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Annual Report 2022People caring for peopleTABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION

2 HIGHLIGHTS

3 CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR’S REVIEW

4 ABOUT RAMSAY HEALTH CARE

5 KEY RISKS

6 OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW

7 RAMSAY CARES

8 GOVERNANCE

9 REMUNERATION REPORT – AUDITED

10 DIRECTORS’ REPORT

11 FINANCIAL RESULTS

12 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

13 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

14 CORPORATE DIRECTORY & KEY DATES

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About this reportThis report has been designed to be read in its entirety. Key aspects of the Directors Report are found throughout the document, including Section 5 Key Risks, Section 6 Operating and Financial Review, Section 9 Remuneration Report, and Section 8 Corporate Governance Statement. This information should be read in conjunction with the Financial Statements in Section 11.This is the first year that the Annual Report has been prepared with reference to the Value Reporting Foundation’s Integrated Reporting  Framework. We have used this framework to outline the key value drivers of the business performance, the Company’s strategy and the key trends driving it and the risks and opportunities around achieving the strategy.Ramsay is committed to progressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and, where possible in this report, we have mapped our activities to priority goals.Further information on our sustainability performance is contained in our FY22 Impact Report, which is published in October.Sustainable Development GoalsWe are committed to driving action toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as adopted in 2015 by the United Nations and member countries.For more information about our reporting suite, visit our website  ramsayhealth.com/Investors/Annual‑and‑Financial‑Reports1.
Introduction

Who We Are

The Ramsay Way

Ramsay Cares

People are at the heart of our success. 
As ‘people caring for people’ there are three 
key ways we approach our work every day.

We value strong relationships
Healthy working relationships lead to positive outcomes for all. 
We look out for the people we work with and we respect and 
recognise them. Strong healthy relationships are the foundation of 
our stakeholder loyalty.
We aim to constantly improve
We do things the right way. We enjoy our work and take pride in our 
achievements. We are not afraid to challenge the status quo to find 
better ways.
We seek to grow sustainably
Maintaining sustainable levels of profitability are only part of our 
success. We prioritise long term success over short term financial
gains because we care about our people, our community and 
our planet.

The Ramsay Cares Sustainability Strategy 
unites our global businesses in a shared 
vision for sustainability. Ramsay Cares focuses 
on fostering healthier people, stronger 
communities and a thriving planet. It reaffirms
that we are here to have a positive impact for 
current and future generations.

Ramsay Cares has three sustainability pillars:

Learn more about our Ramsay Cares 
Sustainability Strategy online >

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Highlights

In FY22, we maintained focus on our medium 
to long term strategy - investing to optimise 
our world class hospital network for future 
demand, while entering into new and 
adjacent services. To support this, we are 
investing in our people, our digital and data 
roadmap and have continued Ramsay's long 
standing commitment to research and clinical 
trials. These investments place Ramsay in a 
strong position to benefit from the growth in 
demand for healthcare services.

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Financial

Ramsay's financial performance was impacted 
by the disruption to activity and higher costs 
flowing from the increase in COVID cases in the 
community across all regions.

116.1cps

Fully diluted EPS per share declined 39.7% 
on FY21

97.0cps

Dividend per share declined 36% on FY21

$2.2bn

Invested in organic and inorganic growth 
strategies over the fiscal year

 
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Caring for People• 46% of senior leadership and 43% of non-executive directors are women.• Hundreds of participants in new leadership, nursing and allied health advancement programs.• Approx. 300 people now trained in Mental Health First Aid.25,000+Ramsay Santé employees in France covered by a landmark ‘Quality of Life & Working Conditions’ agreement.Caring for Planet• Group-wide commitment to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.• Avoided or replaced more than 38 million single-use plastics.• 2,650kw rooftop solar system rollout in Australia.100%Ramsay UK and Elysium switched to 100% renewable electricity.Caring for Community• Enabling >1,000 clinical research projects.• Supporting 23 start-ups and 7 community associations working in preventative healthcare. • Supported communities in need in each region.25%More than a quarter of Ramsay suppliers (by share of spend) completed corporate social responsibility assessments through an independent compliance scheme.3.
Chairman & Managing 
Director’s Review

Investing for Growth
We continue to have absolute confidence in 
the future growth in demand for healthcare 
services and so, despite the challenges 
created by further waves of COVID, in 
FY22 we invested approximately $2.2bn 
in organic and inorganic growth strategies 
to upgrade and expand our facilities and 
broaden our service platform. This included 
$276m investment in our brownfield and 
greenfield development pipeline with a 
number of new developments completed 
during the year and $94m in growth 
projects, including new imaging equipment, 
to drive activity levels in our facilities. 
We have also continued to invest in our 
digital and data foundations with the aim 
of leveraging our existing business base 
and supporting our entry into adjacent 
health services.

We have made two acquisitions of note this 
year, the mental health services business 
Elysium Healthcare (Elysium) in the UK and 
Swedish speciality health care business, 
GHP Specialty Care (GHP). Both businesses 
build on our existing capabilities and are 
expected to be EPS accretive in FY23. 
The Elysium business in particular comes 
with a strong pipeline of new projects 
that we are already pursuing to meet the 
strong demand for acute mental health care 
services in the UK. The focus in the UK and 
Nordics will be on extracting synergies and 
integrating the businesses.

Financial Results
The business continued to be impacted 
by COVID reflecting the increase in cases 
in the community in all our markets. 
Government mandated surgical restrictions 
and movement and isolation orders resulted 
in lower activity, higher costs and a change 
in case mix. As the world moved to 
“living with COVID” during 2HFY22 the 
healthcare sector continued to juggle the 
impact on activity levels and costs of 
last-minute cancellations by doctors and 
patients combined with higher labour costs 
as a result of staff sick leave.

Revenue for the year in constant currency 
terms increased 4.6% reflecting good 
growth in the Nordics region, a function of 
the reduced impact of COVID in the region 
and the exposure to the primary health care 
sector, combined with initial contributions 
from Elysium for five months and GHP for 
two months. Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) 
declined 39% to $274m impacted by 
reduced activity levels and higher costs. 
The estimated impact to EBIT of the COVID 
disruption in Australia was $264m.

The Board determined a fully franked final
dividend of 48.5 cents per share, which was 
flat on the interim dividend, taking the full 
year dividend to 97cps.

Investment in Our People
As with all healthcare providers, workforce 
attraction, retention and well being remain 
issues in all our markets. Our group-wide 
People strategy focuses on developing 
capability, culture and developing the best 
people in healthcare. In FY22 we lifted our 
investment in a range of activities to grow 
our workforce through graduate programs, 
cadetships, and reskilling programs.

A lot of our focus has been on developing 
leadership skills at all levels of the business 
to enable our success well into the 
future. To this end during the year we 
were pleased to have 49 rising leaders 
participate in our executive leadership 
program, which aims to accelerate their 
growth and reinforce our global network.

We have also launched a range of nursing 
leadership and upskilling programs to 
support and advance our people on the 
front line of the business.

During the year Ramsay Santé became the 
first European healthcare provider to sign 
a ‘Quality of Life & Working Conditions’ 
agreement with unions covering its 28,000 
employees in France. This ambitious 
agenda includes initiatives targeted at the 
quality of life at work, work life balance and 
health and safety.

Dear Fellow Shareholder,

We are really proud of what our people 
have achieved over the last few years and 
the ongoing role Ramsay has played in 
supporting the response to the COVID-19 
(COVID) pandemic.

Our people and doctors have continued to 
assist governments across all our regions 
through the treatment of COVID cases, the 
treatment of critical non COVID patients 
and running activities such as vaccination 
and testing clinics. Their commitment to our 
patients has never wavered and we are 
grateful for the expertise and dedication of 
our outstanding Ramsay teams.

At the same time, as they have always 
done, our people have supported our local 
communities financially and with healthcare 
services and supplies through crisises 
such as the floods in Australia and the 
conflict in Ukraine. We would like to take 
this opportunity to thank our people for 
continuing to support our patients and 
the communities in which we operate, 
embodying Ramsay’s purpose, of 'People 
Caring for People'.

Throughout the pandemic, consistent with 
Ramsay’s values, we have taken the 
decision to retain our core hospital 
operations and staffing levels. While this 
approach has impacted profitability in the 
short term it does mean that we are well 
placed to ramp up our activities and service 
our patients and communities as volume 
starts to improve.

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3. Chairman & Managing Director’s Review
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Ramsay Cares
We are very proud of the progress we have 
made on our Ramsay Cares sustainability 
strategy, which focuses on action to support 
healthier people, a thriving planet and 
stronger communities.

A major milestone for the business 
this year has been establishing a 
Group-wide commitment to science-based 
targets to achieve net zero greenhouse 
gas emissions by 2040. Reducing our 
environmental footprint is important to our 
people and our business resilience, and 
we achieved our goals to reduce energy 
and greenhouse gas emissions intensity 
last year. Initiatives launched to meet our 
goals included Ramsay UK and Elysium 
switching to 100% renewable electricity, 
a major solar panel roll-out in Australia, 
shifting to more energy efficient lighting and 
heating and cooling in our facilities and 
numerous operating theatres globally have 
joined the switch to more environmentally­
friendly anaesthetic gases.

With sustainability at the heart of our 
strategy we will continue to attract talent 
and investment to build the resilience of 
the business.

Board Changes
During the year we were pleased to 
welcome Steve Sargent to the Board 
following the retirement of Peter Evans last 
year. Steve brings to the Board significant
executive experience managing businesses 
in international markets and has broad 
experience across industries including 
medtech, technology and financial services. 
His appointment has further diversified the 
Board’s skills and experience

We continue to assess our Board renewal 
strategy however we are conscious of 
the need to ensure our expertise and 
experience in the acute care hospital sector 
and in particular Ramsay is preserved, 
recognising the significant renewal our 
Board has undergone over the last 
few years.

Building our Executive Team
We have announced a number of new 
senior appointments over the last twelve 
months. Reflecting the importance we have 
placed on our updated strategy, we were 
pleased to announce that Dr Andy Jones, 
formerly the CEO of our UK business, 
has been appointed our first Group Chief 
Growth Officer with responsibility for our 
strategic transformation agenda. Following 
on from this appointment the former COO of 
our acute hospital business in the UK, Nick 
Costa has been appointed the CEO of that 
business and has joined Ramsay's Global 
Executive Committee.

The importance of digital and data as 
one of the critical enablers to deliver 
on our strategy, is reflected in the 
appointment during the year of a Group 
Chief Data & Digital Officer, Dr Rachna 
Gandhi, to lead the Australian digital 
and IT teams, while also working with 
the international teams to develop and 
deliver the global digital strategy and data 
management framework.

Following the acquisition of Elysium in 
January, we were very pleased to welcome 
the CEO of Elysium Healthcare, Joy 
Chamberlain to Ramsay's Global Executive 
Committee. Joy's extensive experience 
in the mental health care sector brings 
invaluable knowledge and skill sets to our 
management team in one of our key areas 
of clinical focus.

Strategic Direction 
and Outlook
As already noted we have continued to 
invest in the four pillars of our strategy to 
drive future growth.

The first pillar is growing, modernising, 
and leveraging our world class hospital 
network designed to strategically grow 
our existing market share through 
organic growth, brownfield and greenfield
expansion, and strategic acquisitions. 
Investment in greenfield and brownfield
development and growth initiatives in FY23 
is expected to be in the range $515-570m. 
We are confident that this investment 
is underpinned by the long-term trends 
driving the health care industry including 
key demographic changes and advances in 
clinical practice.

The second pillar is to move purposefully 
into new and adjacent services focused 
on moving along the patient pathway, 
retaining a relationship with the patient 
by providing coordinated care using our 
data and digital capabilities to improve the 
experience for our patients and clinicians. 
We will continue to assess bolt on and 
partnership opportunities in all regions as 
part of this pillar.

The third pillar is about extracting the 
highest potential value from the business 
through operational excellence. Building on 
our strong global advantage in strategic 
sourcing will continue to be one of the key 
areas of focus along with driving efficiency
and productivity improvements when the 
operating environment allows.

And finally, the fourth pillar is about 
reinforcing Ramsay's strong organisational 
foundations to underpin the strategy and 
ensure we leverage our scale. Investment 
in digital and data initiatives to transform 
the business and drive efficiencies will be 
accelerated to support our existing business 

base, margins and deliver an integrated 
healthcare experience for our patients.

In the near term the healthcare industry 
continues to be under pressure from a high 
level of COVID cases resulting in highly 
restrictive procedures together with the flow 
on impact on the workforce, impeding a 
recovery in volumes and productivity. It 
is promising to see the recent decline 
in cases and hospitalisations in all 
our markets.

In common with most industries, we 
are also experiencing inflationary cost 
pressure across our businesses. We will 
be negotiating improved terms with our 
payors to reflect this so that we are able to 
achieve satisfactory levels of profitability
and maintain and support our staff and 
suppliers. We look forward to working 
constructively with our health funds and 
governments to effectively manage through 
the current inflationary pressures.

It would be remiss of us not to touch 
on our engagement with KKR and its 
consortium during the year and our recent 
announcement in relation to the termination 
of those discussions. We refer shareholders 
to our announcement to the ASX on 
26th September for the details. Please be 
assured that we have not let this process 
distract our people from delivering the best 
care for our patients and realising the 
growth opportunities within the business.

We believe the outlook for the Group 
remains strong. Our world class hospital 
network combined with our outstanding 
people and clinicians give us confidence
that the business is well placed to 
take advantage of the positive long-term 
dynamics driving the healthcare industry. 
We expect a gradual recovery in activity 
levels through FY23 and more normalised 
conditions from FY24 onwards.

In closing we would once again like to 
thank our people, clinicians and patients 
for supporting the business and each other 
through what has been another difficult
period for the healthcare services industry.

Michael Siddle & Craig McNally

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About Ramsay Health Care

Ramsay Health Care 
(Ramsay) provides quality 
healthcare through a global 
network of clinical practice, 
teaching and research. 
Ramsay Health Care’s global 
network extends across 
ten countries, with over 
eleven million admissions 
and patient visits to facilities 
in more than 530 locations.
Ramsay was founded in 1964 by Paul 
Ramsay AO (1936-2014) and has always 
focused on maintaining the highest 
standards of quality and safety, being an 
employer of choice and operating the 
business based on a culture known as 'The 
Ramsay Way' and our purpose of 'people 
caring for people'. Ramsay listed on the 
Australian Stock Exchange in 1997 and has 
a market capitalisation of A$16.5bn1 and 
an enterprise value (EV) of A$21.4bn1  (EV 
of A$26.9bn inclusive of lease liabilities). 
The Ramsay Group employs over 88,000 
people globally. Ramsay’s operations are 
split across four regions:

Australia
Ramsay Australia has 73 private hospitals 
and day surgery units in Australia and is 
Australia’s largest private hospital operator. 
Ramsay operations include mental health 
facilities as well as the operation of 
three public facilities. In addition, Ramsay 
has established the Ramsay Pharmacy 
retail franchise network which supports 
60 community pharmacies. Ramsay 
Australia admits more than one million 
patients annually and employs more than 
33,000 people.
Europe
Ramsay Santé is the second largest 
private care provider in Europe, operating 
specialist clinics and primary care units 
in approximately 350 locations across 
five countries. In France, Ramsay Santé 
has a market leading position, with 132 
acute care and mental health facilities. 
In Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Italy. 
Ramsay Santé operates 210 facilities 
including primary care units, specialist 
clinics and hospitals. Ramsay Santé also 
operates a 93-bed hospital in Italy. Ramsay 
Santé employs around 35,000 staff and its 
facilities treated approximately ten million 
patients in FY22. Ramsay Health Care 
owns 52.79% of Ramsay Santé which is 
listed on the European financial markets’ 
platform Euronext.

UK
Ramsay UK has a network of 34 acute 
hospitals and day procedure centres in 
England providing a comprehensive range 
of clinical specialties to private and self­
insured patients, as well as patients referred 
by the NHS. Ramsay also operates a 
diagnostic imaging service and provides 
neurological services through its three 
neuro-rehabilitation facilities. Ramsay UK 
cares for over 184,000 patients per year and 
employs more than 7,000 people.

Ramsay recently acquired Elysium 
Healthcare, a leading independent operator 
of long-term medium and low secure 
hospitals and complex care homes for 
individuals with mental health conditions. 
Elysium has 76 operational sites across 
England and Wales. The business employs 
approximately 8,000 people.

Asia
In Asia, Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care 
Sdn Bhd operates three hospitals in 
Indonesia and four hospitals in Malaysia, 
employing more than 4,000 people. Ramsay 
Sime Darby is a 50:50 joint venture 
arrangement with Malaysian multinational 
conglomerate Sime Darby Berhad.

1 Closing price as at 24th August 2022

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MalaysiaIndonesiaUnited KingdomRamsay UKRamsay Sime Darby AustraliaRamsay Australia United KingdomElysiumFranceItalySwedenDenmarkNorwayRamsay Santé  
 
4. About Ramsay Health Care
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Ramsay’s global portfolio of servicesStrengths of the global businessClinicsPharmacyAdjacent services in hospital and out of hospital²Primary CareOut of hospitalAcute Care/Sub-acute4Mental Health CarePharmacyImaging & Diagnostics Home care/residential careAllied Health3HospitalsDay Surgery CentreEmergency CentresRehab RecoveryMH5 Facility LD6 / Complex CareNeuroFranceSwedenItalyDenmarkNorwayUnited KingdomRSD1Australia1 RSD: Ramsay Sime Darby2 Includes Pathology3 Allied Health includes HealthPlus, Psych Clinics4 Sub-acute care includes Cancer, Gastrointestinal, Rehab5 MH: Mental Health6 LD: Learning DisabilitiesMarket leading positions and globally recognised brand Strong and constructive relationships with public sector stakeholdersDeep and experienced global leadership team and leadership developmentDiversified Portfolio – geography, payors, services mixEconomies of scale in procurementStrong embedded culture‘People Caring for People’Scale to invest in innovation, education and researchGold Standards of Care - clinical best practise – sharing of ideasCompetitive cost of capital and strong balance sheet4. About Ramsay Health Care
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Clinical excellence, research and innovationClinical and stakeholder networksLeading physical and digital infrastructureResponsible use of natural resourcesAccess to financial capitalStrong culture, industry leading talentRamsay CaresCaring for PlanetRisk and GovernanceHow we create valueValue Drivers Strategic Vision To be a leading healthcare provider of the futureThe Ramsay WayStrong relationships · Sustainable growth · Constant improvementPeople Caring for PeopleAcute and Sub-acute Hospital CarePrimary Care ClinicsOut of Hospital Care Allied health, home care, diagnostics & imagingClinical Research & EducationClinical Research & EducationMental Health & Specialist Care ClinicsCaring for PeopleCaring for Community How we create valueRamsay creates value by investing in and leveraging our key drivers to create a convenient, integrated, efficient and sustainable healthcare services platform delivering quality healthcare experiences and outcomes for patients; an attractive, industry leading environment for our employees and clinicians; and a supportive and effective service for our payors. At the centre of everything we do is our purpose of people caring for people.4. About Ramsay Health Care
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Expanding, upgrading and investing in physical and digital footprint, FY22 global investment $2.2bn• $276m invested in greenfield and brownfield projects• $94m invested in growth projects including new imagining equipmentIntegrated patient centred care, delivering more services along the patient pathway and supporting public health system•  Strategic growth in four key therapeutic areas of cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics and mental health•  Network growth with the acquisition of Elysium and GHP Speciality Care•  Inaugural doctor engagement survey Innovative care models, quality clinical outcomes, attracting best in class clinical specialists and partners•  Maintained strong NPS results•  Established 5 global Communities of Practice •  Inaugural Clinical Excellence Summit•  Over 1,000 clinical and research projectsFocus on improving environmental performance including recycling and reducing plastics and greenhouse gas emissions•  Committing to Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040•  Avoided or replaced more than 38 million single-use plastics•  Switching to 100% renewable electricity in the UK•  Installing over 5,000 solar panels in AustraliaCompetitive cost of capital, strong dividend payments and full rate of taxes paid•  $371m in dividends paid in FY22•  $229m in income taxes paid in FY22•  Supportive banking relationships•  Awarded APLMA syndicated SLL deal of the yearEmploys over 88,000people globally•  Gender balance - 46% of senior leadership and 43% of non-executive directors are women•  Hundreds of participants in new leadership, nursing and allied health advancement programs•  49 participants in global Ramsay Leadership Academy•  Global Engagement and Enablement Survey•  Recruited hundreds of new clinical and corporate graduatesOutcomesMeasuring our value4. About Ramsay Health Care
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Megatrends
External trends play a critical role in our ability to create long term value for all stakeholders. 
These factors are key inputs into the development of Ramsay's vision and strategy and will 
shape our long-term legacy.

Trend
SOCIETAL & 
DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGES

Description
• As Baby Boomers age in the western world, the population will have a higher proportion of people 

in the 65-80 age demographic. This may result in an increasing prevalence of co-morbidities 
impacting patient care and length of stay

• Governments investing in high profile public campaigns to improve lifestyle behaviours such as 

smoking and drug abuse

• Growth in demand for mental health care services creating an increasing burden on the 

healthcare sector

CHANGING PATIENT AND 
DOCTOR EXPECTATIONS

• Patients seeking greater convenience and a consumer-centric experience

• Doctors seek to broaden pathway participation and enable ‘top of role’ opportunities

TECHNOLOGY CHANGE

• Digitisation of healthcare enabling convenient and continuous care. Lower cost care options 

enabled by digitisation

• Digitisation driving the growth in wellness and prevention tools and businesses creating 

increased competition

EMERGENCE OF 
NEW COMPETITORS
CLINICAL INNOVATION

INCREASED PAYOR 
SOPHISTICATION AND 
PRESSURE ON 
GOVERNMENT FUNDING

• Data enabling enhanced care coordination and clinical management

• Entry of new digitally-enabled lower cost competitors

• Earlier diagnosis as a result of improved screening / diagnostic techniques

• Lower cost interventional activity

• Clinical innovation enabling migration of care to lower acuity settings

• Reimbursement increasingly focused on value – cost and clinical outcomes

• Increasing sophistication in negotiations and leveraging of data in contract design

• Increasing demand for healthcare services due to the ageing demographic combined with the long 

lasting impact of COVID-19 on the system will place pressure on government funding sources

CLIMATE CHANGE

• Climate change and extreme weather events have the potential to increase demand for services 

eg respiratory problem, certain cancers

• May demand significant changes and investment in our facilities to adapt to local climate issues 

and lower our environmental footprint

WORKFORCE

• A shortage of talent in the healthcare sector has been made more acute by the COVID-19 crisis

• Shortages across nursing and clinicians difficult to change in the short term and will have a 

significant impact on capacity utilisation

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4. About Ramsay Health Care
Ramsay Health Care Limited

Strategy
We believe that Ramsay is uniquely positioned to take advantage of the megatrends facing the 
industry, building on our global platform, enviable culture and strategic relationships to become 
a leading healthcare provider of the future. Our strategy for growth and transformation is built 
on four important pillars:

1. Growing, modernising and leveraging our world class hospital network
2. Moving purposefully into new and adjacent services
3. Operational excellence to deliver value for all stakeholders
4. Strong organisational foundations to underpin our achievements

Together, the pillars support our Vision, Mission and Purpose

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By growing, modernising and leveraging ourWorld Class Hospital NetworkAnd moving purposefully into New & Adjacent ServicesOUR VISION: To leverage our global platform and be a leading healthcare provider of the futureOUR MISSION: Creating a best-in-class, digitally enabled healthcare ecosystem - to change what is possible for your healthOperational Excellence will deliver value for all stakeholdersIntegrated patient-centred careStrong Organisational Foundations will underpin our achievementsOUR PURPOSE: People caring for peopleOrganic growthStrategic expansionStrategic growth in key therapeutic areasBroader digi-physical care deliveryNew services, existing regionsDiagnostic and imaging servicesNew payers and funding modelsExtended patient pathwayProcurementOperational efficienciesExcellence in service deliveryDigital and data transformationClinical excellenceIndustry leading talentRamsay Cares sustainability strategyStrategic partnerships and M&A capability 
 
5.
Key Risks

We are committed to meeting high standards of risk management. Effective risk management 
is the result of the collaborative endeavours of all key stakeholders and is engrained in our 
Ramsay culture. Ramsay faces a number of business risks that could affect our operations, 
business strategies and financial prospects. The key risks1 are described below, together with 
relevant mitigation strategies.

Potential impact

How Ramsay is responding

Risk
COVID-19
COVID-19 continues to have a 
significant impact globally.

• Government intervention in relation to the 

nature and scale of surgeries

• Illness, quarantine, fatigue and mental 

health impacts to our people

• Workforce shortages, including due to 

health care as a profession being perceived 
as less desirable

• Supply chain disruptions
• Higher inflation resulting in increased costs
• Detrimental economic impacts increasing 

levels of unemployment that could 
result in declines in private health 
insurance membership

• Negative public perception of the 

safety of hospitals impacting volume of 
elective surgery

PEOPLE / WORKFORCE
People are Ramsay’s most 
important asset and are 
key to the organisation’s 
ongoing success. It is important 
that Ramsay continues to 
attract and retain world class 
talent and provides a safe 
working environment.

• Inability to develop and implement strategy
• Increased costs to the business associated 
with employee turnover and/or shortages

• Reputational damage and/or financial

penalties due to serious injury to a person 
as a consequence of failure to maintain a 
safe workplace

• Operational disruption due to strikes or 

other forms of industrial action

Ramsay has developed strong relationships with 
relevant government agencies and representatives in 
the regions in which it operates. This helps to ensure 
that the impacts to Ramsay (as part of the broader 
health care sector) are understood by government 
in considering the industry-wide response. Ramsay 
has had in place, and continues to negotiate, 
agreements with government in each of its key 
operating geographies to provide Ramsay with a 
level of cost recovery in return for such capacity 
arrangements (except for France, where there is a 
level of revenue recovery).

Ramsay is providing support to employees, including 
through additional training, its Employee Assistance 
Programs and other wellness initiatives.

Strict safety protocols have been implemented in 
hospitals and Ramsay has supply chain strategies in 
place to ensure adequate PPE.

Ramsay strives to continue to be an employer of 
choice to attract and retain employees, by:

• Ensuring an attractive employee value proposition 

(e.g. remuneration, flexible working, career 
progression, succession planning, training 
and development)

• Maintaining an effective workplace health and 

safety framework. This framework includes policies, 
training, incident management, monitoring and 
reporting of safety performance
• Investment in projects, technology 

and infrastructure

• Focussing on The Ramsay Way culture - People 

caring for people

1 This report does not identify every risk that could affect Ramsay’s business and the actions taken to mitigate these risks cannot provide absolute assurance that a risk will not 

materialise. Risks presented in this section are in no particular order.

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5. Key Risks
Ramsay Health Care Limited

Potential impact

How Ramsay is responding

Risk
CLINICAL QUALITY & SAFETY
The safety of our patients and 
the delivery of high quality 
clinical care is fundamental to 
Ramsay’s success.

• Reputational damage as a consequence of 

poor clinical outcomes

• Financial loss resulting from potential 

significant medical malpractice incidents 
or claims

• Potential impact on ability to recruit and 

retain clinicians and employees

RELATIONSHIPS WITH DOCTORS
The recommendation of a 
patient’s doctor is often the 
most significant factor in a 
patient’s choice of hospital 
in many of Ramsay’s regions. 
Most doctors operating or 
working at Ramsay’s hospitals 
are not employees (other than in 
Scandinavia) and therefore have 
a choice of where to practice.

• Loss of doctors and associated 

patient referrals

• Inability to provide leading clinical services
• Additional costs associated with doctor’s 

decisions e.g. theatre times, use of supplies 
and timing of patient discharge

GOVERNMENT POLICY & REGULATION
Ramsay operates in the 
healthcare industry which is 
subject to extensive laws, 
regulations, policies and ethical 
standards (which may vary 
by jurisdiction). Government 
policy may materially impact 
the role of Ramsay in 
provision of healthcare and/or 
the affordability of private 
health insurance.

• Policies may effectively reduce the role 

of the private sector in a country’s health 
system, including the involvement of the 
private sector in the provision of healthcare 
to public patients

• Economic factors or regulations may impact 
the affordability of private health insurance 
(particularly in Australia) and result in a 
reduction in the level of private health 
insurance coverage

GEOPOLITICAL
Ramsay’s global operations 
rely on international supply 
chains. Geopolitical tensions 
may impact cost and availability 
of supply which may impact the 
role of Ramsay in the provision 
of healthcare.

• Cost increases caused by 

geopolitical tensions

• International sanctions may impact the 

availability of supply

FUNDERS - HEALTH INSURANCE FUNDS & GOVERNMENT SOURCES
Ramsay relies on funding 
provided by private health 
insurers and governments in 
the provision of its services. 
Changes in government or 
health insurance funding could 
have a material impact on 
Ramsay’s operations.

• Reduction in earnings from health insurance 
funding due to a decline in the profitability
of health funds, a decline in health fund 
membership or an inability of health funds 
to obtain premium increases (because of 
government regulation or other restrictions)

• Failure to reach satisfactory commercial 
terms with major insurers or changes to 
government funding arrangements

CYBER SECURITY
Ramsay handles and stores 
personal information, including 
health information, digitally 
and in paper form for its 
customers and employees. 
A cybersecurity incident may 
result in damage or interruption 
to Ramsay’s information or 
operational systems, or those 
provided by third party vendors.

• Suboptimal patient experience or patient 

harm due to delays or disruption to 
service delivery

• Potential consequences for individuals 
(including patients and employees) of a 
privacy breach

• Increased costs as a result of recovery 
strategies and/or financial penalties

• Reputational damage as a consequence of 

a cyber breach

Ramsay has in place a comprehensive Clinical 
Governance Framework, which includes:

• Clinical effectiveness to ensure a high standard of 

quality and continuous improvement

• Clinical risk management ensuring our services are 

safe and minimise risk of error

• Credentialing, licensing and training frameworks
• Consumer participation which involves patients 
and carers in quality improvement activities and 
business planning through feedback.

Ramsay continually invests in its facilities (e.g. 
theatres, equipment, nurses, beds and suites) and 
ensures it has strong relationships with its doctors 
through regular support and engagement, including 
providing education forums and opportunities for 
innovative research.

Customer feedback (e.g. Net Promoter Score, 
complaints, etc.) is closely monitored as this also 
impacts on doctor recommendations to patients.

Ramsay closely monitors current and proposed 
government policy and regulation in each country in 
which it operates, including through:

• Maintaining and developing relationships with 
Government in all regions in which it operates. 
This takes place at all levels of government and at 
various levels within the business (e.g. at a national 
and local level)

• Membership and/or leadership in various industry 

representative bodies to ensure input into 
government healthcare policies and initiatives

Ramsay closely monitors its supply chain risks and 
seeks to mitigate its risk through as number of 
actions including:

• Good supplier relationship management
• Alternate supply arrangements
• Monitoring of international sanctions
• Global procurement strategy that leverages diverse 

supply chains

Ramsay plays an important role in supporting the 
health systems in the regions in which it operates and 
works to foster strong working relationships with both 
private health insurers and government funders.

Our commitment to clinical quality as well as provision 
of cost effective, outcome focused care demonstrates 
to third party funders the value in contracting 
with Ramsay.

Cybersecurity risk is addressed through a Global 
Cybersecurity Framework which includes controls 
associated with prevention, detection and recovery. 
In addition, the Framework is externally validated, 
routinely tested and subject to ongoing review and 
continuous improvement.

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How Ramsay is responding

Innovation is a key component of Ramsay’s strategy. 
This involves exploring out of hospital opportunities, 
digital strategies as well as investing in facilities (new 
and existing) and new technologies to ensure that 
Ramsay is meeting consumer needs now and in 
the future.

Prior to undertaking any acquisition or development, 
Ramsay undertakes comprehensive due diligence to 
identify key risks and ensure appropriate valuation, 
uses external advisors and all acquisitions are 
considered by the appropriate executive committee 
or the Board.

Ramsay’s capital management plan is designed to 
ensure a strong balance sheet to support its strategy 
over the medium to long term. This includes a plan 
for maintaining diverse sources of capital, ongoing 
monitoring and compliance with limits and other 
thresholds as set out in the Treasury Policy. A robust 
capital structure is maintained to provide capacity 
within Ramsay's lender base at efficient pricing.

The balance sheet can be flexed in the short 
term to accommodate strategic investments such as 
acquisitions and capital expenditure.

The Treasury policy provides a framework for the 
management and regular reporting to the Board 
of financial risks including liquidity and refinancing
risk, interest rate risk, foreign exchange risk and 
counterparty credit risk.

The Ramsay Cares Sustainability Strategy outlines 
a shared vision for sustainability across the global 
businesses. Ramsay Cares sets measurable targets 
and is supported by an investment plan. Key 
focus areas include the mental health and the 
wellbeing of our people, setting the foundations 
to reduce our energy and emissions intensity and 
an emphasis on responsible sourcing within our 
medical supply chains. This year, Ramsay has 
committed to both near-term and long-term science­
based decarbonisation targets to achieve net zero 
greenhouse gas emissions consistent with a 1.5­
degree pathway. Ramsay is continuing to build on risk 
assessments in each region to identify climate related 
risks and how they may impact our business. The 
Ramsay FY22 Impact Report will include disclosures 
informed by the Task Force on Climate-related 
Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations.

Ramsay has a framework to manage and monitor 
its legal and regulatory obligations. This includes 
compliance with local laws, employee training and 
effective management of licensing and accreditation.

5. Key Risks
Ramsay Health Care Limited

Potential impact

Risk
COMPETITION, INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENTS & ACQUISITIONS
Ramsay’s growth strategy may 
be impacted by industry 
disruption, innovation, the 
actions of our competitors, 
the ability to identify future 
acquisitions or generate returns 
on developments.

• Limited growth or inability to 

when compared to competitors

• Difficulty in attracting and 

retaining employees

maintain earnings

• Limited improvement in service delivery 

• Inability to fully respond to industry changes
• Redundancy of services and assets

CAPITAL STRUCTURE
Ramsay’s capital structure is 
designed to support its strategy 
and to be resilient to changes in 
equity and debt markets.

• Constrained capacity to execute strategy
• Increased costs of funding
• Reduced availability of funding
• A lower credit rating likely leading to 

an increase in funding costs and/or less 
funding sources

SUSTAINABILITY & CLIMATE CHANGE
Ramsay is committed to 
sustainability and being resilient 
to a changing climate 
through our Ramsay Cares 
Sustainability Strategy.

• Loss of reputation leading to inability to 
attract employees and capital investment

• Increased operating costs from being 

inefficient and exposure to more extreme 
weather events

• Missed opportunities in responding to a 

transition to a low carbon economy

LEGAL & REGULATORY
Ramsay operates in a highly 
regulated industry. Hospitals 
are required to be licensed 
under various legislation in the 
jurisdictions within which they 
operate. Ramsay may also be 
involved in disputes or litigation, 
for example, with patients, 
suppliers, funders, regulatory 
bodies, or employees.

• Inability to operate a hospital if it is 

not accredited

• Reputational damage due to lack of 

compliance or disputes

• Costs associated with litigation (e.g. legal 
costs and damages) or lack of compliance 
(e.g. penalties)

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6.
Operating and Financial Review

Martyn Roberts, 
Group Chief Financial Officer

Group Performance
1. Key Highlights

• The financial impact of COVID in FY22 was the most severe of 
the pandemic due to the high incidence of COVID cases in the 
community across all regions and elective surgery restrictions 
imposed in Australia. The result reflects the challenges of the 
operating environment including disruption to activity levels and 
an increase in labour and PPE costs. The estimated impact of 
the disruption in Australia at the EBIT level net of government 
support payments ($12m) was $264m

• During FY22 Ramsay continued to make its facilities and clinical 
capabilities available to support public health systems in the 
regions in which it operates, to assist in the response to 
further outbreaks of the COVID virus. In return, governments 
contributed to the overall viability of the private hospital sector 
through contractual or legislative support

• Ramsay continued to invest in the business to drive future 
growth. Capital expenditure for the period was $733.4m 
compared to $674m in the pcp. This included $350m in 

greenfield and brownfield developments and growth projects 
including investment in diagnostics. A number of new facilities 
were opened during the period that will contribute to earnings 
in coming years

• Ramsay successfully completed a number of acquisitions during 
the year. The result includes a 5 month contribution from the 
Elysium Healthcare (Elysium) acquisition which was completed 
on 31st January 2022 and an initial 2 month contribution 
from the Ramsay Santé acquisition of GHP Speciality Care AB 
(GHP) completed at the beginning of May. The combined EBIT 
contribution was approximately $26m. Both Elysium and GHP 
are performing in line with expectations and are expected to be 
EPS accretive in FY23

• Non-recurring items had a negative impact on EBIT of $60.5m 

compared to a negative impact of $34.2m in the pcp.

• A final fully franked dividend of 48.5cps was determined taking 

the full year dividend to 97.0cps

Ramsay CEO and Managing Director Craig McNally with Elysium CEO 
Joy Chamberlain, Ramsay Group Chief People Officer Colleen Harris, 
Elysium Executive Medical Director, Prof. Quazim Haque, Elysium 
CFO Keith Browner, Cinical Lead at Crossley Place, Chloe Burrows 
and Ramsay Group CFO Martyn Roberts outside an Elysium facility, 
Crossley Place, in Prescot, UK

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1 Overview of Results

Year Ended 30 June A$'m
Asia Pacific
UK
Europe
Total segment revenue & other income
Asia Pacific
UK
Europe
EBITDAR
Rent and short term low value leases
Asia Pacific
UK
Europe
EBITDA
Depreciation
Amortisation & impairment
Asia Pacific
UK
Europe
EBIT
Financing costs (AASB16 Leases)
Net other financing costs
Profit before Tax
Income Tax Expense
Net Profit after tax
Attributable to non-controlling interests
Net Profit after tax attributable to owners of the parent
Final dividend per share (¢)
Basic Earnings per share (after CARES dividend) (¢)
Fully diluted earnings per share (after CARES dividend) (¢)
Weighted average number of ordinary shares (m)
Fully diluted weighted average number of shares (m)

1 Constant currency

1.1 Revenue Breakdown by type

Year Ended 30 June A$'m
Revenue from patients and other revenue
Revenue from governments under COVID support contracts
Revenue from contracts with customers
Interest income
Other income - income from government grants
Other income - income from sale of development assets
Other income - net profit on disposal of non-current assets
Total revenue and other income before intersegment revenue

1 Constant currency

2022
5,361.2
1,321.5
7,064.4
13,747.1
725.5
82.0
1,160.1
1,967.6
(137.4)
713.6
80.1
1,036.5
1,830.2
(881.8)
(57.1)
467.3
(26.2)
450.2
891.3
(242.2)
(110.6)
538.5
(159.3)
379.2
(105.2)
274.0
48.5
116.3
116.1
227.8
228.3

2022
13,174.0
138.4
13,312.4
36.2
402.0
1.8
23.8
13,776.2

2021
5,464.1
1,024.1
6,839.9
13,328.1
866.5
182.4
1,154.3
2,203.2
(149.7)
855.1
181.2
1,017.2
2,053.5
(849.3)
(71.6)
636.0
92.8
403.8
1,132.6
(234.2)
(156.8)
741.6
(230.1)
511.5
(62.5)
449.0
103.0
193.2
192.6
227.7
228.4

2021
12,435.5
428.7
12,864.2
7.1
428.3
20.4
12.3
13,332.3

Chg (%)
(1.9)
29.0
3.3
3.1
(16.3)
(55.0)
0.5
(10.7)
8.2
(16.5)
(55.8)
1.9
(10.9)
(3.8)
20.3
(26.5)
(128.2)
11.5
(21.3)
(3.4)
29.5
(27.4)
30.8
(25.9)
(68.3)
(39.0)
(52.9)
(39.8)
(39.7)
-
-

Chg (%)
5.9
(67.7)
3.5
409.9
(6.1)
(91.2)
93.5
3.3

Chg(%) CC1
(2.0)
27.5
6.3
6.7
(16.9)
(55.1)
3.7
(9.3)
9.3
(16.7)
(55.9)
5.3
(9.3)
(5.6)
20.3
(26.6)
(126.4)
15.9
(19.7)
(4.4)
29.5
(25.1)
28.7
(23.5)
(77.2)
(37.6)
-
-
-
-
-

Chg (%) CC1
7.4
(68.1)
4.1
422.7
(3.3)
(91.3)
104.3
4.6

Group revenue from patients increased 5.9% on the pcp, the improvement reflecting the change in the nature of Ramsay UK's agreements 
with the NHS compared to the pcp combined with a five month contribution from the Elysium acquisition ($284.3m) and organic and inorganic 
growth in the Nordics region. Reflecting the strength of the Australian dollar against the euro during the financial year, in constant currency 
terms revenue increased 7.4%.

During FY22 Ramsay continued to make its facilities and clinical capabilities available to support public health systems in the regions in which 
it operates, to assist in the response to further outbreaks of the COVID virus. In return, governments contributed to the overall viability of the 
private hospital sector through contractual or legislative support.

Revenue from "Governments under COVID support contracts" reflects payments received under agreements with governments in both the 
UK ($126.1m) and Australia ($12.3m) that were designed to compensate Ramsay for the net recoverable costs associated with maintaining its 

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facilities and workforce for use by the public sector if required1. In FY22 Ramsay UK only operated under a support contract for the period 10th 
January to 31st March 2022 whereas in FY21 the business operated under different support contracts for the period 1st July 2020 through to 
31st March 2021.

"Other income from government grants" reflects payments received under the French Government decree which provided compensation for 
both lost revenue and the costs to Ramsay Santé providing its facilities and services to assist with supporting COVID patients. It also includes 
compensation for COVID related costs from governments in the Nordic region and the French Government compensation for the material wage 
increase granted to nurses across the system in 2020.

Income from the sale of development assets relates to the sale of consulting suites in Australia.

Net profit on the disposal of assets reflects the sale of assets in France, the Nordics and the Asia Pacific region.

2 EBIT

Group EBIT
Non-Recurring Items in the FY22 Result

A$'m
Net profit on disposal of non-current assets and businesses
Expensing of IT and other assets
Impairment of fixed assets
Refund of prior year rent
Inventory write off
Write back of a provision for indemnities and warranties
Non-recurring employee costs
Transaction costs/ Acquisition, disposal, and development costs
Total EBIT Impact
Bank loan facility break costs netted against interest savings
Net swap mark to market movements
Total PBT Impact

1 Net of a loss on sale of facilities in France of $4.7m

Non-Recurring Items in the FY21 Result

A$'m
Net profit on disposal of non-current assets
Transaction costs/ Acquisition, disposal, and development costs
Impairment/write off of fixed assets
Total EBIT impact
One-off tax credit

Asia Pacific
8.6
(12.6)
(10.1)
-
(4.3)
-
(10.0)
(11.8)
(40.2)
(7.4)
-
(47.6)

Asia Pacific
11.9
(5.7)
(7.1)
(0.9)
-

UK
-
(0.2)
-
-
(18.0)
-
-
(26.2)
(44.4)
-
-
(44.4)

UK
-
(8.7)
-
(8.7)
12.8

Europe
10.61
-
(1.2)
8.3
-
24.8
-
(18.4)
24.1
-
34.1
58.2

Europe
12.3
(9.4)
(27.5)
(24.6)
-

RHC Group
19.2
(12.8)
(11.3)
8.3
(22.3)
24.8
(10.0)
(56.4)
(60.5)
(7.4)
34.1
(33.8)

RHC Group
24.2
(23.8)
(34.6)
(34.2)
12.8

Group EBIT declined 21.3% on the pcp and includes the impact of COVID on activity levels and costs of elective surgery restrictions, movement 
restrictions, and cancellations at short notice by doctors and patients; the higher costs associated with operating in a COVID environment 
including higher staffing costs due to the impact of isolation orders and higher PPE costs; inflationary pressures in particular in the UK and 
Europe; and the impact of case mix changes.

EBIT includes initial contributions from acquisitions made over the last 12 months, the most material being Elysium contributing $23.1m for the 
five months of ownership.

In Australia the estimated total impact of the disruption related to COVID in FY22 was $276m and in Ramsay UK the estimated impact of the 
additional costs associated with operating in a COVID environment was $56m.

Rental and short term low value lease costs declined primarily reflecting the refund of prior year rent of $8.3m in France.

Transaction, acquisition and developments costs primarily relate to the proposed scheme of arrangement for Spire Healthcare plc which was 
voted down by Spire shareholders in July 2021 and the acquisition of mental healthcare provider Elysium. It also includes transaction costs 
associated with the acquisition of GHP in Europe and costs incurred in relation to an approach from a consortium of financial investors headed 
by KKR to acquire 100% of the shares in Ramsay by way of a scheme of arrangement.2

Net profit on disposal of assets relates to the sale of two facilities in France and the profit on the sale in the Asia Pacific region. The $19.2m 
profit compares to the $24.2m profit on the sale of assets and investments in Europe and Australia booked in the pcp.

