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Annual Report 2017

The Annual General 
Meeting of Regeneus Ltd 
will be held in the offices of 
Grant Thornton, Level 17, 
383 Kent Street Sydney
on Thursday 2 November 
2017 at 1.00 pm.

Who we are

Regeneus Ltd (ASX: RGS) is an ASX-listed clinical-stage 
regenerative medicine company developing a portfolio of 
cell-based therapies to address significant unmet medical 
needs in the human and animal health markets. Our initial 
focus is on osteoarthritis (OA) and other musculoskeletal 
disorders, cancer and dermatology. 

Our product pipeline is underpinned by proprietary stem 
cell and immuno-oncology technologies that seek to take 
advantage of the body’s capability for healing and repair 
and address the underlying causes of disease. 

More information about Regeneus Ltd can be found at 
regeneus.com.au

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Contents

Directors’ report 

Auditor’s independence declaration   

Consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income 

Consolidated statement of financial position   

Consolidated statement of changes in equity   

Consolidated statement of cash flows 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

Directors’ declaration 

Independent auditor’s report 

ASX additional information  

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Highlights for FY17

Successful Progenza STEP trial 
results for osteoarthritis
•  Primary endpoint of safety and tolerability met
•  Significant, rapid and sustained reduction in knee 

pain in both Progenza cohorts

•  Significant improvement in cartilage volume 

compared to placebo

•  Positive signs of disease modification consistent 

with preclinical results

•  Positive clinical data and AGC collaboration 

supports Progenza licensing opportunities for OA 
and other indications in Japan and ROW

Progress on ACTIVATE cancer  
vaccine trial 
•  Recruitment across all 3 dose cohorts
•  Positive safety profile across all dose cohorts    
•  Ongoing banking of tumours 
•  Commenced preclinical study for RGSH4K in 

combination with PD-1

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Collaboration with Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. 
(AGC) on Progenza for Japan
•  Collaboration with AGC of Japan, a leading manufacturer of 
biopharmaceuticals, for exclusive manufacture of Progenza 
stem cell technology for Japan

•  RGS to receive US$16.5m in payments – US$5.5m paid 

upfront; US$1m paid on successful completion of STEP trial 
for OA; and 2 further payments of US$5m each payable on 
development milestones

•  AGC acquires 50% of RGS Japan Inc., which has exclusive 

rights for the clinical development and commercialisation of 
Progenza for all indications in Japan

Key patents granted
•  Patent allowed in Japan covering Progenza technology 
– allogeneic stem cells and secretions for the treatment 
of osteoarthritis and other inflammatory conditions in 
humans and animals

•  Patent allowed in EU, USA and China covering Sygenus 

stem cell secretions technology for the topical treatment  
of acne   

•  56 patents or patent applications across 14 patent families

Progress on animal health trials
•  Ongoing recruitment for CryoShot pre-pivotal 
trial for OA at University of Pennsylvania 
•  Completed a successful Kvax study for 

treatment of canine osteosarcoma with VCA in 
USA showing Kvax is well tolerated and confers 
increased progression free interval and survival 

•  Ongoing recruitment for Kvax cancer vaccine 
trial for B cell lymphoma at Sydney Small 
Animal Specialist Hospital

Financial highlights
•  Licence fee revenues up 715% to $9.9m  

(FY16: $1.2m) driven by A$8.9m (US$6.5m) 
received from AGC  

•  Profit of $3.3m up from prior year (FY16: $3.6m loss) 
•  R&D tax incentive of $2.6m in line with prior year 

(FY16: $2.7m)

•  Quarterly cash used in operations  

(excluding R&D incentive) maintained at $1.7m 
(FY16: $1.5m per quarter)

•  30 June cash available $4.1m (FY16: $0.5m) 

Letter from 
the Chairman 
and the CEO

Strategic collaboration with AGC in Japan  
On 29 December 2016, we were delighted 
to announce a strategic collaboration 
and licensing agreement with AGC of 
Japan, a leading global manufacturer of 
biopharmaceuticals. Under the collaboration, 
AGC has exclusive rights to manufacture 
Progenza for all clinical applications in Japan 
and is responsible for the GMP manufacture 
of Progenza for a planned phase 2 trial in 
Japan. AGC has acquired a 50% interest in 
Regeneus Japan Inc., a vehicle that has the 
exclusive rights for the clinical development 
and commercialisation of Progenza in Japan.  
AGC will work closely with Regeneus to  
help secure the best clinical and 
commercialisation partners.

Under the agreement, Regeneus is entitled to 
receive US$16.5m from AGC. US$5.5m was 
paid upfront in January this year and a further 
US$1m was paid in June for the successful 
completion of the STEP trial. There are 2 
further development milestones totalling 
US$10m. We look forward to meeting the next 
milestone in this financial year. 

About AGC Group (TYO: 5201)

ASAHI GLASS CO., LTD. (AGC), 
Headquarters: Tokyo, President & 
CEO: Takuya Shimamura

AGC  is a world-leading glass 
solution provider and supplier of 
flat, automotive and display glass, 
chemicals, biopharmaceuticals, 
ceramics and other high-tech 
materials and components. With 
more than a century of technical 
innovation, and cutting-edge products 
AGC Group employs over 50,000 
people worldwide and generates 
annual sales of approximately 
1.3 trillion Japanese Yen through 
businesses in about 30 countries.

Dear Shareholders,

On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are 
pleased to report on the progress we have made 
during the financial year ending 30 June 2017.

During the period, we achieved significant 
licensing, clinical, intellectual property and 
commercial milestones that position the 
company to unlock significant value in the 
business over the next 12 months.

Progenza – unlocking 
significant value in our stem 
cell technology platform 

About Progenza 
PROGENZA is the company’s lead cell therapy 
technology platform being developed for 
the treatment of osteoarthritis and other 
musculoskeletal disorders. It also has the 
potential to be used for other inflammatory 
conditions that have limited treatment options.
Progenza is made from expanded allogeneic 
mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) from human 
adipose (fat) tissue and contains the bioactive 
secretions of the cells. Progenza cells work 
by secreting cytokines, growth factors and 
exosomes to reduce inflammation and 
pain and promote healing and repair in the 
damaged or diseased tissue. It is a scalable 
technology that has the demonstrated 
capability to produce millions of doses of cells 
from a single donor.

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Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017

About Osteoarthritis

OSTEOARTHRITIS continues to be 
an unmet medical need and is a 
significant global concern due to 
wear and tear on joints for ageing 
populations. Worldwide, osteoarthritis 
is estimated to be the fourth leading 
cause of disability. There is no cure 
for the debilitating disease and 
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory 
medication is the most common 
treatment for the pain symptoms 
although they can have adverse 
effects with over use. Stem cell 
products, such as Progenza, may 
address the treatment gap for 
patients who have persistent joint 
pain and are seeking to delay or avoid 
total knee replacement.

Positive results from Phase 1 STEP trial 
for Progenza for osteoarthritis 
We were pleased to announce on 22 May 
positive results from the Phase 1 safety 
trial of Progenza in patients with knee 
osteoarthritis (OA), meeting the primary 
endpoint of safety and tolerability. The study 
showed that a single injection into the knee of 
either dose of Progenza (3.9 million cells or 6.7 
million cells) in patients appeared safe and 
was well tolerated. We were also pleased to 
confirm that Progenza showed durable and 
clinically meaningful  pain relief in patients with 
knee OA. No serious adverse events occurred 
and a single injection of Progenza was well 
tolerated. No trends or findings of concern 
were identified from the data collected from 
patients’ blood tests, physical examinations, 
ECG’s, or other safety measurements, 
indicating Progenza is safe and well tolerated. 

Secondary endpoints were assessed to 
explore the efficacy of Progenza. We were 

pleased to find that patients treated with 
either dose of Progenza showed a statistically 
significant within group reduction in pain. 
On the contrary, the placebo group showed 
no statistically significant reduction in pain 
during the study. Examination of knee joint 
structure by MRI showed a statistically 
significant improvement in lateral tibial 

cartilage volume for patients treated with  
3.9 million cells compared to a worsening in  
placebo patients. 

This builds on previously reported Regeneus 
preclinical findings in an OA model in rabbits 
which showed that Progenza treated joints 
showed no deterioration from the time of 

Leading Sydney-based sports medicine specialist, Dr Donald Kuah, the 
Principal Investigator on the trial said “This study confirms a benign 
safety profile for Progenza when given as an intra-articular injection.  
Progenza significantly reduced pain, and in the majority of patients, 
Progenza alleviated pain to clinically meaningful levels, defined as 30% or 
more reduction from baseline. The same pain reduction was not seen in 
the placebo group. The beneficial effect of Progenza on the knee structure 
reinforces Progenza preclinical findings and may offer the potential for 
disease modification.” 

Progenza-treated patients showed rapid and sustained pain reduction

Progenza 3.9m treated patients showed significant stabilisation in cartilage loss vs. placebo

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Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017

Letter from the Chairman and the CEO 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Letter from the Chairman and the CEO

Sygenus – cell secretions 
technology 
Sygenus is the new name for the Group’s 
cell secretions technology platform that 
utilises the molecules (including cytokines, 
growth factors and exosomes) that are 
secreted by MSCs and work to reduce pain 
and inflammation and encourage accelerated 
healing and repair. These allogeneic MSC 
secretions are being further developed to 
be used topically for the application to treat 
inflammatory skin conditions such as acne 
and the reduction of pain and accelerated 
healing for wounds. Inflammatory skin 
conditions and wound healing are promising 
and near-term areas for topical regenerative 
medicine products.

injection, in contrast to the vehicle control 
group, which continued to deteriorate.

Japanese patent to grant for Progenza 
On 24 May, the Japanese Patent Office 
issued a decision to grant a key patent for 
the composition, manufacture and use 
of Progenza for the treatment of a wide 
range of inflammatory conditions including 
osteoarthritis. The Japanese Patent, 
Application Number 201-531048 entitled 
“Therapeutics using cells and cell secretions” 
provides commercial rights in Japan through 
to 2032. Corresponding grants have been 
granted in Australia and New Zealand and are 
being pursued for grant in other key territories 
including the USA and Europe. We now have 
56 patents or patent applications across 14 
patent families which provides a substantial 
competitive advantage for the company’s 
product pipeline. 

Advancing clinical partnering of Progenza  
The combination of positive STEP trial results, 
our new manufacturing and development 
collaboration with AGC in Japan and the 
Progenza patent in Japan, puts us in a strong 
position to advance our clinical licensing 
discussions for Progenza in Japan and 
other key markets. Japan continues to be 
one of the best  markets for licensing and 
development of regenerative medicines. 
These market conditions have been driven 
by Japan’s accelerated regulatory approval 
process specifically designed for regenerative 
medicine products like Progenza. These laws 
allow for the conditional marketing approval 
of regenerative medicine products that 
demonstrate safety and probable efficacy 
without the pre-requirement of an expensive 
phase 3 trial.

We are in continuing discussions with 

potential partners for the clinical development 
and commercialisation of Progenza in Japan 
and we also continue to engage with parties 
interested in licensing Progenza for territories 
other than Japan. 

RGSH4K - human cancer vaccine
The ACTIVATE trial is a single centre, open 
label, Phase 1 dose escalating trial to evaluate 
the safety, tolerability and preliminary efficacy 
of RGSH4K. 

We have recruited patients into all 3 dose 
levels without any unexpected safety 
concerns.  We anticipate the trial being fully 
recruited by the end of this financial year.

This technology uses a patient’s tumour to 
harness the body’s own immune system 
to fight cancer cells. As part of the trial, the 
company has established a tumour bank 
to enable the banking of both previously 
collected and new tumours. These tumours 
are used as source material for the 
manufacture of the cancer vaccine. 

In another positive regulatory development, 
in December 2016, the US President 
signed into law the 21st Century Cures 
Act. This Act includes specific provisions 
intended to accelerate the US Food and 
Drug Administration’s approval pathway for 
regenerative medicines. This means that 
the US joins Europe and Japan with specific 
regulatory frameworks to address and 
accelerate the development and access for 
regenerative medicines for serious unmet 
medical needs. 

Progenza – chronic pain research
Chronic pain is a symptom of osteoarthritis 
and Progenza has shown promising results 
in the STEP trial for the significant and rapid 
reduction of knee pain for osteoarthritis 
sufferers.  

To achieve further insight into Progenza 
and its potential to reduce chronic pain 
unrelated to osteoarthritis, Regeneus, through 
a research consortium with Macquarie 
University and the University of Adelaide 
has received an Australian Research Council 
Linkage Grant to undertake pre-clinical 
research into the use of Progenza to relieve 
chronic pain. The 3 year research project 
commenced in March this year and will seek 
to develop a better understanding of  
chronic pain.

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Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017

Human health development pipeline

Program

Progenza

RGSH4K

Sygenus

Technology  
platform

Pre-clinical

Phase 1

Phase 2

Phase 3

Filing

Approval

Allogeneic adipose 
MSCs & secretions

Osteoarthritis

Immunotherapy
for oncology

Solid Tumours

Allogeneic adipose 
MSC secretions

Derm / Wound

These secretions are included with MSCs in 
our Progenza product and have demonstrated 
no safety concerns in our Progenza preclinical 
and clinical testing.  

We are now conducting preclinical studies 
of the secretions to test for its pain 
modulation and wound healing effects. We 
are also conducting studies on the effects of 
secretions in a gel format on acne.  

We continue our discussions with parties 
for the development and commercialisation 
opportunities for topical applications, in both 
the therapeutic and cosmetic markets.

Patents granted for acne
During the year, patents were allowed in US, 
Europe and China covering the use of the 
company’s stem cell secretions technology 
Sygenus for the topical treatment of acne. 

The patent granted in China provides 
commercial rights in China through to 2032. 
This was the first Regeneus patent to be 
granted in China. The granted patent is 
specific for the topical treatment of acne, 
however, Regeneus has additional patent 
applications that cover the use of Sygenus for 
other skin conditions.

CryoShot - allogeneic stem 
cells for canine osteoarthritis
CryoShot is the company’s cell therapy 
technology for the treatment of canine 
and equine OA and other musculoskeletal 
disorders. CryoShot is made from expanded 
allogeneic MSCs from canine or equine 
adipose tissue. CryoShot works by reducing 
inflammation and promoting healing and 
repair in the damaged or diseased tissue. It is a 
scalable technology that has the demonstrated 
capability to produce commercial quantities of 
doses of cells from  
a single donor.

Pre-pivotal canine OA trial
We continue to recruit for our pre-pivotal 
trial assessing CryoShot as a treatment for 
canine OA. This placebo-controlled trial of 80 
dogs is being undertaken at the University of 
Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. 
All trial participants are followed for 90 
days. The results of the trial will be used to 
finalise the design of a pivotal US Food and 
Drug Administration (FDA) trial with good 
manufacturing practice (GMP) grade product. 
Recruitment for the trial is scheduled for 
completion by the end of FY18.

Letter from the Chairman and the CEO

The results showed that Kvax administered 
after limb amputation is well tolerated and 
appears to confer increased progression free 
interval and survival compared to historically 
reported dogs with osteosarcoma treated 
with limb amputation only. 

