction of waste and offcuts and
remake rates. This topic also considers the need to invest
in training to encourage innovation.
What We Currently Do
What We Plan To Do
– PWR is continuously investing in research and
– Continue to identify and report on opportunities for
development. In FY2023 PWR invested $10.1m on
R&D activities (2022: $9.8m)
– PWR adopts quality control approaches in everything
we do and uses advanced technology to problem
solve for our customers
– Undertook a Lessons Learned Workshop to identify
opportunities for process enhancements to gain
efficiencies during our busy period
innovative production processes
– Develop an automation vision and strategy
– Assess the current spend on process innovation e.g.
3D printing and internal designs
– Assess current training programs and their ability to
encourage innovation within the workplace
Read more about what we do
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Our Sustainability Framework, Pillars
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We Create Trusted Partnerships
with our Customers Through
Innovation, Quality and Design
Product Design and Quality
Process Innovation
Innovative Customer Solutions
Innovative Customer Solutions
Leveraging existing technology
to new industries and continuous
innovation and learning to remain
an industry leader… our project
engagement is one of true
partnership with our customers
with a shared goal to succeed in
producing the best final product
or solution.
Innovative solutions are at the core of our purpose. To
continue to be the global leader in cooling technology
we must continue to innovate and ensure that we are
providing the solutions of tomorrow. This topic relates
to PWR’s exploration of opportunities in the new less
carbon intense related market areas such as the advanced
technology industry and clean or low-carbon technology.
E.g. hydrogen, end of useful life battery storage,
exploration of potential strategic development initiatives
in the clean technology space and the possibility of future
revenue generation from such technologies.
PWR is fortunate to be able to call some of the world’s
leading companies and race teams its customers, and
this provides our staff a tremendous source of pride in
the work they do, and for the applications that their work
serves. Our feedback from our key customer base is
consistently that of partnership, where PWR is recognised
and acknowledged as an integral part of our customer’s
own team in the way that we work.
What We Currently Do
What We Plan To Do
– Solutions are developed in partnership with PWR’s
– Identify and report on opportunities to explore in the
new less carbon intense related market areas
– Begin to track key customer satisfaction metrics
clients and are bespoke in nature
– PWR attends trade shows and keeps up to date
with the latest advances in technology
– PWR strategically invests in leading edge
manufacturing technology and has spent $15.0m
on new equipment this year (2022: $5.0m)
– PWR has a strong governance process over
recording our R&D expenditure
– Leveraging motorsports expertise into Aerospace
and Defence
– Providing services to our customers such as CFD/
Wind tunnel – going beyond just manufacturing
their part
Read more about what we do
Our Intellectual Capital section on pages 50 to 53.
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Our approach to Corporate
Governance is Driven by our Vision,
Purpose and DNA
Ethical Business Practices
Cybersecurity
Ethical Business Practices
PWR maintains high standards of
ethical conduct and is committed
to ensure that high standards of
conduct are maintained by all staff.
Trust and transparency are critical to the ongoing success
of business relationships. We recognise that companies
are evaluated on their oversight and management of
business ethics issues such as fraud, misconduct, corrupt
practices, money laundering and anti-trust violations.
This is a key area of focus in the governance pillar and
PWR recognises it is absolutely essential to embed good
governance in everything it does for the benefit of both
PWR and its customers.
This priority relates to PWR consistently acting according
to its DNA and moral principles when dealing with areas of
potential risk to oversight and transparency expectations,
including corporate governance, insider trading, bribery,
discrimination, environmental compliance, anti-
competitive behaviour and corporate social responsibility.
This priority also captures ethical or controversial sourcing
of materials. Controversial sourcing refers to PWR’s
dependence on and purchase of raw materials procured
from conflict areas or through modern slavery, and
the efforts around the traceability and certification of
these materials.
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What We Plan To Do
– Collect existing data to effectively communicate and
report on business conduct and ethics initiatives,
policies and measures
– Education and feedback around the global operation
of our whistleblower policy
– Establish a supply chain (and supplier engagement)
strategy and procurement framework to adopt and
maintain fair, inclusive and sustainable business
practices
– Expand our customer feedback mechanism to track
performance on business practices
– Comprehensive risk assessments on our supply chain
– Developed and implemented our Ethical Sourcing
and Modern Slavery Policy
– Well documented and communicated Code of Ethical
Conduct Policy which calls on the PWR DNA as our
frame of reference
– PWR communicates with its shareholders through
our AGM onsite in Australia where it hosts shareholder
tours to better understand PWR’s business and
encourages questions from shareholders
– Regular and ongoing engagement with other key
stakeholders including its customers through trade
shows and sponsorships
– Committees which inform the Board on certain topics
– Governance framework to monitor performance
– Risk management approach involves scenario
planning, stress testing and stakeholder feedback
within the context of PWR’s risk appetite
– Reporting on Board capability and experience
– Whistleblower policy and independent hotline in
place
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Our Sustainability Framework, Pillars
and Material Sustainability Priorities
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Our approach to Corporate
Governance is Driven by our Vision,
Purpose and DNA
Ethical Business Practices
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity
Protection of PWR’s intellectual
property and that of our customers
is paramount. There are strict
protocols in place to manage
intellectual property.
Cybersecurity threats and data breaches are regular
news stories, and currently at the forefront of customer
concerns. Taking into consideration the profile of some of
PWR’s customers, it is essential that their sensitive data
is handled securely. This topic relates to PWR’s proper
handling of sensitive data which includes personal,
financial, customer, and intellectual property data.
This topic considers the protection of digital data from
destructive forces and unwanted actions of unauthorised
users, such as cyber-attacks and data breaches.
What We Currently Do
What We Plan To Do
– Regularly undertake independent external reviews of
our IT and potential cyber security exposures and have
implemented all recommendations arising from these
reviews
– Maintain strict confidentiality procedures for new
technology and manufacturing processes
– Operate restricted areas within our manufacturing
sites and do not permit phones or cameras on the
factory floor
– Have a designated Executive member to take
ownership of this area
– Developed a cybersecurity and privacy policy
– Undertook staff cybersecurity awareness training
and embedded compulsory security awareness
training as on ongoing program
– Developed a PWR global cybersecurity
requirements checklist
– Begin the development of a cybersecurity ‘defence
in depth’ strategy to secure PWR’s facilities, including
well-timed detection at all layers of their technology
stack with timely removal of threats to endpoints and
the network to protect their perimeter
– The Chief Security Officer and Security Officer will
regularly conduct risk assessments and update the
PWR Defence Industry Security Program (DISP)
developed security register and PWR Security Policies
and Plans (SPP)
– Work towards CMMC2.0 (Cybersecurity Maturity
Model Certification) which will transition from
NIST SP 800-171
– Upgrade surveillance systems to monitor
sensitive areas
– Issue employee name tags and ID cards
– Strengthen the current Data Loss Prevention policies
– Ongoing security awareness training for PWR
employees
– Ongoing program of external and internal
penetration testing, and Incident Response
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Our Value Creation Framework
Our Value Creation Framework
Our Relationships
and Resources
Customers and Stakeholders
Our People
Emerging Technology
and New Industries
Intellectual Capital
Governance and Risk Management
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Customer and
Stakeholder
Relationships
We create value through focusing
on what matters most to the many
stakeholders of our business. The
relationships we develop with
our many stakeholders directly
impacts the success of PWR.
Building Trust and Respect
Genuine relationships built on trust and respect
underpins the successful achievements of PWR, while
providing the foundation for successful growth in the
future. At the forefront our success in delivering value are:
Customer Service | Responsiveness | Product Range
Quality | Knowledge | Capability
Our staff are Passionate
PWR’s engagement between customer and staff is
demonstrated by a can-do attitude and a desire to take
on tasks and challenges like they are our own, to provide
innovative solutions and solve complex challenges to
serve the best interests of our customers. PWR’s true
value is realised through industry leading products
and services with highly differentiated features and
benefits compared to any potential competitor offer.
Our willingness to engage in new developments and push
boundaries of current capability is one of the defining
characteristics of a relationship with PWR.
We Provide our Customers with
Around-the-Clock Service
A global presence through Australia, Europe and the
USA, with highly dedicated staff means we provide our
customer base with around the clock service, and our
project engagement is one of true partnership with
a shared goal to succeed in producing the best final
product or solution. Our feedback from our key customer
base is consistently that of partnership, where PWR is
recognised and acknowledged as an integral part of
our customers own team in the way that we work.
Employee Engagement
Employees’ Trip to Melbourne Formula One
It has been a long standing tradition within PWR that each
year the company takes a select group of high performing
staff from the prior year to Albert Park in Melbourne
for the Formula One Grand Prix where they have the
opportunity to see some of the results of their hard work
in the products PWR supplies to Formula 1.
It’s a great team building experience and a further point
of connection to their daily efforts for customers to have
access to see and appreciate the importance of the
products and services they are responsible for delivering.
This is also an opportunity to hear firsthand from the
teams, the positive influence PWR makes to a reliable and
efficient race car. PWR was very pleased to be able to take
22 of its employees to the Melbourne Grand Prix in 2023.
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Our Prospective Employees
- PWR Job Fair
With unemployment at an all time low in Australia, it is a
tough recruitment market. Thinking of innovative ways to
attract talent, PWR’s Australian facility held its very first
Jobs Fair. The event was a great success with many staff
giving up their Saturday to support the day and future
similar events are planned.
Our efforts were supported by Toby Price and his
undefeated Redbull TSCO Trophy Truck which was
displayed alongside a TA2 two-seater race car from the
TA2 Muscle Car Series. Both vehicles are a rare sight
outside of competition and are often in pieces between
races due to undergoing maintenance and repairs. Having
these vehicles made available to PWR between racing
commitments is a testament to the close relationships we
have with our customers and a strong attraction tool for
our prospective employees.
Some key statistics:
250+
attendees on the day
90
applications and Expressions of Interest
received (within 48 hours post event)
70
people taken on site tours on the day
40
job interviews conducted
on the day
Kees Weel, Managing Director talking to attendees
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Bringing Our Employee and Customers Together
PWR is fortunate to be able to call some of the world’s
leading companies and race teams our customers, and
this provides our staff a tremendous source of pride
in the work they do, and for the applications that their
work serves.
PWR is extremely proud of its company uniform, but it has
long been a tradition that PWR staff are encouraged on
a Friday to wear shirts that represent our customer base.
Fridays will see staff wearing motorsport team shirts from
Formula 1, Moto GP, NASCAR, WRC and Supercars to
name just a few, as well as representation of other prestige
marques from the automotive industry. This tradition
serves as a constant reminder of importance in the role
PWR plays in supporting this customer base, and that our
staff are an extension of our customers own teams with
each playing a critical role in the success of delivering a
high quality and high performing end product or solution.
Our customers are appreciative of this demonstration
of our partnership and are supportive with initiatives
supplying discounts and access to their branded
merchandise to PWR staff, because all parties benefit
from the increased engagement this delivers.
Shareholder Engagement
Our Annual General Meeting is Dedicated
to our Shareholders
PWR is always keen to show our shareholders what we do.
Our 2022 AGM provided a great opportunity for PWR to
invite Investors and shareholders to our Australian facility
and to be able to share examples of our latest product
developments, as well as tour the factory providing
valuable insight into the significant investments made by
the company to support the adoption of latest advanced
technologies and manufacturing capabilities.
Events such as these are hugely successful, with very
positive feedback received and attendees impressed
by the scale and presentation of the facility. This
platform provides an ideal opportunity for effective
communication to our shareholders engaging with PWR
tour hosts and staff to better understand PWR’s business,
products and services that support the opportunities
ahead.
An overwhelming trend of feedback received from our
AGM was positive towards our staff regarding their
knowledge and passion for PWR, our products and our
customers. The open forum created by hosting events
such as this delivers positive results for shareholders and
staff alike with the ability for all to engage in discussion
around common points of interest behind PWR. This is
certainly a platform that PWR plans to retain and grow
in the future.
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hosting an AGM tour
Kees Weel, Managing Director presenting to shareholders
at the AGM
Ben Nielsen, Senior Project Engineer, hosting a tour at the AGM
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Community Engagement
Australian Defence Force Capability
and Technology Management College Visit
PWR had the privilege to host 44 Defence personnel
from the Australian Defence Force Capability and
Technology Management College taking part in their
Masters level course.
The diverse group of men and women had the chance to
tour PWR’s facilities and gain an insight into the cutting
edge capabilities housed at our Australian Head Quarters.
This visit presented a great opportunity to raise awareness
of the PWR brand and our achievements, whilst allowing
our engineering team to engage directly with Defence
personnel on potential future project needs.
Brisbane Supercar Club Visit
PWR was pleased to host an open day for the Brisbane
Supercar Club at PWR’s Head Quarters in Australia.
The event was highly successful with 45 people and 25
supercars in attendance. The team organised to have a
coffee van onsite, plenty of high-end products on display
and provided an audio system with headsets so that the
attendees could hear the tour guides as they conducted
the factory tours. The tours walked the club members
through each department following the manufacturing
process from start to finish. The team also included the
Wind Tunnel, Additive Manufacturing department and
the Micro Matrix department which proved to be popular
with the people in attendance.
The response from the attendees was overwhelmingly
positive, everyone was extremely impressed with the
facility, our capabilities and PWR’s story.
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Members of the Australian Defence Force Capability and
Technology Management College on a site visit to PWR Australia
CASE STUDY
PWR enjoys excellent
relationships with our customers,
where our technical and
manufacturing efforts are
seen as an extension of our
customers own team.
As such our customers often make special
efforts in recognition of PWR’s commitment.
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Sponsorships
PWR proudly supports key figures in several of our
target markets through product sponsorship. These
sponsorships are mutually beneficial for both PWR and
our partners and assist in drawing a direct link between
our brand and some of the most respected names in the
business. These sponsorships range from grass roots
motorsport competitors such as Tyler Collins Motorsport
in the Australian Excel cup series through to the Repsol
Honda Team competing in MotoGP.
We also work with social media influencers such as Shaun
Whale and Bailey Winen from 4WD 24/7 who actively
promote our products to the Australian 4WD industry.
These partnerships have proven to be a valuable source
of marketing content which is then shared with their
extensive network of social media followers, further
increasing our brand’s reach.
PWR’s list of sponsorships also includes high profile
partners such as Mad Mike Motorsport, Patriot
Productions, TA2 Muscle Car Series, Queensland
Raceway, Willowbank Raceway and KIR Drift.
In this last 12 months during our European
customer visit schedule, our visiting engineers
went to lunch after meeting completion with
one of our customer teams based in Italy. The
restaurant of choice being a famous location,
popular with team members and tourists
alike, with its walls adorned with Formula One
memorabilia from race and championship
winning cars and drivers. The history and
significance of some of the items on display
in the venue confirming it to be a truly iconic
location.
A few months after this visit we were reached
out to from some of our close customer
contacts to share an image of a new addition
of memorabilia, a PWR Formula One radiator
assembly, that had been mounted to the wall
in this historic location, and some of our close
customer contacts taking pride in sharing this
acknowledgment with PWR staff.
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Customer Engagement
PWR is an extension of our customer’s team when
it comes to collaborating with them to design and
manufacture the very best thermal solution for their
application, however the extent of our commitment does
not end there, and reciprocal of our efforts to integrate
with our customers and go the extra mile, our customers
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CASE STUDY
2022 SEMA Show
PWR North America and PWR Australia
representatives attended SEMA 2022 in
November 2022. SEMA is the world’s largest
automotive trade show and is held annually
in Las Vegas, The show attracts more than
161,000 people each year from more than
140 countries outside of the USA. The show
covers 2.2 million square feet at the Las Vegas
Convention Centre and features over 2,400
exhibiting companies and 1,500 feature
vehicles.
Our Value Creation Framework
Customer and Stakeholder
Relationships
continued
Shows
PWR is committed to maintaining a high level of
community and customer engagement which is largely
achieved by getting out and talking directly to people
in the community at shows. Globally PWR invested in
attending 30 shows in FY2023 which was a substantial
increase on previous years. These shows include
Performance Automotive events, 4X4 shows, Aerospace
and Defence shows, Motorsport events, industry trade
shows, local community events and facility open days.
These events are a great way to network and hold
meetings with both current and potential new trade
customers and gain valuable insights into market trends
and changes in market conditions. The teams are also
able to speak directly to end users of our products and get
valuable feedback about our product range and what new
products PWR should look to develop next.
Shows are also a great way to increase brand awareness
and share PWR’s incredible story with the world. PWR’s
passionate team of representatives are always eager to
talk about the company’s heritage, new products and our
affiliation with elite motorsport teams and OEMs. Many
of PWR’s employees are also passionate automotive
enthusiasts which is reflected in their interactions with
customers and the community.
Supplier Engagement
PWR is proud to be an extremely vertically integrated
business taking control of most processes to deliver
our products and services; however, we still have a very
important supply chain with integral partners we forge
long lasting relationships with to deliver to the high quality
and service expectations of PWR and our customers.
Just as PWR is considered a critical link in our customers
supply chain, PWR relies on exceptional partners in our
own supply chain to deliver world class service.
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Our Value Creation Framework
Our People
At the heart of PWR is its
people. We believe in them,
support their health, safety
and wellbeing and ensure they
have access to learning and
development opportunities.
We encourage a workplace that is diverse, empowered
and demonstrates good decision making and one which
fosters innovation and high productivity.
PWR DNA and Code of Conduct
The PWR DNA defines us and is a key consideration in
all decisions we make and interactions we have with our
people. It is embedded in our Employee Handbook, new
employee induction program and employee reward and
recognition programs. It is also at the core of our annual
Performance and Development Review process.
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RESPECT
PASSION
TEAMWORK
We are polite and courteous
We respect the PWR uniform
and take pride in our personal
appearance
We look out for our team-mates
We turn up to work on time
We are solutions focused – we
take customers problems and
make them our own
We work together
We talk to each other
We have a positive ‘can do’
attitude
We chip in when one of the
team is under pressure
We take pride in what
we do
We solve problems
together
Our Code of Conduct ensures that PWR consistently strives for the highest standards of business conduct possible,
including:
– the creation of sustainable value for shareholders and other stakeholders
– compliance with the law
– respect for local cultures
– a healthy and safe workplace
– responsible environmental management
– integrity, fairness and respect in its interaction with others.
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Employee Recognition
At PWR we recognise those employees who live the
PWR DNA and go above and beyond their role, assist and
support others and show initiative.
– PWR Employee of the Month – 2 employees are
chosen from a pool nominated by supervisors.
– PWR Employee of the Year – the employee of the year
is chosen from a pool nominated by supervisors and
management.
– PWR Apprentice of the Quarter.
– PWR Apprentice of the Year.
– Annual Christmas Lunch – just before Christmas
on site.
– Employee Referral Program – receive cash incentives
for referring someone to come and work at PWR.
– Trip to Melbourne Grand Prix – highly coveted, a
small number of outstanding employees get the
opportunity to attend the Melbourne Grand Prix
as part of the PWR Team.
– Discounts and Freebies – discounts for PWR staff
at several local suppliers.
– Recognition of service anniversaries.
Employee Numbers
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June 2019 June 2020 June 2021
June 2022 June 2023
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North America
Europe
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Growth in a challenging employment
market
The Labour market continued to present challenges over
the year globally, with low candidate availability and high
recruitment demand and unemployment remaining low in
Australia, USA and UK. Despite these challenges, globally,
PWR grew employee numbers by 13% over the year,
continuing our progressive growth over the last five years.
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Welcoming the PWR Europe Team
The growth of the PWR Europe operation including the
acquisition and integration of two external businesses
culminated in a move to larger premises in Rugby UK. By
the end of June 2023, the team had grown from 6 to 30,
with production and distribution now operational. We
have been delighted to offer exciting career paths for the
team in our state-of-the-art facility as it continues to grow
from strength to strength.
PWR Europe Team outside the new PWR Factory in Rugby, UK
Welcome to Wayne Rodgers,
Executive General Manager,
PWR Europe
Wayne started with PWR in January 2023 and has
overseen the integration of Dockings Engineering
and Bespoke Motorsport Radiators into the new
PWR Europe facility at Rugby, UK. Wayne brings over
22 years of experience within the Motorsport and
Performance aftermarket sector, along with 10 years
of race experience as a co-driver. With a proven track
record of enhancing business growth, operational
efficiency and profitability, Wayne has enjoyed
international success in both Europe and the US
motorsport and performance markets.
Wayne was previously Head of Performance
and Motorsport UK – Business Development at
Goodridge, Managing Director of Marchesini Wheels
(a subsidiary of the Brembo group), director of
Brembo USA Performance aftermarket, Technical
Sales Manager of Federal Mogul’s Ferodo brand
and Motorsport Sales Manager for Silkolene.
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CASE STUDY
Wayne Osgood
PWR Europe has a young welder on a traineeship
with college day release commencing in late 2023.
Wayne Osgood commenced employment with
Docking Engineering in 2011 as a Workshop
Assistant. With the acquisition of Docking in
August 2022, Wayne transferred to PWR as a
Manufacturing Production Assistant (a directly
equivalent role to the one he held previously).
Wayne has a long-held desire to train as a welder,
and since the move to PWR he has demonstrated
genuine interest in the fabrication side of the
business. This has led to him being promoted to
the Centre Bench Lead position. At the same
time, he enrolled himself on evening classes to
learn welding, and in support of his personal
commitment PWR are now funding the cost
of these classes.
“ PWR Europe has made good progress
improving conditions and responding to the
needs of staff and it made me happy that
the team from Dockings transitioned to
PWR. On a personal note, I am very pleased
that PWR is supporting me on my journey to
become a qualified welder.”
Wayne Osgood
We support Schools and Apprentices
with Development Opportunities
Our Apprenticeship and School Work Experience
Programs are well established as key components in our
strategy of building future talent for PWR.
We take a particular interest in recruiting apprentices,
offering work experience to high school students and
investing in them to build a capable and committed
workforce to maintain PWR’s exceptional quality
workmanship and customer service.
Work Experience Program
During the year we had 35 Work Experience students
spend time on a placement at PWR Australia, where
they were exposed to several of our production areas in
a structured and supervised program. At PWR Europe
we hosted an engineering student on a work placement
from Silverstone University Technical College on a
45-day placement spread over the year. PWR North
America hosted a successful internship program with 18
placements over the year, 4 of those have since been hired
into PWR as full time employees.
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7
New apprentices signed up
in PWR Australia
4
Apprentices completed and transitioned
to fully qualified tradespeople
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Work Experience Students
spent time at PWR Australia
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Internships hosted at PWR
North America
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Technical student work placement
hosted at PWR Europe
PWR Europe commenced
a welding traineeship
Lani Morris – From Work
Experience to Apprentice to
Trade Qualified CNC Machinist
Lani first approached PWR Australia in 2018
to enquire about a possible work experience
placement. At that stage she was in Year 12 at
High School and had already decided that she
wanted to undertake a career as a fitter and
turner. She secured a place on the PWR Work
Experience Program and after successfully
completing the placement she applied for
and gained full time employment with us as
a Manufacturing Production Assistant in the
Machine Shop. In 2020 she secured herself
a place on an Apprenticeship with PWR
which she completed in 2023; she is now a
trade qualified CNC Machinist working in
our Machine Shop.
“I am enjoying my time at PWR, it’s a great
environment here with lots of opportunities
to develop your career. Longer term I want to
progress into a leadership role and continue
my career growth.”
Lani Morris
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Apprenticeship Program
At PWR Australia we signed up 7 new Apprentices
during the year, resulting in a total of 37 Apprenticeships
underway by the end of June 2023 and during the year we
were pleased to see 4 Apprentices complete their training
and transition to fully qualified Tradespeople.