The expensing of IT and other assets relates to the internal decision to increase the threshold for capitalising assets.

The write back of indemnities and warranties relates to the indemnity raised in FY21 against the sale of the German asset portfolios which is no 
longer required.

1 Refer to the Divisional Performance for further information on these agreements
2 Refer ASX announcements 20th April 2022 "Response to Media Speculation - Receipt of Non-Binding Indicative Proposal"

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Inventory write-offs relate to medical supplies acquired at the peak of COVID which are in most cases past use by dates.

Refer to Divisional Performance for further detail

3 Financing Costs and Tax

Net financing costs (excl. financing costs associated with AASB16 leases) declined 29.5% on the pcp and includes the $7.4m net upfront cost of 
terminating two fixed rate loan facilities totalling $200m which were due to expire in FY25. The net reduction in financing costs in future years 
is estimated at $3.6m in both FY23 and FY24 and $1.2m in FY25.

Net financing costs benefited from a non cash mark to market of interest rate swaps of $34.1m used in the hedging of Ramsay Sante's debt 
facilities and lower average base rates over the period.

The effective tax rate for the full year was 29.6% compared to 31% in the pcp and includes the benefit of a lower corporate tax rate in France.

The franking account balance at 30th June 2022 was $868m. Following the payment of the CARES dividend and the ordinary final dividend the 
balance will be approximately $818.1m.

4 Balance sheet

A$'m
Working capital
Property plant & equip
Intangible assets
Current & deferred tax assets
Other assets/(liabilities)
Capital employed (before right of use assets)
Right of use assets
Capital employed
Capitalised Leases (AASB16)
Net Debt (excl. lease liability debt & incl. derivatives)1
Total shareholders funds (excl. minority interest)
Invested Capital
Funding Group Net debt (excl. lease liability debt and incl derivatives) A$'m
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) (%)2
Return on invested capital (ROIC) (%)4
Funding Group Leverage (Old Lease Standard AASB 117) (x)
Consolidated Group Leverage (New Lease Standard AASB 16) (x)

30-6-2022
(337.7)
4,806.9
5,799.0
111.7
(153.9)
10,226.0
4,627.7
14,853.7
5,482.4
4,845.1
3,933.5
8,778.6
2,416.8
6.63
3.63
3.3
5.7

31-12-2021
(368.5)
4,537.1
4,320.6
177.5
(305.0)
8,361.7
4,315.8
12,677.5
5,182.0
2,985.9
3,958.3
6,944.2
840.7
8.5
5.5
1.0
4.2

30-6-2021
(794.8)
4,488.6
4,233.6
150.7
1,646.2
9,724.3
4,411.5
14,135.8
5,271.0
4,314.0
4,032.7
8,346.7
2,565.1
9.33
7.03
2.9
4.7

1 Net debt includes derivatives and excludes lease liabilities
2 ROCE - 12 month rolling EBIT / average of opening & closing capital employed
3 Proforma excluding funds in escrow for the Spire transaction
4 ROIC - defined as 12 month rolling NPAT (based on AASB16)/shareholder equity and net debt (pre AASB16 EBIT). Consistent with LTIP calculation

The key changes in the balance sheet over the 12 month period relate to the refund of the funds held on escrow for the proposed Spire 
Healthcare acquisition at 30th June 2021, the acquisition of Elysium in the UK1 and the acquisition by Ramsay Santé of Swedish listed 
healthcare company GHP. The Elysium acquisition valued the business on a pre-IFRS 16 enterprise value of £775m (A$1.4bn). The GHP 
acquisition valued the business on an enterprise value of approximately €240m (~ A$370m).

The change in working capital is mostly as a result of an increase in the trade and other receivables balance as funding under the government 
grants provided under the French Government revenue guarantee decree reduced and more usual invoicing and payment patterns with 
customers resumed.

Funding group leverage reflects the significant investment in the business over the twelve month period combined with the impact of COVID on 
activity levels and margins. Leverage metrics do not reflect the benefit of a full 12 month contribution from completed brownfield developments.

1 Refer ASX announcements 13th December 2021 and January 31st 2022 for further details on the transaction

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5 Cashflow

Year ended 30 June A$'m
EBITDA
Changes in working capital
Finance costs
Income tax paid
Movement in other items
Operating cash flow
Capital expenditure
Free cash flow
Net divestments/(acquisitions)
Interest & dividends received
Cash flow after investing activities
Dividends
Other financing cash flows
Net increase/(decrease) in cash
Interest cover (x) (EBITDA/finance charges)

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2022
1,830.2
(457.1)
(375.4)
(229.3)
(52.9)
715.5
(708.5)
7.0
734.1
4.4
745.5
(371.0)
(1,039.9)
(665.4)
4.9

2021
2,053.5
(72.7)
(367.5)
(228.2)
96.1
1,481.2
(628.9)
852.3
(1,910.2)
34.9
(1,023.0)
(125.1)
709.1
(439.0)
5.6

Chg (%)
(10.9)
(528.7)
(2.1)
(0.5)
(155.0)
(51.7)
12.7
(99.2)
138.4
(87.4)
172.9
(196.6)
(246.7)
(51.6)
-

Net acquisitions largely reflects the net movement of the return on capital held in escrow at 30th June 2021 in relation to the proposed Spire 
acquisition and the funds used to acquire Elysium Healthcare in 2HFY22. These movements are also reflected in other financing cashflows.

The increase in dividends reflects the fact that there was no final dividend paid in relation to the FY20 period in FY21.

Cash capital expenditure increased 12.7% to $708.5m reflecting the growing pipeline of projects in Australia and Europe combined with 5 
months of the Elysium business.

Committed Group capital expenditure was $733.4m an increase of 8.7% on the pcp split:

Capital Expenditure by Region ($'m)

1,000

500

0

733733

674674

307307

260260

356356

334334

5858

9393

Asia Pacific

UK

Europe

Total

FY21

FY22

Group Capital Expenditure by Type (%)

Group Capital Expenditure by region (%)

Routine &
Compliance – 42
Growth – 12
Digital – 8
Brownfield &
Greenfield – 38

Asia Pacific – 42
UK – 12
Europe – 46

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6 Outlook

Group

• Ramsay has invested approximately $2.7 billion over the 

past two financial years to expand and upgrade its facilities 
and broaden its service base. This investment is underpinned 
by: demographic trends driving strong demand for healthcare 
services in western countries; advances in clinical practice 
improving patient outcomes and extending life expectancy; the 
elective surgery backlog created by the pandemic combined 
with an increase in demand for some non-surgical services ; and 
increased Government focus on the importance of investment 
in maintaining strong, efficient healthcare systems.
• Underlying earnings growth in FY23 will benefit from 

the additional capacity created over the last few years 
combined with full year contributions from Elysium and 
recent acquisitions in Europe. The focus will remain on 
driving the synergies, realising the growth opportunities and 
improving returns.

• On 20th April 2022, Ramsay announced it had received a 

conditional, non-binding, indicative proposal from a consortium 
of financial investors led by KKR to acquire 100% of the shares 
in Ramsay by way of a scheme of arrangement at an indicative 
price of A$88.00 cash per share (reduced by the value of any 
dividends paid). On 26th September 2022, Ramsay announced 
to the ASX that the Ramsay Board and the consortium had 
mutually agreed to terminate discussions.

Over the medium term Ramsay will continue to pursue and 
invest in its strategy to be a leading integrated healthcare 
provider of the future:

• Growing, modernising and leveraging our World Class 

Hospital Network:
– Group capital expenditure for FY23 is expected to be in the 

range $0.85bn-1.0bn. Investment in greenfield and brownfield
development and growth initiatives is expected to be in the 
range $515-570m

• Moving purposefully into New & Adjacent Services:

– Ramsay will continue to assess bolt on and partnership 

• In the near term, the industry continues to be under pressure 

opportunities in all regions;

from a high level of COVID cases in the community 
combined with the highly restrictive guidelines around the 
patient pathway together with the resultant impact on the 
availability of the workforce, impeding a recovery in volumes 
and productivity.

• The French Government has indicated that it will extend 

the revenue guarantee from 1st July 2022 to 31st 
December 20221, providing stability to earnings in the French 
acute hospital business while the operating environment 
remains unpredictable.

• Our partnership and relationships with Governments in each 
of our markets have developed over the last few years. We 
believe there will be meaningful opportunities for the private 
sector to partner with Governments in the future. Given our 
global health care capabilities and proven reliability as a private 
sector operator Ramsay is uniquely qualified to be a core 
healthcare partner.

• Given inflationary and COVID related pressures on costs 
Ramsay will focus on negotiating improved terms with 
payors to reflect this, (both health funds and governments) 
leveraging the Groups global scale in procurements and 
driving efficiency and productivity improvements where the 
operating environment allows.

• Ramsay believes the outlook for the Group remains 

strong. Our world class hospital network combined with our 
outstanding people and clinicians give us confidence that the 
business is well placed to take advantage of the positive 
long term dynamics driving the healthcare industry. We expect 
a gradual recovery through FY23 and more normalised 
conditions from FY24 onwards.

• As announced to the ASX on 9th September 2022, discussions 

between Ramsay, Sime Darby Berhad and IHH Healthcare 
Berhad in relation to a potential sale of the Ramsay Sime 
Darby Health Care Sdn Bhd joint venture have concluded. The 
discussions did not result in a binding agreement for the sale of 
Ramsay Sime Darby.

– Investment in digital and data initiatives to transform the 
business and drive efficiencies will be accelerated to 
leverage Ramsay's existing business base, support margins 
and deliver an integrated healthcare experience for patients;

– Investment in meeting the increasing demand in mental 

health services across our markets will continue including the 
roll-out of a further 10 psychology clinics in Australia in FY23 
and a number of investment and bolt on opportunities in the 
Elysium business;

– Growth initiatives will include investment in diagnostics and 

day surgeries in all markets.

• Extract the highest potential value through 

Operational Excellence:
– Expand the Group's procurement strategy to leverage the 

Company's scale to maximise benefits;

– Focus on productivity improvements to partially offset the 

inefficiencies created by the COVID operating environment;

– Work with our top global supplier relationships to create 

mutually beneficial partnerships.

• Reinforcing Ramsay's Strong Organisational Foundations:
– Ramsay will continue its investment in clinical research 
and development to support our clinicians and improve 
patient outcomes;

– There are a range of programs being rolled out across the 
regions to reach Ramsay's commitment to a net zero target;

– The business has increased investment in enhanced 

recruitment, training and retention programs to ensure 
it has the right people to drive the business in the 
complex healthcare environment and remain competitive in 
the market.

For further information on the Outlook refer to Divisional 
Performance for further details

1 This is yet to be confirmed by decree

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7 Asia Pacific

7.1 Results Summary

Australia

Year Ended 30 June A$'m
Revenue from patients and other revenue
Revenue from governments under COVID support contracts
Other income - income from the sale of development assets
Other income - net profit on disposal of non-current assets
Intersegment revenue
Total segment revenue and other income (less interest income)
EBITDAR
Rent
EBITDA
Depreciation
Amortisation and impairment
EBIT
Financing costs associated with leases (AASB16 leases)
EBIT after financing costs associated with leases
Capital Expenditure

Contribution from Asian Joint Venture

Year Ended 30 June A$'m
Share of profit from Joint Venture

Year Ended 30 June MYR'm
Revenue
EBITDA
EBIT

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2022
5,331.4
12.3
1.8
8.6
7.1
5,361.2
710.2
(11.9)
698.3
(222.4)
(23.9)
452.0
(42.2)
409.8
307.0

2022
15.3

2022
1,178.2
259.6
158.7

2021
5,429.7
11.1
20.4
-
2.9
5,464.1
855.7
(11.4)
844.3
(204.9)
(14.2)
625.2
(38.8)
586.4
260.0

2021
10.8

2021
1,077.8
240.8
133.3

Chg (%)
(1.8)
10.6
(91.2)
-
144.8
(1.9)
(17.0)
(4.4)
(17.3)
(8.5)
(68.3)
(27.7)
(8.8)
(30.1)
18.1

Chg (%)
41.7

Chg (%)
9.3
7.8
19.1

Ramsay Australia CEO Carmel Monaghan visiting Joondalup Hospital in Western Australia

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7.2 Review of Results

7.2.1 Australia

Total revenue and other income declined 1.9% to $5,361.2m on the 
pcp and primarily reflects the impact of COVID on activity levels 
and case mix over the period with a skew to day surgery reflecting
government imposed surgical restrictions.

During the period Ramsay Australia assisted the NSW and Victorian 
state governments with both staff and facilities under the private 
hospital funding agreements put in place at the start of the COVID 
pandemic. These agreements allow for activity based payments 
(includes for example public patient admissions, staff deployment 
to public hospitals, residential aged care facilities and vaccination 
centres and reserved beds) and viability payments being net 
recoverable costs less any revenue generated from operations 
(including all public activity based funding calculated on an accruals 
basis) to be claimed in return for maintaining workforce capacity 
at facilities required to assist with the COVID pandemic. Viability 
revenue in respect of recouping net recoverable costs under these 
contracts for the 12 month period was $12.3m.1

Revenue from patients includes activity based payments for work 
done for NSW and Victorian governments charged on a cost 
recovery principle. This contributed approximately one third of the 
$130.5m of public patient revenue earned in these states during 
the period.

Revenue from Pharmacy services increased 3.3% to $478.9m, the 
business was impacted by reduced activity due to COVID.

Over the first nine months of FY22 the business was materially 
impacted by lock-downs and isolation orders driven by an increase 
in COVID cases, combined with state government mandated surgical 
restrictions intended to limit private hospital activity in order to free 
up capacity for the potential overflow of urgent surgical and non 
surgical cases from public hospital facilities.2

Over the final three months of FY22, the business was impacted 
by the disruption caused by high COVID case numbers in the 
community and the flow on effect to activity levels due to the 
reduced availability of staff, a high level of cancellations at short 
notice due to COVID impacted clinicians and patients, combined 
with higher staffing costs due to staff shortages and increased 
agency costs.

Total admissions declined 2.3% on the pcp (increased 1.4% on FY19) 
with day patient admissions declining 0.7% on the pcp (up 5% on 
FY19) and inpatient admissions declining 5.4% on the pcp (down 
5.4% on FY19). Key drivers of the mix included:
• Surgical admissions per work day declined 4.5% on the pcp 

(increased 1.8% vs FY19), driven by a 8.4% decline in overnight and 
a 2.5% decline in day surgery. NSW and Western Australia were 
the most severely impacted States given the extensive surgical 
restrictions over the 12 month period and the relative size of 
those States in the portfolio. The improved performance of Victoria 
during the period relative to the pcp reflects the more severe 
impact of restrictions in the pcp

• Non-Surgical admissions per work day increased 0.6% on the pcp 

(increased 0.1% compared to FY19) driven by:
– Medical admissions increased 2.5% (up 5.4% vs FY19), driven by 

overnight down 1.8% and same day increased 4.8%

– Psych admissions declined 10.2% (down 15.7% vs FY19), driven 

by overnight down 5.4% and same day declining 11.6% reflecting
the ongoing reluctance of both doctors and patients to visit 
hospital environments

– Rehab admissions increased 1.2% (down 3.5% vs FY19), driven 

by overnight down 5.7% and same day increasing 2.7%
– Maternity admissions increased 5.8% (down 0.1% vs FY19)

EBITDAR declined 17% reflecting: a change in case mix; higher 
personnel costs due to the impact of surgical restrictions and viability 
agreement requirements, as well as the impact of isolation orders; 
high absenteeism rates caused by COVID in the community; and 
higher supply costs including PPE. The estimated impact of the 
disruption related to COVID in FY22 was $276m ($264m net of 
viability payments).

During the period, due to a change in accounting policy, the business 
expensed $12.6m of low value IT and other assets previously 
capitalised on the balance sheet. The result includes profit on the 
sale of assets of $8.6m ($11.9m in the pcp), transaction/acquisition 
and development costs of $11.8m ($5.7m in the pcp), an inventory 
write-off associated with product acquired at the height of the 
pandemic of $4.3m and a provision for non recurring employee costs 
of $10m.

EBIT declined 27.7% compared to the pcp and includes a 8.5% 
increase in depreciation reflecting the brownfield projects that 
completed in FY21 and FY22. Amortisation and impairment charges 
includes a $10.1m impairment of assets ($7.1m in the pcp).
7.2.2 Ramsay Sime Darby

The Ramsay Sime Darby joint venture reported a 9.3% increase in 
revenue over the pcp over the 12 month period, driven primarily 
by the inclusion of a full year of the Bukit Tinggi Medical Centre in 
Malaysia, which was acquired in May 2021 and the contribution from 
COVID related activities including testing and vaccination.

EBIT for the period increased 19.1% over the pcp, reflecting the 
expanded asset base and the contribution from the provision of 
COVID-related services in both Malaysia and Indonesia. The day 
surgery in Hong Kong was closed on 30th June 2022 given the 
facility was making losses. The sale of the nursing college in Malaysia 
was also completed during the year.

The equity accounted contribution from the joint venture, included 
in the Asia Pacific earnings, for the 12 month period increased 41.7% 
compared to the pcp to $15.3m.

7.3 Capital Expenditure

Total capital expenditure in Australia in FY22 was $307.0m with that 
split $181m in brownfield and greenfield investment, $32m in other 
growth projects, $6m in digital and IT projects and $88m in routine 
and compliance.

Brownfield projects completed in FY22 with a net investment of 
$232.5m delivered 240 net beds, 9 theatres, 18 suites and three 
new procedure rooms. This included the completion of the new 
Hollywood Emergency Department, including 90 additional beds, a 
surgical expansion at Greenslopes including 3 operating theatres 
and 3 procedure rooms as well as additional shell space for future 
expansion, the completion of the Stage 3 development at Westmead 
which included 13 new suites, 21 net new beds and 2 theatres, and 
the redevelopment of Beleura hospital in Victoria encompassing new 
consulting suites, an outpatient rehab gym and 46 net new beds.

In addition to the above-mentioned capital expenditure, $7m of 
operating expenditure was incurred in relation to digital and data 
projects in FY22. Note the majority of the investment in Australia's 
digital and data roadmap going forward is expected to be treated as 
operating expenses rather than capital expenditure as the projects 
are utilising largely cloud based solutions.

1 Refer FY22 results presentation for an update on the status and terms of agreements with each of the states of Australia
2 Restrictions in Western Australia impacted the last week of March and April. Refer to ASX announcements made August - November for details of state government restrictions

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7.4 Outlook

In the medium term, Ramsay Australia will focus on:

• Investing in its extensive hospital network to ensure that its facilities meet the future demand for healthcare services

• Investing in new and adjacent services including its day surgery strategy, psychology clinics and out of hospital community 

care services

• Focusing on operational excellence including an expanded procurement strategy to leverage our global scale to offset rising costs and 

lagging indexation

• Investing in its operational foundations including its 5 year digital and data strategy and sustainability initiatives including reducing 

carbon emissions and single use plastics

• Implementing a series of workforce initiatives to ensure the business stays highly competitive, mitigates the risks in the current tight 

labour market and differentiates itself as a service provider in the future

FY23 Outlook

FY23 activity levels and operational efficiency will continue to be impacted while COVID cases remain high in the community. The 
estimated impact in July 2022 of operating in a COVID environment, including high levels of staff absenteeism and the inefficiencies
created by short notice cancellations by doctors and patients was $38.7m.

Underlying organic growth in activity is expected to be driven by:
• The backlog in surgical activity and to a certain extent non-surgical activity such as delayed cancer treatment;
• Investment in new capacity and services opened over the last two years; and
• New clinician recruitment programs.

The business will continue to invest to drive growth in the future including:
• Total capital expenditure in FY23 is expected to be in the range $380-460m;
• Investment in brownfield and greenfield projects in FY23 is forecast to be in the range $250m - 300m. Projects expected to be 

delivered in FY23 include an expansion project at Wollongong hospital, the conversion of the Lawrence Hargrave facility to a specialist 
women's mental health inpatient facility, the expansion of Tamara hospital including a 4th operating theatre, a day surgery unit and day 
group therapy rooms and the first stage of an expansion at Peninsula hospital;

• The pipeline of investment in brownfield and greenfield hospitals remains strong. Spend in FY24 - FY25 is expected to be in the range 
$250-400m per annum. Larger projects expected to be delivered in that time period include Stages 1 and 2 of the new Epping hospital 
which will include 126 beds, 6 operating theatres and 1 Cath lab and the expansion of Warringal in Melbourne encompassing building an 
emergency department, three operating theatres, 26 consulting suits and delivering net 131 new beds;

• Investment in its digital and data roadmap in FY23 is expected to be approximately $30-35m inclusive of cyber security with the 

majority booked as operating expenses;

• The business is also focused on our out of hospital strategy with the rebranding of existing sites and the development of select stand 

alone day hospitals under the Ramsay Surgical Centre brand and our mental health clinics under Ramsay Psychology; and

• The business is investing to expand its nursing pool and has recently increased the intake of its graduate nurse training program, with a 

recent second intake this year, to start to address the shortage of trained nurses over the medium term.

Labour costs are expected to remain elevated in FY23 driven by higher absenteeism rates while COVID is in the community, inflationary
pressures on wage rates given the shortage of workers in the sector and statutory superannuation rate rises and payroll tax increases. 
Inflationary pressures on other costs will also place pressure on margins. PPE costs are likely to remain higher than pre COVID levels in 
FY23 reflectingm the higher cost and usage of products.

Given higher operating costs the business is focused on achieving improved commercial terms with payors, leveraging our global 
procurement advantage & driving efficiency and productivity programs.

The Australian business will increase investment in staff training and development as well as recruitment and retention strategies to meet 
short term workforce challenges

Group head office costs are expected to increase in FY23 driven by increases in costs including investment in workforce recruitment and 
retention programs and digital and data programs.

As announced to the ASX on 9th September 2022, discussions between Ramsay, Sime Darby Berhad and IHH Healthcare Berhad in 
relation to a potential sale of the Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care Sdn Bhd joint venture have concluded. The discussions did not result in 
a binding agreement for the sale of Ramsay Sime Darby.

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8 United Kingdom

8.1 Results Summary

Year Ended 30 June A$'m
Ramsay UK
Revenue from patients and other revenue
Revenue from governments under COVID support contracts
Total revenue and other income
EBITDAR
Rent
EBITDA
Depreciation
Amortisation and impairment
EBIT
Financing costs associated leases (AASB16 Leases)
EBIT less financing costs associated with leases
Capital Expenditure
Elysium - Mental Healthcare1
Revenue from patients and other revenue
Revenue from governments under COVID support contracts
Total revenue and other income
EBITDAR
Rent
EBITDA
Depreciation
Amortisation and impairment
EBIT
Financing costs associated leases (AASB16 Leases)
EBIT less financing costs associated with leases
Capital Expenditure
UK Segment
Total segment revenue and other income
Total EBITDAR - UK
Total EBITDA
Total EBIT
Total Capital Expenditure - UK

1 Elysium earnings reflect 5 months of ownership to 30th June 2022

Result in Local Currency

Year Ended 30 June £'m
Total Revenue and other income
EBITDAR
EBITDA
EBIT

1

Includes contribution from Elysium for the five months to 30th June 2022

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2022

2021

Chg (%)

911.1
126.1
1,037.2
46.8
(1.4)
45.4
(92.8)
(1.8)
(49.2)
(82.6)
(131.8)
71.8

284.3
-
284.3
35.2
(0.5)
34.7
(11.7)
-
23.1
(5.0)
18.1
20.8

1,321.5
82.0
80.1
(26.1)
92.6

20221
725.1
48.5
44.3
(15.3)

606.5
417.6
1,024.1
182.4
(1.2)
181.2
(88.4)
-
92.8
(81.8)
11.0
58.0

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

1,024.1
182.4
181.2
92.8
58.0

2021
567.7
101.1
100.5
51.4

50.2
(69.8)
1.3
(74.3)
(16.7)
(74.9)
(5.0)
-
(153.0)
(1.0)
(1,298.2)
23.8

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

29.0
(55.0)
(55.8)
(128.1)
59.7

Chg (%)
27.7
(52.0)
(55.9)
(129.8)

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The business benefited from the opening of Buckshaw day surgery 
hospital in Chorley on 21st October 2021, the third new facility 
opened by the business during the pandemic.

ELYSIUM HEALTHCARE

The Elysium acquisition was completed on 31st January 2022. 
Revenue for the five month period of ownership was $284.3m, driven 
by a 2.4% increase in occupied beds to 1,867, a 4.6% increase in 
the average daily fee (partly reflecting a change in mix) and a $3.6m 
increase in specialing revenue.

Revenue for the 12 month period to 30th June was ₤375m 
(A$688.5m) an increase of 7.5% on the pcp and EBIT was ₤32.2m 
(A$58.9m) slightly down on the pcp largely as a result of labour and 
inflationary pressures.

The business has been impacted by significant inflationary pressures 
in particular around staffing costs. Shortages of clinical and support 
staff and a generally tight labour market have forced the business 
to use higher levels of agency staff. In addition, other costs (in 
particularly energy costs) have increased at rates in excess of the 
inflation rate. Other key expenses impacted include insurance and 
food costs.

Despite the difficult conditions, the business is performing in-line 
with expectations at the time of acquisition and is expected to 
deliver annual synergies of at least £5m p.a. across procurement, 
leveraging systems and network scale with an opportunity for further 
growth synergies. As part of the integration program, the three 
existing Ramsay neuro facilities have been placed under Elysium 
management from 1st July 2022.

8.3 Capital Expenditure

Capital expenditure invested in the UK acute hospital business over 
the twelve month period was £39.2m (A$71.8m) of which £26.3m 
(A$48.2m) was invested in brownfield developments, digital and 
growth projects. Projects completed during the period included 
Buckshaw day surgery hospital in Chorley opened in October 
2021 and the electronic patient record deployment to all hospitals 
completed in November 2021.

Capital expenditure in Elysium for the 5 month period to 30th 
June was ₤11.6m (A$20.8m) inclusive of new site acquisitions 
and development.

Ramsay UK CEO Nick Costa (far right) visting Oaklands Hospital

8.2 Review of Results

RAMSAY UK

Total revenue and other income for the 12 month period increased 
1.3% reflecting the more significant impact of the pandemic on 
activity levels in the prior period and an increase in private patients 
as the backlog of elective surgery created by the pandemic starts to 
be addressed.

While activity levels were impacted by COVID, inpatient admissions 
over the twelve month period increased 16.9% on the pcp and 
day patient admissions increased 4.2% on the pcp highlighting 
the more severe impact of the pandemic in the pcp and the 
contribution from recently completed facilities. Demand from private 
patients continued to grow as a percentage of total admissions 
over the period, within this self pay admissions was the fastest 
growing segment albeit from a low base, and the business has been 
successful in gaining insured contracts. The business also treated 
over one million outpatients during the 12 month period.

Due to the NHS's concerns about the rapid spread of the Omicron 
variant and its ability to manage resulting hospitalisations, Ramsay 
entered into a volume based agreement with NHS England in 
January 2022 which made its services available to the NHSE and 
its patients to meet the ongoing demands resulting from the COVID 
pandemic. The agreement came into effect on 10th January 2022 
and expired on 31st March 2022. During this period Ramsay was 
able to continue to provide private patient activity. Revenue earned 
under that agreement is reflected in "Revenue from governments 
under COVID support contracts" of $126.1m. During FY21 Ramsay 
UK operated under cost recovery agreements with the NHSE put in 
place to make Ramsay's services available to the public sector when 
required to meet the demands of the COVID pandemic for the nine 
months to 31st March 2021.

During FY22 Ramsay UK was impacted by challenges stemming from 
COVID circulating in the community. These included isolation orders 
impacting the availability of patients, doctors and staff at short notice 
resulting in material procedure cancellations and significantly higher 
personnel costs. There were over 30,000 episodes of care cancelled 
at short notice in the twelve-month period creating additional cost 
and complexity. The business was also disrupted by movement 
restrictions introduced by the UK Government later in 2QFY22, in 
response to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.

The business continued to incur higher costs associated with 
operating in a COVID environment including testing patients, 
doctors and staff, the disruption to efficient scheduling due to last 
minute cancellations together with higher PPE costs. Additional 
costs associated with the COVID environment during the year are 
estimated at £30.6m (A$56m) over the year. Some of these costs 
such as testing patients fell away during the course of the year 
however some of these additional costs are expected to remain 
in the business in FY23. Significant inflationary pressures of 5%+ 
impacted operating expenses over the year with labour and energy 
costs being the most severely impacted. Operating expenses include 
₤4.2m (A$7.3m) of software as a service costs now expensed.

Included in the result are non recurring items: ₤10.1m (A$18.0m) 
write down of inventory acquired during the height of the pandemic; 
and net transaction costs of ₤16m (A$26.2m) associated with the 
proposed scheme of arrangement for Spire Healthcare plc, which 
was voted down by Spire shareholders in July 20213 and the 
acquisition of mental healthcare provider Elysium.4

3 ASX announcement 19 July 2021 "Results of Scheme Meeting"
4 ASX announcement 1st February 2022 "Completion of the acquisition of UK based mental healthcare provider Elysium Healthcare"

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8.4 Outlook

RAMSAY UK

In the medium term Ramsay UK will be focused on:

• Ensuring that it remains well placed to assist the NHS with its Elective Recovery plan;
• Investing in its digital front door interface, with all key payors, including the NHS, wanting increased digital capability driving ease 

of access;

• Optimise the electronic patient record platform rolled out in FY22 to drive productivity and efficiencies;
• Investment in select brownfield, greenfield and diagnostic opportunities to drive growth and improve margins; and
• Continue to invest in its digital and data strategy focused on areas including clinical integration and AI capabilities, partnerships with 

referrers and direct booking technology

Subject to the ongoing impact of COVID cases the business is expected to benefit from its strong partnership with the NHS combined with 
private patient growth, to drive an increase in activity levels in FY23:
• Demand for elective care in the UK is strong and the NHS waiting lists are the highest, circa 6m, since records began in 2007. The 

NHS’s Elective Recovery Plan looks to deliver 30% more elective and diagnostic activity by 2024/25 with reliance on the independent 
sector. Activity levels will be subject to the NHS's rate of investment and mobilisation of its recovery plan;

• The business has an active marketing campaign directed at the self pay market, ‘We Care’, based on reassurance messaging around 

clinical safety all underpinned by the Ramsay ‘People Caring for People’ culture. The business is also developing initiatives with insurers 
to facilitate direct bookings simplifying the pathway for private pay consumers.

The business will also benefit from the three greenfield developments completed over the last eighteen months including Buckshaw 
hospital opened in October 2021 and a new two theatre day surgery facility expected to be commissioned in 2HFY23 at Kettering.

The costs of operating in the COVID environment including higher agency costs combined with significant inflationary pressures in the UK 
and critical staff shortages in some areas will impact a return to pre COVID margins in FY23. To offset some of these costs the business is 
focused on a number of efficiency programs combined with benefiting from a wider procurement program across the Group.

In FY23 the business will continue to invest in its digital foundations with a further ₤6m (A$11m) of SaaS operating expenses (₤5m in FY22).

Capital expenditure in FY23 is expected to be in the range £36m-£53m (A$66m-A$97m). Brownfield and greenfield spend for the year 
is expected to be approximately ₤13m (A$24m) with projects including the expansion of the New Hall hospital in Salisbury to include a 
new operating theatre and a new two theatre day surgery facility expected to be commissioned in 2HFY23 at Kettering. A further ₤7.5m 
(A$14m) is expected to be invested in diagnostic projects over the year.

ELYSIUM HEALTHCARE

In the medium term Elysium will be focused on:

• Capacity optimisation of existing facilities;
• Capacity expansions through greenfield and brownfield investment and expansion into the nurse led care homes;
• Building its relationship with the NHS to build opportunities in complex care and and mental health;
• Driving operational leverage through investment in digital solutions; and
• Investment in workforce strategies to support growth in capacity.

The UK FY23 result will benefit from a full year contribution from Elysium (5 months in FY22). Growth in activity will be driven by an 
increase in average paid beds over the 12 month period driven by brownfield developments and higher average occupancy levels.

Given the lag in indexation rate, Elysium's earnings will be impacted by further significant cost inflation on top of the inflationary price 
increases seen in FY22 in the UK market.

In FY23 Elysium expects to invest ₤59m (A$108.1m ) in capital expenditure including ₤45m (A$82.5m) on site acquisitions and 
developments on a range of projects including April Cottage a new CAMHS facility in Surrey, that will deliver 12 new beds when it 
opens in July 2023 and Cefn Carnau2 an extension of an existing mental health facility in Wales that will deliver an additional 20 new beds 
when it opens in October 2023. Investment will include a number of small 6 bed nurse led care homes as well as extensions of a number 
of existing facilities.

Together with Ramsay UK the business will be focused on realising the annual synergies of at least ₤5m (~A$9m) identified at the time of 
acquisition including across procurement, leveraging systems and network scale. The 3 original Ramsay neuro rehab facilities have been 
transferred to Elysium management from 1st July 2022.

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9.1 Results Summary

Year Ended 30 June A$'m
France
Revenue from patients and other revenue
Other income - net profit on disposal of non-current assets
Income from government grants
Total segment revenue and other income
EBITDAR
Rent
EBITDA
Depreciation
Amortisation & impairment
EBIT
Financing costs associated with leases (AASB16 Leases)
EBIT less financing costs associated with leases
Nordics
Revenue from patients and other revenue
Income from government grants
Other income - net profit on disposal of non-current assets
Total segment revenue and other income
EBITDAR
Rent
EBITDA
Depreciation
Amortisation & impairment
EBIT
Financing costs associated with leases (AASB16 Leases)
EBIT less financing costs associated with leases
Total segment revenue and other income - Europe
Total EBITDAR - Europe
Total EBITDA - Europe
Total EBIT - Europe
Total Capital Expenditure - Europe

Ramsay Santé – Result in local currency

Year Ended 30 June €'m
Total Revenue and other income
EBITDAR
EBITDA
EBIT
PBT
NPAT
Minority Interest
NPAT after minority interests

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2022

2021

Chg (%)

4,646.3
13.7
357.1
5,017.1
927.4
(101.0)
826.4
(421.5)
(26.7)
378.2
(101.0)
277.2

2,000.9
44.9
1.5
2,047.3
232.7
(22.6)
210.1
(133.4)
(4.7)
72.0
(11.4)
60.6
7,064.4
1,160.1
1,036.5
450.2
333.8

2022
4,555.5
748.6
669.3
291.7
186.1
130.5
(66.8)
63.7

4,574.9
10.3
336.4
4,921.6
947.4
(117.5)
829.9
(465.7)
(7.0)
357.2
(103.5)
253.7

1,824.4
91.9
2.0
1,918.3
206.9
(19.6)
187.3
(112.0)
(28.7)
46.6
(10.1)
36.5
6,839.9
1,154.3
1,017.2
403.8
356.2

2021
4,282.5
722.7
636.9
252.8
105.0
67.1
(36.4)
30.7

1.6
33.0
6.2
1.9
(2.1)
14.0
(0.4)
9.5
(281.4)
5.9
2.4
9.3

9.7
(51.1)
(25.0)
6.7
12.5
(15.3)
12.2
(19.1)
83.6
54.5
(12.8)
66.0
3.3
0.5
1.9
11.5
(6.3)

Chg (%)
6.4
3.6
5.1
15.4
77.2
94.5
83.5
107.5

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9.2 Review of Results

Ramsay Santé continued its commitment to take care of COVID 
patients in Europe with more than 10,000 COVID cases treated in 
France, over the period, with approximately 4,500 of those in critical 
care, and 2,000 in Sweden. The business has continued to support 
governments to manage the pandemic through both COVID testing 
and vaccination efforts.

The business reported growth in activity levels over the 12 month 
period heavily weighted to day procedures and out of hospital 
activity in its primary and speciality care businesses in the Nordics 
region. Total European revenue and other income increased 3.3% 
on the pcp. Excluding the non recurring items in this period (profit
on asset sales of $10.6m) and the prior period (profit on asset 
sales of $12.3m and revenue earned by the German hospitals pre 
sale $55.6m), revenue growth was 3.9% on the pcp. Reflecting the 
strength of the Australian dollar against the euro, in local currency 
terms "Total revenue and other income" increased 6.4% .

Group EBIT and EBITDA margins were negatively impacted by 
the additional costs associated with managing the pandemic in 
all countries, in particular France and the significant inflationary
pressures across the costs base, including the increased use of 
agency staff to manage higher absenteeism level. Costs have been 
mitigated to an extent by the subsidies received both in France and 
the Nordics countries related to the COVID pandemic.

Ramsay Santé's profit before tax increased 68.1% to A$285.3m on 
the pcp the increase including a 29.5% decline in net interest paid 
primarily reflecting the benefit of a non cash swap mark to market 
of A$34.1m compared to a negative mark to market contribution in 
the pcp of A$11.1m. Adjusting for this item and non recurring items 
included in both years, profit before tax increased 17.0% reflecting
the skew of the Nordics business to out of hospital and primary 
healthcare services that were not as impacted by COVID, combined 
with recent acquisitions in the region, offsetting the difficult trading 
conditions in the French acute hospitals business.

The business has continued to invest in its digital and data strategy 
integrating recent acquisitions into its CRM database and digital front 
door platform. The business has also established partnerships with 
a number of digital start ups in key therapeutic areas as Resilience 
and NewCard.

Ramsay Santé did not pay a dividend in FY22 or in the pcp.

FRANCE

Ramsay Santé's hospitals in France continued to operate under the 
French Government's revenue guarantee arrangements which were 
extended for the full 12 month period. The guarantee compensates 
the business for the use of its facilities and services when required 
during the pandemic. The decree provided a guarantee of revenue 
equal to the 2020 billed revenue, inclusive of the 2020 revenue 
guarantee. If the actual billings over the period were below the 
guaranteed revenue, then Ramsay Santé is entitled to the shortfall. 
The guarantee is assessed on a facility by facility basis and is 
calculated based on activity for the entire period covered by the 
decree. The structure of the arrangements in FY22 were similar to 
prior periods however the decree covering 1st January-30th June 
2022 excluded mental health services now reimbursed under a 
bundled payment structure.

Funds under the scheme are recognised under "Income from 
government grants" . Total payments in France over the period 
were A$357.1m (€230.3m) and included the revenue guarantee 
combined with cost compensation associated with operating in a 
COVID environment and funding to cover the increase in nurses 
salaries committed to by the French Government in 2020.

France continued to be impacted by further waves of COVID 
infections over the 12 month period. The business was impacted by 
staff shortages both temporary as a result of issues stemming from 
COVID and structural issues associated with industry wide shortages 
labour shortages in particular nursing and clinical staff. Staffing issues 
have eased from the peak of the pandemic however they remain a 
major concern and the business has invested significantly in salary 
and other incentives measures such as child care to attract and 
retain staff.

Hospitalisations peaked with the Omicron wave in December/
January however higher vaccination rates and the lower severity 
of the Omicron variant has meant that COVID hospitalisations were 
lower than the peaks in other waves. Increasing cases associated 
with new variants of the Omicron strain of COVID were starting to 
impact the business at the end of June.

Underlying organic growth in revenue was 4.8% (ex foreign exchange 
movements) compared to the pcp. MSO (medical, surgical & 
obstetrics) admissions increased 14% on the pcp (excluding the 
German portfolio of hospitals sold in FY21) with the mix heavily 
skewed to day patients, increasing 3% on the pcp and inpatients 
declining 4.1%. Total FCR (follow up and rehab care) admissions 
increased 23.8% with the increase also skewed to day patients with 
inpatients declining 1.1% while day patients increasing 27.6%. Mental 
health admissions increased 11.4%.

Adjusting for non recurring items, including an $8.3m refund of prior 
year overpaid rent and a net profit on the sale of assets of $13.7m 
compared to $10.3m in the pcp EBIT declined 3.4% on the pcp.

NORDICS

In the Nordics "Revenue from patients and other revenue" increased 
9.7%. Excluding the German business sold in 2QFY21 (revenue of 
$55.6m in the pcp) revenue increased by 13.1%. The growth was 
driven by underlying organic growth of 7.4% and the benefit of recent 
acquisitions (€66m (~A$98m) of additional revenue net of the impact 
of the divestment of Germany)

The Nordics region received government support of A$44.9m 
represented in "Income from government grants". Support included 
revenue support for the use of facilities and compensation for costs 
incurred in relation to COVID. Overall, the impact of COVID was less 
than it was in the pcp as reflected in the 51.1% decline in government 
support payments.

Organic growth was mainly driven by MSO (medical surgical 
and obstetrics) activity, admissions that increased 14% (inpatient 
admission and excluding Germany) compared to pcp, and were 
positively impacted by new care contracts and additional revenues 
from COVID vaccinations. Inpatient surgical volumes remain lower 
than expected compared to the ramp up in day patients which 
increased 11.4% on the pcp. The business skew to primary and 
speciality care resulted in a lower exposure to elective surgery 
restrictions introduced during COVID peaks. The business assisted 
governments in the region through active involvement in vaccination 
programs which also supported revenue over the period. Outpatient 
visits including digital visits increased 16% over the pcp reflecting
solid organic growth combined with effects from recent acquisitions.

Consistent with it's strategy to enter adjacent healthcare services 
markets, Ramsay Santé made a number of acquisitions in the 
Nordics region the most significant being the acquisition of Swedish 
speciality health care provider GHP for an enterprise value of 
approximately €240m, representing a 2021 EBITDA multiple of 
approximately 12x. The acquisition closed at the beginning of 
May and is expected to be EPS accretive in FY23 and deliver 
an estimated €6m in synergies p.a in year three. For the two 
months of ownership GHP contributed revenue of approximately 
€29.3m (A$45.4m) and EBIT of €2m (A$2.8m). If the business had 

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been owned for the full twelve months it would have contributed 
A$272.4m in revenue and A$16.1m EBIT.

Other businesses acquired over the period included an 
ophthalmology business in Sweden, a public primary care business 
in Denmark, a home care offering in Sweden and an IVF business 
in Norway.

The Nordics business incurred acquisition, integration and 
development costs of $16.0m ($9.4m in pcp). The result benefited
from the A$24.8m release of a provision for indemnities and 
warranties taken against the sale of the two German portfolios 
in FY21. Excluding the impact of non recurring items EBIT grew 
~14% on the pcp reflecting the benefit of organic growth and 
recent acquisitions.

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9.3 Capital Expenditure

Total capital expenditure for the period was €217m (A$333.8m). Of 
this amount €64m (A$98.5) was spent on greenfield and brownfield
developments and growth projects and €24m (A$36.9m) was spent 
on digital and data. Capital expenditure on some projects was 
slowed during the course of the year given the uncertainties in 
the operating environment. Major projects invested in during the 
year included:
• Significant investment in the expansion of its imaging 

assets portfolio;

• Further investment in digital tools, including the launch of the new 

version of the Ramsay Santé portal;

• Some key restructuring projects to better answer to patients’ 

care needs in regions including the extension of Ange Gardien 
mental health clinic in the East of Paris and the restructuring and 
modernization of Vert Galant MSO clinic in the North of Paris;

• The first 5 primary care centers of the group in France; and
• Investment in 2 additional surgical robots in France to reach 15 
robots in total including 1 in Sweden and other state-of-the-art 
medical equipment such as interventional rooms for cardiology 
and vascular surgery and lasers for urology.

Ramsay Santé CEO, Pascal Roché visiting St Göran hospital in Stockholm

9.4 Outlook

In the medium term Ramsay Santé will focus on:

• Supporting governments in its region to address the 

COVID pandemic;

• Continuing to pursue the strategy of moving further along the 

patient pathway through investment in adjacent services;

• Continuing to optimise its hospital and clinic network in France 

through brownfield investment;

• Extracting the synergies from recent acquisitions in the Nordics 
and selectively seeking further bolt on acquisitions to optimise 
its primary care and speciality healthcare platforms;
• Develop and support new policies to attract and retain 

its people;

• Improve the efficiency of its back office support systems; and
• Invest in its digital platform to support and grow demand for 

its services.

FY23 Outlook
 In FY23 the Nordics business will benefit from a range of factors 
including: a full year contribution from recent acquisitions, in 
particular speciality healthcare provider GHP; organic volume 
growth driven by new contracts; and expanded patient lists. The 
acute hospital activities are expected to increase if COVID cases 
in the community can be contained and inefficiencies associated 
with the COVID environment are overcome.