Lymphoma trial with SASH
A dog trial of Kvax in combination with 
chemotherapy for the treatment of canine 
lymphoma. The trial is being conducted at 
Small Animal Specialist Hospital (SASH) in 
Sydney and is currently recruiting cases. 
There have been no significant safety 
concerns to date.  

Financial highlights for FY17
Our financial results for FY17 reflect the 
strength of our strategic initiatives. The 
significant licensing activities with AGC and 
the ongoing financial discipline in managing 
the expenses enabled a positive financial 
result. Highlights for the period include:

•  Licence fee revenues up 715% to $9.9m 

(FY16: $1.2m) driven by AGC licence fees  
of US$6.5m (A$8.9m)

Collaboration with animal pharmaceutical 
company
In November 2015, we entered into a 
collaboration and licence agreement with a 
major animal pharmaceutical company for 
the development and commercialisation of 
CryoShot. Upon completion of the pre-pivotal 
trial, our partner has an option to exclusively 
licence the CryoShot technology. Under 
the terms of the licence, we will receive an 
upfront licence fee and be entitled to other 
developmental milestone payments to 
be agreed at the time. The partner will be 
responsible for funding the pivotal trial and 
GMP manufacture of CryoShot and have 
exclusive global rights for sales and marketing 
for canine applications. We will receive a 
royalty on all CryoShot sales.

Kvax - canine cancer vaccine
Osteosarcoma trial with VCA 
During the year the company completed a 
small osteosarcoma trial conducted by Dr. 
Phil Bergman at VCA in the USA. The purpose 
of the trial was to test the safety, tolerability 
and preliminary efficacy of Kvax with an 
aggressive cancer like osteosarcoma. 

Animal health development pipeline

Program

CryoShot Canine

CryoShot Equine

Kvax

Technology  
platform

Manufacturing 
& process 
development

Safety &  
efficacy 
studies

Pivotal 
trial

Market 
approval

Allogeneic  
adipose MSCs 

Allogeneic  
adipose MSCs

Immunotherapy
for oncology

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis

Naturally occurring advanced cancers (conditional approval)

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Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017

Letter from the Chairman and the CEO

Thanks
We would like to thank our fellow directors 
and the team at Regeneus for their 
outstanding efforts and contribution to the 
business over the last financial year.

Finally, we would like to thank our 
shareholders for your continued support and 
patience as we develop the business and add 
value through the development and partnering 
of our regenerative medicine products.

Dr. Roger Aston  
Chairman 

John Martin
Chief Executive Officer

•  Full year profit of $3.3m up significantly 
from prior year loss (FY16  $3.6m loss)
•  R&D tax incentive of $2.6m (FY16: $2.7m)
•  Quarterly cash used in operations 

(excluding R&D incentive and AGC net 
receipt) maintained at $1.7m (FY16: $1.5m 
per quarter)

•  Cash at year end $4.1m (FY16: $0.5m) 
A more detailed financial review of operations 
is set out in the Directors’ Report.

Looking forward
FY18 will be an important year in the 
development of the company with a 
number of key commercial, clinical and R&D 
milestones in sight including:

•  Advance discussions to secure clinical and 
commercialisation partners for Progenza in 
Japan and other jurisdictions

•  Complete and report on ACTIVATE Phase 1 

cancer vaccine trial 

•  Complete and report on activities 

undertaken with Sygenus topical secretions 
technology 

•  Complete and report on CryoShot canine 

pre-pivotal trial

We look forward to meeting and capitalising 
on these milestones and other developments 
to continue to unlock value in the company’s 
assets.

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Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017

Directors’ 
report

Your Directors present their report for 
Regeneus Ltd and its controlled entities  
(the Group) for the financial year ended 30 
June 2017.

Directors
The names of the Directors in office at any 
time during or since the end of the year are:

Dr. Roger Aston
Non-executive Chairman 

John Martin
CEO and Executive Director

Professor Graham Vesey
CSO and Executive Director

Barry Sechos
Non-executive Director

Dr. Glen Richards
Non-executive Director

Chairman
Dr. Roger Aston has served on the Board 
since 2013 and was appointed Chairman 
in November 2014. He is one of the most 
experienced and commercially astute people 
in drug commercialisation in Australia. Roger 
brings more than 20 years experience in the 
pharmaceutical and healthcare industries 
in senior roles in the United Kingdom, Asia 
Pacific and Australia. Roger is also a director 
or chairman on a number of boards carrying 
out late-stage drug development. 

Other current directorships
PharmAust Ltd
Immuron Ltd
Oncosil Medical Ltd
ResApp Health Ltd 

Previous directorships of (last 3 years)
PolyNovo Ltd (Formerly Calzada Ltd)

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

Interests in shares 
51,179 

Interests in options 
Nil 

CEO - Executive Director 
John Martin has served on the Board since 
early 2009 and was appointed CEO in 
November 2014. John has over 20 years of 
experience as a business executive, director 
and corporate lawyer including roles as 
CEO and Director of ASX-listed and private 
emerging technology companies including 
BTF and Proteome Systems. John was a 
corporate and executive partner of Allens 
specialising in M&A, fundraising and life 
sciences.

Other current directorships 
None 

Previous directorships (last 3 years) 
None 

Interests in shares 
7,253,908 

Interests in options 
2,680,355 

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Directors’ report

Company Secretary
Sandra McIntosh is the Company Secretary 
and Investor Relations Manager. Sandra has 
been with the Company since 2009, and has 
20 years management experience in HR, 
customer service and finance.

CSO - Executive Director 
Professor Graham Vesey is a co-founder and 
founding CEO of the Company and has served 
on the Board since incorporation. He was 
appointed Chief Scientific Officer in November 
2014. Graham is a successful biotechnology 
entrepreneur, technology innovator and 
inventor and a highly regarded scientist. 
Graham was a co-founder and Executive 
Director of the successful biotech company, 
BTF, which was sold to bioMerieux in 2007. 
Graham is an Adjunct Professor at Macquarie 
University. 

Other current directorships 
None 

Previous directorships of (last 3 years) 
None 

Interests in shares 
15,879,968 

Interests in options 
2,142,855 

Non-executive Directors 
Barry Sechos has served on the Board since 
2012 and has over 20 years experience 
as a director, business executive and 
corporate lawyer with particular experience 
in investment and asset management. Barry 
is Executive Director of the Sherman Group 
(an early-stage investor in the Company) and 
sits on the board of many Sherman Group 
companies and investee companies.

Other current directorships 
Aberdeen Leaders Fund Ltd 

Previous directorships of (last 3 years) 
None 

Interests in shares 
200,000 

Interests in options 
Nil 

Dr. Glen Richards joined the Board in April 
2015. Glen practised companion animal 
medicine and surgery in Brisbane, Townsville 
and London before establishing Greencross 
Vets in 1994. As Managing Director of 
Greencross Ltd (ASX:GXL) he created 
Australia’s largest veterinary healthcare group 
with over 120 veterinary practices and 200 
pet specialty stores. He resigned as MD in 
December 2014 and continues as a Non-
executive Director. 

Other current directorships 
Greencross Ltd
1300Smiles Ltd 

Previous directorships (last 3 years) 
None 

Interests in shares 
2,333,333 

Interests in options 
Nil 

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Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017

Directors’ report

Financial review
Operating results
The Group produced a profit after income tax for the year of $3.27 million, a significant 
improvement from prior year loss of $3.57 million.

The improvement was primarily driven by the licence fee received from AGC and it highlights the 
financial benefit that the licensing strategy delivers. 

Licence fee income 
Licence fee income exceeded $9.9 million including the AGC Japanese manufacturing licence  
fees of $8.9 million (US$6.5 million). An increase of 715%. Other licence fee income for the use of 
the Group’s technology locally declined slightly. 

The revenue from other operational activities declined as the move to a licensing business from 
marginally profitable early stage commercial activities was completed.

Revenue from operating activities

Operating activities

Licence fee income

Income from sale of goods

Interest received

Total revenue

2017   
$‘000

9,940

54

75

10,069

2016   
$‘000

1,219

517

142

1,878

Principal activities 
Regeneus is an ASX-listed clinical-stage regenerative medicine company, using stem cell and 
immuno-oncology technologies to develop a portfolio of cell-based therapies to address significant 
unmet medical needs in the human and animal health markets with a focus on osteoarthritis and 
other musculoskeletal disorders, oncology and dermatology diseases.
The Company is focused on unlocking value in its clinical-stage human and animal pipeline 
products through generating positive clinical data, technology development, partnering and 
licensing.  

Operating and financial review 
Review of operations
During the year, Regeneus achieved significant milestones positioning the Group for future  
growth including:

AGC licensing of Progenza
• AGC licence – exclusive rights to manufacture Progenza for all clinical applications in Japan  

and is responsible for the manufacture of GMP Progenza for the phase 2 trial in Japan 

Progenza human clinical STEP trial success
• Progenza STEP trial – allogeneic stem cells for human osteoarthritis met both primary clinical 
endpoints of safety and tolerability with positive signs of disease modification and achieving 
other secondary endpoints 

Ongoing clinical trials 
• RGSH4K ACTIVATE trial  – autologous cancer vaccine progresses well with patients safely 
dosed in all 3 dose cohorts and the tumour bank holding a significant number of tumours
• CryoShot pre-pivotal trial – allogeneic off-the-shelf stem cells for canine osteoarthritis at 

University of Pennsylvania is ongoing

• Kvax trials – autologous canine cancer vaccine trial of lymphoma trial at Small Animal  

Specialist Hospital in Sydney is ongoing

Partnering and technology development
• Continuing discussions with potential partners for the clinical development and 

commercialisation of Progenza in Japan

• Patent for Progenza in Japan
• Patent of Sygenus for acne in China
A more detailed review of operational highlights is set out in the Letter from the Chairman  
and the CEO.

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Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017

 
Directors’ report

2017   
$‘000

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246

3,606

2016   
$‘000

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(231)

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(2,484)

Research and development expenses
Research and development activities include staff and other costs associated with product 
research, preliminary manufacture and the conduct of clinical trials for the company’s products for 
humans and animals. Expenditure for the year was $4.4 million, similar to FY16 $4.3 million. 

Cash flows The net cash inflows for the period were:

In line with the Group’s policy and to comply with the accounting standards, all costs associated 
with research and development are fully expensed in the period in which they are incurred. The 
Directors do not consider the Group can demonstrate all the requirements of the accounting 
standards to capitalise development expenditure. 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

Selling expenses
The selling and marketing expenses reflect the costs incurred in supporting general marketing 
activities of the corporation.

Occupancy costs
Occupancy costs of $420k are the direct lease costs of the Pymble corporate office and the 
associated utility costs.

Corporate expenses
The corporate expense increase of 6.7% was due primarily to increased activities associated with 
protection of the Group’s intellectual property portfolio including patent.

Other expenses
The expenses identified as other expenses are individually significant items of expenditure 
associated with the Japanese licence arrangements. These costs include withholding tax, legal 
fees and other professional fees. 

Expenses

Research and development

Selling

Occupancy

Corporate

Finance costs

Expenses from operations

Other expenses

Share of loss on investment

Total expenses

14 •

2017   
$‘000

4,456

238

420

2,912

16

8,042

1,300

9

9,351

2016   
$‘000

4,309

375

473

2,730

20

7,907

-

-

7,907

Movement   
$‘000

(147)

137

53

(182)

4

(135)

(1,300)

(9)

(1,444)

Net change in cash and cash equivalents held

Operating activities  
Cash provided by operating activities of $3.6 million was a material improvement of $5.8 
million from the prior year. This improvement was a direct reflection of the significant licence 
fees received from AGC of $8.9 million (US$6.5 million) offset partially by the cash impact of 
withholding tax expense and fees associated with the licence arrangements.  

Excluding the benefit of the R&D incentive and the net Japanese licence fees, the cash outflow 
from operations was $6.8 million compared to FY16 $5.7 million. There were minor increases 
across most expense categories and a decline in other revenue that contributed to this increase 
in cash used. This outcome was in line with the strategic focus on research and development and 
licensing activities in Japan.

Investing activities 
This is predominantly investment in capital equipment supporting the business.

Financing activities 
The cash provided by financing activities is the early repayment of 16% of the shareholder loan.

Significant changes in state of affairs
During the year the Group entered a strategic collaboration with AGC licencing exclusive rights  
to manufacture Progenza for all clinical applications in Japan. As disclosed in the Operating  
and financial review this arrangement provided a significant benefit to the Group’s financial 
position. There were no other significant changes in the state of affairs of the Group during the 
reporting period.

Changes in accounting policy
There were no changes in accounting policy during the reporting period.

Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017

Events subsequent to the reporting period
In the period since 30 June 2017 to the signing of the financial report, the Board of Directors 
reviewed the maturity of the shareholder loan facility, relating to the funding of employee 
options exercised as part of the IPO in 2013. The Directors considered that it was in all 
shareholders’ interest if the loan was extended 9 months to 15 June, 2018.  
The Directors will seek approval of this decision at the Annual General Meeting.

Apart from the above, there are no other matters or circumstances that have arisen since the 
end of the year that have significantly affected or may significantly affect either the entity’s 
operations in future financial years, the results of those operations in future financial years or 
the entity’s state of affairs in future financial years.

Likely developments, business strategies and prospects
FY18 will provide critical foundations for the long-term success of Regeneus.  
The following activities and business initiatives will be core elements of the strategic 
deliverables required for that success:

• Advance discussions to secure clinical and commercialisation partners for Progenza  

in Japan and other jurisdictions

• Complete and report on ACTIVATE Phase 1 cancer vaccine trial 
• Complete and report on activities undertaken with Sygenus topical secretions technology
• Complete and report on CryoShot canine pre-pivotal trial

Corporate Governance Statement
The Board is committed to achieving and demonstrating the highest standards of corporate 
governance. As such, Regeneus Ltd and its controlled entities (the Group) have adopted the 
third edition of the Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations which was released 
by the ASX Corporate Governance Council on 27 March 2014 and became effective for financial 
years beginning on or after 1 July 2014.

The Group’s corporate governance statement for the financial year ending 30 June 2017 is 
dated as at 30 June 2017 and was approved by the Board on 17 August 2017. The corporate 
governance statement is available on Regeneus’ website at:
regeneus.com.au/about/corporate-governance

Directors’ meetings 
The number of meetings of Directors (including committees of Directors) held during the year 
and the number of meetings attended by each Director were as follows:

Directors’  report

Directors’ meetings

 Directors’ name

Board meetings

Audit and risk  
committee

Remuneration and  
nominations charter

Directors’ name

Roger Aston

John Martin

Graham Vesey

Barry Sechos

Glen Richards

A

6

6

6

6

6

B

6

6

6

6

6

A

2

2

-

2

-

B

-

2

-

2

-

A

1

1

-

1

-

B

1

1

-

1

-

Column A is the number of meetings the director was entitled to attend.
Column B is the number of meetings the director did attend.

Dividends paid or recommended
No dividends have been paid or declared since the start of the financial year (2016: nil).

Unissued shares under option 
Unissued ordinary shares of Regeneus Ltd under option at the date of this report are:

Unissued shares under option

Date of granting

Expiry date

01/07/2010

01/01/2011

21/02/2011

01/07/2011

16/09/2013

04/12/2013

21/10/2014

26/08/2020

29/12/2020

18/02/2021

28/06/2021

15/09/2018

03/12/2018

20/10/2019

During 2017, no unlisted options were issued, (2016: nil).