Joe Van Galen
2022 Apprentice of the Year
Leadership Development Programs
The PWR specific Frontline Leadership Training Program
continued at PWR Australia, with a series of short,
targeted sessions covering key topics, followed by a
session on applying each of the learnings. Subject areas
delivered included PWR’s Expectations of a Leader,
Workplace Health & Safety, Managing Performance, the
Accentis Program and Strategic Direction. PWR North
America also delivered a Leadership Program during the
year, with topics including Effective Communications,
Becoming a Leader, Managing Stress, Project
Management Problem-Solving and Team Building.
PWR Leaders working together on a leadership challenge
Graduate Engineer Program
PWR’s graduate engineering program provides an
opportunity for recent Engineering Graduates to
expand on their university studies. Offered as a 2-year
program, they will benefit from the insight and support of
experienced engineers and production team members
who have worked on innovative and leading-edge
product development in the motorsport, automotive,
aerospace and defence industries. Their guidance
will help the journey to transition from an Engineering
Graduate into an experienced Professional.
Our Apprentice of the Year 2022 was Joe
Van Galen. Prior to joining PWR, Joe was
studying at university and working in the
hospitality industry. However, his true calling
was in welding and fabrication led him to leave
university and pursue an apprenticeship. This
decision marked a turning point in his career,
and his dedication eventually led him to PWR.
One aspect that surprised Joe about working at
PWR is how apprentices have the opportunity
to progress as if they were tradesmen. This
inclusive and supportive environment has
further fueled his passion for his craft. One of
Joe’s proudest work-related accomplishments
is learning to weld a Red Bull F1 CAC (Charge
Air Cooler) system. This complex project
showcased his technical proficiency and
marked a significant milestone in his career.
When asked about what led him to pursue
a career at PWR, Joe emphasized his desire
to find an apprenticeship in welding and
fabrication; “the opportunity to work with
experts in the field and learn from their
wealth of knowledge”.
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Chris Hopgood – From Graduate
Engineer to Special Project
Engineer in Aerospace and Defence
International Secondment Opportunities
During the year we continued our International
Secondment Program by giving two employees an
opportunity to work at a PWR manufacturing site in
another country for 1 to 2 years, with PWR supporting
the visa application and contributing to relocation,
accommodation and motor vehicle costs.
Ben Jackson
Contributing to the growth of
PWR Europe and some sightseeing
on the side
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Chris joined PWR in May 2021 as he was
approaching the end of a dual Bachelor of
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering/
Bachelor of Science degree at the University of
Queensland. He has a keen interest in aerospace
engineering as well as a passion for automotive
engineering, having worked on the two-year
restoration of a 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 with
his Father. PWR is the perfect place to develop
his career with exposure to his engineering fields
of interest. In January 2022 Chris took up a place
on the PWR Graduate Engineer Program, which
saw him gain experience in our Vacuum Braze
Department. He has now been appointed to a
position as a Special Projects Engineer in PWR
Aerospace & Defence.
“ The PWR Graduate Engineer Program
provided me the opportunity to gain a hands-
on understanding of the fundamentals behind
a range of PWR products. The transferring of
technical and manufacturing skills between
departments has further strengthened my
problem-solving ability, making it easier to
tackle each new challenge.
The extended placement in vacuum brazing
allowed me to really investigate and dive
into projects and put some serious time into
development. Understanding the processes
involved and the interactions with other people
and departments has helped me in my career
journey. My new role as Special Projects
Engineer is the culmination of my university
studies and diverse PWR experience, which
I am excited to bring together.”
In early 2017, Ben joined PWR after graduating
from Griffith University with a Bachelor of
Engineering with Advanced Studies. He
commenced in the Specialty Build Department
as a Junior Engineer and over the following
years developed his career within PWR into a
role as Project Engineer and then Senior Project
Engineer. With the move to the new Rugby UK
site for PWR Europe and the establishment of
manufacturing capability, a need was identified
for an injection of skills and experience from
PWR Australia. In January 2023, Ben took up
a 2-year secondment opportunity to PWR
Europe as Engineering Manager.
“ It is an exciting time to be here at PWR
Europe, as we grow at a rapid rate. It has been
great to get the opportunity to assist with
setting up the new factory, starting to build a
strong engineering team here in the UK while
also being able visit in person our European
customers to continue to build our strong
relationships. On a personal note the move
has allowed me as well to experience the
cultural difference of living in the UK and the
ability to be able to travel easily to Europe.”
Chris Hopgood
Ben Jackson
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Wellbeing
Weely’s Diner at PWR Australia continues to be a real
point of difference, providing breakfast, morning tea
and a cooked lunch for every employee, every day, free
of charge. A well fed and hydrated workforce is happier
and more productive. Furthermore, taking a planned and
proper break from the work area helps our staff to refresh
and interact with others – especially those from other
teams or departments, where they exchange ideas and
return to work rejuvenated.
This year we welcomed back Grant Cook as Head Chef
at Weely’s Diner. Grant was the original Chef at PWR in
Australia and worked with the business for 14 years. He
recently returned from overseas where he was working
with a friend at his bakery/café; he is happy to be back
and is delighted to be a part of a strong team. Along with
Grant’s return to PWR, we also welcomed a new Chef,
Damien Boodhun. Damien has over 25 years of chef
experience and has proven to be a fantastic addition to
the Weely’s Diner team, working alongside our kitchen
hand, Kopu Neale.
Weely’s Diner: Kopu Neale, Grant Cook and Damian Boodhun
Our Value Creation Framework
Our People
continued
Employee Health, Safety and Wellbeing
At PWR, our employees are at the heart of the business
and their safety and wellbeing remain the highest
priority. PWR’s key focus is on preventing work-related
injuries, illnesses and incidents as well as protecting and
promoting the wellbeing of our team members.
Key Focus Areas in FY2023
During the year, the business focused on building
a global approach to safety management through
increasing safety leadership capability and visibility
and further understanding critical safety risks as
the business grows and evolves.
Although our Lost Time Injury
Frequency Rate (LTIFR) for the year
was 61% lower than the industry
standard1, our global LTIFR of
9.64 across the PWR Group was
disappointing and indicates we have
more work to do on embedding our
safety expectations and behaviour
across our sites
We invested in our people
leaders to equip them with the
knowledge and skills to strengthen
their leadership and effective
communication capability
We launched our random drug and
alcohol testing for our Australian
workforce this year. Since the
launch of this program in February
2023, we have conducted a total
of 161 tests on 129 employees
We focused on proactive
injury management and
early intervention for
injured employees
We facilitated free flu
vaccinations and COVID
boosters at our Australian
operations
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220,000
Served over 220,000 free meals to our
351 employees at our Ormeau facility
The feedback from staff has been fantastic, with
responses to surveys including the following comments:
“ Amazing food!! we are so lucky to
have 2 fantastic chefs back, Thank
you!!! Soup is beautiful in winter, the
scone was fluffy and light, both with
incredible flavours”
“ Grant has really brought the joy back
to meals at PWR. Has everyone looking
forward to it again. The consistency
of high level/restaurant quality meals
is amazing.”
“ Grant has really added life back into
the kitchen. We are so happy to have
him back.”
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Supporting Community Wellbeing
Initiatives
Hearts of Purple
In August 2022,
PWR Australia
commenced support
of Hearts of Purple
– a Not-for-Profit
Charity based in QLD
assisting high risk
Domestic Violence
victims, and those
in crisis situations.
The organisation is
run by volunteers
from the community,
raising funds through
the 10 cent bottles
and cans recycling
program. Purple
wheelie bins are located on site and the funds
raised are used for a number of initiatives including
providing at risk victims of abuse with a special
security device that can sound alerts and contact
emergency numbers.
Versiti’s Lifesaving Mission
In December 2022, PWR North America team
members took the opportunity to give back to
the community by supporting Versiti’s lifesaving
mission. Versiti’s mission is rooted in saving lives
through blood donation, blood research, organ
and tissue donation, diagnostic testing, and more.
In addition, giving back to the community has
become essential in our journey at PWR. The team
also came together to help provide a delicious
Thanksgiving meal for four needy families.
We are extremely proud of our team’s efforts.
Kopu Neale serving up morning tea in Weely’s Diner
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Our People
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Diversity
At PWR Gender Diversity is a key strategic focus for us.
We believe in the benefits of having a diverse workforce.
We believe there are many benefits in what has been a
traditionally male dominated environment to increase the
number of women and are working on programs to attract
and retain talented women in our workforce.
Celebrating International Women’s Day at PWR
PWR celebrated INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY;
an annual celebration of the social, economic, cultural
and political accomplishments of women and has been
observed since the early 1900’s. PWR is extremely proud
of the women who are a part of our company and the
achievements they have accomplished.
PWR North America Women celebrating International
Women’s Day
CASE STUDY
Women in Leadership Roles
– Kirra-Lee Goldfinch
Kirra-Lee joined PWR in 2018 after working
at a local 7/11 since completing school in 2016.
Starting as a production hand, she has progressed
to Quality Supervisor, marking a significant
milestone in her journey. Reflecting on her time
at PWR, Kirra-Lee’s greatest achievement is
her personal progress. With support from her
supervisor and colleagues, she quickly learned
and advanced from a junior quality inspector to a
quality coordinator and now holds the position of
Quality Supervisor.
As a Quality Supervisor,, Kirra oversees part
inspection and ensures smooth processes in the
Q.C. department. Her attention to detail and
high standards contribute to the department’s
success. Working at PWR, Kirra-Lee finds
joy in the collaborative atmosphere, learning
from peers and experiencing a supportive and
motivating environment that fosters growth. We
were delighted to award Kirra-Lee Employee of
the Year 2022.
PWR Australia Women celebrating International Women’s Day
“ Looking back and seeing how far I have come
has got to be the best achievement. When
I first started, I knew absolutely nothing but
with the support of my then supervisor Jason
and a wide range of people around me I was
able to learn more than I could imagine.”
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PWR Australia ran a Female Work Experience Program in September 2022, one of the participants returned for further
periods of Work Experience with us and has now secured an Apprenticeship with PWR.
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Gender Diversity Targets for the 3 years FY2023 to FY2025 and achievement to date are as follows:
Number of women on Board of Directors
Number of women in Executive Management
PWR Group Female representation:
PWR Australia
PWR North America
PWR Europe
2022
Actual
2023
Target
2023
Actual
2024
Target
2025
Target
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17%
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21%
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20%
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Our Value Creation Framework
Our Emerging
Technology and
New Industries
At PWR, we provide leading edge
cooling solutions to our customers in
many industries and we leverage our
knowledge, skills and capabilities to
provide products to new industries
for our cooling solutions, such as the
aerospace and defence industry.
Our unique point of difference however is the way we stay
ahead of the curve in the emerging technology space.
Emerging technologies create real opportunity for PWR
and its customers and are used by PWR and its customers
to tackle climate change by working with customers to
develop lower emission cooling solutions.
Thermally efficient heat exchangers are a key driving force
in many processes requiring a chemical reaction. The use
case can be for carbon capture from the atmosphere,
where CO2 is entrapped within special coatings on a heat
exchanger surface, where it is later stored underground
or used for product use. Additional use cases require heat
exchangers to be used in conjunction with a catalyst to
aid in the production of green fuels, as an alternative to
fossil fuels.
Other opportunities for PWR exist across the sustainable
mobility platforms, with the race to less carbon intense
modes of transport heating up.
CASE STUDY
Working with Universal
Hydrogen – Making Carbon-Free
Flight A Reality Today
Universal Hydrogen is a Los Angeles-based
company that has gathered the world’s leading
aviation and hydrogen experts to build a hydrogen
operating network to make clean aviation a reality
in this decade. Hydrogen is, in many ways, the
ideal aviation fuel. It is light, clean, safe, and will
reach cost-parity with jet fuel by the middle of this
decade. It is the only fuel that can decarbonize
aviation in the near term.
The company takes a flexible, scalable, and
capital-light approach to hydrogen logistics
by transporting it in modular capsules over the
existing freight network from green production
sites to airports worldwide. Universal Hydrogen’s
innovation is to treat hydrogen as if it were cargo,
making it easy to support zero-emission flight
at airports anywhere without relying on new
infrastructure.
Universal Hydrogen is also developing a
conversion kit to retrofit existing regional
airplanes with a hydrogen-electric powertrain
compatible with its modular capsule technology
to accelerate market adoption. Universal
Hydrogen has commitments for over 200 regional
aircraft conversions and has attracted investors
such as Airbus Ventures, Toyota Ventures, GE
Aviation, JetBlue and Fortescue Future Industries.
Universal Hydrogen worked with PWR to
investigate high-performance charge air cooling
and hydrogen-to-liquid heat exchange solutions
for a 1-megawatt powertrain fuelled by hydrogen
cells. Universal Hydrogen needed lightweight
systems with high thermal efficiency to ensure
successful heat management for the prototype
powertrain ahead of flight testing.
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This case study is printed with the permission of
Universal Hydrogen
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Converted aircraft being refuelled with hydrogen storage capsules. Image courtesy of Universal Hydrogen (2022).
The collaboration on the charge air cooler used a range of PWR’s in-house development tools and capabilities, including:
– ● Design support for concept phase
– ● Thermal predictions
– ● Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
– ● Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
– ● Manufacturing
– ● Thermal calorimeter wind tunnel testing
The following images show the development of the Universal Hydrogen charge air cooler at each phase mentioned.
In the CAD design phase, the teams achieve packaging, performance, and durability requirements.
Complete and sectioned CAD of the charge air cooler assembly. Image courtesy of PWR internal studies (2022).
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and New Industries
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The image below shows the fluid flow inside the charge air cooler assembly, as created by PWR’s CFD software.
The computer-generated internal streamlines show the magnitude of the charge air velocity and the distribution
within the assembly as it flows from inlet to outlet. Both aspects are critical features to ensure correct
performance and pressure drop of the unit. Performing this task pre-production allows PWR’s customers to
assess performance metrics and avoid lost time or investment in trial-and-error development.
Post CFD analysis, while still in virtual form, the unit progresses to FEA, otherwise known as stress analysis.
The model image below shows the impact of high temperatures and pressure on the surface and features of the
complete assembly, together with extreme axial loading for various flight scenarios. The colour gradient across
the surface shows the different stress levels and allows PWR to confirm a pass/fail criterion to the customer.
CFD analysis of charge air cooler assembly.
Image courtesy of PWR internal studies
(2022).
FEA analysis of charge air cooler assembly.
Image courtesy of PWR internal studies
(2022).
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Once the model has gone through the above sign-off criteria, PWR’s team progresses to manufacturing the physical
assembly, in this case, using a high-efficiency PWR Micro Matrix Heat Exchanger (MMX), whose core is surrounded
by a high-strength composite duct and connected to supporting billet-machined fluid tanks.
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With the assembly complete, the unit progresses to PWR’s thermal wind tunnel calorimeter for performance sign-off.
This process allows PWR to provide Universal Hydrogen with a matrix of real-world performance information to plug
into their aircraft propulsion models to verify the complete system. In addition, the wind tunnel testing step allows PWR
to close the loop between our pre-production CFD simulation predictions and the real-world test. Through continuous
improvement and tight correlations between CFD and testing, PWR can better deliver on our objective to provide the
world’s best cooling solutions.
Following early flight testing, PWR
will continue to work with Universal
Hydrogen to support the project
as it moves through the validation,
certification, and production phases.
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Intellectual Capital
To be an industry leader in the
field of Thermal Management
systems across multiple high value
market sectors requires substantial
investment in people, advanced
manufacturing technology, capability,
quality control and testing systems
to deliver customized solutions to
exacting standards.
To stay ahead we must always innovate and never be
satisfied to be standing still even when business is
strong. Our operational management aims to attract
and retain talented staff, minimize waste and improve
efficiencies, while our strategic management anticipates
customer needs and industry trends to ensure PWR is
well positioned to deliver on customer expectations and
market opportunities in advance of their materialization.
PWR is committed to investing in its own success to
build capability and capacity to support all of our market
sectors to deliver solutions exceeding our customer’s
expectations.
PWR Europe Greenfield
Manufacturing Site
We expanded our capacity and capability in FY2023
by establishing a new manufacturing facility in Rugby,
United Kingdom and moving our PWR Europe operations
from Silverstone. PWR Europe also acquired Docking
Engineering and Bespoke Motorsport Radiators during
the year who also relocated to Rugby, expanding the
Group’s manufacturing capabilities and capacity to
service our current European customers. This paves the
way for PWR Europe to manufacture its products in the
UK which has been a long-term objective of PWR. Our
facility at Rugby will provide capacity for future growth
opportunities in the Motorsport, Automotive, Industrial,
Marine and Aerospace and Defence sectors.
PWR Europe’s new manufacturing facility located in Rugby, United Kingdom
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Moving Towards Automation
for Efficiency
Automation is a key part of our value adding
strategy and we are always looking at automating
manufacturing processes particularly in a labour
constrained market. This year we purchased an
automatic stacking machine and installed it at PWR
Australia. It has been extremely beneficial to stack and
plate large numbers of intercoolers. It can produce
cores from a component level to a ‘ready to braze
state’ in around 5 minutes compared to approximately
35 – 40 minutes when done the traditional way. This
efficiency gain not only increases our output but
reduces the need for a full time equivalent, as the
operator is completing both the plating and stacking
processes in one.
This introduction into automation has shown huge
potential in a short amount of time and we will continue
to explore further automation opportunities in the
years ahead.
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CASE STUDY
PWR Technology
and depth of capability
Custom Tube and Fin Heat Exchangers
PWR has developed an extensive range of
tube and fin geometries allowing us to optimize
core constructions to achieve lightweight
and high performing coolers. Whether the
heat exchanger be a water radiator, oil cooler,
charge air cooler or refrigerant application we
have dedicated core specifications that can
be tailored to maximize cooling performance.
PWR has also developed specific tube and fin
combinations to optimize thermal management
for coolers in applications like battery cooling,
motor cooling and electronics cooling.
With tube and fin heat exchangers PWR can
also completely customize not only the size of
the cooler but the shape as well. With the ability
to produce 3D profiled coolers and free-form
coolers PWR can design a tube fin cooler
to maximize heat exchanger face area and
minimize packaging space.
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Bar and Plate Assemblies
Known for their increased robustness and durability,
PWR has a wide range of bar and plate construction
options that can be tailored to meet a project’s
requirements and optimize performance. From robust
and heavy-duty bar and plate solutions designed to
succeed in the most demanding conditions in Mining
and Defence applications to lightweight coolers for
Aerospace and Motorsport, PWR can meet the needs
of a broad range of markets.
Like all of our products PWR can deliver bar and plate
coolers as part of a turn-key solution ready to install
as a complete module.
Ruggedized Liquid Cold Plates and Bipolar
HFC Plates
PWR manufacture liquid cooling plates and brazed
chassis for Aerospace, Defence, Automotive and
Motorsport markets. These components are used in
a variety of end applications such as radar systems,
electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles, energy
storage systems and power electronics cooling
applications. PWR can customise a range of pressed
cold plates and wave MPE (multiport extrusion) tube
options for cylindrical and pouch cell battery cooling.
Micro Matrix Heat Exchangers
MMX heat exchangers are extremely efficient,
compact and light weight solutions, constructed from
an array of hollow micro tubes, similar to hypodermic
needles and ranging in sizes from 0.3mm diameter
to 1mm diameter. These thin wall tubes provide
exceptional surface area in a compact package to
maximize heat transfer in liquid/liquid, liquid/air or
liquid/phase change material applications.
This technology has many advantages for Aerospace
and Defence due to the ability to reduce thermal
signature, increase payload, flight time and reduce
space claim.
Complete Cooling Modules
In addition to the production of high-performance
cooling systems, PWR has a proven track record in
assisting our customers in platform integration. As a
vertically integrated company with vast capabilities,
PWR can manufacture complete sub-assemblies on
behalf of the customer as a value-added process to
streamline production at the final assembly plant.
PWR can manufacture and source a vast array
of machined, fabricated, carbon composite and
common off the shelf parts, to allow assembly
of complete cooling system modules to our
customers’ specifications.
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CT Scanning/Computed Tomography
Industrial computed tomography (CT) is a highly
precise, non-destructive X-Ray imaging technology.
The CT scanner reconstruction produces a complete
3D representation of a component, based on a large
number of 2D X-ray images. Computed Tomography
allows PWR to thoroughly inspect external and internal
structures without the need to physically dissect and
analyze the entire component which would otherwise
render it unsuitable for future use. This is a process
and capability that has significant benefits to weld and
braze joint analysis and process developments, as well
as providing critical inspection capability for Additive
Manufactured parts.
This highly specialized measurement equipment has
become an important inclusion in our final inspection
processes supporting our high-end Motorsport and
Aerospace/Defence customer base.
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Additive Manufacturing
PWR has developed both resin and metal 3D printing
while working with specific partners to adapt the
technology to thermal management applications.
PWR focuses on plastic and metal additive processes
and materials that support our business model of
engineering the unfair advantage and supplying
customers with the highest quality and shortest
lead time.
PWR is leading the thermal management industry
with specific technology developments to apply metal
additive manufacturing to improve the performance
and manufacturing of our products. The laser powder
bed fusion process of aluminium forms the basis of
the metal additive manufacturing process at PWR.
The results of several years partnering with a leading
materials development company has resulted in the
exciting recent introduction of an Aluminium Powder
known as CP1. This new CP1 powder that PWR is
introducing to its production offers higher strength
and thermal properties than other additive Aluminium
powders and can be printed faster, but the most
exciting characterisitc of CP1 is its ability to be brazed
which enables PWR’s evolution of additive thermal
management components to combine all the very
best attributes of our capabilities to maximise design
and thermal efficiency.
Simulation
PWR has continued to invest in hardware, software
and talented engineers to strengthen our simulation
capabilities to deliver world class service to our
customers requiring support and as a powerful design
tool for PWR product development. To complement
our in-house 1D predictive tools that are supported
through real world data collection in our wind tunnel,
our Simulation team use 3D Computational Fluid
Dynamics (CFD) software to analyze heat exchanger
flow distributions and heat rejections to maximize the
efficiency of PWR manufactured designs. CFD is an
invaluable engineering tool for the design and analysis
of cold plates in addition to more conventional heat
exchangers. The implementation of the flow and heat-
transfer analysis in the design process allows PWR
to evaluate and compare performance of different
designs and different manufacturing methods allowing
optimization of heat-transfer, reducing pressure-drop
or mass.
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Our Value Creation Framework
Our Corporate Governance
and Risk Management
The Board of PWR is committed to
providing a return to its shareholders
and meeting the expectations of
shareholders by leading a company
culture that embodies ethical
business practice. Our approach is
driven by our Purpose and our DNA
of Respect, Teamwork and Passion.
PWR’s 2023 Corporate Governance statement
is available through the Group website and is also
released to the ASX as part of our annual reporting. The
Corporate Governance statement adopted by the Board
reflects the Board’s endorsement and adoption of the
recommendations contained in the ASX Corporate
Governance Council’s Principles and Recommendations
and details the key aspects of the governance framework
and practices of PWR.
Highlights of the Board’s activities during the year
and our approach to managing our enterprise risks
is outlined here.