The focus of the Nordics business will be on integrating the 
acquisitions made by the business over the last eighteen month 
both physically and digitally to leverage the speciality care 

platform that has been created. This will include significant
investment in its digital strategy.

In FY23 the ramp up in activity levels in France will depend on the 
severity and spread of COVID cases in further waves of the virus 
and the level of hospitalisations. The French hospital business 
expects the increase in day cases as a proportion of overall 
admissions will be a permanent mix change as the operating 
environment normalises. Improvements in FCR occupancy rates 
are expected to take some time to ramp up to pre-COVID levels 
and will follow elective surgery trends.

Ramsay Santé's capital expenditure in FY23 is expected to be in 
the range A$300-350m. This will include approximately A$130m 
invested in brownfield, greenfield, digital and growth projects.

In response to the rapid rise in cases of the new strains of 
the Omicron variant of COVID since late June 2022, the French 
Government has indicated that it will extend the principle of a 
revenue guarantee from 1st July 2022 to 31st December 2022, 
however this is yet to be confirmed by decree.

The ability to attract staff and clinicians to meet increasing demand 
levels will be critical to the FY23 outlook and remains difficult due 
to general staff shortages. Ramsay Santé has launched a suite of 
new policies designed to attract and retain people. Attracting and 
retaining people will continue to be a major focus of the business 
and will require additional investment in the workforce.

Ramsay Santé will be impacted by inflationary pressures on 
medical and general supplies, labour, contracted services and 
energy. The business is focused on a range of efficiency initiatives 
to offset the increase in costs given the expected lag in indexation.

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7.
Ramsay Cares

Ramsay believes a great company is one 
that makes the world a better place. We are 
committed to making a meaningful, positive 
difference in the world. Our action is guided 
by the Ramsay Cares sustainability strategy, 
which focuses on advancing three important 
pillars: healthier people, stronger communities 
and a thriving planet.

Ramsay sites in Australia, including Hillcrest Rockhampton Private Hospital, 
feature more than 2,660kw of solar panel systems.

Net Zero by 2040
This year, Ramsay was proud to announce a group-wide commitment 
to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.

Our science-based targets reflect the commitments of the countries 
in which we operate and support the United Nations Sustainable 
Development Goals. We will commence a validation process for 
these targets with the Science Based Targets initiative.

What does it mean?
Ramsay’s road to net zero is part of our long-term Ramsay Cares 
sustainability strategy, which was developed in consultation with our 
people and partners.

A key pillar of that strategy is Caring for our Planet. We know 
that a healthy planet is essential for healthy communities; being 
environmentally sustainable is also key to the resilience and success 
of our business.

To achieve net zero emissions by 2040, we are proactively changing 
many facets of how we operate, the resources we use and our 
supplier relationships.

Our net zero strategies include:
• switching to renewable energy sources
• maximising energy efficiency
• cutting waste and boosting recycling
• reducing anaesthetic gas emissions
• embedding sustainable design in new facilities and upgrades
• engaging with suppliers to reduce supply chain emissions.

Each business in the Ramsay Health Care group is 
responsible for implementing the strategy and improving our 
sustainability performance.

The Group Sustainability Officer and Global Sustainability Committee 
provide support and guidance to the Global Executive and Global 
Risk Management Comittee on our approach and progress towards 
our goals.
Why is it important?
Being sustainable is a priority for our people, patients, doctors and 
business success. Being sustainable allows us to build a resilient 
business that adapts to climate-related risks and takes advantage of 
opportunities from the transition to a low carbon economy.

By working together for healthier people, stronger communities and 
a thriving planet, Ramsay aims to make a positive and meaningful 
difference for current and future generations.

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This year, 94 per cent of Ramsay 
Santé facilities completed Corporate Social 
Responsibility (CSR) self assessments to 
better understand environmental, social and 
governance performance and opportunities 
across the business.

Our sites globally are moving to energy 
efficient lighting, heating and cooling. As 
well as being an important environmental 
investment, the upgrades help offset
Ramsay’s electricity costs.

Greener theatres
Anaesthetic gases have a large carbon 
footprint, which is why numerous Ramsay 
operating theatres are moving to more 
environmentally-friendly options.

They include using low flow techniques and 
reducing or removing desflurane, which has 
a high global warming potential.

The Aguilera, Belharra, Jean le Bon Clinics and the 
Basque Country Cardiology Centre joined forces 
to promote alternative modes of transport for 
their people.

Ramsay Cares teams are promoting sustainable 
practices across our UK sites.

Operating room nurse Mathilde Roy Azcorra in 
the Green Zone at Médipôle Hôpital Privé, where 
recyclable materials are sorted.

Anaesthesia nurse Nhlanhla Siyakatshana with a 
desflurane vaporiser at The Avenue Hospital.

Reduce, reuse, recycle
Healthcare consumes an enormous amount 
of plastic products such as bottles and 
cutlery, intravenous bags and bin liners.

Over the past year, Ramsay hospitals and 
services have made a concerted effort to 
reduce single-use plastic items and recycle 
plastic consumables, where possible.

Driven by our people and doctors, the 
campaign to cut waste has been supported 
by new purchasing practices and new 
monitoring and reporting processes.

The result is a notable reduction in plastic 
waste going to landfill. For example, Ramsay 
Australia has avoided or replaced 38 million 
single-use plastic items, continued recycling 
thousands of PVC intravenous bags and all 
sites have committed to removing plastic 
water bottles.

Catering manager Peter Trusler with a food 
waste recycling system converting leftover food 
and compostable packaging into biofuel for 
electricity generation.

Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care CEO Peter Hong 
(centre) with some of hundreds of refurbished 
computers that have been donated to local 
children’s charities and schools.

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Ramsay recognises that a 
healthy planet is crucial to a 
healthy population.

Ramsay is serious about being a responsible 
and sustainable business. Thanks to 
our dedicated teams, Ramsay has made 
impressive strides towards reducing our 
environmental impact.

From investing in large-scale renewable 
energy systems to activating our local green 
teams, the Ramsay Cares sustainabilty 
strategy is coming to life across our 
global businesses.

Responding to a changing climate
We are committed to reducing the impacts 
of our operations and building a resilient 
business that adapts to climate-related risks.

This year, we undertook a climate 
vulnerability assessment to explore how the 
physical risk exposure to different perils may 
change over time across more than 300 
facilities in Australia, Asia, the UK, France 
and the Nordic region.

To stress-test resilience, the focus was 
on a climate scenario (SSP5-8.5) where 
global temperatures increase by greater 
than 4 degrees.

A Physical Climate Analytics Dashboard has 
been created, so we can continue explore a 
range of different climate scenarios, hazards 
and how they may affect operating locations 
over time.

Further detail on our Task Force on Climate­
related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) can be 
found in our 2022 Impact Report.

Making the switch
Transitioning to renewable energy sources 
is part of Ramsay’s greenhouse gas 
emissions reduction strategy.

Ramsay UK and Elysium Healthcare have 
made the switch to 100 per cent renewable 
electricity and Ramsay Australia is rolling out 
a significant solar energy program, already 
including over 5,000 rooftop panels across 
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Ramsay is guided by an 
enduring ethos of ‘people 
caring for people’.

Our patients
The Ramsay Way of ‘people caring for 
people’ is exemplified in our steadfast focus 
on our patients, people and partners.

This focus ensures Ramsay can continue to 
deliver high quality care as the COVID-19 
pandemic evolves. It will underpin our 
endemic COVID operations and is critical 
to Ramsay’s success as a world-class 
healthcare network.

Serving our patients
As healthcare changes around the world, 
Ramsay is moving to provide a wider range 
of quality services, when and where our 
patients need them.

We are doing that by investing in innovation, 
expanding our hospital and primary care 
networks, and extending our services into 
the community.

Our specialist services are growing with 
a global focus on four therapeutic areas 
- cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics and 
mental health.

Building on six decades of mental health 
experience, this year Ramsay Australia 
opened 11 additional psychology clinics 
and New South Wales’s first private 
mental health facility for teenagers, 
and announced Australia's first women­
only mental health facility dedicated to 
treating the psychological and psychiatric 
consequences of trauma.

Ramsay also secured a strong foothold 
in the growing UK mental health 
market through the acquisition of 
Elysium Healthcare.

Elysium provides acute and specialist 
mental health services in hospitals, 
residential settings and community­
based homes.

Elysium Healthcare CEO Joy Chamberlain opening 
a recruitment and training hub at Hatfield.

Ramsay's coordinated cancer care programs 
are being expanded in France, the UK 
and Australia, while growing out-of-hospital 
services such as Ramsay Health Plus and 
Ramsay Connect are giving our patients 
more choice and convenience through 
integrated promixity care, at home services, 
allied health and telehealth.

Harnessing our expertise
Ramsay's first global Clinical Excellence 
Summit was held in July, bringing together 
clinical and executive leaders from across 
the group.

The gathering reinforced our strong and 
shared commitment to the importance of 
clinical excellence and promoting best 
practice across clinical approaches and 
governance, service design and patient 
experience, research and education, quality 
and strategy.

Ramsay's Clinical Excellence Agenda 
is centred around global Communities 
of Practice in four key therapeutic 
areas: cancer, cardiology, mental health 
and orthopaedics, as well as Ramsay’s 
research activity.

These communities harness the deep 
knowledge of our doctors and other 
experts in order to accelerate collaboration, 
innovation and clinical excellence across 
Ramsay's facilities and services.

Summit participants Prof Sir Ed Byrne (Global Chief 
Medical Officer), Prof Prokar Dasgupta (King's 
College London), Dr Margareta Danelius (Ramsay 
Santé - Capio), Craig McNally (Ramsay Managing 
Director & CEO), Dr Jacob Thomas (Ramsay Sime 
Darby Healthcare).

Improvement through innovation
Healthcare is changing rapidly, improving 
quality, safety and efficiency. To ensure 
Ramsay keeps pace with these changes, we 
are growing our data and digital capability 
and developing the skills and partnerships 
needed to make us a leading healthcare 
provider of the future.

Two senior appointments are leading this 
growth and transformation.

Our new Global Chief Data & Digital 
Officer, Dr Rachna Gandhi, is focused on 
using technology to support a world class 
patient experience.

Our new Group Chief Growth Officer, 
Dr Andy Jones, is leading work to 
grow Ramsay’s patient pathway and 
fast track strategic projects across our 
global businesses.

Ramsay Santé is driving change through 
its Innovation and Partnership Hub. Its 
2022 innovation awards received more than 
100 nominations. The winners, from Capio 
Närsjukvård in Sweden, were recognised 
for developing a highly efficient, automated 
COVID-19 vaccination process.

Ramsay Santé CEO Pascal Roché (left), Head 
of Innovation Towa Jexmark (centre) and Chief 
Transformation Officer Jamel Ouanda (right) with 
the award finalists.

Patient experience
Feedback from our patients is routinely 
gathered using the patient experience 
measure Net Promoter Score1 (NPS).

In 2021-22, Ramsay maintained an excellent 
level of positive experience with high scores 
(above 70) across our operations in the UK 
(82), Elysium (88)2, Australia (71), France (70) 
and the Nordics (70). Ramsay Sime Darby 
Healthcare also shows solid results with 
Malaysia (51) and Indonesia (32).
Our partners
Ramsay is a trusted partner for medical 
specialists and an employer of thousands of 
doctors and other medical practitioners.

This year, Ramsay conducted a global 
doctor survey to better understand their 
experiences at Ramsay and help us to 
identify and share best practice across our 
global network.

1 The Net Promoter Score (NPS) is an index ranging from -100 to +100 that measures the willingness of customers to recommend a company’s products or services to others.
2

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Landmark agreement
In June, Ramsay Santé became the first
European healthcare provider to sign a 
Quality of Life & Working Conditions (QLWC) 
agreement with the unions representing 
more than 25,000 employees in France.

The agreement centres on ways to improve 
health and safety, work-life balance, family 
care and hardship provisions for our people.

"We have developed this QLWC agreement 
with our social partners to reinforce a 
balanced, fulfilling and inclusive framework 
that will allow staff to grow within the 
company," said Pascal Roché, CEO of 
Ramsay Santé.

Connect and collaborate
For the first time in two years, Ramsay's 
senior hospital and service managers have 
been able to reconnect face to face to 
address key challenges and share best 
practice at several regional conferences.

The wide ranging agendas included 
strategic planning, digital investment 
and workforce planning in an endemic 
COVID world.

Participants at Ramsay UK's Senior Leadership 
Conference 2022.

Capio Management Program graduates.

Our people
As with all healthcare providers, workforce 
attraction and wellbeing remain critical 
challenges in all our markets.

Our group-wide People strategy revolves 
around developing capability, culture and 
the best people in healthcare.

Feedback from our late-2021 global 
employee survey has been used to develop 
region-specific action plans.

Priority areas include:
• providing more flexible
working conditions

• offering accessible learning and 

training opportunities

• expanding our leadership programs
• investing in technology to simplify 

processes and allow our people to spend 
more time with our patients.

Diversity and inclusion
Ramsay Health Care is a significant
employer of women and is committed to 
gender equality. Women comprise:
• 38% of Board members (43% of non­

executive directors)

• 46% of senior leadership (our global 

executive and direct reports).

Growing our people
Professional development and job 
satisfaction is important to the wellbeing 
of our people and Ramsay has 
launched a range of new nursing 
leadership and upskilling programs to 
support advancement opportunities across 
the business.

Through formal programs, workshops, 
scholarships and masterclasses, we 
are promoting our Nursing Leaders 
of Tomorrow.

Participants in the Nursing Leaders of Tomorrow 
program, launched by Ramsay Australia's Nursing 
and Midwife Academy.

Ramsay Australia welcomed more than 800 
graduate nurses this year.

Future Leaders
Our successful Executive Leadership 
Program, run through the Ramsay 
Leadership Academy, was offered to 49 
emerging leaders from across our regions.

The program aims to activate the potential 
of our senior leaders and accelerate their 
growth. By supporting a growth mindset and 
reinforcing the value of global collaboration, 
we are developing Ramsay's future leaders.

Ramsay UK implemented enterprise-wide HR and 
Electronic Patient Record systems to improve data 
processing and productivity.

Group initiatives
During the year, Ramsay established 
several global working groups to devise 
group-wide initiatives aimed at advancing 
our People strategy and reinforcing our 
recruitment and retention programs. The 
groups collaborated on several new 
projects, including:

Formulating a global Employee Value 
Proposition (EVP) that is unique to 
Ramsay and clearly articulates what we 
stand for, what we offer and why 
people choose to work with us. The 
global EVP is being augmented by 
local EVPs to support geographically and 
demographically relevant recruitment and 
retention strategies.

Establishing a Global Corporate Graduate 
Program, with our first cohort of outstanding 
graduates undertaking an international 
rotation to experience different parts of the 
Ramsay business.

Developing an Alumni Program 
Framework to leverage an additional 
recruitment and referral pool of former 
Ramsay employees.

Defining a Ramsay Leader to express the 
behaviours and skills we seek to advance 
for Ramsay’s future success.

Participants in Ramsay's global Executive 
Leadership Program.

Group Chief People Officer Colleen Harris, Ramsay 
MD & CEO Craig McNally, Elysium CFO Keith 
Browner, Elysium Executive Medical Director Dr 
Quazi Haque and Elysium CEO Joy Chamberlain 
at Elysium Healthcare's Sharing Best Practice 
Conference 2022.

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The Prevent2Care Tour also provides 
financial grants to innovative preventative 
health initiatives in Marseille, Toulouse, 
Lyon, Bordeaux and Lille-Paris.

We support stronger, 
healthier communities.

Twenty health professionals, including four from 
Ramsay Santé, were the first to complete a unique 
Diploma in Health Prevention offered by the 
University of Western Brittany in partnership with 
the Ramsay Santé Foundation.

Ramsay invests significant resources in 
clinical research, teaching and training. 
We are focused on a global approach to 
clincial excellence, preventative healthcare 
and supporting local communities.

Ramsay Hospital Research 
Foundation (RHRF)
The Ramsay Hospital Research Foundation 
program has grown to support more 
than 1,000 clinical research projects 
across Australia.

Ramsay's Clinical Trials Network covers 
16 sites where Ramsay can partner 
with industry, academia and independent 
medical research institutes in the 
development of new and potentially life­
changing drugs, devices and technologies 
that represent the future of healthcare.

The Foundation launched a website dedicated 
to answering common questions about 
preventative healthcare.

Community contributions
During the year, Ramsay teams and 
the group gave support to a range of 
communities in need.

Donations included vital medical supplies 
and healthcare for refugees fleeing the 
humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, financial aid 
after flooding in Australia and community 
food banks during COVID-19 lockdowns 
in Malaysia.

Ramsay Australia held Research Month in 
September to highlight a range of clinical trials and 
projects involving about 40,000 patients.

Ramsay Santé Foundation
Ramsay Santé Foundation promotes 
preventative healthcare by working with 
local groups and partners.

The Foundation’s Prevent2Care Lab is an 
accelerator program for preventative care 
start-ups. Since 2018, the Foundation has 
supported more than 70 projects. This 
year, the program expanded to include 
entrepreneurs from Sweden, Denmark 
and Norway.

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The Care4Klang food bank initiative at Bukit Tinggi 
Medical Centre.

The Yorkshire Clinic raised funds for The Cellar 
Trust, a local mental health charity.

Responsible sourcing
Ramsay is committed to ensuring our 
purchasing decisions have a positive impact 
on people, the planet and the communities 
in which we operate. In FY22, we procured 
goods and services from a large and 
complex global supply chain of over 15,000 
suppliers in more than 30 countries.

Ramsay continued to apply its Code of 
Conduct for Manufacturers, Suppliers and 
Agents (Code) which sets out the minimum 
standards we expect of our suppliers in the 
key areas of
• legal compliance
• human and labour rights
• business ethics
• environmental impact.

As part of our Responsible Sourcing 
Program, in FY22 more than 25 per cent 
of our suppliers (by share of spend) were 
assessed by an independent third-party, 
EcoVadis, for their performance against 
21 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 
criteria, including modern slavery.

Ramsay is committed to enforcing 
the minimum standards expected of 
suppliers and working with them to 
implement appropriate business processes 
or corrective action plans to ensure 
their compliance.

Awards for 
sustainable financing
Ramsay Health Care’s whole-of­
business approach to sustainability 
won a strong vote of confidence
from the banking and capital 
markets industry.

The company's landmark A$1.5 billion 
sustainability-linked loan (SLL) won 
two significant awards – ‘Sustainable 
Deal of the Year’ from the Asia 
Pacific Loan Market Association and 
‘ESG Loan of the Year’ from the 
highly-regarded International Financing 
Review Asia magazine.

Ramsay's Group CFO Martyn Roberts 
said the sustainability-linked loan was 
designed to drive group-wide change.

“The loan is tied to achieving important 
targets, which were tailored to suit 
Ramsay’s purpose of ‘people caring for 
people’," he said.

“Our targets include boosting mental 
health support for employees, as well 
as reducing waste and greenhouse 
gas emissions.”

At the time of completion, Ramsay’s 
SLL was the first of its kind issued by 
an Australian healthcare company and 
the largest corporate syndicated SLL in 
the Asia-Pacific.

 
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Governance

We are committed to delivering high quality health care services, long-term sustainable 
growth and shareholder returns. The Board recognises the importance of good governance 
in achieving these corporate objectives, in discharging its responsibility to the Company and 
endeavouring to meet the expectations of all stakeholders and in executing the broader role of 
Ramsay as a good corporate citizen.

Our Governance Framework

Our governance framework is designed to ensure that we are 
effectively managed, that legal and regulatory obligations are met 
and that the culture of personal and corporate integrity – the Ramsay 
Way – is reinforced. The Ramsay Way philosophy is 'People Caring 
for People'. We remain committed to maintaining these principles 
across all aspects of our business, honouring the architect of The 
Ramsay Way, the late Mr Paul Ramsay AO.

Our Board regularly reviews its corporate governance policies and 
processes to ensure they are appropriate to meet governance 
standards and regulatory requirements. The roles of the Board and 
the Committees are set out in the Charters, available on the Ramsay 
website at https://www.ramsayhealth.com/Sustainability/Governance. 

Corporate Governance Statement
Further details are set out in the Corporate Governance Statement 
for the financial year ended 30 June 2022, which outlines the key 
aspects of our corporate governance framework and practices and is 
available at www.ramsayhealth.com/Sustainability/Governance.

(L-R) Group General Counsel & Company Secretary, Henrietta Rowe; Non-Executive Director, James McMurdo; Non-Executive Director, Alison Deans; Managing 
Director & CEO, Craig McNally; Chairman, Michael Siddle; Non-Executive Director, David Thodey AO; Non-Executive Director Karen Penrose; Non-Executive Director, 
Claudia Süssmuth Dyckerhoff; Non-Executive Director, Steven Sargent.

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Board of Directors - skills and experience

Our Board comprises eight directors, a majority of whom are independent Non-Executive Directors. Ramsay aims to maintain a Board that 
comprises Directors who are able to understand effectively and manage the issues arising in the Company’s business, review and challenge 
the performance of management and optimise the Company’s performance.

The following table sets out the various skills/experience that comprise our Board Skills Matrix:

Skill / Experience
SECTORS/ACTIVITIES

Health Care

Explanation

Operational or technical experience in the health care industry and international 
health systems.

Global Experience

Ability to manage and oversee an organisation’s business and strategic 
objectives from an international perspective.

SPECIFIC SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Strategy

Ability to identify and critically assess strategic opportunities and threats and to 
develop and implement successful strategies.

Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs

Ability to influence public policy development and manage the implications of 
public and regulatory policy.

Capital Management and Finance

Ability to assess financial performance, analyse financial statements and 
implement effective internal financial and risk controls.

Technology and Disruption

Ability to leverage technological developments to support growth and drive 
competitive advantage, including responding to digital disruption.

People and Culture

Ability to set & communicate corporate culture, motivate key talent, oversee 
management and evaluate the suitability of CEOs and other key executives.

Workplace Health and Safety

Ability to oversee the proactive management of workplace health and 
safety practices.

Consumer Focus

Ability to oversee a strong consumer-focused culture committed to achieving 
consumer outcomes.

Operational Experience in Major Business

Ability to manage and oversee business operations and deliver sustained 
business success.

Governance

Risk Management

Ability to assess governance, environmental and social issues and the 
effectiveness of organisational policies and procedures.

Ability to identify and manage key risks, including regulatory, financial and non­
financial risks, to an organisation.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Ability to assess strategic M&A opportunities and oversee 
execution/completion.

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Biographical details of Directors and Company Secretary

MICHAEL SIDDLE
Chairman
Appointed 27/05/14 
(Appointed as a 
Director 26/5/75)

Mr Michael Siddle was appointed as Chairman of the Company on 27 May 2014, having 
been Deputy Chairman for 17 years and a founding Director. He has built up significant
knowledge of the business and the private hospital industry, after starting with the Company 
in 1968. Mr Siddle has extensive experience in the management of private hospitals and has 
been integrally involved in Ramsay Health Care’s successful expansion through construction, 
mergers and acquisitions.

CRAIG MCNALLY
CEO & 
Managing Director
Appointed 03/07/17

ALISON DEANS 
MA MBA GAICD
Non­
Executive Director
Appointed 15/11/18

Mr Siddle is also a Director of the Paul Ramsay Foundation.

Committee memberships:

• People & Remuneration Committee (Member)
• Nomination & Governance Committee (Member)

Independence status:

• Non-independent
Mr Craig McNally was appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Ramsay 
Health Care (Ramsay) on 3 July 2017, after serving seven years with Ramsay Health Care as 
Chief Operating Officer and 22 years prior to this in various roles including Head of Global 
Strategy and European Operations. Mr McNally is also the Chairman of Ramsay Santé.

Mr McNally is one of Ramsay’s longest serving Executives, having commenced with the 
Company in 1988. He has worked across operational, strategic and financial roles during 
his tenure.

For the last two decades, Mr McNally has been responsible for the development and 
implementation of Ramsay’s growth strategy including brownfield expansions, international 
market assessments, mergers and acquisitions and new business strategies. He has been at 
the forefront of all the major acquisitions and deals completed by Ramsay Health Care. His 
unique ability to assess the opportunities and risks associated with new business ventures and 
to evaluate their ‘strategic fit’, as well as his sound judgement and insight, has ensured the 
Company’s successful growth both domestically and internationally.

Mr McNally has been a key leader in the development of The Ramsay Way culture and, in 
particular, developing leadership capability within the global organisation.
Alison Deans has 25 years’ experience building technology-enabled businesses involved in 
media, ecommerce, financial services and health, and across leadership roles as an executive, 
a director and in venture capital.

Ms Deans joined the Board of Ramsay Health Care in November 2018. She is also 
Chair of Cochlear Limited and a Non-Executive Director of SCEGGS Darlinghurst, Deputy 
Pty Ltd and the Observership Program. She is also on the Investment Committee of 
MainSequence Ventures.

In her executive career, Ms Deans was previously the CEO of eBay Australia and New Zealand, 
CEO of eCorp Limited, (a publicly listed portfolio of digital businesses), CEO of Hoyts Cinemas 
and, most recently, CEO of netus Pty Ltd - a technology investment company acquired 
by Fairfax.

Ms Deans also spent seven years as a Consultant with McKinsey & Company. She holds a 
Master of Business Administration from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a Master 
of Arts (Physics) from Cambridge University.

In the past three years, Ms Deans has served as a Director of the following listed companies:

• Cochlear Limited (Appointed February 2015)
• Westpac Banking Corporation (Resigned December 2020)

Committee memberships:

• People & Remuneration Committee (Chair)
• Nomination & Governance Committee (Member)

Independence status:

• Independent

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JAMES MCMURDO 
BSC (ECONOMICS), 
ACA
Non­
Executive Director
Appointed 10/09/19

Mr James McMurdo has over 30 years finance and banking experience. He has a background 
in corporate advisory spanning across mergers and acquisitions, strategic advisory and 
financing with experience across multiple industries including the healthcare sector. He has 
held senior operating management roles and worked extensively in both the Asia Pacific and 
European regions.

Mr McMurdo is one of the Founding Partners of Privatus Capital Partners, an advisory 
and merchant banking business. Prior to establishing Privatus, Mr McMurdo held senior 
management roles at Deutsche Bank and was based in Hong Kong. During his time at 
Deutsche Bank, he was Global Co-Head of Corporate Finance, Head of Corporate and 
Investment Bank for Asia Pacific and CEO for Australia and New Zealand. He sat on the firm’s
Global Executive Committee for the Corporate and Investment Bank for four years.

Prior to this, Mr McMurdo was a Partner at Goldman Sachs, where he held senior positions in 
the Investment Banking Division in Australia and Europe.

Mr McMurdo holds a degree in Economics from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne and is a 
member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants for England & Wales.

Committee memberships:

• Audit Committee (Member)

Independence status:

KAREN PENROSE 
B.COM (UNSW) 
CPA FAICD
Non­
Executive Director
Appointed 1/3/20

• Independent
Ms Karen Penrose has had an extensive executive career in leadership and CFO roles, mainly 
in financial services. She is well-versed in financial management, customer outcomes and 
operating in a rapidly changing regulatory environment which stems from 20 years in banking 
with Commonwealth Bank and HSBC and eight years as a listed-company CFO.

Ms Penrose has been a full-time director since 2014 and is an experienced committee chair 
of audit and risk. In addition to being a Non-Executive Director of Ramsay Health Care, Ms 
Penrose also serves as a Director of Bank of Queensland, Cochlear and Estia Health. Ms 
Penrose is a member of Chief Executive Women and on the Board of Marshall Investments Pty 
Limited and Rugby Australia Limited.

In the past three years, Ms Penrose has served as a Director of the following listed companies:

• Bank of Queensland (Appointed November 2015)
• Cochlear Limited (Appointed July 2022)
• Estia Health Limited (Appointed October 2018)
• Ramsay Santé (Appointed February 2021)
• Spark Infrastructure Group (Resigned May 2020)
• Vicinity Centres (Resigned September 2022)

Committee memberships:

• Audit Committee (Chair)
• Risk Management Committee (Member)

Independence status:

STEVEN SARGENT 
BBUS FAICD FTSE
Non­
Executive Director
Appointed 25/11/21

• Independent
Mr Sargent’s executive career included 22 years at General Electric, where he gained 
extensive multi-industry, international experience leading businesses in industries including 
healthcare, energy and financial services across the USA, Europe and Asia Pacific.

Mr Sargent is currently a Non-Executive Director of Origin Energy Limited and Chair of infection 
prevention company Nanosonics Limited. His unlisted board activities include Chairman of The 
Origin Energy Foundation Limited, Origin’s philanthropic arm, and Non-Executive Director of 
The Great Barrier Reef Foundation.

Mr Sargent holds a Bachelor of Business from Charles Sturt University and is a Fellow with 
the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Fellow with the Australian Academy of 
Technological Sciences and Engineering.

In the past three years, Mr Sargent has served as a Director of the following listed companies:

• Origin Energy Limited (Appointed May 2015)
• Nanosonics Limited (Appointed July 2016)
• OFX Group Limited (Resigned August 2022)

Committee memberships:

• Risk Management Committee (Chair)

Independence status:

• Independent

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CLAUDIA 
SÜSSMUTH 
DYCKERHOFF 
PHD
Non­
Executive Director
Appointed 30/10/18

DAVID 
THODEY AO
Non­
Executive Director
(Appointed 
28/11/17) and

Lead Independent 
Director
(Appointed 1/03/20)

Dr Claudia Süssmuth Dyckerhoff PhD joined the Ramsay Health Care Board in October 
2018, bringing expertise in market growth strategies, business development and operational 
performance improvement in hospitals.

Dr Süssmuth Dyckerhoff has extensive global experience in hospitals and health care 
across Europe, Asia, and the USA. She joined McKinsey & Company in Switzerland in 1995 
and was transferred to the USA focusing on supporting health care companies, including 
pharmaceutical/medical device companies, payor, provider and health systems in Europe and 
the USA. In 2006, Dr Süssmuth Dyckerhoff transferred to China, was elected Senior Partner in 
2010 and supported health care companies as well as governments across Asia. She also led 
McKinsey’s Asia-wide Health Systems and Services Sector. In 2016, when she was nominated 
to the Board of Hoffmann-La Roche, she stepped down from her role as Senior Partner and 
took on an external advisor role. Dr Süssmuth Dyckerhoff also supports start-ups in the health 
care area; she joined the board of the Health Tech company HUMA in April 2021 and the board 
of QuEST Global in November 2020.

Dr Süssmuth Dyckerhoff studied Business Administration at the University of St Gallen, 
Switzerland as well as at ESADE, Barcelona where she graduated with an MBA/CEMS Master. 
She also holds a PhD in Business Administration from the University of St Gallen/University of 
Michigan Ann Arbor.

In the past three years, Dr Süssmuth Dyckerhoff has served as a Director of the following 
listed companies:

• Hoffmann La Roche (Appointed March 2016)
• Clariant AG (Appointed April 2016)

Dr Süssmuth Dyckerhoff has also been appointed to the Board of Prudential plc, subject to 
regulatory approval.

Committee memberships:

• Risk Management Committee (Member)

Independence status:

• Independent
Mr David Thodey AO is a business leader with an executive career in the technology and 
telecommunications industries, garnering more than 30 years' experience creating brand and 
shareholder value.

In addition to being a Non-Executive Director and Lead Independent Director of Ramsay Health 
Care, Mr Thodey is currently Chair of Tyro Payments Limited (a leading alternative payments 
provider) and Xero Limited (a small business accounting software company).

Mr Thodey was previously CEO of Telstra, Australia’s leading telecommunications and 
information services company, Chair of Australia’s national scientific research agency, the 
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and, prior to that, CEO 
of IBM ANZ.

Mr Thodey holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and English from Victoria University, 
Wellington, New Zealand; he attended the Kellogg School of Management postgraduate 
General Management Program at Northwestern University in Chicago, USA, and was awarded 
an Honorary Doctorate in Science and Technology from Deakin University in 2016, as well as 
an Honorary Doctorate of Business from University of Technology Sydney in 2018. Mr Thodey 
is also a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) 
and the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).

Mr Thodey was awarded an Order of Australia in 2017 for his service to business and the 
promotion of ethical leadership and workplace diversity.

In the past three years, Mr Thodey has served as a Director of the following listed companies:

• Xero Limited (Appointed June 2019)
• Tyro Payments Limited (Appointed November 2018)
• Vodafone Group Plc (Resigned July 2020)

Mr Thodey is the Lead Independent Director and is a member of the following Committees:

• Nomination & Governance Committee (Chair)
• Audit Committee (Member)
• People & Remuneration Committee (Member)

Independence Status:

HENRIETTA ROWE 
B.ECON (SOC 
SCI) (HONS), 
LLB (HONS), 
FGIA, MAICD
Group General 
Counsel & 
Company Secretary
Appointed 25/06/19

• Independent
Ms Rowe was appointed Group General Counsel & Company Secretary on 25 June 2019 and is 
responsible for the Group legal, governance and secretariat functions.

Ms Rowe has more than 15 years’ experience with leading global law firm, Herbert Smith 
Freehills, and in-house at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, specialising in corporate 
governance, mergers and acquisitions and capital management.

She holds a Bachelor of Economics (Social Sciences) (Honours) and a Bachelor of Laws 
(Honours) from the University of Sydney, is a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia 
and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors Law Committee.

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The Ramsay Board and Board Committee membership
As at 30 June 2022

Board

Audit 
Committee

Risk 
Management 
Committee

People & 
Remuneration 
Committee

Nomination & 
Governance 
Committee

Name

Michael Siddle

Craig McNally

Alison Deans

James McMurdo

Karen Penrose1

Steven Sargent2

Claudia Süssmuth Dyckerhoff

David Thodey

1 Karen Penrose was a member of the Risk Management Committee throughout FY22 and Chair from 24 November 2021 to 23 August 2022. She remains a member of the Committee.
2 Steven Sargent was appointed to the Risk Management Committee as a member on 22 February 2022 and assumed the role of Chair of that Committee on 24 August 2022.

Chair and member

Member

Directors’ meetings
The number of scheduled Board and committee meetings held during the financial year ending 30 June 2022 and the number of meetings 
attended by each of the Directors in office during this period is set out in the table below.

Please note the number of meetings that each Director was eligible to attend is included in brackets.

Name
Michael Siddle

Peter Evans1
Craig McNally

Alison Deans

James McMurdo
Karen Penrose
Steven Sargent2
Claudia Süssmuth Dyckerhoff
David Thodey3

Board
17 (17)

7 (7)
17 (17)
16 (17)

17 (17)
17 (17)
10 (10)
16 (17)
17 (17)

Audit Committee

Risk 
Management 
Committee

People & 
Remuneration 
Committee

Nomination & 
Governance 
Committee

-

3 (3)
-

-

5 (6)
6 (6)

-
3 (3)

-

(2) (2)
-

-

-
4 (4)
2 (2)
4 (4)
(1) (1)

6 (6)

-
-

6 (6)

-
-

-
6 (6)

3 (3)

-
-

3 (3)

-
-

-
3 (3)

1 Peter Evans resigned on 24 November 2021
2 Steven Sargent was appointed to the Board on 25 November 2021 and to the Risk Management Committee on 22 February 2022
3 David Thodey was a member of the Risk Management Committee from 24 November 2021 until 22 February 2022

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9.
Remuneration Report – Audited

Letter to Shareholders

Dear Shareholders

On behalf of the Board of Ramsay Health Care (Ramsay or the Group), I am pleased to present our FY22 Remuneration Report (Report).

As described in detail in this annual report, FY22 was another year of challenges and uncertainty due to the ongoing impact of COVID on 
Ramsay hospitals, patients and our people. This included lockdowns, isolation orders and surgical restrictions throughout much of the year, and 
in all regions. Indeed, the short-term financial impact of COVID in FY22 was more severe than in FY21, estimated at $276m impact on NPAT in 
Australia alone. The Ramsay management team demonstrated resilience, agility and dedication in responding to the ongoing and unpredictable 
challenges presented, while still pursuing our 2030 strategy. Progress towards our 2030 strategy was in line with plans, while financial results 
for the year were disappointing in an absolute sense, with NPAT down 39% on FY21, but commendable relative to the external conditions.

In determining the remuneration outcomes for the year, the Board reflected on our remuneration principles of
• attracting, retaining and motivating the best global talent
• fairly rewarding performance
• transparency and simplicity
• promoting sustainable, long-term value for shareholders and other stakeholders.

As a result, the Board decided to exercise judgement in assessing the short-term financial performance element of the STI scorecard. 
Specifically, the board determined that it was in line with our remuneration principles to assess financial performance for the year relative to 
the impacts of COVID ie assessing how well the team adapted to the unfolding COVID environment in their region in order to achieve the best 
possible financial outcomes for the year in those circumstances. All other components of remuneration were assessed without any adjustment 
for the impact of COVID.
• Exercising judgement in this way, the board assessed the financial performance component of the STI scorecard as Partially Met and the 

overall performance as Partially Met. This resulted in an overall performance of 68% of maximum for the CEO & MD and 71% of maximum for 
the Group Chief Financial Officer (Group CFO). More details on this determination are included below and in the remuneration report.

• In-line with shareholder outcomes, the FY20 long-term incentive (LTI) did not vest

• No increases were made to fixed annual remuneration (FAR) for Executive Key Management Personnel (KMP).

More detail is given below on the assessment of strategic and financial outcomes for FY22 considered in determining the remuneration 
outcomes for the year.
Strategic Outcomes in FY22
In FY22, the Ramsay management team made significant progress on our 2030 strategic priorities and in strengthening our values (which we 
call The Ramsay Way). Highlights for FY22 included the following:
• Ramsay continued to support public sector and community responses to the pandemic. Ramsay teams have also been working with 

Governments to provide additional capacity over the medium to long-term to address growing public waiting lists for elective surgery and 
non-surgical services. Ramsay’s employees and clinicians moved quickly to organise numerous local vaccination programs, while continuing 
to care for hospitalised COVID patients.

• Ramsay continued to grow and modernise its hospital network through organic growth opportunities and strategic acquisitions. In 

FY22, Ramsay acquired Elysium Healthcare, giving us a strong foothold in the UK’s growing mental health market. Ramsay Santé acquired a 
network of 24 specialist clinics in Sweden to complement our hospitals and primary care centres across the Nordic region. Ramsay Australia 
and Ramsay UK have opened new hospitals and services, as well as upgrading many facilities.

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• Ramsay made progress in developing its digital and data strategies. Ramsay continued to build its digital capability and progress a digital 
roadmap, which will include integrated patient pathways, digi-physical care to support clinical excellence and data-driven decision-making.

• Stakeholders showed strong support for Ramsay’s sustainability strategy. Our approach to sustainability received a clear vote of 

confidence from the banking and capital markets industry, with our A$1.5 billion sustainability-linked loan (SLL) winning ‘Sustainable Deal 
of the Year’ from the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association and ‘ESG Loan of the Year’ from the International Financing Review Asia magazine. 
Ramsay has also committed to near and long-term science-based decarbonisation targets to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 
2040. Our Ramsay Cares sustainability initiatives have been embraced by our people and we are making steady progress towards achieving 
our targets.

• Ramsay strengthened its global response to staff shortages and combatting COVID-related fatigue in frontline teams. Ramsay is 

committed to addressing critical and chronic shortages in the global healthcare labor market through a wide range of initiatives including 
our nursing ‘leader of tomorrow’ programs, corporate and clinical graduate programs and a landmark agreement to promote quality of life at 
work for Ramsay Santé employees in France.

• Ramsay’s balance sheet allowed continued investment in long-term growth opportunities. The Group continued to invest in our long-term 
strategy and opportunities for growth. This will allow the group to capitalise on underlying demand for hospital and adjacent health services 
in all our regions (including the backlog of elective surgery and a growing pipeline of non-surgical cases) and rising activity levels are rising, 
as our regions move into an endemic COVID-19 setting.

In April 2022, the private equity investment company KKR made an unsolicited takeover bid for Ramsay. Ramsay’s management responded to 
additional demands arising because of this approach.
Financial outcomes in FY22
The financial outcomes for FY22 were disappointing in an absolute sense, with NPAT down 39% on FY21. FY22 was heavily impacted by the 
ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic; notably, the COVID impact on financial outcomes in FY22 were more severe than in FY21. For 
example, Ramsay Australia experienced significant lockdowns, isolation orders and surgical restrictions in the first nine months of the year, as 
well as significant increased costs throughout the year of operating in a COVID environment. The financial impact of these disruptions in FY22 
was estimated to be around $276m for Ramsay Australia. (See Group FY2022 Financial Results for further details of the disruption caused by 
COVID and impact on financial outcomes by region).

The Board considered the magnitude of the impacts of COVID on the financial outcomes of the group alongside the Ramsay Remuneration 
Principles: attracting, retaining and motivating the best global talent; fairly rewarding performance; transparency and simplicity; alignment with 
strategy; and alignment with long-term shareholder value.

As a result, the Board chose to apply prudent judgement in assessing the financial performance component of the STI scorecard. In particular, 
the Board decided to consider the financial performance of the business - in each region and as a whole - relative to the circumstances 
presented to the business as the year unfolded and, in particular, as the impact of COVID unfolded in each region and how well the team 
adapted to the changes in order to achieve the best possible financial outcomes in the circumstances.

On this basis, the Board determined that the financial outcome of FY22, while disappointing at an absolute level, was a commendable 
performance by management given the extraordinary circumstances presented to the business. Our teams responded remarkably well in most 
instances to the challenges as they unfolded, however there were some areas where the businesses could have responded more completely. 
As a result, this component of the scorecard was assessed by the Board as Partially Met.

While other aspects of the business were also impacted by COVID disruption in FY22, the four non-financial components of the STI scorecard 
were considered against the relevant goals without any adjustment for COVID impact. Performance against the non-financial components of the 
scorecard are detailed in the remuneration report.
Remuneration changes for FY22: New environmental STI measure
Ramsay recognises that safeguarding our environment is a key responsibility of the business community. Reducing waste and minimising our 
use of scarce resources is also consistent with financial responsibility and meeting the expectations of our stakeholders. Ramsay has committed 
to sustainability initiatives such as uniting with the Climate Leaders Coalition (a group of 33 leading Australian companies and their CEOs who 
are committed to the ambitions of the Paris Agreement) and the Board is of the view that executives should be accountable for the Group’s 
environmental performance. To reflect this, in FY22 the Board introduced a new measure in the Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director’s 
(CEO & MD) short-term incentive (STI) scorecard, being “greenhouse gas intensity reduction”. Further details are included in 3.2.

No other changes were made to the FY22 executive remuneration framework following an extensive review in FY20 and FY21.
Summary of outcomes
In FY22, having regard to the Group’s performance during the financial year (as outlined above):
• No increases were made to fixed annual remuneration (FAR) for Executive Key Management Personnel (KMP).
• The FY22 STI vested at 68% of maximum for the CEO & MD and 71% of maximum for the Group Chief Financial Officer (Group CFO).
• The FY20 long-term incentive (LTI) did not vest.

Refer to section 3 for further detail on FY22 remuneration outcomes.

We look forward to feedback from shareholders on this FY22 Remuneration Report.

ALISON DEANS
Chair, People and Remuneration Committee

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Remuneration Report Contents

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1 Key Management Personnel (KMP)
2 Executive Remuneration Framework
3 FY22 Performance & Remuneration Outcomes
4 Non-Executive Director Remuneration
5 Remuneration Governance
6 Further information

1 Key Management Personnel (KMP)

This Report for the year ended 30 June 2022 has been prepared in accordance with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and the 
Accounting Standards.

The Report discloses the FY22 remuneration arrangements and outcomes for the people listed below, who are the individuals within the Group 
who have been determined to be key management personnel (KMP) in the financial year to 30 June 2022. KMP are those people who have the 
authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the Group’s activities, either directly or indirectly. No changes were made to 
KMP for FY22.

Name
Executive KMP
Mr Craig McNally
Mr Martyn Roberts
Non-Executive Directors
Mr Michael Siddle
Ms Alison Deans
Mr James McMurdo
Ms Karen Penrose
Dr Claudia Süssmuth Dyckerhoff
Mr David Thodey
Mr Steven Sargent1
Mr Peter Evans2

Position

MD & CEO
Group CFO

Chairman
Non-Executive Director
Non-Executive Director
Non-Executive Director
Non-Executive Director
Non-Executive Director
Non-Executive Director
Former Deputy Chairman

1 Mr Sargent was appointed as Non-Executive Director ( NED) of Ramsay with effect from 25 November 2021.
2 Mr Evans ceased as NED of Ramsay with effect from 24 November 2021

Term

Full year
Full year

Full year
Full year
Full year
Full year
Full year
Full year
From 25 November 2021
Until 24 November 2021

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2 Executive Remuneration Framework

2.1 Alignment of Ramsay’s strategy & remuneration framework
Ramsay's executive remuneration framework is designed to attract, motivate and retain a highly qualified and experienced group of executives. 
It is intentionally structured to align our executives to the creation of long-term shareholder value by successfully executing our strategy and 
delivering on quality consumer outcomes, in accordance with The Ramsay Way.