Exercise price  
of option  
$

0.136

0.136

0.136

0.280

0.250

0.250

0.160

Number  
under  
option

770,100

462,060

1,001,674

500,000

4,323,210

1,665,000

900,000

15 •

Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017

All unexercised, vested options expire on the earlier of their expiry date or within a period set 
out in the plans. These options were issued under the Employee Share Option Plan and Option 
Trust Share plans, and have been allotted to individuals on condition that they meet the agreed 
milestones before the options vest.

As part of the IPO, 12,740,252 employee options, that had an exercise price of less than 20 cents, 
were exercised prior to the listing on the 19 September 2013. These were financed by a full 
recourse loan provided by the Company to the option holders.

Shares issued during or since the end of the year as a result  
of exercise of options 
During or since the end of the year, no shares were issued by the Company as a result of  
the exercise of options (2016: nil).

Remuneration report (audited) 
The Directors of the Group present the Remuneration Report for Executive Directors,  
Non-executive Directors and other key management personnel prepared in accordance  
with the Corporations Act 2001 and the Corporations Regulations 2001. The Remuneration Report 
is set out under the following main headings: 

a.  Principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration 
b.  Details of remuneration 
c.  Service agreements 
d.  Share-based remuneration 
e.  Bonuses 
f.  Other information 

a. Principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration 
The principles of the Group’s executive strategy and supporting incentive programs and 
frameworks are to: 

• Align rewards to business outcomes that deliver value to shareholders
• Drive a high performance culture by setting challenging objectives and rewarding high 

performing individuals

• Ensure remuneration is competitive in the relevant employment market place to support the 

attraction, motivation and retention of executive talent 

Regeneus has structured a remuneration framework that is market competitive and 
complementary to the reward strategy of the Group.The Board has established a Remuneration 
and Nominations Committee which operates in accordance with its charter as approved by the 
Board and is responsible for making recommendations to the Board for reviewing and approving 

Directors’ report

compensation arrangements for the Directors and the Executive team. The remuneration structure 
that has been adopted by the Group consists of the following components:

• Fixed remuneration being annual salary
• Short and long term incentives, being employee bonuses and options 
The Remuneration and Nominations Committee assesses the appropriateness of the nature and 
amount of remuneration on a periodic basis by reference to recent employment market conditions 
with the overall objective of ensuring maximum stakeholder benefit from the retention of a high 
quality Board and Executive team. 

All bonuses, options and incentives are linked to predetermined performance criteria. 

Short term incentive (STI) 
Regeneus performance measures involve the use of annual performance objectives, metrics,  
and performance appraisals.

The performance measures are set annually after consultation with the Directors and Executives 
and are specifically tailored to the areas where each executive has a level of control. The measures 
target areas the Board believes hold the greatest potential for expansion and profit and cover 
financial and non-financial measures. The KPIs for the Executive team are summarised as follows:

Performance area: 
• Financial - operating results
• Non-financial - strategic goals set for each individual 
The Board may, at its discretion, award bonuses for exceptional performance in relation to each 
person’s pre-agreed KPIs and extraordinary achievements. 

Voting and comments made at the Company’s last Annual General Meeting 
Regeneus received 76% ‘For’ votes on its Remuneration Report for the financial year ending  
30 June 2016 (2015: 86%). The Company received no specific feedback on its Remuneration 
Report at the Annual General Meeting. 

Consequences of performance on shareholder wealth 
In considering the Group’s performance and benefits for shareholder wealth, the Board has  
regard to the following indices in respect of the current financial year and the previous four (4) 
financial years:

16 •

Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017

 
Consequences of performance on shareholder wealth

Item

EPS (cents)

Dividends (per share)

Net profit (loss) ($000)

Share price ($)

2017  

0.016

$0

3,271

$0.12

* $0.25 share price on listing 19 September 2014 

2016  

2015

(0.017)

(0.032)

$0

$0

(3,574)

$0.14

Directors’ report

2014

(0.05)

$0

2013

(0.05)

$0

b. Details of remuneration 
Details of the nature and amount of each element of key management personnel remuneration  
are shown in the following table:

Details of remuneration

(6,607)

(7,523)

(5,195)

$0.15

$0.40

$0.25

*

Short  
term

Post 
employment

Long  
term

Executive  
Directors

John  
Martin       

Graham 
Vesey    

Non-executive 
Directors

Roger 
Aston      

Barry 
Sechos    

Glen  
Richards     

Total

Total

2017 

2016

2017

2016

2017 

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

Cash  
salary 
and fees
$  

304,679

304,679

200,000

200,000

75,000

71,204

45,000

 45,000

45,000

45,000

669,679

665,883

Super- 
annuation
$

Other  
benefits
$

Total 
$

Performance 
related

28,944

28,944

19,000

19,000

  8,131

11,637

11,200

19,611

341,754

345,260

230,200

238,611

-

3,796

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

75,000

75,000

45,000

45,000

45,000

45,000

47,944

51,740

19,331

31,248

736,954

748,871

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

Other long term benefits include the movement in the annual leave provision and long service 
leave provision in accordance with AASB 119 Employee Benefits. Where the provision is reduced 
due to leave taken exceeding leave accrued the movement is negative.

17 •

Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017

                             
                             
Directors’ report

The relative proportions of remuneration that are linked to performance and those that are fixed 
are as follows:

c. Service agreements
Remuneration and other terms of employment for the Executive Directors and other key 
management personnel are formalised in a service agreement. The major provisions of the 
agreements relating to remuneration are set out below:

Details of remuneration

Name

John Martin

Graham Vesey

Roger Aston

Barry Sechos

Glen Richards

Fixed remuneration

At risk – STI

At risk – options

Service agreements

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Name

John Martin

Graham Vesey

Roger Aston

Barry Sechos

Glen Richards

Base salary  
$

304,679

200,000

75,000

45,000

45,000

Term of agreement

Notice period

Unspecified

Unspecified

Unspecified

Unspecified

Unspecified

3 months

3 months

Nil

Nil

Nil

There are no termination payments provided for in these agreements, other than those required by 
statute.

Share-based remuneration

Name

Number granted

Grant date

Value per option 
at grant date  
$

Number vested

Exercise price
$

First exercise date

Last exercise date

Graham Vesey

Graham Vesey

Graham Vesey

John Martin

John Martin

John Martin

Wild Rose Pty Ltd - John Martin

John Martin

714,285

714,285

714,285

714,285

714,285

714,285

37,500

500,000

16/09/2013

16/09/2013

16/09/2013

16/09/2013

16/09/2013

16/09/2013

16/09/2013

01/07/2011

0.1561

0.1561

0.1561

0.1561

0.1561

0.1561

0.1561

0.1758

714,285

714,285

714,285

714,285

714,285

714,285

37,500

500,000

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.28

01/07/2013

30/06/2014

30/06/2015

30/06/2013

30/06/2014

30/06/2015

11/09/2013

31/12/2011

15/09/2018

15/09/2018

15/09/2018

15/09/2018

15/09/2018

15/09/2018

15/09/2018

28/06/2021

18 •

Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017

d. Share-based remuneration 
Options granted over unissued shares 
All options are for ordinary shares in the Company, and are exercisable on a one-for-one basis. 

The options were provided at no cost to the recipients. All options expire on the earlier of their 
expiry date or within the time period set out in the plan, from termination of the individual’s 
employment. 

Details of options over ordinary shares in the Company that were granted as remuneration to each 
key management personnel are set out above.

e. Bonuses included in remuneration
Details of the short-term incentive cash bonuses awarded as remuneration to each key 
management personnel, the percentage of the available bonus that was paid in the financial 
year, and the percentage that was forfeited because the person did not meet the service and 
performance criteria is set out below. No part of the bonus is payable in future years.

Bonuses included in remuneration

Name

John Martin

Graham Vesey

Roger Aston

Barry Sechos

Glen Richards

Included in  
remuneration  
$

-

-

-

-

-

Directors’ report

f. Other information 
Options held by key management personnel 
The number of options to acquire shares in the Company held during the 2017 reporting period 
by each of the key management personnel of the Group, including their related parties are set out 
below. No options were forfeited during the year (2016: nil).

Options held by key management personnel

Name

John Martin

Graham Vesey

Roger Aston

Barry Sechos

Glen Richards

Balance  
at 
1 July 2016

2,680,355

2,142,855

-

-

-

Other 
changes

Balance at 
end of year

Vested and 
exercisable  
at 30 June 
2017

Vested,  
un-exercisable 
at 30 June 
2017

-

-

-

-

-

-

2,680,355

2,142,855

2,680,355

2,142,855

-

-

-

-

-

-

4,823,210

4,823,210

-

-

-

-

-

-

Percentage vested  
in year

Percentage forfeited  
in year

Totals

4,823,210

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Shares held by key management personnel 
The number of ordinary shares in the Company during the 2017 reporting period held by each of 

the Group’s key management personnel, including their related parties, are set out below:

Shares held by key management personnel

Name

John Martin

Graham Vesey

Roger Aston

Barry Sechos

Glen Richards

Totals

Held at
1 July 2016

Granted as 
remuneration

Purchased

Held at 
30 June 2017

7,253,908

15,879,968

51,179

-

2,333,333

25,518,388

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

200,000

7,253,908

15,879,968

51,179

200,000

-

2,333,333

200,000

25,718,388

End of audited remuneration report.

19 •

Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017

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

Directors’ report

John Martin
CEO and Executive Director
Dated this day 22 August 2017

Environmental legislation 
Regeneus operations are not subject to any particular or significant environmental regulation 
under a law of the Commonwealth or of a State or Territory in Australia.

Indemnities given to auditors and officers and insurance  
premiums paid 
During the year, Regeneus paid a premium to insure officers of the Group. The officers of the 
Group covered by the insurance policy include all Directors.

The liabilities insured are legal costs that may be incurred in defending civil or criminal 
proceedings that may be brought against the officers in their capacity as officers of the Group, 
and any other payments arising from liabilities incurred by the officers in connection with such 
proceedings, other than where such liabilities arise out of conduct involving a wilful breach of 
duty by the officers or the improper use by the officers of their position or of information to 
gain advantage for themselves or someone else to cause detriment to the Group. 

Non-audit services 
From time to time, Grant Thornton, the Group’s auditors, perform certain other services in 
addition to their statutory audit duties. The Board considers any non-audit services provided 
during the year by the auditor and satisfies itself that the provision of these non audit services 
during the year is compatible with, and does not compromise, the auditor independence 
requirements of the Corporations Act 2001. 

Details of the amounts paid to the auditors of the Group, Grant Thornton Audit Pty Ltd, and its 
related practices for audit and non-audit services provided during the year are set out in Note 
25 to the Financial Statements. 

Proceedings on behalf of the Group 
No person has applied to the Court under section 237 of the Corporations Act 2001 for leave 
to bring proceedings on behalf of the Group, or to intervene in any proceedings to which the 
Group is a party, for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf of the Group for all or part of 
those proceedings.

Auditor’s independence declaration 
A copy of the Auditor’s independence declaration as required under section 307C of the 
Corporations Act 2001 is set out on page 21 and forms part of this Directors’ Report. 

20 •

Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017

Auditor’s 
independence 
declaration

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To the Directors of Regeneus Ltd 

In accordance with the requirements of section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001, as lead auditor 

for the audit of Regeneus Ltd for the year ended 30 June 2017, I declare that, 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; and 

b 

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GRANT THORNTON AUDIT PTY LTD 
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21  •

Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated
statement of 
profit or loss
and other 
comprehensive 
income

For the year ended 30 June

Revenue

Cost of sales

Gross profit

Other income

Research and development expenses

Selling expenses

Occupancy expenses

Corporate expenses

Finance costs

Other expenses

Share of loss on investments accounted for using equity method

Profit/(loss) before income tax

Income tax (expense) / benefit

Profit/(loss) for the year attributable to owners of the parent

Other comprehensive (expense) /income

Note

6

6

7

8

16

24

2017  
$

10,068,580

(55,062)

10,013,518

2,608,222

(4,456,201)

(238,184)

(420,296)

(2,911,525)

(16,220)

(1,299,615)

(9,107)

3,270,592

-

2016  
$

1,877,759

(291,743)

1,586,016

2,746,943

(4,309,379)

(374,611)

(472,600)

(2,730,343)

(19,899)

-

-

(3,573,873)

-

3,270,592

(3,573,873)

-

-

Total comprehensive profit/(loss) for the year attributable to owners of the parent

3,270,592

(3,573,873)

Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share

Earnings per share from continuing operations

Diluted earnings per share

Earnings per share from continuing operations

26

26

0.016

0.016

(0.017)

(0.0.17)

23 •

Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017

  
Consolidated
statement  
of financial 
position

As at 30 June

Current Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Inventories

R&D incentive receivable

Other current assets

Total current assets

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment

Intangible assets

Investments accounted for using the equity method

Other non-current assets

Total non-current assets

Total assets

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables

Provisions

Other current liabilities

Total current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Provisions

Total non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

Equity

Issued capital

Accumulated losses

Reserves

Total equity

Note

2017  
$

2016  
$

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

19

21.1

21.2

4,135,136

87,877

21,948

2,608,222

1,407,741

8,260,924

610,127

5,759

78,000

210,000

903,886

9,164,810

743,209

115,484

17,502

876,195

188,707

188,707

1,064,902

8,099,908

31,076,819

(24,629,684)

1,652,773

8,099,908

528,670

21,774

30,076

2,732,110

190,054

3,502,684

801,562

11,254

-

1,619,307

2,432,123

5,934,807

906,312

99,273

-

1,005,585

144,482

144,482

1,150,067

4,784,740

31,076,819

(27,916,645)

1,624,566

4,784,740

24 •

Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017

  
  
Consolidated
statement  
of changes  
in equity

For the year ended  
30 June

Balance at 1 July 2015

Reported loss for the year

Reported other comprehensive income/(expense)

Employee share-based payment option expense

Transfer from reserves to retained earnings for options forfeited

Balance at 30 June 2016

Balance at 1 July 2016

Reported profit for the year

Reported other comprehensive income (expense)

Employee share-based payment option expense

Transfer from reserves to retained earnings for options forfeited

Share 
 capital  
$

Share  
option  
reserve  
$

Accumulated  
loses 
$ 

Total  
attributable 
to parent  
owners  
$

Total  
equity  
$

31,076,819

2,491,128

(25,295,813)

8,272,134

8,272,134

-

-

-

-

-

-

86,479

(3,573,873)

(3,573,873)

(3,573,873)

-

-

-

-

86,479

86,479

(953,041)

953,041

-

-

31,076,819

1,624,566

(27,916,645)

4,784,740

4,784,740

31,076,819

1,624,566

(27,916,645)

4,784,740

4,784,740

-

-

-

-

-

-

44,576

(16,369)

3,270,592

3,270,592

3,270,592

-

-

-

-

44,576

44,576

16,369

-

-

Balance at 30 June 2017

31,076,819

1,652,773

(24,629,684)

8,099,908

8,099,908

25 •

Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017

 
  
Consolidated 
statement of 
cash flows 

For the year ended 30 June

Note

2017  
$

2016  
$

8

27

Operating activities

Receipts from customers

Payments to suppliers and employees 

Interest received

Other material expenses

R&D incentive refund

Finance costs

Net cash provided by / (used in) operating activities 

Investing activities

Payments for investments

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

Receipts from sale of property, plant and equipment 

Net cash (used in) by investing activities

Financing activities

Proceeds from related party loan

Repayment of related party loan

Receipts from shareholder loan

Net cash provided by financing activities

Net change in cash and cash equivalents held

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of financial year

Cash and cash equivalents at end of financial year

9

10,140,776

(7,978,201)

8,340

(1,299,615)

2,732,110

(16,220)

3,587,190

(87,107)

(149,949)

9,600

(227,456)

1,250,000

(1,250,000)

246,732

246,732

3,606,466

528,670

4,135,136

1,931,268

(7,637,200)

55,021

-

3,417,566

(19,899)

(2,253,244)

-

(249,670)

18,772

(230,898)

-

-

-

-

(2,484,142)

3,012,812

528,670

Note: This statement should be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements.