Key Focus Areas of the Board during the year:
– Following an assessment of Board skills and the
Company’s strategy, the appointment of Mr Kym
Osley, AM, CSC as a Non-Executive Director
– Participating in the review of the Group’s Strategy and
overseeing the implementation of strategy through
quarterly strategy implementation reports
– Reviewing the Group’s risk management framework
and the Enterprise Risk Register and monitoring key
mitigation actions
– Monitoring the Group’s operating and cashflow
performance, financial position and key metrics
– Approving the acquisitions of Dockings and
Bespoke Motorsport Radiators in the UK together
with the sourcing and establishing of a greenfield
manufacturing site at Rugby
– Reviewing and updating the Group’s Executive
Remuneration Policy with advice from independent
remuneration consultants and overseeing
remuneration outcomes for Executives
– Participating in the development PWR’s Sustainability
Pillars, Material Sustainability Priorities, ESG Policy,
ESG Governance Responsibilities and ESG Roadmap
– Monitoring and reviewing the Group’s safety
performance and overseeing implementation of
strategies to improve safety performance and build
safety leadership capabilities including the adoption
of a refreshed Group wide Health, Safety and
Wellbeing Policy
– Reviewing outcomes and implementation plans
arising from the Group’s Employee Engagement
Survey
– Developing a comprehensive succession plan
for members of the Board
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Board Skills and Experience
The Board Skills Matrix sets out the skills and experience considered essential to the effectiveness of the Board and its
Committees. The Matrix is reviewed by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee to ensure the prescribed skills and
experience address PWRs strategy and operating environment.
Board Skills and Experience (Does not include Chairman who is retiring)
Strategy
Risk Management
Leadership
Accounting/
Financial Statements
Corporate
Governance/Legal
/Listed Entity
Manufacturing
Global Business
Motorsports
Aerospace/Defence
75%
25%
Experience in leading, developing or
executing strategic business objectives
50%
50%
25%
25%
25%
75%
75%
50%
50%
75%
75%
75%
25%
25%
50%
50%
Experience in identifying, assessing and
monitoring existing and emerging financial
and non-financial risks
Held senior leadership/ executive role in an
organisation of significant size or complexity
Proficient in financial accounting and
reporting
Experience as a Non-Executive Director of
a listed entity and/ or understanding of legal
and regulatory frameworks underpinning
corporate governance principles
Experience at a senior level working in and/or
leading a manufacturing business
Experience in global business operations
Experience in the motorsports industry
Experience in the Aerospace and Defence
industry
Expert
Competent
Aware
Board Succession and Renewal
During the year, the Board focused on Board succession and developed comprehensive succession plans for directors
driven by its assessment of skills and capabilities aligned to PWR’s Strategy.
The outcome of the succession planning and Board Skills Matrix and the decision by Teresa Handicott, current Chairman,
not to stand for re-election at the 2023 Annual General Meeting has resulted in:
1. The Board determining that Roland Dane will be appointed as its Chairman following the end of the 2023 Annual
General Meeting, and
2. The Board commencing a Non-Executive Director recruitment exercise focusing on the following attributes and skills:
– Gender diversity
– Experience in financial statements and reporting
– Experience in corporate governance/ legal and listed entity operating environment.
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Managing Risk
Risk management is fundamental to maximising the value of our business and informing PWR’s strategic direction.
PWR’s risk management approach is a structured process to identify potential threats to the success of the business and
defines the risk appetite and strategy for eliminating or minimising the impact of these risks.
We particularly focus on strategic and material risks and PWR is committed to ensuring that risk management is
regarded as an essential element in our management processes with linkages to every aspect of our business including
development of existing business, expansion into new markets, relationships with major customers and suppliers and our
treasury and capital management activities.
Below is an outline of our material risks and how we manage them. This outline is not exhaustive, and risks are not
presented in order of materiality:
People and Culture Risks
Protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of our people
PWR’s DNA calls out
respect. Respect for our
employees and respect
for each other. We strive
to ensure that a culture of
respect promotes a safe
workplace so that everyone
goes home safe every
day. We also believe that
providing our employees
with health and wellbeing
opportunities supports a
happier, healthier, more
productive workforce and
workplace
– We have identified and regularly talk about our critical safety risks
– We investigate the root cause of all incidents, identify key learnings and talk about them in
our toolbox talks
– We are continuously improving our working environments to make them safer and more
productive for our people
– We have an Employee Assistance Program to help employees deal with life’s challenges
by giving them and their families free access to professionals who can provide them with
strategies to minimise stress and manage their mental health
– Weely’s diner provides quality food, free of charge to our employees for breakfast, morning
tea, lunch and dinner with healthy selections available
– We facilitate and encourage onsite vaccinations for the flu and COVID-19
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Safety leadership and visibility key performance indicators have been included in the
FY2023 corporate scorecard and the FY2024 personal scorecards for leaders
Talent identification, recruitment, upskilling and retention
Our ability to identify,
attract, upskill and retain
key talent and develop
capabilities is fundamental
to delivering our strategic
objectives
– We focus on enhancing our offerings to employees and potential employees to distinguish
ourselves in the market through targeted and effective approaches to talent and
recruitment management
– We focus on succession planning and we identify key talent and provide them with
experience and growth through time in critical roles and identify relevant internal and
external training for their skills development and career progression
– We continue to improve our long-term workforce planning and talent management
program across PWR
– We continue to improve our career planning and training programs across PWR
– We invest in our leaders to support their skills in leading and managing their teams and
have developed a tailored front line leadership program to develop our supervisors and
managers and equip them with the skills to lead their teams effectively
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Reliance on key personnel risk
– We identify key functions across the PWR operations, establishing succession plans to
manage key personnel risk and increase capacity
– We have an active Executive Leadership Team that meets regularly to set priorities, monitor
performance, and manage issues
– We continue to expand our technical sales teams to broaden our customers relationships
– We monitor market labour rates, adjusting salary and wage rates where appropriate to
remain competitive
– We manage productivity to minimise the use of overtime
– We identify and implement production improvements, including investigating
opportunities for automated and semi-automated production activities where applicable
– We review our customer pricing and pass through cost increases where appropriate and
justified
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PWR’s growth is supported
by a highly capable team.
Ongoing development
of the team and effective
succession planning is
required for delivering our
strategic objectives
Labour rate increases
Labour and on costs are
PWR’s largest expense.
Managing labour rate
increase is important to
ensure we can attract and
retain quality employees,
while protecting the profit
margin and shareholder
return
Operational Risks
Managing the challenges that come with rapid growth
PWR has worked hard
to get where we are and
have grown our business
year on year but with this
comes challenge. The
challenge of managing
and communicating with
a larger, wider-spread
workforce, more workload,
the need for more factory
space, better and more
streamlined systems and
processes, more customers
and new advances in
technology, to name a few
– First and foremost, we need to stay focused on our people at all times, no matter how
demanding our business growth becomes - because our people are responsible for driving
our growth. We have invested in a highly capable human resource area to provide the extra
support and focus required
– We have focused on developing high performing leaders, targeting managers and
supervisors for our in-house front line leadership program where a self-assessment of one’s
own behavioural preferences is the first step in the journey
– Recruiting for growth has no doubt been a challenge during the reporting period with the
availability of workers the lowest it has been in a long time
– We are focused on ensuring we have robust systems and processes that facilitate
knowledge transfer for the production of our many products. When everyone follows a
well-tested set of steps, we reduce the likelihood of mistakes, delays and duplicated effort
– We have made progress this year to extract value from our current Enterprise Resource
Planning (ERP) system and have selected and commenced implementation of a Human
Resource Management System that will support the business for many years to come
– We review and plan for the factory footprint and machinery required to support the
business
– We understand the importance of effective production planning and capacity planning
between our locations, and will continue to invest in the planning function
Protecting our intellectual property and managing cyber security risks
Second only to our people
is PWR’s intellectual
property and that of our
customers
– We regularly undertake internal and independent external reviews of our IT and potential
cyber security exposures and update our systems and approach as required
– We have strict confidentiality procedures in place when developing new technology and
manufacturing processes
– We operate restricted areas within our manufacturing sites and do not permit phones or
cameras on the factory floor
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Our Value Creation Framework
Our Corporate Governance
and Risk Management
continued
Sustainability Risk
PWR is committed to
playing its part in building
a more sustainable world
for the future generations.
How we go about this
requires focus and
investment and close
contact with our many
stakeholders We believe
that PWR can play its part
in the transition towards a
sustainable society through
the use of emerging
technology and innovative
product development to
support our customer’s
climate change targets
Diversifying our business
Our objective is to
leverage our research and
development and success
in providing cooling
solutions to motorsport
into other industries where
we can use our know-how
and add value
– We invest in new technologies and projects to support low emissions programs
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In FY2023 we assessed our baseline using our sustainability framework described on page
18 and established our environment, sustainability and governance roadmap
– We have quantified our scope 1 and scope 2 baseline emissions outlined on page 19
– We will set realistic and measurable targets to meet and report against
– We will continuously review and revise our approach to sustainability and climate change
to ensure it keeps pace with the expectations of our stakeholders
– We will incorporate the recommendations from the Task Force on Climate Related
Financial Disclosures
– We determine where to manufacture product considering source location of raw materials,
capacity and capability of the PWR factory, and destination of the final product
– We keep our strategy front of mind as it informs the decisions we make about leveraging
our existing cooling solutions into new industries
– We regularly evaluate our strategic objectives with the Board
– We have a dedicated advanced technology team focused on building a pipeline of
opportunities
– We strategically invest in leading edge manufacturing technology
– We hold AS9100 accreditation (aerospace and defence quality standard) and National
Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (NADCAP) accreditation
(thermal and chemical management)
This year we will focus on securing accreditation for the Defence Industry Security
Programs for Australia and North America
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Maintaining our leading edge through innovation and advanced technology
Technology and innovation
are advancing at a rapid
pace, and we pride
ourselves at being at the
forefront of technology
advances in the field of
cooling however it requires
continued investment and
focus and falling behind is
not an option
– We are continuously investing in research and development. This year we invested
$10.1 million on R&D activities
– We adopt quality control approaches in everything we do and use advanced technology
to problem solve for our customers
– We have capability for serialisation of products including full traceability of components
and raw materials used in the production process back to raw material source
– We attend trade shows and keep up to date with the latest advances in technology
– We are investing in understanding automation and artificial intelligence and how these
technologies can be applied to PWR to increase efficiency
Customer and market concentration risk
– We regularly evaluate our strategic objectives with the Board
– We invest in our technical sales teams to provide capacity to broaden our customer base
and market focus
– We invest in trade shows and marketing to increase the PWR brand awareness, with
a particular focus on aerospace and defence
– We invest in flexible equipment that services a broad range of customer programs
and markets, allowing us to redeploy resources as required
PWR has been successful
in expanding across the
motorsports market. We
are well placed to expand
our customer base and
exposure to customer
markets to limit the impact
of commercial and market
variability
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Contract risk
PWR has historically been
engaged on lower volume,
flexible orders. Increasingly,
PWR is engaging on
longer term, higher volume
programs with set pricing
and contractual terms. The
importance of disciplined
contract governance is
increasing
– We review all contract pricing, terms and conditions closely, and engage advisors where
appropriate
– We are enhancing our contract governance, with particular focus on understanding
contract exposures, risks and opportunities, with approval escalations
– We are investing in our ERP to provide improved data to support contract pricing and
analysis of contract performance
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Raw material supply and pricing
Raw materials, consisting
mainly of aluminium
products including
extruded tube, billet, coil
and sheet metal, are used
in the manufacture of PWR
products. Movement in
the aluminium commodity
markets, production costs
of aluminium products and
global logistics impact the
price paid by PWR
Major equipment risk
PWR continues to invest
in equipment to provide
capacity and capability.
There are major items
of equipment that are
important to production
continuity, including:
furnaces, wind tunnel and
CT machine
– We maintain stocks of raw materials to ensure continuity of PWR production and to provide
time to manage changes in global pricing and supply
– We maintain diverse sourcing options globally to reduce exposure on a single company,
country or region
– We forecast demand and target stock holding of between 12 and 24 months for critical raw
material lines
– We hold raw material that can be further cut to size to provide flexibility in our stock holding
– We continue to review and update our risk register and business continuity plans
– We have invested in new furnaces that will provide some redundancy across PWR locations
– We employ an experienced maintenance team that have detailed knowledge of the
installation and operation of the equipment
– We undertake regular services and inspections
– We engage local suppliers to support servicing and repairs
– We hold critical spares
Accreditation and Certification Risk
– We continue to update our systems and training programs to incorporate and improve the
requirements of these accreditations
– We have a dedicated team to carry out surveillance audits and manage third party
certification
– We continue to assess other accreditations to determine if they are appropriate for PWR
PWR holds accreditations
that are important to
support current and future
customer programs.
These accreditations also
enhance the PWR systems
to improve efficiency
and consistency. Specific
accreditations include
AS9100 (aerospace and
defence quality standard),
NADCAP (National
Aerospace and Defense
Contractors Accreditation
Program), and ISO
14001 (Environmental
Management System)
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Our Value Creation Framework
Our Corporate Governance
and Risk Management
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Business interruption risk from external factors
There are potential events
that, if they occur, could
have a significant impact
on the operations of one
or more PWR locations,
including but not limited
to interruptions from
natural disasters, fire, flood,
loss of critical services or
pandemic
– We continue to review and update our risk register and business continuity plans
– We maintain our facilities and conduct regular inspections
– We engage local suppliers to support servicing and repairs
– We review local health advice and have demonstrated an ability to respond swiftly to
protect the health and wellbeing of our staff and their families
– We facilitate and encourage onsite health information sessions (as required) and
vaccinations for the flu and COVID-19
– We are aligning manufacturing capabilities, where possible, across all PWR locations to
provide flexibility for delivering on customer programs
Financial, Legal and Regulatory Risks
Liquidity and funding risk
PWR operations required
working capital and
investment in equipment.
Operating cash flows and
access to funding will be
required to support future
growth
– We generate ongoing cash from the sale of products and services
– We manage customer credit limits and outstanding debtor closely
– We maintain access to debt facilities and currently have $17.5 million in undrawn debt
facilities
– We are listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, so have the ability to raise equity capital
if required
Currency and foreign exchange risk
– We operate a hedging strategy for the GBP, protecting a portion of future sales in GBP out
to between 6 to 12 months
– We operate production facilities in the United States of America and the United Kingdom.
Local production costs reduce PWR’s exposure to exchange rate movement in the local
currencies
– We are increasing sales in Euro to further diversify the impact of currency fluctuations
PWR operates facilities
in Australia, the United
States of America and the
United Kingdom, reporting
consolidated financial
results in Australian
Dollars (AUD). Most of
the Australian production
is sold to European
customers, with the
production costs in AUD
and sales in Great British
Pounds (GBP) or Euro
Macro-economic conditions risk
Global and regional
economic conditions
impact PWR, impacting
customer demand, labour
rates, commodity prices,
energy prices, freight and
logistics
– We continue to review and update our risk register and business continuity plans
– We regularly evaluate our strategic objectives with the Board
– We communicate closely with our customers and suppliers to monitor impacts from
changing economic conditions
– We invest in flexible equipment that services a broad range of customer programs and
markets, allowing us to redeploy resources as required in response to changes in customer
markets
– We hold raw material that can be further cut to size to provide flexibility in our stock holding
– We maintain access to funding sources to support short term impacts on operating
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Debtor risk
PWR recognises the
importance of collecting
cash from sales. Cash
receipts are the measure
of effective sales
Fraud risk
PWR is aware of the
potential for fraud
across its operations.
While maintaining
clear expectations for
behaviour, it is important
to understand and protect
against fraud risk
Insurance risk
PWR understand the
importance of holding
comprehensive insurance
policies to protect the
interests of shareholders,
customers, officers and
employees
Regulatory risk
PWR recognises
the importance of
understanding and
complying with the
regulations in the countries
where we operate,
purchase supplies and sell
our products. Changes to
the regulations in these
countries may impact how
PWR operates
– We operate a strict debtor policy to determine credit terms ranging from cash up front to
trading with an appropriate credit limit
– We monitor the credit performance of customers, changing credit terms where
appropriate
– We report to senior leaders the cash balances daily and outstanding credit balances weekly
– We hold debtor insurance for most debtors and hold a doubtful debt provision where
required
– We train all staff in the PWR Code of Conduct and Business Ethics, including what we
expect from all PWR staff as part of the PWR DNA of Respect, Passion and Teamwork
– We maintain an anti corruption and bribery policy
– We maintain segregation of duties for critical functions and IT permissions based on role
– We promote the whistleblower policy
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In FY2023 we engaged Arthur J. Gallagher as our global insurance broker, to undertake
a review of our insurance program and to provide broking services for future insurance
renewals. They identified several improvements to our insurance program that we have
adopted
– We maintain a comprehensive insurance program that is adjusted to align with our
changing requirements
– Our facilities are located in Australia, the United States of America and the United Kingdom
– We continue to monitor changes in regulations impacting PWR, updating our operating
processes as required
– We engage advisors globally to highlight regulation changes, assisting us to understand
the impact on PWR and advising on how to comply
– We engage directly with government departments and are members of relevant industry
bodies
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Leadership
Directors and Executives
Teresa Handicott
Independent Chairman,
Non-Executive Director
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Kees Weel
Managing Director and
Chief Executive Officer
Jeffrey Forbes
Independent,
Non-Executive Director
A N
Jeff has over 30 years’ experience
in senior finance and management
roles with extensive mergers and
acquisitions, equity and capital markets
and project development experience.
As an executive Jeff worked at
Cardno Limited, an engineering and
environment consultancy company as
CFO, Executive Director and Company
Secretary before leaving in 2013 to
commence Non-Executive Director
roles. Prior to joining Cardno, Jeff was
Chief Financial Officer and Executive
Director at Highlands Pacific Limited,
a PNG-based mining and exploration
company. He has significant experience
in capital raisings and debt financing.
During his career has worked for
numerous major companies including
Rio Tinto, BHP and CSR and has
previously held senior finance roles
in the resources sector.
Jeff is a Non-Executive Director of
Cardno Limited and Ventia Services
Group Limited. Jeff is also Chairman
of Herron Todd White Australia and
Herron Todd White Consolidated.
Jeff holds a Bachelor of commerce
from the University of Newcastle and
is a Graduate of the Australian Institute
of Company Directors.
Teresa is a former corporate lawyer, with
over 30 years’ experience in mergers
and acquisitions, capital markets
and corporate governance. She was
a partner of national law firm Corrs
Chambers Westgarth for 22 years,
serving as a member of its National
Board for seven years including four
years as National Chairman.
Teresa is a director of ASX listed
company Downer EDI Limited.
Teresa is State President of the
Queensland Council of the Australian
Institute of Company Directors (AICD)
and a member of the AICD’s National
Law Committee. She is a Member of
Chief Executive Women (CEW), is a
Senior Fellow of Finsia and a Fellow
of the AICD.
Teresa was previously Chairman of
Peak Services Holdings Pty Ltd, a
subsidiary of The Local Government
Association of Queensland (LGAQ), a
Member of the Queensland University
of Technology Council, the Takeovers
Panel, Associate Member of the
Australian Competition and Consumer
Commission (ACCC), member of the
Finsia Queensland Regional Council,
Director of CS Energy Limited, Principal
Law Lecturer for the Securities Institute
of Australia (now Finsia) and tutor in
Corporate Governance for the AICD
Directors Course.
Kees Weel is the founder of PWR and
has been awarded the 2021 Australian
Performance Automotive Industry
“Australian of the Year”. From the
humble beginnings of hand making his
first copper and brass radiator in 1982
to a visionary leader of PWR, Kees has
lead PWR on an extraordinary journey
that has cemented PWR’s reputation
globally for quality and innovative
cooling products and unparalleled
customer service.
It was Kees’ inspiration to begin
manufacturing radiators that quickly
led to a ready-made customer base
that required superior quality and
capability from radiators. With an ever
growing business and in-demand
product, in 2006 Kees started building,
what is today, PWR’s state of the art
manufacturing facility at Ormeau.
Kees’s uniquely Australian approach to
business is his greatest strength, where
no challenge is too big and an ethos
that everything can be made with time,
money and hard work.
Following its listing on the ASX,
Kees has continued to oversee the
extraordinary growth of PWR while still
maintaining its commitment to quality
and customer service and that ‘family
feel’ amongst employees.
Kees’ continues to develop PWR’s
business capabilities and leads his high
performance team to be innovative,
listen to the customer and always have
a can do attitude. Printed in supersized
letters on the wall at the Ormeau
manufacturing facility is Kees’ motto:
Most people see things as they are and
say why. We dream of things that never
were and say why not?
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Roland Dane
Independent,
Non-Executive Director
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Kym Osley AM, CSC
Independent,
Non-Executive Director
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Martin McIver
Chief Financial Officer
(CFO)
Roland has extensive automotive
business experience in the UK,
Asia and Australia. Roland was the
founder of, and remains the principle
shareholder in, the Park Lane (UK)
vehicle acquisition business in the UK
some 35 years ago. He is the former
Managing Director of the successful
Triple Eight Race Engineering team,
winning 9 out of the last 15 V8 Supercar
championships.
Roland is a director of Racing
Together Limited, a charitable
organisation promoting opportunities
in motor sports for young indigenous
Australians. He is a member of the FIA
Touring Car Commission and a member
of the Safety and Risk Committee of
Motorsports Australia.
Kym joined the Board on 1 February
2023. Kym brings to the Board over
45 years’ experience in the Defence
Force and Defence industry. He
has undertaken Defence strategic
procurement and capability planning
for the Defence Force as well as
personally leading major Defence
capability programs, including the $17B
F-35 Joint Strike Program for Australia.
Kym was Australia’s senior Air Force
representative to the UK, and later was
the senior Defence representative in
the US engaging with the US military as
well as with international major Defence
companies. Kym flew operationally as
a fast jet aviator in aircraft including
the F-111, Phantom and F-18 and
commanded at all levels through to
two-star rank. He was deployed to
the Middle East where he directed
air operations for the Coalition with
responsibility for over 400 aircraft
and 25,000 staff.
In his Reserve military capacity he
has also led many overseas industry
delegations to engage with overseas
primes and military organisations to
generate export contracts. In 2019,
Kym was awarded a Defence Industry
Service Commendation by the Minister
for Defence for his contributions to
Defence and Defence Industry over
many years.
Mr Osley was the most recent NSW
Defence Advocate (Investment
NSW) and is a non-executive director
of Quickstep Holdings Limited
(ASX:QHL), a member of LEOLabs
Strategic Advisory Board, and is the
Chair of the Australian Air Force
Cadet Foundation. He also is an Air
Vice-Marshal in the Air Force Active
Reserves, and acts in a pro-bono
capacity as Executive Secretary of
the Australian Institute of Navigation,
Patron of the Australian Federation
Guard, and Patron of various Air Force
veteran organisations.
Martin McIver is responsible for finance,
treasury, human resources, information
technology, and procurement.
Martin was previously the CFO at
WorkPac with 7 years’ service and is
currently Chairman at Tlou Energy Ltd
(ASX:TOU). Earlier he held the position
of Director in Corporate Finance with
PricewaterhouseCoopers with a focus
on mergers and acquisitions.
Martin has a Bachelor of Business
from QUT and is a MBA graduate
from the American Graduate School
of International Management
(Thunderbird).
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Contents
Directors’ Report ....................................................................................................................................................................... 66
Directors’ Report ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................66
Lead Auditors Independence Declaration Under Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 .....................................................70
Remuneration Report .................................................................................................................................................................................................................71
Financial Statements ................................................................................................................................................................ 90
Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income ........................................................................................ 90
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position ..............................................................................................................................................................91
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity ...........................................................................................................................................................92
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows ..........................................................................................................................................................................93
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements .......................................................................................................................................................94
Section A About this Report ...........................................................................................................................................................................................94
Section B Business Performance ..................................................................................................................................................................................95
Section C Operating Assets and Liabilities ...........................................................................................................................................................100
Section D Employee Benefits ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 106
Section E Taxation .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 108
Section F Capital Structure and Borrowings ........................................................................................................................................................ 110
Section G Group Structure ..............................................................................................................................................................................................113
Section H Other Information ...........................................................................................................................................................................................116
Section I Significant Accounting Policies .............................................................................................................................................................122
Directors’ Declaration ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................128
Independent Auditor’s Report to the Members of PWR Holdings Limited ..............................................................................................129
Additional Information............................................................................................................................................................133
ASX Additional Information ..................................................................................................................................................................................................133
Corporate Directory .................................................................................................................................................................................................................135
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Directors’ Report
For the year ended 30 June 2023
The Directors present their report together with the financial report of PWR Holdings Limited (the Company) and its
controlled entities (the Group) for the year ended 30 June 2023 (reporting period) and the auditor’s report thereon.