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By growing, modernising and leveraging ourWorld Class Hospital NetworkAnd moving purposefully into New & Adjacent ServicesOUR VISION: To leverage our global platform and be a leading healthcare provider of the futureOUR MISSION: Creating a best-in-class, digitally enabled healthcare ecosystem - to change what is possible for your healthIntegrated patient-centred careOur remuneration principlesOur remuneration frameworkOUR PURPOSE: People caring for peopleOperational Excellence will deliver value for all stakeholdersProcurementOperational efficienciesExcellence in service deliveryOrganic growthStrategic expansionStrategic growth in key therapeutic areasBroader digi-physical care deliveryNew services, existing regionsDiagnostic and imaging servicesNew payers and funding modelsExtended patient pathwayStrong Organisational Foundations will underpin our achievementsDigital and data transformationClinical excellenceIndustry leading talentRamsay Cares sustainability strategyStrategic partnerships and M&A capabilityEnabling Ramsay to attract, motivate and retain the best talent globally Provides reward where individuals have demonstrated strong performance  Can be easily explained and understood by all stakeholders  Drives performance against strategy Drives long term value for shareholdersEncourages the right  behaviours aligned to “People Caring for People” Attract, retain & motivate Performance based Simple & transparentStrategic alignment Shareholder alignment The Ramsay WayProvides competitive base pay to attract and retain the capability required to manage and lead a global business (see section 2.3)   Rewards performance in executing Ramsay’s strategic priorities during the year, and behaviour aligned to the Ramsay Way (see section 2.4)   Drives long-term value creation for shareholders and encourages an owner’s mindset and long-term decision making (see section 2.5)   Further supports alignment between the interests of executives and our  shareholders (see section 2.7)FARSTILTIMinimum shareholding requirement 9. Remuneration Report – Audited
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2.2 Remuneration mix: the composition of our pay
The proportions of reward for current Executive KMP (i.e. the MD & CEO and Group CFO) that are delivered by each of the framework elements 
when “target” and “maximum” performance is achieved is set out below. The remuneration mix is weighted towards at-risk, performance-based 
remuneration to ensure a focus on both short-term and long-term performance, and alignment with shareholder interests.

2.3 Fixed Annual Remuneration (FAR) overview
FAR is set taking into account market benchmarks referenced to ASX-listed companies with similar market capitalisation, revenue and 
international operations. As a global organisation and recognising that there are no direct Australian listed competitors, consideration is also 
given to international healthcare organisations and other private healthcare operators in Australia.

To remain market competitive, FAR is reviewed annually against appropriate market benchmarks considering individual performance for the 
year and the executive’s expertise brought to the role (see section 3.1 for FY22 FAR levels for Executive KMP).

2.4 FY22 Short-Term Incentives (STI)
The Group’s STI plan is designed such that a proportion of Executives’ remuneration is at-risk – to be delivered based on the achievement of 
performance measures linked to annual business objectives linked to the delivery of strategy.

The table below outlines the key terms and conditions applying to the STI arrangements for the Executive KMP during FY22. Refer to section 
3.2 for detail in respect of FY22 STI outcomes.

Component
Opportunity 
levels

Performance 
period
How STI 
awards are 
assessed

Target Opportunity (% of FAR)

Detail
Executives
CEO & MD
Group CFO
STI awards are assessed over the 12-month financial year. Any STI award payments are made after 
performance is tested at the end of the performance period.
As shown in the diagram below, performance outcomes for all Executive KMP are determined based 
on both Group and individual performance, using a scorecard, and moderated by performance 
aligned with “The Ramsay Way” (see below for further detail on the STI scorecard measures and the 
performance modifier respectively).

100
50

125
60

Maximum Opportunity (% of FAR)

The Board, in conjunction with the People & Remuneration Committee may exercise judgement and 
apply discretion as is required to ensure that STI outcomes appropriately reflect the performance of 
the individual and the Group, as well as aligning to the expectations of Ramsay’s stakeholders.

STI Opportunity

FAR 
($)

x

STI Target 
Opportunity 
(%)

Unadjusted 
Outcome

x

Scorecard Result 
(%)

x

Ramsay Way 
Modifier
The Ramsay 
Way
(%)

Performance 
Outcome

=

Value of STI 
Award ($)

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Component

Detail

Performance 
measures 
(i.e. STI 
scorecard)

The STI scorecard measures are aligned to five key strategic priorities – each one fundamental 
to delivering on the Group’s strategy. These priorities are all measurable on an annual cycle and 
fundamental to the delivery of our long-term strategy as they measure the financial outcomes and 
strategic foundations delivered during the year whilst also ensuring we are continually improving our 
culture, consumer engagement and high standards of quality.

A copy of the MD & CEO’s scorecard for FY22 can be found in section 3.2(b) of this report. For 
executives, the scorecard cascades from the MD & CEO.

FY22 was heavily impacted by the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the COVID impact 
on financial outcomes in FY22 more severe than FY21. The Board considered the magnitude of 
the impacts of COVID on the financial outcomes of the group alongside the Ramsay Remuneration 
Principles of attracting, retaining and motivating the best global talent; fairly rewarding performance; 
transparency and simplicity; alignment with strategy; and alignment with long-term shareholder value. 
As a result, the Board chose to apply judgement in assessing the financial performance component 
of the FY22 STI scorecard. In particular the Board decided to consider the financial performance 
of the business – in each region and as a whole - relative to the circumstances presented to the 
business as the year unfolded and assess how well the team adapted to the unfolding environment 
in their region in order to deliver the best possible financial outcome for the year relative to the 
circumstances presented.

For non-financial metrics, quantitative metrics are used wherever possible and complemented with 
qualitative metrics, assessed in performance appraisals undertaken by the People & Remuneration 
Committee and the Board, drawing on multiple sources of feedback.

Rationale
Financial results are critical to delivering for our key 
stakeholders including patients, staff and shareholders, 
as well as positioning Ramsay to deliver long­
term value.

Operational 
Executive (i.e. MD 
& CEO)

Non-Operational 
Executive (i.e. 
Group CFO)

Financial

Typically financial results are measured against targets 
set at the beginning of the year.

50%

40%

In 2022, financial results were considered relative 
to the challenges and impact of the ongoing 
COVID-19 pandemic.
Delivery of annual strategic objectives that are key to 
delivering the long-term strategy.
Our people are our most important asset and our 
culture, The Ramsay Way is fundamental to our 
ongoing success.
Listening and responding to the needs of our patients 
allows us to continually evaluate and improve on 
all aspects of our performance ensuring ongoing 
competitive advantage.
Delivering superior clinical outcomes is critical to our 
ongoing success, so we focus on maintaining the 
highest stands of clinical quality and safety.

Strategic

People

Consumer

Quality

15%

15%

10%

10%

20%

20%

10%

10%

‘The Ramsay 
Way’ 
Performance 
Modifier

Delivery

The Ramsay Way 'People Caring for People' is the Group’s cultural backbone which assists in guiding decision making that 
is both people and outcome focused, while also balancing risk behaviours in both a financial and non-financial sense.

The Ramsay Way performance modifier allows for adjustments to outcomes for each individual, based on their 
demonstration of The Ramsay Way values and behaviours.

The application of this modifier can only reduce the quantum of awards, with the modifier being a multiplier between 
0–100%.
After performance is assessed, the STI award is delivered 50% in cash and 50% in deferred equity in the form of 
restricted shares.

• For the CEO & MD, restricted shares are granted and deferred for 3 years (subject to continued employment at the 

relevant vesting date).

• For other Executive KMP, the deferral period is 2 years with 50% of the deferred equity being released after the first year 
and the second 50% released at the end of the subsequent year (subject to continued employment at the vesting date).

Restricted shares are allocated on a face value basis by dividing the deferred STI amount by the 5-day volume weighted 
average price (VWAP) of Group shares to the STI payment date (rounded to the nearest whole number of shares).

Deferred STI Amount 
($)

(50% of STI Award)

/

Share Price 
($)
Face value allocation using 
5 Day VWAP to STI 
payment date

=

Allocation of 
Restricted Shares
(Rounded to 
the nearest 
whole number)

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2.5 FY22 Long Term Incentives (LTI) – granted
a) Overview
The LTI plan is designed to reward sustainable long-term performance and align executives to shareholder outcomes, while supporting Ramsay 
to attract and retain the best talent globally.
b.) Key terms
The table below outlines the key terms attaching to the LTI awards granted to Executive KMP during FY22.

Component
Opportunity 
levels

Detail
The table below outlines the face value of LTI awards granted to Executive KMP during FY22. LTI opportunities have 
been set based on the ability of the executive to influence sustainable long-term value creation.

Instrument

Allocation 
methodology

Executive KMP
C.R. McNally
M.J. Roberts
The Group’s LTI awards are delivered in performance rights.

Maximum LTI 
Opportunity (% of FAR)
175% of FAR
90% of FAR

Maximum LTI 
Opportunity ($)
3,650,325
1,080,000

Performance rights are granted for no consideration as they form part of the remuneration package for Executive KMP. 
Each performance right is an entitlement to receive a fully paid ordinary share in Ramsay Health Care Limited at no cost 
(or an equivalent cash payment at the discretion of the Board).
Performance rights are granted using a face value methodology.

Each individual’s dollar value LTI opportunity (as a percentage of FAR) is divided by the five-day VWAP up to 
and including the first trading day of the performance period.

Executive 
FAR Amount 
($)

x

LTI Opportunity
(%)

Share Price
($)

/

Face value allocation using 
5 Day VWAP to first day of 
performance period

=

Allocation of 
Performance 
Rights
(Rounded to the 
nearest whole 
number)

Performance 
Period
Calculation of 
Awards

3 years (i.e. 1 July 2021 – 30 June 2024) for the FY22 grant.

Overview

FY22 LTI awards are subject to two performance conditions:

• Relative Total Shareholder Return 'Relative TSR' (50%) against the S&P / ASX100 index (excluding real estate, 

finance and resources industries, as they have different drivers of operating performance); and

• Compounded Annual Growth Rate in Earnings per Share 'CAGR in EPS' (50%) subject to the achievement of the 

ROIC gateway noted below.

Relative TSR (50%)

A relative TSR performance condition is used, as the Board is of the view that use of a TSR hurdle provides a strong link 
between executive remuneration and shareholder return, relative to Ramsay’s ASX peers.

The Board also considers that it is appropriate to use a broader index-based comparator group (as outlined above) 
rather than a sector specific peer group as there are too few Australian healthcare companies of a similar size and 
scope of operations to Ramsay for benchmarking purposes.

The following table sets out the vesting schedule in respect of the relative TSR performance metric.

Group’s relative TSR
Below 50th Percentile
50th Percentile
50th and 
75th Percentile
Above 75th Percentile

CAGR EPS (50%)

Vesting
Nil
50% vesting

Vesting on a straight-line basis between 50% and 100% vesting

100% vesting

EPS has been chosen as it is linked to long-term growth targets and provides evidence of Ramsay’s growth in 
profitability and is linked to shareholder returns.

The measurement of EPS will be based on a 3-year growth range against threshold and stretch 
performance hurdles.

Subject to the achievement of the ROIC gateway noted below, the following table sets out the vesting schedule 
in respect of the EPS performance metric.

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Component

Detail
CAGR EPS
Less than 3%
3% (threshold)
Between 3% and 9%
9% (stretch)

Vesting
Nil
30% vesting
Vesting on a straight-line basis between 30% and 100% vesting
100% vesting

ROIC gateway

As noted above, the EPS component of FY22 LTI awards will be subject to a Return on Invested Capital 'ROIC' gateway, 
reflecting the capital intensive nature of the Group’s business. That is, both the EPS hurdle and ROIC gateway will need 
to be met in order for any vesting to occur.

Board 
discretion and 
adjustment 
principles

The ROIC outcome for the Group over the 3-year performance period is tested relative to the weighted average 
cost of capital (WACC) for the Group over the 3-year performance period. The actual ROIC outcomes will need to be 
above WACC for vesting to occur. The Board will consider the impact of acquisitions (which are made in line with a 
Board approved acquisition plan) in the assessment of ROIC, including exclusion of capital spent and the returns from 
that acquisition for the period of the approved build and ramp-up, to ensure that participants are not penalized for 
undertaking an investment which is expected to deliver long-term profitable growth.

The Board assesses achievement of the performance conditions having regard to external data and the Company’s 
audited financial statements.
The Board, in conjunction with the People & Remuneration Committee, may exercise judgement and apply its 
overarching discretion as is required to ensure that LTI outcomes appropriately reflect the performance of the individual 
and the Group, as well as aligning to the expectations of Ramsay’s stakeholders.

In particular, the Board has discretion to make adjustments to the EPS outcomes used for the purposes of the FY22 LTI 
award and, as noted above under “ROIC Gateway”, the Board will consider the impact of acquisitions (which are made in 
line with a Board approved acquisition plan) in the assessment of the ROIC gateway.

To ensure any adjustments are consistently applied, five guiding principles will be applied as follows:

• Plan integrity and management accountability - adjustments will be made to align with the purpose of the plan and 

reflect management accountability for past decisions;

• Nature and timing of adjustments - adjustments, both positive and negative, will only be made at the time of vesting;
• Transparency - the Group will provide a clear rationale and disclosure, for any adjustments made, especially in case 

where performance has not been achieved;

• Material or significant events - adjustments will only be made for events or items over the vesting period that have a 

material impact positively or negatively on the performance outcome, and consequently reward outcome;

• Balance of interests - adjustments will be balanced to ensure outcomes are not unfairly biased towards either 

shareholders or management.

The Board will provide clear and transparent disclosure in respect of any exercise of Board discretion or adjustments to 
EPS in the relevant Remuneration Report.

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2.6 Other terms
The following components apply to both the STI and LTI.

Component
Board Discretion

Treatment 
on cessation 
of employment

Malus and clawback

Detail
As noted above, the Board, in conjunction with the People & Remuneration Committee, may exercise judgement 
and apply discretion as is required to ensure that incentive outcomes appropriately reflect the performance of the 
individual and the Group, as well as aligning to the expectations of Ramsay’s shareholders. 

The Board retains absolute discretion in determining STI payments for a leaving executive. However, if an 
executive ceases employment with Ramsay before key performance indicator (KPI) targets are achieved, then 
they will generally not be entitled to receive any STI. However, if cessation of employment is due to retirement, 
illness, disability or death or is a Group-initiated termination other than for cause, the Executive may receive a 
pro-rata STI payment for the portion of the performance period they were employed.

Restricted shares granted as the deferred equity component of any STI payment will lapse if employment is 
terminated for cause or if the Executive resigns (or gives notice of resignation) prior to the relevant vesting date. If 
the Executive ceases employment for any other reason, the Restricted Shares will remain on foot and vest in the 
ordinary course.

LTI performance rights will lapse if employment is terminated for cause or if the Executive resigns (or gives notice 
of resignation) prior to the relevant vesting date. If cessation of employment is due to any other reason including 
retirement, illness, disability or death or is a Group-initiated termination other than for cause a pro rata portion will 
remain on foot and be tested in the ordinary cause of business.

In all cases, the Board has discretion to determine a different treatment on cessation of employment.
The Board may take action to reduce, recoup or otherwise adjust “at-risk” remuneration including in-year 
incentives, unvested incentives and previously awarded incentives (cash or equity) where, in the opinion of 
the Board:

• the employee has acted fraudulently or dishonestly, engaged in gross misconduct and / or breached his or her 
duties or obligations to the Group (including acting in breach of the terms and conditions of their employment 
and/or Ramsay’s Code of Conduct for Employees);

• has engaged in an act which has brought the Group into disrepute or has acted or failed to act in a way that has 

contributed to, or is likely to contribute to, material reputational damage to the Group;

• is convicted of an offence or has a judgement entered against them in connection with the affairs of the Group;
• “at-risk” remuneration vests as a result of a financial misstatement circumstance or the fraud, dishonesty, 
negligence or breach of duties or obligations of any other person and, in the opinion of the Board, the 
remuneration would not have otherwise vested;

• adverse outcomes have arisen after vesting of “at-risk” remuneration (including during the deferral period) that 

cause a re-evaluation of the original assessment of performance generating the award; and/or

• any other circumstances exist or have occurred which the Board determines in good faith to have resulted in 

the employee receiving an unfair benefit.

The ability of the Board to apply the policy is broad and includes (but is not limited to) lapsing or requiring 
repayment of awards, and for unvested equity re-setting performance conditions or amending the terms on which 
they are disposed.

2.7 Minimum shareholding requirements
A minimum shareholding requirement was introduced from the start of FY20 for Executive KMP and NEDs. This Policy is intended to support 
alignment between KMP and the Group’s shareholders and requires all Executive KMP and NEDs to obtain and hold Ramsay shares in line with 
the detail below:

Position
MD & CEO
Executive KMP
Non-Executive Directors

Minimum Shareholder Requirement
200% of FAR
100% of FAR
100% of base annual fees

Timeframe to Acquire

Five years from time of appointment (or 
implementation of policy for individuals in role at 
1 July 2019).

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3 FY22 Performance & Remuneration Outcomes

This section provides a summary of Ramsay’s performance in FY22, and the actual remuneration outcomes that this delivered for 
our executives.

3.1 FAR levels
For FY22, there were no adjustments to fixed remuneration for executives. The table below sets out FAR level for Executive KMP for FY22.

Executive KMP
C.R. McNally
M.J. Roberts

FAR (FY21)
$2,085,900
$1,200,000

FAR (FY22)
$2,085,900
$1,200,000

3.2 Actual STI outcomes
a) Overview
Actual STI outcomes delivered to Executive KMP in FY22 are set out in the table below. An overview of performance against the FY22 
scorecard (including key financial measures) is outlined in section (b) below.

Executive 
KMP

Target STI 
opportunity 
($)

Target STI 
opportunity (% 
of FAR)

Maximum STI 
opportunity 
($)

Maximum STI 
opportunity (% 
of FAR)

% of target 
FY22 STI 
target 
awarded

% of 
maximum 
FY22 STI 
awarded

C.R. McNally
M.J. Roberts

$2,085,900
$600,000

100% of FAR
50% of FAR

$2,607,375
$720,000

125% of FAR
60% of FAR

85.0%
85.0%

68%
71%

% of 
maximum 
FY22 STI 
award 
forfeited
32%
29%

b) Performance against FY22 STI scorecard
The table on the following page provides an overview of performance achieved against the MD & CEO’s FY22 STI scorecard.

As noted in section 2.4, FY22 was heavily impacted by the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the COVID impact on financial
outcomes in FY22 more severe than FY21.

The financial outcomes for FY22 were disappointing in an absolute sense, with NPAT down 39% on FY21. FY22 was heavily impacted by 
the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic; indeed, the COVID impact on financial outcomes in FY22 was more severe than in FY21. For 
example, Ramsay Australia experienced significant lockdowns, isolation orders and surgical restrictions in the first nine months of the year, as 
well as significant increased costs throughout the year of operating in a COVID environment. Various hospitals in Australia were prevented from 
conducting elective surgery for over 200 days, our staff were impacted by COVID which was the primary driver of an increase in sick leave of 
over 40,000 days versus prior corresponding period. COVID related surgical restrictions impacted surgical procedures and patient admissions 
and was the key driver of the unfavourable variance to plan of over 35,000 surgical procedures and 50,000 patient admissions. The financial
impact of these disruptions in FY22 was estimated to be around $276m for Ramsay Australia. (See Group FY2022 Financial Results for further 
details of the disruption caused by COVID and impact on financial outcomes by region).

During FY22 our workforce was severely disrupted by COVID-19 with elective surgery restrictions across all our regions impacting volumes, 
as well as isolation requirements impacting the availability of our people, our doctors and patients. This has had an impact on the effective
capacity of our hospitals. The prolonged period of uncertainty and increased burden has had a toll on our people requiring strong adaptive 
leadership to navigate these exceptional challenges.

Ramsay’s people and doctors have continued to assist governments, across all our regions in dealing with the pandemic through the treatment 
of COVID cases, the treatment of critical non COVID patients and running activities such as vaccination and testing clinics. And as they have 
always done, our people have supported our local communities with healthcare services and supplies through crises such as the floods in 
Australia and the conflict in Ukraine.

Throughout the pandemic we took the decision to retain our core hospital operations and staffing levels, consistent with Ramsay’s values of 
The Ramsay Way 'People Caring for People'. While this approach has impacted profitability in the short term it means we are well placed to 
ramp up our activities and service our patients and communities as activity levels improve

The Board considered the magnitude of the impacts of COVID on the financial outcomes of the group, alongside the Ramsay Remuneration 
Principles. As a result, the Board has used judgement to assess the financial performance component of the FY22 STI scorecard relative 
to the impacts of the COVID-19 and how well the team adapted to the changes in order to achieve the best possible financial outcomes in 
the circumstances.

As noted above, the Board is of the view that executives should be accountable for the Group’s environmental performance. Reflecting this, in 
FY22, the Board introduced a new measure in the CEO & MD’s STI scorecard, being “greenhouse gas intensity reduction” as detailed below.

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Measure
Financial

Weight Achievement Commentary on performance

• Financial outcomes assessed in the 
light of the impacts of COVID-19

50%

Strategic

• Growth investment
• Strategy development 
and implementation

• Greenhouse gas intensity reduction

15%

People
• Workplace fatalities = 0
• Workplace safety as measured 
by top quartile long time injury 
frequency rate (LTIFR)

• Gender diversity in 
senior management

• Executive leadership development 

& capability

• Employee engagement and culture
Consumer

15%

• For FY2022 the Board chose to apply judgement in assessing financial performance component of the STI scorecard. In particular, 

the Board decided to consider the financial performance of the business – in each region and as a whole – relative to the 
circumstances presented to the business as the year unfolded. This decision and approach is discussed further in section 2.4.

• Ramsay Australia EBIT was -28.2% and -$188.0m below FY2021. The business experienced significant lockdowns, isolation 

orders and surgical restrictions in the first nine months of the year, as well as significant increased costs throughout the year 
of operating in a COVID environment. The financial impact of these disruptions in FY22 was estimated to be around $276m 
for Ramsay Australia. The business responded well to the challenging environment with the performance solid relative to the 
headwinds experienced.

• Ramsay Santé EBIT was 15.4% and €38.9m up on FY2021. The favourable result is primarily a reflection of Ramsay Santé’s 

significant participation with the governments in responding to COVID-19. Ramsay Santé performed well given the opportunities 
and challenges presented in the environment.

• Ramsay UK EBIT, excluding Elysium, was -151.2% and -£77.7 m below FY2021. Ramsay UK reflects lower volumes and increased 

costs due to the impact of COVID-19 particularly cancellations arising from COVID-19 outbreaks. The business could have 
responded more completely to cost pressures given the challenges experienced during FY22.

• Growth investment:

– the acquisition of $1.471B Elysium Healthcare was completed, building on Ramsay’s strong position in mental health and acute 

growth and delivering opportunities for organic and inorganic growth in the UK market

– Ramsay Santé acquired a network of 24 specialist clinics in Sweden, to complement Ramsay’s hospitals and primary care 

centres across the Nordic region with a total investment of A$60M and deferred consideration of A$68.2M

– $408.5M of capacity expansion projects, including digital and data investment, was completed by June 2022. Investment in 

Brownfield expansion and reconfiguration of existing facilities remains a focus.

• Achievement of agreed 2022 milestones progressing the 2030 strategy.
• Greenhouse gas intensity reduction target of 2% from the prior year was achieved.

• No workplace fatalities and achievement of top quartile LTIFR performance.
• Achievement of target gender composition in senior management of 40:40:20 with 46% female and 54% male.
• Progress in respect of executive leadership development and capability, with a further 48 executives successfully completing 

Executive Leadership – The Ramsay Way.

• Implementation of 2021 One Employee One Voice group-wide survey completed with improvement in employee engagement 

being partially met during FY22 with improved employee engagement in 6 of 8 countries.

• Net Promotor Score (NPS)

10%

• The Group met target NPS in some but not all regions in FY22.

Quality
• Hospital accreditation
• Never events
• Infection rates
• Unplanned readmissions
• Unplanned return to theatre

10%

• All regions achieved 100% of hospital accreditations.
• Exceeded external national benchmarks and industry standards for Never Events, hospital acquired staphylococcus auereus 

bacteraemia (per 10,000 bed days), rate of unplanned readmissions within 28 days (per separation) and rate of unplanned return to 
theatre per procedure.

Application of “The Ramsay Way” performance modifier (0 – 100%) – no adjustments applied
Final FY22 CEO / MD STI outcome – 68% of maximum

Exceeded

Met

Partially met

Not met

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3.3 LTI outcomes
FY20 LTI
Overview
The FY20 grant for the MD & CEO ( with a performance condiition from 1 July 2019 to 30 July 2021) was tested at the end of FY22. As detailed 
below, there was no vesting in respect of this grant reflecting that there was no vesting in respect of the relative TSR component or the 
EPS component.

Refer to section 3.5 of the FY20 Remuneration Report for full detail of the terms attaching to the FY20 LTI awards, which can be accessed on 
the Group’s website at .

Performance 
measure

Weighting

Actual level of performance

Relative TSR

50%

44.19 percentile

Aggregate EPS

50%

The Group’s EPS in FY20 was significantly below guidance due to 
COVID-19. As a result of this and the legacy EPS hurdle, the Board 
determined that the EPS performance rights did/ did not vest.

Vesting outcomes under 
FY19 LTI
0% of relative 
TSR component

0% of aggregate 
EPS component

0% overall vesting

Relative TSR performance condition
The vesting schedule in respect of the relative TSR component of the FY20 LTI performance rights is set out below. Relative TSR performance 
is assessed against the S&P/ASX100 index (excluding companies in real estate, financial and resources industries). The Group achieved a 
relative TSR ranking of 44.19 percentile, resulting into 0% vesting of this portion of the award.

Level of performance
Below 50th percentile

50th percentile
50th and 75th percentile
Above 75th percentile
Actual relative TSR achieved: 44.19 percentile

Vesting outcomes
Nil

50% vesting
Vesting on a straight-line basis between 50% and 100% vesting
100% percentile vesting
Level of vesting: 0%

The 3-year relative TSR1 performance over the last five years is detailed below:

TSR Percentile Ranking1

60%

40%

20%

0%

FY18

FY19

FY20

FY21

FY22

1 TSR percentile ranking is calculated with reference to the S&P / ASX200 index (excluding companies in real estate, finance and resources) for the FY17 and the S&P / ASX100 Index (with 

the same exclusions) for the other financial years.

EPS performance condition
As outlined in the FY21 Remuneration Report, the measurement of EPS will be based on a 3-year growth range against threshold and stretch 
performance hurdles to align more closely with market practice.

However, the FY20 performance rights that were subject to the EPS performance hurdle were measured by comparing Ramsay’s aggregate 
EPS over 3 years against an aggregate EPS target calculated based on Ramsay’s market guidance for EPS disclosed at the start of each 
financial year. The annual EPS targets were then aggregated to provide the threshold and maximum 3-year targets for vesting of performance 
rights. These performance rights were subject to the vesting scale on a “step” basis as set out below.

The Group’s EPS in FY20 was significantly below guidance due to COVID. As a result of this and the legacy EPS hurdle, the Board determined 
that the performance rights assessed against EPS would not vest.

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Level of performance
EPS well short of the market guidance
EPS just below the lower end of market guidance
Lower end of market guidance is achieved
Mid-point of market guidance is achieved
Upper end of market guidance is achieved
Well above the upper end of market guidance achieved
No additional rights will vest for EPS performance between the above specified points.

Level of vesting
0%
25%
50%
75%
90%
100%

The table below shows EPS performance relative to market guidance in the first 2 years of the performance period and the final nil vesting 
outcome in respect of the EPS component of the FY20 LTI. No market guidance was provided in FY21 and FY22 but the Board determined nil 
vesting was appropriate having regard to the FY20 outcome and the overall EPS over the performance period

<1% below guidance
Lower end of guidance
Middle of guidance
Upper end of guidance
>1% above guidance
Actual EPS Achieved & Vesting Outcome

The EPS performance for the last 5 years is detailed in the graph below:

EPS (cents/share)

FY20
-6% to 4% (cps)
261.5
264.2
267.0
269.8
272.5
155.9

% of Performance Rights 
to vest
25
50
75
90
100
0

300

250

200

150

100

50

0

FY18

FY19

FY20

FY21

FY22

One-off awards
In joining Ramsay, the Group CFO Martyn Roberts forfeited significant unvested equity from his prior role. In recognition of this, the Group CFO 
was provided with performance rights in FY20 equivalent to $1M that vest subject to meeting individual performance requirements and service 
conditions over the 3 years from his employment anniversary. The vesting of the performance rights is weighted to the longer-term with vesting 
in tranches of 20%, 30% and 50% over 3 years. The second tranche vested in FY22.

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3.4 Five year Group performance correlated to variable reward outcomes
The graph and table below summarises STI and LTI outcomes over the past 5 years together with share price, dividend and NPAT performance 
demonstrating the alignment of at-risk reward outcomes and shareholder outcomes.

100%

90%

80%

70%

60%

50%

40%

30%

20%

10%

0%

300cps

200cps

100cps

0cps

FY18

FY19

FY20

FY21

FY22

STI

LTI

Dividend

EPS

CEO STI outcomes (% of maximum)1
CEO LTI outcomes (% of maximum)2
Closing share price at end of period ($)
Dividends per Ordinary Shares (cents)
NPAT ($M)

FY18
70
45
$53.983
$1.4400
$388.30

FY19
90
37
$72.24
$1.5150
$545.50

FY20
-
-
$66.52
$0.6250
$284.00

FY21
88
-
$62.95
$1.5150
$449.00

FY22
68
-
$73.24
$0.9700
$274.0

1 CEO STI outcomes are presented on an award basis. Commencing FY21, CEO STI awards are paid 50% in cash and the remaining 50% deferred via restricted shares.
2 CEO LTI outcomes are presented on a vested basis. For example, nil CEO LTI outcomes in FY20, FY21 and FY22 mean there is no vesting of LTI performance rights for these years.
3 The opening price at the start of FY18 was $73.70

3.5 Actual remuneration table (Executive KMP)
The table below provides a summary of the actual take-home pay received by Executive KMP during FY22. Unlike the statutory remuneration 
tables in section 3.6 below, the below table has not been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Australian Accounting Standards 
and is unaudited. It is included on a voluntary basis to show what Executive KMP actually received in FY22, and amounts that are paid or vested 
to executives in FY22 (with FY21 for comparison).

Name

C.R. McNally

M.J. Roberts3

Financial Year
FY22
FY21
FY22
FY21

FAR1
$ 2,150,170
$ 2,131,330
$ 1,200,000
$ 1,200,000

Other 
payments
-
-
$ 299,995
$ 207,403

STI Awarded2
$ 1,773,015
$ 2,294,490
$ 510,000
$ 642,000

LTI Vested
-
-
-
-

Total Actual 
Remuneration
$ 3,923,185
$ 4,425,820
$ 2,009,995
$ 2,049,403

1 FAR includes cash salary, superannuation and non-monetary benefits such as private health insurance cover and motor vehicle running costs.
2 STI represents the amount awarded for FY22 and FY21 noting that 50% is deferred into equity for 3 years for the CEO, and 1 and 2 years for the CFO.
3 As noted above in section 3.3(b), in joining Ramsay, the Group CFO Martyn Roberts forfeited unvested equity from his prior role. In recognition of this, the Group CFO was provided with 
performance rights equivalent to $1M that vest subject to meeting individual performance requirements and service conditions over the 3 years from his employment anniversary. On 
20 April 2021, 20% or 3,074 of the Rights vested, with a vesting date value of $207,403. On 20 April 2022, 30% of the Rights or 4,611 of the Rights vested with a vesting date value of 
$299,955 which is shown in the “Other payments” column.

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3.6 Statutory remuneration table (Executive KMP)
Details of each of the Executive KMP’s remuneration for FY22 (calculated in accordance with the applicable Accounting Standards) are set out below. All values are in Australian Dollars ($) unless 
otherwise stated.

Fixed remuneration

Short-term benefits

Long-term Benefits

Financial 
Year
FY’22
FY’21
FY’22
FY’21
FY’22

Cash Salary & 
Fees ($)
2,085,900
2,085,209
1,176,432
1,178,306
-

Superannuation 
($)
23,568
21,694
23,568
21,694
-

Non-
Monetary 
Benefits($)1
40,702
24,427
-
-
-

Long 
Service 
Leave 

Accrued STI
886,508
1,147,245
255,000
321,000
-

Entitlements Deferred STI2
508,437
286,810
239,989
133,739
-

35,145
34,347
19,559
19,625
-

2,107,511
1,456,965
827,897
714,875
-

LTI Share 
Based Rights 
($)3

Accrued 
Termination /
Retirement 
Benefits

FY’21

234,749

5,423

-

120,000

9,296

-

226,180

FY’22

3,262,332

47,136

40,702

1,141,508

54,704

748,426

2,935,408

FY’21

3,498,264

48,811

24,427

1,588,245

63,268

420,549

2,398,020

Share 
Based 
Payments 
as % of 
Total 
Remuneration

46%
34%
42%
36%
-

38%

45%

35%

Total 
Performance 
Related 
Remuneration
62%
57%
52%
49%
-

58%

59%

55%

Total 
Remuneration 
$
5,687,771
5,056,697
2,542,445
2,389,239
-

595,648

8,230,216

8,041,584

-
-

-
-

-

-

Name

C.R. 
McNally4

M.J. 
Roberts5

D.A. 
Sims 
(former)6
Total 
(FY’22)
Total 
(FY’21)

 This figure represents non-monetary benefits such as health insurance cover and motor vehicle running costs that do not form part of the Executive KMP’s cash salary.

1
2 The minimum value of the Deferred STI award is nil. The maximum possible value will be determined by multiplying the number of restricted shares granted by the share price of Ramsay shares at the relevant vesting date.
3 In accordance with the requirements of the Accounting Standards, the remuneration includes a proportion of the fair value of the performance rights awarded under the LTI program granted or outstanding during the year. The fair value is determined as at the 

grant date and is progressively allocated over the vesting period. The amount included as remuneration is not related to or indicative of the benefit (if any) that Executives may ultimately realise should the equity instruments vest. The fair value of the performance 
rights at the date of their grant has been determined in accordance with AASB 2 applying the Black-Scholes and Monte Carlo Simulation models. The assumption underpinning these valuations are set out in note 18 to the financial statements.

4 Subsequent to the issue of the FY21 Remuneration Report, a continued service condition was identified in Mr. McNally's deferred STI award that impacts the manner by which the deferred STI is presented. The original disclosure expensed the entire deferred STI at 
grant. As shares are forfeited if the CEO ceases employment during the deferral period, the deferred STI expense must be amortised over the service period. The previous deferred STI expense in FY21 remuneration report of $1,147,245 was overstated and this is 
restated to $286,810 to reflect the service condition. Mr. McNally's LTI share based rights have also been restated to account for a corrective grant made on the 15 Nov 2019. The previous LTI share based rights in the FY21 remuneration report was $1,449,628. This 
has now been restated to $1,456,965 on account of corrective grant.

5 In joining Ramsay on 20 April 2020, the Group CFO Martyn Roberts forfeited unvested equity from his prior role. In recognition of this, the Group CFO was provided with performance rights equivalent to $1M that vest subject to meeting individual performance 

requirements and service conditions over the 3 years from his employment anniversary. Subject to satisfaction of continuing employment and performance conditions, vesting is staggered over the 3 years as follows: 20% of the Rights or 3,074 vested on 20-Apr-21, 
30% of the Rights or 4,611 vested on 20-Apr-22, and 50% of the rights or 7,687 to vest on 20-Apr-23. The FY22 cost attributable to these rights is included within LTI Share Based Rights in the line with the Australian Accounting Standards.

Subsequent to the issue of the FY21 Remuneration Report, a continued service condition was identified in Mr. Robert 's deferred STI award that impacts the manner by which the deferred STI is presented. The original disclosure expensed the entire deferred STI 
at grant. As shares are forfeited as a result of cessation of employment, the deferred STI expense must be amortised over the service period. The previous deferred STI expense in FY21 remuneration report of $321,000 was overstated and this is now amended to 
$133,739 reflective of service condition. Mr. Robert's LTI share based rights have been restated to reflect the TSR component. The previous LTI share based rights in the FY21 remuneration report was $877,493. This has now been restated to $714,875.

6 Mr Sims ceased as Executive KMP on 30 September 2020,. The FY21 remuneration details included within the table above reflect amounts paid to Mr Sims during his service as a member of the the Executive KMP only.

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4 Non-Executive Director Remuneration

4.1 Remuneration policy & arrangements
The Board sets the fees for its NEDs in line with the key objectives of the Group’s NED remuneration policy set out below. NEDs fees are 
reviewed annually and are set at a level that is sufficient to attract and retain high calibre NEDs with skills and experience required to oversee a 
business of Ramsay’s size and complexity.

Market competitive to secure and retain 
talented, qualified NEDs
The Board’s policy is to remunerate NEDs 
at market-competitive rates to attract and 
retain NEDs of the highest calibre and 
requisite expertise having regard to:

• market data,
• the size, complexity and international 
spread of the Group’s operations and

• the workload and time commitment 

of NEDs.

Preserving and safeguarding 
independence and impartiality
NED remuneration consists of base 
fees, and additional fees for the 
Chair and members of any Board 
Committee (with the exception of the 
Nomination Committee).

No element of NED remuneration is 
“at-risk” (i.e. NEDs are not entitled to 
any performance-related remuneration) 
to preserve their independence 
and impartiality.

Aligning NEDs and security 
holder interests
NEDs are encouraged to hold securities 
in the Group to create alignment between 
the interests of NEDs and shareholders. 
To create alignment between the interests 
of NEDs and shareholders, all NEDs 
are subject to a minimum shareholding 
requirement equal to 100% of their annual 
base fee. This requirement must be 
satisfied within 5 years of appointment for 
newly appointed NEDs. Refer section 2.7.

4.2 Fees & other benefits
a.) Aggregate fee pool
The current annual aggregate fee pool for NEDs is capped at $3,500,000 (including statutory superannuation contributions), as approved by 
shareholders at the AGM held on 12 November 2014. No change is proposed to the fee pool.
b.) FY22 fee structure
The table below outlines the revised FY22 fee schedule for NEDs. FY22 marks the fifth consecutive year that NED fees have not been 
increased. All fees shown in the table below are exclusive of superannuation.

The Board also undertook a review of NED fees in FY22, having regard to market data provided by independent remuneration consultants 
to ensure Ramsay’s fee structure continues to be market competitive. The Board determined that there would be no increases to NED fees 
in FY23, with the exception of fees payable to the People & Remuneration Committee which will be increased to be equivalent to the Risk 
Management Committee (i.e. $50,000 and $25,000 for the Chair and members respectively) reflecting the workload of this Committee and 
market benchmarks. Further detail will be provided in the FY23 Remuneration Report.

Position

Board

Audit Committee
Risk Management Committee
People & Remuneration Committee
Nomination Committee

Chair (ex. superannuation)
Chair: $659,900
Deputy Chair: $271,674
$56,000
$50,000
$41,000

Member fee (ex. superannuation)

$227,200

$28,000
$25,000
$21,000

No fee provided for this committee

Reflecting the travel burden imposed on Ramsay’s internationally based NEDs and in line with market practice amongst other global 
organisations, overseas NEDs are eligible to receive a travel allowance equivalent to $10,000 per meeting for travel in excess of nine hours for 
attendance at Board meetings.

At present, the only NED eligible for this allowance is Claudia Süssmuth Dyckerhoff. No travel allowances were paid in FY22.
c.) Prescribed benefits
NEDs appointed prior to October 2003 (being, Michael S Siddle & Peter J Evans) remain entitled to retirement benefits under the, now frozen, 
Directors’ Retirement Benefits Plan. Under the plan, retirement benefits previously accrued on a pro-rata basis over a period of nine years, 
commence after a minimum service period of three years.

Entitlements are indexed in line with the one-year Commonwealth Government Bond Rate and are adjusted twice a year. No adjustments are 
made based on increases in NED fees or years of service. The indexation of retirement benefits occurs simply to preserve the real value of 
existing entitlements and not to enhance any NED’s remuneration, and as such, is not counted towards the aggregate fee pool.

The value of the frozen benefits as at 30 June 2022, to which participating NEDs are entitled upon retirement are set out below:

Total Frozen Benefit
31 Dec 09 ($)
2,879,813

Total Provision 
30 June 2021 ($)
1,245,764

Benefits paid in 
FY22 ($)
695,332

Total Bond Rate 
Adjustment ($)
1,094

Total Provision 
30 June 2022 ($)
551,526

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4.3 Statutory remuneration table (NEDs)
The fees paid or payable to the NEDs of the Group in respect of FY22 are set out in the table below. 

All values are in Australian dollars ($) unless otherwise stated.

Fixed remuneration

Short-term benefits

Long-term Benefits

Name

M.S. Siddle
(Chairman)
C.A. Deans
(NED)
J.M. McMurdo
(NED)
K.L.C. Penrose
(NED)
C.R. Süssmuth 
Dyckerhoff
(NED)
D.I. Thodey
(NED)
S.A. Sargent3
(NED)
Former
P.J. Evans 
(Former Deputy 
Chair)4
Total (FY22)
Total (FY21)

Financial 
Year
FY22
FY21
FY22
FY21
FY22
FY21
FY22
FY21
FY22

FY21

FY22
FY21
FY22
FY21

FY22

FY21

FY22
FY21

Cash Salary 
& Fees ($)

638,206
638,206
261,375
261,375
248,408
248,408
320,415
301,359
245,294

245,294

268,124
240,875
141,388
-

141,211

351,695

2,264,421
2,287,212

Superannuation 
($)
23,568
21,694
23,568
21,694
23,568
21,694
23,568
21,694
23,568

21,694

23,568
21,694
14,322
-

14,121

21,694

169,851
151,858

Non-
Monetary 
Benefits
($)1

Long 
Service 
Leave 
Entitlements

Accrued 
STI

LTI 
Share 
Based 
Rights 
($)

Accrued 
Termination / 
Retirement 
Benefits2

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-

-
-
-
-

-

-

-
-

1,094
737
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-

-
-
-
-

-

931

1,094
1,668

Deferred 
STI
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-

-
-
-
-

-

-

-
-

Total 
Remuneration $
662,868
660,637
284,943
283,069
271,976
270,102
343,983
323,053
268,862

Share Based 
Payments as % 
of Total 
Remuneration
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

Total 
Performance 
Related 
Remuneration
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

266,988

291,692
262,569
155,710
-

155,332

374,320

2,435,366
2,440,738

-

-
-
-
-

-

-

-
-

-

-
-
-
-

-

-

-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-

-
-
-
-

-

-

-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-

-
-
-
-

-

-

-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-

-
-
-
-

-

-

-
-

1 This figure represents non-monetary benefits such as health insurance cover and motor vehicle running costs that do not form part of the KMP’s cash salary.
2 With respect to NEDs, this constitutes amounts provided for by Ramsay during the financial year in relation to the contractual retirement benefits which the NED will be entitled to upon retirement from office. These amounts represent the bond rate adjustment for 

the year as set out in section 4.2(c) above.

3 Mr Sargent was appointed as a NED with effect from 25 November 2021. His FY22 remuneration details included within the table above reflect amounts paid to Mr Sargent during his service period as a NED.
4 Mr Evans retired as a NED with effect from 24 November 2021. His FY22 remuneration details included within the table above reflect amounts paid to Mr Evans during his service period as a NED only.

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5 Remuneration Governance

5.1 Remuneration governance framework
Overview
As summarised below, the Board oversees the Ramsay people strategy, both directly and through the People & Remuneration Committee. The 
People & Remuneration Committee seeks input from the MD & CEO and the Group Chief People Officer, who attend Committee meetings, 
except where matters relating to their own remuneration are considered.

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Interaction between risk & remuneration
Our remuneration framework has been structured to encourage long-term sustainable decision making from all of our leaders, ensuring that 
the interests of the Group’s shareholders and broader stakeholder groups (i.e. customers, employees, community etc) are at the heart of all 
decisions. It is important that the Group’s remuneration framework encourages the sound management of both financial and non-financial risks 
and mitigates against excessive risk taking or short-term oriented behaviours by executives.