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Notes to the 
consolidated 
financial 
statements

1. Nature of operations
Regeneus is a Sydney-based ASX listed 
clinical-stage regenerative medicine 
company that develops innovative cell-based 
therapies for human and animal health 
markets, with a focus on osteoarthritis and 
musculoskeletal disorders as well as oncology 
and dermatology diseases. The portfolio of 
therapeutic products is being developed using 
the Company’s proprietary stem cell and 
immuno-oncology technology platforms.

Regenerative medicine is a rapidly growing 
multidisciplinary specialty that is focused 
on the repair or regeneration of cells, tissues 
and organs. The primary goal is to enhance 
the body’s natural ability to replace tissue 
damaged or destroyed by injury or disease. 

Where commercial opportunities are 
identified, the Group seeks to license 
appropriate parties. 

2. General information and 
statement of compliance
The financial report is a general purpose 
financial report that has been prepared in 
accordance with Australian Accounting 
Standards (including Australian Accounting 
Interpretations), other authoritative 
pronouncements of the Australian Accounting 
Standards Board and the Corporations Act 
2001.

Regeneus is a for-profit entity for the purpose 
of preparing the financial statements.

The financial statements cover Regeneus 
and its controlled entities as a consolidated 
entity (The Group). As at the 30 June 2017, 
Regeneus is a Public Group, incorporated and 
domiciled in Australia.

The address of its registered office and its 
principal place of business is 25 Bridge St., 
Pymble, NSW 2073, Australia.

Statement of compliance
Compliance with Australian Accounting 
Standards ensures that the financial 
statements and notes of Regeneus comply 
with International Financial Reporting 
Standards (IFRS) as issued by the IASB.

The consolidated financial statements for the 
year ended 30 June 2017 were approved and 
authorised for issue by the Board of Directors 
on 22 August 2017.

Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared 
on an accruals basis and are based on 
historical costs modified by the revaluation 
of selected non-current assets and financial 
instruments for which the fair value basis of 
accounting has been applied.

New and revised standards that are 
effective for these financial statements
A number of new and revised standards are 
effective for annual periods beginning on or 
after 1 July 2016. Information on these new 
standards is presented below:

AASB 2014-3 Amendments to  
Australian Accounting Standards – 
Accounting for Acquisitions of Interests  
in Joint Operations
The amendments to AASB 11 Joint 
Arrangements state that an acquirer of an 
interest in a joint operation in which the 
activity of the joint operation constitutes a 
‘business’, as defined in AASB 3 Business 
Combinations, should:

• apply all of the principles on business 

combinations accounting in AASB 3 and 
other Australian Accounting Standards 
except principles that conflict with the 
guidance of AASB 11. This requirement 
also applies to the acquisition of additional 
interests in an existing joint operation 
that results in the acquirer retaining joint 
control of the joint operation (note that 
this requirement applies to the additional 
interest only, i.e. the existing interest is not 
re-measured) and to the formation of a 
joint operation when an existing business 
is contributed to the joint operation by one 
of the parties that participate in the joint 
operation; and

• provide disclosures for business 

combinations as required by AASB 3 and 
other Australian Accounting Standards.

AASB 2014-3 is applicable to annual reporting 
periods beginning on or after 1 January 2016.

The adoption of these amendments has not 
had a material impact on the Group.

AASB 2014--9 Amendments to Australian 
Accounting Standards – Equity Method in 
Separate Financial Statements 
The amendments introduce the equity 
method of accounting as one of the options 
to account for an entity’s investments in 
subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates in 
the entity’s separate financial statements.

AASB 2014-9 is applicable to annual reporting 
periods beginning on or after 1 January 2016.

The adoption of these amendments has not 
had a material impact on the Group.

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

AASB 2015-2 Amendments to Australian 
Accounting Standards – Disclosure 
Initiative: Amendments AASB 101
The Standard makes amendments to AASB 
101 Presentation of Financial Statements 
arising from the IASB’s Disclosure Initiative 
project.

The amendments:
• clarify the materiality requirements in 

AASB 101, including an emphasis on the 
potentially detrimental effect of obscuring 
useful information with immaterial 
information

• clarify that AASB 101’s specified line items 
in the statement(s) of profit or loss and 
other comprehensive income and the 
statement of financial position can be 
disaggregated

• add requirements for how an entity should 
present subtotals in the statement(s) of 
profit and loss and other comprehensive 
income and the statement of financial 
position

• clarify that entities have flexibility as to the 
order in which they present the notes, but 
also emphasise that understandability and 
comparability should be considered by an 
entity when deciding that order

• remove potentially unhelpful guidance 
in AASB 101 for identifying a significant 
accounting policy

AASB 2015-2 is applicable to annual reporting 
periods beginning on or after 1 January 2016.

The adoption of these amendments has not 
had a material impact on the Group.

Accounting standards issued but not  
yet effective and not adopted early by 
the Group
At the date of authorisation of these 
financial statements, certain new standards, 
amendments and interpretations to existing 
standards have been published but are not 
yet effective, and have not been adopted 
early by the Group. Management anticipates 
that all of the relevant pronouncements 
will be adopted in the Group’s accounting 
policies for the first period beginning after 
the effective date of the pronouncement. 
Information on new standards, amendments 
and interpretations that are expected to be 
relevant to the Group’s financial statements is 
provided below. Certain other new standards 
and interpretations have been issued but are 
not expected to have a material impact on the 
Group’s financial statements. 

AASB 9 Financial Instruments  
(December 2014) 
The standard introduces new requirements 
for the classification and measurement of 
financial assets and liabilities and includes a 
forward-looking expected loss’ impairment 
model and a substantially changed approach 
to hedge accounting. These requirements 
improve and simplify the approach for 
classification and measurement of financial 
assets compared with the requirements of 
AASB 139. 

The main changes are: 
a) Financial assets that are debt instruments 

will be classified based on:

a. The objective of the Group’s business 

model for managing the financial assets

b. The characteristics of the contractual  

cash flows

b)  Allows an irrevocable election on initial 

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

c) Introduces a ‘fair value through other 

comprehensive income’ measurement 
category for particular simple debt 
instruments.

d) Financial assets can be designated and 

measured at fair value through profit or loss 
at initial recognition if doing so eliminates 
or significantly reduces a measurement or 
recognition inconsistency that would arise 
from measuring assets or liabilities, or 
recognising the gains and losses on them, 
on different bases.

e) Where the fair value option is used for 

financial liabilities, the change in fair value 
is to be accounted for as follows:

• The change attributable to changes in credit 
risk are presented in Other Comprehensive 
Income (OCI)

• The remaining change is presented in profit 

or loss

If this approach creates or enlarges an 
accounting mismatch in the profit or loss, 
the effect of the changes in credit risk are 
also presented in profit or loss. Otherwise, 
the following requirements have been carried 
forward unchanged from AASB 139 into  
AASB 9:

• Classification and measurement of financial 

liabilities

• De-recognition requirements for financial 

assets and liabilities 

AASB 9 requirements regarding hedge 
accounting represent a substantial overhaul 
of hedge accounting that will enable entities 
to better reflect their risk management 
activities in the financial statements. 

Furthermore, AASB 9 introduces a new 
impairment model based on expected credit 
losses. This model makes use of more 
forward-looking information and applies to 
all financial instruments that are subject to 
impairment accounting. 

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

AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with 
Customers
AASB 15: 
• Replaces AASB 118 Revenue, AASB 111 

Construction Contracts and some revenue-
related Interpretations

• Establishes a new revenue recognition 

model

•  Changes the basis for deciding whether 

revenue is to be recognised over time or at 
a point in time

• Provides new and more detailed guidance 
on specific topics (e.g., multiple element 
arrangements, variable pricing, rights of 
return, warranties and licensing)

• Expands and improves disclosures about 

revenue 

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The Group is yet to undertake a detailed 
assessment of the impact of AASB 15. 
However, based on the Group’s preliminary 
assessment, the Standard is not expected to 
have a material impact on the transactions 
and balances recognised in the financial 
statements when it is first adopted for the 
year ending 30 June 2019. 

AASB 16 Leases
AASB 16: 
• Replaces AASB 117 Leases and some 

lease-related interpretations

• Requires all leases to be accounted for 
‘on-balance sheet’ be lessees, other than 
short-term and low value asset leases
• Provides new guidance on the application 
of the definition of lease and on sale and 
lease back accounting

• Largely retains the existing lessor 

accounting requirements in AASB 117
• Requires new and different disclosures 

about leases.

The Group is yet to undertake a detailed 
assessment of the impact of AASB 16. 
However, based on the Group’s preliminary 
assessment, the likely impact on the first 
time adoption of the Standard for the 30 June 
2020 includes: 

• There will be a significant increase in lease 
assets and financial liabilities recognised on 
the balance sheet

• The reported equity will reduce as the 

carrying amount of lease assets will reduce 
more quickly than the carrying amount of 
lease liabilities

• EBIT in the statement of profit or loss and 
other comprehensive income will be higher 

as the implicit interest in lease payments 
for former off balance sheet leases will be 
presented as part of finance costs rather 
than being included in operating expenses

• Operating cash outflows will be lower 

and financing cash flows will be higher in 
the statement of cash flows as principal 
repayments on all lease liabilities will now 
be included in financing activities rather 
than operating activities. Interest can also 
be included within financing activities.

AASB 2014-5 Amendments to Australian 
Accounting Standards arising from AASB 15 
AASB 2014-5 incorporates the consequential 
amendments arising from the issuance of 
AASB 15. 

The Group is yet to undertake a detailed 
assessment of the impact of AASB 15. 
However, based on the Group’s preliminary 
assessment, the Standard is not expected to 
have a material impact on the transactions 
and balances recognised in the financial 
statements when it is first adopted for the 
year ending 30 June 2019. 

AASB 2014-7 Amendments to Australian 
Accounting Standards arising from AASB 9 
(December 2014) 
AASB 2014-7 incorporates the consequential 
amendments arising from the issuance of 
AASB 9.

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

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

AASB 2014-10 Amendments to Australian 
Accounting Standards – Sale or Contribution 
of Assets between and Investor and its 
Associate or Joint Venture 
The amendments address a current 
inconsistency between AASB10 Consolidated 
Financial Statements and AASB 128 
Investments in Associates and Joint 
Ventures. 

The amendments clarify that, on a sale or 
contribution of assets to a joint venture or 
associate or on a loss of control when joint 
control or significant influence is retained 
in a transaction involving an associate or a 
joint venture, any gain or loss recognised will 
depend on whether the assets or subsidiary 
constitute a business, as defined in AASB 3 
Business Combinations. Full gain or loss is 
recognised when the assets or subsidiary 
constitute a business, whereas gain or loss 
attributable to other investors’ interests is 
recognised when the assets or subsidiary do 
not constitute a business. This amendment 
effectively introduces an exception to the 
general requirement in AASB 10 to recognise 
full gain or loss on the loss of control over a 
subsidiary. The exception only applies to the 
loss of control over a subsidiary that does not 
contain a business, if the loss of control is the 
result of a transaction involving an associate 
or a joint venture that is accounted for using  
the equity method. 
Corresponding amendments have also been 
made to AASB 128.

AASB 2015-8 Amendments to Australian 
Accounting Standards – Effective Date of 
AASB 15
AASB AASB 2015-8 amends the mandatory 
application date of AASB 15 Revenue from 
Contracts with Customers so that AASB 
15 is required to be applied for annual 
reporting periods beginning on or after 1 
January 2018 instead of 1 January 2017. It 
also defers the consequential amendments 
that were originally set out in AASB 2014-
5 Amendments to Australian Accounting 
Standards arising from AASB 15.

The Group is yet to undertake a detailed 
assessment of the impact of AASB 15. 
However, based on the Group’s preliminary 
assessment, the Standard is not expected to 
have a material impact on the transactions 
and balances recognised in the financial 
statements when it is first adopted for the 
year ending 30 June 2019. 

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

When these amendments are first adopted for 
the year ending 30 June 2019, there will be no 
material impact on the financial statements

When these amendments are first adopted for 
the year ending 30 June 2018, there will be no 
material impact on the financial statements.

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

AASB 2016-3 Amendments to Australian 
Accounting Standards – Clarifications to 
AASB 15
The amendments clarify the application of 
AASB 15 in three specific areas to reduce 
the extent of diversity in practice that might 
otherwise result from differing views on how 
to implement the requirements of the new 
standard. They will help companies:
1. Identify performance obligations (by clarifying 

how to apply the concept of ‘distinct’);

2. Determine whether a company is a principal 
or an agent in a transaction (by clarifying 
how to apply the control principle);

3. Determine whether a licence transfers  

to a customer at a point in time or over time 
(by clarifying when a company’s activities 
significantly affect the intellectual property 
to which the customer has rights).

The amendments also create two additional 
practical expedients available for use when 
implementing AASB 15:
1. For contracts that have been modified 
before the beginning of the earliest 
period presented, the amendments 
allow companies to use hindsight when 
identifying the performance obligations, 
determining the transaction price, and 
allocating the transaction price to the 
satisfied and unsatisfied performance 
obligations.

2. Companies applying the full retrospective 
method are permitted to ignore contracts 
already complete at the beginning of the 
earliest period presented.

The Group is yet to undertake a detailed 
assessment of the impact of AASB 15. 
However, based on the Group’s preliminary 
assessment, the Standard is not expected to 

have a material impact on the transactions 
and balances recognised in the financial 
statements when it is first adopted for the 
year ending 30 June 2019. 

Interpretation 22 Foreign Currency 
Transactions and Advance Consideration
Interpretation 22 looks at what exchange rate 
to use for translation when payments are 
made or received in advance of the related 
asset, expense or income.
Although AASB 121 The Effects of Changes 
in Foreign Exchange Rates sets out 
requirements about which exchange rate 
to use when recording a foreign currency 
transaction on initial recognition in an entity’s 
functional currency, the IFRS Interpretations 
Committee had observed diversity in 
practice in circumstances in which an entity 
recognises a non-monetary liability arising 
from advance consideration. The diversity 
resulted from the fact that some entities were 
recognising revenue using the spot exchange 
rate at the date of the receipt of the advance 
consideration while others were using the 
spot exchange rate at the date that revenue 
was recognised.