The report is prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act, with the following information forming
part of the report:
– Operating and financial review on pages 9 to 12
– Director biographical information on pages 62 and 63 and Company Secretary biographical information on page 66
– Auditors Independence Declaration on page 70
– Remuneration report on pages 71 to 89
– Note H1 Financial risk management objectives and policies on page 116
– Note I10 Share capital on page 125
– Note H3 Auditor’s remuneration on page 121
– Note D3 Employee share based payments on page 107
– Directors’ declaration on page 128
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– Corporate directory (inside back cover).
Shareholder information on pages 133 and 134
1. DIRECTORS
As at the date of this report, the Directors in office were:
Teresa Handicott
Kees Weel
Jeffrey Forbes
Roland Dane
Kym Osley
Appointed 1 October 2015
Appointed 30 June 2003
Appointed 7 August 2015
Appointed 1 March 2017
Appointed 1 February 2023
You can find information about our Directors’ qualifications, experience, special responsibilities and other directorships on
pages 62 and 63.
2. COMPANY SECRETARY
Lisa Dalton (B.App.Sc., M.App.Sc., LLB (Hons), FAICD, FCSA, FCIS)
Lisa Dalton was appointed as PWR’s company secretary on 7 August 2015 and remains the company secretary at the date of
this report.
Lisa is an accomplished lawyer, governance professional, senior executive and leader with over 25 years’ experience in the
mining, energy, construction, manufacturing, medical, agricultural and infrastructure sectors.
Lisa is currently Chairman of Second Skin Pty Ltd, a non-executive director of Healthia Limited and Company Secretary of
both PWR Holdings Limited and Jameson Resources Limited. Lisa is also an independent member of the Audit and Risk
Committee of the Queensland Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water and Deputy Chair of the
Advisory Board for Marist College Ashgrove.
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3. DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS
Our Chairman sets the agenda for Board meetings, with the Managing Director and the Company Secretary. The meetings
typically include:
Strategy discussion
– Minutes of the previous meeting
– Matters arising
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– MD’s report
– Chief Financial Officer report
– Production report
– Operational excellence report
– People report
– Health and Safety report
– Board Committee Chair reports
– Continuous disclosure checkpoint
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Share trading checkpoint
Closed sessions with Directors and as required, a closed session with Non-Executive Directors only are held periodically
throughout the year.
Our Board also receives periodic reports on operational and other important business matters including regulatory updates,
market research and investor relations activities.
The number of Directors’ meetings (including meetings of committees of Directors) and number of meetings attended by
each of the Directors of the Company during the financial year are:
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Held
Attended
Held
Attended
Held
Board Meetings
Audit and Risk
Sustainability Committee
Nomination and Remuneration
Committee Meetings
Teresa Handicott
Jeffrey Forbes
Roland Dane
Kym Osley1,2
Kees Weel2
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23
43
4
4
4
23
43
1. Appointed as Non-executive Director, 1 February 2023.
2. Not members of the Audit, Risk and Sustainability Committee or the Nomination and Remuneration Committee during the Reporting Period.
3. Attended by invitation
4. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
The Company’s registered office and principal place of business is 103 Lahrs Road, Ormeau, Queensland 4208.
The principal activities of the Group during the year were the design, prototyping, production, testing, validation and sales
of advanced cooling products and solutions to the motorsports, automotive original equipment manufacturing (OEM),
aerospace and defence, and automotive aftermarket sectors for domestic and international markets.
The Group has manufacturing and distribution facilities in Australia, the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States of
America (USA).
Other than items outlined in the Operating and Financial review, there were no significant changes in the nature of the
activities of the Group during the year.
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5. DIVIDENDS
Dividends paid or declared by the Company to members since the end of the previous financial year were:
Declared and paid during the year
Final 2022 ordinary
Interim 2023 ordinary
Total amount
Cents per
share
Total amount
$’000
Date of payment
8.50
3.60
8,525 23 September 2022
3,614
12,139
24 March 2023
Declared after end of year
The following dividend was declared by the Directors since the end of the financial year:
Final 2023 ordinary dividend
Total amount
Cents per
share
Total amount
$’000
Date of payment
8.90
8,934
22 September 2023
8,934
The financial effect of the dividends declared after the end of the year have not been brought to account in the consolidated
financial statements for the year end 30 June 2023 and will be recognised in subsequent financial reports. There is no
dividend re-investment plan in operation.
6. LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS
The Group will continue its strategy of increasing profitability and market share within existing categories and markets and
pursue opportunities with emerging technologies in existing and new markets and categories during the next financial year.
Further information about likely developments in the operations of the Group and the expected results of those operations
in future financial years has not been included in this report because disclosure of the information would be likely to result in
unreasonable prejudice to the Group.
7. EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO REPORTING DATE
The Board declared a fully franked final 2023 ordinary dividend of 8.90 cents per share. The financial effect of this dividend
has not been brought to account in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2023.
Other than the matter noted above, there has not arisen in the interval between the end of the financial year and the date
of this report any item, transaction or event of a material and unusual nature likely, in the opinion of the Directors of the
Company, to affect significantly the operations of the Group, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the
Group, in future financial years.
8. ROUNDING OF AMOUNTS
The Company is of a kind referred to in ASIC Corporations Instrument 2016/191 issued by the Australian Securities and
Investment Commission, relating to the “rounding off” of amounts in the Directors’ Report. Amounts in the Directors’ Report
have been rounded off in accordance with that Instrument to the nearest thousand dollars unless otherwise stated.
9. ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
The Group is not subject to any significant environmental regulations.
10. INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE OF OFFICERS
The Group has indemnified the Directors and Executives for costs incurred, in their capacity as a Director or Executive, for
which they may be held personally liable, except where there is a lack of good faith.
During the financial year, the Group paid insurance premiums in respect of a contract to insure the Directors and Executives
of the Group against a liability to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001. The insurance contract prohibits
disclosure of the nature of liability and the amount of the premium.
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11. PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY
No person has applied to the Court under section 237 of the Corporations Act 2001 for leave to bring proceedings on behalf
of the Company, or to intervene in any proceedings to which the Company is a party for the purpose of taking responsibility
on behalf of the Company for all or part of those proceedings.
12. NON-AUDIT SERVICES
During the year KPMG, the Group’s auditor, has not performed any services other than the audit and review of the financial
statements.
13. LEAD AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION
The lead auditor’s independence declaration is set out on page 70 and forms part of the Directors’ Report for the financial
year ended 30 June 2023.
14. DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS
Details of the Directors’ interests in the securities of the Company are disclosed in the remuneration report.
This report is made with a resolution of the directors:
_________________________________
__________________________________
Teresa Handicott
Chairman
Brisbane
17 August 2023
Kees Weel
Managing Director
Brisbane
17 August 2023
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Remuneration Report
For the year ended 30 June 2023
1. LETTER FROM CHAIRMAN OF THE NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
Dear Shareholders,
On behalf of the Board, I’m pleased to present the Remuneration Report for the year ended 30 June 2023.
This report seeks to describe, in a simple and transparent way, our approach to remunerating Executive key management
personnel (Executive KMP) and the key principles that underpin our Pay for Performance Framework, as well as remuneration
for our Non-Executive Directors.
Strong results while investing in capability and capacity
In FY2023, PWR Holdings Limited (the “Company”) and its controlled entities (the “Group”) have grown revenue year on
year by 17.1%. We have been able to deliver a record profit of $21.8 million, a tremendous effort by each and every one of
our employees who worked with us and supported the business in taking this step.
To allow the Group to deliver on future opportunities, in FY2023 we have invested in expanding capability and capacity.
This included investing in employee development, ongoing research and development of new technologies, expanding
our manufacturing footprint, including commencing manufacturing in the United Kingdom, and ongoing investment in
additional critical equipment.
Total Fixed Remuneration Reviews for Remuneration in FY2024
Annual salary reviews were conducted at the end of FY2023 for salaries moving into FY2024. The Board appointed
an independent remuneration consultant to provide advice on remuneration benchmarking for the Executive KMP.
The outcome of that exercise was:
– Managing Director - In recognition of Mr Weel’s established tenure in the role of MD, performing at a high level
and leading the company through significant growth (in revenue, profit and share price), and in consideration of his
remuneration relative to market peers, his Total Fixed Remuneration (TFR) was increased effective 1 July 2023 to
$752,200 per annum, representing a 15% increase on the prior year. His Short Term Incentive Program (STIP) opportunity
has increased to 60% of TFR, with up to half payable in cash and the remaining half deferred over a two year period under
the terms of the STIP. His Long Term Incentive Program (LTIP) opportunity has increased to 90% of TFR, subject to
performance over a 3-year period and is payable in shares, cash or a combination of shares and cash.
– Chief Financial Officer – Based on a review of market peers, Mr McIver’s TFR has been set at $405,500 per annum from
1 July 2023, a 6% increase on the prior year. His STIP opportunity has increased to 50% of TFR, with up to half payable in
cash and the remaining half deferred over a two year period under the terms of the short term incentive plan. His LTIP
opportunity has increased to 50% of TFR, subject to performance over a 3-year period and is payable in shares, cash
or a combination of shares and cash.
The deferred portion of the STIP will have a service condition where the Executive KMP must remain continually employed by
the Company or another Group entity until the date of vesting. 50% of the deferred portion of the STI will vest on 1 September,
14 months after the end of the STI financial year, and the remaining 50% of the deferred STI will vest on 1 September,
26 months after the end of the STI financial year. The deferred portion of the STI can be paid in shares, cash or a combination
of shares and cash.
Short Term Incentive Program (STIP) Outcomes for FY2023
The intent of the FY2023 STIP was to focus our Executive KMP and leaders on what they can influence in the performance
year. For the STIP to be activated for Executive KMP, it must have met a profitability Gate established by the Board at the
beginning of FY2023. If the STIP Gate is met, this unlocks a greater STIP amount for participants and forms the basis of a
stretch target. This is a key feature of the STIP Plan that assists the Board in aligning the creation of shareholder value with
actual company performance. The STIP Gate is a financial measure linked to budgeted NPAT for the Group. Provided the STIP
gate is met or exceeded, the Corporate Scorecard is assessed against NPAT growth, safety, staff retention, staff engagement,
product quality and manufacturing efficiency. The more the STIP Gate is exceeded, the more of the Corporate Scorecard
is unlocked.
As outlined in more detail on page 77, the Company exceeded the gate for the STIP and accordingly Executives did earn cash
bonuses for FY2023 under the STIP. The quantum of their bonuses was based on assessment of the Corporate Scorecard as
well as personal KPIs which are further explained on page 78. The Board believes this was appropriate given the significant
effort and contribution they made during the reporting period for which I and my fellow directors sincerely thank them.
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Long Term Incentive Program (LTIP) Outcomes
Performance of long-term incentive rights granted in the FY2020 year were assessed for the end of FY2022 being the
relevant performance period. Both the TSR and EPS performance hurdles for the 3-year performance period were exceeded,
resulting in 100% vesting of long-term incentives in September 2022.
At the end of June 2022, following a 3-year performance period:
–
–
the Company ranked at the 86th percentile for Total Shareholder Return (TSR) for the performance period for the FY2020
performance rights (1 July 2019 to 30 June 2022) when compared to the benchmark group of ASX 300, excluding the
Energy sector (oil, gas and coal)
the Group’s EPS hurdle for the FY2020 performance rights was measured by the growth in EPS from FY2020 (base year)
to the end of the third year of the Performance Period (FY2022). The EPS growth rate was 46.3%, a compound growth rate
of 13.5% over that period
As a result, 100% of the FY2020 performance rights vested on 1 September 2022 and provided the Executive KMP and other
participants an equivalent number of the Company shares to the rights granted as remuneration.
Board Membership
Following an assessment of Board skills and experience and its alignment to PWR’s long term growth strategy, the Board
undertook a recruitment process for an additional Non-Executive Director during the year, with strong experience in the
Aerospace and Defence Sector. With the assistance of independent, external recruitment consultants, the Board appointed
Mr Kym Osley, AM, CSC to the Board from 1 February 2023. The Board extends a warm welcome to Kym and looks forward to
his contribution.
Directors’ fees remain unchanged
The fees for the Chairman and Non-Executive Directors will remain unchanged for FY2024. Further details can be found on
page 84.
Looking Forward
The Board has confidence in the integrity of the Pay for Performance Framework and believes it incorporates the necessary
flexibility to continue to balance rewarding our Executives for performance and recognising the interests of shareholders.
Our Corporate Scorecard for FY2024 will continue to focus our Executive KMP, leaders and people they lead on our business
priorities including implementing controls to keep our people safe and well, growing our aerospace and defence business,
maintaining exceptional product quality and improving productivity.
In what continues to be an exciting time for the Group, I wish to thank our shareholders for their continued support.
Sincerely,
_________________________________
Teresa Handicott
Chairman, NRC
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2. INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE OF REPORT
This report details the remuneration framework and outcomes for Key Management Personnel (KMP) of PWR Holdings
Limited (the “Company”) and its controlled entities (the “Group”) for FY2023. This report forms part of the Directors’ Report
for this period.
The information provided in the Remuneration Report has been audited as required by section 308(3C) of the Corporations
Act 2001.
The following personnel were classified as KMP during FY2023:
Executive KMP4
Kees Weel, Managing Director
Martin McIver, Chief Financial Officer
Non-Executive Directors
Teresa Handicott (Independent Chairman and Non-Executive Director), appointed Non-Executive Director on 1 October
2015 and Chairman on 19 October 2017
Jeffrey Forbes (Independent, Non-Executive Director), appointed 7 August 2015
Roland Dane (Independent, Non-Executive Director), appointed 1 March 2017
Kym Osley (Independent, Non-Executive Director), appointed 1 February 2023
4
On 1 July 2021, Matthew Bryson changed role to Chief Commercial and Technical Officer and due to his change in responsibilities is no longer classified
as a Key Management Personnel from 1 July 2022 for the purpose of the Remuneration Report and associated disclosures.
3. REMUNERATION GOVERNANCE
The Board is accountable for establishing the remuneration policies and framework for the Group and ensuring remuneration
of the Executive KMP is fair and reasonable and aligned with the interests of shareholders. Outlined below is the Board’s
framework for remuneration governance:
Board
The Board is responsible for setting remuneration policy and determining Executive KMP remuneration.
In addition, the Board is responsible for approving all key performance indicators and performance hurdles
set under the Executive KMP variable remuneration framework, being the Short Term Incentive Plan
(STIP) and the Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP). The Board delegates responsibility to the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee for reviewing and making recommendations to the Board on these matters.
The Board retains full discretion to decrease or increase outcomes to ensure that they are fair and reasonable.
The Board has regular contact with each of the Executive KMP during the year.
Nomination
and
Remuneration
Committee
(NRC)
The NRC makes recommendations to the Board regarding all aspects of Executive KMP remuneration.
This includes making recommendations in relation to the targets to be included in the STIP (both financial
and other non-financial) and in relation to setting performance hurdles that attach to Performance
Rights under the LTIP. The Group’s Managing Director provides updates and makes recommendations
to the NRC on these matters in relation to his direct reports throughout the year. To inform the Board and
NRC, and to assist with their decision-making processes, additional information and data is sought from
management and remuneration consultants, as required. Remuneration Consultants were appointed to
provide advice on remuneration for the Executive KMP for FY2023 and FY2024. The NRC Charter sets
out further information regarding the Committee’s objectives and role.
Managing
Director
Our Managing Director makes remuneration recommendations to the NRC regarding remuneration
for direct reports including those who are Executive KMP and how the Pay for Performance Policy and
framework applies to all our employees.
Responsibility
for
determining
NED
remuneration
The Board is responsible for assessing Non-Executive Director fees, assisted by the NRC. Shareholders
approve the Main Board Package (MBP) for Non-Executive Director remuneration. The MBP approved by
shareholders is currently $1,000,000 per annum. Reviews of Non-Executive Director and Committee Member
fees are carried out periodically with assistance of independent benchmarking reports and/or consultants.
Remuneration
Consultants
Godfrey Remuneration Group Pty Limited (GRG) provided advice during FY2023 on remuneration of
Executives and the structure of the performance rights plan. GRG was paid $28,000 plus GST for this advice.
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4. REMUNERATION PRINCIPLES
The guiding principles governing the Group’s Pay for Performance Policy and how we implement them are summarised in the
table below:
How we meet these principles
Remuneration will incorporate
external market reference
to maintain market
competitiveness
We periodically undertake remuneration benchmarking using
independent remuneration consultants to maintain market
competitiveness and ensure our reward supports the Group in
both attracting and retaining key talent.
Guiding Principles
Attract and Retain
Pay Executives for
Performance that
Delivers Value to
Shareholders
Make clear the line of sight
between performance and
reward to ensure that superior
performance is recognised
and rewarded, with a view to
driving long-term growth and
shareholder value
We set key performance indicators that have a stretch target
component, evidenced by improvement over and above actual
results achieved from the prior year or specifically linked to
achievement of an outcome linked to our strategic objectives.
We also ensure our reward outcomes are aligned to
performance by providing a significant part of Executive KMP
“at risk” remuneration on both financial and non-financial
measures.
We align short term and long term performance measures
to our strategy and vision. This includes a focus on the Group
being a safe place to work, ensuring our reputation for quality
products is maintained, achieving key strategic priorities, and
achieving leading Total Shareholder Returns.
The Group’s DNA is at the centre of how we work together to
deliver on our goals.
Internal equity is achieved partly through external
benchmarking and internally moderating performance
assessments across the business.
The Board maintains ultimate discretion under the Group’s
incentive plans to make awards or not and all awards are
subject to consideration of the Company’s ability to pay.
We attempt to report in a transparent manner on the link
between reward and performance under our incentive
schemes and outline the governance process to give
confidence to our shareholders.
Promote Internal
Fairness and Equity
Always Consider the
Group’s Capacity to
Pay
Build Trust by
Promoting
Transparency
Provide fair, consistent, and
internally equitable reward
to appropriately compensate
employees for their
contributions and performance
outcomes
Manage the balance between
reward funding and Company
performance / financial
outcomes
Ensure a level of transparency
and clarity in reward design and
governance processes
5. REMUNERATION STRUCTURE
The Total Remuneration for Executive KMP is made up of the following 3 components:
Component
What it is
How does it link to strategy and performance?
Total Fixed
Remuneration (TFR)
TFR consists of base salary and statutory
superannuation contributions.
Provides competitive ongoing remuneration in
recognition of accountabilities for their role.
Short Term Incentive
(STI)
The STI Plan (STIP) is an annual cash
bonus that involves linking specific
financial and non-financial targets with
the opportunity to earn incentives based
on a percentage of TFR. From 1 July 2024,
half of the STIP earned will be subject to
deferral into equity over a 2-year period.
Ensures TFR is competitive.
Rewards delivery of strategic KPIs through the
Corporate Scorecard
Enables individual performance to be rewarded
based on personal KPIs specific to the role.
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5. REMUNERATION STRUCTURE (continued)
Component
What it is
How does it link to strategy and performance?
Long Term Incentive
(LTI)
The LTI Plan (LTIP) is designed to link
long-term executive performance with
ongoing creation of shareholder value,
through performance rights which convert
to shares, subject to the satisfaction of
long term performance conditions.
Rewards delivery of strategic objectives and longer
term growth and sustained shareholder value.
Provides greater alignment between shareholder
and participant outcomes.
6. REMUNERATION MIX
Remuneration mix for the Executive KMP refers to the proportion of Total Remuneration that is made up of each component
of remuneration as outlined in contracts of employment and not actual remuneration received during the year.
Figure 1 Targeted and Maximum Remuneration Mix
21%
22%
MD Targeted
Remuneration
57%
25%
25%
MD Maximum
Remuneration
50%
TFR
STI
LTI
TFR
STI
LTI
16%
19%
15%
CFO
Targeted
Remuneration
69%
CFO
Maximum
Remuneration
19%
62%
TFR
STI
LTI
TFR
STI
LTI
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7. LINK BETWEEN THE GROUP PERFORMANCE, REMUNERATION OUTCOMES AND
SHAREHOLDER VALUE
The Board’s objective when determining remuneration for the Executive KMP is that remuneration outcomes should be
linked to the performance of the Group. Given the longer term component of remuneration, reporting on performance for
FY2023 together with performance over prior years provides shareholders with important context.
Table 1 The Group’s Historical Performance below summarises and compares the Group’s performance in recent financial
years ending FY2023.
Table 1 The Group’s Historical Performance
Key indicators
Units
Note
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
EBITDA
Net profit after tax
Ordinary dividend
per share
Special dividend per
share
Change in share price
year-on-year
Earnings per share
Total Shareholder
Return Ranking5
$’000
$’000
cents
cents
$
cents
$39,051
$35,747
$28,963
$23,430
$21,763
$16,336
$21,752
$20,843
$16,797
$13,049
$14,206
$11,001
12.50
12.00
8.80
5.90
8.50
7.30
-
-
-
-
3.00
-
$2.35
21.67
($0.77)
20.79
$2.60
16.77
$0.37
13.04
$1.41
14.21
B5
percentile
88th
percentile
86th
percentile
98th
percentile
90th
percentile
70th
percentile
$0.36
11.00
n/a
5
Compares the Company’s TSR to the S&P/ASX 300 excluding companies operating in the Energy sector (oil, gas and coal) and those that have
de-listed over a 3 year performance period ending on 30 June for the relevant financial year
The Company’s Total Shareholder Return (3 years to 30 June 2023) shown in Figure 2, compares PWR to the ASX 300,
excluding Energy sector (oil, gas and coal) over the 3 year performance period, ranking PWR at the 88th percentile.
Figure 2 The Company’s Total Shareholder Return (3 years to 30 June 2023)
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7. LINK BETWEEN THE GROUP PERFORMANCE, REMUNERATION OUTCOMES AND
SHAREHOLDER VALUE (continued)
Figure 3 The Group’s EPS growth to 30 June 2023, shows a year on year increase in the Group’s Earnings per Share which
equates to a 3 year growth rate of 66.2% and a 3 year compound annual growth rate of 18.4%.
Figure 3 The Group’s 3-year growth in EPS to 30 Jun 2023
Earnings per Share
25.00
20.00
15.00
10.00
5.00
0.00
16.77
20.79
21.67
20.0%
18.0%
16.0%
14.0%
12.0%
10.0%
8.0%
6.0%
4.0%
2.0%
0.0%
2021
2022
2023
Earnings per Share (cents) - LHS
3 Yr Compound Annual Growth Rate (%) - RHS
8. EXECUTIVE KMP SHORT TERM INCENTIVE REMUNERATION OUTCOMES
8.1. STIP Gate
The STIP operates with a NPAT gate to activate the plan. The gate was exceeded for FY2023, opening the STIP up to 100% of
maximum scores. An increasing amount of STIP is available depending on the amount by which the STIP gate is exceeded.
8.2. Corporate Scorecard
At the beginning of the reporting period, the Board established Company KPIs which together formed the Company
Scorecard and which are largely non-financial KPIs. Subject to the STIP gate being met or exceeded the Company Scorecard
accounts for up to 60% of the maximum potential cash bonus payable to the Executive KMP. Corporate KPIs on the Company
Scorecard align interest and performance at a Group level and to be achieved require strategic thinking, collaboration, and
business wide leadership which ultimately improves both short and long term shareholder value.