This is achieved under the executive remuneration framework in a number of ways:
• Structure: under the executive remuneration framework, a portion of the STI is deferred into equity (vesting over 1 to 2 years, or 3 years 

depending on role) and the LTI is delivered in performance rights which are performance-tested over 3 years. Both of these mechanisms 
encourage alignment between executives and the Group’s shareholders, as the value of these awards to participants fluctuates with the 
Group’s share price;

• Board discretion: the Board, in conjunction with the People & Remuneration Committee, has the ability to exercise discretion to ensure the 

quantum of executive remuneration is appropriate considering individual and Group performance (which extends to reductions in STI and LTI 
vesting outcomes, including to zero, for adverse risk outcomes). STI awards are also subject to The Ramsay Way “People Caring for People” 
performance modifier;

• Minimum shareholding requirements: as noted in section 2.7 above, a minimum shareholding requirement was introduced in FY20 for 

executives and NEDs which requires the accumulation of Group shares over 5 years. This requirement encourages alignment between the 
interests of the Group’s shareholders, and executives and NEDs;

• Malus & clawback provisions: incentives are subject to malus and clawback provisions which provide the Board with the ability to reduce 

and/or withhold any variable remuneration awards that have been awarded but remain unvested or unpaid, as well as recoup amounts that 
have previously been paid. These provisions are described in section 2.6; and

• Remuneration governance: in determining final variable remuneration outcomes each year, the People & Remuneration Committee will 

consult with the Risk Management Committee and Group Chief Risk Officer to ensure that the financial and non-financial risk considerations 
are taken into account.

5.2 Use of remuneration consultants
In accordance with its Charter, the People & Remuneration Committee can engage with remuneration consultants, according to 
specific guidelines.

Ramsay did not receive any “remuneration recommendations” as defined under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in FY22.

5.3 Details of Executive Service Agreements
The MD & CEO and Group CFO have written service contracts. The below details the key terms of these agreements.

Term
Duration

Termination by employee

Further detail
• Ongoing
• 6 months’ notice. The Group may elect to make a payment in lieu of notice.
• Employee may terminate the employment agreement without notice if a fundamental change occurs 

in his role or responsibilities.

Termination by Group

Restraint Period

• 12 months’ notice (MD & CEO) or 6 months’ (Group CFO) or payment in lieu of notice.
• Ramsay may summarily terminate employment without notice in certain circumstances.
• 12 month restraint provision applies.

5.4 Security Trading Policy
All Ramsay NEDs and employees are subject to the Group’s Securities Trading Policy, a copy of which is available on our website at 
ramsayhealth.com/Sustainability/Governance.

This policy prohibits:
• the dealing (or procurement of another person to deal) with Ramsay’s securities or the securities of another company where they are in 

possession of inside information;

• dealing with Ramsay securities during blackout periods;
• short-term dealing (e.g. buying and selling securities within a 12-month period or entering into forward contracts); and
• hedging Ramsay securities.

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6 Further information

6.1 Executive KMP and NED share ownership
The table below outlines the holdings and movements during FY22 in the equity of Ramsay by each KMP, including their related parties. No shares were held nominally by any KMP or their 
related parties.

Non-Executive Directors
M.S. Siddle
C. A. Deans
J. M. McMurdo
K.L.C. Penrose
C.R. Süssmuth Dyckerhoff
D.I. Thodey
S.A. Sargent2
Former
P.J. Evans3
Executive KMP
C.R. McNally
M.J. Roberts

Held at 1 July 2021
Ord. 
Shares

CARES

Received as 
Deferred STI

Received on Vesting 
of LTI

Received as 
Other Remuneration

Ord. 
Shares

CARES

Ord. 
Shares

CARES

Ord. 
Shares

CARES

Other Net Change 
Purchase / Sale
Ord. 
Shares

CARES

Held at 30 June 2022

Ord. 
Shares

CARES

3,905,919
5,705
4,964
957
3,705
11,071
-

11,099

351,707
3,265

-
1,402
-
-
-
700
-

-

-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-

17,2884
4,8375

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-

-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-

-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-

-
-

-
-
-
5801
-
-
-

-

-
4,6116

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-

-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-

-
-

1,402

700

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-

-
-

3,905,919
5,705
4,964
1,537
3,705
11,071
-

11,099

368,995
12,713

1 Ms. Karen Penrose received 580 share rights, as part of the NED's Salary Sacrifice Plan, on Sept'21. The 580 share rights converted to ordinary shares on Mar'22. As approved at the 2020 AGM, the Group provides NEDs with the opportunity to salary sacrifice a 

portion of their fees as share rights, should they choose to do so.

2 Mr. Sargent was appointed as a NED with effect from 25 November 2021.
3 Mr Evans ceased as NED on 24 November 2021.
4 Mr. Craig McNally received 17,288 of ordinary shares on Nov'21 as part of his his FY21 deferred STI restricted for 3 years, subject to continued employment.
5 Mr. Martyn Roberts received 4,837 of ordinary shares on 'Nov'21 in respect to his FY21 deferred STI. The deferral period is 2 years with 50% of the deferred equity being released after the first year and the second 50% released at the end of the subsequent year, 

subject to continued employment at the vesting date.

6 In joining Ramsay on 20 April 2020, the Group CFO Martyn Roberts forfeited unvested equity from his prior role. In recognition of this, the Group CFO was provided with performance rights equivalent to $1M that vest subject to meeting individual performance 

requirements and service conditions over the 3 years from his employment anniversary. Subject to satisfaction of continuing employment and performance conditions, vesting is staggered over the 3 years as follows: 20% of the Rights or 3,074 vested on 20-Apr-21, 
30% of the Rights or 4,611 vested on 20-Apr-22, and 50% of the rights or 7,687to vest on 20-Apr-23.

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6.2 Movement in securities
The below table shows the movements (during FY22 and up to the date of this Report) in equity settled performance rights granted as remuneration to Executive KMP.

Executive KMP

C.R. McNally

M.J. Roberts

Instrument

Date of Grant

Number of 
Rights Granted1

Vesting Date2

Equity settled 
performance 
rights

Equity settled 
performance 
rights

17-Nov-17
15-Nov-18
17-Nov-19
15-Dec-20
15-Dec-21
20-Apr-20
15-Dec-20
15-Dec-21

23,979
66,346
50,483
55,563
57,690
15,372
16,439
17,068

31-Aug-21
31-Aug-21
31-Aug-22
31-Aug-23
31-Aug-24
Staggered9
31-Aug-23
31-Aug-24

Number of 
Rights Vested/ 
Exercised3

Value of Rights 
Vested / 
Exercised4

Number of 
Rights 
Forfeited / 
Lapsed

Value of Rights 
Forfeited / 
Lapsed5

-

-
-

4,611

-

-

-
-
299,955

-

23,9796
66,3467
50,4838
-
-
-

1,629,138
4,507,561
3,540,368
-
-
-

-

-

1 The implied maximum possible total value of the equity awards allocated during FY'22 and yet to vest can be determined by multiplying the number of Performance Rights granted by the current share price of Ramsay shares. The minimum possible total value 

of LTI awards is nil. The weighted average fair value per FY'22 Performance Right at the grant date was $27.45 for the TSR performance hurdle and $59.45 for the EPS performance hurdle. The performance criteria applicable to prior year grants are disclosed in 
prior Remuneration Reports.

2 This vesting date is an indicative date only. Vesting of Performance Rights will occur once the Board has determined the extent to which the applicable performance hurdles have been met. Vesting will only occur after the announcement of the release of Ramsay’s 

Full Year results for the previous financial year.

3 On the vesting of each Performance Right, the holder receives one fully-paid ordinary share in Ramsay, subject to disposal and other dealing restrictions, if held in the trust, or, at the Board's discretion, an equivalent cash payment.
4 The value of vested Performance Rights is based on Ramsay’s 5-day VWAP on the date of vesting (as there is no exercise price payable in respect of Performance Rights).
5 The value of unvested Performance Rights is calculated using the relevant Ramsay 5-day VWAP at the date of lapsing.
6 The FY18 LTIs subject to to the TSR performance condition failed to achieve the required performance threshhold on re-testing and therefore lapsed on 31 August 2021.
7 All FY19 Performance Rights subject to Core EPS performance condition and to the TSR performance condition did not achieve the relevant threshholds required for vesting and therefore lapsed August 2021.
8 The FY20 LTIs subject to the TSR and EPS performance conditions did not achieve the relevant thresholds’ required for vesting and therefore lapsed on 31 August 2022.
9 In joining Ramsay, the Group CFO Martyn Roberts forfeited unvested equity from his prior role. In recognition of this, the Group CFO was provided with performance rights equivalent to $1M that vest subject to meeting individual performance requirements and 

service conditions over the 3 years from his employment anniversary. Subject to satisfaction of continuing employment and performance conditions, vesting is staggered over the 3 years as follows: 20% of the Rights or 3,074 vested on 20-Apr-21, 30% of the Rights 
or 4,611 vested on 20-Apr-22, and 50% of the rights or 7,687 to vest on 20-Apr-23.

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Ramsay Health Care Limited

The movement during FY22 in the number of rights over ordinary shares in Ramsay held, directly or indirectly or beneficially, by each KMP, including their related parties is as follows.

Non-Executive Directors
M.S. Siddle
C.A. Deans
J.M. McMurdo
K.L.C. Penrose
C.R. Süssmuth Dyckerhoff
D.I. Thodey
S.A. Sargent1
Former
P.J. Evans (former)2
Executive KMP
C.R. McNally
M.J. Roberts

Equity Settled 
Performance Rights / 
Share Rights

Rights held at 
1 July 2021

Number of 
Rights Granted

Number of 
Rights Vested / 
Exercised

Number of 
Rights 
Forfeited / 
Lapsed

Rights held at 
30 June 2022

Number of 
Rights Vested / 
Exercised Post 
30 June 2022

Share Rights
Share Rights
Share Rights
Share Rights
Share Rights
Share Rights
Share Rights

Share Rights

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-

Performance Rights
Performance Rights

196,371
28,737

57,6903
17,068

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-

-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-

4,611

90,325
-

163,736
41,194

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-

-
-

1 Mr Sargent was appointed as a NED with effect from 25 November 2021.
2 Mr Evans ceased as a NED on 24 November 2021.
3 Shareholder approval for the grant of Performance Rights to the CEO was obtained under ASX Listing Rule 10.14 at the 2021 Annual General Meeting.

6.3 Other transactions and balances with Executive KMP
Loans to Executive KMP
No Executive KMP or their related parties held any loans with the Group during the Reporting Period.
Other Executive KMP transactions
The Group did not engage in any transactions with Executive KMP or their related parties during the Reporting Period.

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10.
Directors’ Report

The Directors present the Directors’ Report for the year ended 30 June 2022 for the 
consolidated entity consisting of Ramsay Health Care Limited (Ramsay or the Company) 
and its controlled entities (together, the Group).
The information referred to in the table below is incorporated into, and forms part of, this Directors’ Report:

Item Description
1.
2.
3.

Key Risks
Operating and Financial Review
Remuneration Report
Directors’ roles, skills and qualifications and all directorships of other listed 
companies held by each Director in the last 3 years
Company Secretary’s qualifications and experience
Number of Board and Committee meetings and Directors’ attendance

4.

5.
6.

Section / page number of this Annual Report
Section 5 on pages 14 to 16
Section 6 on pages 17 to 31
Section 9 on pages 43 to 64

Section 8 on pages 38 to 41

Section 8 on page 41
Section 8 on page 42

Directors’ relevant interests
Details of Director’s holdings in the share capital of the Company as at the date of this report are as follows:

Name
Alison Deans
James McMurdo
Craig McNally
Karen Penrose
Michael Siddle
Claudia Süssmuth Dyckerhoff
Steven Sargent

David Thodey

Ordinary shares
5,705
4,964
368,995
1,537
3,905,919
3,705
-

11,071

Convertible Adjustable Rate 
Equity Securities (CARES)
1,402
-
-
-
-
-
-

Rights over Ordinary 
Shares
-
-
113,253
-
-
-
-

700

-

Remuneration report
The Remuneration Report in Section 9 on pages 43 to 64 of this Annual Report is incorporated into, and forms part of, this Directors’ Report.

Operating and financial review
Information on the operations of the Group during the financial year, the results of those operations, the Group’s financial position and its 
business strategies and prospects is set out in the Operating and Financial Review (OFR) in Section 6 on pages 17 to 31 of this Annual Report 
and is incorporated into, and forms part of, this Directors’ Report.

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Principal activities
During the year, the principal activity of the Group was to own and operate hospitals and health care services in approximately 530 locations 
across Australia and globally. There were no significant changes in the nature of the Company’s activities during the year.

State of affairs
Other than as referred to in the OFR, there have been no significant changes in the Group’s state of affairs during the year.

Likely developments and expected results
Likely developments in the operations of the Group and the expected results of those operations are set out in the OFR in Section 6 on pages 
17 to 31 of this Annual Report and is incorporated into, and forms part of, this Directors’ Report.

Matters subsequent to the end of the financial year
There have been no significant events after the reporting date that may significantly affect the Group’s operations in future years, the results of 
these operations in future years or the Group’s state of affairs in future years.

Dividends
Dividends paid or recommended for payment on ordinary shares are as follows:
• Final dividend recommended @ 48.5 per share (2021: 103.0 cents). Total of $111.0 million (2021: $231.9 million).
• Interim dividend paid during the year @ 48.5 cents per share (2021: 48.5 cents). Total of $111.0 million (2021: $106.2 million).

Dividends paid or recommended for payment on CARES are as follows:
• October dividend recommended @ $2.06 per security (2021: $1.74). Total of $5.3 million (2021: $4.5 million).
• April dividend paid during the year @ $1.73 per security (2021: $1.73). Total of $4.5 million(2021: $4.5 million).

The tax rate at which dividends have been franked and recommended dividends will be franked is 30% (2021: 30%).

Environmental regulation
The Group holds licences from the Environment Protection Regulatory Bodies applicable to hospitals for the maintenance of a safe 
environment. The Directors are not aware of any breaches of these licences.

Non-audit services
Ernst & Young received or are due to receive $483,809 for the provision of non-audit services. Refer to Note 22 for further information.

The Board is satisfied that the provision of non-audit services during the year by Ernst & Young is compatible with, and did not compromise, the 
auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) for the following reasons:
1. all non-audit services provided by Ernst & Young were reviewed and approved to ensure they do not impact the integrity and objectivity of 

the auditor; and

2. the nature and scope of each type of non-audit service provided means that auditor independence was not compromised.

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Ramsay Health Care Limited

Indemnification and insurance of directors and officers
The Company’s Constitution requires the Company to indemnify any person who is, or has been, an officer of the Company, including the 
Directors and other executive officers, against the liabilities incurred while acting as such officers to the extent permitted by law.

In accordance with the Company’s Constitution, the Company has entered into a Deed of Indemnity, Insurance and Access with each of the 
Company’s Directors and certain executives. No Ramsay Director or officer of the Company has received benefits under an indemnity from the 
Company during or since the end of the financial year.

The Company agrees to pay a premium in respect of a contract insuring current and former directors and executives of the Company and its 
subsidiaries against liability that they may incur as an officer of the Company or any of its subsidiaries, including liability for costs and expenses 
incurred by them in defending civil or criminal proceedings involving them as such officers, with certain exceptions. It is a condition of the 
insurance contract that no details of the premiums payable or the nature of the liabilities insured are disclosed.

Indemnification of auditor
As part of the Company’s terms of engagement with Ernst & Young, the Company has agreed to indemnify Ernst & Young to the extent 
permitted by law and professional regulations, against any losses, liabilities, costs or expenses incurred by Ernst & Young where they arise out 
of or occur in relation to any negligent, wrongful or wilful act or omission by Ramsay. No payment has been made to Ernst & Young by Ramsay 
pursuant to this indemnity, either during or since the end of the financial year.

Proceedings on behalf of the Company
No application has been made under section 237 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of the Company, and there are no proceedings 
that a person has brought or intervened in on behalf of the Company under that section.

Rounding
The amounts contained in this report and in the financial report have been rounded off to the nearest hundred thousand unless otherwise 
specified under the option available to the Company under ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial / Directors’ Reports) Instrument 2016/191. 
The Company is an entity to which the Instrument applies.

Approval
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.

M.S. SIDDLE
Chairman
Sydney, 27 September 2022

C.R. McNALLY
 Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer

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A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation   Ernst & Young 200 George Street Sydney  NSW  2000 Australia GPO Box 2646 Sydney  NSW  2001  Tel: +61 2 9248 5555 Fax: +61 2 9248 5959 ey.com/au  Auditor’s Independence Declaration to the Directors of Ramsay Health Care Limited    As lead auditor for the audit of the financial report of Ramsay Health Care Limited for the financial year ended 30 June 2022, I declare to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been: a) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit   b) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit; and c) No non-audit services provided that contravene any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. This declaration is in respect of Ramsay Health Care Limited and the entities it controlled during the financial year.     Ernst & Young     Ryan Fisk Partner 27 September 2022 10. Directors’ Report
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Directors' declaration

In accordance with a resolution of the Directors of Ramsay Health Care Limited, we declare that:

In the opinion of the Directors:
a. the consolidated financial statements and notes of Ramsay Health Care Limited for the year ended 30 June 2022 are in accordance with the 

Corporations Act 2001, including:
i. giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2022 and of its performance for the year ended on 

that date; and

ii. complying with Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Corporations Regulations 2001;

b. the consolidated financial statements and notes also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in the 

Overview Note;

c. there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable;
d. this declaration has been made after receiving the declarations required to be made to the Directors in accordance with section 295A of the 

Corporations Act 2001 for the financial year ended 30 June 2022;

e. as at the date of this declaration, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the members of the Closed Group identified in Note 23 will be 

able to meet any obligations or liabilities to which they are or may become subject, by virtue of the Deed of Cross Guarantee.

On behalf of the Board

M.S. SIDDLE
Chairman
Sydney, 27 September 2022

C.R. McNALLY
 Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer

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Financial Results

Contents

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

OVERVIEW

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

Basis of preparation

New and amended accounting standards and 
interpretations, effective 1 July 2021

Accounting standards and interpretations issued or 
amended but not yet effective

Basis of consolidation

Significant accounting judgements, estimates 
and assumptions

Current versus non-current classification

Foreign currency translation

I RESULTS FOR THE YEAR

1

2

3

4

5

6

Segment information

Revenue and other income

Expenses

Dividends

Earnings per share

Net tangible assets

II CAPITAL – FINANCING

7

8

Equity

Net debt

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72

73

74

75

76

76

76

76

76

77

77

77

77

78

78

80

83

84

85

85

86

87

89

III ASSETS AND LIABILITIES – OPERATING AND INVESTING 98

9 Working capital

10 Business combinations

11

Property, plant and equipment

12 Right of use assets

13

14

15

Intangible assets

Impairment testing of goodwill

Taxes

16 Other assets/liabilities (net)

IV RISK MANAGEMENT

17

Financial risk management

V OTHER INFORMATION

18

Share based payment plans

19 Capital commitments and contingent liabilities

20 Subsequent events

21 Related party transactions

22 Auditors’ remuneration

23 Information relating to subsidiaries

24 Closed group

25 Parent entity information

26 Material partly–owned subsidiaries

98

101

105

107

108

111

112

115

121

121

125

125

127

127

128

129

130

133

135

135

Consolidated Income Statement

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022

Revenue from contracts with customers
Interest income
Other income – income from government grants
Other income – income from sale of development assets
Other income – net profit on disposal of non-current assets
Total revenue and other income
Employee benefit and contractor costs
Occupancy costs
Service costs
Medical consumables and supplies
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment
Cost of development assets sold
Total expenses, excluding finance costs
Share of profit of joint venture
Profit before tax and finance costs
Finance costs
Profit before income tax
Income tax
Net profit after tax for the year
Attributable to non-controlling interests
Attributable to owners of the parent

11. Financial Results
Ramsay Health Care Limited

2022
$m
13,312.4
36.2
402.0
1.8
23.8
13,776.2
(7,731.8)
(577.7)
(506.6)
(3,107.8)
(938.9)
(1.4)
(12,864.2)
15.5
927.5
(389.0)
538.5
(159.3)
379.2
105.2
274.0
379.2

2021
$m
12,864.2
7.1
428.3
20.4
12.3
13,332.3
(7,258.7)
(558.9)
(447.8)
(3,008.7)
(920.9)
(8.5)
(12,203.5)
10.9
1,139.7
(398.1)
741.6
(230.1)
511.5
62.5
449.0
511.5

Note
2.a
2.c
2.b
2.c
2.c

3

3

16.b

3

15

Earnings per share (EPS) attributable to equity holders of the parent

Basic earnings per share (after CARES dividend)
Diluted earnings per share (after CARES dividend)

Cents

Cents

5
5

116.3
116.1

193.2
192.6

The above Consolidated Income Statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022

Net profit after tax for the year

Items that will not be reclassified to net profit
Actuarial gain/(loss) on defined employee benefit obligation

Items that may be subsequently reclassified to net profit
Cash flow hedges

Profit taken to equity
Transferred to Income Statement
Net change in cost of hedging

Net loss on bank loan designated as a hedge of a net investment
Foreign currency translation
Income tax (expense)/benefit relating to these items
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax
Total comprehensive income
Attributable to non-controlling interests
Attributable to owners of the parent

2022
$m

2021
$m

379.2

511.5

85.6

(37.4)

15.8
18.2
-
-
(115.5)
(35.2)
(31.1)
348.1
103.3
244.8
348.1

17.1
1.6
3.1
(1.5)
(69.0)
6.1
(80.0)
431.5
44.6
386.9
431.5

The above Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

AS AT 30 JUNE 2022

Note

2022
$m

2021
$m

ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Inventories
Derivative financial instruments
Income tax receivables
Prepayments
Other current assets
Total current assets
Non-current assets
Other financial assets
Investments in joint venture
Property, plant and equipment
Right of use assets
Intangible assets
Deferred tax assets
Prepayments
Derivative financial instruments
Other receivables
Total non-current assets
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Trade and other creditors
Loans and borrowings
Lease liabilities
Derivative financial instruments
Provisions
Income tax payables
Total current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Loans and borrowings
Lease liabilities
Provisions
Defined employee benefit obligation
Derivative financial instruments
Other creditors
Deferred tax liabilities
Total non-current liabilities
TOTAL LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
EQUITY
Issued capital
Treasury shares
Convertible Adjustable Rate Equity Securities (CARES)
Other reserves
Retained earnings
Parent interests
Non-controlling interests
TOTAL EQUITY

8.a
9.a
9.b
8.d
15

16.a

16.b
11
12
13
15

8.d
9.a

9.c
8.b
8.c
8.d
16.c
15

8.b
8.c
16.c
16.e
8.d

15

7.a
7.b
7.c

314.2
2,331.3
376.8
11.3
42.2
186.4
24.5
3,286.7

100.8
238.1
4,806.9
4,627.7
5,799.0
478.7
10.7
45.7
79.0
16,186.6
19,473.3

3,045.8
42.8
354.8
-
180.2
102.0
3,725.6

5,173.5
5,127.6
356.8
157.8
-
98.6
307.2
11,221.5
14,947.1
4,526.2

2,197.6
(72.4)
252.2
(152.6)
1,708.7
3,933.5
592.7
4,526.2

1,004.8
1,809.5
409.4
-
12.3
133.0
1,982.4
5,351.4

82.9
217.5
4,488.6
4,411.5
4,233.6
457.6
10.9
-
70.6
13,973.2
19,324.6

3,013.7
51.7
368.2
14.9
185.0
83.7
3,717.2

5,229.0
4,902.8
386.3
249.1
23.2
30.7
235.5
11,056.6
14,773.8
4,550.8

2,197.6
(76.7)
252.2
(91.3)
1,750.9
4,032.7
518.1
4,550.8

The above Consolidated Statement of Financial Position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022

Attributable to Equity Holders of the Parent

Issued 
Capital 
(Note 7.a)

Treasury 
Shares 
(Note 7.b)

CARES 
(Note 7.c)

Other 
Reserves

Retained 
Earnings

Non-
controlling 
Interests

$m
2,197.6
-
-

-

-

-

$m
(76.7)
-
-

-

4.3

-

$m
252.2
-
-

-

-

-

$m
(91.3)
(64.9)
-

-

(4.3)

7.9

$m
1,750.9
309.7
(351.9)

-

-

-

$m
518.1
103.3
(19.1)

(9.6)

-

-

Total

$m
4,550.8
348.1
(371.0)

(9.6)

-

7.9

2,197.6

(72.4)

252.2

(152.6)

1,708.7

592.7

4,526.2

2,197.6
-
-

-

-

-

(78.2)
-
-

-

1.5

-

252.2
-
-

-

-

-

(51.0)
(47.4)
-

-

(1.5)

8.6

1,431.9
434.3
(115.3)

-

-

-

483.4
44.6
(9.8)

(0.1)

-

-

4,235.9
431.5
(125.1)

(0.1)

-

8.6

2,197.6

(76.7)

252.2

(91.3)

1,750.9

518.1

4,550.8

As at 1 July 2021
Total Comprehensive Income
Dividends paid
Acquisition of subsidiary/non­
controlling interest
Treasury shares vesting to employees
Share based payment expense 
for employees
As at 30 June 2022

As at 1 July 2020
Total Comprehensive Income
Dividends paid
Acquisition of subsidiary/non­
controlling interest
Treasury shares vesting to employees
Share based payment expense 
for employees
As at 30 June 2021

The above Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022

Cash flows from operating activities
Receipts from customers
Receipts of government grants
Payments to suppliers and employees
Income tax paid
Lease finance costs
Other finance costs
Net cash flows from operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets
Proceeds from sale of businesses and non-current assets
Interest and dividends received
Business combinations, net of cash received
Business combination consideration returned from/(held in) escrow
Acquisition of investments and purchase of non-controlling interests
Net cash flows from/(used in) investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Dividends paid to equity holders of the parent
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests
Repayment of lease principal
Payment of refinancing costs
Proceeds from borrowings
Repayment of borrowings
Net cash flows (used in)/from financing activities
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Net foreign exchange differences on cash held
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

11. Financial Results
Ramsay Health Care Limited

Note

2022
$m

2021
$m

13,044.0
4.2
(11,728.0)
(229.3)
(242.2)
(133.2)
715.5

(708.5)
43.0
4.4
(1,228.5)
1,967.8
(48.2)
30.0

(351.9)
(19.1)
(387.8)
(2.1)
5,123.4
(5,773.4)
(1,410.9)
(665.4)
(25.2)
1,004.8
314.2

12,866.0
305.9
(11,095.0)
(228.2)
(234.2)
(133.3)
1,481.2

(628.9)
132.1
34.9
(90.1)
(1,951.5)
(0.7)
(2,504.2)

(115.3)
(9.8)
(334.0)
(26.8)
6,243.3
(5,173.4)
584.0
(439.0)
(59.9)
1,503.7
1,004.8

15
3

8.a

10
16.a

4

8.a

The above Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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Notes to the Financial Statements
Overview
Ramsay Health Care Limited

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022

Overview

This section sets out the basis on which the Ramsay Group’s financial report is prepared as a whole. Where a significant
accounting policy is specific to a note, the policy is described within that note.

The consolidated financial report of Ramsay Health Care Limited 
(the Group) for the year ended 30 June 2022 was authorised for 
issue on 27 September 2022 in accordance with a resolution of 
the Directors. Ramsay Health Care Limited is a for profit company 
limited by shares incorporated in Australia whose shares are publicly 
traded on the Australian Securities Exchange. The nature of the 
operations and principal activities of the Group are described in the 
Directors' Report.

a Basis of preparation
This general purpose financial report:
• has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting 

Standards, other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian 
Accounting Standard Board (AASB) and the Corporations 
Act 2001;

• has been prepared on the basis of historical cost, except for 

derivative financial instruments;

• complies with International Financial Reporting Standards as 
issued by the International Accounting Standards Board;

• is presented in Australian Dollars;
• presents reclassified comparative information where necessary to 

conform to changes in presentation in the current year;

• presents all values as rounded to the nearest hundred thousand 
dollars, unless otherwise stated under the option available under 
ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial / Directors’ Reports) 
Instrument 2016/191.

b New and amended accounting 
standards and interpretations, 
effective 1 July 2021

The Group applied for the first-time certain standards and 
amendments, which are effective for annual periods beginning on 
or after 1 July 2021. The nature and effect of these changes are 
disclosed below.

AASB 2020-8 Amendments to AASs – Interest Rate Benchmark 
Reform – Phase 2: Amendments to AASB 4, AASB 7, AASB 9, 
AASB 16 and AASB 139

The amendments provide temporary relief which address the 
financial reporting effects when an interbank offered rate (IBOR) is 
replaced with an alternative nearly risk-free interest rate (RFR).

The amendments include the following practical expedients:
• A practical expedient to require contractual changes, or changes 

to cash flows that are directly required by the reform, to be treated 
as changes to a floating interest rate, equivalent to a movement in 
a market rate of interest;

• Permit changes required by IBOR reform to be made to hedge 
designations and hedge documentation without the hedging 
relationship being discontinued;

• Provide temporary relief to entities from having to meet the 

separately identifiable requirement when an RFR instrument is 
designated as a hedge of a risk component.

These amendments had no impact on the consolidated financial
statements of the Group. The Group intends to use the practical 
expedients in future periods if they become applicable.

AASB 2021-3 Amendments to AASs – COVID-19 Related Rent 
Concessions beyond 30 June 2021 – Amendments to AASB 
16 Leases

The AASB amended the conditions of the practical expedient in 
AASB 16 that provides relief to lessees from applying the AASB 
16 guidance on lease modifications to rent concessions arising 
as a direct consequence of the COVID pandemic. As a practical 
expedient, a lessee may elect not to assess whether a COVID related 
rent concession from a lessor is a lease modification. A lessee that 
makes this election accounts for any change in lease payments 
resulting from the COVID related rent concession the same way it 
would account for the change under AASB 16, if the change were not 
a lease modification.

Following the amendment, the practical expedient now applies to 
rent concessions for which any reduction in lease payments affects
only payments originally due on or before 30 June 2022, provided 
the other conditions for applying the practical expedient are met.

This amendment had no material impact on the consolidated 
financial statements of the Group.

c Accounting standards and 
interpretations issued or 
amended but not yet effective
New and amended standards and interpretations issued by the 
AASB that will apply for the first time in the next annual financial
statements are not expected to impact the Group as they are either 
not relevant to the Group’s activities or require accounting which is 
consistent with the Group’s current accounting policies. The Group 
does not early adopt any Australian Accounting Standards and 
Interpretations issued or amended but are not yet effective.

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d Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial
statements of Ramsay Health Care Limited (the Company, or the 
Parent Entity) and its subsidiaries (together, the Group, or the 
consolidated entity) as at and for the period ended 30 June each 
year. Control is achieved when the Group is exposed, or has rights, 
to variable returns from its involvement with the investee and has the 
ability to affect those returns through its power over the investee.

When the Group has less than a majority of the voting or similar 
rights of an investee, the Group considers all relevant facts 
and circumstances in assessing whether it has power over an 
investee, including:
• The contractual arrangement with the other vote holders of 

the investee

• Rights arising from other contractual arrangements
• The Group’s voting rights and potential voting rights.

The Group re-assesses whether or not it controls an investee if facts 
and circumstances indicate that there are changes to one or more of 
the three elements of control. Consolidation of a subsidiary begins 
when the Group obtains control over the subsidiary and ceases 
when the Group loses control of the subsidiary. Assets, liabilities, 
income and expenses of a subsidiary acquired or disposed of during 
the year are included in the Consolidated Financial Statements from 
the date the Group gains control until the date the Group ceases to 
control the subsidiary.

Profit or loss and each component of Other Comprehensive Income 
(OCI) are attributed to the equity holders of the parent of the 
Group and to the non-controlling interests, even if this results 
in the non-controlling interests having a deficit balance. When 
necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of 
subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies in line with the Group’s 
accounting policies. All intra-group assets and liabilities, equity, 
income, expenses and cash flows relating to transactions between 
members of the Group are eliminated in full on consolidation.

A change in the ownership interest of a subsidiary, without a loss 
of control, is accounted for as an equity transaction. If the Group 
loses control over a subsidiary, it derecognises the related assets 
(including goodwill), liabilities, non-controlling interests and other 
components of equity while any resultant gain or loss is recognised 
in profit or loss. Any investment retained is recognised at fair value.

e Significant accounting 

judgements, estimates and 
assumptions

In applying the Group’s accounting policies, management has made 
a number of judgements, estimates and assumptions concerning 
the future. The key judgements, estimates and assumptions that are 
material to the financial statements relate to the following areas:

Note 2.b

Note 8.c
Note 10
Note 11
Note 13
Note 14
Note 15
Note 16.c
Note 16.e
Note 18

Other income – income from 
government grants
Lease liabilities
Business combinations
Property, plant and equipment
Intangible assets
Impairment testing of goodwill
Taxes
Provisions
Defined employee benefit obligation
Share based payment plans

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Overview
Ramsay Health Care Limited

f Current versus non-current 

classification

The Group presents assets and liabilities in the Consolidated 
Statement of Financial Position based on current/non-current 
classification. An asset is current when it is:
• Expected to be realised or intended to be sold or consumed in the 

normal operating cycle

• Expected to be realised within twelve months after the 

reporting period

• Held primarily for trading, or
• Cash and cash equivalent unless restricted from being exchanged 

or used to settle a liability for at least twelve months after the 
reporting period.

All other assets are classified as non-current.

A liability is current when:
• It is expected to be settled in the normal operating cycle
• It is due to be settled within twelve months after the 

reporting period

• Held primarily for trading, or
• There is no unconditional right to defer the settlement of the 
liability for at least twelve months after the reporting period.

The Group classifies all other liabilities as non-current.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified as non-current assets 
and liabilities.

g Foreign currency translation
Both the functional and presentation currency of Ramsay Health Care 
Limited and its Australian subsidiaries is Australian dollars (A$). Each 
entity in the Group determines its own functional currency and items 
included in the financial statements of each entity are measured 
using that functional currency.

Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded in the 
functional currency by applying the exchange rates ruling at the date 
of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in 
foreign currencies are retranslated at the rate of exchange ruling at 
the reporting date.

Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in 
a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rate as at the 
date of the initial transaction. Non-monetary items measured at fair 
value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at 
the date when the fair value was determined.

The functional currencies of the overseas subsidiaries are: British 
pounds for the UK entities and Euro for the French entities. As at the 
reporting date the assets and liabilities of the overseas subsidiaries 
are translated into the presentation currency of Ramsay Health Care 
Limited at the rate of exchange ruling at the reporting date and the 
Income Statements are translated at the weighted average exchange 
rates for the year. The exchange differences arising on the translation 
are taken directly to a separate component of equity.

On disposal of a foreign entity, the deferred cumulative amount 
recognised in equity relating to that particular foreign operation is 
recognised in the Income Statement.

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Notes to the Financial Statements
Results for the Year
Ramsay Health Care Limited

I Results for the Year

This section provides additional information on the Group results for the year, including further detail on results by segment, 
revenue, expenses, earnings per share and dividends.

1 Segment information

The Managing Director examines the Group’s performance and allocates resources from a geographic perspective and has 
identified four different business units. The segment information discloses the financial performance and total assets and 
liabilities of each operating business.

Identification of reportable segments
The Group has identified its operating segments based on the internal reports that are reviewed and used by the Managing Director (the chief 
operating decision maker) in assessing performance and in determining the allocation of resources.

The operating segments are identified by management based primarily on the country in which the service is provided, as this is the Group’s 
major risk and has the most effect on the rate of return, due to differing currencies and differing health care systems in the respective countries. 
The Group has four reportable operating segments being Asia Pacific, UK, France and Nordics.

Discrete financial information about each of these operating businesses is reported to the Managing Director on at least a monthly basis.
Types of services
The reportable operating segments derive their revenue primarily from providing health care services to both public and private patients in 
the community.
Accounting policies and inter-segment transactions
Transfer prices between operating segments are on an arm’s length basis in a manner similar to transactions with third parties. Segment 
revenue, segment expense and segment results include transfers between the segments. These transfers are eliminated on consolidation.

The accounting policies used by the Group in reporting segments are the same as those contained throughout the accounts and in 
prior periods.

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Results for the Year
Ramsay Health Care Limited

1 Segment information (Continued)

Year ended 30 June 2022
Revenue from contracts with customers
Other income – income from government grants
Other income – income from sale of development assets
Other income – net profit on disposal of non-current assets
Total revenue and other income before intersegment revenue
Intersegment revenue
Total segment revenue and other income

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation and 
rent (EBITDAR)1
Rent2
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA)3
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT)4
Net finance costs
Income tax expense
Profit after tax from continuing operations
Attributable to non-controlling interests
Net profit from continuing operations attributable to owners of 
the parent

Year ended 30 June 2021
Revenue from contracts with customers
Other income – income from government grants
Other income – income from sale of development assets
Other income – net profit on disposal of non-current assets
Total revenue and other income before intersegment revenue
Intersegment revenue
Total segment revenue and other income

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation and 
rent (EBITDAR)1
Rent2
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA)3
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT)4
Net finance costs
Income tax expense
Profit after tax from continuing operations
Attributable to non-controlling interests
Net profit from continuing operations attributable to owners of 
the parent

Asia 
Pacific
$m

5,343.7
-
1.8
8.6
5,354.1
7.1
5,361.2

UK
$m

France
$m

Nordics
$m

Total
$m

1,321.5
-
-
-
1,321.5
-
1,321.5

4,646.3
357.1
-
13.7
5,017.1
-
5,017.1

2,000.9
44.9
-
1.5
2,047.3
-
2,047.3

13,312.4
402.0
1.8
23.8
13,740.0
7.1
13,747.1

725.5

82.0

927.4

232.7

1,967.6

(11.9)
713.6
(246.3)
467.3

(1.9)
80.1
(106.3)
(26.2)

(101.0)
826.4
(448.2)
378.2

(22.6)
210.1
(138.1)
72.0

(137.4)
1,830.2
(938.9)
891.3
(352.8)
(159.3)
379.2
(105.2)

274.0

5,440.8
-
20.4
-
5,461.2
2.9
5,464.1

1,024.1
-
-
-
1,024.1
-
1,024.1

4,574.9
336.4
-
10.3
4,921.6
-
4,921.6

1,824.4
91.9
-
2.0
1,918.3
-
1,918.3

12,864.2
428.3
20.4
12.3
13,325.2
2.9
13,328.1

866.5

182.4

947.4

206.9

2,203.2

(11.4)
855.1
(219.1)
636.0

(1.2)
181.2
(88.4)
92.8

(117.5)
829.9
(472.7)
357.2

(19.6)
187.3
(140.7)
46.6

(149.7)
2,053.5
(920.9)
1,132.6
(391.0)
(230.1)
511.5
(62.5)

449.0

"EBITDAR" is a non-statutory profit measure and represents profit before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation, impairment and rent.

1
2 Rent includes rental costs of short term or low value assets together with any related rent costs, including rent related taxes that could not be capitalised as part of lease liabilities.
3 "EBITDA" is a non-statutory profit measure and represents profit before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation and impairment.
4 "EBIT" is a non-statutory profit measure and represents profit before interest and tax.

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Notes to the Financial Statements
Results for the Year
Ramsay Health Care Limited

1 Segment information (Continued)

Asia Pacific
$m

UK
$m

France
$m

Nordics
$m

Adjustments
&
Eliminations
$m1

Total
$m

8,387.2
(3,847.6)

4,828.8
(4,469.0)

9,242.9
(6,981.1)

2,602.1
(1,561.2)

(5,587.7)
1,911.8

19,473.3
(14,947.1)

8,303.0
(3,662.2)

3,399.7
(2,967.9)

10,019.0
(7,966.7)

2,111.1
(998.8)

(4,508.2)
821.8

19,324.6
(14,773.8)

As at 30 June 2022
Assets & liabilities
Segment assets
Segment liabilities

As at 30 June 2021
Assets & liabilities
Segment assets
Segment liabilities

1 Adjustments and eliminations consist of investments in subsidiaries and intercompany balances, which are eliminated on consolidation.

Segment revenue reconciliation to Income Statement

Total segment revenue and other income
Intersegment revenue elimination
Interest income
Total revenue and other income

2 Revenue and other income

2022
$m
13,747.1
(7.1)
36.2
13,776.2

2021
$m
13,328.1
(2.9)
7.1
13,332.3

The Group primarily derives revenue from providing health care and related services to both public and private patients in 
the community.

2.a Revenue from contracts with customers

Revenue from patients
Revenue from governments under COVID support contracts
Rental revenue
Revenue from ancillary services
Revenue from contracts with customers

2022
$m
12,666.1
138.4
91.9
416.0
13,312.4

2021
$m
11,915.8
428.7
87.2
432.5
12,864.2

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Results for the Year
Ramsay Health Care Limited

2 Revenue and other income (Continued)

Accounting Policies

Revenue is recognised and measured at the amount of the consideration received or receivable to the extent that the performance 
obligations under contracts have been satisfied and the revenue can be reliably measured. The following specific recognition criteria must 
also be met before revenue is recognised:

REVENUE FROM PATIENTS
Revenue from patients is recognised on the date on which the services are provided to the patient.

REVENUE FROM GOVERNMENTS UNDER COVID SUPPORT CONTRACTS
Since 2020, specific contracts have been entered into with various government bodies under which Ramsay made available its facilities 
and services, including equipment and staff, to assist with the respective government’s response to the COVID pandemic. Each of the 
revenue agreements are specific to each government body as follows:

Australia
Agreements with the state governments of NSW, WA, QLD and VIC (each a State) commenced from either 31 March or 1 April 2020. 
In return for the commitment to maintain full workforce capacity at the facilities, Ramsay has received, and recognised as revenue, net 
recoverable costs (being recoverable costs less any revenue generated from operations, calculated on an accruals basis). Recoverable 
costs include direct operating costs, service costs, corporate overhead costs (to the extent related to the provision of service), 
depreciation associated with pre-existing capital, which is owned, and depreciation associated with lease assets. Interest and debt 
servicing costs are excluded.

The agreements expire on various dates, depending on each State’s requirements. These end dates are (in most cases) 20 or 30 
days after the State gives notice but not before: in the case of VIC, the temporary restrictions imposed on private hospitals performing 
category 3 and non-urgent category 2 surgeries have been lifted; in the case of QLD, the State determines that activation of the 
Australian Health Sector Emergency Response Plan for Novel Coronavirus 2019 has ceased; and, in the case of NSW, the date notified
by the Commonwealth government as being the last date covered by the private hospital financial viability payment under the National 
Partnership Agreement.

Recoverable costs and revenue amounts are aggregated quarterly with each quarter considered separately. Where the revenue amounts 
exceed recoverable costs the payment for that quarter is deemed to be zero.

VIC and QLD include a “Pause and Restart” mechanism whereby the State can put the agreement on pause allowing the Operator 
to return to normal operations and relieves the State of any payment obligations during the pause while allowing the State to restart 
the contract to provide COVID pandemic support when necessary. The QLD State government agreed to Ramsay’s request to put the 
agreement on hold from 30 June 2020, but it recommenced from 20 December 2021. While the VIC agreement was paused from 
31 March 2021, it recommenced from 1 October 2021 through 30 November 2021 and then recommenced again from 1 January 2022 and 
was in place until 27 February 2022. The NSW agreement does not have a Pause and Restart mechanism and remains on foot.

The original agreement with the State government of WA expired and was replaced with a new agreement with essentially the same terms 
effective 1 April 2022 with an Initial Term of 12 months, plus a Further Term of 6 months at the discretion of the Department.

UK
A new, volume based agreement with NHS England (NHSE) came into effect on 10 January 2022 and expired on 31 March 2022. A volume 
based agreement was also in place, in the prior period, from 1 January 2021 and expired on 31 March 2021. Ramsay was able to continue 
providing private patient activity during the relevant periods.

Future events could cause the assumptions on which these revenue accruals are based to change, which could affect the future results of 
the Group. As the revenue recognised by the Group in accordance with the contracts is variable, revenue has been recognised only to the 
extent that it is highly probable that a significant revenue reversal of the cumulative amount of revenue will not occur when the uncertainty 
associated with the variable consideration is resolved.

RENTAL REVENUE
Rental income is accounted for on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Contingent rental income is recognised as income in 
the periods in which it is earned. Lease incentives granted are recognised in the Income Statement as an integral part of the total 
rental income.

REVENUE FROM ANCILLARY SERVICES
Income from ancillary services is recognised on the date the services are provided to the customer.

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Results for the Year
Ramsay Health Care Limited

2 Revenue and other income (Continued)

2.b Other income – income from government grants

Other income – income from government grants

Accounting Policies

2022
$m

2021
$m

402.0

428.3

INCOME FROM GOVERNMENT GRANTS
Government grants are recognised when there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and all the attached conditions will 
be complied with. Grants are accounted for on a gross basis in revenue and expenses, by the Group. Where retention of a government 
grant is dependent on the Group satisfying certain criteria, it is initially recognised as deferred income. When the criteria for retention have 
been satisfied, the deferred income balance is recognised as other income.