Interpretation 22 addresses this issue by 
clarifying that the date of the transaction for 
the purpose of determining the exchange 
rate to use on initial recognition of the related 
asset, expense or income (or part of it) is the 
date on which an entity initially recognises 
the nonmonetary asset or non-monetary 
liability arising from the payment or receipt of 
advance consideration. If there are multiple 
payments or receipts in advance, the entity 
shall determine a date of the transaction 
for each payment or receipt of advance 
consideration.

When this interpretation is adopted for the 
year ending 30 June 2019, there will be no 
material impact on the financial statements.

3. Summary of accounting 
policies 
Overall considerations
The significant accounting policies that 
have been used in the preparation of these 
consolidated financial statements are 
summarised below.

The consolidated financial statements  
have been prepared using the measurement 
bases specified by the Australian Accounting 
Standards for each type of asset, liability,  
income and expense. The measurement 
bases are more fully described in the following 
accounting policies. 

a.  Basis of consolidation
Controlled entities
The Group financial statements consolidate 
those of the Parent Company and all of its 
subsidiaries as of 30 June 2017. The parent 
controls a subsidiary if it is exposed, or has 
rights, to variable returns from its involvement 
with the subsidiary and has the ability to 
affect those returns through its power over the 
subsidiary. All subsidiaries have a reporting 
date of 30 June.

All transactions and balances between Group 
companies are eliminated on consolidation, 
including unrealized gains and losses on 
transactions between Group companies. 
Where unrealised losses on intra-group asset 
sales are reversed on consolidation, the 
underlying asset is also tested for impairment 
from a group perspective.

Amounts reported in the financial statements 
of subsidiaries have been adjusted where 
necessary to ensure consistency with the 
accounting policies adopted by the Group.

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

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

Investments in associates and joint 
arrangements
Associates are those entities over which the 
Group is able to exert significant influence but 
which are not subsidiaries.

A joint venture is an arrangement that the 
Group controls jointly with one or more other 
investors, and over which the Group has rights 
to a share of the arrangement’s net assets 
rather than direct rights to underlying assets 
and obligations for underlying liabilities.  
A joint arrangement in which the Group 
has direct rights to underlying assets and 
obligations for underlying liabilities is classified 
as a joint operation.

Investments in all joint ventures are 
accounted for using the equity method.

Interests in joint operations are accounted for 
by recognising the Group’s assets (including 
its share of any assets held jointly), its 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

liabilities (including its share of any liabilities 
incurred jointly), its revenue (including 
its share of the revenue from the sale of 
the output by the joint operation), and its 
expenses (including its share of any expenses 
incurred jointly). These are incorporated in the 
financial statements under the appropriate 
headings.

Any goodwill or fair value adjustment 
attributable to the Group’s share in the 
associate or joint venture is not recognised 
separately and is included in the amount 
recognised as investment.
The carrying amount of the investment in 
associates and joint ventures is increased or 
decreased to recognize the Group’s share of 
the profit or loss and other comprehensive 
income of the associate and joint venture, 
adjusted where necessary to ensure 
consistency with the accounting policies of 
the Group.

Unrealised gains and losses on transactions 
between the Group and its associates and 
joint ventures are eliminated to the extent 
of the Group’s interest in those entities. 
Where unrealised losses are eliminated, the 
underlying asset is also tested for impairment.

If an entity’s share of losses of an associate 
or a joint venture equals or exceeds its 
interest in the associate or joint venture, the 
entity discontinues recognising its share of 
further losses. The interest in an associate 
or a joint venture is the carrying amount 
of the investment in the associate or joint 
venture determined using the equity method 
together with any long-term interests that, 
in substance, form part of the entity’s net 
investment in the associate or joint venture. 
For example, an item for which settlement 

is neither planned nor likely to occur in 
the foreseeable future is, in substance, an 
extension of the entity’s investment in that 
associate or joint venture. Such items may 
include preference shares and long-term 
receivables or loans, but do not include trade 
receivables, trade payables or any long-term 
receivables for which adequate collateral 
exists, such as secured loans. Losses 
recognised using the equity method in excess 
of the entity’s investment in ordinary shares 
are applied to the other components of the 
entity’s interest in an associate or a joint 
venture in the reverse order of their seniority 
(ie priority in liquidation).

After the entity’s interest is reduced to zero, 
additional losses are provided for, and a 
liability is recognised, only to the extent that 
the entity has incurred legal or constructive 
obligations or made payments on behalf of 
the associate or joint venture. If the associate 
or joint venture subsequently reports profits, 
the entity resumes recognising its share of 
those profits only after its share of the profits 
equals the share of losses not recognised.

b.  Segment reporting
Operating segments are presented using 
the ‘management approach’, where the 
information presented is on the same basis 
as the internal reports provided to the Chief 
Operating Decision Makers’ (CODM). The 
CODM is responsible for the allocation 
of resources to operating segments and 
assessing their performance. 

The Group’s operating segment is based 
on the internal reports that are reviewed 
and used by the Board of Directors (being 
the CODM) in assessing performance and 
determining the allocation of resources. 

Reports provided to the CODM reference 
the Group operating in one segment, being 
the development of innovative cell-based 
therapies to address significant unmet 
medical needs in human and veterinary 
health. Initial focus is osteoarthritis and other 
musculoskeletal disease as well as oncology 
and dermatology. The information reported to 
the CODM, on a monthly basis, is profit or loss 
before tax, assets and liabilities and cash flow.

c.  Going concern basis of accounting
The Group achieved, for the year ended 
30 June 2017, a profit after income tax of 
$3,270,592 (2016: $3,573,873 loss), had net 
cash inflows from operating activities of 
$3,587,190 (2016: $2,253,244 outflow) and as 
at 30 June 2017 has accumulated losses of 
$24,629,684 (2016: $27,916,645). 

Having granted to AGC an initial 
manufacturing licence in 2017 and after 
due consideration of additional commercial 
licensing opportunities the Directors have 
prepared the financial statements on a 
going concern basis which contemplates 
continuity of normal activities and realisation 
of assets and settlement of liabilities in the 
normal course of business. As at 30 June 
2017 Regeneus had positive net assets of 
$8,099,908 (2016: $4,784,740).

The Directors are expecting, by the end of 
FY18, that the Group will enter into a clinical 
development and commercialisation licence 
with a Japanese partner. This arrangement 
is expected to provide upfront funding and 
future payments contributing to the Group’s 
funding requirements for the next 18 months. 
The Directors continue to review other 
available strategies to maintain the Group 
in a positive cash flow position including 

further product licensing, funding of R&D or 
raising additional capital, including issuance 
of securities.

Should the above transactions or 
assumptions not materialise, there is material 
uncertainty whether the consolidated entity 
will continue as a going concern and therefore 
whether it will realise its assets and extinguish 
its liabilities in the normal course of business 
and at the amounts stated in these financial 
statements. 

d.  Comparative figures
When required by accounting standards, 
comparative figures have been adjusted to 
conform to changes in the presentation for 
the current financial year. 

e.  Cash and cash equivalents
Cash comprises cash on hand and demand 
deposits. Cash equivalents are short-term, 
highly liquid investments that are readily 
convertible to known amounts of cash and 
which are subject to an insignificant risk of 
changes in value. 

f.  Income tax
The income tax expense (revenue) for the 
year comprises current income tax expense 
(income) and deferred tax expense (income). 
Current and deferred income tax expense 
(income) is charged or credited directly to 
other comprehensive income instead of the 
profit or loss when the tax relates to items 
that are credited or charged directly to other 
comprehensive income.

Tax expense recognised in profit or 
loss comprises the sum of deferred tax 
and current tax not recognised in other 
comprehensive income or directly in equity.

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Current income tax assets and/or liabilities 
comprise those obligations to, or claims 
from, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and 
other fiscal authorities relating to the current 
or prior reporting periods, that are unpaid at 
the reporting date. Calculation of current tax 
is based on tax rates and tax laws that have 
been enacted or substantively enacted by the 
end of the reporting period.

Deferred income taxes are calculated using 
the liability method on temporary differences 
between the carrying amounts of assets 
and liabilities and their tax bases. However, 
deferred tax is not provided on the initial 
recognition of goodwill or on the initial 
recognition of an asset or liability unless the 
related transaction is a business combination 
or affects tax or accounting profit. Deferred 
tax on temporary differences associated with 
investments in subsidiaries and joint ventures 
is not provided if reversal of these temporary 
differences can be controlled by the Group 
and it is probable that reversal will not 
occur in the foreseeable future. Deferred tax 
assets and liabilities are calculated, without 
discounting, at tax rates that are expected to 
apply to their respective period of realisation, 
provided they are enacted or substantively 
enacted by the end of the reporting period.

Deferred tax assets are recognised to the 
extent that it is probable that they will be 
able to be utilised against future taxable 
income, based on the Group’s forecast of 
future operating results which is adjusted for 
significant non-taxable income and expenses 
and specific limits to the use of any unused 
tax loss or credit. Deferred tax liabilities are 
always provided for in full.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset 
only when the Group has a right and intention 
to set off current tax assets and liabilities 
from the same taxation authority.

Changes in deferred tax assets or liabilities 
are recognised as a component of tax income 
or expense in profit or loss, except where 
they relate to items that are recognised in 
other comprehensive income (such as the 
revaluation of land) or directly in equity, in 
which case the related deferred tax is also 
recognised in other comprehensive income or 
equity, respectively.

g.  Inventories
Inventories are measured at the lower of cost 
and net realisable value. The average cost 
method has been used to value inventory. 
Net realisable value represents the estimated 
selling price for inventories less all estimated 
costs of completion and costs necessary to 
make the sale.

h.  Plant and equipment
Each class of property, plant and equipment 
is carried at cost less, where applicable, any 
accumulated depreciation and impairment 
losses.

Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s 
carrying amount or recognised as a separate 
asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable 
that future economic benefits associated 
with the item will flow to the Group and the 
cost of the item can be measured reliably. All 
other repairs and maintenance are charged 
to the statement of profit or loss and other 
comprehensive income during the financial 
period in which they are incurred.

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

i.  Depreciation
The depreciable amount of fixed assets 
are depreciated on either a straight line or 
reducing balance basis over their useful 
lives to the Consolidated entity commencing 
from the time the asset is held ready for 
use. Leased assets are depreciated over the 
shorter of either the unexpired period of the 
lease or the estimated useful lives of the 
assets. 
The depreciation rates generally used for each 
class of depreciable assets are: 

the cost model whereby capitalised costs 
are amortised on a reducing balance basis 
over their estimated useful lives, as these 
assets are considered finite. Amortisation 
commences from the date the asset is 
brought into use. Acquired computer software 
licences are capitalised on the basis of the 
costs incurred to acquire and install the 
specific software. Subsequent expenditure is 
expensed as incurred.

Costs associated with maintaining intangibles 
are expensed as incurred.

Depreciation 
rate (%)

The amortisation rate used for acquired 
software is 25% straight line.

Class of  
fixed asset

Office equipment 
straight line

Laboratory equipment  
straight line

Office fit-out  
straight line 

Leasehold 
improvements  
straight line

25%-50%

20%-30%

Life of lease

20%

The assets’ residual values and useful lives 
are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, 
at each reporting period date. An asset’s 
carrying amount is written down immediately 
to its recoverable amount if the asset’s 
carrying amount is greater than its estimated 
recoverable amount. Gains and losses on 
disposals are determined by comparing 
proceeds with the carrying amount. These 
gains or losses are included in the statement of 
profit or loss and other comprehensive income.

j.  Intangibles
Intangible assets include acquired software. 
Intangible assets are accounted for using 

The Group has reviewed its policy not 
to capitalise development costs unless 
they meet the criteria as set in AASB 138. 
All development costs not meeting the 
recognition criteria of AASB 138 are expensed.

k.  Impairment of non-financial assets
At each reporting date, the Group reviews 
the carrying amounts of its tangible and 
intangible assets to determine whether there 
is any indication that the assets  
may be impaired. If any such indication exists, 
or when annual impairment testing for an 
asset is required (i.e. intangible assets with 
indefinite useful lives and intangible assets 
not yet available for use), the Group makes an 
estimate of the asset’s recoverable amount.

An asset’s recoverable amount is the higher of 
its fair value less costs to sell and its value in 
use and is determined for an individual asset, 
unless the asset does not generate cash 
inflows that are largely independent of those 
from other assets or groups of assets and the 
asset’s value in use cannot be estimated to be 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

close to its fair value. In such cases the asset 
is tested for impairment as part of the cash 
generating unit to which it belongs.

When the carrying amount of an asset or 
cash-generating unit exceeds its recoverable 
amount, the asset or cash-generating unit is 
considered impaired and is written down to its 
recoverable amount.

To determine the value-in-use, management 
estimates expected future cash flows from 
each asset or cash-generating unit and 
determines a suitable interest rate in order 
to calculate the present value of those 
cash flows. The data used for impairment 
testing procedures are directly linked to the 
Group’s latest approved budget, adjusted as 
necessary to exclude the effects of future 
reorganisations and asset enhancements. 
Discount factors are determined individually 
for each asset or cash-generating unit 
and reflect management’s assessment of 
respective risk profiles, such as market and 
asset-specific risks factors.

Impairment losses relating to continuing 
operations are recognised in those expense 
categories consistent with the function of the 
impaired asset unless the asset is carried at 
revalued amount (in which case the impairment 
loss is treated as a revaluation decrease).

l.  Leases 
Leases of fixed assets where substantially 
all the risks and benefits incidental to the 
ownership of the asset, but not the legal 
ownership, are transferred to entities in 
the Group are classified as finance leases. 
Finance leases are capitalised by recording 
an asset and a liability at the lower of the 
amounts equal to the fair value of the leased 

property or the present value of the minimum 
lease payments, including any guaranteed 
residual values. Lease payments are allocated 
between the reduction of the lease liability 
and the lease interest expense for the period.

Leased assets are depreciated on a straight-
line basis over the shorter of their estimated 
useful lives or the lease term.
Lease payments for operating leases, where 
substantially all the risks and benefits remain 
with the lessor, are charged as expenses 
in the periods in which they are incurred. 
Lease incentives under operating leases are 
recognised as a liability and amortised on  
a straight-line basis over the life of the  
lease term.

m.  Foreign currency transactions and 
balances
Functional and presentation currency 
The functional currency of each entity is 
measured using the currency of the primary 
economic environment in which that 
entity operates. The consolidated financial 
statements are presented in Australian dollars 
which is the consolidated entity’s functional 
and presentation currency.

Transaction and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated 
into functional currency using the exchange 
rates prevailing at the date of the transaction. 
Foreign currency monetary items are 
translated at the year end exchange rate. Non-
monetary items measured at historical cost 
continue to be carried at the exchange rate 
at the date of the transaction. Non-monetary 
items measured at fair value are reported at 
the exchange rate at the date when fair values 
were determined.

Exchange differences arising on the 
translation of monetary items are recognised 
in the statement of profit or loss and other 
comprehensive income.

n.  Financial instruments 
Financial assets and financial liabilities are 
recognised when the Group becomes a party 
to the contractual provisions of the financial 
instrument. 