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8. EXECUTIVE KMP SHORT TERM INCENTIVE REMUNERATION OUTCOMES (continued)
Outcomes of the FY2023 Corporate Scorecard are outlined below:
Figure 4 Company Scorecard Outcomes FY2023
KPI
Profitable
Growth
Increased
Profitability
Weighting
10%
11% target
15% stretch
Efficiency
22.5% target
25% stretch
Attract and
Retain
Employee
Engagement
Safe
Workforce
15% target
20% stretch
7.5% target
10% stretch
15% target
20% stretch
Description Net Profit
After Tax
Reduction in
12-month average
cost of re-makes
and re-work
Delivery in Full and
On Time (DIFOT)
and ERP job
costing
Voluntary
Employee
Turnover
Measure
>5% above
budget
50% target
80% stretch
80% target
90% stretch
Full job costing
operational
Australia
≤30% target
≤20% stretch
North
America
≤25% target
≤20% stretch
Employee
Engagement
Survey
participation
rate
65% target
70% stretch
Lost Time Injury
Frequency Rate
(LTIFR) and
Executive Safety
Walk Arounds
LTIFR ≤2.5
6 safety walk
arounds per
person
Result
<5% above
budget
Australia not
achieved
Australia DIFOT
target not achieved
North America
stretch achieved
North America
DIFOT stretch
target achieved
ERP job costing in
development
Australia 28%
77%
LTIFR >2.5
North
America >25%
Safety walks
taking place but
100% target not
met
Status
Not
achieved
Partially
achieved
Partially
achieved
Partially
achieved
Stretch
achieved
Partially
achieved
8.3. Personal Scorecards
Up to 40% of the STI for the Executive KMP is payable on meeting personal KPIs aligned to achieving key business outcomes
identified in the Group’s strategic plan. Outcomes for personal KPIs for the Executive KMP are set out below:
Table 2 Executive Personal KPI Outcomes
Executive KMP
Personal KPI
Targets related to succession planning, capacity expansion and
demonstration of the Group DNA
Targets related to establishment of sustainability reporting,
financial reporting, ERP development and demonstration of the
Group DNA
40%
60.0%
Percent-
age of KPI
outcomes
achieved
Weighting
40%
75.0%
Kees Weel
(Managing
Director)
Martin McIver
(Chief Financial
Officer)
–
–
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8. EXECUTIVE SHORT TERM INCENTIVE REMUNERATION OUTCOMES (continued)
8.4. FY2023 STIP Awards
Table 3 Executive FY2023 STIP Awards
Executive KMP
Kees Weel (Managing Director)
Martin McIver (Chief Financial Officer)
1. Cash bonuses earned in FY2023 are paid in September 2023
2. KPIs that were not achieved attract no cash payment
Maximum
Potential
STIP (% TFR)
Actual Bonus
included in FY2023
remuneration ($)1
Actual Bonus
Earned in FY2023
(as % TFR)2
50%
30%
$142,541
$42,929
21.9%
11.3%
9. LTIP PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES AND FY2023 AWARDS
The following table sets out LTIP performance outcomes for the 3 year period ended 30 June 2022. Performance Rights
vested in September 2022, were exercised in October 2022 and Company shares issued to participants.
Table 4 LITIP Performance Outcomes for the 3 year period ended 30 June 2022
Performance measure
EPS growth
From 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2022
Relative Total Shareholder Return
Outcome
% of LTI attaching
to performance
measure payable
46.3%
100%
Relative to S&P/ASX 300 excluding companies operating in the Energy sector
(oil, gas and coal) and those that have de-listed since 1 July 2019 over a 3 year
performance period ending on 30 June 2022
86th percentile
100%
The following table sets out LTIP performance outcomes for the 3 year period ended 30 June 2023. Performance Rights vest
in September 2023 and following exercise, Company shares will be issued to participants, subject to participants remaining
employed at the date of vesting.
Table 5 LITIP Performance Outcomes for the 3 year period ended 30 June 2023
Performance measure
EPS growth
From 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2023
Relative Total Shareholder Return
Outcome
% of LTI payable
66.2%
100%
Relative to S&P/ASX 300 excluding companies operating in the Energy sector
(oil, gas and coal) and those that have de-listed since 1 July 2020 over a 3 year
performance period ending on 30 June 2023
88th percentile
100%
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9. LTIP PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES AND FY2023 AWARDS (continued)
The following table sets out details of performance rights held by and granted to Executive KMP.
Table 6 Performance Rights held by and granted to Executive KMP for the period ended 30 June 2023
Name
Kees Weel
Martin McIver
Balance at
1 July 2022
Granted
during the
year
Vested
during the
year
Forfeited
during the
year
Balance
30 June 2023
$ value of
rights at
grant date
-
15,690
50,077
17,485
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50,077
33,175
489,252
307,802
The table below sets out the percentage performance achieved and percentage vested against the LTIP for performance
rights currently on issue to Executive KMP.
Table 7 Performance and vesting of Performance Rights held by and granted to Executive KMP per year
Plan Year
FY2021 LTIP
FY2022 LTIP
FY2023 LTIP
Grant date
Vesting date1
Value of rights
at grant date2
EPS target
achieved
TSR target
achieved
07/06/21
01/09/23
$142,549
100%
100%
01/10/21
01/09/24
$287,025
08/11/22
01/09/25
$660,081
To be determined
To be determined
% vested
Vest on
01/09/23
1.
Subject to Board approval of performance hurdles and service conditions being met
2. Matthew Bryson was included as an Executive KMP for the FY2021 and FY2022 Plan Years
10. SUMMARY OF REMUNERATION COMPONENTS AND HOW THEY OPERATE
10.1. Total Fixed Remuneration
Total Fixed Remuneration is set with reference to the median of the Group’s peers and is a function of size and complexity
of the role, individual responsibilities, experience, skills and market remuneration levels. This consists of cash salary, salary
sacrifice items, employer superannuation, annual leave provisions and any fringe benefits tax charges related to employee
benefits. The opportunity to salary sacrifice benefits on a tax-compliant basis is available.
The Board determines an appropriate level of fixed remuneration for the Executive KMP following recommendations from
the NRC. The NRC has the delegated authority from the Board to engage independent remuneration consultants as it sees
fit.
Fixed remuneration is reviewed annually following performance reviews at the end of the financial year and considers the
Executive KMP’s role and accountabilities, relevant market benchmarks and attraction, retention and motivation of Executive
KMP in the context of the overall market.
With respect to the annual salary reviews conducted at the end of FY2023 for salaries moving into FY2024, the Board
referred to the July 2022 Godfrey Remuneration Group benchmark report on the Executive KMP Total Variable
Remuneration and took on board GRG’s advice when determining remuneration for the Executive KMP for FY2024. The
outcome of that exercise was:
– Managing Director - In recognition of Mr Weel’s established tenure in the role of MD, performing at a high level
and leading the company through significant growth (in revenue, profit and share price), and in consideration of his
remuneration relative to market peers, his Total Fixed Remuneration (TFR) was increased effective 1 July 2023 to
$752,200 per annum, representing a 15% increase on the prior year. His Short Term Incentive Program (STIP) opportunity
has increased to 60% of TFR, with up to half payable in cash and the remaining half deferred over a two year period under
the terms of the STIP. His Long Term Incentive Program (LTIP) opportunity has increased to 90% of TFR, subject to
performance over a 3-year period and is payable in shares, cash or a combination of shares and cash.
– Chief Financial Officer – Based on a review of market peers, Mr McIver’s TFR has been set at $405,500 per annum from
1 July 2023, a 6% increase on the prior year. His STIP opportunity has increased to 50% of TFR, with up to half payable in
cash and the remaining half deferred over a two year period under the terms of the short term incentive plan. His LTIP
opportunity has increased to 50% of TFR, subject to performance over a 3-year period and is payable in shares, cash or
a combination of shares and cash.
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10. SUMMARY OF REMUNERATION COMPONENTS AND HOW THEY OPERATE (continued)
The deferred portion of the STIP will have a service condition where the Executive KMP must remain continually employed by
the Company or another Group entity until the date of vesting. 50% of the deferred portion of the STI will vest on 1 September,
14 months after the end of the STI financial year, and the remaining 50% deferred of the STI will vest on 1 September,
26 months after the end of the STI financial year. The deferred portion of the STI can be paid in shares, cash or a combination
of shares and cash.
10.2. FY2023 Short Term Incentives
The Executive KMP are eligible to participate in the Group’s short-term incentive plan.
Executive KMP
Participants
Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer
How is it paid
Annual cash bonus subject to achievement of corporate and personal KPIs
STIP Gate
The STIP gate is a minimum profit gateway based on the Group’s budgeted profit target which
must be met for the STIP to be activated for Executive KMP. The amount by which the gate is
exceeded then determines the maximum that can be attributed to each KPI on the Company
Scorecard.
Corporate Scorecard
(60% weighting)
The Board establishes company KPIs that form the Corporate Scorecard on an annual basis.
These are determined by assessing key drivers that are required to deliver on our strategic
objectives and require the Executive KMP to work as a team to achieve.
Personal KPIs (40%
weighting)
At the beginning of the performance period, the Board establishes personal KPIs for the
Managing Director and the Managing Director recommends personal KPIs for the CFO for
Board approval. Personal KPIs represent 40% of the maximum potential cash bonus payable to
the Executive KMP and for payment to be made against these KPIs, the STIP gate must have
been met. If the STIP gate is not met, irrespective of whether the KPIs have been achieved, they
attract no cash payment.
Target
Managing Director – 37.5% TFR
CFO – 22.5% TFR
Maximum
Managing Director – 50% TFR
CFO – 30% TFR
Potential Outcome
of STIP
Not met
STIP not activated for Executive KMP
No STI Award
Company Scorecard Weighting
Maximum 45%
Personal KPIs and PWR DNA -
Weighting Maximum 40%
STIP Gate
Met
Company Scorecard Weighting
between 45% and 60%
Personal KPIs and PWR DNA -
Weighting Maximum 40%
Exceeded
STI Award
Corporate up to
75% of maximum
Personal up to
100% of maximum
STI Award
Corporate up to
100% of maximum
Personal up to
100% of maximum
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10. SUMMARY OF REMUNERATION COMPONENTS AND HOW THEY OPERATE (continued)
10.3. Long Term Incentives
The Executive KMP are eligible to participate in the Group’s long term incentive plan.
The LTIP is an equity-based incentive designed to provide participants with the incentive to deliver growth in
shareholder value.
Executive KMP
participants
Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer
How is it paid?
Performance Rights.
Executive KMP are invited by the Board to apply for performance rights (Rights) on an annual
basis under the LTIP as part of their Total Remuneration.
How many Rights are
granted?
The number of Rights granted to each Executive KMP is calculated by dividing the % of TFR
eligibility by the Company volume weighted average share price for the 30 days of the June
prior to the commencement of the performance period.
Managing Director – 50% of TFR (Managing Director participation was approved at the 2022
Annual General Meeting).
CFO – 30% of TFR
From the 2024 financial year:
Managing Director – 90% of TFR (Managing Director FY2024 participation to be approved at
the 2023 Annual General Meeting).
Performance period
3 years.
CFO – 50% of TFR
For Rights issued prior to 4 November 2022, the Rights convert to ordinary shares in the
Company on a 1 for 1 basis at the end of the 3 year performance period depending upon the
extent to which performance hurdles are achieved and service conditions met.
Amendments to the Performance Rights Plan were approved at the Annual General Meeting
held on 4 November 2022. For Rights issued on and from 4 November 2022, at the end of the
3 year performance period, the Rights convert into ordinary shares in the Company on a 1 for
1 basis are paid in cash calculated by multiplying the number of rights by the share price at the
time of vesting, or a combination of ordinary shares and cash, at the Board’s discretion.
Performance hurdles
The performance hurdles for Rights granted prior to FY2021 are:
– 50% of the rights will vest upon the achievement of Total Shareholder Return (TSR) ranking
criteria relative to the TSR of constituents of the S&P/ASX300, excluding Energy sector (oil,
gas and coal). TSR is calculated by an independent third party, comparing the TSR percentile
rank that the Company holds relative to the benchmark group for the relevant 3-year
performance period:
TSR Ranking (TSR)
TSR is 50% or less
Vesting outcome
Nil vesting
TSR is more than 50% but less than 75%
Pro rata vesting
TSR is 75% or more
100% vesting
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10. SUMMARY OF REMUNERATION COMPONENTS AND HOW THEY OPERATE (continued)
– 50% of the rights will vest upon achievement of growth in EPS. Vesting is determined by
the growth in EPS from the financial year immediately prior to the start of the Performance
Period (base year) to the end of the third year of the Performance Period, measured against
specific EPS targets outlined below:
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
EPS growth rate of <4%
EPS growth rate of ≥4% to ≤12%
EPS growth rate of >12%
Vesting outcome
Nil vesting
Pro rata vesting
100% vesting
While the TSR hurdle remains the same, the EPS hurdle for the Rights granted from FY2021
onwards is different to that attached to Rights granted prior to that. For Rights granted from
FY2021 onwards:
– 50% of the rights will vest based on compound growth in annual EPS relative to a target set
by the Board. Vesting is determined by the compound annual growth rate in EPS over the
3-year Performance Period measured against specific EPS targets:
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
Vesting outcome
Compound annual growth rate of EPS <4%
Nil vesting
Compound annual growth rate of EPS ≥4% to ≤10% Pro rata vesting
Compound annual growth rate of EPS >10%
100% vesting
Service Condition
Participants must remain continually employed with the Company until the date of vesting.
Vesting
Rights that do not vest at the end of the 3-year period lapse unless the Board in its discretion
determines otherwise. Upon cessation of employment prior to the vesting date, Rights will be
forfeited and lapse unless the Board in its discretion determines otherwise. Rights do not entitle
holders to dividends that are declared during the vesting period.
Why relative TSR and
Compound EPS?
The Board believes that these hurdles represent an appropriate balance between internal
performance and external benchmarking. EPS is a relevant indicator of increase in shareholder
value and the EPS hurdles provide a line of sight to encourage performance. Relative TSR is
aligned with the Group’s growth strategy.
Restrictions
Participants are prohibited from entering transactions or arrangements which operate to
transfer or limit the economic risk of any Rights held under the LTIP while they are subject to
performance hurdles or otherwise unvested.
11. CONTRACT DURATION AND TERMINATION REQUIREMENTS
The Company has contracts of employment with no fixed tenure requirements with the Executive KMP. The notice period for
each is outlined in the table below. Termination with notice may be initiated by either party. The contracts contain customary
clauses dealing with immediate termination for gross misconduct, confidentiality, and post-employment restraint of trade
provisions.
Table 8 Executive KMP Notice Periods
Name
Kees Weel
Martin McIver
Position
Managing Director
Chief Financial Officer
Notice Period
6 months
3 months
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12. REMUNERATION OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
12.1. NED Remuneration Policy
Non-Executive Directors receive remuneration for undertaking their role. They do not participate in the Group’s incentive
plans nor receive any variable remuneration. Non-Executive Directors are not entitled to retirement payments.
The objective of the Non-Executive Director remuneration policy is to:
– provide a clear fee arrangement that avoids potential conflicts of interest associated with performance incentives,
–
– obtain independent external remuneration advice when required.
remunerate Directors at market rates for their commitment and responsibilities, and
The Main Board Package (MBP) approved by Shareholders in 2022 is $1,000,000 per annum (inclusive of superannuation
contributions). The Board determines the distribution of Non-Executive Director fees within the approved MBP.
12.2. NED Remuneration
The following table sets out the Main Board Package for the Chairman and Non-Executive Directors throughout the
reporting period.
Table 9 Non-Executive Director Main Board Package
Role
Chairman
Non-Executive Director and Chairman Audit, Risk and Sustainability Committee
Non-Executive Director
1.
Includes $20,000 per annum for taking on role of Chairman of Audit, Risk and Sustainability Committee during FY2023
MBP during
Reporting
Period
$
195,000
130,0001
110,000
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Directors’ ReportPWR Holdings Limited
Remuneration Report
For the year ended 30 June 2023
14. SHAREHOLDINGS OF KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
The movement during the year in the number of ordinary shares in PWR Holdings Limited held, directly, indirectly or
beneficially, by each member of the Key Management Personnel, including their related parties, is as follows:
Table 11 Shareholdings of KMP
Name
Non-Executive Directors
Teresa Handicott
Jeff Forbes
Roland Dane
Kym Osley
Executives
Kees Weel(i)
Martin McIver
Shareholdings of KMP
Opening
Balance
1 July 2022
Shares
acquired
during the
year
Shares
disposed of
during the
year
Closing
Balance
30 June 2023
Other
40,500
20,000
1,000
-
63,729
10,039
–
20,307,788
1,200
–
-
-
-
-
-
–
(1,000,000)
-
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–
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41,500
20,000
7 3 ,768
–
19,307,788
1,200
(i)
61,385 shares held by Lazy Weel Super Fund. Kees Weel is a beneficiary of the Super Fund. 19,246,403 shares held by entities controlled by Kees Weel
(10,000,000 shares held by Wagon Weel Co. Pty Ltd as trustee for the Wagon Weel Trust. At 30 June 2023 Kees Weel is a director of the trustee and
beneficiary of the Wagon Weel Trust; 9,246,403 shares held by KPW Property Holdings Pty Ltd as trustee for the KPW Holdings Trust. At 30 June
2023 Kees Weel is a director of the trustee and beneficiary of the trust).
15. VOTING AND COMMENTS MADE AT THE COMPANY’S FY2022 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Company received 99.85% ‘for’ votes on its remuneration report for FY2022. The Company did not receive any specific
feedback or comments at the FY2022 AGM on its remuneration report.
16. EQUITY INSTRUMENTS
16.1. Performance rights over equity instruments
Details of performance rights over ordinary shares in the Company that were granted as remuneration to Executive KMP
during the reporting period are included in Table 13 Executive KMP Performance Rights Over Equity Instruments on page 88.
There were no alterations to the terms and conditions of performance rights granted as remuneration to Executive KMP since
their grant date.
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For the year ended 30 June 2023
16. EQUITY INSTRUMENTS (continued)
84,294 performance rights vested during the reporting period. Total Performance Rights on issue at 30 June 2023 are as
follows:
Table 12 Rights Over Equity Instruments Granted as Remuneration
Executive KMP
Description of
Rights
Number
of Rights
granted
TSR
Component
$
EPS
Component
$
Grant
Date
Vesting
Date
Expiry
Date
Fair Value per Right
at Grant Date
Kees Weel
Managing Director
Martin McIver
Chief Financial
Officer
Total on Issue to
Executive KMP
Total on Issue to
Non KMP
Total on issue at
30 June 2023
Total Vested during
the reporting period
Total Forfeited due
to resignation
FY2023 LTIP
FY2022 LTIP
50,077
15,690
FY2023 LTIP
17,485
9.35
8.15
9.35
10.19
08/10/22
01/09/25
01/03/26
9.31
01/10/21
01/09/24
01/03/25
10.19
08/10/22
01/09/25
01/03/26
83,252
287,090
370,342
84,294
8,628
The movement during the reporting period, by number of rights over ordinary shares in PWR Holdings Ltd held, directly,
indirectly or beneficially by each member of the Executive KMP, including their related parties, is as follows:
Table 13 Executive KMP Performance Rights Over Equity Instruments
Held 1 July
2022
Granted as
compensation
Exercised
Lapsed
Forfeited
Held 30
June 2023
Vested
during year
Vested and
exercisable
at 30 June
2023
Martin McIver
15,690
-
50,077
17,485
-
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50,077
33,175
-
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Rights
Kees Weel
The forfeited Rights represent those Rights that did not vest due to failure to meet service conditions.
During the reporting period, the following shares were issued on the exercise of Rights previously granted as compensation:
Table 14 Rights That Vested to Executive KMP During the Reporting Period
Executive KMP
Kees Weel
Martin McIver
88
Number of
shares
Amount paid
per share
$
-
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-
Directors’ ReportPWR Holdings Limited Remuneration Report
For the year ended 30 June 2023
16. EQUITY INSTRUMENTS (continued)
The value of Rights over ordinary shares in the Company granted and exercised by each Executive during the reporting
period is detailed below.
Table 15 Value of Rights That Vested to Executive during the Reporting Period
Executive KMP
Kees Weel
Martin McIver
Granted in
year
$(a)
Value of rights
exercised
in year
$(b)
489,252
170,828
-
-
(a)
(b)
The total value of rights granted in the year is the fair value of the rights calculated at grant date. This amount is allocated to remuneration over the
vesting period.
The value of rights exercised during the year is the market price based on the previous 5 days VWAP at vesting date after deducting the price paid to
exercise the right.
16.2. Key management personnel transactions
KMP, or their related parties, may hold positions in other entities that result in them having control, or joint control, over the financial or
operating policies of those entities.
These entities may transact with the Group. The terms and conditions of the transactions with KMP and their related parties were
no more favourable than those available, or which might reasonably be expected to be available, on similar transactions to non-key
management personnel related entities on an arm’s length basis.
From time to time, directors of the Group, or their related entities, may purchase goods from the Group. These purchases are on the
same terms and conditions as those entered into by other Group employees or customers and are not material.