Key Accounting Judgements, Estimates and Assumptions

Ramsay Santé was a beneficiary of the French government decree issued on 6 May 2020 which provided a guarantee of revenue 
from 1 March 2020 to 31 December 2020, equal to 10/12th of the 2019 calendar year revenue from the government, with some small 
indexation factor. The French government issued a new decree on 13 April 2021 covering the period 1 January 2021 to 30 June 2021 
which subsequently was extended until 31 December 2021. For the period 1 July 2021 to 31 December 2021, the decree provided a 
guarantee of revenue equal to the equivalent period of 2020 billed revenue, inclusive of the 2020 revenue guarantee if any. As the 
actual billings over the six months period were below the guaranteed revenue, Ramsay Santé was entitled to the shortfall. In line with 
the requirements, under this guarantee, the estimates, payments and final square ups that form part of the revenue guarantee are being 
completed on a site-by-site basis. The law enacted on 22 January 2022 has extended the revenue guarantee until 30 June 2022, the 
implementation of which is governed by a new decree issued on 10 May 2022.

As the final square up of the revenue guarantee for the period to 30 June 2022 will not be performed until FY23 and the grant income 
recognised for Ramsay Santé is based on the current best estimate at hand at the time of issuing the Ramsay Group financial statements, 
these estimates may be updated and result in a different amount. Any resulting difference will be recognised in the Ramsay Group results 
in the period the final square up is performed.

2.c Other income - miscellaneous

Interest income
Other income – income from sale of development assets
Other income – net profit on disposal of non-current assets

Accounting Policies

2022
$m

2021
$m

36.2
1.8
23.8
61.8

7.1
20.4
12.3
39.8

INTEREST INCOME
Revenue is recognised as interest accrues using the effective interest method. This is a method of calculating the amortised cost of 
a financial asset and allocating the interest income over the relevant period using the effective interest rate (EIR), which is the rate 
that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to the net carrying amount of the 
financial asset.

INCOME FROM SALE OF DEVELOPMENT ASSETS
Income from sale of development assets is recognised when the control of the development asset is transferred to the purchaser.

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Results for the Year
Ramsay Health Care Limited

3 Expenses

A breakdown of specific expenses helps users understand the financial performance of the Group.

Note

2022
$m

2021
$m

(i) Depreciation
Depreciation – Plant and equipment
Depreciation – Buildings
Depreciation – Right of use assets – Leased property
Depreciation – Right of use assets – Leased plant and equipment
Total

(ii) Amortisation
Amortisation – Service concession assets
Amortisation – Other
Total

(iii) Impairment
Impairment – Plant and equipment
Impairment – Land and buildings
Impairment – Intangible assets
Total

Total depreciation, amortisation and impairment

(iv) Property rental costs (included in occupancy costs)
Expenses relating to short term leases
Expenses relating to leases of low value assets
Variable lease payments

(v) Employee benefit and contractor costs
Wages and salaries
Workers’ compensation
Superannuation
Termination benefits
Social charges and contributions on wages and salaries
Other employment
Share-based payments (expenses arising from transactions accounted for as equity­
settled share-based payment transactions)
Total

(vi) Finance costs
Interest expenses
Finance charges – Lease liability

Finance costs capitalised
Total

Accounting Policies

11
11
12
12

13
13

11
11
13

8.c
8.c
8.c

8.c

309.9
154.8
343.2
73.9
881.8

25.1
20.7
45.8

-
5.3
6.0
11.3

292.3
145.5
344.8
66.7
849.3

34.7
15.4
50.1

3.2
18.3
-
21.5

938.9

920.9

15.2
5.8
0.9

6,293.1
8.7
211.5
17.9
881.7
305.9

13.0
7,731.8

148.0
242.2
390.2
(1.2)
389.0

20.2
7.3
0.9

5,906.4
18.5
198.9
17.5
827.6
278.1

11.7
7,258.7

166.1
234.2
400.3
(2.2)
398.1

FINANCE COSTS
Finance costs include interest, amortisation of discounts or premiums related to borrowings and other costs incurred in connection with 
the arrangement of borrowings. Financing costs are expensed as incurred unless they relate to a qualifying asset. A qualifying asset is an 
asset which generally takes more than 12 months to get ready for its intended use or sale. In these circumstances, the financing costs are 
capitalised to the cost of the asset. Where funds are borrowed by the Group for the acquisition or construction of a qualifying asset, the 
amount of financing costs capitalised are those incurred in relation to that borrowing.

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Notes to the Financial Statements
Results for the Year
Ramsay Health Care Limited

4 Dividends

Dividends are a portion of Ramsay Group’s profit that are paid out to its shareholders, in return for their investment.

(i) Dividends determined and paid during the year on ordinary shares:
Current year interim dividend paid
Franked dividends – ordinary
(48.5 cents per share) (2021: 48.5 cents per share)

Previous year final dividend paid
Franked dividends – ordinary
(103.0 cents per share) (2021: 0.0 cents per share)1

(ii) Dividends proposed and not recognised as a liability on ordinary shares:
Current year final dividend proposed
Franked dividends – ordinary
(48.5 cents per share) (2021: 103.0 cents per share)

(iii) Dividends determined and paid during the year on CARES:
Current year interim and previous year final dividend paid
Franked dividends – CARES

(iv) Dividends proposed and not recognised as a liability on CARES:
Current year final dividend proposed
Franked dividends – CARES

(v) Franking credit balance
The amount of franking credits available for the subsequent financial year are:

franking account balance as at the end of the financial year at 30% (2021: 30%)
franking credits that will arise from the payment of income tax payable as at the end of the 
financial year2

The amount of franking credits available for future reporting periods:

impact on the franking account of dividends proposed or determined before the financial report was 
authorised for issue but not recognised as a distribution to equity holders during the period

Parent Entity

2022
$m

2021
$m

111.0

106.2

231.9
342.9

-
106.2

111.0

231.9

9.0

5.3

851.9

16.1
868.0

(49.9)
818.1

9.1

4.5

839.7

14.6
854.3

(103.0)
751.3

1 No final dividend determined for FY20.
2 As Ramsay Health Care Ltd and its 100% owned Australian subsidiaries have formed a tax consolidated group, effective 1 July 2003, this represents the current tax payable for the 

Australian group.

The tax rate at which paid dividends have been franked is 30% (2021: 30%). $116.3 million (2021: $236.4 million) of the proposed dividends will 
be franked at the rate of 30% (2021: 30%).

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Notes to the Financial Statements
Results for the Year
Ramsay Health Care Limited

5 Earnings per share

Earnings per share is the portion of post-tax profit allocated to each Ramsay ordinary share.

Net profit for the year attributable to owners of the parent
Less: dividend paid on Convertible Adjustable Rate Equity Securities (CARES)
Profit used in calculating basic and diluted (after CARES dividend) earnings per share

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating basic earnings per share
Effect of dilution – share rights not yet vested
Weighted average number of ordinary shares adjusted for the effect of dilution

2022
$m

2021
$m

274.0
(9.0)
265.0

449.0
(9.1)
439.9

2022
Number of 
Shares (m)

2021
Number of 
Shares (m)

227.8
0.5
228.3

227.7
0.7
228.4

The share rights granted to Executives but not yet vested, have the potential to dilute basic earnings per share.

There have been no other transactions involving ordinary shares or potential ordinary shares between the reporting date and the date of 
completion of these financial statements.

Earnings per share (EPS) attributable to equity holders of the parent

Basic earnings per share (after CARES dividend)
Diluted earnings per share (after CARES dividend)

2022
Cents per 
Share

2021
Cents per 
Share

116.3
116.1

193.2
192.6

Calculation of earnings per share
Basic earnings per share
Basic earnings per share amounts are calculated by dividing net profit for the year attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent (after 
deducting the CARES dividend) by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year.
Diluted earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share amounts are calculated by dividing the net profit attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent (after deducting 
the CARES dividend) by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year plus the weighted average number of 
ordinary shares that would be issued on the conversion of all the dilutive potential ordinary shares into ordinary shares.

6 Net tangible assets

Net Tangible Assets (NTA) are the total assets minus intangible assets and total liabilities, divided by the number of ordinary 
shares of the Company currently on issue at the reporting date. Net tangible assets include right of use assets as the underlying 
leases are for physical assets.

Net tangible (liability)/asset per ordinary share

2022
$ per Share

(6.31)

2021
$ per Share
0.42

The reduction in net tangible (liability)/asset per ordinary share from 30 June 2021 is a result of the payment of dividends during the year 
together with liabilities recognised to fund the business combinations undertaken during the year (refer Note 10). As the majority of the assets 
recognised for the business combinations are goodwill and goodwill as an intangible asset is excluded from the calculation, it results in a 
reduction in net tangible assets per share.

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Notes to the Financial Statements
Capital – Financing
Ramsay Health Care Limited

II Capital – Financing

This section discusses how the Ramsay Group manages funds and maintains capital structure, including bank borrowings, 
related finance costs and access to capital markets.

How the Group manages its capital – Financing
The Group manages its capital structure with the objective of ensuring it will be able to continue as a going concern as well as maintaining 
optimal returns to shareholders and benefits for its stakeholders. The Group also aims to maintain a capital structure that is consistent with its 
targeted credit ratings, ensuring sufficient headroom is available within such ratings to support its growth strategies at an optimised weighted 
average cost of capital. Prudent liquidity reserves in the form of committed undrawn bank debt facilities or cash are maintained in order to 
accommodate its expenditures and potential market disruption.

The Group may raise or retire debt, adjust its dividend policy, return capital to shareholders, issue new shares or financial instruments 
containing characteristics of equity, or sell assets to reduce debt in order to achieve the optimal capital structure.

The Group’s capital is comprised of equity plus net debt. Net debt is calculated as interest bearing liabilities plus derivatives relating to debt, 
less cash assets.

During 2022, dividends of $351.9 million (2021: $115.3 million) were paid. For the year ended 30 June 2022, fully franked ordinary dividends of 
97.0c (2021: 151.5c) per share were determined.

The group monitors its capital structure primarily by reference to its debt financial covenants and credit rating gearing metrics. Debt levels 
under the Group’s financial covenants are assessed relative to the cash operating profits (EBITDA1) of the Group that are used to service debt. 
This ratio is calculated as Net Debt/EBITDA1  and is 5.7x for the year ended 30 June 2022 (2021: 4.7x), however lending facilities within the 
Group contain calculations and thresholds specific to each facility and borrowing groups having access to such facilities. Escrow funds of 
$1.96 billion were recorded in the Statement of Financial Position at 30 June 2021 resulting in a higher than normal leverage. A normalised 
Group Consolidated Leverage Ratio of 3.7x was calculated for 30 June 2021 after reducing Net Debt by the $1.96 billion cash held in escrow on 
30 June 2021. These escrow funds were retrieved in July 2021 and used to repay debt.

The Group has committed senior debt funding with various maturities starting in November 2022 and ending in June 2031 . As such, certain 
subsidiaries must comply with various financial and other undertakings in particular, the following customary financial undertakings:
• Total Net Leverage Ratio (Net Debt/EBITDA1 )
• Interest Cover Ratio (EBITDA1 / Net Interest)
• Minimum Shareholders Funds

The facilities maturing in November 2022 have a tenure of one year and are extended every six months.

Details of Capital – Financing are as follows:
Equity
Net Debt

Note
7
8

2022
$m
4,526.2
10,327.5
14,853.7

2021
$m
4,550.8
9,585.0
14,135.8

1

EBITDA is Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation pre AASB 16 Leases.

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7 Equity

Issued capital
Treasury shares
Convertible Adjustable Rate Equity Securities (CARES)
Other reserves
Retained earnings
Non-controlling interests

7.a Issued capital

Notes to the Financial Statements
Capital – Financing
Ramsay Health Care Limited

Note
7.a
7.b
7.c

2022
$m
2,197.6
(72.4)
252.2
(152.6)
1,708.7
592.7
4,526.2

2021
$m
2,197.6
(76.7)
252.2
(91.3)
1,750.9
518.1
4,550.8

Issued capital represents the amount of consideration received for the ordinary shares issued by Ramsay Health Care Limited 
(the Company).

Issued and paid up capital

As at 30 June

2022
Number (m)
228.9

2022
$m
2,197.6

2021
Number (m)
228.9

2021
$m
2,197.6

Terms and conditions of issued capital
ORDINARY SHARES
Ordinary shares have the right to receive dividends as declared and, in the event of winding up the Company, to participate in the proceeds 
from the sale of all surplus assets in proportion to the number of and amounts paid up on shares held. Ordinary shares entitle their holder to 
one vote, either in person or by proxy, at a meeting of the Company.

Accounting Policies

ORDINARY SHARES
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as 
a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.

7.b Treasury shares

Treasury shares are the shares repurchased on the open market, for the share rights issued to employees under the Employee 
Share Plan.

1.1 million ordinary shares (30 June 2021: 1.1 million ordinary shares)

Nature & Purpose
Treasury shares are shares in the Company held by the Employee Share Plan and are deducted from equity.

2022
$m

2021
$m

72.4

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Capital – Financing
Ramsay Health Care Limited

7 Equity (Continued)

7.c Convertible Adjustable Rate Equity Securities (CARES)

Convertible Adjustable Rate Equity Securities (CARES) are non-cumulative, redeemable and convertible preference shares in 
Ramsay Health Care Limited.

Issued and paid up capital

2.6 million CARES shares fully paid (30 June 2021: 2.6 million CARES shares fully paid)

252.2

252.2

2022
$m

2021
$m

Terms and conditions of CARES

Ramsay Health Care Limited
Convertible Adjustable Rate Equity Securities (CARES) which are a non-cumulative, redeemable and convertible preference 
share in Ramsay.
$100 Per CARES.

The holder of each CARES is entitled to a preferred, non-cumulative, floating rate dividend equal to:

Dividend Entitlement = (Dividend Rate x Face Value x N) / 365
where:
N is the number of days in the Dividend Period

The payment of Dividends is at the Directors’ discretion and is subject to there being funds legally available for the payment 
of Dividends and the restrictions which apply in certain circumstances under the financing arrangements.

If declared, the first Dividend will be payable on each CARES in arrears on 20 October 2005 and thereafter on each 20 April 
and 20 October until CARES are converted or exchanged.
The Dividend Rate for each Dividend Period is calculated as:

Dividend Rate = (Market Rate + Margin) x (1-T)
where:
The Market Rate is the 180 day Bank Bill Swap Rate applying on the first day of the Dividend Period expressed as a 
percentage per annum.

The Margin for the period to 20 October 2010 was 2.85% per annum. It was determined by the Bookbuild held on 
26 April 2005.

T is the prevailing Australian corporate tax rate applicable on the Allotment Date.

As Ramsay did not convert or exchange by 20 October 2010, the Margin was increased by a one-time step up of 2.00% (200 
basis points) per annum.
One-time 2.00% (200 basis points) step-up in the Margin at 20 October 2010
Ramsay expects the Dividends paid on CARES to be fully franked. If a Dividend is not fully franked, the Dividend will be 
grossed up to compensate for the unfranked component.

If, on a Dividend Payment Date, the Australian corporate tax rate differs from the Australian corporate tax rate on the 
Allotment Date, the Dividend will be adjusted downwards or upwards accordingly.
CARES have no maturity. Ramsay may convert or exchange some or all CARES at its election for shares or $100 in cash for 
each CARES on 20 October 2010 and each Dividend Payment Date thereafter.

Ramsay also has the right to:

• convert or exchange CARES after the occurrence of a Regulatory Event; and
• convert CARES on the occurrence of a Change in Control Event.

Issuer
Security

Face 
Value
Dividends

Dividend 
Rate

Step-up
Franking

Conversion 
or 
exchange 
by Ramsay

Conversion 
Ratio

Ramsay cannot elect to convert or exchange only some CARES if such conversion or exchange would result in there being 
less than $50 million in aggregate Face Value of CARES on issue.
The rate at which CARES will convert into Shares will be calculated by reference to the market price of Shares during 
20 business days immediately preceding, but not including, the conversion date, less a conversion discount of 2.5%. An 
adjustment is made to the market price calculation in the case of a Change in Control Event. The Conversion Ratio for each 
CARES will not be greater than 400 shares.
CARES rank equally amongst themselves in all respects and are subordinated to all creditors but rank in priority to Shares.

Ranking
Participation Unless CARES are converted into Shares, CARES confer no rights to subscribe for new shares in any fundraisings by Ramsay 

or to participate in any bonus or rights issues by Ramsay.
CARES do not carry a right to vote at general meeting of Ramsay except in limited circumstances.

Voting 
Rights

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8 Net debt

Cash and cash equivalents
Loans and borrowings – current
Lease liabilities – current
Loans and borrowings – non-current
Lease liabilities – non-current
Net derivative assets / (liabilities) – debt related

8.a Cash and cash equivalents

Notes to the Financial Statements
Capital – Financing
Ramsay Health Care Limited

Note
8.a
8.b
8.c
8.b
8.c
8.d

2022
$m

314.2
(42.8)
(354.8)
(5,173.5)
(5,127.6)
57.0
(10,327.5)

2021
$m
1,004.8
(51.7)
(368.2)
(5,229.0)
(4,902.8)
(38.1)
(9,585.0)

Cash and cash equivalents comprise of cash at bank, cash on hand and short-term deposits with a maturity of less than three 
months. This note presents the amount of cash on hand at year end, together with further reconciliations in relation to the 
Statement of Cash Flows.

Cash at bank and on hand

2022
$m

314.2

2021
$m
1,004.8

Cash at bank earns interest at floating rates based on daily bank deposit rates. Short-term deposits are made for varying periods of between 
one day and three months, depending on the immediate cash requirements of the Group, and earn interest at the respective short-term 
deposit rates.

Accounting Policies

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and short-term deposits in the Statement of Financial Position comprise cash at bank and on hand and short-term deposits with an 
original maturity of three months or less.

For the purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and cash equivalents as defined above, net 
of outstanding bank overdrafts and restricted cash.

Reconciliation to Statement of Cash Flows

For the purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash
equivalents comprise the following at 30 June
Cash at bank and on hand

2022
$m

2021
$m

314.2

1,004.8

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Capital – Financing
Ramsay Health Care Limited

8 Net debt (Continued)
Reconciliation of net profit after tax to net cash flows from operations

Net profit after tax for the year
Adjustments for:
Share of profit of joint venture
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment
Interest received
Share-based payments
Net profit on disposal of non-current assets
Other
Changes in assets & liabilities:
Deferred tax
Receivables
Other assets
Creditors, accruals and other liabilities
Provisions
Inventories
Current tax
Net cash flows from operating activities

2022
$m

2021
$m

379.2

511.5

(15.5)
938.9
(36.2)
13.0
(23.8)
18.7

(55.0)
(664.8)
(8.9)
179.7
(22.9)
28.2
(15.1)
715.5

(10.9)
920.9
(7.1)
11.7
(12.3)
2.2

(27.8)
(103.9)
66.1
134.9
(22.4)
(11.4)
29.7
1,481.2

Reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities

As at 
1 July 
2021

Cash 
Flows

Foreign 
Exchange 
Movement

New 
Leases

Disposal/
Termination 
or 
Reassessment 
of Leases

Business 
Combinations

As at 
30 June 
2022

Other

$m

$m

$m

$m

$m

$m

$m

$m

Loans and borrowings 
– current
Loans and borrowings 
– non-current
Lease Liabilities
Total

51.7

(658.9)

(8.7)

-

658.9

5,229.0
5,271.0
10,551.7

8.9
(387.8)
(1,037.8)

(122.0)
(226.8)
(357.5)

-
310.3
310.3

24.1
514.1
1,197.1

-

-
1.6
1.6

(0.2)

42.8

33.5
-
33.3

5,173.5
5,482.4
10,698.7

As at 
1 July 
2020
$m

Cash 
Flows
$m

Foreign 
Exchange 
Movement
$m

New 
Leases
$m

Disposal/
Termination 
or 
Reassessment 
of Leases
$m

Business 
Combinations
$m

As at 
30 June 
2021
$m

Other
$m

32.3

5.9

(0.3)

-

4,195.5
5,289.2
9,517.0

1,064.0
(334.0)
735.9

(50.9)
(54.0)
(105.2)

-
384.8
384.8

14.0

15.7
11.2
40.9

-

(0.2)

51.7

-
(26.2)
(26.2)

4.7
-
4.5

5,229.0
5,271.0
10,551.7

Loans and borrowings 
– current
Loans and borrowings 
– non-current
Lease Liabilities
Total

Disclosure of financing facilities
Refer to Note 8.b.

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Capital – Financing
Ramsay Health Care Limited

8 Net debt (Continued)

8.b Loans and borrowings

This note outlines the Group's loans and borrowings, which are predominantly from banks and other financial institutions, with 
varying maturities.

Current
Secured bank loans:
€ Bi-lateral Facilities1
Total current loans and borrowings

Non-current
Unsecured bank and other financial institution loans:
A$ 1,500,000,000 Syndicated Facility Loan2
A$ 600,000,000 Syndicated Facility Loan3
A$ 200,000,000 Bi-lateral Term Loan4
€ 300,000,000 Syndicated Facility Loan5

Secured bank loans:
€ 1,450,000,000 Syndicated Term Loan6
€ Bi-lateral Facilities1

Secured/Unsecured corporate notes:
€ 100,000,000 Sustainability Linked Euro Private Placement Notes7
Total non-current loans and borrowings
Total loans and borrowings

Maturity

2022
$m

2021
$m

Up to Jun 2031

42.8
42.8

51.7
51.7

Up to Jul 2026
Dec 2023
Oct 2024
Oct 2024

Up to Apr 2027
Up to Jun 2031

Up to Dec 2029

1,443.2
599.5
-
455.6
2,498.3

2,188.2
335.1
2,523.3

151.9
5,173.5
5,216.3

1,195.4
716.5
199.6
474.3
2,585.8

2,277.2
366.0
2,643.2

-
5,229.0
5,280.7

1 Euro bi-lateral facilities are secured by a first charge over certain Ramsay Santé and controlled entities’ land and buildings. These loans are repayable in instalments over the term of 

the facilities.

2 Sustainability linked syndicated revolving bank debt facility with equal tranches which mature over 3 years, 4 years and 5 years.
3 Syndicated revolving bank debt facility. Facility was downsized in November 2021 from A$800 million to A$600 million. The shortfall was replaced by the creation of A$200 million of 

bi-lateral facilities.

4 Bi-lateral term loan facility and repayable in full on maturity.
5 Syndicated revolving bank debt facility.
6 Sustainability linked syndicated term loan facilities repayable in full on maturity. The lenders only have recourse to Ramsay Santé and certain Ramsay Santé controlled entities.
7 Euro Private Placement Notes, maturing in December 2028 and December 2029.

RAMSAY AND ITS WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARIES
Ramsay Funding Group prepaid A$200 million in bi lateral term debt facility in November 2021. The covenant package, group guarantees and 
other common terms and conditions in respect of the debt facilities are governed under a Common Terms Deed Poll (CTDP).

RAMSAY SANTÉ AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES
Ramsay Santé and controlled entities issued €100 million Euro Private Placement notes in December 2021. This comprised of €40 million 
maturing in December 2028 and €60 million maturing in December 2029. The lenders to these debt facilities only have recourse to Ramsay 
Santé and certain Ramsay Santé controlled entities. The debt facilities are secured by first ranking pledges over certain material companies 
of Ramsay Santé, granted only by Ramsay Santé and certain Ramsay Santé controlled entities. Guarantees have also been provided and are 
provided only by Ramsay Santé controlled entities.

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Capital – Financing
Ramsay Health Care Limited

8 Net debt (Continued)
Fair values
The fair values of the Group’s interest bearing loans and borrowings are determined by using the discounted cash flow method with discount 
rates that reflect market interest rates, specific country risk factors, individual creditworthiness of the counterparties and the other risk 
characteristics associated with the underlying debts.

Unless disclosed below, the carrying amount of the Group’s current and non-current borrowings approximate their fair value. The fair values 
have been calculated by discounting the expected future cash flows at prevailing market interest rates depending on the type of borrowings. 
At reporting date, the market interest rates vary from 1.104% to 1.793% (2021: 0.060% to 0.0803%) for Australia and -0.553% to -0.475% (2021: 
-0.569% to -0.542%) for France respectively.

The fair value of the interest bearing loans and borrowings was estimated using the level 2 method valuation technique in which the lowest 
level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement is directly or indirectly observable. Set out in the table below is a comparison by 
carrying amounts and fair value of the Group’s Interest bearing loans and borrowings.

Bank loans
Corporate notes

2022

2021

Carrying 
Amount

Fair
Value

Carrying 
Amount

Fair
Value

$m
5,064.4
151.9
5,216.3

$m
5,286.3
165.0
5,451.3

$m
5,280.7
-
5,280.7

$m
5,381.3
-
5,381.3

Interest rate, foreign exchange & liquidity risk
Details regarding interest rate, foreign exchange and liquidity risk is disclosed in Note 17.
Assets pledged as security
The carrying amounts of assets pledged as security for loans and borrowings are set out in the following table:

Fixed and floating charge
Fixed assets
Investment holdings in subsidiaries
Total non-current assets pledged as security

Accounting Policies

2022
$m

2021
$m

3.0
3,599.8
3,602.8

3.1
3,917.8
3,920.9

LOANS AND BORROWINGS
After initial recognition, interest bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the EIR method. Losses 
are recognised in profit or loss when the liabilities are derecognised.

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Notes to the Financial Statements
Capital – Financing
Ramsay Health Care Limited

8 Net debt (Continued)

8.c Lease liabilities

The Group has lease contracts for the use of hospitals, office space and various items of equipment and vehicles which it 
uses in its operations. Leases of hospitals and office space can have lease terms between 5 and 120 years, while vehicles and 
equipment generally have lease terms between 5 and 10 years.

Generally, the Group is restricted from assigning and subleasing the leased assets. A number of the lease contracts include extensions, 
termination options and variable lease payments, which are discussed below.

The Group also has certain leases of equipment with lease terms of 12 months or less and leases of office equipment with a low value. The 
Group applies the ‘short term lease’ and ‘lease of low value assets’ recognition exemptions for these leases.

As at 1 July
Additions
Business combinations
Disposals or terminations
Payments
Accretion of interest
Reassessment of lease terms
Exchange differences
As at 30 June

Current lease liabilities
Non-current lease liabilities
Total lease liabilities

Assets pledged as security
The carrying amounts of assets pledged as security for lease liabilities are set out in the following table:

Leased assets pledged as security

2022
$m
5,271.0
310.3
514.1
(9.7)
(630.0)
242.2
11.3
(226.8)
5,482.4

2022
$m

354.8
5,127.6
5,482.4

2021
$m
5,289.2
384.8
11.2
(91.0)
(568.2)
234.2
64.8
(54.0)
5,271.0

2021
$m

368.2
4,902.8
5,271.0

2022
$m

2021
$m

788.7

365.3

Cash outflows
The Group had total cash outflows for leases of approximately $651.9 million in 2022 (2021: $596.6 million) - the principal portion of lease 
payments totalled $387.8 million (2021: $334.0 million), interest payments totalled $242.2 million (2021: $234.2 million) and other payments 
relating to low-value assets, short term and variable lease payments totalled approximately $21.9 million (included in payments to suppliers and 
employees) (2021: $28.4 million).

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Capital – Financing
Ramsay Health Care Limited

8 Net debt (Continued)

Accounting Policies

All leases are accounted for by recognising a right of use asset and a lease liability except for:
• Leases of low value assets, being those with a cost of $50,000 or less; and
• Leases with a term of 12 months or less.

LEASE LIABILITIES
Lease liabilities are measured at the present value of the contractual payments due to the lessor over the lease term, with the discount 
rate determined by reference to the rate inherent in the lease unless (as is typically the case) this is not readily determinable, in which 
case the Group’s incremental borrowing rate on commencement of the lease is used. Variable lease payments are only included in the 
measurement of the lease liability if they depend on an index or rate. In such cases, the initial measurement of the lease liability assumes 
the variable element will remain unchanged throughout the lease term. Other variable lease payments are expensed in the period to 
which they relate.

On initial recognition, the carrying value of the lease liability also includes:
• amounts expected to be payable under any residual value guarantee;
• the exercise price of any purchase option granted in favour of the group if it is reasonably certain to exercise that option;
• any penalties payable for terminating the lease, if the term of the lease has been estimated on the basis of the termination option 

being exercised.

LEASE ASSETS
Right of use assets are initially measured at the amount of the lease liability, reduced for any lease incentives received, and increased for:
• lease payments made at or before commencement of the lease;
• initial direct costs incurred; and
• the amount of any provision recognised where the group is contractually required to dismantle, remove or restore the leased asset.

Subsequent to initial measurement, lease liabilities increase as a result of interest charged at a constant rate on the balance outstanding 
and are reduced for lease payments made. Right of use assets are amortised on a straight line basis over the shorter of the useful life of 
the asset or the term of the lease. Lease liabilities are remeasured when there is a change in future lease payments arising from a change 
in an index or rate or when there is a change in the assessment of the term of the lease.

The Group applies the short term lease recognition exemption to its short term lease of equipment, being those leases that have a lease 
term of 12 months or less from the commencement date and do not contain a purchase option. The Group also applies the low-value 
assets recognition exemption to leases of equipment that are considered to be of low value. Lease payments on short term leases and 
leases of low value assets are recognised as an expense on a straight line basis over the lease term.

Key Accounting Judgements, Estimates and Assumptions

LEASE TERM
The Group determines the lease term as the non-cancellable term of the lease, together with any periods covered by an option to extend 
the lease if it is reasonably certain to be exercised, or any periods covered by an option to terminate the lease, if it is reasonably certain 
not to be exercised.

The Group has the option, under some of its leases to lease the assets for additional terms. The Group applies judgement in evaluating 
whether it is reasonably certain to exercise the options to renew. That is, it considers all relevant factors that create an economic incentive 
for it to exercise the renewal. After commencement date, the Group reassess the lease term if there is a significant event or change in 
circumstances that is within its control and affects its ability to exercise (or not exercise) the option to renew.

DISCOUNT RATES
The lease payments are discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or the lessee’s incremental borrowing rate (IBR). The IBR 
is the rate of interest that the lessee would have to pay to borrow over a similar term, and with a similar security, the funds necessary to 
obtain an asset of a similar value to the right of use asset in a similar economic environment. The IBR therefore requires estimation when 
no observable rates are available (such as for subsidiaries that do not enter into financing transactions) or when they need to be adjusted 
to reflect the terms and conditions of the lease.

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Capital – Financing
Ramsay Health Care Limited

8 Net debt (Continued)

8.d Derivative financial instruments

A derivative is a financial instrument typically used to manage an underlying risk, using futures, swaps and options. The value 
change of a derivative is related to changes in a variable, such as interest rate or foreign exchange rate. The Group uses 
derivatives to manage exposure to foreign exchange and interest rate risk.

Current assets
Interest rate and foreign exchange derivative contracts – cash flow hedges
Interest rate and foreign exchange derivative contracts – economic hedges
Non-current assets
Interest rate and foreign exchange derivative contracts – cash flow hedges
Interest rate and foreign exchange derivative contracts – economic hedges

Current liabilities
Interest rate and foreign exchange derivative contracts – cash flow hedges
Non-current liabilities
Interest rate and foreign exchange derivative contracts – cash flow hedges

Net derivative assets/(liabilities)

2022
$m

2021
$m

8.9
2.4

29.6
16.1
57.0

-

-
-
57.0

-
-

-
-
-

(14.9)

(23.2)
(38.1)
(38.1)

Instruments used by the Group
Derivative financial instruments are used by the Group in the normal course of business in order to hedge exposure to fluctuations in interest 
and foreign exchange rates.

INTEREST RATE SWAPS AND FORWARD FOREIGN EXCHANGE CONTRACTS – CASH FLOW HEDGES
Interest bearing loans in Australian Dollar of the Group currently bear an average variable base interest rate excluding margin of 1.477% (2021: 
0.0666%). Interest bearing loans in Euro of the Group currently bear a zero variable base interest rate excluding margin (2021: 0%) pursuant to 
an interest rate floor within the facility agreements whereby base interest rate (EURIBOR) is deemed to be zero when it is negative.

In order to reduce the variability of the future cash flows in relation to the interest bearing loans, the Group has entered into Australian Dollar 
and Euro interest rate swap contracts under which it has a right to receive interest at variable rates and to pay interest at fixed rates. Swaps in 
place cover approximately 39% (2021: 67%) of the principal outstanding.

While the Group also enters into other foreign exchange forward contracts with the intention to reduce the foreign exchange risk of expected 
sales and purchases, these other contracts are not designated in hedge relationships and are measured at fair value through profit or loss.
Interest rate risk
Information regarding interest rate risk exposure is set out in Note 17.
Credit risk
Credit risk arises from the potential failure of counterparties to meet their obligations at maturity of contracts. This arises on derivative financial
instruments with unrealised gains. Management constantly monitor the fair value of favourable contracts outstanding with any individual 
counterparty. Management only deal with prime financial institutions with appropriate credit ratings in order to manage this credit risk.

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Capital – Financing
Ramsay Health Care Limited

8 Net debt (Continued)
Fair value of derivative financial instruments
The fair value of the derivative financial instruments was estimated using the level 2 method valuation technique and is summarised in the 
table above.

The most frequently applied valuation techniques include forward pricing and swap models, using present value calculations. The models 
incorporate various inputs including the credit quality of counterparties, foreign exchange spot and forward rates and interest rate curves. 
The changes in counterparty credit risk had no material effect on the hedge effectiveness assessment for derivatives designated in 
hedge relationships.

The Group uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are available to measure fair value, 
maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of unobservable inputs. Information about the valuation techniques 
and inputs used in determining the fair value of various assets and liabilities are disclosed in the relevant notes.

All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the financial statements are categorised within the fair value hierarchy, 
described as follows, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole:

Level 1
Level 2

Level 3

Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is directly 
or indirectly observable
Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement 
is unobservable

For assets and liabilities that are recognised in the financial statements on a recurring basis, the Group determines whether transfers have 
occurred between Levels in the hierarchy by re-assessing categorisation (based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value 
measurement as a whole) at the end of each reporting period.

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 or between Level 2 and Level 3 during the year.

The notional principal amounts and period of expiry of the interest rate derivatives contracts are as follows:

0-1 years
1-2 years
2-3 years
3-5 years
Over 5 years

2022
$m
1,102.4
210.0
1,059.4
450.0
-
2,821.8

2021
$m

-
1,043.5
110.0
790.5
-
1,944.0

The interest rate derivatives require settlement of net interest receivable or payable each 90 or 180 days. They are settled on a net basis. The 
swaps are measured at fair value and all gains and losses attributed to the hedged risk are taken directly to equity and re-classified to the 
Income Statement when the interest expense is recognised.

Accounting Policies

The Group uses derivative financial instruments such as interest rate swaps to hedge its risks associated with interest rates. Such 
derivative financial instruments are initially recognised at fair value on the date on which a derivative contract is entered into and are 
subsequently remeasured to fair value. Derivatives are carried as assets when the fair value is positive and as a liability when the fair value 
is negative.

Any gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value of derivatives are taken directly to profit or loss, except for the effective portion 
of cash flow hedges, which is recognised in Other Comprehensive Income, and later classified to profit and loss when the hedge item 
affects profit or loss.

For the purposes of hedge accounting, hedges are classified as:
• fair value hedges when they hedge the exposure to changes in the fair value of a recognised asset or liability;
• cash flow hedges when they hedge exposure to variability in cash flows that is attributable either to a particular risk associated 

with a recognised asset or liability or to a highly probable forecast transaction or the foreign currency risk in an unrecognised firm 
commitment; or

• hedges of a net investment in a foreign operation.

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Capital – Financing
Ramsay Health Care Limited

8 Net debt (Continued)

Accounting Policies

At the inception of a hedge relationship, the Group formally designates and documents the hedge relationship to which the Group 
wishes to apply hedge accounting and the risk management objective and strategy for undertaking the hedge. The documentation 
includes identification of the hedging instrument, the hedged item, the nature of the risk being hedged and how the Group will 
assess whether the hedging relationship meets the hedge effectiveness requirements (including the analysis of sources of hedge 
ineffectiveness and how the hedge ratio is determined). A hedging relationship qualifies for hedge accounting if it meets all of the 
following effectiveness requirements:
• There is an economic relationship between the hedged item and the hedging instrument;
• The effect of credit risk does not ‘dominate the value changes’ that result from that economic relationship; and
• The hedge ratio of the hedging relationship is the same as that resulting from the quantity of the hedged item that the Group actually 

hedges and the quantity of the hedging instrument that the Group actually uses to hedge that quantity of hedged item.

Hedges that meet the strict criteria for hedge accounting are accounted for as follows:

CASH FLOW HEDGES
The effective portion of the gain or loss on the hedging instrument is recognised directly in Other Comprehensive Income in the cash flow 
hedge reserve, while any ineffective portion is recognised immediately in the Income Statement as other operating expenses.

The Group uses predominantly interest rate swap contracts as hedges of its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. There is an 
economic relationship between the hedged item and the hedging instrument as the term of the interest rate swap matches the terms of 
the variable rate loan (that is, notional amount, maturity, base rate, payment and reset dates).

The Group only designates the intrinsic value of the interest rate option contracts as hedging instruments. The time value of the interest 
rate option contracts are recognised in Other Comprehensive Income and accumulated in a separate component of equity under the cost 
of Hedging Reserve. These deferred costs of hedging are recognised in the profit or loss on a systematic basis over the tenor of the 
interest rate option contracts.

Amounts recognised as Other Comprehensive Income are transferred to profit or loss when the hedged transaction affects profit or loss, 
such as when the hedged financial income or financial expense is recognised. When the hedged item is the cost of a non-financial asset 
or non-financial liability, the amounts recognised as Other Comprehensive Income are transferred to the initial carrying amount of the 
non-financial asset or liability.

If the forecast transaction or firm commitment is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in Other 
Comprehensive Income is transferred to the Income Statement. If the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised 
without replacement or rollover, or if its designation as a hedge is revoked, any cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in Other 
Comprehensive Income remains in Other Comprehensive Income until the forecast transaction or firm commitment affects profit or loss.

Subsequent measurement
For financial instruments not traded in an active market, the fair value is determined using appropriate valuation techniques. Such 
techniques may include:
• Using recent arm’s length market transaction;
• Reference to the current fair value of another instrument that is substantially the same; or
• A discounted cash flow analysis or other valuation models.

Fair value of derivative financial instruments
The Group measures financial instruments, such as, derivatives, at fair value at each reporting date.

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. The fair value measurement is based on the presumption that the transaction to sell the asset or 
transfer the liability takes place either:
• In the principal market for the asset or liability; or
• In the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability.

The principal or the most advantageous market must be accessible by the Group.

The fair value of an asset or a liability is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or 
liability, assuming that market participants act in their economic best interest.

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Notes to the Financial Statements
Assets and Liabilities – Operating and Investing
Ramsay Health Care Limited

III Assets and Liabilities – Operating and Investing

This section outlines how the Ramsay Group manages its assets and liabilities to generate profit.

How the Group manages its overall financial position
The Group manages its overall financial position by segregating its balance sheet into two categories; Assets and Liabilities – Operating and 
Investing and Capital – Financing. Assets and Liabilities – Operating and Investing is managed at both the site and group level while Capital – 
Financing (refer to section II) is managed centrally.

Details of Assets and Liabilities – Operating and Investing are as follows:

Working capital
Property, plant and equipment
Right of use assets
Intangible assets
Current and deferred tax assets
Other assets/(liabilities)

9 Working capital

Trade and other receivables (current)
Inventories
Trade and other creditors (current)

Note
9
11
12
13
15
16

Note
9.a
9.b
9.c

2022
$m

(337.7)
4,806.9
4,627.7
5,799.0
111.7
(153.9)
14,853.7

2022
$m
2,331.3
376.8
(3,045.8)
(337.7)

2021
$m

(794.8)
4,488.6
4,411.5
4,233.6
150.7
1,646.2
14,135.8

2021
$m
1,809.5
409.4
(3,013.7)
(794.8)

Consistent with prior periods, the Group actively manages the collection of debtor receipts and creditor and employee payments. This often 
results in a negative working capital metric and net current liability position. Any surplus or deficit in the working capital is managed through 
efficient use of the revolving debt facilities and cash balances. The Group had an undrawn facility limit of $779 million as at 30 June 2022.

The change in working capital during the year is mostly as a result of an increase in the trade and other receivables amounts as funding from 
the COVID government agreements reduced and more usual invoicing and payment patterns with customers resumed.

9.a Trade and other receivables

Trade and other receivables primarily consists of amounts outstanding from Governments, Health Funds and Self Insured 
patients for delivering health care and related services.

Current
Trade and other receivables
Allowances for impairment loss

Non-current
Rental property bonds and guarantees receivable
Other

Total

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2022
$m

2021
$m

2,401.9
(70.6)
2,331.3

32.5
46.5
79.0
2,410.3

1,871.5
(62.0)
1,809.5

37.3
33.3
70.6
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Assets and Liabilities – Operating and Investing
Ramsay Health Care Limited

9 Working capital (Continued)
Allowances for impairment loss
An allowance for expected credit loss (ECL) is recognised based on the difference between the contractual cash flows and the expected cash 
flows. The Group has applied a simplified approach in calculating ECLs by establishing a provision matrix for forward-looking factors specific to 
the debtors and the economic environment.

Movements in the allowances for impairment loss were as follows:

As at 1 July
Charge for the year
Exchange differences
Amounts written off
Disposal of subsidiary
As at 30 June

2022
$m

2021
$m

(62.0)
(40.3)
2.1
29.6
-
(70.6)

(61.7)
(29.5)
0.6
24.3
4.3
(62.0)

Ageing analysis
At 30 June, the ageing analysis of trade and other receivables is as follows:

Neither 
past due 
nor 
impaired
$m
1,777.7
1,447.2

Total
$m
2,480.9
1,942.1

0-30
Days
PDNI1
$m
294.6
218.6

31-60
Days
PDNI1
$m
122.7
81.2

61-90
Days
PDNI1
$m

37.7
13.6

91+
Days
PDNI1
$m
177.6
119.5

Considered 
impaired
$m

70.6
62.0

2022
2021

1 PDNI – Past due not impaired

Receivables past due but not considered impaired are: $632.6 million (2021: $432.9 million). Payment terms on these amounts have not been 
re-negotiated as based on the credit history of receivables past due not considered impaired, management believes that these amounts will be 
fully recovered. This is due to the fact that the Group mainly deals with Government Authorities and creditworthy Health Funds.
Fair value
Due to the short term nature of the current receivables, the carrying value approximates fair value. The carrying values of the discounted 
non-current receivables approximates their fair values.
Credit risk
The maximum exposure to credit risk for current receivables is their carrying value. Collateral is not held as security. The Group’s credit risk 
is low in relation to trade debtors because the majority of transactions are with the Government and Health Funds. The maximum exposure 
to credit risk for non-current receivables at the reporting date is the carrying value of these receivables. The majority of the non-current 
receivables are assessed as low risk.
Foreign exchange & interest rate risk
Details regarding foreign exchange and interest rate risk exposure are disclosed in Note 17.

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Assets and Liabilities – Operating and Investing
Ramsay Health Care Limited

9 Working capital (Continued)

9.b Inventories

Inventories include medical supplies to be consumed in providing future patient services, and development assets, including 
medical suites to be sold, that are currently under construction.

Amount of medical supplies to be consumed in providing future patient services – at cost
Development assets to be sold that are currently under construction – at cost
Total

2022
$m

328.4
48.4
376.8

2021
$m

363.8
45.6
409.4

Inventory expense
Medical supplies recognised as an expense for the year ended 30 June 2022 totalled $3,107.8 million (2021: $3,008.7 million) for the 
Group. This expense has been included in the expense category 'medical consumables and supplies' in the Income Statement. The cost of 
development assets sold which has been recognised as an expense for the year ended 30 June 2022 totalled $1.4 million (2021: $8.5 million) 
for the Group. This expense has been included in the expense category 'cost of development assets sold' in the Income Statement.

Accounting Policies

Inventories are recorded using the FIFO method and are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Net realisable value is the 
estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make 
the sale.

9.c Trade and other creditors

Trade and other creditors consists of amounts owing to employees and suppliers for goods and/or services delivered and 
customer amounts paid in advance of provision of services.