Financial assets are de-recognised when the 
contractual rights to the cash flows from the 
financial asset expire, or when the financial 
asset and all substantial risks and rewards 
are transferred. 

A financial liability is de-recognised when it is 
extinguished, discharged, cancelled or expires. 
Financial assets and financial liabilities are 
measured initially at fair value adjusted by 
transactions costs, except for financial assets 
and financial liabilities carried at fair value 
through profit or loss, which are measured 
initially at fair value.

Financial assets and financial liabilities are 
measured subsequently as described.

Loans and receivables 
Loans and receivables are non-derivative 
financial assets with fixed or determinable 
payments that are not quoted in an active 
market and are stated at amortised cost 
using the effective interest rate method. The 
Group’s cash and cash equivalents, trade and 
most other receivables fall into this category 
of financial instruments.

Individually significant receivables are 
considered for impairment when they are 
past due or when other objective evidence 

is received that a specific counter-party will 
default. Receivables that are not considered 
to be individually impaired are reviewed for 
impairment in groups, which are determined 
by reference to the industry and region of 
a counter-party and other shared credit 
risk characteristics. The impairment loss 
estimate is then based on recent historical 
counterparty default rates for each  
identified group. 

Financial liabilities
The Group’s financial liabilities include trade 
and other payables.

Financial liabilities are measured 
subsequently at amortised cost using the 
effective interest method, except for financial 
liabilities held for trading or designated at fair 
value through profit or loss, that are carried 
subsequently at fair value with gains or losses 
recognised in profit or loss. 

o.  Equity and reserves
Share capital represents the fair value of 
shares that have been issued. Any transaction 
costs associated with the issuing of shares 
are deducted from share capital, net of any 
related income tax benefits. 

Other components of equity include the 
following:
• Option reserve. Comprises equity settled 
share-based remuneration plans for the 
Group’s employees

• Retained earnings/(Accumulated losses) 

include all current and prior period retained 
profits/(losses) 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

p.  Employee benefits
Short-term employee benefits 
Short-term employee benefits are benefits, 
other than termination benefits, that are 
expected to be settled wholly within twelve 
(12) months after the end of the period in 
which the employees render the related 
service. Examples of such benefits include 
wages and salaries, non-monetary benefits 
and accumulating sick leave. Short-term 
employee benefits are measured at the 
undiscounted amounts expected to be paid 
when the liabilities are settled.

Other long-term employee benefits 
The Group’s liabilities for annual leave and 
long service leave are included in other long 
term benefits as they are not expected to be 
settled wholly within twelve (12) months after 
the end of the period in which the employees 
render the related service. They are measured 
at the present value of the expected future 
payments to be made to employees. The 
expected future payments incorporate 
anticipated future wage and salary levels, 
experience of employee departures and 
periods of service, and are discounted at rates 
determined by reference to market yields at 
the end of the reporting period on high quality 
corporate bonds that have maturity dates 
that approximate the timing of the estimated 
future cash outflows. Any re-measurements 
arising from experience adjustments and 
changes in assumptions are recognised 
in profit or loss in the periods in which the 
changes occur.

The Group presents employee benefit 
obligations as current liabilities in the 
statement of financial position if the Group 
does not have an unconditional right to defer 

settlement for at least twelve (12) months 
after the reporting period, irrespective of  
when the actual settlement is expected to 
take place.

Defined contribution plans 
The Group pays fixed contributions into 
independent entities in relation to several 
state plans and insurance for individual 
employees. The Group has no legal or 
constructive obligations to pay contributions 
in addition to its fixed contributions, which are 
recognised as an expense in the period that 
relevant employee services are received. 

q.  Provisions, contingent liabilities and 
contingent assets
Provisions for product warranties, legal 
disputes, make good obligations, onerous 
contracts or other claims are recognised 
when the Group has a present legal or 
constructive obligation as a result of a 
past event, it is probable that an outflow of 
economic resources will be required from the 
Group and amounts can be estimated reliably. 
Timing or amount of the outflow may still be 
uncertain.

Provisions are measured at the estimated 
expenditure required to settle the present 
obligation, based on the most reliable 
evidence available at the reporting date, 
including the risks and uncertainties 
associated with the present obligation. Where 
there are a number of similar obligations, the 
likelihood that an outflow will be required in 
settlement is determined by considering the 
class of obligations as a whole. Provisions are 
discounted to their present values, where the 
time value of money is material. 

Any reimbursement that the Group can be 
virtually certain to collect from a third party 
with respect to the obligation is recognised as 
a separate asset. However, this asset may not 
exceed the amount of the related provision.

No liability is recognised if an outflow of 
economic resources as a result of present 
obligation is not probable. Such situations are 
disclosed as contingent liabilities, unless the 
outflow of resources is remote in which case 
no liability is recognised.

r.  Share-based employee remuneration
The Group operates equity settled share-
based remuneration plans for its employees.

This fair value is appraised at the grant date 
and excludes the impact of non-market 
vesting conditions (for example profitability 
and sales growth targets and performance 
conditions).

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

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

ultimately exercised are different to that 
estimated on vesting.

Upon exercise of share options, the proceeds 
received net of any directly attributable 
transaction costs are allocated to share capital.

s.  Revenue
Revenue is recognised when it is probable 
that economic benefits associated with the 
transaction will flow to the Consolidated 
Group. Revenue is measured at the fair value 
of the consideration received or receivable. 
Licence fee income is recognised on a 
straight-line basis over the period that the 
licence covers. Licence fee income – Japan 
is recognised based on the achievement of 
contracted milestones.

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised 
at the point of delivery as this corresponds to 
the transfer of significant risks and rewards of 
ownership of the goods and the cessation of 
all involvement in those goods.

Revenue relating to the provision of services 
is recognised when the services are provided.

Interest revenue is recognised using the 
effective interest rate method. All revenue 
is stated net of the amount of goods and 
services tax (GST).

t. Goods and services tax (GST)
Revenues, expenses and assets are 
recognised net of the amount of GST, except 
where the amount of GST incurred is not 
recoverable from the Australian Taxation 
Office. In these circumstances, the GST is 
recognised as part of the cost of acquisition 
of the asset or as part of an item of the 
expense. Receivables and payables in the 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

probability that any of the payments received 
to date may be subject to repayment or claw 
back provisions. 

statement of financial position are shown 
inclusive of GST.

the recognition and measurement of assets, 
liabilities, income and expenses.

Cash flows are presented in the statement of 
cash flows on a gross basis, except for the 
GST component of investing and financing 
activities, which are disclosed as operating 
cash flows.

u.  Research and development
Expenditure during the research phase of a 
project is recognised as an expense when 
incurred. The research and development 
incentive is calculated and accrued at year 
end and is recognised in accordance with 
‘AASB 120 Accounting for Government 
Grants’. The amount is credited to other 
income and the receivable is included in the 
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 
as a current R&D incentive receivable.

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

w.  Significant management judgments and 
estimates in applying accounting policies
The Directors evaluate estimates and 
judgments incorporated into the financial 
report based on historical knowledge and 
best available current information. Estimates 
assume a reasonable expectation of future 
events and are based on current trends and 
economic data.

When preparing the financial statements, 
management undertakes a number of 
judgments, estimates and assumptions about 

Estimation uncertainty 
Information about estimates and 
assumptions that have the most significant 
effect on recognition and measurement of 
assets, liabilities, income and expense is 
provided over the page. Actual results may be 
substantially different.

Useful lives of depreciable assets 
Management reviews its estimate of the 
useful lives of depreciable assets at each 
reporting date, based on the expected utility of 
the assets. Uncertainties in these estimates 
relate to technical obsolescence that may 
change the utility of certain software and IT 
equipment.

Inventories 
Management estimates the net realisable 
values of inventories, taking into account 
the most reliable evidence available at each 
reporting date. 

Share options and performance rights 
Share options were valued using a variation 
of the binomial option pricing model. 
Historical volatility has been the basis for 
determining expected share price volatility as 
it is assumed that this is indicative of future 
movements. For purposes of the valuation 
the assumed life of the options was based 
on the historical exercise patterns, which 
may not eventuate in the future. No special 
features inherent to the options granted were 
incorporated into measurement of fair value. 

Research and development claim
The Group’s research and development 

activities are eligible expenditure under 
the Australian Government tax incentive. 
Management has assessed these activities 
and expenditures to determine which are 
likely to be eligible under the incentive scheme. 
At each period end, management estimates 
the refundable R&D incentive available to the 
Group based on current information. This 
estimate is also reviewed by external tax 
advisors. For the years ended 30 June 2017 
and 2016, the Group has recognised income of 
$2.6 million and $2.7 million respectively. Refer 
notes 6 and 12.

Uncertainties in the estimate relate to 
expenditure that can be claimed under 
the scheme including in some cases the 
claimable percentages applied to certain 
expenditure.

Joint venture assessment 
In respect of Regeneus Japan Inc. 
management has determined that the Group 
does not have control in accordance with the 
criteria outlined in AASB 10. Management 
has made an assessment that the joint 
arrangement represents a joint venture rather 
than a joint operation in accordance with the 
requirements of AASB 11 and has therefore 
accounted for the investment using the equity 
method.

Revenue recognition
Management has determined that the Group 
has met the revenue criteria outline in AASB 
118 in respect of the milestone payments 
received during the year under the AGC 
Manufacturing Licence Agreement. As part 
of this assessment management has made 
judgements relating to the probability of 
obtaining future milestone payments and the 

35 •

Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

4. Controlled entities
Set out below are details of the subsidiaries held directly by the Group. 

6. Revenue

Name of the 
subsidiary

Regeneus Animal 
Health Pty Ltd

Cell Ideas Pty Ltd

Country of 
incorporation & 
principal place of 
business

Australia – 
 25 Bridge Street, 
Pymble NSW 2073

Australia –  
25 Bridge Street, 
Pymble NSW 2073

Principal  
activity

Group proportion of 
ownership interests 

30 June  
2017    

30 June 
2016

Operating activities

Licence fee income

Licence fee income - Japan

Income from sale of goods

Non-trading

100%          100%

Interest received

Non-trading –  
owns various IP

100%            100%                 

Total revenue

Other income

R&D incentive

Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment

Total other income

2017
$

2016
$

1,028,514

8,912,000

53,550

74,516

1,218,896

-

516,566

142,297

10,068,580

1,877,759

2,608,222

2,732,110

-

14,833

2,608,222

2,746,943

5. Segment reporting
Identification of reportable income segments 

7. Results for the year
The results for the year have been arrived at after charging the following items:

The Group’s operating segment is based on the internal reports that are reviewed and used by the 
Board of Directors (being the Chief Operating Decision Makers (CODM)) in assessing performance 
and in determining the allocation of resources.

Following an assessment of the information provided to the CODM, it has been concluded that the 
Group operates in only one segment, being the development of innovative cell-based therapies to 
address significant unmet medical needs in human and veterinary health. 

The segment result is as shown in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income. 
Refer to statement of financial position for assets and liabilities.

Revenue of $8,912,000 (2016: nil) is derived from a single external customer. This revenue is 
attributable to the current operating segment.

a. Expense

Cost of sales

Rental expense on operating leases – minimum lease payment

Amortisation of intangible assets

Depreciation

Loss on disposal of assets

2017
$

55,062

329,301

5,495

320,693

11,091

2016
$

291,743

343,251

14,856

335,903

148

Employment expenses (excludes share-based payment)

2,605,482

2,578,156

Superannuation expense

Share-based payments

b. Finance costs 

Interest expense

Bank charges

Total finance costs

240,772

44,576

320,693

12,802

3,418

16,220

246,472

86,479

335,903

14,597

5,302

19,899

36 •

Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

12. R&D incentive receivable
The results for the year have been arrived at after charging the following items:

2017
$

2016
$

8. Other expenses

Individually significant items of expenditure

Withholding tax on Licence Fees

Legal, consulting and other professional fees

Exchange loss on US$ account

Total other expenses

9. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include the following components:

Cash on hand

Cash at bank (AUD account)

Cash at bank (USD account)

Total cash and cash equivalents

10. Trade and other receivables
Trade and other receivables consists of the following:

Trade receivables
Other receivables

Total trade and other receivables

-

-

-

-

Current

R&D incentive receivable

Total R&D incentive receivable

13. Other current assets

Other current assets

Prepayments

Security deposits

GST receivable

Other assets

Shareholder loan

Total other current assets

445,640

502,664

351,311

1,299,615

2017
$
38

35,817

4,099,281

4,135,136

2017
$
770

87,107

87,877

2016
$
38

459,141

69,391

528,570

2016
$
21,774

-

21,774

All amounts are short term. The net carrying value of trade receivables is considered a reasonable 
approximation of fair value. All of the Group’s trade and other receivables have been reviewed for 
indicators of impairment of which none were noted.

11. Inventories
Inventories consist of the following:

Raw materials and consumables at cost

Less: Provisions

Total inventories

37 •

2017
$

46,132

(24,184)

21,948

2016
$

76,076

(46,000)

30,076

The shareholder loan is a full recourse, interest-free loan for 4 years, maturing September 2017  
(refer note 35 - Subsequent events for further details on the Shareholder loan).

The Group’s management consider that the shareholder loans are not impaired or past due for each 
of the 30 June reporting dates under review and are of good credit quality.

Included within the shareholder loan are balances owing by the Directors as follows:

John Martin

Graham Vesey

2017
$

295,925

150,552

2016
$

295.925

150,552

Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017

2017
$

2016
$

2,608,222

2,732,110

2,608,222

2,732,110

2017
$

70,330

38,743

69,217

700

1,228,751

1,407,741

2016
$

32,799

52,804

74,377

30,074

-

190,054

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

14. Plant and equipment
Details of the Group’s property, plant and equipment and their carrying amounts are as follows:

15. Intangible assets
Details of the Group’s intangible assets and their carrying amounts are as follows:

Office  
equipment
$

Lab 
equipment
$

Clinical
equipment  
$

Office 
fit-out
$

Total
$

Acquired software 
licenses
$

Gross carrying amount

Gross carrying amount 

Balance 1 July 2016

111,064

399,196

102,917

1,168,665

1,781,842

Balance at 1 July 2016

Additions

Disposals

Balance 30 June 2017

Depreciation and impairment

(53,003)

119,613

61,552

88,397

-

-

(50,801)

-

-

149,949

(103,804)

Balance at 30 June 2017

Amortisation and impairment

487,593

52,116 1,168,665

1,827,987

Balance at 1 July 2016

Balance 1 July 2016

(90,607)

(296,393)

(75,755)

(517,525)

 (980,280)

Disposals

Depreciation

50,192

-

32,921

-

83,113

(16,229)

(50,548)

(6,986)

(246,930)

(320,693)

Balance 30 June 2017

(56,644)

(346,941)

(49,820)

(764,455)

(1,217,860)

Carrying amount 30 June 2017

62,969

140,652

2,296

404,210

610,127

Gross carrying amount

Balance 1 July 2015

108,051

352,879

106,142

972,265

1,539,337

Additions

Disposals

3,995

(982)

49,275

(2,958)

-

196,400

249,670

Amortisation

(3,225)

-

(7,165)

Amortisation

Balance at 30 June 2017

Carrying amount 30 June 2017

Gross carrying amount 

Balance at 1 July 2015

Balance at 30 June 2016

Amortisation and impairment

Balance at 1 July 2015

Balance at 30 June 2016

Carrying amount 30 June 2016

Balance 30 June 2016

111,064

399,196

102,917 1,168,665

1,781,842

Depreciation and impairment

Balance 1 July 2015

(71,010)

(239,658)

(54,658)

(282,270)

(647,454)

Disposals

Depreciation

102

1,700

1,275

-

3,077

(19,699)

(58,435)

(22,514)

(235,255)

(335,903)

Balance 30 June 2016

(90,607)

(296,393)

(75,755)

(517,525)

(980,280)

Carrying amount 30 June 2016

20,457

102,803

27,162

651,140

801,562

The Company exercised an option to acquire the fit-out premises at the end of the finance lease in 
January 2016 for $150,000.