This report is made with a resolution of the directors:
_________________________________
__________________________________
Teresa Handicott
Chairman
Brisbane
17 August 2023
Kees Weel
Managing Director
Brisbane
17 August 2023
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Financial Statements
Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss
and Other Comprehensive Income
For the year ended 30 June 2023
Revenue
Other income
Raw materials and consumables expenses
Employee expenses
Occupancy expenses
Other expenses
Profit before depreciation, net finance costs and income tax
Depreciation and amortisation
Total depreciation and amortisation expense
Finance income
Finance costs
Net finance (costs)/income
Profit before income tax
Income tax expense
Profit for the year attributable to equity holders of the parent
Other comprehensive income
Items that are or may be reclassified to profit or loss:
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations
Total comprehensive income for the year
Note
B2
B2
B3
B3
C5
B4
B1
E1
2023
$’000
2022
$’000
118,326
101,072
1,882
1,590
(23,819)
(20,851)
(47,124)
(38,897)
(1,351)
(8,863)
39,051
(8,475)
(8,475)
198
(531)
(333)
(750)
(6,417)
35,747
(7,225)
(7,225)
172
(202)
(30)
30,243
(8,491)
21,752
28,492
(7,649)
20,843
1,638
23,390
624
21,467
Basic and diluted earnings per share
B5
21.67 cents
20.79 cents
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Financial StatementsPWR Holdings Limited Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
At 30 June 2023
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Inventories
Other assets
Total current assets
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Intangible assets
Total non-current assets
Total assets
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Lease liabilities
Deferred Income
Contract liabilities
Employee benefits
Current tax liabilities
Provisions
Total current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Lease liabilities
Deferred Income
Contract liabilities
Employee benefits
Deferred tax liabilities
Total non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets
Equity
Issued capital
Reserves
Retained earnings
Total equity
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Note
2023
$’000
2022
$’000
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
F1
F2
C8
D1
E2
F1
F2
C8
D1
E2
F3
17,626
16,006
17,789
2,050
53,471
53,766
15,919
69,685
123,156
7,667
2,565
476
450
4,041
657
297
16,153
15,722
742
–
502
1,567
18,533
34,686
88,470
26,807
3,001
58,662
88,470
21,499
13,813
12,746
2,847
50,905
32,594
15,027
47,621
98,526
7,532
1,903
469
907
3,324
218
263
14,616
4,839
1,219
440
348
667
7,513
22,129
76,397
26,484
864
49,049
76,397
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Annual Report 2023YEAR IN REVIEWADDITIONAL INFORMATIONDIRECTORS’ REPORTFINANCIAL STATEMENTS OUR VALUE CREATION FRAMEWORK LEADERSHIP Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
For the year ended 30 June 2023
Note
Balance at 1 July 2022
Total comprehensive income for the year
Profit for the year
Other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income
Transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity
Employee share-based payments
Dividends paid
Total transactions with owners
D3
F4
Issued
Capital
$’000
26,484
–
–
–
323
–
323
Foreign
currency
translation
reserve
$’000
Share based
payments
reserve
$’000
Retained
earnings
$’000
Total
equity
$’000
9
–
1,638
1,638
–
–
–
855
49,049
76,397
–
–
–
499
–
499
21,752
–
21,752
1,638
21,752
23,390
–
(12,139)
(12,139)
822
(12,139)
(11,317)
Balance at 30 June 2023
26,807
1,647
1,354
58,662
88,470
Balance at 1 July 2021
26,223
(615)
627
37,727
63,962
Total comprehensive income for the year
Profit for the year
Other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income
Transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity
Employee share-based payments
Dividends paid
Total transactions with owners
Balance at 30 June 2022
D3
F4
–
–
–
261
–
261
26,484
–
624
624
–
–
–
9
–
–
–
228
–
228
855
20,843
20,843
–
624
20,843
21,467
–
(9,521)
(9,521)
489
(9,521)
(9,032)
49,049
76,397
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
92
Financial StatementsPWR Holdings Limited Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
For the year ended 30 June 2023
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash receipts from customers
Government grants received
Cash paid to suppliers and employees
Cash generated from operating activities
Interest paid
Income tax paid
Note
2023
$’000
2022
$’000
121,827
95,534
48
70
(88,476)
(72,082)
33,399
23,522
(6)
(9)
(5,694)
(6,472)
Net cash from operating activities
C1
27,699
17,041
Cash flows from investing activities
Government grant income received
Interest received
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
Payment for acquisition of business
Payments for property, plant and equipment
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Dividends paid
Proceeds from borrowings/(repayment of borrowings)
Payment of lease liabilities
Net cash used in financing activities
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 July
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held
B6
C5
F1
F1
–
147
17
(2,024)
1,083
20
70
–
(15,046)
(5,023)
(16,906)
(3,850)
(12,139)
(9,521)
–
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(2,498)
(2,016)
(14,637)
(11,537)
(3,844)
21,499
1,654
19,857
(29)
(12)
Cash and cash equivalents at 30 June
C1
17,626
21,499
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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For the year ended 30 June 2023
SECTION A ABOUT THIS REPORT
A1 Reporting entity
PWR Holdings Limited (the Company) is a Company domiciled in Australia.
The consolidated financial statements of the Company as at and for the year ended 30 June 2023 comprise the Company
and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the Group and individually as Group Entities).
The Group is involved in the design, engineering, testing, production, validation and sale of customised cooling products and
solutions to the motorsports, automotive original equipment manufacturing (OEM), aerospace and defence, and automotive
aftermarket sectors for domestic and international markets.
The Company’s registered office and principal place of business is 103 Lahrs Road, Ormeau, Queensland 4208. The Group is
a for-profit entity for the purposes of preparing these financial statements.
A2 Basis of preparation
(a) Statement of compliance
The consolidated financial statements are general purpose financial statements which have been prepared in accordance
with Australian Accounting Standards (AASB) adopted by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) and the
Corporations Act 2001. The consolidated financial statements comply with International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRS) adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
The Company is of a kind referred to in ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Directors’ Reports) Instrument 2016/191
and in accordance with that instrument, amounts in the Financial Report and Directors’ Report have been rounded off to the
nearest thousand dollars, unless otherwise stated.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 17 August 2023.
(b) Functional and presentation currency
These consolidated financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is the Company’s functional currency.
(c) Use of estimates and judgements
The preparation of consolidated financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions
that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. The
estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be
reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in
the period in which the estimate is revised and in any future periods affected.
Information about critical judgements, estimates and assumptions in applying accounting policies that have the most
significant effect on the amounts recognised in the consolidated financial statements is included in the Note C6
(Intangible assets).
A3 Significant accounting policies
The accounting policies set out in Section I (Significant Accounting Policies) to the consolidated financial statements have
been applied consistently to all periods presented in these consolidated financial statements.
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For the year ended 30 June 2023
SECTION B BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
B1 Operating segments
The Group has 2 strategic divisions, which are its operating segments. These divisions offer similar products and services,
but are managed separately because they require different technology, apply contrasting marketing strategies and cater to
different markets.
The following summary describes the operations of each reportable segment.
Operating segments
Operations
PWR Performance Products
PWR C&R
Designing and manufacturing high end motorsports, OEM, aerospace and defence, and
automotive aftermarket products for non-USA markets.
Designing and manufacturing high end motorsports, OEM, aerospace and defence and
automotive aftermarket products primarily for the USA market. The PWR C&R segment
is also referred to as PWR North America and C&R.
The Group determines its operating segments based on information presented to the Managing Director being the chief
operating decision maker, with operating segments based on the Group’s operating divisions.
Intersegment pricing is determined based on cost plus a margin.
PWR Performance Products
PWR C&R
2023
$’000
2022
$’000
2023
$’000
2022
$’000
Total
2023
$’000
85,362
73,076
30,588
26,604
115,950
Revenue from sale of
manufactured products
Revenue from services
External revenues
Inter-segment revenues
Segment revenue
Segment EBITDA1
73
85,435
7,896
93,331
33,611
67
73,143
3,916
77,059
28,538
2,303
32,891
4,122
37,013
5,350
Depreciation and amortisation
(6,604)
(5,776)
(1,871)
Segment profit/(loss) before
interest and tax
Capital expenditure
27,007
9,420
22,762
3,003
3,479
5,626
2022
$’000
99,680
1,392
101,072
7,537
1,325
27,929
3,621
2,376
118,326
12,018
31,550
130,344
108,609
7,384
(1,449)
5,935
2,020
38,961
(8,475)
30,486
15,046
35,922
(7,225)
28,697
5,023
1 Segment EBITDA is the segment’s profit from operations before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation.
Reconciliation of reportable segment profit or loss
Revenues
Total revenue for reportable segments
Elimination of inter-segment revenue
Consolidated revenue
Profit before tax
Profit before tax for reportable segments
Elimination of inter-segment loss/(profit)
Net finance (costs)/income
Consolidated profit before tax
2023
$’000
2022
$’000
130,344
108,609
(12,018)
(7,537)
118,326
101,072
30,486
28,697
90
(333)
(175)
(30)
30,243
28,492
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 June 2023
SECTION B BUSINESS PERFORMANCE (continued)
Major Customers
3 customers in the PWR Performance Products segment comprise 14 % of Group’s revenue for the year ended 30 June 2023
(2022: 3 customers comprised 15%).
Geographic information
The Group operates manufacturing facilities and sales offices in Australia, the UK and the USA, and sells its products to
customers in various countries throughout the world.
Below is an analysis of the Group’s revenue based on the location of the Group’s customers and location of the Group’s
non-current assets.
2023
2022
Revenue
$’000
Non-current
assets(i)
$’000
Revenue
$’000
Non-current
assets(i)
$’000
11,065
31,248
36,351
15,711
7,799
16,152
36,453
18,423
14,809
–
–
–
118,326
69,685
11,438
26,067
32,513
11,867
5,901
13,286
101,072
35,174
11,295
1,152
–
–
-
47,621
2023
$’000
2022
$’000
115,952
2,374
99,680
1,392
118,326
101,072
1,864
(30)
14
–
34
1,540
(20)
38
32
–
1,882
1,590
Australia
USA
UK
Italy
Germany
Other Countries
(i) Excluding deferred tax assets.
B2 Revenue and other income
Revenue from contracts with customers
Sales of goods
Rendering of services
Other income
R&D tax incentive
Profit / (Loss) on sale of assets
Government grants – COVID-19 assistance
Paycheck Protection Program
Government grants – incentive assistance
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 June 2023
SECTION B BUSINESS PERFORMANCE (continued)
Customer Revenue by Market Sector
2023
2022
Advanced
Cooling1
$’000
Emerging
Technologies2
$’000
Total
$’000
Advanced
Cooling1
$’000
Emerging
Technologies2
$’000
Total
$’000
55,285
21,469
15,845
7,130
1,343
Motorsports
Automotive OEM
Automotive Aftermarket
Aerospace and Defence
Other
55,026
21,935
17,796
7,230
3,704
3
–
10,533
668
1,431
96,188
62,256
25,639
17,799
10,533
2,099
47,476
18,007
15,485
–
671
7,809
3,462
360
7,130
672
22,138
118,326
81,639
19,433
101,072
1
2
Advanced Cooling includes revenue from products and services excluding revenue from Emerging Technologies.
Emerging Technologies includes revenue from Aerospace and Defence across all technologies, and revenue from other market sectors generated by
cold plate, micro matrix and additive manufacturing.
The Group recognised $896,055 (2022: $905,000) in customer revenue from satisfying performance obligations for
contract liabilities (refer Note C8).
B3 Expenses and Income
Changes in inventories of finished goods and work in progress
The expenses are adjusted for changes in the inventories of finished goods and work in progress as outlined below:
Raw materials and consumables
expenses
Employee expenses
2023
Finished
goods and
work in
progress
movement
$’000
Net
expense
$’000
Gross
Expense
$’000
2022
Finished
goods and
work in
progress
movement
$’000
594
958
(23,819)
(21,247)
(47,124)
(39,446)
1,552
(70,943)
(60,693)
396
549
945
Gross
Expense
$’000
(24,413)
(48,082)
(72,495)
Net
expense
$’000
(20,851)
(38,897)
(59,748)
Research and Development
The Group recognised $10,058,487 (2022: $9,777,059) as an expense in relation to its research and development activities.
This is included in employee expenses, raw materials, consumables and other expenses in the income statement.
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SECTION B BUSINESS PERFORMANCE (continued)
B4 Finance income and finance costs
Interest income
Gain on derivatives
Finance income
Interest expense
Finance costs
Net finance income/(costs)
B5 Earnings per share
Profit attributable to equity holders
Weighted average number of ordinary shares (basic)
Issued ordinary shares at 1 July
Effect of shares issued during the year
Weighted average number of ordinary shares at 30 June (basic)
2023
$’000
2022
$’000
147
51
198
(531)
(531)
(333)
20
152
172
(202)
(202)
(30)
2023
$’000
2022
$’000
21,752
20,843
2023
2022
100,296,046 100,179,7 74
61,893
76,771
100,357,939 100,256,545
Basic and diluted earnings per share
21.67 cents
20.79 cents
The impact of the performance rights issued by the Group during the year and in prior years was not material to the
calculation of the Group’s diluted earnings per share.
B6 Business combinations
Docking Engineering
On 19 August 2022, the Group acquired the business and assets of Docking Engineering (Docking) located in the United
Kingdom for a cash payment of $0.856 million (£0.496 million). Docking is a leading supplier of racing radiators, oil coolers,
charge air coolers and motorsport fabrication services. The acquisition provides a platform for the Group to build and grow
a manufacturing facility based in the United Kingdom to service European customers and to alleviate demand pressure on
Australian based fabrication.
Since the acquisition, Docking has contributed revenue of $1.242 million and profit after tax of $0.160 million. If the acquisition
had occurred on 1 July 2022, management estimates that Docking Engineering would have contributed revenue of $1.434
million and profit after tax of $0.184 million.
Bespoke Motorsport Radiators Limited
On 30 January 2023, the Group acquired the business and assets of Bespoke Motorsport Radiators Limited (BMR). BMR is
one of the leading core manufacturers and suppliers of high-performance motorsport radiators, intercoolers, and oil coolers
in the United Kingdom. The $1.168 million (£0.675 million) acquisition price was funded out of existing cash.
Since the acquisition, BMR has contributed revenue of $0.428 million and profit after tax of $0.015 million. If the acquisition
had occurred on 1 July 2022, management estimates that BMR would have contributed revenue of $1.051 million and profit
after tax of $0.275 million.
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For the year ended 30 June 2023
SECTION B BUSINESS PERFORMANCE (continued)
Acquisition related costs
The Group incurred acquisition related costs of $0.076 million relating to external legal fees and due diligence costs. These costs
have been included in other expenses in the consolidated statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income.
Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
The following table summarises the recognised amounts of assets and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition:
Plant & Equipment
Inventories
Employee benefits
Total identifiable net assets acquired
Fair values measured on a provisional basis
The following fair values have been determined:
– Plant and equipment;
–
Inventories; and
– Customer contracts.
Goodwill
Goodwill arising from the acquisition has been recognised as follows:
Total consideration transferred
Fair value of identifiable net assets
Customer contracts1
Goodwill
1. Customer contracts have been fully amortised during the year
Docking
$’000
83
184
(7)
260
BMR
$’000
752
301
–
1,053
Total
$’000
835
485
(7)
1,313
Docking
$’000
856
(260)
(19)
577
BMR
$’000
1,168
(1,053)
–
115
Total
$’000
2,024
(1,313)
(19)
692
The goodwill is attributable mainly to the skills and technical talent of the Docking and BMR workforce, and the synergies
expected to be achieved from integrating the businesses into the Group’s existing business.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 June 2023
SECTION C OPERATING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
C1 Cash and cash equivalents
Bank balances
Term Deposit
Cash and cash equivalents in the statement of cash flows
Reconciliation of cash flows from operating activities
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit for the year
Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortisation
Research & development tax credit
Unrealised (gain)/loss on derivatives
Share based remuneration
(Profit)/Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment
Changes in:
Trade and other receivables
Inventories
Trade and other payables
Other assets
Employee benefits
Other
Tax balances (excluding research & development tax credit)
Net cash from operating activities
C2 Trade and other receivables
Trade receivables
Trade receivables due from related parties (refer Note H2)
2023
$’000
12,626
5,000
17,626
2022
$’000
16,499
5,000
21,499
21,752
20,843
8,475
(1,898)
432
822
30
(2,193)
(5,043)
135
797
871
282
3,237
27,699
7,225
(1,540)
(225)
489
20
(4,472)
(6,257)
2,199
(1,201)
740
(2,563)
1,783
17,041
16,006
13,813
–
–
16,006
13,813
Provisioning for trade receivables has been assessed considering known factors consistent with prior reporting periods,
resulting in a bad debt provision of $Nil (2022: $133,370).
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 June 2023
SECTION C OPERATING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)
C3 Inventories
Raw materials
Work in progress
Finished goods
Consumables
Allowance for inventory obsolescence
2023
$’000
8,845
1,767
8,327
59
(1,209)
17,789
2022
$’000
6,039
1,050
6,533
137
(1,013)
12,746
The cost of inventories sold and recognised as an expense during the year end 30 June 2023 was $23,819,048 (2022:
$20,850,798).
C4 Other assets
Prepayments
Other assets
C5 Property, plant and equipment
Plant and equipment – at cost
Accumulated depreciation
Motor vehicles – at cost
Accumulated depreciation
Land and buildings – at cost
Accumulated amortisation
Under construction
1,298
752
2,050
2,125
722
2,847
55,969
46,377
(26,852)
(20,766)
29,117
25,611
443
(324)
119
25,162
(8,100)
17,062
7,468
53,766
385
(340)
45
11,689
(5,564)
6,125
813
32,594
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For the year ended 30 June 2023
SECTION C OPERATING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)
Reconciliations
Reconciliations of the carrying amounts for each class of property, plant and equipment are set out below:
Closing balance
25,162
55,969
2023
Cost
Opening balance
Additions
Additions from business combinations
Transfers
Disposals
Effect of movements in exchange rates
Accumulated depreciation
Opening balance
Disposals
Depreciation
Effect of movements in exchange rates
Closing balance
Net carrying amount
2022
Cost
Land and
buildings
$’000
Plant and
equipment
$’000
Motor
vehicles
$’000
Under
construction
$’000
Total
$’000
46,377
385
11,689
12,643
–
–
–
830
787
835
7,537
(95)
528
5,564
20,766
–
2,536
–
8,100
17,062
(57)
5,915
228
26,852
29,117
–
–
95
(47)
10
443
340
(46)
24
6
324
119
813
14,259
–
(7,632)
–
28
59,264
27,689
835
–
(142)
1,396
7,468
89,042
–
–
–
–
–
7,468
Land and
buildings
$’000
Plant and
equipment
$’000
Motor
vehicles
$’000
Under
construction
$’000
Opening balance
11,590
42,188
377
Additions
Transfers
Disposals
Effect of movements in exchange rates
Closing balance
Accumulated depreciation
Opening balance
Disposals
Depreciation
Effect of movements in exchange rates
Closing balance
Net carrying amount
–
–
–
99
11,689
3,674
–
1,890
–
5,564
6,125
82
4,634
(1,383)
856
–
–
–
8
46,377
385
16,362
(1,287)
5,317
374
20,766
25,611
313
–
18
9
340
45
474
4,941
(4,634)
–
32
813
–
–
–
–
–
813
The land and buildings balances comprise right-of-use assets with carrying value of $17,062,298 (2022: $6,124,583).
102
26,670
(103)
8,475
234
35,276
53,766
Total
$’000
54,629
5,023
–
(1,383)
995
59,264
20,349
(1,287)
7,225
383
26,670
32,594
Financial StatementsPWR Holdings Limited Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 June 2023
SECTION C OPERATING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)
Right-of-use assets
The Group leases its office and factory facilities where leases typically run for between 5 years and 20 years. The property
leases include extension options exercisable by the Group between 3 and 6 months before the expiry of the non-cancellable
contract period. Where practicable, the Group seeks to include extension options in new leases to provide operational
flexibility and certainty. Extension options held are exercisable only by the Group and not by the lessors.
The Group assesses at the lease commencement dates whether it is reasonably certain to exercise the extension options. The
Group reassesses whether it is reasonably certain to exercise the options if there is a significant event or significant changes in
circumstances within its control.
Right-of-use assets relate to leased properties that do not meet the definition of investment property and are presented as
property, plant and equipment and included in land and buildings.
2023
Right of Use Lease Assets:
Balance at beginning of year
Additions to right-of-use assets
Amortisation charge for the year
Effect of movements in exchange rates
Balance at end of year
2022
Right of Use Lease Assets:
Balance at beginning of year
Additions to right-of-use assets
Amortisation charge for the year
Effect of movements in exchange rates
Balance at end of year
Amounts recognised in Profit or Loss
Deemed interest charge for the year
Amortisation charge for the year
Expenses relating to short term leases
Land and
Buildings
$’000
6,125
12,643
(2,536)
830
17,062
Land and
Buildings
$’000
7,916
–
(1,890)
99
6,125
2022
$’000
193
1,890
12
2,095
103
2023
$’000
525
2,536
6
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SECTION C OPERATING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)
C6 Intangible assets
2023
Cost
Accumulated amortisation
2022
Cost
Accumulated amortisation
Reconciliations
2023
Carrying amount at beginning of year
Additions resulting from business combinations
Effect of movements in exchange rates
Balance at the end of the year
2022
Carrying amount at beginning of year
Effect of movements in exchange rates
Balance at the end of the year
Goodwill
$’000
Trademarks
$’000
Total
$’000
4,934
10,985
15,919
-
-
-
4,934
10,985
15,919
4,042
10,985
15,027
-
-
-
4,042
10,985
15,027
4,042
10,985
15,027
764
128
-
-
764
128
4,934
10,985
15,919
3,930
112
4,042
10,985
–
10,985
14,915
112
15,027
Impairment
For impairment testing, goodwill and trademarks are allocated to the Group’s cash generating units (CGUs) as follows:
PWR Performance Products
PWR C&R
2023
$’000
2,768
8,432
11,200
2022
$’000
2,111
8,432
10,543
2023
$’000
2,166
2,553
4,719
2022
$’000
1,931
2,553
4,484
Goodwill
Trademarks
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 June 2023
SECTION C OPERATING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)
For impairment testing, the recoverable amount of each CGU was based on its value in use, determined by discounting the
future cash flows to be generated from the continuing use of each CGU. The carrying amount of each CGU was determined
to be less than its recoverable amount and accordingly, no impairment loss was recognised.
Value in use is calculated based on the present value of the cash flow projections over a 5-year period and include a terminal
value at the end of year 5. The cash flow projections over the 5-year period are based on the Group’s budget for 2024 and
growth over the forecast periods based on the Group’s business plans and management’s assessment of the impacts of
underlying economic conditions, past performance and other factors on each CGU’s financial performance.
The cashflow projections for each CGU include management’s estimates of the expected growth in aerospace and defence,
automotive aftermarket, motorsports and automotive OEM.
The long-term growth rate used in calculating the terminal value is based on long term inflation estimates for the country and
industry in which each CGU operates.
The cash flows are discounted to their present value using a post-tax discount rate based on a weighted average cost of
capital adjusted for country and industry specific risks associated with each CGU.
Management have considered sensitivities to the recoverable amount. No reasonable possible change in the assumptions
would result in an impairment of the assets in either CGU.
Key assumptions used in the estimation of value in use over the 5-year period including the terminal value were:
PWR Performance Products
Discount rate – pre tax
Terminal value growth rate
Revenue – compound annual growth rate
Average EBITDA margin
PWR C&R
Discount rate – pre tax
Terminal value growth rate
Revenue – compound annual growth rate
Average EBITDA margin
2023
%
2022
%
12.8%
2.0%
5.2%
34.6%
11.5%
2.0%
9.2%
16.6%
12.2%
2.0%
5.0%
32.2%
10.4%
2.0%
10.0%
18.4%
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For the year ended 30 June 2023
SECTION C OPERATING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)
C7 Trade and other payables
Trade and other payables are carried at amortised cost.
Trade payables
Other payables
2023
$’000
4,301
3,366
7,667
2022
$’000
2,885
4,647
7,532
C8 Contract liabilities
The contract liabilities primarily relate to the advance consideration received from customers for performance obligations, for
which revenue is recognised over time.
The amount of revenue recognised from performance obligations satisfied in 2023 was $896,055 (2022: $905,000).
Less than 1 year
Between 1 and 2 years
Between 2 and 5 years
Balance at end of year
SECTION D EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
D1 Employee benefits
Current
Annual leave liability
Long service leave liability
Non-current
Long service leave liability
2023
$’000
450
–
–
450
2022
$’000
907
440
–
1,347
2023
$’000
2022
$’000
2,983
1,058
4,041
2,478
846
3,324
502
348
During the year ended 30 June 2023, the Group contributed $2,518,243 (2022: $2,029,863) to defined contribution plans.
These contributions are included in employee expenses in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income.
D2 Key management personnel compensation
Key management personnel compensation comprised the following:
Short-term employee benefits
Termination benefits
Post-employment benefits
Share based payments
Other long-term benefits
106
2023
$’000
1,671
–
82
197
25
2022
$’000
1,996
–
100
154
21
1,975
2,271
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For the year ended 30 June 2023
SECTION D EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (continued)
D3 Share based payments
During the year the Board granted performance rights to employees under the terms of the Performance Rights Plan
(the Plan) first approved at the Company’s Annual General Meeting on 21 October 2016 and revisions approved at the
Company’s Annual General Meeting on 4 November 2022.
Under the Plan, the Board may issue employees conditional performance rights for no consideration. Subject to the
achievement of vesting conditions, the performance rights entitle the employee to receive ordinary shares in the Company at
no cost.
Vesting of the performance rights approved during the year is subject to meeting a 3-year service condition and achievement
of performance hurdles (based on an EPS growth target and total shareholder return (TSR) ranking). The performance period
for the rights issued during FY2023 is from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2025.