Trade creditors
Accrued expenses
Employee and Director entitlements
Other creditors1
Total

2022
$m
1,476.0
474.6
1,051.5
43.7
3,045.8

2021
$m
1,164.6
474.1
1,061.6
313.4
3,013.7

1

Included in this balance is funding received in advance from various Governments under COVID arrangements

Fair value
Trade and other creditors amounts are non-interest bearing and are normally settled on 30-60 day terms. Due to the short term nature of these 
payables, their carrying value is assumed to approximate their fair value.
Interest rate, foreign exchange & liquidity risk
Details regarding interest rate, foreign exchange and liquidity risk exposure are set out in Note 17.

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Assets and Liabilities – Operating and Investing
Ramsay Health Care Limited

10 Business combinations

Ramsay’s growth has been driven, in part, by acquisitions of businesses within the healthcare sector.

Elysium – 2022
On 31 January 2022, Ramsay acquired 100% of the voting shares of the leading UK based mental healthcare provider Elysium Healthcare 
(Elysium) for $1.5 billion, consisting of $0.7 billion of bank loans acquired with the business that were repaid and $0.8 billion paid for in cash. 
The acquisition was funded through Ramsay's existing debt facilities.

Elysium is a leading independent operator of long-term medium and low secure hospitals and complex care homes for individuals with mental 
health conditions and has a strong partnership with the UK National Health Service.

Ramsay has recognised amounts for this business combination as outlined below. These amounts have been determined on a provisional 
basis only.

Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables (current)
Inventories
Other current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Right of use assets
Trade and other creditors (current)
Loans and borrowings (current)
Lease liabilities (current and non-current)
Deferred tax liabilities
Other liabilities (current and non-current)
Fair value of identifiable net assets
Goodwill arising
Business combination date fair value of consideration transferred

The cash outflow as a result of the business combination is as follows:

Cash paid
Net cash acquired with the subsidiary

Net consolidated cash outflow

Direct costs relating to the business combination – included within service costs

$m

5.8
82.4
0.3
18.0
254.6
471.2
(84.4)
(657.7)
(472.8)
(111.5)
(6.7)
(500.8)
1,313.4
812.6

(812.6)
5.8
(806.8)

20.0

The goodwill of $1,313.4 million comprises the value of intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition as well as synergies 
expected to be achieved as a result of combining Elysium with the rest of the Group. The acquisition provides a number of strategic benefits
consistent with Ramsay’s growth strategy. None of the goodwill recognised is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. Goodwill is 
allocated entirely to the UK reporting segment in Note 1.

The fair value of the acquired receivables amounts to $82.4 million. The gross contractual amount receivable is $84.3 million.

The Group measured the acquired lease liabilities using the present value of the remaining lease payments at the date of acquisition. The right 
of use assets were measured at an amount equal to the lease liabilities and adjusted for prepaid leases and lease incentives.

From the date of acquisition to 30 June 2022, Elysium contributed $284.3 million of revenue and $23.1 million to profit before interest and tax 
from continuing operations of the Group. If the combination had taken place at the beginning of the year, 1 July 2021, revenue from continuing 
operations would have been $688.5 million and profit before interest and tax from continuing operations for the Group would have been 
$58.9 million.

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Assets and Liabilities – Operating and Investing
Ramsay Health Care Limited

10 Business combinations (Continued)
GHP – 2022

On 2 May 2022, Ramsay Sante acquired 98% of the voting shares of the GHP Speciality Care AB (GHP). The GHP acquisition valued the 
business on an enterprise value of approximately A$370 million (€240 million).

GHP is a health care provider that operates 24 specialist clinics in a select number of diagnostic areas including specialist competences in 
spine orthopedics, gastro, surgery and arrhythmia. Combined, Sante and GHP will provide services covering eight out of the ten largest disease 
groups in Sweden. The combination would represent complementary geographical presence, increased patient group coverage, and stronger 
focus on digital and data driven solutions for improved quality, accessibility, and efficiency of healthcare in the Nordic region.

The recognised amounts for this business combination are as outlined below. These amounts have been determined on a provisional 
basis only.

Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables (current)
Inventories
Other current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Right of use assets
Provisions and other liabilities (current)
Loans and borrowings (non-current)
Deferred tax liabilities
Provisions and other liabilities (non-current)
Fair value of identifiable net assets
Non controlling interest
Goodwill arising
Business combination date fair value of consideration transferred

The cash outflow as a result of the business combination is as follows:

Cash paid
Net cash acquired with the subsidiary

Net consolidated cash outflow

Direct costs relating to the business combination – included within service costs

$m

27.0
31.2
1.5
14.3
11.9
7.4
(17.7)
(22.3)
(1.0)
(33.2)
19.1
(0.4)
336.5
355.2

(355.2)
27.0
(328.2)

5.0

The goodwill of $336.5 million comprises the value of intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition as well as synergies 
expected to be achieved as a result of combining GHP with the rest of the Group. The acquisition provides a number of strategic benefits
consistent with Ramsay’s growth strategy. None of the goodwill recognised is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. Goodwill is 
allocated entirely to the Nordic reporting segment in Note 1.

The fair value of the acquired receivables amounts to $31.2 million. The gross contractual amount receivable is $31.3 million.

From the date of acquisition to 30 June 2022, GHP contributed $45.4 million of revenue and $2.8 million to profit before interest and tax 
from continuing operations of the Group. If the combination had taken place at the beginning of the year, 1 July 2021, revenue from continuing 
operations would have been $272.4 million and profit before interest and tax from continuing operations for the Group would have been 
$16.1 million.

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Assets and Liabilities – Operating and Investing
Ramsay Health Care Limited

10 Business combinations (Continued)
Other Business Combinations – 2022

Other than the two major acquisitions above, Ramsay also acquired certain businesses in Europe in the year to 30 June 2022. The summarised 
amounts for these other business combinations for the year ended 30 June 2022 are shown below and have been determined on a provisional 
basis only. These businesses are all within the healthcare sector.

Assets
Liabilities
Fair value of identifiable net assets
Goodwill arising
Business combination date fair value of consideration transferred

The cash outflow as a result of the business combinations is as follows:

Cash paid in 2022
Net cash acquired with the subsidiary

Net consolidated cash outflow

Cash paid in 2022
Deferred consideration
Total consideration

$m

77.5
(48.8)
28.7
146.9
175.6

(106.3)
12.8
(93.5)

106.3
69.3
175.6

Business Combinations – 2021
Ramsay has recognised amounts for business combinations in the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2021 which are as follows:

Assets
Liabilities
Fair value of identifiable net assets
Goodwill arising
Business combination date fair value of consideration transferred

The cash outflow as a result of the business combinations is as follows:

Cash paid
Net cash acquired with the subsidiary

Net consolidated cash outflow

$m

58.7
(53.0)
5.7
108.2
113.9

(113.9)
23.8
(90.1)

The purchase price accounting has now been finalised. There was not a material difference in the provisional fair values initially recognised. 
These businesses are within the healthcare sector.

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Assets and Liabilities – Operating and Investing
Ramsay Health Care Limited

10 Business combinations (Continued)

Accounting Policies

Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. The consideration transferred in a business combination is 
measured at fair value and is calculated as the sum of the business combination date fair values of the assets transferred by the acquirer, 
the liabilities incurred by the acquirer to former owners of the acquiree and the equity issued by the acquirer, and the amount of any 
non-controlling interest in the acquiree. For each business combination, the acquirer measures the non-controlling interest in the acquiree 
either at fair value or at the proportionate share of the acquiree's identifiable net assets. Business combination related costs are expensed 
as incurred.

In accounting for a business combination, the Group assesses the financial assets and liabilities assumed for appropriate classification
and designation in accordance with the contractual terms, economic conditions, the Group’s operating or accounting policies and other 
pertinent conditions as at the business combination date. This includes the separation of embedded derivatives in host contracts by 
the acquiree.

Any contingent consideration to be transferred by the acquirer will be recognised at fair value at the business combination date. 
Contingent consideration classified as an asset or liability that is a financial instrument and within the scope of AASB 9 Financial 
Instruments, is measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognised in profit or loss. If the contingent consideration is not within the 
scope of AASB 9, it is measured in accordance with the appropriate standard. Contingent consideration that is classified as equity is not 
remeasured and subsequent settlement is accounted for within equity.

Key Accounting Judgements, Estimates and Assumptions

The Group recognises the identifiable assets and liabilities of businesses at their business combination date fair values, except for lease 
liabilities and right of use assets, which are measured at the present value of the remaining lease payments as if the acquired lease were 
a new lease at the acquisition date and where the right of use asset is further adjusted for favourable and unfavourable terms. Where a 
significant amount of freehold land and buildings are recognised in the business combination, the fair value is determined by an external 
valuer using an approach relevant to the market in that country.

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Assets and Liabilities – Operating and Investing
Ramsay Health Care Limited

11 Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment represents the investment by the Group in tangible assets such as land, buildings, hospital fit-outs
and medical equipment.

30 June 2022
Cost
Accumulated depreciation and impairment

Movement:
As at 1 July 2021
Additions
Transferred from assets under construction
Business combinations
Reclassification (Note 12, Note 13)
Depreciation
Impairment
Disposals
Exchange differences
As at 30 June 2022

30 June 2021
Cost
Accumulated depreciation and impairment

Movement:
As at 1 July 2020
Additions
Transferred from assets under construction
Business combinations
Reclassification (Note 13)
Depreciation
Impairment
Disposals
Exchange differences
As at 30 June 2021

30 June 2020
Cost
Accumulated depreciation and impairment

Land & 
Buildings
$m

Plant & 
Equipment
$m

Assets Under 
Construction
$m

Total
$m

4,132.5
(906.2)
3,226.3

3,035.6
119.9
132.6
184.8
1.8
(154.8)
(5.3)
(23.1)
(65.2)
3,226.3

3,854.2
(818.6)
3,035.6

3,007.0
93.4
143.4
2.8
-
(145.5)
(18.3)
(17.0)
(30.2)
3,035.6

3,820.0
(813.0)
3,007.0

2,937.8
(1,884.8)
1,053.0

953.3
317.4
97.8
50.4
(9.4)
(309.9)
-
(16.0)
(30.6)
1,053.0

2,744.8
(1,791.5)
953.3

952.8
216.7
88.9
6.3
3.6
(292.3)
(3.2)
(12.6)
(6.9)
953.3

2,583.8
(1,631.0)
952.8

527.6
-
527.6

499.7
240.7
(230.4)
37.7
(4.1)
-
-
(8.1)
(7.9)
527.6

499.7
-
499.7

487.4
274.2
(232.3)
-
(24.4)
-
-
(3.8)
(1.4)
499.7

487.4
-
487.4

7,597.9
(2,791.0)
4,806.9

4,488.6
678.0
-
272.9
(11.7)
(464.7)
(5.3)
(47.2)
(103.7)
4,806.9

7,098.7
(2,610.1)
4,488.6

4,447.2
584.3
-
9.1
(20.8)
(437.8)
(21.5)
(33.4)
(38.5)
4,488.6

6,891.2
(2,444.0)
4,447.2

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Notes to the Financial Statements
Assets and Liabilities – Operating and Investing
Ramsay Health Care Limited

11 Property, plant and equipment (Continued)

Accounting Policies

Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Such cost includes 
the cost of replacing parts that are eligible for capitalisation when the cost of replacing the parts is incurred.

Depreciation is calculated, consistent with the prior year, on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the assets as follows:
• Buildings and integral plant – 40 to 60 years
• Plant and equipment, other than plant integral to buildings – various periods not exceeding 10 years

The assets’ residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each financial year end.

IMPAIRMENT
The carrying values of property, plant and equipment are reviewed for impairment at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount 
being estimated when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired. The recoverable amount of 
property, plant and equipment is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. 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.

For an asset that does not generate largely independent cash inflows, recoverable amount is determined for the cash-generating unit to 
which the asset belongs, unless the asset's value in use can be estimated to be close to its fair value.

An impairment exists when the carrying value of an asset or cash-generating unit exceeds its estimated recoverable amount. The asset or 
cash-generating unit is then written down to its recoverable amount.

Impairment losses are recognised in the Income Statement in the expense category 'depreciation, amortisation and impairment'.

An assessment is also made at each reporting date as to whether there is any indication that previously recognised impairment losses 
may no longer exist or may have decreased. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount is estimated. A previously recognised 
impairment loss is reversed only if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the asset’s recoverable amount since 
the last impairment loss was recognised. If that is the case the carrying amount of the asset is increased to its recoverable amount. That 
increased amount cannot exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation, had no impairment loss 
been recognised for the asset in prior years. Such reversal is recognised in profit or loss. After such a reversal the depreciation charge is 
adjusted in future periods to allocate the asset’s revised carrying amount, less any residual value, on a systematic basis over its remaining 
useful life.

DERECOGNITION & DISPOSAL
An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no further future economic benefits are expected from 
its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds 
and the carrying amount of the asset) is included in the Income Statement in the year the asset is derecognised.

Key Accounting Judgements, Estimates and Assumptions

Useful lives of assets are estimated based on historical experience. The useful life of assets are assessed annually and adjusted where 
deemed necessary.

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Assets and Liabilities – Operating and Investing
Ramsay Health Care Limited

12 Right of use assets

A right of use asset represents the Group’s, as a lessee, right to use an asset over the life of a lease. See note 8.c for the Group’s 
lease arrangements and related lease liabilities recognised.

30 June 2022
Cost
Accumulated depreciation and impairment

Movement:
As at 1 July 2021
Additions
Business combinations
Reclassification (Note 11)
Depreciation
Reassessment of lease terms
Disposals or terminations
Exchange differences
As at 30 June 2022

30 June 2021
Cost
Accumulated depreciation and impairment

Movement:
As at 1 July 2020
Additions
Business combinations
Depreciation
Reassessment of lease terms
Disposals or terminations
Exchange differences
As at 30 June 2021

30 June 2020
Cost
Accumulated depreciation and impairment

Leased 
Property
$m

Leased Plant & 
Equipment
$m

Total
$m

6,117.6
(1,726.3)
4,391.3

4,189.5
218.8
512.3
0.7
(343.2)
11.3
(8.4)
(189.7)
4,391.3

5,690.5
(1,501.0)
4,189.5

4,271.8
320.9
10.9
(344.8)
62.6
(65.4)
(66.5)
4,189.5

5,445.2
(1,173.4)
4,271.8

426.8
(190.4)
236.4

222.0
91.5
-
7.3
(73.9)
-
(0.4)
(10.1)
236.4

378.5
(156.5)
222.0

206.1
88.1
0.3
(66.7)
1.7
(3.0)
(4.5)
222.0

338.3
(132.2)
206.1

6,544.4
(1,916.7)
4,627.7

4,411.5
310.3
512.3
8.0
(417.1)
11.3
(8.8)
(199.8)
4,627.7

6,069.0
(1,657.5)
4,411.5

4,477.9
409.0
11.2
(411.5)
64.3
(68.4)
(71.0)
4,411.5

5,783.5
(1,305.6)
4,477.9

Leased assets, where pledged, are used as security for the related lease liabilities. Refer note 8.c.

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Notes to the Financial Statements
Assets and Liabilities – Operating and Investing
Ramsay Health Care Limited

13 Intangible assets

The Group’s investment in intangible assets includes goodwill, service concession assets, brand names and on­
premise software.

30 June 2022
Cost
Accumulated amortisation and impairment

Movement:
As at 1 July 2021
Additions
Business combinations
Reclassification (Note 11)
Amortisation
Disposals
Impairment
Exchange differences
As at 30 June 2022

30 June 2021
Cost
Accumulated amortisation and impairment

Movement:
As at 1 July 2020
Additions
Business combinations
Reclassification (Note 11)
Amortisation
Disposals
Exchange differences
As at 30 June 2021

30 June 2020
Cost
Accumulated amortisation and impairment

Goodwill
$m

Service 
Concession 
Assets
$m

Other1
$m

Total
$m

5,363.8
-
5,363.8

3,766.3
-
1,796.8
-
-
(4.2)
-
(195.1)
5,363.8

3,766.3
-
3,766.3

3,783.4
-
108.2
-
-
(61.0)
(64.3)
3,766.3

3,783.4
-
3,783.4

241.3
(135.5)
105.8

99.7
0.8
35.3
4.9
(25.1)
(0.2)
-
(9.6)
105.8

220.9
(121.2)
99.7

115.5
0.6
7.6
15.1
(34.7)
-
(4.4)
99.7

216.0
(100.5)
115.5

496.0
(166.6)
329.4

367.6
31.0
1.1
(1.2)
(20.7)
(13.4)
(6.0)
(29.0)
329.4

513.6
(146.0)
367.6

347.2
46.7
0.1
5.7
(15.4)
(7.1)
(9.6)
367.6

460.1
(112.9)
347.2

6,101.1
(302.1)
5,799.0

4,233.6
31.8
1,833.2
3.7
(45.8)
(17.8)
(6.0)
(233.7)
5,799.0

4,500.8
(267.2)
4,233.6

4,246.1
47.3
115.9
20.8
(50.1)
(68.1)
(78.3)
4,233.6

4,459.5
(213.4)
4,246.1

1 Mainly brands and on-premise software costs, including both purchased and internally generated software.

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Assets and Liabilities – Operating and Investing
Ramsay Health Care Limited

13 Intangible assets (Continued)

Accounting Policies

GOODWILL
Goodwill acquired in a business combination is initially measured at cost being the excess of the cost of the business combination over 
the Group’s interest in the net fair value of the acquiree’s identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities. The key factor contributing 
to the goodwill relates to the synergies existing within the acquired businesses and also expected to be achieved as a result of combining 
these facilities with the rest of the Group.

Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is determined to have an 
indefinite life.

Goodwill is reviewed for impairment, annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value 
may be impaired.

For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to each of the 
Group’s cash-generating units, or groups of cash-generating units, that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination, 
irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the Group are assigned to those units or groups of units.

Each unit or group of units to which the goodwill is so allocated such that:
• It represents the lowest level within the Group at which the goodwill is monitored for internal management purposes; and
• Is not larger than an operating segment determined in accordance with AASB 8 Operating Segments.

Impairment is determined by assessing the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit (group of cash-generating units), to which 
the goodwill relates. When the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit (group of cash-generating units) is less than the carrying 
amount, an impairment loss is recognised. When goodwill forms part of a cash-generating unit (group of cash-generating units) and an 
operation within that unit is disposed of, the goodwill associated with the operation disposed of is included in the carrying amount of the 
operation when determining the gain or loss on disposal of the operation. Goodwill disposed of in this manner is measured based on 
the relative values of the operation disposed of and the portion of the cash-generating unit retained. Impairment losses recognised for 
goodwill are not subsequently reversed.

SERVICE CONCESSION ASSETS
Service concession assets represent the Group’s right to operate hospitals under Service Concession Arrangements. Service concession 
assets constructed by the Group are recorded at the fair value of consideration received or receivable for the construction services 
delivered. Service concession assets acquired by the Group are recorded at the fair value of the assets at the date of acquisition. All 
service concession assets are classified as intangible assets.

To the extent that the Group has an unconditional right to receive cash or other financial assets under the Service Concession 
Arrangements a financial asset has been recognised. The financial asset is measured at fair value on initial recognition and thereafter at 
amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. The financial asset will be reflected on initial recognition and thereafter as a ‘loan 
or receivable’.

OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets acquired separately are measured on initial recognition at cost. The cost of an intangible asset acquired in a business 
combination is its fair value as at the date of acquisition. Following initial recognition, intangible assets are carried at cost less any 
accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses. Internally generated intangible assets, excluding capitalised software 
development costs, are not capitalised and expenditure is charged against profits in the year in which the expenditure is incurred.

The useful lives of intangible assets are assessed to be either finite or indefinite. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortised over the 
useful life and assessed for impairment whenever there is an indication that the intangible asset may be impaired.

Amortisation is calculated, consistent with the prior year, on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the assets as follows:
• Service Concession Asset – over the term of the arrangement
• Software - 2 to 10 years

The amortisation period and the amortisation method for an intangible asset with a finite useful life is reviewed at least at each financial
year end. Changes in the expected useful life or the expected pattern of consumption of future economic benefits embodied in the 
asset are accounted for by changing the amortisation period or method, as appropriate, which is a change in accounting estimate. The 
amortisation expense on intangible assets with finite lives is recognised in the Income Statement.

Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are tested for impairment annually either individually or at the cash-generating unit level 
consistent with the methodology outlined for goodwill impairment testing. Such intangibles are not amortised. The useful life of an 
intangible asset with an indefinite life is reviewed each reporting period to determine whether indefinite life assessment continues to be 
supportable. If not, the change in the useful life assessment from indefinite to finite is accounted for as a change in an accounting estimate 
and is thus accounted for on a prospective basis.

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Notes to the Financial Statements
Assets and Liabilities – Operating and Investing
Ramsay Health Care Limited

13 Intangible assets (Continued)

Accounting Policies

Useful lives
Amortisation method used

Service Concession Assets

Finite
Amortised over the period of 
the arrangement

Brands

Software costs

Indefinite
Not applicable

Finite
Amortised over the period 
of expected future benefit
from the related project on a 
straight line basis
Internally generated

Internally generated 
or acquired
Impairment testing

Acquired

Acquired

When an indication of 
impairment exists. The 
amortisation method is 
reviewed at each financial
year end.

Annually or more frequently 
if events or changes in 
circumstances indicate that 
the carrying value may 
be impaired.

When an indication of 
impairment exists. The 
amortisation method is 
reviewed at each financial
year end.

Gains or losses arising from derecognition of an intangible asset are measured as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and 
the carrying amount of the asset and are recognised in the Income Statement when the asset is derecognised.

Key Accounting Judgements, Estimates and Assumptions

Useful lives of assets are estimated based on historical experience and the expected period of future consumption of embodied economic 
benefits. Useful lives are reviewed annually and adjustments made where deemed necessary.

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Notes to the Financial Statements
Assets and Liabilities – Operating and Investing
Ramsay Health Care Limited

14 Impairment testing of goodwill

Goodwill arises when the Group acquires a business. It is the portion of the purchase price that is higher than the sum of the fair 
value of net assets acquired, which represents the synergies expected to arise from the acquisition. Goodwill is impaired when 
its historical cost exceeds its current recoverable amount.

Description of the cash generating units and other relevant information
Goodwill acquired through business combinations has been allocated in part to individual cash generating units and part to segments as 
synergies are achieved from the larger Group. Management assess goodwill by aggregating cash generating units to the level of the operating 
segment for purposes of impairment testing because the goodwill relates to synergies existing within the acquired business and synergies 
achieved from combining acquired facilities with the rest of the Group. Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis, as a minimum.

Goodwill has been allocated to the Asia Pacific operating segment, the UK operating segment, the French operating segment and the 
Nordics operating segment as shown in the table below. The provisional goodwill acquired through acquisition of Elysium Healthcare and GHP 
Specialty Care has not been allocated to operating segments at 30 June 2022.

2022
2021

Asia Pacific
$m
1,181.7
1,181.7

UK
$m

267.4
279.6

France
$m
1,200.8
1,250.2

Nordics
$m
1,130.1
1,054.8

Unallocated
$m
1,583.8
-

Total
$m
5,363.8
3,766.3

Key Accounting Judgements, Estimates and Assumptions

The recoverable amount of the Asia Pacific operating segment, the UK operating segment, the French operating segment and the Nordics 
operating segment has been determined based on a value in use calculation using cash flow projections as at 30 June 2022 based on 
financial estimates approved by senior management and the Board of Directors covering the following financial year. In determining the 
2023 (year 1) cash flow projections and subsequent year growth factors, management has factored in the performance of the Group in 
the current year, including the period impacted by COVID. Management currently forecasts that the Group volume and cost profiles will 
return to pre-COVID levels in 2023 for all CGUs. A growth factor is then applied to the following 4 years through to the end of the value 
in use models. Key assumptions used in the value in use calculations are outlined in the table below. Significant assumptions used in 
the impairment testing are inherently subjective and in times of economic uncertainty, such as that, caused by the COVID pandemic, the 
degree of subjectivity is higher than it might otherwise be.

Terminal growth rate (Year 5+)

2022
2021

Pre-tax discount rate

2022
2021

Asia Pacific
%

UK
%

France
%

Nordics
%

3.0
3.0

9.9
9.7

1.9
1.9

10.3
8.4

1.3
1.0

7.0
7.9

2.0
2.0

7.2
7.6

Key inputs in value in use calculations are:
• Tax rates have been estimated at 30% for Australian operations, and 25% - 34.4% for overseas operations consistent with the current 

local tax legislation.

• Discount rates – discount rates reflect management’s estimate of the time value and the risks specific to each of the cash generating 

units that are not already reflected in the cash flows. This is the benchmark used by management to assess operating performance and 
to evaluate future investment proposals. In determining appropriate discount rates for each unit, regard has been given to the weighted 
average cost of capital of the entity as a whole and adjusted for country and business risk specific to the unit.

• Growth rate estimates – they are based on management’s internal estimates of long term growth rates for each of the cash 

generating units.

Management has performed sensitivity testing by CGU and on the aggregated CGUs based on assessing the effect of changes in hospital 
occupancy rates, health fund rates, wage increases, revenue growth rates and discount rates.

For Asia Pacific, UK, France and the Nordics, management do not consider that any reasonably likely changes in hospital occupancy rates, 
health fund rates, wage increases, revenue growth rates and discount rates would result in the carrying value of goodwill exceeding the 
recoverable amount.

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Notes to the Financial Statements
Assets and Liabilities – Operating and Investing
Ramsay Health Care Limited

15 Taxes

This note provides an analysis of the income tax expense and deferred tax balances, including a reconciliation of the tax 
expense recognised, reconciled to the Group's net profit before tax at the Group's applicable tax rate. A deferred tax asset or 
liability is created when there are temporary differences between the accounting profit and taxable profit, representing a future 

income tax receivable or payable.

(i) Income tax expense

The major components of income tax expense are:
Current income tax

Current income tax charge

Deferred income tax

Relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences
Adjustments in respect of deferred income tax of previous years
Income tax expense reported in the Consolidated Income Statement

2022
$m

2021
$m

220.1

266.9

(58.7)
(2.1)
159.3

(31.2)
(5.6)
230.1

(ii) Numerical reconciliation between aggregate tax expense recognised in the Consolidated Income 
Statement and tax expense calculated per the statutory income tax rate

A reconciliation between tax expense and the product of the accounting profit before income tax 
multiplied by the Group’s applicable income tax rate is as follows:
Accounting profit before tax

At the Parent Entity’s statutory income tax rate of 30% (2021: 30%)
Expenditure not allowable for income tax purposes
Amounts not assessable for income tax purposes
Impact of changes in foreign tax rates on deferred tax balances
Other French income tax expense
Foreign tax rate adjustment due to differences in rates between Australia and Other Countries
Other
Income tax expense reported in the Consolidated Income Statement

2022
$m

2021
$m

538.5

741.6

161.5
14.7
(29.6)
(8.1)
18.4
2.8
(0.4)
159.3

222.5
26.8
(11.1)
(27.7)
18.1
12.1
(10.6)
230.1

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15 Taxes (Continued)
(iii) Recognised tax assets and liabilities

As at 1 July
(Charged)/credited to income
(Charged)/credited to equity
Payments
Exchange differences
Acquisitions and disposals of subsidiary
As at 30 June

Notes to the Financial Statements
Assets and Liabilities – Operating and Investing
Ramsay Health Care Limited

2022
Current
income tax
$m

2022
Deferred
income tax
$m

2021
Current
income tax
$m

2021
Deferred
income tax
$m

(71.4)
(220.1)
-
229.3
4.8
(2.4)
(59.8)

222.1
60.8
(0.8)
-
(4.3)
(106.3)
171.5

(34.8)
(266.9)
-
228.2
1.6
0.5
(71.4)

178.4
36.8
4.8
-
0.9
1.2
222.1

Statement of Financial Position

2022
$m

2021
$m

Amounts recognised in the Statement of Financial Position for Deferred Income Tax at 30 June:
Deferred tax liabilities
Inventory
Deferred revenue
Depreciable assets
Other provisions and lease liabilities
Gross deferred tax liabilities
Set-off of deferred tax assets
Net deferred tax liabilities

Deferred tax assets
Employee provisions
Other provisions and lease liabilities
Unearned income
Losses
Derivatives
Gross deferred tax assets
Set-off of deferred tax liabilities
Net deferred tax assets

(28.6)
(17.4)
(178.6)
(150.0)
(374.6)
67.4
(307.2)

182.6
299.2
23.7
35.1
5.5
546.1
(67.4)
478.7

(20.5)
(17.4)
(124.6)
(133.4)
(295.9)
60.4
(235.5)

201.5
243.1
6.6
55.4
11.4
518.0
(60.4)
457.6

(iv) Tax consolidation
Ramsay Health Care Limited and its 100% owned Australian resident subsidiaries formed a tax consolidated group effective 1 July 2003. 
Ramsay Health Care Limited is the head entity of the tax consolidated group. Members of the group have entered into a tax funding and 
sharing arrangement in order to allocate income tax expense to the wholly owned subsidiaries using a group allocation method on a modified
standalone basis. In addition, the agreement provides for the allocation of income tax liabilities between the entities should the head entity 
default on its tax payment obligations. No amounts have been recognised in the financial statements in respect of this agreement on the basis 
that the possibility of default is remote.

TAX EFFECT ACCOUNTING BY MEMBERS OF THE TAX CONSOLIDATED GROUP
Members of the tax consolidated group have entered into a tax funding agreement. The tax funding agreement provides for the allocation of 
current and deferred taxes using a group allocation method, on a modified standalone basis in accordance with the principles of AASB 112 
Income Taxes. Allocations under the tax funding agreement are made every six months.

The allocation of taxes under the tax funding agreement is recognised as an increase/decrease in the subsidiaries' inter-company accounts 
with the tax consolidated group head company. There is no difference between the current and deferred tax amounts allocated under the tax 
funding agreement and the amount subsequently charged to the subsidiary. Therefore, there is no contribution/distribution of the subsidiaries' 
equity accounts.

As a result of tax consolidation, intercompany assets of Ramsay Health Care Limited have decreased by $20.0 million (2021: increased by 
$9.7 million). This is included in the summarised information relating to Ramsay Health Care Limited. Refer to Note 25.

TAX LOSSES
At 30 June 2022, there were nil (2021: nil) losses carried forward and therefore no resulting deferred tax asset has been recognised.

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Assets and Liabilities – Operating and Investing
Ramsay Health Care Limited

15 Taxes (Continued)

Accounting Policies

INCOME TAX
Current tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior periods are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to 
the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted by 
the reporting date.

Deferred income tax is provided on all temporary differences at the reporting date between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their 
carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes.

Deferred income tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences except:
• when the deferred income tax liability arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a 

business combination and that, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss; or

• when the taxable temporary difference is associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates or interests in joint ventures, and the 
timing of the reversal of the temporary difference can be controlled and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in 
the foreseeable future.

Deferred income tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences, carry-forward of unused tax assets and unused tax 
losses, to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences and the 
carry-forward of unused tax credits and unused tax losses can be utilised, except:
• when the deferred income tax asset relating to the deductible temporary difference arises from the initial recognition of an asset or 

liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting profit nor 
taxable profit or loss; or

• when the deductible temporary difference is associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates or interests in joint ventures, in 
which case a deferred tax asset is only recognised to the extent that it is probable that the temporary difference will reverse in the 
foreseeable future and taxable profit will be available against which the temporary difference can be utilised.

The carrying amount of deferred income tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer 
probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred income tax asset to be utilised.

Unrecognised deferred income tax assets are reassessed at each reporting date and are recognised to the extent that it has become 
probable that future taxable profit will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered.

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the year when the asset is realised or 
the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date.

Income taxes relating to items recognised directly in equity are recognised in equity and not in the Income Statement.

Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset only if a legally enforceable right exists to set off current tax assets against 
current tax liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to the same taxable entity and the same taxation authority.

OTHER TAXES
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST except:
• where the GST incurred on a purchase of goods and services is not recoverable from the taxation authority, in which case the GST is 

recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense item as applicable; and

• receivables and payables are stated with the amount of GST included.

The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables or payables in the 
Statement of Financial Position.

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

Key Accounting Judgements, Estimates and Assumptions

In determining the Group’s deferred tax assets and liabilities, management is required to make an estimate about the availability of 
future taxable profits and cash flows. Changes in circumstances will alter expectations, which may impact the amount of tax losses and 
temporary differences recognised.

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16 Other assets/liabilities (net)

Prepayments – current and non-current
Other assets – current
Other financial assets – non-current
Investments in joint venture
Other receivables – non-current
Provisions – current and non-current
Defined employee benefit obligation
Other creditors – non-current

16.a Other current assets

Notes to the Financial Statements
Assets and Liabilities – Operating and Investing
Ramsay Health Care Limited

Note

16.a

16.b
9.a
16.c
16.e

2022
$m

2021
$m

197.1
24.5
100.8
238.1
79.0
(537.0)
(157.8)
(98.6)
(153.9)

143.9
1,982.4
82.9
217.5
70.6
(571.3)
(249.1)
(30.7)
1,646.2

Other current assets relate to non-trade amounts owned by the Group which are due or receivable within 12 months.

Business combination amounts held in escrow
Other current assets
Total

2022
$m

-
24.5
24.5

2021
$m
1,958.1
24.3
1,982.4

The business combination amounts held in escrow, as at 30 June 2021, were governed by the escrow agreement between Ramsay and third 
parties for the Spire Healthcare Group PLC (Spire) acquisition.

The proposed Spire acquisition did not proceed and as a result, the amounts held in escrow of $1,958.1 million at 30 June 2021 were released 
and used to pay down loans and borrowings of the Group.

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Assets and Liabilities – Operating and Investing
Ramsay Health Care Limited

16 Other assets/liabilities (net) (Continued)

16.b Investments in joint venture

A joint venture (JV) is a type of joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have rights to 
the net assets of the joint venture. The Group has a 50% interest in Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care Sdn Bhd (RSDH) (Malaysia 
registered company) and a 50% interest in Ascension Ramsay Global Sourcing Limited (UK registered company).

The Group has a 50% interest in RSDH, a joint venture involved in operating hospitals and day surgery facilities across Malaysia, Indonesia and 
Hong Kong, and a 50% interest in Ascension Ramsay Global Sourcing Limited. The Group’s interest in joint venture is accounted for using the 
equity method in the consolidated financial statements.

As at 1 July
Share of profit of joint venture
Dividend income received
Foreign currency translation and other equity movements
As at 30 June

Accounting Policies

2022
$m

2021
$m

217.5
15.5
-
5.1
238.1

245.8
10.9
(24.9)
(14.3)
217.5

A joint venture is a type of joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have rights to the net assets 
of the joint venture. Joint control is the contractually agreed sharing of control of an arrangement, which exists only when decisions about 
the relevant activities require unanimous consent of the parties sharing control.

The considerations made in determining significant influence or joint control are similar to those necessary to determine control 
over subsidiaries.

The Group’s investment in a joint venture is accounted for using the equity method. Under the equity method, the investment in a joint 
venture is initially recognised at cost. The carrying amount of the investment is adjusted to recognise changes in the Group’s share of 
net assets of the joint venture since the acquisition date. Goodwill relating to the joint venture is included in the carrying amount of the 
investment and is neither amortised nor individually tested for impairment.

The Income Statement reflects the Group’s share of the results of operations of the joint venture. Any change in OCI of those investees is 
presented as part of the Group’s OCI. In addition, when there has been a change recognised directly in the equity of the joint venture, the 
Group recognises its share of any changes, when applicable, in the statement of changes in equity. Unrealised gains and losses resulting 
from transactions between the Group and the joint venture are eliminated to the extent of the interest in the joint venture.

The aggregate of the Group’s share of profit or loss of a joint venture is shown on the face of the Income Statement and represents profit
or loss after tax and non-controlling interests in the subsidiaries of the joint venture.

The financial statements of the joint venture are prepared for the same reporting period as the Group. When necessary, adjustments are 
made to bring the accounting policies in line with those of the Group.

After application of the equity method, the Group determines whether it is necessary to recognise an impairment loss on its investment 
in the joint venture. At each reporting date, the Group determines whether there is objective evidence that the investment in the joint 
venture is impaired. If there is such evidence, the Group calculates the amount of impairment as the difference between the recoverable 
amount of the joint venture and its carrying value, then recognises the loss as ‘Share of profit of joint venture’ in the Income Statement.

Upon loss of joint control over the joint venture, the Group measures and recognises any retained investment at its fair value. Any 
difference between the carrying amount of the joint venture upon loss of joint control and the fair value of the retained investment and 
proceeds from disposal is recognised in profit or loss.

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Assets and Liabilities – Operating and Investing
Ramsay Health Care Limited

16 Other assets/liabilities (net) (Continued)

16.c Provisions

A provision is a liability with uncertain timing and amount, but the expected settlement amount can be reliably estimated by 
the Group. The main provisions held are in relation to insurance, restructuring, legal obligations, unfavourable contracts and 
employee benefits.

Current
Restructuring provision
Unfavourable contracts
Insurance provision
Legal and compliance provision
Other provisions

Non-current
Employee and Director entitlements
Unfavourable contracts
Insurance provision
Restructuring provision
Legal and compliance provision
Other provisions

Total

Movements in provisions

2022
$m

2021
$m

19.8
3.4
18.3
83.8
54.9
180.2

39.7
40.6
67.7
32.7
162.4
13.7
356.8
537.0

14.4
3.8
19.3
89.5
58.0
185.0

42.3
45.7
71.3
63.2
156.4
7.4
386.3
571.3

As at 1 July 2021
Business combinations
Arising during the year
Utilised during the year
Unused amounts reversed
Exchange differences
As at 30 June 2022

Current 2022
Non-current 2022

Current 2021
Non-current 2021

Restructuring
$m

Insurance
$m

Unfavourable 
Contracts
$m

Legal and 
Compliance
$m

Other 
Provisions
$m

Total
$m

77.6
5.4
12.6
(15.6)
(24.8)
(2.7)
52.5

19.8
32.7
52.5

14.4
63.2
77.6

90.6
-
10.4
(7.6)
(7.0)
(0.4)
86.0

18.3
67.7
86.0

19.3
71.3
90.6

49.5
-
-
(3.4)
(0.3)
(1.8)
44.0

3.4
40.6
44.0

3.8
45.7
49.5

245.9
1.3
56.9
(40.4)
(9.9)
(7.6)
246.2

83.8
162.4
246.2

89.5
156.4
245.9

65.4
10.7
68.2
(66.5)
(5.5)
(3.7)
68.6

54.9
13.7
68.6

58.0
7.4
65.4

529.0
17.4
148.1
(133.5)
(47.5)
(16.2)
497.3

180.2
317.1
497.3

185.0
344.0
529.0

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Assets and Liabilities – Operating and Investing
Ramsay Health Care Limited

16 Other assets/liabilities (net) (Continued)
Nature and timing of provisions
RESTRUCTURING PROVISION
The restructuring provision primarily relates to:
• the restructuring of the Group subsequent to acquisitions. Provisions are made in the year the restructuring plans are drawn up and 

announced to employees; and

• restructuring of entities with the Group.

INSURANCE PROVISION
Insurance policies are entered into to cover the various insurable risks. These policies have varying levels of deductibles. The medical 
malpractice provision is made to cover deductibles arising under the Medical Malpractice Insurance policy, including potential uninsured and 
‘Incurred but not Reported’ claims.

EMPLOYEE LEAVE BENEFITS
Wages, salaries, and annual leave
Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits and annual leave expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting 
date are recognised in 'Trade and other creditors' in respect of employees' services up to the reporting date. They are measured at the 
amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled.

Long service leave
The liability for long service leave is recognised in the provision for employee entitlements and measured as the present value of expected 
future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date using the projected unit credit method. 
Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures, and periods of service. Expected future 
payments are discounted using market yields at the reporting date on high quality corporate bonds with terms to maturity and currencies that 
match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows.

UNFAVOURABLE CONTRACTS
This provision consists of VAT and other taxes payable on impaired right of use assets for certain leases.

LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE PROVISION
The legal and compliance provision primarily relates to amounts provided for litigation that is currently in the court process or a matter under 
review by a relevant authority.

Accounting Policies

Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that 
an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the 
amount of the obligation.

Where the Group expects some or all of a provision to be reimbursed, for example under an insurance contract, the reimbursement is 
recognised as a separate asset but only when the reimbursement is virtually certain. The expense relating to any provision is presented in 
the Income Statement net of any reimbursement.

If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax 
rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. Where 
discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost.

Key Accounting Judgements, Estimates and Assumptions

The insurance provision is actuarially assessed at each reporting period using a probability of sufficiency between 80% - 95% based 
on differing exposures to risk. The greatest uncertainty in estimating the provision is the costs that will ultimately be incurred which is 
estimated using historical claims, market information and other actuarial assessments. Included in the insurance provision is an amount for 
claiming handling expenses at between 5%-10% of the estimated Ramsay claim cost.

16.d Superannuation commitments
The Group contributes to industry and individual superannuation funds established for the provision of benefits to employees of entities within 
the economic entity on retirement, death or disability. Benefits provided under these plans are based on contributions for each employee and 
for retirement are equivalent to accumulated contributions and earnings. All death and disability benefits are insured with various life insurance 
companies. The entity contributes to the funds at various agreed contribution levels, which are not less than the statutory minimum.

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Assets and Liabilities – Operating and Investing
Ramsay Health Care Limited

16 Other assets/liabilities (net) (Continued)

16.e Defined employee benefit obligation

A defined benefit plan is an employer-based program that pays retirement benefits based on a predetermined formula such as 
the employee’s length of employment, age and salary history. The Group has a defined employee benefit obligation in France as 
required to be paid under local legislation. There is also a defined benefit obligation in the Nordics.

In contrast to a defined contribution plan, the employer, not the employee, is responsible for all of the planning and investment risk of a 
defined benefit plan. The Group has a defined contribution obligation in other jurisdictions. Refer Note 16.d.

The following tables summarise the funded status and amounts recognised in the consolidated Statement of Financial Position for the plans:

Net (liability) included in the Statement of 
Financial Position
Present value of defined benefit obligation
Fair value of plans assets
Net (liability) – non-current

2022
$m

2021
$m

2020
$m

2019
$m

2018
$m

(386.6)
228.8
(157.8)

(473.5)
224.4
(249.1)

(418.4)
195.5
(222.9)

(389.9)
174.6
(215.3)

(85.7)
5.3
(80.4)

Net expense for the defined employee benefit obligation (Note 3) (recognised in 
superannuation expenses)

Changes in the present value of the defined benefit obligation are as follows:
As at 1 July
Business combinations
Current service cost
Finance cost
Benefits paid
Actuarial gains/(losses)
Exchange differences on foreign plans
As at 30 June

Changes in the fair value of plan assets are as follows:
As at 1 July
Expected return
Contributions by employer
Benefits paid
Actuarial gains
Exchange differences on foreign plans
As at 30 June

2022
$m

2021
$m

28.8

21.1

2022
$m

2021
$m

(473.5)
-
(24.0)
(5.7)
11.4
71.4
33.8
(386.6)

224.4
3.4
16.8
(3.7)
9.1
(21.2)
228.8

(418.4)
(1.3)
(18.5)
(5.1)
14.1
(51.1)
6.8
(473.5)

195.5
2.5
17.5
(3.7)
11.4
1.2
224.4

Actuarial return on plan assets

3.4

2.5

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Assets and Liabilities – Operating and Investing
Ramsay Health Care Limited

16 Other assets/liabilities (net) (Continued)
Plan assets are invested as follows:

Equities
Bonds
Property
Other

The Group expects to contribute nil to its defined benefit obligations in 2023.

Actuarial (gains)/losses recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income
Cumulative actuarial losses recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income

2022
%

2021
%

28.9
40.3
10.4
20.4

27.8
46.1
8.3
17.8

2022
$m

(80.5)
61.8

2021
$m

39.7
142.3

The principal actuarial assumptions used in determining obligations for the liabilities are shown below (expressed as weighted averages):

Discount rate
Future salary increases
Future pension increases

Accounting Policies

2022
%
3.1 to 3.4
1.8 to 3.4
1.0 to 2.0

2021
%
0.9 to 2.0
1.0 to 2.9
1.0 to 2.0

The Group has defined employee benefit obligations in the Nordics and in France, arising from local legislative requirements.

The cost of providing benefits under these obligations are determined using the projected unit credit method using actuarial valuations. 
Actuarial gains and losses for the defined obligation are recognised in full in the period in which they occur in Other Comprehensive 
Income. Such actuarial gains and losses are also immediately recognised in retained earnings and are not reclassified to profit or loss in 
subsequent periods.

Unvested past service costs are recognised as an expense on a straight line basis over the average period until the benefits become 
vested. Past service costs are recognised immediately if the benefits have already vested, immediately following the introduction of, or 
changes to, the obligation.