82,561

82,561

(71,307)

(5,495)

(76,802)

5,759

82,561

82,561

(56,451)

(14,856)

(71,307)

11,254

Total
$

82,561

82,561

(71,307)

(5,495)

(76,802)

5,759

82,561

82,561

(56,451)

(14,856)

(71,307)

11,254

38 •

Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

16. Investments accounted for using the equity method
The Group has one material joint venture – Regeneus Japan Inc. The investment is accounted 
for using the equity method in accordance with AASB 128. Summarised financial information for 
Regeneus Japan Inc. is set out below:

17. Other non-current assets

Total assets (a)

Total liabilities

Net assets

(a) Includes cash and cash equivalents

Revenue

Expenses

Total comprehensive loss for the year

Share of comprehensive loss for the year

2017
$

156,000

-

156,000

156,000

-

(18,214)

(18,214)

(9,107)

A reconciliation of the above summarised financial information to the carrying amount of the 
investment in Regeneus Japan Inc. is set out below:

Total net assets of Regeneus Japan Inc

Proportion of ownership interests held by the Group

Carrying amount of the investment in Regeneus Inc.

156,000

50%

78,000

2016
$

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

The joint venture has no commitments or contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2017 (2016: nil) 

Non-current

Shareholder loan

Security deposits

Total other non-current assets

18. Trade and other payables
Trade and other payables consists of the following:

Current 

Trade payables

Accruals

PAYG Payable

Total trade and other payables

2017
$

2016
$

-

-

1,409,307

210,000

210,000

210,000

1,619,307

2017
$

350,317

331,184

61,708

743,209

2016
$

-

539,430

188,100

178,782

906,312

All amounts are short term and the carrying values are considered to be a reasonable approximation 
of fair value.

18.1 Foreign currency risk

The carrying amount of trade and other payables denominated in the foreign currencies is:

US dollar

2017
$

17,436

2016
$

59,875

39 •

Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

19. Provisions

21. Equity

Current: Annual leave

Opening balance 1 July

Benefits accrued /(expensed)

Balance as at 30 June

Total current provisions

Non-current: Long service leave

Opening balance 1 July

Benefits accrued

Balance as at 30 June

Non-current: Make good

Opening balance 1 July

Provision accrued

Balance as at 30 June

2017
$

99,273

16,211

115,484

115,484

94,182

42,525

136,707

50,300

1,700

52,000

2016
$

109,868

(10,595)

99,273

99,273

47,588

46,594

94,182

50,300

50,300

Total non-current provisions

188,707

144,482

The provision for the estimated cost for the make good of the operating lease and relates to the 
expected future cost and is based on management’s best estimate of the cost to restore the leased 
premises to their agreed pre-fitout state at the expiration of the lease agreement.

20. Other liabilities

Current

Deferred income

Total other current liabilities

2017
$

17,502

17,502

2016
$

-

-

21.1 Share capital
The share capital of Regeneus Ltd consists only of fully paid ordinary shares; the shares do not have 
a par value. All shares are equally eligible to receive dividends and the repayment of capital, and 
represent one vote at the shareholders’ meeting of Regeneus Ltd.

2017  
shares

2016  
shares

2017
$

2016
$

Shares issued and fully paid

Beginning of the year

208,885,143

208,885,143

31,076,819

31,076,819

Shares issued

Closing balance at the  
end of the year

-

-

-

-

208,885,143

208,885,143

31,076,819

31,076,819

During 2017, no shares or options were issued. (2016: nil).

21.2 Reserves
The details of reserves are as follows:

Balance at 30 June 2015

Share options expense

Options exercised

Transfer from reserves to retained earnings for  
options forfeited

Balance at 30 June 2016

Share options expense

Options exercised

Transfer from reserves to retained earnings for  
options forfeited

Balance at 30 June 2017

Share option 
reserve
$

Total
 reserves
$

2,491,128

2,491,128

86,479

86,479

-

-

(953,041)

(953,041)

1,624,566

1,624,566

44,576

44,576

-

-

(16,369)

(16,369)

1,652,773

1,652,773

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Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

22. Employee remuneration

22.1 Share-based employee remuneration
As at 30 June 2017 the Group maintained share-based option plans as part of employee remuneration.

Share options and weighted average exercise prices are as follows for the reporting periods presented.

Share options

Employee share  
option plan

Option share  
trust

Total share  
options

Number

Weight  
avg  
exercise  
price  
$

Number

Weight  
avg  
exercise  
price  
$

Number

Weight  
avg  
exercise  
price  
$

Outstanding at 1 July 2015

7,242,755

0.17

8,322,110

0.24

15,564,865

0.21

The following principal assumptions were used in the valuation:

Valuation assumptions
Grant date

Share price at date of grant

Volatility

Option life

Dividend yield

Risk free investment rate

Fair value at grant date

Exercise price at date of grant

1 Jul 2010

1 Jan 2011

21 Feb 2011

1 Jul 2011

$0.136

45%

$0.136

45%

$0.136

45%

$0.280

45%

10 years

10 years

10 years

10 years

0%

5.10%

$0.085

$0.136

0%

5.60%

$0.086

$0.136

0%

5.60%

$0.085

$0.136

0%

5.30%

$0.180

$0.280

Granted

Forfeited

Exercised

-

-

-

-

-

-

(4,508,921)

0.18

(1,383,900)

0.25

(5,892,821)

0.20

Grant date

16 Sep 2013

4 Dec 2013

21 Nov 2014

-

-

- 

-

-

-

Share price at date of grant

Outstanding at 30 June 2016

2,733,834

0.16

6,938,210

0.24

9,672,044

0.22

Granted

Forfeited

Exercised

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(50,000)

0.25

(50,000)

0.25

-

-

-

-

Outstanding at 30 June 2017

2,733,834

0.16

6,888,210

0.24

9,622,044

0.22

Exercisable at 30 June 2016

2,733,834

Exercisable at 30 June 2017

2,733,834

0.16

0.16

6,138,210

6,538,210

0.25

0.24

8,872,044

9,272,044

0.22

0.22

Other details of options currently outstanding:
• The range of exercise prices is $0.136 to $0.28
• The weighted average remaining contractual life is 3 years

Volatility

Option life

Dividend yield

Risk free investment rate

Fair value at grant date

Exercise price at date of grant

$0.250

65%

5 years

0%

3.40%

$0.156

$0.250

$0.470

65%

5 years

0%

3.50%

$0.327

$0.250

$0.160

244%

5 years

0%

2.80%

$0.179

$0.160

In total, $44,576 (2016: $86,479), of employee remuneration expense (all of which related to equity 
settled share-based payment transactions) has been included in profit or loss and credited to 
share option reserve.

Volatility has been determined based on the historic share price volatility as it is assumed that this 
is indicative of future movements.

Option life is based on the nominated expiry date of the option and historical exercise patterns, 
which may not eventuate.

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23. Leasing

23.1 Operating leases as lessee
In November 2013 the Group entered a 5 year 4 month operating lease for its office and production 
facilities. The lease payments are secured by a cash deposit of $210,000. The future minimum 
lease payments are as follows:

Minimum lease payments due

Within 1 year
$

1-5 years
$

After 5 years
$

277,798

263,596

225,165

502,963

-

-

Total
$

502,963

766,559

30 June 2017

30 June 2016

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

24. Income tax expense
The major components of tax expense and the reconciliation of the expected tax expense based 
on the domestic effective tax rate of Regeneus Ltd at 30% (2016: 30%) and the reported tax 
expense in profit or loss are as follows:

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

Prima facie tax receivable on profit / (loss) before income tax  
at 30% (2016: 30%)

981,178 

(1,072,161) 

2017
$

2016
$

Less:

Tax effect of:

- Research and development incentive

- Tax losses applied / (not brought to account)

 (782,467)

(819,633) 

(1,736,323) 

15,201 

Add:

Tax effect of:

- Non-deductible expenses

- Timing differences

Income tax benefit

The applicable weighted average effective tax rates are  
as follows 

Deferred Tax Losses not recognised

Tax losses not recognised

Capital losses not recognised

Other deferred tax assets not recognised

Total

Potential tax benefit of 30%

1,438,929 

1,834,006

98,683 

42,587 

-

0%

2017
$

-

0%

2016
$

876,033

833,534

1,433,723

3,143,290

942,987

6,663,778

833,529

1,104,779

8,602,086

2,580,626

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25. Auditor’s remuneration

27. Reconciliation of cash flows from operating activities

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

Audit and review of financial statements 

- Auditors of Regeneus Ltd

Remuneration for audit and review of financial statements

Other services 

Other services

Total other services remuneration

Total auditor’s remuneration

2017
$

91,500

91,500

-

-

2016
$

87,750

87,750

-

-

91,500

87,750

26. Earnings per share
Both the basic and diluted earnings per share have been calculated using the loss attributable to 
shareholders of the Parent Company as the numerator (i.e. no adjustments to the profit or loss 
were necessary in 2017 or 2016).

The reconciliation of the weighted average number of shares for the purposes of diluted earnings 
per share to the weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculation of basic 
earnings per share is as follows:

Earnings per share  

Basic earnings per share from continuing operations

0.016

(0.017)

2017
$

2016
$

The weighted average number of ordinary shares  
used as the denominator on calculating the EPS

Diluted earnings per share 

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit / (Loss) for the period

Non cash adjustments for:

• Depreciation

• Amortisation

• Loss on disposal of plant and equipment

• Profit on disposal of plant and equipment

• Equity settled share-based transactions

• Interest - unwinding of shareholder loan

• Share of loss of on investments accounted for using the  
  equity method

Net changes in working capital:

• Change in inventories

• Change in trade and other receivables

• Change in other assets

• Change in trade and other payables

• Change in other employee obligations

• Change in tax assets

• Change in other liabilities

• Change in provisions

2017
$

2016
$

3,270,592

(3,573,873)

320,693

5,495

11,091

-

44,576

(66,176)

9,107

8,128

21,004

(76,043)

(46,029)

(117,074)

123,888

17,502

60,436

335,903

14,856

148

(14,833)

86,479

(87,276)

-

68,899

44,798

343,259

18,085

107,126

685,456

(368,570)

86,299

208,885,143

208,885,143

Net cash inflow / (outflow) from operating activities

3,587,190

(2,253,244)

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

0.016

(0.017)

The weighted average number of ordinary shares  
used as the denominator on calculating the DEPS

208,885,143

208,885,143

Share options have not been included in the diluted EPS calculation because they are  
anti-dilutive.

43 •

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28. Related party transactions and loans

During the period the Group entered into an R&D funding arrangement with Sherman Group Pty 
Ltd, a related party. The facility forward funded, via a loan, up to 80% of the Federal Government’s 
R&D tax incentive claim. Sherman Group charged interest at the market rate for this type of 
funding. The loan was fully repaid in September 2016.

Related party transactions 

Sherman Group Pty Ltd

Loan received

Loan repaid

Interest charged

Net paid to related parties

Related party loan receivable 

John Martin

Graham Vesey

Total related party loans

2017
$

2016
$

1,250,000

(1,250,000)

(10,575)

(10,575)

2017
$

295,925

150,552

446,477

-

-

-

-

2016
$

295,925

150,552

446,477

These loans relate to the shareholder loan, the terms of which are disclosed in Notes 13 and 17.

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

29. Transactions with key management personnel
Key management personnel remuneration includes the following expenses:

Related party loan receivable 

Salaries

Bonuses

Total short-term employee benefits

Defined contribution pension plans

Other long-term benefits

Share-based payments

Total remuneration

2017
$

2016
$

669,679

665,883

-

-

669,679

665,883

47,944

19,331

-

51,740

31,248

-

736,954

748,871

During the year, no options were exercised.

Disclosures relating to key management personnel are set out in this note and the remuneration 
report in the Directors’ report.

30. Contingent liabilities
The Group had no contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2017 (30 June 2016: $nil).

31. Capital expenditure commitments
There were no capital commitments as at the 30 June 2017 (30 June 2016: $nil).

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32. Financial instruments

a.  Capital risk management
The Group’s financial instruments consist mainly of deposits with banks, accounts receivable, 
deposits, shareholder loans, accounts payable and financial liabilities.

b.  Categories of financial instruments
The total for each category of financial instrument, measured in accordance with AASB 139 as 
detailed in the accounting policies to these financial statement, are as follows:

Financial assets 

Trade and other receivables

Cash and cash equivalents

Shareholder loan

Total financial assets

Financial liabilities 

Trade and other payables

Total financial liabilities

2017
$

770

4,135,136

1,228,751

5,364,657

2017
$

681,501

681,501

2016
$

21,774

528,670

1,409,307

1,959,751

2016
$

727,530

727,530

c. Financial risk management objective
The Group is exposed to various risks in relation to financial instruments. The main types of risks 
are foreign currency risk, credit risk and liquidity risk.

The Group’s risk management is coordinated in close operation with the Board of Directors, and 
focuses on actively securing the Group’s short to medium term cash flows by minimising the 
exposure to financial markets.

The Group does not actively engage in the trading of financial assets for speculative purposes. The 
most significant financial risks to which the Group is exposed are described below.

d.  Foreign exchange risk
Foreign exchange risk is the risk of an adverse impact on the Group’s financial performance as a 
result of exchange rate volatility.

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

The Group is exposed to foreign exchange risk arising primarily from transactions with foreign 
suppliers and the effect of foreign exchange rate volatility on a US denominated bank account, 
balance at 30 June 2017 US$3,141,693 (30 June 2016: $52,000). Other exposure to currency risk 
arises from foreign currency transactions and is limited to trade payables. The Group does not 
frequently transact with foreign suppliers and the total balance of trade payables denominated in 
a foreign currency is not material, therefore the Group’s exposure is minimal.

Management have assessed the risk of movement in interest rates, and foreign exchange, and do 
not believe the impact would be material to the accounts.

The following table illustrates the sensitivity of profit in regards to the Group’s financial assets 
and financial liabilities and the $USD / $AUD exchange rate ’all other things being equal’. It 
assumes a +/- 10% change of the $AUD / $USD exchange rate for the year ended at 30 June 
2017 (2016: 10%) This percentage has been determined based on the average market volatility 
in exchange rates in the previous twelve (12) months. The sensitivity analysis is based on the 
Group’s foreign currency financial instruments held at each reporting date. 