Performance rights issued to key management personnel (KMP) and non-key management personnel (Non KMP) during the
year are 50% subject to the EPS performance hurdle and 50% subject to the TSR performance hurdle. At 30 June 2023, all of
these performance rights remain on issue.
The EPS performance hurdle for the performance rights is based on the compound annual growth rate in EPS.
In accordance with the Group’s accounting policy, the grant date fair values of the rights issued will be recognised as an
expense over the vesting period. An expense of $822,527 (2022: $488,566) was recognised during the year and included in
“employee expenses” in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income.
Measurement of fair values
The fair value of the TSR component of the performance rights has been measured using a Monte Carlo simulation. The fair
value of the EPS component of the performance rights has been measured using the Black Scholes formula. The inputs used
in the measurement of the fair values at grant date of the equity-settled share-based payments were as follows:
Fair value at grant date
Share price at grant date
Exercise price
Expected volatility
Risk free rate
Expected life
Expected dividends
2023
2022
TSR
component
EPS
component
TSR
component
EPS
component
$9.35
$10.63
Nil
40%
3.50%
$10.19
$10.63
Nil
N/A
N/A
$8.15
$8.49
Nil
40%
0.98%
$9.31
$8.49
Nil
N/A
N/A
2.82 Years
2.82 Years
2.84 Years
2.84 Years
1.51%
1.51%
1.32%
1.32%
Expected volatility has been based on an evaluation of the historical volatility of the Company’s share price prior to the grant
date.
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For the year ended 30 June 2023
SECTION D EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (continued)
Reconciliation of the number of outstanding performance rights
2023
2022
KMP
Non KMP
Total
KMP
Non KMP
Total
Opening outstanding balance
83,720
189,618
273,338
82,259
225,493
307,752
Reclassified during the year1
(68,030)
68,030
-
-
-
-
Granted during the year
67,562
122,364
189,926
32,878
48,980
81,858
Exercised during the year
Forfeited during the year
-
-
(84,294)
(84,294)
(31,417)
(84,855)
(116,272)
(8,628)
(8,628)
-
-
-
Closing outstanding balance
83,252
287,090
370,342
83,720
189,618
273,338
Vested and exercisable at 30 June
–
-
-
-
-
-
1.
On 1 July 2021, Matthew Bryson changed role to Chief Commercial and Technical Officer and due to his change in responsibilities is no longer
classified as a Key Management Personnel from 1 July 2022 for the purpose of the Remuneration Report and associated disclosures
Reconciliation of share based payment reserve
Opening balance
Employee expenses
Shares issued during the year
Closing balance
SECTION E TAXATION
E1 Income tax expense
Current tax expense
Current period
Under/(over) provision in prior period
Deferred tax expense
Origination and reversal of temporary differences
Over provision in prior period
Total income tax expense
Numerical reconciliation between tax expense and pre-tax accounting profit
Profit for the period
Total income tax expense
Profit excluding income tax
Income tax using the Company’s domestic tax rate of 30%
Tax effect of R&D benefit
Effect of tax rates in foreign jurisdictions
Other
108
2023
$’000
855
822
(323)
1,354
2022
$’000
627
489
(261)
855
2023
$’000
2022
$’000
7,244
426
7,670
1,041
(220)
8,491
21,752
8,491
30,243
9,073
(563)
(487)
468
8,491
6,398
(23)
6,375
1,274
–
7,649
20,843
7,649
28,492
8,548
(462)
(511)
74
7,649
Financial StatementsPWR Holdings Limited
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 June 2023
SECTION E TAXATION (continued)
E2 Tax assets and liabilities
Current tax assets and liabilities
The current tax liability of $657,177 (2022: $218,140) represents the amount of income tax payable in respect of current and
prior periods to the relevant tax authority.
Net balance
at 1 July
$’000
Recognised in
profit or loss
$’000
Recognised
through
Equity
$’000
Net
$’000
Deferred tax
assets
$’000
Deferred tax
liabilities
$’000
2023
Property, plant and equipment
(2,499)
(1,291)
Intangible assets
Employee benefits
Accruals
Inventories
Unrealised foreign exchange
Tax losses
Other items
Net tax assets/(liabilities)
2022
Property, plant and equipment
Intangible assets
Employee benefits
Accruals
Inventories
Unrealised foreign exchange
Tax losses
Other items
Net tax assets/(liabilities)
(766)
1,272
48
581
(220)
392
525
(667)
(2,136)
(766)
997
52
372
(42)
1,364
929
770
–
490
183
(26)
(29)
233
(381)
(821)
(363)
–
275
(4)
209
(15)
(972)
(404)
(1,274)
–
–
–
–
–
(79)
–
–
(3,790)
(766)
1,762
231
555
(328)
625
144
–
–
1,762
231
656
–
625
778
(79)
(1,567)
4,052
–
–
–
–
–
(163)
–
–
(163)
(2,499)
(766)
1,272
48
581
(220)
392
525
(667)
–
–
1,272
48
680
–
392
1,058
3,450
(3,790)
(766)
–
–
(101)
(328)
–
(634)
(5,619)
(2,499)
(766)
–
–
(99)
(220)
–
(533)
(4,117)
The Group’s tax losses recognised as a deferred tax asset arise from its US operations. Management considers that based on
the Group’s plans for this business, it is probable that future taxable profits will be generated against which the tax losses can
be recovered.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 June 2023
SECTION F CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND BORROWINGS
F1 Lease liabilities
Current
Lease liability
Non-current
Lease liability
Total lease liability
2023
$’000
2022
$’000
2,565
2,565
15,722
15,722
18,287
1,903
1,903
4,839
4,839
6,742
Reconciliation of movements in liabilities to cash flows arising from financing activities
Non-cash changes
2022
Opening
Carrying
Value
$’000
Cash
flows
$’000
Foreign
exchange
movements
$’000
Deemed
Interest
movements
$’000
Right-of-use
movements
$’000
2023
Closing
Carrying
Value
$’000
Lease liabilities
6,742
(2,498)
Total liabilities from financing
facilities
6,742
(2,498)
875
875
525
525
12,643
18,287
12,643
18,287
Non-cash changes
2021
Opening
Carrying
Value
$’000
Cash
flows
$’000
Foreign
exchange
movements
$’000
Deemed
Interest
movements
$’000
Right-of-use
movements
$’000
Lease liabilities
8,456
(2,016)
Total liabilities from financing
facilities
8,456
(2,016)
109
109
193
193
–
–
2022
Closing
Carrying
Value
$’000
6,742
6,742
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For the year ended 30 June 2023
SECTION F CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND BORROWINGS (continued)
Finance facilities
The terms and conditions of the Group’s finance facilities were as follows:
Facility
Corporate credit card
Corporate credit card
Bank guarantee
facility
Finance lease
Multi-currency
facility
Currency
Nominal
interest rate
Maturity
2023
Facility
limit
$’000
Carrying
amount
$’000
2022
Facility
limit
$’000
Carrying
amount
$’000
AUD
USD
AUD
AUD
Variable
Variable
1.54%pa
Variable
2026
–
2026
2026
100
100
200
7,500
AUD
Variable
2026
10,000
–
–
–
–
–
100
100
–
7,500
10,000
–
–
–
–
–
Finance facilities are secured by charges over the Group’s assets. Under the terms of the agreements, the Company and
several of its wholly owned subsidiaries jointly and severally guarantee and indemnify the lender in relation to the borrower’s
obligations.
F2 Deferred income
Less than 1 year
Between 1 and 5 years
Balance at end of year
Note
I5
2023
$’000
476
742
1,218
2022
$’000
469
1,219
1,688
Government grants
Government grants received by the Group for the purchase of equipment have been recognised as deferred income, with the
deferred income amortised over the useful life of the equipment in relation to which the grant was provided.
F3 Capital and reserves
Issued capital
Ordinary shares
2023
No. of
shares
$’000
2022
No. of
shares
$’000
Balance at beginning of year
100,296,046
26,484
100,179,774
26,223
Issue of shares on vesting of FY19 performance rights
Issue of shares on vesting of FY20 performance rights
–
84,294
–
323
116,272
-
261
-
Balance at end of year
100,380,340
26,807 100,296,046
26,484
Capital management
The Board aims to maintain a strong capital base to maintain investor, creditor and market confidence and to sustain future
development of the business. The Board of Directors monitors the capital base as well as the level of dividends to ordinary
shareholders. There were no changes in the Group’s approach to capital management during the year.
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For the year ended 30 June 2023
SECTION F CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND BORROWINGS (continued)
F4 Dividends
Dividends recognised by the Company are:
2023
Interim 2023 ordinary
Final 2022 ordinary
Total amount
2022
Interim 2022 ordinary
Final 2021 ordinary
Total amount
Cents
per share
$
Total
amount
$’000
Franked/
unfranked
Date of
payment
3.60
3,614
Franked
24 March 2023
8.50
8,525
12,139
Franked
23 September
2022
3.50
3,510
Franked
25 March 2022
6.00
6,011
9,521
Franked
24 September
2021
Franked dividends declared or paid during the year were fully franked at the tax rate of 30 percent.
Dividend franking accounts
The 30 percent franking credits by Group entity:
PWR Holdings Limited
PWR IP Pty Ltd
P.W.R Performance Products Pty Ltd
Total franking credits available at 30 June
2023
$’000
912
1,297
3,157
5,366
2022
$’000
1,155
845
3,132
5,132
The ability to utilise the franking credits is dependent upon the ability to declare dividends.
Recognition and measurement
Dividends are recognised as a liability in the period in which they are declared.
The following dividend was declared by the Directors since the end of the financial year:
Final 2023 ordinary dividend
Total amount
Cents
per share
8.90
Total
amount
$’000
8,934
8,934
Date of
payment
22 September 2023
The financial effect of these dividends has not been brought to account in the consolidated financial statements for the year
end 30 June 2023 and will be recognised in subsequent financial reports.
F5 Commitments
At 30 June 2023, the Group had agreed to purchase plant and equipment for $4.4 million (2022: $5.0 million) within
12 months.
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For the year ended 30 June 2023
SECTION G GROUP STRUCTURE
G1 Parent entity information
As at and throughout the financial year ended 30 June 2023, the parent and ultimate parent entity of the Group was PWR
Holdings Limited.
Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income
Profit after income tax
Total comprehensive income
Statement of financial position
Total current assets
Total non-current assets
Total assets
Total current liabilities
Total non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets
Equity
Issued capital
Reserves
Retained earnings
Total equity
2023
$’000
10,011
10,011
142
30,781
30,923
76
-
76
2022
$’000
9,252
9,252
11
32,330
32,341
189
-
189
30,847
32,152
26,807
26,484
1,354
2,686
30,847
854
4,814
32,152
Contingent liabilities
The parent entity is party to a cross guarantee and indemnity in relation to the Group’s borrowing arrangements, refer Note F1.
The parent had no other contingent liabilities at 30 June 2023 or 30 June 2022.
Significant accounting policies
The accounting policies of the parent entity are consistent with those of the Group, as disclosed in the notes.
G2 Controlled entities
The following entities are subsidiaries of the parent entity, the results of which are included in the consolidated financial
statements of the Group.
PWR Performance Products Pty Ltd
PWR IP Pty Ltd
PWR Europe Limited
C&R Racing Inc
PWR EU B.V.
Ownership interest
Country of
incorporation
Australia
Australia
UK
USA
Netherlands
2023
%
100
100
100
100
100
2022
%
100
100
100
100
100
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For the year ended 30 June 2023
SECTION G GROUP STRUCTURE (continued)
G3 Deed of Cross Guarantee
Pursuant to ASIC Corporations (wholly owned companies) Instrument 2016/785, the wholly owned subsidiaries listed below
are relieved from the Corporations Act 2001 requirements for the preparation, audit and lodgement of financial reports, and
Directors’ reports.
It is a condition of the Instrument that the Company and each of the subsidiaries enter into a Deed of Cross Guarantee. The
effect of the Deed is that the Company guarantees to each creditor, payment in full of any debt in the event of winding up of
any of the subsidiaries under certain provisions of the Corporations Act 2001. If a winding up occurs under other provisions of
the Act, the Company will only be liable in the event that after 6 months any creditor has not been paid in full. The subsidiaries
have also given similar guarantees in the event that the Company is wound up.
The subsidiaries subject to the Deed are:
PWR Performance Products Pty Ltd
PWR IP Pty Ltd
Both subsidiaries became a party to the Deed on 18 May 2017.
A consolidated statement of comprehensive income and consolidated statement of financial position, comprising the
Company and controlled entities which are a party to the Deed, after eliminating all transactions between parties to the Deed
of Cross Guarantee, is set out below.
Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income
Revenue
Other income
Raw materials and consumables expenses
Employee expenses
Occupancy expenses
Other expenses
Profit before depreciation, net finance costs and income tax
Depreciation and amortisation
Profit before net finance costs and income tax
Finance income
Finance costs
Net finance income/(costs)
Profit before income tax
Income tax expense
Profit for the year attributable to equity holders of the parent
Total comprehensive income for the year
Retained earnings at beginning of year
Transfers to and from reserves
Dividends recognised during the year
Retained earnings at end of year
114
2023
$’000
80,874
1,878
2022
$’000
70,637
1,564
(12,589)
(11,743)
(33,492)
(28,897)
(614)
(5,969)
30,088
(5,805)
24,283
1,785
(1,463)
322
24,605
(523)
(3,916)
27,122
(5,628)
21,494
1,593
(1,374)
219
21,713
(7,209)
(5,829)
17,396
17,396
36,119
(315)
(12,139)
41,061
15,884
15,884
29,848
(92)
(9,521)
36,119
Financial StatementsPWR Holdings Limited Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 June 2023
SECTION G GROUP STRUCTURE (continued)
Statement of financial position
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Inventories
Other assets
Total current assets
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Intangible assets
Related party loans
Investments in subsidiaries
Deferred tax assets
Total non-current assets
Total assets
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Lease liabilities
Employee benefits
Deferred income
Contract liabilities
Current tax liabilities
Provisions
Total current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Lease liabilities
Deferred income
Contract liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities
Employee benefits
Total non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets
Equity
Issued capital
Reserves
Retained earnings
Total equity
2023
$’000
2022
$’000
11,898
9,682
12,327
869
34,776
17,481
2,404
8,011
2,443
30,339
24,629
23,422
11,751
6,800
7,142
4,739
55,061
89,837
3,971
626
3,612
441
450
6
169
9,275
2,961
623
–
5,637
502
9,723
18,998
70,839
26,807
2,971
41,061
70,839
11,751
6,535
7,142
3,366
52,216
82,555
3,955
1,287
2,914
435
907
(348)
145
9,295
2,905
1,069
440
3,785
348
8,547
17,842
64,713
26,484
2,110
36,119
64,713
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For the year ended 30 June 2023
SECTION H OTHER INFORMATION
H1 Financial risk management
The Group has exposure to the following risks arising from financial instruments:
credit risk
–
–
liquidity risk
– market risk
The note presents information about the Group’s exposure to each of the above risks, the Group’s objectives, policies and
processes for measuring and managing risk, and the Group’s management of capital.
Risk management framework
The Company’s Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the Group’s risk
management framework.
The Group’s risk management activities are established to identify and analyse the risks faced by the Group, to set appropriate
risk limits and controls, and to monitor risks and adherence to limits. Risk management activities are reviewed to reflect
changes in market conditions and the Group’s operations. The Group aims to develop a disciplined and constructive control
environment in which all employees understand their roles and obligations.
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Group if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its
contractual obligations and arises principally from the Group’s receivables from customers.
The Group’s exposure to credit risk is influenced mainly by the individual characteristics of each customer. However,
management also considers the factors that may influence the credit risk of its customer base, including the default risk of the
industry and country in which customers operate.
Management assesses each new customer for creditworthiness before the Group’s standard payment and delivery terms and
conditions are offered.
The carrying amount of financial assets represents the maximum credit exposure. The maximum exposure to credit risk at the
end of the reporting period was as follows.
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Note
C1
C2
Carrying amount
2023
$’000
17,626
16,006
33,632
2022
$’000
21,499
13,813
35,312
Cash and cash equivalents
The Group held cash and cash equivalents of $17,626,406 at 30 June 2023 (2022: $21,498,660), which represents its
maximum credit exposure on these assets. The cash and cash equivalents are held with bank and financial institution
counterparties, which are rated A to AA-, based on independent rating agency ratings.
Trade and other receivables
The Group’s exposure to credit risk is influenced mainly by the individual characteristics of each customer. However,
management also considers the demographics of the Group’s customer base, including the default risk of the country in
which customers operate, as these factors may have an influence on credit risk.
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For the year ended 30 June 2023
SECTION H OTHER INFORMATION (continued)
Exposure to credit risk
The maximum exposure to credit risk for trade and other receivables at the end of the reporting period by geographic region
was as follows:
Australia
UK
USA
The ageing of the Group’s trade and other receivables at the end of the reporting date was as follows:
Not past due
Past due 1-30 days
Past due 31-60 days
Past due > 61 days
Provision for bad debt
Carrying amount
2023
$’000
1,648
11,551
2,807
16,006
11,049
4,386
516
55
2022
$’000
1,312
7,150
5,351
13,813
9,385
3,658
714
189
16,006
13,946
-
16,006
(133)
13,813
Management believes that the unimpaired amounts that are past due by more than 30 days are still collectible in full, based
on historic payment behaviour and analysis of customer credit risk. No impairment losses were recognised in respect of trade
and other receivables during the year (2022: $133,370).
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will encounter difficulty in meeting the obligations associated with its financial liabilities
that are settled by delivering cash or another financial asset. The Group’s approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as
possible, that it will always have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due, under both normal and stressed conditions,
without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Group’s reputation.
In addition, the Group maintains the following lines of credit: (refer Note F1)
– A$10,000,000 foreign currency advance facility (multicurrency);
– A$7,500,000 asset finance facility;
A$200,000 bank guarantee facility;
–
A$100,000 corporate credit card facility; and
–
USD$100,000 corporate credit card facility.
–
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For the year ended 30 June 2023
SECTION H OTHER INFORMATION (continued)
The following are the remaining contractual maturities at the end of the reporting period of financial liabilities, including
estimated interest payments.
2023
Trade and other payables
Right of use liabilities
2022
Trade and other payables
Right of use liabilities
Note
Carrying
amount
$’000
Contractual cash flows
Total
$’000
12 months
$’000
1-5 years
$’000
C7
F1
C7
F1
7,667
18,287
(7,667)
(24,379)
(7,667)
(3,107)
25,954
(32,046)
(10,774)
-
(21,272)
(21,272)
7,532
6,742
14,274
(7,532)
(6,871)
(14,403)
(7,532)
(1,903)
(9,435)
-
(4,968)
(4,968)
Market risk
Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as foreign exchange rates and interest rates, will affect the Group’s
income or the value of its holdings of financial instruments. The objective of market risk management is to manage and
control market risk exposures within acceptable parameters, while optimising the return.
Currency risk
The Group is exposed to currency risk on its financial assets and liabilities arising from sales, purchases and borrowings that
are denominated in a currency other than the respective functional currencies of Group entities, being the Australian dollar
(AUD), Pound Sterling (GBP), US dollar (USD), and Euro (EUR). The currencies in which these transactions are denominated
are primarily AUD, GBP, USD, and EUR.
Under the Group’s financial risk management policies, the Group may use derivative financial instruments to manage its
foreign currency risks. At 30 June 2023, the Group had entered into convertible forward contracts to manage its exposure
to sales denominated in GBP. These contracts, which settle monthly until 21 December 2023, have a total notional amount of
£6.6 million (2022: £3.1 million) and have been accounted for at fair value through the profit and loss. The fair value at year end
was a liability of $553,289 (2022: $8,846 liability).
During the year ended 30 June 2023, the Group recognised $482,692 in realised gains (2022: $73,679 losses) and $431,945
in unrealised losses on derivatives (2022: $225,444 gains). This has been included in finance income or costs in the income
statement.
Exposure to currency risk
A summary of quantitative data about the Group’s exposure to currency risk on financial assets and liabilities at year end is as
follows:
30 June 2023
30 June 2022
AUD
$’000
GBP
£’000
USD
$’000
EUR
€’000
AUD
$’000
GBP
£’000
USD
$’000
EUR
€’000
1,290
5,437
2,214
313
1,592
3,847
3,838
(1,729)
(937)
(1,544)
(31)
(1,099)
(311)
(794)
(439)
4,500
670
282
493
3,536
3,044
-
2,300
-
-
-
3,100
-
–
-
–
–
Note
C2
C7
Trade receivables
Trade payables
Net statement of
financial position
exposure
Notional amount
of foreign currency
derivatives
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For the year ended 30 June 2023
SECTION H OTHER INFORMATION (continued)
Sensitivity analysis
At 30 June, exchange rates used to translate the above were 0.5246 to the GBP, 0.6618 to the USD, and 0.6087 to the EUR
(2022: 0.5676 to the GBP, 0.6886 to the USD and 0.6591 to the EUR). A strengthening (weakening) of the GBP, USD or
EUR against the AUD at 30 June would have affected the measurement of financial instruments denominated in a foreign
currency and increased or (decreased) equity and profit or loss by the amounts shown below. This analysis is based on foreign
currency exchange rate variances that the Group considered to be reasonably possible at the end of the reporting period. The
analysis assumes that all other variables, in particular interest rates, remain constant and ignores any impact of forecast sales
and purchases. The analysis is performed on the same basis for 2022, using consistent foreign exchange rate variances, as
indicated below.
30 June 2023
GBP (10% movement)
USD (10% movement)
30 June 2022
GBP (10% movement)
USD (10% movement)
Profit or loss (net of tax)
Equity (net of tax)
Strengthening
$’000
Weakening
$’000
Strengthening
$’000
Weakening
$’000
(600)
(71)
(436)
(309)
546
64
396
281
(600)
(71)
(436)
(309)
546
64
396
281
The impact of the movement in EUR during the year and in prior years was not material.
Interest rate risk
At the end of the reporting period the interest rate profile of the Group’s interest-bearing financial instruments as reported to
the management of the Group was as follows:
Fixed rate instruments
Financial assets
Financial liabilities
Variable rate instruments
Financial assets
Financial liabilities
Nominal amount
2023
$’000
5,000
-
2022
$’000
5,000
-
5,000
5,000
12,626
16,499
-
-
12,626
16,499
C1
F1
C1
F1
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For the year ended 30 June 2023
SECTION H OTHER INFORMATION (continued)
Cash flow sensitivity analysis for variable rate instruments
A change of 100 basis points in interest rates at the beginning of reporting period would have increased or (decreased) equity
and profit or loss by the amounts shown below. This analysis assumes that all other variables, in particular foreign currency
rates, remain constant.
30 June 2023
Variable rate instruments
Cash flow sensitivity (net)
30 June 2022
Variable rate instruments
Cash flow sensitivity (net)
Profit or loss (net of tax)
Equity (net of tax)
100bp
increase
$’000
100bp
decrease
$’000
100bp
increase
$’000
100bp
decrease
$’000
123
123
150
150
(123)
(123)
(150)
(150)
123
123
150
150
(123)
(123)
(150)
(150)
Fair values
The fair values of the Group’s financial assets and liabilities approximate their carrying amounts recognised in the statement of
financial position.
H2 Related party information
Certain key management personnel, or their related parties, hold positions in other entities that result in them having control,
joint control or significant influence over the financial or operating policies of these entities.
A number of these entities transacted with the Group during the year. The terms and conditions of the transactions with key
management personnel and their related parties were no more favourable than those available, or which might reasonably be
expected to be available, on similar transactions to non-key management personnel related entities on an arm’s length basis.