The defined benefit liability comprises the present value of the defined benefit obligation (using a discount rate based on corporate 
bonds) less unrecognised past service costs.

Key Accounting Judgements, Estimates and Assumptions

The actuarial valuation involves making assumptions about discount rates, future salary increases and mortality rates. All assumptions are 
reviewed at each reporting date. In determining the appropriate discount rates, the interest rates of corporate bonds in France and the 
Nordics is considered. The mortality rate is based on publicly available mortality rates for France and the Nordics. Future salary increases 
are based on expected future inflation rates in France and the Nordics.

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Risk Management
Ramsay Health Care Limited

IV Risk Management

This section discusses the Group’s exposure to various risks and shows how these could affect the Group’s financial position 
and performance.

17 Financial risk management

This note provides a summary of the Group’s exposure to key financial risks, including interest rate, foreign currency, credit and 
liquidity risks, along with the Group’s policies and strategies to mitigate these risks. There have been no material changes to our 
risk management policies since 1 July 2021.

Primary responsibility for identification and control of financial risks rests with the Audit Committee under the authority of the Board. The Board 
reviews and agrees policies for managing each of the risks identified below, including the setting of limits for trading in derivatives, hedging 
cover of foreign currency and interest rate risk, credit allowances, and future cash flow forecast projections.

The Group's principal financial instruments comprise receivables, payables, bank loans and overdrafts, cash and short-term deposits, 
derivatives, and other financial assets.

The Group manages its exposure to key financial risks, including market risk (interest rate and foreign currency risk), credit risk and liquidity risk 
in accordance with the Group's financial risk management policy. The objective of the policy is to support the delivery of the Group's financial
targets whilst protecting future financial security.

The Group enters into derivative transactions, principally interest rate swap contracts and foreign exchange forward contracts. The purpose 
is to manage the interest rate and currency risks arising from the Group's operations and its sources of finance. The main risks arising from 
the Group's financial instruments are interest rate risk, foreign currency risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. The Group uses different methods to 
measure and manage different types of risks to which it is exposed. These include monitoring levels of exposure to interest rate and foreign 
exchange risk and assessments of market forecasts for interest rate and foreign exchange. Ageing analyses and monitoring of specific credit 
allowances are undertaken to manage credit risk and liquidity risk is monitored through the development of future rolling cash flow forecasts.

The Group has entered into Syndicated Facility Agreements with its Banks. The Syndicated Facility Agreements are with prime financial
institutions. By entering into Syndicated Facility Agreements with a number of financial institutions in addition to Bilateral Facility Agreements, 
the Group has reduced its counterparty risk.

Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates. 
The Group's exposure to market interest rates relates primarily to the Group's long-term debt obligations with floating interest rates. The level of 
debt is disclosed in Note 8.b.

At reporting date, the Group had the following mix of financial assets and liabilities exposed to variable interest rate risk that are not designated 
in cash flow hedges:

Financial Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Business combination amounts held in escrow

Financial Liabilities
Bank Loans
Net exposure

2022
$m

2021
$m

314.2
-
314.2

(4,146.7)
(3,832.5)

1,004.8
1,958.1
2,962.9

(3,070.2)
(107.3)

Interest rate derivatives contracts are outlined in Note 8.d, with a net positive fair value of $54.3 million (2021: negative $38.1 million) which are 
exposed to fair value movements if interest rates change.

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Risk Management
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17 Financial risk management (Continued)
Interest rate sensitivity
The following sensitivity analysis has been determined based on the exposure to interest rates for both derivative and non-derivative 
instruments at the end of the reporting period and the stipulated change taking place at the beginning of the financial year and held constant 
throughout the reporting period.

At the end of the reporting period, as specified in the following table, if the interest rates had been higher or lower than the year end rates 
and all other variables were held constant, the consolidated entity’s post tax profit and Other Comprehensive Income would have been affected
as follows:

Judgements of reasonably possible movements:

AUD
+100 basis points (2021: +60 basis points)
-100 basis points (2021: -60 basis points)
GBP
+100 basis points (2021: +50 basis points)
-100 basis points (2021: -50 basis points)
EUR
+20 basis points (2021: +30 basis points)
-20 basis points (2021: -30 basis points)

Post Tax Profit
Higher/(Lower)

Other Comprehensive Income
Higher/(Lower)

2022
$m

2021
$m

2022
$m

2021
$m

(8.7)
8.7

0.5
(0.5)

(1.2)
1.2

(3.5)
3.5

2.2
(2.2)

14.3
(12.5)

11.8
(12.2)

-1
-1

-1
-1

1.4
(1.1)

-1
-1

-1
-1

1 There were no outstanding interest rate derivative contracts which have been designated as effective hedges at the year end.

The assumed movement in basis points for the interest rate sensitivity analysis is based on the interest rate volatility observed during the 
relevant financial year. The change in sensitivity applied for 2022, versus 2021, is due to the change in interest rate volatilities applicable 
to 2022.

Foreign currency risk
Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in foreign 
exchange rates. The Group’s exposure to the risk of changes in foreign exchange rates relates primarily to the Group’s operating activities 
(when revenue or expense is denominated in a different currency from the functional currency).

The Group manages its foreign exchange rate exposure within approved policy parameters by utilising foreign currency swaps and forwards.

When a derivative is entered into for the purpose of being a hedging instrument, the Group negotiates the terms of those derivatives to 
match the terms of the hedged exposure. For hedges of forecast transactions, the derivatives cover the period of exposure from the point 
the cash flows of the transactions are forecasted up to the point of settlement of the resulting receivable or payable that is denominated in 
foreign currency.
Foreign currency sensitivity
The following tables demonstrate the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in GBP, Euro and MYR exchange rates, with all other variables 
held constant. The impact on the Group’s post tax profit is due to changes in the fair value of monetary assets and liabilities including 
non-designated foreign currency derivatives and embedded derivatives. The impact on the Group’s equity is due to changes in the fair value 
of forward exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges. The Group’s exposure to foreign currency changes for all other currencies is 
not material.

British Pound (GBP)
+20% (2021: +15%)
-20% (2021: -15%)
Euro (EUR)
+20% (2021: +15%)
-20% (2021: -15%)
Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
+20% (2021: +15%)
-20% (2021: -15%)

Post Tax Profit
Higher/(Lower)

Other Comprehensive Income
Higher/(Lower)

2022
$m

2021
$m

2022
$m

2021
$m

-
-

-
-

-
-

(0.1)
0.1

-
-

-
-

-
-

-
-

-
-

(55.2)
74.6

(110.6)
149.5

(28.7)
38.8

The movement in the post-tax profit amounts is a result of a change in the fair value of derivative financial instruments not designated in 
a hedge relationship and monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies, where the functional currency of the entity is a 
currency other than the above currencies. Although the derivatives have not been designated in a hedge relationship, they act as an economic 
hedge and will offset the underlying transactions when they occur.

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Risk Management
Ramsay Health Care Limited

17 Financial risk management (Continued)

Credit risk
Credit risk arises from the financial assets of the Group, which comprise cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables, derivative 
instruments and other financial instruments. The Group's exposure to credit risk arises from potential default of the counter party, with a 
maximum exposure equal to the carrying amount of these instruments. Exposure at reporting date is addressed in each applicable note.
Trade receivables
The Group trades only with recognised, creditworthy third parties, and as such collateral is not requested nor is it the Group's policy to 
securitise its trade and other receivables. The majority of transactions are with the Governments and Health Funds.

The Group’s credit policy requires all debtors to pay in accordance with agreed terms. The payment terms for the major debtors range from 15 
days to 30 days.

Collectability of trade receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis at an operating unit level. Individual debts that are known to be 
uncollectable are written off when identified. An impairment provision is recognised based on expected credit loss where the Group measures 
the impairment using a lifetime expected loss allowance for all trade receivables. Financial difficulties of the debtor, default payments or debts 
more than 60 days overdue are considered in default. The amount of the impairment loss is the receivable carrying amount compared to the 
present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate.

The Group’s credit risk is spread across a number of Health Funds and Governments. Whilst the Group does have significant credit risk 
exposure to a single debtor or group of related debtors, the credit quality of these debtors is considered high, as they are either Health Funds, 
governed by the prudential requirements of APRA, or Governments.

The credit quality of financial assets that are neither past due nor impaired is considered to be high, due to the absence of defaults, and the 
fact that the Group deals with creditworthy Health Funds and the Governments. Management has also put in place procedures to constantly 
monitor the exposures in order to manage its credit risk.
Financial instruments and cash deposits
Credit risks related to balances with banks and financial institutions are managed by Ramsay Group Treasury in accordance with Board 
approved policies. Such policies only allow financial derivative instruments to be entered into with high credit quality financial institutions with a 
minimum long-term credit rating of A- or better by Standard & Poor’s. In addition, the Board has approved the use of these financial institutions, 
and specific internal guidelines have been established with regard to limits, dealing and settlement procedures. Limits are set to minimise the 
concentration of risks and therefore mitigate financial loss through potential counterparty failure. The investment of surplus funds is made only 
with approved counterparties and within credit risk in relation to derivatives undertaken in accordance with the consolidated entity’s hedging 
and risk management activities.

The Group does not hold any credit derivatives to off-set its credit risk exposure. The Group’s maximum exposure for financial derivative 
instruments is noted in the liquidity table below.

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Risk Management
Ramsay Health Care Limited

17 Financial risk management (Continued)

Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk arises from the financial liabilities of the Group and the Group’s subsequent ability to meet their obligations to repay their financial
liabilities as and when they fall due.

The Group's objective is to maintain a balance between continuity of funding and flexibility through the use of bank overdrafts, bank loans, 
bonds and leases.

To monitor existing financial assets and liabilities as well as to enable an effective controlling of future risks, Ramsay has established 
management reporting covering its worldwide business units that reflects expectations of management’s expected settlement of financial
assets and liabilities.

The Group continually reviews its liquidity position including cash flow forecasts to determine the forecast liquidity position and maintain 
appropriate liquidity levels.

The table below summarises the maturity profile of the Group’s financial liabilities based on contractual undiscounted payments.

As at 30 June 2022
Trade and other liabilities
Loans and borrowings
Lease liabilities
Financial derivatives1

As at 30 June 2021
Trade and other liabilities
Loans and borrowings
Lease liabilities
Financial derivatives

Less than 3 
months
$m

3 to 12 months
$m

1 to 5 years
$m

> 5 years
$m

Total
$m

(3,027.3)
(26.5)
(149.2)
-
(3,203.0)

(2,998.8)
(23.9)
(150.8)
(4.6)
(3,178.1)

-
(170.9)
(447.7)
-
(618.6)

-
(104.3)
(452.4)
(13.3)
(570.0)

-
(5,024.3)
(1,504.3)
-
(6,528.6)

-
(4,007.6)
(1,737.3)
(23.1)
(5,768.0)

-
(264.7)
(6,549.5)
-
(6,814.2)

-
(1,613.2)
(5,174.0)
-
(6,787.2)

(3,027.3)
(5,486.4)
(8,650.7)
-
(17,164.4)

(2,998.8)
(5,749.0)
(7,514.5)
(41.0)
(16,303.3)

1 Derivatives in the current financial year are a financial asset based on current market rates. Hence they are not included in the liquidity risk table above.

The disclosed financial derivative instruments in the above table are the net undiscounted cash flows. However, those amounts may be settled 
gross or net. The following table shows the corresponding reconciliation of those amounts to their carrying amounts.

As at 30 June 20221
Inflows
Outflows
Net
Discounted at the applicable interbank rates

As at 30 June 2021
Inflows
Outflows
Net
Discounted at the applicable interbank rates

Less than 3 
months
$m

3 to 12 months
$m

1 to 5 years
$m

> 5 years
$m

Total
$m

-
-
-
-

-
(4.6)
(4.6)
(1.6)

-
-
-
-

0.1
(13.4)
(13.3)
(13.3)

-
-
-
-

1.6
(24.7)
(23.1)
(23.2)

-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-

1.7
(42.7)
(41.0)
(38.1)

1 Derivatives in the current financial year are a financial asset based on current market rates. Hence they are not included in the liquidity risk table above.

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V Other Information

This section includes other information that must be disclosed to comply with the accounting standards and other 
pronouncements, but that is not immediately related to individual line items in the financial statements.

18 Share based payment plans

A share based payment is a transaction in which the Group receives goods or services in exchange for rights to its own shares. 
Ramsay operates a performance rights scheme, where share rights may be issued to eligible employees.

An executive performance rights scheme was established in January 2004 where Ramsay Health Care Limited may, at the discretion of the 
Board, grant rights over the ordinary shares of Ramsay Health Care Limited to executives of the consolidated entity. The rights are issued for nil 
consideration and are granted in accordance with the plan’s guidelines established by the Directors of Ramsay Health Care Limited. The rights 
cannot be transferred and will not be quoted on the ASX. Non-executive directors are not eligible for this plan.

Information with respect to the number of rights granted under the Executive Performance Rights Plan is as follows:

Balance at beginning of year

granted
vested
forfeited

Balance at end of year

Exercisable at end of year

2022

2021

Number of 
Rights
1,044,337
220,614
(29,042)
(602,745)
633,164

-

Weighted 
Average Fair 
Value

$53.30
$66.22
$40.30

Weighted 
Average Fair 
Value

$43.30
$68.22
$56.17

Number of 
Rights
1,277,546
246,907
(7,505)
(472,611)
1,044,337

-

The following table summarises information about rights held by participants in the Executive Performance Rights Plan as at 30 June 2022:

Number of Rights
99,934
102,161
7,687
104,212
104,227
107,471
107,472
633,164

Grant Date

15-Nov-19
15-Nov-19
20-Apr-20
15-Dec-20
15-Dec-20
15-Dec-21
15-Dec-21

Vesting Date1
31-Aug-22
31-Aug-22
20-Apr-23
31-Aug-23
31-Aug-23
31-Aug-24
31-Aug-24

Weighted 
Average
Fair Value2

$33.36
$68.62
$65.05
$27.14
$59.45
$42.05
$64.55

1 The vesting date shown is the most likely vesting date subject to full satisfaction of the respective performance conditions.
2 Fair value at grant date

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18 Share based payment plans (Continued)

Accounting Policies

The Group provides benefits to employees (including Executive Directors) of the Group in the form of share-based payment transactions, 
whereby employees render services in exchange for shares or rights over shares (equity-settled transactions).

There is currently one plan in place to provide these benefits, being the Executive Performance Rights Plan (Equity-settled transactions), 
which provides benefits to senior executives and Directors.

The cost of these equity settled transactions with employees is measured by reference to the fair value at the date at which they were 
granted. The fair value is determined by an external valuer using the Monte Carlo or the Black Scholes models.

In valuing equity-settled transactions, no account is taken of any performance conditions, other than conditions linked to the price of the 
shares of Ramsay Health Care Limited (market conditions).

EQUITY-SETTLED TRANSACTIONS
The cost of equity-settled transactions is recognised, together with a corresponding increase in equity (Share Based Payment Reserve), 
over the period in which the performance conditions are fulfilled, ending on the date on which the relevant employees become fully 
entitled to the award (vesting date).

The cumulative expense recognised for equity-settled transactions at each reporting date until vesting date reflects:
• The extent to which the vesting period has expired and
• The number of awards that, in the opinion of the Directors of the Group, will ultimately vest. This opinion is formed based on the best 

available information at reporting date.

No adjustment is made for the likelihood of market performance conditions being met as the effect of these conditions is included in the 
determination of fair value at grant date.

TREASURY SHARES
Shares in the Group held by the Executive Performance Rights Plan are classified and disclosed as Treasury shares and deducted 
from equity.

Key Accounting Judgements, Estimates and Assumptions

Performance rights are issued for nil consideration and are granted in accordance with the plan’s guidelines established by the Directors 
of Ramsay Health Care Limited.

The fair value of share rights with TSR performance conditions (market based conditions) are estimated on the date of grant using a 
Monte Carlo model. The fair value of share rights with non-market performance conditions are estimated at the date of grant using the 
Black Scholes Option Pricing model. The following weighted average assumptions were used for grants made on 15 November 2019, 
15 December 2020 and 15 December 2021:

Dividend yield
Expected volatility
Risk-free interest rate
Effective life of incentive right

Granted
15-Dec-21
2.21%
29.56%
0.86%
3 years

Granted
15-Dec-20
2.40%
30.32%
0.10%
3 years

Granted
15-Nov-19
2.31%
22.50%
0.75%
3 years

The expected volatility is based on the historic volatility (based on the remaining life of the options), adjusted for any expected changes to 
future volatility due to publicly available information.

The dividend yield reflects the assumption that the current dividend payout will continue with no anticipated increases. The expected life 
of the rights is based on historical data and is not necessarily indicative of exercise patterns that may occur. The expected volatility reflects
the assumption that the historical volatility is indicative of future trends, which may also not necessarily be the actual outcome.

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19 Capital commitments and contingent liabilities

Capital commitments are the Group's contractual obligation to make future payments in relation to purchases of assets.

Contingent liabilities are possible future cash payments arising from past events that are not recognised in the financial
statements, as the likelihood of payment is not considered probable or cannot be reliably measured.

19.a Capital commitments
Significant capital expenditure contracted for at the end of the reporting period but not recognised as liabilities is as follows:

Property, plant and equipment

2022
$m

2021
$m

298.8

58.1

19.b Contingent liabilities
The Group has a number of bank guarantees to third parties for various operational and legal purposes, none of which are individually material 
to the Group. No provision has been made in the financial statements in respect of these bank guarantees, as the probability of having to make 
a payment under these guarantees is considered remote.

The only material guarantee is for workers compensation self-insurance liabilities as required by State WorkCover authorities for $42.9 million 
as at 30 June 2022 (2021: $31.5 million). No provision has been recognised in the financial statements for these contingent liabilities. However 
a provision for self-insured risks relating to workers compensation claims in 'Other provisions' has been provided for (Refer Note 16.c).

20 Subsequent events

This note outlines events which have occurred between the reporting date, being 30 June 2022, and the date this financial
report is authorised.

There have been no significant events after the reporting date that may significantly affect the Group’s operations in future years, the results of 
these operations in future years or the Group’s state of affairs in future years.

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21 Related party transactions

This note discloses the Group’s transactions with its related parties, including their relatives or related businesses.

Transactions with Related Party Entities
As at 30 June 2022 there were no outstanding transactions (2021: $nil) to be billed to or billed from related party entities.

Compensation of Key Management Personnel

2022
$

2021
$

2,264,421
170,945
2,435,366

3,013,110
23,568
543,582
2,107,511
5,687,771

1,431,432
23,568
259,548
827,897
2,542,445

2,287,212
153,526
2,440,738

3,256,881
21,694
321,157
1,456,965
5,056,697

1,854,055
27,117
162,660
941,055
2,984,887

6,708,963
218,081
803,130
2,935,408
10,665,582

7,398,148
202,337
483,817
2,398,020
10,482,322

Non-Executive Directors
Short term benefits
Post-employment benefits

Executive Directors
Short term benefits
Post-employment benefits
Other long term benefits
Performance/Incentive rights

Executives
Short term benefits
Post-employment benefits
Other long term benefits
Performance/Incentive rights

Total
Short term benefits
Post-employment benefits
Other long term benefits
Performance/Incentive rights

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22 Auditors’ remuneration

This note summarises the total remuneration received or receivable by the Group’s external auditors for their audit, assurance 
and other services.

Amounts received or due and receivable by Ernst & Young (Australia) for:

An audit or review of the financial report of the entity and any other entity in the consolidated group
Fees for other assurance and agreed-upon-procedures services under other legislation or 
contractual arrangements where there is discretion as to whether the service is provided by the 
auditor or another firm
Other services in relation to the entity and any other entity in the consolidated group

Tax compliance
Assurance related
Advisory services

Amounts received or due and receivable by overseas member firms of Ernst & Young (Australia) for:

An audit or review of the financial report of the entity and any other entity in the consolidated group
Other services in relation to the entity and any other entity in the consolidated group

Tax compliance

Total

The total fees paid to Ernst & Young member firms by service type are:

Audit Services
Non-audit Services

Total

2022
$

2021
$

2,461,495

2,127,656

120,000

-

210,978
10,000
-
2,802,473

557,709
-
2,134,941
4,820,306

4,302,839

3,944,572

142,831
4,445,670
7,248,143

60,356
4,004,928
8,825,234

6,764,334
483,809
7,248,143

6,072,228
2,753,006
8,825,234

Amounts received or due and receivable by non-Ernst & Young audit firms for:

Audit or review of the financial report

2,459,569

2,493,263

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23 Information relating to subsidiaries

This note provides a list of all the significant entities controlled by the Group as at the reporting date, including those included in 
the Closed Group.

Country of 
Incorporation

% Equity Interest

Name
RHC Nominees Pty Limited1
RHC Developments Pty Limited1
Ramsay Health Care Investments Pty Limited1
Ramsay Hospital Holdings Pty Limited1
Ramsay Hospital Holdings (Queensland) Pty Limited1
Ramsay Finance Pty Limited1
Ramsay Aged Care Holdings Pty Limited1
Ramsay Aged Care Properties Pty Limited1
RHC Ancillary Services Pty Limited1
Linear Medical Pty Limited1
Newco Enterprises Pty Limited1
Sydney & Central Coast Linen Services Pty Limited1
Benchmark Healthcare Holdings Pty Limited1
Benchmark Healthcare Pty Limited1
AHH Holdings Health Care Pty Limited1
AH Holdings Health Care Pty Limited1
Ramsay Centauri Pty Limited1
Alpha Healthcare Pty Limited1
Ramsay Health Care Australia Pty Limited1
Donvale Private Hospital Pty Limited1
The Benchmark Hospital Group Pty Limited1
Dandenong Valley Private Hospital Pty Limited1
Benchmark – Surrey Pty Limited1
Benchmark – Peninsula Pty Limited1
Benchmark – Donvale Pty Limited1
Benchmark – Windermere Pty Limited1
Benchmark – Beleura Pty Limited1
Beleura Properties Pty Limited1
Affinity Health Holdings Australia Pty Limited1
Affinity Health Finance Australia Pty Limited1
Affinity Health Pty Limited1
Affinity Health Foundation Pty Limited1
Affinity Health Holdings Indonesia Pty Limited1
Hospitals of Australia Pty Limited1
Glenferrie Private Hospital Pty Limited1
Relkban Pty Limited1
Relkmet Pty Limited1
Votraint No. 664 Pty Limited1
Votraint No. 665 Pty Limited1
Australian Medical Enterprises Pty Limited1
AME Hospitals Pty Limited1
Victoria House Holdings Pty Limited1
C&P Hospitals Holdings Pty Limited1
HCoA Hospital Holdings (Australia) Pty Limited1
AME Properties Pty Limited1
AME Superannuation Pty Limited1

1 Entities included in the deed of cross guarantee as required for the instrument

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Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia

2022
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%

2021
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%

Notes to the Financial Statements
Other Information
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23 Information relating to subsidiaries (Continued)

Country of 
Incorporation

% Equity Interest

Name

Attadale Hospital Property Pty Limited1
Glengarry Hospital Property Pty Limited1
Hadassah Pty Limited1
Rannes Pty Limited1
Hallcraft Pty Limited1
Jamison Private Hospital Property Pty Limited1
Affinity Health (FP) Pty Limited1
Armidale Hospital Pty Limited1
Caboolture Hospital Pty Limited1
Joondalup Hospital Pty Limited1
Joondalup Health Campus Finance Limited1
Logan Hospital Pty Limited1
Noosa Privatised Hospital Pty Limited1
AMNL Pty Limited1
Mayne Properties Pty Limited1
Port Macquarie Hospital Pty Limited1
HCoA Operations (Australia) Pty Limited1
Hospital Corporation Australia Pty Limited1
Dabuvu Pty Limited1
HOAIF Pty Limited1
HCA Management Pty Limited1
Malahini Pty Limited1
Tilemo Pty Limited1
Hospital Affiliates of Australia Pty Limited1
C.R.P.H Pty Limited1
Hospital Developments Pty Limited1
P.M.P.H Pty Limited1
Pruinosa Pty Limited1
Australian Hospital Care Pty Limited1
Australian Hospital Care (Allamanda) Pty Limited1
Australian Hospital Care (Latrobe) Pty Limited1
Australian Hospital Care 1988 Pty Limited1
AHC Foundation Pty Limited1
AHC Tilbox Pty Limited1
Australian Hospital Care (Masada) Pty Limited1
Australian Hospital Care Investments Pty Limited1
Australian Hospital Care (MPH) Pty Limited1
Australian Hospital Care (MSH) Pty Limited1
Australian Hospital Care (Pindara) Pty Limited1
Australian Hospital Care (The Avenue) Pty Limited1
Australian Hospital Care Retirement Plan Pty Limited1
eHealth Technologies Pty Limited1
Health Technologies Pty Limited1
Rehabilitation Holdings Pty Limited1
Bowral Management Company Pty Limited1

1 Entities included in the deed of cross guarantee as required for the instrument

Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia

2022

100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%

2021

100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%

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23 Information relating to subsidiaries (Continued)

Country of 
Incorporation

% Equity Interest

Name
Simpak Services Pty Limited1
APL Hospital Holdings Pty Limited1
Alpha Pacific Hospitals Pty Limited1
Health Care Corporation Pty Limited1
Alpha Westmead Private Hospital Pty Limited1
Illawarra Private Hospital Holdings Pty Limited1
Northern Private Hospital Pty Limited1
Westmead Medical Supplies Pty Limited1
Herglen Pty Limited1
Mt Wilga Pty Limited1
Sibdeal Pty Limited1
Workright Pty Limited1
Adelaide Clinic Holdings Pty Limited1
eHospital Pty Limited1
New Farm Hospitals Pty Limited1
North Shore Private Hospital Pty Limited1
Phiroan Pty Limited1
Ramsay Health Care (Asia Pacific) Pty Limited1
Ramsay Health Care (South Australia) Pty Limited1
Ramsay Health Care (Victoria) Pty Limited1
Ramsay Health Care Services (QLD) Pty Limited1
Ramsay Health Care Services (VIC) Pty Limited1
Ramsay Health Care Services (WA) Pty Limited1
Ramsay Pharmacy Retail Services Pty Limited1
Ramsay Professional Services Pty Limited1
Ramsay Diagnostics (No. 1) Pty Limited1
Ramsay Diagnostics (No. 2) Pty Limited1
Ramsay Health Care (UK) Limited
Ramsay Health Care Holdings UK Limited
Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited2
Ramsay Santé SA2
Capio AB2
Ramsay Elysium Holding Limited2

1 Entities included in the deed of cross guarantee as required for the instrument
2 This entity owns a number of subsidiaries, none of which are individually material to the Group

Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
UK
UK
UK
France
Sweden
UK

2022
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
52.8%
52.8%
100%

2021
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
52.5%
52.5%
0%

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24 Closed group

This note presents the consolidated financial performance and position of the Australian wholly owned subsidiaries, which 
together with the Parent Entity, Ramsay Health Care Limited, are referred to as the Closed Group.

Entities subject to instrument
Pursuant to Instrument 2016/785, relief has been granted to the entities in the table of subsidiaries in Note 23, (identified by footnote 1) from the 
Corporations Act 2001 requirements for preparation, audit and lodgement of their financial reports.

As a condition of the Instrument, these entities entered into a Deed of Cross Guarantee on 22 June 2006 or have subsequently been added 
as parties to the Deed of Gross Guarantee by way of Assumption Deeds dated 24 April 2008, 27 May 2010, 24 June 2011, 20 October 2015, 
17 December 2015 and 14 May 2019. The effect of the deed is that Ramsay Health Care Limited has guaranteed to pay any deficiency in the 
event of winding up of a wholly owned Australian entity or if they do not meet their obligations under the terms of overdrafts, loans, leases 
or other liabilities subject to the guarantee. The controlled entities have also given a similar guarantee in the event that Ramsay Health Care 
Limited is wound up or if it does not meet its obligation under the terms of overdrafts, loans, leases or other liabilities subject to the guarantee.

The consolidated Income Statement and Statement of Financial Position of the entities that are members of the Closed Group are as follows:

Consolidated Income Statement
Profit before tax from continuing operations
Income tax expense
Net profit for the year
Retained earnings at the beginning of the year
Dividends paid
Retained earnings at the end of the year

Closed Group

2022
$m

2021
$m

402.2
(100.7)
301.5
1,737.6
(351.9)
1,687.2

564.2
(178.3)
385.9
1,467.0
(115.3)
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24 Closed group (Continued)

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Inventories
Derivative financial instruments
Income tax receivables
Prepayments
Other current assets
Total current assets
Non-current assets
Other financial assets
Investments in joint venture
Property, plant and equipment
Right of use assets
Intangible assets
Deferred tax assets
Prepayments
Derivative financial instruments
Other receivables
Total non-current assets
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Trade and other creditors
Lease liabilities
Derivative financial instruments
Provisions
Income tax payables
Total current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Loans and borrowings
Lease liabilities
Provisions
Derivative financial instruments
Total non-current liabilities
TOTAL LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
EQUITY
Issued capital
Treasury shares
Convertible Adjustable Rate Equity Securities (CARES)
Other reserves
Retained earnings
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Closed Group

2022
$m

2021
$m

46.5
819.5
165.1
11.3
11.5
51.2
3.9
1,109.0

663.7
238.1
2,779.8
891.8
2,294.1
149.3
10.7
29.6
206.4
7,263.5
8,372.5

600.6
21.0
-
84.3
-
705.9

2,042.6
1,015.0
130.7
-
3,188.3
3,894.2
4,478.3

2,197.6
(72.4)
252.2
413.7
1,687.2
4,478.3

17.1
691.6
160.7
-
-
30.2
1,314.6
2,214.2

648.4
217.5
2,440.5
458.2
1,076.3
193.9
10.9
-
207.1
5,252.8
7,467.0

153.7
21.0
2.7
66.1
6.4
249.9

1,947.1
565.1
129.0
4.3
2,645.5
2,895.4
4,571.6

2,197.6
(76.7)
252.2
460.9
1,737.6
4,571.6

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Other Information
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25 Parent entity information

This note presents the stand-alone summarised financial information of the parent entity Ramsay Health Care Limited.

Information relating to Ramsay Health Care Limited
Current assets
Total assets
Current liabilities
Total liabilities

Issued capital
Other equity
Total shareholders’ equity

Net profit for the year after tax

2022
$m

2021
$m

2,837.2
2,980.2
0.6
0.6

2,197.6
782.0
2,979.6

2,831.4
2,976.1
2.0
2.0

2,197.6
776.5
2,974.1

353.4

282.3

As a condition of the Instrument (set out in Note 24), Ramsay Health Care Limited has guaranteed to pay any deficiency in the event of 
winding up of a controlled entity or if they do not meet their obligations under the terms of overdrafts, loans, leases or other liabilities subject 
to guarantee.

26 Material partly–owned subsidiaries

This note provides information of the significant subsidiaries that the Group owns less than 100% shareholding in.

Ramsay Santé (formerly Ramsay Générale de Santé) has a material non-controlling interest (NCI): This entity represents the French and Nordic 
segments for management and segment reporting.

Financial information in relation to the NCI is provided below:
Proportion of equity interest and voting rights held by non-controlling interests
Refer to Note 23 which discloses the equity interest held by the Ramsay Group. The remaining equity interest is held by the non­
controlling interest.

Voting rights for Ramsay Santé at 30 June 2022 are 53.0% (2021: 52.8%). The remaining interest is held by the non-controlling interest.
Accumulated balances of non-controlling interests
Refer to the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity.
Profit allocated to non-controlling interests
Refer to the Consolidated Income Statement.
Summarised Statement of Profit or Loss and Statement of Financial Position for 2022 and 2021
Refer to Note 1. The French and Nordic segments consist only of this subsidiary that has a material non-controlling interest.
Summarised cash flow information

Operating
Investing
Financing
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents

2022
$m

2021
$m

237.7
(730.7)
(239.2)
(732.2)

872.3
(325.5)
(418.4)
128.4

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A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation      Ernst & Young 200 George Street Sydney  NSW  2000 Australia GPO Box 2646 Sydney  NSW  2001  Tel: +61 2 9248 5555 Fax: +61 2 9248 5959 ey.com/au  Independent auditor's report to the members of Ramsay Health Care Limited Report on the audit of the financial report Opinion We have audited the financial report of Ramsay Health Care Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries (collectively the Group), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2022, the consolidated income statement, consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies, and the directors' declaration. In our opinion, the accompanying financial report of the Group is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: a) Giving a true and fair view of the consolidated financial position of the Group as at 30 June 2022 and of its consolidated financial performance for the year ended on that date; and b) Complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001. Basis for opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial report section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including Independence Standards) (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.  We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Key audit matters Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the financial report of the current year. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, but we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. For each matter below, our description of how our audit addressed the matter is provided in that context. We have fulfilled the responsibilities described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial report section of our report, including in relation to these matters. Accordingly, our audit included the performance of procedures designed to respond to our assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report. The results of our audit procedures, including the procedures performed to address the matters below, provide the basis for our audit opinion on the accompanying financial report. 12. Independent auditors' report
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A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation  Why significant How our audit addressed the key audit matter 1. Carrying value of goodwill As disclosed in Note 14 of the financial report and in accordance with the requirements of the Australian Accounting Standards, the Group performed an annual impairment test of the Asia Pacific, UK, French and Nordics cash generating units (“CGUs”) to determine whether the recoverable value of these assets exceeds their carrying amount at 30 June 2022. A value in use model was used to calculate the recoverable amount of each cash generating unit (“CGU”).  Significant assumptions used in the impairment testing referred to above are inherently subjective and in times of economic uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the degree of subjectivity is higher than it might otherwise be. This matter was considered a Key Audit Matter due to the extent of audit effort and judgement required to assess the reasonableness of the forecast cash flows, growth rates, discount rates and terminal growth rates used by the Group in undertaking the impairment review.  Our audit procedures included the following: ► Assessed whether the methodology used by the Group met the requirements of Australian Accounting Standards. ► For the Group’s value in use models, we: ► Tested the mathematical accuracy of the value in use models; ► Assessed the basis of preparing cash flow forecasts, considering the accuracy of previous forecasts and budgets, current trading performance and the impact of COVID-19; ► Assessed the appropriateness of other key assumptions such as the discount and terminal growth rates applied with reference to publicly available information on comparable companies in the industry and markets in which the Group operates; and ► Performed sensitivity analysis on the key assumptions including discount rates, terminal growth rates and EBIT forecasts for each of the Group’s CGUs and evaluated whether a reasonably possible change in these assumptions could cause the carrying amount of the cash generating unit to exceed its recoverable amount. We involved valuation specialists in performing these procedures over the value in use models where appropriate. We evaluated the adequacy of the related disclosures in the financial report including those made with respect to judgements and estimates.  Why significant How our audit addressed the key audit matter 2. Provision for insurance As disclosed in Note 16(c) of the financial report, the provision for insurance covers deductibles arising under insurance policies, including potential uninsured claims. Significant judgement is required in its determination due to the uncertainty in predicting future claims arising from past events.  The Group engages a third-party actuary to assess the carrying value at each reporting date.  This assessment involves evaluating assumptions in relation to ultimate outcomes on individual claims, claims handling costs and discount rates. This matter was considered a Key Audit Matter due to the level of judgement required to estimate the value of the liability. Our audit procedures included the following: ► Assessed the key assumptions adopted by the actuary and used by the Group to determine the value of the provision.  Specifically, we have reviewed the assumptions compared to industry practice, potential known claims and actual historical claims. ► Assessed the competence, qualifications and objectivity of the independent actuary the Group used. ► As the appropriateness of these provisions relies on specific claims information, we have reviewed and tested controls over the operating effectiveness of the Group’s processes for capturing and recording the data.  ► Evaluated the adequacy of the disclosures relating to the provision in the financial report, including those made with respect to judgements and estimates. Given the specialist nature of the calculation performed to value the provision, our actuarial specialists were involved in the assessment of the valuation model and key assumptions.  12. Independent auditors' report
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A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation  Information other than the financial report and auditor’s report thereon The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Company’s 2022 annual report but does not include the financial report and our auditor’s report thereon. Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and accordingly we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon, with the exception of the Remuneration Report and our related assurance opinion.  In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial report or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.  If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. Responsibilities of the directors for the financial report The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial report, the directors are responsible for assessing the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters relating to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial report Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this financial report. As part of an audit in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also: ► Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. 12. Independent auditors' report
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A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation  ► Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Group’s internal control.  ► Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the directors. ► Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial report or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Group to cease to continue as a going concern.  ► Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial report, including the disclosures, and whether the financial report represents the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. ► Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business activities within the Group to express an opinion on the financial report. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the Group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion. We communicate with the directors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. We also provide the directors with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, actions taken to eliminate threats or safeguards applied. From the matters communicated to the directors, we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the financial report of the current year and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditor’s report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication. Report on the audit of the Remuneration Report Opinion on the Remuneration Report We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 45 to 64 of the directors' report for the year ended 30 June 2022. In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Ramsay Health Care Limited for the year ended 30 June 2022, complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.  12. Independent auditors' report
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A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation  Responsibilities The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the Remuneration Report in accordance with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Remuneration Report, based on our audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards.     Ernst & Young     Ryan Fisk Partner Sydney 27 September 2022  13.
Additional information

Additional information required under ASX Listing Rule 4.10 and not shown elsewhere in this 
Annual Report is as follows. This information is current as at 5th September 2022.

a Distribution of Shareholders – Ordinary Shareholders

Size of Holding
1-1,000
1,001-5,000
5,001-10,000
10,001-100,000
100,0001 and over
Totals

Number of Shareholders
67,602
8,979
629
242
51
77,503

Ordinary Shares
17,417,483
17,679,502
4,295,207
4,994,995
184,494,518
228,881,705

% of Issued Capital
7.610
7.720
1.880
2.180
80.610
100.000

b Less than marketable parcels of ordinary shares
The number of shareholdings held in less than marketable parcels is 665 holders, for a total of 1,983 ordinary shares.

c 20 Largest Shareholders – Ordinary Shareholders

Name

PAUL RAMSAY HOLDINGS PTY LIMITED
J P MORGAN NOMINEES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED
CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED
NATIONAL NOMINEES LIMITED
BNP PARIBAS NOMS PTY LTD 

1 HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED
2
3
4
5
6
7 WOOLWICH INVESTMENTS PTY LTD 
8
CUSTODIAL SERVICES LIMITED 
9 WARBONT NOMINEES PTY LTD 

ARGO INVESTMENTS LIMITED
BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES PTY LTD 
UBS NOMINEES PTY LTD
AUSTRALIAN FOUNDATION INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED

10 HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED-GSCO ECA
11
12
13
14
15 HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED 
16
17
18 MUTUAL TRUST PTY LTD
19
CERTANE CT PTY LTD 
20 WASHINGTON H SOUL PATTINSON AND COMPANY LIMITED

NETWEALTH INVESTMENTS LIMITED 
BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES PTY LTD HUB24 CUSTODIAL SERV LTD 

Total of Securities

d Substantial Shareholders
The names of the Substantial Shareholders listed in the Company’s Register as at 5th September 2022:

Number of 
fully paid 
Ordinary Shares
50,420,484
42,999,269
28,626,473
18,648,136
6,685,364
5,124,318
3,750,000
2,845,793
2,348,254
2,046,974
2,023,131
1,589,495
1,497,930
1,368,779
1,015,900
997,282
986,195
952,276
915,012
896,499
175,737,564

% of Issued 
Capital
22.029%
18.787%
12.507%
8.147%
2.921%
2.239%
1.638%
1.243%
1.026%
0.894%
0.884%
0.694%
0.654%
0.598%
0.444%
0.436%
0.431%
0.416%
0.400%
0.392%
76.781%

Shareholders
Paul Ramsay Foundation Limited/Paul Ramsay Holdings Pty Limited
State Street Corporation

Number of fully paid Ordinary Shares
42,999,269
11,433,448

% of Issued Capital
18.79
5.00

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Ramsay Health Care Limited

e Voting Rights
In accordance with the Constitution each member present at a meeting whether in person, or by proxy, or by power of attorney, or by a duly 
authorised representative in the case of a corporate member, shall have one vote on a show of hands, and one vote for each fully paid ordinary 
share, on a poll.

f On-market purchases
During the year ended 30th June 2022 the Company purchased NIL ordinary shares on-market for the purposes of its employee and 
Non-Executive Director share plans (including to satisfy the entitlements of holders of vested performance rights to acquire shares under the 
Executive Performance Rights Plan).

g Distribution of Convertible Adjustable Rate Equity Securities (CARES) 

Holders

Size of Holding
1-1,000
1,001-5,000
5,001-10,000
10,001-100,000
100,0001 and over
Totals

Number of CARES holders
3,777
274
19
12
2
4,084

CARES
1,125,411
546,204
133,140
370,472
424,773
2,600,000

% of Issued Securities
43.290
21.010
5.120
14.250
16.340
100.000

h Less than marketable parcels of CARES
The number of CARES held in less than marketable parcels is 3 holders, for a total of 6 CARES.

i 20 Largest CARES Holders

Number of fully 
paid CARES
295,885
128,888
83,474
82,013
56,866
28,183
20,969
16,679
16,195
14,975
14,017
13,895
11,736
11,470
10,000
10,000
8,387
7,676
7,550
7,500
846,358

% of Issued 
Capital
11.380%
4.957%
3.211%
3.154%
2.187%
1.084%
0.806%
0.642%
0.623%
0.576%
0.539%
0.534%
0.451%
0.441%
0.385%
0.385%
0.323%
0.295%
0.290%
0.288%
32.552%

NATIONAL NOMINEES LIMITED

Name
J P MORGAN NOMINEES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED
CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED

1
2
3 MUTUAL TRUST PTY LTD
4
5 HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED
6
7
8
9 HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED - A/C 2

NETWEALTH INVESTMENTS LIMITED 
LONGHURST MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTY LTD
UBS NOMINEES PTY LTD

10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20

FIRST SAMUEL LTD ACN 086243567 
AUSTRALIAN EXECUTOR TRUSTEES LIMITED 
PERODA NOMINEES PTY LIMITED 
BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES PTY LTD HUB24 CUSTODIAL SERV LTD 
NULIS NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED 
SCANLON CAPITAL NO 10 PTY LTD
ERIC GOLF PTY LTD
NETWEALTH INVESTMENTS LIMITED 
REGION HALL PTY LTD
DAP1000 PTY LTD
BETH MACLAREN SMALLWOOD FOUNDATION P/L
Total Securities of Top 20 Holdings

j On-Market Buy-Backs
There is no current on-market buy-back in relation to the Company's securities.

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Corporate Directory & Key Dates

Directory
As at 22 September 2022
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Key Dates
As at 22 September 2022
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Directors
Non-Executive Directors
Michael Siddle (Chairman) 
David Thodey AO
Alison Deans
James McMurdo
Karen Penrose
Claudia Süssmuth Dyckerhoff
Steven Sargent

Executive Director
Craig McNally (Managing Director & CEO)

Group General Counsel & Company Secretary
Henrietta Rowe

Registered Office
Suite 18.03, Level 18
126 Phillip Street
Sydney NSW 2000 Australia

Email: enquiry@ramsayhealth.com
Website: www.ramsayhealth.com
Telephone: +61 2 9220 1000
Facsimile: + 61 2 9220 1001

Share Registry
Boardroom Pty Limited
Level 12, Grosvenor Place
225 George Street
Sydney NSW 2000 Australia

Email: enquiries@boardroomlimited.com.au
Website: www.boardroomlimited.com.au
Telephone Enquiries (from within Australia): 
1300 737 760
Telephone Enquiries (from outside Australia):
+61 2 9290 9600
Facsimile: +61 2 9279 0664

Auditor
Ernst & Young
200 George Street
Sydney NSW 2000 Australia

Annual General Meeting 2022
The 2022 Annual General Meeting will be held on 29th 
November at 10:30am. Full details will be available in Ramsay's 
Notice of Meeting.

Indicative Key Dates for 2023
Results Release Dates
Interim Results - Thursday, 23 February 2023

Preliminary Final Results - Thursday, 24 August 2023

Dividend Payment Dates - Ordinary Shares
Interim Dividend - Thursday 30th March 2023 (record date 7th 
March 2023)

Final Dividend - Friday 29th September 2023 (record date 7th 
September 2023)

Dividend Payment Dates - Cares
Thursday, 20th April 2023 (record date 30th March 2023)
Friday 20th October 2023 (record date 29th September 2023)

Annual General Meeting 2023
The 2023 Annual General Meeting of Ramsay Health Care 
Limited is scheduled to be held on 21st November 2023. Full 
details will be provided closer to the date.

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