Movements in the $AUD / $USD would have had the following impact:

Profit / (loss) Impact of exchange rate sensitivity  

2017
$

2016
$

If the $AUD had strengthened against the $USD by 10% (2016: 10%)

(372,662)

(6,308)

If the $AUD had weakened against the $USD by 10% (2016: 10%) 

455,476

7,710

Exposure to foreign exchange rates vary during the year depending on the volume of overseas 
transactions. Nonetheless the analysis above is considered to be representative of the Group’s 
exposure to currency risk.

e.  Liquidity risk analysis
Liquidity risk is risk that the Group might be unable to meet its obligations. The Group manages 
its liquidity needs by monitoring forecast cash inflows and outflows due in day-to-day business. 
The data used for analysing these cash flows consistent with that used in the contractual maturity 
analysis below. Liquidity needs are monitored in a rolling 365 day projection.

The Group’s objective is to maintain cash and deposits to meet its liquidity requirements for 180 
day periods at a minimum. This objective was met for the reporting periods.

The Group considers expected cash flows from financial assets in assessing and managing 
liquidity risk in particular its cash resources and trade receivables.

Foreign exchange risk arises when future commercial transactions and recognised assets and 
liabilities are denominated in a currency that is not the entity’s functional currency.

As at 30 June 2017 the Group’s non-derivative financial liabilities have contractual maturities 
(including interest payments where applicable) as summarised below: 

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Financial liabilities 

2017
$

2016
$

Current within 6 months

Current within 6 months

Trade and other payables

Total financial liabilities

681,501

681,501

727,530

727,530

f.  Credit risk
Credit risk refers to the risk that a counter party will default on its contractual obligations resulting 
in a financial loss to the Group.

Credit risk arises from cash and cash equivalents, deposits with banks and financial institutions, 
shareholder loans, as well as credit exposure to customers, including outstanding receivables  
and committed transactions.

The Group has adopted a policy of only dealing with creditworthy counter parties as a means of 
mitigating the risk of financial loss from defaults.

The Group’s maximum exposure to credit risk is limited to the carrying amount of financial assets 
recognised at the reporting date.

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

33. Fair value measurement
Fair value hierarchy
The Group’s assets and liabilities measured or disclosed at fair value are valued using a three  
level hierarchy, based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the entire fair value 
measurement, being:

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the 
entity can access at the measurements date
Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset 
or liability, either directly or indirectly
Level 3: Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability

All assets and liabilities are considered to be Level 1 and their carrying values are considered to 
approximate fair value. There were no transfers between levels during the financial year.

34. Parent entity information
Set out below is the supplementary information about Regeneus Ltd, the parent entity.

There are no significant concentrations of credit risk within the Group.

Statement of financial position

g.  Capital management policies and procedures
The Group’s capital management objectives are:

• To ensure the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern
• To provide an adequate return to shareholders
The Group monitors capital on the basis of the carrying amount of equity less cash and cash 
equivalents as presented on the face of the statement of financial position and cash flow.

Management assesses the Group’s capital requirements in order to maintain an efficient overall 
financing structure while avoiding excessive leakage. The Group manages the capital structure 
and makes adjustments to it in the light of changes in economic conditions and the risk 
characteristics of the underlying assets.

Current assets

Total assets

Current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

Issued capital

Retained earnings

Option reserve

Total equity

Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income

Profit / (Loss) for the year

Other comprehensive income

Total comprehensive profit or (loss)

2017
$

2016
$

8,260,824

9,164,710

876,195

1,064,902

8,099,808

3,502,584

5,934,707

1,005,585

1,150,067

4,784,640

31,076,819

31,076,819

(24,629,784)

(27,916,745)

1,652,773

1,624,566

8,099,808

4,784,640

3,270,592

(3,573,873)

-

-

3,270,592

(3,573,873)

46 •

Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2017

 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements

35. Subsequent events
In the period since 30 June 2017 to the signing of the financial report, the Board of Directors 
reviewed the maturity of the shareholder loan facility, relating to the funding of employee options 
exercised as part of the IPO in 2013. The Directors considered that it was in all shareholders 
interest if the loan repayment was extended 9 months to 15 June 2018. The Directors will seek 
approval of this decision at the Annual General Meeting.

Apart from the above, there are no other matters or circumstances that have arisen since the end 
of the year that have significantly affected or may significantly affect either the entity’s operations 
in future financial years, the results of those operations in future financial years or the entity’s  
state of affairs in future financial years.

Directors’ declaration
1. In the opinion of the Directors of the Group:

a. The consolidated financial statements and notes are in accordance with the 
     Corporations Act 2001, including:

i.  giving a true and fair view of its financial position as at 30 June 2017 and of its 
    performance for the financial year ended on that date; and
ii. complying with Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting  
    interpretations) and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and

b. There are reasonable grounds to believe that the Group will be able to pay its debts as  
     and when they become due and payable.

2. The Directors have been given the declarations required by Section 295A of the Corporations 
Act 2001 from the chief executive officer and the chief financial officer for the financial year ended 
30 June 2017.

3. Note 2 confirms that the consolidated financial statements also comply with International 
Financial Reporting Standards.

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

CEO and Executive Director 
John Martin 

Dated the 22nd day of August 2017.

47 •

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Auditor's  
report

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a 

basis for our opinion. 

Material Uncertainty Related to Going Concern 
We draw attention to Note 3(c) in the financial statements, which indicates that the Group reported 

a net profit of $3,270,592 during the year ended 30 June 2017, and as of that date, the Group has 

accumulated losses of $24,629,684. As stated in Note 3(c), these events or conditions, along with 

other matters as set forth in Note 3(c), indicate that a material uncertainty exists that may cast 

doubt on the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern.  Our opinion is not modified in respect 

of this matter. 

Key Audit Matters  
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance 

in our audit of the financial report of the current period.  These matters were addressed in the 

context of our audit of the financial report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we 

do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.   

In addition to the matter described in the Material Uncertainty Related to Going Concern section, 

we have determined the matters described below to be the key audit matters to be communicated 

in our report.   

Key audit matter 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

Accounting for the Asahi Glass contract (note 6 and 
note 16) 
On 28 December 2016 the Group entered into an 
agreement with Asahi Glass Co (AGC), a Japanese 
entity, for the exclusive manufacture of the Progenza 
stem cell technology for the Japanese market. The 
agreement entered into with Asahi Glass resulted in 
revenue of $8.9 million being recognised by the 
Group during the year. A vehicle (JV) was also 
created upon entering into the agreement with AGC 
in order to conduct the clinical development and 
licensing of Progenza in Japan.  

A significant contract requires consideration of the 
key elements in order to determine appropriate 
accounting treatment. The key elements of focus 
arising from this contract include revenue recognition, 
accounting treatment of the JV and consideration of 
any other elements within the contract that may have 
an impact on the Group.  

Our procedures included, amongst others:  
  reading and understanding the contracts entered 

into with AGC including the JV Agreement; 
  verifying cash received to bank statements and 

contracts; 

  verifying that milestones in the AGC agreement 

had been achieved and evaluating the 
appropriateness of the revenue recognition against 
requirements of AASB 118 Revenues.  

  reviewing and comparing to contracts 

management's key judgements related to the 
treatment of the Japanese entity as a joint venture;  
  verifying the initial investment in the joint venture to 

bank statements; and 

  reviewing the appropriateness of the related 
disclosures within the financial statements. 

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Opinion  
We have audited the financial report of Regeneus Ltd (the Company) and its subsidiaries (the 

Group), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2017, the 

consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, consolidated statement 

of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes 

to the consolidated financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies, 

and the directors’ declaration.  

In our opinion, the accompanying financial report of the Group, is in accordance with the 

Corporations Act 2001, including: 

a  Giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2017 and of its 

performance for the year ended on that date; and  

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

Basis for Opinion  
We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards.  Our responsibilities 

under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the 

Financial Report section of our report.  We are independent of the Group in accordance with the 

independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the 

Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional 

Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have 

also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code. 

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Auditor's report

Key audit matter 
Recognition of R&D incentive (note 6) 

The Group receives a 43.5% refundable tax offset 
(2016: 45%) of eligible expenditure under the 
research and development (“R&D”) incentive scheme 
if turnover is less than $20 million per annum. An 
R&D plan is filed with AusIndustry in the following 
financial year and, based on this filing, the Group 
receives the incentive in cash. Management, with the 
assistance of a management expert, performed a 
detailed review of the Group’s total R&D expenditure 
to estimate the refundable tax offset receivable under 
the R&D incentive legislation. The receivable 
recorded at year-end represents an estimated claim 
for the period 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017. 

This area is a key audit matter due to the inherent 
subjectivity that is involved in the Group making 
judgements in relation to the estimation and 
recognition of the R&D incentive income and 
receivable. 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

Our procedures included, amongst others:  
  comparing the methodology and nature of the 

expenditure included in the current year estimate of 
the R&D incentive calculation to the prior period 
claim; 

  utilising an internal R&D expert to assess the 

methodology used, consistency with ATO guidance 
of amounts and review the work performed by 
management’s expert; 

  evaluating the qualification and expertise of 

management’s expert in order to assess their 
professional competence and capabilities as they 
relate to the work undertaken; 

  comparing the eligible expenditure used in the 

estimate to the expenditure recorded in the general 
ledger; 

  assessing management’s prior year estimates to 
actual results to support the reliability of the R&D 
incentive receivable; 

  inspecting copies of relevant correspondence with 
AusIndustry and the ATO related to the claims 
history; and 

  reviewing relevant disclosures in the financial 

statements. 

Information Other than the Financial Report and Auditor’s Report Thereon 
The Directors are responsible for the other information.  The other information comprises the 

information included in the Group’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2017, but does not 

include the financial report and our auditor’s report thereon.   

Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and we do not express any 

form of assurance conclusion thereon.  

In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information 

and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial 

report or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.   

If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this 

other information, we are required to report that fact.  We have nothing to report in this regard. 

Responsibilities of the Directors’ for the Financial Report  
The Directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives 

a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 

2001 and for such internal control as the Directors determine is necessary to enable the 

preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material 

misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.  

In preparing the financial report, the Directors are responsible for assessing the Group’s ability to 

continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using 

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.  

Further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at the 

Auditing and Assurance Standards Board website at:  

http://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_responsibilities/ar1.pdf. This description forms part of our 

auditor’s report. 

Report on the Remuneration Report 

Opinion on the Remuneration Report 
We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 16 to 19 of the directors’ report for 

the year ended 30 June 2017.   

In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Regeneus Ltd, for the year ended 30 June 2017, 

complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.  

Responsibilities 
The Directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the 

Remuneration Report in accordance with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.  Our 

responsibility is to express an opinion on the Remuneration Report, based on our audit conducted 

in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards.  

GRANT THORNTON AUDIT PTY LTD 

Chartered Accountants 

L M Worsley 

Partner - Audit & Assurance 

the going concern basis of accounting unless the Directors either intend to liquidate the Group or 

Sydney, 22 August2017 

to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.  

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Additional 
shareholder 
information

Additional information required by the  
ASX Limited Listing Rules and not disclosed 
elsewhere in this report is set  
out below. The information is effective  
19 August 2017.

Corporate governance 
statement
In accordance with the ASX principles and 
recommendations, Regeneus Ltd’s corporate 
governance statement can be reviewed on the 
Company website at:  
regeneus.com.au/about/corporate-governance

Buy back of shares
There is no buy back of shares on offer.

Substantial shareholders
The number of substantial shareholders and 
their associates are set out below:

Shareholder

Number of shares

Vesey Investments

14,399,642

Voting rights
Ordinary shares

Buy back of shares
There is no buy back of shares on offer.

On a show of hands, every member present at 
a meeting in person or by proxy shall have one 
vote and upon a poll each share shall have 
one vote.

Unissued equity securities
Options issued under the options plans total 
9,622,044.

Options

No voting rights.

Distribution of equity security holders

Holding

100,001 and over

10,001 to 100,000

5,001 to 10,000

1,001 to 5,000

1 to 1,000

Unmarketable parcels

Shares

172,274,950

33,302,121

2,383,642

909,841

14,589

208,885,143

616,971

Options

9,622,044

-

-

-

-

9,622,044

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Ordinary shares

Twenty largest shareholders

HSBC Custody Nominees

Vesey Investments Pty Ltd

Dr Marc Ronald Wilkins

Thomas Georg Mechtersheimer

Dr Benjamin Ross Herbert

BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd

John Martin

Pierre Frederic Malou

SMC Capital Pty Ltd

Parros Pty Ltd

MLB Holdings Pty Ltd

Sayers Investment (ACT) Pty Ltd

George Miklos

KBRoss Pty Ltd 

Bacau Pty Ltd

Rose Martin

Mrs Ciara Yvonne Kelly and Mr Paul Dominic Kelly

J P Morgan Nominees Australia Limited

Dr Michael Muller

Duncan Thomson & Donna Thomson

Total

Balance of register

Grand total

Number 
held

14,852,446

14,399,642

7,985,161

6,540,623

5,687,897

4,370,615

3,759,682

2,820,542

2,716,726

2,222,623

2,200,000

2,100,000

2,086,096

2,000,000

1,940,732

1,863,642

1,774,512

1,714,705

1,571,896

1,534,183

% of issued 
shares

7.11

6.89

3.82

3.13

2.72

2.09

1.80

1.35

1.30

1.06

1.05

1.01

1.00

0.96

0.93

0.89

0.85

0.82

0.75

0.73

84,141,723

124,743,420

208,885,143

40.28

59.72

100.00

Additional shareholder information

Securities exchange
The Company was listed on the Australian Securities Exchange on 19 September 2013.

Electronic communications
Regeneus encourages shareholders to receive information electronically. 
Shareholders who currently receive information by post can log in at 
www.linkmarketservices.com.au to provide their email address and elect to receive electronic 
communications. Electronic communications allows Regeneus to communicate with shareholders 
faster and reduce its use of paper. 

Cash usage
Since listing on the ASX on 19 September 2013, the Group has used its cash and assets in a form 
readily converted to cash that it had at the time of admission to the official list of ASX in a manner 
consistent with its business objectives.

Annual General Meeting 2017
The Regeneus AGM will be held at the premises of:

Grant Thornton Audit Pty Ltd
Level 17, 383 Kent Street
Sydney NSW 2000
At 1.00pm on Thursday 2 November 2017

The external auditors will be present at the AGM to answer questions relevant to the  
external audit.

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Registered Office and Principal Place of Business
25 Bridge Street
Pymble, NSW 2073

Board of Directors
Dr. Roger Aston (Non-executive Chairman)
John Martin (Executive Director)
Professor Graham Vesey (Executive Director)
Barry Sechos (Non-executive Director)
Dr. Glen Richards (Non-executive Director)

Company Secretary
Sandra McIntosh

Website
regeneus.com.au

Lawyers
Dibbs Barker
Level 8, 123 Pitt Street
Sydney NSW 2000

Auditors
Grant Thornton Audit Pty Ltd
Level 17, 383 Kent Street
Sydney NSW 2000

Patent Attorneys
Spruson & Ferguson
Level 35, 31 Market Street
Sydney, NSW 2000

Share Registry
Link Market Services Limited
Level 12, 680 George Street
Sydney, NSW 2000

Stock Exchange Listing
Australian Stock Exchange
ASX Code: RGS