The aggregate value of transactions and outstanding balances relating to key management personnel and entities over which
they have control, joint control or significant influence were as follows:
Entity
Transaction
Triple Eight Race Engineering Pty Ltd (i)
Sales of goods
Triple Eight Race Engineering Pty Ltd (i)
Purchases of goods
Transaction values
during the year
Balance outstanding
Receivable/(Payable)
2023
$’000
100
-
2022
$’000
81
(20)
2023
$’000
2022
$’000
-
-
-
-
(i) Triple Eight Race Engineering Pty Ltd is an entity associated with Roland Dane, which purchases goods from and sells goods to the Group.
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SECTION H OTHER INFORMATION (continued)
H3 Auditor Remuneration
Audit services
Auditors of the Group – KPMG
Audit and review of financial statements
Accountability GB
2023
$
2022
$
195,000
158,900
Audit and review of financial statements – controlled entity
–
19,828
Magma Chartered Accountants UK
Audit and review of financial statements - controlled entity
26,115
Other services
Auditors of the Group - Accountability GB
Payroll services for controlled entity
8,794
–
H4 Subsequent events
The Board declared a fully franked final ordinary dividend of 8.90 cents per share. The financial effect of the 2023 declared
final dividend has not been brought to account in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2023.
Other than the matter noted above, there has not arisen in the interval since the end of the financial year and the date of this
report any item, transaction or event of a material and unusual nature likely, in the opinion of the Directors of the Group, to
affect significantly the operations of the Group, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the Group in future
financial years.
H5 New accounting standards
Changes in accounting policies - new standards and interpretations adopted
The accounting policies applied in these financial statements are the same as those applied in the Group’s consolidated
financial statements as at and for the year ended 30 June 2022. A number of other new standards are effective from
1 July 2022 but they did not have a material effect on the Group’s financial statements.
New Standards and Interpretations Not Yet Adopted
Certain new accounting standards and interpretations have been published that are not mandatory for 30 June 2023
reporting and have not been early adopted by the Group.
The most significant of these to the Group are AASB 2021-6 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Disclosure of
Accounting Policies and Definition of Accounting Estimates, AASB 2021-5 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standard –
Deferred Tax related to Assets and Liabilities arising from a Single Transaction and AASB 2020-1 Amendments to Australian
Accounting Standards – Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current.
The Group has not yet considered the estimated impact that these Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards will
have on its consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 June 2023
Income tax
Inventories
SECTION I SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
1. Basis of consolidation
2. Foreign currency
3. Revenue
4. Employee benefits
5. Finance income and finance costs
6.
7.
8. Property, plant and equipment
9.
Intangible assets and goodwill
10. Share capital
11. Provisions
12. Leases
13. Financial instruments
14. Fair value measurement
15. Government Grants
1 Basis of consolidation
Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Group. The Group controls an entity when it is exposed to, or has rights to, variable
returns from its involvement with the entity and can affect those returns through its power over the entity. The financial
statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date on which control commences
until the date on which control ceases.
Transactions eliminated on consolidation
Intra-group balances and transactions, and any unrealised income and expenses arising from intra-group transactions, are
eliminated.
2 Foreign currency
Transactions in foreign currencies are translated to the respective functional currencies of the Groups’ entities at exchange
rates at the dates of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated to the
functional currency at the exchange rate at transaction or balance date.
Non-monetary assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated to the functional
currency at the exchange rate when the fair value was determined. Non-monetary items that are measured based on
historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction.
Foreign currency differences are generally recognised in profit or loss.
The consolidated assets and liabilities of foreign operations, including goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on
acquisition are translated to the functional currency at exchange rates at the reporting date. The income and expenses of
foreign operations are translated to the functional currency (AUD) at exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.
Foreign currency translation differences are recognised in other comprehensive income and presented in the foreign
currency translation reserve in equity.
3 Revenue
Sale of goods
For the sale of manufactured products, revenue is recognised at the point in time that the performance obligation is satisfied
which is generally on shipment of the goods to the customer from the Group’s warehouse.
Rendering of services
For services, including wind tunnel testing and freight, revenue is recognised over time as those services are provided.
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SECTION I SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
4 Employee benefits
Short-term employee benefits
Short-term employee benefits are expensed as the related service is provided. A liability is recognised for the amount
expected to be paid if the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation to pay this amount due to past services
provided by the employee and the obligation can be estimated reliably.
Long-term employee benefits
The Group’s net obligation in respect of long-term employee benefits is the amount of future benefits that employees have
earned in return for their service in the current and prior periods. That benefit is discounted to determine its present value.
Re-measurements are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they arise.
Share based payment transactions
The grant-date fair value of share-based payment awards granted to employees is recognised as an expense, with a
corresponding increase in equity, over the period that the employees become unconditionally entitled to the awards. The
amount recognised as an expense is adjusted to reflect the number of awards for which the related service and non-market
performance conditions are expected to be met, such that the amount ultimately recognised as an expense is based on the
number of awards that meet the related service and non-market performance conditions at the vesting date.
Termination benefits
Termination benefits are expensed at the earlier of when the Group can no longer withdraw the offer of those benefits and
when the Group recognises costs for a restructuring. If benefits are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months of the
reporting date, then they are discounted.
Defined contribution funds
Obligations for contributions to defined contribution plans are expensed as the related service is provided.
5 Finance income and finance costs
Finance income comprises interest income on funds invested and changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments
at fair value through profit or loss. Interest income is recognised as it accrues in profit or loss, using the effective interest
method.
Finance costs comprise interest expense on borrowings and changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments at fair
value through profit or loss. Interest expense is recognised using the effective interest method.
Foreign currency gains and losses on monetary assets and liabilities are reported on a net basis as either finance income or
finance costs depending on whether foreign currency movements are in a net gain or net loss position.
6 Income Tax
Income tax on the profit or loss for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Current and deferred tax is recognised in
the statement of comprehensive income except to the extent that it relates to items recognised directly in equity, or in other
comprehensive income.
Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted
at the balance date, and any adjustments to tax payable in respect of previous years. Current tax payable also includes any tax
liability arising from the declaration of dividends.
Deferred tax is provided using the balance sheet liability method, providing for temporary differences between the carrying
amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. The following
temporary differences are not provided for: initial recognition of goodwill, the initial recognition of assets and liabilities that
affect neither accounting nor taxable profit, and difference relating to investments in subsidiaries to the extent that they will
probably not reverse in the foreseeable future. The amount of deferred tax provided is based on the expected manner of
realisation or settlement of the carrying amount of assets and liabilities, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at
the balance sheet date.
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For the year ended 30 June 2023
SECTION I SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax liabilities and assets, and
they relate to income taxes levied by the same tax authority on the same taxable entity, or on different tax entities, but they
intend to settle current tax liabilities and assets on a net basis or their tax assets and liabilities will be realised simultaneously.
In determining the amount of current and deferred tax the Group considers the impact of uncertain tax positions and whether
additional taxes and interest may be due. The Group believes that its accruals for tax liabilities are adequate for all open tax
years based on its assessment of many factors, including interpretations of tax law and prior experience. This assessment relies
on estimates and assumptions and may involve a series of judgements about future events. New information may become
available that causes the Group to change its judgement regarding the adequacy of existing tax liabilities, such as changes to
tax liabilities will impact tax expense in the period that such a determination is made.
A deferred tax asset is recognised only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which
the asset can be utilised. Deferred tax assets are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit
will be realised.
Additional income taxes that arise from the distribution of dividends are recognised at the same time as the liability to pay the
related dividend.
Inventories
7
Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value.
The cost of inventories is based on the weighted-average cost method, and includes expenditure incurred in acquiring the
inventories, production or conversion costs and other costs incurred in bringing them to their existing location and condition.
In the case of manufactured inventories and work in progress, cost includes an appropriate share of production overheads
based on normal operating capacity.
Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less the estimated costs of completion
and selling expenses.
8 Property, plant and equipment
Items of property, plant and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.
Cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset. The cost of self-constructed assets includes
the cost of materials and direct labour, any other costs directly attributable to bringing the assets to a working condition for their
intended use, and the costs of dismantling and removing the items and restoring the site on which they are located, and capitalised
borrowing costs. Cost also may include transfers from other comprehensive income of any gain or loss on qualifying cash flow
hedges of foreign currency purchases of property, plant and equipment. Purchased software that is integral to the functionality of
the related equipment is capitalised as part of that equipment.
When parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items (major
components) of property, plant and equipment.
Gains and losses on disposal of an item of property, plant and equipment are determined by comparing the proceeds from disposal
with the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment and are recognised net within other income in profit or loss.
Subsequent costs
Subsequent expenditure is capitalised only if it is probable that the future economic benefits associated with the expenditure
will flow to the Group. Ongoing repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.
Depreciation
Depreciation is calculated to write off the cost of property, plant and equipment less their estimated residual values using
the straight-line and/or diminishing value basis over their estimated useful lives, and is generally recognised in profit or loss.
Leased assets are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and their useful lives unless it is reasonably certain that the
Group will obtain ownership by the end of the lease term.
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For the year ended 30 June 2023
SECTION I SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
The estimated useful lives are as follows:
Land and buildings
Plant and equipment
Motor vehicles
2023
2022
10-27 years
10-27 years
2-10 years
2-10 years
4-6 years
4-6 years
Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each financial year-end and adjusted if appropriate.
9 Intangible assets and goodwill
Goodwill
Goodwill on acquisition is initially measured at cost, being the excess of the cost of the business combination over the
acquirer’s interest in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities. At the acquisition date, any
goodwill acquired is allocated to each of the cash-generating units expected to benefit from the combination’s synergies.
Goodwill is not amortised.
Trademarks
Separately acquired trademarks are measured initially at cost of acquisition. Trademarks acquired in a business combination
are recognised at fair value at the acquisition date. Fair value is determined using the relief from royalty method.
The Group’s trademarks are subsequently carried at cost less impairment losses and are not amortised as they are considered
to have an indefinite useful life.
Research and development
Research expenditure is recognised as an expense as incurred. Concessional tax benefits and incentives receivable are
recognised as other income based on an estimate of the eligible research and development expenditure incurred during the
financial year. Costs incurred on development projects are recognised as intangible assets only when it is probable that a
project will, after assessment of its commercial and technical feasibility, be completed and generate future economic benefits
and can be measured reliably.
Impairment of non-financial assets
The carrying amounts of the Group’s non-financial assets, other than inventories and deferred tax assets, are reviewed at
each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, then the asset’s
recoverable amount is estimated. Goodwill and trademarks with an indefinite life are tested annually for impairment.
An impairment loss is recognised if the carrying amount of an asset or its related cash generating unit (CGU) exceeds its
estimated recoverable amount. The recoverable amount of an asset or CGU is the greater of its value in use and its fair value
less costs to sell. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax
discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset or CGU.
For impairment testing, assets that cannot be tested individually are grouped together into the smallest group of assets that
generates cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets or CGU.
Impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss. Impairment losses recognised in respect of CGUs are allocated first to
reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the CGU, and then to reduce the carrying amounts of other assets
in the CGU on a pro rata basis. An impairment loss in respect of goodwill is not reversed. For other assets, an impairment loss
is reversed only to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been
determined, net of depreciation or amortisation, if no impairment loss had been recognised.
10 Share capital
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to issue of ordinary shares are recognised as a
deduction from equity, net of any related income tax benefit.
The Company does not have authorised capital or par value in respect of its issued shares. All shares are fully paid. The
holders of ordinary shares are entitled to receive dividends as declared from time to time and are entitled to 1 vote per share at
meetings of the Company.
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For the year ended 30 June 2023
SECTION I SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Foreign currency translation reserve
The foreign currency translation reserve comprises all foreign currency differences arising from the translation of the financial
statements of foreign operations, as well as the effective portion of any foreign currency differences arising from hedges of a
net investment in a foreign operation.
Share based payments reserve
The share-based payments reserve comprises the grant-date fair value of share-based payment awards granted to
employees.
11 Provisions
Warranties
A provision for warranties is recognised when the underlying products are sold, based on historical warranty data and a
weighting of possible outcomes against their assumed possibilities.
Provision for warranties relates to products sold during the current and prior financial years. The provision is based on
estimates made from historical warranty data. The Group expects to settle most of the liability over the next year.
12 Leases
Leased assets
The Group, as a lessee, assesses whether a contract is or contains a lease. A contract is, or contains, a lease if the contract
conveys a right to control the use of an identified asset for a period in exchange for consideration.
The Group recognises right of use assets and lease liabilities for most leases – i.e. these leases are on-balance sheet. Right
of use assets are presented as Property, Plant and Equipment. However, the Group has elected not to recognise right of use
assets and liabilities for some leases of low value assets. The Group recognises the lease payments associated with these
leases as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
The Group recognises a right of use asset and lease liability at the lease commencement date. The right of use asset is
initially measured at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments made at or
before the commencement date, plus any initial direct costs incurred and an estimate of costs to dismantle and remove the
underlying asset or to restore the underlying asset or the site on which it is located, less any lease incentives received.
The right of use asset is subsequently depreciated using the straight-line basis from the commencement date to the end
of the lease term. The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the
commencement date, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the
Group’s incremental borrowing rate. The Group uses its incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate.
The lease liability is measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. It is remeasured when there is a
change in future lease payments arising from a change in an index or rate, a change in the estimate of the amount expected to
be payable under a residual value guarantee, or as appropriate, changes in the assessment of whether a purchase or extension
option is reasonably certain to be exercised or a termination option is reasonably certain not to be exercised.
Where applicable, the Group has applied some judgement to determine the lease term for some lease contracts which
include renewal options or terminations. The assessment of whether the Group is reasonably certain to exercise such options
impacts the lease term, which affects the amount of lease liabilities and right-of-use assets recognised.
13 Financial instruments
Non-derivative financial instruments
Trade and other receivables are initially recognised as fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost less
impairment. Trade receivables are due for settlement no more than 30-60 days from the date of recognition.
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SECTION I SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
The Group initially recognises debt securities issued and subordinated liabilities on the date that they are originated. All other
financial liabilities are recognised initially on the trade date at which the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions
of the instrument. Fair value, which is determined for disclosure purposes, is calculated based on the present value of future
principal and interest cash flows, discounted at the market rate of interest at reporting date.
The Group derecognises a financial liability when its contractual obligations are discharged or cancelled or expire.
The Group classifies non-derivative financial liabilities into the other financial liabilities’ category. Such financial liabilities are
recognised initially at fair value less any directly attributable transaction costs. After initial recognition, these financial liabilities
are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.
Interest-bearing loans and liabilities are recognised initially at fair value less attributable transaction costs. After initial
recognition, interest-bearing borrowings are stated at amortised cost with any difference between cost and redemption value
being recognised in the income statement over the period of the borrowings on an effective interest basis.
Derivative financial instruments
The Group may use derivative financial instruments to manage its foreign currency exposures.
Derivatives are recognised initially at fair value. Any directly attributable transaction costs are recognised in profit or loss as
they are incurred. After initial recognition, derivatives are measured at fair value, and changes therein are generally recognised
in profit or loss.
14 Fair value measurements
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for any derivative financial
instruments which are recognised at fair value.
‘Fair value’ is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between
market participants at the measurement date in the principal or, in its absence, the most advantageous market to which the
Group has access at that date. The fair value of a liability reflects its non-performance risk.
Several of the Group’s accounting policies and disclosures require the determination of fair value, for both financial and non-
financial assets and liabilities.
When one is available, the Group measures the fair value using the quoted price in an active market for that asset or liability. A
market is regarded as active if transactions for the asset or liability take place with sufficient frequency and volume to provide
pricing information on an ongoing basis. When an active market is not available, the Group uses observable market data as far
as possible.
Further information about the methods and assumptions made in determining fair values for measurement and/or disclosure
purposes is included in the following notes:
– Note I13 – financial instruments
– Note D3 – share based payments.
15 Government Grants
Government grants related to assets are initially recognised as deferred income at fair value when received. They are then
recognised in profit or loss as other income on a systematic basis over the useful life of the asset to which the grant relates.
Grants that compensate the Group for expenses incurred are recognised in profit or loss on a systematic basis in the periods
in which the expenses are recognised.
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For the year ended 30 June 2023
DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION
1.
In the opinion of the directors of PWR Holdings Limited (the “Company”):
(a)
the consolidated financial statements and notes that are set out on pages 90 to 127 and the Remuneration Report on pages 71
to 89 in the Directors’ Report, are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:
(i) giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2023 and of its performance for the financial year
ended on that date; and
(ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001;
2.
3.
4.
(b) there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.
There are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company and the group entities identified in Note G3 will be able to meet any
obligations or liabilities to which they are or may become subject to by virtue of the Deed of Cross Guarantee between the Company
and those group entities pursuant to ASIC Corporations (Wholly-owned Companies) Instrument 2016/785.
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 2023.
The directors draw attention to Note A2 to the consolidated financial statements, which includes a statement of compliance with
International Financial Reporting Standards.
Signed in accordance with a resolution of directors.
______________________________
Kees Weel
Director
Brisbane
17 August 2023
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Independent Auditor’s Report to the
Members of PWR Holdings Limited
For the year ended 30 June 2023
Independent Auditor’s Report
To the shareholders of PWR Holdings Limited
Report on the audit of the Financial Report
Opinion
We have audited the Financial Report of
PWR Holdings Limited (the Company).
In our opinion, the accompanying Financial
Report of the Company is in accordance
with the Corporations Act 2001, including:
• giving a true and fair view of the
Group’s financial position as at 30
June 2023 and of its financial
performance for the year ended on
that date; and
•
complying with Australian Accounting
Standards and the Corporations
Regulations 2001.
Basis for opinion
The Financial Report comprises:
• Consolidated Statement of financial position as at 30
June 2023;
• 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;
• Notes including a summary of significant accounting
policies
• Directors’ Declaration.
The Group consists of the Company and the entities it
controlled at the year-end or from time to time during
the financial year.
We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. We believe that the audit
evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
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 Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical
requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics
for Professional Accountants (including Independence Standards) (the Code) that are relevant to our
audit of the Financial Report in Australia. We have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in
accordance with these requirements.
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with KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee. All rights reserved. The KPMG name and
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Independent Auditor’s Report to the
Members of PWR Holdings Limited
For the year ended 30 June 2023
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.
This matter was 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 this matter.
Valuation of goodwill and intangible assets ($15.92m)
Refer to Note C6 to the Financial Report
The key audit matter
How the matter was addressed in our audit
A key audit matter for us was the Group’s
annual testing of goodwill and intangible assets
for impairment given the size of the balance
(being 13% of total assets).
The Group uses complex value-in-use models in
performing their annual impairment testing.
These models use forward looking assumptions
based on the Group’s budgeting and business
plans, and a range of other internal and external
sources as inputs to the assumptions.
Significant forward looking assumptions applied
in their value in use modes include forecast
revenue growth, EBIT margin and discount
rates applied on net cash flows.
Complex modelling using forward-looking
assumptions tend to be prone to greater risk for
potential bias, error and inconsistent
application. These conditions necessitate
additional scrutiny by us, in particular to address
the objectivity of sources used for assumptions,
and their consistent application.
We involved valuation specialists to supplement
our senior audit team members in assessing
this key audit matter.
Our procedures included:
• We considered the appropriateness of the
value in use methods applied by the Group to
perform the annual impairment testing of
goodwill and intangible assets against the
requirements of the accounting standards.
• We, along with our valuation specialists,
assessed the integrity of the value in use
models used, including the accuracy of the
underlying calculation formulas.
• We compared the forecast cash flows
contained in the value in use models to Board
approved budgets and the Group’s business
plans.
• We assessed the accuracy of previous Group
budgets to inform our evaluation of forecasts
incorporated in the models.
• We considered the sensitivity of the models
by varying key assumptions, such as forecast
revenue growth, EBIT margin and discount
rates, within a reasonably possible range. We
did this to identify those CGUs at higher risk
of impairment and to focus our further
procedures.
• We challenged the Group’s significant
forecast cash flow and growth rate
assumptions including PWR C&R’s ability to
convert OEM and emerging technology
opportunities. We compared forecast growth
rates to published analyst reports,
comparable companies, and considered
differences for the Group’s operations. We
used our knowledge of the Group, their past
performance and our understanding of
factors impacting the business and
customers in which the CGUs operate in.
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Independent Auditor’s Report to the
Members of PWR Holdings Limited
For the year ended 30 June 2023
• Working with our valuation specialists, we
independently developed a discount rate
range, considered comparable using publicly
available market data for comparable entities,
adjusted by risk factors specific to the Group,
CGUs and the industry it operates in.
• We assessed the disclosures in the financial
report using our understanding obtained from
our testing and against the requirements of
the accounting standards.
Other Information
Other Information is financial and non-financial information in PWR Holding Limited’s annual reporting
which is provided in addition to the Financial Report and the Auditor’s Report. The Directors are
responsible for the Other Information.
Our opinion on the Financial Report does not cover the Other Information and, accordingly, we do not
express an audit opinion or any form of assurance conclusion thereon, with the exception of the
Remuneration Report and our related assurance opinion.
In connection with our audit of the Financial Report, our responsibility is to read the Other
Information. In doing so, we 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.
We are required to report if we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this Other
Information, and based on the work we have performed on the Other Information that we obtained
prior to the date of this Auditor’s Report we have nothing to report.
Responsibilities of the Directors for the Financial Report
The Directors are responsible for:
• preparing the Financial Report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian
Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001;
•
implementing necessary internal control to enable the preparation of a Financial Report that
gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or
error; and
• assessing the Group and Company’s ability to continue as a going concern and whether the
use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate. This includes disclosing, as
applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting
unless they either intend to liquidate the Group and Company or to cease operations, or have
no realistic alternative but to do so.
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Independent Auditor’s Report to the
Members of PWR Holdings Limited
For the year ended 30 June 2023
Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Report
Our objective is:
•
•
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 Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it
exists.
Misstatements can arise from fraud or error. They 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 the 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:
https://www.auasb.gov.au/admin/file/content102/c3/ar1_2020.pdf .This description forms part of our
Auditor’s Report.
Report on the Remuneration Report
Opinion
Directors’ responsibilities
In our opinion, the Remuneration Report
of PWR Holdings Limited for the year
ended 30 June 2023, complies with
Section 300A of the Corporations Act
2001.
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 responsibilities
We have audited the Remuneration Report included in
pages 71 to 89 of the Directors’ report for the year
ended 30 June 2023.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the
Remuneration Report, based on our audit conducted in
accordance with Australian Auditing Standards.
KPMG
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Erin Neville-Stanley
Partner
Brisbane
17 August 2023
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Financial StatementsPWR Holdings Limited
Additional Information
ASX Additional Information
Shareholder Information at 4 August 2023
DISTRIBUTION OF EQUITY SECURITY HOLDERS
The following table shows the distribution of PWR shareholders by size of shareholding and number of shareholders and
shares at 4 August 2023.
Category
1 – 1,000
1,001 – 5,000
5,001 – 10,000
10,001 – 100,000
100,001 and over
Number of
Ordinary
shares
Number of
Security
Holders
1,040,879
5,278,247
3,765,509
8,084,529
82,211,176
2,605
2,034
512
339
25
100,380,340
5,515
201 shareholders hold less than a marketable parcel of ordinary shares of 57 shares as at 4 August 2023.
TWENTY LARGEST SHAREHOLDERS
The following table sets out the 20 largest shareholders of ordinary shares listed on our shareholder register and the details of
their shareholding as at 4 August 2023.
Rank Name
Number of
ordinary
shares held
Percentage
of capital
held %
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
J P MORGAN NOMINEES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED
CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED
HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED
WAGON WEEL CO PTY LTD
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